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Portrait of Paul Van

Paul Van

Councillor · Ward 10 · seen 2018-03-06 to 2026-10-06 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

378substantive motions movedof 393 meetings the minutes record them at
155procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
370substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 393 they were on the record for
25–5recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (30)

Civic Works Committee November 2, 2021
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the construction mitigation…
For · 2–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee November 2, 2021
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the development of the Mobility…
For · 2–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee November 2, 2021
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with consideration of the March 23, 2021 Council resolution, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application…
For · 1–1 · Lost
Civic Works Committee November 2, 2021
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Blackfriars Bridge: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to leave Blackfriars Bridge closed to vehicles at this time and commence the review of the bridge…
Against · 1–1 · Carried
Civic Works Committee October 13, 2021
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 15, 2021: a) J.
Against · 1–1 · Carried
Civic Works Committee October 13, 2021
That the following actions be taken with respect to 100 Stanley Street: a) the communication from J. O’Neill and B. McQuaid and the presentation from K. McKeating, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;
Against · 1–1 · Carried
Civic Works Committee October 13, 2021
That the delegation request from K. McKeating, ACO London BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.
Against · 1–1 · Carried
Civic Works Committee October 13, 2021
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at October 4, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
For · 2–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee June 1, 2021
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at May 21, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council April 13, 2021
1. Property Acquisition - 4545 Scotland Drive – Wonderland Road Improvements Project, Phase l Settlement Agreement That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Council April 13, 2021
2. Sale of City-Owned Property – Tender 21-25 - 3047 White Oak Road That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee September 22, 2020
That Chelsea Smith BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library Board for the term ending November 15, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the following written submissions…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council July 21, 2020
That the following actions be taken with respect to additional legislative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19: a) the Civic Administration, including the City Solicitor, BE DIRECTED to consult with the County…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee April 15, 2020
That the communication and petition from J. Seaman, dated March 24, 2020, with respect to the planned sidewalk installation on Forward Avenue, BE RECEIVED.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee April 15, 2020
That the Deferred Matters List, as at April 6, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal…
For · 1–3 · Lost
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That, on the joint recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of the Area Speed Limit program: a)…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020, with respect to the implementation of the Area Speed Limit program, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to allow for the drafting…
For · 1–3 · Lost
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That the following actions be taken with respect to overnight parking restrictions contained in the Traffic and Parking By-law PS-113, as amended and the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law, A-54, as amended…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That the communication from Councillor S. Hillier, dated February 18, 2020, with respect to a proposed sidewalk snow removal by-law, BE RECEIVED. (2020-T06)
For · 3–1 · Carried
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That, notwithstanding requirements set out in the London Plan and the warranted sidewalk program with respect to the installation of sidewalk infrastructure, Fox Mill Crescent BE EXEMPTED from the intended sidewalk…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That, notwithstanding policies set out in the London Plan and the warranted sidewalk program with respect to the installation of sidewalk infrastructure, Camden Crescent BE EXEMPTED from the intended sidewalk…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Civic Works Committee March 10, 2020
That the Deferred Matters list, as at March 2, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council September 17, 2019
That the motion BE AMENDED, by adding the following new part b): b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the City's "Special Events Policies Manual" and report back on possible amendments to the Manual…
Against · 4–2 · Carried
Corporate Services Committee January 8, 2019
That the following BE APPOINTED as Voting Members to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee for the term ending May 31, 2019: R. Doyle A. Galvao Duarte I. Mohamed
For · 3–0 · Carried
Corporate Services Committee January 8, 2019
That Lori-Ann Pizzolato BE APPOINTED as an Alternate Voting Member representing the Thames Valley District School Board to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending May 31, 2019.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Corporate Services Committee January 8, 2019
That the communication dated December 20, 2018 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to the merits of moving to a daytime schedule and Councillors being considered for fulltime BE NOTED AND FILED.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Corporate Services Committee January 8, 2019
That the communication dated December 20, 2018 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to compensation being paid to Council members who are appointed to a Board or Commission BE NOTED AND FILED.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Corporate Services Committee January 8, 2019
That the nomination of Councillor J. Morgan for appointment as the Third- Vice President for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) BE ENDORSED by the Municipal Council and in the event that Councillor J.
For · 3–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

CouncilJune 23, 2026
CouncilJune 3, 2025
Infrastructure and Corporate Services CommitteeMay 12, 2025
CouncilApril 17, 2024
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeSeptember 28, 2023
CouncilAugust 2, 2022
CouncilJuly 30, 2019
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeJuly 29, 2019
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeApril 8, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 378)

That, pursuant to section 27.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee Agenda BE APPROVED, to provide for Items 6.1 and 6.2 in Stage 6, Confidential, to be considered after Stage 1, Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest.
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, September 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee now convene as a tribunal under section 26 of By-law C.P.-1551-227 to hear a complaint under section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and provide the complainant an opportunity to make representations.
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, September 14, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure the following actions be taken with respect to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) – 2026 -163, Winter Maintenance Equipment with Operators – Sidewalk Snow Plow / Sander Units: a) the bids submitted by Ferrari Concrete Ltd., Brosco Concrete, All Terrain Property Maintenance Inc., Triple J Contracting Inc., Steeper Ser
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, August 12, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the August 25, 2026 meeting of Municipal Council to amend the Council Procedure By-law A-61, as amended, by removing the requirement for the appointment of a Striking Committee for initial citizen appointments to boards and commissions followin
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, August 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the 8th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on May 12, 2026, BE APPROVED.
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro Inc.: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2026 as Appendix “A”, entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026; b) the presentation by Y. Semsedini, CEO and T. Goodine,
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the report, dated April 30, 2026, from J. Mascarin and Aird and Berlis LLP, with respect to the Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner for 2025-2026, BE RECEIVED.
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by‑ law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026: a) to approve an amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology to extend the term of the exi
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the additional engineering fees for the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands: Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment: a) the contract with Kontzamanis Graumann Smith MacMillan Group (KGS Group) BE INCREASED by $181,670.00 in accordance with the estim
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the 2026 Culvert Replacement Program: a) EXP Services Inc., BE APPOINTED consulting engineer to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the Culvert Replacement Program project at an upset amount of
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement for the Supply and Installation of Refrigeration Equipment at three City of London Arenas (Farquarson Arena, Kinsmen Arena, and Stronach Arena): a) in accordance with Section 20 (Cooperative Purchasing) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic A
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors: a) Councillor A. Hopkins BE ENDORSED to stand for election to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors, Large Urban Caucus, for the 2026/2028 term; b) subject to Councillor A. Hopkins’ successful election to the AMO Board of Directors, Large Urban
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.3 Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Sources at the EnviroDepot and Green Bins for Small Businesses on Curbside Collection Routes 1. I. Stahl 6.4 Renovictions: Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program One Year Update 1. K. M. Pagniello, Executive Director and Lawyer, Neighbourhood Legal Services, London and
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure with respect to the expropriation of the lands as may be required for the project known as the Amended Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the Ex
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026 to execute the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 towards the cost of certain capital works of the Corporation o
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the 4th Meeting and 5th Special Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on March 3, 2026 and March 13, 2026, respectively, BE APPROVED.
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 23, 2026, related to 2026 Debenture Issuance: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the issuance of debentures in the capital markets upon suitable market conditions to provide permanent financing for capital works in an amount no
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2026: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2026 as Appendix "A", being a by-law setting tax ratios for property classes in 2026, in accordance with Sub-sections 308(4) and 308.1(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE INTRODUCED
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2026 as Appendix “A”, being a by-law levying rates for 2026 for school purposes in the City of London BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on of March 31, 2026.
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2026 to establish a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 Munici
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) for the following projects: a) the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the following flood protection projects with the City share in the total amount of $4,668,918, in
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified Infrastructure Renewal Program funded projects, at the upset amounts identified bel
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for Highbury Avenue South Reconstruction project (RFT-2025- 270): a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited, at its tendered price of $25,455,593.35, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR C
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the first phase of the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements project (RFT-2025- 269): a) the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc, at its tendered price of $12,897,679.22, excluding HST,
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, and based on the approved motion of the W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee, funding of up to $500,000 BE APPROVED from the W12A Landfill Community Mitigative Measures Fund for construction of a Park on a portion of City of London-owned property located at 3137 Scotland Drive, noting that construction of the P
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services: a) the bid submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd at its tendered price of $6,956,493.31, including contingency, excluding HST, for Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services be accepted; it being noted t
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to providing alternative heating, domestic hot water and humidification for City Hall; Centennial Hall; Central Library and Museum London: a) in accordance with Section 20 (Cooperative Purchasing) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZ
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the 3rd Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on February 10, 2026, BE APPROVED.
Council, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the 2nd Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on January 20, 2026, BE APPROVED.
Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for The Queen’s Bridge Rehabilitation project (RFT-2025-258): a) the bid submitted by McLean Taylor Construction Limited, at its tendered price of $10,218,553.35, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by McLean Taylo
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the 1st Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on December 16, 2025, BE APPROVED.
Council, January 20, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the 18th Meeting and 19th Budget Meeting of Municipal Council, held on November 25 and 26, 2025 respectively, BE APPROVED.
Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, to approve the Fiscal Agents Service Agreement (Schedule “1”) with CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) for the following projects: a) Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) BE APPOINTED to complete surface water monitoring of Dingman Creek through a three-year flow monitoring program (2025-20
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Toloczko Municipal Drain: a) a reassessment of the schedule of costs BE TAKEN to allow for future maintenance of the drain; and b) Mike DeVos P. Eng. of Spriet Associates London Limited BE APPOINTED under section 76 of the Drainage Act.
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Holtby Municipal Drain Reconstruction: a) the Engineering Report, appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix 'A', prepared by Spriet Associates London Ltd., Consulting Engineers for the re-construction of the Holtby Drain 2025 BE ADOPTED; and it
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to Greenway Sanitary Model Calibration: a) WSP Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services to complete the Greenway Sanitary Model Calibration at an upset amount of $245,465.00, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the City of London’s form
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix 'A', BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114).
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of Road and Parks Operations Equipment: a) approval BE GIVEN to exercise the Limited Tendering provisions and Cooperative Purchasing in accordance with section 13.3 iii (a) and (e), and 20.0 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Cooperative purc
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried

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