The London Record

Council

May 12, 2026

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 (45 motions)

44 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Acquisition / 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. (6.1/9/ICSC) 4.2 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition 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. (6.2/9/ICSC) 4.3 Trade Secret, Scientific, Technical, Commercial, Financial Information of the Corporation with Monetary or Potential Monetar
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Minutes of the 7th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on April 28, 2026, BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the report, dated April 30, 2026, from J. Mascarin and Aird and Berlis LLP, with respect to the Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner for 2025-2026, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.2 Findings and Next Steps for Provincial Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot 1. Schedule "A-30" to the By-law 2. (ADDED) M.A. Greer 3. (ADDED) V. Lubrano III 6.3 (ADDED) 945 Bluegrass Drive - OZ-26019 1. (ADDED) D. Wright 2. (ADDED) R. Ramsagar 3. (ADDED) Z. Moon 4. (ADDED) I. Naeem 5. (ADDED) S. and T Morris, V. Naddie, B. Reddy Patluri 6. (ADDED) B. Harris 7. (ADDED) B. Reddy Patluri 8. (ADDED) C. and M. Norman 9. (ADDED) C. Feenstra 10. (ADDED) D. Teerhuis 11. (ADDED) H. Naeem 12. (ADDED) J. Jerom 13. (ADDED) J. Robinson 14. (ADDED) J. Sunio 15. (ADDED) L. and A. Lefebvre 16. (ADDED) L. Thomas 17. (ADDED) R. Patel 18. (ADDED) S. Akopyan and S. Berdnik 19. (ADDED) S. Jain and P. Jain 20. (ADDED) A. McCallum-Harris
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 6 (2.5), and 8 (2.6).
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 3
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the additional engineering fees for the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands: Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment: a) the contract with Kontzamanis Graumann Smith MacMillan Group (KGS Group) BE INCREASED by $181,670.00 in accordance with the estimate on file, to a total upset amount of $1,058,597.00 (including contingency), excluding HST, in accordance with Sections 29.2 and 3.1 of Schedule "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 staff report dated May 6, 2026 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 in connection with this contract amendment; 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 H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the 2026 Culvert Replacement Program: a) EXP Services Inc., BE APPOINTED consulting engineer to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the Culvert Replacement Program project at an upset amount of $192,585.00, including contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (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 Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 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 H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Restricted Acts of Council after Nomination Day and Voting Day: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held May 12, 2026, to delegate certain authority, should Municipal Council’s actions be restricted after Nomination Day and/or Voting Day in 2026; and b) the staff report dated May 6, 2026 from the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement for the Supply and Installation of Refrigeration Equipment at three City of London Arenas (Farquarson Arena, Kinsmen Arena, and Stronach Arena): a) in accordance with Section 20 (Cooperative Purchasing) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to acquire refrigeration services through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada (“Canoe”), which has conducted an open and competitive procurement process compliant with applicable Trade Agreements; b) in accordance with Section 13.3(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a Limited Tendering Contract with CIMCO Refrigeration for the supply and installation of Refrigeration Equipment at City of London Arenas (Farquarson Arena, Kinsmen Arena, Stronach Arena) at pricing and terms established under the Canoe Framework, as the supplier awarded under the Canoe framework (Contract: 081425-CIM), without conducting a secondary invitational procurement process; and c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in parts a) and b) above. 5
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors: a) Councillor A. Hopkins BE ENDORSED to stand for election to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors, Large Urban Caucus, for the 2026/2028 term; b) subject to Councillor A. Hopkins’ successful election to the AMO Board of Directors, Large Urban Caucus, all associated costs to attend the Board of Directors meetings, AMO Conferences and other related commitments (Task Forces, Executive Committee, etc.) for the 2026/2028 term BE APPROVED for reimbursement by The Corporation of the City of London outside of her annual expense allocation; and c) Councillor A. Hopkins BE REIMBURSED up to $500 for campaign-related expenses outside of Councillor A. Hopkins’ annual expense allocation, upon submission of eligible receipts.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by‑ law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026: a) to approve an amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology to extend the term of the existing agreement for an additional one (1) year, on the terms and conditions set out therein (the “Amending Agreement”); and b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated May 4, 2026 from L. Thomson, Legal Counsel, Fanshawe College with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, with respect to the City’s participation in the Province of Ontario’s Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle (cargo e- bike) pilot program, the following actions be taken: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the proposed by-law amendment, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to establish a Pilot Project for Cargo Power Assisted Bicycles for cargo e-bikes alone, to come into force and effect on May 12, 2026 until the end of the provincial pilot on March 1, 2031; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in May 2028, with an update report on the use of cargo e-bikes in London; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated April 30, 2026 from V. Lubrano lll, Member, Board of Directors – London Cycle Link and Chair, LCL Advocacy Committee with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, with respect to the City’s participation in the provincial Electric Kick-Scooter (e-scooter) pilot program, the following actions be taken: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026 to establish a Pilot Project for Electric Kick Scooters, to come into force and effect on May 12, 2026 until the end of the provincial pilot on November 27, 2029 and repeal By-law A.-8344-62, Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix "B", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law (A-54); and d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in May 2027 with an update report on the use of e-scooters in London; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated March 1, 2026 from G. Rust and a communication dated April 30, 2026 from V. Lubrano lll, Member, Board of Directors - London Cycle Link and Chair, LCL Advocacy Committee with respect to this matter. Motion made by: H. McAlister Seconded by: C. Rahman That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part e): e) advocacy thr
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That part b) BE APPROVED: b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026 to establish a Pilot Project for Electric Kick Scooters, to come into force and effect on May 12, 2026 until the end of the provincial pilot on November 27, 2029 and repeal By-law A.-8344-62, Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law;
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That part d) BE APPROVED: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in May 2027 with an update report on the use of e-scooters in London;
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That the balance of item 8, clause 2.6, as amended, 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 H. McAlister, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 7 (3.3).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated May 5, 2026, with respect to the Building Services Report – Quarter 1 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated May 5, 2026, with respect to the Quarterly Heritage Report – Q1 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on April 16, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of The Corporation of the City of London relating to the properties located at 2120 and 2204 Huron Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the revised staff report on the added agenda, dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the designation of a portion of the property FROM the Heavy Industrial Place Type and Environmental Review Place Type TO the Green Space Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above noted staff report, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding General Industrial (h-8*GI1) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a General Industrial Special Provision (GI1(*)) Zone, an Open Space Special Provision (OS1(*)) Zone, an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(*)) Zone, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(**)) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) orient the built forms and principal entrances of any future bu
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 9107894 Canada Inc. (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the properties located at 299-309 Springbank Drive, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(2)) Zone TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • A. Lagrou, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants; 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 Building policies, Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates an appropriate use in a suitable location, allowing the reuse of an underutilized site at a scale and intensity that can be accommodated within the existing building while su
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Bluegrass Long Term Care Centre – Division of “Meadow Park” (London) Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 945 Bluegrass Drive: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 12, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type 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 staff report, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-1(3)) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-1(3)*H14) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide an updated noise study to include mitigation measures for roof-top mechanical equipment; ii) to provide safe access, the driveway is to be relocated to the east side of the subject lands; a
Moved by S. Lewis
Lost
That the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 3 (2.2) and 5 (2.4).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on April 23, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
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 May 4, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to: a) AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule 1, between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Health, through the Public Health Agency of Canada and The Corporation of the City of London, for funding from 2026 to 2030 in the total amount of $1,004,000; b) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreement; c) DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to approve and execute any further Amendments to the above-noted Contribution Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the Contribution Agreement; d) DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority regarding application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting including financial claims, and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amounts do not exceed the maximum amount of Canada’s contribution specified in the Contribution Agreement that are necessary in con
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by- law, as appended to the staff report dated May 4, 2026 with respect to the YMCA Centre Branch Program Services and Access Agreement, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to: a) AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Program Services and Access Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario; b) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; c) DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to approve further Amending Agreements to the above noted Program Services and Access Agreement; and, d) DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to execute any financial reports under this Agreement.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 4, 2026 related to the Homeless Prevention and Housing Plan (2026-2031) Update: a) the Housing Stability Action Plan (2026-2031), as outlined in the report titled ‘London and Middlesex Housing Stability Action Plan 2026-2031 as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE ENDORSED substantially in the form of the document; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the Housing Stability for All Plan (HSAP) 2026 Update to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the annual update to the local homeless prevention and housing plan, in accordance with the Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA); c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate this report to community partners and interest holders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to, Middlesex County, the London Homeless Coalition and on the City of London website; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Municipal Council with an Implementation Plan and final version of the Housing Stability Action Plan (2026-2031) following Ministry review; it being noted that the Ministry holds the right to make any final amendments or alterations to this document based on provincial review and will be included in the final published version and shared with Muni
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That clause 1 and 2 of the 8th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.188 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.188 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.188 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.190 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.190 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 195 and 196 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 195 and 196 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 195 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 196 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 186 to Bill No. 209 and Added Bill No.’s 211 and 212 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 188, 190, 194, 195, and 196.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 186 to Bill No. 209 and Added Bill No.’s 211 and 212 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 188, 190, 194, 195, and 196.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 186 to Bill No. 209 and Added Bill No.’s 211 and 212 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 188, 190, 194, 195, and 196.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried

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