Open Council

18th Meeting of City Council

Open Council

18th Meeting of City Council

November 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting is called to order at 1:03 PM; it being noted that Councillors S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

None.

2.   Recognitions

His Worship the Mayor recognizes the 2024 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards Recipients: Needham Funeral Home / London Afro Centric Association (LACA) / Black Health, London Health Sciences Centre.

3.   Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.   Council, In Closed Session

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

4.1 Land Acquisition/ Disposition/ Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

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; 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 relating to the property located at 39 Carfrae Street. (6.1/17/PEC)

4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice/ Litigation/ Potential Litigation

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; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to the Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/17/PEC)

4.3 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice/ Litigation/ Potential Litigation

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; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal arising out of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation relating to the property located at 142 Wellington Street. (6.3/17/PEC)

4.4 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; 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. (6.1/17/CSC)

4.5 Land Acquisition/Solicitor-Client Privilege/Commercial or Financial Information of the Corporation with Monetary Value/Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes

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. (6.1/14/CPSC)

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

That Council convenes In Closed Session, from 1:27 PM to 1:47 PM.

5.   Confirmation and Signing of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the Minutes of the 17th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on November 5, 2024, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.   Communications and Petitions

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by J. Pribil

That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda:

6.1  (ADDED) Community Advisory Committee Motion - Councillor C. Rahman and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis

  1.    (ADDED) M. Blosh, Vice Chair, Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee        

  2.    (ADDED) W. Brown, Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

6.2  (ADDED) 145 Base Line Road West (Z-9783)

  1.    (ADDED) J. Smolarek, Partner Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.

6.3  (ADDED) Special Events Policy Review Public Participation Meeting Report

  1.    (ADDED) A.M. Valastro        

  2.    (ADDED) S. Louis        

  3.    (ADDED) S. Woodward and Family

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

7.   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.   Reports

8.1   17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2024-11-19 SPPC Report 17-Complete

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 12 (4.5) and 13 (4.6)

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.1.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests

Motion made by S. Lewis

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.1.2   (2.1) Covent Garden Market By-law Update (Relates to Bill No. 385)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the by-law appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 19, 2024, being a by-law to fix the number of Directors for the Covent Garden Market Corporation, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend section 2 of the by-law to fix the composition of the board of directors to be nine (9) members, two (2) of whom shall be members of Council.

Motion Passed

8.1.3   (2.2) 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey

Motion made by S. Lewis

That on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report, including the 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey, as appended to the staff report dated November 19, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.1.4   (2.3) November 2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report including the 2024 Year-End Progress Report, as appended to the staff report dated November 19, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.1.5   (2.4) Anti-Black Racism Action Plan

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect towards ending Anti-Black racism:

a)    the recommendations of the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan which are specifically directed towards the Corporation of the City of London BE ENDORSED;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the following actions for accountability and implementation:

i)    create an implementation plan for the Corporation of the City of London actions to end anti-Black racism with activities, responsibilities, timelines, measures, and budget requirements (inclusive of additional funding needs) by April;

ii)    share recommendations with community organizations, encourage and advise on anti-Black racism initiatives; and

iii)    continue to build and strengthen meaningful relationship and collaborations with members of the Black community by implementing the recommendations outlined in the action plan.

Motion Passed

8.1.6   (2.5) Whole of Community System Response - Q3 Quarterly Report

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Whole of Community System Response – Q3 Quarterly Report BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.1.7   (4.7) Service Depot Location Update Report

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the following actions be taken with respect to Service Depot Locations:

a)    the Service Depot Location Update Report dated November 19, 2024 BE RECEIVED and no further action be taken;

b)    Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to operationalizing mobile transactional outreach services and act responsively as encampments move around the city; and

c)     Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue with transactional service delivery in existing service depot locations until February 28, 2025.

Motion Passed

8.1.8   (4.1) Confirmation of Appointment to the Community and Protective Services Committee

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the following appointments BE MADE to the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025:

Councillor J. Pribil

Councillor S. Trosow

it being noted that Councillor D. Ferreira was appointed as Chair and Councillor H. McAlister as Vice Chair by Mayoral Decision 2024-011;

it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee will be comprised of four members of City Council, effective December 1, 2024 to November 30th, 2025 by Mayoral Decision 2024-012.

Motion Passed

8.1.9   (4.2) Consideration of Appointment to the Court of Revision

Motion made by S. Lewis

That Madelyn Hertz BE APPOINTED to the Court of Revision for the term ending November 14, 2026.

Motion Passed

8.1.10   (4.3) London Police Services Board Update - Budget Chair E. Peloza and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis regarding the London Police Board Reserve Fund Balance BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.1.11   (4.4) Police Vehicle and Equipment Requirements Motion - Budget Chair E. Peloza

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the London Police Services Board and the London Chief of Police BE REQUESTED to engage in a conversation to explore the process, legislation and any related matters pertaining to the possibility of a partial or full donation of a Light Armoured Vehicle for integration into the London Police fleet;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

8.1.12   (4.5) Community Advisory Committee Motion - Councillor C. Rahman and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the following actions regarding the Community Advisory Committees (CACs):

a)     the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to align with the Accessibility, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) staff resources and Action Plans, specifically with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor;

b)     in consultation with the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee and Community Advisory Committee on Planning, the Terms of Reference for CACs BE AMENDED to specify a maximum of eleven (11) voting members and to require a youth representative as part of their membership;

c)     in response to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee’s (DIACAC) request, DIACAC’s operations BE PAUSED while a review of its Terms of Reference is undertaken by the City Clerk, in consultation with the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression division and the Human Rights division, with a report on findings to be provided to the Manager of Labour Relations by Q3 2025;

d)     the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and update the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee’s terms of reference to include: responsibilities related to the welfare of animals in the community;

e)     the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and an Ecological Reference Group BE ESTABLISHED by Q2 2025 to provide technical advice on matters related to the City of London’s Official Plan, including the management of natural heritage systems, Environmentally Significant Areas, woodlands, and stream corridors;

f)     the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC) BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and a Mobility and Transportation Working Group be established by Q3 2025 tasked with providing advice to the Civic Administration on the implementation of the Master Mobility Plan, with representation from residents, the London Transit Commission, and other transportation partners. The working group shall meet at least three times annually, with an annual progress report to be presented to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee (ICSC);

g)     a by-law BE FORWARDED to a future meeting of the Municipal Council to amend the General Policy for Community Advisory Committees to:

i)     align the Policy with the newly structured Council standing committees;

ii)    require that an annual workplan, aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan, be approved by the respective parent standing committee and that the workplan status be provided to the parent standing committee on a quarterly basis;

iii)   align the Policy with the updated Terms of Reference; and

iv)   reflect the removal of the requirement to process applications to CACs through the Striking Committee to align with recent amendments to the Council Procedure By-law;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following with respect to this matter:

  •        a communication dated November 6, 2024 from Councillor C. Rahman and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis;

  •        a communication dated November 15, 2024 from S. Levin, Chair, Ecological Community Advisory Committee;

  •        a communication dated November 18, 2024 from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory     Committee; 

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (12 to 2)

8.1.13   (4.6) Amendments to the Council Procedure By-law Motion - Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Budget Chair E. Peloza and Councillors S. Lehman and C. Rahman

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law to a future meeting of Municipal Council to amend the Council Procedure By-law as follows:

i)     Communications and Petitions: Clarify that public communications and petitions included in the Agenda must relate to an item listed for that meeting, specifying submission requirements and conditions for inclusion or notation;

ii)     Relevance of Delegations: Ensure that public delegation requests align with items listed on that meeting Agenda, supporting focused and relevant participation;

iii)    Delegation Requests: Develop clear criteria for delegation requests for future standing committee meetings, allowing those submitted by other levels of government, agencies, boards, commissions, professional organizations and professional associations. Refer delegation requests that relate to specific agenda items to a Public Participation Meeting (PPM) where appropriate;

iv)    Standing Committee Service: Clarify that each Councillor shall serve on standing committees in addition to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, ensuring all standing committee positions are filled; and

v)     Efficient Meeting Management: Provide for the option to “Put the Question” at committees where all of Council constitutes the membership;

vi)     the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) received a communication dated November 8, 2024 from Chair of SPPC, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Budget Chair E. Peloza, Councillors S. Lehman and C. Rahman with respect to this matter;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI) dated November 14, 2024 with respect to requesting delegation.

Motion made by S. Lewis

That part v) of the motion be approved and reads as follows:

v)     Efficient Meeting Management: Provide for the option to “Put the Question” at committees where all of Council constitutes the membership;

Motion Passed (8 to 6)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the balance of the motion be approved and reads as follows:

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law to a future meeting of Municipal Council to amend the Council Procedure By-law as follows:

i)     Communications and Petitions: Clarify that public communications and petitions included in the Agenda must relate to an item listed for that meeting, specifying submission requirements and conditions for inclusion or notation;

ii)     Relevance of Delegations: Ensure that public delegation requests align with items listed on that meeting Agenda, supporting focused and relevant participation;

iii)    Delegation Requests: Develop clear criteria for delegation requests for future standing committee meetings, allowing those submitted by other levels of government, agencies, boards, commissions, professional organizations and professional associations. Refer delegation requests that relate to specific agenda items to a Public Participation Meeting (PPM) where appropriate;

iv)    Standing Committee Service: Clarify that each Councillor shall serve on standing committees in addition to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, ensuring all standing committee positions are filled; and

vi)     the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) received a communication dated November 8, 2024 from Chair of SPPC, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Budget Chair E. Peloza, Councillors S. Lehman and C. Rahman with respect to this matter;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI) dated November 14, 2024 with respect to requesting delegation.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Item 13, clause 4.6, reads as follows:

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law to a future meeting of Municipal Council to amend the Council Procedure By-law as follows:

i)     Communications and Petitions: Clarify that public communications and petitions included in the Agenda must relate to an item listed for that meeting, specifying submission requirements and conditions for inclusion or notation;

ii)     Relevance of Delegations: Ensure that public delegation requests align with items listed on that meeting Agenda, supporting focused and relevant participation;

iii)    Delegation Requests: Develop clear criteria for delegation requests for future standing committee meetings, allowing those submitted by other levels of government, agencies, boards, commissions, professional organizations and professional associations. Refer delegation requests that relate to specific agenda items to a Public Participation Meeting (PPM) where appropriate;

iv)    Standing Committee Service: Clarify that each Councillor shall serve on standing committees in addition to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, ensuring all standing committee positions are filled; and

v)     Efficient Meeting Management: Provide for the option to “Put the Question” at committees where all of Council constitutes the membership;

vi)     the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) received a communication dated November 8, 2024 from Chair of SPPC, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Budget Chair E. Peloza, Councillors S. Lehman and C. Rahman with respect to this matter;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI) dated November 14, 2024 with respect to requesting delegation.

8.2   17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

2024-11-12 PEC Report - FULL

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the 17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 6 (3.4) and 9 (3.7).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.2.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lewis

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.2.2   (2.1) Planning & Development and Building Housing Update - 2024 Year-To-Date

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the staff report dated November 12, 2024 entitled “Planning & Development and Building Housing Update - 2024 Year-To-Date” BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.2.3   (3.1) 3640 Dingman Drive (OZ-9771) (Relates to Bills No. 389 and 391)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 3640 Dingman Drive:

a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Commercial Industrial Place Type and Environmental Review Place Type TO a Green Space Place Type;

b)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM Commercial Industrial TO Open Space and Environmental Review;

c)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Agricultural (AG2) Zone and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone;

d)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issue through the site plan process:

i)    explore opportunities to provide enhanced all season landscape buffers and appropriate privacy fencing along the eastern property line;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a communication dated November 8, 2024 from J. Kennedy; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of Try Recycling; and,

  •    A. Johnson;

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

  •    the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS), which promotes healthy, active and inclusive communities by planning and providing for the needs of persons of all ages and abilities in the distribution of a full range of publicly accessible built and natural settings for recreation, including facilities, parklands, public spaces, open space areas, trails and linkages;

  •    the recommended amendments conform to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building Policies and Green Space Place Type policies, and will facilitate recreation facilities that play a significant role in creating healthy communities; and,

  •    the recommended amendments facilitate a regional sports park to support the City’s commitment to provide exceptional recreational opportunities to the residents of London;

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.

Motion Passed

8.2.4   (3.2) 383 Clarke Road & 1906 Whitney Street (Z-9779) (Relates to Bill No. 392)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application of DBNM Investment & Management Ltd., (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design), relating to the property located at 383 Clarke Road and 1906 Whitney Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 (R2-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2/Residential R8 (h-89*R2-3/R8-4(_)) Zone;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    the Project Fact Sheet from D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    D. Murphy, Planner, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

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 and Building policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies;

  •    the recommended amendment would permit an appropriate form of development at an intensity that is appropriate for the context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood; and,

  •    the recommended amendment support’s Council’s commitment to increase housing supply and affordability, and initiatives related to the Housing Accelerator Fund;

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.

Motion Passed

8.2.5   (3.3) 1195 Gainsborough Road (Z-9782) (Relates to Bill No. 393)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of 1966822 Ontario Inc., (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1195 Gainsborough Road, the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Light Industrial (h-17LI1) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17LI1()) Zone and an Open Space Special Provision (OS4()) Zone;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters:

  •    the revised by-law;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    M. Litwinchuk, Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and,

  •    P. Bielman;

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

  •    the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

  •    the recommended amendments conform to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Commercial Industrial Place Type policies; and,

  •    the recommended amendments would facilitate the continued use of the existing building stock with a range of uses that are appropriate for the context of the site and surrounding area;

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.

Motion Passed

8.2.7   (3.5) 566 Southdale Road East and 818 Easy Street (Z-9785) (Relates to Bill No. 395)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Paradise Homes Inc., (c/o Siv-ik), relating to the properties located at 566 Southdale Road East and 818 Easy Street:

a)    the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-2) Zone TO a holding a Residential R3/Residential R8 Special Provision (h-18*R3-2/R8-4(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

i)    the Owner shall consider removing surface parking to accommodate additional amenity space.; and,

ii)    screen the proposed parking area from Easy Street using an all-season landscape buffer;

iii)    opportunities to consider an increase of 1.5 metres between the parking lot and the property line;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    the Project Fact Sheet from C. Taylor, Siv-ik Planning and Design; and,

  •    a communication dated November 4, 2024 from G. Pepe;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    M. Davis, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

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 Building policies, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,

  •    the recommended amendment would permit an appropriate form of development at an intensity that is appropriate for the 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 been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.

Motion Passed

8.2.8   (3.6) Site Alteration By-law (Relates to Bill No. 390)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, introduce a new Site Alteration By-Law to expand the by-law’s coverage to encompass the entire limits of the City, with specific exceptions, addressing the limitations of the existing by-law and repeal By-Law No. C.P.-1363-381;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute;

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.

Motion Passed

8.2.10   (5.1) Deferred Matters List

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the November 1, 2024 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.2.6   (3.4) 145 Base Line Road West (Z-9783) (Relates to Bill No. 394)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1000915350 Ontario Inc., (c/o Siv-ik), relating to the property located at 145 Base Line Road West:

a)    the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan approval process:

i)    in consultation with Municipal Housing Development, a provision of entering into a temporary rental unit accommodation agreement for existing tenants be entered into; and,

ii)    a parking management plan be included in the site plan approval process for the following reasons:

A)    the current lines are not clearly painted;

B)    the current angle parking is not being utilized correctly;

C)    establish designated parking spaces for each unit; and,

D)    accommodate parking on site;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a communication dated November 7, 2024, from J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

  •    a communication dated November 10, 2024 from E. Wilcox and J. Sutherland;

  •    a communication dated November 8, 2024 from P. Morris; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

  •    Courtney;

  •    Bethany;

  •    C. Afanador; and,

  •    P. Cano;

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

  •    the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, by promoting densities for new housing which efficiently uses land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities, and support the use of active and public transportation; and,

  •    the proposed intensification can be appropriately accommodated on the subject lands and is not compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood;

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.

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the motion be amended to read as follows:

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1000915350 Ontario Inc., (c/o Siv-ik), relating to the property located at 145 Base Line Road West:

a)    the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan approval process:

i)    in consultation with Municipal Housing Development, a provision of entering into a temporary rental unit accommodation agreement for existing tenants be entered into; and,

ii)    a parking management plan be included in the site plan approval process for the following reasons:

A)    the current lines are not clearly painted;

B)    the current angle parking is not being utilized correctly;

C)    establish designated parking spaces for each unit; and,

D)    accommodate parking on site;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a communication dated November 7, 2024, from J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

  •    a communication dated November 10, 2024 from E. Wilcox and J. Sutherland;

  •    a communication dated November 8, 2024 from P. Morris; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

  •    Courtney;

  •    Bethany;

  •    C. Afanador; and,

  •    P. Cano;

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

  •    the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, by promoting densities for new housing which efficiently uses land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities, and support the use of active and public transportation; and,

  •    the proposed intensification can be appropriately accommodated on the subject lands and is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood;

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.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 3)

Item 6, clause 3.4, as amended reads as follows:

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1000915350 Ontario Inc., (c/o Siv-ik), relating to the property located at 145 Base Line Road West:

a)    the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan approval process:

i)    in consultation with Municipal Housing Development, a provision of entering into a temporary rental unit accommodation agreement for existing tenants be entered into; and,

ii)    a parking management plan be included in the site plan approval process for the following reasons:

A)    the current lines are not clearly painted;

B)    the current angle parking is not being utilized correctly;

C)    establish designated parking spaces for each unit; and,

D)    accommodate parking on site;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a communication dated November 7, 2024, from J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

  •    a communication dated November 10, 2024 from E. Wilcox and J. Sutherland;

  •    a communication dated November 8, 2024 from P. Morris; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design;

  •    Courtney;

  •    Bethany;

  •    C. Afanador; and,

  •    P. Cano;

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

  •    the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, by promoting densities for new housing which efficiently uses land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities, and support the use of active and public transportation; and,

  •    the proposed intensification can be appropriately accommodated on the subject lands and is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood;

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.

8.2.9   (3.7) 1408 and 1412 Commissioners Road West (Z-9780) (Relates to Bill No. 396)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Domday Developments, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1408 and 1412 Commissioners Road West:

a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the C, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

i)    enhanced landscaping along the interior and rear boundaries that exceed the minimum requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law; 

ii)    the front face and principle building entrance shall be oriented toward Commissioners Road West; 

iii)    installation of a board-on-board fence that exceeds the requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law;

iv)    the two northerly parking spaces in the front yard will only be permitted for temporary parking (for visitors and/or drop-off/pick-up), with a setback of not less than 4.0m from the front lot line;

v)    a tree preservation plan be submitted for the rear lot line to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; and,

vi)    the photometric plan include light cast ratings for wall mounted lighting;

c)    pursuant to section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a communication dated November 3, 2024 from B. Fink; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    D. Sikelero, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;

  •    B. Moore;

  •    Jeff;

  •    Judy;

  •    C. Krupicz;

  •    A. Ward;

  •    A. Goossens; and,

  •    M. Krupicz;

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, which encourages growth in settlements areas and encourages land use patterns based on densities and a mix of land uses that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment; 

  •    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 in the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development;

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.

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the motion be amended to read as follows:

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Domday Developments, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1408 and 1412 Commissioners Road West:

a)    the attached revised by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the C, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

i)    enhanced landscaping along the interior and rear boundaries that exceed the minimum requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law; 

ii)    the front face and principle building entrance shall be oriented toward Commissioners Road West; 

iii)    installation of a board-on-board fence that exceeds the requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law;

iv)    the two northerly parking spaces in the front yard will only be permitted for temporary parking (for visitors and/or drop-off/pick-up), with a setback of not less than 4.0m from the front lot line;

v)    a tree preservation plan be submitted for the rear lot line to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; and,

vi)    the photometric plan include light cast ratings for wall mounted lighting;

c)    pursuant to section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a communication dated November 3, 2024 from B. Fink; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    D. Sikelero, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;

  •    B. Moore;

  •    Jeff;

  •    Judy;

  •    C. Krupicz;

  •    A. Ward;

  •    A. Goossens; and,

  •    M. Krupicz;

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, which encourages growth in settlements areas and encourages land use patterns based on densities and a mix of land uses that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment; 

  •    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 in the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development;

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.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the motion, as amended, be approved.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Item 9, clause 3.7, as amended reads as follows:

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Domday Developments, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1408 and 1412 Commissioners Road West:

a)    the attached revised by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the C, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

i)    enhanced landscaping along the interior and rear boundaries that exceed the minimum requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law; 

ii)    the front face and principle building entrance shall be oriented toward Commissioners Road West; 

iii)    installation of a board-on-board fence that exceeds the requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law;

iv)    the two northerly parking spaces in the front yard will only be permitted for temporary parking (for visitors and/or drop-off/pick-up), with a setback of not less than 4.0m from the front lot line;

v)    a tree preservation plan be submitted for the rear lot line to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; and,

vi)    the photometric plan include light cast ratings for wall mounted lighting;

c)    pursuant to section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a communication dated November 3, 2024 from B. Fink; and,

  •    a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters:

  •    D. Sikelero, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;

  •    B. Moore;

  •    Jeff;

  •    Judy;

  •    C. Krupicz;

  •    A. Ward;

  •    A. Goossens; and,

  •    M. Krupicz;

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, which encourages growth in settlements areas and encourages land use patterns based on densities and a mix of land uses that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment; 

  •    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 in the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development;

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.

8.3   17th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

2024-11-18 CSC Report 17

Motion made by H. McAlister

That the 17th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

ADDITIONAL VOTES:

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council decision with respect to the approval of the 17th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE RECONSIDERED

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by H. McAlister

That the 17th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.3.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests

Motion made by H. McAlister

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.3.2   (2.1) Request for Proposal 2024-01 Insurance and Risk Management Services

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Manager III, Risk Management Division and Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, and with concurrence by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Request for Proposal Insurance and Risk Management Services (RFP 2024-101):

a)     the proposal submitted by Intact Public Entities at 278 Pinebush Road Cambridge, Ontario, at a total annual premium of $4,115,771 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy section 12.2 (b);

b)     the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this contract;

c)     the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to RFP 2024-101; and

d)     the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract or any other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.

Motion Passed

8.3.3   (2.2) Canada Life Place: City Approval of Equipment Lease Agreements

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the capital leases to finance the purchase of two electric forklifts at Canada Life Place BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

8.3.4   (2.3) Declare Surplus - City-Owned Property - 190 Egerton Street

Motion made by H. McAlister

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 municipally known as part of 190 Egerton Street, legally described as Part Lot 4, Plan 446, as in 892124, in the City of London, to be further described in a reference plan to be deposited, being Part of PIN 083350063 and further shown on the location map as appended to the staff report dated November 18, 2024 as Appendix “A” (the “Subject Property”), the following actions be taken:

a)    the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and

b)    the subject property BE OFFERED for sale in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.

Motion Passed

8.3.5   (2.4) Declare Surplus - Part of 50 Rollingwood Circle

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to part of a City-owned property being Part of Block B in Registered Plan 837, shown highlighted in red in Appendix “A” as appended to the staff report dated November 18, 2024 and municipally known as part of Rollingwood Circle Park, in the City of London, County of Middlesex (the “Subject Property”), the following actions be taken:

a)    the Subject Property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and

b)    the Subject Property BE OFFERED for sale to the abutting property owners at fair market value, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.

Motion Passed

8.3.6   (2.5) Demolition - City-Owned Properties - 3465 and 3561 Scotland Drive

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned property at 3465 and 3561 Scotland Drive, the following actions be taken:

a) the subject properties BE RECOMMENDED for demolition; and

b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to demolish the buildings, including completing a request for quotation for work to be completed, obtaining a demolition permit and any other activities to facilitate demolition of the subject properties detailed in the report;

it being noted that existing approved capital accounts and operating accounts will be drawn upon as a source of financing to carry out the subject demolitions;

it being further noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from A. Meyer with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

8.4   14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

2024-11-11 CPSC Report

Motion made by D. Ferreira

That the 14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (3.1).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.4.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by D. Ferreira

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.4.2   (2.1) 2024 Annual Emergency Management Program Update (Relates to Bill No. 386)

Motion made by D. Ferreira

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 11, 2024, related to the 2024 Annual Emergency Management Program Update:

a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting, to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend By-law No. A.-7657-4, as amended, being “A by-law to repeal By-law No. A.-7495-21 and to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Plan” in order to repeal and replace Schedule “A” to the by-law; and,

b)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-P03)

Motion Passed

Motion made by D. Ferreira

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 11, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to approve the potential demolition of the vacant building at 1154 Hamilton Road in the City of London and the property may be cleared of all identified buildings, structures, debris and refuse 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. (2024-P10D)

Motion Passed

8.4.4   (2.3) Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

Motion made by D. Ferreira

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 November 11, 2024 related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update:

a)    the following report BE RECEIVED for information and the project milestones and timelines identified in Section 2.4 BE ENDORSED;

b)    the following matters BE ENDORSED for review with the update:

i)    projected city-wide population growth and the geographic distribution of future users of park and recreation services;

ii)    a forecast of parkland needs;

iii)    park types, definitions and servicing areas;

iv)    equity and inclusion strategies and opportunities;

v)    strategies and standards to provide mitigation and adaptation to Climate Change;

vi)    municipal park infrastructure provision best practices (demographics, trends, types of amenities, etc.);

vii)    quality and quantity standards for parkland and park amenities;

viii)    quality and quantity standards for pathways, park system linkages and open space lands;

ix)    the confirmation of provision targets and service standards for pickleball, cricket, community gardens, dog parks, community gathering spaces, public washrooms, and the provision of potable water;

x)    infrastructure requirements for parks located near intensified growth areas;

xi)    opportunities for service provision partnerships, including school boards and businesses;

xii)    identification of policies, strategies and action plans to guide Master Plan implementation; and,

xiii)    a 15-year forecast of park infrastructure needs to inform updates to the capital budget and growth needs for the 2027 Development Charges Background Study;

it being noted that operational service delivery standards and detailed lifecycle renewal needs are outside of the scope of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. (2024-R04)

Motion Passed

8.4.5   (3.1) Special Events Policy Review Public Participation Meeting Report

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services the staff report dated November 11, 2024 related to the Special Events Policy Review Public Participation Meeting Report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration will bring forward an amended Special Events Policy at the December 2, 2024, Community and Protective Services Committee meeting. (2024-P11)

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.5   15th Report of the Civic Works Committee

2024-11-12 - CWC Report

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.5.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.5.2   (2.1) 11th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That the 11th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 16, 2023, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.5.3   (2.2) Appointment of Consulting Engineer - Oxford Street West Improvements

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 12, 2024, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineer Oxford Street West Improvements project:

a)   CIMA Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED as the consulting engineer to complete the detailed design and tendering services at an upset amount of $708,824.60 excluding HST, as per Section 15.2 (g) of the City’s Procurement of Goods & Services Policy;

b)   the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report;

c)   the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment;

d)   the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,

e)   the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-T05)

Motion Passed

8.5.4   (2.3) Appointment of Consulting Engineer RFP 2024-273 Hamilton Road / Old Victoria Road / Commissioners Road East Intersection Improvements

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 12, 2024, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Hamilton Road / Old Victoria Road / Commissioners Road East intersection improvements:

a)   R.V. Anderson Associates Limited BE APPOINTED as the consulting engineer to complete the detailed design and tendering services at an upset amount of $621,165.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with RFP 2024-273 and Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)   the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report;

c)   the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment;

d)   the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,

e)   the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-T05)

Motion Passed

8.5.5   (2.4) Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program: Round 4

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the staff report dated November 12, 2024, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program – Round 4:

a)   the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:

i)   Spriet Associates London Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Childers Street, from Brydges Street to Wilton Avenue, and Wilton Avenue, from Childers Street to Ashland Avenue in the total amount of $242,145.20 including contingency (excluding HST);

ii)   Development Engineering (London) Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Bridle Path, from Kipps Lane to north limit, and Country Lane, from Kipps Lane to Bridle Path in the total amount of $272,107.00 including contingency (excluding HST);

b)   the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report;

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. (2024-E01)

Motion Passed

8.5.6   (2.5) City’s Response to Ministry of Transportation Ontario Kick-Scooter Pilot Extension (Relates to Bill No. 387)

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with respect to the staff report dated November 12, 2014, related to the City’s Response to MTO Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot Extension:

a)   the comments as appended to the above-noted staff report from the Ministry of Transportation provided on September 26, 2024, BE RECEIVED;

b)   the proposed by-law amendment as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting held on November 26, 2024, to amend Bylaw A.-8344-62, Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle By-law, to come into force and effect on November 26, 2024 for one year, and to extend the pilot project for Electric Kick-Scooters to November 27, 2025 as the Province has filed a Regulation allowing a pilot extension of up to five years; and,

c)   the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in March 2025, on the electric kick-scooter (personal and shared services) data gathering, engagement, and enforcement work completed between May 2023 and December 2024. (2024-T10)

Motion Passed

8.5.7   (2.6) Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Agreement for Secure Bike Parking Administration Options Feasibility Study (Relates to Bill No. 384)

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 12, 2024, related to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Agreement for Secure Bike Parking Administration Options Feasibility study:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting held on November 26th;

a)    the Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement, DFC-23-0393, (“Agreement”) between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) and The Corporation of the City of London BE APPROVED for the provision of funding to evaluate options for secure bike parking facility design and administration on public and private property as appended to the above-noted staff report;

b)   the Mayor and the Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement; and,

c)   the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure BE APPOINTED as the Duly Authorized Officer to approve and execute any forms or documents on the City’s behalf that are necessary to fulfill the City’s reporting obligations under the Agreement.

Motion Passed

8.6   4th Report of the Audit Committee

2024-11-13 Audit Report 4-Complete

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the 4th Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.6.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by E. Peloza

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.6.2   (4.1) Briefing Note from Internal Audit

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the communication from MNP, with respect to the briefing note from the internal auditor, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.6.3   (4.2) Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.6.4   (4.3) 2023 Audited Board Financial Statements - Middlesex-London Health Unit and Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated November 13, 2024 along with Appendix ‘A’, Financial Statements of the Middlesex-London Health Unit for the year ending December 31, 2023, and Appendix ‘B’, Financial Statements of Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management for the year ending December 31, 2023, BE RECEIVED for information;

it being noted that a communication dated November 19, 2024 was received from Middlesex-London Health Unit regarding the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s 2023 Audited Financial Statements.

Motion Passed

9.   Added Reports

9.1   18th Report of Council in Closed Session

Motion made by H. McAlister

That the 18th Report of Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

That clause 1 of the 18th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, reads as follows:

1.      Offer to Purchase Industrial Land – MSS Group Ltd. – Huron Industrial Park

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned industrial land located in Huron Industrial Park C1, in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, containing 4 acres, more or less, and being composed of Part of Lot 4 Concession 3, more specifically Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 33R-21778, City of London and being part of PIN 08147-0337, and further shown outlined in red in Appendix “A”, the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), attached as Appendix “B”, submitted by MSS Group Ltd. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase 4 acres of the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $1,035,185.00, and subject to the conditions and terms as set out in the Agreement BE ACCEPTED.

That progress was made with respect to items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.5 as noted on the public agenda, (6.1/17/PEC), (6.2/17/PEC), (6.3/17/PEC), and (6.1/14/CPSC).

10.   Deferred Matters

None.

11.   Enquiries

None.

12.   Emergent Motions

None.

13.   By-laws

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 382 to Added Bill No. 397 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 382 to Added Bill No. 397 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 382 to Added Bill No. 397 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396 BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (12 to 2)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Second Reading of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396 BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (12 to 2)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 394 and Revised Bill No. 396 BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (12 to 2)

14.   Adjournment

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 2:41 PM.

Appendix: New Bills

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[1:39] Okay, please be seated. Thank you, everyone.

[19:45] I made it to the 18th meeting of City Council for this year and I’m gonna start by doing a land acknowledgement. We acknowledge that we are gathered today on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lene Peiwak, and Adawan-Juan peoples. We honor respect the history, languages, and culture of the diverse indigenous people who call this territory home. We acknowledge all of the treaties that are specific to this area. Two-row Wampum Belt Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, so we’re coming to chain. Beaver Hunting Grounds Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Nanfan Treaty of 1701, the McKee Treaty of 1790, the Lene Township Treaty of 1796, the Huron-Track Treaty of 1827 with Jan Anishinaabek and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant, coveted Wampum of the Anishinaabek and the Haudenosaunee.

[20:27] The three indigenous nations that are neighbors to the city of Lene are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames and the Muncie Delaware Nation who all continue to live as sovereign nations with individual and unique languages, cultures, and customs. Sea of London is also committed to making every effort to providing alternate formats and communication supports for meetings on request. If you’d like to make a request specific to this meeting, you can contact Council Agenda at London.ca or 519-661-2489, extension 2425. With that, I’m delighted to be able to introduce today’s performer of the National Anthem.

[21:07] Nathan Nykor is a classical and jazz pianist, teacher, composer, and band leader based in London here. He holds a master’s degree in piano performance as well as a master’s degree in music theory. Nathan leads various groups which perform regularly in this area, including his trio, the Nathan Nykor Trio and his seven-piece jazz fusion band, Juice Joint. His ensemble, Juice Joint, has performed at notable festivals, including Sunfest, the only in all jazz festival, venue venue, and the, oh, sorry, and you can catch Nathan leading the band at the lighting of the lights this Friday at Victoria Park.

[21:45] So hopefully everyone will be able to come out to that. So please join me, please rise and join me in welcoming Nathan who will now perform the National Anthem for us. All right, that brings us to disclosures of peculiar interest.

[25:20] I look to see if colleagues have any disclosures for today. Seeing none, that brings us to recognitions. I will be, I’ll be going to the podium to do the recognitions today. Well, it’s my distinct pleasure, oop, there we go.

[26:02] Sorry, I gotta be closer. My distinct pleasure today to provide these recognitions that human rights day is observed every day on November 10th, the day in 1948, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UDHR is a milestone document, which recognizes the inherent dignity of the equal, indivisible, and inalienable rights of all members of the human family and is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status, it is available in 500 languages and is the most translated document in the world.

[26:45] The Diversity, Race Relations, and Inclusivity Awards focuses on four key areas, which nominees are asked to respond to in their submissions. First, that it contributes the promotion of diversity, race relations, inclusivity, and human rights in London and promotes London as a welcoming city. Second, there is a short or long-term impact that the initiative has on the promotion of diversity, race relations, inclusivity, and human rights in London and promotes London as a welcoming city. Third, the potential for expansion or inspiration for replication of the initiative. Fourth, how receiving this award can be used to encourage further diversity, race relations, and inclusivity in human rights in London and further promote London as a welcoming city.

[27:27] This year, we are pleased to recognize the contributions of three local community-based organizations. First, is the Needham Funeral Home. And if representatives from Needham would like to forward, I’ll just wait one sec. Great, I’ll have Needham Funeral Home.

[28:19] If you wanna come to right to the front, the representatives who wanna come up, you can stand just off to the side here. I’m gonna read nice things about you. I just wanted to wait for you to get here before I did it, right? All right, so the category for this award recipient is Small Business 49er Fewer Employees. The initiative, Needham Funeral Services exemplifies a strong commitment to inclusivity, compassion, and community service. Their proactive respect for diverse culture and religious practices distinguishes them in the industry as evidenced by their participation in events like the Pride Parade and the collaboration with local schools.

[28:56] They provide a private space for Muslims to prepare their deceased loved ones, demonstrating a deep understanding of the community’s needs. Their philanthropic efforts include donations to a knighted indigenous community and support for homeless initiatives highlight and these highlight their dedication to helping those in need. Through interfaith services and outreach programs, they offer holistic support to bereave families, always seeking new ways to provide care during challenging times. Their compassionate approach fosters a sensible longing and sets an inspiring example for other businesses in the community with their engagement.

[29:32] Please join me in congratulating Needham Funeral Home. If you were to just go ahead, do a picture. Do you wanna get in the picture? Oh, yes, please. So there are two things in life that people don’t like talking about, taxes and death, and here we are.

[30:11] The irony, I’m at City Hall. (laughing) On behalf of everyone at Needham Funeral Service, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the City of London for this award and for recognizing our daily dedication to compassion, inclusivity, and service to our community. Our mission is to assist every family that comes to us with dignity, compassion, and respect regardless of beliefs, background, economic status, or physical capabilities.

[30:49] Inclusivity is the core of what we do. And we work diligently with the diverse community. We serve crafting tribute to loved ones to provide cherished memories. I consider myself fortunate to work with, alongside an incredible compassionate team, their commitment to exceeding expectations for families we serve is truly remarkable. Every day you come into our funeral home for an event, it is completely transformed to reflect that person’s identity, their culture, and to represent the life they have lived.

[31:33] I would like to take a moment to focus on the exceptional team at Needham Funeral Service. While half of them are here, the other half is at the funeral home serving families as we speak. Each day, our team tends to the needs of families throughout London Middlesex region. We are also part of the SCI group that owns about 95% of the funeral industry in the US. And we have a large number from Windsor to GTA to Ontario all over Canada.

[32:12] So one of our services is you can have a viewing here in London and a viewing in Toronto because we have diverse locations at different parts of the country. They personalized service with attention to detail to honour loved ones in a meaningful way. Although much of our work happens behind the scenes, I assure you that everyone at Needham’s gives their all to support families through what is challenging, life altering, and sometimes traumatic experiences. We ensure that no one faces a journey alone.

[32:48] We are with our families every step of the way and we are humbled and honoured to serve the families of London and Middlesex every day. Thank you. I have to stay for the meeting if you don’t want. But you can, you can. Yeah, thank you, see you soon. Next, I’d like to invite the London Afrocentric Association representatives to come to the front.

[33:33] You can come right up. The category for this is social and community services, including not-for-profits, 49 or fewer employees or members. The initiative, The Essence and Culture Awards, was created by a group of business and community organisations who joined forces to form a group known as the London Afrocentric Community Association, the L-A-C-A.

[34:15] The mandate and mission of the L-A-C-A is to unite London’s many black communities in spite of their differences and because of our shared similarities, by recognizing the contributions of the nominees and the recipients to the awards that they give out. The third annual Essence and Culture Awards Ceremony took place this year on February 18th, 2024. And I know all of us will get an invitation for the 2025 version coming up. Please join me in congratulating the London Afrocentric Association on their award today. First of all, I’d like to say thank you to the mayor and the council and everybody here.

[35:15] We are a COVID baby. As you know, the effects of COVID and one of the things we tried to do was to create an event that gives hope and also recognize the achievements of, as you heard before, of the nominees and the winners as well. We wanna share this with London. When I moved to London about, say about 30 years ago and I walked down the street, I didn’t see as many black faces as I see now. And I’m not even gonna say black faces, minority faces, right, so fast forward for a few years.

[35:52] COVID comes along and we have a, we have business of what we call core businesses and for us, the core businesses. And I think there’s a staple of all our black communities are the barbershops, the restaurants, the hair salons and so on. So consequently, those core businesses in COVID are gonna be hurt the most, right? So with those core businesses getting together to do something like this, I thought it would show a certain amount of resilience and hope.

[36:24] And so here we are with the Essence and Culture Awards. We have about 23 awards, everything from medicine and science, educators, community service, music and arts, where they’re performing visual. And like I said, the hope is that we can share this with the rest of London, share this with our communities. And when I say our communities, our last count, there was about 15 countries represented in London, right? This year we decided that after that we should be bilingual. So we’re excited the fact that we, our website is now in English and French and we’re actually gonna try to get it as much as possible the entire awards translated.

[37:09] We invite everyone here. We’ll be sending out invitations. We hope to see you and once again, thank you. And I gotta say, I have a great team. Some of them are represented here. And so once again, we thank you and invite you and the date is February 16th, 2025 at the Wolf Performance Hall, five to five to six or cocktail six to nine 30 is the awards. Hope to see you all there. Tara, can you, thank you.

[38:22] They’re all having such a good time in the back. No one wants to come out and get their award. I’m gonna ask recipients, Black Health, London Health Sciences Center to come to the front, please.

[38:56] You can come right up beside me. You’re all welcome to come. Yeah, right over here, perfect. So this category is the social community services, including not-for-profits 50 or more employees or members and the initiative.

[39:29] The Black Health Team was established by LHSC in May of 2023 and operates as an integral part of the Office of Inclusion and Social Accountability. It was established in acknowledgement of the many inequities in the healthcare that exist and to actively engage in working towards identifying and dismantling systemic, institutional and attitudinal barriers to improve healthcare experiences and health outcomes of Black people. Through consultation and collaboration with Black individuals and community partners, they seek to build trust, trusting relationships so that they can learn more about their healthcare experiences and how they can improve services to better serve them.

[40:06] The Black Health Team is committed to working with all members, Team LHSC, as they advance their collective learnings on issues important to Black patients, families and community members, and build their capacity to provide care that is culturally relevant and sensitive to the needs of this equity denied group. Please join me in the congratulating Black Health Team at London Health Sciences Center. I would like to thank the committee and thank the City of London.

[41:01] You know, the work that we do really does align with the recently launched anti-hate campaign. You know, it’s so important that we recognize that there are people within the city, marginalized individuals who will never walk through the doors of LHSC or other health centers, not because necessarily harm that LHSC has, you know, kind of inflicted upon individuals. And when I say harm, it’s past harms that folks have and mistrust in the healthcare system. And so what we’re trying to do as a team is really to build those trusting relationships so that the community feels safe to come in, that their voices will be heard, that they will get the care that they need and rightfully deserve.

[41:47] And so that’s the kind of work that we’re trying to do. And I think that we align really nicely with the work that the City of London is doing to make not only LHSC and the city a welcoming place for all individuals. So just really want to thank my team who have supported me, my mother who has taught me equity from, you know, through her kindness and her generosity. And, you know, Justin, who is a staunch volunteer, Stephanie who has supported this work and a fellow member at LHSC, one of our Black Health Navigators, Sushani, who is here, and she really does help the patients through their care journey, supporting them in meetings and helping them to translate sometimes difficult medical information.

[42:32] And last but not least, definitely want to thank my husband who listens to me at the end of the day for the past 30 years and really does, you know, for better or worse because this is not easy work to do. So thank you very much. And that concludes the recognitions for council meeting. Okay, so we’re on to review of conference matters to be considered in public.

[43:27] There are none. We have five items for council and closed session, which are all listed on the agenda. We’ll look for a motion to go into closed session from colleagues, moved by Councilor Cuddy, seconded by Councilor McAllister. We will open that for voting. Councilor, I vote yes.

[44:09] No, to thank you, closing the vote. Motion carries 14 to 0. Okay, and we’ll be moving to committee room five, so I will see colleagues there. Okay, thank you, please be seated.

[1:04:59] We’ve completed our in-camera session. We’re on to confirmation and signing at the minutes of the previous meetings. I have the 17th meeting held on November 5th, 2024. I’m looking for a mover and a seconder for that. Moved by Councilor Frank, seconded by Councilor Cuddy. Any discussion on the minutes? Okay, seeing none, we’ll open that for voting. Vote yes.

[1:05:40] No, to thank you, closing the vote. Motion carries 14 to 0. Next, we have a number of communications and petitions, all related to different areas of the agenda. We have a consolidated motion to refer all those to the relevant sections of the agenda. I’ll look for a mover and a seconder of that. He moved by Deputy Mayor Lewis, seconded by Councilor Pribble. Any discussion? Okay, we’ll open that for voting. Closing the vote, motion carries 14 to 0.

[1:06:16] Okay, we have no motions to which notice was given, so we’re on to reports. We’ll start with the 17th report of SPPC, and I’ll turn it over to Deputy Mayor Lewis to present that report. Thank you, Your Worship. I’ve been asked to have 13 votes separately. Otherwise, I’m not aware of anything that folks want dealt with with individual votes, and I’m prepared to put one through 12 on the floor. Councilor Hopkins, something separate? Yes, 12 and 13 to reflect that I did not support these. Okay, 13 separate, we want 12 as well.

[1:06:51] We’ll do that. Anything else, someone wants separate. Go ahead. And I will move one through 11. Okay, one through 11 is on the floor. I’ll look for any discussion on those matters. Mr. Stevenson, go ahead. Thank you, I just have a few comments on the Strategic Plan Progress Report. It is something that I’ve been struggling with since I got elected. I’m hoping at some point there’s an opportunity to discuss how we can make this a little bit of a better process.

[1:07:28] I’m not feeling a lot of satisfaction with the way the Strategic Plan and the Progress Reports go. The whole community system response for Q3, you know, I’ll just say again, I feel as though it’s a task list that we’re letting us know where we’re at with the tasks, but this is a crisis in our city that we committed to solving via the whole community response. And I haven’t heard an update two years in as to how are we doing?

[1:08:03] I mean, the sentiment out on the street is that things are worse. And so when we talked about in the beginning, it was going to be measured on fewer deaths, fewer encampments, more people housed. I would love to see where we’re at, how we’ve progressed over these last two years. I’d love to see updates on the finances, what the system is costing us in terms of tax dollars. And on our service depot location update report, I just, I heard my colleagues regarding the saturation of encampment supports in one area of the city, and I do agree.

[1:08:42] And I do want to discuss the saturation of shelter services and social service supports in one area of the city. In an area of the city that’s even smaller than what was proposed in terms of encampments. So I’ll bring forward some things to a future committee, but I just wanted to put those comments on the record. Okay, any other speakers? Okay, so this is one through 11. It’s moved by the chair. We’ll open that for voting. Those in vote, motion carries 14 to zero.

[1:09:24] Go ahead. All right, your worship item 12, I’m ready to put on the floor. I do know that there were clauses that were voted on separately at the committee level. So just trying to see if the counselor who asked for this pulled wants to vote just on the whole thing, or whether she would like clauses dealt with separately. Councilor Hopkins, how did you want that divided out? I think I’m fine with the whole thing.

[1:09:58] Okay, then I’m prepared to move the entirety of item 12. Okay, all of item 12 is on the floor. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, then we’ll open that for voting. Closing the vote, motion carries 12 to two. Back to you. Okay, I’m now prepared to put item 13 on the floor. I did have a specific request to have clause V dealt with separately.

[1:10:38] So I’m prepared to, depending on the will of the clerks in terms of what’s more logical from their point of view with order of operations, I can put item five on the floor first, deal with that, and then deal with all other items afterward, or I can deal with all other items and then five, whichever order of operations makes sense. We’re just gonna do five first, get that out of the way, and then we can pass, we can put everything else all together. Okay, so I will put item 13, clause five on the floor, that is efficient meeting management, provide for the option to put the question at committees where all of council constitutes the membership.

[1:11:22] Okay, that’s on the floor. I’ll look for any discussion. Go ahead, Councillor Stevenson. Thank you. I raised my concerns at committee around this one, and I did send out an email and put some things out on social media, I’ve had a lot of response. In fact, over 50 emails in just a 24 hour notice period, and I’ll say that’s more than the response rate was on our budget feedback. I’m very concerned about this, there, and I’m very concerned about it for a few reasons.

[1:11:58] One is from a broader perspective of the limits that I’m seeing put on freedom of expansion in this country. I’m also concerned from a personal stance as to the limits on my freedom of expression that I have felt exerted on me since I got elected. The idea of putting the question is allowed at council. My understanding is that’s to avoid potentially repetitive debate on something that’s already been addressed at committee.

[1:12:32] Committee is the place where we’re supposed to have the discussion and the debate. We’re not supposed to be doing it behind the scenes and then just coming into the public and doing the vote. So even if it’s all of council at budget or at SPPC, that is where we’re supposed to be having the public discussion, and I’m very concerned that on either side of political arguments, we will have the minority voice silenced because either side could use this put the question to avoid listening to the minority voices.

[1:13:08] Personally, I’ve already had my voice silenced twice at council. Once was in a brand new amendment that was being brought forward that hadn’t been discussed previously at committee, and I stated clearly when presenting the amendment that I would like to withhold my comments to the end. And a colleague put the question and prevented me from advocating on the amendment that I brought forward. Technically, it’s completely allowable. It’s not very collegial. It’s not representative of our diversity, equity, inclusion principles that very clearly state, they also include thinking styles, opinions, and life experiences.

[1:13:49] And we are setting the tone here for how we are with each other when opinions are shared or questions are asked that aren’t what we see as right or valid. It was mentioned at budget committee on Friday to put the question. I put forward an amendment that had not been previously discussed. It was an amendment to reduce the tax levy by 2%, something that a lot of Londoners have been strongly advocating that this council take a serious look at.

[1:14:28] There was only 20 minutes of discussion, and a colleague of mine said, “I’m not able to put the question yet.” So at budget committee, are we gonna start putting the question just because we don’t like what’s been brought forward? Not gonna allow each other to discuss and debate matters of serious consequences to Londoners. We’re talking about the strategic priorities and policy committee. And we’re gonna put the question and not allow the elected representatives of different areas of the city to speak, to respond to what others have said.

[1:15:11] It is the opportunity for public debate so that the public can hear us debate and offer their feedback for or against prior to us doing the voted council. If we limit that discussion and debate, we are limiting the residents of this city to hear and understand what it is that we’re discussing to have thought and input into the decisions that are made. The diversity equity inclusion thing honestly is a really big thing for me. In the kitchen of the council, the councilor’s kitchen, there is the inclusive, diverse, and exceptional poster.

[1:15:50] And it says that a truly diverse workplace environment recognizes, draws upon and respects the unique characteristics, capabilities, and experiences of each employee. We believe that by embracing diverse perspectives, our organization becomes more creative, flexible, and productive, thereby increasing our service capacity. It says more great things. I’ve questioned the effectiveness of programs and policies on social media, it’s been frowned upon. I’ve had agencies file code of conduct complaints threatening me if I don’t stop, calling me dangerous.

[1:16:28] Those code of conduct complaints have expanded beyond agencies and social services. The attempts to limit speech have already happened in terms of five minute limits at committee. I support that because it puts boundaries on us for five minutes now, councilor. All right, while I’m asking for your support in allowing this debate to continue at committee. Other speakers, go ahead, councilor Pribble. Thank you, I’ll be very brief. I didn’t support this at the committee. And when I started my term, I was told the work is done at the committee level, not at the council.

[1:17:05] And if I look at our forum restrictions or policies that we have, this is the only opportunity I feel we truly have to really discuss the things and get to the more details among all of us. So I did not support it and I will not be supporting it at this time. Thank you, other speakers, Deputy Mayor Lewis. Thank you, Your Worship. So I supported this at committee and I’m gonna support it again today. And I think that it’s important to correct a couple of things on the record.

[1:17:40] Asking for the question to be put, does not end debate there. It still requires a majority vote of council to approve putting the question. So if the majority of colleagues feel that the debate is still relevant and is still going to progress the matter, putting the question can be voted down. It doesn’t end the debate unless the majority of council feels that we’ve had sufficient debate. Now, when we talk about committee, I would entertain if folks really feel that they need to tweak this a little bit.

[1:18:16] If they wanted to say that the question be put after each member of council has had their first opportunity to speak, I might consider supporting that. But what I have seen happen at committee sometimes as a councilor, and I wanna be very clear, I’m not actually talking about Councilor Stevenson here, I’m talking about another member of council who’s used two minutes, waited till everybody else spoke, came back for a second turn, then asked for a time extension on their remaining three minutes, and then wanted to have an amendment after that, which would have provided another five minutes, putting the question is an opportunity to end a procedural attempt at delaying getting to a vote on something, in my opinion.

[1:19:02] That’s my opinion. I recognize Councilor Stevenson and I may not agree on that, but that is why I feel that this is a valuable tool to have. I will also say, when we talk about some of the motions that came forward at budget committee, I think our budget chair pointed out very clearly last week, ‘cause she read out the votes to us from a year ago, we had multiple amendments brought forward, where we spent hours last week to get to the exact same vote. We spent another hour that I looked at going back, not on one amendment, but on multiple amendments, where the vote was 13 to one.

[1:19:45] So to me, I don’t feel that that is a really efficient use of time when we have one person speaking in favor, and then we just spend the next 40 minutes with 11 people speaking against. I think at that point, we could call the question. I don’t think it’s necessary that all of us stand up and use our full five minutes to say the exact same thing on things, which has happened. Now, that’s my opinion. Others may have a different opinion and take on it, but to me, I think that a lot of the discussion does happen before we even get to this floor.

[1:20:21] We need seconders, we ask questions of staff, we do those things to prepare ourselves before we even come into these meetings. And so to me, I don’t see this as some giant change to our system, because this isn’t limiting work at standing committees of five. This is at the committees where the whole of council is constituted, and that means we already get a chance each of us to speak twice, once at committee, and once again at council. So I’m comfortable supporting this. I don’t think that anybody should presume that putting the question is necessarily going to guarantee that council is going to vote in favor of putting the question, or they may not, depending on how the debate has been going.

[1:21:06] But I think that is the prerogative of council to decide whether we’ve had enough debate or not. So that’s why we’ll be continuing to support this. Thank you. I’m just gonna take a moment from the chair just to keep the debate focused, just to provide some clarification on just a couple of things that were said. So putting the question, the procedure bylaw requires two thirds of council, not a simple majority. So it’s a two thirds threshold. There are also other restrictions on it. So I think the example was given of the motion at committee to reduce the tax rate.

[1:21:37] So that would not have qualified for a put the question because it’s not permitted on expenditures that are over a million dollars. So you can’t put the question on something that is above a threshold on a budget item, either there are a number of restrictions colleagues can see for putting the question in sections 11.14 and 11.15 in the procedure bylaw. So I just, ‘cause I don’t want colleagues to start debating things that would not be actually what’s on the floor, so I just wanted to provide that context for you. I’ll go to other speakers. Okay, seeing none, then this is just on the putting the question component of the committee’s recommendation, which is item five or V.

[1:22:20] We’re gonna open that for a vote. Close in the vote, motion carries eight to six. Okay, definitely mayor. I will now put the balance of 13 on the floor. That will be clauses one through four and clause six. Okay, one through four and clause six are not on the floor, any discussion on those?

[1:22:56] Go ahead, Councillor Ferriero. Thanks, Mayor. I wanted to, I guess, touch on clause three, the delegation requests. I see that what’s written here is to develop clear criteria for delegation requests for future standing committee meetings, allowing those submitted by other levels of governments, agencies, boards, commissions, professional organizations and professional associations. I feel like it would be prudent if we added the word citizen in there as well, just ‘cause I fear that if we are prescriptive here on the different entities, I guess that would be allowed here, we may be crowding out the average individual.

[1:23:40] So I would be, I guess let me just look to the clerks first to see if we were to have this clause moved as it is, would we be, I guess, crowding out the average citizen who would want to submit a delegation request for the added agenda? Would they be able to actually submit that request? I’m gonna let the committee chair answer first and the clerk just told me I missed part of that question ‘cause I was chatting with the mayor, that’s my fault.

[1:24:12] So I’ll have a go here first, I’ll fill him in on what you were saying. So I will point out to colleagues that section two of this motion actually speaks to the public delegations. And those are members of the public ensuring that public delegation requests aligned with items listed on that meeting agenda, supporting focused and relevant participation. The reason that item three is separated out is because you may receive from, it’s listed like other levels of governments, boards, agencies, there may be things come forward that require delegation because it is a time sensitive matter, funding applications, things like that to align with senior levels of government.

[1:24:55] And that’s why it was actually broken out into two separate clauses. So that we dealt with the public one in one clause and the other organizations in other clauses for further clarity or worship. I also want to indicate when it says refer delegation requests that relate to specific agenda items to a public participation meeting where appropriate, that’s specific to where things like bylaw changes that require a public participation as a matter of legislative requirement, refer the delegations all to the public participation meeting so that individuals are not speaking as a delegation on a consent draft bylaw and then speaking again at the public participation meeting on the same draft bylaw.

[1:25:38] And so that’s why that clause with respect to the public participation meetings was included there. So I hope that provides some clarity. The public piece is actually addressed in clause two. Go ahead, Councillor. Okay, thank you for that answer. I was looking at clause two. So I see that just to recap, just in summary, clause two is covering the section of my concern. Clause three is specific to, I guess the individuals or entities or organizations that’s described there. So, okay, I’m okay with that then.

[1:26:13] Other speakers? Okay, then we’re gonna open that for a vote. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 14 to zero. Any worship, so that concludes the 18th report, 17th report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

[1:26:51] And I’m just gonna remain on my feet ‘cause Chair Lehman is joining us by Zoom today, Hill. And the next item is the Planning and Environment Committee report she’s asked me to present on his behalf. And I’d just go ahead with that then. So on the 18th report or the 17th report of the Planning and Environment Committee, I am prepared to put all of the items with the exception of item six, 145 baseline road west and item nine, 1408 and 1412 commissioners road west on the floor.

[1:27:30] The two items that I’m having pulled, the clerk had noted that there were housekeeping amendments that needed to, the committee clerk had noted that there were a couple of amendments that needed to be made to the bylaws and those were circulated so that just some housekeeping from the committee level. So I’ll prepare, I’m prepared to put everything, but those two items on the floor at this point. Okay, would anybody like anything else separate other than those two? Okay, I’ll let you make a motion. So I am prepared to put one through five, seven and eight on the floor as well as 10.

[1:28:11] Okay, that’s on the floor. Any discussion on those items? Seeing none, we’ll open that for voting. Those in the vote, motion carries 14 to zero. And I will now put item six. This is 145 baseline road west on the floor, noting that the clerks have been provided a pre-amendment sheet from our committee clerk in item 3.4.

[1:28:53] There’s just one wording change. There was a not in there that is just being deleted under the reasons for approval, because it was not, it was actually a positive, and so we’re just getting rid of that negative in there. Okay, so that’ll be an amendment. I need a seconder for an amendment to make that change as was noted, seconded by Councillor Cuddy. So on the amendment to any discussion, seeing none, we’ll open that for voting.

[1:29:55] Those in the vote, motion carries 14 to zero. Okay, now we need an as amended, willing to move seconded, Councillor Cuddy, willing to second. Okay, the as amended motion is now on the floor, any discussion on as amended. Okay, I need the gallery. I know you’re talking up there, I think we can’t hear you, Councillors at the end, Ken. So, although I will take the opportunity to kick you out, Mr. Wallace, if you wanna keep doing it. Yeah, okay, good. All right, so this is on the as amended motion, any discussion? Okay, we’ll open that for voting.

[1:30:47] Those in the vote, motion carries 11 to three. Okay, I’m now prepared to put item nine on the floor. This is 1-4-0-8, Commissioner’s Road. This is, there had to be an amendment to the by-law after our committee proceeding. And so, item 3.7 now has a new revised by-law, which apologies, adds the maximum of two parking spaces in the front yard with a setback of not less than 40 meters from the front lot line.

[1:31:35] So, that’s gonna be the same thing. I need a seconder for the amendment moved by Councillor Cuddy. We’re on just the amendment, which is to change with the revised by-law, any discussion? Okay, I see none. We’ll open that for voting. Those in the vote, motion carries 13 to one. And as amended, same mover, same seconder.

[1:32:08] Yep, okay, any discussion on the as amended motion? Councillor Hopkins. Yeah, thank you, Your Worship. I wanna just start off with thanking the committee for the work that they’ve done on the recommendation. I think we heard from the public the importance of enhanced landscaping around the interior and the boundaries of this development with those backyards. And also the trees preservation plan that is yet to be undertaken. That is very important to the community. And also for the photometric plan, which includes the light casting for the lights on the wall.

[1:32:46] So those things, I think the public were very much in favor of, and I wanna thank the committee for that. I wanna start off with saying that I support infills. I have concerns though with the changes of the parking spaces at the front of this building, which is completely directly impacted by the sidewalk and the busy road of Commissioner’s Road. And one of my concerns is that it’s gone against our policies.

[1:33:25] Hence, we did a bylaw amendment to allow for that. There is going to be a road dedication as well. Who knows what’s gonna happen once that road is widened, but I have grave concerns that we are going against our policies. I would encourage staff to work with the applicant as they go through that site process because there could be opportunities to allow for those two parking spaces to go along the side, not the back, but this side. So for that, I will not be supporting this application.

[1:34:06] Any other speakers on the as amended? Okay, we’ll open that for voting. Those in the vote, motion carries 13 to one. And that concludes the 17th report of the Planning and Environment Committee. All right, thank you. We’ll go to the 17th report of the Corporate Services Committee. I’ll have Councilor McCallister present. Thank you.

[1:34:39] Happy to report 17th report for Corporate Services. Last one I’m chairing and before it becomes the new Infrastructure and Corporate Services. I have had no request to have anything pulled. So I’m willing to put one through six on the floor. Okay, so one through six is on. Anybody want anything pulled there? Seeing none, then you’ve moved motion of one to six. Any discussion? All right, seeing none, we’ll open that for voting.

[1:35:21] Those in the vote, motion carries 13 to one. Okay, that concludes Corporate Services Committee. We’re on to Community and Protective Services Committee. I’ll turn it over to Councilor Ferrer. Thank you, Mayor. I’m pleased to put the 14th report of the Community Protective Services Committee on the ground. I have no declarations of interest. Noting one item to be pulled, I am requesting myself to pull item five. I’ll be voting against that.

[1:35:54] So I haven’t had any other pull requests. So I would be willing to put items one through five on the floor. One through four, you mean? One through four, sorry. Perfect, does anybody want anything dealt with separately out of the one through four? Nope, seeing none. Okay, then any discussion on one through four? Seeing none, we’ll open one through four for voting. Those in the vote, motion carries 14 to zero.

[1:36:32] All right, and you’re gonna have the vice chair present the next one since you’re not in favor. Okay, you can do that. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Putting number five on the floor, this is the special events policy review, public participation meeting report. We did take several speakers from the gallery and Ms. Finn from Tourism London was with us as was Sunfest and a few others and a discussion was had after comments were heard. So it’s on the floor. Okay, it’s on the floor. Moved by the vice chair, any discussion? Seeing none, we’ll open that for voting.

[1:37:16] Those in the vote, motion carries 13 to one. I think that’s your report, right? That’s all, thank you. All right, thank you very much. We’re on to Civic Works Committee, the 16th report of Civic Works Committee. I’ll turn it over to Councillor Hopkins. Thank you, Your Worship. I’d like to put the 15th report of Civic Works on the last meeting of Civic Works as well on the floor. I’ve had no one asked to have anything pulled and I would like to have an opportunity for me to make comments at the end.

[1:37:52] Yes, you asked if you wanted, you could make some comments to just wrap up the year on the committee, I’m happy to do that. But first, let me just make sure we get through the business of the committee and that’s anybody want anything separate? Okay, I think Councillor Hopkins, you’re willing to put all of them on the floor? I’m willing to put all six items on the floor. There’s a number of consulting engineering reports that we received as well as the staff’s response to the ministry’s kick scooter pilot extension and the FCM and the city’s general green municipal fund agreement.

[1:38:30] Sure, is there any other discussion on these items? All right, then go ahead, Councillor Hopkins. Yeah, thank you, Your Worship. And I want to thank you, first of all, to thank you for the confidence that you had in me to chair this committee meeting. I want to thank the committee members for the work that they did and for it being a happy place for me to be at as well. I want to highlight the implementation of the green bins as well as the ongoing work that’s going on with the master mobility plan.

[1:39:04] I think those were two big items that we dealt with as a committee. I also want to thank Council for their patience in me as I have presented some lengthy reports here at Council. So thank you for that. But most important, I want to thank staff and the work that staff, ongoing work that staff has done. And as you can look around the city, there are many, many infrastructure projects that are going on as we grow and change. So thanks to staff and many thanks to the two advisory groups, the integrated transportation community advisory committee and the environment stewardship and action community advisory committee.

[1:39:47] I always appreciated the chairs coming out to our committee as well as their ongoing work. I just want to say it does matter. And I want to encourage the advisory groups to continue and support us as a council. Thank you. Great, thank you for that. We’re on to the fourth report. Oh, sorry, we have to vote. Okay, we’re going to open that for voting. Wasn’t the vote motion carries 14 to zero.

[1:40:30] And that is Mr. Mayor. Yes. So I just came to my attention that somehow my vote registered for CSC is voting against the entire agenda from CSC. So that is clearly not the case. I’m wondering is it still possible to have that corrected? Since we formally dealt with the report council, we would just do, like we’d have to do a formal reconsideration vote.

[1:41:06] If you’d like us to proceed with that, we could. Oh, sure. Yeah, I appreciate that. Thank you. So I need anyone in council to move reconsideration. Councillor Cudi, Councillor Stevenson’s willing to second. And this is the motion just to reconsider the corporate services committee report because Councillor Vameerberg inadvertently voted contrary to how we intended. I don’t think we have to have any discussion on that. So we’ll open that for voting. Okay, that should be open now.

[1:42:48] It’s, this is the reconsideration. This is just the reconsideration vote, hold on. It’s because we’re still in civic works committee on the agenda, but the actual motion says corporate services committee report be reconsidered. Closing the vote motion carries 13 to one. Okay, so now Councillor McAllister, you get to stand up again ‘cause we’re back to the corporate services report.

[1:43:23] You’re presenting it once again ‘cause it’s been reconsidered. I assume you wanna put the whole thing on the floor again? Yes, I’d like to put the whole thing one to six. And following off, Councillor Hopkins comments, I do also just wanna thank committee and staff for supporting the work of corporate services this year. Thank you, Councillor. So that’s the entire civic corporate services report on the floor, any further discussion? Ready in just one second. Okay, we’re gonna open that for voting. Those in the vote motion carries 14 to zero.

[1:44:07] Right, thanks for presenting twice, Councillor McAllister. We’re on to the fourth report of audit committee. There are four items, I’ll turn it over to the chair to present those. Thank you, before I give overview remarks to the committee, I have been given no notice to pull anything. Anything to be pulled by anybody? Nope, it looks like you can do the whole thing. Thank you, I’m putting all items one, two, four on the floor. All votes at committee were unanimous. Most of the conversations, focus are around the Middlesex London Health Unit.

[1:44:43] I’m just gonna note that several committee members ask questions to Middlesex London Health Unit, which answers were not available at the time. Our request was that answers be made available prior to this council meeting. I’ve confirmed with myself, Councillor Stevenson had questioned staff and the added items on our committee that those answers did not come in. So just flinging that for council that there was some outstanding questions that weren’t answered. And then we were also advised at committee that the old East Village BIA would be having their meeting, I believe, last week, and we’ll see their finances in February.

[1:45:19] Okay, any questions on the entire audit committee report? Go ahead, Councillor Stevenson. Thank you, I just had a quick comment to make and thank you to Councillor Ploza for mentioning that about the Middlesex London Health Unit. In terms of the briefing note from the internal audit and the audit plan, last year I had moved that the audit for the safe London for women and girls be moved up and we moved it up to Q3 of 2024. And unfortunately, because of some delays in the backlog of the audit plan, that’s not gonna be happening now until at least early to mid 2025.

[1:46:03] And it’s unfortunate and we discussed it, there’s gonna be more of an overview provided so that we can keep track of those kinds of delays. It is a concern to me, though, it is a bit of an urgent issue. There are concerns about programs, policies and services that we’re offering and in regards to the safety of women. So I’ll be talking about this more later, but I just wanted to raise it again that it’s an urgent issue that I think needs to be prioritized and that give Council the information that we need to ensure that we are doing everything we can to create a safe London for women and girls.

[1:46:46] Thank you, I just wanna note and maybe Councilor Palose, if you could take a look, attached to the audit report, there is a letter from the health unit, I’m not sure if that, I don’t think that was dealt with at the committee, that might be part of the follow up that was looking for, if you could just maybe take a quick peek to see if that is the item that covered some of the components. The clerk just pointed it out to me. I’ll take a look as I know you also have Councilor Frank on your speakers list.

[1:47:23] Thank you, I was just gonna actually highlight that as well. So I think it was added to the audit agenda, so it was circulated as of yesterday. Yeah, so I’ll just say, this is probably something, it got appended to the audit report. It probably should have been identified as an added communication, but then we then attached to the audit report, so pretty easy for colleagues to not see that, that’s not normally the way I think we would have done an additional communication.

[1:48:08] So I just wanted to draw it to attention because that’s probably communication we should have received and then moved to the audit committee report attached to this and then I know with it. Thank you, looking procedurally, how that would be noted now is yes, it is a communication that come in after, it may or may not answer all our questions. I wouldn’t have had a chance to go back ‘cause it’s not part of the minutes. Just to make sure that if we’ve had this oversight and didn’t catch it, just making sure that the public was following along, that they can easily find it as well.

[1:48:47] So what we could do is add an if being noted that an additional item of communication from date of November 19th was received from the chair, if that. Yes, please, and thank you to the Health Unit for sending it, I just wanna make sure that it’s highlighted since the information was provided. So we will do that, I’m just gonna for be expeditious, it’s in it being noted, so I don’t think any colleagues object to just adding that on. Okay, no one objects, we’re gonna get that wording up. All right, we got that language up.

[1:49:41] So I’ll go back to any speakers for the speakers. Okay, seeing then we’re gonna open that for voting with the additional language. Opposing the vote, motion carries 13 to one. Thank you, that concludes the fourth report, the Audit Committee. Okay, we’re on to added reports, 18th report of Council on closed session.

[1:50:29] There’s a one item coming out of the Corporate Services Committee, I believe. So I’ll have Councilor McAllister present that report from closed session. Okay, the 18th report of Council on closed session, this is just the one item offered to purchase industrial land MSS Group Limited here on Industrial Park, that on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance supports on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the city on industrial land, located in the here on Industrial Park, C1, and the city of London, the county of Middlesex, containing four acres, more or less, and being composed of part four, concession three, more specifically parts five and six on plan 33, R-21778, city of London, being part of PIN08147-0337, and further shown outlined in red Appendix A, the agreement of purchase and sale, the agreement as Appendix B, submitted by MSS Group Limited, the purchaser to purchase four acres of the subject property from the city at a purchase price of 1,035,185, and subject to the conditions and terms as set out in the agreement be accepted.

[1:51:47] The progress was made with respect to items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.5, as noted on the public agenda, which are 6.1-17-PEC, 6.2-17-PEC, 6.3-17-PEC, and 6.1-14 Community and Protective Services. Okay, so that’s presented, moved by Councillor McAllister, any discussion on that particular report? Okay, we’ll open that for voting. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 14-0.

[1:52:27] All right, thank you, Councillor. Deferred matters, there are none, inquiries, any inquiries, seeing none, emergent motions, there are none. We’re on to bylaws. Councillor Hopkins. Yeah, if you can pull 394 and 396. Do them together, is that okay? You can. - Okay, great. So 394 and 396, anyone else? Okay, just give us a moment for that.

[1:53:14] Worship, maybe not. I’m not sure if anyone else is voting differently on 394, which is baseline. Well, you just let me know what you wanna do, and everybody else can let me know what they wanna do. But if you want those separate, no problem. So 394 and 396 will be separate. We’re gonna deal with everything else first. Okay, so we’re gonna do first reading of everything except 394 and 396, I need to move on to seconder.

[1:54:50] Councillor Cuddy and Councillor Stevenson will be mover and seconder, hopefully for all three readings. I see nods. All right, so we’ll open first reading for voting. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 14-0. All right, and same mover and seconder for second reading, any discussion on second reading? Seeing none, we’ll open second reading. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 14-0.

[1:55:31] And third reading, same mover and seconder. We will open that for voting. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 14-0. Okay, now we’re gonna do 394 and 396 together. As the next vote, I’ll look for a mover and a seconder for those two. Moved by Councillor Cuddy, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lewis, which we will use for all three, yep.

[1:56:09] Okay, so we’ll open first reading for voting. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 12-2. And second reading, same mover and seconder, any discussion? Seeing none, we’ll open second reading. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 12-2.

[1:56:47] And third and final reading, same mover and seconder. We will open third reading for voting now. Opposed in the vote, motion carries 12-2. Okay, and that an hour and 40 minutes, kind of feels like last term, that’s kind of how council meetings went.

[1:57:19] We’re done, I just need a motion to adjourn. I’ll go by Councillor Cuddy and Councillor Hopkins as a seconder, all those in favor of adjournment by hand. Any opposed? Have motion carries. All right, thank you, we’re adjourned.