The London Record

Council

November 25, 2025

Who was there

Present (15): Peter Cuddy, David Ferreira, Skylar Franke, Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Hadleigh McAlister, Josh Morgan, Elizabeth Peloza, Jerry Pribil, Corrine Rahman, Susan Stevenson, Sam Trosow, Paul Van

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 (70 motions)

68 carried, 2 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 Solicitor-Client Privilege A matter pertaining to advice on the Housing Collaboration Initiative that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/17/CPSC) 4.2 Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/17/ICSC) 4.3 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/17/ICSC) 4.4 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Minutes of the 17th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on November 4, 2025 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 17th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 6 (2.6), 8 (2.9), 9 (2.5), 10 (2.8), 11 (3.1) and 13 (4.2).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on October 23, 2025: a) the attached, revised, report from the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) Parks Working Group BE APPROVED and BE APPENDED to the ESACAC report; and, b) 1.1 and 3.1 to 3.6 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
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 November 10, 2025, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to: a) APPROVE the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General, and The Corporation of the City of London for the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Grant Program (“Agreement”) attached as Schedule “1”; b) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and, c) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, to execute any reports required by the province under the Agreement.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated November 10, 2025, related to London’s Bicentennial 200th Anniversary Update, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 10, 2025, related to the 2025 Annual Emergency Management Program Update: a) the by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend By-law A.7657-4 by repealing and replacing Schedule “A” of the by-law with the new City of London Emergency Response Plan as set out in Schedule “A”; and, b) the balance of this report, including an update of the Emergency Management Program BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
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 November 10, 2025, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025 to: a) APPROVE the Service Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and W.L.K. Seniors Assistance Association Inc. attached as Schedule “1” (the “Service Agreement”); b) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth to approve amendments to the Service Agreement; c) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Service Agreement; and, d) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute any future amending agreements to the Service Agreement.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the Property Standards By-law- CP-24, as it pertains to residential dumpsters, and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with potential recommendations to strengthen the by-law, with a particular focus on mitigating the risk rodent infestation.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of Community and Protective Services Committee with options for Veteran supported or created public art displays; which would include potential locations, partnerships and may include complete or partial sponsorship by the City of London; it being noted that key stakeholders, including but not limited to the Royal Canadian Legion, and other local veteran organizations would be engaged regarding the type of display and where they would be most appropriate; it being further noted that Western University, Museum London, Wolseley Barracks, and Parkwood Hospital may be suitable partners and hosts for public art displays.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion be amended in part a) to read as follows: a) the revised by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend By-law A.-8344-62, Electric Kick- Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law, to come into force and effect on November 26, 2025, for six months, to extend the pilot program for Electric Kick-Scooters to May 26, 2026, as the Province allows a pilot extension of up to five years; and,
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by D. Ferreira
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 November 10, 2025, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to: a) APPROVE the Service Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Gilzean’s Creek Housing Co-operative Inc. attached as Schedule “1” (the “Service Agreement”); b) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth to approve amendments to the Service Agreement; c) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Service Agreement; and, d) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate to approve and execute any future amending agreements to the Service Agreement.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to approve part a): That the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the Staff Report - Blue Box Transition Final Year - Part B Update: a) the staff report dated November 10, 2025, related to this Part B Update of the Blue Box Transition Final Year BE RECEIVED;
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to approve part b): b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee on potential interim measures that would ameliorate the cost pressure on small businesses, places of worship and non-profits as "non-eligible sources" associated with changes to the Blue Box program, including cost information and options for funding; and
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to approve part c): c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to request the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks amend the Blue Box Regulation (Reg 210/25) to include non-profit organizations, places of worship, and other small businesses in the definition of "eligible sources”;
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to approve part d): d) the Mayor, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), BE REQUESTED to advocate the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to amend the Blue Box Regulation (Reg 210/25) to include non-profit organizations, places of worship, and other small businesses in the definition of "eligible sources".
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the motion be amended by adding a new part to read as follows: the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on any further costs paid with regards to the Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) project beyond what has been publicly reported to the date of the November 10, 2025 staff report.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the motion be amended to include a new part that reads as follows: the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to reassess the timing of the Marianna Drive sidewalk implementation in coordination with proposed residential development at 4402 Colonel Talbot Road;
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
Motion to approve part a): That the following actions be taken with respect to the garbage along the Highbury Avenue South Corridor between Hamilton Road and Bradley Avenue: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, with potential options for two scheduled clean ups and enforcement options of garbage along Highbury Avenue South between Hamilton Road and Bradley Avenue, including the associated operational considerations, resource requirements, and estimated costs; and,
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to approve part b): b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage with the Mayor of St. Thomas and the Warden of Elgin County regarding a potential joint communications campaign, to remind residents and commercial operators to properly secure their loads while travelling on area roads, particularly along the Highbury Avenue South corridor.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the 17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (2.2), 8 (3.3), 9 (3.4) and 13 (3.8).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated November 12, 2025, related to Building Services Report – Quarter 3 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated November 12, 2025, related to the Housing Accelerator Fund – 2025 Annual Update BE RECEIVED. 13
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to amending the program guidelines for the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan Per-Unit Forgivable Loan Program: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2025, as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to AMEND By-law C.P.-1596-87, as amended, being a by-law to establish financial incentives for the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area, by DELETING Schedule “1” and REPLACING with the appended to the above-noted staff report as Schedule “1” being a revised Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area Financial Incentive Program Guidelines; i) subject to the approval of a) above, approve the revised Transit Oriented Development Per-Unit Forgivable Loan Agreement template; ii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve, enter into and execute the above referenced agreement substantially in the form authorized and approved under clause (a) i) provided the terms of the agreement conform with the applicable Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area Financial Incentive Program Guidelines; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve, enter into and execute amending agreement
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 9515-5222 Quebec Inc. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 144 Base Line Road West, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R1/Residential R5 Special Provision (R1-9/R5- 7(_)) Zone; 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; and, • G. Geroux; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building Policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood; it being acknowledged that any and all ora
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 Red Maple Properties Inc. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design) relating to the property located at 1453-1459 Oxford Street East & 648-656 Ayreswood Avenue: a) consistent with Policy 43_ of The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), for the subject lands representing 648-656 Ayreswood Avnuee, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone, a Residential R1/Holding Transit Station Area (R1-6/h-213*TSA1) Zone, and a Residential R1/Office Conversion/Holding Transit Station Area (R1-6/OC4/h-213*TSA1) Zone TO Transit Station Area Special Provision (TSA1( )) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a variety of common outdoor amenity space (at-grade and on roof tops); and, ii) provide a Transportation Impact Study; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjun
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 Lambeth Health Organization Inc. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 4402 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP), by ADDING a site-specific policy to the Low Density Residential policies in the Lambeth Neighbourhood; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning on a portion of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(30)) Zone and Holding Urban Reserve (h-9*UR1) Zone, TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-4(_)) Zone and to change the zoning on a portion of the subject property FROM a Holding Urban Reserve (h- 9*UR1) Zone to a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(30)) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) installation of a board-on-board fence that exceeds the requiremen
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated November 12, 2025, related to the application by the City of London relating to Amendments to Home Occupation, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by Amending Policies 221, 371. 372, 372A, 372B, 378, 380, 1717, 1738, 1739A, 1740, 1747, & 1748 by removing the Street Classification Design Features; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2024; • the recommended amendments conform to the general intent of The London Plan; • the recommended amendments will reduce redundancies and clarify contradictions between policies; 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 the November Deferred Matters List, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation from the Director, Planning and Development the heritage designation request related to the property at 1269 Hyde Park Road BE REFUSED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1412651 Ontario Limited o/a Prospera Properties relating to the property located at 1447-1449 Dundas Street and 684-690 Hale Street: a) the revised by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 25, 2025, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, to change the designation of 684 Hale Street FROM a Neighbourhoods Place Type TO an Urban Corridors Place Type; b) the revised by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 25, 2025, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Urban Corridors Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; c) the revised by-law attached hereto as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 25, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA4/ASA5) Zone TO a holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-9*BDC(_)*D400*H61) Zone; d) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) orient primary residential lobb
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That item 8, clause 3.3, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
Motion to approve part b): b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in part a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Restricted Service Commercial (h-108*RSC1/RSC3/RSC5) Zone TO a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-108*BDC1(_)*D450*H50) Zone;
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Motion to approve the balance: Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1269 Hyde Park Rd Inc. relating to the property located at 1269 Hyde Park Road: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Shopping Area Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan; c) the Site Plan Authority be requested to ensure the proposed documentation and commemoration of the existing building as proposed by the applicant be included in the Site Plan Approval process, and that the applicant be encouraged to consult with the City’s Heritage Planners on materials that may be salvaged and incorporated into the commemorative feature; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • P. Weigle, North Development Corp.; and, • M. Moussa; IT BEING NOTED, that the above noted amendment is being recommended for the following reasons: • the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; • the requested amendments
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 MHBC Planning Ltd. relating to the property located at 3563 Bostwick Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE APPROVED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to: i) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types of The London Plan to change the place type on a portion of the subject lands FROM Neighbourhoods Place Type and Environmental Review Place Type TO Neighbourhoods Place Type and Green Space Place Type; ii) REVISE Map 4 – Active Mobility Network of The London Plan to ADD a Cycling and Walking Route; iii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type applicable to the subject lands, in relation to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-24502), to permit a maximum building height of sixteen (16) storeys on the northern portions of Blocks 1 and 2, and eastern portion of Block 4; a maximum height of nine (9) storeys on southern portions of Blocks 1 and 2, and western portion of Block 4; a maximum height of six (6) storeys on Block 3 fronting on a Neighbourhood Street; and commercial uses within mixed use buildings on Block 1, 2 and 4 and ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; iv) REVISE Schedules 4 and 9 of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan to redesignate the subject land
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 14th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 5 (4.2), 7 (4.4) and 8 (4.5).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of the City Manager, report including the 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey, BE RECEIVED for information.
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 development of the Downtown Plan: a) the Downtown Plan: Phase 1 Background Study, including Appendix: B related to the Downtown Plan: Background Study BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the Civic Administration BE APPROVED to further explore the feasibility and implementation of additional quick start actions as identified in Appendix 8 of the Downtown Plan Background Study (Appendix B), and other actions included in section 2.4 of the report, within approved budgets and resources; it being noted that the Civic Administration continues to review and implement actions within approved budgets associated with supporting the downtown area and development of the downtown plan; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following individuals with respect to this matter: · a communication dated November 13, 2025 from G, Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce; · a communication dated November 14, 2025 from V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, London Downtown Business Association (LDBA); · a communication dated November 14, 2025 from B. Wludyka, Senior Property Manager, Citi Plaza London Inc.; · a communication dated November 14, 2025 from H. D. Chapman, Member of the Advisory Committee, London Downtown Strategic Master Plan, Scty, London Downtown Condominium Advocacy Group; and ·
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place London) Board of Directors, the following actions be taken: a) the memo dated October 27, 2025, from Darrin Pollard, CEO, RBC Place London, appended to the report as Appendix ‘A’ with respect to the RBC Place London Board Appointment Recommendations and Appointments BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of Linda Nicholls from RBC Place London BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 2, 2025, appended to the report as Appendix ‘B’, from Linda Nicholls with respect to this matter; and c) the following appointments to the Board of Directors BE CONFIRMED: i) Ryan Bennett (Finance) as a Class 3 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2028; ii) Eunju Yi (Arts & Culture) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2027; iii) Kara Heddle (Communications) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2027; iv) Ross de Gannes (Business/Finance) to Board Chair for the term ending November 30, 2027; v) Mary Lynn Stuckey (Health Care) to Board Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2027; vi) Melissa Maloney (Business/Entrepreneur) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026; and vii) Candace Miller (Education) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Lori Higgs and Marlene McGrath BE APPOINTED to Western University’s Board of Governors for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 7, 2025 from A. Bryson, University Secretary, Western with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions BE ADOPTED with respect to the communication dated November 4, 2025 from Councillor A. Hopkins and Mayor J. Morgan regarding support for the Elected Respect Campaign and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's Healthy Democracy Project: WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Mayor J. Morgan BE ENDORSED to seek membership on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSCLCI); it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 3, 2025 from Mayor J. Morgan with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 17th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of Sewer Operations Trucks: a) approval BE GIVEN to exercise the Limited Tendering provisions and Cooperative Purchasing in accordance with section 13.3 iii (a) and (e), and 20.0 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) limited Tendering negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase three (3) Vacall AllCatch catch basin cleaning trucks for a total estimated price of $2,400,000 (excluding HST) from Amaco Construction Equipment Inc. in Mississauga Ontario; c) limited Tendering negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase one (1) Vactor Truvac HXX Hydro Excavator for a total estimated price of $873,157 (excluding HST) from Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. in Innisfil Ontario; d) limited Tendering negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase one (1) Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaning truck for a total estimated price of $894,000 (excluding HST) from Joe Johnson Equipment Inc in Innisfil Ontario; e) the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated November 17, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; and f) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to closing part of Ashland Avenue: a) the closing of part of the southerly Ashland Avenue on Registered Plan 494 BE APPROVED; and b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 17, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, for the purpose of closing part of Ashland Avenue.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report BE RECEIVED for information purposes.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 17, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 25, 2025, to authorize the temporary borrowing of certain sums to meet current expenditures of The Corporation of the City of London for the year 2026.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2025 Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Write-off BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to write-off cases, totaling $23,250 in Provincial Offences Act (POA) accounts receivable in accordance with the Ministry of the Attorney General (the “Ministry”) Write-off Directive and Council approved Accounts Receivable and Collections Policy.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 18th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of revised Bill No. 405 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of revised Bill No. 405 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of revised Bill No. 405 BE APPROVED. Yeas: (9): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, and E. Peloza Nays: (5): S. Lewis, S. Stevenson, C. Rahman, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): D. Ferreira
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 408 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 408 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 408 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 412 and 426 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 412 and 426 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 412 and 426 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 415 and 428 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 415 and 428 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 415 and 428 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 403 to the Added Bill No. 429 and including revised Bill No.’s 411 and 425, with the exception of Bill No.’s 405, 408, 412, 415, 426 and 428 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 403 to the Added Bill No. 429 and including revised Bill No.’s 411 and 425, with the exception of Bill No.’s 405, 408, 412, 415, 426 and 428 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 403 to the Added Bill No. 429 and including revised Bill No.’s 411 and 425, with the exception of Bill No.’s 405, 408, 412, 415, 426 and 428 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried

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