The London Record

Council

March 3, 2026

Who was there

Present (14): Peter Cuddy, David Ferreira, Skylar Franke, Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Hadleigh McAlister, 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 (94 motions)

93 carried, 1 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 Security of the Property of the Municipality/ Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality at Oxford Street West; 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; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/4/PEC) 4.2 Information Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality by a Crown Agency of Canada / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by a Crown Agency of Canada; advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/4/SPPC) 4.3 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation with respect to a claim for compensation following the expropriation of property located at 835 Wellington Road at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”); and for the purpose of providing i
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Minutes of the 3rd Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on February 10, 2026, 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: 6.2 550 Ridout Street North & 82-90 Kent Street - OZ-25152 1. O. Juwah 2. C. Fitchett 3. N. Napolitano 4. C. Hunter 5. (ADDED) A. Soufan, President, York Developments 6. (ADDED) A. Young 7. (ADDED) D. Adams 8. (ADDED) D. Morrice 9. (ADDED) D. Robinson, North Talbot Community Resident 10. (ADDED) L. English, Border Ladner Gervais LLP 11. (ADDED) J. Jacobson 12. (ADDED) L. White 13. (ADDED) M. Rejak 14. (ADDED) M.B. Rose 15. (ADDED) R. Colenutt 6.3 Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillors P. Cuddy and C. Rahman - Zoning By- law Amendment - Parking Changes 1. A. Valastro 2. (ADDED) M. Horak, Director, Centre for Urban Policy and Local Governance, Western University 3. (ADDED) S. Bentley, President, Broughdale Community Association 4. (ADDED) S. Levin, President, Orchard Park/Sherwood Forest Neighbourhood Association 5. (ADDED) N. Pfaff 6.4 Residential Rental Unit Licensing (RRUL) License Display 1. S. Alsalami, A. Bobbett, S. Little, J. Gareis, C. Mettler, A. Quick, H. Shepstone 2. S. McFarlane, Leader, London ACORN-East of Adelaide Chapter 3. (ADDED) S. Bentley, President, Broughdale Community Association 6.5 Request for Reimbursement for Private Property Cleaning and Graffiti Removal Services 1. S. Molloy, Vice-Chair, Palace Theatre Arts Commons 2. (ADDED) Councillor S. Stevenson 3. (ADDED) B. Gloyd, General Manager, The Aeolian 4. (ADDED) K. Morrison, Executive Director, Old East Village Bu
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaints 2025-04-A, B & C, dated February 24, 2026, BE RECEIVED; it being noted Municipal Council heard a verbal presentation from Meghan A. Cowan, Aird & Berlis LLP and received a communication dated February 28, 2026 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to this matter.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be granted to allow Councillor E. Peloza to move a motion related to the communication dated March 2, 2026 from Councillor E. Peloza.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: it being further noted that Councillor E. Peloza will no longer remain appointed to the Community and Protective Services Committee.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That item 6.9, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 10 (3.5), 11 (3.6), and 13 (4.1).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the 2025 Annual Development Report, as appended as Appendix “A”, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the 2025 Annual Heritage Report, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Building Services Report– Quarter 4 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2026, from T. Delaney, Chair and D. Szpakowski, CEO & General Manager of the Hyde Park BIA related to the Hyde Park BIA Boundary Expansion; Request to Withdraw, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Service Level Review – Update Report: a) the above-noted report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to collaborate with UTRCA on the implementation of the key recommendations from the Service Level Review; it being noted that the Presentation as appended to the added agenda from I. Shelley and J. Connolly, Black Line Consulting related to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Supplementary Guidelines for Heritage Conservation Districts, BE RECEIVED; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; and, • A.M. Valastro; it being note that the above-noted 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; it being further noted that the visual presentation as appended to the added agenda 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 Cristina Ferro (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1225 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 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 (R1-16) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-11) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Sikelero-Elsenbruch, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and, • J. Tysman; 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 Key Directions and Rural Neighbourhoods Place Type; and, • the recommended amendment will facilitate an appropriate form of rural residential infill development with consideration for the long- term protection of agricultural resources and land use compatibility; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the Corporation of the City of London relating to the properties located at 746-774 Base Line Road East and 339-345 Westminster Avenue and 770 Base Line Road East (O-25156) and Mark Semenowicz & Lidia Semenowicz (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 770 Base Line Road East (Z-25157): a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by AMENDING policy 1101_ for Specific Policies in the Institutional Place Type for the Baseline Office Area; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 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), to change the zoning of 770 Base Line Road East FROM an Office (OF2) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision/Office Special Provision (R8-4(_)/OF2(_)) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) orient the build forms to the public street with front façade and principle entrances
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend The London Plan, to ensure alignment with the Provincial Planning Statement and recent legislative changes, including Bill 23, Bill 17, and Bill 185, resolve any inconsistencies with previous amendments, and mapping associated with these changes; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, London Development Institute; and, • M. Moussa; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • to revise any policies which are impacted by changes to the Planning Act due to various Provincial legislation, including Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, the Green Energy Repeal Act, 2018, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185), Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17); • to make updates certain policies and maps of The London Plan to reflect Council’s decisions; • to update the title of Provincial Planning Statement from Provincial Policy Statement, as the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has changed the title of this document; • to correct errors and omissions identified throughout The London Plan, including typographical,
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to expand public notice circulation south of Highway 401, including but not limited to, construction notices, applications pursuant to the Planning Act, or studies pursuant to the Environmental Assessment Act, to include the three residential hamlets, located at Avenue Road, Shaver Subdivision, and Glanworth; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated February 11, 2026, from C. Ivanitz.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 18, 2026, related to the Update on Implementation Potential for Servicing Improvements using Housing Accelerated Funding: a) the matter of the Pack Road Sewer Extension, as identified in the above-noted staff report, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to undertake further consultation with the affected landowner and their technical consultants and report back to the April 14, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with the results of that consultation and appropriate next steps; it being noted that the intent of the proposed project is to increase the existing supply of multi-unit housing; b) the remainder of the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated February 16, 2026, from C. Kulchycki, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part to read as follows: c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a landscape design including a minimum 50% native species, with no invasive species planted; ii) investigate renewable sources of energy such as solar for the roof of the building; iii) investigate air source heat pump options; and iv) utilize bird friendly policies using the CSA standard;
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add new parts to read as follows: d) that the Applicant BE REQUESTED to prepare a tenant relocation plan specifically addressing matters set out in the communication on the Added Council Agenda, dated February 25, 2026, from A. Soufan, President, York Developments. it being noted that the applicant has indicated in the communication on the Added Council Agenda, dated February 25, 2026, from A. Soufan, President, York Developments, that they are proposing a privately owned, public park at 565 Ridout Street North and at such time when the site plan is submitted for 550 Ridout Street North, the park at 565 Ridout Street North should be included as part of the site plan and part of the overall development agreement process.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That item 10, clause 3.5, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That, at the direction of the Municipal Council, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by the City of London relating to additional residential unit permissions: a) the proposed, attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 3, 2026 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1600-300 entitled “A by-law to establish interim control provisions for the City of London restricting additional residential units containing more than two bedrooms on all lands within the City boundary” to set the date of expiry to be March 3, 2026; b) the revised, attached by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 3, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1, in conformity with the Official Plan to: i) limit additional residential unit(s) to a maximum of two (2) bedrooms; ii) limit the total number of bedrooms to a maximum of three (3) in all additional residential units located within or attached to the main building; iii) limit the total number of bedrooms to a maximum of three (3) in all additional residential units located within an accessory building; iv) limit any additional residential unit to not exceed 80% of the gross floor area of the primary dwelling unit, excluding common or shared utility areas; and c) the staff report to the Planning and Environment Committee dated February 18, 2026 BE RECEIVED to fulfill Municipal Council’s direction on November 4, 2025 that a land use study be undertaken in regard to appropriate restrictions for the u
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment that includes the following: a) make all necessary zoning by-law changes to establish an updated minimum parking requirement for all residential developments to a minimum of 1 parking space for each residential unit, while providing exemptions for those developments that have an affordable housing agreement with the City of London, or those developments located in Protected Major Transit Station Areas, and recommendations for other potential exemptions; b) amend section 4.19.6) h) I) to allow a maximum driveway width of 6m on lots with a lot width of up to 12m and to allow a maximum driveway width of 9m on lots greater than 12m; c) amend section 4.19.4) c) to permit parking in the front or exterior side yard on a driveway that may not lead to another parking area within the R1, R2, R3, R4 and R11 Zones; and, d) amend section 4.37.8 to remove the prohibition on a new additional driveway in association with an additional residential unit; it being noted that the verbal delegation from M. Wallace and M.A. Hodge, with respect to this matter was received; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated February 15, 2026, from A.M. Valastro; • a communication dated February 13, 2026, from C. Butler; • a communication dated February 13, 2026, from D. Hyland; and, • a communication dated Febru
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED by adding a new part e) and f) to read as follows: e) to map the relative availability of on-street parking in different parts of the city and evaluate on street parking capacity to determine if on-street parking can be absorbed in areas; f) to explore best practices for spatially differentiated policies, and report back about options (including but not limited to policies that can link any minimum parking requirements for larger, higher- density developments to site-specific characteristics such as the proximity of public transit, the zoning designation of the site, and the availability of on-street parking);
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by D. Ferreira
Lost
That parts a) and d), as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 4 (2.5), 5 (2.6), 8 (2.4) and 9 (4.1).
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on January 22, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 17, 2026 related to the Municipal Alcohol Management Policy: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to adopt the Municipal Alcohol Management Policy as appended to the above-noted by-law; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Pribil
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 February 17, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to: a) AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Data Sharing Agreement between the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and The Corporation of the City of London, as appended to the above- noted by-law; b) DELEGATE to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designate, authority to undertake all administrative acts necessary in connection with the Agreement approved under section a) above, including approving renewals and amendments, on the condition that: • no additional funding is required or, if required, is provided for in the City’s current budget; and, • there is no increase in indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London; and, c) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement and amending agreements.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Managers of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated February 17, 2026, with respect to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the communication from B. Samuels, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to immediately reimburse the Old East Village BIA in the amount of $14,152.33 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund for previously expended costs related to private property clean-ups, graffiti removal, and enhanced safety and security measures. it being noted a communication from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to a Request for Reimbursement for Private Property Cleaning and Graffiti Removal, was received. it being further noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from D. Brown and W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the findings of Civic Administration regarding the advisability of amending the Residential Rental Unit Licensing By-law CP-19, as requested by Council on August 26, 2025, BE RECEIVED for information, and that no further action BE TAKEN. it being noted that communications from the following individuals, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received: • S. Mcfarlane; • S. Cowan; • C. Mettler; • P. Cleary; • K. Kaisar; • E. Dell; • H. Anser; • B. Fraraccio; • L. Wright; • L. Huang; • B. Couto
Moved by J. Pribil, 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.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated February 17, 2026, with respect to the 2025 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report, dated February 17, 2026, updating Municipal Council on affordable and community housing within the Service Manager area, including a progress update to the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Stevenson
That the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 24, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend By-law No. CPOL.-389-123 being “A by-law to adopt a Council Policy entitled Corporate Asset Management Policy”, by deleting the current Schedule “A” and replacing it with a new Schedule “A”; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the updated Corporate Asset Management Policy to ensure alignment with Ontario Regulation 588/17 (O. Reg. 588/17), Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, as amended.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed amending by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 24, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026 to amend By-law A- 62, being “2026-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges” to establish an increase to user fees as outlined in the “Business Case #P-19 – Recreation & Sport Additional User Fee Revenue Generation” included in the Mayor’s 2026 Budget.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2026 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation Report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications dated February 20, 2026 from C. Butler and February 19, 2026 from J. Bates, General Manager, London Region Manufacturing Council with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to London UNESCO City of Music Action Plan 2021-2025 Update: a) the above noted report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to align future planning and implementation efforts under the new Economic Development Strategy and the new Downtown Plan to identify and advance opportunities for better leveraging London’s UNESCO City of Music designation as a catalyst for downtown vibrancy, creative sector growth, cultural tourism, talent attraction and diversification of the regional economy through strengthened partnerships and coordinated investment; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee regarding the London UNESCO City of Music Action Plan and the preparation of the 2027 renewal submission, including the following questions and issues: i) improving alignment between public perceptions and expectations and the purposes and objectives of the UNESCO City of Music program; ii) developing a strategy to address the need for additional program space, particularly in light of high commercial vacancy rates in the downtown core; iii) identifying potential sources of funding to support UNESCO City of Music program activities; iv) providing further detail regarding the purpose, goals, structure, and implementation of Creative Sector Incubation Hubs; v) strengthening strategies for public participation and engagement in the Action Plan and 2
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the Affordable Housing Fund Loan Agreement between London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. (“LMCH”) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”): a) the communication from London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc., as appended to the staff report dated February 24, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE RECEIVED for information; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report as Appendix “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to: i) ratify the special resolution of the sole shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. to authorize the amendment of the articles of incorporation; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the special resolution of the shareholder; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report as Appendix “C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to: i) ratify the resolution of the sole shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. to approve LMCH taking on debt by entering into a loan agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for $29,017,950; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the resolution of the shareholder; d) LMCH BE AUTHORIZED by the City, as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011, to mortgage its pr
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 7 (2.11), 10 (2.2), 11 (2.3), 13 (2.9), and 14 (2.10).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 26
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of a Refrigeration Service provider: a) in accordance with Section 20 (Cooperative Purchasing) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to acquire refrigeration services through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada (“Canoe”), which has conducted an open and competitive procurement process compliant with applicable Trade Agreements; b) in accordance with Section 13.3(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a Limited Tendering Contract with CIMCO Refrigeration, at pricing and terms established under the Canoe Framework, for a one (1) year, with three (3) additional one (1) year options for renewal, as the supplier awarded under the Canoe framework, without conducting a secondary invitational procurement process; and, 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.
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 Limited Tendering (single-source) procurement of traffic signal Network-as-a-Service cellular communication services: a) the contract with Desklinx Inc. BE ACCEPTED for a one (1) year term ending April 30, 2027, at an estimated annual cost of $247,817.20 (excluding HST) in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 13.3 iii) (e); b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, c) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 23, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114) with respect to the 2025 administrative amendments.
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 consulting services for the detailed design and contract administration for the Gordon Avenue Local Sewer project: a) Archibald, Gray & McKay (AGM) Engineering Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers in the amount of $339,345.00, including contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 13.3 iii (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report”, as appended to the staff report dated February 23, 2026, 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; 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, proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 23, 2026 as Appendix “A”, being “A by- law to delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure or their designate to negotiate, execute and enter into any new service agreements or amending existing service agreements with any Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) administering Extended Producer Responsibility programs”; pursuant to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 or any regulations under this Act BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026. 28
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water & Wastewater, the 2025 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Drinking Water System BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law(s) and associated agreement(s) to designate Unit L135 at 1680 Richmond Street as a Municipal Capital Facility for the term of the lease between the London Police Services Board, KS Masonville Inc. and CF/Realty Holdings Inc., by their authorized agent The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, it being noted that a municipal facility related to policing is a prescribed class of municipal capital facilities under Ontario Regulation 603/06: Municipal and School Capital Facilities – Agreements and Tax Exemptions.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the staff report dated February 23, 2026 to delegate certain authority, should Municipal Council’s actions be restricted after Nomination Day and/or Voting Day in 2026 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to report back to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee with definitions in section 2.3 of Schedule 2 for “short-term service” and “as needed”; and details of reporting as outlined in section 3.1, including rationale, contract details, and any other relevant information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 23, 2026: a) the proposed by-law, appended as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to amend By-law No. CPOL.-227-479, being “A by- law to revoke and repeal Council policy related to Travel & Business Expenses and replace it with a new Council policy entitled Travel & Business Expenses,” to repeal and replace Schedule “A” to the by-law; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare two separate policies: one governing Travel and Business Expenses for Civic Administration, and a second governing Travel and Business Expenses for Members of Council, and report back to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee with the proposed policies.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to petitions and requests for traffic calming measures on neighbourhood connectors and neighbourhood streets: a) review and report back to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee on: i) a jurisdictional scan of peer municipalities’ processes for receiving traffic calming petitions and requests, including how those processes are communicated to residents; ii) an assessment of how the City of London communicates with residents who submit traffic calming petitions or requests, with a view to improving clarity around the process and providing timely information updates; iii) options to improve the quality and frequency of information reported to Council Members regarding traffic calming requests received, studies undertaken, and upcoming projects within their ward; b) provide updates to the Councillors and committee on approved traffic calming projects, the completion of a project, and any other pertinent information; and, c) report back on any recommendations for additional resources; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from Brendon Samuels; Dan Cameron, Advocates for Calmer Traffic in Old North (ACTION); and Carrie L. Mitchell, Associate Professor, School of Planning, University of Waterloo, Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Access Agreement with Fiber Connect 3 (FC3); a) the revised by-law, as appended to the Council Agenda BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026 for the purpose of approving the Municipal Access Agreement between the Corporation of the City of London and Fiber Connect 3 (FC3), substantially in the form, as appended to the staff report and satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Municipal Access Agreement on behalf of the municipality; and, c) the agreement BE ADOPTED as the City’s model Municipal Access Agreement for telecommunications carriers licensed under the Federal Telecommunications Act that operate within the City.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That item 7, clause 2.11, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 23, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to: a) APPROVE the Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement, CORE-25-0485, (“Agreement”) between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) and The Corporation of the City of London for the provision of funding for studying the potential of net- zero community energy in London, Ontario, as appended to the staff report as Schedule “1”; b) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and, c) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, as the Duly Authorized Officer to approve and execute any forms or documents on the City’s behalf necessary to fulfill the City’s reporting obligations under the Agreement.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 23, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to: a) APPROVE the Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement, CORE-24-0309, (“Agreement”) between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) and The Corporation of the City of London for the provision of funding for studying the feasibility of municipal fleet electrification in London, Ontario, as appended to the staff report as Schedule “1”; b) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreements; and, c) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, as the Duly Authorized Officer to approve and execute any forms or documents on the City’s behalf necessary to fulfill the City’s reporting obligations under the Agreements.
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 Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2A – Wilkins Street to Baseline Road; it being noted that in accordance with Section 12.4.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Request for Tender (RFT) contract awards greater than $6,000,000 require approval of City Council: a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited at its tendered price of $24,990,163.55 excluding HST, for the Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2A – Wilkins Street to Baseline Road project, BE ACCEPTED; it also being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited was the lowest of three (3) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the construction inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $2,757,605.20 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the “Sources of Financing Report”, as appended to the staff report dated February 23, 2026, as Appendix "A"; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative ac
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to funding for the purchase of new London Transit Commission buses: a) approval BE GIVEN to finance the London Transit Commission purchase of nine 60-foot buses required for the East London Link corridor of the new Rapid Transit network, exercising the Limited Tendering provisions in accordance with section 13.3 iii (a) and (e), and 20.0 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, for a total estimated price of $14,349,600 (excluding HST); b) the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated February 23, 2026, as Appendix "A"; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. Yeas: (12): H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (3): Mayor J. Morgan, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Peloza
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Special Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2025 BE RECEIVED for information purposes.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 6 (4.4).
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That Councillor S. Stevenson BE APPOINTED Vice Chair for the term ending November 15, 2026.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the report dated February 25, 2026 titled “Request for Proposals for Internal Audit Services which outlines the scope of work including timelines and general parameters to be the basis of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for internal audit services BE RECEIVED; b) the scope of work, requirements and deliverables including expectations of the successful proponent and general parameters described in this report for inclusion in the Request for Proposal (RFP) for internal audit services BE ENDORSED; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the development and issuance of an RFP for internal audit services based on the scope of work identified in part b) above; d) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to establish an additional meeting of the Audit Committee in May 2026 to complete the RFP Interviews with the short-listed proponents; and e) the striking of an Internal Audit Services Evaluation Committee BE APPROVED consisting of the following positions: Audit Committee Chair (or delegate); Audit Committee Vice Chair; a representative from the City Manager’s office and from the Finance Supports Service area; Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports; with support by appropriate members of the Civic Administration including Procurement and Supply.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Audit Planning Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2025 - KPMG: a) the KPMG Audit Planning Report, for the year ending December 31, 2025, BE APPROVED; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a briefing note including projected and actual fees and provide such information to a future meeting of the Audit Committee, and continue to do so on an annual basis.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing Procedures for the London Downtown Closed-Circuit Television Program, for the year ending December 31, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard - MNP: a) the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED; and b) MNP as the Internal Auditor BE DIRECTED to update the following in the Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard: i) maintain the status of the London Housing Development Projects – Tenant Profile Considerations as “On Track to Completion” until the tenant transition plan is communicated to Council; and ii) maintain the status of the Homelessness Value for Money Audit (Phases 1 and 2) as “On Track to Completion” until the tenant transition plan is communicated to Council.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
The communication dated February 12, 2026 from MNP regarding the City of London Internal Audit - Community Improvement Plans Audit BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the communication dated February 25, 2026 from MNP with respect to the Housing and Homelessness Value for Money (VfM) Audit Supplemental Report Audit report BE RECEIVED. 37
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part to read as follows: MNP BE DIRECTED to change the submission date for the Privacy Audit from December 9, 2026 to October 7, 2026 and the submission date for the Continuous Improvement Audit from October 7, 2026 to December 9, 2026.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (3): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor D. Ferreira
That item 6, clause 4.4, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 97 and 98, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 97 and 98, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 97 and 98, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 105 and 123, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (8): H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Lehman, S. Franke, and S. Hillier Nays: (3): C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, and D. Ferreira Absent: (4): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Trosow, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Peloza
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (3): Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor D. Ferreira
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 105 and 123, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 105 and 123, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.109, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 109, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 109, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No.124 and Added Bill No. 125, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No.124 and Added Bill No. 125, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No.124 and Added Bill No. 125, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 95 to Bill No. 122, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 97, 98, 105, 108, and 109.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 95 to Bill No. 122, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 97, 98, 105, 108, and 109. Yeas: (11): H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (4): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Trosow, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Peloza
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 95 to Bill No. 122, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 97, 98, 105, 108, and 109.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 45
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried

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