THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim July 19th to 24th, 2027 as Elgin County Pride Week in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The progressive pride flag be flown for the week from July 19th to 24th, 2027; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in pink for the week from July 19th to 24th, 2027.
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 13th day of October, 2026. 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Douglas Allen Walker. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Community Imp
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 13th day of October, 2026. (B/L 137-2026) 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corp
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a matter of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 5th day of October, 2026. 2. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (No Stopping - Scott Street, No Parking - John Street, Queen Street, Fifth Avenue, Manitoba Stre
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 5th day of October, 2026. (B/L 134-2026) 2. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim October 1st, 2026 as International Toastmasters Day in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue and the Toastmasters flag be flown at City Hall from October 1st - 5th, 2026.
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 21st day of September, 2026. 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Hayhoe Rentals Ltd. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvem
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 21st day of September, 2026. (B/L 127-2026) 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Co
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending disposition of land (Wellington Block) at 6:57 p.m.
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 14th day of September, 2026. 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Doug. Tarry Limited. (File No.: 34T-26502 - Harvest Run Phase 4 - 8
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 14th day of September, 2026. (B/L 126-2026) 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Co
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 8th day of September, 2026. 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Fresh Start Support Services. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Comm
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 8th day of September, 2026. (B/L 117-2026) 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Cor
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim October 17, 2026 as "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Coalition to End Poverty flag be flown on October 17th, 2026.
The City of St. Thomas is positioned to experience and capitalize on significant regional growth; AND WHEREAS the City provides a breadth of services to its growing community including Parks and Recreation; AND WHEREAS, at its March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting, Council received Report PR-07-26 from the Director of Parks and Recreation relating to the Community and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study Fina
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws:
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 10th day of August, 2026.(B/L 106-2026) 2. A by-law to temporarily remove certain lands from part lot control. (Block 38 on Regi
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with three matters of a proposed or pending disposition of land (Chestnut Street and Third Avenue Properties, Land Lease - Yarmouth Yards, Burwell Road), two matters of a proposed or pending acquisition of land (South Edgeware Road Reconstruction Project, Southwestern public Health), a matter of information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
THAT: Council appoint Councillor Herbert as Presiding Officer for this meeting of Council.
THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on May 19, 2026 be confirmed.
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a labour relations matter (Staff Overtime Strategies), three matters of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instrucion to be applied to any negotiations
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 30th, 2026 as “Orange Shirt Day” in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The "Every Child Matters" flag be flown at the City Hall on September 30th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in orange on September 30th, 2026 in recognition of “Orange Shirt Day”.
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the proposed extended licensed area from May 5th to October 15th, 2026, at Bella Jack's Mexican Cantina located at 437 Talbot Street, St. Thomas.
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on May 4, 2026. 2. A by-law to rescind By-Law 171-2002, being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of notice. 3. A by-law to approve the Business Improvement Area Budget and to Levy a Special Charge for the 2026 Fiscal Year. 4. A by-law to te
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,