Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on September 15, 2025 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-44 -25 relating to Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 43954 Southdale Line be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare a site-specific draft amendment to Zoning By-law 50-88 to permit a proposed townhouse development on lands at 43954 Southdale L ine which may further be described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 7, Yarmouth being Part 2 o n Plan 11R-10582, City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: A public meeting be scheduled for November 10 , 2025, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 545/06 as amended.

THAT: Report PD-45-25 relating to City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment – Community Planning Permit System be received for information.

THAT: Report PD- 46 -25 relating to City-Initiated Official Plan, Zoning, Community Improvement Plan Amendments – Additional Residential Unit s and Financial Incentives be received for information.

THAT: Report SESS-24-25 relating to the Contribution Agreement for Indwell Balaclava Affordable and Supportive Housing be received for information; and further, THAT: A by-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Contribution Agreement attached to report SESS-24-25, which outlines the obligations of Indwell and the City of St. Thomas as it relates to the Housing Accelerator Fund contribution of $1,950,000 towards the creation of 78 affordable housing dwelling units with on-site supportive services.

THAT: Report PRF-32-25 relating to Inclusion of Non-Discrimination and Rights to Refuse Clause in Facility Rental Permits and Policies be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse the proposed clause and associated policy updates, authorizing staff to implement them in facility rental permits and booking processes.

THAT: Report ES-37-25 relating to 35 Kains Street Parking be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-38-25 Canada Public Transit Fund Contribution Agreement and 2025 Transit Vehicle Procurement be received for information; and further, THAT: A by-law be prepared authorizing Mayor and Clerk to sign and execute the Canada Public Transit Fund Contribution Agreement with the Government of Canada; and further, THAT: Council authorize the 2025 replacement of two transit buses through the Metrolinx joint Transit Procurement Initiative.

THAT: Report ES-42-25 2025 Drinking Water Quality M anagement System (DWQMS) Management Review be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-39-25 Water Meter Replacement and Advanced Metering Infrastructure be received for information; and further, THAT: Council directs staff to undertake the procurement for water meter replacements with a standalone Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system, subject to 2026 budget approval.

THAT: Report ID-23-25 relating to Municipal Access Agreement - PowerCo be received for information .

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, 2025 as "Community Health and Well Being Month" in the City of St. Thomas with the Community Health Centre flag being flown from October 9th to 15th, 2025.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim October 27th to 31st, 2025 as "Toastmasters Week" in the City of St. Thomas with the Toastmaster flag being flown October 27th to 31st and Jumbo monument being lit in aqua blue from October 27th to 31st 2025.

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 6th day of October, 2025 2. A by-law to authorize internet and telephone voting as alternative voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election in the City of St. Thomas 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 Dr. Zulu Okoligwe. (Health Recruitment Partnership Incentive Funding) 4. A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 115 to the City of St. Thomas Official Plan. (To permit revisions to Additional Residential Unit polices and amend the Community Improvement Plan map – City Initiated - File No.: 3-04-25) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit revisions to Additional Residential Unit regulations – City Initiated – File No. 2-08-25) 6. A by-law to adopt Community Improvement Plan Amendment No. 2. (To permit revisions Community Improvement Programs and eligibility - City Initiated - File No.: CIP 02-25) 7. A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 116 to the City of St. Thomas Official Plan. (Community Planning Permit System – City Initiated - File No.: 3-05-25) 8. 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 Indwell Community Homes.

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 6th day of October, 2025 (B/L 102-2025) 2. A by-law to authorize internet and telephone voting as alternative voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election in the City of St. Thomas (B/L 103-2025) 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 Dr. Zulu Okoligwe. (Health Recruitment Partnership Incentive Funding) (B/L 104-2025) (A/G 43-2025) 4. A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 115 to the City of St. Thomas Official Plan. (To permit revisions to Additional Residential Unit polices and amend the Community Improvement Plan map – City Initiated - File No.: 3-04-25) (B/L 105-2025) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit revisions to Additional Residential Unit regulations – City Initiated – File No. 2-08-25) (B/L 106-2025) 6. A by-law to adopt Community Improvement Plan Amendment No. 2. (To permit revisions Community Improvement Programs and eligibility - City Initiated - File No.: CIP 02-25) (B/L 107-2025) 7. A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 116 to the City of St. Thomas Official Plan. (Community Planning Per

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with five matters of a proposed or pending disposition of land, three matters of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (8:07 p.m.)

THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 9. 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 Powerco Canada Inc. (hydro easement) 10. 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 Powerco Canada Inc. (sewer connection) 11. 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. (easement) 12. 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 and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (Ontario Transfer Payment)

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. 9. 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 Powerco Canada Inc. (hydro easement) (B/L 110-2025) (A/G 45-2025) 10. 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 Powerco Canada Inc. (sewer connection) (B/L 111-2025) (A/G 46-2025) 11. 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. (easement) (B/L 112-2025) (A/G 47-2025) 12. 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 and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (Ontario Transfer Payment) (B/L 113-2025) (A/G 48-2025)

THAT: We do now adjourn (8:10 p.m.)