Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on October 5th, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report CMO-72-26 relating to Brighter Future Monthly Update Pillar 2 – Priority Area #4 and Priority Area #5 be received for information; and further, THAT: Council provide feedback on this update and each monthly Strategic Plan progress update going forward to identify priorities and discussion topics.

THAT: Report PD-65-26 relating to Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium Approvals – 96, 98, and 100 Moore Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision File #34T-26503 for lands owned by Patriot Properties Inc. subject to conditions, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a subdivision agreement with the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas with respect to matters related to the development of the plan; and further, THAT: Council approve the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium File #34CDM-26501 for lands owned by Patriot Properties Inc., subject to conditions, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a condominium agreement with the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas with respect to matters related to the development of the Plan.

THAT: Report ID-12-26 relating to Yarmouth Yards Earthworks and Servicing 6 be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a single source contract award to Murphy Construction Company in the amount of $1,200,000.

THAT: Report PR-26-26 relating to Indoor Sports Dome Implementation Study and Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Funding Application be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse the submission of a Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) Stream 2 application for an Indoor Sports Dome facility as identified within the Council-approved Community & Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study; and further, THAT: Council authorize the retention of Baker Turner Inc. as Prime Consultant to undertake an Implementation Study for the proposed facility at a cost of $90,800 plus HST, as an unbudgeted expenditure, with funding to be drawn from the City’s infrastructure reserve; and further, THAT: Council acknowledge that submission of a CSRIF application does not constitute approval of project construction and that staff report back to Council with the results of the study, funding outcomes, and implementation options prior to advancing the project to detailed design or construction; and further, THAT: Council acknowledge that the submission of a CSRIF application does not require the project to be included in the current approved budget and that any future municipal funding commitment will be subject to Council approval; and further, THAT: The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements necessary to complete the grant application process. Yeas (7) Councillor Clarke, Councillor Herbert, Councillor Kohler, Councillor Rymal, Councillor Taylo

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 STPAC-01-26 relating to a Public Art Temporary Additions and Decorations Policy be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the Public Art Temporary Additions and Decorations Policy as developed by the St. Thomas Public Art Committee and attached to Report STPAC-01-26.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim July 19th to 24th, 2027 as Elgin County Pride Week in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The progressive pride flag be flown for the week from July 19th to 24th, 2027; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in pink for the week from July 19th to 24th, 2027.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas extend the appointment of the City's representative to the Catfish Creek Authority's Board until February 1st, 2027.

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending disposition of land (Land Lease - Yarmouth Yards) at 5:57 p.m.

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session at 6:33 p.m.; and further, THAT: Staff proceed as directed on the closed session item dealing with Land Lease - Yarmouth Yards.

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 October, 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 Douglas Allen Walker. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-161 - 791 Talbot Street) 3. A by-law to appoint a Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer. (Ryan Giles) 4. A by-law to provide for regulating and controlling noise within the geographical limits of the City of St. Thomas.

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 13th day of October, 2026. (B/L 137-2026) 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 Douglas Allen Walker. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-161 - 791 Talbot Street) (B/L 138-2026) (A/G 64-2026) 3. A by-law to appoint a Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer. (Ryan Giles) (B/L 139-2026) 4. A by-law to provide for regulating and controlling noise within the geographical limits of the City of St. Thomas. (B/L 140-2026)

THAT: We do now adjourn at 6:35 p.m.