THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending disposition of land (Land Lease - Yarmouth Yards) at 5:57 p.m.
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim November, 2026 as Eczema Awareness Month in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue on November 20th, 2026 in recognition of Eczema Awareness.
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim October 2026 as Community Health and Wellbeing Month in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Central Community Health Centre flag be flown at City Hall from October 5th-12th, 2026.
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 20th to 26th, 2026 as "Legion Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Legion flag be flown at City Hall for the week from September 20th to 26th, 2026; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held on September 21st, 2026.
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 21st to 27th, 2026 as Global Immune Thrombocytopenia week in the City of St. Thomas.
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending acquisition of land (Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility), a proposed or pending disposition of land (CP Rail Spur Line), a matter of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (Industrial Development) and a personal matter about identifiable individuals (Committee Appointments) at 5:59 p.m.
THAT: The motion be amended to remove the condition that the permit be subject to stucco not being used as exterior cladding.
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with two matters of a proposed or pending disposition of land (Woodworth Sanitary Pumping Station; Hydro One Transmission Line 2) and a matter of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT: Staff review and report back on methods to enhance parking on John Street and at the St. Catharine's Street parking lot.
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 motion be amended to include the following advocacy items: additional OCIF funding, community centre and aquatic facility funding, the need for funding for senior's housing and long-term care spaces and collaborative spaces between the City and school boards for mutual use.
THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on May 4th, 2026 be confirmed.
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the proposed placement of poppy blankets on the benches at the Veterans Memorial Garden the week of Remembrance Day 2026.
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 May 10th -16th, 2026 as Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Victim Services Elgin flag be flown at City Hall from May 10th -16th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in teal for the week, from May 10th -16th, 2026.
THAT: Council direct that the letter and petition received from Lynn Hulst, 9 Bonnie Place be
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim February 22nd, 2026 as "Thinking Day" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Girl Guides of Canada flag be flown at City Hall from February 23rd to March 1st, 2026.
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim February 22nd, 2026 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Day" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Victim Services Elgin flag be flown at City Hall on February 23rd 2026.
THAT: The application by Joy Dawdy for site-specific draft amendments to the St. Thomas Official Plan and Zoning By-law 50-88 to permit the provision of backyard swimming lessons as a home occupation on lands which may be described as Lot 26 on registered Plan 286, 21 Philip Street, City of St. Thomas be approved and staff be directed to prepare Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments.
THAT: Council of City of St. Thomas proclaim September 21st to 27th, 2025 as "Legion Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Legion flag be flown at City Hall for the week from September 22nd to 27th, 2025; and further; THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held on September 22nd, 2025.
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 25th to May 31st, 2025 as "National AccessAbility Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Accessibility Flag be flown at City Hall from May 26th to May 31st 2025; and further, THAT: The Flag Raising ceremony be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26th, 2025; and further, THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim Wednesday,
THAT: Council proceed with the development of a Personal Floatation Device By-law and the installation of ring buoys around Lake Margaret. Yeas (5) Councillor Baldwin-Sands, Councillor Clarke, Councillor Peters, Councillor Wookey, and Councillor Taylor Nays (3) Councillor Gibson, Councillor Herbert, and Councillor Kohler Absent (1) Mayor Preston
THAT: Council proceed with the development of a Personal Floatation Device By-law and the installation of ring buoys around Lake Margaret. Yeas (5): Councillor Baldwin-Sands, Councillor Clarke, Councillor Peters, Councillor Taylor, and Councillor Wookey Nays (3): Councillor Gibson, Councillor Herbert, and Councillor Kohler Absent (1): Mayor Preston
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 proposed or pending disposition of land, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 3rd, 2025 as “United Nations World Press Freedom Day” in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue on May 3rd, 2025 for "United Nations World Press Freedom Day”.
THAT: The letter received from the Downtown Development Board regarding the review and redesign of the City of St. Thomas flag be forwarded to Administration for a report.
THAT: The letter received from Linda King and the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition regarding water safety initiatives in the Lake Margaret area as a part of the proposed Ryan Davies Project be
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with an employee negotiations matter, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and a personal matter about an identifiable individual at 6:39 p.m.
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 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 proposed or pending acquisition of land, a labour relations matter and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on October 7, 2024 be confirmed.
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 26th to June 1st, 2024 as “National AccessAbility Week” in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The accessibility flag be flown at City Hall from May 27th to June 1st, 2024; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held on May 27th, 2024; and further, THAT: The Council of City of St. Thomas proclaim May 29th, 2024 as “Red Shirt Da
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim June 15th, 2024 as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Elder Abuse Elgin flag be flown at City Hall from June 10th to 16th, 2024.
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending disposition of land, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT: Council appoint Erica Hodges to the Property Standards Committee subject to Policy HR-23-09 and the required accessibility training.
THAT: The letter received from Evan Williams, Vending Canada Inc. requesting the placement of bulk toy vending machines at the Joe Thornton Community Centre be
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 6th, 2024 to May 12th, 2024 as “ Canadian Mental Health Week ” in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The “ Canadian Mental Health Week ” flag be flown at City Hall from May 6th, 2024 to May 12th , 2024; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held at City Hall on May 6th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
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.