Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated February 9, 2026, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated February 23, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the additional funding requirement of $54,255 for the Official Plan Review be approved and funded from the Plans and Studies Reserve (10%) and Development Charges Growth Studies Reserve Fund (90%).

THAT a reduction of the advertising fees charged to Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services for displaying the Not OK Campaign on rink boards and digital sign to $0 be approved; AND THAT $5,318.68 be transferred from the Community Grants Reserve through the Community Grants program. Members of Council and staff discussed the request. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the City of Stratford declare Part 9 on Plan 44R-6463 as public highway and dedicate it as forming part of Perth Line 36; AND THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-25 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (c/o Katelyn Crowley) on Regular Council Minutes 5 February 23, 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 through recently adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 35; 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 the City of Stratford declare the following lands as public highway and be dedicated as forming part of McCarthy Road West: Block 113 on Plan 44M-44; Reserve “O” on Registered Plan No. 470; and, Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 44R-4795; AND THAT the City of Stratford declare the following lands as public highway and dedicate them as forming part of Orr Street: Blocks 141 and 142 on Plan 44M-75.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims April 11, 2026, as Parkinson's Awareness Day in the City of Stratford.

THAT Kate Mulrooney be heard.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated February 23, 2026, be adopted as printed. 9.1.1 Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Pilot Study (ITS26-001) THAT a pilot study for Area Speed Limit Signage be implemented in the area bounded by Huron Street to the south, Mornington Street to the east, O'Loane Avenue to the west, and the McCarthy Street to the north; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring a subsequent report back to Council with the appropriate recommended Traffic and Parking By- Law amendments to reduce the speed limit in the pilot program area to 40km/h. Members of Council and staff held a discussion regarding the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  there being support for a City-wide project if there are cost savings that can be realized; Regular Council Minutes 7 February 23, 2026  there being concerns with the effectiveness of the posted signs on their own without the implementation of other traffic calming measures and enforcement;  Council having the ability to decide during the pilot to fully implement the program City-wide;  Stratford Police Services to conduct enforcement and there being future opportunities for additional traffic calming measures with potential funding from the Province;  there being widespread use of traffic speed reduction programs in the province with few municipalities doing it city-wide due to costs for signage and most implementing the program in residential neighbourhoods only;  the

THAT By-laws 28-2026 to 31-2026 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 28-2026 to 31-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 28-2026 to 31-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT By-law 32-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 32-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the February 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting adjourn.