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Council · Regular

May 11, 2026

Stratford City Council

2 sittings (recessed)
Sittings — this meeting was recessed and reconvened
Day 1 May 11, 2026 6:01 P.M. – 9:13 P.M.
Day 2 May 11, 2026 9:44 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.
9 present · 2 absent
Martin Ritsma Mayor — Biehn Councillor — Bonnie Henderson Councillor Regrets Brad Beatty Councillor Regrets Briscoe Councillor — Hunter Councillor — Jo-Dee Burbach Councillor — Larry McCabe Councillor — Nijjar Councillor — Sebben Councillor — Wordofa Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Adam Betteridge Director of Building and Planning Services — André Morin Chief Administrative Officer — Autumn Loosemore Manager of Climate Change Programs — Emily Robson Corporate Initiatives Lead — Jason Clarke Inspector of Stratford Police Services — Jeff Wilson Manager, Housing — Jodi Akins Administrative Assistant to the CAO — Johnny Bowes Manager of Asset Management — Karmen Krueger Director of Corporate Services — Kelly Stone Supervisor of Social Services, Housing — Kendra Fry investStratford Housing Specialist — Kim McElroy Director of Social Services — Marc Bancroft Manager of Planning — Mark Taylor Inspector of Stratford Police Services — Mike Beitz Corporate Communications Specialist — Miranda Franken Council Clerk Secretary — Neil Anderson Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief — Paul Landers Acting Police Chief of Stratford Police Services — Stuart Filson Supervisor of Planning Policy and Placemaking — Tatiana Dafoe City Clerk — Taylor Crinklaw Director of Infrastructure Services — Tim Wolfe Director of Community Services — Will Mason Maintenance Rent Receivable Clerk —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated April 20, 2026 and the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated April 27, 2026 be adopted as printed.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated May 11, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Will Wellington, Manager of Social Research and Planning, Perth Huron United Way, be heard; AND THAT the report titled, "Our Stories of the Housing Crisis", be received for information.
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT Shelterlink representatives Cate Trudeau, Executive Director and Board Member Cambria Ravenhill be heard.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT the report titled, “Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund and Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Update” (COU26-055), be received for information; THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to enter int…
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT Amber Timmons be heard.
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT the entering into of an agreement by the Mayor and Clerk for the operation of a warming centre from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, by the Canadian Mental Health Association with a maximum municipal contribution of $327,302 subje…
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT the report titled, “Warming Centre, Shelterlink Youth Services, and Supportive Housing Options” (COU26-062), be received for information; THAT Shelterlink Youth Services be approved for additional operational support funding of $142,1…
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT correspondence from Mike Sullivan dated May 9, 2026, be received.
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT the Housing Strategy Alignment Summary Report (COU26-061) dated May 11, 2026 be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a subsequent sprint to define the City's role and level of investment in housing, …
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT Jane Marie Mitchell be heard.
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT Draft Plan of Subdivision application 31T25-001... BE APPROVED... AND THAT Zone Change Application Z02-25... BE APPROVED...
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT Robert Ritz be heard.
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a non-binding Agreement of Purchase and Sale on behalf of the Corporation for the purchase of the property at 10 and 52 Wright Boulevard, subject to completion of a due diligence…
    • · Motion 15 added: THAT the report titled, “Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, and Related Provincial Consultations – Preliminary Implications for the City of Stratford” (COU26-056), be received for information; AN…
    • · Motion 16 added: THAT the report titled, “SSM Consortium 2026 Member Update” (COU26-052), be received for information.
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council approve Application for Part Lot Control Exemption (PLC03-26) to exempt Lots 59, 60, 61 and 63 on Registered Plan 44M-96 from Part Lot Control for an additional year through the passing of a By-law to amend Part Lot Control Ex…
    • · Motion 18 added: THAT David Lambert representing the Small Business sector be appointed to the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Board of Directors for a three year term to June 2029, with an option for an additional two year term, or until a succe…
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT the tender (RFT-2026-02) for the 9 Fulton Street, Milverton Affordable Housing – Construction Management Services project be awarded to ZGEMI Inc. at a total cost of $137,670.36, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their r…
    • · Motion 20 added: THAT the Request for Proposal (RFP-2026-03) for the provision of consulting services for the Downtown Parking Study be awarded to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited at a total cost of $72,807.23, including HST; THAT the additional funding …
    • · Motion 21 added: THAT the tender (T-2026-76) for the Queen Street Reconstruction Project be awarded to Elgin Construction Company Limited, at a total tender price of $3,456,286.16, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk or their respective delegates b…
    • · Motion 22 added: THAT the tender (T-2026-05) for the T.J. Dolan Retaining Wall Replacement Contract be awarded to Kieswetter Excavating Inc., at a total tender price of $979,635.42, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates…
    • · Motion 23 added: THAT the correspondence from Stratford Perth-Pride and Huron Perth Public Health in support of the Pride Month proclamation request be received.
    • · Motion 24 added: THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims June 2026 as Pride Month in the City of Stratford; AND THAT Stratford City Council authorizes the flying of the Intersex Inclusive Pride Flag for the month of June 2026 as a visible show of supp…
    • · Motion 25 added: THAT Stratford City Council recognizes the contributions of the Chinese community to the success and growth of Ontario and Canada and proclaims February as Canadian Chinese Heritage Month going forward in the City of Stratford; AND THAT St…
    • · Motion 26 added: THAT By-laws 59-2026 to 69-2026 be taken collectively.
    • · Motion 27 added: THAT By-laws 59-2026 to 69-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
    • · Motion 28 added: THAT By-laws 59-2026 to 69-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
    • · Motion 29 added: THAT all costs associated with the Strong Mayor Power Charter Challenge, including legal and staff time, be brought to Council.
    • · Motion 30 added: THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows: Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee [6:05 or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and to reconvene into Council.
    • · Motion 31 added: THAT the Council meeting move into closed session to consider the following matter: 3.1 Confidential Report of the Chief Administrative Officer with respect to the proposed acquisition of 10 and 52 Wright Boulevard: Transaction Risk Assess…
    • · Motion 32 added: THAT By-law 70-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
    • · Motion 33 added: THAT By-law 70-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
    • · Motion 34 added: THAT the May 11, 2026 Regular Council meeting adjourn.
    • · Attendance added: Jo-Dee Burbach (present)
    • · Attendance added: Bonnie Henderson (regrets)
    • · Attendance added: Larry McCabe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Martin Ritsma (present)
    • · Attendance added: Biehn (present)
    • · Attendance added: Briscoe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Hunter (present)
    • · Attendance added: Nijjar (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kim McElroy (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tim Wolfe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Taylor Crinklaw (present)
    • · Attendance added: Karmen Krueger (present)
    • · Attendance added: Adam Betteridge (present)
    • · Attendance added: Neil Anderson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jeff Wilson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kelly Stone (present)
    • · Attendance added: Marc Bancroft (present)
    • · Attendance added: Stuart Filson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Autumn Loosemore (present)
    • · Attendance added: Emily Robson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mike Beitz (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jodi Akins (present)
    • · Attendance added: Johnny Bowes (present)
    • · Attendance added: Brad Beatty (regrets)
    • · Attendance added: André Morin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tatiana Dafoe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Will Mason (present)
    • · Attendance added: Miranda Franken (present)
    • · Attendance added: Paul Landers (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mark Taylor (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jason Clarke (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kendra Fry (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sebben (present)
    • · Attendance added: Wordofa (present)
    • · Participation added: Hunter recuse
    • · Participation added: Hunter depart