Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on April 8, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-12-24 regarding a proposed easement in favour of the property known as 10 Highbury Avenue be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into an easement agreement over certain City-owned lands between Highbury Avenue and 10 Highbury Avenue.

THAT: Report SESS-08-24 relating to the Ontario Works 2023 program review be received for information.

THAT: Report ID-16-24 relating to Yarmouth Yards Earthworks and Servicing Phase 1 - Tender Award be received for information; and further, THAT: Council award the Yarmouth Yards Earthworks and Servicing Phase 1 to Blue-Con Construction in the amount of $15,198,500.00, excluding HST.

THAT: Report ES-20-24 relating to a Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund application be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct staff to prepare an application to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, in support of the Northwest Area One Expansion project, for an estimated total eligible grant value of up to $35 Million.

THAT: Report ES-21-24 relating to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Transit T ransfer Payment Agreement Amendment and Transit Vehicle Procurement be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign and execute the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Transit Transfer Payment Agreement Amending Agreement No. 1 as attached to Report ES-21-24; and fu r ther, THAT: Council authorize $560,000 from the Provincial Gas Tax Reserve for the replacement of two transit buses through the Metrolinx joint transit contract.

THAT: Report PRF-16-24 relating to a memorandum of understanding between the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario and the City of St. Thomas be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct administration to prepare the associated by-law; and further, THAT: Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the memorandum of understanding with the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario.

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 May 12th to 18th, 2024 as "Victims and Survivors of Crime Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Victims Services Elgin flag be flown at City Hall from May 13th to 20th, 2024; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held at City Hall on May 13th, 2024.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas declare intimate partner violence an epidemic in the City of St. Thomas.

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 April 15th, 2024. 2. A by-law to exempt the Railway City Brewing Company located at 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas, Ontario under section 4 of the Retail Business Holidays Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter R. 30, to permit the brewery and associated retail store to be opened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. 3. A by-law to exempt the Caps Off Brewing Co. located at 168 Curtis Street, Unit C, St. Thomas, Ontario under section 4 of the Retail Business Holidays Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter R. 30, to permit the brewery and associated retail store to be opened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. 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 13359069 Canada Inc. (Residential Grant Agreement - Community Improvement Program – File No. 2023-130 - 151 Wellington Street) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 187-2014, being a by-law to designate 225 Wellington Street in the City of St. Thomas, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (legal description change) 6. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain memorandum of understanding between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. (Aquatics Programs Subsidy) 7. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Cler

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 April 15th, 2024. (B/L 49-2024) 2. A by-law to exempt the Railway City Brewing Company located at 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas, Ontario under section 4 of the Retail Business Holidays Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter R. 30, to permit the brewery and associated retail store to be opened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. (B/L 50-2024) 3. A by-law to exempt the Caps Off Brewing Co. located at 168 Curtis Street, Unit C, St. Thomas, Ontario under section 4 of the Retail Business Holidays Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter R. 30, to permit the brewery and associated retail store to be opened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. (B/L 51-2024) 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 13359069 Canada Inc. (Residential Grant Agreement - Community Improvement Program – File No. 2023-130 - 151 Wellington Street) (B/L 52-2024) (A/G 26-2024) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 187-2014, being a by-law to designate 225 Wellington Street in the City of St. Thomas, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (legal description change) (B/L 53-2024) 6. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (7:16 p.m.)

THAT: We do now adjourn (7:17 p.m.)