Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on February 17th, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-12-26 relating to the Proposed Temporary Use By-law - 21 Philip Street be received for information; and further, THAT: A public meeting be scheduled for April 13, 2026 , in accordance with Ontario Regulation 545/06 , as amended.

THAT: Report CMO-13-26 relating to a City-Initiated Community Planning Permit By-law - Elm-Wilson-Victor Area be received for information; and further, THAT: In accordance with section 17(5) of O. Reg. 173/16 under the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, a City or landowner-initiated request or application to amend the Community Planning Permit By-law, Elm-Wilson-Victor Area is permitted before the fifth anniversary of the day the by-law is passed.

THAT: Report PD-11-26 relating to the relaunch of the City of St. Thomas Official Plan and associated draft workplan be received for information; and further, THAT: Council support the relaunch of the City of St. Thomas Official Plan review and associated draft work plan; and further, THAT: Council direct Staff to initiate a Request for Proposals for the completion of a City-wide natural heritage systems and hazards review for the purposes of creating policy and land use direction in the new City of St. Thomas Official Plan.

THAT: Report SESS-02-26 relating to Children's Services - 2025 Review and 2026 Plans be received for information.

THAT: Report FD-02-26 relating to 2025 Fire Department Statistics be received for information.

THAT: Report CMO-17-26 relating to O. Reg. 747/21: Expansion of Tailgate Event Permits be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse the proposed process for bring-your-own event permit designations; and further, THAT: Following the approval of this report, a copy be forwarded to the Special Events Committee for its review and adoption of an updated manual and application form; and further, THAT: Staff be directed to update the Special Events Manual and application accordingly.

THAT: Report ES-08-26 relating to St. Thomas Water Pollution Control Plant - 2025 Performance Report be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-09-26 relating to the St. Thomas Sanitary Collection System - 2025 Performance Report be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-07-26 relating to St. Thomas Water Distribution System 2025 Summary and Annual Reports be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-05-26 relating to the Snowplow Replacement Award be received for information; and further, THAT: Council accept the submission from Carrier Truck Centers Inc in the amount of $374,522.22 (excluding HST) for the purchase of a 5-ton Snowplow Truck with winter control equipment as specified in their submission through the Local Authority Service municipal group buying program.

THAT: Report ES-06-26 relating to Alma Street Reconstruction - Tender 2026-033 Award be received for information; and further, THAT: Council award Tender 2026-033 to Cassidy Construction London Ltd. in the amount of $5,905,961, excluding HST; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 45-89.

THAT: Report ID-01-26 relating to Woodworth Ave Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades - Tender Award, be received for information; and further, THAT: The tender submitted by Hayman Construction Inc. in the amount of $16,929,600.00, excluding HST, be accepted.

THAT: Report TR-04-26 relating to Kinsmen Club Requests be received for information; and further, THAT: Council request that the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas submit an application through the City’s Community Grants Program for consideration of financial assistance related to the sale of goods licence fee; and further, THAT: Council permit the Kinsmen Club trailer to be parked on City property from May 22, 2026 to June 20, 2026.

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 April 27th to May 4th, 2026 as "Beta Sigma Phi Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Beta Sigma Phi flag be flown at City Hall from April 27th to May 4th, 2026; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony take place at City Hall on April 27th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim June, 2026 as "National Deafblind Awareness Month" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue from June 1st to 7th 2026 in recognition of "National Deafblind Awareness".

THAT: Council direct that the letter and petition received from Lynn Hulst, 9 Bonnie Place be

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with two personal matters about identifiable individuals and a labour relations matter at 6:12 p.m.

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:34 p.m.)

THAT: Council appoint Andrew Cole to the Downtown Development Board for the remainder of the Council term subject to Policy HR-02-29 and the required accessibility training.

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 2nd day of March, 2026. 2. A by-law to enact a Community Planning Permit By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (The Armoury District - Elm Street/Wilson Avenue/Victor Drive - City Initiated - File No. 4-01-25)

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 2nd day of March, 2026. (B/L 25-2026) 2. A by-law to enact a Community Planning Permit By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (The Armoury District - Elm Street/Wilson Avenue/Victor Drive - City Initiated - File No. 4-01-25) (B/L 26-2026)

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:37 p.m.)