Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meetings held on March 18th, 21st and 25th, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT: The letter received from Michelle Radauskas and Carol Ashford regarding a shipping container on the property at 76 Fairview Avenue be

THAT: Report ES-16-24 relating to Mocha Shriners Spring Ceremonial Road Closure Request be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the temporary closure of the Wellington Street between Hincks Street and CASO Crossing/Third Avenue, CASO Crossing from Wellington Street to the south access point of the Joe Thornton Arena, and Hincks Street from Wellington Street to just North of Mitchell Street on Saturday June 1, 2024 between the hours of 1:30pm and 3:30pm to allow for the Mocha Shriners Spring Ceremonial; and further, THAT: Staff ensure access for emergency vehicles be maintained at all times through the closures.

THAT: Report PRF-15-24 relating to Jaycees Pool Upgrade Tender Award be received for information; and further, THAT: Council approve the award of 2024-024 - Jaycees Pool Upgrade to PPL Aquatic, Fitness & Spa Group Inc. in the amount of $390,000, plus HST; and further, THAT: Council authorize accessing the additional $30,000 from the Infrastructure Reserve to complete this project.

THAT: Report ID-09-24 relating to the Contract Administration and Site Inspection Services – Yarmouth Yards 2024 Projects be received for information; and further, THAT: The workplan submitted by Arcadis Professional Services Canada Inc. in the amount of $1,558,662.82, excluding HST, be accepted.

THAT: Report ES-18-24 relating to the Inter-Community Transit Service Pilot be received for information, and further; THAT: Council authorize Option 1 a) of providing an additional half hour of city-wide On Demand Service for Saturday mornings from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., as contained in Report ES-18-24.

THAT: Report ID-11-24 relating to the Yarmouth Yards Rail Spur and Bridge – Tender Award, be received for information; and further, THAT: Council award the Yarmouth Yards Rail Spur and Bridge tender award to Amico Infrastructures Inc. in the amount of $12,323,064.97, excluding HST.

THAT: Report ES-19-24 relating to Fanshawe College – Yarmouth Yards Site Tour be received for information; and further, THAT: Council waive transit fares and authorize the additional supply of two rental buses for the purpose of providing Yarmouth Yards site tours to students from the St. Thomas Fanshawe College Campus.

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 April 22nd, 2024 to 29th, 2024 as “Beta Sigma Phi Week” in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The “Beta Sigma Phi Week” flag be flown at City Hall from April 22nd, 2024 to 29th April, 2024. THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held at City Hall on April 22nd, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 6th, 2024 to May 12th, 2024 as “ Canadian Mental Health Week ” in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The “ Canadian Mental Health Week ” flag be flown at City Hall from May 6th, 2024 to May 12th , 2024; and further, THAT: A flag raising ceremony be held at City Hall on May 6th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

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 21st and 22nd, 2024 .

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May, 2024 as “GBS/CIDP Awareness Month” in the City of St. Thomas.

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 2nd day of April, 2024. 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 JEG Home Solutions Inc. (Heritage Façade and Building Improvement Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2024-137 - 539 Talbot 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 JEG Home Solutions Inc. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2024-137 - 539 Talbot Street)

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 2nd day of April, 2024. (B/L 43-2024) 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 JEG Home Solutions Inc. (Heritage Façade and Building Improvement Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2024-137 - 539 Talbot Street)(B/L 44-2024)(A/G 22-2024) 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 JEG Home Solutions Inc. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2024-137 - 539 Talbot Street)(B/L 45-2024)(A/G 23-2024)

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

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:24 p.m.)

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:24 p.m.)