The London Record

Council

April 1, 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 (109 motions)

104 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition 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. (6.1/6/ICSC) 4.2 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition 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. (6.2/6/ICSC) 4.3 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the Minutes of the 4th and 5th Meetings of the Municipal Council, held on March 4, 2025 and March 25, 2025, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Mobility Master Plan Mobility Networks Maps 1. M. Robinson 2. B. Morrison and M.A. Hodge, Climate Action London 3. J. Sunio 4. J. Sommerdyk 5. M. Jones 6. J. Hamel 7. L. Starr 8. J. Chappell 9. (ADDED) E. Blokker 10. (ADDED) K. Van Lierop 11. (ADDED) S. Murphy 12. (ADDED) J. Mulder 13. (ADDED) M. Chaney 14. (ADDED) C. Murphy 15. (ADDED) J. Fraser, Old North East Neighbourhood Association 6.2 Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Program Report 1. S. Courtice, London InterCommunity Health Centre 2. (ADDED) A. Alpaugh-Bishop, Middlesex London Ontario Health Team 6.3 Additional Emergency Shelter and Day Drop-in Space Update Report 1. Downtown London Board of Directors 2. B. Wludyka, Citi Plaza London Inc. 3. (ADDED) K. Morrison, Old East Village BIA 4. (ADDED) A. Walsh 6.4 415-421 Boler Road (Z-9536) 1. L. Damore and A. Beachey 2. C. Arscott and M. Leduc 3. C. and G. Thurston 1. (ADDED) C. and G. Thurston 4. J. Wincott 5. B. Botten 6. (ADDED) J. Holody 7. (ADDED) K. Brawn 8. (ADDED) E. Hunter 9. (ADDED) S. Brawn 10. (ADDED) P. Scala 11. (ADDED) K. Steels 12. (ADDED) S. Zimmer 13. (ADDED) D. Steels 14. (ADDED) D. Quigg 15. (ADDED) L. Davis 16. (ADDED) I. and J. Clark 17. (ADDED) J. Niles 18. (ADDED) A. Papmehl 19. (ADDED) C. Breen 20. (ADDED) C. Wilton 21. (ADDED) D. Loughlin 22. (ADDED) B. Botten 23. (ADDED) G. Dobler 24. (ADDED) N. Wren 25. (ADDED) K. Loughlin 26. (ADDED) B. Lyons
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (2.5), 9(4.1), 11(4.3), 12(4.4) and 14(4.6).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 19, 2025, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the 2023-2027 Strategic Advocacy Framework – Annual Report 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 Downtown Master Plan quick start actions: a) the Downtown Quick-Start Actions highlighted in the report BE ENDORSED and implemented immediately; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement 1-hour free parking in Municipal Lots #1 and #2 in Old East Village, and 1- hour free on street parking in the Core Area through the parking services HONK app, effective April 1,2025, ending October 31, 2025; c) the funding for the programs included in b) above, in the estimated amount of $181,875, BE APPROVED from the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that on May 15, 2024, Council approved $330,000 from the Economic Development Reserve Fund for the same parking programs, but the funding was not fully utilized when the programs ended in 2024, and $181,875 was returned to the reserve fund; and d) the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 22, 2025 from C. Watson, W. Thomas, D. Brown, Coordinators, Midtown Community Organization with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect London Hydro Board of Directors Replacement: a) the communication dated March 3, 2025 from A. Hrymak, Vice Chair, London Hydro Board of Directors BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of C. Graham, Chair, London Hydro Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; and c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to continue the recruitment process.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Secondary School Transit Pass Pilot Update: a) the report dated March 25, 2025 BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue the conversation with the London Transit Commission and Thames Valley District School Board representatives and report back to a future meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, with a specific focus on addressing concerns expressed around metrics for success that include the following: i) metrics for the Thames Valley District School Board, including: A. Student surveys – capturing direct feedback on their transit experience, outlined in Appendix B, as appended to the report; B. Attendance data – is the applicable grade(s) experiencing increase in student attendance compared to prior years; C. Student achievement data – are the applicable grades showing increased academic achievement result; D. Experiential data – including increased ability to match co-op placements, increased student participation in extracurricular school activities, and any use of transit for class trips; ii) metrics for the London Transit Commission, including: A. Increased ridership – tracking how student usage materializes, grows, or does not over time; B. Trip patterns – showing when students board and clustered travel times based on card use, outlined in Appendix B, as appended to the report; it being noted that the Civic Administration has completed a significant portion of an Memorandum of
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the submission dated February 26, 2025 from Principles Integrity - Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report: a) the Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report BE RECEIVED; b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide Principles Integrity with 30 days’ notice in writing of termination of their services pursuant to the agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Principles Integrity; c) in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to proceed with the recruitment of an Integrity Commissioner to provide the functions and responsibilities as prescribed in the Municipal Act, 2001 and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to arrange for interim provision of Integrity Commissioner services from another municipality, as required by Section 223.3(1.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, until a Commissioner is appointed; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a memo dated March 25, 2025 from the City Clerk with respect to costs of services; a communication dated March 21, 2025 from Deputy Mayor/Councillor S. Lewis and Councillor P. Van Meerbergen; and a communication dated March 23, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following applicants BE APPOINTED to the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2027: Carrie Briley Mason Bruner Moore Jordan Bragg Megan Papadakos Alicia McGaw Terry Smith Adam Lumley Grace Sweetman Zoe Beecham Elysa Spetgang Natalie Judges
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That William Westgate BE APPOINTED to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Resourcing Review Task Force – Terms of Reference: a) the Council Resourcing Review Task Force BE ADVISED that a review of the Mayor’s Office to be outside of the scope of the task force; b) the Council Resourcing Review Task Force BE ADVISED that a review of the Councillors’ Office administrative staff support model to be in scope of the 2025 review; c) the Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to include a new part within section 1.6 to read “Councillors’ Office administrative staff support model”; and d) the memo from the City Clerk, dated March 25, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
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 appointment of a consultant for the development of the Downtown Master Plan: a) the Canadian Urban Institute, BE APPOINTED as the Consultant to undertake the development of the Downtown Master Plan, in the amount of $415,000.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with section 15.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the funding for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated March 25, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken regarding the Mobility Master Plan Network Map infrastructure recommendations, as appended to the staff report dated March 25, 2025, as Appendix "A": a) the Roads Projects maps BE APPROVED; with the following amendment to the Roads Projects Timeline; i) expansion of Bradley Ave from Wellington Road to Highbury Avenue BE INCLUDED in the next improvement cycle; b) the Transit Priority Network maps BE APPROVED; c) the Cycling Network maps BE APPROVED, except: i) the following Proposed Network Additions BE REMOVED from the Network Cycling maps: A. Royal Crescent east of Clarke Road to Wexford Avenue to Admiral Drive; B. Sovereign Road; C. Vancouver Street from Trafalgar Street to Wavell Street; ii) the following Proposed Network Additions: Huron Street, Taylor Street, McNay Street and Gammage Street to BE REMOVED from the Cycling Network maps; iii) the Windermere Road to Gainsborough Road Active Transportation Connection BE REMOVED from the Cycling Network maps; d) the Sidewalk Gaps on Major Roads maps BE APPROVED; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to re-start the Discover Wonderland Road Environmental Assessment, with expanded limits from Southdale Road to Fanshawe Park Road, in order to construct six general purpose, through lanes along the corridor with a long- term build-and-convert option to Bus Rapid Transit and to modify the MMP maps accordingly and th
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part b): b) the Transit Priority Network maps BE APPROVED;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part c): c) the Cycling Network maps BE APPROVED, except:
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part c) i) A: i) the following Proposed Network Additions BE REMOVED from the Network Cycling maps: A. Royal Crescent east of Clarke Road to Wexford Avenue to Admiral Drive; Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (2): S. Trosow, and S. Franke
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part c) i) B: B. Sovereign Road;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part c) i) C: C. Vancouver Street from Trafalgar Street to Wavell Street;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part c) ii) A.: ii) the following Proposed Network Additions BE REMOVED from the Network Cycling Maps: A. Huron Street;
Moved by S. Lewis
Lost
Motion to approve part c) ii): ii) Huron Street BE CHANGED to medium-term cycling project; 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 Nays: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part c) ii) B.: B. Taylor Street, McNay Street and Gammage Street;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part c) iii): iii) the Windermere Road to Gainsborough Road Active Transportation Connection BE REMOVED from the Cycling Network maps;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part d): d) the Sidewalk Gaps on Major Roads maps BE APPROVED;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part e): e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to re-start the Discover Wonderland Road Environmental Assessment, with expanded limits from Southdale Road to Fanshawe Park Road, in order to construct six general purpose, through lanes along the corridor with a long- term build-and-convert option to Bus Rapid Transit and to modify the MMP maps accordingly and that the estimated cost of the six general purpose lane widening be used in the creation and prioritization of projects in the 2028 Development Charges Background Study;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part f): f) the Mayor and Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to engage in discussions with neighbouring municipalities and the Province to work collaboratively on a ring road and integrated transportation network that would help move people, goods and services within and across the region; and
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part g) and it being noted statements: g) the communication from D. R. Schmidt, Development Manager, Corlon Properties Inc./Sunningdale Golf & Country Club Ltd. BE REFERRED to a future meeting of Planning and Environment Committee; it being noted that the maps will form part of the Mobility Master Plan final report; it being further noted that the maps will inform the creation of the 2028 Development Charges Background Study currently underway and budgeting processes may influence project prioritization; it being pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received and heard a presentation from staff with respect to this matter; it being further pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard delegations from M. Wallace, M. Hymowitz and Z. Kinias and received the following communications: · M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute; · M. Hymowitz; · L. Kari & Family; · D. R. Schmidt, Development Manager, Corlon Properties Inc./Sunningdale Golf & Country Club Ltd.; · Councillors C. Rahman and S. Lehman; · Deputy Mayor/Councillor S. Lewis; · T. D. Jones, Executive Vice President, GLS Metals Group; · Z. Kinias; · C. Richards; · M. Does; · D. Wake; · N. Danczak; and · B. Durham.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Item 9, clause 4.1, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That notwithstanding the Selection Process Policy for Appointing Members to Committees, Civic Boards and Commissions, the alternate selection mechanism for Consideration of Appointment to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (11 members) BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2027: Andrea Butnari Jessica Cordes Jenelle Cornelius Dina Layth Dwairi (Youth) Amy Ford Mary Ann Hodge Nicole Karsch Anand Menon Brooke Northey Brendon Samuels Lillian Skinner (Youth)
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That with respect to the communication from London Transit Commission regarding Assessment Growth Business Cases, the following actions be taken: a) the communication dated March 3, 2025 from S. Marentette, Board Chair, London Transit Commission BE RECEIVED; b) the current London Transit Commission membership BE VACATED, effective April 1, 2025; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to the Municipal Council meeting on April 1, 2025, a by-law with the necessary amendments to By-law No. A.-6377-206, as amended, to provide that the London Transit Commission shall consist of five (5) members of Council, recognizing this as an interim measure pending the outcome of the ongoing governance review; d) the Council Member appointments to the London Transit Commission BE REFERRED to the April 1, 2025 Council meeting; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED bring back a report to Council at the earliest opportunity with recommendations for further interim supports while Council awaits the completion of the governance review; f) the resignations from D. Little, J. Madden and Councillor D. Ferreira BE ACCEPTED; it being noted the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter: · a communication dated March 20, 2025 from Councillor C. Rahman, Deputy Mayor/Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor D. Ferreira and Councillor/Budget Chair E. Peloza; · a communication dated March 23, 2025 from D. Little; · a communication dat
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Strategic Policy and Committee decision with respect to the composition of the London Transit Commission BE RECONSIDERED to provide for seven members.
Moved by Mayor J. Morgan, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to amend composition from five members to seven members in part c) to read as follows: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to the Municipal Council meeting on April 1, 2025, a by-law with the necessary amendments to By-law No. A.-6377-206, as amended, to provide that the London Transit Commission shall consist of seven (7) members of Council, recognizing this as an interim measure pending the outcome of the ongoing governance review; it being noted that the quorum in Section 4 of the by-law will be four (4) members;
Moved by Mayor J. Morgan, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That, pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Council Agenda BE APPROVED, to provide for Item 8.4, 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, to be considered after Item 8.1, 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 3(2.2), 6(3.2) and 8(3.4).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 20th, 2025: a) the Working Group comments relating to the property located at 3680-3700 Colonel Road, as appended to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee Added Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; b) clauses 5.2 to 5.4, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on March 12, 2025, 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 Mrs. Dorothy Pol and Mr. William Pol (c/o Carlyle Peterson Lawyers LLP), relating to the property located at 50 Rollingwood Circle: a) is consistent with Policy 43_ of the Official Plan, for the City of London, 2016, for the subject lands representing a portion of 50 Rollingwood Circle, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 18, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 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 Open Space (OS1) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1- 10) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • W. Pol; 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 Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment recognizes the continuous use of the land as an access
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 2271075 Ontario Ltd. relating to the property located at 75-91 Southdale Road East: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 18, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED, at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 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 Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision(NSA4(6)) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision(NSA4(6)) Zone and a Residential R9 Special Provision/ Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H25/NSA4(6)) Zone, including Special Provisions for R9-7, regulation x) Balcony Projections in Front Yard (maximum) – 0 metres to the lot line; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) to provide a minimum 1.5 metre setback along all interior pathways to allow for tree planting; ii) to explore opportunities to wrap the at-grade parking fronting Petty Street in active uses with a high proportion of transparent glazing; iii) to provide a direct walkway connection from the principal entrance to the future public sidewalk along Petty Street and avoid the wrapping of the sidewalk to allow additional landscaping in the front yard; and, iv) to explore
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 by The Corporation of the City of London relating to the proposed Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 18, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to designate the city- wide Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area; b) subject to the approval of the above-noted part a), the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 18, 2025, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to add the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Project Area to Map 8 – Community Improvement Project Areas; c) subject to the approval of the above-noted part a), the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 18, 2025, as Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to adopt the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan; and, d) subject to the approval of the above-noted part a), the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 18, 2025, as Appendix “D” to this report BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to establish financial incentives for the Transi
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, and the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, regarding the request by the Municipality of Middlesex Centre for an amendment to the servicing agreement between the Municipality and the City of London, the following report BE RECEIVED and that the request to amend the sanitary servicing agreement BE REFUSED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Bergman, Middlesex Centre, with respect to this matter was received.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the March 2025, Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the exterior cladding and porch alterations on the heritage designated property at 124 Wilson Avenue, within the Blackfriars-Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the written communication from L. Davies, with this respect to this matter was received; it being further noted that the verbal delegations from J.M. Metrailler, L. Davies and J. Gard, with respect to this matter were 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 Sifton Properties Limited relating to the property located at 2634 Barn Swallow Place: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 18, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 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 holding Residential R5 Special Provision / Residential R6 Special Provision (h-8•h-125•R5-6(8)/R6-5(31)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision / Residential R6 Special Provision / Residential R8 Special Provision (R5-6(8)/R6-5(31)/R8-4( )) Zone; and, b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) to provide pedestrian network connections to the future City sidewalk on Commissioners Road East and Barn Swallow Place, and incorporate pedestrian connections from individual residential units to the city sidewalk along Commissioners Road East; ii) to provide active uses on the ground floor adjacent to public streets; iii) to relocate the primary entrance at the S/W corner of the site, adjacent to Commissioners Road East and Barn Swallow Place, to establish an active frontage and provide convenient pedestrian access to the public realm; iv) to screen surface parking e
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Motion to approve a): a) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 1, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)*H21) Zone;
Moved by S. Lehman
Lost
That the motion be amended to with a new a) and b) 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 1822056 Ontario Limited (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz) relating to the properties located at 415-421 Boler Road: a) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 1, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)*H21) Zone; b) The requested Special Provisions, as part of the amendment to Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, to permit a minimum front and exterior side yard depth of 1.5 metres whereas 8.0 metres is required, to permit a balcony projection in the front and exterior side yard of 0.0 metres whereas 3.0 metres is required, to permit a minimum of 46 long- term bicycle parking spaces whereas 56 is required and to permit a parking setback of 0.5 metres whereas 3.0 metres is required, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) The requested Special Provisions do not conform to the policies of The London Plan, including the City Design policies, Neighbourhood Place Type policies and criteria of the Planning Impact Analysis, nor the regulations of the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
Item 8, clause 3.4, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 13(2.10), 14(2.12) and 15(4.1).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the issuance of debentures in the capital markets upon suitable market conditions to provide permanent financing for capital works in an amount not to exceed $47,871,000; it being noted that two separate issuances are planned for 2025’s debenture issuance program; and b) the Civic Administration BE INSTRUCTED to schedule and convene appropriately timed special Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee meetings, if needed, upon successful placement of the City’s debt in the capital markets to ensure adequate time for Council approval while adhering to the necessary financial settlement requirements.
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 Trunk Watermain Installation Program: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified Trunk Watermain Installation Program funded 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) Dillon Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the detailed design of Contract 2 – Wonderland Road North from Gainsborough Road to Oxford Street West, in the total amount of $718,063.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; ii) AECOM Canada ULC BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the detailed design of Contract 4 – Commissioners Road from Pond Mills Road to Deveron Crescent, Pond Mills Road from Burlington Crescent to Deveron Cresent, and Deveron Crescent from Pond Mills Road to Glenroy Road in the total amount of $711,020.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; and iii) AECOM Canada ULC. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the detailed design of Contract 6 – Wonderland Road South, from Hamlyn Road to Dingman Drive, and Dingman Drive from Wonderland Road South to White Oak Road, in the total amount of $302,122.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; b) the financing for
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Supply of Membrane Bioreactor Equipment for the Oxford Wastewater Treatment Plant: a) the supply of Membrane Bioreactor Equipment BE AWARDED to Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Canada GP for the total price of $5,484,080.00 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 19.4 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the revised Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the added agenda as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.
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 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services: a) the bid submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd at its tendered price of $6,328,764.99, excluding HST, for Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services be accepted; it being noted that this is the third year of a five-year contract submitted by Fer Pal Construction Ltd. and where unit prices were carried over from the original tendered contract plus an increase in line with the Consumer Price Index; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2025 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for the detailed design and tendering of Bostwick Road Improvements from Southdale Road West to Wharncliffe Road South: a) the proposal submitted by Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE ACCEPTED to provide consulting engineering services to complete the detailed design and tendering for the Bostwick Road Improvements at an upset amount of $910,374.30 excluding HST, as per Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2025 as Appendix 'A'; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements (Tender No. RFT- 2024-345): a) the bid for project construction submitted by L82 Construction Ltd at its tendered price of $7,552,917.50, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd was the lowest of eight bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the contract administration and construction supervision for this project at an upset amount of $628,784.00 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the City of London and a private property owner in relation to the cost- sharing of servicing works contained within the Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street Intersection project; d) the installation of a new pedestrian signal BE APPROVED at the intersection of Sunningdale Road West and Meadowlands Way; e) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2025 as Appendix 'A'; f) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are nece
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for contract administration services for the Hyde Park Stormwater Assignment ‘B’ Phase 2 Construction project: a) Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED to complete resident inspection and contract administration in accordance with the estimate on file, at an upset limit of $202,800, including 10% contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified Infrastructure Renewal Program funded projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2(g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: i) Dillon Consulting Limited, BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program William Street project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $467,942.75 including 10% contingency, excluding HST; ii) Dillon Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program Rectory Street project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $427,552.13, including 10% contingency, excluding HST; iii) Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd., BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program Sterling Street, Salisbury Street and Mornington Avenue project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $448,8
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply of an inlet screen for the Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant: a) the supply of an inlet step screen and repair parts for second inlet step screen BE AWARDED to Claro for the total price of $167,712 excluding HST, as a single source in accordance with Article 14.4.d of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated March 24, 2025 entitled “Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members 2025 Remuneration” BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 24, 2025 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025 to amend By-law A-60 Fees and Charges By-law with respect to affordable and social housing development.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with concurrence of the Director, Parks and Forestry, with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property outlined on Location Map as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2025 as Appendix "A” BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE SOLD to one of the abutting property owners via invitation tender as allowed for under the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee heard delegations from L. Patterson, T. Young, B. Deleeuw, A. Deleeuw, and J. Matsui, with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received communications from L. Patterson, B. Garrity, and T. Young with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
Motion to approve part a): That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 24, 2025, “Consideration for an updated low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities Tax Deferral Program”: a) the staff report dated March 24, 2025, “Consideration for an updated low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities Tax Deferral Program” BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee heard a delegation and received a communication from D. Pollock, President, Navigating Retirement with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Franke
Carried
Motion to approve part b): b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a Business Case for the implementation of an expanded Low-income Seniors and Low-income Persons with disabilities Tax Deferral program modeled on the program in effect in Ottawa for submission to the Budget Committee for the 2026 tax year;
Moved by S. Franke
Lost
That Councillor Anna Hopkins BE REQUESTED to bring forward the issue of municipal right-of-way fees for natural gas utilities to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), requesting that AMO: a) advocate for provincial regulatory changes to allow municipalities to charge utilities for right-of-way use; b) engage Ontario municipalities to develop a unified advocacy position on this issue; and c) explore policy solutions aligned with other provinces to ensure fair municipal compensation.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 8(2.2), 10(2.9), 11(2.10), 12(2.11).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on March 6, 2025: a) the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee list of accomplishments, as appended to the Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration, as per Council direction, in relation to the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to responsibilities related to the welfare of animals in the community; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 5.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 17, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to: a) ratify Contribution Agreement Number S263926014, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between the City and Canada (as represented by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), effective as of April 1, 2025, executed by the City Manager and the Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression; b) severally delegate the authority to the City Manager and the Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression to approve and execute: i) amending agreements with Canada (as represented by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) for the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (“LMLIP”) as of April 1, 2025 (“Contribution Agreement”); ii) further agreements with Canada that relate to the Agreement and to the LMLIP; and, iii) agreements (including amending agreements) with third party service providers that relate to the Agreement and to the LMLIP (“Service Provider Agreement”); on the condition that they are consistent with the requirements contained in the Contribution Agreement or Service Provider Agreement, as the case may be, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and app
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated March 17, 2025, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Procurement of Hazardous Materials Handheld Spectrometer (SS- 2025-037): a) in accordance with Section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Visiontec Systems, 1-247 Armstrong Ave, Georgetown, ON, L7G 4X6, for the price of $83,880 (excluding HST) for a single source, one-time purchase of one (1) XplorIR handheld spectrometer for the London Fire Department; b) the approval above BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a contract with Visiontec Systems to provide one (1) XplorIR handheld spectrometer to the London Fire Department; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in parts a) and b) above; d) that the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above- noted staff report; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-V08)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated March 17, 2025, with respect to Food and Beverage Concessions in Arenas, BE RECEIVED. (2025-R05A)
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 March 17, 2025, related to an Update on Provincial Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power- Assisted Bicycle Pilots: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to share these findings with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) as part of their annual reporting requirements for participating in these two pilots, London Police Service and the Middlesex-London Health Unit. (2025-T10)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 17, 2025 related to Multi-Space Parking Meter Replacement Single Source Procurement: a) a Single Source procurement process BE AUTHORIZED to be undertaken, necessary in connection with the replacement of this infrastructure; b) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for this purchase; and, c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-F17)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 17, 2025, related to the One Year Update on the Greem Bin and Biweekly Collection Program Part One Program Monitoring and Community Feedback: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to add the following details to the Part Two report, in addition to details on pet waste, garbage container limits and additional collection services and related matters, by including: i) a final update on Blue Box transition and what Londoners can expect starting January 1, 2026 when the program fully transitions to the producers of packaging, paper products and packaging-like products; ii) options on how recyclable materials that have been deemed as non-eligible sources for collection by industry can be handled; iii) an update on other extended producer responsibility programs and the impact on waste diversion in London and program cost; and, iv) options and cost estimates on how the green bin program can be extended to churches and non-profits offering food services for hospitality meals. (2025-E07)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on March 5, 2025: a) the Mayor's New Years Honour List Working Group recommendations, as appended to the Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; b) the Working Group comments related to the City of London Plant Lists, as appended to the Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; c) the Draft Invasive Plants brochures, as appended to the Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Manager, Community Planning and Corporate Communications for consideration; and, d) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.3 and 5.2 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 17, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to: a) ratify the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law between the City and Canada (as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities) (“Agreement”), effective as of April 1, 2025, executed by the City Manager; b) severally delegate the authority the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth to approve and execute: i) amending agreements with Canada for the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund (“STREF”) as of April 1, 2025 (“Agreement”); and, ii) further agreements with Canada that relate to the Agreement and to STREF; on the condition that they are consistent with the requirements contained in the Contribution Agreement or Service Provider Agreement, as the case may be, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the City Treasurer or a written designate of the City Treasurer; c) severally delegate the authority to the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designates, to approve and execute such further and other docu
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 17, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to: a) severally delegate the authority to the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to approve: i) amending agreements with The Government of Canada (Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) for costs incurred between April 1 and December 31, 2024 and to ratify the Agreement; ii) further agreements with The Government of Canada (Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) for costs incurred between April 1 and December 31, 2024 and to ratify the Agreement.; and, iii) agreements (including amending agreements) with third party services providers that relate to the Contribution Agreement (“Service Provider Agreement”); on the condition that they are consistent with the requirements contained in the Government of Canada (Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) for costs incurred between April 1 and December 31, 2024 and to ratify the Agreement. Or Service Provider Agreement, as the case may be, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the City Treasurer or a written designate of the City Treasurer; b) authorize the Mayor
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to amend from $80,000 to $50,000 in parts b) and c): b) the City’s financial contribution BE APPROVED from the Economic Development Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000 for one year; it being noted that the uncommitted balance of the Economic Development Fund is approximately $4.8 million; and, c) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to Middlesex County Mayors requesting that the county contribute a percentage of the $50,000 London is contributing for the recruitment of doctors to London Middlesex and surrounding area;
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.11 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
Motion to approve part a) and it being noted: That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 17, 2025 related to Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Program: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a delegation and presentation from A. Loewen, Middlesex London Ontario Health Team, with respect to this matter, were received. (2025-S08)
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
Motion to approve part b) and c), as amended: b) the City’s financial contribution BE APPROVED from the Economic Development Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000 for one year; it being noted that the uncommitted balance of the Economic Development Fund is approximately $4.8 million; and, c) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to Middlesex County Mayors requesting that the county contribute a percentage of the $50,000 London is contributing for the recruitment of doctors to London Middlesex and surrounding area;
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Franke
Lost
Motion to add a new part j): j) Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to add McCormick Park to the list of areas where encampments are not permitted and outreach will not be provided;
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Item 10, clause 2.9, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 17, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025 to: a) severally delegate authority to the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to approve: i) amending agreements with Canada (Minister of Health) for the Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund (“SUAP-ETF”) Arrangement #2425-HQ-000181 (“Contribution Agreement”); ii) further agreements with Canada that relate to the Contribution Agreement; and, iii) agreements (including amending agreements) with third party services providers that relate to the Contribution Agreement (“Service Provider Agreement”); on the condition that they are consistent with the requirements contained in the Contribution Agreement or Service Provider Agreement, as the case may be, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the City Treasurer or a written designate of the City Treasurer; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute agreements (including amending agreements) approved above; c) severally delegate to the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designates, the authority to approve such further and other documents (not Agreements) th
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion be amended to add a new part c): c) a Single Source Procurement BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of up to $610,577 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 for The Ark Aid Street Mission – “Day Drop-In” (SS-2025-66) to provide day drop-in space at a location other than a Main Street of a Business Improvement Area (BIA), utilizing Housing Stability Services funding as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.4 d) and e) to the following provider; i) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; and, ii) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into new and/or amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with agencies identified through the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to deliver the approved services.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Hillier
Lost
That the motion be amended to include a part c) to read as follows: c) a Single Source Procurement BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of up to $610,577 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to continue limited day drop-in space at The Ark Aid Street Mission – “Day Drop-In” (SS-2025-66) utilizing Housing Stability Services funding as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.4 (d) and (e) to the following provider: i) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary in relation to this project; and ii) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation of the City of London entering into new and/or amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with agencies identified through the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to deliver the approved services.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated March 17, 2025, related to Additional Emergency Shelter and Day Drop-in Space Update Report with respect to amending existing contracts to implement the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampment Initiative (UHEI) and additional Reaching Home incremental funding to support those living in encampments and experiencing homelessness: a) a Single Source Procurement BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of up to $3,078,130 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 to administer 70 emergency shelter spaces at The Ark Aid Street Mission – “Cronyn Warner” (SS-2025-65) Housing Stability Services funding as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.4 d) and e) to the following provider; i) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; and, ii) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into new and/or amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with agencies identified through the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to deliver the approved services; b) an amendment to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service agreement with The Salvation Army Centre of Hope (SS-2025-68) BE APPROVED to a total estimated increase of up to $511,293 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 to provide 18 women’s
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
c) a Single Source Procurement BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of up to $610,577 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to continue limited day drop-in space at The Ark Aid Street Mission – “Day Drop-In” (SS-2025-66) utilizing Housing Stability Services funding as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.4 (d) and (e) to the following provider: i) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary in relation to this project; and ii) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation of the City of London entering into new and/or amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with agencies identified through the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to deliver the approved services.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Budget Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated March 7, 2025 with respect to engagement with Agencies, Boards and Commissions from Councillor E. Peloza and Mayor J. Morgan BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the report providing an overview of the 2026 Annual Budget Update process BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit budget reduction amendments for the 2026 Budget Update totaling a minimum of 1.5% of the net property tax budget for civic service areas, with priority to options resulting in permanent budget reductions, it being noted that a preliminary list of options will be presented at the May 22, 2025 Budget Committee meeting; c) Agencies, Boards and Commissions BE REQUESTED to submit budget amendments for the 2026 Budget Update totaling a minimum reduction of 1.5% of each entity’s net property tax-funded budget, with priority to options resulting in permanent budget reductions; d) the Mayor and the London Police Services Board BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Provincial government with regards to the London Police Services budget on the following items: i) contribute Provincial funding to the Emergency Services training centre; ii) contribute Provincial funding to integrated mental health workers (COAST); and iii) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Provincial government to provide funding to help offset the London Police Service’s operating budget, not dissimilar to financial supports provided in 2024 to 330 small and rural municipalities to help offset costs of police services provided by the Ontario Provincial Police; i
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed revised by-law, attached as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2025, to amend By-law No. CPOL.-46-242 being “Surplus/Deficit Policy” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A” to the by-law and by reducing the contribution to the Unfunded Liability Reserve Fund to 17% and dedicating 3% to the Community Investment Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Budget Committee heard a delegation and received a communication dated March 16, 2025 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the March 10, 2025 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 105, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 105, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (2): S. Stevenson, and J. Pribil Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (3): Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Lehman
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 125, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 125, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 125, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No. 127, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No. 127, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 127, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 103 to 104, Bill No.'s 106 to 107, Bill No.’s 109 to 124, Bill No. 126, and Added Bill No.’s 128 to 130, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 103 to 104, Bill No.'s 106 to 107, Bill No.’s 109 to 124, Bill No. 126, and Added Bill No.’s 128 to 130, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 103 to 104, Bill No.'s 106 to 107, Bill No.’s 109 to 124, Bill No. 126, and Added Bill No.’s 128 to 130, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried

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