Council

That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/15/CSC) 4.2 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/15/CSC) 4.3 Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be

That the Minutes of the 13th Meeting held on July 25, 2023, BE APPROVED.

That the communications, with respect to the following, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Council Added Agenda: 6.1 Fireworks By-law Options 6.2 Springbank Park Recreational Dam 6.3 8th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Advisory Committee

That pursuant to section 11.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of a notice of motion to consider a time sensitive request for the Municipal Council to proclaim September 18 – 24, 2023 as Rail Safety Week.

That in support of ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in our community, September 18 – 24, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as Rail Safety Week in the City of London. 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

That pursuant to section 11.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for the introduction of a notice of motion to consider a City-initiated zoning by-law amendment that would permit as of right, building permits for up to 4 residential units.

Motion that part b) BE REFERRED to the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED at their earliest opportunity, to review and prepare a strategic assessment for Council, of specific neighbourhoods where as of right building permits for 5 or more residential units may be appropriate within the existing framework of neighbourhood development.

That the 13th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED.

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee: a) the Ecological Community Advisory Committee Working Group comments on the Environmental Impact Statement relating to the property located at 952 Southdale Road West E FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration; and, b) clauses .11, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1 to 5.6, inclusive BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the designation of the property located at 1350 Wharncliffe Road South: a) Notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix C of this report; and, b) should no objections to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a by-law to designate the property at 1350 Wharncliffe Road South to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix C of the staff report dated August 14, 2023 BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period; it being noted that should an objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared; it being further noted that should an appeal to the passage of the by-law be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and, it being also noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated July 28, 2023, from M. Davis, Siv- ik Planning / Design, with respect to this matter; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into conside

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the application under Section 42, Ontario Heritage Act, seeking to recognize the demolition of the former building and approval for a proposed new building on the heritage designated property located at 134 Wortley Road, within the Wortley Village Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED subject to the following terms and conditions: a) prior to the submission of the Building Permit application, the following details be provided to the Heritage Planner for approval: i) storefront panelling details; ii) storefront windows, including transom with simulated divided lights; and, iii) upper windows, including simulated divided lights; b) the exterior of the building, including its detailing, have a painted finish; c) consideration be given to using permeable pavers for the parking areas; d) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the Building Permit application to verify compliance with this Heritage Alteration Permit prior to issuance of the Building Permit; and, e) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; 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. (2023-R01)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to erect a new house on the property located at 520 Ontario Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed in the drawings appended to the staff report dated August 14, 2023 as Appendix C, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) all elevations of the exterior of the house be clad in horizontal vinyl siding with the exception of shake-style fibre cement board cladding in the gables and around the front doorway; b) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; c) all exposed wood, including but not limited to the wood porch railing/guard, wood exterior stairs, and wood porch skirt, be painted; d) the property owner be encouraged to use colours from the Old East Heritage Conservation District palette (Appendix D); e) the property owner be encouraged to use landscaping at the front of the property to minimize the visibility of the height of the basement level; and, f) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a verbal delegation from U. Hecht, with respect to this matter; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submi

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the demolition request for the building on the heritage listed property located at 763-769 Dundas Street: a) the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the building on the property; b) the property located at 763-769 Dundas Street BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; and, c) the property owner BE ENCOURAGED to commemorate the history of the property in a future development; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • H. Garrett, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; • Q. Lang, Vice Chair, Cross Cultural Learner Centre Board of Directors; and, • V. Marochko, Executive Director, Cross Cultural Learner Centre; 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. (2023-R01)

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 parking garage and erect a new high-rise building on the subject property located at 320 King Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed and described herein and shown in drawings appended to the staff report dated August 14, 2023 as Appendix D, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) Design Modifications be implemented if and as appropriate to accommodate any measures required to mitigate potential telecommunications signal interference; b) a vibration monitoring strategy be prepared and undertaken during demolition and construction activities to assess and mitigate potential vibration impacts on adjacent cultural heritage resources; c) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with this Heritage Alteration Permit prior to issuance of the Building Permit; and, d) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • T. Whitney, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Hyde Park Ventures Inc., relating to the property located at 1875 Dalmagarry Road, the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issue was raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the vacant land condominium application: a) the provision of short-term public bicycle parking in the development; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • A. Soufan, York Developments; and, • S. Allen, MHBC; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the purpose and effect of the meeting is to report to the Approval Authority any issues or concerns raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and application for Site Plan Approval; • the subject development block is of a size and shape suitable to accommodate the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium; and, • the proposed use, form, and intensity are considered appropriate and compatible with existing residential development in the surrounding neighbourhood; 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.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sam Singh, relating to the property located at 341 Southdale Road East, the proposed by- law appended to the staff report dated August 14, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 29, 2023 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 R3 (R3-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h- (_)*h-(_)*h-(_)*h-18*R5-6(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • A. Richards, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020; • the recommended amendment conforms to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type and Key Directions; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of an underutilized site within the Built Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development that provides choice and diversity in housing options; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissio

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to a portion of the lands located at 2550 Sheffield Boulevard: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 14, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 29, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Business District Commercial BDC2 Special Provision / Office OF5 / Residential R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-100•h- 128•BDC2(5)/OF5/R8-4(17)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7( )) Zone; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review short-term public bicycle parking in the development; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • A. Haasen, Sifton Properties Limited; and, • N. Davis; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2020); • the recommended zoning conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, Our Strategy, City Building and Design, Our Tools, and all other applicable London Plan policie

Whereas bird populations in North America are declining at alarming rates due to human factors that require urgent corrective actions to address; Whereas the City of London and its surrounding region are home to many species of birds that migrate through or occur here throughout the year; Whereas the City of London, through its programs, policies and operations, aims to protect the Natural Heritage System and to conserve birds and biodiversity wherever possible; Whereas Nature Canada has developed a certification standard to certify eligible municipalities as a “Bird Friendly City” that recognizes and celebrates their contributions to saving bird lives within their jurisdictions; and, Whereas the City of London’s existing “High-level” Bird Friendly City certification reflects the ecological, economic and cultural significance of birds to Londoners; Be it resolved that the City of London supports efforts by the London Bird Team to pursue London’s re-certification as a Bird Friendly City; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication from B. Samuels, Bird Friendly City London, ON, with respect to this matter.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on August 9, 2023: a) the revised Working Group comments appended to the Community Advisory Committee on Planning Report, with respect to the property located at 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North, BE FORWARD to S. Wise, Senior Planner, for consideration to be included in the staff report going to the Planning and Environment Committee August 14, 2023; it being noted that Community Advisory Committee on Planning would encourage public access through the corridors connected between the proposed towers and jail and courthouse; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3, 4.1, 5.1 to 5.6, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

That the 15th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Flags at City Hall and Illumination of City of London Building and Amenities Policies: a) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee the necessary by-law to enact the proposed changes to the Flags at City Hall Policy, as appended to the staff report dated August 14, 2023, as Appendix A; b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of the Corporate Service Committee the necessary by-law to enact the proposed changes to the Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities Policy, including the addition of national Pride month; and c) the report dated August 14, 2023, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the policy changes noted above are outlined in this report.

That based on the application dated July 14, 2023 from the City of London Indigenous Employee Resource Group, September 30, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

That Items 4.2, Application for National Children's Grief Awareness Day, and 4.3, Application for Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, BE RECEIVED and the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to follow up with applicants for clarification for a specific London connection and reapplication.

That the 13th Report of the Community Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 4 (3.1)

That pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Stevenson be permitted to speak an additional 5 minutes with respect to this matter. Yeas: (9): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (6): H. McAlister, S. Trosow, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, and E. Peloza

That the 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 3, 2023, BE RECEIVED.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report, dated August 15, 2023, with respect to the Winter Response Program Outcome Year-Over- Year Comparison, BE RECEIVED. (2023-S08)

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 August 15, 2023, related to the Inter Faith Homes (London) Transition Strategy and the Appointment of London-Middlesex Community Housing: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 29, 2023, to: i) delegate the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or their written designate, the authority to perform all of the duties and exercise all of the powers of The Corporation of the City of London as service manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011, with respect to designated housing projects and transferred housing programs in accordance with the Housing Services Act, 2011, and policies and directives issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing applicable to service managers under the Housing Services Act, 2011; and, ii) delegate the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or their written designate, the authority to approve and execute agreements necessary to carry out the authority to perform all of the duties and exercise all of the powers of the City as service manager under the Act with respect to designated housing projects and transferred housing programs; it being noted that this delegation of authority does not include the authority to approve exit agreements and services ag

That Item 8.3(4) of the 13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, “Fireworks By-law options” (3.1) BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for further consideration with a report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee in order to consider the following: a) developing an additional option which would recognize and define a “Family Lights Celebration” (or similar consideration) that would be permitted under the by-law; b) reviewing the Business Licensing By-law with respect to the sale of fireworks and compliance measures; reviewing the various definitions contained in the by-law of the various categories of fireworks; and c) reviewing such other matters as emerge in the discussion of this Motion to Refer including, but not limited to, various definitions.

That pursuant to section 11.14 of the Council Procedure By-law, the question related to the proposed amendment to part a) BE CALLED.

That Item 4 (clause 3.1) of the 13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE AMENDED in part a) by adding the following, “and including an exception to permit consumer (backyard) fireworks to be discharged on Chinese New Year Day of the Lunar Calendar”; it being noted that the part a) would read as follows: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with a proposed by-law to implement Fireworks By-law Update Option A, as outlined in the staff report dated August 15, 2023 and including an exception to permit consumer (backyard) fireworks to be discharged on Chinese New Year Day of the Lunar Calendar; and,

Motion that the amended part a) BE APPROVED.

Motion that part b) BE APPROVED.

That the enforcement of the current Fireworks By-law (PW-11) BE SUSPENDED for Diwali in 2023. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, 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 Nays: (2): H. McAlister, and S. Trosow

That the Council recess at this time, for fifteen minutes.

That the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 11 (4.2) and 13 (5.1).

That the 8th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting July 19, 2023, BE RECEIVED.

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 15, 2023, related to the By- Law Update for the Vital Services By-Law (PH-6): a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on August 29, 2023, to amend the existing Vital Services By-law (PH- 6); and, b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this proposed by-law amendment. (2023-C01)

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 15, 2023, related to the Greenway and Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plants climate change resiliency consultant fee value increase: a) the value of the engineering consulting fees for CIMA Canada Inc. BE INCREASED by $949,759.80, including contingency (excluding HST), due to additional scope requests and project consolidation; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and, d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2023-E03)

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 15, 2023, related to RFT 2023-030 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services: a) the bid submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $6,498,810.00 (excluding HST), for Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. was the lowest of two bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas and that this is the first year of a five year contract, where the City has the sole discretion to renew the contract for four additional years based on price and performance; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project; and, e) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-E08)

That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated August 15, 2023, related to the Consulting Engineer Appointment for the 2024/2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program: a) Dillon Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to undertake detailed design and construction administration services for the Decommissioning of Water Chamber 13 project and detailed design for the William Street Reconstruction project, in the total amount of $413,912.40 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 14.4(a) 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 above-noted staff report; 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 City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-T04)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated August 15, 2023, related to 2022 administrative amendments, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 29, 2023, to amend By-law PS-114, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”. (2023-C01)

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 15, 2023, related to the Contract Price Increase for the Victoria Bridge Temporary Modular Bridge: a) Victoria Bridge – Temporary Modular Bridge (Tender RFT21- 108) construction contract value with Algonquin Bridge, a Division of AIL International Inc. BE INCREASED by $150,000.00 to $380,390.00 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; 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. (2023-T04)

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 15, 2023, related to the Contract Price Increase for the Churchill Avenue and Manitoba Street project: a) Churchill Avenue and Manitoba Street (Tender RFT21-130) construction contract value with Elgin construction Company Limited BE INCREASED by $50,000.00 to $4,316,261.95 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; and, d) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-T04)

That it BE NOTED that the delegation from M. Judson, was received and no further action be taken.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 2, 2023: a) the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) recommends the City of London adopt Option B as outlined in the staff report presented to the Community and Protective Services Committee; it being noted that Option B would allow for permitted display fireworks only to be discharged on specific days in London; it being further noted that this option would restrict use of all consumer (backyard) fireworks, restrict the sale of consumer fireworks in London, and propose an increase to current fines; b) the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee recommends that the City considers the locations of permitted display fireworks to account for nearby environmental disturbance and to limit pollution from entering sensitive features such as the Thames River, and that the City aim to promote lower-impact alternatives to fireworks for at least some subsidized public events, such as outdoor concerts and light shows using drones. it being noted that the submission on the fireworks by-law review, prepared by ESACAC, was received; and, c) clauses 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED.

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 15, 2023, related to the Green Bin and Collection Program Changes: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a weekly (except for Statutory Holidays) pickup system for Green Bin and Blue Box and a 26 week per year pickup system for garbage collection starting January 15, 2024, that includes a special provision to address the longer garbage collection cycle that occurs because of Statutory Holidays; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to establish an interim Waste Reduction & Conservation Calendar from October 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024, and distribute the Calendar using a combination of on-line tools and hard copies available at City facilities and other locations and not delivered door-to-door as is normally done; c) the Garbage Container Limit at the curb remain at three (3) containers or bags BE APPROVED, it being noted that the number of garbage pickup days has been reduced from 42 to 26 pickups; d) the Garbage Tag fee for use at the curb for extra bags or containers of garbage or for Bagged Residential Garbage brought to the EnviroDepots BE INCREASED from $1.50 to $2.00 as part of the upcoming Fees and Charges By-law review as part of the multi- year budget development; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a separate large furniture and large bulky items collection program (li

That clause 5.1 BE AMENDED to read as follows: That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare information materials to assist Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to explain the Council Policy on Naturalized Areas and Wildflower Meadows in response to community complaints and complainants, and with respect to the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law where applicable; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, a communication from L. Johnson and the staff report dated August 15, 2023, with respect to this matter, were received.

That the clause BE FURTHER AMENDED by adding the following: b) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a comprehensive review of the Yard and Maintenance By-law that encompasses the by-law provisions, definitions and related policies concerning naturalization of yards, naturalized areas and wildflower meadows, weeds, grass, and what is considered waste; the review should include: i) a jurisdictional scan of other municipalities to examine how other by-laws have been updated to account for naturalization. ii) to provide information about the enforcement of London’s by-law, including the number of exemptions given for naturalization and the procedures followed by enforcement staff to assess a yard; and, c) that a public participation meeting BE SET to allow the public to assess the by-law and any potential changes; and d) that a "Get Involved" site BE ADDED, with respect to the above information.

That the clause, as amended, BE APPROVED.

That the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on July 27, 2023: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the draft Council Members' Expense Account Policy: i) that section 4.2, part c), item vi BE AMENDED to read "advertising, in the manner deemed appropriate by the Member to extend greetings"; ii) that section 4.2, part c), item vii BE AMENDED to read "expenses related to ward matters, including such expenses as: neighbourhood or constituent meetings, notices, printing, and other engagement opportunities deemed appropriate by the Member;" and; iii) the balance of the draft Council Member's Expense Account Policy BE REFERRED to the next meeting of Governance Working Group for further discussion; it being noted that an update to the transportation allowance in 4.2c) ix A. will come forward at a future meeting of Governance Working Group (GWG) for consideration; b) the Verbal Update on the Appointment of Deputy Mayor Policy from the City Clerk BE RECEIVED and that the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward a report on Strong Mayor legislation to a future meeting of Governance Working Group; and c) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 4.4 and 4.5 BE RECEIVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response; a) the August Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Report BE RECEIVED for information; b) a one-time Single Source contract agreement with Ark Aid Mission Services in the total estimated cost of $130,000., to support continued services at 696 Dundas from 2:30pm-9:30pm daily from August 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, BE APPROVED; c) a one-time contract amendment agreement to Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) at a total estimated cost of $70,000. to support the Coffee House drop-in program with additional evening hours per day from August 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, BE APPROVED; d) a one-time contract amendment of existing agreements to London Cares for the continuation of service provision in Encampment Service Depots for a six (6)-week extension from August 14, 2023, to September 30, 2023, the total estimated cost of $52,000, BE APPROVED as follows: i) for food total estimated cost $42,000; ii) for water total estimated cost $5,000; iii) for comfort stations total estimated cost $5,000; e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; f) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation amending a Purchase of Service Agreement; and g) the Mayor and Government Relations staff BE DIRECTED to take the following acti

That Councillor S. Trosow BE APPOINTED to the Museum London Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area: a) the resignations of Kimberly DeSousa, Libro Credit Union and John Young, East Village Market BE ACCEPTED; and, b) Caileigh Robson, Libro Credit Union BE APPOINTED to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area for the term ending November 14, 2026; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated July 26, 2023 from M. Drangova, Board Chair and J. Pastorius, General Manager, Old East Village BIA with respect to this matter.

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Hamilton Road BIA for the term ending November 14, 2026: Councillor H. McAlister Shahin Kardan, Vice Chair, Apollo Pizza and Wings Gursharan Singh, Baked Bites Dan Martens, Western IT Naz Tilva, Sak's Variety Store Rick Pinheiro, Pinheiro Realty it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated August 9, 2023 from C. Luistro, Executive Director, Hamilton Road BIA with respect to this matter.

1. Property Acquisition – 16 Wellington Road – Wellington Gateway Project That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 16 Wellington Road, further described as Part of Lot 13 Plan 11 (4th), in the City of London, County of Middlesex, being all of PIN 08357 0035 (LT), containing an area of approximately 7,373 square feet, as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken: a) the offer submitted by 16 WELLINGTON HOLDINGS LTD. (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $1,380,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in the agreement attached as Appendix “C”; and b) the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”. 2. Property Acquisition – 124-126 Wellington Road – Wellington Gateway Project That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 124 - 126 Wellington Road, further described as Part of Lot 4, Plan 312 (4th) as in Inst. No. 676511, S/T

3. License Agreement – City and London Hydro Inc. – New Telecommunications Tower and Equipment Room – 869 Commissioners Road West (Reservoir Park) That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, and the concurrence of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the License Agreement for the lease of lands for a new Telecommunications Tower and Equipment Room located at 869 Commissioners Road West, the License Agreement between the City (the “Licensor”) and London Hydro Inc. (the “Licensee”) attached as Appendix “A", for the license in respect of the construction, maintenance and operation of a new Telecommunications Tower, Equipment Room, Servicing Connections, Transformer and Back-up generator on a portion of lands located at 869 Commissioners Road West for a term of Thirty Five (35) years commencing on December 30, 2023 (the “Commencement Date”) and terminating on December 30, 2058 (the “Expiry Date”) BE APPROVED, subject to renewal options.

That the Council convene in closed session, in order to consider a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, related to appointments to the London Hydro Board of Directors.

That the Council convene in closed session, in order to consider a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to appointments to the London Hydro Board of Directors.

That the matter of consideration of appointments to the London Hydro Board of Directors to a future SPPC meeting, including an invitation to the London Hydro Board Chair to address the Council with respect to this matter, including the process undertaken by the London Hydro Board and including the information gathered by the Board as a part of their due diligence.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 304, 305, and 307 to 324, and the Added Bill No.’s 325, 326 and 328 to 333, BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 304, 305, and 307 to 324, and the Added Bill No.’s 325, 326 and 328 to 333,, BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 304, 305, and 307 to 324, and the Added Bill No.’s 325, 326 and 328 to 333,, BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 327, BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 327, BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 327, BE APPROVED.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.