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 (79 motions)
71 carried, 8 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/16/ICSC) 4.2 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/16/ICSC) 4.3 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations A matter pertaining to personnel, labour relations and potential employee negotiations i
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (14): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That the Minutes of the 16th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on October 14th, 2025, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Council Agenda: 6.1 Proposed Changes to the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigation Measures Program 1. Budget Chair E. Peloza 6.2 Proposal to Limit Bedroom Count in Additional Residential Units 1. Councillor S. Lehman 2. S. Mathers, Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth 6.3 (ADDED) Update on Bill 17 and Green Development Guidelines (Framework) 1. B. Samuels
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 16th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Biosolids Management Master Plan: a) the Notice of Completion BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; b) the Biosolids Management Master Plan report BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period; and c) the recommended implementation plan presented in the Biosolids Management Master Plan BE APPROVED following the 30-day public review period and following responses to any comments received in accordance with the Master Planning process; it being noted that if comments are received that require material changes to recommendations in the Biosolids Management Master Plan, the Plan will return to Council with revised recommendations; it being further noted that the pace for advancing the projects recommended through this Master Plan will be further refined during design and may also require adjustment to meet the constraints of existing program budgets, and any Council decisions made through the upcoming 2028-2031 multi-year budget process; it being pointed out that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received communications from C. L. Ivanitz, Law Clerk, Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers and G. Sheil, PLC Member, with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (14): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to flow and rainfall monitoring equipment purchase: a) supply of flow monitors and rain gauges BE AWARDED to Blue Siren Inc. at a total upset limit of $300,000.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Sections 13.3 iii (a) and 13.3 iii (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated October 27, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for the detailed design, tendering and construction administration of the Gainsborough Road Rehabilitation from Wonderland Road to Aldersbrook Road (RFP-2025-201): a) the proposal submitted by Dillon Consulting Limited BE ACCEPTED to provide consulting engineering services to complete the detailed design, tendering, and construction administration services at an upset amount of $306,884 (excluding HST), as per Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated October 27, 2025, as Appendix A; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report regarding the 2024 Annual Reporting of Lease Financing Agreements BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2026: a) the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated October 27, 2025 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November 4, 2025, to amend By-law A.-5505-497 being “a by-law to authorize the implementation of a pre-authorized payment plan” so that the calculation of pre- authorized payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class of the previous year; and b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 27, 2025 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November 4, 2025, to amend By-law A-8426-294 entitled “Property Tax Collection by-law” so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set at a percentage of 42.63% of the previous year’s taxes.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 4 (2.3), 6 (2.4), 7 (3.1) and 9 (5.2).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 5th report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on October 9, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated October 20, 2025, with respect to the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership Community Plan 2025-2028, 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 October 20, 2025, related to the Approval of Contract Amendment Single Source SS-2025-195 Rental of Weigh Scales for the W12A Landfill: a) a contract amendment to the Single Source-SS-2025-195 contract with Active Scale for rental of weigh scales to be supplied and installed at the W12A Landfill in accordance with Section 20.3 e) i) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, as outlined below, BE APPROVED; it being noted: i) a Single Source-SS-2025-195 for rental of weigh scales to be installed at the W12A Landfill was administratively approved in accordance with Sections 14.4 e) and k) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for a value of $46,500, which included supply and installation of a rental weigh scale for the outbound lane at the W12A Landfill and seven (7) months firm rental; and, ii) a contract amendment amount of $235,500, which includes supply and installation of a rental weigh scale for the inbound lane at the W12A Landfill, and the balance of firm monthly rental costs of both weigh scales until the end of 2027 is recommended; it being noted that the total amended contract value for SS-2025-195 with Active Scale for supply, install and rental of weigh scales at the W12A Landfill is $282,000; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to conduct an environmental scan of selected Ontario cities with respect to different approaches undertaken to communicate the status of by- law enforcement complaints and report the results back to the Community and Protective Services Committee by Q2 2026; it being noted that such a report should consider recommendations, including the potential amendments to By-law No. CPOL.-410-168, being the Municipal Compliance Services Policy, Clause 4.7, as well as any associated costs of implementation.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated October 20, 2025, with respect to an Information Report on the Executed Purchase of Service Agreement for London Cares Homeless Response Services, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 20, 2025, related to the 2025 Parkland Dedication By-law CP-25 Update: a) the revised attached by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 4, 2025, to amend By-law No. CP-25, entitled Parkland Dedication By-law, in conformity with the Official Plan, to provide for the conveyance of land and cash in lieu thereof for park and other purposes; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the next biannual land values update to By-law CP-25 entitled Parkland Dedication to be completed by January 1, 2028.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED. 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 E. Peloza
Carried
That the following part c) BE APPROVED c) the proposed change to impose a cap of one million dollars (Appendix “A” #6 “Community Mitigative Measures Fund”) BE REMOVED;
Moved by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the motion BE AMENDED to add the following new part that reads as follows: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to impose a cap of 1.5 million dollars on the Community Mitigative Measures Fund (Appendix “A” #6 “Community Mitigative Measures Fund”)
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue 1-hour free on street parking in the Core Area through the parking services HONK app funded using the existing approved funding from the Economic Development Reserve Fund until the end of 2025; it being noted that communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from K. Nielsen, Downtown London and K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to this matter, were received.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 3 (2.2), 6 (3.1), and 8 (4.1)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated October 21, 2025, related to the Quarterly Heritage Report, Q3 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to updating the financial incentive program guidelines for the SoHo Community Improvement Project Area, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 21, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 4, 2025, to AMEND by-law C.P.-1521-13; as amended, being a by-law to establish financial incentives for the SoHo Community Improvement Project Area, by deleting Schedule “1” and replacing it with the appended Schedule “1” a revised SoHo Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program Guidelines.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on October 16th, 2025, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 761030 Ontario Ltd. (c/o Navdeep Jim Grewal) relating to the property located at 4680 Wellington Road South, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 21, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 4, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), by extending the Temporary Use (T-74) Zone for a period not exceeding three (3) years.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the October Deferred Matters List, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: That the staff report dated October 21, 2025, related to Update on Bill 17 and Green Development Guidelines (Framework) BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back to a future meeting, (by Q2 2026), of the Planning and Environment on the following: i) a terms of reference for consultation on an incentive based approach to encourage green initiatives; ii) a review on the possibility of providing a “green priority stream” which would prioritize and accelerate applications with green measures through the approval and permit phases; iii) confirmation from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the voluntary development guideline framework is in alignment with Bill 17; and, iv) incorporate changes to the reporting of development applications that would highlight voluntary and market driven initiatives; it being noted that the verbal delegation from M. Wallace, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Scott Wilson (c/o MHBC Planning) relating to the property located at 34 Adelaide Street South, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 21, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 4, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016) to amend the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-2(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • Y. Elmahdy, MHBC Planning Urban Design; • C. Mendoza; • B. Wilson; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS), which encourages an appropriate range and mix of housing options and densities to meet current and future housing needs; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and, • the recommended amendment would allow for an existing residential use at an appropriate scale and intensity within the Built- Area Boundary and th
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add new parts that read as follows: e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a land use study immediately and report recommendations to the Planning and Environment Committee within one year of the By-law coming into force and effect; f) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward at the November 4, 2025 Council meeting an Interim Control By-law that temporarily restricts new Additional Residential Units that exceed bedroom count or unit size limits in order to allow time for a study of these matters; and g) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to include the Interim Control By- law on the By-law section of the November 4, 2025 Council Agenda. IT BEING NOTED that this matter is urgent due to the ongoing approval of high intensity Additional Residential Units that creates neighbourhood compatibility concerns.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That, pursuant to section 10.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, “shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?”
Moved by S. Lewis
Lost
That the proposed Interim Control by-law BE AMENDED to increase the gross floor area (GFA) limit from eighty percent (80%) to ninety-five percent (95%) of the GFA of the primary dwelling unit.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lewis
Lost
That the motion, as amended, BE FURTHER AMENDED as follows: a) part (d) of the motion BE AMENDED to decrease the gross floor area (GFA) limit from eighty percent (80%) to seventy percent (70%) of the GFA of the primary dwelling unit. b) the Interim Control By-law BE AMENDED to decrease the gross floor area (GFA) limit from eighty percent (80%) to seventy percent (70%) of the GFA of the primary dwelling unit. Yeas: (2): S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira Nays: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Lost
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 6 (3.4) and 7 (4.1).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Hydro Inc. Amended and Restated Shareholder Declaration: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on November 4, 2025: i) TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. authorizing and approving a 2025 Shareholder Declaration for London Hydro Inc., attached to the by- law as Schedule “1”; ii) TO AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder; and iii) TO AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Shareholder Declaration attached to the Resolution of the Shareholder as Schedule “A”; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2025 as Appendix “B”, To Approve a Recruitment Process for Director Appointments to London Hydro Inc. BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on November 4, 2025 to set out the process established for appointments to the Board of London Hydro Inc. 19
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2025, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 4, 2025, to repeal By-law A-60 and replacing it with a new 2026-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law that lists various fees and charges for services or activities provided by the City of London; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from S. Pellarin, Executive Director, Small Business Centre, London.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from C. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, TechAlliance.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following appointments BE MADE to the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2025 to November 15, 2026: a) Planning and Environment Committee Deputy Mayor S. Lewis Councillor P. Cuddy Councillor S. Stevenson Councillor S. Hillier b) Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor J. Pribil Councillor S. Trosow Councillor A. Hopkins Councillor D. Ferreira c) Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee Councillor H. McAlister Councillor S. Stevenson Councillor P. Van Meerbergen Councillor S. Franke it being noted that the following Council Members were appointed as Chair by Mayoral Decision 2025-003: Councillor S. Lehman - Planning and Environment Committee Councillor E. Peloza - Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor C. Rahman - Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That David Little BE APPOINTED to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Jeff Gard BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion to appoint Lori Higgs and Marlene McGrath to the Western University's Board of Governors BE REFERRED to the next meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to allow for more information to be gathered with respect to the candidates and the appointment process.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by- law to the November 4, 2025, meeting of Municipal Council to amend Council Procedure By-law A-61 to update the standing committee mandates as follows: a) the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee mandate BE AMENDED to include “Sidewalks and Bike lanes – Planning, Design (retrofitting into established neighbourhoods) and Maintenance, Snow Control, Street Lighting (retrofitting into existing neighbourhoods), Traffic Control (changes to parking regulations, new Pedestrian Crossovers, automated enforcement, etc.), and Waste Management”; b) the Community and Protective Services Committee mandate BE AMENDED to remove “Sidewalks and Bike lanes – Planning, Design (retrofitting into established neighbourhoods) and Maintenance, Snow Control, Street Lighting (retrofitting into existing neighbourhoods), Traffic Control (changes to parking regulations, new Pedestrian Crossovers, automated enforcement, etc.), and Waste Management”; and c) the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE AMENDED to include “Items related to Strong Mayor Decisions and Directions”.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, with respect to the Annual Calendar for Standing Committee and Council Meetings, the following actions be taken: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to amend the 2026 Standing Committee and Council Meeting Calendar to reschedule the meeting of Council currently set for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to accommodate the Council Added Agenda deadline for communications and petitions to Council; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to schedule Council Meetings that would otherwise fall on a Tuesday following a statutory holiday to Wednesdays on all future Annual Calendars for Standing Committee and Council Meetings on an ongoing basis.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from K. Lakhotia, President and Chief Executive Officer, London Economic Development Corporation. Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S. Stevenson
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Final Report of the 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force dated October 3, 2025 BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to report back to the December 9, 2025 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with; i) indexing scenarios of 60th and 65th percentile of the 2020 median full-time employment income for Londoners as reported in the 2021 Census and ii) a variety of additional compensation scenarios for serving on a minimum of standing committee and agencies, boards and commissions (ABC’s) (i.e. a percentage of salary based on a minimum number of appointments, certain amounts for certain ABC’s based on workload etc.). Yeas: (6): H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Nays: (9): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by A. Hopkins
Lost
That the referral BE AMENDED to add a new part iii) to read as follows: iii ) criteria and enforcement with respect to the public expectation of full time service
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by A. Hopkins
Lost
That the following parts BE APPROVED: e) the Mayor’s current compensation BE MAINTAINED, and the alignment between Council and Mayoral base compensation BE REVIEWED at the next Council Resourcing Review, scheduled to take place in four years; i) the expectation that a Councillor’s role constitutes full-time service BE CLARIFIED AND REINFORCED through the development and inclusion of appropriate language to this effect in Council documents; j) language in the Council Procedure By-law regarding Councillor service on Standing Committees BE AMENDED to further promote balanced Councillor representation across Standing Committees; k) an expectation BE ESTABLISHED that each Councillor serve on a minimum of three Agency, Board, or Commission positions at any given time, and that this expectation BE CODIFIED in the appropriate Council documents; o) a ‘continuous learning’ model of Councillor training BE ENDORSED and supported with resources, and that both new and returning Council Members BE REQUIRED to attend post-election training and onboarding sessions; and p) the relationship between Council resourcing and the composition of Council BE CONSIDERED in the next Ward Boundary Review process; it being noted that the verbal delegation from M. Horak, Chair, 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force was received.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part a) of the motion BE APPROVED: a) recognizing London’s growth and the public expectation of full- time hours for this role, the annual compensation for Councillors BE INDEXED to the 70th percentile 2020 median full-time employment income for Londoners, as reported in the 2021 Census, it being noted that this change will take effect at the commencement of the next term of Council;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part b) of the motion BE APPROVED: b) the current annual adjustment formula in the Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members Policy BE MAINTAINED;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part c) of the motion BE APPROVED: c) the annual adjustment in Councillor compensation BE AUTOMATIC and administered by the Civic Administration;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part d) of the motion BE APPROVED: d) the Council base compensation and the annual adjustment formula BE UPDATED in 2027 to reflect data from the 2021 – 2026 census period, and that the new data be used to calculate Council compensation starting in 2028, such that 2028 base compensation will equal 70th percentile 2025 full-time individual employment income in the London CMA, as reported in 2026 census data;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part f) of the motion BE APPROVED: f) the current practice of not providing additional compensation or stipends to the Mayor and Councillors for sitting on agencies, boards, and commissions BE CONTINUED;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part g) of the motion BE APPROVED: g) a mechanism to compensate Standing Committee Chairs for their additional responsibilities BE IMPLEMENTED, with compensation to be set at 4% of the base annual Councillor salary, limited to one application per Councillor at any given time, and not applicable to individuals serving as Deputy Mayor or Budget Chair;
Moved by S. Lewis
Lost
That part h) of the motion BE APPROVED: h) Council undertake the following actions with respect to additional compensation and related matters for the Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair positions, and that they BE CODIFIED in Council Policy: i) a mechanism to compensate the Deputy Mayor and the Budget Chair BE FORMALIZED in the Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members Policy, with additional compensation for both positions to be set at the amount of 8% of the base annual Councillor salary; and ii) the roles and responsibilities, as well as the appointment process, for the Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair positions BE CLARIFIED within a new “Appointment of Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair Policy”;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part n) of the motion BE APPROVED: n) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to establish a severance package for Members of Council who are unsuccessful in re-election, calculated at one (1) week of pay per year of service, to a maximum of four (4) weeks;
Moved by S. Lewis
Lost
That part l) and m) of the motion BE APPROVED: l) and m) of the 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force recommendations, relating to the Councillor Office support staff complement, the reduction to Council Member general expense accounts, and the increase to the contract assistant expense allotment, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group for consideration with respect to the related to Deferred Items on its agenda;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That clause 1 of the 17th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke
Carried
That clause 2 of the 17th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No. 389 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No. 389 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 389 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 400 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 400 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council decision with respect to the Second Reading of Added Bill No. 400 BE RECONSIDERED to provide for Councillor C. Rahman to correct her vote.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 400 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 401 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 401 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 401 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 402 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 402 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 402 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No. 398 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 398 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 381 to 399 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 389 and 398
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 381 to 399 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 389 and 398 Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
In favour (14): Mayor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Trosow, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 381 to 399 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 389 and 398