Community Services Committee

Committee Recommendation: THAT the agreement between The Corporation of the City of Stratford and the Stratford Minor Girls Softball Association be entered into for a five (5) year term to January 31, 2028; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Stratford Urban Gym” (COU23-008), be received; THAT a public notification be given to the surrounding residents advising of the Urban Gym proposal and to obtain comments on the proposal; AND THAT following the public notification process, and confirmation of success of the fundraising, staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposal for the design and installation of a Stratford Urban Gym for Shakespeare Park.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the Management Report titled, “2023 Transit Bench Advertising Locations” (COM23-004), be received for information.

A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Community Services Committee Minutes 5 June 26, 2023 Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Community Transportation - PC Connect Fare Increase Feasibility” (COM23-005), be received for information. A question and answer period was held with respect to:  PC Connect being an important service with the potential to grow; and  reporting back to Council before budget deliberations to provide a fulsome view of the service going into 2024. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Transit Bus Electrification Feasibility Study Results”(COM23-006), be received for information.

Committee Decision: THAT the Community Services Committee meeting adjourn.