Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on May 12, 2025 be confirmed.

THAT: Report CMO-19-25 relating to AMO 2025 Delegation Requests be received for information; and further, THAT: The proposed delegation requests for the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference as contained in Report CMO-19-25 be approved for submission.

THAT: Report SESS-12-25 relating to Built for Zero Canada: Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund Application be received for information .

THAT: Report PD-22-25 relating to Community Improvement Program Grants for 496 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Community Improvement Program Grant Agreement with 1711664 Ontario Inc. relating to CIP Application 2023-131.

THAT: Report PD-23-25 relating to the application by Doug Tarry Limited for temporary removal of part - lot control for Townhouse Dwellings on Lots 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 on Registered Plan 11M-257, be received for information ; and further, THAT: The application by Doug Tarry Limited relating to the passing of a by-law for the temporary removal of part-lot control for Townhouse Dwellings on Lots 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 on Registered Plan 11M-257, be approved .

THAT: Report ES-16-25 relating to the Old Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party Road Closure Request be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the closure of Prince Albert Street, between Metcalfe Street and Isabel Street, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday June 14, 2025, to allow for the Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party.

THAT: Report CMO-22-25 relating to Health Recruitment Partnership – Dr. Aghogho Nathaniel Oyibo be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Health Recruitment Partnership Agreement with Dr. Aghogho Nathaniel Oyibo for the provision of $33,000 in Health Recruitment Incentive funding.

THAT: Report CMO-24-25 relating to Health Recruitment Partnership – Dr. Wallace Ordiah, be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Health Recruitment Partnership Agreement with Dr. Wallace Ordiah for the provision of $33,000 in Health Recruitment Incentive funding.

THAT: Report PRF-17-25 relating to YMCA - City Aquatic Program Partnership Update be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-17-25 relating to Canada Public Transit Fund 5 year Capital Plan be received for information; and further, THAT: Council support the Canada Public Transit Fund 5-year Capital Plan as described in report ES-17-25.

THAT: Report PRF-21-25 relating to the Wind Phone Installation request be received for information.

THAT: Report CC-09-25 relating to Strong Mayor’s Powers Update be received for information.

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 9th, 2025 as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness" day in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in red from September 5th to 12th 2025; and further, THAT: The bells at City Hall be rung 9 times at 9:09 a.m. on September 9th, 2025.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 25th to May 31st, 2025 as "National AccessAbility Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Accessibility Flag be flown at City Hall from May 26th to May 31st 2025; and further, THAT: The Flag Raising ceremony be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26th, 2025; and further, THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim Wednesday, May 28th as "Red Shirt Day" 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 the 20th day of May, 2025. 2. A by-law to temporarily remove certain lands from part lot control. (Lots 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 on Registered Plan 11M-257 - File No: PLC 03-25 - Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage 1)

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 20th day of May, 2025. (B/L 54-2025) 2. A by-law to temporarily remove certain lands from part lot control. (Lots 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 on Registered Plan 11M-257 - File No: PLC 03-25 - Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage 1) (B/L 55-2025)

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed acquisition of land and a personal matter about an identifiable individual at 5:43 p.m.

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (5:57 p.m.)

THAT: Council appoint Tara McCaulley to the St. Thomas Public Library Board for the remainder of the Council term subject to Policy HR-23-09 and the required accessibility training.

THAT: We do now adjourn (5:58 p.m.)