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Council Meeting
April 13, 2026
Declared interests
Councillor Baldwin-Sandsrelating to a proposed temporary use by-law at 21 Philip Street as the property is the residence of a family member and refrained from discussion and action relating to the matter
What was decided (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on April 7th, 2026 be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Rymal, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
THAT: Report CMO-25-26 relating to Brighter Future Monthly Update Pillar #3: Thriving Economic Development be received for information; and further, THAT: Council provide feedback on this update and each monthly Strategic Plan progress update going forward to identify priority areas and discussion topics.
Moved by Councillor Rymal, seconded by Councillor Clarke
Carried
THAT: Report PR-11-26 relating to the 2026-2028 Fee Structure for Pickleball and Tennis Courts be received for information; and further, THAT: Council confirm the proposed 2026 rate of $2.50 per hour per court for league play at Pinafore Park as included in the 2026 Rates and Fees By-law.
Moved by Councillor Rymal, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Herbert
Carried
THAT: Report ES-17-26 relating to Dangerous Dog Designation 2026-01 be received for information; and further, THAT: Council affirm the Poundkeepers’ designation of the dog named Douglas owned by Chad James Target as being a Dangerous Dog; and further, THAT: Council order that all conditions to the keeping of Douglas in relation to the dangerous dog designation be met by Chad James Target.
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Rymal
Carried
THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending disposition of land at 5:44 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Baldwin-Sands, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:01 p.m.)
Moved by Councillor Rymal, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
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 13th day of April, 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 Ayodeji Gbobaniyi. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-156 - 637-639 Talbot 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 and 1001348009 Ontario Inc. (Heritage Facade and Building Improvement Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-155 - 581 Talbot Street) 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 Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. (Automotive Hazardous Waste) 5. 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 Product Care Association of Canada. (Hazardous Waste) 6. A by-law to appoint a Deputy City Clerk. (Jon Hindley) 7. 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 Donna-Marie Payeur. (Encroachme
Moved by Councillor Kohler, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
Moved by Councillor Kohler, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Referred
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 13th day of April, 2026. (B/L 39-2026) 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 Ayodeji Gbobaniyi. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-156 - 637-639 Talbot Street) (B/L 40-2026) (A/G 16-2026) 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 1001348009 Ontario Inc. (Heritage Facade and Building Improvement Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-155 - 581 Talbot Street) (B/L 41-2026) (A/G 17-2026) 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 Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. (Automotive Hazardous Waste) (B/L 42-2026) (A/G 18-2026) 5. 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 Product Care Association of Canada. (Hazardous Waste) (B/L 43-2026) (A/G 19-
Moved by Councillor Kohler, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT: We do now adjourn (6:05 p.m.)
Moved by Councillor Baldwin-Sands, seconded by Councillor Rymal