Regular Council

THAT the Regular Minutes dated October 23, 2023 of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addendum to the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated November 14, 2023, to add a delegation regarding Item 5.1, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT John Kastner, General Manager of the Stratford Perth Museum, be heard.

THAT the Tender (T-2023-54) for the Concrete Sidewalk Installation Contract be awarded to Autoform Contracting London Limited at a total tender price of $292,119.13, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 5 November 14, 2023 Discussion was held with respect to:  the bidding process having been competitive and indicating that the City is getting fair pricing;  the lowest bid being accepted based on the Municipal Act, City Procurement Policy, and the contractor being able to seek

THAT the entering into of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Stratford and District Agricultural Society to support the use and rental of city facilities for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, be authorized; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City.

THAT the 2023 Transportation Master Plan be adopted; AND THAT funding for the initiatives identified in the 2023 Transportation Master Plan be

THAT Zoning By-law 10-2022, as amended, be further amended by removing the H22 Holding Provision from the properties municipally known as 44 and 50 Kastner Street for the following reasons:  The conditions outlined in the Holding Provision stating when the “H” can be removed have been satisfied;  Removal of the Holding Provision will allow for development in conformity with the City of Stratford Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and  Removal of the Holding Provision is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020.

THAT Tender (T-2023-57) for complete turf maintenance, in all areas designated as parkland and comprising of approximately 290 acres, for 2024 – 2027, be awarded to D & D Commercial Property Maintenance Ltd. for a total contract price of $1,617,881.12, including HST; A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 9 November 14, 2023 THAT the Mayor and City Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement; AND THAT the Director of Community Services be authorized to execute an extension to the agreement for an additional two year term, subject to satisfactory internal annual performance evaluation. Discussion was held with respect to:  staff having reviewed areas to be naturalized prior to tender but always having the opportunity to naturalize further; and  naturalization including specifically chosen seed mixtures which are less weedy and have more of a floral look. Mayor Ritsma called the question on the motion.

THAT By-laws 132-2023 to 135-2023 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 132-2023 to 135-2023 be read a First and Second Time. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Regular Council Minutes 10 November 14, 2023

THAT By-laws 132-2023 to 135-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the request from the Huron Perth Public Health Board of Directors seeking the City of Stratford add its name to a delegation request at AMO and ROMA to discuss the increase in public health costs on municipalities, be

THAT the inclusion of Diwali as an exempted day for setting off fireworks in the Fireworks By-law be

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

THAT Item 5.1 of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting dated November 14, 2023 be adopted as follows: 5.1 - Proposal to Advance Stratford's Community-focused Climate Action (ITS23-029) THAT the report titled, "Proposal to Advance Stratford's Community-focused Climate Action" (ITS23-029), be received; AND THAT Staff be directed to proceed with Phase 3 Consulting Services at a cost of up to $50,000 to be funded from 2023 general operations.

THAT By-law 136-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 136-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the November 14, 2023 Regular Council meeting adjourn.