The London Record

Council

June 3, 2025

Who was there

Present (14): 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

Absent (1): 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 (107 motions)

105 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 Litigation/Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Eleanor Street Infrastructure Renewal Project. (6.1/10/ICSC) 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 S. Stevenson, 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 Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.2 Litigation/Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the London and Middlesex Community Housing Asset Management Plan. (4.2/7/SPPC)
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (4): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor S. Hillier
That Council convenes In Closed session for the purpose of considering the following: 4.3 Litigation/Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Approval of the Template Contribution Agreement for Highly Supportive Housing Projects at 248-256 Hill Street and 644-646 Huron Street. (4.3/9/CPSC)
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor J. Morgan, 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 D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (3): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza
That the Minutes of the 8th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on May 13, 2025, BE APPROVED. 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 D. Ferreira, seconded by A. Hopkins
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 following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.3 Demolition Request - 197, 183, 179, 175 Ann Street, 86, 84 St. George Street, on Heritage Designated Property by Street George and Ann Block 1. C. Ryan 2. L. White 3. D. Hallam 4. N. Pfaff 5. (ADDED) S. Allen, MHBC 6. (ADDED) J. Helen 7. (ADDED) D. Harris 8. (ADDED) S. Cox 9. (ADDED) A.M. Valastro 6.4 Concern Regarding an Infrastructure Renewal Project - Councillor S. Stevenson 1. R. Stevens, Mobility 1st 6.5 (ADDED) 20 Clarke Road (Z-25038) 1. D. Litt 6.6 (ADDED) 1890 and 1900 Kilgorman Way (Z-25045) 1. M. Moussa 6.7 (ADDED) Strategic Plan Implementation Update: Mid-Year 2025 1. Councillor S. Stevenson
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Trosow
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 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 Wellington Gateway Project Civil Works – Phase 2.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by J. Pribil
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, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project: 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 June 3, 2025, 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 Wellington Gateway Project; ii) the design of the project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; and iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study recommendations for the Wellington Gateway 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.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
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 meeting of the Approving Authority BE ADJOURNED and that Council reconvene in regular session.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
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, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 3, 2025 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, the Wellington Gateway Project: BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025; 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 the 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.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by A. Hopkins
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 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 7 (2.6), 12 (2.11), 13 (2.12), 15 (3.1), and 17 (3.3) to 21 (3.7)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning from its meeting held on April 17, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 2024 Canadian Home Builder’s Association Benchmarking Study referencing the highlights related to the City of London, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the attached report on building permit fees collected and costs of administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and Regulation for the year 2024, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
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 May 21, 2025 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law - A-54 to include Administrative Penalties for the Site Alteration By-law. 6
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 the City of London relating to the properties located at 1364-1408 Hyde Park Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to deem Lots 72, 73, 74 and 75, Registered Plan No. 33M-219, formerly in the Township of London, and now in the City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and undertake registration of the Deeming By-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act. it being noted that the communication dated May 15, 2025, from D. Szpakowski, HPBIA related to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated May 21, 2025, related to the Housing Accelerator Fund – Amendment to Contribution Agreement and Additional Initiatives, 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: a) the Housing and Community Growth: Climate Emergency Action Plan Action Update BE RECEIVED; and, b) the listed Climate Emergency Action Plan Action Items as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, as Appendix ‘A’ be DEEMED COMPLETE for future reporting on the CEAP Tracker.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated May 21, 2025, related to the Quarterly Heritage Report – Q1 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning from its meeting held on May 15, 2025, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the verbal delegation from J. M. Metrailler, Chair, Community Advisory Committee on Planning and M. Wallace, 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 2857082 Ontario Inc. (c/o Strik, Baldinelli, Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 3510-3524 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the revised by-law, attached as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend the Southwest Area Plan (SWAP), by ADDING a site-specific policy to the Medium Density Residential policies in the North Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood; and, b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No.Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016) to amend the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-9*R8-4(76)) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(76)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • O. Alchits, SBM Ltd.; and, • G. Dietz; 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 growth in settlements areas and land use patterns based on densities and a mix of land uses that provid
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 111473 Ontario Limited (c/o MHBC) relating to the property located at 3334 & 3354 Wonderland South: a) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTRED to work with the applicant on a new application; and, b) a nominal fee BE TAKEN for the new application to cover notice requirements only; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • L. Jamieson, Zelinka Priamo; 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
In favour (10): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (4): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke
That the Deferred Matters List BE REVEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, related to the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for window replacement on the heritage designated property at 255 Dufferin Avenue, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District: a) the proposed replacement of the north façade (Dufferin Avenue) bronze and steel frame windows on Buildings 1 and 3, as submitted and shown in the drawings provided as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix E, Figures 14-17, BE APPROVED; b) the proposed replacement of the east façade (Wellington Street) bronze and steel frame windows on Buildings 1 and 3, as submitted and shown in the drawings provided as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix E, Figures 14-17, BE APPROVED; c) the proposed like-for-like replacement of the east (Wellington Street), west, and south façade (Queens Avenue) aluminum frame plate glass windows on Building 4, BE APPROVED; d) the proposed replacement of the west façade aluminum frame sash windows on Buildings 2 and 3, as submitted and shown in the drawings provided as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix E, Figures 19-23, BE APPROVED; and, e) the samples of the proposed replacement window finishes be provided to the Heritage Planner for review prior to installation; it being noted that the proposed replacement of the west façade alumi
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Green Development Guidelines Framework BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for an additional report back to the Planning and Environment Committee on scope and feasibility following a decision on provincial legislation Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, currently before the Ontario Legislature; it being noted that the communication dated May 19, 2025, from B. Samuels related to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (6): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, related to the communication from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing for the surplus school sites at 70 Jacqueline Street and 1366 Huron Street: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to express an interest in these lands for the purposes of providing the identified municipal needs of affordable housing, community facilities, and parkland; and, b) this report BE 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 2823522 Ontario Inc. (c/o Randy Mackay) relating to the property located at 20 Clarke Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 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 an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone and a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC6) Zone, TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(*)) Zone, a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-8*h- (_)*R5-7(**)) Zone, a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h- (_)*R4-6(*)) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-(_)*R1-1(3)) Zone, and a Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone; and, b) the Subdivision Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following issues through the subdivision approval process as draft plan condition(s): i) the applicant shall identify a consolidated area to receive Significant Woodland compensation as a condition of draft approval during detailed design which must: A) be a minimum of 0.73 hectares in size; B) be adjacent or in proximity to current Natural Heritage Feature(s); C) be located within the City of London; D) be located within the same watershed and subwatershed as the subject lands; an
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 Farhi Holdings Corporation relating to the property located at 1890 & 1900 Kilgorman Way, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 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 Residential R1 (h- 2*R1- 14) Zone, TO a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • J. Gaudet, MHBC; and, • M. Mousa; 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 Design and Building policies, and the Rural Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment will facilitate an appropriate form of rural residential development with consideration of land use compatibility; 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
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 Forever Homes Meadowlily Limited Partnership, relating to the property located at 168 Meadowlily Road South: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 20216 to: i) change designation on a portion of the subject lands on Map 1 – Place Types of The London Plan FROM Neighbourhoods Place Type TO Green Space Place Type; ii) revise Map 4 – Active Mobility Network of The London Plan to realign the Multi-use Pathway; iii) add a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type for Block 2 of the subject lands to permit stacked townhouses with a maximum height of 3.5 storeys on a Neighbourhood Street, for Block 3 of the subject lands to permit an apartment building with a maximum height of 8 storeys, and for Block 4 of the subject lands to permit an apartment building with a maximum height of 8 to 12 storeys; and, iv) add Block 2, Block 3 and Block 4 of the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas of The London Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of Lon
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 509482 Ontario Ltd. relating to the properties located at 1206 Oxford Street East and 17-19 Wistow Street: a) being consistent with Policy 43_ of the Official Plan, The London Plan, for the subject lands representing 17-19 Wistow Street and a portion of 1206 Oxford Street East, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the revised proposed by-law attached as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 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 17 & 19 Wistow Street FROM a Holding Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (h-101*RSC4(22)/RSC6(6)) Zone and Restricted Service Commercial (RSC4/RSC6) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone and a Residential R9 Special Provision/Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H25/RSC4(_)/RSC6) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process for the property at 1206 Oxford Street East: i) that the access to the property at 1206 Oxford Street East to be provided off Wistow Street; ii) the façade articulation that includes a variety of building materials and textures, architectural features
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2025, regarding the application under Section 34(1)(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking to demolish the buildings known as the Kent Brewery (197 Ann Street), Brewer’s House (183 Ann Street), and workers’ cottages (179 Ann Street, 175 Ann Street, 86 St George Street, and 84 St George Street) on the heritage designated property at 197 Ann Street BE CONSENTED TO the following terms and conditions: a) regarding salvage that will be applied to future commemoration and interpretation for a proposed development on the subject lands: i) prior to demolition, the following items and materials shall be carefully removed and stored in a secure, interior space by the owner for future reuse in the proposed development on the subject lands, in accordance with the minimum requirements of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z-7812 Deconstruction of Buildings and their Relocated Parts and the recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment (MHBC 2021) and Final Documentation, Salvage and Commemoration Plan (MHBC 2025): A) two (2) light fixtures on the Kent Brewery building at 197 Ann Street; B) two (2) wood windows, including frames from the existing building at 197 Ann Street; C) double-leaf door and carved jamb moulding from the principal entrance on the north façade of the Brewer’s House at 183 Ann Street; D) stained glass transo
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 Kimko Inc. and 20223388 Holdings Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo) relating to the properties located at 299-307 Sarnia Road: a) the revised by-law, attached as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 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 lands FROM a Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-8*R9-7(_)*H20 Zone); to include an h-101 holding provision - Public Site Plan Non- Statutory meeting; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) the lay-by is to be located fully on the subject lands with no encroachments into the City right-of-way and within 15 metres of the main building entrance; ii) provide connections from the ground floor units to the public sidewalk along Sarnia Road and provide active uses are at grade along the majority of the building frontage; and, iii) utilize the natural grade variation of the site to integrate parking that appears as underground at the rear; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • K. Crowley, Zelinka Priamo; • S. Levin; • H. Xie; and, • J. M.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 3 (2.2) and 7 (4.2)
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 report regarding 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan Progress Review BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC): a) the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 17, 2025, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2024 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) and to invite the President and CEO and the Board/Chair to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 12, 2025, from M. Feldberg, President and CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London, with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro Inc.: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2025 as Appendix “A”, entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025; b) the presentation by Y. Semsedini, CEO and C. Graham, Board Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED; c) the Vision 2030 - Five-Year Strategic Plan BE RECEIVED; d) the Summary of the 2024 Financial Results BE RECEIVED; e) the 2024 Annual Report on Finance BE RECEIVED; f) the communication regarding the Draft Shareholder Resolution BE RECEIVED; g) the communication dated May 12, 2025 from C. Graham, Chair, Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc. regarding the recommendation of appointment BE RECEIVED; and h) that Paul M. Madden BE APPOINTED to the London Hydro Board of Directors, Second Class, for the term ending December 31, 2025.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the communication dated May 15, 2025 from C. Graham, Chair, Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc. regarding the Proposed Amendments to the Shareholders Declaration BE REFERRED to Civic Administration and to report back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report regarding 2025 Mid-Year Strategic Plan Implementation Update BE RECEIVED for information.
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 the 2025 London and Middlesex Community Housing Asset Management Plan: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information purposes; and b) the “2025 London and Middlesex Community Housing Asset Management Plan”, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 5 (2.4), 6 (2.5), 13 (4.1), 14 (4.2), and 16 (5.2)
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 City Clerk, the annual meeting calendar for the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as Appendix “A”), BE APPROVED; it being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be required from time to time in order to accommodate special/additional meetings or changes to governing legislation.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated May 26, 2025, titled “Enwave Update – London District Energy” BE RECEIVED for information.
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 roof replacement of the Junior Achievement Centre, 15 Wharncliffe Road North: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to negotiate an updated modernized agreement between the City and the Junior Achievement of Southwestern Ontario Inc.; and d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all actions necessary to implement these recommendations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the 2024 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 42 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990; b) the 2024 reporting of former Section 37 bonusing funds held by the City of London BE RECEIVED for information; and c) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2024 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement and reporting of former Section 37 Planning Act (Bonusing) funds still held available to the public on the City of London website.
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 May 26, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025 to: a) amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. (the “Amending Agreement”) BE APPROVED to: i) extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2030; ii) amend Schedule “A” Regular Personnel Costs or Contract Service of the Agreement; and, iii) amend Schedule “B” – Centennial Hall Rates and Requirements of the Agreement; b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement approved in a), above. 27
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the Bradley Avenue Extension & White Oaks Tributary Complete Corridor project, from Wharncliffe Road South to Jalna Boulevard (RFT-2025-087): a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited, at its tendered price of $21,135,965.36, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements, in accordance with Section 13.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) WSP Canada Inc. BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction inspection for this project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $1,937,031.96, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the contract with Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc. BE INCREASED by $139,980.00 to a total amended value of $639,425.00, excluding HST, for additional consultant tasks including coordination for tender preparation, construction support, and post-construction flood line mapping, in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to approve Memorandums of Understanding between the
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2024 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as ‘Appendix B’, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the Procurement Strategy: Prioritizing Canadian Business report BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program to carry out consulting services for the identified projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: i) Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Ontario Street, from Central Avenue to Dufferin Avenue, in the total amount of $268,400.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; ii) Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Southdale Road East, from Wellingsboro Road to Willow Drive, in the total amount of $266,888.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; iii) GEI Consultants Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Dearness Drive, from Bradley Avenue to Wellington Road, in the total amount of $176,500.50 (including contingency), excluding HST; iv) Development Engineering (London) Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Edinburgh Street, from Foster Avenue to eas
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the rehabilitation project on Gainsborough Road: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the community regarding the proposed changes to the stretch of Gainsborough Road; and b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to prepare a new rendering that supports maintaining the (2) two eastbound lanes on Gainsborough Road; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication from Councillor C. Rahman with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the 2025 Reserve and Reserve Fund Monitoring and Housekeeping Report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as “Appendix C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend By-Law No. A.-8409-258 being “A by-law to establish the London Police Service Reserve Fund”; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as “Appendix D”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend By-law No. A.-8413-262 being “A by-law to establish the DC Incentive Program - Property Tax Supported Reserve Fund”; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as “Appendix E”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, being “A by-law to establish the Community Efficiency Retrofit Programs Reserve Fund.”
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: a) the 2024 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds and Development Charges Monitoring BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 43 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, which requires the City Treasurer to provide a financial statement relating to Development Charges By-law and associated reserve funds; and b) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2024 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds and Development Charges Monitoring available to the public on the City of London website to fulfill Council’s obligation under section 43 (2.1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
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 City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy for the Establishment and Maintenance of Council Polices: a) the proposed by-law (as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as Appendix "B") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to introduce a new Council Policy entitled Centennial Hall Policy; b) the proposed by-laws (as appended to the staff report as Appendices C1 to C43) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to make the specified amendments to the following Council Policies: 1. Access and Privacy Policy 2. Accessibility Policy 3. Annual Assessment of Underutilized Light Vehicles Policy 4. Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Policy 5. Appointment of Council Members to Standing Committees of Council and Various Civic Boards and Commissions Policy 6. Appointment of Deputy Mayor Policy 7. Assessment Growth Policy 8. Benefits for Survivors of Employees Killed on the Job Policy 9. City of London Community Suite Policy 10. City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens Policy 11. City of London Records Management Policy 12. Collective Bargaining Activities Policy 13. Community Arts Investment Program Policy 14. Community Engagement Policy 15. Corporate Identity Policy 16. Corporate Plaques and Recognitions Policy 17. Council Members’ Expense Account Policy 18. Employee Service Recognition and Retirement Policy 19. Encroachment Policy 20. Flags at Ci
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated May 15, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Council decision with respect to item 16 (5.2) having to do with Councillor Stevenson's Communication BE RECONSIDERED to provide for Councillor Stevenson to recast her vote.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
In favour (13): 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 S. Hillier · Opposed (1): Councillor D. Ferreira
That the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 6 (4.1), 7 (4.2), and 8 (4.3).
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 Council recess at this time, for 15 minutes.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on April 24, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated May 20, 2025, related to Single Source SS-2024-074 Bulk White Field Marking Paint: a) the proposal from Simplistic Lines, 5358 Line 34, Stratford, Ontario, for the provision of Bulk White Field Marking Paint for the City of London sports fields, at an estimated annual purchase value of $58,000 (HST excluded), for one (1) year period, with four (4) optional renewal years BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is a single source contract as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 14.4 e), as the required goods and/or services are being supplied by a particular supplier(s) having specialized knowledge, skills, expertise or experience in the provision of the service; b) subject to approval of a) above, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and, c) the approval and authorization provided for in a) and b) above, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a Purchase Order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2025-F17)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated May 20, 2025 related to the London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Annual Update, BE RECEIVED. (2025-P16)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the communication from Councillor S. Stevenson, dated May 12, 2025, with respect to the Whole of Community System Response Overview, BE RECEIVED and no further action be taken.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (3): Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Hillier
That the following actions be taken with respect to the memo, dated May 20, 2025, related to Affordable and Supportive Housing Agreement Templates: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted memo, BE INTRODUCED at Municipal Council to be held on June 3, 2025 to: i) authorize and approve the template Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve amendments to the Contribution Agreement with the exception of any amendments that would provide funding for highly supportive housing; iii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Contribution Agreements approved pursuant to section 1 of the above-noted bylaw, as amended, pursuant to section 2 of the above-noted by-law with affordable housing project owners awarded funding through procurement processes; iv) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute amending agreements to Contribution Agreements executed pursuant to section 3 of the above-noted by-law; and, v) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute direct agreements between lenders required for affordable housing projects; b) the financing for the awards BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted memo; and, c) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Suppo
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, Housing and Community Growth the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated May 20, 2025, related to RFP-2024-227 Approval of the Template Contribution Agreement for Highly Supportive Housing Projects at 248-256 Hill Street and 644-646 Huron Street: a) a grant of $1,485,000, in the form of a forgivable loan, to the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services for the development and operation of 33 highly supportive housing units at 248-256 Hill Street be AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED; b) a grant of $3,690,000, in the form of a forgivable loan, to the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services for the development and operation of 82 highly supportive housing units at 644-646 Huron Street BE AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at Municipal Council on June 3, 2025 to: i) authorize and approve the template Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve amendments to the above-noted Contribution Agreement; iii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Contribution Agreements approved under section 1 of this by-law as amended pursuant to section 2 of this by-law with eh Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addition &
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part that reads as follows: The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include provisions in all future agreements related to forgivable loans for highly supportive housing that allow Council to require repayment of the loan or impose other consequences if the agreed-upon operating standards are not being met.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (4): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor A. Hopkins
That the 2nd Report of the Budget Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 4 (4.1).
Moved by E. Peloza
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 it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 40
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated April 29, 2025 from D. Trentowsky, Chair and T. Annett, General Manager, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority regarding the 2026 Budget Request BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated May 9, 2025 from Budget Chair/Councillor E. Peloza with respect to an updated on budget engagement with agencies, boards and commissions BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated May 11, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson regarding the 2026 Budget cost saving opportunities regarding London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) review BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated May 11, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to the 2026 Budget cost savings opportunities regarding cycling lane projects BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee received communications from the following individuals with respect to this matter: V. Lubrano lll; London Cycle Link Board of Directors; S. Rutkowski; M. Sloane, Professor, English Communications, School of Language and Liberal Studies, Fanshawe College; H. Joseph; C. Forsythe; H. Tallman; A. Thompson; N. Roberts and the rest of our biking family; M. Bernais; J. Buscema; A. Celere; J. Belanger, President, Storm Stayed Brewing Company; M. Pereira; K. Costello; M. Wickett; S. Allison; S. Middleton; M. Hopkins; T. Gervais; C. Taylor; M. Murty; T. Lardner; B. Donahue-Power; M. Gualtieri; M. Wilson; G. Soth; T. Shaw; I. McGrath; J. Weller; C. Branton; P. Morris; P. King Shannon; Kaluyu'ti (DarkN8V), Everything Indigenous Education Awareness Stream; C. Tanner-Slater; M. O'Neill; A. Suksi; C. Dagandan; L. de Looze; F. Durand; S. Durand; S. Brooks; M. Zettler; P. King; A. Sharp; T. Boere; J. Bothwell; A. Serrano Rodriguez; T. Pulinec; E. Hrinivich; R. Skinner; K. Kellestine; K. Rhodes; G. Rhodes; J. Schuurman; A. Tedford; S. Murillo; S. Wild; C. Richards; Nathan; A. Carr; S. Murphy; S. C. McWatt, Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University; M. Adler; A. McClenaghan, Bicycle Cafe; C. Murphy; B. Ball; D. Isaac; and MA Hodge an
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to exclude the following business cases in the 2026 Budget Update: ii) Appendix B, Ref # - 2 Roadway Planning & Design – Reduced Road Network Improvements v) Appendix C, Ref # - 2 Recycling & Composting - Stop Multi- Residential Green Bin Cart Pilot Project and Future Expansion vi) Appendix C, Ref # - 3 Recycling & Composting - Stop Collecting Blue Box Materials from Non-eligible Sources (NES) Yeas: (7): H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira Nays: (7): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by E. Peloza
Lost
In favour (7): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (7): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Hillier
d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to exclude the following business cases in the 2026 Budget Update: i) Appendix B, Ref # - 1 Roadway Maintenance – Reduced Summer Sidewalk Maintenance
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to exclude the following business cases in the 2026 Budget Update: iii) Appendix B, Ref # - 3 Urban Forestry - Reduction in Pathway and Trail Edge Brush Mulching iv) Appendix B, Ref # - 5 Aquatics – Closure of 5 Wading Pools vii) Appendix C, Ref # - 4 Parks & Horticulture - Maintenance of Local Road Traffic Circles, Gateway Features and Cul-de-sac Islands;
Moved by E. Peloza
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: a) the report providing an update on development of the 2026 Annual Budget Update and the budget reduction options identified to date BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to include identified budget right-sizing opportunities in a business case for inclusion in the Mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget Update; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with implementing the user fee changes for the revenue generation opportunity identified in Appendix "A", as appended to the staff report dated May 22, 2025, and to bring forward the corresponding business case for inclusion in the Mayor’s proposed 2026 Budget Update; and it being noted that the Budget Committee received a communication dated May 18, 2025 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by E. Peloza
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 pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be granted to allow Councillor S. Trosow to move a motion related to AMO's submission related to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by A. Hopkins
Lost
In favour (9): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (5): Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Hillier
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 181 and 182 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 181 and 182 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 181 and 182 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 Mayor J. Morgan
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. 183 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 183 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 183 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 184 and 192 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 184 and 192 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 184 and 192 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 198 and 217 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 198 and 217 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third and Enactment of Bill No. 198 and 217 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 240 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 240 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 240 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 196 and 243 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 196 and 243 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 196 and 243 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 242 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 242 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 242 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 246 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 246 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 246 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 247 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 Mayor J. Morgan
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 Second Reading of Bill No. 247 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 247 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 180 to Revised Bill No. 245, excluding Bill No.’s 181 to 184, 192, 196, 198, 217, 240, 242, and 243, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 180 to Revised Bill No. 245, excluding Bill No.’s 181 to 184, 192, 196, 198, 217, 240, 242, and 243, BE APPROVED. 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 Mayor J. Morgan
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 Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 180 to Revised Bill No. 245, excluding Bill No.’s 181 to 184, 196, 198, 217, 240, 242, and 243, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried

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