August 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting was called to order at 1:02 PM.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by J. Pribil

That Items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1   Canada Life Assurance Company Donation to Victoria Park

2026-08-10 SR Canada Life Assurance Company Donation to Victoria Park

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by J. Pribil

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 August 10, 2026 related to the Canada Life Assurance Company Donation to Victoria Park:

a)    the donation of $165,000 by The Canada Life Assurance Company for installation of the Dynamic Lighting Upgrades and Temporary Accessible Seating in Victoria Park BE ACCEPTED as per Section 4.1a) of the City of London Donation Policy;

b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated August 10, 2026, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 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 Canada Life Assurance Company, setting out the terms and conditions of a donation of $165,000 for dynamic lighting upgrades and temporary accessible seating for Victoria Park;

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

iii)    DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, to act as the City Representative for the purposes of the Donation Agreement and to undertake all administrative tasks related to the donation.

Motion Passed

2.2   Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027

2026-08-10 SR Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by J. Pribil

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Managers of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the revised staff report dated August 10, 2026 related to the Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 and funding under the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI):

a)    the proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 2026, to:

i)    DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the City Manager, severally, to approve the 2026-2027 Contribution Agreement for the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) with His Majesty the King in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and The Corporation of the City of London, substantially in the form appended to this report as Appendix “B”, and provided that the agreement does not require additional municipal funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, and are satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services;

ii)    DELEGATE authority to the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreement; 

iii)    DELEGATE authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development or their written delegate, to approve such further and other documents, including amending agreements, that may be required in furtherance of the UHEI that are consistent with the requirements contained in the above-noted Contribution Agreement, provided that such documents do not require additional municipal funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, and are satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services;

iv)    DELEGATE authority to the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted amending agreements;

b)    funding received through the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI), in an amount of up to $2,152,275, BE APPLIED toward the Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027;

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on, and provide a copy of, the final executed 2026-2027 Contribution Agreement for the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI);

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027;

e)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the preparation of a business case for the 2027 Annual Budget Update for winter response funding for winter 2027-2028 and beyond; and,

f)    the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designate, BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative, financial and reporting acts necessary in connection with the above-noted Contribution Agreement and amending agreements;

it being noted that a verbal delegation from T. Davies, with respect to this matter, was received;

it being further noted that communications from the following individuals, with respect to this matter, were received:

  •    C. Butler;

  •    E. Wilson;

  •    K. Morrison, Old East Village BIA;

  •    S. Bisson.

Motion Passed

2.3   Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis

2026-08-10 SR Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken regarding the staff report dated August 10, 2026, related to the Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis:

a)    the updated Emergency Shelter Guidelines, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, BE RECEIVED;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the updated Emergency Shelter Guidelines; and,

c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to make further administrative updates, as required, to support current and future procurement activities;

it being noted that a verbal delegation and a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from C. Lazenby, Unity Project, with respect to this matter, were received;

it being further noted that communications from the following individuals, with respect to this matter, were received:

  •    W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization;

  •    M. Putz;

  •    K. Morrison, Old East Village BIA;

  •    S. Bisson.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the delegation request from C. Lazenby, Unity Project, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

2026-07-23 ESACAC Report

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on July 23, 2026:

a)     that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) Budget:

i)    the report BE AMENDED to remove any proposed potential partnership; and,

ii)    the report, as amended, BE DEFERRED to the August 27, 2026 meeting of the ESACAC for further consideration;

it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Agenda, from N. Karsh, with respect to this matter, was received;

b)     the following actions be taken with respect to the Smoky Weather Pattern/Air Quality Discussion:

i)    the Civic Administration BE RECOMMENDED to review its current strategy related to Smoky Weather Patterns/Air Quality;

ii)     the attached report related to the above-noted report BE RECEIVED;

it being further noted that ESACAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter;

d)     clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.2 and 5.3 BE RECEIVED;

e)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back by Q2 2027 with a review of programs and procedures for responding to extreme heat and poor air quality, including a scan of extreme heat and smoke relief strategies in peer jurisdictions, operation of internal policies for employee health and safety, and a summary of best practices from Ontario provincial and federal authorities; and,

f)    the Middlesex-London Health Unit, the London Fire Department, and Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee BE CONSULTED as part of this review;

it being noted that the verbal delegation from B. Samuels and the communication from Councillor S. Trosow, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Extension of Interim Bridge Funding for Outreach Services

2026-08-10 Sub. Extension of Interim Bridge Funding for Outreach Services - S. Trosow

Moved by Mayor J. Morgan

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the following actions be taken with respect to the interim bridge funding for organizations delivering basic needs, outreach and diversion services:

a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with recommendations respecting the procurement of any necessary services, including services previously funded through the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI);

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider any unused UHEI funding, or funding returned to the Social Services Reserve Fund, as potential sources of financing for such services; and,

c)    the communication from Councillor S. Trosow, as appended to the Agenda, BE INCLUDED for consideration as part of the report back;

it being noted that a verbal delegation and a communication, as appended to the Agenda, from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission Inc., with respect to this matter, were received;

it being further noted that communications from the following individuals, with respect to this matter, were received:

  •    S. Langille;

  •    K. Williston;

  •    B. Blatnicki;

  •    B. Couto;

  •    A. Papmehl;

  •    E. Penner;

  •    K. Morrison, Old East Village BIA;

  •    S. Bisson.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by J. Pribil

That the delegation request from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission Inc., with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 3:44 PM.