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 (82 motions)
79 carried, 3 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 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/11/ICSC) 4.2 Confidential Information Supplied by Canada/Province/Territory/Crown Agency of Same A matter pertaining to information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing pursuant to subsection 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act, 2001. (6.1/10/PEC)
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Minutes of the 9th and 10th Meetings of the Municipal Council, from the meetings held on June 3, 2025 and June 17, 2025, respectively, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Updated Highly Supportive Housing Plan Cost Breakdown Schedule 1. Councillor S. Stevenson 6.2 Communication - Middlesex-London Health Unit 1. E. Williams, Middlesex-London Health Unit 6.3 (ADDED) City of London's Municipal Rent Assistance Program (MRAP) 1. A. Ager-White, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada 2. S. Pavoni, First Nation's Housing Co-Operative 3. D. Reckman, Sanctuary London 4. A. Jibb, R. Joseph, J. Manidokaa Bradley, E. Gaffney-Ladd, N. Soares and C. Harris, Atlohsa 5. C. Moss, London Cares, S. Courtice, London InterCommunity Health Centre, J. Younger, St. Joseph's Health Care London, N. Thuemler, Indwell, Dr. V Mehta, St. Joseph's Health Care London, A. Blanchard, Homelessness Coalition, P. Tobin, CMHA Thames Valley 6.4 (ADDED) Request for Update on 2021 Reaching Home 1. Councillor S. Stevenson 6.5 (ADDED) Intention to Expand the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area (BIA) 1. D. Szpakowski and T. Delaney, Hyde Park BIA
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 3 (2.2) and 6 (3.2).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant to complete the London Transit Commission Governance Review: a) KPMG LLP BE APPOINTED as the Consultant to conduct the London Transit Commission Governance Review, for a total amount of $132,650 (excluding HST), in accordance with sections 15.3(d) and 12 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the London Transit Commission Governance Review project; c) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; 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.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to Mayoral Direction 2024-001, City-owned Parking Lot Redevelopment: a) the City-owned Parking Lot Redevelopment update provided in the report dated June 17, 2025 BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take no further action regarding the City-owned parking lots located at 434 Elizabeth Street and 824 Dundas Street; and c) that the potential redevelopment of the city-owned parking lot located at 641 Queens Ave BE REFERRED for Civic Administration to prepare procurement documents and solicit a Request for Expressions of Interest from potential partners to construct new dwelling units, to fully complete the public engagement consultations, review the long term strategic plan for the Old East Village BIA, and evaluate the associated parking needs to report back to a meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee in Q4 2025; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications and heard delegations from K. Morrison, General Manager, Old East Village BIA and J. Herb with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from J. Mascarin, Aird & Berlis, Interim Integrity Commissioner with respect to the role of the Integrity Commissioner.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London: a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the Independent Auditor’s Report of KPMG LLP for the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London, dated December 31, 2024, BE RECEIVED; b) the 2024 Year End Report to the Shareholder BE RECEIVED; and c) the 2024 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, and the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following report with respect to the City of London Corporate Growth Projections 2021-2051, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH): a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed by- law as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2025 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025; b) the presentation by P. Squire, Board Chair and P. Chisholm, CEO, London & Middlesex Community Housing BE RECEIVED; c) the 2024 Annual Report BE RECEIVED; d) the 2024 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED; and e) the communication dated April 30, 2025 from A. Forrest BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from Councillor S. Trosow with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 7 (2.6) and item 11 (2.10). Yeas: (15): 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, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That it BE NOTED Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.10, having to do with an Amending Agreement to the Child Care Services Cost Apportionment and Agency Agreement by indicating that his wife owns and operates a day care.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the single source procurement of time and attendance software: a) a single source procurement BE APPROVED for the acquisition of The Ultimate Software Group of Canada, Inc., (144 Bloor St. West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1M4) software subscription licensing estimated at up to $1,700,000 (excluding HST) over five years ($340,000 per year) with options to renew and the one-time professional services fee associated with the implementation of the software estimated at up to $485,285 (excluding HST), in accordance with section 14.4(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering a formal Master Services Agreement for the services to be provided as per paragraph (a) above; and, d) the proposed revised by-law (as appended to the added agenda as Appendix ‘B’) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports to approve, and execute a Master Services Agreement, and any other documents or ancillary agreements required to enter into agreement with The Ultimate Software Group of Canada
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for detailed design and contract administration services for the Anguish Drain Embankment Stabilization project: a) Water's Edge Environmental Solutions Team Ltd. BE APPOINTED to complete detailed design and contract administration in accordance with their proposal response in the amount of $250,206.00, including 20% contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2(e) 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 June 16, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; 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 Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) for the capital and maintenance costs of flood control infrastructure: a) the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the following projects with the City share in the total amount of $396,864.47, including contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with 14.3.a) of the Procurement of Goods and Service Policy: i) Fanshawe Dam – Safety Boom Construction and Installation; ii) Fanshawe Dam – Elevator Feasibility Study; and iii) Fanshawe Dam – Gate Ropes. b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion Project: a) the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $17,659,067.63, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc was the lowest of three bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Stantec Consulting Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion Project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $934,020.70, including 10% contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) 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 June 16, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; e) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (RFT-2025-003); and f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documen
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with concurrence of the Director, Municipal Housing and Industrial Development, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City of London’s Industrial Land Development Strategy, the following actions be taken with respect to the annual monitoring and pricing of City-owned industrial lands: a) the staff report dated June 16, 2025, entitled “Industrial Land Development Strategy Annual Monitoring and Pricing Report – City- Owned Industrial Land”, BE RECEIVED; and b) NO ACTION BE TAKEN at this time to adjust the current pricing of City-owned industrial land from the following prices that were established on August 1st, 2024: Innovation Park (Phases 1 to 4) and Huron Industrial Park (all phases): • Lots up to 4.99 acres: $325,000 per acre • 5.00 acres and up: $300,000 per acre Pricing for serviced industrial land in Trafalgar Industrial Park: • All lot sizes: $300,000 per acre Pricing for serviced industrial land in Innovation Park Phase V: • All lot sizes: $400,000.00 per acre Surcharges are as follows: • Highway 401 Exposure – 15% • Veteran’s Memorial Parkway Exposure – 5%.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property outlined on the Location Map in “Appendix A,” BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE SOLD in accordance with the City’s Sale of Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City owned property, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property outlined and hatched in “Appendix A”, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE SOLD to the abutting property owners subject to the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law (appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2025 as Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, as amended, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001”, by deleting Schedule “C” – Procurement of Goods and Services Policy in its entirety and by replacing it with a new Schedule “C” – Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, to update the Policy to further align with applicable trade agreements, support Council’s Strategic Plan, and to modernize language and community expectations. At 2:06 PM, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen leaves the meeting. At 2:07 PM, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen enters the meeting. At 2:15 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Deputy Mayor S. Lewis in the Chair. At 2:18 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair. At 2:18 PM, Councillor H. McAlister leaves the meeting. At 2:19 PM, Councillor H. McAlister enters the meeting. Motion made by: C. Rahman Seconded by: S. Stevenson That the staff report dated June 16, 2025, with respect to the Procurement of Goods & Services Policy Update, BE REFFERED to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corpor
Moved by S. Franke
Lost
That the motion be amended to include a direction to staff to provide a report back to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee following the first summary report with respect to quarterly summary report on procurement activities, including the resourcing required.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That item 7, clause 2.6, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve parts a), b), c) to read as follows: 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 June 16, 2025 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to approve the Amending Agreement to the Land Ambulance Services Cost Apportionment Agreement (“Schedule A”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2025 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to approve the Amending Agreement to the Ontario Works Cost Apportionment and Agency Agreement (“Schedule B”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2025 as Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to approve the Amending Agreement to the Housing Services Cost Apportionment and CHPI Agency Agreement (“Schedule C”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement; and
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
Motion to approve part d) to read as follows: d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2025 as Appendix “D” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to approve the Amending Agreement to the Child Care Services Cost Apportionment and Agency Agreement (“Schedule D”) between The Corporation of the City of London and The Corporation of the County of Middlesex and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 3 (2.2), 7 (2.6), 9, (2.8), 10 (2.9), 11 (4.1), 12 (4.2).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 22, 2025: a) the following actions be taken with respect to The Corporation of the City of London review of the Urban Growth Boundary: i) an Urban Growth Boundary Working Group BE ESTABLISHED consisting of N. Karsch, J. Cordes, M.A. Hodge, A. Menon, B. Samuels and L. Skinner; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend the June 26, 2025 Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) meeting to provide an update to the ESACAC; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 5.2 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 9, 2025, related to New Traffic Signals, Pedestrian Signals and Pedestrian Crossovers: a) the installation of the following traffic signals BE APPROVED: i) Wharncliffe Road South at Morgan Avenue/Middleton Avenue b) the installation of the following pedestrian signals BE APPROVED: i) Fanshawe Park Road W at Foxwood Avenue; ii) Oxford Street E at Jim Aston Street; iii) Quebec Street at Queens Avenue; iv) Wellington Road at Tourist Information Centre; v) Highbury Avenue N at Townsend Drive; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114) related to the new pedestrian crossovers planned to be installed in 2025; and, d) the 2023 Pedestrian Crossover contract value with Maple City Electric BE INCREASED by $76,723.60 to $315,723.60 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy. (2025-T07)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Senior Manager, Purchasing and Supply, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 9, 2025, related to an eight-month contract extension for C21-054, Supply and Installation of Playgrounds, Pathways, Parking Lots and Site Amenities in City Parks: a) the request to extend existing City Contract C21-054 with Piccoli Construction Limited for an additional eight-months BE APPROVED, consistent with City of London Procurement Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; it being noted that the contract extension does not obligate the Corporation to purchase equipment and services from this contractor and a Source of Financing is not required in addition to previous approvals. (2025-R04)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 9, 2025, related to the Blue Box Transition Final Year Part A Update: a) the Part A Update (Blue Box Transition Final Year), as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a Part B Update as soon as answers to the majority of remaining Blue Box transition items are available from Circular Materials, a Producer Responsibility Organization and/or separate reports if individual items require a Council decision. (2025-E07)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 9, 2025, related to the Housing Stability for All Plan 2024 Update: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the Housing Stability for All Plan (HSAP) 2024 Update to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the annual update to the local homeless prevention and housing plan, in accordance with the Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA); b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate this report to community partners and interest holders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to, Middlesex County, the London Homeless Coalition and on the City of London website; and, c) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2025-S11)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated June 9, 2025, with respect to the City of London Community Grants Program Grassroots, Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2025) BE RECEIVED. (2025-F11A)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated June 9, 2025, with respect to the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan Update 2024 Progress Report, BE RECEIVED. (2025-S01)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 9, 2025, related to Life Stabilization Purchase of Service Agreements Single Source Procurement – SS-2025-112: a) a Single Source Procurement (SS-2025-112) BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of up to $185,478 (excluding HST) for the period of June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with the opportunity to extend for additional four one (1) year terms, to support Goodwill Industries with the implementation and administration of the Lived Experience Community Table (LECT) initiative, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.4 d) and e); b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025, to: i) approve the Agreement with Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, for the implementation and administration of a Lived Experience Community Table initiative, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law; and, ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; and, d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Purchase of Service Agreement with the selected provider. (2025-S04)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated June 9, 2025 with respect to the Updated Highly Supportive Housing Plan Cost Breakdown Schedule, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a communication from Councillor S. Stevenson, dated June 5, 2025, with respect to this matter, was received. (2025-S11)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the communication dated June 2, 2025, from Councillor D. Ferreira regarding the City of London’s Municipal Rent Assistance Program (MRAP) BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to collaborate with Atlohsa Family Healing Services and report back to the next meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with a proposed implementation strategy, including administrative details required to support the allocation and delivery of portable housing benefits.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an update for the August 11, 2025 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee regarding the three 2021 Reaching Home capital projects, including the status of associated operational commitments and funding along with the following (previously prepared and submitted reports to the federal government) for each of the 2021 Reaching Home Sub-Project Funding Agreements, where applicable: i) "Expected Results/Statistical Data Report" (as per 3.2 of Schedule C of the agreements) ii) Any "Fiscal Statistical Data Reports" and/or revised "Expected Results Reports" (as per 3.3 of Schedule C of the agreements iii) And where applicable, the "Final Report" (as required in 13.1 of the agreements)
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That it BE NOTED that the Community and Protective Services Committee received communications from Councillor S. Stevenson, dated June 1, 2025 and June 5, 2025, with respect to a Request for an Update on 2021 Reaching Home. Yeas: (15): 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, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 20 minutes.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 6 (3.3) and 7 (3.4).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Downtown London: Momentum Report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the verbal delegation from K. Neilsen, Board Chair, Downtown London, 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 The Islamic Educational Foundation of Canada Inc. – Neil Elhayek (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the properties located at 35 Jim Ashton Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy in the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 24, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject lands BY AMENDING the Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC5(3)) Zone; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: i) the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); ii) the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, iii) th
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 RAND Developments (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 415 Oxford Street West: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by AMENDING policy 1067B_ in the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 as amended in part a) above) to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM a Commercial Recreational (CR) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Holding Residential R10 Special Provision (h-8*h-125*R10-3(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) wrap the podiums in active uses to create an active frontage and allow passive surveillance throughout the site; ii) prohibit parking between the buildings and public streets; iii) commercial entrances shall be provided on the south façade oriented to Oxford Street West; and, iv) publicly accessible entranc
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated June 10, 2025, related to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area request for expansion BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee in order for Civic Administration to work with the Hyde Park BIA to undertake an additional round of engagement specifically with the businesses located within the staff recommended expansion area; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter: • a communication dated June 4, 2025, from T. Delany, President and D. Szpakowski, GM & CEO, Hyde Park BIA; and, • a communication dated June 7, 2025, from S. Disney, Partner, Canadian Commercial (Sherwood Forest) Inc.
Moved by S. Lehman
Lost
That the staff report dated June 10, 2025, related to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area request for expansion BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee in order for Civic Administration to work with the Hyde Park BIA to undertake an additional round of engagement specifically with the businesses located within the staff recommended expansion area, excluding Key Map 3; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter: • a communication dated June 4, 2025, from T. Delany, President and D. Szpakowski, GM & CEO, Hyde Park BIA; and, • a communication dated June 7, 2025, from S. Disney, Partner, Canadian Commercial (Sherwood Forest) Inc.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2419361 Ontario Inc & Ali Youssef (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design) relating to the property located at 928 & 934 Oxford Street West; a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-6*R8-4(94)) Zone and Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone TO a Residential R1/Residential R8 Special Provision (R1-10/R8-4(94)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide screening for the lower-level units fronting Oxford Street West and the rear parking area by providing all-season landscaping including trees and shrubs to ensure potential issues related to privacy, noise and headlight glare are mitigated; ii) explore opportunities to move the bike parking closer to the building and remove the sidewalk to provide more space for the common amenity area; iii) explore opportunities to retain as many existing mature trees as possible, especially along the south property line; and, iv) explore opportunities for an increased parking setback; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
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 743 Richmond Inc. (c/o Fitzrovia) relating to the property located at 743 Richmond Street: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 24, 2025, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Rapid Transit and Urban Corridors Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2025, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2025 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above) to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM an Office Residential/Business District Commercial Special Provision (OR*D350*H52/BDC(1)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(_)*D3930*H125) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) a publicly accessible lobby entrance shall be provided on the north façade or oriented towards the intersection; ii) commercial entrances shall be provided on the east façade or oriented towards the intersection; iii)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Budget Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 9 (4.7).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report providing an update on the development of the 2026 Annual Budget Update, next steps, key dates, and public engagement BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated June 2, 2025 from J. Bevan, Executive Director, Museum London regarding the 2026 Budget BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee heard a verbal delegation from J. Bevan, Executive Director, Museum London regarding the 2026 Budget.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated May 27, 2025 from E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Middlesex-London Health Unit regarding the 2026 Budget BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee heard a verbal delegation from E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Middlesex-London Health Unit regarding the 2026 Budget.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated June 1, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson regarding Cost Saving Opportunities within Heritage BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee received the following communications related to this matter: · a communication from Councillor S. Stevenson, dated June 9, 2025; · a communication from A. Kaplansky, Kap Holdings Inc., dated June 8, 2025; · a communication from C. Taylor, dated June 10, 2025; and · a communication from B. Vazquez, Chair of the Board, ACO London Region Branch, dated June 6, 2025.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated June 1, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson regarding Cost Saving Opportunities within the Advisory Committee Budget BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee received a communication dated June 10, 2025 from B. Samuels, Member, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated May 23, 2025 from E. VanHooren, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer and T. Noble, Chair, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority with respect to the City of London 2026 Budget Request BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Budget Committee heard a verbal delegation from E. VanHooren, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer and T. Noble, Chair, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority with respect to the City of London 2026 Budget.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following communications with respect to the Budget Updates Requested by the Mayor and the Budget Chair BE RECEIVED; · a communication and verbal delegation from C. Finn, General Manager, Tourism London and A. Shatil, President, Tourism London Board of Directors; · a communication from Councillor S. Franke, Commission Chair, London Transit Commission; · a communication from S. Judd, Chair, RBC Place London; · a communication from B. Gibson, London Public Library Board Chair and M. Ciccone, CEO and Chief Librarian; · a communication from P. Squire, Board Chair, London & Middlesex Community Housing; and · a communication from R. Gauss, Chair, London Police Services Board.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Budget Committee received a communication and presentation from Mayor J. Morgan regarding the Development Charges Act.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 5 (4.4).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2024 Financial Audit: a) the 2024 Financial Report of The Corporation of the City of London BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from the Director, Financial Services with respect to this matter; and b) the Audit Findings Report as prepared by KPMG for the year ending December 31, 2024, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from KPMG with respect to this matter.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated June 3, 2025 from MNP with respect to the community grants program value for money ("VfM") audit BE RECEIVED and in relation to the Community Grants Program, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report recipient outcomes and results to Council on an annual basis, effective 2026.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication dated June 5, 2025 from MNP with respect to safe London for women, girls and gender-diverse and trans people compliance audit BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 10th Special Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, and with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 23, 2025, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at Municipal Council to be held on June 24, 2025, to: a) the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the City of London appended as Schedule “1” (the “Agreement”) BE APPROVED; b) the Mayor and the Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement; and, c) the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, BE AUTHORIZED to sign the reports required under the Agreement.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 251, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 251, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 251, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 256, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 256, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 256, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 258, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 258, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 258, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 261 and 273, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 261 and 273, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 272, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 272, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (11): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Lehman Absent: (3): H. McAlister, S. Trosow, and A. Hopkins
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 272, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 250 to Bill No. 271 and Added Bill No. 274, with the exception of Bill No.'s 251, 256, 258, and 261, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 250 to Bill No. 271 and Added Bill No. 274, with the exception of Bill No.'s 251, 256, 258, and 261, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 250 to Bill No. 271 and Added Bill No. 274, with the exception of Bill No.'s 251, 256, 258, and 261, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by D. Ferreira