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 (69 motions)
65 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Acquisition/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 2835 Westminster Drive land by the London Police Service Board, 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. (6.1/14/ICSC) 4.2 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Litigation/Potential Litigation / Matters Before Administrative Tribunals / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals and advice which is the subject of solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.2/14/ICSC) 4.3 Solicitor-Client Privilege Advice A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that pur
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the Minutes of the 14th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on August 26, 2025, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (15): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements Project Update 1. O. Sayyed, Vice President External Affairs, University Students' Council, Western University and K. Henricus, President, University Students' Council, Western University 6.2 (ADDED) Urgent Situation Within London's Housing Stability Program 1. M. Oates, St. Leonard's Community Services, C. Lasenby, Unity Project, A. Jibb, Atlohsa Family Healing Services and C. Moss, London Cares Homeless Response Services 6.3 (ADDED) Updating the Program Guidelines for the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan Per-Unit Forgivable Loan Program 1. T. Casey, Holloway Lodging 6.4 (ADDED) 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North - OZ9508 1. H. Froussios and L. Jamieson, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. 6.5 (ADDED) 100 Kellogg Lane, 1080-1108 & 1079-1127 Dundas Street, 420 Burbrook Place, 351 Eleanor Street & 1101 King Street and 1151 York Street - OZ-25070 1. Deputy Mayor S. Lewis
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GRANTED to permit Councillor S. Stevenson to move a motion related to item 7.1 on the Council Agenda related to Urgent situation within London’s Housing Stability program - (Federal Reaching Home / Ontario Housing Prevention Program (HPP)). Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier Nays: (3): S. Trosow, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion be amended to remove the October 20, 2025 date and indicate "future meeting" instead
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion be amended to include a new part e) to read as follows: e) pause any new placements of “high acuity” individuals through the “Project Home” program until the report back is received and reviewed by committee and council.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Lost
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following steps and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee: a) provide an overview of any issues identified by partner social agencies that are creating a barrier or challenge to individual placement success such as tenant participation or refusal of supports or inspections, removal processes for tenants putting others at risk, etc.;
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following steps and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee: b) propose recommendations to amend the existing contracts to address the issues identified in a) that are creating a barrier or challenge to individual placement success including potential “head lease” requirements of the agencies to facilitate supports and inspections, strengthening language in leases with respect to landlord responsibilities, and other potential measures;
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Lost
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following steps and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee: c) provide an update of overall success rates of tenants maintaining stability, and any trends related to those who are not maintaining stable housing repeatedly cycling through these programs; and
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following steps and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee: d) provide any recommendations for strengthening tenant placement processes and success rates, including both service delivery by partner agencies, as well as advocacy considerations to senior levels of government by Council.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GRANTED to permit Councillor Ferreira to move a motion related to item 7.2 on the Council Agenda related to the Contribution Agreement with Chelsea Green Community Homes Society.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That notwithstanding the Council resolution dated July 23, 2024, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with an amendment under the existing delegation of authority to the Contribution Agreement with Chelsea Green Homes Society to fill 18 units from the City’s housing waitlist, increase the affordable housing units to 30, and release the remaining Roadmap grant of $476,332 with the exception of any required holdbacks. The Civic Administration BE FURTHER DIRECTED to work with the provider on tenant placement to identify overlaps between the two lists; it being noted that due to barriers encountered with CMHC financing, the overall number of affordable units in the project has changed from 41 to 30, whereas the city’s placements have increased from 5 to 12 to 18.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 14th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 9 (3.4), 13 (3.8), 14 (3.9), and 15 (4.1).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated September 9, 2025, related to the ongoing work to action Mayoral Direction 2025-001 – Fast-Tracking New Housing, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
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 September 9, 2025, related to the City of London’s Housing Accelerator Fund – Enhancing Housing Outcomes allocation review and incentive program optimization, that: a) the Civic Administration BE APPROVED to allocate the additional ‘top-up’ funding of $7,391,000.00 across the three new initiatives to support the construction of an additional 266 units; and, b) the Civic Administration BE APPROVED to re-allocate the identified surplus funds in the amount of $6,044,818.00, to existing Housing Accelerator Fund incentive programs as outlined in section 2.4 and 2.5 of the above-noted report, dated September 9, 2025, to support the construction of an additional 289 units; it being noted that the Civic Administration will report back on the City of London’s overall performance, including updated target counts and milestone development, through the Housing Accelerator Fund annual update reporting process as expected in Q4 2025.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken in respect to the staff report dated September 9, 2025, as “Schedule A” related to the limiting distance (no-build) agreement between the Corporation of the City of London and 2196998 ONTARIO INC, O/A CASTELL HOMES (4407 Green Bend, London, Ontario): a) the proposed limiting distance agreement as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2025, for the property at 4407 Green Bend between the Corporation of the City of London and 2196998 ONTARIO INC, O/A CASTELL HOMES BE APPROVED; 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 September 23, 2025, to approve the limiting distance agreement between the Corporation of the City of London and 2196998 ONTARIO INC, O/A CASTELL HOMES for the property at 4407 Green Bend, 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.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, with respect to the staff report dated September 9, 2025, related to Updating the Program Guidelines for the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan Per-Unit Forgivable Loan Program, the following actions be taken: a) the above-noted staff report related to Updating the Program Guidelines for the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Community Improvement Plan Per-Unit Forgivable Loan program BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to revise Schedule “1”, being the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area Financial Incentive Program Guidelines, to include the following: i) green development measures; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning Report (CACP), from the meeting held on August 21st, 2025: a) the expenditure of up to $750.00 for the remainder of 2025 and up to $1,500.00 for 2026 to allow the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) to rent meeting space with audio visual capabilities for its Sub-Committees and Working Groups, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the CACP has sufficient funds in its 2025 and 2026 Budgets to cover the up to $750.00 for the remainder of 2025 and $1,500.00 for 2026 request for monthly room rentals for Sub-Committees and Working Groups; b) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) supports the working group recommendations, with a preference for the additional flexibility opinion regarding ‘off the shelf’ vinyl and metal products on porches as outlined in the report; and c) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1 a), 4.2 a), and 5.1-5.5, BE RECEIEVED; it being noted that the verbal delegation from J.M. Mettrailler, Chair, CACP, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of London Sports Group (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design) relating to the property located at 230 Adelaide Street North, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 23, 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 Light Industrial (LI2) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-4*LI3(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • L. Sooley, Siv-ik Planning and Design; and, • D. Thomas; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated September 5, 2025, from L. Sooley, Siv-ik Planning and Design; 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; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, Commercial Industrial Place Type, and the Our Tools policies; and, • the recommended amendment would perm
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Hafiz Qaddafi c/o Hashim Imtiaz relating to the property located at 825 Wharncliffe Road South, the revised attached by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 23, 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 Convenience Commercial Special Provision (CC4(8)) Zone TO a Convenience Commercial Special Provision (CC( )) Zone; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: •the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); •the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, 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.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of HLH Investments (c/o Zelinka Priamo) relating to the property located at 1911 North Routledge Park: a) consistent with Policy 43_ of the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 the subject lands representing a portion of 1911 North Routledge Park, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the Main Street Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 23, 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 Business District Commercial (h- 108*BDC1/BDC2) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC1/BDC2(_)*H28) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) design the proposed mid-rise buildings to express three defined components, a human scale and active base, a cohesive yet distinct mid and a top with finishing treatment; ii) ensure at-grade functions in Building ‘A’ provide a positive interface with Hyde Park Road by incorporating active uses such as commercial spaces, residential units, lobbies, and indoor amenity spaces; locate the principal residential lobby and individual unit entrances to face Hyde
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Drewlo Holdings Inc. relating to the property located at 772 Reardon Boulevard: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 23, 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 R4/Residential R5/Residential R6 (R4-6/R5-4/R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8- 4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide for an internal walkway through the amenity space to connect to Commissioners Road East; ii) provide an adequate all-season landscape buffer to screen the proposed parking areas from the public streets; iii) demonstrate that any retaining walls along street frontages will not have a negative impact on the public realm and that there will be no retaining walls along street frontages; and, iv) building entrances are to be oriented towards the public street; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. O'Brien, Drewlo Holdings Inc.; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Copia Developments (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF1(1)) Zone, an Open Space (OS1) Zone, and an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)) Zone, Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS5) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, which directs planning authorities to protect, improve or restore the quality and quantity of water by implementing the necessary restrictions on development and site alterations; ii) the requested amendment is premature as it is contingent upon the results of an updated Hydrogeological Assessment demonstrating that the development will not result in unacceptable off-site impacts, including impacts to nearby private wells; iii) the requested amendment does not promote compatibility between developments, as it does not appropriately protect the character and function of the surrounding area and uses, including, but not limited to, onsite natural heritage features and appropriate setbacks from the centre of the high-pressure Imperial Oil pipeline; and, iv) the recommended ame
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the September Deferred Matters List, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the application from Westdell Development Corporation (c/o) MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture relating to the property located at 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for additional discussion with the applicant with respect to an application amendment of reduced height and density considerations; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. Allen, MHBC Planning Urban Design and Landscape Architecture; • C. Hames; and, • S. Welt; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated September 5, 2025, from P. Kitson, Westdell Development Corp.; 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.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1000077448 Ontario Inc. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 767 Southdale Road East: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 23, 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 properties FROM a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1/Residential R8 Special Provision (R1-4/R8-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) screen any parking areas visible from the public realm with enhanced all season landscaping; and, ii) provide active uses on the ground floor adjacent to the public streets with a high level of glazing; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design; • M. Mankal; • S. Mitchell; and, • N. Al Tarhuni; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated September 5, 2025, from D. Murphy, Siv- ik Planning and Design; it being further noted th
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That part j) iii) a motion BE AMENDED to reads as follows: “(j) (iii) Implement the recommendations from the Path Loss Study to ensure acceptable service levels and to establish any required agreements for installation, maintenance and access to required new telecommunications infrastructure to the satisfaction of the City.”
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the staff report dated September 9, 2025, related to the request from the Hyde Park BIA to expand its boundaries, BE REFERRED to a meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee in Q1 2026, to allow the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association to appear before the Committee.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (14): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes. Yeas: (9): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Nays: (5): S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (5): Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor S. Hillier
That the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy: a) that the Industrial Land Development Strategy, as appended to the staff report dated September 16, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’, BE ADOPTED as Municipal Council’s strategy for developing municipally owned industrial land, including the following amendments: i) a new Targeted Industry be added to Table 4 of Section 3.3 – Attract Targeted Industries – focused on attracting manufacturing operations that produce goods currently imported into Canada; and ii) a new Priority Action be added to Section 3.6 – Framework for Partnerships – to identify gaps in the supply chain; and b) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult the London Economic Development Corporation staff as part of this effort, to work with provincial and federal counterparts to identify supply chain gaps. 23
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of the City Manager, Tourism's London annual report on the expenditures of the Municipal Accommodation Tax revenue BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement for the redevelopment of City Hall Campus: a) the report dated September 16, 2025, titled “RFPQ 2025-056 – Redevelopment of City Hall Campus Procurement Update” BE RECEIVED; b) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to cancel the two-stage RFPQ 2025-056; and c) that the procurement for the redevelopment of City Hall Campus BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration with a report back to Council at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, including the following steps: reviewing with the parties that participated in the initial mandatory meeting in the RFPQ process complications or barriers which led to them withdrawing from the submission process; reviewing the overall future accommodation needs in light of being a fast growing city and changing areas of municipal responsibilities; reviewing any expenditures for repairs and/or upgrades that may be required at City Hall through this timeline extension; and upon completion of the Downtown Master Plan review the recommendations and role City Hall plays in downtown vitality in light of the high commercial vacancy rates and the potential impact of US tariffs on cost projections.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Committee of Adjustment: a) the communication dated September 3, 2025 from J. Fyfe-Millar BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation from J. Fyfe-Millar from the Committee of Adjustment BE ACCEPTED; and c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise in the usual manner to solicit applications for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment, with applications to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Covent Market Garden Board of Directors: a) the communication dated September 3, 2025 from J. Fyfe-Millar BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation from J. Fyfe-Millar 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.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 14th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 3 (2.1)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (14): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-311 for Supply and Implementation of a Property Tax Software System along with associated licensing for the City of London: a) the proposal for the supply and implementation of a property tax software system including annual licensing for a five (5) year term, with an option to renew for another five (5) year period, submitted by CentralSquare Canada Software Inc, 155 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with 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 September 15, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the City of London (The Corporation) entering a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Stevenson
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to providing alternative heating, domestic hot water and humidification for City Hall; Centennial Hall; Central Library and Museum London: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the financing for this project(s) BE APPROVED, as outlined in the Source of Financing as appended to the staff report dated September 15, 2025 as Appendix "A"; and, c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary with this assignment.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report on the optional affordable rental housing subclass as described in Ontario Regulation 73/25, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 3 (2.2), 4 (2.5), 5 (2.6), and 8 (3.1).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (14): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That the staff report, dated September 8, 2025, with respect to the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements Project Update, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Titiziani, University Students' Council, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated September 8, 2025, with respect to the London’s Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024- 28), and London Newcomer Survey by London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Stevenson
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law (“Appendix A”), as appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 23, 2025, to: a) authorize and approve the standard form Project and Funding Agreement for Construction or Renovation for Licensed Child Care and Early Years Programs, attached as “Schedule 1” to the by-law (“Agreement”); and, b) delegate authority severally to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and their written designate, the power to insert relevant information into the Agreement and to approve and execute Agreements which employ this form, subject to the provisions in the by-law.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Stevenson
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law (“Appendix C”), as appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 23, 2025 to: a) ratify the agreement between The Government of Canada as represented by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and the City of London relating to Canada’s Grant under the Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) to the City of London in the amount of $7,345,000 for eligible activities incurred between January 1, 2025 and March 31, 2027, and; b) delegate authority severally to the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, to approve and execute amending agreements with The Government of Canada as represented by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and the City of London agreement relating to Canada’s Grant under the Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) to the City of London for costs incurred to provide interim Housing to Refugee Protection Claimants (Agreement), as appended to the above-noted by-law.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That part f) i) to iii) of the 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on August 28, 2025, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by H. McAlister
Lost
In favour (7): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (7): Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Hillier
That part f) i) to iii) of the motion BE APPROVED
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the 3rd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 4 (4.3).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the summary update from internal audit BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated August 28, 2025 from MNP with respect to the Housing and Homelessness Value for Money (VfM) Audit report, BE RECEIVED; and that the communication from Councillor S. Stevenson dated September 8, 2025 BE RECEIVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Stevenson Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Stevenson
That the 15th Report of Council In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 341, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Stevenson Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 341, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 341, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 342, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 342, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Stevenson Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 342, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 349 and 350, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 349 and 350, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 349 and 350, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Stevenson Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Stevenson
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 355, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 355, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 355, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 340 to Added Bill No. 357, BE APPROVED, excluding Bill No’s 341, 342, 349, 350, and 355. Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (14): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 340 to Added Bill No. 357, BE APPROVED, excluding Bill No’s 341, 342, 349, 350, and 355.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 340 to Added Bill No. 357, BE APPROVED, excluding Bill No’s 341, 342, 349, 350, and 355.