Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated June 9, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated June 23, 2025, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to a public meeting under the Planning Act to hear from members of the public with respect to the following planning application:  Zone Change Application Z03-25 for 220 Albert Street; and to reconvene following the public meeting.

THAT the tender (T-2025-43) for the Neal Avenue, Fern Street and Morison Street Watermain Relining project, be awarded to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. at a total price of $959,234.40, including HST; THAT the project, including the excess over the 2025 approved budget, be funded via the Water Reserve, R-R11-WATR; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for the Neal Avenue, Fern Street and Morison Street Watermain Relining project (T-2025-43).

THAT the tender (T-2025-40) for the Supply and Delivery of Ten (10) Vehicles: Two (2) Mid-Size Hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), Four (4) Mid-Size Hybrid Pickup Trucks, and Four (4) Full Size Hybrid 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Trucks, be awarded to Listowel CDJR 2020 Ltd. at a total cost of $574,469.40, including HST.

THAT David Hartney be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for a term effective July 18, 2025 and ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Council.

THAT Dan Weagant be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for a term effective July 18, 2025 and ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Council.

THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated June 23, 2025, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated June 23, 2025 be adopted as printed. 9.2.1 Shakespeare Gardens Island Pedestrian Footbridge Removal (ITS25-009) THAT the report titled, “Shakespeare Gardens Island Pedestrian Footbridge Removal” (ITS25-009), be received for information. Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the following:  there being concerns with the removal of a valuable asset without a plan for replacement;  staff noting that the Parks Board is in favour of the removal of the footbridge and that the bridge is past its service life and requires a full replacement;  a member noting that the footbridge has been closed for over a year and notices of the removal were circulated to relevant parties;  the costs of the replacement of the footbridge and the expectations from the public that it will be replaced;  a member requesting the public to provide their feedback on whether they want the footbridge replaced; and  accessibility being important and the need to consider accessible investments that best serve the community. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the Shakespeare Gardens Island Pedestrian Footbridge be

THAT the replacement of the Shakespeare Gardens Island Pedestrian Footbridge be

THAT By-laws 73-2025 to 75-2025 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 73-2025 to 75-2025 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 73-2025 to 75-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2025-082, being a resolution from The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward regarding Advocacy to the Federal Government for 'Disability without Poverty', be endorsed.

THAT the installation of air conditioning in the third floor rotunda of City Hall be

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Social Services Committee [7:05 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT By-law 11.4 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 11.4 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the June 23, 2025 Regular Council meeting adjourn.