The London Record

Council

February 10, 2026

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 (98 motions)

93 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/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of commercial space 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. (6.1/3/ICSC) 4.2 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or 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. (6.2/3/ICSC) 4.3 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Minutes of the 2nd Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on January 20, 2026, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Good Neighbour Agreements 1. A. Oudshoorn 2. L. Johnston 3. S. Mcfarlane 4. S. Glass 5. S. Cowan 6. N. Graham 7. N. Gautcher 8. M. Say 9. M. Hodge 10. L. Mizon 11. L. Johnston 12. J. and J. McCredie 13. G. and S. Kodde 14. D. Reckman 15. D. Oudshoorn 16. C. Vannelli 17. C. Van Loon 18. C. Moss, London Cares 19. C. Finkler 20. B. Couto 21. A. Barrientos 22. M. Schembri 23. G. Crealock 24. A. Cardinal 25. A. O'Brien 26. B. Coutu 27. C. Finkler 28. E. Richard 29. J. Fisher 30. J. Vale 31. K. Kaisar 32. K. Williston 33. S. Creek 34. P. and S. Gowan 35. (ADDED) P. Brown 36. (ADDED) Z. Rahim 37. (ADDED) S. Frost 38. (ADDED) S. Courtice, London InterCommunity Health 39. (ADDED) S. Burridge 40. (ADDED) R. Prenty, S. Eberhard, T Zientara 41. (ADDED) M. Hodge and B. Morrison, Climate Action London 42. (ADDED) F. Mills 43. (ADDED) E. Jackson 44. (ADDED) D. Ronson 45. (ADDED) C. Attard-Kennel 46. (ADDED) B. Harris, Royal Canadian Legion Ontario 47. (ADDED) A. Walsh 48. (ADDED) M. Oates, St. Leonard's Community Services Project Home 49. (ADDED) A. Jevnikar 50. (ADDED) C. McDonald 51. (ADDED) K. Morrison 52. (ADDED) A. Proulx 6.2 System Area Update: Supports for Those Living Unsheltered: Basic Needs and Pathway Options 1. A. DeBlaire, 519 Pursuit 2. (ADDED) Councillor S. Trosow 3. (ADDED) J.M. Bradley 6.3 Temporary Warming Center 1. C. Abbott 2. J. Howitt 3. W. Frayle 4. B. Merrifield 5. S. Mcf
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 6 (2.3).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following report on the 2025 External Audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System and the 2025 Management Review 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 award of contract for The Queen’s Bridge Rehabilitation project (RFT-2025-258): a) the bid submitted by McLean Taylor Construction Limited, at its tendered price of $10,218,553.35, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by McLean Taylor Construction Limited was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements and is in accordance with Section 28.2 i) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, following an Open Competitive Process conducted in compliance with applicable trade agreements; b) the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure (or delegate) BE AUTHORIZED, within the approved project contingency of $1,500,000, to approve contract change orders and amendments within the original scope of work, in accordance with Section 29.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) AECOM Canada ULC, 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 $1,518,917.30 excluding HST, under Limited Tendering LT-2026- 315, in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) 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 Corporation of the City
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated February 2, 2026 - Update on Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund: a) the Update on Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund Report BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report annually to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee on any draws of up to $100,000.00 from the Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund.
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 Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to: i) APPROVE the Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement CBR-23- 0154 between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, acting as trustee of the Green Municipal Fund and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Agreement”); ii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; iii) DELEGATE AUTHORITY to the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, or their written designate, to act as the authorized official for The Corporation of the City of London in connection with any required statements, requests or reporting under the Agreement.; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary with the Agreement; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee the feasibility report as soon as it is received; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated January 29, 2026 from J. Vanderbaan, Vice President, Operations & Planning, London Hydro Inc. with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the staff report dated February 2, 2026 - Smart Commute MOU Extension, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee to allow Civic Administration to provide more information to the Committee with respect to this program.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (2.2), 6 (2.3), 8 (4.1), and 9 (4.2).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 8
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 27, 2025: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Committee Workplan (June - December 2025) items: i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) to discuss Schedule 14 - Pet Shops, of the Business Licensing By-law - L.-131-16; ii) it BE NOTED that the ESACAC heard a verbal update from E. Williamson, Manager, Environmental Planning, related to information for property owners about occupancy of buildings with Chimney Swifts; iii) it BE NOTED that the ESACAC heard a verbal update from B. Samuels, ESACAC Member, related to the implementation of the Naturalization of Boulevards and bring forward to the 2026 Workplan; and, iv) it BE NOTED that the ESACAC heard a verbal update from N. Karsch, Chair, ESACAC, related to education brochures about invasive plants and decided to pause this item from the Committee Workplan; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.2 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
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 January 26, 2026, related to the Urgent Replacement of End-of-Life London Fire Department Hoists: a) the financing for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; b) the approval above BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into a formal contract with K&L Construction Ltd.,1615 N Routledge Park #27, London, ON, N6H 5N5, pursuant to a Request for Tender process, 26006-RFT-2025- 215, to perform the work described above; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary to carry out the authorizations set out in parts a) and b) above; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations. 9
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the attached proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 26, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on February 10, 2026, to: i) APPROVE the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement (‘TPA’) between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London for the Fire Protection Grant, as appended to the above- noted by-law; ii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; iii) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, to execute any reports required by the province under the Agreement; and iv) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to approve any future Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London for the Fire Protection Grant as well as execute any reports required by the province under this Agreement.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the presentation, as appended to the agenda, from K. Ledgley, London Children’s Museum, with respect to a New London Children’s Museum Update, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the request for quarterly reports submitted by all service providers to the Community and Protective Services Committee on a quarterly basis BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for clarification of the service providers included in the quarterly reports;
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
ii) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review existing housing stability contracts to assess alignment with current operational needs, including transitions from emergency and highly supportive environments, and to report back to Council on any recommended amendments or procurement actions required, consistent with policy-compliant procurement processes
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by J. Pribil
Lost
a) the proposed system transformation approach and multi-year Housing Stability Services procurement framework as outlined in the December 1, 2025 staff report, BE ENDORSED;
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a one-year contract renewal for the procurement framework with an option to renew for one-year; Yeas: (7): S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Hillier Nays: (8): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Stevenson
Lost
That the balance of item 5, clause 2.2, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That, the staff report dated January 26, 2026 with respect to the System Area Update: Supports for Those Living Unsheltered: Basic Needs and Pathway Options, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for Civic Administration to provide a report back on the feasibility of negotiating a contract extension with 519Pursuit Umbrella Relief Programs Inc. for the provision of outreach supports for outdoor basic needs for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 at an upset amount of $341,049 (excluding HST), to be funded from the Social Services Reserve Fund; it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That the attached by-law being a by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-38-234, as amended, to limit the City of London Community Grants Annual Program to the capital funding category, as defined in the City of London Community Grants Policy for 2026 and 2027 BE APPROVED at the Municipal Council meeting on February 10, 2026; it being noted that a communication, as appended to the Agenda, from Councillor Rahman, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor E. Peloza, with respect to Allocating the City of London Community Grants Annual Stream to Fund Capital Projects Only in the 2026 and 2027 Budget Cycles, was received; it being noted that a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, and a verbal delegation from M. Cassidy, Pillar Nonprofit Network, with respect to this matter, were received.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That item 8, clause 4.1, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Temporary Warming Centre Framework: a) APPROVE a maximum of $250,000 from the Social Services Reserve Fund for currently funded local agencies to open at the discretion of the agency based on staffing, safety and programming needs when the temperature drops below -5 overnight until April 30th, 2026, to offer net-new overnight warming spaces and that, notwithstanding previous Council direction, spaces on a main street BIA shall be considered as part of this initiative until April 30, 2026; b) ACTIVATE the Tier 3 Surge Response whenever it is -15 OR -20 with windchill OR when Environment Canada issues an extreme weather alert for London with the funding to be pulled from the Social Services Reserve Fund up to a maximum of $290,000; c) POST on the City of London website the rules, recommendations and supports available for unhoused individuals looking to stay warm during subzero temperatures; d) ADJUST the morning closing time of the Boyle Memorial Community Centre (Tier 3 Surge Response) to address concerns about the overlap with elementary school bus pick-up times and provide additional garbage and CIR support as needed; and e) INVESTIGATE AND REPORT BACK to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, by the end of Q2 2026, with respect to options for the 2026-2027 winter season and enhanced Tier 3 plan, in addition to existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 extreme cold res
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That part b) BE FURTHER AMENDED: or when Environment Canada issues an extreme weather alert (yellow, orange, red) with respect to ice.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Trosow
Lost
That item 9, clause 4.2, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.10 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Council BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM. Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Trosow
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 60 minutes.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 6 (3.2), 7 (3.3), 8 (3.3), 9 (3.5), 11 (3.7), 12 (3.8), 14 (3.10), 15 (3.11), and 16 (3.12).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, related to the Homeowner Information Brochure; BE RECEIVED; it being noted that this report fulfills Council’s request and the direction for public input; therefore, the item may be removed from the Planning and Environment Committee’s Deferred Matters List.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, related to the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the alterations of the front window of the heritage designated property at 484 English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED; it being noted that the alterations were completed without Heritage Alteration Permit approval and do not comply with the policies and guidelines of the Old East Heritage Conservation District Plan and Conservation Guidelines.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated January 27, 2026, related to the application by the owner, C. Fowler, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the replacement of the roof on the heritage designated property at 46 Victor Street, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on January 15, 2026, was received; it being noted that the verbal delegation from J. M. Metrailler, Chair, Community Advisory Committee on Planning, 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 God's Favourite House Canada (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design) relating to the property located at 965 Adelaide Street South, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area (CSA2) Zone TO a Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA2(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and • the recommended amendment facilitates an appropriate use in a suitable location, allowing the reuse of an underutilized site at a scale and intensity that can be accommodated within the existing building while supporting a diver
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 Iron Door Properties c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc. relating to the property located at 610 Princess Avenue, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(4)) Zone, TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, and the Urban Corridors Place Type policies; and • the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissio
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee in Q2 2026 with a list of current Brownfield CIP approvals including the municipal funding allocation, project status updates for each site, and recommendations for any inactive or unprogressed applications for Council’s consideration including but not limited to a sunset provision; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated January 24, 2026, from C. Butler.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the January Deferred Matters List, 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 Distinctive Homes London Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 233 Cambridge Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-7) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h-9*R2-1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. Alister, Zelinka Priamo Ltd; and, • A. Hostman; 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; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies, and Our Tools; • the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary with an app
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That part c) of the motion BE AMENDED to add the following new part iv): iv) implement London Plan Policy 399_ in regard to tree replacement at a rate of 1 tree per 10 cm DBH of tree removals, as much as practical.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED in part c) to request the Site Plan Approval Authority to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: v) provide enhanced all-season landscaping, fencing up to 2.1 metres, and setbacks to surface parking beyond that required by the Site Plan Control By-law along the interior side and rear property lines; vi) require the principal entrance to be located on the Southdale Road East façade; vii) achieve a human-scale along Southdale Road East through the detailed design of the building by incorporating design measures including, but not limited to, architectural features and/or articulation; viii) achieve a minimum parking rate of 1 space per unit through a combination of surface and underground parking.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That item 7, clause 3.3, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
iii. Building Height (maximum): 24.5 metres;
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Stevenson
Lost
vi. Rooftop amenity shall be prohibited; and
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
vi) the sidewalk and/or access on/through 679 Dunboyne Crescent from the apartment complex development at 767 Fanshawe Park Road East to Dunboyne Crescent shall be prohibited.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
vii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to hold a public participation meeting with respect to the site plan process.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
that part b) of the motion BE AMENDED to include the following wording: Incorporate transom-style window treatments for all habitable units on the west side yard of the apartment building, designed with a narrow vertical dimension, to allow daylighting while minimizing potential privacy impacts on adjacent low-rise residential properties.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given; That item 8, clause 3.4, as amended, 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, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): D. Ferreira
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
Notwithstanding 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 Planning) relating to the property located at 3334 & 3354 Wonderland Road South: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Shopping Area Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), the Southwest Area Secondary Plan by ADDING a site- specific policy to the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor policies of the Wonderland Boulevard Neighbourhood to permit a maximum height of 20 storeys, excluding mechanical penthouses and rooftop amenity space, and a maximum residential density of 350 units per hectare; and, c) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above-noted part a) and b), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Commercial Recreational Special
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That part b) of the motion BE AMENDED to add the following new part iv): iv) implement London Plan Policy 399_ in regard to tree replacement at a rate of 1 tree per 10 cm DBH of tree removals, as much as practical.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Item 11, clause 3.7, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That part b) of the motion BE AMENDED to add the following new part v): v) implement London Plan Policy 399_ in regard to tree replacement at a rate of 1 tree per 10 cm DBH of tree removals, as much as practical.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That item 12, clause 3.8, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 732 Wellington Street Inc. & London Bridge Childcare Services relating to the properties located at 732 Wellington Street and 282 Piccadilly Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 27, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of 732 Wellington Street FROM a Day Care (DC) Zone, TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(*)) Zone and a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(**)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Sikelero-Elsenbruch, Zelinka Priamo Ltd; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated January 24, 2026, from T. and N. Tattersall; 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 Neighbourh
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Notwithstanding the staff recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of London in Ontario relating to the property located at 5150 Wellington Road South: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, the request to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy in the Specific Policies for the Farmland Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan BE APPROVED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment does satisfy the criteria for adoption of Specific Area Policies; and, ii) the requested amendment does facilitate an appropriate use of the lands; b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on February 10, 2026, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Facility (CF1) Zone, a Holding Community Facility (h-1*CF1) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone TO Holding Community Facility (h-9*CF4) Zone, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) Zone BE APPROVED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; ii) the requested amendment is appropriate within the existing and planned context; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED th
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001320818 Ontario Inc. (c/o Miami Developments) relating to the property located at 3680 Wonderland Road South: a) the proposed attached by-law BE APPROVED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 10, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to: i) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications of The London Plan to ADD one Neighbourhood Connector for Street ‘A’ as detailed on the Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-25505); ii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Shopping Area Place Type applicable to the subject lands in relation to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-25505), to permit a maximum building height of 18-storeys for Block 1 and 16-storeys for Block 2, both with frontage on Wonderland Road South and; ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; and, iii) AMEND the Southwest Area Secondary Plan by ADDING a site- specific policy to the Wonderland Boulevard Neighbourhood to permit the following in relation to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T- 25505): an upper-maximum height of 18-storeys for Block 1 and 16-storeys for Block 2, both with frontage on Wonderland Road South; a gross density of up to 216 units per hectare for the subject lands; and, an additional 1,190 square metres (12,800 square feet) gross floor area for commercial development. b) the proposed attached by-law BE I
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (2.4) and 6 (2.4).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED Councillor S. Franke discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.3, having to do with Secondary School Transit Pass Pilot Program Update by indicating that her spouse is employed by the TVDSB.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following action be taken: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to remove the Institutional Discount from the 2028 Development Charges Background Study; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a transition plan for the development charge Institutional Discount, including exploring the alignment with the City of London Community Grants Program.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Ashleigh Patterson of Montana's Fanshawe BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association Board of Management for the term ending November 15, 2026; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 7, 2026 from D. Szpakowski, General Manager/CEO with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and Deputy City Manager Social and Health Development, the report regarding the Micro-Modular Shelter Site Update BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following Council Members BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission:  Councillor S. Franke  Councillor C. Rahman  Councillor S. Lehman  Councillor S. Trosow  Mayor J. Morgan.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to Diversity, Inclusion and Anti- Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) – Request for Direction: a) the report dated February 3, 2026, titled “Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) – Request for Direction” BE RECEIVED; and b) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to carry out all necessary actions to implement Option 1 as outlined in the above- noted report. 42
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part c) BE AMENDED to read as follows: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to apply the required financing to a limit of $880,000 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund for the costs of the Secondary School Transit Pass Pilot Program for September 2026 to June 2028, as required; and Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Recuse: (1): S. Franke
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That item 5, clause 2.3, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That part b) of the motion BE AMENDED by deleting the words “the term of the loan is extended from five years to ten years” and substituting “and be further revised to a loan term of five years,” it being noted the attached proposed by-law, as further revised, will be brought forward in Stage XIII, By-laws.
Moved by Mayor J. Morgan, seconded by S. Lehman
Lost
That the referral be amended to read as follows: That the Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, in consultation with private sector partners, options for the program, such as the length of the program, capital gains versus interest, sliding scale forgiveness, and down payment versus cash back incentives.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the referral, as amended, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Hillier Nays: (3): S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 63, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 63, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 63, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 64, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 64, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 64, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 80, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 80, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 81, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 81, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 81, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No. 82, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No. 82, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 82, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 88, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 88, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 88, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 66 and 83, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 66 and 83, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 66 and 83, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 89, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 89, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 90, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 90, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 90, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 60 to Bill No. 87 and Added Bill No.'s 92 to 94, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 63, 64, 66, Bill No.'s 80 to 83.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 60 to Bill No. 87 and Added Bill No.'s 92 to 94, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 63, 64, 66, Bill No.'s 80 to 83.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 60 to Bill No. 87 and Added Bill No.'s 92 to 94, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 63, 64, 66, Bill No.'s 80 to 83.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried

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