Budget Committee

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report providing an update on the development of the 2026 Annual Budget Update, next steps, key dates, and public engagement BE RECEIVED for information.

That, pursuant to section 27.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Budget Committee Agenda BE APPROVED, to provide for Items 4.5 and 4.6 in Stage 4, Items for Direction, to be considered after Item 4.2 of the Budget Committee Agenda.

That the communication dated June 2, 2025 from J. Bevan, Executive Director, Museum London regarding the 2026 Budget BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee heard a verbal delegation from J. Bevan, Executive Director, Museum London regarding the 2026 Budget.

That the delegation request from J. Bevan, Executive Director, Museum London BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

That the communication dated May 27, 2025 from E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Middlesex-London Health Unit regarding the 2026 Budget BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee heard a verbal delegation from E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Middlesex- London Health Unit regarding the 2026 Budget.

That the delegation request from E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

That the communication dated June 1, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson regarding Cost Saving Opportunities within Heritage BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee received the following communications related to this matter  a communication from Councillor S. Stevenson, dated June 9, 2025  a communication from A. Kaplansky, Kap Holdings Inc, dated June 8, 2025  a communication from C. Taylor, dated June 10, 2025, and  a communication from B. Vazquez, Chair of the Board, ACO London Region Branch, dated June 6, 2025.

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a Business Case for Council's consideration reducing the annual budget of the Heritage Department. This report will include the options available to Council and the related cost savings and staffing impacts; it being noted that the Budget Committee received the following communications related to this matter  a communication from Councillor S. Stevenson, dated June 9, 2025  a communication from A. Kaplansky, Kap Holdings Inc, dated June 8, 2025  a communication from C. Taylor, dated June 10, 2025, and  a communication from B. Vazquez, Chair of the Board, ACO London Region Branch, dated June 6, 2025.

That this matter BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to bring forward a report to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee after the Community Advisory Committee on Planning has completed their review of the Heritage Property List.

That the communication dated June 1, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson regarding Cost Saving Opportunities within the Advisory Committee Budget BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee received a communication dated June 10, 2025 from B. Samuels, Member, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter.

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a Business Case for Council’s consideration that reduces the annual budget for the Advisory Committees. This report will include a detailed breakdown of the new recommended budget amount and any options available for cost savings; it being noted that the Budget Committee received a communication dated June 1, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson and a communication dated June 10, 2025 from B. Samuels, Member, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter.

That the communication dated May 23, 2025 from E. VanHooren, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer and T. Noble, Chair, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority with respect to the City of London 2026 Budget Request BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee heard a verbal delegation from E. VanHooren, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer and T. Noble, Chair, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority with respect to the City of London 2026 Budget.

That the delegation request from E. VanHooren, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

That the following communications with respect to the Budget Updates Requested by the Mayor and the Budget Chair BE RECEIVED.  a communication and verbal delegation from C. Finn, General Manager, Tourism London and A. Shatil, President, Tourism London Board of Directors;  a communication from Councillor S. Franke, Commission Chair, London Transit Commission;  a communication from S. Judd, Chair, RBC Place London;  a communication from B. Gibson, London Public Library Board Chair and M. Ciccone, CEO and Chief Librarian;  a communication from P. Squire, Board Chair, London & Middlesex Community Housing; and  a communication from R. Gauss, Chair, London Police Services Board.

That the delegation request from C. Finn, General Manager, Tourism London BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: That the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation BE REQUESTED to prepare a business case to consider pros, cons, costs, and available sources of funding for additional investment in London & Middlesex Housing Corporation properties.

That it BE NOTED that the Budget Committee received a communication and presentation from Mayor J. Morgan regarding the Development Charges Act.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 6