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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/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 lease 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. (6.1/7/ICSC) 4.2 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/7/ICSC) 4.3 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 necessar

That the Minutes of the 6th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on April 1, 2025 BE APPROVED.

That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Review of Winter Maintenance Performance Regarding Snow and Ice Removal 1. Councillor S. Trosow 6.2 801 Sarnia Road (OZ-25017) 1. S. Sana 2. F. Noory, CEO, Royal Premier Homes

That the 7th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 9 (2.1), and 10 (4.1).

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the emergency repair of the City’s Line Painting Truck: a) the purchase order issued for the emergency repairs on the Line Painting Truck by Core Equipment Inc. under Section 14.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy at a total cost of $69,583.14 (HST excluded), BE CONFIRMED; and b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken: a) the staff report dated April 9, 2025 entitled "2025 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2024 Review" BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the 2025 Local Road Reconstruction Project, Nashua Avenue, BE EXEMPTED from the Active Mobility Policy 349 and constructed without a new sidewalk. 3

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for the detailed design and tendering of the Grenfell Drive Bridge rehabilitation: a) the proposal submitted by Dillon Consulting Limited BE ACCEPTED to provide consulting engineering services to undertake the detailed design and tendering for the rehabilitation of the Grenfell Drive Bridge at an upset amount of $275,957.37, 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 April 9, 2025 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 & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Supply of Odour Control Units for various sites within the wastewater treatment systems: a) the purchase of Replacement Ozone Based Odour Control Units BE AWARDED to Sublime Environmental for the total price of $163,476 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 19.4 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 April 9, 2025 as Appendix "A"; c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2025: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 9, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’, being a by-law setting tax ratios for property classes in 2025, in accordance with Sub-sections 308(4) and 308.1(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, it being noted that the 2025 Municipal Tax Ratio By-Law has been prepared reflecting the equalization of the average property tax increase in residential and multi-residential classes with no change to other tax ratios; and b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 9, 2025 as Appendix ‘B’, being a by-law levying tax rates for property classes in 2025, in accordance with Sections 307 and 312 of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 9, 2025 as Appendix “A”, being a by-law levying rates for 2025 for school purposes in the City of London BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the administrative contract awards for Professional Consulting Services with an aggregate total greater than $100,000, as per Section 15.1 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, decentralized from Purchasing and Supply that have been reported to the Senior Manager, Procurement and Supply and have been reviewed for compliance to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information, as appended to the staff report dated April 9, 2025 as Appendix “A”; b) the list of administrative contract awards for Tenders with a value up to $6,000,000 that do not have an irregular result, as per Section 13.2 (c) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information, as appended to the staff report dated April 9, 2025 as Appendix “B”; and c) the City Treasurer, or delegate, BE DELEGATED authority to, at any time, refer questions concerning compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to the City’s internal auditor. The City Treasurer, or delegate, is hereby further authorized to ratify and confirm completed awards or purchases between $15,000 and $50,000 where the City Treasurer or delegate is of the opinion that the awards or purchases were in the best interests of the Corporation.

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Municipal Election: a) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to request local school boards to consider scheduling a Professional Activity Day (PA Day) on Voting Day, October 26, 2026, as elementary and secondary schools serve as voting locations for Municipal and School Board Elections;

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Municipal Election: b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 9, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025 to authorize the use of vote tabulators, voting by mail, and proxy voting for Municipal and School Board Elections; c) no further action BE TAKEN with respect to adopting a candidate contribution rebate by-law; and d) the staff report dated April 9, 2025 entitled "2026 Municipal Election Update" BE RECEIVED for information.

That part b) iii) of the motion be amended to read as follows: b) iii) investigating alternative options for snow and ice removals on roads, laneways, and sidewalks; and

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Review of Winter Maintenance Performance regarding Snow and Ice Removal: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee regarding amendments to the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg. 239/02) and the impact of the amendments on City operations, along with any budget considerations; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated March 18, 2025 from Councillors S. Franke and C. Rahman with respect to this matter.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Review of Winter Maintenance Performance regarding Snow and Ice Removal: b) the City’s 2024/2025 winter maintenance performance, challenges and opportunities for potential service improvements BE REVIEWED, including but not limited to: i) a performance assessment of contracted services providers; ii) an analysis by staff on possible costs associated to use machines that could clean windrows or ways to clear snow that would minimize the amount of snow at the edge of residents driveways; iii) investigating alternative options for snow and ice removals on roads, laneways, and sidewalks; and iv) staff engage in discussion with school boards on walking path clearance concerns on City property;

That the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 8 (2.7) and 9 (5.1).

That the 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on March 27, 2025, BE RECEIVED.

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated April 7, 2025, with respect to London’s Designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community, BE RECEIVED. (2025-R08)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 7, 2025, related to the Approval of a Single Source Contract Extension for Equipment Rental with Operators for the W123A Landfill: a) a single source-SS-2025-093 extension of the contract summarized in Contract Record C20-072 with J.B.L. Construction for a period of one (1) year in accordance with Section 14.4(d) and (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy as outlined below, BE APPROVED: i) the existing Terms, Conditions and Specifications as outlined in Contract Record C20-072 will be in place through the one (1) year extension period commencing on August 1, 2025; and, ii) the contract extension will include a one-time payment not to exceed $200,000 to cover the cost to procure and install refurbished waste compactor wheels and crawler dozer tracks with undercarriage to ensure these pieces of equipment will continue to operate as specified for the duration of the contract extension period; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these recommendations; c) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, contract record and/or purchase order, whichever is determined appropriate; and, d) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if requi

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 7, 2025, related to Request for Proposal 2025-389 for Consulting Services for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update: a) the bid submitted by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, 302-219 Oxford Street West, London, Ontario N6H 1S5, for Consulting Services in accordance with RFP2025-389, at its bid price of $251,986.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-R04)

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 April 7, 2025, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Procurement of Vehicle Tablet Mounts and Accessories: a) in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Commercial Truck Equipment Co., 1005 Pattullo Ave, RR8, Woodstock, ON, N4V 1C8, for pricing for a single source contract for one (1) year with three (3) option years for the provision of vehicle tablet mounts and accessories to the London Fire Department; b) the approval a) above, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a purchasing agreement with Commercial Truck Equipment Co. to provide vehicle tablet mounts and associated accessories to the London Fire Department; 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; d) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-V04)

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 April 7, 2025, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Bunker Gear Renewal: a) in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with AJ Stone Company Ltd., 62 Bradwick Dr, Concord, ON L4K 1K8, for pricing for a single source contract for one (1) year with two (2) option years for the provision of bunker gear to the London Fire Department; b) the approval in a) above, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a contract with AJ Stone Company Ltd. to provide bunker gear to the London Fire Department; 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; d) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-A14) 12

That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 7, 2025, related to the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) Approval of Federal Contribution Agreement (Reducing Substance Use Harms Through Basic Needs and Healthcare at 602 Queens “The Commons”): a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, to: i) severally delegated the authority to the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to approve: A) amending agreements with Canada (Minister of Health) for the Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund (“SUAP-ETF”) (Reducing Substance Use Harms Through Basic Needs and Healthcare at 602 Queens “The Commons”)Arrangement #2526-HQ-000038 (“Contribution Agreement”); B) further agreements with Canada that relate to the Contribution Agreement; and, C) agreements (including amending agreements) with third party services providers that relate to the Contribution Agreement (“Service Provider Agreement”); on the condition that they are consistent with the requirements contained in the Contribution Agreement or Service Provider Agreement, as the case may be, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the City Treasurer or

That part a) be amended to read as follows: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to assist with the relocation of those living unhoused in Watson Park, to ensure that Watson Park is in compliance with established encampment protocols, and connect them with appropriate service supports, including possible shelter options; Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Trosow

That the following actions be taken with respect to Watson Park: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to assist with the relocation of those living unhoused in Watson Park, to ensure that Watson Park is in compliance with established encampment protocols, and connect them with appropriate service supports, including possible shelter options;

That the following actions be taken with respect to Watson Park: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to cease the operation of the Watson Park depot and move to the recently approved mobile service model as soon as possible and that, in the interim period, depot resources be reallocated to assist those living unhoused find shelter or relocate them to an alternate location; and,

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c) that the letter from Councillor H. McAlister, with respect to Watson Park, BE RECEIVED.

That the 6th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 4 (3.1), 6 (3.3), and 10 (3.7).

That the 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 20, 2025, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the verbal delegation from S. Levin, Chair of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, with respect to this matter was received.

That, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by- law to the Municipal Council meeting on April 22, 2025, to amend By-law C.P.-1559-83, as amended, being A By-law to establish financial incentives for the Core Area Community Improvement Project Area, by adding Schedule 4 – Core Area Community Improvement Plan – Vacant Commercial Space Fit-Out Grant Program Guidelines; it being noted that the written communication from W. Thomas and D. Brown, with respect to this matter was received; it being further noted that the delegation from K. Morrison, Old East Village BIA, with respect to this matter was received.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Dancor Construction Ltd. relating to the property located at 2826 Dundas Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 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 Holding Light Industrial (h-108*LI1) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-108*h-9*LI1/LI6(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider design issues through the site plan process that incorporates measures to relocate the building closer to the street with parking in the interior side and/or rear yard, and design the street facing façade to reduce large expanses of blank wall along Dundas Street; and, c) that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice be given in respect of the proposed by-law as the key map provided in the Notice of Application and Public Meeting correctly depicted the subject lands, the change in address has no major impacts on the nature of the application, and no public concerns were received in response to the Notice of Application and Public Meeting; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal pre

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Rosella Merucci relating to the property located at 8530 Longwoods Road, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan of the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Agricultural (AG1) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-15) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • P. Saker; 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, Rural Neighbourhoods Place Type and Our Tools policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision rega

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1398 Wellington NDB Limited (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the property located at 1398 Wellington Road, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, 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 the subject property FROM a Restricted Service Commercial/Light Industrial (RSC2/LI1) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial/Light Industrial/Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (RSC2/LI1/ASA1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • A. Legrew; 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, Shopping Area Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit an appropriate range of uses at an intensity that can be accommodated on the subject lands and is considered compatible

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Hafiz Qaddafi c/o Creative Structures - Kenneth Gakuhi Ngacaku relating to the property located at 825 Wharncliffe Rd S, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 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 Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Convenience Commercial Special Provision (CC4( )) Zone; 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 Urban Corridor Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates adaptive reuse of existing building stock with a use that is compatible within the surrounding context without precluding future comprehensive redevelopment.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Section 26 Official Plan Review of The London Plan: a) that the Draft Industrial Land Needs Assessment (Employment Areas)as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix “A” BE RECEIVED for continued consultation with the community and development industry; b) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to receive landowner requests for candidate industrial properties to be evaluated for potential inclusion within the urban area of the city as part of the Urban Growth Boundary Review, noting an expansion is warranted based on the findings of the draft Industrial Land Needs Assessment (Employment Areas) contained in the above-noted Appendix “A”; c) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a review of Ineligible and Unsuitable industrial lands, as identified through the Draft Industrial Land Needs Assessment (Employment Areas), for possible land use redesignation; and, d) that this report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that following consultations, the Industrial Land Needs Assessment for Employment Areas will be presented to future meetings of Council; it being further noted that the findings of the Urban Growth Boundary Review, including evaluation of landowner requests and blocks identified for evaluation by Civic Administration, are to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee for Council ad

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the fee changes included in Schedule “A” as part of the 2026 Amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to phase-in the subdivision drawing review fee increase over two years, in addition to annual inflationary increases; and, c) the City of London’s Internal Auditor MNP BE REQUESTED to include a value for money audit of the Subdivision Review Process as part of Proposed Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan for 2026; and, d) the appended report dated April 8. 2025 as Schedule “B” BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the second annual subdivision drawing review fee increase will proceed subject to the Subdivision Review Process audit recommendations; it being further noted that the verbal delegation from M. Wallace, with respect to this matter was received.

That the April 2025, Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

that part c) be amended to include i) to read as follows: i) The subdivision approval authority include a draft plan condition specific to natural heritage compensation for the 1.27 hectares of feature removal, consisting of 0.57 ha of wetlands and 0.70 ha of woodlands, to demonstrate no net loss to the natural heritage features and functions, to the satisfaction of the City. If the Owner is unable to compensate for the full 1.27 hectares on the subject lands, the balance is to be provided on non-City lands external to the subject lands.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Southside Construction Management Ltd. relating to the property located at 3095 Bostwick Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, to amend the Official Plan, for the City of London, 2026, to: i) change the designation of the subject lands on Map 1 of The London Plan FROM Green Space and Neighbourhoods Place Type TO Green Space and Neighbourhoods Place Type; ii) change the designation of the subject lands on Schedules 4 and 12 of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan FROM Open Space and Environmental Review, and Low Density Residential designations, TO Open Space and Environmental Review, and Low Density Residential designations; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan, from the City of London, 2016 as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Residential R2 (R2- 3(6)), Residential R4 (R4-4(2)), and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; and, c) the Planning and Environment Committee REPORT TO the Approval Authority the issues, if any, raised through the applicatio

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Drewlo Holdings Inc. relating to the property located at 1620 Evans Boulevard (formerly 1622 Evans Boulevard): a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 22, 2025, to amend the Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1 (in conformity with the Official Planfor the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R6/Residential R8 (h-100*R6-5/R8-4) Zone, TO a Residential R6/Residential R8 Special Provision (R6-5(_)/R8-4(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) opportunities to reduce hard surface areas in favour of increased trees and landscaping; and, ii) tree planting along the rear of the property to provide screening from Highbury Avenue South; it being pointed out that the following indivi

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Royal Premier Homes (c/o Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 801 Sarnia Road: a) the request to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by adding a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and adding the lands to Map 7 – Specific Area Policies, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of Specific Area Policies; and; ii) the requested amendment does not facilitate an appropriate form of residential intensification that is sensitive to existing neighbourhoods and does not represent a good fit, as required by the intensity and residential intensification policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision Bonus (h-8*R8- 4(74)*B-40)) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; ii) the requested amendment is not in conformity with The London Plan, including but not limited to the Residential Intensification policies in the Neighbourhoods Place Type; iii) the proposed density cannot be appropriately accommodated on the subject lands and

that the motion be amended to add a new e) part that reads as follows: e) the applicant BE REQUESTED to meet with Municipal Housing and Industrial Development (MHID) to explore viable contributions Royal Premier Homes can make to affordable housing initiatives in the city.

Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions, as amended, be taken with respect to the application of Royal Premiere Homes relating to the property located at 801 Sarnia Road: a) the proposed by-law (attached as Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 22, 2025, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by adding a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and adding the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; b) the proposed by-law (attached as Appendix B) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 22, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, as amended in part (a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property from a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision Bonus (h-8*R8-4(74)*B-40)) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following through the Site Plan review: i) to ensure the functionality of the development, flexibility should be granted regarding the provision of landscaped islands within the rear parking area, in lieu of additional On-site parking stalls to meet the 0.5 stall per unit ratio; ii) work with the developer to enable an economical form of construction that Supports project feasibility by avoiding the requirement for “building step-backs” d) pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no

That the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 2 (2.1).

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Submission – Economic Development Strategy: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the City of London’s contracted services with London Economic Development Corporation, TechAlliance and the Small Business Center to identify if any duplication in services exist and if any cost savings can be realized and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back on potential efficiency improvements in relation to economic development opportunities for agencies, boards, and commissions, including but not limited to the relationships between the Film and Music Offices, Tourism London and RBC Place; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 27, 2025 from Councillor/Budget Chair E. Peloza and Councillor S. Lehman with respect to this matter.

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for the development of the Economic Development Strategy: a) Deloitte LLP BE APPOINTED as the Consultant to undertake the development of the Economic Development Strategy, for a total amount of $233,820.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with sections 15.3d and 12 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the funding for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated April 10, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the Economic Development Strategy project; 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, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.

That clause 1 of the 7th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.

At 4:35 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Deputy Mayor S. Lewis in the Chair. That clause 2 of the 7th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 131 to 151 and Added Bill No. 152, with the exception of Bill No.'s 132, 137 and 148, BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 131 to 151 and Added Bill No. 152, with the exception of Bill No.'s 132, 137 and 148, BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 131 to 151 and Added Bill No. 152, with the exception of Bill No.'s 132, 137 and 148, BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 137 and 148 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 137 and 148 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 137 and 148 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 132 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.132 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 132 BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira Nays: (2): S. Stevenson, and S. Hillier

That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No.'s 153 and 154 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Added Bill No.'s 153 and 154 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No.'s 153 and 154 BE APPROVED.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.