Sarnia
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Non-Agenda Mail
This non-agenda mail packet provides informational updates from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and a routine City Clerk report. Council is reviewing a request to illuminate City Hall on July 6 in support of Canadian Injury Prevention Day. The action follows existing council policy and does not require new funding or formal votes.
- City Hall illumination in safety green on July 6 for injury prevention awareness
- AMO conference updates and registration for local leadership training
- New Canoe procurement invoicing process effective August 1
- Grant applications open for public safety mental health supports (deadline July 7)
- Reminder to complete the 2026 Canadian Census questionnaire
Non-Agenda Mail
This is a non-agenda mail package for information only, not a voting meeting. Items include a staff report supporting the award of a contract to Van Roestel Contracting for upgrades to Clearwater Ball Diamond #1, issuance of door-to-door sales licences to Bell Canada, and AMO policy updates on Bill 100 and other provincial matters.
- Report recommends awarding Tender 26-02 Clearwater Ball Diamond #1 Upgrade to Van Roestel Contracting Ltd. (Lucan, ON)
- Two door-to-door sales licences issued to Bell Canada (TV, Internet, Phone, Smart Home) valid through Dec 31, 2026
- AMO calls for reversal of Bill 100 (appointment of regional chairs)
- AMO notes new federal Local Impact Stream with up to $1 million for community infrastructure
- IESO launches new process for major energy projects affecting municipalities
Regular Council Meetings
Council will debate a $3.5 million funding request for the BACE Recreation Campus, hear results from public engagement on a proposed renovictions by-law, and vote on several infrastructure contracts and zoning changes. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for an Economic Development Community Improvement Plan and another for a rezoning at 700-718 Cathcart Boulevard.
- Direction to draft a renovictions licensing by-law based on engagement results
- Contract award for Ontario Street reconstruction: $505,238 to Clarke Construction Inc.
- Contract award for Clearwater Ball Diamond #1 upgrades: $507,573 to Van Roestel Contracting Ltd.
- Funding request of up to $3.5 million for Sarnia BACE Recreation Campus
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 700-718 Cathcart Boulevard
Non-Agenda Mail
Council receives a monthly procurement summary for May 2026, detailing non-standard procurements and contracts over $133,799. The report includes single-source purchases for firehall asphalt, arena dehumidification, and hydro pole replacement, as well as open-competition contracts for a trailhead construction and airport masonry.
- $300,878 Chris Hadfield Airport masonry project awarded to Garland/DBS Canada via open competition
- $180,507 London Line Trailhead construction on Howard Watson Nature Trail awarded to Southwest Fence & Decks
- $173,078 replacement of Mitton Street hydro poles via single source with Bluewater Power
- $97,382 supply/install of dehumidifiers at Clearwater Arena via single source with Cimco Refrigeration
- $97,344 tethered drone for mobile command unit via sole source from M & L Supply