The London Record

Council

October 14, 2025

Who was there

Present (15): 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, Sam Trosow, 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 (73 motions)

65 carried, 8 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 Personal Matter/ Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2026 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.1/12/SPPC) 4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Confidential Trade Secret or Scientific, Technical, Commercial, Financial or Labour Relations Information, Supplied to the City / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; 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 or local board. (6.1/15/ICSC) 4.3 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Commercial or Financial Information Belonging to the City / Position, Plan,
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Minutes of the 15th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on September 23, 2025, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (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 P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Council Agenda: 6.1 Briefing Note - 602 Queens Avenue 6.2 Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework 1. D. Brown, W. Thomas, C. Watson, Coordinators, Midtown Community Organization 2. P. Gioiosa 6.3 Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Research and Evaluation Report 1. Councillor S. Stevenson 6.4 Micro-Modular Shelter Site 1. D. Amin 2. S. Smith 3. J. Bardawill 4. A. Nelson 5. D. Jackson 6.5 Traffic Calming Policy Standards for New Subdivisions 1. A. Clark, Fanshawe College 6.6 Official Plan Review of The London Plan: Final Industrial Land Needs Assessment, Urban Growth Boundary Review Update, and Process Updates 1. P. Hinde, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd. 2. P. Matkowski, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants 3. K. Patpatia and J. Manocha 4. L. Blumer 5. M.A. Hodge 6. N. Caranci 7. P. Masschelein, Sifton Properties Limited 8. L. Jamieson, Intermediate Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. 9. S. Farhi, Farhi Holdings Corporation 10. P. Verkley, President, Middlesex Federation of Agriculture
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the communication dated October 2, 2025 from J. Paul Dube, Ombudsman regarding Closed Meeting Complaints BE RECEIVED. Yeas: (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 S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GRANTED to permit Mayor J. Morgan, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillors A. Hopkins and S. Franke to move a motion related to item 7.1 on the Council Agenda related to Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE).
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, the following resolution BE ADOPTED and BE FORWARDED to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Transportation, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Policy Centre: WHEREAS reducing vehicle speeds helps create calmer, safer neighbourhoods that encourage people to use active forms of transportation and to be active in their communities. WHEREAS municipalities need a broad range of tools to improve road safety and are increasingly adopting provincially regulated Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) programs as a proven tool, particularly in school zones. WHEREAS in London the deployment of the 7 ASE cameras in school zones, it being noted London has ONLY deployed ASE in school zones, has shown an average decrease between 5-7km/hr. WHEREAS speeders – not taxpayers – pay the cost and where in London the net revenue in 2024 represented $105,088 which was entirely reinvested into road safety initiatives such as installation of pedestrian crossings, improved pavement line painting, and signal modification improvements. WHEREAS Ontario’s police leaders view ASE not as a revenue tool, but as a traffic safety tool with the purpose of deterrence and prevention – helping to change driver behavior and reduce collisions. WHEREAS by complementing traditional police enforcement, ASE frees up police resources to focus on other pressing public safety priorities. WHEREAS the CAA has found nearly three quarters of Ontario drivers suppo
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GRANTED to permit Councillor S. Franke to move a motion related to item 7.2 on the Council Agenda related to Revisiting the Urban Boundary Review Using Updated Population Projections.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by E. Peloza
Lost
That the 12th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to Mayoral Direction 2024-001: a) the City-owned Parking Lot Redevelopment update provided in the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take no further action on redevelopment at 641 Queens Avenue for housing; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take no further action on a Request for Expression of Interest to solicit proposals from potential development partners to construct housing at 641 Queens Avenue; and d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a free parking pilot for the 641 Queens Avenue and 434 Elizabeth Street parking lots until the end of Q1 2027; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard delegations from S. Merritt, F. Filice and K. Morrison, Executive Director, Old East Village Business Improvement Area with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Water and Wastewater rates and charges: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 7, 2025 as Appendix “A”, to amend By-law WM-28 being “A by-law for regulation of wastewater and stormwater drainage systems in the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025, to effect rates and charges increases of 2.4 percent effective January 1, 2026; and b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 7, 2025 as Appendix “B”, to amend By-law W-8 being “A by-law to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025, to effect rates and charges increases of 2.2 percent effective January 1, 2026; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 4 (2.3) and 8 (2.5).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That it BE NOTED Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.5 having to do with City/County Cost Apportionment & Agency Agreements for Land Ambulance, Ontario Works, Housing, Child Care and Homelessness Prevention Program by indicating that his wife owns and operates a day care.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the City of London’s Credit Rating Report, providing a summary of Moody’s Investors Service Credit Opinion of the City of London, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025 to execute the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $21,671,000 towards the cost of certain capital works of the Corporation of the City of London, it being noted that the City’s debenture issuance has been placed with investors and priced within the capital markets at an average all-in rate of 4.33% over a 20-year term. 7
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 2025 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2025 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report BE RECEIVED for information, it being noted that the life-to-date capital budget represents $4.6 billion with $2.4 billion committed and $2.2 billion uncommitted; b) the status updates of active 2022 life-to-date capital budgets (2022 and prior) having no future budget requests, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “B”, BE RECEIVED for information; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the completed capital projects identified in Appendix “C”, and the budget adjustments identified in Appendix “D”, as appended to the staff report: i) the capital projects included in Appendix “C”, with net surplus funding of $5.9 million, BE CLOSED; ii) the capital funding identified in Appendix “D”, Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3 with net surplus funding of $25.5 million, BE RELEASED; iii) the following actions be taken with respect to the funding associated with i) and ii), above: Rate Supported A) pay-as-you-go funding of $2.9 million BE TRANSFERRED to capital receipts; B) authorized but unissued debt financing of $1.9 million BE RELEASED from the capital budget; C) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $679 thousand BE RELEASED back into the reserve funds which originally funded the projects; Non-Rate Supported D) uncommitted re
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 award of consulting services for the completion of the Preliminary and Detailed Design, and Contract Administration of the Hyde Park Sewage Pumping Station Capacity Upgrade: a) Dillon Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED Design Consulting Engineers in the amount of $547,317.00, including contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.1 (c) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 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; 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, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to IESO RFP Municipal Support Confirmation requirements for solar panel projects within the City of London: a) the Municipal Resolution in Support of Proposal Submission, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED to provide Municipal Support Confirmation of the rooftop solar projects proposed at 2440 Scanlan Street and 580 Industrial Road; b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an addendum to the Pre-Engagement Confirmation Notice in the form as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “B” acknowledging the City’s support of the Proposal as described in the Pre-Engagement Confirmation Notice and acknowledging that the Pre-Engagement Confirmation Notice was received by the City less than sixty (60) days prior to the Proposal Submission Deadline; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore the opportunity for providing a Blanket Municipal Support Resolution to address future IESO Requests for Proposal Submissions, develop a procedure to identify a Local Body Administrator for the purposes of pre-engagement, and establish an engagement plan; and d) this report BE RECEIVED for information.
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 2025 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2025 Operating Budget Mid-Year Monitoring Report for the Property Tax Supported Budget, Water Budget, and Wastewater and Treatment Budget BE RECEIVED for information. An overview of the corporate projections are outlined below, noting actual results could fluctuate based on factors beyond the control of the Civic Administration: i) Property Tax Supported Budget projected surplus of $23.6 million; ii) Water Rate Supported Budget projected surplus of $2.3 million; iii) Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget projected surplus of $4.3 million; it being noted that the Property Tax, Water, and Wastewater & Treatment Budget surplus will be allocated in accordance with the Council-approved Surplus/Deficit Policy; b) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025, to amend By-law No. CPOL.-43-239, as amended, to implement a new Council Policy entitled “Treatment of Operating Surpluses/Deficits – Local Agencies, Boards and Commissions”.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That part d) be approved: d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “D”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025 to approve the Child Care Services Cost Apportionment and Agency Agreement (“Schedule D”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the balance of item 8, clause 2.5, be approved: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025 to approve the Land Ambulance Services Cost Apportionment Agreement (“Schedule A”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025 to approve the Ontario Works Services Cost Apportionment and Agency Agreement (“Schedule B”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2025 as Appendix “C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025 to approve the Housing Services Cost Apportionment Agreement (“Schedule C”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; e) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 20
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 3 (2.4), 4 (2.5), 7 (2.3), 9 (3.1), and 10 (3.2).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on September 11, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated September 29, 2025, related to the Land Disposal Process Implementation Strategy: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to allocate surplus municipal lands for the purpose of affordable housing development, including: i) surplus lands acquired for Capital Works Projects; ii) surplus Lands as identified in Appendix ‘A’ – Underutilized City- owned Lands; iii) surplus Lands vested to the municipality through failed tax sales; and, iv) other municipally-owned lands not previously contemplated, where there is a demonstrated interest by the City for affordable housing development; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate funds to the original funding source at the original purchase price where surplus municipal lands acquired for capital works projects have been identified for affordable housing; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate funds to offset the property tax arrears for surplus municipal lands identified for affordable housing that have been vested through failed tax sales; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to reallocate the lands identified in Appendix ‘A’ - Underutilized City-Owned Lands for the purpose of affordable housing developments; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate proceeds from the sale of lands resulting from City-led, shovel ready development initiatives
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated September 29, 2025, related to the Single Source Procurement for an Integrated Employment Services Digital Service Delivery Platform SS-2025-208: a) a single source procurement, in accordance with sections 21(c), 14.4(d), and 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE APPROVED to 2464420 Ontario Inc.SS-2025- 208 through (PS-25-UP017) at a cost of $264,938 for a one-year term; b) the revised proposed by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 14, 2025 to: i) authorize and approve the 2464420 Ontario Inc. Agreement (“Agreement”) for the Contract between the Corporation of the City of London and 2464420 Ontario Inc.; as attached as Schedule 1; ii) delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and the City Manager the authority and power to: A) represent the City (City representatives) with respect to the Agreement, B) execute the agreement on behalf of the City of London; C) approve and execute amending agreements to the Service Agreement, as attached as Schedule 2, that are consistent with the requirements contained in the Service Agreement, and do not require additional City of London funding; and, iii) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated September 29, 2025, related to a Winter Overnight Parking Policy Change: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 29, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held October 14, 2025 for the purpose of amending the City of London Traffic and Parking By-Law PS-114 to adjust the duration of the seasonal on-street overnight parking restriction to November 15th to March 31st and amend the definition of “City approved mobile payment application” to enable users to pay for Overnight Parking when required; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include in the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law update a reduction in the overnight on street parking permit fee from $15.00 to $5.00.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on September 25, 2025: a) the Committee Clerk BE REQUESTED to invite the Civic Administration to the next Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) meeting to assist with items on the ESACAC Work Plan; b) that “Nature Lives Here” lawn signs BE PURCHASED with the remainder of the 2025 Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee Budget; and, c) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4 and 6.1 BE RECEIVED.
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 September 29, 2025, related to the Bike Parking Implementation Plan 2025-2029: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the Bike Parking Implementation Plan 2025-2029 as part of the Mobility Master Plan; it being noted that the required operating and capital budgets for 2026 and 2027 are available in the adopted 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to establish an on-line format to receive ongoing feedback on bike parking experiences, challenges and opportunities between December 2025 and December 2026; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare and submit a Business Case as part of the 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget to expand bike parking.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion be amended to include a new part that reads as follows: The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with further evaluation and associated cost analysis regarding the implementation of weekly garbage collection during the July and August months.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by C. Rahman
Lost
Motion to approve part d): d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take no action on expanding the materials collected in the Green Bin Program at this time;
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That, pursuant to section 10.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, “shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?”
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion be further amended by adding "menstrual products" to the list of materials included in the Green Bin Program.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That part d), as amended, be approved: That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee on the feasibility of including diaper and menstrual product waste in the Green Bin Program;
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Lehman
Lost
That item 4, clause 2.5, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Managers of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated September 29, 2025, related to a Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework for Winter 2025/2026 and Winter 2026/2027 as outlined in the above-noted staff report; and, c) financing for the Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework for Winter 2026/2027 BE APPROVED from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve in an amount of up to $3,632,500; it being noted that the cost of Winter 2025/2026 is funded through existing budgets and available Provincial Homeless Prevention Program Funding; it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Campbell, Ark Aid, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Council decision with respect to item 7, clause 2.3 having to do with the Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework BE RECONSIDERED to provide for Councillor S. Trosow to correct his vote.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated September 29, 2025, related to the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Research and Evaluation Report: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Mayor and Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to continue to prioritize advocacy efforts with the Federal and Provincial governments to secure ongoing operating funding in support of the provision of related services; it being noted that a presentation, as appended to the Agenda, from Nadine Wathen, with respect to this matter, was received. Motion made by: S. Stevenson Seconded by: C. Rahman That the motion be amended to include a new part that reads as follows: The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with the requested metrics as presented and discussed at the October 8, 2024 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the preamble, part a), and it being noted, be approved: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated September 29, 2025, related to the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Research and Evaluation Report: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, it being noted that a presentation, as appended to the Agenda, from Nadine Wathen, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That part b) be approved: b) the Mayor and Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to continue to prioritize advocacy efforts with the Federal and Provincial governments to secure ongoing operating funding in support of the provision of related services; Yeas: (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
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 15 minutes.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated September 29, 2025, related to the Adequate and Suitable Cooling By-law and Maximum Temperature Amendments to the AMPs By-law (A-54): a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14th, 2025, for a new Adequate and Suitable Cooling By-law; and, b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14th, 2025, to amend the AMPS By-law, By-law No. A-54, to introduce new administrative penalty amounts for the proposed Adequate and Suitable Cooling By-law; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • J. Smith; and, • A. Caskey; it being noted that communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from M. Wallace, London Development Institute and K.M. Pagniello, Neighbourhood Legal Services, with respect to this matter, were received. 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 D. Ferreira
Lost
That the 15th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 2 (4.1).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion be amended by adding the following parts: i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a Briefing Note on the public agenda of the Community and Protective Services Committee regarding agreements and contracts as they are finalized; j) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to have discussion with London Transit Commission administration regarding Route 30 in terms of service frequency and any concerns; k) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to arrange for optional site tours for Members of Council and media prior to the opening of the Micro-Modular Shelter Site.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the motion be further amended in part i) by changing "regarding" to "with the" before the text "agreements and contracts as they are finalized;"
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by J. Pribil
Lost
That part d) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the balance of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 9 (3.5) and 11 (3.7).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated October 1, 2025, related to Heritage Designation of the Property at 1511 Clarke Road, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated October 1, 2025, with respect to the Ontario Building Faster Fund Update BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the staff report dated October 1, 2025, with respect to traffic calming policy standards for new subdivisions BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning Report (CACP), from the meeting held on September 18th, 2025: a) if the Civic Administration deems it to be helpful, the Community Advisory Committee on Planning BE REQUESTED to be part of consultations with property owners; b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 a) b) c), 5.1 to 5.3, and 6.1, BE RECEIVED; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prioritize the Priority Listed Properties identified in the Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP); it being noted that the verbal delegation from J.M. Mettrailler, Chair, CACP, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval to demolish the existing building on the heritage designated property at 533 Clarence Street, within the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, the following actions be taken: a) prior to the demolition, the three cornerstones currently located on the building as appended to the staff report dated October 1, 2025, as Appendix “C”, BE SALVAGED by the owner to be retained and incorporated into future interpretive or commemorative measures on the property; b) all demolition activities BE LIMITED to above-ground works, allowing for the demolition of the building to grade (Phase 1), as proposed within the Demolition Plan Report, appended to the above-noted staff report, as Appendix “D”; c) ground disturbance BE PROHIBITED; d) vehicular parking on the retained at-grade concrete slab BE PROHIBITED; e) following the demolition, fencing compatible with the heritage character of the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District BE INSTALLED around the perimeter of the at-grade concrete slab to prevent vehicular access; and, f) following the demolition of the building to grade and prior to any ground disturbing activities on the property, archaeological assessment(s) BE COMPLETED to responsibly manage the risk of potential discovery of human remains; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations
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 Heikal Group Inc. – Mostafa Heikal (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the property located at 590 Gainsborough Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 1, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to add a Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, to permit an eight (8) storey mixed-use building and to add the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; 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 October 14, 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-noted part a)), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM Holding Residential R9/Neighbourhood Facility (h-101*h-139*R9-3*H20/NF1) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision/Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (R9- 7(_)*H32)/NF1) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide direct pedestrian connections from individual units along Gainsborough Road to the public sidewalk; ii) provide all-season landscape planting along the west an
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 3317 White Oak Rd Inc. c/o KLM Planning Partners Inc. relating to the property located at 3317 White Oak Road: a) the request to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM the Light Industrial Place Type TO the Neighbourhoods Place Type, and by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of Specific Area Policies; ii) the requested amendment does not conform to Policy 86_ of The London Plan that directs the most intense forms of development to the Downtown, Transit Villages and along the Rapid Transit Corridors in which the proposed development better aligns; iii) the request is not in keeping with the recommendations of the Council endorsed Land Needs Assessment whereby the property was not recommended for conversion; and, iv) the requested amendment does not facilitate an appropriate form of development that is sensitive to existing uses and does not represent a good fit to the surrounding area; b) the request to AMEND the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, to change the designation of the subject lands FRO
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 1887 Kilally Road Official Plan Amendments to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas and Map 3 – Street Classifications: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 1, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 14, 2025, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by AMENDING Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas to add a Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type to a portion of 1887 Kilally Road to prohibit any new development from occurring until further ecological studies are completed and an ecological compensation area is created; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with surrounding landowners regarding alternative options for Neighbourhood Connectors south of Kilally Road and east of Sandford Street, as shown on Map 3 – Street Classification of The London Plan; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Blackwell-Brown; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Planning Act and Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment is consistent with The London Plan’s intent in accommodating for
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited relating to the property located at 1511 Clarke Road (Caverhill West): a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the Council Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on October 14, 2025, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, to: i) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types to change the designation of a portion of the subject lands FROM Neighbourhoods Place Type TO Green Space Place Type, and FROM Environmental Review Place Type TO Neighbourhoods Place Type; ii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, applicable to the subject lands identified as Block 5 on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, to permit an apartment building to a maximum height of 30 metres or 8 storeys; and ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; and, iii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, applicable to the subject lands identified as Blocks 10, 11 and 12 and the remnant lands owned by the applicant on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, to permit triplexes, four plexes, stacked townhomes, apartments, emergency care establishments, rooming houses, senior citizen apartment buildings, mixed-use buildings and small-scale community facilities. Apartment buildings, senior citizen apartment buildings and mixed-use build
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That item 9, clause 3.5, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded 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 Land Needs Assessment: a) the Land Needs Assessment (Employment Areas) as appended to the staff report dated October 1, 2025, as Appendix “A” BE ADOPTED for use as part of Section 26 Review of The London Plan; b) the Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Employment Areas) and revised Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Community Growth) as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “B” BE RECEIVED; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue consultation on the Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Employment Areas) with the community, development industry, and local Indigenous communities; d) the Draft Privately Initiated Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Application Policies and Guidelines, as appended to the above- noted staff report as Appendix “D”, BE RECEIVED; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue consultation on the Draft Privately Initiated Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Application Policies and Guidelines with the community, development industry, and local Indigenous communities; f) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the development industry regarding a revised Natural Heritage System buffer methodology, consistent with Council-adopted Environmental Management Guidelines (2025); g) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, h) the Civic Administ
Moved by S. Lehman
Lost
That part b) of the motion be approved.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
The balance of item 11, clause 3.7, be approved.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 366 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 366 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 366 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 371 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 371 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 371 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 369 and 379 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 369 and 379 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 369 and 379 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 358 to 378 and including the Added Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 360, 361, 366, 369, and 371.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 358 to 378 and including the Added Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 360, 361, 366, 369, and 371.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 358 to 378 and including the Added Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 360, 361, 366, 369, and 371.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried

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