Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on June 3, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-18-24 relating to the City of St. Thomas Growth Analysis Study be received for information; and further, THAT: Council adopt the report “Growth Analysis Study, City of St. Thomas” dated April 2024 and prepared by Watson & Associates, Economists Ltd, as attached to Report PD-18-24.

THAT: Report PD-19-24 relating to Areas 2 & 3 Follow Up be received for information.

THAT: Report PRF-17-24 relating to Pollinator Week – Lighting of Jumbo be received for information; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in yellow and black from June 17th to 23rd, 2024 in recognition of Pollinator Week.

THAT: Report TR-08-24 relating to the 2024 Final Property Tax Rates be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of by-laws to establish the 2024 property tax ratios and the 2024 property tax rates.

THAT: Report HR-03-24 relating to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Participation By-Law Update be received for information; and further, THAT: Effective June 30, 2024, Council enact s the new OMERS Participation By-Law to confirm and authorize continued participation in the O MERS Primary Pension Plan and the Retirement Compensation Arrangement for the OMERS Primary Pension Plan, each as amended from time to time, of the employees of the Corporation of the City of St . Thomas; and further, THAT: By-Law No. 83-62 and any amendments thereto be repealed.

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 July 21st to 27th, 2024 as "Drowning Prevention Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The "Elgin County Drowning Prevention" flag be flown at City Hall from July 21st to 27th, 2024.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 9th to 15th, 2024 as "Big Brother Big Sister Month" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The "Big Brother Big Sister" flag be flown at City Hall from September 9th to 15th, 2024; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in teal from September 9th to 15th, 2024.

THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the procedings of the Council meeting held on June 10th, 2024. 2. A by-law to establish Tax Ratios for the year 2024. 3. A by-law to provide for the adoption of the estimates for municipal purposes for 2024, the adoption of tax rates for Municipal, Business Improvement Area and Education purposes for 2024, and further to provide for penalty and interest on payments of taxes in default. 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 1000592435 Ontario Inc. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2024-135- 28 Southwick Street) 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 1000592435 Ontario Inc. (File No.: SPC 01-24 - 28 Southwick Street - Conversion of existing church to 29 residential apartment units) 6. A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 110 to the City of St. Thomas Official Plan. (To implement recommendations contained in the Addendum to the Positioned for Growth - Planning Justification Report and the Population and Household Projections Report- File No.3-05-23)

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 June 10th, 2024. (B/L 74-2024) 2. A by-law to establish Tax Ratios for the year 2024. (B/L 75-2024) 3. A by-law to provide for the adoption of the estimates for municipal purposes for 2024, the adoption of tax rates for Municipal, Business Improvement Area and Education purposes for 2024, and further to provide for penalty and interest on payments of taxes in default. (B/L 76-2024) 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 1000592435 Ontario Inc. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2024-135- 28 Southwick Street)(B/L 77-2024)(A/G 36-2024) 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 1000592435 Ontario Inc. (File No.: SPC 01-24 - 28 Southwick Street - Conversion of existing church to 29 residential apartment units)(B/L 78-2024)(A/G 37-2024) 6. A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 110 to the City of St. Thomas Official Plan. (To implement recommendations contained in the Addendum to the Positioned for Growth - Planning Jus

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending disposition of land at 6:06 p.m.

THAT: Council now rise from closed session (at 6:34 p.m.)

THAT: We do now adjourn ( 6:34 p.m.)