May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting is called to order at 1:05 PM; it being noted that Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillors E. Peloza and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED Councillor C. Rahman discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2, clause 2.1 of the 9th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the Extension of Fanshawe College Agreement to Support Downtown Campus Report and related Bill No. 190 by indicating Fanshawe College is her employer.

That it BE NOTED Councillor E. Peloza discloses a pecuniary interest in item 3, clause 2.2 of the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the YMCA Centre Branch Program Services and Access Agreement and related Bill No. 188 by indicating a conflict due to the employment of a family member.

2.   Recognitions

None.

3.   Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.   Council, In Closed Session

Motion made by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by A. Hopkins

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

4.1    Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations        

A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/9/ICSC)

4.2    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. (6.2/9/ICSC)

4.3    Trade Secret, Scientific, Technical, Commercial, Financial Information of the Corporation with Monetary or Potential Monetary Value / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes        

A matter pertaining to a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; 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 or local board. (6.1/7/CPSC)

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

That Council convenes In Closed Session, from 1:14 PM to 1:32 PM.

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

5.1   7th Meeting held on April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 Council Report

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the Minutes of the 7th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on April 28, 2026, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

6.   Communications and Petitions

Motion made by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by S. Franke

That the report, dated April 30, 2026, from J. Mascarin and Aird and Berlis LLP, with respect to the Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner for 2025-2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by D. Ferreira

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

6.2    Findings and Next Steps for Provincial Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot

  1.    Schedule “A-30” to the By-law        

  2.    (ADDED) M.A. Greer        

  3.    (ADDED) V. Lubrano III        

6.3    (ADDED) 945 Bluegrass Drive - OZ-26019

  1.    (ADDED) D. Wright        

  2.    (ADDED) R. Ramsagar        

  3.    (ADDED) Z. Moon        

  4.    (ADDED) I. Naeem        

  5.    (ADDED) S. and T Morris, V. Naddie, B. Reddy Patluri        

  6.    (ADDED) B. Harris        

  7.    (ADDED) B. Reddy Patluri        

  8.    (ADDED) C. and M. Norman        

  9.    (ADDED) C. Feenstra        

  10.    (ADDED) D. Teerhuis        

  11.    (ADDED) H. Naeem        

  12.    (ADDED) J. Jerom        

  13.    (ADDED) J. Robinson        

  14.    (ADDED) J. Sunio        

  15.    (ADDED) L. and A. Lefebvre        

  16.    (ADDED) L. Thomas        

  17.    (ADDED) R. Patel        

  18.    (ADDED) S. Akopyan and S. Berdnik        

  19.    (ADDED) S. Jain and P. Jain        

  20.    (ADDED) A. McCallum-Harris

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

7.   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.   Reports

8.1   9th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

2026-05-06 ICSC Report 9

Motion made by H. McAlister

That the 9th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 6 (2.5), and 8 (2.6).

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.1.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by H. McAlister

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.1.3   (2.2) Contract Amendment: Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands: Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the additional engineering fees for the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands: Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment:

a)     the contract with Kontzamanis Graumann Smith MacMillan Group (KGS Group) BE INCREASED by $181,670.00 in accordance with the estimate on file, to a total upset amount of $1,058,597.00 (including contingency), excluding HST, in accordance with Sections 29.2 and 3.1 of Schedule “A” of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A”;

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

d)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract in connection with this contract amendment; 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.

Motion Passed

8.1.4   (2.3) Appointment of Consulting Engineer for the 2026 Culvert Replacement Program Contract Administration

Motion made by H. McAlister

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the 2026 Culvert Replacement Program:

a)     EXP Services Inc., BE APPOINTED consulting engineer to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the Culvert Replacement Program project at an upset amount of $192,585.00, including contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A”;

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

d)    the 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.

Motion Passed

8.1.5   (2.4) Restricted Acts of Council After Nomination Day and Voting Day (Relates to Bill No. 191)

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Restricted Acts of Council after Nomination Day and Voting Day:

a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held May 12, 2026, to delegate certain authority, should Municipal Council’s actions be restricted after Nomination Day and/or Voting Day in 2026; and

b)    the staff report dated May 6, 2026 from the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.1.7   (2.7) LT-2026-107 Limited Tender Co-operative Purchase for Supply and Installation of Arena Refrigeration Equipment

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement for the Supply and Installation of Refrigeration Equipment at three City of London Arenas (Farquarson Arena, Kinsmen Arena, and Stronach Arena):

a)    in accordance with Section 20 (Cooperative Purchasing) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to acquire refrigeration services through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada (“Canoe”), which has conducted an open and competitive procurement process compliant with applicable Trade Agreements;

b)    in accordance with Section 13.3(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a Limited Tendering Contract with CIMCO Refrigeration for the supply and installation of Refrigeration Equipment at City of London Arenas (Farquarson Arena, Kinsmen Arena, Stronach Arena) at pricing and terms established under the Canoe Framework, as the supplier awarded under the Canoe framework (Contract: 081425-CIM), without conducting a secondary invitational procurement process; and

c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in parts a) and b) above.

Motion Passed

8.1.9   (4.1) Association of Municipalities Ontario - Board of Directors, Large Urban Caucus

Motion made by H. McAlister

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors:

a)    Councillor A. Hopkins BE ENDORSED to stand for election to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors, Large Urban Caucus, for the 2026/2028 term;

b)    subject to Councillor A. Hopkins’ successful election to the AMO Board of Directors, Large Urban Caucus, all associated costs to attend the Board of Directors meetings, AMO Conferences and other related commitments (Task Forces, Executive Committee, etc.) for the 2026/2028 term BE APPROVED for reimbursement by The Corporation of the City of London outside of her annual expense allocation; and

c)    Councillor A. Hopkins BE REIMBURSED up to $500 for campaign-related expenses outside of Councillor A. Hopkins’ annual expense allocation, upon submission of eligible receipts.

Motion Passed

8.1.2   (2.1) Extension of Fanshawe College Agreement to Support Downtown Campus (Relates to Bill No. 190)

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by‑law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026:

a)    to approve an amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology to extend the term of the existing agreement for an additional one (1) year, on the terms and conditions set out therein (the “Amending Agreement”); and

b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement;

it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated May 4, 2026 from L. Thomson, Legal Counsel, Fanshawe College with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.1.6   (2.5) Next Steps for the Provincial Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle Pilot (Relates to Bill No. 195)

Motion made by H. McAlister

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, with respect to the City’s participation in the Province of Ontario’s Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle (cargo e-bike) pilot program, the following actions be taken:

a)    the report BE RECEIVED for information;

b)    the proposed by-law amendment, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to establish a Pilot Project for Cargo Power Assisted Bicycles for cargo e-bikes alone, to come into force and effect on May 12, 2026 until the end of the provincial pilot on March 1, 2031; and

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in May 2028, with an update report on the use of cargo e-bikes in London;

it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated April 30, 2026 from V. Lubrano lll, Member, Board of Directors – London Cycle Link and Chair, LCL Advocacy Committee with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (13 to 2)

8.1.8   (2.6) Findings and Next Steps for Provincial Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot (Relates to Bill No.’s 192 and 196)

Motion made by H. McAlister

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, with respect to the City’s participation in the provincial Electric Kick-Scooter (e-scooter) pilot program, the following actions be taken:

a)    the report BE RECEIVED for information;

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026 to establish a Pilot Project for Electric Kick Scooters, to come into force and effect on May 12, 2026 until the end of the provincial pilot on November 27, 2029 and repeal By-law A.-8344-62, Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law;

c)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law (A-54); and

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in May 2027 with an update report on the use of e-scooters in London;

it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated March 1, 2026 from G. Rust and a communication dated April 30, 2026 from V. Lubrano lll, Member, Board of Directors - London Cycle Link and Chair, LCL Advocacy Committee with respect to this matter.

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by C. Rahman

That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part e):

e) advocacy through AMO and OBCM TO REQUEST the Province to speed up the assessment of the pilot project and bring forward recommended legislative changes as soon as possible;

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by S. Trosow

That part b) BE APPROVED:

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026 to establish a Pilot Project for Electric Kick Scooters, to come into force and effect on May 12, 2026 until the end of the provincial pilot on November 27, 2029 and repeal By-law A.-8344-62, Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law;

Motion Passed (11 to 4)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by S. Trosow

That part d) BE APPROVED:

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in May 2027 with an update report on the use of e-scooters in London;

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the balance of item 8, clause 2.6, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Item 8, clause 2.6, as amended, reads as follows:

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, with respect to the City’s participation in the provincial Electric Kick-Scooter (e-scooter) pilot program, the following actions be taken:

a)    the report BE RECEIVED for information;

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026 to establish a Pilot Project for Electric Kick Scooters, to come into force and effect on May 12, 2026 until the end of the provincial pilot on November 27, 2029 and repeal By-law A.-8344-62, Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law;

c)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law (A-54);

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in May 2027 with an update report on the use of e-scooters in London; and

e)    advocacy through AMO and OBCM TO REQUEST the Province to speed up the assessment of the pilot project and bring forward recommended legislative changes as soon as possible;

it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated March 1, 2026 from G. Rust and a communication dated April 30, 2026 from V. Lubrano lll, Member, Board of Directors - London Cycle Link and Chair, LCL Advocacy Committee with respect to this matter.

8.2   7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

2026-05-05 PEC Report

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 7 (3.3).

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.2.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lehman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.2.2   (2.1) Building Services Report - Q1 2026

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated May 5, 2026, with respect to the Building Services Report – Quarter 1 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.2.3   (2.2) Quarterly Heritage Report - Q1 2026

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated May 5, 2026, with respect to the Quarterly Heritage Report – Q1 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.2.4   (2.3) 4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the 4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on April 16, 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.2.5   (3.1) 2120 and 2204 Huron Street - OZ-26024 (Relates to Bill No. 193 and 208)

Motion made by S. Lehman

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 properties located at 2120 and 2204 Huron Street:

a)      the proposed by-law as appended to the revised staff report on the added agenda, dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the designation of a portion of the property FROM the Heavy Industrial Place Type and Environmental Review Place Type TO the Green Space Place Type;

b)      the proposed by-law as appended to the above noted staff report, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above noted  part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding General Industrial (h-8GI1) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a General Industrial Special Provision (GI1()) Zone, an Open Space Special Provision (OS1()) Zone, an Open Space Special Provision (OS5()) Zone, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(**)) Zone; and,

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

i)   orient the built forms and principal entrances of any future buildings to face Huron Street; and,

ii)  provide enhanced, robust, all-season landscaping and tree planting along Veterans Memorial Parkway;

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters;

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

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

  •  the recommended amendments conform to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Environmental policies, and the Heavy Industrial, Environmental Review and Green Space Place Type policies;

  • the recommended amendments would permit the future development of the lands for general industrial purposes; and,

  •  the recommended amendments implement the Environmental Impact study to protect the Natural Heritage features on and around the subject site.

Motion Passed

8.2.6   (3.2) 299 - 309 Springbank Drive - Z-26020 (Relates to Bill No. 209)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 9107894 Canada Inc. (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the properties located at 299-309 Springbank Drive, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(2)) Zone TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(_)) Zone;

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

  •    A. Lagrou, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants;

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

  •  the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); 

  •  the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Place Type policies, and the Our Tools policies; and,

  •  the recommended amendment facilitates an appropriate use in a suitable location, allowing the reuse of an underutilized site at a scale and intensity that can be accommodated within the existing building while supporting a diverse range and mix of land uses within the 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

8.2.8   (5.1) Deferred Matters List

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.2.7   (3.3) 945 Bluegrass Drive - OZ-26019 (Relates to Bill No. 194 and 210)

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 Bluegrass Long Term Care Centre – Division of “Meadow Park” (London) Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 945 Bluegrass Drive:

a)     the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 5, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 12, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan;

b)     the proposed by-law as appended to the above noted staff report, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 12, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), as amended in the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-1(3)) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-1(3)*H14) Zone; and,

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

i)   provide an updated noise study to include mitigation measures for roof-top mechanical equipment;

ii)  to provide safe access, the driveway is to be relocated to the east side of the subject lands; and,

iii) provide enhanced all-season landscape screening that exceeds the minimum requirements;

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

  •    a communication dated April 29, 2026, from A. Richards, M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd; and,

  •    a communication dated April 30, 2026, from R. Philips, Paradigm Transportation Ltd.;

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

  •    A. Richards;

  •    R. Ramsagar;

  •    A. M. Valastro;

  •    C. Smith;

  •    P. Campbell;

  •    P. Loria;

  •    H. Keyes;

  •    A. Dietrich;

  •    R. Patel;

  •    A. Bienkowski;

  •    D. Teerhuis;

  •    J. Spinney;

  •    L. Ma; and,

  •    Laura;

it being 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 London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, Neighbourhoods Place Type, and the Our Tools policies; and,

  •  the recommended amendments would permit an appropriate form of development at a scale and intensity that are appropriate for the site and surrounding context;

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 Failed (5 to 10)

Item 7, clause 3.3, reads as follows:

That it BE NOTED the application for Bluegrass Long Term Care Centre – Division of “Meadow Park” (London) Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to the property located at 945 Bluegrass Drive WAS REFUSED at the May 12, 2026 meeting of Municipal Council.

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.

At 3:00 PM, Councillor S. Lehman leaves the meeting.

8.3   7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

2026-05-04 CPSC Report

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 3 (2.2) and 5 (2.4).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.3.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by C. Rahman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.3.2   (2.1) 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on April 23, 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.3.4   (2.3) Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP) Contribution Agreement – 2026-2030 (Relates to Bill No. 189)

Motion made by C. Rahman

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 4, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to:

a)     AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule 1, between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Health, through the Public Health Agency of Canada and The Corporation of the City of London, for funding from 2026 to 2030 in the total amount of $1,004,000;

b)     AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

c)     DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to approve and execute any further Amendments to the above-noted Contribution Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the Contribution Agreement;

d)     DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority regarding application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting including financial claims, and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amounts do not exceed the maximum amount of Canada’s contribution specified in the Contribution Agreement that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

e)     AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the template Ultimate Recipient Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule 2, under the Public Health Agency of Canada Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program Funding, to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and such entities who have been selected for funding for their sub-projects in accordance with the City’s Contribution Agreement with Canada; and,

f)     DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or written designate, to insert the necessary details into the above-noted Ultimate Recipient Agreement and to approve and execute such agreements, provided that the agreements do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget and do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of the City.

Motion Passed

At 3:02 PM, Councillor S. Trosow leaves the meeting.

At 3:02 PM, Councillor S. Lehman enters the meeting.

8.3.3   (2.2) YMCA Centre Branch Program Services and Access Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 188)

Motion made by C. Rahman

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 4, 2026 with respect to the YMCA Centre Branch Program Services and Access Agreement, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026, to:

a)     AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Program Services and Access Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario;

b)     AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement;

c)     DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to approve further Amending Agreements to the above noted Program Services and Access Agreement; and,

d)     DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to execute any financial reports under this Agreement.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

At 3:08 PM, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis leaves the meeting.

8.3.5   (2.4) Housing Stability Action Plan (2026-2031) Update

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 4, 2026 related to the Homeless Prevention and Housing Plan (2026-2031) Update:

a)     the Housing Stability Action Plan (2026-2031), as outlined in the report titled ‘London and Middlesex Housing Stability Action Plan 2026-2031 as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE ENDORSED substantially in the form of the document;

b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the Housing Stability for All Plan (HSAP) 2026 Update to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the annual update to the local homeless prevention and housing plan, in accordance with the Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA);

c)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate this report to community partners and interest holders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to, Middlesex County, the London Homeless Coalition and on the City of London website; and,

d)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Municipal Council with an Implementation Plan and final version of the Housing Stability Action Plan (2026-2031) following Ministry review;

it being noted that the Ministry holds the right to make any final amendments or alterations to this document based on provincial review and will be included in the final published version and shared with Municipal Council.

Motion Passed (12 to 1)

9.   Added Reports

At 3:12 PM, Councillor S. Trosow enters the meeting.

Motion made by H. McAlister

That clause 1 and 2 of the 8th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

That clause 1 and 2 of the 8th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, read as follows:

1.    Property Acquisition – 3826 Deer Trail Partial Acquisition

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Director, Parks and Forestry and the Director, Planning and Development, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to a portion of 3826 Deer Trail being Part Lot 6 Plan 33M751 designated Part 2 33R-22306  (the “Subject Property”) in the City of London, the following actions be taken:

a)    the offer submitted by Mimadala Holdings Inc. (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $150,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in the agreement attached as Appendix “C”; and

b)    the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

2.    Offer to Purchase Industrial Lands – Huron Industrial Park – C2 Block

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 situated in Huron Industrial Park being the C2 Block and municipally known as 2079 Huron Street, in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, containing approximately 32.648 acres, more or less, and legally described as Part of the North Half of Lot 3, Concession 2 (Geographic Township of London) Designated as Part 2 and Part 5 in Plan 33R-22400 and being part of PIN 08126-0020 (LT) (the “Subject Property”) the following action be taken:

a)    the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), attached as Appendix “B”, submitted by Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase 32.648  acres of the Subject Property from the City, at a purchase price of Eight Million Nine Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand & One Hundred and Twenty Dollars CDN ($8,984,120.00) BE ACCEPTED, and subject to the conditions and terms as set out in the Agreement; and

b)    the Director, Realty Services, BE AUTHORIZED to execute any closing documentation required to fulfill the City’s obligations under the Agreement, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services.

That progress was made with respect to item 4.3 as noted on the public agenda. (6.1/7/CPSC)

10.   Deferred Matters

None.

11.   Enquiries

Councillor S. Stevenson enquires with respect to reporting critical incidents occurring at housing stability service providers. The Deputy City Manager Social and Health Development provides a response with respect to the matter.

12.   Emergent Motions

None.

13.   By-laws

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.188 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No.188 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.188 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.190 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No.190 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.190 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 195 and 196 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 2)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 195 and 196 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 3)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 195 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 2)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 196 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 3)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 186 to Bill No. 209 and Added Bill No.’s 211 and 212 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 188, 190, 194, 195, and 196.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 186 to Bill No. 209 and Added Bill No.’s 211 and 212 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 188, 190, 194, 195, and 196.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 186 to Bill No. 209 and Added Bill No.’s 211 and 212 BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 188, 190, 194, 195, and 196.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

14.   Adjournment

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by P. Van Meerbergen

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 3:24 PM.

Appendix: New Bills