June 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting is called to order at 1:06 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 that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Recognitions

His Worship the Mayor Recognizes the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission Community Recognition Program - Municipality Contribution Agreement.

3.   Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.   Council, In Closed Session

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by A. Hopkins

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

4.1    Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/9/CPSC)

4.2    Solicitor-Client Privilege

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees or the Corporation 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 or local board. (6.2/9/CPSC)

4.3    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. (6.1/11/ICSC)

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

A matter pertaining to the proposed sale 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. (6.2/11/ICSC)

4.5    Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation with respect to a claim for compensation following the expropriation of property located at 1380 Oxford Street East at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”); and for the purpose of providing instruction and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.3/11/ICSC)

4.6    Solicitor-Client Privilege

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege related to 1057-1061 Richmond Street, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/9/PEC)

4.7    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. (6.1/3/AC)

4.8    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.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

That Council convenes In Closed Session, from 1:26 PM to 2:41 PM.

At 2:44 PM, Councillor D. Ferreira enters the meeting.

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

Motion made by H. McAlister

Seconded by S. Lehman

That the Minutes of the 9th and 10th Meetings of the Municipal Council, held on June 2 and 17, 2026, respectively, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.   Communications and Petitions

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by S. Trosow

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

6.1 City of London Tree Nursery Feasibility

  1.    C. Butler  

     

6.2 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

  1.    D. Davis        

  2.    D. Osborne        

  3.    P. Fraser        

6.3  (ADDED) Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan

  1.    (ADDED) S. Mathers, Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth  

     

6.4 (ADDED) Employment Area Policy Review and Unsuitable/Ineligible Industrial Land Review - O-25125

  1.    (ADDED) A. Richards, Planner and H. Froussios, Principal Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.    

   

6.5 2496 Dundas Street - Z-26043

  1.    S. McFadzean, President and CEO, Greater London International Airport Authority      

 

6.6 1057-1061 Richmond Street - Z-26051

  1.    M.A. and P. Adams         

  2.    S. Harris        

  3.    G. Barrett and J. Smout        

  4.    (ADDED) J. Gard and D. Caloren        

  5.    (ADDED) D. Lajoie        

  6.    (ADDED) A. Pruszynski        

  7.    (ADDED) M. Davis, Partner, Si-vik Planning and Design Inc.        

  8.    (ADDED) M. Backx        

6.7 929 Cheapside Street - Z-26003

  1.    S. and R. Walters        

  2.    (ADDED) C. Church        

  3.    (ADDED) S. Ord        

6.8 517-525 Fanshawe Park Road East and 1536 Geary Avenue - Z-26039

  1.    R. Ashton        

  2.    S. Bentley        

  3.    K. Kaikkonen        

  4.    (ADDED) T. Khan        

  5.    (ADDED) K. Henning

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

7.   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.   Reports

8.1   9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

2026-06-08 CPSC Report

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 3 (2.2), 5 (2.4), 7 (2.6), and 11 (2.7).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.1.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by C. Rahman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.1.4   (2.3) Municipal Compliance Services Policy Update and Online Public Municipal Compliance Tools Review (Relates to Bill No. 249)

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 June 8, 2026 related to the Municipal Compliance Services Policy Update and Online Public Municipal Compliance Tools Review:

a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to amend By-law CPOL.-410-168, Clause 4.7, being a provision in the City of London Municipal Compliance Services Policy, enacted by Council on July 25, 2023, under By-law No. CPOL.-410-168;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement Service London Portal submission confirmation updates through the annual enhancement process, to support residents in knowing how they can access limited public disclosure of Municipal Compliance complaint status information and investigation outcomes;

c)    the implementation of a Municipal Compliance CityMap and Development and Business Portal Enhancement initiative and associated funding requests BE REFERRED for consideration as part of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan and 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget process; and,

d)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.1.6   (2.5) By-law Amendments and Management Measures to Reduce Rat Infestations (Relates to Bill No.’s 244, 247 and 252)

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 June 8, 2026, related to By-law Amendments and Management Measures to Reduce Rat Infestations:

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 23, 2026, to amend By-law CP-24, being the Property Standards By-law, to revise the definitions section;

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 23, 2026, to amend By-law PW-15, being the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law, regarding proposed improvements to the definitions of Receptacles and Exterior Storage Areas;

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 23, 2026, to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law (A-54);

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Residential Rat Remediation Support Program, to provide financial assistance to eligible owner-occupied residential properties and to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with implementation recommendations and any associated costs; and,

e)    the implementation of a Corporate Rat Management Plan and associated funding requests BE REFERRED for consideration as part of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan and the 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget process.

Motion Passed

8.1.8   (2.8) London Fire Department - Source of Financing for Fire Apparatus

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026, related to the London Fire Department - Source of Financing for Fire Apparatus:

a)    in accordance with Section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with City View Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of one (1) Tanker/Pumper and one (1) Aerial Ladder Truck, for the price of $5,526,900;

b)    the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as appended to the above-noted staff report; and,

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

Motion Passed

8.1.9   (2.10) City of London Community Grants Program: Impact Reports (2024 - 2025)

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the City of London Community Grants Program: Impact Reports (2024 – 2025), BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.1.10   (2.11) London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan Update – 2025 Progress Report

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, 2024-2028 - 2025 Progress Report, as appended to the staff report dated June 8, 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.1.12   (2.9) Byron Veterans Monument Donation to Springbank Park

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the matter of the Byron Veterans Monument Donation to Springbank Park, as included in the staff report dated June 8, 2026, BE REFERRED to a special meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on June 16, 2026.

Motion Passed

8.1.13   (3.1) 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 28, 2026:

a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with a by-law requiring licensing of businesses that sell listed invasive plant and animal species, and requiring license holders to provide information prescribed by the license manager to any person who purchases, acquires or obtains a listed species from the license holder;

b)    the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) BE CONSULTED to share input on the list of invasive plant and animal species and the information to be prescribed by the license manager; and,

c)    the above-noted ESACAC report BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that communications from the following individuals, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received:

  •    Councillors S. Trosow and D. Ferreira

  •    D. Milton 

  •    Dr. T. Satchell

  •    K. Gauci 

  •    K. Buck

  •    S. Garner 

  •    L. Branco Alecrim

  •    A. Moehring

  •    D. McAdams

  •    M.A. Hodge 

  •    S. Ratz

  •    T. Cull

  •    Amaan

  •    K. Moreland

  •    S. Sealy

  •    M. Blake Rose

  •    L. Miller;

it being further noted that verbal delegations from B. Samuels and M. Blake Rose, with respect to this matter, were received.

Motion Passed

8.1.2   (2.1) London’s Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024-2028) and the Welcoming Francophone Community Initiative

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the London Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024-28), BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.1.3   (2.2) City of London Tree Nursery Feasibility

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026, related to the City of London Tree Nursery Feasibility Study:

a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and,

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to retain consulting services to undertake a technical feasibility study for the establishment of a municipally-operated tree nursery for the purposes of growing caliper-sized trees for planting on City-owned lands.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.1.5   (2.4) Request to Submit an Application for New Affordable Housing Funding Through Build Canada Homes

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application to Build Canada Homes to secure capital funds to support the development of new affordable housing in the city of London and Middlesex-County.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.1.7   (2.6) 122 Base Line Tenant Transition Plan Update Q2

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the 122 Base Line Road Tenant Transition Plan Update Q2, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.1.11   (2.7) Award of NRFP-2025-248: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6 (Relates to Bill No. 239)    

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 June 8, 2026, related to the Award of NRFP-2025-248: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6:

a)    in accordance with s. 12.4.6(b) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Ballance It Inc. BE APPROVED as the Leading Proponent for 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6, pursuant to NRFP-2025-148, subject to Ballance It Inc. and The Corporation of the City of London entering into a Contribution Agreement;

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to:

i)    APPROVE the Contribution Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Ballance It Inc., as appended to the above-noted staff report as Schedule “1”;

ii)    AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve amendments to the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

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

iv)    AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute further amending agreements to the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the proponent to submit necessary Planning Act applications to support an increase in density from 71 units per hectare to 107 units per hectare.

Motion made by C. Rahman

That part c) BE APPROVED:

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the proponent to submit necessary Planning Act applications to support an increase in density from 71 units per hectare to 107 units per hectare.

Motion Passed (8 to 6)

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the balance of the motion BE APPROVED:

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 8, 2026, related to the Award of NRFP-2025-248: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6:

a)    in accordance with s. 12.4.6(b) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Ballance It Inc. BE APPROVED as the Leading Proponent for 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6, pursuant to NRFP-2025-148, subject to Ballance It Inc. and The Corporation of the City of London entering into a Contribution Agreement;

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to:

i)    APPROVE the Contribution Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Ballance It Inc., as appended to the above-noted staff report as Schedule “1”;

ii)    AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve amendments to the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

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

iv)    AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, or their written designate, to approve and execute further amending agreements to the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.2   10th Special Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

2026-06-16 CPSC Report

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 10th Special Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.2.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by C. Rahman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.2.2   (4.1) Byron Springbank Veterans Monument Donation to Springbank Park (Relates to Bill No. 243) 

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 16, 2026 related to the donation of Byron Springbank Veterans Monument to the City of London for Springbank Park per Sections 4.1 a) and 4.2 b) of the City of London Donation Policy:

a)    the donation of the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument, valued up to $100,000, and cash contribution of $200,000 for installation and maintenance from the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument Consortium BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Monument Consortium has surpassed its fundraising goal of $400,000 estimated as the total cost of the Byron Monument Project;

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to:

i)    approve the Donation Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument Consortium, setting out the terms and conditions of the donation of the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument and cash contribution of $200,000 for its installation and maintenance; and,

ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Donation Agreement;

c)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.3   8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2026-06-16 SPPC Report 8

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 6 (4.1) and 7 (4.2).

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   (2.2) Enhancing Public Access to Committee of Adjustment

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 Council’s resolution related to enhancing the visibility and transparency of the Committee of Adjustment:

a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to administer the Committee of Adjustment with the newly established procedures at no additional cost, including posting agendas, staff reports, application materials, minutes and decisions on the existing Committee of Adjustment calendar pages, posting meeting recordings online, and including information about the Integrity Commissioner complaint process in Committee of Adjustment agendas; and

b)    the report dated June 16, 2026 BE RECEIVED for information;

it being noted that any request for additional enhancements would require referral for consideration as part of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan and 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget process.

Motion Passed

8.3.3   (2.1) Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards Policy Amendments

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the staff report dated June 16, 2026, with respect to amendments to the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards Policy, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consultation with the London Chamber of Commerce regarding the potential to recognize diversity, race relations and inclusivity achievements through the Chamber’s Business Achievement Awards program, or a similar existing recognition program.

Motion Passed

8.3.4   (3.1) London & Middlesex Community Housing - 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions (Relates to Bill No. 242)   

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH):

a)  on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2026 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026;

b)  the letter dated June 5, 2026 from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, LMCH BE RECEIVED;

c)  the presentation by P. Squire, Board Chair and P. Chisholm, CEO, London & Middlesex Community Housing BE RECEIVED;

d)  the 2025 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED;

e)  the 2025 Annual Report BE RECEIVED; and

f)  the communication from the London & Middlesex Community Housing regarding the Board of Director’s Profiles, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.3.5   (3.2) Housing and Development Corporation, London - 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London:

a)   on the recommendation of the City Manager, the Independent Auditor’s Report of KPMG LLP for the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London, dated December 31, 2025, BE RECEIVED;

b)  the 2025 Year End Report to the Shareholder BE RECEIVED; and

c)  the 2025 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.3.8   (4.3) Request for Province-Wide Deposit-Return for Non-Alcoholic Beverage Containers

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the Mayor and Councillor A. Hopkins BE REQUESTED to advocate, through the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for a province-wide deposit-return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from Councillor A. Hopkins and K. Scaldwell, President, Canadian Beverage Association with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

8.3.6   (4.1) The Centre of Opportunity: London’s Economic Development Strategy (2026–2030) and Implementation Plan

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated June 16, 2026, with regard to “The Centre of Opportunity: London’s Economic Development Strategy (2026-2030) and Implementation Plan”:

a)    “The Centre of Opportunity: London’s Economic Development Strategy (2026-2030) and Implementation Plan”, as appended to the staff report as Schedule “A”, BE ENDORSED;

b)    the Strategy summary, as appended to the staff report as Schedule “B”, BE RECEIVED for information;

c)    the following funding BE AUTHORIZED to support immediate implementation actions identified within The Centre of Opportunity: London’s Economic Development Strategy (2026–2030) and Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report:

  1.    up to $200,000 in one-time funding from the remaining balance of Business Case P-46; and

  2.    up to $150,000 in one-time funding from the Economic Development Reserve Fund;

d)    the funding for c) 2) above, BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report as Schedule “C”;

e)    any associated additional funding requests BE REFERRED for consideration as part of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan and 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget process; and

f)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on Indigenous-led engagement outcomes;

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

  •    a communication from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute;

  •    a communication from A. Shepard, President and Vice-Chancellor, Western University;

  •    a communication from K. Morrison, Executive Director, Old East Village BIA; and

  •    a communication from K. Nielsen, Board Chair and V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, Downtown London;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard verbal delegations from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute, K. Morrison, Executive Director, Old East Village BIA and V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, Downtown London with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

At 3:14 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor S. Lehman in the Chair.

At 3:17 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.

At 3:17 PM, Councillor E. Peloza leaves the meeting.

8.3.7   (4.2) Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan

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 London’s Downtown Plan:

a)   the above-noted staff report and Appendix “A”: “Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan” BE RECEIVED for information;

b)   the actions identified in this Plan, that can be accommodated within existing approved budgets, BE IMPLEMENTED;

c)   the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee in Q4 2026 with a progress update on the quick-start actions and a proposed work plan for 2027; and

d)   the implementation of Downtown Plan actions requiring additional investment and associated funding requests BE REFERRED for consideration as part of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan and 2028-2031 Multi-Year Budget process;

it being noted the Civic Administration will continue to undertake an enterprise-wide approach to monitoring, reviewing, and implementing actions within approved budgets to support the downtown area, while identifying future opportunities for Downtown Plan implementation;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from M. Rowe, President and CEO and J. Barrett, Managing Director, Canadian Urban Institute with respect to this matter;

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

  •    a communication from K. Morrison, Executive Director, Old East Village BIA;

  •    a communication from D. Brown and W. Thomas, Coordinators, Midtown Community Organization (MCO);

  •    a communication from K. Nielsen, Board Chair and V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, Downtown London;

  •    a communication from AM Valastro;

it being further pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard verbal delegations from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute, K. Morrison, Executive Director, Old East Village BIA and V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, Downtown London.

Motion Passed (12 to 1)

8.4   11th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

2026-06-15 ICSC Report 11

Motion made by H. McAlister

That the 11th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 8 (2.3), 9 (2.4), and 11 (2.10).

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

8.4.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by H. McAlister

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.4.2   (2.1) W12A Landfill: Review of Vehicle Speeds and Odour Regulations

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the report regarding W12A Landfill Review of Vehicle Speeds and Odour Regulations BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.4.3   (2.2) W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program and By-law Update (Relates to Bill No. 240)    

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to update the W12A Landfill Site Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program.

Motion Passed

8.4.4   (2.5) Award of RFT-2026-100 W12A-Equipment Rental and Operators

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 award of the work outlined in Request for Tender (RFT-2026-100) W12A-Equipment Rental and Operators:

a)    the bid submitted by JBL Construction at its tendered annual price of $2,498,334 and the estimated total contract value over the term of the contract and contract extension options of $12,491,720 BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the tendered annual price is the sum of tendered unit rates for the estimated annual hours of equipment and operator use and that the bid submitted by JBL Construction was the lowest of 3 bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements, in accordance with Section 12.5 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these recommendations;

c)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the equipment and operators to be supplied and the work to be done relating to RFT-2026-100; and

d)    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

8.4.5   (2.6) New Traffic Signals, Pedestrian Signals and Pedestrian Crossovers (Relates to Bill No. 251)

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 traffic signal, pedestrian signal and pedestrian crossover installations:

a)    the installation of the following traffic signals BE APPROVED:

i)    Oxford Street East at John Paul II Secondary School; 

ii)    Oxford Street East at London Lane;

iii)    Dundas Street at Ashland Avenue;

iv)    Wellington Road at Whetter Avenue;

v)    Wellington Road at Bond Street;

vi)    Sunningdale Road West at Meadowlands Way;

vii)    Sunningdale Road East at Clarke Road;

b)    the installation of the following pedestrian signals BE APPROVED:

i)    Leathorne Street at Adelaide Street North;

ii)    Jackson Road at Darnley Boulevard;

c)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114) related to the new pedestrian crossovers planned to be installed in 2026.

Motion Passed

8.4.6   (2.8) Emergency Procurement of Replacement Components for Centrifuges at Greenway WWTP

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 purchase of replacement components for the centrifuges at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant:

a)    the purchase order issued for the purchase of a replacement scroll assembly for the centrifuges at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant under Section 19.2.ii of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy at a total cost of $401,858.00, excluding HST, BE CONFIRMED;

b)    the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report”, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”;

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

d)    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

8.4.7    (2.9) Expropriation of Lands – Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements Phase 2 (Relates to Bill No. 250)

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Transportation and Mobility, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, approval BE GIVEN to the expropriation of land as may be required for the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements Phase 2, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith:

a)    the application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as approving authority, for the approval to expropriate the land required for the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements project;

b)    the Corporation of the City of London serve and publish notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act;

c)    the Corporation of the City of London forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and

d)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Schedule “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions.

Motion Passed

8.4.10   (2.7) Appointment of Consulting Engineers for Construction Administration

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 appointment of consulting engineers:

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

i)    Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd., BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2026 Southdale Road East reconstruction project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $269,863, including 10% contingency, excluding HST; and

ii)    AECOM Canada ULC, BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the resident inspection and contract administration for the 2026 Pond Mills Road and Deveron Crescent project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $451,182, 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 June 15, 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

8.4.8   (2.3) Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Green Municipal Fund Agreement for Enhancing London’s Resilience Through Climate Adaptation Planning (Relates to Bill No. 241)

At 3:20 PM, Councillor E. Peloza enters the meeting.

Motion made by H. McAlister

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to:

a)    APPROVE the Revised Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement, LLCA-25-0822, (“Agreement”) between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) and The Corporation of the City of London for the provision of funding for a project to enhance London’s resilience through climate adaptation planning, appended as Schedule “1” on the added agenda;

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

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

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.4.9   (2.4) Contract Award: Tender No. RFT-2025-222 Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2B – Base Line Road to Watson Street

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 award of contracts for Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2B – Base Line Road to Watson Street; it being noted that in accordance with Section 12.4.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Request for Tender (RFT) contract awards greater than $6,000,000 require approval of City Council:

a)    the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $50,416,071.33 excluding HST, for the Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2B – Base Line Road to Watson Street project, BE ACCEPTED; it also being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of four (4) bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

b)    Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the construction inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $4,802,873.13 excluding HST, 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 June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”;

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

e)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to approve Memorandums of Understanding between the Corporation of the City of London and public utilities and private service owners in relation to the cost-sharing of servicing works contained within the Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2B – Base Line Road to Watson Street contract;

f)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (Tender RFT-2025-222); 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 (13 to 1)

8.4.11   (2.10) 2025 Portfolio Investments Report

Motion made by H. McAlister

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2025 Portfolio Investments Report, providing a summary of the performance of the City of London’s investments, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

8.5   9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

2026-06-09 - PEC Report

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (3.4), 6 (3.5), 7 (3.6), 8 (3.7), 9 (3.8), and 12 (4.1).

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.5.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lehman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.5.2   (3.1) 3924, 4012, and 4050 Colonel Talbot Road - O-26047/Z-26046/39T-12503 (Relates to Bill No.’s 245 and 256)

Motion made by S. Lehman

Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application submitted by the City of London and Auburn Developments Inc., related to the properties located at 3924, 4012, and 4050 Colonel Talbot Road,

a)     a proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), to:

i) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications of The London Plan to REALIGN the Neighbourhood Connector Street classification for Hayward Drive;

ii) AMEND the Southwest Area Secondary Plan by ADDING a site-specific policy to the Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood within the Medium Density Residential Neighbourhood to permit the single detached dwellings, stacked townhouse dwellings and apartment buildings as a permitted uses on portions of the subject lands and maximum height of six storeys and maximum density up to 100 units per hectare, as well as increased permissions for garage and driveway widths up to maximum of 60% for lots having a lot frontage of 12.0 metres or less;

b)     a proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 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 part the above-noted part a), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R5/Residential R6/Residential R7 Special Provision/Office (h8-R4-6(16)/R5-3/R6-5/R7H24D100/OF8) Zone, Holding Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R5/Residential R6/Residential R7 Special Provision (h8-R4-6(16)/R5-3/R6-5/R7H18D30) Zone, Holding Residential R1/Residential R4 Special Provision (h8-R1-3/R4-6(16)), Holding Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R5/Residential R6 (h8-R4-6(16)/R5-3/R6-5) Zone, Holding Residential R1 (h8-R1-3), Holding Residential R1/Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential 6 (h8-R1-3/R4-6(16)/R6-5) Zone, Urban Reserve UR (UR3) Zone, and a Holding Open Space OS(h-8-OS1) TO a Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R5/Residential R6 Special Provision/Residential R7 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision/Office (R4-6(16)/R5-3/R6-5()/R7H24D100/R8-4()/OF8) Zone, Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R5/Residential R6 Special Provision/Residential R7 Special Provision/Neighbourhood Facility NF (R4-6()/R5-3/R6-5()/R7H18D30/NF1) Zone, Residential R3 Special Provision/ Residential R4 Special Provision (R3-1()/R4-6()) Zone, Residential R3 Special Provision/Residential R4 Special Provision/ Residential R6 (R3-1()/R4-6()/R6-5) Zone, , Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R6 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (R5-7()/R6-5()/R8-4 (103)) and an Open Space OS1 Zone.; and,

c)     the proposed red-line revisions to the draft-approved plan of subdivision as submitted by Auburn Developments Inc. BE SUPPORTED by Municipal Council subject to approval authority conditions, which includes the realignment of single family residential Blocks (Blocks 1 to 18), Medium Density Residential Blocks (Blocks 19 to 25), School Block/Medium Density Residential Block (Block 26), High Density Residential (Block 27), Park Blocks (Blocks 28 to 30), as well as the realignment of proposed Hayward Drive, the extension of Fallingbrook Avenue, the extension of Heathwoods Avenue, Castle Oak Street, and Street ‘A’;

d)     with respect to the proposed red-line revisions to the draft plan of subdivision for Heathwoods Subdivision as submitted by Auburn Developments Inc., the Planning and Environment Committee REPORT TO the Approval Authority, on the following:

i) any issues raised at the public meeting; and,

ii) request a revised Transportation Impact Assessment be considered as part of the future draft plan of subdivision detailed design and site plan design processes;

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

  • A. Vandersluis, Auburn Developments Inc.;

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

  • a communication dated June 5, 2026, from A. Vandersluis, Auburn Developments Inc.; and,

  • a communication dated June 4, 2026, from M. Millar;

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 which directs municipalities to provide for a range and mix of housing options and densities, and promotes healthy, active and inclusive communities, fosters social interaction, and facilitate active transportation and community connectivity;

  • the recommended amendments conform to the policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building and Design, Environmental, Our Tools, and all other applicable policies of The London Plan;

  • the recommended amendments are appropriate and compatible with existing and future land uses surrounding the subject lands; and,

  • the recommended zoning will support the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and facilitate an appropriate form, height, and mix of residential development in conformity with The London Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, as amended;

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

8.5.3   (3.2) Employment Area Policy Review and Unsuitable/Ineligible Industrial Land Review - O-25125 (Relates to Bill No. 246)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to Employment Areas policies and mapping of The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan):

a)     the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report June 9, 2026, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to amend The London Plan, to:

i) REVISE the term ‘Employment Areas’ and the policies of the Industrial Place Types to align with the new Employment Areas definition and provision in the Planning Act and new Employment Areas definition and policies in the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024;

ii) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types of The London Plan to change the Place Types of the subject lands FROM Heavy Industrial and Light Industrial TO Commercial Industrial and Neighbourhoods; and,

iii) ADD to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas the Employment Areas that align with the boundaries of the Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, and Future Industrial Growth Place Types to support clear delineation and implementation of the Employment Areas policies;

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

  • A. Richards, Zelinka Priamo Ltd;

  • R. Rains; and,

  • E. Steele, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd.;

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

  • a communication dated June 5, 2026, from A. Richards, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;

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

  • the recommended amendments align The London Plan to the Planning Act and Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; and,

  • the recommended amendments facilitate an appropriate form of development for the context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood;

it being further noted that draft Industrial zones and Employment use definitions have been developed through ReThink Zoning consistent with these amendments and Provincial policy direction;

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

8.5.4   (3.3) 1837 Churchill Avenue - Z-26048

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the application from Al-Taqwa Academy (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1837 Churchill Avenue BE REFUSED;

it being noted that Municipal Council’s rationale for supporting refusal of the application include the following reasons:

i) the recommended amendments do not conform to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Building policies, Place Type policies, and the Out Tools policies; and,

ii) the requested special provision would facilitate a form of development that is too intense for the subject lands;

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

  • J. Robinson, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.; and,

  • L. Davis;

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

8.5.10   (3.9) 1945 Hyde Park Road - Z-26044 (Relates to Bill No. 262)

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 Canadian Property Holdings (Ontario) Inc., Calloway REIT (SW Ontario) Inc. relating to the property located at 1945 Hyde Park Road, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 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 Holding Office Special Provision (h-8OF3(2)) Zone TO a Holding Compound Associated Shopping Area Commercial (h-8ASA3/ASA6/ASA8) Zone;

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

  • D. Orellana, Smart Center Street;

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

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from M.B. Rose;

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 at a scale and intensity that can be suitably accommodated and will contribute to achieving a diverse range of commercial options in 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

8.5.11   (3.10) 517-525 Fanshawe Park Road East and 1536 Geary Avenue - Z-26039

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 1001221436 Ontario Inc. (c/o Royal Premier Homes) relating to the property located at 517-525 Fanshawe Park Road East and 1536 Geary Avenue, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 Special Provision Bonus (R8-4(71)*B-84) Zone and Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone to a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i) the requested amendment is inconsistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, which directs planning authorities to support the achievement of complete communities by permitting appropriate types and scales of development within strategic growth areas, while ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses and providing suitable transitions in built form;

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

iii) the requested amendment proposes a ninth (9th) storey, which is not in conformity with The London Plan and would require an Official Plan Amendment;

iv) the requested amendment proposes a scale and intensity of development that are not appropriate within the surrounding neighbourhood context, and it has not been demonstrated that the development will maintain compatibility with or preserve the character of the lower-order street; and,

v) the requested amendment constitutes over-intensification of the subject lands, which cannot appropriately accommodate the proposed scale and intensity of development and does not incorporate sufficient mitigation measures to address potential adverse impacts;

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.;

  • K. Kaikkonen;

  • T. Pullinec;

  • T. Khan;

  • J. Peters;

  • J. McKee

  • R. Thorne;

  • R. Ashton;

  • M. Wilson;

  • M. McKee;

  • K. Drum;

  • A. Dillon;

  • M. Tangredi;

  • R. Kleinstiver;

  • C. Hoefnagels;

  • J. Herrera; and,

  • B. Tonken;

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

  • a communication dated June 5, 2026, from F. Noory, Royal Premiere Homes;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from A. Booth;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from B. Andrews;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from G. Goodwin;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from G. Van Dyke;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from J. Peters;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from M. and J. Biehn;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from M. Tangredi;

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from R. Kleinstiver;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from S. Goodbrand;

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from S. and R. Graham;

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from A. Dillon; and,

  • a communication dated June 7, 2026, from K. Kaikkonen;

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

8.5.5   (3.4) 2496 Dundas Street - Z-26043 (Relates to Bill No. 257)

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 (Rosewood Grove Ltd. c/o Mohamed Abuhajar) relating to the property located at 2496 Dundas Street:

a)     the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 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 Holding Light Industrial (h-108LI1) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-9h-108*R5-7( )) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; and,

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

i) implementation of the recommendations of the Noise Study, including the recommended mitigation measures;

ii) implementation of the recommendations of the D-6 Compatibility Study, including the recommended mitigation measures; and,

iii) consider shifting the entire front block slightly south closer to the visitor parking area to ensure a minimum of 6 metres is provided as there are windows to habitable rooms that face the side yard;

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

  • E. Steele, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd;

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

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

  • the recommended amendments would permit an appropriate form of development at an intensity that can be accommodated on the subject lands and is considered compatible with the surrounding area; and,

  • the recommended amendments would reflect the development limits identified through detailed environmental studies and provide a buffer to preserve and protect the natural features;

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

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

At 3:44 PM, Councillor H. McAlister leaves the meeting.

8.5.6   (3.5) 221 Queens Avenue - TZ-26045 (Relates to Bill No. 258)

Motion made by S. Lehman

Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited relating to the property located at 221 Queens Avenue:

a)     a proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 (The London Plan), by extending the Temporary Use (T-69) Zone for a temporary period of three (3) years;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given;

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

  •  J. McGuffin, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd.;

the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

  •  the request does conform to the established policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions; City Building, Downtown Place Type policies with the evaluation criteria for Temporary Use By-laws;

  •  the request does not hinder or delay the long-term redevelopment of the site to a more intense, downtown-supportive land use as the applicant’s current focus is on commercial vacancy in the downtown and this use supports that;

it being noted that the applicant is seeking an extension at this time, not an Official Plan Amendment for permanent use;

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 (10 to 3)

8.5.7   (3.6) 1057-1061 Richmond Street - Z-26051 (Relates to Bill No. 259)

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 1001436158 Ontario Inc. (Royal Premier Homes) relating to the property located at 1057-1061 Richmond Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 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 Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision Bonus (NF1(14)*B-24) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF1(14)) Zone;

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.;

  • M.A. Colihan;

  • D. Lajoie;

  • M. Backz;

  • G. Barrett;

  • P. Adams;

  • J. Gard; and,

  • A. Cui;

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

  • the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS 2024;

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

  • the recommended amendment facilitates 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 made by C. Rahman

That the motion BE AMENDED with the following:

Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001436158 Ontario Inc. (Royal Premier Homes) relating to the property located at 1057-1061 Richmond Street, the proposed alternate by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting June 23, 2026 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision Bonus (NF1(14)*B-24) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF1(14)) Zone;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given;

it being noted that Municipal Council approves the above noted amendment for the following reasons:

  •    the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS 2024;

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

  •    the recommended amendment facilitates residential intensification that is appropriate for the existing and planned context of the site and surrounding neighbourhood.

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, pursuant to section 10.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, “shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?”

Motion Failed (5 to 8)

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 1001436158 Ontario Inc. (Royal Premier Homes) relating to the property located at 1057-1061 Richmond Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 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 Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision Bonus (NF1(14)*B-24) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (NF1(14)) Zone;

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.;

  • M.A. Colihan;

  • D. Lajoie;

  • M. Backz;

  • G. Barrett;

  • P. Adams;

  • J. Gard; and,

  • A. Cui;

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

  • the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS 2024;

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

  • the recommended amendment facilitates 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 (10 to 3)

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the Council recess at this time, for 15 minutes.

Motion Passed

The Council recesses at 4:26 PM and reconvenes at 4:43 PM.

8.5.8   (3.7) 36 Wethered Street - Z-26050 (Relates to Bill No. 260)

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 Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd. (c/o Jay McGuffin) relating to the property located at 36 Wethered Street, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 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 R1 (R1-6) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-6*R5-4(_)) Zone;

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

  • A. Lagrou, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd.;

  • H. McInnis;

  • Z. McInnis; and,

  • S. McInnis;

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 an appropriate form of redevelopment at an intensity that can be accommodated on the subject lands and is considered compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood;

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

Motion Passed (10 to 3)

8.5.9   (3.8) 929 Cheapside Street - Z-26003 (Relates to Bill No. 261)

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 929 Cheapside Inc. (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants) relating to the property located at 929 Cheapside Street:

a)     the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2026, Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 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 Convenience Commercial Special Provision (CC1(2)) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H21) Zone;

b)     the requested Special Provisions, as part of the amendment to Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, to permit a minimum exterior side yard depth of 0.75 metres (whereas 8.0 metres is required), to permit a maximum lot coverage of 40% (whereas 30% is required), to permit a minimum landscaped open space of 17% (whereas 30% is required), and to permit yard encroachments up to 0.2 metres from the lot line for balconies, architectural features, terraces, patios, porches and canopies (whereas 1.5 metres is permitted provided the projection is no closer than 3.0 metres to the lot line), BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

i) the requested special provisions do not conform to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the City Building policies and Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,

ii) the requested special provisions would facilitate a form of development that is too intense for the subject lands;

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

i) explore opportunities to relocate the accessible paratransit lay-by to improve pedestrian circulation and provide consistent drive aisle widths;

ii) provide a landscape buffer to screen the parking area exposed to Cheapside Street and Sterling Street; and,

iii) explore opportunities to work with the London Transit Commission to design and integrate the LTC bus stop (Stop #348 – Cheapside at Barker EB) as part of the proposed development;

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

  • A. Lagrou, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd.; and,

  • S. Riley;

  • P. Strong;

  • A. Wild;

  • N. Shea;

  • C. Church;

  • J. McGuffin, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd.;

  • M. Wilson;

  • S. Ord; and,

  • L. Winster;

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

  • a communication dated June 4, 2026, from C. Butler;

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

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

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

  • the recommended amendment would permit 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 (9 to 4)

8.5.12   (4.1) Councillor C. Rahman - Third-Party Appeal Mechanism

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the submission dated June 9, 2026, from Councillor C. Rahman related to Third-Party Appeal Mechanism, BE RECEIVED;

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

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from C. Bayona;

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from N. Bayona; and,

  • a communication dated June 6, 2026, from R. Ashton;

it being further noted the Planning and Environment Committee heard a delegation from M. Moussa related to this matter.

At 5:39 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor C. Rahman in the Chair.

At 5:42 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.

Motion made by C. Rahman

Seconded by Mayor J. Morgan

That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows:

That Municipal Council endorse the following actions with respect to third-party appeal mechanism during the Ontario Land Tribunal process:

a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting that it consider advocating for the restoration of a limited third-party appeal mechanism to the Ontario Land Tribunal that:

i) applies to individuals residing within the statutory notice area who have demonstrated prior participation in the municipal planning process;

ii) incorporates appropriate safeguards to discourage frivolous, vexatious, or delay-driven appeals; and

iii) supports the Province’s objective of facilitating timely and efficient housing development; and

b) the communication from Councillor C. Rahman related to Third-Party Appeal Mechanism BE RECEIVED.

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

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from C. Bayona;

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from N. Bayona; and,

  • a communication dated June 6, 2026, from R. Ashton;

it being further noted the Planning and Environment Committee heard a delegation from M. Moussa related to this matter.

Motion Passed (7 to 6)

Item 12, clause 4.1, as amended, reads as follows:

That Municipal Council endorse the following actions with respect to third-party appeal mechanism during the Ontario Land Tribunal process:

a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting that it consider advocating for the restoration of a limited third-party appeal mechanism to the Ontario Land Tribunal that:

i) applies to individuals residing within the statutory notice area who have demonstrated prior participation in the municipal planning process;

ii) incorporates appropriate safeguards to discourage frivolous, vexatious, or delay-driven appeals; and

iii) supports the Province’s objective of facilitating timely and efficient housing development; and

b) the communication from Councillor C. Rahman related to Third-Party Appeal Mechanism BE RECEIVED.

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

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from C. Bayona;

  • a communication dated June 8, 2026, from N. Bayona; and,

  • a communication dated June 6, 2026, from R. Ashton;

it being further noted the Planning and Environment Committee heard a delegation from M. Moussa related to this matter.

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That pursuant to section 11.10 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.

Motion Passed (12 to 1)

At 5:48 PM, Councillor S. Lehman leaves the meeting.

At 5:50 PM, Councillor S. Trosow leaves the meeting.

At 5:52 PM, Councillor S. Trosow enters the meeting.

8.6   3rd Report of the Audit Committee

2026-06-17 Audit Committee Report 3

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the 3rd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

8.6.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by E. Peloza

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.6.2   (4.1) 2025 Financial Audit

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Financial Audit:

a) the 2025 Financial Report of The Corporation of the City of London BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from the Director, Financial Services with respect to this matter; and

b) the revised Audit Findings Report, as appended to the added agenda, prepared by KPMG for the year ending December 31, 2025, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from KPMG with respect to this matter and that it be further noted that pursuant to section 31.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, KPMG was permitted to speak an additional fifteen (15) minutes with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

8.6.3   (4.2) Summary Update from Internal Audit - MNP

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the communication from MNP, with respect to the summary update from internal audit BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.6.4   (4.3) Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard - MNP

Motion made by E. Peloza

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

Motion Passed

8.6.5   (4.4) Subdivision Review Process Audit - MNP

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the communication dated June 17, 2026 from MNP, with respect to the subdivision review process audit final report, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee heard a delegation from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI) with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

8.6.6   (4.5) Climate Emergency Action Plan Audit - MNP

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the communication dated June 17, 2026 from MNP, with respect to the climate emergency action plan audit final report, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee heard a delegation from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI) with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

8.6.7   (4.6) Request of the City’s Oversight of Housing Co-Operative Service Providers 

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the communication from Councillor S. Franke submitted to Audit Committee and dated May 27, 2026, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Audit Committee in Q1, 2027 for consideration as part of Risk Assessment.

Motion Passed

8.6.8   (5.1) Request for Proposal 2026-062 Internal Audit Services

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of an outsourced internal auditor for Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-062 Internal Audit Services:

a)    the firm of MNP LLP BE APPOINTED as the preferred firm for the provision of internal audit services for a period of four years beginning January 1, 2027 plus the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year term;

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

c)    approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract relating to the subject matter of this approval; and

d)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement in c), above.

Motion Passed

9.   Added Reports

At 5:56 PM, Councillor D. Ferreira leaves the meeting.

At 5:58 PM, Councillor D. Ferreira enters the meeting.

Motion made by S. Franke

That clause 1 of the 11th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

That clause 1 of the 11th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, read as follows: 

  1. Grant of Easement – 1712 Dundas Street – Pottersburg (Phase lll) Sanitary Project

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 1712 Dundas Street, further described as being part of Part of Lot 10 and Part of Lot 17 on Registered Plan No.19 and to be further described by new Reference Plan, as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of installing new municipal infrastructure in connection with the Pottersburg (Phase III) Sanitary Project, the following actions be taken:

a)    the Grant of Easement Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Appendix “C”, submitted by 382672 Ontario Limited (the “Transferor”) to grant an easement over a portion of the subject property to the City to construct municipal infrastructure, for a sum of $350,000 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions as 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 as Appendix “A”.

That progress was made with respect to items 4.1(6.1/9/CPSC), 4.2(6.2/9/CPSC), 4.4(6.2/11/ICSC), 4.5(6.3/11/ICSC), 4.6(6.1/9/PEC), 4.7(6.1/3/AC), and 4.8, as noted on the public agenda.

10.   Deferred Matters

None.

11.   Enquiries

None.

12.   Emergent Motions

None.

13.   By-laws

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 238 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 238 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 238 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

At 6:01 PM, Councillor E. Peloza leaves the meeting.

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 239 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (9 to 2)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 239 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (9 to 2)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 239 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (9 to 2)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 241 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 241 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 241 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 244 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 244 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 244 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 257 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 257 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 257 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 259 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (8 to 3)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 259 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (8 to 3)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 259 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (8 to 3)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 260 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (9 to 2)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 260 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (8 to 3)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 260 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (8 to 3)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 261 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (7 to 4)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 261 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (7 to 4)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 261 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (7 to 4)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 258 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 258 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 258 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 1)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 240, Bill No.’s 242 to 243, Bill No.’s 245 to 256, and Bill No. 262, and Added Bill No.’s 263 and 264 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 240, Bill No.’s 242 to 243, Bill No.’s 245 to 256, and Bill No. 262, and Added Bill No.’s 263 and 264 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 240, Bill No.’s 242 to 243, Bill No.’s 245 to 256, and Bill No. 262, and Added Bill No.’s 263 and 264 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

14.   Adjournment

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Franke

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.

Appendix: New Bills