Stratford meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Stratford agendas take up Goldsmith Row rezoning, lift station upgrades and Community Campus loan tender

Stratford Town Council and five committees were scheduled to meet between Oct. 13 and Oct. 22, with agendas covering a rezoning on Goldsmith Row, a special permit for an auto glass repair shop, lift station upgrades and a loan tender for Community Campus roads and trails. Minutes have not been published for any of the six meetings, so the records available list what was scheduled for discussion only. No votes, decisions or outcomes are recorded in the documents provided.

Council: rezoning and a business permit

The Regular Council agenda for Oct. 14 listed Resolution PH024-2026, a request to rezone a portion of PID533307 on Goldsmith Row from R1 to R2, and Resolution PH023-2026, a Special Permit Use for an automobile glass repair shop at Unit A-11 MacKinnon Drive. Also listed were Resolution SS003-2026, an Unsightly Premise Clean Up, a review of Town and Utility Income Statements as of August 31, 2026, and a proclamation for National Dental Care Day.

Infrastructure: lift stations, sidewalk and walkway

The Infrastructure Committee agenda for Oct. 15 included a request for decision on the Celtic Lane Sidewalk, repairs to the Glen Stewart Drive/Underpass Walkway, and the Zakem and Aptos Lift Station Upgrades. The committee was also listed to take up revisions to Bylaw No. 21 Water and Sewer Customer Service Regulations and an update on the Sump Pump Rebate Program.

Finance: loan tender and utility billing

The Finance and Technology Committee agenda for Oct. 21 listed a loan tender for Community Campus roads and trails and proposed changes to the Stratford Utility flat rate billing cycle. Also on the agenda were a Stratford Utility GIC renewal, an HST Recovery RFD and an update on the CHIF Funding Agreement. No dollar figures appear in the summary provided.

Safety Services: speed signs and dog licensing

The Safety Services Committee agenda for Oct. 19 included installation of two permanent speed radar signs at Keppoch Road, Hollis Avenue, or Mt. Herbert Road, and a proposal to move dog licensing to a lifetime license. The committee was also scheduled to review September 2026 reports from the RCMP, Cross Roads Fire Company and the Humane Society, a Cross Roads Fire Department controlled burn at Cotton Park, the application process for committee volunteers, and enforcement of Animal Control and Unsightly Premises bylaws.

Recreation, culture and civic business

The Recreation, Culture and Events Committee agenda for Oct. 22 listed a discussion of Waterfront Pavilion usage, an update on Community Campus outdoor amenities, Tea Hill mural and Mural Artist training updates, a Remembrance Day event at Town Centre Veterans Memorial Green, and a review of the Art Acquisition Policy.

The Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee agenda for Oct. 13 listed draft written forum questions for municipal candidates and a review of provincial written forum questions, along with verbal updates on the Transit Agreement, the Official Plan, KPIs on the Results Matter website and the Annual Resident Survey. The agenda also noted a committee application deadline of October 26 at 12 noon.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Oct. 26. The Committee of the Whole is listed to review a Project Status Update Report, approve minutes from September 23, 2026, and hold a closed session on matters under section 119 (1) Subsection E of the Municipal Government Act. The Sustainability Committee is listed to receive a report titled 2026.09-Transit Graph, consider a motion to enter a closed session under the same section of the Act, and note a committee holiday social scheduled for November 26, 2026.

Residents can check the town's published agendas and minutes for the full documents behind each item.

Stratford: reported Council approvals for car wash and height variance; October agendas take up rezoning, permits and infrastructure

Stratford's Planning, Development and Heritage committee agenda for October 5 listed two Council approvals reported back to the committee: a special permit for a car wash at 14 Irving Avenue (PID 610550) in the Mason Road Commercial (MRC) Zone, and a variance to the minimum building height for a mixed-use building at 301 Shakespeare Drive (PID 1016377) in the TCMU Zone, both subject to conditions. The same agenda listed a Council recommendation (PH016-2026) that a proposed new Official Plan and new Zoning and Development Bylaw be available for inspection at Town Hall before a public meeting.

No minutes have been published for the four meetings covered here — the October 5 planning committee, the October 13 Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee, the October 14 regular Council meeting and the October 15 Infrastructure Committee. The available records are agendas, so the items below describe what was listed for discussion or decision, not outcomes.

Planning committee: front-yard accessory building

The October 5 agenda carried development application DP0123-26 from Andrea McManus for an accessory building measuring 15.5 x 12.5 ft in the front yard at 32 Spruce Lane (PID 398826), placed before a permit was obtained. The property is in the R1L zone, which has a 35 ft minimum front yard setback. The committee also had before it minutes from its August 31, 2026 meeting and a report from the Director of Planning on the September 9 regular and September 29 special Council meetings.

Council, October 14: rezoning and special permit listed

Council's agenda listed Resolution PH024-2026, a rezoning of a portion of PID533307 on Goldsmith Row from R1 to R2, and Resolution PH023-2026, a Special Permit Use for an automobile glass repair shop at Unit A-11 MacKinnon Drive. Also listed were Resolution SS003-2026 on an Unsightly Premise Clean Up, a review of Town and Utility Income Statements as of August 31, 2026, and a proclamation for National Dental Care Day.

Infrastructure Committee, October 15

The committee was scheduled to take up a request for decision on the Celtic Lane Sidewalk, repairs to the Glen Stewart Drive/Underpass Walkway, and upgrades to the Zakem and Aptos Lift Stations. The agenda also listed revisions to Bylaw No. 21 Water and Sewer Customer Service Regulations and an update on the Sump Pump Rebate Program.

Intergovernmental Affairs, October 13

The committee was to discuss draft written forum questions for municipal candidates and review provincial written forum questions, with verbal updates on the Transit Agreement and Official Plan, on KPIs (Results Matter website) and on the Annual Resident Survey. The agenda noted a committee application deadline of October 26 at 12 noon.

Coming up

October 19 — Safety Services. September 2026 reports from the RCMP, Cross Roads Fire Company and the Humane Society, plus new business on installing two permanent speed radar signs at Keppoch Road, Hollis Avenue or Mt. Herbert Road; a proposal to move dog licensing to a lifetime license; a Cross Roads Fire Department controlled burn at Cotton Park; the committee volunteer application process; and enforcement of Animal Control and Unsightly Premises bylaws.

October 21 — Finance and Technology. A loan tender for Community Campus roads and trails, proposed changes to the Stratford Utility flat rate billing cycle, a Stratford Utility GIC renewal, an HST Recovery RFD and a CHIF Funding Agreement update.

October 22 — Recreation, Culture and Events. Waterfront Pavilion usage, a Community Campus outdoor amenities update, Tea Hill mural and Mural Artist training updates, the Remembrance Day event at Town Centre Veterans Memorial Green, and a review of the Art Acquisition Policy.

Stratford council to weigh auto shop permit, subdivision extension

Stratford Town Council's Aug. 12 meeting will consider a special permit for Stratford Auto and a major subdivision extension for Reddin Meadows, along with a resolution to appoint an owner's advisor for the Stratford Wellness Centre design and construction. The meeting is one of several recent gatherings, including committee meetings on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6, that addressed election planning, resident surveys, and a proposed tree bylaw. No decisions have been published yet; all items are on agendas, with minutes not yet available.

Council meeting (Aug. 12)

The regular council meeting includes two public meetings:

• Special permit use PH014-2026-DP098-26 for 102129 PEI Inc (Stratford Auto)
• Major subdivision extension PH015-2026-SD012-26 (Reddin Meadows)

Council will also consider Resolution INC006-2026 for an Owner's Advisor for the Stratford Wellness Centre design and construction. Other items include financial statements for June 30, 2026 (Town and Utility income statements) and a building permit summary for July 2026.

Committee meetings (Aug. 5–6)

Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee (Aug. 5)

The committee discussed how to engage with candidates for the upcoming municipal elections, including a potential Q&A format versus a mayoral forum. Members also reviewed the annual resident survey, updated key performance indicators, and a statistics report on digital engagement (website, social media, email). A verbal update covered committee volunteer recruitment opportunities.

Sustainability Committee (Aug. 5)

The committee reviewed the 2026 Annual Resident Survey report for feedback and discussed proposed Tree Bylaw updates. It received an update on the Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee's request for proposals (RFP) for a plan review, plus verbal updates on the Official Plan, transit agreement negotiations, and tree planting in provincial rights-of-way pending provincial MOU approval.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee (Aug. 6)

The committee discussed whether to continue the New Resident Welcome Event after low turnout and reviewed the RFP process to renew the town's Diversity and Inclusion Plan with public engagement. Verbal updates covered Pride Fest '26 activities (community flag-raising and parade float), municipal elections, and committee volunteer term limits.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days as of Aug. 17, 2026. Residents can check the town's website for future agendas and minutes.

Stratford council approves land sale, car wash public meeting; committees weigh subdivision, Business Park purchase

Stratford council approved the sale of a parcel adjacent to Martindale Crescent and approved a public meeting for a car wash special permit, according to the agenda for the July 27 Planning, Development and Heritage Committee meeting. The committee also discussed a 130-lot subdivision and other items. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so only agenda items and reported council actions are available.

Planning, Development and Heritage Committee (July 27)

Council granted approval for the sale of Parcel 1045210 (adjacent to Martindale Crescent) to Manny and Margaret Bueno et al. Council also approved a public meeting for a special permit use at 14 Irving Ave (car wash) on July 8.

The committee discussed a major subdivision application (SD007-26) from Z & C Flourish for Foxwood Phase 3, proposing approximately 130 residential lots on 54 acres under the Sustainable Subdivision Overlay, including single-family, semi-detached, and stacked townhouse lots. It also considered a request from Reddin Meadows Development Inc. to extend preliminary approval for a 41-lot (87 dwelling unit) subdivision expiring August 7, 2026, and a special permit application for an automobile glass repair shop at 11 MacKinnon Drive (Unit A) in the Mason Road Commercial Zone.

Committee of the Whole (July 29)

The committee discussed a resolution to purchase provincial parcel 289470 for $43,500 plus HST for the Business Park, and a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Mount Community Campus. It also considered a decision on the Waterfront Pavilion, a Temporary Speed Bump Installation Policy, and a letter regarding Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) milestones.

Special Council (July 29)

Council considered a proposed contract award to EastPoint for $398,820.00 (excluding HST) for Wellness Centre Owner's Advisory services. It also proposed a public meeting to present the Final Draft Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw. The agenda referenced $7,672,000.00 (excluding HST) in the 2026/27 capital budget for Phase 1 of the Community Campus.

Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee (August 5)

The committee discussed the engagement approach for the upcoming municipal elections, including a potential mayoral forum vs. Q&A format. It reviewed the annual resident survey final report, updated KPIs, digital engagement metrics, and committee volunteer recruitment.

Sustainability Committee (August 5)

The committee reviewed the 2026 Annual Resident Survey Report, discussed proposed Tree Bylaw updates, and received an update on the Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee's RFP for plan review. Verbal updates covered the Official Plan, transit agreement negotiations, and tree planting in provincial rights-of-way pending provincial MOU approval.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee (August 6)

The committee discussed whether to continue the New Resident Welcome Event after low turnout, and reviewed the RFP process to renew the town's Diversity and Inclusion Plan. Verbal updates covered Pride Fest '26 activities, municipal elections, and committee volunteer term limits.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Stratford committees weigh major subdivision, Wellness Centre contract and land purchases

Stratford's planning and council committees turned their attention this week to a proposed 130-lot subdivision, a nearly $400,000 Wellness Centre advisory contract, and a $43,500 land purchase for the Business Park. Minutes for all three meetings have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what was on the agendas — not confirmed outcomes.

Planning, Development and Heritage Committee — July 27

The committee's agenda included a major subdivision application, SD007-26, filed by Z & C Flourish for Foxwood Phase 3. The proposal covers approximately 130 residential lots on 54 acres under the Sustainable Subdivision Overlay, with a mix of single-family, semi-detached, and stacked townhouse lots.

Also on the agenda:

• **SD012-26 — Reddin Meadows Development Inc.**: A request to extend preliminary approval for a 41-lot, 87-dwelling-unit subdivision. The current approval is due to expire August 7, 2026.
• **DP098-26 — 102129 PEI Inc.**: A special permit application for an automobile glass repair shop at 11 MacKinnon Drive (Unit A) in the Mason Road Commercial Zone.
• **Land sale**: Council had granted approval for the sale of Parcel 1045210, adjacent to Martindale Crescent, to Manny and Margaret Bueno et al.
• **Public meeting**: A public meeting is to be held for a special permit use at 14 Irving Ave (car wash), approved by council on July 8.

Special Council — July 29

Council's agenda featured a proposed contract award to EastPoint for $398,820.00 (excluding HST) for Wellness Centre Owner's Advisory services. The agenda also references $7,672,000.00 (excluding HST) in the 2026/27 capital budget for Phase 1 of the Community Campus.

Council was also asked to consider a resolution to hold a public meeting on the Final Draft Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw.

Committee of the Whole — July 29

The Committee of the Whole agenda included a resolution to purchase provincial parcel 289470 for $43,500 plus HST for the Business Park, along with a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Mount Community Campus.

Other agenda items:

• A decision regarding the Waterfront Pavilion.
• Discussion of the Temporary Speed Bump Installation Policy.
• Discussion of a letter regarding Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) milestones.

Coming up

• **Aug. 5 — Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee**: Members will discuss municipal election readiness, including whether to hold a mayoral forum or a Q&A format, plus a review of the Annual Resident Survey final report and updated KPIs.
• **Aug. 5 — Sustainability Committee**: Agenda includes the 2026 Annual Resident Survey, proposed Tree Bylaw updates, and verbal updates on the Official Plan and transit agreement negotiations.
• **Aug. 6 — Diversity and Inclusion Committee**: Members will review an RFP process to renew the town's Diversity and Inclusion Plan, discuss the future of the New Resident Welcome Event after low turnout, and receive updates on Pride Fest '26 activities.

*Note: All recent meeting items above are drawn from agendas only; minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes will be confirmed when minutes become available.*

Stratford planning committee proposes rescinding townhouse approval over bylaw error

Stratford town council committees discussed several development proposals and municipal projects this past fortnight, though no final decisions were made as the meetings remain in agenda stage with minutes yet to be published.

Townhouse approval faces rescission over bylaw violation

The Planning, Development and Heritage committee, meeting June 29, voted on a recommendation to rescind a previously approved townhouse development on Swallow Drive. The original approval (Resolution PH054-2025) allowed two to five unit townhouse buildings, but a legal review found that the zoning bylaw permits only one main building per lot in the applicable zone, making the earlier approval invalid. The committee’s recommendation to rescind will go to full council for a final vote.

Other planning items

The same committee considered a special permit for an auto detailing business at 41 Hollis Avenue (PID 398693) and recommended approval. Members also set a public meeting for a proposed six-bay car wash at 14 Irving Avenue (PID 610550). Both items will proceed to council for formal action.

Committee of the Whole discussions

On June 24, the Committee of the Whole reviewed financial statements for the Stratford Community Seniors’ Complex and discussed an update on electric vehicle charger locations and design. The committee also considered a Bell Mobility agreement, Cross Roads Fire Company contract terms, and a proposal for temporary digital speed display signs on Hatheway Drive. No votes were taken; the items were discussed for future direction.

Coming up

No upcoming council or committee meetings are listed on the town calendar for the next two weeks.