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Portrait of Steve Lehman

Steve Lehman

Councillor · Ward 8 · seen 2018-12-03 to 2026-10-06 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

1,101substantive motions movedof 449 meetings the minutes record them at
157procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
359substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
21meetings recorded absentof 449 they were on the record for
544–42recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from London’s own minutes.

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Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
That the staff report dated August 11, 2026, related to Addition to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - Dollars to Doors Variable Affordability Program Guidelines BE REFERRED to a future meeting of…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to part a) i) to read as follows: that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with recommendations…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part that reads as follows: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider the provision of enhanced transit service in this area as part of the next update of the Master…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
That the application dated August 11, 2026, from Wastell Homes related to the property at 725 Notre Dame Drive BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the applicant to hold…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
that the motion BE AMENDED in part c) to add a new part that reads as follows: iii) a privacy fence be constructed along the north boundary to ensure additional privacy for the neighbours.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on September 9, 2026, related to the Temporary Accommodation Commitments for the residents at 145…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
That the delegation request from K. Pagniello, Neighbourhood Legal Services, as appended to the added agenda, be heard at this time.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee August 11, 2026
That Committee rise and go into Committee, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee July 14, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED by: a) adding the following to Section 4.4 to the proposed Subdivision and Development Agreement Security Policy: "for all Planning and Development Agreements, to the satisfaction of the City.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee July 14, 2026
That the delegation request from M. Wallace, LDI, as appended to the Added Agenda, be heard at this time. Yeas: (5): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and S. Hillier
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee July 14, 2026
That notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to the Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee July 14, 2026
That the 6th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) from its meeting held on June 18, 2026, BE RECEIVED;
For · 4–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee July 14, 2026
Motion to close the public participation meeting. Yeas: (4): S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): S. Lewis
For · 4–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee July 14, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part a) v) to designate: the lands located at 443 and 447 Exeter Road be changed from Light Industrial Place Type to Shopping Area Place Type as part of the SWAP detailed…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 City of London Tree Nursery Feasibility 1. C.
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 3 (2.2), 5 (2.4), 7 (2.6), and 11 (2.7).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the London Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024- 28), BE RECEIVED.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026, related to the City of London Tree Nursery…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application to Build Canada Homes to secure capital funds to support…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the 122 Base Line Road Tenant Transition Plan Update Q2, BE RECEIVED.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the balance of the motion BE APPROVED: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 6 (4.1) and 7 (4.2).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 11th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 8 (2.3), 9 (2.4), and 11 (2.10).
For · 13–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2025 Portfolio Investments Report, providing a summary of the performance of the City of London’s investments, BE RECEIVED for information.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (3.4), 6 (3.5), 7 (3.6), 8 (3.7), 9 (3.8), and 12 (4.1).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the application from Al-Taqwa Academy (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1837 Churchill Avenue BE REFUSED;
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001436158 Ontario Inc.
Against · 5–8 · Lost
Council June 23, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That Municipal Council endorse the following actions with respect to third-party appeal mechanism during the Ontario Land Tribunal process: a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED…
Against · 7–6 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 22, 2026
That the application dated June 22, 2026, from BSN London Corporation related to the property at 415 York Street BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow time for the applicant…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 22, 2026
That Committee rise and go into Committee, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: a matter being considered pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That part d) of the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: d) with respect to the proposed red-line revisions to the draft plan of subdivision for Heathwoods Subdivision as submitted by Auburn Developments Inc.,…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (5): S. Lehman, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and S. Hillier
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Al-Taqwa Academy (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property…
For · 2–3 · Lost
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001436158 Ontario Inc.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That the submission dated June 9, 2026, from Councillor C. Rahman related to Third-Party Appeal Mechanism, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications…
For · 3–2 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That the delegation request as appended to the added agenda from M. Moussa, be heard at this time.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee June 9, 2026
That the Planning and Environment Committee rise and go into Committee, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Planning and Environment Committee May 26, 2026
That the 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on May 21, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
For · 4–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (21)

Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeMarch 24, 2026
CouncilMarch 13, 2026
Dearness Home Committee of ManagementMay 6, 2025
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeApril 10, 2025
Planning and Environment CommitteeFebruary 19, 2025
Dearness Home Committee of ManagementDecember 10, 2024
CouncilSeptember 24, 2024
Planning and Environment CommitteeAugust 26, 2024
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeAugust 15, 2024
Strategic Opportunities Review Working GroupJuly 15, 2024
Planning and Environment CommitteeFebruary 21, 2024
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeJanuary 16, 2024
Planning and Environment CommitteeJanuary 9, 2024
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeSeptember 28, 2023
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
Dearness Home Committee of ManagementFebruary 7, 2023
Dearness Home Committee of ManagementSeptember 19, 2022
Planning and Environment CommitteeMay 30, 2022
CouncilMay 24, 2022
CouncilSeptember 17, 2019
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeSeptember 16, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 1,101)

That the 10th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 4 (2.1), and 7 (3.3).
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated June 22, 2026, related to Rethink Zoning Project Update, BE RECEIVED. 22
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated June 22, 2026, related to the Withdrawal of the Request by the Trustees of the London Congregation of the British Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada to Repeal the Heritage Designating By-law for the Property at 430 Grey Street (Beth Emanuel British Methodist Episcopal Church), BE RECEIVED.
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the application dated June 22, 2026, from BSN London Corporation related to the property at 415 York Street BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow time for the applicant to complete and submit the D-6 Land Use Compatibility Study requested by The Civic Administration; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 22, 2026, related to the implementation of The London Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works: a) the 2027 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update as appended to the above-
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the following part c) BE APPROVED: c) the funding for the Green Development Framework Study BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”;
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the following parts a) and b), BE APPROVED: That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 22, 2026, related to the Green Development Framework: a) the Green Development Framework and the Green Development Framework Study Terms of Reference as appended to the above- noted staff report as Appendix
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 6 (2.5), 12 (3.6), 13 (3.7), and 14 (3.8)
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to the heritage designated property at 4402 Colonel Talbot Road: a) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c. O.18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to pass a by-law to amend
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to Development Security Policy, the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to repeal By-law No. CPOL.-13-114, being “Subdivision and Development Agreeme
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to the heritage listed property at 26 Erie Avenue: a) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property at 26 Erie Ave
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the matter BE REFERRED to the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on September 29, 2026, at the request of the property owner, to provide additional time for discussions with Civic Administration regarding the proposed heritage designation of 242 Huron Street; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the 6th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) from its meeting held on June 18, 2026, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Addendum to the above-noted report of the CACP as appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda, BE RECEIVED; it being further noted that the delegation request from J.M. Metraillier, Chair, CACP, with respect to this matter, was receiv
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines BE REFERRED to the Planning and Environment Committee meeting to be held on September 9, 2026, to provide for additional public consultation; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wal
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by the City of London relating to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) Detailed Review: a) the revised attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to amend The London Plan to: i) remove the Southwest Area
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Bakhos Hanna c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc. relating to the property located at 227 Riverside Drive: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Phil Pattyn relating to the property located at 509 Second Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 14, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the application dated July 14, 2026, from Westmount Development London Corporation related to the property at 755- 765, 785 and 815 Wonderland Road South BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting for the reason of allowing the applicant and representatives additional time to obtain a suitable level of tenant commitment in support of the proposed Officia
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): S. Franke
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (3.4), 6 (3.5), 7 (3.6), 8 (3.7), 9 (3.8), and 12 (4.1).
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application submitted by the City of London and Auburn Developments Inc., related to the properties located at 3924, 4012, and 4050 Colonel Talbot Road, a) a proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to amend The Official
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to Employment Areas policies and mapping of The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan): a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report June 9, 2026, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to amend The L
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the application from Al-Taqwa Academy (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1837 Churchill Avenue BE REFUSED; it being noted that Municipal Council’s rationale for supporting refusal of the application include the following reasons: i) the recommended amendments do not conform to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building po
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Canadian Property Holdings (Ontario) Inc., Calloway REIT (SW Ontario) Inc. relating to the property located at 1945 Hyde Park Road, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meet
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001221436 Ontario Inc. (c/o Royal Premier Homes) relating to the property located at 517-525 Fanshawe Park Road East and 1536 Geary Avenue, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 Special Pro
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of (Rosewood Grove Ltd. c/o Mohamed Abuhajar) relating to the property located at 2496 Dundas Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 202
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited relating to the property located at 221 Queens Avenue: a) a proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001436158 Ontario Inc. (Royal Premier Homes) relating to the property located at 1057-1061 Richmond Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June
Council, June 23, 2026 · Lost
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd. (c/o Jay McGuffin) relating to the property located at 36 Wethered Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held o
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 929 Cheapside Inc. (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the property located at 929 Cheapside Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be hel
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial Stream: Development Charge Reduction Program: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application for the Development Charge Reduction Program through the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Provincial and Territo
Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (3.3).
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on May 21, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 14264495 Canada Inc. c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc., relating to the property located at 198-200 Maitland Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of Lon
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Kingsdale Development Inc. (Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 119 & 127 Centre Street: a) the request to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by adding a new policy to the Specific Policies for t
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the application of Westdell Development Corporation (c/o MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture) relating to the property located at 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the applicant to consider the consolidation of additional lands to the subject property; it being noted that the referral was supported by
Council, June 2, 2026 · Lost
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Police Service Board composition: a) in accordance with section 31 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 the size of London Police Service Board BE MAINTAINED at seven (7) members, consistent with the composition permitted under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and the direction of Municipal Council at its December
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 7 (3.3).
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried

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