June 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Items 2.2 and 2.3 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.2   Rethink Zoning Project Update

2026-06-22 (2.2) Staff Report - Rethink Zoning Project Update

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated June 22, 2026, related to Rethink Zoning Project Update, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.3   Withdrawal of the Request by the Trustees of the London Congregation of the British Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada to Repeal the Heritage Designating By-law for the Property at 430 Grey Street (Beth Emanuel British Methodist Episcopal Church)

2026-06-22 (2.3) Staff Report - Withdrawal of the Request to Repeal the Heritage Designating By-law

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated June 22, 2026, related to the Withdrawal of the Request by the Trustees of the London Congregation of the British Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada to Repeal the Heritage Designating By-law for the Property at 430 Grey Street (Beth Emanuel British Methodist Episcopal Church), BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.1   Green Development Framework Update

2026-06-22 (2.1) Staff Report - Green Development Framework

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 22, 2026, related to the Green Development Framework:

a)    the Green Development Framework and the Green Development Framework Study Terms of Reference as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “B” BE RECEIVED;

b)    the letter dated May 15, 2026, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “C” BE RECEIVED; and,

c)    the funding for the Green Development Framework Study BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”;

it being noted that this report fulfills Council’s request related to Green Development Guidelines; therefore, the item may be removed from the Planning and Environment Committee’s Deferred Matters List.

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to approve part a) and b).

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to approve part c).

Motion Passed (4 to 1)

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   415 York Street - OZ-25124

2026-06-22 (3.1) Staff Report - 415 York St

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That the application dated June 22, 2026, from BSN London Corporation related to the property at 415 York Street BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow time for the applicant to complete and submit the D-6 Land Use Compatibility Study requested by The Civic Administration; 

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

  •    a communication dated June 12, 2026, from S. Turney, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP; 

  •    a communication dated June 18, 2026, from Midtown Community Organization; 

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

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

  •    S. Turney, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP;

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 (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to open the pubic participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2   2027 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) Update

2026-06-22 (3.2) Staff Report - 2027 GMIS Annual Update

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Lewis

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 June 22, 2026, related to the implementation of The London Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works:

a)    the 2027 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “B” BE APPROVED; it being noted that:

i) Sunningdale SWMF E1 will be rescheduled from 2027 to 2029;

ii) Kilally South, East Basin SWM 1 will be rescheduled from 2024 to 2027;

iii) North Lambeth SWMF P2 North will be rescheduled from 2028 to 2030;

iv) Bradley Avenue Extension – Wonderland to Bostwick will be rescheduled

from 2033 to 2035;

v) White Oaks SWMF 3 West will be rescheduled from 2024 to 2027;

vi) White Oaks SWMF 3 East will be rescheduled from 2026 to 2027;

vii) Pincombe Drain SWMF P3 West will be rescheduled from 2026 to 2027;

viii) Pincombe Drain SWMF P4 West will be rescheduled from 2026 to 2027;

ix) SS15B - North Talbot Growth Area Greenway PCP sewershed will be

rescheduled from 2025 to 2027;

x) Pincombe Drain SWMF 4 will be rescheduled from 2018 to 2027;

xi) SS15A - Lambeth Growth Area will be rescheduled from 2016 to 2027;

b)    the Capital Budget BE ADJUSTED to reflect the timing changes associated with the projects in the above-noted clause a); 

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

-    M. Wallace, London Development Institute; 

-    S. Levin; and, 

-    C. Spina; 

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 (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.3   Parking Provisions Update

2026-06-22 (3.3) Staff Report - Parking Provisions Update

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, further to the direction of the Municipal Council, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by the City of London with respect to the Residential Parking Provisions, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 22, 2026,  as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, by AMENDING Sections 4.19 and 4.37 to increase minimum residential parking requirements, revise residential driveway widths, permit parking in front yard or side yard driveways, establish exceptions, revise parking requirements for additional residential units (ARUs), and modify other related parking regulations;

it being noted that should the Municipal Council introduce the above-noted amendments, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a review of the Residential Front Yard and Boulevard Parking By-law No. CPOL.-305-296 and report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; and,

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

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

  •    the recommended amendments will continue to allow for intensification in neighbourhoods, consistent with Council’s commitment to increase housing supply, diversity and affordability;

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

-    M. Wallace, London Development Institute; 

-    Z. Corbin; and,

-    M. Moussa;

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 (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

None.

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Confidential

Moved by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Stevenson

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

a matter being considered pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal arising out of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

That Committee convenes In Closed Session, from 2:55 PM to 3:20 PM.

6.1   Solicitor-Client Privilege

7.   Adjournment

Moved by S. Stevenson

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting was adjourned at 3:22 PM.