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Community and Protective Services Committee

December 1, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): David Ferreira, Elizabeth Peloza, Jerry Pribil, Sam Trosow

Absent (1): Anna Hopkins

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (15 motions)

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

That Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 13, 2025: a) a representative from the London Transit Commission BE INVITED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee to discuss and receive feedback regarding Paratransit services in the City of London; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 1, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 to approve the potential demolition of the vacant buildings located at 76 Commissioners Road East, 120 Gideon Road and 687 Dundas Street in the City of London; it being noted that these properties may be cleared of all identified buildings, structures, debris, refuse and graffiti and left in a graded and levelled condition in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By- law and the Ontario Building Code Act if required.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 1, 2025 related to the Approval of Contribution Agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services, 644-646 Huron Street: a) the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services (“CMHA Thames Valley”)’s Highly Supportive Housing project at 644-646 Huron Street BE APPROVED for Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Year 7 (“OPHI”) funding of $1,374,335.00 and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to recommend this project for funding to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to: i) APPROVE the Contribution Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and CMHA Thames Valley (the “Contribution Agreement”), as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve amendments to the Contribution Agreement; iii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Contribution Agreement; and, iv) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute further amending agreements to the Contribution Agreement.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 1, 2025 related to 122 Base Line Road Update and Property Management Agreement: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED for information in response to Recommendation #1 of the London Housing Development Lessons Learned audit; b) the attached proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 to: i) APPROVE the Property Management Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. as appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule 1; ii) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth to approve amendments to the above-noted Agreement; iii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; and, iv) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement that do not require additional funding; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with London and Middlesex Community Housing on an expedited tenant transition plan that supports the long-term financial sustainability of the property; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back annually on progress; and, e) the Source of Financing, as appended to the above-n
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
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 1, 2025, related to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Thames Valley Corridor Phase One Construction Contract: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to increase the existing contract value with McLean Taylor, in accordance with Section 29.2.2 and Schedule ‘A’, Subsection 3.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the price submitted by McLean Taylor for additional construction services related to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Thames Valley Corridor Project of $350,000.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; 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. 3
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 1, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to: a) approve the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) Transfer Payment Agreement (the “Agreement”) for the Silverwood Arena Redevelopment Project, Schedule A, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Sport for the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; c) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to approve and execute any amending agreements to the above-noted Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA); and, d) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community- Wide Services, or written delegate, to undertake and execute any administrative and financial reports required under this Agreement.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That the delegation request from S. Campbell BE APPROVED to be heard at this meeting.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED in part b) to remove the word “outdoor” before the words “basic needs”.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor D. Ferreira
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the communication, dated November 20, 2025, from Councillors D. Ferreira and S Trosow, with respect to Enhancing Municipal Options to Prevent the Unnecessary Loss of Affordable Housing, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the communication from V. Flear, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, was received; it being further noted that verbal delegations from G. Harrison, B. Grossman, M. Davies, D. Barnes and J. Smith, with respect to this matter, were received.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor D. Ferreira
That the delegation requests from G. Harrison, M. Davies, B. Grossman, D. Barnes and J. Smith BE APPROVED to be heard at this meeting.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor D. Ferreira
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with recommendations on a spectrum of municipal options to limit or prevent “bad-faith” tenancy evictions for reasons of demolitions and conversion to use for a purpose other than a residential premise, including but not limited to amendments to, or new municipal by-laws, policies and programs; it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from V. Flear, London ACORN, was received with respect to this matter.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (2): Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor J. Pribil
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 1, 2025 related to the Endorsement of the One Voice Memorandum of Understanding – MOU Between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Service Board: a) the payment of the Annual Maintenance and Repair Fee to London Police Service, as outlined in the (MOU) Memorandum of Understanding detailed above, for the years 2024 through 2027, with said amounts having been included in the City’s approved Multi-Year Budget, BE AUTHORIZED; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 1, 2025 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to: i) APPROVE the endorsed agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board of the One Voice Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and, ii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter; and, d) approval BE CONDITIONAL upon the City successfully endorsing and finalizing agreement, related to this approval.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor D. Ferreira
That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following: 6.1 Security of Property A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor D. Ferreira

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