Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on October 21, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PRF-23-24 relating to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Application be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct staff to apply to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund as proposed in Report PRF-23-24.

THAT: Report PRF-24-24 relating to Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Community/Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study Update (the Project) be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve single sourcing the Project to Montieth Brown Planning Consultants; and further, THAT: Council approve funding the additional $54,900 (exclusive of HST) for the Community/Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study component of the Project from Development Charges.

THAT: Report PD-30-24 relating to a Community Improvement Project by HXM Eternal Two Inc. for 483-487 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a grant through the Heritage Façade and Building Improvement Program , as submitted by HXM Eternal Two Inc. for 483-487 Talbot Street .

THAT: Report PD-29-24 relating to an amendment to the City Zoning By-law to remove the holding zone symbol from lands within the Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage 3 Subdivision (34T-21501) be received for information; and further, THAT: The application by Doug Tarry Limited for an amendment to the City of St. Thomas Zoning By-law 50-88 to remove the holding symbol from the lands comprising Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage Subdivision be approved and staff be authorized to prepare an amending by-law; and further, THAT: Notice of Council’s intention to pass an amending by-law to remove a holding symbol from Zoning By-law 50-88, as amended, be given pursuant to Ontario Regulation 545/06.

THAT: Report PD-28-24 relating to Site Plan Application Nos. SPC 02-24, SPC 03-24, SPC 04-24 and SPC 05-24 be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-46-24 relating to rideshare services be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to Taxi By-Law 145-2013 to permit the operation of rideshare services within the City of St. Thomas.

THAT: Report ID-37-24, relating to the Burwell Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades Design – Consultant Award, be received for information; and further, THAT: The proposal submitted by R.V. Anderson Associates L imited in the amount of $ 341,349 , excluding HST, be accepted .

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: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on November 4, 2024. 2. A by-law to stop up and close part of Edgeware Line designated as Part 7 on Reference Plan 11R-11266. 3. A by-law to stop up and close part of South Edgeware Road designated as Part 6 on Reference Plan 11R-11266. 4. A by-law to amend By-law 180-2002, being a by-law to impose fees or charges with respect to Clerk and General Office matters. 5. A by-law to amend By-law 179-2002, being a by-law to impose fees or charges with respect to Airport matters. 6. A by-law to amend By-law 57-83, being a by-law to appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Thomas and to delegate certain powers and authority to it. (addition of 2 Council members) 7. A by-law to amend By-law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (Winter Overnight Parking) 8. 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 Doug. Tarry Limited (File No.: 34T-21501 – Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage 3 – 28 lots for single-detached dwellings and 12 lots for semi-detached dwellings)

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 November 4, 2024. (B/L 119-2024) 2. A by-law to stop up and close part of Edgeware Line designated as Part 7 on Reference Plan 11R-11266. (B/L 120-2024) 3. A by-law to stop up and close part of South Edgeware Road designated as Part 6 on Reference Plan 11R-11266. (B/L 121-2024) 4. A by-law to amend By-law 180-2002, being a by-law to impose fees or charges with respect to Clerk and General Office matters. (B/L122-2024) 5. A by-law to amend By-law 179-2002, being a by-law to impose fees or charges with respect to Airport matters. (B/L 123-2024) 6. A by-law to amend By-law 57-83, being a by-law to appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Thomas and to delegate certain powers and authority to it. (addition of 2 Council members) (B/L 124-2024) 7. A by-law to amend By-law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (Winter Overnight Parking) (B/L 125-2024) 8. 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 Doug. Tarry Limited (File No.: 34T-21501 – Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage 3 – 28 lots for single-detached dwellings

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending acquisition of land, a labour relations matter and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:46 p.m.)

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:46 p.m.)

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 November 4, 2024. (B/L 119- 2024) 2. A by-law to stop up and close part of Edgeware Line designated as Part 7 on Reference Plan 11R- 11266. (B/L 120-2024) 3. A by-law to stop up and close part of South Edgeware Road designated as Part 6 on Reference Plan 11R-11266. (B/L 121-2024) 4. A by-law to amend By-law 180-2002, being a by-law to impose fees or charges with respect to Clerk and General Office matters. (B/L122-2024) 5. A by-law to amend By-law 179-2002, being a by-law to impose fees or charges with respect to Airport matters. (B/L 123-2024) 6. A by-law to amend By-law 57-83, being a by-law to appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Thomas and to delegate certain powers and authority to it. (addition of 2 Council members) (B/L 124-2024) 7. A by-law to amend By-law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (Winter Overnight Parking) (B/L 125-2024) 8. 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 Doug. Tarry Limited (File No.: 34T-21501 – Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage 3 – 28 lots for single-detached dwelling