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 (81 motions)
80 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 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. (6.1/7/ICSC) 4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations 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; 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. (6.2/7/ICSC) 4.3 Solicitor-Client Privilege A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/6/PEC) 4.4 Solicitor-Client Privilege / Personal Matter
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That the Minutes of the 6th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on March 31, 2026, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.3 Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Sources at the EnviroDepot and Green Bins for Small Businesses on Curbside Collection Routes 1. I. Stahl 6.4 Renovictions: Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program One Year Update 1. K. M. Pagniello, Executive Director and Lawyer, Neighbourhood Legal Services, London and Middlesex 6.5 (ADDED) Housing Accelerator Fund – 2026 Mid-Year Update 1. Memo and By-laws - Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth 6.6 (ADDED) 350-356 Windermere Road - Z-26014 1. C. Shoesmith 2. G. Laczko 3. K. and J. Morrow 4. K. Baroudi, Lead Representative, Windermere-North London Residents Group 5. P. Kemp 6. K. Baroudi, Lead Representative, Windermere-North London Residents Group 6.7 (ADDED) 845-875 Commissioners Road East - Z-25141 1. A. Kosmides 6.8 (ADDED) Medway Valley Environmentally Significant Area Attawandaron Road Encroachments and Conservation Master Plan 1. B. Durham 2. B. Samuels 3. B. Smythe, Friends of Kilally Meadow Environmentally Significant Area 4. D. Wake 5. G. Dimson 6. K. Auzins 7. K. Marshman 8. M. Holness 9. M.A. Hodge, Climate Action London 10. S. Ratz 11. W. Montgomery, Associate Professor of Management & Sustainability, Western University 12. D. de Paula 13. E. and D. Taves 14. Attawandaron Road Neighbourhood Association (ARNA) (Note: a petition signed by approximately 156 people, with respect to this matter, is on file in the City Clerk's
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure with respect to the expropriation of the lands as may be required for the project known as the Amended Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the Expanded W12A Landfill.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Climate Change, Environment & Waste Management, and on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with regard to the expropriation of land as may be required to comply with Condition 18 of the Amended Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the Expanded W12A Landfill, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith: a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of lands, as described in Schedule "A", as appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2026, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows: i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the administrative title cleanup associated with the Expanded W12A Landfill; b) subject to the approval of (a) above, a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the meeting of the Approving Authority BE ADJOURNED and that Council reconvene in regular session.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Environment & Wast Management, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required to comply with Condition 18 of the Amended Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the Expanded W12A Landfill, and that the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2026 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, the Expanded W12A Landfill Project: BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation; c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED and DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of t
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 5 (2.1), 6 (2.2), and 8 (4.2).
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, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to amending financial incentive programs to be administered through the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 21, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, to amend By-law No. C.P.-1545-41, being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area”, by: i) DELETING Schedule “3” and REPLACING it with a revised Schedule “3” to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Program Guidelines – Additional Residential Unit Construction Grant Program; ii) APPROVING the following loan agreement templates: • The Additional Residential Unit Construction Grant Loan Agreement template; • The Additional Residential Unit Construction Grant Loan Agreement (Affordable) template; and • The Additional Residential Unit Construction Grant Loan Agreement; (Indigenous) template; iii) AUTHORIZING the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to amend, enter into and execute the above-referenced agreements provided the terms of the agreements conform with the Additional Residential Unit Construction Grant Program; and iv) AUTHORIZING the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approv
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.: a) the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on May 28, 2026, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London Hydro Inc. in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2025 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc. and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 31, 2026, from T. Goodine, Chair, Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc., with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated April 21, 2026 providing an overview of the 2027 Annual Budget Update BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 20, 2026 from Mayor J. Morgan and Councillor C. Rahman with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Revival of London Holdings Inc. ("NewCo"): a) the communication dated April 7, 2026 from Y. Semsedini, Chief Executive Officer, London Hydro Inc. BE RECEIVED; b) the delegation request from London Hydro with respect to the revival of London Hydro Holdings Inc. ("NewCo") BE APPROVED for the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee following the AGM for London Hydro Inc.; and c) Council Members BE REQUESTED to submit their name for consideration for appointment to London Hydro Holdings Inc. (“NewCo”) to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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 London Transit Route Planning and Management Review: a) the summary of findings and recommendations by Stantec Consulting on the London Transit Commission Route Planning and Management Review BE RECEIVED; b) the London Transit Commission BE DIRECTED to review the following opportunities and report back to Council on implementation, including timing, operational considerations, and resource implications no later than Q4, 2026: i) with respect to Transit Planning and Operations, explore further route modifications and service frequency increases on rapid transit feeder routes to fully leverage rapid transit operations; ii) with respect to Transit Structure and Hierarchy, review opportunities for interim service enhancements on the North and West rapid transit corridors and develop an implementation plan for a tiered-style transit map; iii) with respect to System Monitoring and Key Performance Indicators, expand performance and planning indicators and objectives, and develop transit infrastructure bus stop guidelines; iv) with respect to Transit Progression Strategy and New Service, implement alternative service delivery models and establish clear thresholds for expanded or new transit service; and v) with respect to Mobility Integration, partner with regional providers and coordinate rapid and local transit networks; c) the Administrations a
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, Mayor J. Morgan and Councillor A. Hopkins BE REQUESTED to continue to advocate to the Province of Ontario, through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), for increased and sustained resources to enable the City of London to expand local shelter and highly supportive housing capacity, establish additional HART Hubs, and significantly enhance access to detoxification and rehabilitation services in London; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 21, 2026 from Councillor S. Franke, a communication dated April 20, 2026 from A. K. Michaud, Chair and H. Kupinsky, Associate Chair, Government Affairs & Advocacy Committee, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and a communication dated April 17, 2026 from Councillor A. Hopkins, with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from Councillor D. Ferreira regarding systemic concerns with for-profit addiction treatment in Ontario: a) the Mayor and the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to write a letter to the Ontario Ministry of Health, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and the Ontario College of Pharmacists; and b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to formally advocate to the Province of Ontario, including through appropriate municipal and intergovernmental channels, for the following: i) that the Province and relevant regulatory bodies undertake an immediate review of high-volume, for-profit addiction treatment and dispensing models operating in Ontario; ii) that the Province strengthen oversight, establish clear standards for integrated care, including aftercare, clinical oversight, coordination with broader health and social supports, and access to medically supervised detoxification services, and reform current policy frameworks governing prescribing and dispensing practices; iii) that the Province transition away from private, for-profit drug dispensing models toward a publicly funded and publicly operated model fully integrated within the healthcare system, with a focus on long-term recovery, stability, and patient outcomes; and iv) that, as part of this transition, these high-volume, for-profit drug dispensing models operating in London and across Ontario be phased out and replaced with a publicly funded, fully integr
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following report regarding the Micro- Modular Shelter Site Update BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part c) that reads as follows" c) the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, to amend By-law No. C.P.-1545-41, being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area” to add sections 11 to 13.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the motion as amended BE APPROVED
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the following part a) BE APPROVED: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the review completed on the London Transit Rapid Transit Operational Readiness: a) the summary of findings and recommendations by Stantec Consulting on the London Transit Commission Rapid Transit Operational Readiness Review BE RECEIVED; and Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (2): S. Lewis, and E. Peloza
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following part b) BE APPROVED: b) the London Transit Commission BE DIRECTED to review the following opportunities and report back to Council on implementation, including timing, operational considerations, and resource implications no later than Q4, 2026: i) with respect to Fare Collection and Boarding Practices, develop an expanded fare retail network and an implementation plan for all- door boarding for the Rapid Transit network; ii) with respect to Rapid Transit Vehicles, undertake discussions with New Flyer Industries Canada ULC regarding potential vehicle specification enhancements to support Rapid Transit operations, including feasibility, costs, and implementation timelines; iii) with respect to Rapid Transit Identity and Customer Comprehension, develop a Rapid Transit brand and identity, and associated communications and public awareness programs, to support the launch of the Rapid Transit system; and iv) with respect to Rapid Transit Stations, review and implement remaining station enhancements to support safe, accessible, and efficient Rapid Transit operations.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 10 (2.11) and 12 (2.8).
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2025 Review: a) the following report concerning the 2026 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2025 Review BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the 2026 Local Road Reconstruction Program streets, Highland Heights and Barons Court BE EXEMPTED from active Mobility Policy 349 and constructed without new sidewalk.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Sources at the EnviroDepots and Green Bins for Small Businesses on Curbside Collection Routes: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a pilot project starting as soon as practical and ending December 31, 2027 to allow Non-Eligible Source recyclable material from qualifying small businesses and nonprofits to be dropped off at the EnviroDepots; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a Green Bin Program to add eligible small businesses and non-profit locations on curbside collection routes in Q2 2026; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated April 16, 2026 from T. MacMillan, Owner, Quarter Master Natural Foods with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of two (2) rotating drum thickeners for the Pottersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant: a) the contract for purchase of two rotating drum thickeners BE AWARDED to JWC Environmental Canada as a single source procurement for a total value of $494,256.00 plus HST in accordance with Section 13.3 (iii) (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 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 H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the additional engineering fees for the detail design of the Southdale Road West Improvements: a) the contract with Dillon Consulting Limited BE INCREASED by $439,674.39 from $853,614.60 to a total amended value of $1,293,288.99, excluding HST, to expand the project limits to address road slope instability and update field data and design requirements to support tendering of the Southdale Road West Improvements, in accordance with Section 29.2.2 and Section 29.2.4 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the contract award and contract amendment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026, as Appendix "A"; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the contract award and contract amendment; 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 H. McAlister
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 Kilally Road Infrastructure Project (RFT-2025-286): a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited, at its tendered price of $16,909,235.39, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited was the lowest of three bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements, in accordance with Section 13.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) Stantec Consulting Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction inspection for this project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $1,345,253.80, excluding HST, under Limited Tendering LT-2026- 106, in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure (or delegate) BE AUTHORIZED to approve Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding between the Corporation of the City of London and private property owners, in relation to the cost- sharing of servicing contained within Kilally Road Infrastructure Project; d) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026, as Appendix "A"; e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to un
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified Infrastructure Renewal Program funded projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: i) Development Engineering (London) Limited, BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2026 Infrastructure Renewal Program Edinburgh Street project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $342,028.50, including 10% contingency, excluding HST; ii) Development Engineering (London) Limited, BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2026 Infrastructure Renewal Program Bridle Path and Country Lane project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $413,187.50, including 10% contingency, excluding HST; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026, as Appendix "A"; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement and extension of the four-year licensing agreement for Geographic Information System (GIS) software from ESRI Canada Inc., to support operational activities in the City of London: a) the limited tendering process BE APPROVED for the ESRI Enterprise Agreement at a total price of $1,604,000, HST excluded, noting the agreement sets out payments of: i) $329,000.00 for the year 2026; ii) $365,000.00 for the year 2027; iii) $430,000.00 for the year 2028; and iv) $480,000.00 for the year 2029; in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) and Schedule B (n) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary to purchase and implement the four-year agreement(s); 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.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026 to: a) APPROVE the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London for the provision of funding for the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program (“Agreement”), as appended to the staff report as Schedule “1”; b) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; c) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports to approve any future amending agreements between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London with respect to the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program (“CSPT”); d) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any future amending agreements between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London with respect to the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program (“CSPT”) approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports; and e) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports (or designate) to execute any reports required by the province under the Agreement.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive under the Buy Ontario Act (Bill 72): a) the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive effective April 13, 2026, BE RECEIVED for information, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026, as Appendix “A”; b) the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) submission titled “Building Ontario’s Economy with Flexible Municipal Procurement”, BE RECEIVED for information, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026, as Appendix “B”; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on required updates to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, contract governance controls and associated resource requirements arising from the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Year-End Capital Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2025 Year-End Capital Budget Monitoring Report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the life-to-date capital budget represents $4.4 billion with $2.5 billion committed and $1.9 billion uncommitted; b) the status updates of active 2022 life-to-date capital projects (2022 and prior) having no future budget requests, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026, as Appendix “B”, BE RECEIVED for information; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the completed capital projects identified in Appendix “C”; i) the capital projects included in Appendix “C”, with net surplus funding of $990 thousand, BE CLOSED; ii) the following actions be taken with respect to the funding associated with i), above: Rate Supported: a) pay-as-you-go funding of $442 thousand BE TRANSFERRED to capital receipts; b) authorized but unissued debt financing of $191 thousand BE RELEASED from the capital budget; c) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $90 thousand BE RELEASED back into the reserve funds which originally funded the projects; Non-Rate Supported: d) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $159 thousand BE RELEASED back into the reserve funds which originally funded the projects; e) other net non-rate supported funding adjustments of $108 thousand BE APPROVED in order to facilitate project cl
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Compliance Report in Accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: a) the administrative contract awards for Professional Consulting Services with an aggregate total greater than $100,000, as per Section 15.1(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy in effect prior to October 1, 2025, decentralized from Procurement and Supply that have been reported to the Senior Manager, Procurement and Supply and have been reviewed for compliance to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026 as Appendix “A”; b) the list of administrative contract awards for Tenders with a value up to $6,000,000 that do not have an irregular result, as per Section 13.2(c) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy in effect prior to October 1, 2025, BE RECEIVED for information, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026 as Appendix “B”; c) the 2025 Annual Procurement Compliance Review, conducted in accordance with the reporting requirements of the legacy Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and the Annual Procurement Compliance Review provisions established under Section 35-Reporting Requirements of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy effective October 1, 2025, BE RECEIVED for information; as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026 as
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2025 Operating Budget Year-End Monitoring Report for the Property Tax Supported Budget, Water Budget, and Wastewater and Treatment Budget BE RECEIVED for information. An overview of the corporate positions are outlined below; i) Property Tax Supported Budget surplus of $18.0 million; ii) Water Rate Supported Budget surplus of $1.6 million; iii) Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget surplus of $4.9 million; it being noted that after the contributions in recommendations b) and c), the Property Tax, Water, and Wastewater & Treatment Budget surplus will be allocated in accordance with the Council Approved Surplus/Deficit Policy, including an $11.5 million contribution from the Property Tax Supported Budget surplus to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to backfill for the costs of the Temporary Warming Centre Framework and Micro-Modular Shelter Project; b) a contribution of $475,937 to the Social Services Reserve Fund, representing the London Regional Employment Services surplus due to the achievement of contractual performance targets, BE APPROVED; it being noted that these funds will be reinvested in the employment services system; c) a contribution of $277,604 to the Affordable Housing Renewal Reserve Fund, representing the net surplus from the 345 Sylvan Street property, BE APPROVED;
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Special Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (2): S. Lewis, and E. Peloza
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026 to execute the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 towards the cost of certain capital works of the Corporation of the City of London, it being noted that the City’s debenture issuance has been placed with investors and priced within the capital markets at an average all-in rate of 3.831% over a 10-year term.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 6 (2.3), 10 (3.4), 11 (3.5), 13 (3.7), and 18 (4.2).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 14, 2026, related to the Employment Area Policy Review and Unsuitable/ Ineligible Industrial Land Review: a) the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED for information to provide an update on recent legislative changes and an update on the evaluation of properties categorized as “Unsuitable” or “Ineligible” during the recent Council-adopted Industrial Land Needs Assessment; and, b) the draft Amendments to The London Plan as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B", BE RECEIVED for the purposes of continued consultation with the development industry and public.
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 April 14, 2026, related to the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Status and Current Commitments: a) the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to enter into agreements with currently approved Brownfield CIP applicants establishing milestones including the filing of a Record of Site Condition and obtaining a building permit, to strengthen monitoring and accountability for existing Brownfield CIP commitments.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the staff report dated April 14, 2026, related to the Review of Property Tax Levy Funding Provided to Business Improvement Areas, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated April 9, 2026, from K. Morrison, Hamilton Road BIA; • a communication dated April 9, 2026, from K. Morrison, Old East Village BIA; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated April 14, 2026, related to the Pack Road Sewer Extension – Report Back on Housing Accelerator Fund Proposal and Consultation, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated April 10, 2026, from C. Kulchycki, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning from its meeting held on March 19, 2026, BE RECEVIED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from J.M. Metrailler, Chair, Community Advisory Committee on Planning on this matter.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development the following action be taken with respect the staff report dated April 14, 2026, the property located at 371-373 Hamilton Road, BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; it being noted that the property owner be encouraged to salvage building materials from the existing building for re-use elsewhere; it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • H. Garrett, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and, • A.M. Valastro; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
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 London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd.) relating to the property located at 127 Friars Way, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 14, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 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 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-2(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • A. Lagrou, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants; and, • A.M. Valastro; 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 projected needs and addresses the full range of housing options, including affordable housing; • the recommended amendment conforms with The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Key Directions, City Building policies, Place Type policies, Near Campus Neighbourhoods policies, and the Our Too
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 Pow Samnah Properties Inc. (c/o MHBC Planning) relating to the property located at 650 Industrial Drive: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 14, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-8*LI2(18)/LI4(6)/LI5(3)) Zone, a holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-8*LI2(18)/LI5(3)) Zone and a Light Industrial (LI2) Zone TO a holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-8*LI2(*)) Zone, a Light Industrial (LI2/LI6) Zone, a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI2(**)) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone, b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) orient the built form and principle entrances of any future buildings towards Oxford Street West and/or Industrial Road; and, ii) provide enhanced, robust, all-season landscaping and tree planting along Veterans Memorial Parkway; IT BEING NOTED TO THE APPLICANT that as part of a future housekeeping amendment to The London Plan, Map 1 – Place Types and Map 5 – Natural Heritage will be amended to reflect the Natural Heritage feat
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master Plan Phase I: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 14, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, to adopt the Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master Plan Phase I, as appended to the above-noted staff report, in accordance with The London Plan policy 1421; 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 April 28, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan): i) to change policy 1719_9 FROM Kilally Open Space Master Plan TO Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master Plan; ii) to change the Green Space Place Type and the Neighbourhoods Place Type on Map 1 – Place Types in conformity with the Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master Plan Phase I; and, iii) to change the Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area on Map 5 – Natural Heritage in conformity with the Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master Plan Phase I; it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these mat
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 City of London, relating to the property located at 65- 85 Meadowlily Road South and Other Lands: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 14, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to: i) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types of The London Plan to change the Place Type on a portion of the subject lands FROM a Green Space Place Type TO a Neighbourhoods Place Type; and, ii) REVISE Map 5 – Natural Heritage to change the Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area on a portion of the lands in conformity with the Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master Plan; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • A.M. Valastro; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Environmental Policies, Place Type Policies, and specifically, Policy 1719_10; and, • the recommended amendment conforms to the Council approved Meadowlily Woods Con
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore and report back on the feasibility of establishing a Tenant Assistance and Relocation Program for the City of London by end of Q1 2027; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated April 10, 2026, from Councillor S. Franke; • a communication dated April 8, 2026, from N. Davis and M. Cuifo, Life Spin Low-Income Family Empowerment; • a communication dated April 10, 2026, from K. Pagniello, Neighbourhood Legal Services; and, • a communication dated April 12, 2026, from M. Blake Rose; it being further noted that the verbal delegation request from Ken on behalf of J. Smith, Chair, East of Adelaide London ACORN, with respect to this matter, was received; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the April Deferred Matters List, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
At 4:12 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor S. Lehman in the Chair. At 4:19 PM, Councillor P. Cuddy leaves the meeting. At 4:20 PM Councillor P. Cuddy enters the meeting. At 4:22 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair. At 4:24 PM, Councillor S. Trosow leaves the meeting. At 4:25 PM, Councillor S. Trosow enters the meeting. At 4:36 PM, Councillor S. Trosow leaves the meeting. At 4:40 PM, Councillor S. Trosow enters the meeting. At 4:38 PM, Councillor C. Rahman leaves the meeting. At 4:40 PM, Councillor C. Rahman enters the meeting. That the motion BE FURTHER AMENDED to add the following new parts to read as follows: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with an update on the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) loan program once payments resume to restore the draws to the Economic Development Reserve Fund; and e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee (by Q2 2027) with an update on Community Improvement Plan (CIP) loan programs.
Moved by Mayor J. Morgan, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the amendment, as amended, BE APRROVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.14 of the Council Procedure By-law, the question be now put.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: IT BEING FURTHER NOTED THAT the applicant is requested to consider the following design matters through the development of the site: i) 6-foot privacy fencing along the north line; ii) non-transparent materials used on all north-facing 2nd and 3rd floor balconies; and iii) coniferous replacements for any trees damaged or removed along the north property line to ensure year-round privacy.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That the application of Distinctive Homes London Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 350-356 Windermere Road BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to conduct a traffic impact assessment in consultation with LHSC, London Middlesex EMS and Western University on matters relevant to their operations; it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • C. McAllister, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; • K. Morrow; • P. Kemp; • H. Charhar; • G. Lascco; • K. Baroudi; • A.M. Valastro; • P. Ferguson; • B. Sinclair; and, • C. de Clery; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED in part a) to include the words "attached, revised" before the word "by-law"
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following part d) BE APPROVED: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to explore options 2 and 3 and report back on an alternative mechanism for individual property owners with properties abutting the open space to pursue remedies where boundary disputes exist; and,
Moved by S. Lehman
Lost
That the following parts BE APPROVED: Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 14, 2026, related to the Medway Valley Heritage Forest (South) Environmentally Significant Area Attawandaron Road encroachments and Conservation Master Plan: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) notice of the following recommended actions BE CIRCULATED to the abutting neighbourhood: i) remove the planned Level 3 paved multi-use trail east of Attawandaron Road from the Conservation Master Plan and designate the passive recreation areas as a park, as per the historical use; ii) regularize the existing informal trail as a Level 1 trail; and, iii) plant a 10 m naturalized buffer associated with the regenerating cultural meadow and implement previous restoration efforts; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to evaluate and identify the area behind 1630–1726 Attawandaron Road to be maintained as a park (as it has been historically) and used for unstructured passive recreation that is to be maintained as mowed grass in accordance with our standards for a park; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward an update to the CMP to protect the trees and shrubs (native and non- native) that abut the Attawandaron properties; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communic
Moved by S. Lehman
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 S. Stevenson
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 4 (2.3), 7 (2.7), and 10 (4.2).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on March 12, 2026: a) a representative from the London Transit Commission BE INVITED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee to further discuss and receive feedback regarding Paratransit services in the City of London; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 3.1 to 3.4 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on March 26, 2026, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law (Appendix “A”), as appended to the staff report dated April 13, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026 to: a) AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Veteran Homelessness Program Funding Agreement (the “Funding Agreement”); b) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Funding Agreement; c) the Deputy City Manager, Social & Health Development, or written designate, BE DELEGATED the authority to approve any further Amendments to the Veteran Homelessness Program Funding Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the Funding Agreement attached as “Schedule 1”; d) the Deputy City Manager, Social & Health Development, or written designate, BE SEVERALLY AUTHORIZED to execute any Amendments to the Veteran Homelessness Program Funding Agreement substantially in the form of the Funding Agreement attached as “Schedule 1”; e) the Deputy City Manager, Social & Health Development, or written designate, BE SEVERALLY DELEGATED the authority to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority regarding: application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting including financial claims, and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amounts do not exceed the maximum amount of Canada’s contribution specified in the Agr
Moved by C. Rahman
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 April 13, 2026 related to the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units Update: Section 37 Bonused Affordable Unit Impacts: a) affordable units included in bonus zones that are constructed and meet the eligibility requirements under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (Dollars to Doors program), BE APPROVED for an incentive under the existing Roadmap program; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the local development industry and report back at a future Community and Protective Services Committee meeting on a financial contribution model to offset the loss of affordable units included in bonus zones.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the staff report dated April 13, 2026, entitled Renovictions: Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program One Year Update, BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for further consultation with stakeholders, including but not limited to Neighbourhood Legal Services London and Middlesex, ACORN, and Life*spin, and for a report back to the Committee. 45
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 13, 2026 related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2026 Update Preliminary Findings: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake further community engagement on the preliminary findings; it being noted that the presentation, as appended to the Agenda, with respect to this matter, was received; it being further noted that the presentation, as appended to the Agenda, the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, and a verbal delegation from K. Galloway, with respect to this matter, were received.
Moved by C. Rahman
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 April 13, 2026 related to the Tolpuddle Co- operative Inc. Capital and Operational Transition Plan: a) acting in its capacity as Service Manager, under the Housing Services Act, 2011, the Civic Administration’s transition plan BE RECEIVED for information and that the Civic Administration exercise any of the remedies available to the service manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 in connection with a triggering event and identify the transferred housing project located at 380 Adelaide Street and 652, 654 and 656 King Street operated by Tolpuddle Co-Operative Inc. as a Project in Difficulty; b) the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are required under the Housing Services Act, 2011 in connection with the Transition Plan; c) the financing for capital improvements associated with the Transition Plan, to an upset limit of $785,439, BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the Tolpuddle Co-operative Inc., to develop a transitional security plan funded from the annual subsidy budget to address safety and security matters in the short-term, and, e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Munici
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report, dated April 13, 2026, with respect to the report back related to the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Implementation Update, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 13, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 28, 2026, to: a) APPROVE the Service Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Whiteoak Heritage Housing Co-operative Inc., as appended to the above-noted by-law; b) DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth to approve amendments to the above-noted Service Agreement; c) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Service Agreement; d) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute amending agreements to the above-noted Service Agreement.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate interim funding from the Social Services Reserve Fund, for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, to support continued services for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, as follows: a) up to $25,000 per month for 519Pursuit Umbrella Relief Program Inc.; b) up to $60,000 per month for Ark Aid Mission Services; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to re-engage with the agencies under the UHEI and Emergency Treatment Fund to explore service opportunities; it being noted that the total funding be capped at $350,000, with the expectation that any funding received through the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI), or other provincial or federal sources, be retroactively applied to reimburse the City, and that funded organizations meet applicable program requirements, including the use of the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS), where required; it being further noted that, with respect to 519Pursuit, efforts are being made to partner with groups to provide food; and Option 3 – Phased Approach: Reduced Service with Scaling ($253,225 – $341,049): Adoption of an initial reduced service model based on confirmed meal resources, with a strategic approach to secure partnerships and scale operations toward the full-service model as outlined in Option 1 in the staff report be supported by Council; it being further noted that the following items, with respect to th
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That clause 1 and 2 of the 7th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No.181 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No.181 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 181 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No.'s 182 and 183 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Added Bill No.'s 182 and 183 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No.'s 182 and 183 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 156 to Bill No.180, including Added Bill No.'s 184 and 185 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 156 to 180, including Added Bill No.'s 184 and 185 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 156 to 180, including Added Bill No.'s 184 and 185 BE APPROVED.