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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. (6.1/2/ICSC) 4.2 Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to the expropriation of property located at 1690 Richmond Street North including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, Ontario Land Tribunal Case No.: OLT-OLT-24-000079; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with the expropriation of property located at 1690 Richmond Street North; and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality regarding settlement negotiations and conduct of litigation or potential litiga

That the Minutes of the 1st Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on December 17, 2024, BE APPROVED.

That the following communication BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.2 430 First Street (Z-9809) 1. A. Johnson

That on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force; a) the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Council Resourcing Review Task Force: i) Dane Ferry; ii) Mariam Hamou; iii) Martin Horak; iv) Jennifer Slay; v) Jared Zaifman; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to commence the 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force review based on the Terms of Reference as appended to the memo as Appendix ‘A’.

That it BE NOTED that Councillor C. Rahman disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 2.6, having to do with Contract Award: Tender No. RFT-2024-315 - East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 4 - Oxford Street East, by indicating that Fanshawe College is her employer.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Association: a) the Argyle Business Improvement Association proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $444,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $330,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association: a) the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $864,868 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $706,085; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025. 5

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association: a) the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $2,408,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $2,081,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area: a) the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $417,100 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund – London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion – Transfer Payment Agreement: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025, to: i) approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund: Intake 1 between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure (the “Province”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Recipient”); ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure to approve further Amending Agreements to the Agreement; iv) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amendments to the Agreement approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and v) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports (or delegate) to execute any financial reports required under this Agreement; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter.

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the following actions be taken, with respect to Enterprise Mobility Devices and Services: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025 to: i) approve the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Rogers Communications Canada Inc. through Vendor of Record (Tender # 18677), Province of Ontario Agreement, for a six (6) year term with two (2), two (2) year options for extension; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, or their designate, to approve and execute any further amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts necessary in connection with this matter; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to adjust the quantity of devices, related supplies, and services as needed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, to address departmental requirements resulting from changes in staff levels, work locations, or mobility needs, provided such adjustments remain within the approved budget; and d) approval BE CONDITIONAL upon the City successfully negotiating satisfactory prices and terms and finalizing a formal contract, agreement or a purchase order related to t

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property Block 180, Registered Plan 33M799, designated as Parts 5 and 6, Plan 33R-21184, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the developer (abutting property owner) under the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken: a) the subject properties Block H, G, J, I, Registered Plan 907, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject properties (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owners under the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy. 8

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report regarding Assessment Growth for 2025, Changes in Taxable Phase-in Values and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessments BE RECEIVED for information purposes; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 9, 2025 and heard a verbal delegation from C. Butler with respect to this matter.

That the January 6, 2025 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 4 project; a) the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the award of the contract for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 4 project; it being noted that in accordance with Section 13.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Request for Tender (RFT) contract awards greater than $6,000,000 requires approval of City Council: i) the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $26,361,119.55 excluding HST, for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 4 project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of 4 bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; ii) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the construction inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $2,488,871.00 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; iii) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Appendix "A"; iv) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake

That the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED

That the 6th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 28, 2024, BE RECEIVED.

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 January 6, 2025, related to the End of Mortgage/End of Agreement Strategic Framework and Funding Model for Social Housing: a) the End of Mortgage / End of Agreement Strategic Framework BE APPROVED including the funding model outlined in the above- noted report; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to progress discussions and supporting bodies of work to support the terms of the Service Agreement. (2024-S11)

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 January 6, 2024, related to the End of Mortgage/End of Agreement Service Agreement Template: a) the Part VII.I Service Agreement template, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE APPROVED; and, b) the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or their written designate, BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with eligible housing providers and bring forward proposed Service Agreements, including proposed funding levels, to Council for approval. (2024-S11)

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 January 6, 2024, related to an Employment Services Case Management Implementation Update: a) a single source procurement, in accordance with section 14.4 (3) of the Procurement Policy, BE APPROVED; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, c) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-C09)

That the 12th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on December 4, 2024, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, with respect to this matter, was received. 12

That the communication dated January 6, 2025 from Councillor H. McAlister with respect to the Dog Licensing and Control By-law BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review; it being noted that a communication, as appended to the agenda, and a verbal delegation from S. Karchut, with respect to this matter, were received. (2024-C09)

That the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (4.1)

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken: a) the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to use the City of London’s Strategic Plan Performance Dashboard format for the 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Progress Report; c) Agencies, Boards and Commissions of the City BE REQUESTED to submit Climate Action Plans no later than May 31, 2026 that would be included in the 2025 CEAP Progress Report and to measure progress on their respective plans every year after starting with the 2027 CEAP Progress Report; and d) the list of active, proposed, and future potential projects to be or that could be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund identified on Table 3 and described in Appendix "C" as appended to the staff report dated January 14, 2025 BE RECEIVED for information.

That the communication from Mayor J. Morgan regarding the recent service review training sessions conducted by KPMG for representatives of the City's Agencies, Boards and Commissions BE RECEIVED.

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the report dated January 14, 2025 regarding the London Transit Commission Review Recommend Approach BE RECEIVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors: a) the communication dated December 18, 2024 from J. Fyfe- Millar, Board Chair, Covent Garden Market BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of Zeba Hashmi from the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; and c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise in the usual manner to solicit applications for appointment to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors, with applications to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration.

That the request from the Board of Directors Eldon House BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to draft a revised Eldon House by-law and report back to the February 4, 2025 meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 2, 2025 from Megan Halliday, Secretary, Eldon House Board of Directors with respect to this matter.

That Jim Dean, of Jim Dean Law BE APPOINTED to the Hamilton Road BIA for the term ending November 14, 2026; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated December 18, 2024 from C. Luistro, Executive Director, Hamilton Road BIA with respect to this matter.

That the 1st Report of the Integrated Transportation Communication Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 18, 2024 BE RECEIVED and NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from R. Buchal, Member, Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee and Chair of the Mobility Master Plan Subcommittee with respect to this matter.

That the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED

That the 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on December 11, 2024, BE RECEIVED.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Dipesh Patel (c/o Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.), relating to the property located at 629 Base Line Road East: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy in 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 appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), as amended in the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R3/Residential R8 Special Provision (R3-1/R8-3(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • a communication from A. Johnson; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.; it being further noted that the Mun

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of 2741943 Ontario Inc., c/o Europa Foods, relating to the property located at 430 First Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London,2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • a communication from A. Johnson; 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 Urban Corridor Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit a range of complementary uses within the existing building that are appropriate for the site and within the surrounding conte

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) relating to the property located at 1958 Duluth Crescent: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2025, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to amend Specific Policy 1057D_ in the Neighbourhoods Place Type to permit apartments with a maximum height of five (5) storeys; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in the above-noted part a)), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*R5-6(18)/R6-5(93)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R6 Special Provision (R5-6(18)/R6- 5(93)) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issue through the site plan process: i) provide an all-season landscape buffer along the rear property line to screen the parking and minimize potential negative impacts on the adjacent low-rise residential uses to the west; it bei

That the Deferred List BE RECEIVED. 19

That the 2nd Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.

That pursuant to section 18.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GRANTED to permit Councillor S. Trosow to move a motion related to the City of London's warming centres.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 44 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 44 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 44 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 52 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 52 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 52 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 61, 64, 65, and Added Bill No. 72 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 61, 64, 65, and Added Bill No. 72 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 61, 64, 65, and Added Bill No. 72 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 43 to 71 excluding Bill No.’s 44, 52, 61, 64, and 65 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 43 to 71 excluding Bill No.’s 44, 52, 61, 64, and 65 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 43 to 71 excluding Bill No.’s 44, 52, 61, 64, and 65 BE APPROVED.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.