Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on May 6, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-12-24 relating to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct staff to engage with a qualified and experienced consultant to provide an analysis of potential for partnerships, incentive programs and municipal regulations needed to implement effective policy and guidance for EV Charging stations throughout the municipality and develop a guideline document which could form part of the Official Plan as well as a basis to further implement future amendments to City By-laws, regulation, forms and programs to assist homeowners, developers and the municipality in addressing its strategic goals relating to environmental stewardship and encouraging EV charging station installations through the City.

THAT: Report PD-13-24 relating to a Community Improvement Project by 100576333 Ontario Corporation for 200 Centre Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a Residential Grant and Loan, Development Charge Grant, Tax Increment Grant and Planning and Building Fees Grant for Application 2024-138, as submitted by 100576333 Ontario Corporation for 200 Centre Street; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Residential Loan Agreement with 100576333 Ontario Corporation relating to a CIP Project at 200 Centre Street.

THAT: Report PD-1 5 -24 relating to a Community Improvement Project by Prespa Construction Limited for 25 Alexandria Avenue be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a Community Improvement Residential Grant , Tax Increment Grant, Development Charge Grant, Parkland Dedication Grant and Planning and Building Fees Grant for Application 2024-1 39 , as submitted by Prespa Construction Limited for 25 Alexandria Avenue.

THAT: Report PD-14-24 relating to a Community Improvement Project by Alexander Wilhelm Zulu for 76 Rosebery Place be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a Community Improvement Residential Grant for Application 2024-140, as submitted by Alexander Wilhelm Zulu for 76 Rosebery Place.

THAT: Report PD-16-24 relating to Site Plan Application No. SPC 01-24 be received for information.

THAT: Report SESS-09-24 relating to Eastwood Housing’s Highview Hideaway Affordable Housing Project be received for information; and further, THAT: Council support Eastwood Housing’s Highview Hideaway Affordable Housing project with a $3 million dollar commitment towards the development of 48 affordable housing units, contingent on a successful application to CMHC Co-Investment Federal funding.

THAT: Report FD-03-24 relating to the sale and discharge of fireworks regulation be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the amending of By-Law 96-97 to regulate the discharging and sale of fireworks as set out in Report FD-03-24.

THAT: Rep ort ES-28-24 relating to Nost algia Nights Car Show – Road Closure Request, be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the closure of the road sections identified within Report ES-28-24, on Saturday July 13, 2024, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to allow for the Nostalgia Nights Car Show.

THAT: Report ES-29-24 relating to the Old Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party- Road Closure Request be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the closure of Prince Albert Street, between Metcalfe Street and Isabel Street, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday June 15, 2024, to allow for the Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party.

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 City of St. Thomas proclaim September, 2024 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: "Childhood Cancer Gold Ribbon" Flag be flown at the City Hall from September 16th to 22nd, 2024; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue from September 16th to 22nd, 2024.

THAT: The Council of City of St. Thomas proclaim May 17, 2024 as "Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue and green on May 17, 2024.

THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue from May 19th to May 25th, 2024 in recognition of "VON Week".

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 13th, 2024. 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 Hydro One Networks Inc. (Highbury Avenue Widening Easement - Pt Lt 9 Con S Edgeware Rd Yarmouth Pt 1 - 11R2485 - Pin 35267-0235) 3. 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 Hydro One Networks Inc. (Highbury Avenue Widening Easement - Pt Lt 9 Range 1 N Edgeware Rd Yarmouth as in E291196 NW of YM11154 - Pin 35268-0146) 4. 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 Hydro One Networks Inc. (transmission line corridor easement)

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 May 13th, 2024. (B/L 62-2024) 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 Hydro One Networks Inc. (Highbury Avenue Widening Easement - Pt Lt 9 Con S Edgeware Rd Yarmouth Pt 1 - 11R2485 - Pin 35267-0235)(B/L 63-2024)(A/G 30-2024) 3. 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 Hydro One Networks Inc. (Highbury Avenue Widening Easement - Pt Lt 9 Range 1 N Edgeware Rd Yarmouth as in E291196 NW of YM11154 - Pin 35268-0146)(B/L 64-2024)(A/G 31-2024) 4. 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 Hydro One Networks Inc. (transmission line corridor easement)(B/L 65-2024)(A/G 32-2024)

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:59 p.m.)

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:59 p.m.)