Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated October 11, 2022 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Industrial Land Prices Policy E.1.2, as amended, be further amended as follows:  the price per acre in Phase 2 of the Wright Business Park be increased from $135,000 per acre to $175,000 per acre A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 3 November 14, 2022 effective April 1, 2023 for any remaining unsold lots or effective June 1, 2023 if the lands are under an Option Agreement or in reserve status;  the price per acre in the Crane West Business Park be increased from $155,000 per acre to $200,000 per acre effective April 1, 2023 for any remaining unsold lots or effective June 1, 2023 if the lands are under an Option Agreement or in reserve status;  the remaining 12 acre parcel in Phase 1 of the Wright Business Park be increased from $120,000 per acre to $160,000 per acre effective April 1, 2023 if the lands remain unsold or effective June 1, 2023 if the lands are under an Option Agreement or in reserve status;  the Industrial Land Pricing Policy be reviewed as part of any new City industrial lands being made available for sale to ensure that the price per acre between new and remaining/existing lands are adjusted and balanced accordingly.

THAT the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Stratford supports the National Transportation Policy and Section 5 of the Canada A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 4 November 14, 2022 Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10 (as amended), which states in part: “a competitive, economic and efficient national transportation system that meets the highest practicable safety and security standards and contributes to a sustainable environment, makes best use of all modes of transportation at the lowest cost is essential to serve the needs of its users, advance the well-being of Canadians, enable competitiveness and economic growth in both urban and rural areas throughout Canada. Those objectives are achieved when: (a) competition and market forces among modes of transportation, are prime agents in providing viable and effective transportation services; (b) regulation and strategic public intervention are used to achieve economic, safety, security, environmental or social outcomes (c) rates and conditions do not constitute an undue obstacle to the movement of traffic within Canada or to the export of goods from Canada; (d) the transportation system is accessible without undue obstacle to the mobility of persons, including persons with disabilities; and (e) governments and the private sector work together for an integrated transportation system.” WHEREAS the Government of Canada has stated: “we are ser

THAT the resignation of Patricia Osoko from the Energy and Environment Committee be accepted.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford accept Part 1 Plan 44R-6041 as public highway and dedicate it as forming part of Brant Street.

THAT the Request for Proposal (RFP-2022-36) for the Dunn’s Bridge Rehabilitation Consultant Services project be awarded to B.M. Ross and Associates Limited for a total cost of $180,235.00, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Contract Agreement.

THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford accept Part 3 Plan 44R-6034 as public highway and dedicate it as forming part of Line 29. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 7 November 14, 2022

THAT the Tender (T-2022-52) for the McCarthy Road West Extension be awarded to Roubos Farm Service Ltd. at a total tender price of $176,671.53, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement. Councillor Gaffney now present at the meeting at 5:16 P.M. In response to questions raised by Council, the Director of Infrastructure and Development Services advised of the following:  early January being the expected timeline for project commencement;  the permit for the proposed road alignment being for two years; and,  the purpose of the temporary road being to provide a connection for construction vehicles to O’Loane Avenue from the ongoing residential development in Northwest Stratford. Mayor Mathieson called the question on the motion.

THAT Council authorize the entering into of a Municipal Access Agreement with Zayo Canada, Inc. for the purpose of granting permission to install, operate and maintain new underground A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 8 November 14, 2022 telecommunication infrastructure within the road allowances for large enterprises within the City; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to execute the Municipal Access Agreement on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Stratford. It was questioned whether this would be similar to the work conducted previously in the City by Wightman. The Director of Infrastructure and Development Services advised this request relates to a specific development and is not City wide. The Director further noted that there has been a focus on providing telecommunication infrastructure for larger entities and having this agreement ensures the work must go through the City prior to commencing. Mayor Mathieson called the question on the motion.

THAT section 4.1 of the Procedure By-law 140-2007, as amended, be deleted and replaced with the following new section 4.1: 4.1 Inaugural – Date - Time Following a regular municipal election, the Inaugural meeting shall be held on the First Monday following November 15 of that year at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber or City Hall Auditorium or as otherwise determined by the Clerk. AND THAT the notice requirements for amendments to the Procedure By-law 140-2007 as set out in Notice Policy C.3.10 be suspended. In response to a question, the City Clerk confirmed that it was just this item for which notice requirements were being suspended.

THAT the Closed Meeting Investigation Report dated October 20, 2022, be received; THAT, in response to the recommendations contained in the Closed Meeting Investigation Report, the following recommendations be

THAT By-law 134-2022 to 142-2022 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 134-2022 to 142-2022 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 134-2022 to 142-2022 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2022-118, being a resolution from the Municipality of East Ferris regarding the childcare workforce shortage, be endorsed.

THAT By-law 143-2022 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 143-2022 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the November 14, 2022 Regular Council meeting adjourn. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) addressed Council on behalf of City employees. The CAO thanked Council for their dedicated service during this term. Many important decisions of Council were highlighted as having been undertaken during the term including:  Community Transportation Pilot Project;  Huron Street and Ontario Street connecting link highway improvements;  opening of Tom Patterson Theatre;  review of the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law;  approval of new affordable housing units;  Queen Street Trunk Sewer Project;  development of the Crane Avenue Business Park;  introduction of a Demolition Control By-law and Private Tree By-law;  advancing the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan; and  commitments to climate change initiatives. The CAO further acknowledged that much of this term of Council was conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic and required adaptation and support to address the needs of residents and businesses. Thanks was provided to the families of members in support of their time away at municipal events, meeting preparation, and meeting with constituents. Mayor Mathieson called the question on the motion.