Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated January 12, 2026, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated January 26, 2026, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT Jane Marie Mitchell be heard. A member requested a recorded vote. In Support (8): Mayor Ritsma, Councillor Beatty, Councillor Biehn, Councillor Burbach, Councillor Henderson, Councillor Nijjar, Councillor Sebben, and Councillor Wordofa Opposed (1): Councillor McCabe

THAT Jamie Pritchard, General Manager and Jennifer Birmingham, Treasurer, of the Downtown Stratford BIA, be heard.

THAT the draft 2026 budget of the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area be approved as submitted in the amount of $354,042.28; THAT the sum of $319,442.28 shall be levied on properties located within the boundaries of the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area for the year 2026; Regular Council Minutes 5 January 26, 2026 AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare the requisite by- law pursuant to section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to levy the special charge upon the rateable property in the business improvement area for the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area for 2026.

THAT Craig Foster be heard.

THAT the Heritage Alteration Permit application for 23 Downie Street, proposing the replacement of the existing rear brick façade with EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) stucco, be denied, as the proposed alteration is contrary to the recommendation of the Heritage Stratford Permit Review Committee and does not conform to the City of Stratford’s Heritage Conservation District Standards.

THAT the development of a levy-neutral, property-secured heritage façade and masonry loan program under the Community Improvement Plan, targeted to the Heritage Conservation District funding up to 50 percent of eligible costs, capitalized from unallocated funds from the proceeds of the Vivian Line land sale, and structured with a Bank of Canada linked interest rate, be

THAT Caroline Baker of Baker Planning Group be heard.

THAT Council for the City of Stratford pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act grant draft approval to Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (31CDM25-002) submitted by Baker Planning Group on behalf of Lot 44 Developments Inc. for a property located at 145 Ontario Street and subject to the conditions of draft plan approval attached to the Planning Report, excluding condition 16, dated January 26, 2026 and recommended by the Manager of Planning; THAT the above is recommended for the following reasons: I. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement; II. The request conforms with the City’s Official Plan and complies with the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law; and Regular Council Minutes 9 January 26, 2026 III. Comments received have been received, reviewed comprehensively and appropriately addressed through the recommended conditions of draft plan approval.

THAT Dave Nuttall of DLN Group Inc. be heard.

THAT Draft Plan of Subdivision application 31T21-002, as submitted by DLN Group Inc. (c/o Dave Nuttall) for the lands municipally known as 525 O’Loane Avenue, subject to the conditions of draft plan approval appended to this Staff Report as recommended by Robyn McIntyre, Consulting Planner on January 26, 2026, BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. The request satisfies the criteria outlined in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act; Regular Council Minutes 11 January 26, 2026 2. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; 3. The request conforms to the City of Stratford’s Official Plan; 4. The request constitutes sound land use planning and is appropriate for the development of the subject lands; and 5. A Public Meeting has been held and no comments were received. AND THAT Zone Change Application Z07-21, as submitted by DLN Group Inc. (c/o Dave Nuttall) for the lands municipally known as 525 O’Loane Avenue, which proposes to rezone the subject lands from Urban Reserve (“UR”) to five zones and a holding symbol being:  A new Residential Second Density zone (“R2(2)-47”) with the following site-specific provisions: o To permit a reduced minimum Lot Area of 284 square metres, whereas 300 square metres is required.  A new Residential Second Density zone (“R2(2)-48”) with the following site-specific provisions: o To permit a reduced minimum Lot Frontage for “Single Detached -Corner Lots” of 10 metres, whereas 15 metres is required. o To permit a reduced

THAT staff be directed to apply for the maximum funding under the Rick Hansen Barrier Buster Grant for the construction and installation of an accessible viewing area on Veteran’s Drive; Regular Council Minutes 13 January 26, 2026 THAT the project be funded using $10,000 from Item D.1.2 in the 2026 Mayor’s Budget Capital Program, if the grant application is successful; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective designates, be authorized to execute all necessary agreements and documents required should the grant application be successful.

THAT the request to designate a seat on the Energy and Environment Advisory Committee for an Indigenous Representative be

THAT Dave Hannam be heard.

THAT Application for Official Plan Amendment OPA2-25 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (c/o Katelyn Crowley) on Regular Council Minutes 15 January 26, 2026 behalf of Countryside Developments (2014) Inc. (c/o Pete Hyde) on the lands known municipally known as 16 Kastner Street: BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and conforms with the City of Stratford Official Plan; 2. The request constitutes sound land use planning and is appropriate for the development of the lands; 3. Public comments have been received, reviewed comprehensively and appropriately addressed. THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-25 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (c/o Katelyn Crowley) on behalf of Countryside Developments (2014) Inc. (c/o Pete Hyde) on the lands known municipally known as 16 Kastner Street: BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE for the following reasons: 1. The request is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and conforms with the City of Stratford Official Plan; 2. The request constitutes sound land use planning and is appropriate for the development of the lands; 3. Public comments have been received, reviewed comprehensively and appropriately addressed. AND THAT the implementing zoning by-law amendment be forwarded to City Council for approval once the applicant has obtained direct legal access to Perth Line 36 for the proposed apartment building to the satisfaction of the Manager of Planning.

THAT Council approve a one-year extension of Contract T-2023- 10 – Annual Asphalt, Concrete and Turf Repairs contract with 465929 Ontario Ltd. o/a Nicholson Concrete at ‘Year 3’ unit prices.

THAT By-laws 15-2026 to 18-2026 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 15-2026 to 18-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 15-2026 to 18-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the review and development of policies to limit the application of condominium fees to recently converted residential and commercial properties be

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Social Services Committee [7:10 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT By-law 19-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 19-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the January 26, 2026, Regular Council meeting adjourn.