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That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter being considered pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to the property located at 1494 Commissioners Road West at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/1/PEC) 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. (6.1/1/ICSC) 4.3 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to t

That the Minutes of the 18th and 19th Meetings of the Municipal Council, held on November 26 and 27, 2024, respectively, BE APPROVED.

That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.2 Request to Remove the Heritage Listed Property at 1927 Richmond Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources 1. R. Finch, President, Finch Auto Group 2. K. McLeod 3. (ADDED) D. Peck and N. Macdonald 6.3 Land Needs Assessment - Official Plan Review of The London Plan (O- 9595) 1. Colliers Project Leaders Inc. for the City of London 2. A. Johnson 3. (ADDED) B. Amendola, Community and Social Service Volunteer 6.4 Final Report - 2024 Ward Boundary Review 1. M. Murray, President, Westminster Township Historical Society 2. (ADDED) Ward Boundary Review – Final Option 1, as amended - M. Schulthess, City Clerk 3. (ADDED) Councillor H. McAlister 6.5 (ADDED) Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Service Level Review and Thames River Draft Floodplain Update - Status Update 1. (ADDED) T. Annett, General Manager, UTRCA 6.6 (ADDED) Site Plan Control Area By-law: Housekeeping and Council Directed Amendments 1. (ADDED) S. Rouleau on behalf of Bumble Bee Gardens 6.7 (ADDED) 21-41 Meadowlily Road North and 20 Norlan Avenue 1. (ADDED) Councillor H. McAlister 6.8 (ADDED) 415 Oxford Street West (OZ-9789) 1. (ADDED) T. Whitney, Intermediate Planner, Zelinka Priamo LTD

That the motion be amended in part b) to read as follows: b) that in consideration of the Integrity Commissioner’s Findings regarding the breach of Council’s Code of Conduct in the above noted report, the remuneration paid to Councillor S. Stevenson BE SUSPENDED for a period of 5 days;

That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.

That, with respect to the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report Regarding Councillor S. Stevenson, the following actions be taken: a) that the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report dated November 29, 2024 BE RECEIVED; and it being noted that the communications on the Added Agenda, from Councillor S. Stevenson, with respect to this matter, were received.

b) that in consideration of the Integrity Commissioner’s Findings regarding the breach of Council’s Code of Conduct in the above noted report, the remuneration paid to Councillor S. Stevenson BE SUSPENDED for a period of 30 days;

That the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, , with the exception of items 14 (3.6), 17 (3.9), 18 (3.10), 20 (3.12) and 22 (3.14).

That it BE NOTED Councillor E. Peloza discloses a pecuniary interest in item 3.9 having to do with the property located at 1922 Highland Heights and 205 Commissioners Road East by indicating that she resides within the notification area of the subject lands.

That the staff report dated December 3, 2024 entitled "Planning & Development and Building Housing Update - 2024 Year-To-Date" BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix A, to designate the property located at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024; it being noted that this matter has been considered by the Community Advisory Committee on Planning and public notice has been completed with respect to the designation in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.

That the staff report dated December 3, 2024, entitled "Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Service Level Review and Thames River Draft Floodplain Update – Status Update" BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to amending the Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and Façade Improvement Loan Program Guidelines: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to AMEND By-law C.P.-1467-175, as amended, being A By-law to establish financial incentives for the Downtown Community Improvement Project Area, by DELETING Schedule “1” and REPLACING it with Schedule “1” a revised Downtown Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Program Guidelines appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to AMEND By-law C.P.-1468-176, as amended, being A By-law to establish financial incentives for the Old East Village Community Improvement Project Area, by DELETING Schedule “1” and REPLACING it with Schedule “1” a revised Old East Village Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Program Guidelines appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024; c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to AMEND By-law C.P.-1521-13, as amended, be

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken in respect of a limiting distance (no-build) agreement between the Corporation of the City of London and XO Homes (2537 Bridgehaven Drive, London, Ontario): a) the proposed limiting distance agreement appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 for the property at 2537 Bridgehaven Drive between The Corporation of the City of London and XO Homes BE APPROVED; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 3, 2024, to approve the limiting distance agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and XO Homes for the property at 2537 Bridgehaven Drive, and to delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of London as the adjacent property owner.

That the staff report dated December 3, 2024 entitled "Review of Minister's Zoning Orders" BE RECEIVED for information.

That the 11th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 21, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on November 13, 2024: a) the Community Advisory Committee on Planning Listed Property Work Plan BE APPROVED; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 to 5.3 BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from J.M. Metrailler, Chair, Community Advisory Committee on Planning, with respect to these matters.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2288711 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 1472 Dundas Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 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 Community Shopping Area (CSA1) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H35*D350) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) landscaping to include at minimum 50% native species, with no invasive species planted; ii) investigate renewable sources of energy such as solar for the roof and sides of the building, and geothermal for interior heating and cooling; iii) investigate air source heat pump options; and, iv) apply bird friendly policies using the CSA standard; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • the presentation from K. Wahdat, Weston Consulting; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • R. Lamichhane, Weston Consulting; it being further noted t

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of Sandhyaji Homes Inc., (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 325 Southdale Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the December 3, 2024 Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, 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 (*R5-6(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • the revised by-law; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • A. Richards, Planner, 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, 2024 (PPS), which encourages growth in settlements areas and land use patterns based on densities and a mix of land uses that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to Key Directions, City B

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of Forest Edge Commons Inc., (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants), relating to the property located at 952 Southdale Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to amend the zoning of a portion of the subject property BY AMENDING the Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA1(6)) Zone; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit a complementary use that is considered appropriate within the surrounding context; 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 of Mamdouh Ahmed, (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants), relating to the property located at 691 Fanshawe Park Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 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 R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7( )) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • the presentation from B. Senkevics, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • B. Senkevics, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants; and, • G. Bloch; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit an appropriate form of developmen

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 property at 93 King Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED subject to the term and condition that, following the demolition of the current building, decorative wrought iron fencing and all-season landscaping be installed by the property owner along the King Street frontage of the property as shown in Appendix C as an interim condition prior to the future redevelopment of the property; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; 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. 11

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to implementing house-keeping amendments and sustainability measures to the Site Plan Control By-law as follows: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 to amend By-law C.P.-1455-541, as amended, entitled the “Site Plan Control By-law”, to add the following: i) exempt classes of development for less than 10 residential units, portables associated with school boards, colleges and universities; ii) remove references to mandatory pre-application consultation; iii) require bird-friendly standards for city facilities design standards; and, iv) encourage a minimum amount of native species for landscaping. b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to add the following: i) a minimum number of electric vehicle charging stations for new development; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • a communication dated November 27, 2024 from A. Vandersluis, Development Manager, Auburn Developments; it being pointed out that the following ind

That, on 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 4040 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to amend the Southwest Area Plan (SWAP), for the City of London to change the designation of the subject lands FROM Low Density Residential TO Medium Density Residential on Schedule 4 Southwest Area Land Use Plan, and Schedule 6 Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 3, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) ensure the front face and principal unit entrances for Block D are oriented toward Colonel Talbot Road; ii) explore opportunities to reduce the amount of paved area on site in favour of more landscaped area; iii) provide a centrally located and adequately sized common outdoor amenity space

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the City-Wide Holding Provision Symbol Review, the proposed by-law appended to the December 3, 2024 Planning and Environment Committee as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to AMEND Section 3.8(2) (“Holding Zone Provisions”) By-law No. Z.-1 with an updated list of holding provisions available for use and to adjust the zoning of the subject properties to reflect the revisions to Section 3.8(2); it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the staff presentation; and, • the revised by-law; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute; • F. Feldman, on behalf of John Sivak; • J. Johnson, on behalf of D. Matthews; • J. Zaifman, London Home Builders Association; • M. Moussa; and, • B. Rosser, on behalf of Shleigel Villages; 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, 2024; • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Planning Act; and, • the recommended amendment supports Council's

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the property located at 1927 Richmond Street BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated November 27, 2024 from A. Winder; • a communication dated November 27, 2024 from D. Jordan, Executive Superintendent of Business and Corporate Services, London District Catholic School Board; • a communication dated November 25, 2024 from A. Thompson; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from B. Perry; • a communication from Dr. C. Drake; • a communication dated November 27, 2024 from G. Cook; • a communication dated November 27, 2024 from Jill; • a communication dated November 27, 2024 from L. Hamilton Smit; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from M. Allistone; • a communication dated November 29, 2024 from M. Thompson; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from M. Tucker; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from S. Kosar; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from C. Dykeman; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from E. Kennedy; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from S. Jackson; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from C. Ryan; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from D. Thompson; • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from C. Thompson; • a communication from J. Grainger; • a communication dated No

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Highland Golf & Country Club, c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd., relating to the property located at 1922 Highland Heights and 205 Commissioners Road East: a) the proposed revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 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 properties at 1922 Highland Heights and 205 Commissioners Road East FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-9(_)) Zone and a Holding Open Space Special Provision (h-101*OS1(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) enhanced landscape buffering along the north and west property boundaries that exceed the minimum requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law; ii) installation of a board-on-board fence, exceeding the height requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law, along the north property boundary; iii) removal of the access between the existing single detached dwelling and west property boundary; iv) the Development Agreement shall reflect the need for an easement should the parcels be placed in separate ownership in the future; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the foll

That the motion be amended to delete part b) ii) "constructing a sewer line, at their cost, to the Urban Roots property at 21 Norlan Avenue, subject to future approvals by the Board of Urban Roots;" and replace it with a new part b) ii) to read as follows: b) ii) a donation to Urban Roots by Royal Premier Homes, the amount and specific project allocation to be determined by the respective parties at a later date.

That item 18, clause 3.10, as amended, BE APPROVED in part as follows: That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2812347 Ontario Inc., c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd., relating to the property located at 21-41 Meadowlily Road North and 20 Norlan Avenue: a) the proposed revised, attached, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, 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 Holding Residential R5 Special Provision Bonus (h-17*h-100*R5-7(26)*B-94) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h*R5-7(26)) Zone; and, b) pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • a communication dated November 28, 2024 from Councillor H. McAlister, Ward 1 Councillor; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • L. Jamieson, Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;and, • A. Badillo, Urban Roots; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, which directs municipalities to support the achievement of complete communities

That item 18, clause 3.10, as amended, BE APPROVED in part as follows: it being noted that the applicant has committed to the following: i) providing new playgrounds for Ealing and Trafalgar Elementary Public Schools; and, ii) a donation to Urban Roots by Royal Premier Homes, the amount and specific project allocation to be determined by the respective parties at a later date.

That the motion be amended to read as follows: That the staff report with respect to the application of RAND Developments, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 415 Oxford Street West BE RECEIVED. it being noted that Civic Administration received a withdrawal of application request from the applicant.

That item 20, clause 3.12, as amended, BE APPROVED.

That the motion be amended to include new part g) to read as follows: g) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop an alternate scenario of approximately 1,130 hectares of developable land to accommodation planned growth;

That the motion be amended to include new part h) to read as follows: h) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to demonstrably utilize the climate emergency screening tool as part of the Urban Growth Boundary Review;

That the motion be amended to include new part i) to read as follows: i) that the Mayor, BE REQUESTED to engage in a discussion with local Southwestern Ontario Mayors and Wardens regarding regional growth; and

That item 20, clause 3.14, as amended, BE APPROVED, with the exception of parts b), d) and e).

That part b) of Item 22, clause 3.14, as amended, BE APPROVED.

That parts d) and e) of item 22, clause 3.14, as amended, BE APPROVED.

That the Council recess at this time, for 15 minutes.

That the 1st Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 11 (2.7).

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for the detailed design and tendering of The Queen’s Bridge Rehabilitation: a) the proposal submitted by AECOM Canada Ltd. BE ACCEPTED to provide consulting engineering services to complete the detailed design and tendering for the rehabilitation of The Queen’s Bridge at an upset amount of $635,037.70, excluding HST, as per Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix "A"; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Service Level Agreement Renewal with London Hydro Inc: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 to approve a Service Level Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and London Hydro Inc., substantially in the form appended as Schedule “A” to the proposed by-law, for the management and operation of the meter reading, billing, collections and customer service for the City’s water and sewer accounts by London Hydro Inc.; b) the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure BE DELEGATED the authority to execute the Agreement approved in a), above; and c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the Agreement approved in a) above, including any future related documents and/or agreement with London Hydro Inc. that are consistent with the requirement contained in the Agreement approved in a) above.

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Increase of the Approved Single Source Purchase of City-wide LiDAR data acquisition under Section 14.4(f) of the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: a) the Single Source appointment for Airborne Imaging Inc. BE INCREASED in accordance with the estimate on file, by $3,600, excluding HST, from $48,755 to a total upset amount of $52,355, in accordance with Section 14.5 (ii) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix "A"; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; 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.

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to road widening Block 180 plan 33M799: a) the closing of part of the road widening Block 180 Registered Plan 33M799, designated as Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 33R-21184 BE APPROVED; and b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, for the purpose of closing that part of Block 180.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held December 17, 2024 to: i) approve the Agreement, appended as Schedule "A" to the proposed by-law, for the Rail Safety Improvement Program (the “Agreement”) between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Transport (“Canada”) and The Corporation of the City of London; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; iii) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or their written delegate, to approve further amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement; iv) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amending agreements approved by the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and v) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or their written delegate, to execute any financial reports required under this Agreement and to undertake all administrative, financial, and reporting acts necessary in connection with the Agreement; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an additional Agreement related to the Rail Safety Improvement Program, appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report for the closure of an abandoned rail crossing; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRE

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to closing part of Medway Park Drive: a) the closing of part of the southerly Medway Park Drive on Registered Plan 33M-248 BE APPROVED; and b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, for the purpose of closing part of Medway Park Drive.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to authorize the temporary borrowing of certain sums to meet current expenditures of The Corporation of the City of London for the year 2025.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the single source procurement of collection agency services: a) approval BE GIVEN to execute single source procurements for collection agency services with the following collection agencies, for a three (3) year term, with an option to renew the agreements for an additional two (2) years, in accordance with Section 14.4 (g) of the Corporation of the City of London’s (“the Corporation”) Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: i. CBV Collection Services ii. A-1 Credit Recovery & Collection Services iii. CBS (Credit Bureau Services) iv. Gatestone & Co. Inc. b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these agreements; c) approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering a formal agreement with each of CBV Collection Services; A-1 Credit Recovery & Collection Services; CBS (Credit Bureau Service); Gatestone & Co. Inc for collection agency services; and d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents required to give effect to these recommendations. 31

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the report entitled Canda Life Place: Facility Licence Agreement BE RECEVED for information; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide consent in writing for the Facility Licence Agreement between the London Civic Centre Corporation and the London Knights.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, approval BE GIVEN to the expropriation of land as may be required for the Wellington Gateway Project, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith: a) application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as approving authority, for the approval to expropriate land required for Phase 2 of the Wellington Gateway project; b) The Corporation of the City of London serve and publish notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act; c) The Corporation of the City of London forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Schedule “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions.

That the 1st Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 14 (2.10) and 15 (2.14).

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 7, 2024: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) on the motion that was made at the AWCAC meeting held on September 5, 2024, with respect to limiting rodenticides; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.1 to 5.3 BE RECEIVED.

That the 11th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 6, 2024, 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 December 2, 2024, related to a Contract Amendment for the Boler Road Cycling Improvements: a) the contract with Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. BE INCREASED by $116,946.85 to a total agreement value of $422,176.55 (excluding HST) to complete the detailed design and tendering for the Boler Road Cycling Improvements in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-T05)

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS- 114). (2024-C01A)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, related to the Urban Forestry Strategy and Monitoring Report: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an annual Urban Forest Strategy Monitoring Report to update the community on actions and outcomes that advance the implementation directions of the Urban Forest Strategy; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to complete the requisite technical studies and background research to update the Urban Forest Strategy, with finalized recommendations presented no later than Q1 2027; it being noted that the linked 2025-2029 Tree Planting Strategy will be submitted for Council consideration in February 2025. (2024- E04) 34

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, with respect to Dundas Place Traffic Management, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the actions described herein can be implemented administratively. (2024-T08)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, and the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, related to the NG 9-1-1 Hosted Call Handling Solution Amending Agreement to the Bell Authority Service Agreement: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to: i) approve the Amending Agreement, as appended to the above- noted by-law, being the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Amending Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Bell Canada, amending the agreement enterned into between The Corporation of the City of London and Bell Canada on February 14, 2023; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Amending Agreement; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their designate, to approve and execute any further amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement; iv) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their designate, to undertake any administrative actions that are necessary in connection with section 1 of the above-noted by-law; b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that ar

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, and the concurrence of the Deputy City Manger, Enterprise Supports, the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, with respect to the Civic Administration Key Learnings and Update Regarding the April 21, 2024, CPKC Train Fire in London, Ontario, BE RECEIVED. (2024- P16)

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 December 2, 2024, related to Life Stabilization Purchase of Service Agreements – Single Source Procurements: a) a Single Source Procurements BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of $700,000 ($350,000 of municipal costs and $350,000 utilization of provincial funds) (excluding HST) for the period of October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, with the opportunity to extend for four (4) additional one (1) year terms, to administer Life Stabilization programs, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.4 d) and e); to the following providers: i) to allocate $300,000 to London Cares Homeless Response Services – “The Commons” (SS-2024-356) ii) to allocate $400,000 to VHA Home Healthcare - Extreme Clean/Hoarding Program (SS-2024-357); b) the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designate, BE DELEGATED authority to approve amendments to existing agreements authorized and approved above; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project and; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Purchase of Service Agreements with each program. (2024-S04)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, related to an Update on the Alignment of Rent Supplement and Housing Allowances Programs to a Portable Benefit System: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee annually about the Municipal Rent Assistance Program progress as part of the annual Housing Stability Action Plan. (2024-S14)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, related to the 2023 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile BE RECEIVED. (2024-S04)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, with respect to Publicly Accessible Washrooms – Parks and Facilities, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that park washroom facility service provision will be a matter reviewed with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update; it being further noted that a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from S. Lewkowitz, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-R04)

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the Hamilton Road Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan, as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2024, BE APPROVED to inform the annual Renew London Construction Program and New Sidewalk Program; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; and, it being further noted that the communication, as appended to the Agenda, from A. Harding, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-T04)

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 December 2, 2024, related to Property Standards By-law CP-24 Amendments Related to Minimum Headroom and Information Regarding the Tenant- Landlord Forum: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; 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 December 17, 2024, to amend By-law CP-24, being the Property Standards By-law, to reduce minimum headroom requirements in conjunction with amendments to the National Building Code and the Ontario Building Code. (2024-C01A)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated December 2, 2024, related to the Special Events Policy: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to amend By-law No. CPOL.-142-394, as amended, being “Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual”, by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED.

That the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 4 (2.1) and 5 (3.1).

That it BE NOTED Councillor J. Pribil discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.1, having to do with Film London - LEDC Purchase of Service Agreement Amendment by indicating that his son is contemplating seeking project support from Film London.

That the 10th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 14, 2024 BE RECEIVED.

That the 12th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 20, 2024 BE RECEIVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place) By-law Update and Appointments: a) the proposed by-law appended as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated December 10, 2024 A by-law to amend By-law No. A- 6866-270, as amended, respecting the London Convention Centre Corporation BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to update references to the Board, section 4, and section 5(2) term; b) the following appointments to the Board of Directors BE CONFIRMED: i) Mary Lynn Stuckey (Health Care) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026; ii) Ryan Bennett (Finance) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2025; iii) Kara Heddle (Communications) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2025; iv) Sara De Candido (Health Care) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026; v) Jeffrey Floyd (Music/Business) as a Class 3 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026; and c) on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated December 10, 2024 respect to the London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place) By-law Update and Appointments, BE RECEIVED.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 10, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to amend By-law No. CPOL.-391-152, being A by-law to enact a new Council policy entitled “Municipal Service and Financing Agreements” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to identify and incorporate eligible growth infrastructure projects located within priority intensification areas of the Built Area Boundary into the Growth Management Implementation Strategy upon the completion of the 2028 Development Charges Background Study, it being noted that until approval of the 2028 DC Background Study, the Built Area Works program can continue to be availed of for the delivery of eligible municipal infrastructure works within the Built Area; c) the changes to the 2008 Growth Management Implementation Strategy principles to align with amendments in clause b) above and growth policies of The London Plan BE APPROVED by Municipal Council; d) the correspondence from Zelinka Priamo regarding 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road (Talbot Village) BE REFERRED for consideration during the 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy process; and e) the report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strateg

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the report regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund - First Annual Update BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated December 5, 2024 from C. Kulchycki, Senior Associate, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed amending by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 to amend By-law No. A.-8441-4 being “A by- law to authorize a Purchase of Services Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement” to: a) an amending agreement (Schedule “A2”) BE AUTHORIZED and BE APPROVED between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation for the purpose of extending funding for Film London; and b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the amending agreement.

That with respect to the 2024 Ward Boundary Review, the following actions be taken: a) the boundaries for the fourteen (14) electoral wards detailed in Final Option 1, with the following amendments, BE APPROVED for the City of London, effective November 15, 2026: i. the fifteen (15) homes on the north side of Springbank Drive — between The Coves Environmentally Significant Area, Greenside Avenue, and the Canadian National Railway to be retained with proposed Ward 11 as a minor amendment to retain a community of interest; ii. the area contained between Wellington Road South and the Canadian National Railway adjacent to Adelaide Street South (Rowntree Area) south to Commissioners Road East be incorporated into proposed Ward 11 to better reflect communities of interest and balancing population; iii. the area contained within Oxford Street East, to Highbury Avenue North, to Canadian Pacific Railway, to Adelaide Street North be incorporated into proposed Ward 4 to better reflect communities of interest and balancing population; b) the proposed by-law, attached, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, for the purpose of redividing the wards in the City of London; c) the Final Report – 2024 Ward Boundary Review, dated December 10, 2024 and the Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Final Report BE RECEIVED. it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. with respe

That the 1st Report of Council, In Closed Session 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

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 1 to Bill No. 39, including Added Bill No.'s 40 and 41, BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 8, 18, 19, 22, 36 and 37. 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 Second Reading of Bill No.'s 1 to Bill No. 39, including Added Bill No.'s 40 and 41, BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 8, 18, 19, 22, 36 and 37.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 1 to Bill No. 39, including Added Bill No.'s 40 and 41, BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 8, 18, 19, 22, 36 and 37.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 8 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 8 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 8 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 18 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 18 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 18 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 19 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 19 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 19 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 22 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 22 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 22 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 36 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 36 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 36 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 42 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 42 BE APPROVED.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.