Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on June 8, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report SESS-11-26 relating to Final Progress Report: St. Thomas-Elgin 10 Year Housing & Homelessness Plan 2014 – 2024 be received for information.

THAT: Report SESS-12-26 relating to the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative-Ontario Housing Priorities Initiative 2026-27 Investment Plan be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the COCHI-OPHI 2026-27 Investment Plan which outlines the recommended spending under the permitted Uses of Funding in the total amount of $1,524,500 in provincial COCHI-OPHI funding for 2026-27.

THAT: Report SESS-13-26 relating to the Homelessness Prevention Program 2026-27 Investment Plan be received for information; and further: THAT: Council approve the Homelessness Prevention Program 2026-27 Investment Plan provided in Report SESS-13-26 which outlines recommended spending by Service Categories of $2,527,500 in provincial funding for the period April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

THAT: Report PD-38-26 relating to Follow-Up Report - Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-26502 and associated Zoning By-law Amendment applications for Harvest Square Block 103/104, 11M-232 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 residential development comprised of semi-detached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, and a high-density apartment block on lands which may be described as Block 103 and 104, Plan 11M-232, City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision File # 34T-26502 for lands owned by Doug Tarry Limited , subject to conditions, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a subdivision agreement with the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas with respect to the installation of municipal services and financial, environmental, administrative and other matters related to the development of the Plan.

THAT: Report PD-36-26 relating to the Railway Lands Area Land Use Planning Process (Secondary Plan) – Revised Terms of Reference be received for information; and further, THAT: The revised Terms of Reference for the Railways Lands Area Land Use Planning Process (Secondary Plan) be approved.

THAT: Report CMO-49-26 relating to City Recognition of Earth Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation be received for information.

THAT: Report PR-17-26 relating to the Memorial Arena Artifact Preservation Partnership Update be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the transfer of the Memorial Arena artifact collection to the Elgin County Museum for preservation, exhibition, and long-term stewardship; and further, THAT: The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Deed of Gift to facilitate the transfer.

THAT: Report ES-33-26 relating to Fairview and Burwell Corridor Fencing be received for information; and further, THAT: Council support Option 1 – Spot Repair and/or Replacement on a per Lot basis with all such costs invoiced to the property owner(s); and further, THAT: Council authorize a by-law be drafted to ensure full cost recovery of works invoiced by the City that remain unpaid.

THAT: The motion be amended to add additional paragraphs relating to Council's support of Option 2 as identified in Report ES-36-26 and direction to investigate and report back on alternate parking enforcement measures and the 5-hour provisions within the by-law.

THAT: Report ES-36-26 relating to Parking Control on Bonnie Place be received for information; and further, THAT: Council support Option 2 as identified in Report ES-36-26; and further, THAT: Council direct a by-law be prepared for its consideration to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 45-89, with consideration to the definition and applicability of 5-hour parking; and further, THAT: Staff be directed to investigate and report back on alternate parking enforcement measures.

THAT: The motion be amended to add an additional paragraph relating to Council's support of Option 1 as identified in Report ES-34-26.

THAT: Report ES-34-26 relating to Parking Control on Harvest Court be received for information; and further, THAT: Council support Option 1 as identified in Report ES-34-26; and further, THAT: Council direct a by-law be prepared for its consideration to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 45-89.

THAT: Report TR-13-26 relating to Downtown Development Board Rail Coach Expenses be received for information; and further, THAT Council approve the Downtown Development Board proceeding with the rail coach window restoration project in the amount of $15,730 plus applicable taxes and authorize the Board to fund the project through either a repayment arrangement extending into 2027 or through the use of available reserve funds.

THAT: Report CC-10-26 relating to 2026 Municipal Election – General Information be received for information.

THAT: Report CC-12-26 relating to the 2026 Municipal Election – Compliance Audit Committee be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of a by-law establishing the 2026 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended.

THAT: Report CC-11-26 relating to the 2026 Municipal Election – Delegation of Authority – Restricted Acts Period be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of a by-law to delegate financial and hiring/dismissal authority to the City Manager in the event of a restricted acts period during the 2026 Municipal Election.

THAT: Report CMO-50-26 relating to Application to the Development Charges Reduction Fund be received for information; and further, THAT: Administration submit an application to the Development Charges Reduction Fund for the Dalewood Water Reclamation Plant construction project.

THAT: Report TR-14-26 relating to Community Grant Requests – Intake 3 be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a waiver of pavilion rental fees at Pinafore Park in the amount of $132.20 for the St. Thomas Kinsmen Club Easter Egg Hunt; and further, THAT: Council approve a waiver of Pinafore Park rental fees in the amount of $5,644.50 for the Railway City Music & Arts Festival; and further, THAT: Council approve a waiver of Pinafore Park Bandshell rental fees in the amount of $336.00 for Elgin County Pride's Pride Family Day event; and further, THAT: all other requests contained within intake 3 of the City’s 2026 Community Grants Program be declined.

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: Report MHC-08-26 relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit – 10 Manitoba Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property at 10 Manitoba Street, relating to Application HAP-10-26.

THAT: Report MHC-09-26 relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit – 519 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property at 519 Talbot Street, relating to Application HAP-11-26, subject to the exterior cladding colours being chosen that are sympathetic to the Heritage Conservation District guidelines.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 2026 as "Crime Stoppers Awareness Month" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Crime Stoppers flag be flown at City Hall on September 8, 2026.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas support the resolution received from Melisa Lawr, Deputy Clerk Town of Halton Hills regarding Modernizing Ontario’s Invasive Plants Rules to Protect Taxpayers, Municipal Lands, Agriculture, Natural Heritage and Local Gardens; and further, THAT: A copy of this resolution be sent to the Town of Halton Hills, M.P.P. Rob Flack, and the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario.

THAT: The City purchase advertising in the Summer Fun Passport to be funded from an account of the City Manager's discretion.

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with two matters of a proposed or pending disposition of land (Woodworth Sanitary Pumping Station; Hydro One Transmission Line 2) and a matter of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session at 7:18 p.m.; and further, THAT: City representatives proceed as directed on all three Closed Session items.

THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting held on the 15th day of June, 2026. 2. A by-law to amend By-law 130-2017 to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injury of Trees on Municipally Owned Lands and other Trees along Highways within the City of St. Thomas. (Municipal Tree By-Law Amendments) 3. A by-law to amend By-Law 101-2021 to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injury of Trees on Private Property within the City of St. Thomas. (Private Property Tree By-Law Amendments) 4. A by-law to deem part of Registered Plan No. 93 (Former Township of Yarmouth) to not be a Registered Plan of Subdivision (Lot 28 & Part of Lot 29) - 34 Warehouse Street - Brett Ronson - File No. 5-02-26. 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit the creation of 8 lots for semi-detached dwellings, 7 lots for townhouse dwellings and an apartment block consisting of 75 units for a total of 123 residential units – Block 103 and 104, Plan 11M-232 (Harvest Square) – Doug Tarry Limited – File No. 2-05-26) 6. 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 841.4. (Part-Time Unit)(Crossing Guards Collective Agreement - January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028) 7. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execut

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 meeting held on the 15th day of June, 2026. (B/L 77-2026) 2. A by-law to amend By-law 130-2017 to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injury of Trees on Municipally Owned Lands and other Trees along Highways within the City of St. Thomas. (Municipal Tree By-Law Amendments) (B/L 78-2026) 3. A by-law to amend By-Law 101-2021 to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injury of Trees on Private Property within the City of St. Thomas. (Private Property Tree By-Law Amendments) (B/L 79-2026) 4. A by-law to deem part of Registered Plan No. 93 (Former Township of Yarmouth) to not be a Registered Plan of Subdivision (Lot 28 & Part of Lot 29) - 34 Warehouse Street - Brett Ronson - File No. 5-02-26. (B/L 80-2026) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit the creation of 8 lots for semi-detached dwellings, 7 lots for townhouse dwellings and an apartment block consisting of 75 units for a total of 123 residential units – Block 103 and 104, Plan 11M-232 (Harvest Square) – Doug Tarry Limited – File No. 2-05-26) (B/L 81-2026) 6. 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 a

THAT: We do now adjourn at 7:23 p.m.

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 meeting held on the 15th day of June, 2026. (B/L 77- 2026) 2. A by-law to amend By-law 130-2017 to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injury of Trees on Municipally Owned Lands and other Trees along Highways within the City of St. Thomas. (Municipal Tree By-Law Amendments) (B/L 78-2026) 3. A by-law to amend By-Law 101-2021 to Prohibit and Regulate the Destruction or Injury of Trees on Private Property within the City of St. Thomas. (Private Property Tree By-Law Amendments) (B/L 79- 2026) 4. A by-law to deem part of Registered Plan No. 93 (Former Township of Yarmouth) to not be a Registered Plan of Subdivision (Lot 28 & Part of Lot 29) - 34 Warehouse Street - Brett Ronson - File No. 5-02-26. (B/L 80-2026) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit the creation of 8 lots for semi-detached dwellings, 7 lots for townhouse dwellings and an apartment block consisting of 75 units for a total of 123 residential units – Block 103 and 104, Plan 11M-232 (Harvest Square) – Doug Tarry Limited – File No. 2-05-26) (B/L 81-2026) 6. 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