The London Record

Council

December 16, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Peter Cuddy, Steven Hillier, Steve Lehman, Jerry Pribil, Corrine Rahman, Susan Stevenson, Sam Trosow, Paul Van

Absent (3): Anna Hopkins, Hadleigh McAlister, Elizabeth Peloza

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 (77 motions)

70 carried, 7 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 Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals This report can be considered in a meeting closed to the public as the subject matter being considered pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal of a decision of the Chief Building Official, and an appeal of the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Divisional Court. (6.1/1/PEC) 4.2 Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals This report can be considered in a meeting closed to the public as the subject matter being considered pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to The London Plan at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/1/PEC) 4.3 Security of Property A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality or local board. (6.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Minutes of the 18th Meeting and 19th Budget Meeting of Municipal Council, held on November 25 and 26, 2025 respectively, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Enhancing Municipal Options to Prevent the Unnecessary Loss of Affordable Housing 1. A. Choudhry 2. D. Peramune 3. (ADDED) Councillor D. Ferreira 6.2 Maintaining Local Municipally Governed Conservation Authorities 1. W. D. Trentowsky, Chair, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority 6.3 (ADDED) 1164-1170 Richmond Street - OZ-25117 1. D. Sikelero Elsenbruch and H. Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. 6.4 (ADDED) Official Plan Review: Final Urban Growth Boundary Review - O- 9595 1. L. Blumer Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (3): H. McAlister, A. Hopkins, and E. Peloza
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be granted to allow Councillor S. Franke to move a motion related to City Council's response to Bill 68 - Plan to Protect Ontario Act, Schedule 3 - Conservation Authorities Act).
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority in the second preamble.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 6 (3.2), 9 (3.5), and 12 (3.8).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application by the Owner, K. Darnell, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the alterations of the front door and doorway of the heritage designated property at 56 Albion Street, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions: a) the transom be restored and reinstated atop the front door of the Contributing Resource at 56 Albion Street within six (6) months of Municipal Council’s decision on this Heritage Alteration Permit; and, b) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed.
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 District Catholic School Board relating to the properties located at 1702 and 1750 Stackhouse Avenue: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to deem Block 231, Registered Plan No. 33M-475, formerly in the Township of London, and now in the City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and undertake registration of the Deeming By-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Highbury Self Storage Equities Limited (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 455 Highbury Avenue North: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by ADDING Policy 1140B_ to the specific policies for the Brydges Street Area for the following reasons:: i) the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS), which directs planning authorities to protect the long-term viability of existing or planned industrial, manufacturing or other major facilities; ii) the requested amendment does satisfy the criteria for adoption of or amendment to Specific Area Policies, including, but not limited to having a positive impact on the integrity of the existing Brydges Street Area Specific Policy; b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, as amended in part a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(22)) Zone TO a holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-9*LI1(22)) Zone for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is anticipated to have a positive
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on November 20, 2025, was received; it being noted that the verbal delegation from J. M. Metrailler, Chair, Community Advisory Committee on Planning, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2385868 Ontario Inc. c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc. related to the property located at 99 Oakside Street: a) the proposed by-law as append the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan) by ADDING a new policy in the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone, TO a Residential R1/Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (R1-6/h-9*R8-2(_)) Zone; and, c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) screen any surface parking exposed to a public street with enhanced all season landscaping; and, ii) provide different materiality for the accessible parking space located in the front yard; it being noted that the Planning and Envi
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 London Bridge Child Care Services Inc. (c/o Harrison Pensa LLP) relating to the property located at 318 Piccadilly Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, 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 Day Care (DC) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-2(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • J. Williams, London Bridge Child Care Services; 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 Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendment would facilitate the use conversion of the existing daycare to a single detached. 8
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 Odell Jalna Residences of London (c/o City Planning Solutions) relating to the property located at 870 Jalna Boulevard: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 2, 2025, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 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 properties FROM a Residential R5 (R5-4) Zone TO a Residential R5/R9 Special Provision (R5-4/R9-7(_)) Zone and Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) screen any surface parking or loading areas exposed to a public street with enhanced all-season landscaping; ii) provide a high degree of transparent glazing for the façade of the proposed buildings facing Southdale Road East; and, iii) Consider incorporating green development initiatives into the building design and site layout; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated November 28, 2025, from J. Flemming, City Solutions; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public partici
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 Damas Development Inc. & CHAM Ltd. (c/o Zelinka Primo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 129 Meadowlily Road South: a) the request 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 Official Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of the Specific Area Policies; ii) there is no municipal sanitary sewer to service the site; iii) the requested amendment is premature as it is contingent on the Development Charges Update expected to be finalized in 2028 and Meadowlily Environmental Assessment which has not been finalized; and, iv) the requested amendment does not facilitate an appropriate form of residential intensification that is sensitive to existing (and future) neighbourhoods and does not represent a good fit, as required by the intensity and residential intensification policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; b) the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Urban Reserve (h- 1*UR1) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is not consistent with
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application by the Owners, K. Ojukwu & P. Doelman, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the demolition of the existing building and approval for a new building using salvaged materials, as described herein and shown in Appendix C, on the heritage designated property at 63 Byron Avenue East, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions: a) prior to demolition of the Existing House, features identified in Appendix E, be salvaged and inventoried, protected in storage, and reused on the Reconstructed House by the owner: i) wood elements unfit for salvage and reuse shall be replicated like-for-like; ii) reconstruction and repointing of the buff brick cladding shall be undertaken using an appropriate historic restoration mortar mix matching the existing in colour and composition as closely as possible. Mortar shall be lime-based, with minimal Portland cement, equal or lower in strength to the existing mortar. Type K or Type O mortar, or approved equivalent, may be appropriate; iii) reconstruction and repointing of the buff brick cladding shall not be undertaken at temperatures below 5°C or above 27°C and must be completed during a period of time when the temperature is not anticipated to fall below 5°C for at least 28 days; b) detailed drawings for the proposed covered one-storey front po
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the application of Kap Holdings Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1164-1170 Richmond Street BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the committee to consider approval of 15 storeys.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by J. Pribil
Lost
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Kap Holdings Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1164-1170 Richmond Street: a) the request to amend The London Plan by ADDING a new policy the Specific Policies for the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policies Areas – of The London Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons: i) the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, which prioritizes Strategic Growth Areas to be the focus of growth and development; ii) the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of the Specific Area Policies; iii) through the recent Heights Review, Council redesignated this segment of Richmond Street from a Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type to an Urban Corridor Place Type, further emphasizing Council’s intent for this area to develop at lower intensities than those contemplated along Rapid Transit Corridors; and, iv) the proposed development does not conform to, the Official Plan, The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Key Directions, City Design, and Intensity and Form policies of the Urban Corridor Place Type, Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSA) policies, and Near Campus Neighbourhoods policies. b) the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Res
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That Council convenes In Closed session for the purpose of considering the following: A matter that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the City of London's consultations with neighbouring Indigenous nations regarding the Urban Growth Boundary
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the following parts of the motion BE APPROVED: i) Schedule 1 to Appendix "A" – Northwest Urban Growth Boundary Expansion” Part B, BE AMENDED to read as follows: “This Amendment applies to lands located at 831 Sunningdale Road West, 975 – 1017 Sunningdale Road West, 1035 – 1125 Sunningdale Road West, 1185 – 1431 Sunningdale Road West, and 2329 Wonderland Road North, 2701 and 2739 Hyde Park Road, 1739 Sunningdale Road West, 1965 – 2215 Sunningdale Road West, 1720 – 1806 Sunningdale Road West, 1950 – 2140 Sunningdale Road West, land legally described as LONDON CON 6 S PT LOT 25 AND RP 33R12091 PART 1, 2260 – 2350 Hyde Park Road, 1525 - 1557 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1671 – 1753 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1773 – 1845 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1857 – 1949 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1802 – 1834 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1992 – 2034 Fanshawe Park Road West, land legally described as LONDON CON 4 PT LOT 26 RP 33R11344 PART 1, 1205 – 1393 Gainsborough Road, 1403 – 1445 Gainsborough Road, 1214 – 1316 Gainsborough Road, 1380 – 1440 Gainsborough Road, land legally described as CON 3 S PT LOT 27 AND RP 33R11058 PART 2, land legally described as CON 3 PT LOT 26 CON 2 PT LOT 26 AND PT ROAD ALLOWANCE, and 1425-1439 Oxford Street West in the City of London"; ii) Schedule 1 to Appendix "A” BE AMENDED to include the land legally described as CON 3 S PT LOT 27 AND RP 33R11058 PART 2, land legally described as CON 3 PT LOT 26 CON 2 PT LOT 26 AND PT ROAD ALLOWANCE, and 1425-1439 Oxford Street West;
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Section 26 Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Urban Growth Boundary Review: a) the proposed by-law attached as Appendix "A", to adopt the Urban Growth Boundary for The London Plan as part of the Section 26 Official Plan Review, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, and BE FORWARDED to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Provincial approval; and, b) the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council declares that the Urban Growth Boundary Review does not conflict with provincial plans, has regard to matters of provincial interest, and is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement; IT BEING NOTED THAT Appendix “A” under clause a) above, is based on the findings from the Council-adopted Land Needs Assessment (Community Growth) and Industrial Land Needs Assessment (Employment Areas); it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to this matter: • a communication dated November 21, 2025, from Chief, R. K. J. Miskokomon, Chippewas of the Thames First Nations; • a communication dated November 28, 2025, from Mayor J. Morgan; • a communication dated December 1, 2025, from Councillor S. Franke; • a communication dated November 27, 2025, from L. Jaimeson, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; • a communication dated No
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 5 (4.2) and 8 (5.1).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report on the Micro-Modular Shelter Site Update BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard delegations from C. Lazenby, Executive Director, Unity Project, G. Brumitt and R. Klemm with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation and heard a verbal update from Chief T. Truong, Chief of Police with respect to Organizational Performance Metrics.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services with the concurrence of the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Hydro Affiliate: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 to: i) AUTHORIZE the application to revive London Hydro Holdings Inc. with the Corporation of the City of London as the sole shareholder; ii) AUTHORIZE the incorporation of a new corporation under section 142 of the Electricity Act to be established as a numbered company, with a long-term name to be determined at a later point in time; iii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute all necessary documents in connection with the above; b) the Shareholder Declaration appended as Schedule “A” to the staff report titled “London Hydro Affiliate” and dated December 9, 2025, BE APPROVED; and c) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from Y. Semsedini, CEO, London Hydro and received a communication from A. Palimaka, VP Legal, General Counsel, London Hydro with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on November 14, 2025: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards: i) the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group after provincial legislation with respect to this matter has been passed; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the use of the Formal Complaint Forms as appended to Schedule A of the staff report dated August 14, 2025 with respect to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards; it being noted that communications from Councillor S. Stevenson, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received; it being further noted that the Governance Working Group received a verbal delegation from J. Mascarin, Aird & Berlis, with respect to this matter; b) clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA): a) the resignations from K. Brett – ANN Dining, M. Vecchio – Farhi Holdings, M. Giroux – Fanshawe College, M. Hathaway – Stache Fabric & Notions and S. Pellarin – London Small Business Centre, from London Downtown Business Association BE ACCEPTED; and b) the following BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 15, 2026: • Natalie Boot – Renaissance Massage • Mario Circelli – London Music Hall of Fame • Brian Dempsey – Scotiabank • Greg Harris – CBRE • Andrew McClenaghan – London Bicycle Café; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 27, 2025 from V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, London Downtown Business Association with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part a) and revised part b) and c) to read as follows: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to start video recording Committee of Adjustment meetings moving forward and posting them publicly afterwards on YouTube to increase transparency and accessibility for the public; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on the feasibility of livestreaming the video recording Committee of Adjustment meetings c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with options to ensure that the Committee of Adjustment agendas and packages are posted publicly in advance of meetings with all application details with the exclusion of personal information; i) explore, if submitted, Application Materials could be posted online on the City's Planapps website (www.london.ca/planapps) as a way to inform residents of active applications;
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions BE ADOPTED with respect to the communication dated December 8, 2025, from Councillor C. Rahman regarding support for the Ontario's Big City Mayors Update on their Solve the Crisis Campaign and Request that the Government of Ontario Declare a State of Emergency: Whereas approximately one year ago, Ontario’s Big City Mayors unanimously endorsed the Solve the Crisis Campaign and its associated asks of the province to provide additional supports to address the growing impacts of homelessness, addictions and mental health crises and to support municipal interventions; and Whereas the province has instituted various interventions, including the launch of 28 HART Hubs, increasing funding to the homelessness prevention program, and other investments in the mental health and addictions sector; and Whereas these interventions are welcome, yet they remain insufficient to address this growing community safety and humanitarian crisis. Further interventions are needed. Therefore it be resolved that Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) urgently request the Government of Ontario to declare a state of emergency to address homelessness caused by addictions and mental health that has created a community safety and humanitarian crisis across the province. And that the province provides municipalities at both levels with the necessary assistance and funds to address combined challenges of the ongoing addictions, mental health and homelessness crisis occurring across our pro
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 12 (2.2).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025, to approve the Fiscal Agents Service Agreement (Schedule “1”) with CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc., and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) for the following projects: a) Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) BE APPOINTED to complete surface water monitoring of Dingman Creek through a three-year flow monitoring program (2025-2027) and one-year water quality monitoring program (2025) in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $310,450 and $106,050, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 13.1,13.2, & 13.3 iii(a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. 24
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following report on the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Inspection of the City of London Drinking Water System BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Toloczko Municipal Drain: a) a reassessment of the schedule of costs BE TAKEN to allow for future maintenance of the drain; and b) Mike DeVos P. Eng. of Spriet Associates London Limited BE APPOINTED under section 76 of the Drainage Act.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Holtby Municipal Drain Reconstruction: a) the Engineering Report, appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix 'A', prepared by Spriet Associates London Ltd., Consulting Engineers for the re-construction of the Holtby Drain 2025 BE ADOPTED; and it being noted the notice of the public meeting was provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 41 of the Drainage Act; and b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix 'B', BE INTRODUCED and BE GIVEN two readings at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 to authorize the construction of the Holtby Drain project, it being noted that the third reading of the by-law for enactment would occur at the Council meeting after holding of the Court of Revision in connection with the project.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to Greenway Sanitary Model Calibration: a) WSP Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services to complete the Greenway Sanitary Model Calibration at an upset amount of $245,465.00, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the City of London’s former Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix 'A', BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114).
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 purchase of Traffic Signal Controllers for the traffic signal system: a) the quotation submitted by Fortran Traffic Systems Limited, at its quoted price of $591,900 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 13.3 iii) (e); b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED with the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix 'A'; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and d) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project. 26
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of Road and Parks Operations Equipment: a) approval BE GIVEN to exercise the Limited Tendering provisions and Cooperative Purchasing in accordance with section 13.3 iii (a) and (e), and 20.0 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Cooperative purchasing negotiated pricing BE ACCEPTED to purchase two (2) Ravo 5i Street Sweepers and two (2) Ravo R2 Compact Sweepers for a total estimated price of $1,420,804.04 (excluding HST) from Cubex in Brantford Ontario, through Canoe Procurement (RFP#093021-FAY); c) Limited Tendering negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase one (1) Energreen ILF Alpha Mower for a total estimated price of $714,047.40 (excluding HST) from Colvoy Equipment in Courtland Ontario; d) Limited Tendering negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase four (4) Asphalt Recyclers for a total estimated price of $187,532.40 (excluding HST) from Heat Design Equipment Inc. in Kitchener Ontario; e) the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; and f) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken: a) the subject properties, Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5, Plan 33R-22249, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject properties (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owners under the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy, subject to retaining Part 1 for a future ultimate road allowance.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of waste receptacles from Joseph Adamou Steelworks: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to pay the invoices from Joseph Adamou Steelworks for the purchase of 140 waste receptacles, totaling $266,400 (HST excluded); b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; and c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this procurement.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee (in Q2 2026) on the following: a) the feasibility of allowing small businesses and nonprofit organizations to bring their recycling materials to the City’s EnviroDepots, including: i) any limits or restrictions that would apply to the quantity of materials accepted; and ii) options to waive or offset fees for small businesses and nonprofits (e.g., through a pass or permit system); and b) the feasibility of providing green bin organics collection for small businesses and nonprofits located along residential collection routes, as a potential offset for the new recycling collection fees: it being noted that this service would reduce the volume of organics going to landfill; it could lower garbage tipping fees for small businesses; and it aligns with Council’s recent approval to collect food waste from nonprofit and faith-based organizations; it being further noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated November 20, 2025 from Councillor S. Franke and Mayor J. Morgan, a communication dated November 21, 2025 from D. Swaenepoel, Executive Pastor, newhope Community Church and a communication dated December 3, 2025 from T. MacMillan, Owner, Quarter Master Natural Foods with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Pollution Prevention and Control Plan Update Study Executive Summary, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’, BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to report back to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee by the end of Q1 2026 with a summary of alternative strategies as well as Civic Administration's recommendation.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 4 (2.3), 5 (2.4), 8 (2.6) and 9 (4.1).
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 29
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 13, 2025: a) a representative from the London Transit Commission BE INVITED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee to discuss and receive feedback regarding Paratransit services in the City of London; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Pribil
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 December 1, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 16, 2025 to approve the potential demolition of the vacant buildings located at 76 Commissioners Road East, 120 Gideon Road and 687 Dundas Street in the City of London; it being noted that these properties may be cleared of all identified buildings, structures, debris, refuse and graffiti and left in a graded and levelled condition in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By-law and the Ontario Building Code Act if required.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 1, 2025, related to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Thames Valley Corridor Phase One Construction Contract: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to increase the existing contract value with McLean Taylor, in accordance with Section 29.2.2 and Schedule ‘A’, Subsection 3.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the price submitted by McLean Taylor for additional construction services related to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Thames Valley Corridor Project of $350,000.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; 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 J. Pribil
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by- law, as appended to the staff report dated December 1, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to: a) approve the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) Transfer Payment Agreement (the “Agreement”) for the Silverwood Arena Redevelopment Project, Schedule A, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Sport for the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; c) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to approve and execute any amending agreements to the above-noted Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA); and, d) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to undertake and execute any administrative and financial reports required under this Agreement.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 1, 2025 related to the Endorsement of the One Voice Memorandum of Understanding – MOU Between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Service Board: a) the payment of the Annual Maintenance and Repair Fee to London Police Service, as outlined in the (MOU) Memorandum of Understanding detailed above, for the years 2024 through 2027, with said amounts having been included in the City’s approved Multi-Year Budget, BE AUTHORIZED; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 1, 2025 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to: i) APPROVE the endorsed agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board of the One Voice Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and, ii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter; and, d) approval BE CONDITIONAL upon the City successfully endorsing and finalizing agreement, related to this approval.
Moved by J. Pribil
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 December 1, 2025 related to the Approval of Contribution Agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services, 644-646 Huron Street: a) the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services (“CMHA Thames Valley”)’s Highly Supportive Housing project at 644-646 Huron Street BE APPROVED for Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Year 7 (“OPHI”) funding of $1,374,335.00 and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to recommend this project for funding to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 16, 2025, to: i) APPROVE the Contribution Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and CMHA Thames Valley (the “Contribution Agreement”), as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve amendments to the Contribution Agreement; iii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Contribution Agreement; and, iv) AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute further amending agreements to the Contribution Agreement.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That the following part BE APPROVED c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with London and Middlesex Community Housing on an expedited tenant transition plan that supports the long-term financial sustainability of the property and tenant safety concerns with a report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (by Q2 2026) with the expedited tenant transition plan; and
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following part BE APPROVED d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back quarterly in 2026 and annually thereafter on progress; and,
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Lost
That the following part BE APPROVED i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a summary report outlining any subsequent amendments, financial implications or scope changes to the Community and Protective Services Committee
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Housing Stability Service Procurement Framework BE REFERRED to the January 26, 2026 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee and to enable Councillors an opportunity to work with staff with respect to potential amendments to include “good neighbour” agreements in the upcoming contract renewals under delegated authority; it being noted that current contracts do not expire until March 2026, so no contract gap would result from a referral.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with recommendations on a spectrum of municipal options to limit or prevent “bad-faith” tenancy evictions for reasons of demolitions and conversion to use for a purpose other than a residential premise, including but not limited to amendments to, or new municipal by- laws, policies and programs; it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from V. Flear, London ACORN, was received with respect to this matter.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Trosow
Lost
That the motion BE REFERRED back to Civic Administration to bring forward to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee to align with the staff report regarding the Renovictions By-law in Q2 2026.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by C. Rahman
Lost
That the motion to refer BE AMENDED to report back to the January 26, 2026 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by D. Ferreira
Lost
That the communication, dated November 20, 2025, from Councillors D. Ferreira and S Trosow, with respect to Enhancing Municipal Options to Prevent the Unnecessary Loss of Affordable Housing, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the communication from V. Flear, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, was received; it being further noted that verbal delegations from G. Harrison, B. Grossman, M. Davies, D. Barnes and J. Smith, with respect to this matter, were received.
Moved by J. Pribil
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated November 19, 2025 along with Appendix ‘A’, Financial Statements of the Middlesex-London Health Unit for the year ending December 31, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the summary update from internal audit BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the communication dated November 10, 2025 from MNP with respect to the Performance Measurement Audit report, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the communication dated November 10, 2025 from MNP with respect to the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) Audit report, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the City of London Internal Auditors (MNP) BE DIRECTED to provide a supplementary report to a future meeting of the Audit Committee (by Q2 2026), which will include: a) a cost-benefit analysis of operating and administrative expenses; b) clarification of where additional costs to support Hubs are being allocated; and c) an explanation of how the incremental cost of Hubs is supporting the intended outcomes; it being noted that this analysis will rely on data contained in the working papers of the August 28, 2025 Housing and Homelessness Value for Money (VFM) Audit, with an estimated cost of $5–10K and no additional funding source being required; it being further noted that the Audit Committee received a communication dated November 9, 2025 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That clause 1 of the 1st Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED. Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (3): H. McAlister, A. Hopkins, and E. Peloza
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by Mayor J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 11, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 11, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 11, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 2, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 2, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 2, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 1 to Bill No. 19, including Added Bill No.'s 20 and 21, BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 2, and 11.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 1 to Bill No. 18, including Added Bill No.'s 20 and 21, BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 2, and 11.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried

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