Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on May 11, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-35-26 relating to the Follow Up Report – 21 Philip Street – Clarification on Temporary Use By-law be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the site-specific draft Temporary Use By-law to Zoning By-law 50-88 to permit the provision of backyard swimming lessons as a home occupation on lands which may be described as Lot 26 on Registered Plan 286, City of St. Thomas.

THAT: The motion be amended to include the following advocacy items: additional OCIF funding, community centre and aquatic facility funding, the need for funding for senior's housing and long-term care spaces and collaborative spaces between the City and school boards for mutual use.

THAT: Report CMO-39-26 relating to 2026 AMO Delegation Requests be received for information; and further, THAT: The proposed delegation requests for the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference, as outlined in Report CMO-39-26 be approved for submission; and further, THAT: The following advocacy items be added and

THAT: Report PD-28-26 relating to a Community Improvement Project by Walnut Park Inc. for 65 Walnut Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a Residential Grant, Development Charge Grant, Tax Increment Grant and Planning and Building Fees Grant for Application 202 6 -1 60 , as submitted by Walnut Park Inc. for 65 Walnut Street.

THAT: Report PD-31-26 relating to the Community Improvement Program 2025 Summary be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-23-26 relating to Old Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party – Road Closure Request 2026 be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the closure of Prince Albert Street, between Metcalfe Street and Isabel Street from 4:00pm to 11:59pm Saturday June 27, 2026, to allow for the Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party.

THAT: Report ES-24-26 relating to St. Thomas Chamber Community Block Party – Request for Road Closure be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the closure of Curtis Street, between Mondamin Street and St. Catharine Street from 5:00pm to 11:30pm Friday June 19, 2026, to allow for the St. Thomas Chamber Community Block Party.

THAT: Report FD-06-26 relating to the Vacant Building Registry be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct Administration to draft a By-Law regulating standards for unoccupied buildings, which will be

THAT: Report ES-22-26 relating to Ice Resurfacers Replacement Award be received for information; and further, THAT: Council accepts the tender submitted by Resurfice Corp in the amount of $264,950 (excluding HST) for the purchase of two replacement ice resurfacers as specified in tender submission 2026-035.

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 September 30th, 2026 as “Orange Shirt Day” in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The "Every Child Matters" flag be flown at the City Hall on September 30th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in orange on September 30th, 2026 in recognition of “Orange Shirt Day”.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim July 20th to 25th, 2026 as "Pride Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The progressive pride flag be flown at City Hall from July 20th to 25th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in pink the week of June 8th to 15th, 2026 in recognition of “Universal Pride Month”. Yeas (9) Mayor Preston, Councillor Baldwin-Sands, Councillor Clarke, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Herbert, Councillor Kohler, Councillor Wookey, Councillor Taylor, and Councillor Rymal

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas support receiving a deputation from the "Summerfest" Committee of the Columbus Club to provide an overview of the Club's Summerfest fundraiser event.

THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the proposed extended licensed area from June 3rd to 6th, 2026, for the St. Anne's Festival at 20 Morrison Drive, St. Thomas.

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

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:07 p.m.)

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 19th day of May, 2026. 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 the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 35 (Outside Workers). (Collective Agreement January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028) 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 Lystek International Corp. (Lystek Process - Water Pollution Control Plant) 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 Elora Centre for Environmental Excellence. (Tree Trust) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (Parking and Stop Signs - Alma Street) 6. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit a Temporary Use By-law to allow the provision of swimming lessons in a backyard pool as a home occupation subject to specific provisions - 21 Philip Street - Joy Dawdy - File No. 2-07-26)

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 19th day of May, 2026. (B/L 67-2026) 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 the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 35 (Outside Workers). (Collective Agreement January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028) (B/L 68-2026) (A/G 27-2026) 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 Lystek International Corp. (Lystek Process - Water Pollution Control Plant) (B/L 69-2026) (A/G 28-2026) 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 Elora Centre for Environmental Excellence. (Tree Trust) (B/L 70-2026) (A/G 29-2026) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (Parking and Stop Signs - Alma Street) (B/L 71-2026) 6. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit a Temporary Use By-law to allow

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:11 p.m.)