Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated May 26, 2026 be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated June 8, 2026, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT Councillor McCabe be appointed to the Licensing Appeal Committee as an alternate member to November 14, 2026; AND THAT the appointment be confirmed by By-law.

THAT City Council designate 87 Nile Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act through the passing of a By-law pertaining to the following attributes: a. Red brick house with symmetrical façade b. Low hip roof c. First storey rectangular 6/6 windows d. Yellow brick window headers e. Yellow brick quoins f. Front door with multi-panned sidelights and transom AND THAT, a commemorative plaque be installed on the subject lands with all costs borne by Heritage Stratford.

Regular Council Minutes 4 June 8, 2026 THAT the report titled, “Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements” (COU26-083), dated June 8, 2026, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements to be finalized, including any minor changes if required.

THAT City Council authorize entering into a Medical Tiered Response Memorandum of Understanding with the Perth County Paramedic Services of Perth County; AND THAT the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, on behalf of the Corporation. Members of Council and staff discussed the new Medical Tiered Response system including the impacts to the department following the transition. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the Proposal (RFP-2026-04) for Consulting Services for the Stormwater Master Plan be awarded to Greenland International Consulting Ltd., at a total price of $350,557.64, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for RFP- 2026-04.

THAT the Tender (RFT-2026-04) for the SERC Running Track Reconstruction project be awarded to Brantco Inc. in the amount of $1,271,500.00, excluding HST; THAT Council approve the total project cost of $1,326,441.60, including consultant fees; THAT Council authorize the funding of the shortfall of $626,441 from Parkland Dedication Cash-in-Lieu, recognizing that sponsorships/donations, and/or grant funding would reduce this amount; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the contract agreement and any other necessary documents for RFT-2026-04. Members of Council and staff discussed the project noting:  there being no current grant opportunities available for the project;  the Parkland Dedication Cash-in-lieu fund not being commonly used and expected to have $1 million remaining after funding a portion of the SERC Track;  the track allowing the City to host bigger tournaments and events, supporting the Sports Tourism program, allowing Stratford to host Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) events and the Special Olympics;  the track to generate revenue with all events requiring organizers to be insured;  long term benefits of the track in Stratford being noted;  concern being expressed about potential cost increases to use the facility; and  interest and sponsorships being generated once a project starts. Regular Council Minutes 6 June 8, 2026 The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the report titled, “New Ontario-Canada Development Charge Reduction Funding Program” (COU26-086), be received for information; Regular Council Minutes 7 June 8, 2026 AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare options and financial implications for Council to consider at a special Council meeting. Members of Council and staff discussed the report and program:  the DCRP being voluntary, designed to support housing starts across Ontario and complementing Ontario's expanded HST relief;  DCRP being a directive from the Federal government with $8.8 billion of funds to be distributed across Ontario over 10 years with there being only one application opportunity;  the incentive of the program being for developers with no stipulations for affordable housing or known mechanisms for savings to flow to the consumer level;  support being expressed for Option 1, being to receive the report for information;  there being an opportunity for innovation through the DC by-law review to address the affordable housing crisis with examples provided;  Council’s decision being to either dedicate $300,000 - $500,000 to reduce DC's for the required years supporting the Province and the building community or to review alternate use of the money for a specific project;  concerns about the cost the program will have on the tax base being expressed;  possible inclusions in a follow up staff report being discussed; and  the program not being suited to all municipalities with discussion on altern

Regular Council Minutes 8 June 8, 2026 THAT the report titled, “New Ontario-Canada Development Charge Reduction Funding Program” (COU26-086), be received for information.

THAT By-laws 79-2026 to 84-2026 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 79-2026 to 84-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 79-2026 to 84-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2026-066, being a resolution from The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward regarding Sustainable Funding for Health Units, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2026-067, being a resolution from The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward regarding the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2026-064, being resolutions from The Corporation of The Township of Stone Mills and The Corporation of The Town of Bruce Mines regarding changes to Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, be endorsed.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Finance and Labour Relations 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 11.7 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 11.7 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the June 8, 2026 Regular Council meeting adjourn.