Stratford public meetings in 2025
52 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Stratford Council will consider adopting a new Zoning and Development Bylaw regarding fire separations. The agenda also includes setting dates for 2026 council meetings and reviewing financial reports.
- Resolution PH059-2025: Adoption of Zoning and Development Bylaw #45 – Fire Separations
- Resolution CW010-2025: Setting dates for 2026 Regular Council Meetings
- Resolution CW011-2025: Setting dates for 2026 Committee of the Whole Meetings
- Finance Report - November 2025
- Town Income and Utility Income - November 2025
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will hear a verbal update on feedback from the public discussion of the draft Official Plan and Zoning Development held on December 3. It will also continue work on the Diversity & Inclusion Plan, including accessibility reviews and hiring practices. Additional items include updates on PEI Human Rights Day, the town’s potential Rainbow Registered status, and a discussion of the 2026 budget.
- PEI Human Rights Day – verbal update
- Rainbow Registered – verbal update on potential membership
- Official Plan and Zoning Development – review of public feedback from Dec 3 meeting
- Diversity & Inclusion Plan – ongoing accessibility and leadership actions
- 2026 Budget Discussion – new business item
Recreation, Culture and Events Committee
The Recreation, Culture and Events Committee will discuss preliminary renderings for a proposed Waterfront Pavilion. The meeting also includes a presentation on pickleball and updates on the Community Campus project.
- Review of Waterfront Pavilion conceptual renderings
- Pickleball presentation
- Community Campus update
- Remembrance Day debrief
- Planning for Children's Christmas Party and Town New Year's Levee
Heritage Sub Committee
The Heritage Sub Committee will review its 2025-2026 workplan, focusing on funding options from Veterans Affairs and Canadian Heritage. The committee will also discuss replacing old community signs, adding heritage elements to the Michael Thomas Waterfront Park, and planning content for the new town website.
- Reviewing Veterans Affairs funding options for heritage projects
- Replacing existing community signs with weather-resistant aluminum versions
- Planning heritage signage for the new Michael Thomas Waterfront Park
- Developing suggestions for the new town website content
- Volunteer Committee Social scheduled for December 4th
Infrastructure Committee
The Infrastructure Committee will review updates on several town projects and discuss new business items. One item seeks pedestrian access to the Stratford Emergency Services Centre, which will require infrastructure input for the upcoming budget year. Another item presents an RFP for a design‑build service for a new Waterfront Pavilion Centre, with a funding application submitted to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. The committee will also note that disconnect notices were sent to 11 properties, all payments were collected and no disconnections were required.
- Request for pedestrian access to Stratford Emergency Services Centre (new infrastructure input needed)
- RFP for design‑build of Waterfront Pavilion Centre (~4,000 sq ft) with ACOA funding application
- Disconnect notices sent to 11 properties; payments collected, no disconnections
- Update on Safe and Active School Routes pre‑application for funding
- Standby generators tender awarded; project $350,000 under budget
Finance and Technology Committee
The Finance and Technology Committee will review several items, including a signed two‑year Revenue Sharing Agreement, a revised Community Campus plan pending federal funding, and the purchase of a $2.7 million fire ladder truck financed through a low‑interest provincial loan. New business will cover the audited 2025 financial statements, an insurance tender that received two responses, and a proposal for a Business Park financial incentive. The committee will also receive reports on internal income statements, donations, capital projects, and utility collections, and will begin discussion of the 2026/27 budget process.
- Revenue Sharing Agreement – two‑year term signed and submitted to the province
- Community Campus – scaled‑back plan being developed while awaiting federal funding
- Fire Truck – $2.7 M ladder truck purchase financed with a low‑interest provincial loan
- Business Park Financial Incentive – proposal to encourage lot purchases
- Insurance Tender – tender sent to four companies, only two responses received
Safety Services
The Safety Services Committee will hear reports from the Cross Roads Fire Company, Citizens on Patrol and the RCMP. It will consider updates on transportation projects, including a streetlight request at the Trans‑Canada Highway/Kinlock Road corner, intersection improvements on Bunbury Road and John Joe Sark Drive, and a proposed crosswalk on Georgetown Road serving the Stratford Emergency Services Centre. The agenda also notes the recent installation of an E‑watch camera with license‑plate‑recognition at the Georgetown/Keppoch/Pownal Roads intersection.
- Installation of E‑watch camera and license‑plate‑recognition system at Georgetown/Keppoch/Pownal Roads intersection
- Request for a crosswalk on Kinlock Road at Larkspur Street
- Streetlight request for the Trans‑Canada Highway/Kinlock Road eastern corner
- Intersection improvement updates for Bunbury Road and John Joe Sark Drive
- Crosswalk recommendation on Georgetown Road to serve the Stratford Emergency Services Centre
Regular Council
The Town Council will review a first-reading rezoning request for Grove Developments Ltd. and a proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development Bylaw regarding fire separations. The meeting also includes reports on October finances, RCMP statistics, and infrastructure updates.
- First reading of Resolution PH056-2025: Rezoning R1-R2 for Grove Developments Ltd.
- First reading of Resolution PH057-2025: Zoning and Development Bylaw #45 amendment for fire separations
- Resolution INC008-2025 regarding Sewer Lift Station Standby Generators
- October 2025 RCMP report recording 344 occurrences
- Proclamation for Salvation Army Week
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE
The Planning, Development and Heritage Committee approved a public meeting to present a new Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to residents. The committee also adopted a bylaw amending the Town of Stratford Zoning and Development Bylaw #45 for the Stratford Waterfront Area and granted approvals for several development applications.
- Public meeting called for new Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw
- Bylaw #45-W adopted for Stratford Waterfront Area
- Leading Edge Group granted variance for 17 Myrtle Street
- CMLMT Holdings Ltd. approved stacked townhouse complex
- JDLB Holdings approved stacked semi-detached dwelling at 95 & 97 Smallwood Terrace
Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee
The Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee will hear verbal updates on transit agreement negotiations, fire services, the Official Plan and Zoning Development Bylaw, and funding for the Community Campus and Waterfront Pavilion. New business includes a government‑relations update, planning for the upcoming annual resident survey, a review of 2024 key performance indicator data, and a request to review items for the 2025 FPEIM Semi‑Annual meeting.
- Transit Agreement Negotiations – verbal update
- Fire Services – verbal update
- Official Plan and Zoning Development Bylaw review – verbal update
- Infrastructure Funding and Grants – Community Campus and Waterfront Pavilion update
- Annual Resident Survey – discussion of topics for the next survey
Recreation, Culture and Events Committee
The committee approved the meeting minutes and agenda, then addressed new business. It set new hours of operation for the Town Centre Recreation Area on statutory holidays and weekends, and discussed waterfront park additions, noting that ACOA funding has been approved for a design‑build facility and for a stage and seating around the "Harry James" Pavilion. Program notes included updates on youth centre activities, a beginner pickleball program for January 2026, and upcoming community events.
- New hours for Town Centre Recreation Area: weekdays 6 am‑10 pm, Friday 6 am‑9 pm, weekends 8 am‑6 pm; statutory holidays 12 pm‑5 pm
- ACOA funding approved for design‑build of a waterfront park facility
- Discussion of stage and seating construction around the "Harry James" Pavilion
- Spooktoberfest costs: $5 per child for trick‑or‑treat trail, $10 per person for haunted trail
- Continuation of beginner pickleball programs for residents in January 2026
Safety Services
The Safety Services Committee will discuss monthly reports from the Cross Roads Fire Company and the Stratford RCMP, including traffic statistics and fire call data. The committee will also consider a request to provide pedestrian access to the Emergency Services Centre and address a streetlight request on the Trans-Canada Highway.
- Cross Roads Fire Company monthly report
- RCMP monthly crime and traffic statistics
- Request for pedestrian access to Emergency Services Centre
- Streetlight request for Trans-Canada Highway/Kinlock Road
- Approval of June and September committee minutes
Infrastructure Committee
The committee will discuss a request for proposals for the design-build development of the Waterfront Pavilion Centre in Michael Thomas Waterfront Park. Members will also review the monthly infrastructure report and begin preparations for the 2026/27 fiscal year budget.
- RFP for design-build services for the Waterfront Pavilion Centre
- Aylward Drive watermain repair
- Budget requests for the 2026/27 fiscal year
- Request for compensation for plumber costs to clear a sewer blockage
- Update on Safe and Active School Routes funding application
Regular Council
The Town Council will discuss several planning amendments, including a waterfront core area update and a zoning bylaw amendment. The meeting also includes decisions on a supplemental capital budget for the Myrtle Street Extension and a special permit for stacked semi-detached dwellings.
- Resolution PH050-2025: Official Plan Amendment for Waterfront Core Area
- Resolution PH051-2025 and PH052-2025: WMU Zoning Amendment 2nd Reading and Adoption
- Resolution INC005-2025: Supplemental Capital Budget for Myrtle Street Extension
- Resolution PH055-2025: Special Permit for JDLB Holdings stacked semi-detached dwellings
- Resolution SC003-2025: Funding application with Trees for Life for community canopies
Recreation, Culture and Events Committee
The Recreation, Culture and Events Committee will meet to approve the agenda and discuss updates regarding the Community Campus plan. No other specific agenda items were listed.
- Approval of agenda
- Community Campus plan/updates discussion
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will review the town's Key Performance Indicators that track diversity measures. It will discuss posting for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. The committee will continue work on the Diversity & Inclusion Plan, aiming to complete the Accessibility section and consider membership in Rainbow Registered, Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce. A verbal update on the Official Plan and Zoning Development Bylaw will also be provided.
- Review of Key Performance Indicators related to diversity objectives
- Discussion of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation social media posts
- Continuation of the Diversity & Inclusion Plan, focusing on Accessibility section #6
- Consideration of joining Rainbow Registered, Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce
- Verbal update on the Official Plan and Zoning Development Bylaw
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will consider a recommendation to ask council to endorse a partnership with Trees for Life to plant 550 trees in Stratford and share project costs. The meeting also includes updates on the annual business survey, recent tree‑planting activities, and verbal updates on the community garden, Climate Quest exhibition, community campus sustainability, transit agreement negotiations, the Official Plan review, and the Diversity & Inclusion sub‑committee.
- Recommendation for Trees for Life partnership to plant 550 trees and share costs
- Transit – Agreement negotiations (verbal update)
- Official Plan review (verbal update)
- Community Garden (verbal update)
- Climate Quest Exhibition (verbal update)
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE
The council read and approved for the first time the Official Plan amendment (OPA01-2025) and a zoning bylaw amendment (Bylaw #45W) affecting the Stratford Waterfront Area. It also granted approval for the Stratford Business Park Corporation to extend Myrtle Street and create two new lots, and gave preliminary approval to consolidate and subdivide two parcels (PID 190173 & 529545) into two new lots. Additionally, the council denied an application for an 8‑unit stacked townhouse development on the south lot of the same subdivision.
- PH037-2025 – First reading approval of Official Plan amendment OPA01-2025 for the Waterfront Area
- PH038-2025 – First reading approval of Zoning Bylaw Amendment #45W to rezone parcels in the Waterfront Area
- PH044-2025 – Approval for Stratford Business Park Corporation to extend Myrtle Street and create two new lots
- PH045-2025 – Preliminary approval to consolidate and subdivide parcels 190173 & 529545 into two new lots
- PH048-2025 – Denial of CMLMT Holdings Ltd. application for an 8‑unit stacked townhouse on the south lot
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the proposed rezoning of 28 parcels along Stratford & Hopeton Road to a Waterfront Mixed-Use Zone. The meeting will also include a motion to move into a closed session to discuss negotiations.
- Proposed rezoning of 28 parcels to Waterfront Mixed-Use Zone
- Discussion of mixed-use development with residential, retail, and commercial uses
- Motion to enter closed session for negotiations
- Approval of August 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025
Heritage Sub Committee
The Heritage Sub Committee will examine funding streams from Veterans Affairs, including Community Engagement and Community War Memorial programs that can cover up to 50% of project costs, and consider potential Canadian Heritage opportunities. It will also discuss creating a review process for veterans bus shelter posters and banners, replace weather‑damaged community signs with infrastructure‑funded aluminum stands, and develop new heritage signs recognizing founding communities, Indigenous sites, and a component in Michael Thomas Waterfront Park. Additional items include suggestions for the town’s new website and ways to increase youth engagement. A resident request to recognize Bunbury School at 110 Mason Road will also be considered.
- Funding options: Veterans Affairs Commemorative Funding (up to 50% of project cost) and possible Canadian Heritage grants
- Develop review process for veterans bus shelter posters and banners (30 posters, 48 banners currently registered)
- Replace community signs with weather‑resistant aluminum stands; costs covered by Infrastructure Department
- Create new heritage signs for founding communities and Indigenous campsites; includes six Mi'kmaq translation signs installed in 2021 and a heritage component in Michael Thomas Waterfront Park
- Resident request to recognize Bunbury School at 110 Mason Road (home of Chances daycare)
Infrastructure Committee
The Infrastructure Committee will review updates on the Glen Stewart Drive roundabout and guiderail project. It will note that the Government of Prince Edward Island has provided an Active Transportation Fund for the Ducks Landing Multi‑Use Path. The committee will consider applying for Safe and Active School routes funding, a 50% contribution up to $125,000, and will discuss the new Kelly Heights Phase 3 development, a watermain break on Billy MacMillan Drive, and water‑conservation initiatives for the 2026 budget.
- Active Transportation Fund received for the Ducks Landing Multi‑Use Path
- Funding application for Safe and Active School routes (up to $125,000, 50% contribution)
- New development: Kelly Heights Phase 3, Southside Greens Lot 4
- Watermain break on Billy MacMillan Drive
- Water‑conservation initiatives for 2026 budget – low‑flow showerheads, toilet rebates, rain barrels
Special Council
The Special Council will consider Resolution PH048-2025, which seeks preliminary approval for CMLMT Holdings Ltd. to consolidate parcels 190173 and 529545, extend Swallow Drive, and construct three stacked townhouse complexes (one 8‑unit and two 10‑unit) subject to conditions. The Planning & Heritage Committee has recommended approval, while five letters and a petition with 31 signatures from neighboring residents oppose the proposal. Council will decide whether to grant the conditional use and related subdivision approvals at this meeting.
- Resolution PH048-2025 for conditional use of an 8‑unit stacked townhouse on the south side of Swallow Drive Extension
- Consolidation of parcels 190173 & 529545 (1.98 acres) and extension of Swallow Drive creating two new lots
- Requirement for development, stormwater, erosion, grading, utility, and subdivision agreements with associated fees
- Resident opposition: five letters and a petition with 31 signatures submitted by the comment deadline
- Planning & Heritage Committee recommendation for preliminary approval, valid for three years
Finance and Technology Committee
The Finance and Technology Committee reviewed the proposed Stratford Community Campus, including its $300 million estimated cost, a $500,000 donation for the Youth Centre, and a request for $20‑25 million in federal funding matched by the province. The committee also considered a potential purchase of an aerial ladder fire truck estimated at $3.5‑4.5 million and examined the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31 2025. Additional agenda items included an insurance tender resolution and a business‑park financial incentive.
- Community Campus project – total estimated spend $300 million; $500,000 provincial credit union donation; seeking $20‑25 million federal funding with provincial match; two‑cent municipal tax increase planned
- Fire truck purchase – estimated cost $3.5‑4.5 million CDN; financing options being explored with Finance PEI and CMHC
- Audited Consolidated Financial Statements – year ended March 31 2025
- Insurance Tender – resolution item on agenda
- Business Park Financial Incentive – agenda item for discussion
Safety Services
The Safety Services Committee will review August 2025 reports from the Cross Roads Fire Company, RCMP, and Humane Society. The body will also discuss a streetlight request for Stratford Road and provide updates on local bylaw enforcement and infrastructure projects.
- Streetlight request for Stratford Road
- Update on roundabout construction at Glen Stewart Drive and Stratford Road
- Animal Control report including five dog bite reports in June and July
- Update on demolition and maintenance of unsightly premises at 9 Horton Drive
- Review of RCMP impaired driving statistics and school bus red light infractions
Regular Council
Stratford Council will review several planning items, including first readings for a Waterfront Core Area Official Plan amendment and a WMU zoning change. The agenda also includes second and final readings for a Cornerstone Church rezoning and two major subdivision proposals.
- Resolution PH037-2025: Official Plan Amendment - Waterfront Core Area (First Reading)
- Resolution PH038-2025: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - WMU Zoning (First Reading)
- Resolution PH046-2025: Cornerstone Church - TCI to TCMU Zoning (2nd Reading)
- Resolution PH047-2025: Cornerstone Church - TCI to TCMU Zoning (Adoption)
- Resolution PH044-2025: Myrtle Street Extension Major Subdivision
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE
The Planning, Development and Heritage Committee is considering two subdivision applications, including a request for a 28-unit townhouse complex. The body is also reviewing reports on recently approved rezoning and variance applications.
- Proposed subdivision of 1.98 acres at Swallow Drive for three stacked townhouse buildings (28 units total)
- Proposed subdivision for two new lots and a 75m extension of Myrtle Street in the Stratford Business Park
- Reported Council adoption of rezoning from R1 to TCR for Falcon Homes at Ducks Landing
- Reported Council approval of a 4-unit townhouse complex at 2-8 Smallwood Terrace
- Reported Council approval of side setback variances for 10 Ledwell Lane and 47 Macdonald Road
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a proposed amendment to the Waterfront Mixed‑Use Zone that would rezone 28 parcels along Stratford Road, Hopeton Road and nearby streets. It will also hear a proposal from the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association to create a community housing and education centre, and a subdivision proposal for St. Catherines Avenue. Additional discussion items include storm‑water pond design criteria and an update on the waterfront pavilion funding application.
- Waterfront mixed‑use zoning bylaw amendment affecting 28 parcels
- Proposal from IRSA for a community housing and education centre in Stratford
- St. Catherines Avenue proposed subdivision
- Discussion of stormwater pond design criteria and fencing requirements
- Update on funding application for the waterfront pavilion
Regular Council
The Stratford Town Council will vote on the adoption of the Ducks Landing rezoning (PID 1085976) from Residential (R1) to Traditional Commercial Residential (TCR) as Resolution PH035-2025. The meeting also includes first‑reading rezoning of Cornerstone Church (Resolution PH036-2025), side‑setback variance proposals for Shaun Coady and Edward Bradbury, approval of the municipal insurance tender (Resolution FT007-2025), and a resolution for Community Campus ballfield fencing (RC001-2025). Additional reports cover finance, safety services, recreation, and infrastructure.
- Adoption of rezoning RZ002-25 (Ducks Landing) from R1 to TCR – Resolution PH035-2025
- First reading of rezoning RZ001-25 (Cornerstone Church) from TCI to TCMU – Resolution PH036-2025
- Side‑setback variance proposals for Shaun Coady (VA001-25) and Edward Bradbury (VA007-25)
- Approval of Municipal Insurance Tender – Resolution FT007-2025
- Resolution for Community Campus Ballfield Fencing – RC001-2025
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Stratford Diversity and Inclusion Committee will review the Accessibility portion of the town's Diversity and Inclusion Plan. The meeting also includes updates on the Legacy Book, Canada Day, Pride in the Park, and other Pride activities. New business items include a New Resident Welcome Event and a PEI Human Rights Day celebration. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025.
- Review of Accessibility section of the Diversity and Inclusion Plan (Agenda Item #5c)
- Legacy Book – verbal update (business arising from minutes)
- Pride in the Park – verbal update (business arising from minutes)
- New Resident Welcome Event (new business)
- PEI Human Rights Day (new business)
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE
The Planning, Development and Heritage committee is considering variance requests for home additions and a conditional use permit for a townhouse complex. The body is also reviewing a rezoning application for the Cornerstone Baptist Church to allow for expansion and residential development.
- Proposed 4-unit townhouse development on Smallwood Terrace (PIDs 1148147 & 1148121)
- Rezoning request for Cornerstone Baptist Church at 295 Shakespeare Drive from TCI to TCMU
- Side yard variance request for a home addition at 10 Ledwell Lane
- Flanking side yard variance request for an accessible secondary suite at 47 Macdonald Road
- First reading approval of Bylaw #45U to rezone Ducks Landing from R1 to TCR
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss design criteria for stormwater ponds, including when fencing is required. It will also consider the Waterfront Pavillon Plan and receive the results of the town's insurance tender. A presentation on the Stratford Housing Study and permit‑ready plans will be given.
- Stormwater Pond Design Criteria and fence requirements
- Waterfront Pavillon Plan
- Town of Stratford Insurance Tender Results
- Stratford Housing Study & Permit‑Ready Plans presentation
- Presentation on R&D Builders rezoning options for Hollis Ave
Regular Council
The Stratford Town Council meeting will review a range of reports, including finance, safety services, RCMP statistics, and recreation. It will also consider two planning resolutions: a public meeting for Cornerstone Church and the first reading of Resolution PH033-2025 to rezone the Ducks Landing parcel (PID 1085976) from R1 to TCR. The council will adopt the finance report for July 2025 and receive updates on speed‑hump installations and property clean‑up in the safety services report.
- Resolution PH033-2025 – RZ002-25: Rezoning Ducks Landing (PID 1085976) from R1 to TCR – 1st Reading
- Resolution PH032-2025 – Cornerstone Church – public meeting request
- Finance Report July 2025 (Council)
- Safety Services report – speed humps installation and 11 Barkley Avenue clean‑up
- RCMP June 2025 report – 353 occurrences, 201 traffic enforcement actions
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE
The Planning, Development and Heritage Committee considered multiple applications, including approvals for variances and exemptions on MacKinnon Drive and a 9‑lot subdivision for Forest Trails Phase 4. The council denied a second‑reading rezoning request by R & D Builders at the end of Hollis Avenue. It also approved a rezoning request for Cornerstone Baptist Church at 295 Shakespeare Drive from Town Centre Institutional to Town Centre Mixed‑Use. Several public meetings were authorized to gather resident input on zoning amendments.
- Council denied second‑reading rezoning of PID 289512 (Hollis Avenue) from R2 with SS Overlay to R3.
- Council granted preliminary approval for a 9‑lot subdivision of Forest Trails Phase 4 on PID 289512 (≈11.3 acres).
- Council approved building height exemption and multiple variances for Concord Properties Ltd. on PID 328039 (MacKinnon Drive) for two multiple‑attached dwelling buildings.
- Council approved rezoning of Cornerstone Baptist Church property (295 Shakespeare Drive, PID 1016377) from TCI to TCMU to allow residential development and church expansion.
- Council approved rezoning of PID 1085976 (Ducks Landing) from R1 to TCR to permit a 6‑unit stacked townhouse.
Special Council
The Town Council is reviewing a development permit for a new pickleball facility at the Stratford Community Campus. Additionally, the body is considering a temporary permit for food structures at Michael Thomas Park for the 2025 Canada Day event.
- Proposed 29,282 sq ft pickleball facility with two lease spaces at 75 John Joe Sark Drive
- Permit for 1 food truck and 6 food/drink accessory structures at Michael Thomas Park for July 1, 2025
- Pickleball facility site plan including 72 parking spaces, 4 barrier-free spaces, and 2 EV charging stations
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation from R&D Builders on a proposed development on Hollis Avenue and consider the sustainable overlay. It will also consider the rezoning application from Falcon Homes that was the subject of a public meeting on June 23. Additional items include a major variance request for 10 Ledwell Lane, a street‑naming request, and setting a closed‑session date to discuss the Wellness Centre.
- Presentation from R&D Builders on a proposed development on Hollis Ave and sustainable overlay options
- Rezoning application from Falcon Homes (public meeting held June 23, 2025)
- Major variance request for 10 Ledwell Lane (setback variances)
- Wellness Centre – setting a closed‑session meeting date
- Street naming request by Richard Reddin
Heritage Sub Committee
The Stratford Heritage Sub Committee will review funding options for heritage projects and discuss replacing aging community signs. The committee is also tasked with providing suggestions for the new Town website and a heritage component at the Michael Thomas Waterfront Park.
- Reviewing Veterans Affairs funding options for heritage projects
- Replacing weather-damaged community signs with aluminum stands
- Planning heritage signage for the new Michael Thomas Waterfront Park
- Developing a review process for Veterans bus shelter posters and banners
- Providing content suggestions for the new Town website
Recreation, Culture and Events Committee
The Recreation, Culture and Events Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, discuss halted grant applications for the Community Campus, and provide updates on upcoming summer events. They will review details for the Canada Day celebration on July 1, the Pride event on July 27, and the Fall Fest on September 26‑28, all at town parks. Additional items include a mentorship bursary for new murals, tennis‑court signage, and a fee waiver for the Stratford Minor Baseball Little Sluggers program for the 2025 season.
- Canada Day celebration on July 1, 2025 at Michael Thomas Waterfront Park (event schedule, vendors, indoor backup at Stratford Town Centre Gym, 234 Shakespeare Drive)
- Pride event on July 27, 2025 at Michael Thomas Waterfront Park
- Fall Fest on September 26‑28, 2025 at Robert Cotton Park
- Mural mentorship bursary and three new mural projects at Pondside building, Michael Thomas Waterfront Park utility building, and Robert Cotton Park barn
- Waiver of the Athlete Levy Fee for Stratford Minor Baseball Little Sluggers program for the 2025 season
Infrastructure Committee
The Infrastructure Committee will receive an update on service disconnections for overdue accounts, discuss planned upgrades at the Trans-Canada Highway/Kinlock and Jubilee Roads intersection, and consider staff review of the Active Transportation Plan to identify crosswalk locations. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and other standard business.
- Intersection upgrades at Trans-Canada Highway/Kinlock and Jubilee Roads (verbal update)
- Update on disconnection of services with overdue accounts (verbal)
- Staff review of the Active Transportation Plan for recommended crosswalk locations (verbal)
- Approval of agenda and minutes (routine)
- Discussion of other new business items (e.g., service updates) as listed
Safety Services
The committee will review safety reports from the RCMP and Cross Roads Fire Company. Discussions will focus on infrastructure improvements, including intersection upgrades and the development of a town-wide fire hydrant infilling plan.
- Intersection upgrades at Trans-Canada Highway/Kinlock and Jubilee Roads
- Streetlight requests for Phase 4 development in Clearview Estates
- Review of Active Transportation Plan for crosswalk implementation
- Development of a town-wide fire hydrant infilling plan
- Reports on Unsightly Premises Bylaw enforcement regarding uncut grass
Regular Council
The Stratford Town Council will consider and vote on several planning resolutions, including the adoption of a zoning map amendment for the Forest Trails Phase 4 development. It will also approve a preliminary subdivision for Forest Trails, and consider variance requests for properties on Ledwell Lane and MacKinnon Drive. Additional items include reports from safety services, recreation, finance, and other committees.
- Resolution PH021-2025 – adoption of zoning map amendment (R2 with SS overlay to R3) for Forest Trails Phase 4
- Resolution PH014-2025 – approval of 7‑lot preliminary subdivision for Forest Trails Phase 4
- Resolution PH022-2025 – side and rear yard setback variances for 10 Ledwell Lane
- Resolution PH023-2025 – building height exemption for MacKinnon Drive (Concord Properties Ltd.)
- Resolution PH027-2025 – general zoning map and official plan amendments for the Stratford Waterfront area
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss updates to the Legacy Book, plans for International Day for Persons with Disabilities and Canada Day, and new business including Pride in the Park. The meeting will focus on reviewing the Communications and Accessibility sections of the Diversity and Inclusion Plan and gathering resident input.
- Legacy Book update (partially funded by the Province of PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant)
- International Day for Persons with Disabilities event planning
- Canada Day event planning
- Pride in the Park event planning
- Review of Communications and Accessibility sections of the Diversity and Inclusion Plan
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will receive verbal updates on the residential tree‑planting program, town tree maintenance, and erosion‑and‑sediment control monitoring after recent rain events. It will also discuss ongoing transit contract negotiations with T3 that could create more local routes and reduce the town’s fee share. Additional updates include the Water School program, the Diversity & Inclusion anniversary book project, and Think Stratford business‑community activities.
- Residential Tree Planting Program – verbal update
- Town Tree Maintenance – verbal update
- Erosion & Sediment Control – TSS sampling and inspections after heavy rain
- Transit contract negotiations with T3 to add routes and lower fees
- Diversity & Inclusion Legacy/Anniversary Book Project – design stage
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE
The council approved and adopted Bylaw #45S, amending the Zoning and Development Bylaw to replace the term “firewall” with “non‑combustible fire separations.” It also adopted Mobile Vendors Bylaw #55 and granted a special permit for a food‑trailer at 20 Irving Avenue. The council reviewed three development applications, recommending denial of two variance requests (10 Ledwell Lane and Smallwood Terrace) and considering a variance for the food trailer.
- Adoption of Bylaw #45S amendment (non‑combustible fire separations)
- Adoption of Mobile Vendors Bylaw #55
- Special Permit approved for What’s the Scoop? Inc. food trailer at 20 Irving Avenue
- Recommendation to deny variance VA001‑25 for 10 Ledwell Lane (side/rear yard setbacks)
- Recommendation to deny variance VA002‑25 for Smallwood Terrace (side yard setbacks & frontage)
Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee
The Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee will give verbal updates on the election debrief, transit agreement, and the annual resident survey. It will also report on government‑relations matters, RCMP and fire updates, and the Revenue Sharing Committee. An IAA report and engagement statistics will be presented.
- Election Debrief – verbal update
- Transit Agreement – verbal update
- Annual Resident Survey – verbal update
- Revenue Sharing Committee – verbal update
- IAA Report and Engagement Stats
Finance and Technology Committee
The Finance and Technology Committee will hear a presentation on the Stratford Community Campus and an economic impact report for the project. It will discuss a verbal proposal to purchase a fire truck. The committee will also consider a provincial revenue‑sharing letter, a draft Official Plan review, a growth‑management strategy report, and the upcoming second reading of the Food Truck By‑law.
- Community Campus presentation
- Economic Impact Report – Stratford Community Campus
- Fire truck purchase – verbal proposal
- Revenue sharing letter from the province – verbal discussion
- Food Truck By‑law – second reading scheduled for council
Safety Services
The Safety Services Committee will hear updates on several public‑safety projects, including a review of the Hopeton Road/Stratford Road/Trans‑Canada Highway intersection for pedestrian and cyclist safety, and a draft brochure for the E‑Watch expansion program. New business items include an emergency‑services profiling initiative, a proposal for alarm buttons at reception desks, and a report on the Department of Transportation’s position regarding permanent speed humps in town.
- Review of Hopeton Road/Stratford Road/Trans‑Canada Highway intersection for pedestrian and cyclist safety
- Draft brochure for the E‑Watch expansion program (May 2025)
- Emergency Services profiling update from Councillor Dowling
- Proposal to install alarm buttons at reception desks
- Update on the Department of Transportation’s stance on permanent speed humps
Infrastructure Committee
The committee will discuss updates on the Glen Stewart Drive roundabout and the awarding of designs for sewer lift station standby generators and hydrant installation. The body will also review applications submitted to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund and the disposal of a surplus tractor.
- Update on Sewer Lift Station Standby Generators project design award
- Update on Hydrant Installation project construction award
- Update on Glen Stewart Drive roundabout project
- Disposal of surplus 2005 John Deere 3320 compact utility tractor
- Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund applications for two utility projects
Regular Council
The Town Council is meeting to decide on the adoption of bylaws regarding mobile vendors and non-combustible fire separations. The body will also consider a special permit for a food truck and infrastructure projects for sewer generators and fire hydrants.
- Adoption of Mobile Vendors Bylaw #55
- Adoption of Zoning and Development Bylaw #45 amendment for Non Combustible Fire Separations
- Special Permit Use approval for What's the Scoop Inc at 20 Irving Ave
- Engineering for Sewer Lift Station Standby Generators (Resolution INC003-2025)
- Installation of additional hydrants in the Core Area (Resolution INC004-2025)
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE
The Planning, Development and Heritage committee is considering a temporary use permit for a food trailer at 20 Irving Avenue. The body is also reviewing updates on several Council approvals regarding the Kelly Heights subdivision and new municipal bylaws.
- DP014-25: Temporary Commercial Use permit for Ken’s Island Fries Food Trailer at 20 Irving Avenue
- SD003-25: Preliminary subdivision approval for Kelly Heights Phase 3 (25 lots)
- PH009-2025: Conditional Use for one 4-unit townhouse lot in Kelly Heights Phase 3
- PH010-2025: Special Permit Use for six stacked semi-detached lots in Kelly Heights Phase 3
- Bylaw #55: First reading of the Mobile Vendors Bylaw
Heritage Sub Committee
The Heritage Sub Committee reviewed its 2025‑2026 work plan and discussed funding options for heritage projects. Members considered a $1,000 increase, bringing the annual budget for veterans bus‑shelter posters and banners to $6,000. The committee noted that infrastructure will fund replacement of weather‑damaged community signs and that new heritage signage is planned for Michael Thomas Waterfront Park. Tasks were assigned for members to research funding streams, develop a review process for posters, and suggest content for the town’s new website.
- Proposed $1,000 budget increase, raising annual veterans bus‑shelter posters and banners budget to $6,000
- Exploration of Veterans Affairs funding (up to 50% of project cost) and Canadian Heritage opportunities
- Replacement of weather‑damaged community signs, costs to be covered by the Infrastructure department
- New heritage signs to be included in Michael Thomas Waterfront Park, requiring Parks department consultation
- Development of heritage stories and interactive maps for the town’s new website, with GIS technician support
Recreation, Culture and Events Committee
The Recreation, Culture and Events Committee is meeting to discuss the Community Campus and schedules for spring and summer. The body will also review plans for upcoming events including Canada Day, Pride, Fall Fest, and Remembrance Day.
- Discussion on the Community Campus
- Review of Spring and Summer schedules
- Planning for Canada Day, Pride, Fall Fest, and Remembrance Day events
- Discussion regarding tennis courts
- Pilot program request from Stratford Minor Baseball
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on possible expansion of the Stratford library and a verbal update on the purchase of CADC Property PID 328062 for waterfront parking. New business includes a request to rename a street in the Reddin Meadows Subdivision and an information‑only rezoning request by Dico to change two lots on Swallow Drive from R1 to R2, allowing conditional uses but not multi‑unit dwellings. A motion will move the council into closed session to discuss items such as a Bell Mobility cell tower and revenue sharing.
- Presentation by Beth Clinton (Regional Librarian, PEI Public Library Service) on possible library expansion at Stratford
- Verbal update on purchase of CADC Property PID 328062 for waterfront parking
- Request to rename a street in the Reddin Meadows Subdivision
- Rezoning request for lots on Swallow Drive to change from R1 to R2, allowing conditional uses
- Motion to enter closed session to discuss Bell Mobility cell tower and revenue sharing