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That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Litigation/Potential Litigation/Solicitor-Client Privilege/Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality; 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 or local board. (6.1/14/CWC) 4.2 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations A matter pertaining to personnel, labour relations and potential employee negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s association or unions, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/16/SPPC) 4.3 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 acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or p

That the Minutes of the 16th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on October 15, 2024, BE APPROVED.

That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.4 Quick Communities Motion (Refer to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Stage for Consideration with Item #5 (4.2) of the 16th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee) 1. C. Linton 6.5 A. Badillo, Urban Roots London (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Item #17 (5.2) of the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee) 1. Councillor H. McAlister 6.6 (ADDED) Life*Spin - Property Standards and Tenant Support (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Item #6 (3.1) of the 13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committe) 1. (ADDED) K. Pagniello, Neighbourhood Legal Servies 2. (ADDED) P. Chisholm and C. Grantham, London and Middlesex Community Housing

That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure with respect to the expropriation of the lands as may be required for the Project known as the East London Link Project – Phase 4.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the East London Link Project, the following actions be taken: a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of lands, as described in Schedule "A" as appended to the staff report dated November 5, 2024, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows: i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the East London Link Project; ii) the design of the project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study recommendations for the East London Link Project approved by Municipal Council at the meeting held on May 21, 2019, b) subject to the approval of (a) above, a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form; and c) it being noted that a request for a Hearing of Necessity in relation to Parts 9, 10, and 11, Plan 33R-21810 was received and a hearing was conduc

That the meeting of the Approving Authority BE ADJOURNED and that Council reconvene in regular session.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the East London Link Project, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 5, 2024 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, the East London Link Project BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation; c) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.

That the report from the Ontario Ombudsman dated October 24, 2024 with respect to a complaint about a closed meeting of Council held on April 2, 2024 BE RECEIVED.

That the 14th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED.

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, as appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024, the updated Water Service Area Financial Plan for the City of London BE APPROVED as per the requirements of O. Reg 453/07 of the Safe Drinking Water Act; it being noted that this financial plan is consistent with Council approved financial policies and the adopted 2024-2027 Water Multi-Year Budget.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 22, 2024, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Detailed Design and Tendering of the Culvert Replacement Program: a) the proposal submitted by EXP Services Inc. BE ACCEPTED to provide consulting engineering services to complete the detailed design and tendering at an upset amount of $517,545.00 (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 above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure the staff report dated October 22, 2024, related to the Mobility Master Plan Phase 2 Update BE RECEIVEVED.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 22, 2024, related to the Emergency Repair of Access Road over the Marr Drain: a) the purchase order issued to R.A. Walker Construction Ltd. under Section 14.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy at a total cost of $65,285.71 (excluding HST), BE CONFIRMED; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; 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 Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 22, 2024, related to the Reassessment of the CB Smith No. 2 Municipal Drain: a) the drainage report, as appended to the above-noted staff report, prepared by Spriet Associates London Ltd, Consulting Engineers for the for the re-assessment of the CB Smith No. 2 Municipal Drain (2024) BE ADOPTED; it being noted the notice of the public meeting was provided in accordance with Section 41 of the Drainage Act; and, b) the proposed by-law as appended on the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED and be given two readings at the Municipal Council meeting held on November 5, 2024, to authorize the construction of the CB Smith No. 2 Municipal Drain project; it being noted that the third reading of the by-law for enactment would occur at the Municipal Council meeting held after the holding of the Court of Revision in connection to the project.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC), from the meeting held on October 2, 2024: a) the Design Specifications and Requirements Manual Working Group additional comments as appended to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) Added Agenda BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; it being noted that the ESACAC heard verbal delegations from P. Kavcic, Manager, Subdivisions and Development Inspections and M. Davenport, Manager, Manager, Development Engineering and Digital Planning Initiatives, with respect to this matter; b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2 BE RECEIEVED. it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, ESACAC, with respect to this matter, was received. 8

That the 16th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 4 (4.1), 6 (4.3) and 8 (4.5)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 29, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024 to: i) ratify and confirm the special resolution of the sole shareholder of the Housing Development Corporation, London to authorize the dissolution of Housing Development Corporation, London and as incidental to the dissolution, authorize the distribution of the property of the Housing Development Corporation, London to the City of London; ii) authorize the General Conveyance Agreement between Housing Development Corporation, London and The Corporation of the City of London (the “General Conveyance Agreement”); and iii) authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the General Conveyance Agreement; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and perform all acts, documents and instruments necessary or desirable to give full force and effect to the dissolution of the Housing Development Corporation, London and the transfer of real property of the Housing Development Corporation, London to The Corporation of the City of London; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative actions required to support the transfer of real property from the Housing Development Corporation, London to the City of London; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to br

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the development of the Downtown Master Plan: a) the Downtown Master Plan - Terms of Reference BE APPROVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a procurement process to engage a consultant to undertake a Downtown Master Plan; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back in Q1 2025 with a series of quick start actions based on the feedback received to date; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following individuals with respect to this matter: · D. Doward, London Downtown Condominium Advocacy Group; · M. Fitzgerald; · B. Maly, Executive Director, Downtown London and S. A. Collyer, LDBA Board Chair; · A. Carapella, Tricar; · M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI); · B. Madder, CEO, London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS; · P. McIntyre, President, Board of Directors, MCC #87 and R. J. Fox, President, Board of Directors, MCC #173; · A. Soufan, President, York Developments; · H. D. Chapman, Member of the London Downtown Condominium Advocacy Group; and · B. Maly, Executive Director, Downtown London and S. A. Collyer, LDBA Board Chair; it being further noted the request for delegation dated October 27, 2024, from B. Maly, Executive Director, Downtown London was referred to the meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy

That correspondence from Councillor S. Franke and Councillor J. Pribil regarding the feasibility of a quick community with small housing structures such as sprung shelters, tiny homes etc. BE REFERRED to the Customer Service and Process Improvements Reference Group to receive feedback from community partners in the development, construction, and real estate industry; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a revised communication from Councillor S. Franke and Councillor J. Pribil with respect to this matter and communications from the following individuals: • J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders' Association; and • M. Carter, CEO, London & District Construction Association (LDCA).

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 10, 2024: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the 2024 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards (DRRIA): i) the Needham Funeral Services BE AWARDED the 2024 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small Business/ Small Labour (49 or fewer employees/members) category; ii) the London Afro Centric Association (LACA) BE AWARDED the 2024 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for Profits) (49 or fewer employees/members) category; iii) the Black Health, London Health Sciences Centre BE AWARDED the 2024 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for Profits) (50 or more employees/members) category; it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion relating to the nominations; b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED.

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by- law to a future meeting of Municipal Council to amend the Council Procedure By-law to adjust the Annual Schedule of Meetings, effective 2025 and on an ongoing basis, by incorporating a meeting-free "Constituency Week" in both April and May. It being noted that this will be achieved by rescheduling the meetings of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee (ICSC) and the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) to the preceding week in those months; it being further noted that a meeting-free week is currently provided for in March, and two consecutive meeting-free weeks are accommodated in July and August; it being pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 24, 2024 from Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor P. Cuddy with respect to this matter.

That the motion to amend part b) be further amended to read as follows : b) the Civic Administration and the Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage with the Federal and Provincial governments to fund additional overnight spaces (that are not located on the main street of any BIA), rent supplements and transactional encampment services as outlined in the report dated October 29, 2024, for a two-year period as a part of London’s portion of a $250- million Federal fund dedicated to individuals living in encampments or those experiencing homelessness;

That the motion to amend part d) be further amended to read as follows: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage with contracted agencies, time permitting, on a plan that fits the Federal encampment funding requirements and report back to Municipal Council on the submission for the two-year period and beyond;

That the motion to amend part b) be further amended to read as follows: b) the Civic Administration and the Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage with the Federal and Provincial governments to fund additional overnight spaces, rent supplements and transactional encampment services as outlined in the report dated October 29, 2024, for a two-year period as a part of London’s portion of a $250- million Federal fund dedicated to individuals living in encampments or those experiencing homelessness;

That parts b) and d) of the motion, as amended, be further amended to read as follows: b) the Civic Administration and the Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage with the Federal and Provincial governments to fund additional overnight spaces, rent supplements and transactional encampment services as outlined in the report dated October 29, 2024, for a two-year period as a part of London’s portion of a $250- million Federal fund dedicated to individuals living in encampments or those experiencing homelessness; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage with contracted agencies, time permitting, on a plan that fits the Federal encampment funding requirements and report back to Municipal Council on the submission for the two-year period and beyond; Yeas: (15): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier

That the motion be amended to add a new part be further amended to read as follows: j) resting spaces to NOT BE LOCATED on the main street of any Business Improvement Area (BIA) without the approval of Municipal Council.

That the motion be amended to add a new part to read as follows: j) resting spaces to NOT BE LOCATED on the main street of any Business Improvement Area (BIA);

That pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor D. Ferreira BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 5 minutes with respect to this matter.

That part j) of the motion BE APPROVED: j) resting spaces to NOT BE LOCATED on the main street of any Business Improvement Area (BIA);

That parts a) through i) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from G. Nash, Director - Program Development and Complex Urban Health, London InterCommunity Health Centre and C. McDonald, Director of Services - London Cares with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following individuals with respect to this matter: · B. Fuhrman; · C. Watson, W. Thomas, D. Brown, Coordinators, Midtown Community Organization; · L. Grushka; · D. Boyce; · G. Maniago; · D. Del net; · E. Estabrooks; · C. Forster; · A. Kytka; · P. Gallien; · D. Page; · N. Bangsboll; · K. Miller; · A. Medina; · SusiQ; · A. Keet; · P. Bestall; · R. Kadar; · S. Boyd; · P. Larsen; · C. Crncich; · P. Matthews; · J. Stuifbergen; · C. Chaarani; · D. Hinschberger; · D. Annis; · C. Vetere; · R. Richmond; · D. Conley; · D. Boudreau, Breakpoint Communities; · R. Van Gelderen; · J. Herb; · J. Ross; and · D. Devine; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: · R. Van Gelderen; · J. Herb; · J. Ross; and · D. Devine.

That the Council recess at this time, for 20 minutes.

That it BE NOTED a communication dated October 16, 2024 from Councillor S. Franke and Councillor C. Rahman was received with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following individuals with respect to this matter: · L. Bikos, Assistant Professor, King's University College; · R. Skinner; · B. Couto; and · T. Devlin.

That the following appointments BE MADE to the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025: a) Planning and Environment Committee Councillor P. Cuddy Councillor E. Peloza Councillor S. Hillier b) Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee Councillor J. Pribil Councillor A. Hopkins Councillor P. Van Meerbergen it being noted that the following Council Members were appointed as Chair and Vice Chair by Mayoral Decision 2024-011: Councillor S. Lehman as Chair and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis as Vice Chair - Planning and Environment Committee Councillor C. Rahman as Chair and Councillor S. Franke as Vice Chair - Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee Councillor D. Ferreira as Chair and Councillor H. McAlister as Vice Chair - Community and Protective Services Committee.

That the appointments to the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 BE REFERRED to a future meeting of Municipal Council meeting for consideration and the pending issuance of a Mayoral Decision to reduce the committee size. it being noted that Councillor D. Ferreira was appointed Chair and Councillor H. McAlister was appointed Vice Chair to the Community and Protective Services Committee by Mayoral Decision 2024-011

That the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 11 (3.4)

That the 10th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on October 9, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Quarterly Heritage Report - Q3 2024" BE RECEIVED for information.

That the amended staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Building Division Detailed Update: 2024 Year-To-Date" BE RECEIVED for information.

That the staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Development Pipeline - Developer of Lands within Open Site Plans, Open Condominium Plans, and Registered and Reference Plan (Subdivisions)" BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Environment and Infrastructure and Deputy City Manager of Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area: a) the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area and the Executive Summary from the Plan appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix A, BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area, BE APPROVED as a plan identifying infrastructure and urban design guidance for future capital projects and redevelopment; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an Official Plan amendment to add the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area to the list of Council approved Urban Regeneration Guidelines in The London Plan.

That the staff report dated October 22, 2024 entitled "Reducing Off- the-Clock Permit Applications" BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication from J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders' Association, with respect to this matter.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (c/o Valerian Marochko) (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 763-773 Dundas Street: a) the proposed revised, attached by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(19)*D250*H46) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(_)*D550*H82) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide second paratransit lay-by for south tower or relocate proposed paratransit lay-by to a central location with a protected waiting area; ii) investigate renewable sources of energy such as solar for the roof and sides of the building, and geothermal for interior heating and cooling; iii) investigate air source heat pump options; iv) include a minimum of 5% EV charging spots roughed in; and, v) utilize bird friendly policies using the CSA standard; c) MTCS compliance letter indicating that all archaeological licensing and reporting requirements for 773 Dundas Street is submitted to the satisfaction of the City prior to the execution of a Devel

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Encore at Upper Richmond Inc., relating to the property located at 2118 Richmond Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to amend specific policy 1069 of the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the proposed revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for 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 Bonus (h*h-5*h-11*h-183*R6-5/R8-4*B-30) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-183*R9-7(_)*H40*D211) Zone, and to delete the B-30 Bonus Zone in its entirety; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) incorporation of underground parking; ii) street oriented design and safe and accessible pedestrian connections; iii) enhanced landscaping to include a minimum 50% native species, with no invasive species planted; iv) nine mature trees (minimum diameter at breast height (dbh) of 11cm) be incorporated as part of the landscaping p

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of Victor Anastasiadis,(c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 566, 568, 572 and 578 Colborne Street, the proposed revised, attached by- law dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/Residential R11 (R3-2/R11) Zone TO a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-18*R5-7(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. McAllister, Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS), which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents, present and future; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Oxford West Gateway Inc., (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz), relating to the property located at 1856-1910 Oxford Street West: a) the proposed revised, attached by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend the Riverbend South Secondary Plan forming part of the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a Site-Specific Policy to the Commercial Land Use Designation Section; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2204 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, and the Riverbend South Secondary Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA5(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision/Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h-149*R9- 7(_)/CSA5(6)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) increase the amount of transparent glazing on the ground floor elevation to provide increased passive surveillance and activation of the public realm; ii) provide a pedestrian walkway that connects between the proposed lands

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Palumbo Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 279 Sarnia Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone TO a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-213*R8-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) consent to remove any boundary trees is required prior to final Site Plan Approval; ii) provide a low-height all-season landscape buffer for the below- grade units fronting onto Sarnia Road and/or the parking area to provide privacy and avoid headlights shining into the spaces; iii) consider providing additional windows on the side elevation of the corner units, and minimizing any portion of blank wall facing the public realm, to create an active streetscape and offer passive surveillance; and, iv) relocation of the existing Hydro Pole and London Transit Commission shelter pad at the expense of the applicant; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in con

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of G.R. Investments Ltd. & Sub-Subsational Inc. (c/o Dillon Consulting Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1210- 1240 Wharncliffe Road South: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone and Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) further refinement to the site access location and design; and, ii) explore opportunities to screen any parking areas exposed to the public street with enhanced all-season landscaping and incorporate significant mature trees; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. Wilkes, Planner, Dillon Consulting Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provin

That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to expand the boundary of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard verbal delegations and received a communication dated October 8, 2024 from D. Szpakowski, General Manager & CEO, Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and T. Delaney, Chair, Hyde Park Business Improvement Area.

That the October 11, 2024 updated Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate $23,167.00 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to cover the cost of severing the residential portion of the Urban Roots property at 21 Norlan.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of M. Tkaczyk (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 313-323 Horton Street East: a) the proposed revised, attached by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial (AC4) Zone, TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) retain the vehicular passageway with openings at grade allowing light and ventilation into the spaces and alleviating potential CPTED issues; ii) retain the terraces on the 7th storey along the north and east facades; iii) retain a step-down to 6 and 7-storeys to the rear of the building; iv) consider replacing the single door with double door for the principal residential lobby entrance facing Horton Street East to promote accessibility and wayfinding; v) provide an adequate all-season landscape buffer along the south property line to avoid any negative impacts on the private amenity spaces of the adjacent residential uses; vi) add all or a portion of the long-term bicycle parking on the ground floor to provide convenient access for cycli

That the 16th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.

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 being part of Phillip Street on Registered Plan 38, designated as Part 2, Plan 33R-21948, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner under the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy, acknowledging that the City has identified a municipal need for a portion of the abutting owners’ site, which has the potential to address those requirements.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned property at 624 Pond Mills Road, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property BE RECOMMENDED for demolition; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to demolish the building, including completing a request for quotation for work to be completed, obtaining a demolition permit and any other activities to facilitate demolition of the subject property detailed in the report; it being noted that existing approved capital accounts and operating accounts will be drawn upon as a source of financing to carry out the subject demolition.

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 October 28, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend By-law A.-5505-497 being “a by-law to authorize the implementation of a pre-authorized payment plan” so that the calculation of pre- authorized payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class of the previous year; and b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to amend By-law A-8426-294 entitled “Property Tax Collection by-law” so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set at a percentage of 43.06% of the previous year’s taxes.

That the 13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 5 (2.1) and 6 (3.1)

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 34

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 October 21, 2024 related to a Funding and Project Agreement between the City of London and the London District Catholic School Board: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2024, to: i) approve the Funding and Project Agreement to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and London District Catholic School Board, with the funding provided by the City of London pursuant to the Municipal Council endorsed investment in Child Care and Early Years expansion of licensed child care, to renovate a child care centre at John Paul II Catholic Secondary School, substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; and, iii) delegate the Director of Child Care and Early Years, or written delegate, the authority to carry out the following: A) under subsection 2.02(2), to review, and provide comments to the London District Catholic School Board; B) under subsection 2.02(5), to review a tender, and determine if the tender is acceptable, and if acceptable, to provide written notice of such acceptability to the London District Catholic School Board; C) under subsection 2.04, to request changes to the Plan, and to advise the Bo

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 21, 2024 related to Request for Proposal 2024-259 Prime Consulting Services for Silverwoods Arena Building Upgrades: a) the proposal submitted by Barry Bryan Associates, 250 Water Street, Suite 201 in Whitby, ON, for the Prime Consultant Services for the Silverwoods Arena Building Upgrades project for a fee of $161,100.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the evaluation team determined the proposal submitted by Barry Bryan Associates provided the best technical and financial value to the Corporation, met the City’s requirements in all areas and acceptance is in accordance with section 15.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the 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 a contract or any other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-R05A)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Request for Proposal 2024-093 for the Award of Thames Park Consulting Services: a) the bid submitted by Landscape Planning Ltd. 95 Mural Street, Richmond Hill, On L4B 3G2 for Consulting Services for Thames Park in accordance with RFP2024-093, at its bid price of $353,046.25 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Landscape Planning Ltd. meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, d) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-R04)

The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a review of current arena concession operations and report back in Q1 of 2025 on the current operations across city arenas pertaining to food and beverage (including healthy options) concessions including revenue, current vendors and weekly hours of operation. (2024- R05A)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on October 3, 2024: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide resource materials that can be displayed by the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) at public awareness events related to the AWCAC mandate; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion, with respect to this matter; b) the AWCAC BE REQUESTED to explore alternatives to purchasing a tablecloth for events, such as borrowing from the Communications department or other cost-effective options; and, c) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 BE RECEIVED.

That a) i) be approved and reads as follows: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to: i) work with Life*Spin and other community organizations to facilitate, coordinate, and fund an annual Tenant Support Fair at City Hall for the purposes of including greater transparency within the Property Standards inspection process, and increasing cooperation and relationship building between landlords, tenants, and the City of London; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication from Life*Spin entitled “Property Standards and Tenant Support,” and heard a delegation from representatives of Life*Spin in support of their recommendations; it being further noted that a communication was received from VHA Home Health Care in support of the Life*Spin’s recommendations.

That a) ii) be approved and reads as follows: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to: ii) complete a municipal scan of Property Standards By-laws and programs, and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee by Q2 2025 with recommendations to enhance enforcement protocols within the City's Property Standards By-law; and,

That a) iii) be approved and reads as follows: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to: iii) investigate the feasibility of developing and funding a pilot Public Extermination Program, with a focus on providing systematic oversight and resolution of persistent infestations, particularly in London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH);

That pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Trosow BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 3 minutes with respect to this matter.

That b) be approved and reads as follows: b) the request for funding the VHA Home HealthCare and its Extreme Clean Program BE REFERRED to the Budget Committee for consideration in the 2025 Budget Update, as per the business case P15 in the 2024-2027 Draft Budget; it being noted that the issue of vermin affects special-risk individuals, including the elderly, the frail, and people with disabilities, who cannot physically prepare their homes for exterminating vermin;

That the 17th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 362 BE APPROVED. Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Stevenson Absent: (2): S. Trosow, and P. Van Meerbergen

That Second Reading of Bill No. 362 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 362 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 375 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 375 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 375 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 354 to Added Bill No. 381, excluding Bill No.’s 362, 375, and Added Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 354 to Added Bill No. 381, excluding Bill No.’s 362, 375, and Added Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 354 to Added Bill No. 381, excluding Bill No.’s 362, 375, 379, and Added Bill No. 380 BE APPROVED.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.