Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on November 18th and 27th, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT: Report ES-50-24 relating to Easement Agreement with Skyline Retail Real Estate Holding Inc. (1010 Talbot Street), be received for information; and further, THAT: C ouncil direct a by-law be prepared to authorize the execution of the agreement between Skyline Retail Real Estate Holdings Inc. and the City of St. Thomas to acquire an easement for placement of a concrete sidewalk and ramp.

THAT: Report PD-3 2 -24 relating to a Community Improvement Project by TKFV Holdings Ltd. for 36-44 St. Catharine Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a grant through the Heritage Façade and Building Improvement Program , as submitted by TKFV Holdings Ltd. for 36-44 St. Catharine Street.

THAT: Report PD-31-24 relating to a Community Improvement Program Residential Grant and Heritage Façade and Building Improvement Grant for 408 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Community Improvement Program Residential Grant Agreement with 2310685 Ontario Inc. relating to CIP Application 2023-126; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Community Improvement Program Heritage Façade Building Improvement Grant Agreement with 2310685 Ontario Inc. relating to CIP Application 2023-126.

THAT: Report SESS-15-24 relating to Eastwood Housing Corporation Contribution Agreement for Highview Hideaway be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the Municipal Contribution Agreement, attached to report SESS-15-24, outlining the obligations of both Eastwood Housing Corporation and the City of St. Thomas as it relates to the municipal contribution of $3,000,000 for the creation of 48 units of affordable housing; and further, THAT: A by-law be prepared authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Contribution Agreement.

THAT: Council advise the Province that the City of St. Thomas does not support the use of the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments; and further, THAT: The City call upon the Province to continue to provide investments in addiction treatments, supportive housing and mental health programming.

THAT: Report ES-51-24 relating to the Fairview Avenue Corridor Update be received; and further, THAT: Council authorizes the use of Development Charges for the intersection improvements identified in the Fairview Avenue Corridor Study to support forecasted growth, once included in the City’s 2025 Development Charge Background Study; and further, THAT: Council support the construction of Phase 1 of the Fairview Avenue Rehabilitation project in 2025, subject to budget deliberations.

THAT: Report ID-43-24 relating to Industrial Development Update 4 be received for information.

THAT: Report ID-44-24 relating to the Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility – Master Plan Approach 3 Endorsement be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse the findings and results of the Master Plan Approach 3 Executive Summary.

THAT: Report PD-33-24 relating to an assumption of a road widening along Highview Drive, described as Parts 5 and 11 on Plan 11R-2370, be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of a by-law to assume Part s 5 and 11 on Plan 11R -2370 – Highview Drive , within the City of St. Thomas.

THAT: Report PD-34-24 relating to an assumption of a road widening along Ross Street, as described in transfer No. STH32901, be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of a by-law to assume lands as described in STH32901 – Ross Street, within the City of St. Thomas.

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 proclaim February 22nd, 2025 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 21st, and 22nd 2025; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held on February 21st, 2025.

THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the “Summerfest” and other events being held in the proposed extended licensed area at 265 Wellington Street on June 20th and 21st, 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 December 2, 2024. 2. A by-law to repeal By-law 124-2024, being a by-law to amend By-law 57-83 being a by-law to appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Thomas and to delegate certain powers and authority to it. (removal of 2 Council members) 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 Eastwood Housing Corporation (Municipal Contribution Agreement - Highview Hideaway)

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 December 2, 2024. (B/L 132-2024) 2. A by-law to repeal By-law 124-2024, being a by-law to amend By-law 57-83 being a by-law to appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Thomas and to delegate certain powers and authority to it. (removal of 2 Council members) (B/L 133-2024) 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 Eastwood Housing Corporation (Municipal Contribution Agreement - Highview Hideaway) (B/L134-2024) (A/G 55-2024)

THAT: We do now adjourn (5:36 p.m.)