Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on April 13th, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-21 -26 relating to Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Centre Street – Follow Up Report be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare site-specific draft amendments to Zoning By-law 50-88 to permit a townhouse and stacked townhouse development on lands which may be described as Part Lot 8 S/S to 14 S/S Talbot Street Plan 1 St. Thomas as in STH2221, STH2213, STH1961, STH1960, STH1956, STH1955 except E84326 St. Thomas, subject to the addition of a provision to prohibit driveway access from Centre Street.

THAT: Report SESS-07-26 relating to the Affordable Homeownership Program be received for information.

THAT: Report PD-27-26 relating to Community Improvement Program Grants for 105 Metcalfe Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Community Improvement Program Grant Agreement with Steven Rubacha and Brittany Dunlop relating to CIP Application 2025-152.

THAT: Report PD-25-26 relating to a Community Improvement Project by The Elm by Koko Moa Inc. for 232 Elm Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a Residential Grant and Loan and Planning and Building Fees Grant for Application 2026-158, as submitted by The Elm by Koko Moa Inc. for 232 Elm Street; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Residential Loan Agreement with The Elm by Koko Moa Inc. relating to a CIP Project at 232 Elm Street.

THAT: Report PD-26-26 relating to a Community Improvement Project by Nathan Nkado and Uche Nkado for 46 Princess Avenue be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a Residential Grant and Loan, Development Charge Grant, Tax Increment Grant and Planning and Building Fees Grant for Application 2026-159, as submitted by Nathan Nkado and Uche Nkado for 46 Princess Avenue; and further, THAT: Council direct that a by-law be prepared to enter into a Residential Loan Agreement with Nathan Nkado and Uche Nkado relating to a CIP Project at 46 Princess Avenue.

THAT: Report PD-29-26 relating to the application by Doug Tarry Limited for temporary removal of part-lot control for Semi-detached and Townhouse Dwellings, Lots 1-7, 14-15 and 21-26 on Plan 11M-278, be received for information; and further, THAT: The application by Doug Tarry Limited relating to the passing of a by-law to temporarily remove part-lot control for Semi-detached and Townhouse Dwellings, Lots 1-7, 14-15 and 21-26 on Plan 11M-278, be approved; and further, THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare a by-law, pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, which provides that Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Part-Lot Control) does not apply to a Semi-detached and Townhouse Dwellings, Lots 1-7, 14-15 and 21-26 on Plan 11M-278 .

THAT: Report PD-30-26 relating to Minor Revisions to the Site Plan Control By-law be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct the preparation of a Site Plan Control by-law to reflect the changes outlined in Report PD-30-26.

THAT: Report CMO-30-26 relating to Declaration of Surplus Property – Portion of 105 Scott Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council declare a portion of 105 Scott Street property, being Part 4 of the draft Reference Plan contained within Report CMO-30-26, surplus to the City; and further, THAT: Council direct administration to undertake the administrative actions to dispose of the portion of 105 Scott Street.

THAT: Report SESS-06-26 relating to Coordinated Collaborative Response 2025 Data review be received for information.

THAT: Report PR-11-26 relating to a Recreation Programs Update be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-19-26 relating to Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Studies and Water System Financial Plan be received for information; and further, THAT: The St. Thomas Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Study 2027-2036 be approved in principle; and further, THAT: The St. Thomas (and Suburban Area) Drinking Water System Rate Study 2027-2036 be approved in principle; and further, THAT: Council approve Water Financial Plan #057-301 to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and provided to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; and further, THAT: Council direct a by-law be prepared to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Environmental and Infrastructure Services Fees and Charges By-law 94-25 for the inclusion of 8”, 12”, and 16” water meter sizes and their associated monthly base charge; and further, THAT: Notice be provided through the City’s website regarding the availability of Water Financial Plan #057-301.

THAT: Report ID-04-26 relating to the Water Pipeline Cooperative Special Operation be received for information.

THAT: Report CMO-32-26 relating to Build Communities Strong Fund – Expression of Interest Submission be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse submission of an Expression of Interest to the Direct Delivery Stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund for the Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility project.

THAT: Report CC-07-26 relating to an Updated Public Notice Policy be received for information; and further, THAT: Council adopt Public Notice Policy GA02; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of a by-law to rescind By-law 171-2002, being a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of notice.

THAT: Report CMO-29-26 relating to the Transfer of Highbury Avenue (St. Thomas Portion) to the Province of Ontario be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse the transfer of responsibility for the City of St. Thomas’ 2.5 km portion of Highbury Avenue between Highway 3 and Ron McNeil Line to the Province of Ontario; and further, THAT: This resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, with copies to the City of London and the County of Elgin.

THAT: Report TR-09-26 relating to 2026 Tax Rates and Ratios be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of a by-law to adopt estimates of sums required and to levy and collect property taxes for the 2026 taxation year.

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 MHC-03-26 relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit - 791 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property at 791 Talbot Street, relating to Application HAP-03-26; subject to the following conditions: restoration of brick take place where possible, and where brick cannot be saved, Fibre Cement siding be used.

THAT: Report MHC-05-26 relating to the Designated Permit - 44 St. Catharine Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Designated Heritage Permit for the property at 44 St. Catharine Street, relating to Application DHP-01-26, subject to the elimination of the proposed west facing door penetration, on the first floor.

THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the "Summerfest" and other events being held in the proposed extended licensed area at 265 Wellington Street on June 19th and 20th, 2026.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 3rd, 2026 as "World Press Freedom Day" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue on May 3rd, 2026 in recognition of "World Press Freedom Day".

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

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (7:34 p.m.)

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 20th day of April, 2026. 2. A by-law to adopt estimates and sums required and to levy and collect property taxes for the 2026 taxation year. 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 Hayhoe Rentals LTD. (Private Property Waste and Organic Collection - 249 Renaissance Drive) 4. A by-law to amend By-Law 66-2019, being a by-law for paying remuneration to the members of Council and appointees of the Council.

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 20th day of April, 2026 (B/L 48-2026) 2. A by-law to adopt estimates and sums required and to levy and collect property taxes for the 2026 taxation year (B/L 49-2026) 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 Hayhoe Rentals LTD. (Private Property Waste and Organic Collection - 249 Renaissance Drive) (B/L 50-2026) (A/G 21-2026) 4. A by-law to amend By-Law 66-2019, being a by-law for paying remuneration to the members of Council and appointees of the Council.(B/L 51-2026)

THAT: We do now adjourn (7:36 p.m.)