Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (85 motions)
81 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/12/ICSC) 4.2 Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of office space by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/12/ICSC) 4.3 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Minutes of the 11th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on June 24, 2025, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Official Plan Review of The London Plan: Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Community Growth) 1. P. Lombardi, Siskinds Law Firm - on behalf of Mandeep Singh Sahi 2. P. Lombardi, Siskinds Law Firm - on behalf of Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms Ltd., London Dairy Farms Ltd., and Sequin/Farhi Holdings Corporation 3. (ADDED) P. Verkley, Middlesex Federation of Agriculture 6.2 (ADDED) Biosolids Management Master Plan - Notice of Completion 1. Councillor E. Peloza 6.3 (ADDED) Affordable Homeownership Program Relaunch 1. Councillor S. Stevenson 6.4 (ADDED) Federation of Canadian Municipalities Community Efficiency Financing Agreement for BetterHomes London 1. Councillor S. Stevenson 6.5 (ADDED) Funding Request for Hamilton Road BIA and the Old East Village BIA 1. C. Luistro, Hamilton Road BIA 2. K. Morrison, Old East Village BIA 6.6 (ADDED) 6309 Pack Road (39T-25502/OZ-25023) 1. A. Johnson 2. L. Liu 3. A. and N. Essak 4. K. McKee 5. R. Wimperis 6. A. Papmehl 7. L. Mirzai 8. Mandeep Burmi 9. J. Kononiuk 10. R. Mann 11. S. Wimperis 12. C. Evans 13. Maninder Burmi 14. Melissa Knowler 15. J. Maddigan 16. North Talbot Homeowners Association 17. G. Dietz 18. C. Maddigan 19. B. Morgan 20. E. Pellarin 21. J. Mitsopoulos 22. J. Whitlock 23. M. Creador and S. De Abreu 24. J. Currie 25. P. Ball 26. L. Vanier 27. M. Norry and J. Tapics 28. J. Eckert 29. C. Oudman 30. J. Roscoe 31. J. McMartin 32. Mike Knowle
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 8 (2.1), 9 (2.8), and 10 (4.1).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Bailey Municipal Drain: a) the petition for a new branch to the Bailey Municipal Drain, located in the area of Robins Hill Road and Rebecca Road, BE ACCEPTED by the Corporation of the City of London under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D. 17; and b) Mike DeVos P. Eng. of Spriet Associates London Limited BE APPOINTED as Consulting Engineer under Section 4 of the Drainage Act.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for the detailed design and tendering of Southdale Road from Colonel Talbot Road to Bostwick Road: a) the proposal submitted by AECOM Canada ULC BE ACCEPTED to provide consulting engineering services to complete the detailed design and tendering for the Southdale Road West Improvements – Colonel Talbot Road to Bostwick Road at an upset amount of $542,940, excluding HST, as per Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 16, 2025 as Appendix 'A'; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract amendment to add watermain and road renewal components to the detailed design and tendering for Highbury Avenue North Sidewalk and Cycle Track: a) the contract with BT Engineering Inc. BE INCREASED by $205,960 to a total agreement value of $351,622, excluding HST, to complete additional detailed design and tendering services, in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 16, 2025 as Appendix 'A'; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream – Sunningdale Road West Improvements from Wonderland Road to Villagewalk Boulevard – Transfer Payment Agreement: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 16, 2025 as Appendix 'A', BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to: i) approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure (the “Province”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Recipient”); ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure to approve further Amending Agreements to the Agreement; iv) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amendments to the Agreement approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and v) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports (or delegate) to execute any financial reports required under this Agreement; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2024 Portfolio Investments Report, providing a summary of the performance of the City of London’s investments, BE RECEIVED for information. 8
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Biosolids Management Master Plan - Notice of Completion BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee to allow Civic Administration to host an additional Public Information Center (PIC) for the Biosolids Management Master Plan; it being noted that the preferred meeting location for items impacting this community is 424 Glanworth Drive – Christ Church Chapel of Ease.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, approval BE GIVEN to the expropriation of land as may be required for the Wellington Gateway Project, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith: a) the application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as approving authority, for the approval to expropriate the land required for Phase 2 of the Wellington Gateway project; b) the Corporation of the City of London serve and publish notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act; c) the Corporation of the City of London forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 16, 2025 as Schedule “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor E. Peloza BE PERMITTED to speak an additional two minutes with respect to this matter.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED, in consultation with London Police Services, to submit to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee an Executive Summary regarding the Emergency Services Campus.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 3 (2.3), 7 (2.7), 8 (2.8), 11 (2.11), 12 (2.12), 14 (5.1), and 15 (5.2)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on June 12, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the installation of a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of Cheapside Street and Campus Drive (private street) BE APPROVED as a construction mitigation for the approximate duration of the 2025/2026 college school year. (2025-T07)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 14, 2025, related to the Award of Engineering Services to Provide Design, Tendering and Contract Administration Services for Construction of a New Residential Drop-Off Depot as well as Other Ancillary Features as Part of the Expansion of the W12A Landfill: a) WSP BE APPOINTED to carry out detailed design, tendering assistance, and contract administration in the total amount of $896,534 including a contingency of $116,939 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the work identified in (a) above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these purchases; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-E07/F18)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 14, 2025, related to the Community Energy System Green Municipal Funds (GMF) Application Support: a) the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund application led by Century Centre Developments Inc., in partnership with the City of London, for grant funding to support the completion of a business case and feasibility study for outlining the design of proposed low-carbon community energy systems at the Century Centre Developments Inc. development at 1067-1071 Wellington Road BE SUPPORTED by Council; and, b) the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund application led by Old Oak Developments Inc. (Old Oak), in partnership with the City of London, for grant funding to support the completion of a business case and feasibility study for outlining the design of proposed low-carbon community energy systems at the Old Oak development at 850 Highbury Avenue North BE SUPPORTED by Council. (2025-E17)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated July 14, 2025, with respect to the Housing and Homelessness Dashboard Project Plan, BE RECEIVED. (2025-S11/S14)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated July 14, 2025, with respect to an Information Report on Executed Purchase of Service Agreements for Housing Stability Services, BE RECEIVED. (2025- S11/S14)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) from the meeting held on June 26, 2025: a) the 2025 ESACAC Work Plan, as appended to the above- noted report, BE APPROVED by the Municipal Council; b) the following actions be taken with respect to Green Development Standards: i) the Civic Administration BE INFORMED that the ESACAC will follow up on the anticipated staff report on these matters in July or August; and, ii) it BE NOTED that the communication from B. Samuels with respect to the Green Development Guidelines was received; it being noted that a verbal update was provided by K. Edwards, Manager, Community Planning, with respect to these matters; c) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5. 1 to 5. 3, 5.5 and 5.6 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the staff report dated July 14, 2025 related to the Affordable Homeownership Program Relaunch BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee to allow the Civic Administration to come back with a business case for the Province requesting reallocation of the funds to another affordable housing purpose (for example, repairs to LMCH social housing, repairs to affordable rental units, rent affordability assistance or housing related supports).
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Lost
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 July 14, 2025 related to the Affordable Homeownership Program Relaunch: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at Municipal Council on July 22, 2025, to: i) approve the standard form Homeownership Loan Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to insert the relevant information regarding the Borrower and loan details into the standard form Homeownership Loan Agreement; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute Homeownership Loan Agreements based on the standard form Homeownership Loan Agreement authorized and approved above; iv) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute amending agreements to the above-noted Homeownership Loan Agreements; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at Municipal Council on July 22, 2025 to amend By-law No. A. -6971-187 being "A by-law to establish the Municipal Affordable Homeownership Revolving Loan Reserve Fund” by deleting section 2 and replacing it with the following section 2: “The monies standing in the Fund shall be used by The Corporation of the Ci
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2025 related to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Community Efficiency Financing Agreement for BetterHomes: a) the staff report dated July 14, 2025 related to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Community Efficiency Financing Agreement for BetterHomes London BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee to allow Civic Administration to report back on a concierge model using Budget Case P-56 1 a) 2024 staffing costs (to assist the public in utilizing the loan retrofit programs available through federal/provincial and energy providers); and b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to send a letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, advocating for long-term federal funding to support municipal climate action and energy efficiency initiatives, without requiring municipal cost-sharing
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2025 related to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Community Efficiency Financing Agreement for BetterHomes London: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 22, 2025, to: i) approve the Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by- law, to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the purpose of the provision of funding to support the development and implementation of the BetterHomes London home energy retrofit program; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted agreement; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or designate, to be the Duly Authorized Officer to approve and execute any forms or documents on the City’s behalf necessary to fulfill the City’s obligations under the above-noted agreement; iv) approve the Service Agreement, as appended to the above- noted by-law, to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and the Clean Air Partnership for the purpose of turn-key development and delivery of the BetterHomes London energy retrofit program; v) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Service Agreement; and, vi) delegate authority to the Deputy
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the Senior Manager, Procurement and Supply Services, the staff report dated July 14, 2025, with respect to RFT-2025-041 Bridging Supports – Housing Stability Services, BE RECEIVED. (2025-S11/S14)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Health and Social Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2025, related to Municipal Rental Assistance Program Allocation for Indigenous Led Housing Supports: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate up to 30% of the 2025 municipal rent supplement increase (approved at $1 million annually) to Atlohsa Family Healing Services for the administration of portable housing benefits supporting Indigenous identifying individuals experiencing homelessness, to be delivered through Atlohsa’s existing Housing First and Rapid Rehousing programs; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage with Indigenous-led housing providers, including but not limited to, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) and the Native Inter- Tribal Housing Co-op, and Atlohsa Family Healing Services with the intent to support expanded partner-led delivery of Municipal Rental Assistance Program portable housing benefits beginning in 2026, and to develop appropriate administrative pathways for such partnerships; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; and, d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into new and/or amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with agencies identified through the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to de
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the staff report dated July 14, 2025 related to an Update to the Contribution Agreement with Chelsea Green Community Homes Society BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee in order for Civic Administration to continue to work with Chelsea Green Community Homes Society to refine the process and the number of units from the City’s waitlist.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from Councillor S. Franke, dated July 14, 2025, related to a Request to Review the School Crossing Guard Program: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include a budget business case to increase the School Crossing Guard Program by $200,000 a year and find an appropriate source of funding;
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from Councillor S. Franke, dated July 14, 2025, related to a Request to Review the School Crossing Guard Program: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the School Crossing Guard policy and report back at a future meeting of CPSC to provide any suggestions for improvements, including but not limited to number of school crossing guards per school; and,
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from Councillor S. Franke, dated July 14, 2025, related to a Request to Review the School Crossing Guard Program: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage on the review of the standards of the School Guard Crossing Policy with all public school boards and private schools within the City of London to discuss the issues of school crossings at all London schools; it being noted that communications and verbal delegations from M. Grimminck, A. Tate, C. Mitchell and E. Johnston, with respect to this matter, were received. (2025-C12)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part b) that reads as follows: b) the Downtown London BIA BE REQUESTED provide a list of expenditures from their portion of the Covid 19 Relief Funding
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from Councillor H. McAlister, dated July 7, 2025, with respect to a Funding Request for the Hamilton Road BIA and the Old East Village BIA: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate one-time funding of $62,500.00 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to the Hamilton Road BIA to allow them to continue their joint private security services contract with the Argyle BIA for 2026; and, it being noted that verbal delegations from C. Luistro, K. Morrison and B. McGlone, with respect to this matter, were received.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from Councillor H. McAlister, dated July 7, 2025, with respect to a Funding Request for the Hamilton Road BIA and the Old East Village BIA: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to immediately reimburse the Old East Village BIA the amount of $34,179.62 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund for previously expended costs related to private property clean-ups, graffiti removal, and enhanced safety and security measures.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Council Agenda BE APPROVED, to provide for the 12th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee to be considered before the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 11 (3.8).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.10 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 23
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following report with respect to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the Quick Communities Update: a) the staff report dated July 15, 2025, which incorporates comments from relevant stakeholders related to the Quick Communities motion, BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to forward the above- mentioned staff report to the ReThink Zoning team to consider options for future zones that support temporary and permanent uses with this form of construction.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application of Paul Kitson relating to the property located at 15 Capulet Walk, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Transit Village Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated June 18, 2025, from R. Coates; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. Allen, MHBC Planning; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design Policies, Transit Village Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification within the Built-Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area that is appropriate
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Tricar Properties Ltd. (c/o Siv-ik Planning and Design) relating to the properties located at 555-559 & 567 Commissioners Rd W: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-4(_)*H21 Zone); b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) ensure the proposed building has a distinct base by providing a minimum ground floor height of 4.0m to allow large windows and a high proportion of transparent glazing to promote an active frontage and passive surveillance; ii) avoid retaining walls along the public street frontage to ensure the street-level façade is active and comfortable for pedestrians; and, iii) as per the proposed site concept, submitted as part of this application, carry forward the following: • provide the walkway network within site design connecting proposed building entrances, parking areas and the public sidewalk; • locate the parking behind the building, at the rear of the property; • locate the retaining wall to the re
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application of Younger Homes Holding Inc. (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the properties located at 1658- 1678 Evangeline Street, the proposed attached revised by-law, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2026), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential R2 (R2-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h- 8*R4-6( )) Zone; it being noted to the applicant that that the following comments have been received: a) Planning and Development supports the inclusion of principal entrances with canopies fronting Evangeline Street, as well as the walkway connections from individual townhouse units to the street and recommends that these features be carried forward; b) CPKC Rail recommends the following conditions: i) all construction, continued maintenance, access, ingress and egress must be done without entering railroad right of way; this includes but is not limited to maintenance of any equipment, lawn care, snow plowing and emergency exits via windows or doors; and, ii) a condition be inserted in all property and tenancy agreements and offers of purchase and sale for all dwelling units in the proposed building(s): “CPKC and/or its assigns or successors in interest has
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application of Chryssoulis Holdings Inc. (c/o MHBC Planning) relating to the property located at 523 First Street, the proposed by- law as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016) to amend the zoning of the subject property FROM Light Industrial (LI1) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(_)) Zone; it being noted to the applicant that that the following comments have been received: a) CN Rail encourages the following conditions: i) undertake an analysis of noise; and, ii) a warning clause be inserted on land title, in all development agreements, offers to purchase, and agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease within 300m of the railway right-of-way; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • J. Gaudet, MHBC Planning; and, • A. Chryssoulis, AMTEL; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions,
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Stantec Consulting Ltd. relating to the property located at 376, 378, 380, 382, 386 & 390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property by extending the Temporary Use (T-79) Zone for a temporary period of two (2) years, BE ACCEPTED with the considerations for additional extension as outlined in the Council Resolution dated May 14, 2024. it being noted that an updated by-law will be brought forward to the Municipal Council meeting on July 22, 2025 for approval; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • B. Blackwell, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 2034 Wilton Grove Road, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM an Agricultural (AG2) Zone TO an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(*)) Zone and Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(**)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Sikelero Elsenbruch, Zelinka Priamo; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Farmland Place Type & Environmental Review policies; and, • the proposed use is considered appropriate within the adjacent land uses and considers both the long-term protection of agricultural resources and the long-term compatibility of uses; it being ack
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Canadian Commercial Development (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1225 Wonderland Road North: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Shopping Area Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area (CSA4) Zone to a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H30) Zone and a Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA4(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide transparent glazing for the active uses at-grade (e.g., lobby area, amenity spaces etc.) to create an active interface and alleviate potential Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concerns;
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the application of Southside Construction Ltd. relating to the property located at 6309 Pack Road BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow Civic Administration time to work with the Applicant to review opportunities to reduce the proposed building heights and density of the development.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Trosow
Lost
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Southside Construction Ltd. relating to the property located at 6309 Pack Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to: i) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types to change the designation on a portion of the subject lands FROM Neighbourhoods Place Type TO Green Space Place Type; ii) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications of The London Plan to REALIGN the Neighbourhood Connector Street classification for Pioneer Parkway; iii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type applicable to the subject lands identified as the north portions of Blocks 244-247 on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a maximum height of up to twelve (12) storeys and a maximum height of sixteen (16) storeys with a maximum of 300 units per hectare on the northeast portion of Block 247; and ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; iv) REVISE Schedules 4, 8 and 9 of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan to redesignate the subject lands FROM Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential TO Low Density Residential, High Density Residential, Open Space and Environmental Review to align with the lot and block layout, and road configuration within the applican
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 6 (3.3) Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Absent: (3): P. Cuddy, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated June 23, 2025, related to the Information Report on Rethink Zoning Project, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on June 19th, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Section 26 Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Urban Growth Boundary Review: a) that the Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Community Growth) as appended to the staff report dated June 23, 2025, as “Appendix A” BE RECEIVED; b) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue consultation on the Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Community Growth) with the community, development industry, and local Indigenous communities; and, c) that the report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the findings of the Industrial Land Needs Assessment for Employment Areas will be presented to a future meeting of Council and incorporated into the Urban Growth Boundary Review; it being further noted that following additional consultations, the Urban Growth Boundary Review will be presented to a future meeting of Council and forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; • J. Zaifman, London Home Builders Association; • M. Mussa; • L. Bloomer • B. Samuels; • M.A. Hodge; • J. Menocha; and, • T. Grave; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth regarding the implementation of The London Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works, the following actions be taken: a) the 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update BE APPROVED as appended to the staff report dated June 23, 2025, as Appendix ‘B’; it being noted that: i. Stoney Creek SWMF 7.1 will be cancelled: ii) Stoney Creek SWMF 8 will be rescheduled from 2028 to 2030; iii) Stoney Creek SWMF 10 will be rescheduled from 2028 to 2030; iv) Kilally South, East Basin SWM 2 will be rescheduled from 2026 to 2027; v) Thornicroft Drain Natural Channel Improvements will be rescheduled from 2024 to 2026; vi) North Lambeth SWMF P1 North will be rescheduled from 2029 to 2026; vii) North Lambeth SWMF P1 South will be rescheduled from 2029 to 2027; viii) North Lambeth SWMF P2 South will be rescheduled from 2026 to 2027; ix) North Lambeth P3 (Dingman Tributary D4) will be rescheduled from 2026 to 2027; x) Bradley Avenue Extension – Wonderland to Bostwick will be rescheduled from 2028 to 2033; xi) Pincombe Drain SWMF 5 will be rescheduled from 2027 to 2030; xii) White Oaks SWMF 4 Phase 1 will be rescheduled from 2027 to 2032; and, xiii) Murray Mar SWMF 1 will be cancelled; b) the Capital Budget BE ADJUSTED to reflect the timing changes associated with the projects in the above noted clause a); c) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of MHBC Planning Ltd. relating to the property located at 3680 and 3700 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 23, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to: i) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types to change the designation on a portion of the subject lands FROM Neighbourhoods Place Type TO Green Space Place Type; ii) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications of The London Plan to REALIGN the Neighbourhood Connector Street classification for Campbell Street North and Big Leaf Trail; iii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type applicable to the subject lands identified as Blocks 12 and 20 on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a maximum height of six (6) storeys on a Neighbourhood Connector; and ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; iv) REVISE Schedules 4 and 9 of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan to redesignate the subject lands FROM Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Open Space and Environmental Review TO Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Open Space and Environmental Review to align with the lot and block layout, and road configuration within the applicant’s proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision; and to relocate
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the June Deferred Matters List BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That part b) of the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: b) the revised, attached by-law, (Appendix “A”), BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 22, 2025, to adopt the Environmental Management Guidelines and to repeal By-law No. A.-8202-30 being “A by-law to adopt Environmental Management Guidelines", in accordance with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, policy 1713;
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 4 (2.1), 7( 4.3) and 8 (4.4)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the resignation of Sara De Candido from RBC Place London BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 19, 2025 from S. De Candido with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the London Transit Commission 2024 Annual Report BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That London Transit Commission Governance BE DEFERRED pending the outcome of the external governance review and report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated June 24, 2025 from Councillor S. Franke, Chair, London Transit Commission with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on June 26, 2025: a) the following actions be taken with respect to this matter: i) the MNP – London Housing Development Project – Lessons Learned Review report, BE RECEIVED; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group with a full list of the current tenant placement policies; b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group with additional changes to the Amended Policy - Appointment of Deputy Mayor to provide clarity around the appointment process; and c) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from Councillor S. Trosow with respect to the Appointment of Deputy Mayor.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Trosow
That, the followings actions be taken with respect to the Mobility Master Plan Report: a) the Mobility Master Plan Report BE APPROVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to file a Notice of Completion and make the Report available for the statutory 30-day public review and comment period to assist in guiding implementation; and
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, the followings actions be taken with respect to the Mobility Master Plan Report: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a traffic study to evaluate the need to widen Pack Road to four lanes, if by the time Bradley Ave West is extended from Wonderland Road South to Bostwick Road, an update to the MMP is not yet underway; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken: a) the presentation and staff report, providing a summary of progress and policy implications and opportunities pertaining to the Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) as well as the appendices, BE RECEIVED for information; b) the report contained in Appendix 'E', titled Pathways to Prosperity: Climate Action and the Energy Transition in London (prepared by Sustainability Solutions Group) be forwarded to Deloitte LLP, the consultant hired to undertake the development of the City of London Economic Development Strategy; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on CEAP progress once per year as opposed to the current twice per year frequency now that a comprehensive public CEAP dashboard is available and can be periodically updated throughout the year as actions progress; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from staff and Y. Herbert, Consultant and presentation from M. Sye and M. Shannon, Enbridge Gas Ontario with respect to this matter. Yeas: (10): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Nays: (2): S. Stevenson, and P. Van Meerbergen Absent: (3): P. Cuddy, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 277 and 281, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 277 and 281, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 277 and 281, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 278 and 279, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 278 and 279, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 278 and 279, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 286 and 302, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 286 and 302, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 286 and 302, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (10): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Nays: (2): S. Trosow, and C. Rahman Absent: (3): P. Cuddy, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 287, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 287, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 287, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 275 to Bill No. 301, and Added Bill No.’s 303 to 307, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No’s 277 to 279, 281, 286, and 287.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 275 to Bill No. 301, and Added Bill No.’s 303 to 307, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No’s 277 to 279, 281, 286, and 287.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 275 to Bill No. 301, and Added Bill No.’s 303 to 307, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No’s 277 to 279, 281, 286, and 287.