June 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM

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The meeting is called to order at 10:33 AM; it being noted that Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillors H. McAlister, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Trosow declared a pecuniary interest in Bill No. 237, having to do with the confirmation of the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on June 17, 2026, indicating that he did not have sufficient information to determine whether he had a pecuniary interest in relation to the Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial Stream: Development Charge Reduction Program.

2.   Recognitions

None.

3.   Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.   Council, In Closed Session

None.

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

None.

6.   Communications and Petitions

6.1   Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial Stream: Development Charge Reduction Program

2026-06-17 FINAL - DC Reduction Program Report - Council 6-17-2026

2026-06-17 Submission - (6.1) Staff Presentation

At 10:51 AM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor E. Peloza in the Chair. 

At 10:57 AM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.

Motion made by S. Lehman

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial Stream: Development Charge Reduction Program: 

a)    the report BE RECEIVED for information; and

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application for the Development Charge Reduction Program through the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Provincial and Territorial stream, noting that the deadline for applications is Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.;

it being noted that a Transfer Payment Agreement for funding through this program will be brought forward for Council’s consideration if the City is successful in its application;

it being further noted that Council received the attached presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and communications from J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders’ Association, M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute and K. Kaikkonen with respect to this matter.

Motion made by S. Trosow

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That, pursuant to section 2.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the speaking-once provision contained in section 9.7 of the Council Procedure By-law BE SUSPENDED for the Council meeting held on June 17, 2026, to permit members to speak more than once to a motion.

Motion Failed (9 to 4)

At 11:51 AM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor E. Peloza in the Chair. 

At 11:57 AM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.

Motion made by S. Lehman

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That the following part BE APPROVED:

a)    the report BE RECEIVED for information; and

it being further noted that Council received the attached presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and communications from J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders’ Association, M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute and K. Kaikkonen with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Motion made by S. Lehman

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial Stream: Development Charge Reduction Program:

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application for the Development Charge Reduction Program through the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Provincial and Territorial stream, noting that the deadline for applications is Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.;

it being noted that a Transfer Payment Agreement for funding through this program will be brought forward for Council’s consideration if the City is successful in its application;

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Clause 6.1 reads as follows:

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial Stream: Development Charge Reduction Program:

a)    the report BE RECEIVED for information; and

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application for the Development Charge Reduction Program through the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Provincial and Territorial stream, noting that the deadline for applications is Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.;

it being noted that a Transfer Payment Agreement for funding through this program will be brought forward for Council’s consideration if the City is successful in its application;

it being further noted that Council received the attached presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and communications from J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders’ Association, M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute and K. Kaikkonen with respect to this matter.

7.   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.   Reports

None.

9.   Added Reports

None.

10.   Deferred Matters

None.

11.   Enquiries

None.

12.   Emergent Motions

None.

13.   By-laws

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 237, BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

At 12:00pm, Councillor E. Peloza leaves the meeting.

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That Second Reading of Bill No. 237, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 237, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

14.   Adjournment

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 12:13 PM.

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