Stratford, PE

Committee of the Whole

The committee is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a motion to enter a closed session to discuss negotiations.

• Motion to move into closed session per section 119 (1) Subsection E of the Municipal Government Act

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a project status update report and conduct a closed session regarding municipal negotiations. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from September 23, 2026.

• Project Status Update Report
• Closed session regarding matters under consideration per section 119 (1) Subsection E of the Municipal Government Act

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to review a transit graph report and consider a motion to enter a closed session regarding municipal negotiations. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals and a holiday social announcement.

• Motion to move into closed session per section 119 (1) Subsection E of the Municipal Government Act
• Report: 2026.09-Transit Graph
• Committee Holiday Social scheduled for November 26, 2026

Recreation, Culture and Events Committee

The Recreation, Culture and Events Committee will meet to discuss the usage of the Waterfront Pavilion and receive an update on Community Campus outdoor amenities. The body will also review updates on local murals and upcoming community events.

• Waterfront Pavilion Usage Discussion
• Community Campus Outdoor amenities update
• Tea Hill mural and Mural Artist training updates
• Remembrance Day event at Town Centre Veterans Memorial Green
• Art Acquisition Policy review

Finance and Technology Committee

The Finance and Technology Committee will review a loan tender for Community Campus roads and trails and discuss changes to the Stratford Utility flat rate billing cycle. The body will also consider a GIC renewal for the utility and a one-page financial statement summary.

• Loan tender for Community Campus roads and trails
• Proposed changes to Stratford Utility flat rate billing cycle
• Stratford Utility GIC renewal
• HST Recovery RFD
• CHIF Funding Agreement update

Safety Services

The Safety Services Committee will review September 2026 reports from the RCMP, Cross Roads Fire Company, and the Humane Society. The body will also discuss new business regarding municipal bylaws and safety infrastructure.

• Installation of two permanent speed radar signs at Keppoch Road, Hollis Avenue, or Mt. Herbert Road
• Proposal to move dog licensing to a lifetime license
• Cross Roads Fire Department controlled burn at Cotton Park
• Application process for committee volunteers
• Enforcement of Animal Control and Unsightly Premises bylaws

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review department reports and project updates. The body is discussing several new business items including utility regulations and infrastructure repairs.

• Request for decision regarding Celtic Lane Sidewalk
• Repairs to Glen Stewart Drive/Underpass Walkway
• Zakem and Aptos Lift Station Upgrades
• Revisions to Bylaw No. 21 Water and Sewer Customer Service Regulations
• Sump Pump Rebate Program update

Regular Council

Stratford Town Council will review a rezoning request for a property on Goldsmith Row and a special permit for an auto glass repair shop. The meeting also includes reports from safety services, finance, and sustainability.

• Resolution PH024-2026: Rezoning portion of PID533307 on Goldsmith Row from R1 to R2
• Resolution PH023-2026: Special Permit Use for an automobile glass repair shop at Unit A-11 MacKinnon Drive
• Resolution SS003-2026: Unsightly Premise Clean Up
• Review of Town and Utility Income Statements as of August 31, 2026
• Proclamation for National Dental Care Day

Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee

The Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee is meeting to discuss draft written forum questions for municipal and provincial candidates. The body will also receive verbal updates on the Official Plan, transit agreements, and resident surveys.

• Discussion of draft written forum questions for municipal candidates
• Review of provincial written forum questions
• Verbal updates on Transit Agreement and Official Plan
• Verbal updates on KPIs (Results Matter website) and Annual Resident Survey
• Committee application deadline of October 26 at 12 noon

PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE

Stratford's Planning, Development and Heritage committee meets October 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The main new item is a development application from Andrea McManus for an accessory building (15.5 x 12.5 ft) placed in the front yard at 32 Spruce Lane (PID 398826) before a permit was obtained. The agenda also includes a report from the Director of Planning updating on the September 9 regular and September 29 special Council meetings, and minutes from the August 31, 2026 Planning & Heritage Committee meeting. Several items listed are prior Council decisions being reported to the committee, not new decisions at this meeting.

• Development application DP0123-26: Andrea McManus, 32 Spruce Lane (PID 398826) — accessory building 15.5 x 12.5 ft in the front yard, placed before applying; property is in the R1L zone with a 35 ft minimum front yard setback
• Reported Council approval PH021-2026: DP076-26 — APM Commercial, car wash at 14 Irving Avenue (PID 610550), Special Permit Use in the Mason Road Commercial (MRC) Zone, subject to conditions
• Reported Council approval PH022-2026: VA003-26 — PEI Martial Arts Academy Inc (c/o Jason Saggo), variance to minimum building height for a mixed-use building at 301 Shakespeare Drive (PID 1016377) in the TCMU Zone, subject to conditions
• Reported Council recommendation PH016-2026: proposed new Official Plan and new Zoning and Development Bylaw to be available for inspection at Town Hall before a public meeting
• Minutes: Planning & Heritage Committee Minutes, August 31, 2026

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Stratford's Diversity and Inclusion Committee holds its regular monthly meeting on October 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as verbal updates, including the Official Plan and Zoning & Development Bylaw, a New Resident Welcome, Municipal Elections, a beach mat, and an RFP for a Diversity & Inclusion Plan Review. New business includes a Community Safety Information Night presented with the RCMP and EVENforONE, Human Rights Day on December 10, and brainstorming three D&I profiles for 2027 Town Talk. The committee's current term ends November 30.

• RFP Diversity & Inclusion Plan Review (business arising from minutes)
• Community Safety Information Night on Oct 20, 6:30-8:30 PM at Stratford Emergency Services Building, 4 Georgetown Rd, presented by RCMP and EVENforONE
• Human Rights Day - December 10 - verbal update
• Brainstorm of 3 D&I profiles for 2027 Town Talk, starting with Winter 2027 edition
• Committee application and deadline under other business; current committee term ends November 30

Committee of the Whole

The Stratford Committee of the Whole is meeting to review draft consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and a project status report. The agenda also includes a motion to move into closed session to discuss a matter under negotiation, as permitted by the Municipal Government Act. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or rezonings listed.

• Draft consolidated financial statements for March 31, 2026 (agenda item 8a)
• Project status report (agenda item 9a)
• Motion to move into closed session under section 119(1) Subsection E of the Municipal Government Act

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, conflict of interest declarations, and agenda approval.

• Resolution HR003-2026: Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review tender results for the Zakem & Aptos sewer system upgrades and receive updates on the Sump Pump Rebate Program. The meeting also includes updates on speed radar installations and various ongoing municipal projects.

• Discussion of Zakem & Aptos Sewer System Upgrades Tender Results
• Update on Sump Pump Rebate Program
• Update on Speed Radar Installations
• Review of Infrastructure Department project updates

Finance and Technology Committee

The Stratford Finance and Technology Committee is meeting to review draft financial statements, discuss a utility GIC renewal, and consider a loan tender for the Community Campus Roads & Trails project at a current rate of 4.02%. The agenda also includes a verbal update on the CHIF funding agreement and new committee applications.

• Draft Financial Statements
• Stratford Utility GIC Renewal
• Loan tender for Community Campus - Roads & Trails (current rate 4.02%)
• CHIF Funding Agreement - verbal update
• New Committee Applications

Regular Council

The Stratford Town Council is meeting to review routine reports and consider two snow removal contracts—one for town, utility, and seniors properties, and another for sidewalks, trails, and active transportation. They will also call a public meeting for the Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw. The agenda includes standard items like minutes, reports from departments, and committee updates.

• Snow removal contract for town, utility, and seniors properties (INC007-2026)
• Snow removal contract for sidewalks, trails, and active transportation (INC008)
• Call for public meeting on Official Plan & Zoning and Development Bylaw (PH016-2026)
• Building permit summary for August 2026
• Financial statements as of July 31, 2026

PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE

The committee will hear a presentation on public feedback regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw. The meeting also includes updates on a subdivision extension and a special permit use application.

• Presentation of public feedback on the Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw
• Extension of Reddin Meadows Major Subdivision preliminary approval to August 12, 2029
• Public meeting authorization for Stratford Auto special permit use application

Committee of the Whole

The Stratford Committee of the Whole is holding its regular monthly meeting on August 26, 2026. The agenda includes a verbal update on the Community Campus Wellness Centre schematic, a project status report, and a motion to move into closed session to discuss a matter under negotiation. The meeting will also consider approving the minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting.

• Verbal update on Community Campus Wellness Centre Schematic
• Project Status Report
• Motion to move into closed session under MGA section 119(1) Subsection E
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2026 meeting

Regular Council

The Stratford Town Council is holding its regular monthly meeting on August 12, 2026, to review reports and consider planning applications. Key items include a public meeting for a special permit use for Stratford Auto (PH014-2026) and a major subdivision extension for Reddin Meadows (PH015-2026). The council will also receive updates from the mayor, CAO, safety services, recreation, finance, planning, infrastructure, sustainability, and intergovernmental affairs.

• Public meeting for special permit use PH014-2026-DP098-26 for 102129 PEI Inc (Stratford Auto)
• Public meeting for major subdivision extension PH015-2026-SD012-26 (Reddin Meadows)
• Resolution INC006-2026 for Owner's Advisor for Stratford Wellness Centre design and construction
• Financial statements for June 30, 2026 (Town and Utility income statements)
• Building permit summary for July 2026

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will discuss whether to continue a low-attendance New Resident Welcome Event and review a request-for-proposal process to renew the town’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan. Members will also receive updates on Pride events, municipal elections, and volunteer term limits.

• Discussion on continuing the New Resident Welcome Event after low turnout
• Review of RFP process to renew Diversity and Inclusion Plan with public engagement
• Verbal update on Pride Fest ’26 activities including community flag-raising and parade float
• Verbal update on municipal elections and committee volunteer term limits

Sustainability Committee

The Stratford Sustainability Committee meets to discuss updates on the 2026 Annual Resident Survey, a new Tree Bylaw, and progress on diversity and inclusion initiatives. The committee also reviews verbal updates on the Official Plan, transit agreements, and tree planting in provincial rights-of-way.

• Review of 2026 Annual Resident Survey Report for committee feedback
• Discussion on proposed Tree Bylaw updates
• Update on Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee’s RFP for plan review
• Verbal updates on Official Plan and transit agreement negotiations
• Tree planting in provincial right-of-way pending provincial MOU approval

Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee

The Intergovernmental Affairs & Accountability Committee will discuss how to engage with candidates for the upcoming municipal elections, including a potential Q&A format. Members are also reviewing an annual resident survey, updated KPIs, and a statistics report on digital engagement.

• Municipal Election Readiness: discussion on engagement approach (mayoral forum vs. Q&A format)
• Annual Resident Survey: final report review and sharing of results on social media
• KPIs: review of updated performance indicators available on the committee’s website
• Statistics Report: presentation of digital engagement metrics (website, social media, email)
• Committee Volunteer Recruitment: verbal update on opportunities

Special Council

Council is deciding on a contract for an Owner's Advisor for the Stratford Wellness Centre. They are also considering a resolution to hold a public meeting regarding the Final Draft Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw.

• Proposed contract award to EastPoint for $398,820.00 (excluding HST) for Wellness Centre Owner's Advisory services
• Proposed public meeting to present the Final Draft Official Plan and Zoning and Development Bylaw
• Reference to $7,672,000.00 (excluding HST) in the 2026/27 capital budget for Phase 1 of the Community Campus

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the purchase of provincial land for the Business Park and a purchase agreement for a community campus. The body will also decide on a waterfront pavilion and discuss a speed humps policy.

• Resolution to purchase provincial parcel 289470 for $43,500 plus HST
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Mount Community Campus
• Decision regarding the Waterfront Pavilion
• Discussion on the Temporary Speed Bump Installation Policy
• Discussion of a letter regarding Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) milestones

PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE

The Planning, Development and Heritage Committee will review a major subdivision application (SD007-26) for Foxwood Phase 3, proposing approximately 130 residential lots on 54 acres. They will also discuss an extension for Reddin Meadows subdivision approval and a special permit application for an automobile glass repair shop at 11 MacKinnon Drive. Additionally, the committee receives updates on previous council decisions, including a special permit approval and a land sale.

• SD007-26 – Z & C Flourish – 130-lot subdivision (Foxwood Phase 3) under Sustainable Subdivision Overlay, including single-family, semi-detached, and stacked townhouse lots
• SD012-26 – Reddin Meadows Development Inc – request to extend preliminary approval for 41-lot (87 dwelling unit) subdivision due to expire August 7, 2026
• DP098-26 – 102129 PEI Inc – special permit use for automobile glass repair shop at 11 MacKinnon Drive (Unit A) in Mason Road Commercial Zone
• Council granted approval for sale of Parcel 1045210 (adjacent to Martindale Crescent) to Manny and Margaret Bueno et al.
• Public meeting to be held for special permit use at 14 Irving Ave (car wash) – approved by council on July 8

Recreation, Culture and Events Committee

Regular Council

The Stratford Town Council will consider several resolutions including two special permit use applications, a land disposition on Martindale Crescent, and a noise and nuisance bylaw exemption. The meeting also includes reports from safety services, recreation, finance, and planning departments.

• Resolution PH010-2026: Consider approval of special permit use for Francistheriault Ventures at 26 Hollis Ave
• Resolution PH011-2026: Public meeting for special permit use by APM Commercial at 14 Irving Ave
• Resolution PH012-2026: Disposition of assets (land sale) on Martindale Cres from Beuno et al
• Resolution SS002-2026: Noise and Nuisance Bylaw Exemption
• Resolution CW005-2026: Appointment of CADC Board Member

PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE

The committee will discuss and vote on a special permit for an auto detailing business at 41 Hollis Avenue, set a public meeting for a proposed car wash at 14 Irving Avenue, and consider rescinding a previously approved townhouse development on Swallow Drive due to a zoning bylaw error.

• DP065-26: Auto detailing special permit at 41 Hollis Avenue (PID 398693) – recommendation to approve
• DP076-26: Car wash (6 bays) at 14 Irving Avenue (PID 610550) – recommend public meeting
• Rescind approval for 2-5 unit townhouse buildings on Swallow Drive (previously approved under Resolution PH054-2025) due to bylaw error
• Legal error: bylaw allows only one main building per lot in applicable zones, making previous approval invalid

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will review financial statements for the Stratford Community Seniors' Complex and discuss updates on various municipal projects. Discussions include EV charger locations, Bell Mobility agreements, and potential speed bump solutions for Hatheway Drive.

• Approval of Seniors Complex draft financial statements
• Update on EV charger location and design
• Review of Bell Mobility agreement
• Discussion of Cross Roads Fire Company contract terms
• Proposal for temporary digital speed display signs on Hatheway Drive

Finance and Technology Committee

The committee will discuss the renewal of the revenue sharing agreement with the province (due March 2027) and review projected revenue of $80,000 from a pavilion's commercial space (4,000 sq/ft at $20/sq/ft). They will also examine financials for the Seniors Complex and Community Campus Business Park, and receive updates on GIC investments, debt management policies, and CHIF funding.

• Revenue Sharing Agreement renewal discussion
• Projected $80,000 revenue from pavilion commercial space
• GIC HAF renewed (investment)
• Seniors Complex Financials review
• Community Campus Business Park financials