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That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege 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. (6.1/2/SPPC) 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. (6.1/2/ICSC) 4.3 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Ne

That the Minutes of the 1st Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on December 16, 2025, BE APPROVED.

That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.3 (ADDED) Draft Economic Development Strategy Framework - Presentation 1. V. Smith, Downtown London 6.4 (ADDED) 10 Marley Place - OZ-25129 1. G. Lanctot

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 Wellington Gateway Project Civil Works – Phase 2.

That the meeting of the Approving Authority BE ADJOURNED and that Council reconvene in regular session.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2026 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, the Wellington Gateway Project BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 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 the Expropriated Lands.

That the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Mayoral Direction 2024-001, the City-owned Parking Lot Redevelopment update relating to 199 Ridout Street and 84 Horton Street: a) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, with respect to the Mayoral Direction 2024-001, the City-owned Parking Lot Redevelopment update relating to 199 Ridout Street and 84 Horton Street provided in the report BE RECEIVED; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take no further action on a procurement process to solicit development proposals from qualified firms that can redevelop City-owned parking lots for high-density housing, encouraging modular construction techniques, and public parking at the following locations: i) 84 Horton Street; and ii) 199 Ridout Street.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Economic Development Strategy Framework: a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report regarding the Draft Economic Development Strategy Framework, including the “City of London: Economic Development Strategy” presentation BE RECEIVED; and b) the communication dated January 11, 2026 from Councillor D. Ferreira with the following considerations BE REFERRED to Civic Administration and Deloitte Canada to incorporate the following considerations into the next phase of the Draft Economic Development Strategy Framework: · to include downtown revitalization as a dedicated strategic pillar and to ensure the downtown revitalization pillar is fully integrated with the forthcoming Downtown Plan, including consistency in priorities, sequencing, and implementation; · to include activating Core Area as an economic and cultural driver within the second pillar; and · to allow additional time for targeted stakeholder consultation, including downtown revitalization, cultural, business, and Indigenous partners, prior to returning a finalized strategy to Council. it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard verbal presentations from R. Taylor, Manager, Economic Advisory Deloitte Canada and G. Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce; it being further noted that the communications as appended to the Added Agenda from G. Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce, D. Brown and W. Thomas, Coordinat

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Transit Commission: a) the communication dated November 16, 2025 from S. Franke, Chair, London Transit Commission BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of E. Peloza, London Transit Commission BE ACCEPTED; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to the Municipal Council meeting on January 20, 2026, a by-law with the necessary amendments to By-law No. A.-6377-206, as amended, to provide that the London Transit Commission shall consist of five (5) members of Council.

That the 2nd Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 11 (2.8).

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area: a) the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2026 budget submission in the amount of $376,095 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2026 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1, as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association: a) the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association proposed 2026 budget submission in the amount of $876,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2026 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $741,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association: a) the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2026 budget submission in the amount of $2,447,363 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026; b) the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2026 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $2,128,863; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Association: a) the Argyle Business Improvement Association proposed 2026 budget submission in the amount of $416,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2026 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $345,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the Assessment Growth for 2026, Changes in Taxable Phase-in Values, and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessments report BE RECEIVED for information purposes.

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, approval BE GIVEN for 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) application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as approving authority, for the approval to expropriate the land required for the administrative title cleanup associated with the Expanded W12A Landfill; b) The Corporation of the City of London serves and publishes notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act; c) The Corporation of the City of London forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Schedule “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Funding Agreement - Middlesex County Connect Inter-Community Transit Service with the County of Middlesex: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026 to: i) approve the funding agreement between The Corporation of the County of Middlesex (the “County”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Funding Partner”); ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement and any other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure to approve further Amending Agreements to the Agreement; iv) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amendments to the Agreement approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and v) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports (or delegate) to execute any financial reports required under this Agreement; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter.

That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of the Drainage Superintendent pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990: a) Siyomack (Mack) Aziz, C.E.T. BE APPOINTED to be named as the Drainage Superintendent for the City of London to carry out the duties imposed upon Siyomak (Mack) Aziz pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17, and to repeal By-law No. A.-8454-22 entitled “A by-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this appointment; and d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area: a) the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2026 budget submission in the amount of $247,500 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2026 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law C.P.-1528- 486 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026.

That, after convening as a tribunal under section 26 of By-law C.P.- 1551-227 to hear a complaint under section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, by Paula Lombardi of Siskinds LLP, with respect to the property municipally known as 763–773 Dundas Street, regarding the calculation and application of development charges for the London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre – Doorway to Dreams Project (Permit 24-028071), and as detailed in the attached Record of Proceeding, the complaint BE ALLOWED, and that pursuant to s. 4.2 of the Development Charges Act the correct amount of development charges owing is $0 as the proposed development is a non-profit housing development.

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract award for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 3A East project; it being noted that in accordance with Section 12.4.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Request for Tender (RFT) contract awards greater than $6,000,000 require approval of City Council: a) the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $19,977,204.46 excluding HST, for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 3A East project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of three (3) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the construction inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $2,397,828.95 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated January 12, 2026, as Appendix "A"; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; e) the Civic Administration

That the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 4 (3.2), 6 (3.4), 12 (3.10), and 13 (4.1).

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ivy Homes Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Priamo) relating to the property located at 574 First Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 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 (R1-6) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • K. Crowley, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design Policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have bee

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of WO M.D. Inc. (c/o Elite M.D. Developments Inc. and The Biglieri Group Ltd.) relating to the property located at 388 Exeter Road and 1512-1514 Jalna Boulevard: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 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 Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-8*h-101*R6-3(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-8*R6-5(_)) 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) to ensure safe and direct pedestrian connections between the individual unit entrances, amenity spaces, parking areas, and the public sidewalk on Jalna Boulevard are provided; 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 features on the subject lands; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • R. Larocque, Big

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of CMK Investments Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 591 First Street, the proposed by- law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 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 (R1-6) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-6(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • K. Crowley, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies, and Our Tools; • the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development; it bei

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2698242 Ontario Limited (c/o Creative Structures) relating to the property located at 656 Huron Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 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 Restricted Office (RO1) Zone, TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(_)) Zone; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies, and Our Tools; • the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2857571 Ontario Inc. relating to the property located at 1851 Hamilton Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the place type of the subject lands FROM a Light Industrial Place Type TO a Commercial Industrial Place Type; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report to as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 20, 2026, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by REMOVING the subject lands from the Airport Road South Innovation Park Specific Policy Area and Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas, and from Figure 17 – Employment Lands of the Official Plan; c) 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 January 20, 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 lands FROM an Urban Reserve (UR6) Zone TO a holding Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (h-9*RSC2/RSC4(_)) Zone; and, d) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design i

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1904747 Ontario Inc. relating to the property located at 10 Marley Place: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the London Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 20, 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 R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone; c) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED hold a public participation meeting with respect to the site plan process; d) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) adherence to the recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment, TMHC Inc., 2025, to ensure compatibility with on-site and adjacent cultural heritage resources; ii) collaborate with heritage staff and the applicant through t

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London relating to the Holding Provision Symbol Review – TSA Property Update, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix A BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to AMEND Section 3.8(2) (Holding Zone Provisions) of the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the “h-213” holding provision and to adjust the zoning of the subject properties to reflect Section 3.8(2) of the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters.

That the staff report dated January 6, 2026, related to the property at 415 York Street, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee (no later than Q2 2026) for further dialogue with the applicant regarding the proposed building height and potential “Paths to Approval”, including how to proceed with respect to London District Energy matters; it being noted that the referral was supported by the applicant on a communication on the public agenda; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc. it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter: • a communication dated January 2, 2026, from M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.; • a communication dated December 18, 2025, from D. Brown and W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization; and, 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.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2704952 Ontario Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 465 Callaway Road: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by AMENDING policy 1073A_ in the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the revised attached by-law as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 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 compound Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-3(19))/Residential R6 Special Provision (R6- 5(53)) Zone/Office (OF1) Zone TO a Compound Residential R5 Special Provision/Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/Office (R5-3(19)/h-8*R6-5(_)/OF1) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) the apartment building shall include active uses such as indoor lobbies and amenity areas on those portions of the ground floor that face towards the Callaway Road and Sunningdale Road West intersection; and, ii) all-season landscaping including trees al

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

That the motion BE AMENDED to remove the following language (“and apartment buildings with a maximum height of 8-storeys on a portion of the property on a Civic Boulevard identified as Block 5”) from part a) ii); and amend the direction to the site plan authority in the new part e) ii) from 8 storey to 6 storey, to read as follows: a) the proposed by-laws as appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2026, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 20, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), and the Zoning By-law to: ii) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type located at 1040 Hamilton Road, in relation to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T- 25508), to permit stacked townhouses up to a maximum height of 3-storeys on a Neighbourhood Street on a portion of the property identified as Block 2; apartment buildings and stacked townhouses up to a maximum height of 3-storeys, or 3.5 storeys within 25 metres of the southern lot line, on a Neighbourhood Street on the portion of the property identified as Block 3; apartment buildings with a maximum height of 5-storeys on a Neighbourhood Street on a portion of the property identified as Block 4; and apartment buildings with a maximum height of 8- storeys on a portion of the property on a Civic Boulevard identified as Block 5, and ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas; e) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to c

That the following part BE APPROVED: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to hold a public participation meeting with respect to the site plan process for all blocks; and,

That the following part BE APPROVED: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore and report back to a future meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee any property tax options available, including but not limited to, a municipal property tax exemption or a property tax refund program, on reserved school blocks while they are prohibited from development;

That the remainder of the motion BE APPROVED: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to this report on School Block Acquisition Update: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed and implement Option 3, as outlined in this report, that represents the preferred approach developed in collaboration with School Board and development industry representatives, which includes the following: i) changes to draft plan conditions by providing school boards with a 6.5- year timeframe from the date of registration to purchase designated school blocks within a draft plan of subdivision, noting that this period includes the City’s 90-day review window if the full 6.5 years elapses; if a school board releases the block earlier, the City’s 90-day review window would begin immediately following that release; ii) policy changes to be included as part of Neighbourhood Plans review, requiring school boards, as part of their initial request to reserve a school block, to demonstrate the need for the block through their accommodation plan; and, iii) policy changes to be included as part of Neighbourhood Plans review, holding annual meetings between the City, school boards, and the development industry to confirm the ongoing need for reserved school blocks; and, IT BEING NOTED that this report fulfills Council’s request; therefore, the item may be removed from

That clause 1 to 4 of the 2nd Report of the Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 36, 43, and Added Bill No.’s 55 to 58, BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 36, 43, and Added Bill No.’s 55 to 58, BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 36, 43, and Added Bill No.’s 55 to 58, BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 31 and 47, BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 31 and 47, BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of revised Bill No.’s 34 and 53, BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of revised Bill No.’s 34 and 53, BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of revised Bill No.’s 34 and 53 BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 22 to Bill No. 54, including Added Bill No. 59, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 31, 34, 36, 43, 47, 53 and Added Bill No.’s 55 to 58.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 1 to Bill No. 22 to Bill No. 54, including Added Bill No. 59, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 31, 34, 36, 43, 47, 53 and Added Bill No.’s 55 to 58.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 22 to Bill No. 54, including Added Bill No. 59, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 31, 34, 36, 43, 47, 53, and Added Bill No.’s 55 to 58.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.