Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on May 19, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report SESS-09 -26 relating to a Municipal Contribution Towards Fresh Start Support Services, House of Homes be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the Acting Director of Social Services to execute the Municipal Service Agreement; and further, THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Consent and Acknowledgement Agreement.

THAT: Report ES-29-26 relating to the 2026 Seniors Picnic in the Park – Free Transit Request be received for information; and further, THAT: Council waive the transit fare for seniors on July 8th, 2026 and authorize the additional bus supply.

THAT: Report ES-28-26 relating to Nostalgia Nights Car Show 2026 – Road Closure Request be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the closure of the road sections identified in Report ES-28-26 on Saturday July 11th 2026 between the hours of 12:00pm and 10:00pm to allow for the Nostalgia Nights Car Show.

THAT: Report PR-18-26 relating to the Parks, Recreation & Library Partnership Initiatives be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-27-26 relating to the School Crossing Guard Policy be received for information; and further, THAT: Council endorse MUN-PW-311 included as Attachment 1 to Report ES-27-26; and further, THAT: Council authorize the deployment of a School Crossing Guard at the intersection of Peach Tree Boulevard and Raven Avenue starting in September 2026.

THAT: Report ES-26-26 relating to the St. Thomas Stormwater Management System - 2025 Performance Report be received for information.

THAT: Staff review and report back on methods to enhance parking on John Street and at the St. Catharine's Street parking lot.

THAT: Report SESS-10 -26 relating to a Lease Renewal, Rent Rate and Arrears Relief Recommendations for The INN and Indwell Community Homes be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the monthly rent rates outlined in Report SESS-10-26 including removing annual increases effective immediately; and further, THAT Council approve waiving the outstanding rent arrears owing to the City from The INN and Indwell Community Homes; and further, THAT Council authorize staff to negotiate and enter into new and / or amended leases with The INN and Indwell Community Homes.

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-06-26 relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit - 600 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for the property at 600 Talbot Street, relating to Application HAP-06-26.

THAT: Report MHC-07-26 relating to the Designated Heritage Permit – 502 Talbot Street be received for information; and further, THAT: Council issue a Designated Heritage Permit for the property at 502 Talbot Street, relating to Application DHP-02-26.

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a labour relations matter (Staff Overtime Strategies), three matters of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instrucion to be applied to any negotiations

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session at 6:50 p.m.; and further, THAT: Staff proceed as directed on the closed session items dealing with Staff Overtime Strategies, Municipal Airport, City Animal Services Shelter, and Intermunicipal Servicing; and further, THAT: The closed session item dealing with Committee Appointment be received for information.

THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting held on the 1st day of June, 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 John G. Goris Holdings Inc. (St. Thomas Municipal Airport Lease)

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 meeting held on the 1st day of June, 2026. (B/L 73-2026) 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 John G. Goris Holdings Inc. (St. Thomas Municipal Airport Lease) (B/L 74-2026) (A/G 30-2026)

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:52 p.m.)