Council Meeting

THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on February 2, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT: Report PD-08-26 relating to Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Centre Street be received for information; and further, THAT: A public meeting be scheduled for March 9, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 545/06, as amended.

THAT: Report CMO-11-26 relating to Brighter Future Monthly Update: Pillar #2 be received for information; and further, THAT: Council provide feedback on this update and each monthly Strategic Plan progress update going forward to identify priority areas and discussion topics.

THAT: Report PR-05-26 relating to Wind Phone Installation - Pinafore Park be received for information.

THAT: Report ES-03-26 relating to Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance Tender 2026-01 Award be received for information; and further, THAT: Council award Tender 2026-01 submitted by ERTH Holding Inc. for the provision of traffic signal and streetlight maintenance services for a five (5) year term; and further, THAT: Administration be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend the Contract for an additional three (3) year term based on the terms and conditions outlined in RFT 2026-01, subject to satisfactory contractor performance review.

THAT: Report PR-04-26 relating to the Parks and Recreation Services - 2026 Rates and Fees By-law be received for information; and further, THAT: Council authorize the preparation of a Fees By-law pursuant to Section 391 of the M unicipal Act, 2001, to amend By-law 188-2002.

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: Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim April 2nd, 2026 as "World Autism Awareness Day" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Autism Awareness flag be flown at City Hall from April 2nd to 9th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue from April 2nd to 9th, 2026.

THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 4th to 10th, 2026, as "Mental Health Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services flag be flown at City Hall from May 5th to 10th, 2026.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim July 19th to 25th, 2026 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 20th to 25th, 2026; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in blue from July 19th to 25th, 2026.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September, 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The gold ribbon awareness flag be flown at City Hall from September 21st to 28th, 2026 at City Hall; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in gold from September 21st to 28th, 2026.

THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas acknowledge the four-year anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine on February 24th, 2026.

THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT: Council now rise from Closed Session (6:03 p.m.)

THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 9th day of February, 2026. 2. A by-law to amend By-law 41-2025, being a by-law to regulate the erection and maintenance of advertising signs and other advertising devices. (Election Signs) 3. A by-law to appoint a By-Law Enforcement Officer. (Josh Nixon - Tree By-Laws) 4. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (No Parking - Woodworth Avenue - Hammond Street to South Edgeware Road) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit two 3-storey apartment dwellings, one 5-storey apartment dwelling and an existing triplex - 57, 59, 65 and 75 Walnut Street - Walnut Park Inc. - File No. 2-14-25) 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 Ayodeji Oluwasegun Gbobaniyi. (Heritage Facade and Building Improvement Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2025-153 - 637-639 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 proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 9th day of February, 2026. (B/L 15-2026) 2. A by-law to amend By-law 41-2025, being a by-law to regulate the erection and maintenance of advertising signs and other advertising devices. (Election Signs) (B/L 16-2026) 3. A by-law to appoint a By-Law Enforcement Officer. (Josh Nixon - Tree By-Laws) (B/L 17-2026) 4. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being a by-law to revise and consolidate certain by-laws regulating Traffic and the Parking of Motor Vehicles. (No Parking - Woodworth Avenue - Hammond Street to South Edgeware Road) (B/L 18-2026) 5. A by-law to amend By-Law 50-88, being the Zoning By-law for the City of St. Thomas. (To permit two 3-storey apartment dwellings, one 5-storey apartment dwelling and an existing triplex - 57, 59, 65 and 75 Walnut Street - Walnut Park Inc. - File No. 2-14-25) (B/L 19-2026) 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 Ayodeji Oluwasegun Gbobaniyi. (Heritage Facade and Building Improvement Loan Agreement - Community Improvement Program - File No. 2025-153 - 637-639 Talbot Street) (B/L 20-2026) (A/G 8-2026)

THAT: We do now adjourn (6:40 p.m.)