June 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting is called to order at 1:01 PM; it being noted that Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillors E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED Councillor S. Franke discloses a pecuniary interest in item 5, clause 2.4 of the 8th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, and associated Bill No. 218, having to do with the Report, by indicating that her spouse is employed by the TVDSB.

2.   Recognitions

2.1   His Worship the Mayor recognizes the recipient of the 2026 Tim Hickman Health and Safety Scholarship: Jaime Lynn Easter

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. (6.1/10/ICSC)

4.2 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Litigation/Potential Litigation / Matters Before Administrative Tribunals / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals; and advice which is the subject of solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.2/10/ICSC)

4.3 Security of Property / Commercial, Financial or Labour Relations Information, Supplied to the City / Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the Corporation as it contains commercial and financial information supplied in confidence to the Corporation, the disclosure of which could be reasonably expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency and matters related to the personal information about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees related to the potential provision of internal audit services for the City of London, by an external organization. (6.1/2/AC)

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

That Council convenes In Closed Session, from 1:17 PM to 1:46 PM.

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

5.1   8th Meeting held on May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 Council Minutes

Motion made by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by H. McAlister

That the Minutes of the 8th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on May 12, 2026, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.   Communications and Petitions

6.1   Expropriation of Lands - Wellington Gateway Project - Civil Works – Phase 2 – Report 2

RT - Expropriation Wellington Gateway Project Approval Report 2 of 3_Council_June 2 2026

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Franke

That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure with respect to the expropriation of the lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project Civil Works – Phase 2.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by S. Trosow

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken:

a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of lands, as described in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated June 2, 2026, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows:

i)   the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the Wellington Gateway Project;

ii)  the design of the project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; and,

iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study recommendations for the Wellington Gateway Project approved by Municipal Council at the meeting held on May 21, 2019; and,

b) subject to the approval of (a) above, a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form;

it being noted that a request for a Hearing of Necessity in relation to Parts 5,6,7 and 8 on Plan 33R-22025 and Part 9 on Plan 33R-22025 was received and a hearing was conducted on April 8 and 9, 2026, the findings and opinion of the Inquiry Officer as appended to the staff report as Schedule “B”;

it being further noted that Council received a communication dated May 29, 2026, and heard a delegation on June 2, 2026, from B. O’Callaghan, Aird and Berlis LLP with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by P. Van Meerbergen

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

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.2   Expropriation of Lands - Wellington Gateway Project - Civil Works – Phase 3 – Report 3 (Relates to Bill No. 235)

RT - Expropriation Wellington Gateway Project Approval Report 3 of 3_Council_June 2 2026

Motion made by S. Trosow

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken:

a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 2, 2026, as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, the Wellington Gateway Project” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026;

b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation;

c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and

d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

6.6   Communications and Petitions

Motion made by C. Rahman

Seconded by J. Pribil

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

6.3   Protection of Animals Left Unattended in Vehicles

1.     L. Armstrong

6.4  (ADDED) 119 & 127 Centre Street - OZ-26029

1.    L. Sooley, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc. 

2.    M. Poplawski and A. Teixeira 

3.    D. Wellington

6.5  (ADDED) London Transit Commission Governance Review: Findings and Recommendations

 1.   J. Madden, M. Stone, J. Preston and W. Lau, CEO, LEADS Employment Services, On behalf of the Accessible London Coalition

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.7   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

6.8   Reports

6.8.1   8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

2026-05-26 PEC Report

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (3.3).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.8.1.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lehman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

6.8.1.2   (2.1) 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on May 21, 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

6.8.1.3   (3.1) 198-200 Maitland Street - OZ-26026 (Relates to Bill No.’s 222 and 234)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 14264495 Canada Inc. c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc., relating to the property located at 198-200 Maitland Street:

a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by ADDING a new policy in the Specific Polices for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; and,

b)    the revised attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone, TO a Residential R2/holding Residential R8 Special Provision (R2-2/h-6*R8-4(_)) Zone;

IT BEING NOTED TO THE APPLICANT that CN Rail be contacted for the execution of an Agreement, registration of an environmental easement and to ensure the implementation of all other requirements in the Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations documents be incorporated into the development of the lands;

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

  •    a communication dated April 13, 2026, from Gianfranco;

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, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.;

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, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,

  •  the recommended amendment would permit residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood;

it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.

Motion Passed

6.8.1.4   (3.2) 119 & 127 Centre Street - OZ-26029

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 Kingsdale Development Inc. (Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to the property located at 119 & 127 Centre Street:

a)    the request to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by adding a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and adding the lands to Map 7 – Specific Area Policies, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i)     the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii)    the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of Specific Area Policies; and,

iii)   the requested amendment does not facilitate an appropriate form of residential intensification that is sensitive to and a good fit within the existing neighbourhood context, as required by the intensity and residential intensification policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type;

b)    the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5 (h-101*R5-4) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i)     the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii)    the requested amendment is not in conformity with The London Plan, including but not limited to the Residential Intensification policies in the Neighbourhoods Place Type;

iii)   the proposed density cannot be appropriately accommodated on the subject lands and is not compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood; and,

iv)   the requested amendment would result in over-intensification of the site;

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

  •    a communication dated May 26, 2026, from L. Sooley, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.; 

  •    a communication dated May 25, 2026, from A. Roa;

  •    a communication dated May 25, 2026, from A. Roa;

  •    a communication dated May 20, 2026, from C. Reid;

  •    a communication dated May 22, 2026, from D. Murray;

  •    a communication dated May 24, 2026, from J. Whittingham;

  •    a communication dated May 24, 2026, from K. Krige;

  •    a communication dated May 24, 2026, from M. MacDonell;

  •    a communication dated May 22, 2026, from P. Ellison;

  •    a communication dated May 24, 2026, from S. Wright;

  •    a communication dated May 25, 2026, from K. Gifford;

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

  •    L. Sooley, Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc;

  •    D. Proctor;

  •    D. Murray; and,

  •    D. Camargo;

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

6.8.1.6   (5.1) Deferred Matters List

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

6.8.1.5   (3.3) 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne - OZ-25072

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the application of Westdell Development Corporation (c/o MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture) relating to the property located at 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow the applicant to consider the consolidation of additional lands to the subject property;

it being noted that the referral was supported by the applicant in a verbal presentation;

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

  •    a communication dated May 21, 2026, from P. Kitson, Westdell Development Corp.;

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

  •    S. Allen, MHBC Planning Urban Design and Landscape Architecture;

  •    C. Hayes;

  •    V. Stark;

  •    R. Stevenson; and,

  •    A. Papmehl;

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 (7 to 7)

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Westdell Development Corporation (c/o MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture) relating to the property located at 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne:

a)    the request to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:                                                   

i)    the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii)   the requested amendment does not satisfy the criteria for adoption of the Specific Area Policies;

iii)   the requested amendment does not conform to Policy 86_ of The London Plan that directs the most intense forms of development to the Downtown, Transit Villages and along the Rapid Transit Corridors in which the requested height permissions better align; and

iv)    the requested amendment does not facilitate an appropriate form of residential development that is sensitive to existing (and future) neighbourhoods and does not represent a good fit, as required by the intensity, form and residential intensification policies in the Neighbourhoods Place Type;

b)    the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone and a Holding Residential (h-124*R1-14) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)) Zone BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i)    the requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii)    the proposed development does not conform to the Official Plan, The London Plan, as the requested Specific Policy is not recommended for approval;

iii)    the requested amendment is not in conformity with The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies and Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and

iv)    the requested amendments are not appropriate within the existing and planned context;

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

  •    a communication dated May 21, 2026, from P. Kitson, Westdell Development Corp.;

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

  •    S. Allen, MHBC Planning Urban Design and Landscape Architecture;

  •    C. Hayes;

  •    V. Stark;

  •    R. Stevenson; and,

  •    A. Papmehl;

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)

6.8.2   8th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

2026-05-25 CPSC Report

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 8th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (2.4).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.8.2.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by C. Rahman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

6.8.2.2   (2.1) 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 14, 2026:

a)    that a delegation from the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee BE APPROVED to attend an upcoming meeting of the Accessible Public Transit Services Advisory Committee to discuss matters of mutual interest related to accessible public transportation; and,

b)     that a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED, consisting of Z. Beecham, N. Judges, and S. Sweetman, to support the implementation of an Accessibility Community Advisory Committee outreach event; and,

c)    clauses 1.1 and 3.1 to 3.7 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

6.8.2.3   (2.2) Protection of Animals Left Unattended in Vehicles (Relates to Bill No.’s 220, 225 and 226) 

Motion made by C. Rahman

That on recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to staff report dated May 25, 2026, related to the Protection of Animals Left Unattended in Vehicles:

a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, for the purpose of amending the Animal Control By-law - PH-3 to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty where an officer determines, on reasonable grounds, that an animal in a motor vehicle is in distress due to the temperature in the vehicle; and,

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 June 2, 2026, for the purpose of amending the Dog Licensing and Control By-law - PH-4 to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty where an officer determines, on reasonable grounds, that a dog in a motor vehicle is in distress due to the temperature in the vehicle; and,

c)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, for the purpose of amending the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law A-54 to establish Administrative Monetary Penalty amounts where an officer determines, on reasonable grounds, that a dog or animal in a motor vehicle is in distress due to the temperature in the vehicle.

Motion Passed

6.8.2.4   (2.3) Renovictions: Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program One Year Update (Relates to Bill No. 223)

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 25, 2026, related to the Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program:

a)     the by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to amend By-law No. L.-131-16, Schedule 23 - Rental Unit Repair License; and,

b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue monitoring N13 application volumes, tenant return rates, and RTA compensation compliance, and report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee in one year (Q1 2027) with updated data and analysis;

it being noted that the License Manager will update the Tenant Information Package with detailed information about RTA Section 54 compensation requirements, calculation methods, and warning signs of informal settlement tactics.

Motion Passed

6.8.2.6   (3.1) London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Annual Update

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Annual Report BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the presentation from Chief L. Hamer related to this item, was received.

Motion Passed

6.8.2.5   (2.4) Thames Valley District School Board and City of London Joint Use of Facilities Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 218)

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 25, 2026, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to:

a)    AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Joint Use of Facilities Agreement, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Schedule “A” between the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and The Corporation of the City of London and, repeal By-law No. A.-7201-379 being “A By-law to approve the Amending Agreement to the Joint Use of Facilities Agreement between the Thames Valley District School Board and The Corporation of the City of London; and to authorize the Mayor and City

Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement”;

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; and,

d)    AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to execute any reporting under this Agreement.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

6.8.3   7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2026-05-28 SPPC Report 7

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 12 (4.1).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.8.3.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by C. Rahman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.2   (2.1) 2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan Progress Review

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report regarding the 2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan Progress Review BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.3   (2.2) Request for Shareholder’s Meeting - London & Middlesex Community Housing

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London & Middlesex Community Housing:

a)      the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London & Middlesex Community Housing BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 16, 2026, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London & Middlesex Community Housing in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2025 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London & Middlesex Community Housing and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London & Middlesex Community Housing to attend the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 4, 2026, from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.4   (2.3) Request for Shareholder’s Meeting - Housing Development Corporation, London

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC):

a)      the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 16, 2026, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2025 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) and to invite the President and CEO and the Board/Chair to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 11, 2026, from M. Feldberg, President and CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.5   (2.4) Strategic Plan Implementation Update: Mid-Year 2026

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report including the 2026 Mid-Year Strategic Plan Implementation Update, as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2026, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 26, 2026 from G. Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.6   (2.5) RBC Place London Steam Transition

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to transitioning RBC Place London from steam service for heating and humidification purposes by October 30, 2027:

a)    the report entitled RBC Place London Steam Transition BE RECEIVED; 

b)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as outlined in the Source of Financing, as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2026 as Appendix “A”; it being noted that in order to accommodate the RBC Place London request, transfers of funds from the City’s Capital Infrastructure Gap Reserve Fund and the City’s Corporate Contingency in the total amount of $6,788,880 (excluding HST, including contingency) is required; and

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with an update on funding once the project cost is known and the contingency amount has been revised.

Motion Passed

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated May 28, 2026, titled “Review of RFPQ 2025-056 – Redevelopment of City Hall Campus Procurement and Related Information” BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.8   (3.1) London Hydro Inc. - 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions (Relates to Bill No. 219)

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro Inc.:

a)   the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2026 as Appendix “A”, entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026;

b)   the presentation by Y. Semsedini, CEO and T. Goodine, Board Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED;

c)   the Summary of the 2025 Financial Results BE RECEIVED; and

d)   the communication regarding the Draft Shareholder Resolution BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.9   (3.2) London Hydro Holdings Inc. (“NewCo”)

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the revival of London Hydro Holdings Inc.:

a)  Tania Goodine and Paul Madden BE APPOINTED to the London Hydro Holdings Inc. for a term of 1 year; 

b)  Mayor J. Morgan BE APPOINTED as the member appointed from Municipal Council; and

c)  the communication dated May 1, 2026 from Y. Semsedini, CEO, London Hydro Inc. BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from Y. Semsedini, CEO, London Hydro Inc. with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.10   (3.3) 2025 London Transit Commission Annual Report

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the London Transit Commission 2025 Annual Report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from K. Paleczny, General Manager, London Transit Commission with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.11   (3.4) LMCH MasterRegeneration Plan

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the London & Middlesex Community Housing’s 15-Year Regeneration Plan BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer and P. Squire, Board Chair, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.13   (4.2) London Transit Commission Governance Review: Findings and Recommendations

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the Recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Transit Commission Governance Review findings and recommendations:

a)    the recommendations of the London Transit Commission Governance Review, as set out in Appendix “A” as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2026, BE ENDORSED;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare and bring forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee any necessary amendments to applicable by-laws required to implement the recommendations;

c)    the London Transit Commission BE DIRECTED to review the recommendations and report back to Council on implementation, including the development of a business case for any associated resource requirements;

d)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the London Transit Commission Governance Review project; and

e)    the report dated May 28, 2026, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a delegation from B. Peever, J. Cameron and K. McCaffrey, KPMG Canada and received communications from the Accessible London Coalition and S. Holmes with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.14   (4.3) Request to Maintain the Size of the London Police Service Board at Seven Members

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Police Service Board composition:

a)  in accordance with section 31 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 the size of London Police Service Board BE MAINTAINED at seven (7) members, consistent with the composition permitted under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and the direction of Municipal Council at its December 19, 2016 meeting; and

b)  the communication dated May 12, 2026, from R. Gauss Chair, London Police Service Board BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

6.8.3.12   (4.1) Review of the London & Middlesex Community Housing Master Regeneration Plan

At 2:43 PM, Councillor S. Hillier leaves the meeting.

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the report on the London and Middlesex Community Housing Master Regeneration Plan BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (12 to 1)

6.8.4   10th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

2026-05-27 ICSC Report 10

Motion made by H. McAlister

That the 10th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

6.8.4.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by H. McAlister

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.2   (2.3) 2025 Parkland Reserve Fund Annual Financial Statement and Reporting of Former Section 37 Planning Act (Bonusing) Funds

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken:

a)    the 2025 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 42 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990;

b)    the 2025 reporting of former Section 37 bonusing funds held by the City of London BE RECEIVED for information; and

c)    the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2025 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement and reporting of former Section 37 Planning Act (Bonusing) funds still held available to the public on the City of London website.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.3   (2.5) 2025 Annual Update on Canada Life Place

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2025 Annual Report on Canada Life Place, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2026 as “Appendix B” BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.4   (2.6) City of London Days at Canada Life Place - Children’s Health Foundation - Heroes on Ice

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk and in accordance with Council’s City of London Days at Canada Life Place Policy, the request from the Children’s Health Foundation to host their annual “Heroes on Ice” charity hockey match, BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at Canada Life Place, notwithstanding Council’s policy which restricts groups from having more than two event days over a consecutive five-year period.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.5   (2.8) RFT-2026-067 Oxford WWTP Membrane Replacement Tender Award

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 award of contract for the Oxford WWTP Membrane Replacement:

a)    the bid submitted by Baseline Constructors Inc. at its tendered price of $9,599,000.00, including contingency, excluding HST, for Membrane Bioreactor Equipment Replacement at Oxford Wastewater Treatment Plant BE ACCEPTED; 

b)    the fees submitted by CIMA+ for engineering services related to contract administration for the Oxford WWTP Membrane Replacement project of $507,163.80, plus HST, BE APPROVED;

c)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2026 as Appendix “A”;

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

e)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract relating to this project; and

f)    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

6.8.4.6   (2.10) Contract Award: Tender RFT-2025-287 and Appointment of Consulting Engineer - Sunningdale Road West Improvements from Wonderland Road to Medway Creek Bridge

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 award of contract for the Sunningdale Road West Improvements: Wonderland Road to Medway Creek Bridge (RFT-2025-287):

a)    the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd, at its tendered price of $21,519,023.07, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements, in accordance with Section 28.2 i) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy following an open competitive process;

b)    AECOM Canada ULC, BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction inspection for this project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $2,104,126.00, excluding HST, under Limited Tendering LT-2026-131, in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

c)    the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure (or delegate) BE AUTHORIZED to approve Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding between the Corporation of the City of London and private property owners, in relation to the cost-sharing of servicing contained within this project (RFT-2025-287);

d)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2026 as Appendix “A”;

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

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

g)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (RFT-2025-287); and

h)    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

6.8.4.7   (2.11) Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program

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 a consulting engineer for the Infrastructure Renewal Program:

a)     the following consulting engineer BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified Infrastructure Renewal Program funded project, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:

i)    Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2026 Infrastructure Renewal Program Oxford Street West project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $261,442.50, including 10% contingency, excluding HST;

b)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 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

6.8.4.8   (2.13) Highbury Avenue Non-Routine Maintenance

Motion made by H. McAlister

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the report regarding Highbury Avenue Non-Routine Maintenance BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.9   (2.1) 2026 Reserve and Reserve Fund Monitoring and Housekeeping Report (Relates to Bill No.’s 214, 215 and 216)

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken:

a)    the 2026 Reserve and Reserve Fund Monitoring and Housekeeping Report BE RECEIVED for information;

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2026 as “Appendix C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to amend By-Law No. A.-8504-127 being “A by-law to establish the Capital Asset Renewal and Replacement Reserve Funds”;

c)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report as “Appendix D”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to amend By-law No. A.-8269-190 being “A by-law to establish the Social Services Reserve Fund”; and

d)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report as “Appendix E”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, being “A by-law to establish the Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program Reserve Fund.”

Motion Passed

6.8.4.10   (2.2) 2025 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken:

a)    the 2025 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds BE RECEIVED for information, in accordance with section 43 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, which requires the City Treasurer to provide a financial statement relating to the Development Charges By-law and associated reserve funds; and

b)    the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2025 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds available as follows:

i)    to the public on the City of London website to fulfill Council’s obligation under section 43 (2.1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997; and

ii)    provide a copy to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing no later than July 15, 2026, to fulfill Council’s obligation under section 43 (3) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.11   (2.4) Bi-Annual Procurement Report and Update

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the first Bi-Annual Procurement Report, prepared in accordance with Section 35 – Reporting Requirements of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.12   (2.7) Standing Committee Meetings and Annual Meeting Calendar

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the annual meeting calendar for the period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED; it being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be required from time to time in order to accommodate special/additional meetings or changes to governing legislation; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated March 25, 2026 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

6.8.4.13   (2.9) Contract Award: Tender RFT-2026-021 and Appointment of Consulting Engineer - Boler Road Watermain and Cycling Improvements Project

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 award of contract for the Boler Road Watermain and Cycling Improvements project (RFT-2026-021):

a)    the bid submitted by PV-EX Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $6,533,691.42, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by PV-EX Construction Ltd. was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements, in accordance with Section 28.2 i) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy following an open competitive process;

b)    Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction inspection for this project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $501,716.60, excluding HST, under Limited Tendering LT-2026-144, in accordance with Section 13.3 iii) (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

c)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 27, 2026 as Appendix “A”;

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

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

f)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (RFT-2026-021); and

g)    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

6.8.4.14   (2.12) Appointment of Consulting Engineer - Sunningdale Road West Improvements from Hyde Park Road to Jordan Boulevard

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 engineer for the Sunningdale Road West Improvements from Hyde Park Road to Jordan Boulevard:

a)     MTE Consultants Inc., BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction inspection for this project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $266,952.40, excluding HST, under Limited Tendering LT-2026-161 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 27, 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

6.8.5   2nd Report of the Audit Committee

2026-05-13 Special Audit Report 2

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the 2nd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

6.9   Added Reports

At 2:46 PM, Councillor S. Hillier enters the meeting.

Motion made by H. McAlister

That clause 1 of the 9th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

That clause 1 of the 9th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, read as follows:

  1.    Acquisition – Buy Back of Industrial Land from Thomson Foods Inc. – Huron Industrial Park (C1)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with the concurrence of the Director Municipal Housing and Industrial Development, Housing and Community Growth, with respect to industrial land located in Huron Industrial Park (C1), containing an area of 1.0 acre being Part of Lot 4, Concession 3, being Part 11 in Plan 33R-21778 in the Geographic Township of London, City of London, County of Middlesex as outlined on the sketch attached as Appendix “C”, the following action be taken:

a)    the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), attached as Appendix “B,” submitted by The Corporation of the City of London (the “Purchaser”) to repurchase 1.0 acre of the subject property from Thomson Foods Inc. (the “Vendor”), for the sum of $157,500 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the agreement; and,

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to apply the financing for this procurement, as set out in the Source of Financing report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

That progress was made with respect to items 4.2 (6.2/10/ICSC) and 4.3 (6.1/2/AC) as noted on the public agenda.

6.10   Deferred Matters

None.

6.11   Enquiries

None.

6.12   Emergent Motions

None.

6.13   By-laws

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 218 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Second Reading of Bill No. 218 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 218 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 235 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Second Reading of Bill No. 235 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 235 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 213 to Added Bill No. 236, with the exception of Bill No.’s 19, 218, and 235, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 213 to Added Bill No. 236, with the exception of Bill No.’s 19, 218, and 235, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by H. McAlister

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 19, and Bill No.’s 213 to Added Bill No. 236, with the exception of Bill No.’s  218, and 235, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.14   Adjournment

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by C. Rahman

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 2:52 PM.

Appendix: New Bills