Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on June 2nd, 2025 be confirmed.

: Report PD-28-25 relating to the application by Doug Tarry Limited for temporary removal of part-lot control for Semi-Detached Dwelling s on Lots 7-9, 14-15, 24-25, 28-30 and 39-40, Registered Plan 11M-271 be received for information; and further, THAT: T he application by Doug Tarry Limited relating to the passing of a by-law to temporarily remove part-lot control for Semi-Detached Dwelling s on Lots 7-9, 14-15, 24-25, 28-30 and 39-40, Registered Plan 11M-271 , be approved; and further, THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare a by-law, pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, which provides that Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act (Part-Lot Control) does not apply to Semi-Detached Dwelling s on Lots 7-9, 14-15, 24-25, 28-30 and 39-40, Registered Plan 11M-271

THAT: Report PD-26-25 relating to an update to the Delegation By-law for Specified Classes of Heritage Alteration Permits be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve an amended Delegation By-law, as attached to Report PD-26-25 as supported by the Municipal Heritage Committee, for the purposes of adding “Signage” to the classes of alterations outlined in the By-law that Staff are allowed to issue Heritage Alteration Permits for.

THAT: Report PD-29-25 relating to draft plan approval File # 34T-25501, be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision File # 34T-25501 for lands owned by Doug Tarry Limited, subject to conditions, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a subdivision agreement with the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas with respect to the installation of municipal services and financial, environmental, administrative and other matters related to the development of the Plan.

THAT: Report ES-20-25 relating to Canada Day Celebration and Summer Camp Nature Week – Request for Animal Control By-law Exemption be received for information; and further, THAT: A temporary exemption from Section 6.1 of Animal Control By-Law 71-2011 be granted to the Canada Day Celebration event organizers to permit a petting zoo at the July 1st event in Password Park; and further, THAT: A temporary exemption from Section 6.1 of Animal Control By-Law 71-2011 be granted to the St. Thomas Camp Supervisor to permit a petting zoo as part of the St. Thomas Summer Camp Nature Week on July 24th, 2025 in Pinafore Park.

THAT: Report PRF-23-25 relating to the Parks and Recreation Naming Policy be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the Parks and Recreation Naming Policy as attached to Report PRF-23-25.

THAT: Report ES-18-25 relating to Speed Management Program be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse the Traffic Calming Policy included as Attachment 1 to Report ES-18-25.

THAT: Report ES-19-25 relating to Seniors Picnic in the Park – Free Transit be received for information; and further, THAT: Council waive the transit fare for seniors on July 09 , 202 5 and authorize the additional bus supply.

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 9th day of June, 2025. 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 His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation. (Provincial Gas Tax) 3. A by-law to provide for drainage works in the City of St. Thomas. (Norman Branch "A" Drain) (First and Second Reading Only)

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 9th day of June, 2025.(B/L 61-2025) 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 His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation. (Provincial Gas Tax) (B/L 62-2025) (A/G 24-2025)

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending acquisition of land, an employee negotiations matter and a personal matter about an identifiable individual at 6:24 p.m.

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session 6:52 p.m.

THAT: We do now adjourn 6:52p.m.

THAT: Report PD-28-25 relating to the application by Doug Tarry Limited for temporary removal of part-lot control for Semi-Detached Dwellings on Lots 7-9, 14-15, 24-25, 28-30 and 39-40, Registered Plan 11M-271 be received for information; and further, THAT: The application by Doug Tarry Limited relating to the passing of a by-law to temporarily remove part-lot control for Semi-Detached Dwellings on Lots 7-9, 14-15, 24-25, 28-30 and 39-40, Registered Plan 11M-271, be approved; and further, THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare a by-law, pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, which provides that Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act (Part-Lot Control) does not apply to Semi-Detached Dwellings on Lots 7-9, 14-15, 24-25, 28-30 and 39-40, Registered Plan 11M-271