Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on March 2, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report CMO-18-26 relating to Brighter Future Monthly Update Pillar #5: Housing for Everyone be received for information; and further, THAT: Council provide feedback on this update and each monthly Strategic Plan progress update going forward to identify priority areas and discussion topics.

THAT: Report PD-13-26 relating to Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 115 Edward Street be received for information; and furth er, THAT: A public meeting be scheduled for April 13, 2026, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 545/06, as amended.

THAT: Report VV-01-26 relating to Adult Day Program Options be received for information.

THAT: Report PR-06-26 relating to the 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Final Report be received for information; and further, THAT: Council adopt the 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan as the guiding policy framework for parks, recreation, and open space planning within the City of St. Thomas.

THAT: Report PR-07-26 relating to Community and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study Final Report be received for information; and further, THAT: Council provide direction on further action related to the study; and further, THAT: Council recognizes the completion of the mandate of the Community and Aquatic Centre Steering Committee.

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 Jumbo monument be lit in blue and yellow from March 18th to 22nd, 2026, in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day.

THAT: The letter received from Mark Durbridge, Job Developer, Employment Services Elgin requesting free transit services for a job fair being held on April 15, 2026 be

THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-law: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 9th day of March, 2026.

THAT: The by-law be now read a first time,

THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-law 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 March, 2026. (B/L 27-2026)

THAT: We do now adjourn (5:51 p.m.)