AGENDA

THE FIFTEENTH MEETING OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIFTH COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS/ZOOM

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS AND GENERAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT               

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

MINUTES

DEPUTATIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

BY-LAWS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICES OF MOTION

CLOSED SESSION

OPEN SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

 

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that the land on which we meet is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabek, Attiwonderonk (Neutral) and Mississauga peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

We also recognize that this land is now home to the Munsee-Delaware Nation, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames.

This land was settled through Treaty 2, the McKee Purchase Treaty of 1790, and we, as beneficiaries of the treaty recognize our collective responsibilities to the land and water.

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1.

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

2.

MINUTES

Confirmation of the minutes of the meetings held on May 12, 2025. 

3.

DEPUTATIONS

3.a

Southwestern Public Health - Measles Update

Dr. Ninh Tran, Medical Officer of Health and representatives from Southwestern Public Health will make a power point presentation regarding a current measles outbreak in the community and mitigation measures being taken.

4.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Council will resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to deal with the following business. 

5.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND DEVELOPMENT

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

NEW BUSINESS

7.a

AMO 2025 Delegation Requests

Report CMO-19-25 of the Strategic Initiatives Manager.

7.b

Built for Zero Canada: Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund Application

Report SESS-12-25 of the Manager, Housing Stability Services.

7.c

Community Improvement Program – 496 Talbot Street - Grants

Report PD-22-25 of the Planning Programs Coordinator.

7.d

Application by Doug Tarry Limited for Temporary Removal of Part-lot Control – Townhouse Dwellings on Lots 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 on Registered Plan 11M-257

Report PD-23-25 of the Manager of Planning Services.

8.

BUSINESS CONCLUDED

9.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICES

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

11.a

Old Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party – Road Closure Request 2025

Report ES-16-25 of the Manager of Transportation and By-law.

11.b

Health Recruitment Partnership - Dr. Aghogho Nathaniel Oyibo

Report CMO-22-25 of the City Manager.

11.c

Health Recruitment Partnership – Dr. Wallace Ordiah

Report CMO-24-25 of the City Manager.

11.d

YMCA - City Aquatic Program Partnership Update

Report PRF-17-25 of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities.

12.

BUSINESS CONCLUDED

13.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND CIVIC OPERATIONS

14.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

15.

NEW BUSINESS

15.a

Canada Public Transit Fund 5-year Capital Plan

Report ES-17-25 of the Traffic Technologist - Transportation and By-Law.

15.b

Wind Phone Installation Request

Report PRF-21-25 of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities.

16.

BUSINESS CONCLUDED

17.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

18.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

18.a

Strong Mayor Powers Update

Report CC-09-25 of the Deputy City Clerk.

19.

NEW BUSINESS

20.

BUSINESS CONCLUDED

21.

REPORTS PENDING

22.

COUNCIL

Council will reconvene into regular session. 

23.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Strategic Direction and Development

Community Engagement and Services

Infrastructure and Civic Operations

Corporate Governance and Administration

A resolution stating 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 will be presented.

24.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

25.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

25.a

"Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month" - September 5th to 12th, 2025 - Proclamation, Jumbo Lighting and Bell Ringing

A letter has been received from Ethel de la Penotiere requesting that Council proclaim September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month in the City of St. Thomas, that the Jumbo monument be lit in red from September 5th to 12th, 2025, and that the bells at City Hall be rung nine times at 9:09 a.m. on September 9th, 2025.

25.b

"National AccessAbility Week" - May 25th to May 31st, 2025 - Proclamation and Flag Raising and "Red Shirt Day" - May 28th, 2025 - Proclamation

A letter has been received from Jon Hindley, Deputy City Clerk on behalf of the St. Thomas Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, requesting that Council proclaim May 25th to May 31st, 2025 as "National AccessAbility Week" in the City of St. Thomas and that the accessibility flag be flown for the week.

The flag raising is proposed for May 26th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The letter further requests that Council proclaim May 28th, 2025 as "Red Shirt Day" in the City of St. Thomas.

25.c

Gino's Pizza - #55-417 Wellington Street - Application for Liquor Licence

Application has been made to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario by Gino's Pizza for a liquor licence for the indoor and outdoor areas at #55-417 Wellington Street.  Council may make representation to the Commission concerning the application.

25.d

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act 2025 - Bill 17

A letter has been received from the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding development related changes to various legislation proposed in the "Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act 2025".  Comment on the proposed changes may be made until June 11, 2025.

26.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

27.

NEW BUSINESS

28.

BY-LAWS

Councillor Taylor

28.a

First Reading

28.b

Second Reading

28.c

Third Reading

1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 20th day of May, 2025.

2. A by-law to temporarily remove certain lands from part lot control. (Lots 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 on Registered Plan 11M-257 - File No: PLC 03-25 - Harvest Run Phase 3 Stage 1)

29.

PUBLIC NOTICE

30.

NOTICES OF MOTION

31.

CLOSED SESSION

A resolution to close the meeting will be presented to deal with a proposed or pending acquisition of land and a personal matter about an identifiable individual.

31.a

Section 239 2(c)

31.b

Session - 239 2(b)

32.

OPEN SESSION

33.

ADJOURNMENT