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The meeting also includes a closed session for land acquisition, sale, and facility planning matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5dce5c2e-6cf7-4104-838c-e9d99d43ab47&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5805", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5dce5c2e-6cf7-4104-838c-e9d99d43ab47&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "St. Thomas Council discusses housing grants, zoning amendments, and infrastructure projects", "summary": "The City of St. Thomas Council will review several development items including affordable housing grants and community improvement projects. The meeting also covers municipal infrastructure awards, budget monitoring, and various heritage property matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2d80f9d7-4aa9-4fca-ac7c-714dc114bcc0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5756", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2d80f9d7-4aa9-4fca-ac7c-714dc114bcc0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "St. Thomas Council to address housing plans and 2026 election preparations", "summary": "Council will review investment plans for community housing and homelessness prevention. The meeting also covers zoning amendments for new residential developments and administrative setup for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4c758243-add6-4389-bf38-69fb282c07d9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5579", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4c758243-add6-4389-bf38-69fb282c07d9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider road rehab tender and health recruitment agreements", "summary": "St. Thomas Council will review a road rehabilitation tender, health recruitment agreements for four doctors, and a proposed deeming by-law for 34 Warehouse Street. The meeting also includes notices of decisions from the Committee of Adjustment and a request to designate Downtown Oktoberfest as a Municipally Significant Event.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c512426a-3b95-48ac-b19a-95d922ffffa0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5551", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c512426a-3b95-48ac-b19a-95d922ffffa0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Official Plan and Zoning Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on zoning change for Elm Street property to allow clinic, offices, residence", "summary": "Council held a public meeting to consider an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 358 Elm Street and 4 Morrison Drive. The proposed change would permit a clinic, business office, and residential uses. One written submission in support was received. Council discussed clinic definition and potential funding for accessible upgrades.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=acbad8a7-227e-4cef-aa03-0d2b8dcf4c6e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5575", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=acbad8a7-227e-4cef-aa03-0d2b8dcf4c6e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider funding for homeless services and housing projects", "summary": "Council will discuss a municipal contribution to Fresh Start Support Services (House of Homes) and a lease renewal with rent relief for The INN and Indwell Community Homes. Several minor variance and consent decisions are on the agenda, including a severance at 161 Fairview Avenue to create three lots for 12 residential units. Other items include free transit for a seniors picnic, a road closure for a car show, a school crossing guard policy update, and a stormwater management report. Heritage alteration permits for 600 and 502 Talbot Street are also up for approval. A closed session will address labour relations, airport, animal shelter, intermunicipal servicing, and a committee appointment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d021294a-340c-4114-a8e2-2f3a1b112863&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5465", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d021294a-340c-4114-a8e2-2f3a1b112863&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to award ice resurfacer contract, ratify CUPE agreement", "summary": "Council will hear reports on a temporary use by-law for a backyard pool at 21 Philip Street, a Community Improvement Plan grant for 65 Walnut Street, and a 2025 program summary. They will vote on awards for ice resurfacer replacement and multiple by-laws, including a CUPE collective agreement and agreements with Lystek International and Elora Centre for Environmental Excellence. Road closures for the Old Courthouse Neighbourhood Street Party and Chamber Community Block Party, along with a vacant building registry, are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=37bae614-85d7-4d9f-aa11-c43d06de791a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5423", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=37bae614-85d7-4d9f-aa11-c43d06de791a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning changes for Elm Street, Morrison Drive", "summary": "Council will discuss proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 358 Elm Street and 4 Morrison Drive. They will also consider a 10-year housing and homelessness plan submission, an extension of the Lystek contract at the pollution control plant, and an update on the YMCA Aquatics partnership. Several by-laws for adoption are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=844c2269-9bf8-4a1c-9af5-874931cb451c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5406", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=844c2269-9bf8-4a1c-9af5-874931cb451c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning amendment at 115 Edward St and temporary use by-law at 21 Philip St", "summary": "This meeting includes follow-up reports on a zoning by-law amendment at 115 Edward Street and a temporary use by-law at 21 Philip Street. Council will also consider updates to municipal and private tree preservation by-laws, the Downtown Development Board 2026 budget and levy, and the Green Lane Landfill report. A closed session is scheduled for land disposition and a personal matter.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c2167ab-11dc-4051-bd20-7d9561a36669&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5357", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c2167ab-11dc-4051-bd20-7d9561a36669&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to set 2026 property tax rates and ratios", "summary": "Council will consider setting the 2026 tax rates and ratios, which determine property tax bills. Other major items include a zoning by-law amendment for Centre Street, an affordable homeownership program report, and water/wastewater rate studies. Several CIP grants and minor variance applications are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=95f340ad-4cae-41f6-99e0-696dd76f9beb&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5274", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=95f340ad-4cae-41f6-99e0-696dd76f9beb&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Zoning Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on three zoning amendments", "summary": "This meeting will feature public hearings and council decisions on three zoning by-law amendments: Harvest Square, 21 Philip Street (temporary use), and 115 Edward Street.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3be05cb-301a-4cb7-bb28-c4bb512fb53c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5225", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c3be05cb-301a-4cb7-bb28-c4bb512fb53c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on kennel zoning at 417 Wellington Street", "summary": "Council will vote on an Official Plan Amendment and zoning by-law to permit a kennel and pet grooming at 417 Wellington Street. They will also hear a dangerous dog designation appeal for a dog named Douglas at 15 Wilson Avenue, and review proposed fee changes for pickleball and tennis courts. A public notice will be given for upcoming 2026 property tax rate adoption.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=859aec2c-0e1e-41d2-b8cd-5b6a236adfa7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5232", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=859aec2c-0e1e-41d2-b8cd-5b6a236adfa7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to award $4M contract for Yarmouth Yards Phase 4 earthworks", "summary": "City council will debate awarding contracts for infrastructure projects, including the Yarmouth Yards earthworks and St. George/Pearl Street reconstruction, and a 2026 transit vehicle procurement. They will also discuss regulatory changes for short-term rentals and backyard axe throwing, and receive budget monitoring reports.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d5e9449b-2629-46ef-82ba-6ac2ea968159&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5157", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d5e9449b-2629-46ef-82ba-6ac2ea968159&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve by-law authorizing emergency‑preparedness agreement with Ontario", "summary": "The St. Thomas City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to consider unfinished and new business, including a report on the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant. Three readings of a by‑law will be taken to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Emergency Preparedness Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario. Additional agenda items cover strategic direction, infrastructure, and corporate governance.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1d3c6da7-7036-4d98-a60b-c48e3f6657c3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5121", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1d3c6da7-7036-4d98-a60b-c48e3f6657c3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to review RFP results for new 49-space child care facility", "summary": "This special council meeting will consider the RFP results for the design and build of a new 49-space child care facility. Council will also enter closed session to discuss confidential information and a personal matter, and will vote on by-laws including a funding agreement amendment with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fdc96d1a-d2d6-44dc-a7f0-a619c175fe08&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5116", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fdc96d1a-d2d6-44dc-a7f0-a619c175fe08&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider housing plans, CIP projects, and sewer upgrades", "summary": "The St. Thomas Council will discuss the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, review several Community Improvement Plan projects, and award a tender for the Talbot Street Trunk Sewer Upgrade.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1a38cf73-7d80-4c92-8a35-a2e4a9782fb3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5065", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1a38cf73-7d80-4c92-8a35-a2e4a9782fb3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Proposed zoning by-law amendment at 115 Edward Street considered", "summary": "Council will consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 115 Edward Street, receive final reports on the 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a Community and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study, and discuss options for an Adult Day Program. A capital budget adjustment for a 49-space child care centre will be introduced at a future meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=31d8f6a6-d262-4897-ae46-c342a17bca5c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5032", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=31d8f6a6-d262-4897-ae46-c342a17bca5c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Official Plan and Zoning Meeting", "headline": "Three zoning by-law and official plan amendments up for public hearing", "summary": "The St. Thomas Official Plan and Zoning Meeting on March 9, 2026, will hold public hearings on three amendments: a zoning by-law change on Centre Street, a zoning by-law change on Warehouse Street, and combined Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments at 417 Wellington Street. Presentations by planning staff and an applicant will precede council and public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=14f806f7-bb00-499b-addf-eff1f6db7bd4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5039", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=14f806f7-bb00-499b-addf-eff1f6db7bd4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to enact Community Planning Permit By-law for Armoury District", "summary": "Council will vote on a new Community Planning Permit By-law for the Elm-Wilson-Victor area (Armoury District). Other items include a proposed temporary use by-law at 21 Philip Street and a relaunch of the Official Plan update. Several infrastructure contract awards are up for discussion, including snowplow replacement, Alma Street reconstruction, and Woodworth Ave sewage pumping station upgrades. Council will also go into closed session for personal and labour relations matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=876fd417-2c31-4239-94d6-db046c051c2c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4899", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=876fd417-2c31-4239-94d6-db046c051c2c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "St. Thomas Council to consider daycare agreement and recreation fee changes", "summary": "City Council will discuss a variety of administrative matters, including community grant requests and a geotechnical services contract award. The body is also reviewing agreements for a proposed daycare at 26 St. George Street and an environmental site assessment on Centre Street.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7441a90a-70c0-4fe3-8b6d-01dac7c0f7ea&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5138", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7441a90a-70c0-4fe3-8b6d-01dac7c0f7ea&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "St. Thomas Council to consider zoning, fees, and proclamations", "summary": "St. Thomas Council will meet on February 9, 2026, to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 18 Centre Street, a 2026 rates and fees by-law, and the award of a traffic signal maintenance tender. The meeting also includes several proclamations and a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e908f29e-bb74-4f1e-8b46-2eb25a6c02fa&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5122", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e908f29e-bb74-4f1e-8b46-2eb25a6c02fa&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Community Planning Permit By-Law", "headline": "Public meeting on proposed Community Planning Permit By-Law for Elm-Wilson-Victor area", "summary": "Council will hold a public meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-Law for the Elm-Wilson-Victor area. Comments from council and members of the public will be heard. No decision or vote is scheduled on this agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4461f5c3-807e-40b5-b097-833eb004c346&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4461f5c3-807e-40b5-b097-833eb004c346&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider official plan and zoning by‑law amendments for 417 Wellington St", "summary": "The council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to review reports, surplus property declarations, and several planning amendments. Key agenda items include proposed official plan and zoning by‑law amendments for 417 Wellington Street, zoning changes for Walnut Street and Warehouse Street, and a tender award for the Woodworth Avenue reconstruction project. The meeting also includes an aquatic safety audit update, Committee of Adjustment decisions, and various proclamation and by‑law exemption requests.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4fad4660-ea91-4f5e-9153-30a9e6db7663&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4797", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4fad4660-ea91-4f5e-9153-30a9e6db7663&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Zoning Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on zoning amendment for Walnut Street apartment development", "summary": "St. Thomas City Council held a public meeting on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 57, 59, 65, and 75 Walnut Street to permit two 3-storey and one 5-storey apartment dwellings plus an existing triplex. Residents raised concerns about traffic, parking, shadows, drainage, sidewalks, and heritage impacts on the nearby Old St. Thomas Church. Staff and the applicant responded, but no vote or decision is recorded in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=12a89cb2-3e3c-4349-ba49-c163cb7933b0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4634", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=12a89cb2-3e3c-4349-ba49-c163cb7933b0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt Official Plan and Zoning By-law changes for 2025 Transportation Plan", "summary": "The council will meet in a Committee of Whole to consider several policy items. It will adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 117 and a Zoning By‑law amendment to implement the 2025 Transportation Master Plan. The meeting also includes approval of a Tree Trust Chapter for privately owned mature trees, a Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund service agreement, and a minor variance application for 3 Regent Street, as well as a report on property tax exemptions. A closed‑session resolution will address confidential provincial and litigation matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c6a4099-29cf-4305-a7cc-576782ded3ff&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4637", "source": "https://pub-stthomas.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c6a4099-29cf-4305-a7cc-576782ded3ff&lang=English" } ] }