The London Record

Council

August 26, 2025

Who was there

Present (14): Peter Cuddy, David Ferreira, Skylar Franke, Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Hadleigh McAlister, Josh Morgan, Elizabeth Peloza, Jerry Pribil, Corrine Rahman, Susan Stevenson, Paul Van

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 (75 motions)

70 carried, 5 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 Solicitor-Client Privilege A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Enhancements to the Dog Licensing and Control By-law - Focus on Public Safety Risk Dogs. (6.1/12/CPSC) 4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice/ Litigation/ Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to The London Plan for the property located at 560-562 Wellington Street at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/13/PEC) 4.3 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to a claim for compensation following the expropriation of property located at 1690 Richmond Street North at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”); and for the purpose of providin
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.5 Solicitor-Client Privilege / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.6 Solicitor-Client Privilege / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Minutes of the 12th Meeting and 13th Special Meeting of Municipal Council, held on July 22, 2025 and August 12, 2025, respectively, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Protection of Animals Left Unattended in Motor Vehicles 1. E. Schwob 6.2 Enhancements to Dog Licensing and Control By-law - Focus on Public Safety Risk Dogs 1. D. Morris 2. A. Papmehl 6.3 Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan 1. J. Madden, J. Menard, M. Dawthorne, B. Quesnel and A. Husain 2. D. Young, Former President, Lawson Ratepayers Association 3. (ADDED) B. Vogel 4. (ADDED) ARNA 5. (ADDED) A.M. Valastro 6. (ADDED) B. Samuels 7. (ADDED) C. and V. de Oliveira 6.4 1736, 1796 and 1814 Commissioners Road East (Z-25057) 1. K.A. Moreland, Professor, Biology 6.5 Agricultural Land Offset Policy 1. L. Blumer 6.6 Corrections to the Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement between the City of London and Clean Air Partnership 1. Memo - J. Skimming, Manager, Energy and Climate Change 6.7 Annual Update to By-law B-7, Schedule A 1. Memo - A. Shaw, CBO 6.8 By-law Correction for 555, 559 and 567 Commissioners Road West 1. Memo - A. Riley, Senior Planner 6.9 (ADDED) Proposed Changes to the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program 1. G. and L. Sheil 6.10 (ADDED) 1196 Sunningdale Road West (OZ-25052) 1. A. Baroudi, Baroudi Law Professional Corporation 2. B. Tucker, Thames Valley District School Board
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 6 (2.5), 9 (2.9), 11 (4.1), and 16 (4.6).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on July 10, 2025, BE RECEIVED. 4
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC), from the meeting held on July 24, 2025: a) $400 of the ESACAC budget BE EXPENDED to purchase stickers promoting public awareness of the Service London portal and of pest control in buildings; b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to forward the submitted artwork for the two stickers to Strategic Communications for review; c) the Strategic Communications BE REQUESTED to provide public information relating to prevention of pest infestations in buildings on the City of London website; d) the amended proposal, as appended to the ESACAC Report, BE APPROVED by the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) to use a portion of the 2025 ESACAC budget on public awareness stickers; and, e) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.2 and 5.3 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report August 11, 2025, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to adopt the new Municipal Request to Access W12A Landfill Policy.
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 August 11, 2025, related to the Odour Management Technology Update and Signal Source Envirosuite Limited: a) the above-noted staff report containing details of the odour management technologies being employed or examined at the W12A Landfill BE RECEIVED; and, b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to: i) approve a Service Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Envirosuite Canada Limited (the “Service Agreement”), as appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule “1”, for the continued operation and maintenance of six (6) ambient air monitors, one (1) weather station and electronic reporting for an additional twelve (12) months, in the amount of $99,220 excluding HST on a single source basis in accordance with 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Service Agreement; and, iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, to approve and execute amending agreements to the Service Agreement.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated August 11, 2025, related to SS-2025-194 Single Source Procurement of Zamboni Level Ice Systems: a) in accordance with Section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Zamboni Company Ltd., 38 Morton Ave. E, Brantford, ON, N3R 2N5 for the single source purchase of two (2) Level Ice Systems, for the price of $58,570.90 (excluding HST); b) the approval in the above part a), BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory pricing, terms, and conditions with Zamboni Company Ltd.; c) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”; and, d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the necessary administrative acts in relation to the procurement described above.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated August 11, 2025, related to SS-2025-193 London Fire Department Single Source Procurement of a Service Vehicle: a) in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with City Commercial Truck Equipment, 1005 Pattullo Avenue, Woodstock, Ontario, N4V 1C8, for pricing for an outfitted service vehicle for the London Fire Department; b) the approval of the above part a), BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, and conditions; and entering into a purchasing agreement with Commercial Truck Equipment to purchase the Service Vehicle; c) the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”; d) that the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in the above parts a) and b); and, e) that the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated August 11, 2025, related to the Thames Pool Update: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider the feasibility of Basil Grover Park as a potential option for a future multi-use community centre, including an indoor pool, based on the recommendations coming out the updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a communication, dated August 7, 2025, from Councillor S. Franke, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication, dated July 9, 2025, from Councillor J. Pribil, related to Seasonal Time Period of Overnight Parking Bans in Comparable Municipalities: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the September 29, 2025 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with an information report regarding the seasonal time period of overnight parking bans in comparable municipalities, including the rationale for the seasonal duration of London’s current overnight parking ban, as well as potential amendments to reduce the time period outlined in the existing by- law, including consideration of a revised timeframe from November 15 to March 31; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the option to eliminate the 15 day limit on overnight parking passes as part of the report back with respect to this matter; it being noted that individuals would continue to register a vehicle that is parked overnight during the overnight parking ban.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication, dated July 31, 2025, from Councillor J. Pribil, related to the Business Licensing By-law as it relates to Short Term Rental Accommodations: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review Schedule 21 of the Business Licensing Bylaw as it relates to Short Term Rental Accommodations (STRAs), and to report back in Q1 2026 on the following: i) licensing fees, charges, and penalties imposed by other Ontario municipalities for STRAs; ii) the application and rates of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in municipalities with active STRA regulations; iii) enforcement tools, fines, and administrative penalties used to address non-compliance; and, iv) best practices for cost recovery and compliance monitoring, as well as strategies to minimize community impacts such as parking space limitations and density control measures including minimum distance requirements to help preserve neighbourhood character and prevent clusters of STRs in low density residential areas; it being noted that this review should include recommendations for amendments to Schedule 21 or related by-laws to improve regulatory alignment, equity, and operational efficiency; it being further noted that a verbal delegation from D. Lanteigne- Mignault, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back by end of Q2 2026 to the Community and Protective Services Committee with recommendations on the protection of animals left unattended in a motor vehicle, including but not limited to amendments to existing or a new municipal by-law; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated July 28, 2025, from Councillors S. Franke and D. Ferreira; • a communication dated July 29, 2025, from Humane Society of London and Middlesex; • a communication dated August 7, 2025, from Paws United Dog Rescue; and, • a communication dated August 7, 2025, from E. Schwob.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated July 28, 2025 from Councillors S. Franke and D. Ferreira - Enhancements to Dog Licensing and Control By law – Focus on Public Safety Risk Dogs: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back by end of Q3 2026 to the Community and Protective Services Committee with recommendations on potential enhancements to the Dog Licensing and Control By law, specifically as it relates to dogs that have been determined to pose a risk to public safety; and, b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to the Solicitor General, with respect to this matter, to suggest changes to provincial legislation related to dangerous dogs and public safety; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated July 29, 2025, from Humane Society of London and Middlesex; • a communication dated August 5, 2025, from K. Bendikas.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, that the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated August 11, 2025, related to the 2025 – 2028 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement and Investment Plan: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to: i) approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the provision of funding under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative for the 2025 - 2026, 2026 - 2027, and 2027 - 2028 fiscal years, as appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule ‘1’ (“Agreement”); ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted agreement; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute any future amending agreements to the above-noted agreement; iv) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute the Investment Plan, including any amendments, required for each fiscal year under the above-noted agreement; and, v) author
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated August 11, 2025, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to: a) approve the standard form Agreement for Approval of Infrastructure Grant Application and Conditional Approval to Enter into a Child Care and Early Years Funding Agreement (“Agreement”), substantially in the form as appended to the above- noted by-law as Schedule “1”, is authorized and approved as the standard form agreement to be used for pre-approval of infrastructure grant applications and child care and early years funding; b) designate, severally, to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and their written designate, the power to: i) insert the relevant information regarding the Operator into a Funding Agreement with an Operator; and, ii) approve and execute Agreements based on the standard form agreement authorized and approved in this by-law; it being noted that the power of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and their written designate, to act under the above-noted by-law are subject to the following: i) such actions are consistent with the requirements contained in the Agreement approved above; ii) such actions are in accordance with all applicable legislation; iii) such actions do not require additional funding, or are provided for in the City’s current budget; and, iv) s
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated August 11, 2025, related to Proposed Changes to the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program: a) the above-noted staff report, including the background information on the history of the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program, BE RECEIVED; b) the summary of proposed changes to the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, BE RECEIVED; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to send the above- noted staff report to the W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee and notify property owners within 2 kilometres of the landfill that the report is available for review and comment; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to hold a public participation meeting with respect to the proposed changes to W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; it being noted that a presentation, as appended to the Added Agenda, from J. Stanford, was received with respect to this matter.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That part a) of the motion be approved: That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication, dated August 1, 2025, related to the Residential Rental Unit Licensing By-law: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with advice to the Committee and Council about the advisability of amending the Residential Rental Unit Licensing By-law to require an Owner under that By-law to display their name, a contact phone number and the number of occupants permitted to be residing in the unit, noting that the report should include recommendations for compliance with Council Policies including the Public Notice Policy with respect to Licensing By-law, and the Accountability and Transparency to the Public Policy; and,
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That part b) of the motion be approved: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with the potential of including signage which could include information about whether or not the property and the units in the property are in compliance with municipal standards. Nays: (15): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the 4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on July 17, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth the staff report dated August 12, 2025, related to the “Building Services Report– Quarter 2025”, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated August 12, 2025, related to The London Plan Heights Review, Transit Village, Major Shopping Area and Protected Major Transit Station Areas BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the porch alterations on the heritage designated property at 964 Dufferin Avenue, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED; it being noted that the alterations were completed without Heritage Alteration Permit approval, however, those alterations comply with the policies and guidelines of the Old East Heritage Conservation District Plan and Conservation & Design Guidelines.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, seeking to construct a new building on the heritage designated property at 170 Wortley Road, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as described in the staff report dated August 12, 2025, and as appended to this report as Appendix “C”, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with this Heritage Alteration Permit prior to the issuance of the Building Permit; b) prior to the issuance of the Building Permit, the applicant shall confirm product information and specifications with the Heritage Planner for the exterior stone veneer and exterior red brick veneer to ensure compatibility with adjacent heritage properties; c) signage for the commercial storefront be reviewed under a separate Heritage Alteration Permit application; d) through the Site Plan Approval process, pedestrian connections through the site and connecting to the proposed building entrances be reviewed to ensure they address potential Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and safety concerns in a manner that is consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District to establish shared spaces for access that contribute to the pedestrian character of the Wor
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, seeking to construct a new building on the heritage designated property at 172 Wortley Road, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as described in the staff report dated August 12, 2025, and as appended to this report as Appendix “C”, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with this Heritage Alteration Permit prior to the issuance of the Building Permit; b) signage for the commercial storefront be reviewed under a separate Heritage Alteration Permit application; c) through the Site Plan Approval process, pedestrian connections through the site and connecting to the proposed building entrances be reviewed to ensure they address potential Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and safety concerns in a manner that is consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District to establish shared spaces for access that contribute to the pedestrian character of the Wortley Commercial Area; d) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated August 12, 2025, related to the Quarterly Heritage Report – Q2 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion related to the application of Starline Developments relating to the property located at 820 Blythwood Road BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) until such time that the ReThink Zoning process is brought back to the PEC for consideration; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • J. Gaudet, MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture; and, • J. Hevey; 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 2741943 Ontario Inc. c/o Europa Foods relating to the property located at 430 First Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 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 a portion of the subject property BY AMENDING the Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1(29)) Zone; 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 Urban Corridor Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit a range of complementary uses within the existing building that are appropriate for the site and within the surrounding context.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the applications of The Corporation of the City of London (O-25063) and GCTel and Fowad Zarify (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) (Z-25062) relating to the properties located at 180 Simcoe Street and 214-230 Richmond Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy in the Specific Policies in the Neighbourhoods Place Type for 180 Simcoe Street and 214-230 Richmond Street, and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016) as amended in the above part a), to change the zoning of 180 Simcoe Street FROM a Restricted Office (RO1) Zone TO a Restricted Office Special Provision (RO1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. McAllister, Zelinka Priamo; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recomm
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 Finch Real Property ll Ltd. relating to the property located at 35-45 Southdale Road East, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 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 property FROM a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1(23)/RSC2(13)/R SC3/RSC4 (20)/RSC5 (20)) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1(23)/RSC2(13)/RSC3(_)/RSC4(20)/RSC5 (20)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design; 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 Shopping Area Place Type policies; • the recommended amendment would permit a range of complementary uses within the existing building that are appropriate for the site and within the surrounding context; it bein
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 Alora Homes c/o Creative Structures relating to the property located at 180-186 Commissioners Road West and 548 Viscount Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 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 property FROM a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-4(1)) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-8*h-13*R9-4(1)*H14) Zone and a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-4(1)*H12) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a built form that is located along both the Commissioners Road West and Viscount Road frontages with units oriented to the street; ii) provide for a building design that includes a high level of architectural detail including, but not limited to, individual front door entrances to ground floor units; mitigation measures to address privacy issues/conflicts between grade-related patios and the public realm on Commissioners Road West; and an appropriately sized common outdoor amenity area for all units; iii) the installation of board-on-board fencing along the ea
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 Tristone Partners Inc. relating to the property located at 116-118 Adelaide Street North: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 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 property FROM a Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(_)) Zone; b) the requested Special Provisions, as part of the requested amendment to Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, to permit a rear yard setback of 3.0 metres whereas 6.0 metres is required when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms, to permit interior side yard setbacks of 3.0 metres to a 3-storey apartment building whereas 6.0 metres is required when the wall of a unit contains windows to habitable rooms, and to permit a landscape open space of 25% whereas 30% is required, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested Special Provisions do not conform to the policies of The London Plan, including the City Design policies, Neighbourhood Place Type policies, nor the regulations of the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1; ii) functionality concerns and concerns with the setbacks proposed for the 3-storey apartment building could result in negative impacts on
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 Auburn Developments Inc. relating to the property located at 1736, 1796 & 1814 Commissioners Road East: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 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 property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone, Holding Open Space (h- 1*OS4) Zone, and an Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-8*6-5(*)) Zone, Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-8*R8-4(*)) Zone, and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) the number of access points from Commissioners Road East should be limited by ensuring there is connectivity and shared access between both proposed development blocks; ii) provide available access and services to adjacent lands to the east within the High-Density Overlay; iii) provide adequate public access to the Thames Valley Parkway along the edge of the natural heritage features, including a suitable connection to the adjacent property to the east; and, iv) stormwater management approach to be supported and coordinated by complete background studies (r
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 by the City of London relating to the Delegation and Approval of Minor Zoning By-law Amendments: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2026, by AMENDING Policy 1633A and ADDING Policy 1633D_ and E_ relating to delegated authority and alternative engagement techniques for minor zoning by-law amendments; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, to amend By-law No. A.- 8279- 200, by AMENDING Sections 2.1 and 3.3 relating to delegated authority for approvals of zoning by-law amendments that are of a minor nature under Section 34 of the Planning Act; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with Section 39.2 of the Planning Act which provides discretionary authority that allows municipal councils to delegate decision-making authority under Section 34 that are of
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the submission from Councillors S. Franke and E. Peloza related to Supporting Small Business and Nonprofits through updates to the Zoning By-law, BE RECEIVED and be forwarded to the Civic Administration for their consideration through the ReThink Zoning process.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the August Deferred Matters List, BE RECEIVED, with the exception of Item 1.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion be amended by including a new part b) to read as follows: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with options addressing property encroachments, including related considerations and impacts, for the properties at 1634 to 1786 Attawandaron Rd; and Yeas: (9): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier Nays: (6): H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion be amended by including a new part c) to read as follows: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED, as part of the Conservation Master Plan review, to include passive recreation consistent with the historical use of Attawandaron Road Park, defined as the area between the pathway at 1726 Attawandaron Road (north) and the pathway at 1634 Attawandaron Road (south), and to outline how the space will be maintained moving forward;
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the proposed changes to the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, including consideration of potential design alternatives for the trail, specific resident concerns regarding its location and design, and matters related to Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance;
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Franke
Lost
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application of The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Huron (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design) relating to the property located at 1204 Richmond Street, the revised, attached, proposed by-law attached as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 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 1204 Richmond Street FROM a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF(1)) Zone TO a compound Neighbourhood Special Provision/Office Special Provision (NF(1)/OF3(_)) Zone it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design; and, • S. Bentley; 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 and Building policies, and the Urban Corridors Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit complementary uses that are considered appropriate within the surrounding context; it being ackno
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Franke
Lost
Motion to approve part e) to read as follows: e) the Subdivision Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider amending the draft plan of subdivision to require the subject lands to be reserved for 3 years for permitted uses within the Community Facility (CF2) zone until the draft plan of subdivision lapses. Should the school board and the developer, Landea Developments Inc., be unable to reach a resolution by the lapse of the draft plan of subdivision, the Subdivision Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider permitting the lands to then proceed to develop for residential use; Nays: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): S. Trosow
Moved by S. Lehman
Lost
Motion to approve the balance of item 19, clause 3.10.
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 by the Corporation of the City of London relating to the definition of stacked townhouse: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 26, 2025, TO AMEND Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, Section 2 Definition for "DWELLING" r) "STACKED TOWNHOUSE" to facilitate stacked townhouse dwellings with more than two units high; 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; and, • S. Bentley; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated August 8, 2025, from C. Butler; 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 and the Our Tools policies; and, • the recommended amendment supports Council’s commitment to improve the delivery of services through streamlined decision- making process; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submiss
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion to receive be amended by adding the following: That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a report to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee examining; a) the feasibility of developing an Agricultural Offset Policy, including best practices from other jurisdictions; b) potential approaches and tools for offsetting agricultural land losses on both public and private lands; and, c) how best to align the policy with London’s existing environmental and planning frameworks; Yeas: (7): H. McAlister, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira Nays: (8): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by A. Hopkins
Lost
That the submission from Councillor S. Franke related to the Agricultural Land Offset Policy BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated August 9, 2025, from B. Newell; • a communication dated August 10, 2025, from P. Verkley, Middlesex Federation of Agriculture • a communication dated August 10, 2025, from Rev. C. G. Foster-Haig; and, • a communication dated August 9, 2025, from T. Daniele.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and the Council and Staff Relations Policy BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group for further review, with an invitation extended to the Integrity Commissioner to attend and respond to questions; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated August 11, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, with respect to the London Hydro Inc. Affiliate Proposal, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with London Hydro Inc. and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the necessary by-laws and supporting documentation to implement the proposed “Affiliate” corporation; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard and received a presentation from Y. Semsedini, CEO and T. Goodine, Board Chair, London Hydro with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Michelle Southern BE APPOINTED to the Eldon House Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 13th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 7 (2.4).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Covent Garden Market Kitchen Project: a) the communication from Covent Garden Market Corporation, as appended to the staff report as Appendix “A”, BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Covent Garden Market Corporation’s capital expenditure of $555,000 plus applicable interest for the Market Kitchen Project BE APPROVED, noting this project will be fully financed by Covent Garden Market Corporation through a 10-year bank loan; and c) the Covent Garden Market Corporation BE APPROVED to enter into a loan agreement with an external lender for a loan principal amount up to $555,000 plus applicable interest for the Market Kitchen Project, it being noted that the City Treasurer has calculated an updated limit for The Corporation of the City of London using the debt and financial obligation limit determined by the Ministry in accordance with O.Reg 403/02, has calculated the estimated annual amount payable in respect of this project and has determined that such estimated annual amount payable does not exceed the debt and financial obligation limit. 35
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the Winter Maintenance Review report BE RECEIVED for information.
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 consultant award for the 2026 Stormwater Management Facility Remediation Program: a) Delta Science and Engineering Inc. BE ACCEPTED to carry out consulting services for the 2026 Stormwater Management Facility Remediation Program, in accordance with their proposal submission, on file, at an upset amount of $109,973.00, including 10% contingency, excluding HST, and in accordance with Section 12 of the City of London’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 August 13, 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 approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; 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, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the single source repair of the City’s Grader: a) approval BE GIVEN to exercise the single source provisions of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy under sections 14.4 (d) and (e) for the repair of one Caterpillar Grader; b) the single source estimated repair price of $75,762.93 (excluding HST) submitted by Toromont Cat BE ACCEPTED to repair one Caterpillar Grader; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and d) approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advance the timing of pedestrian crossover improvements planned for implementation in 2026 at Viscount Road and Steeplechase Drive to 2025 and the value of the 2025 pedestrian crossover contract BE INCREASED to accommodate this additional work.
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 Rapid Transit Implementation – Wellington Street from Queens Avenue to the Thames River (South Branch) project: a) the contract with AECOM Canada ULC for construction inspection and contract administration services for the Rapid Transit Implementation – Wellington Street from Queens Avenue to the Thames River (South Branch) project BE INCREASED by $120,000 to $1,924,701.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 20.3(e) for the 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 August 13, 2025, as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; 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.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 314, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 314, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 314, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 333, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier Nays: (2): S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 333, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 333, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 339, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 339, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 339, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 309 to Bill No. 338 BE APPROVED, including Revised Bill No. 331 and excluding Bill No. 314, and 333.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 309 to Bill No. 338 BE APPROVED, including Revised Bill No. 331 and excluding Bill No. 314, and 333.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 309 to Bill No. 338 BE APPROVED, including Revised Bill No. 331 and excluding Bill No. 314, and 333.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried

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