Regular Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated July 13, 2026, and the Special Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated July 20, 2026, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated July 27, 2026, be added to the Agenda as printed.

THAT the Memorandum of Settlement with The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Outside Workers Division Local 197, effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, be ratified; Regular Council Minutes 4 July 27, 2026 AND THAT the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk, and Manager of Human Resources or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Settlement, the Collective Agreement, and all other documents necessary to implement the Memorandum of Settlement and Collective Agreement.

THAT Susan Ellis, and Larry Hall, Atlantic and National Communities in Bloom Judges, be heard.

THAT Council APPROVE Part Lot Control Application PLC05-26 to exempt Block 99, on Registered Plan 44M-101 from Part Lot Control for one (1) year from the date of the passing of the By- law to permit the creation of separate lots for each of the street townhouse dwelling units such that each unit would be under separate ownership.

THAT the report titled, “Proposed 2027 Budget Process and Tentative Schedule” (COU26-118) dated July 27, 2026, be received; AND THAT Council approve the revised Multi-year Budget Policy F.1.22 as presented. Members of Council and staff held a discussion on the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  a member inquiring whether the provision in the policy regarding the development of a strategic plan by Council preclude them from spending money on a strategic plan consultant;  the Chief Administrative Officer noting that this provision does not specify whether it will be done internally or with external resources; Regular Council Minutes 6 July 27, 2026  the plan for 2027 being to complete the strategic planning internally with facilitation from external resources; and  the mayor-elect to be presented by staff with a compilation of items that have been recommended for inclusion in the budget by Council. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT Schedule 14 – Higher and Lower Speed Limits, of the Traffic and Parking By-law 159-2008, be amended by adding the following: Street Between Between Maximum Limit Hibernia St O’Loane Ave Mornington St 40 Caledonia St Avondale Ave John St 40 Caledonia St Mercer St Mornington St 40 Charles St Avondale Ave Mornington St 40 Feick Cres Huntingdon Huntingdon 40 Ave Ave Matilda St Huron St Oakdale Ave 40 Galt Rd O’Loane Ave Matilda St 40 McCann Dr Hibernia St Galt Rd 40 Smith St Matilda St 130m west of 40 Matilda St Oakdale Ave O’Loane Ave Matilda St 40 Oakdale Ave Forman Ave Briarhill Dr 40 Short St O’Loane Ave Matilda St 40 Bell Ct Matilda St End of street 40 Regular Council Minutes 7 July 27, 2026 Street Between Between Maximum Limit Gemmell Ct Bell Ct 90m south of 40 Bell Ct Kay St Crawford St 92m south of 40 Crawford St Crawford St Nightingale Pl Forman Ave 40 Huntingdon Huron St Britannia St 40 Ave Nightingale Pl 50m south of Britannia St 40 Crawford St Britannia St Forman Ave Nightingale Pl 40 Jones St Caledonia St Britannia St 40 Mercer St Caledonia St Normandy Dr 40 Avondale Ave Huron St Hibernia St 40 St. Vincent St Huron St Caledonia St 40 Duke St Earl St Mornington St 40 Princess St Arthur St Mornington St 40 Earl St Britannia St Princess St 40 Rankin St Britannia St Normandy Dr 40 Normandy Dr Britannia St 100m east of 40 Rankin St Glastonbury Glastonbury Greenwood Dr 40 St Cres Glastonbury Churchill Cir Glastonbury 40 Dr Cres Coriano St Glastonbury Glastonbury 40 Cr

THAT Schedule “F” of the City’s Fees and Charges By-law 125- 2025, be amended to establish the following fees, effective July 1, 2026: City of Stratford Home Child Care Program Hours of Care Infant to Age 2 - Age 4 - Age 6- Age 2 3 6 12 Before or After n/a n/a $12.00 $14.50 School Before and n/a n/a $18.42 $26.50 After School Up to 10 hours $22.00 $21.33 $18.42 $42.00 10 – 18 hours $22.00 $21.33 $18.42 $52.50 18 – 23 hours $22.00 $21.33 $18.42 $72.00 Staff were thanked for bringing the item forward. It was questioned when the program will open for registration. The Director of Social Services Regular Council Minutes 11 July 27, 2026 noted that the intent is to allow home child care providers to begin operating by September 1st. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT Barb Shaughnessy be heard.

THAT the request from the Accessibility Advisory Committee to install an accessible viewing platform on Veteran’s Drive be

THAT Maklane deWevers be appointed as a Director to the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the remainder of a four year term to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by City Council; AND THAT the Appointments By-law 4-2023, as amended, be further amended to confirm the appointment.

Regular Council Minutes 14 July 27, 2026 THAT Council approve an exemption under Section 42.1 of the City’s Purchasing Policy for the Rotary Complex EV Charging Station Project; AND THAT Council authorize the sole-source award to Brame Electric, in accordance with Section 37.1 of the City’s Purchasing Policy, for the provision of electrical installation services required for the Rotary Complex EV Charging Station Project.

THAT the tender (T-2026-08) for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing be awarded to Steve Smith Construction Corporation at a total tender price of $2,141,056.43, including HST to be funded from CCBF grant funding; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for construction contract T-2026-08. Members of Council and the Director of Infrastructure Services discussed the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  the project coming under budget;  the resurfacing being fairly simple and to begin in the next couple of months; and  a member noting there is a commercial property that will be impacted by the construction which only has one entrance and exit. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the flying of the the provincial flag for Prince Edward Island and the Stratfords of the World flag from September 22 to 25, 2026, in recognition of the Stratfords of the World Reunion in Stratford, Prince Edward Island in September 2027.

THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims August 31, 2026, as "Overdose Awareness Day" in the City of Stratford to raise awareness of the tremendous burden various forms of Addiction have on individuals, families and communities in the City of Stratford; AND THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the flying of the Overdose Awareness flag beginning August 11, 2026, to raise awareness that Opioid use and overdose have reached crisis levels in all communities. A member noted a walk in memory of those who have

Regular Council Minutes 16 July 27, 2026 THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Stratford to raise awareness that cancer remains the leading cause of disease related death in Canadian Children; AND THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the flying of the Childhood Cancer Awareness Golden Ribbon flag in support of those affected, to remember those who have passed and to bring hope for a future where Childhood Cancer is a Canadian child- health priority. A member noted that families of children who have survived cancer also need mental health supports and a member urged everyone to consider supporting families going through this. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the Report of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee dated July 27, 2026, be adopted as printed.

THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated July 27, 2026, be adopted as printed.

THAT By-laws 108-2026 to 114-2026 be taken collectively.

THAT By-laws 108-2026 to 114-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-laws 108-2026 to 114-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT CA-2026-091, being a correspondence from The Corporation of the City of Mississauga regarding a Provincial Regular Council Minutes 22 July 27, 2026 Review of Benchmarking, Funding Formulas, and Length-of-stay Standards for Emergency Shelters Serving Women and Children experiencing Intimate Partner Violence, be endorsed.

THAT CA-2026-088, being a correspondence from The Town of Whitby regarding Review of the Ontario Land Tribunal and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions, be endorsed. The Director of Building and Planning Services provided the following comments regarding the matter:  it being a long-debated matter on how the Ontario Land Tribunal, and its predecessors, have handled planning matters before them; and  on balance, the availability of an independent appeal body being beneficial to Council as it serves as an impartial forum for resolving difficult or contentious land use planning items. Members of Council discussed the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  a member noting they are supportive of endorsing the resolution as it does not relate to a specific issue; and  there being a need to recognize the importance of municipal planning decisions. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT CA-2026-087, being a correspondence from The Corporation of the County of Peterborough regarding a Request for Provincial Action on the Accuracy of Municipal Voters List, be endorsed. Councillor Burbach noted that in addition to endorsing the correspondence, that the Province be requested to also ensure that renters are also accurately listed on the Voters' List. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a high-level informational report on the possibility of diverting commercial vehicles from our downtown area, including an overview of the current situation, key considerations, and potential next steps; THAT the report include a proposed workplan to explore options and initiate discussions with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario; THAT an update on the proposed by-pass onto Lorne Avenue be requested from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario; AND THAT staff report back to Council for further direction. Members of Council and staff discussed the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  it being questioned whether it is possible to include direction to staff to inquire about the proposed by-pass on Lorne Avenue; and  a member commenting the by-pass has been in the works for a number of years, but the Ministry has not provided confirmation on when it will proceed. The Mayor called the question on the motion.

THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:  Social Services Committee [7:05 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and  Finance and Labour Relations Committee [7:10 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council.

THAT By-law 115-2026 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 115-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the July 27, 2026, Regular Council meeting adjourn.