Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on February 9th, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report ES-04-26 relating to Geotechnical Services RFP 2025-049 Award be received for information; and further, THAT: Council award RFP 2025-049 to MTE Consultants Inc. in the amount of $288,750, excluding HST.

THAT: Report PD-07-26 relating to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Electrical Safety Authority to allow for data sharing be received for information; and further, That: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Electrical Safety Authority to allow for data sharing.

THAT: The c ommunity grant request for Focus on Nature in the amount of $3,500 be postponed and that staff be directed to seek further information regarding the request.

THAT: Report TR-03-26 relating to Community Grant Requests be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the Community Grant request for Seniors Picnic in the Park in the amount of $2,500; and further, THAT: Council approve the Community Grant request for St Thomas Skating Club in the amount of $2,821.20; and further, THAT: Council approve the Community Grant request for Our Place Respite in the amount of $862; and further, THAT: Council approve the Community Grant request for St Thomas Elgin Food Bank in the amount of $9,856.04.

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-02-26 relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit - 581 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property at 581 Talbot Street, relating to Application HAP-02-26.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September, 2026 as "Big Brothers Big Sisters Month" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Big Brothers Big Sisters flag be flown at City Hall from September 14th to 20th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in teal from September 14th to 20th, 2026.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 10th to 17th, 2026 as "Welcoming Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The St. Thomas Elgin Local Immigration Partnership flag be flown at City Hall from September 10th to 17th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in gold and blue from September 10th to 17th, 2026.

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with three matters of a proposed or pending disposition of land and a personal matter about an identifiable individual at 5:24 p.m.

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:32 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 17th day of February, 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 Matthew Janes Consulting Ltd. (Environmental Site Assessment Grant Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2025-147- Centre Street) 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, The Board of Trustees of the Congregation of First Church of the United Church of Canada, The Trustees of the St. Thomas Congregation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and The Trustee Board of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. (File No.: SPC 17-25 - 26 St. George Street - Proposed daycare in church) 4. A by-law to amend By-law 188-2002, being a by-law to impose fees or charges with respect to Recreation Services matters.

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

THAT: By-Law #4 be deferred.

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 17th day of February, 2026. (B/L 21-2026) 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 Matthew Janes Consulting Ltd. (Environmental Site Assessment Grant Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2025-147- Centre Street) (B/L 22-2026) (A/G 9-2026) 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, The Board of Trustees of the Congregation of First Church of the United Church of Canada, The Trustees of the St. Thomas Congregation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and The Trustee Board of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. (File No.: SPC 17-25 - 26 St. George Street - Proposed daycare in church) (B/L 23-2026) (A/G 10-2026)

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:39 p.m.)