Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on August 10, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-55-26 relating to a Community Improvement Project by Ohaz Developer Inc. for 423-427 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve a Residential Grant and Loan, Heritage Facade and Building Improvement Grant and Loan, Heritage Design Grant, Development Charge Grant, Tax Increment Grant and Planning and Building Fees Grant for Application 2026-169, as submitted by Ohaz Developer Inc. for 423-427 Talbot Street; and further, THAT: Council direct a by-law be prepared to enter into a Residential Loan Agreement with Ohaz Developer Inc. relating to a CIP Project at 423-427 Talbot Street; and further, THAT: Council direct a by-law be prepared to enter into a Heritage Façade and Building Improvement Loan Agreement with Ohaz Developer Inc. relating to a CIP Project at 423-427 Talbot Street.

THAT: Report PD-54-26 relating to Community Improvement Program Grants for 581 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council direct a by-law be prepared to enter into a Community Improvement Program Grant Agreement with 1001348009 Ontario Inc. relating to CIP Application 2026-155.

THAT: Report PD-53-26 relating to Site Plan Application Numbers SPC 01-26, SPC 02-26, SPC 03-26, SPC 04-26 and SPC 06-26 be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-52-26 relating to 2026 Pumpkin Prowl – Road Closure Request be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the temporary closure of Talbot Street from Manitoba Street to the east limit of Ross Street & Talbot Street from the west limit of Ross Street to Elgin Street on Friday October 23, 2026, between the hours of 4:00pm and 7:30pm to allow for the Pumpkin Prowl event.

THAT: Report ES-51-26 relating to Alma Street Rail Corridor Infrastructure Crossing Agreements be received for information; and further, THAT:Council direct a by-law be drafted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the crossing agreements with the Canadian National Railway for the watermain and sanitary sewer crossings of the rail corridor on Alma Street.

THAT: Report ES-53-36 relating to Ministry of Transportation Highway 3 – St. Thomas to Aylmer be received for information.

THAT: Report ID-08-26 relating to Long Term Hydro Supply be received for information.

THAT: Report CMO-57-26 relating to London and Port Stanley Rail Extension Project Update be received for information; and further, THAT: Council formally cancels the L&PS Rail extension project and return the remaining levy-funded balance of approximately $285,000. to the infrastructure reserve; and further, THAT: The Director of Parks and Recreation be instructed to provide a report on a passive recreation use of the subject lands for future budget consideration.

THAT: Report CC-16-26 relating to the 2026-30 Municipal Accessibility Plan be received for information; and further, THAT: Council receive and approve the 2026-30 Accessibility Plan as attached to Report CC-16-26.

THAT: Item #9 relating to the Policy Regarding Funding of Non-Municipal Projects be removed from the Unfinished Business of Council list.

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-16-26 relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit - 429-431 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property at 429-431 Talbot Street, relating to Application HAP-19-26

THAT: Report MHC-17-26 relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit - 52 Moore Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property at 52 Moore Street, relating to Application HAP-20-26.

THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 20th to 26th, 2026 as "Legion Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Legion flag be flown at City Hall for the week from September 20th to 26th, 2026; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held on September 21st, 2026.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 25th, 2026 as Franco-Ontarian Day in the City of St. Thomas.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 21st to 27th, 2026 as Global Immune Thrombocytopenia week in the City of St. Thomas.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness month in the City of St. Thomas.

THAT: The letter received from Ashley McKerlie to decorate the Jumbo monument with a Santa Claus hat during the 2026 holiday season be

THAT: The motion be amended to include referring the letter to the Public Art Committee, as well as to staff.

THAT: Council approve the request from Valerie Laidlaw, Arther Voaden Secondary School Centenary Committee for approximately 500 City branded pins or other items for guests attending the 100th anniversary of the school event on September 26th, 2026.

THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the proposed tailgate party to be held in the Columbus Club parking lot at 265 Wellington Street in advance of the St. Thomas Stars 2026-2027 "Fill the Rink Night" on September 11th, 2026.

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a proposed or pending acquisition of land (Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility), a proposed or pending disposition of land (CP Rail Spur Line), a matter of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (Industrial Development) and a personal matter about identifiable individuals (Committee Appointments) at 5:59 p.m.

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session at 6:38 p.m.; and further, THAT: Staff proceed as directed on the closed session items dealing with the Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility, CP Rail Spur Line and Industrial Development; and further, THAT: The closed session item dealing with Committee Appointments be considered in Open Session.

THAT: Council appoint David Aristone, Rodger Moran and Wilfried Riecker to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee subject to Policy HR-02-29 and the required 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 8th day of September, 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 Fresh Start Support Services. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2023-127 - 118 Centre Street) 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 Fresh Start Support Services. (Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2023-127 - 118 Centre Street) 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 1001348009 Ontario Inc. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-155 - 581 Talbot Street) 5. A by-law to appoint a Building Inspector, By-law Officer and Noise Control Officer. (Scott Stephens) 6. 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 the Canadian National Railway Company. (Alma Street Sanitary Sewer Crossing) 7. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporat

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 8th day of September, 2026. (B/L 117-2026) 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 Fresh Start Support Services. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2023-127 - 118 Centre Street) (B/L 118-2026) (A/G 52-2026) 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 Fresh Start Support Services. (Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2023-127 - 118 Centre Street) (B/L 119-2026) (A/G 53-2026) 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 1001348009 Ontario Inc. (Grant Acknowledgement Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2026-155 - 581 Talbot Street) (B/L 120-2026) (A/G 54-2026) 5. A by-law to appoint a Building Inspector, By-law Officer and Noise Control Officer. (Scott Stephens) (B/L 121-2026) 6. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the

THAT: We do now adjourn at 6:43 p.m.