London, ON

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to review several planning applications and public meeting notices, including zoning and official plan amendments. The committee will also discuss a heritage alteration permit application, its own terms of reference, and receive reports from sub-committees and heritage planners.

• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 1766 Wilton Grove Road
• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment at 444 York Street and 330 Burwell Street
• Notice of Public Meeting for Official Plan Amendment on Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines
• Heritage Alteration Permit Application by Emerald Trading Corporation for 45 Beaconsfield Avenue, Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District
• Review of Community Advisory Committee on Planning Terms of Reference

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and the Trail Tales App for trail accessibility. They will also consider their 3rd report and a public meeting notice for an Official Plan Amendment on draft neighbourhood plans.

• Presentation of 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan by M. Correa-Villada
• Overview of Trail Tales App for trail accessibility by T. Filer
• 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Public Meeting Notice for Official Plan Amendment on Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider a staff report on the School Crossing Guard Program, a procurement for winter maintenance equipment with operators, and an amendment to the Council Procedure By-law regarding the Striking Committee. The agenda also includes a closed-session item on litigation related to a construction contract.

• School Crossing Guard Program Review
• RFQ-2026-163 Winter Maintenance Equipment with Operators - Sidewalk Snow Plow/Sander Units
• Amendment to the Council Procedure By-law - Striking Committee
• Confidential item on litigation arising from construction work under RFT 17-104

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will hold public participation meetings for six rezoning and official plan amendment applications at properties across London. The committee will also consider amendments to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan's Dollars to Doors program guidelines, quarterly reports on building services and heritage, and a councillor's motion on temporary accommodation commitments.

• Public hearing for 1887, 2005, 2065 Kilally Road (O-26064)
• Public hearing for 3080 and 3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road South, and 3341 Wonderland Road South (OZ-26066)
• Public hearing for 150-152 Kent Street (Z-26072)
• Public hearing for 725 Notre Dame Drive (Z-26073)
• Public hearing for 1047-1055 Dearness Drive (OZ-26063)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items including a proposed winter response for 2026-2027, a housing stability services procurement framework, and a donation to Victoria Park. The committee will also hear a delegation on the 7th report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee and consider an extension of interim bridge funding for outreach services.

• Canada Life Assurance Company donation to Victoria Park
• Proposed winter response for 2026-2027
• Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 comparative analysis
• Delegation on the 7th report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Councillor S. Trosow's motion to extend interim bridge funding for outreach services

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will review its 2026 budget. It will consider recommendations for the city's Residential Rat Remediation Program. The committee will discuss extreme heat relief measures and the impact of smoky weather on air quality. A resignation of member A. Menon will also be noted.

• 2026 ESACAC Budget Discussion
• Recommendations on the City of London's Residential Rat Remediation Program
• Extreme Heat Relief Discussion
• Smoky Weather Patterns/Air Quality Discussion
• Resignation of A. Menon

The committee recommended that the Civic Administration review its current strategy for smoky weather patterns and air quality. The 2026 ESACAC budget was amended to remove proposed partnerships and deferred to August 27, 2026.

• Recommended Civic Administration review smoky weather patterns/air quality strategy
• Amended 2026 ESACAC Budget to remove proposed potential partnerships
• Deferred amended 2026 ESACAC Budget to August 27, 2026 meeting
• Received resignation of A. Menon
• Received report on Residential Rat Remediation Program
• Received communication regarding Extreme Heat Relief

Council

Council will meet to discuss several land acquisition and disposition matters in a closed session. The public agenda includes reports on zoning updates, heritage designations, and community service pilot programs.

• Zoning and development applications for 415 York Street, 227 Riverside Drive, and 509 Second Street
• Heritage designations for 26 Erie Avenue, 242 Huron Street, and 471 Nightingale Avenue
• Pilot program for air conditioning support for low-income seniors
• Feasibility study for a City of London Special Constable Program
• Pet waste green bin pilot project and townhomes waste review

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss heritage property designations and planning applications. The body will review draft neighbourhood plans and guidelines as well as specific zoning and heritage requests.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1579-1589 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Official Plan Amendment regarding Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines
• Heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for 203 Bathurst Street
• Heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for 255 Delacourt Road
• Review of the 6th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning voted to request deferral of heritage designations for properties at 203 Bathurst Street and 255 Delacourt Road to allow more time for consultation and planning. The committee also requested that the City Clerk revise its Terms of Reference to require recorded votes at all meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were procedural.

• Requested deferral of heritage designation for 203 Bathurst Street to Sept 29, 2026 PEC and Sept 17, 2026 CACP meetings
• Requested deferral of heritage designation for 255 Delacourt Road to Sept 29, 2026 PEC and Sept 17, 2026 CACP meetings
• Requested Civic Administration explore tax and financial incentives for heritage properties
• Requested City Clerk revise CACP Terms of Reference to require recorded votes

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider several staff reports, including an update to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship policy, a contribution agreement for baseline funding from the Canada Public Transit Fund, a pilot project on pet waste green bins and townhome waste, operation and maintenance of the landfill gas collection system at the W12A site, and a limited tender for a municipal drains consultant. Decisions or directions on these items will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Update to Council Policy – Queen Elizabeth Scholarship
• Canada Public Transit Fund – Baseline Funding – Contribution Agreement
• Pet Waste Green Bin Pilot Project and Townhomes Waste Review
• Operation and Maintenance of Landfill Gas Collection and Flaring System at W12A Landfill Site
• Municipal Drains Consultant Assignment – Limited Tendering

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved most consent items, deferring items 2.2 and 2.3. It introduced the amendment to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship policy and the Canada Public Transit Fund contribution agreement for Council consideration. It authorized a limited‑tender contract with Comcor Environmental Limited for landfill gas operation and maintenance, and a limited‑tender contract with Spriet Associates London Limited for municipal drain consulting services. It also approved a 12‑month pet‑waste Green Bin pilot for 1,900 households.

• Consent items 2.1, 2.4 and 2.5 approved; items 2.2 and 2.3 deferred (5‑0)
• Amendment to Queen Elizabeth Scholarship By‑law introduced (motion passed)
• Canada Public Transit Fund contribution agreement introduced (4‑1)
• Authorized 5‑year limited‑tender contract with Comcor Environmental Limited for landfill gas O&M, $252,108 annual, $1,260,540 total (motion passed)
• Authorized limited‑tender municipal drain consulting contract with Spriet Associates London Limited, up to $500,000 (motion passed)
• Approved 12‑month pet‑waste Green Bin pilot for 1,900 households, with sales of bins starting Jan 1 2027 (5‑0)
• Directed implementation of Green Bin collection at townhomes starting Q3 2026 (5‑0)
• Closed‑session motion on privileged land‑acquisition and labour matters passed (5‑0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The committee will review several heritage designations and public participation items. Discussions include development security modernization and various neighborhood plans or secondary plan reviews.

• Development Security Modernization policy report
• Heritage designation for 4402 Colonel Talbot Road
• Heritage designation for 26 Erie Avenue
• Heritage designation for 242 Huron Street
• Heritage designation for 471 Nightingale Avenue

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a Development Security Policy, repealing By-law No. CPOL‑13‑114 and By-law No. CPOL‑350‑341, and introduced the new by‑law at the July 21 council meeting (5‑0). It also approved heritage notices for 4402 Colonel Talbot Road and 26 Erie Avenue, and referred the 242 Huron Street heritage designation to a September 29 meeting (5‑0). Additional items included receiving the Community Advisory Committee report, referring draft neighbourhood plans for further public consultation, and receiving information on the 471 Nightingale Avenue heritage listing (4‑0/5‑0).

• Approved Development Security Policy, repealing CPOL‑13‑114 & CPOL‑350‑341; motion passed (5‑0)
• Approved notice for heritage amendment at 4402 Colonel Talbot Road; motion passed (4‑0)
• Approved notice for heritage designation at 26 Erie Avenue; motion passed (5‑0)
• Referred heritage designation for 242 Huron Street to Sep 29, 2026; motion passed (5‑0)
• Received information on heritage listing at 471 Nightingale Avenue; motion passed (5‑0)
• Received 6th Community Advisory Committee on Planning report; motion passed (4‑0)
• Referred Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines to Sep 9, 2026 for public consultation; motion passed (4‑0)
• Opened public participation meeting for Draft Neighbourhood Plans; motion passed (4‑0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider establishing a hazardous materials team, a proposed winter response plan, and the procurement of housing stability services. The meeting also includes items for direction regarding business licensing, air conditioning for seniors, and special constables.

• Establishment of a hazardous materials team
• Proposed winter response for 2026-2027
• Housing Stability Services procurement and delivery framework
• Amendments to business licensing by-law for driving schools
• Pilot program for air conditioning support for low-income seniors

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved the introduction of a hazardous‑materials team by‑law, received the 2026 Community Grants capital allocations, and authorized the Housing Stability Services procurement framework, including an up‑to‑$11 M request for pre‑qualification of an emergency shelter system. It also approved up to $2,152,275 from the operating‑budget contingency reserve for the 2026‑27 winter response and directed further reporting on business‑licensing by‑law amendments and a senior air‑conditioning pilot program.

• Approved introduction of hazardous‑materials team by‑law (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Received City of London Community Grants Program capital allocations (motion passed)
• Authorized Housing Stability Services RFPQ up to $11 M and phased procurement up to $30 M (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Approved up to $2,152,275 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve for 2026‑27 winter response (parts a‑d approved, votes 5‑0 and 4‑1)
• Approved delegation request from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission (5‑0)
• Approved $500 ESACAC budget for sticker printing (5‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report by Q2 2027 on options to amend the Business Licensing By‑law for driving‑school instruction (6‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report by Q1 2027 on a pilot air‑conditioning program for low‑income seniors (motion passed, vote not specified)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will discuss the City of London's Climate Emergency Action Plan audit, receive a 2026 budget status update, and review work plans for community gardens, schoolyard greening, and an urban agriculture strategy.

• Discussion of Climate Emergency Action Plan Audit
• 2026 Budget Status Update
• 2026 Work Plan: Community Gardens and Greening of Schoolyards
• Request for Status Update on Urban Agriculture Strategy

The committee established working groups to review the Climate Emergency Action Plan and community gardens, approved $500 for waste awareness stickers, and requested updates on the Urban Agriculture Strategy.

• Established working group for Climate Emergency Action Plan Audit (Hodge, Samuels)
• Received Climate Emergency Action Plan 2026
• Approved $500 for waste awareness stickers
• Forwarded sticker artwork to Strategic Communications
• Authorized committee to coordinate sticker printing and distribution
• Established working group for community gardens (Ford, Samuels, Skinner)
• Requested Director of Community Spaces and Sport attend meeting
• Established working group for Urban Agriculture Strategy (Ford, Samuels, Skinner)

Council

City Council will discuss a new economic development strategy and the 'Downtown Reimagined' plan. The body is also reviewing several zoning amendments and reports on affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and municipal compliance.

• Zoning applications for 2496 Dundas Street, 1057-1061 Richmond Street, 929 Cheapside Street, and 517-525 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Award of land for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent
• Review of the 'Downtown Reimagined' City of London Downtown Plan
• Proposed by-law amendments to reduce rat infestations
• Feasibility study for a City of London Tree Nursery

The council entered a closed session and approved the minutes from the June 2 and 17 meetings. It approved several staff reports, introduced by‑law amendments for rat control, and authorized a $5,526,900 purchase of a tanker/pumper and an aerial ladder truck for the fire department. Additional reports on community grants and child‑care system progress were received.

• Closed session convened (14‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 2 and 17 meetings (14‑0)
• Received and referred multiple communications and petitions (14‑0)
• Approved Community and Protective Services Committee report with exceptions (14‑0)
• Introduced by‑law amendments to address rat infestations (motion passed)
• Authorized $5,526,900 fire apparatus purchase and financing (motion passed)
• Received City of London Community Grants impact reports (motion passed)
• Received London‑Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan progress report (motion passed)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review updates to the city's green development and zoning frameworks. The meeting includes public participation sessions regarding a specific property development and city-wide planning updates.

• Public participation meeting for 415 York Street (OZ-25124)
• 2027 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) annual update
• Proposed updates to city parking provisions
• Withdrawal of request to repeal heritage by-law for 430 Grey Street
• Rethink Zoning Project and Green Development Framework updates

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the 2027 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update, which reschedules several infrastructure projects and adjusts the capital budget. It also approved funding for the Green Development Framework Study and received reports on the Rethink Zoning Project and a heritage by‑law withdrawal. The 415 York Street application was referred to a future meeting, and a parking‑requirements amendment was introduced to Council for consideration.

• Received Rethink Zoning Project Update (5‑0)
• Received withdrawal request to repeal heritage by‑law for 430 Grey St (5‑0)
• Approved Green Development Framework funding (4‑1)
• Received Green Development Framework documents (5‑0)
• Approved 2027 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update, rescheduling multiple projects and adjusting capital budget (5‑0)
• Referred 415 York St application to future committee meeting (5‑0)
• Introduced parking provisions amendment to Council for July 21 meeting (5‑0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will review several heritage designations, including properties at 242 Huron Street, 471 Nightingale Avenue, and 26 Erie Avenue. The agenda also includes notices for public meetings regarding zoning by-law amendments at 150-152 Kent Street and official plan changes at 1076-1080 Commissioners Road West.

• Heritage designation for 242 Huron Street
• Heritage designation for 471 Nightingale Avenue
• Heritage designation for 26 Erie Avenue
• Zoning by-law amendment for 150-152 Kent Street
• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for 1076-1080 Commissioners Road West

The committee reviewed staff reports on several heritage matters and formally supported the recommendations to designate 242 Huron Street, 471 Nightingale Avenue, and 26 Erie Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. It also backed an amendment to the heritage by‑law for 4402 Colonel Talbot Road and an application under the Heritage Easement Agreement for 39 Carfrae Street. The meeting noted receipt of planning notices and sub‑committee reports, with no votes recorded.

• Supported staff recommendation to designate 242 Huron Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Supported staff recommendation to designate 471 Nightingale Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Supported staff recommendation to designate 26 Erie Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Supported staff recommendation to amend the heritage by‑law for 4402 Colonel Talbot Road
• Supported staff recommendation for the Heritage Easement Agreement application for 39 Carfrae Street

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the 2025 financial statements and audit findings provided by KPMG. The body will also examine internal audit reports from MNP regarding city processes and climate planning.

• 2025 Financial Statements and KPMG Audit Findings Report
• MNP Internal Audit update and follow-up activities dashboard
• Subdivision Review Process Audit
• Climate Emergency Action Plan Audit
• Request for oversight review of Housing Co-Operative Service Providers

The committee approved the 2025 financial report and KPMG's audit findings, received internal audit updates from MNP, referred a housing oversight request to Q1 2027, and appointed MNP LLP as the outsourced internal auditor for four years starting January 1, 2027.

• Approved 2025 Financial Report and KPMG audit findings (unanimous)
• Appointed MNP LLP as internal auditor for 4 years (unanimous)
• Received MNP internal audit summary update (unanimous)
• Received MNP follow-up activities dashboard (unanimous)
• Received MNP subdivision review process audit (unanimous)
• Received MNP climate emergency action plan audit (unanimous)
• Approved delegations from London Development Institute (unanimous)
• Referred Councillor Franke's housing oversight request to Q1 2027 (unanimous)

Council

This special meeting includes a discussion of the Build Communities Strong Fund's Development Charge Reduction Program, with presentations from housing and development stakeholders. Council will also pass a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• 6.1: Build Communities Strong Fund Development Charge Reduction Program
• 13.1: Bill No. 237 - by-law to confirm proceedings

The Council approved an application for the Build Communities Strong Fund's Development Charge Reduction Program. They also passed Bill No. 237 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Suspended speaking-once provision denied (9-4)
• Approved report on development charge reduction program (13-0)
• Directed administration to submit application for development charge reduction fund (13-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill No. 237 (13-0)
• Approved second reading of Bill No. 237 (11-0)
• Approved third reading and enactment of Bill No. 237 (11-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will discuss long-term economic and downtown development plans. The body will also review annual reports and financial statements for local housing corporations and consider policy updates regarding inclusivity and public access.

• Economic Development Strategy (2026–2030) and Implementation Plan
• Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan
• 2025 Annual General Meeting resolutions for London & Middlesex Community Housing and Housing and Development Corporation
• Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards Policy amendments
• Proposal for province-wide deposit-return for non-alcoholic beverage containers

The committee endorsed London's 2026-2030 economic development strategy and authorized $350,000 in one-time funding for immediate implementation. The Downtown Plan was received with directions to implement actions within existing budgets and report back in Q4 2026, while a motion to refer it back for further consultation failed 3-11. Other actions included approving enhanced public access to the Committee of Adjustment and referring Diversity Awards policy amendments for consultation.

• Endorsed 'The Centre of Opportunity' economic development strategy (14-1)
• Authorized $200K from Business Case P-46 and $150K from Economic Development Reserve
• Received Downtown Plan, directed implementation within existing budgets, progress report due Q4 2026
• Denied motion to refer Downtown Plan back for additional consultation (3-11)
• Approved enhanced public access to Committee of Adjustment procedures (15-0)
• Referred Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards Policy amendments for consultation with Chamber of Commerce (11-0)
• Received London & Middlesex Community Housing 2025 annual report and resolutions (15-0)
• Received Housing Development Corporation 2025 financial statements (15-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss a donation for a veterans monument in Springbank Park. Only one substantive item is on the agenda, with other items being procedural.

• Byron Springbank Veterans Monument Donation to Springbank Park

The committee voted to accept the donation of the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument (valued up to $100,000) and a $200,000 cash contribution for installation and maintenance from the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument Consortium. The motion passed unanimously 6-0. A by-law to approve the donation agreement will be introduced at the June 23 Municipal Council meeting.

• Accepted Byron Springbank Veterans Monument donation and $200,000 cash contribution (6-0)

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Committee of Management will review a report from the Director covering the period from February 1, 2026, to May 15, 2026. This is the third meeting of the committee for this term.

• Director's Report (February 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review and potentially approve several infrastructure projects, including the Wellington Gateway Phase 2B road improvements and a Green Municipal Fund grant agreement. The agenda also includes items regarding traffic signals, expropriation of lands, and emergency procurement for a wastewater treatment plant.

• Contract award for Wellington Gateway Phase 2B (Base Line Road to Watson Street)
• Green Municipal Fund grant agreement for climate adaptation planning
• Emergency procurement of centrifuge components for Greenway WWTP
• Expropriation of lands for Western Road and Sarnia Road corridor
• New traffic signals, pedestrian signals, and crossovers

The committee approved a $50.4 million contract for Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2B from Base Line Road to Watson Street, with a narrow 3-2 vote. Also approved were a $12.5 million equipment rental contract for the W12A Landfill, new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings at multiple locations, and the expropriation of lands for Western Road/Sarnia Road corridor improvements. A climate adaptation funding agreement with FCM was approved 4-1.

• Approved $50.4M Wellington Gateway infrastructure contract (3-2)
• Approved $12.5M W12A Landfill equipment rental contract (5-0)
• Approved new traffic signals at 7 locations and pedestrian signals at 2 locations (5-0)
• Approved expropriation of lands for Western Road/Sarnia Road improvements (5-0)
• Approved $401,858 emergency purchase of centrifuge components for WWTP (5-0)
• Approved FCM Green Municipal Fund grant for climate adaptation planning (4-1)
• Appointed consulting engineers for 2026 road reconstruction projects (5-0)
• Received 2025 Portfolio Investments Report (4-1)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is conducting public participation meetings for multiple zoning and rezoning applications across London. They are also reviewing an Employment Area Policy and unsuitable/ineligible industrial land, and discussing a proposed third-party appeal mechanism.

• Public hearing for 3924, 4012, 4050 Colonel Talbot Road zoning/planning applications
• Employment Area Policy Review and unsuitable/ineligible industrial land review
• Zoning changes at 1837 Churchill Avenue, 2496 Dundas Street, 221 Queens Avenue
• Zoning at 1057-1061 Richmond Street, 36 Wethered Street, 929 Cheapside Street
• Zoning at 1945 Hyde Park Road and 517-525 Fanshawe Park Road East/1536 Geary Avenue

The committee approved a comprehensive rezoning and plan amendment for properties at 3924, 4012, and 4050 Colonel Talbot Road, allowing single-detached, stacked townhouses, and apartments up to six storeys and 100 units per hectare. The motion also supports a redesigned draft subdivision and requests a revised Transportation Impact Assessment. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Official Plan amendment for Colonel Talbot Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Colonel Talbot Road (5-0)
• Supported red-line revisions to draft plan of subdivision (5-0)
• Amended motion to request revised Transportation Impact Assessment (5-0)
• Introduced Employment Area policy review by-law (no vote recorded)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will discuss and potentially approve a request to apply for new affordable housing funding through Build Canada Homes, as well as by-law amendments to reduce rat infestations. Other items include awarding municipal land for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, financing fire apparatus, and receiving updates on the newcomer strategy, tree nursery feasibility, and community grants.

• Request to apply for affordable housing funding via Build Canada Homes
• By-law amendments and management measures to reduce rat infestations
• Award of NRFP-2025-248: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6 (with contribution agreement)
• Source of financing for London Fire Department fire apparatus
• Delegation on 5th Report of Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (including communications on invasive species)

The committee approved Ballance It Inc. as the leading proponent for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6, and directed staff to work on a density increase from 71 to 107 units per hectare. The density increase was approved 4-1. Other consent items included a $5.5M fire apparatus purchase, rat infestation by-law amendments, and a tree nursery feasibility study.

• Approved Ballance It Inc. as proponent for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6 (5-0)
• Approved density increase from 71 to 107 units/hectare at same site (4-1)
• Authorized $5,526,900 for two fire apparatus from City View Specialty Vehicles (consent)
• Directed staff to conduct tree nursery feasibility study (consent)
• Approved by-law amendments to reduce rat infestations (consent)
• Referred Byron Veterans Monument donation to special meeting June 16 (5-0)
• Directed staff to report on licensing businesses selling invasive species (5-0)
• Approved application to Build Canada Homes for affordable housing funds (consent)

Council

Council will consider expropriations for Wellington Gateway Project Phases 2 and 3, involving land acquisition and negotiations. Multiple rezoning applications are on the table, including at 198-200 Maitland Street and 119 & 127 Centre Street. Reports on renoviction licensing, London Transit Commission governance, and several infrastructure contract awards will also be debated.

• Expropriation of lands for Wellington Gateway Project - Civil Works Phase 2 and Phase 3
• Rezoning applications at 198-200 Maitland St, 119 & 127 Centre St, and 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne
• Renovictions: Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program one-year update
• London Transit Commission Governance Review: findings and recommendations
• Contract awards for Sunningdale Road West improvements and Boler Road watermain/cycling project

Council approved the expropriation of lands for the Wellington Gateway Project Phase 2 and introduced a by-law for Phase 3 expropriation. The 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee was approved with the exception of item 5. Several communications were received and referred.

• Approved expropriation of lands for Wellington Gateway Phase 2 (13-1)
• Introduced by-law to expropriate lands for Phase 3 (13-1)
• Approved 8th Report of Planning and Environment Committee, except item 5 (14-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (14-0)
• Received communications and petitions, referred as noted (14-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss land acquisition, labour relations, and security (14-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The committee will hear delegations on London Hydro's annual resolutions, London Transit Commission's annual report, and London & Middlesex Community Housing's master regeneration plan. They will also review the procurement for redeveloping City Hall campus and consider maintaining the Police Service Board size. Other items include the 2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan and RBC Place steam transition.

• Review of RFPQ 2025-056 for redevelopment of City Hall Campus
• London Hydro Inc. annual general meeting and shareholder resolutions
• London Hydro Holdings Inc. ('NewCo') delegation
• London & Middlesex Community Housing Master Regeneration Plan review
• Request to maintain London Police Service Board at seven members

The committee endorsed recommendations from the London Transit Commission Governance Review, directing staff to prepare by-law amendments and the LTC to report back on implementation. It also approved $6.8M to transition RBC Place London from steam service, and maintained the London Police Service Board at seven members. All other items, including housing corporation meetings and a 15-year regeneration plan for London & Middlesex Community Housing, were received or approved as noted.

• Approved $6.8M for RBC Place London steam transition (13-0)
• Endorsed London Transit Commission governance review recommendations (14-0)
• Maintained London Police Service Board at seven members (14-0)
• Received London & Middlesex Community Housing 15-year Regeneration Plan (13-2)
• Approved appointments to London Hydro Holdings Inc. board (15-0)
• Received 2025 London Transit Commission Annual Report (15-0)
• Approved shareholder meeting dates for London & Middlesex Community Housing and Housing Development Corporation (15-0 each)
• Received 2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan progress review (15-0)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will consider three recommendation items: licensing and sales of invasive species, transitioning the blue box program, and property standards related to rat infestations. They will also receive a Pollution Prevention Control Plan update and a public meeting notice for an Official Plan Amendment on employment areas policy review.

• Recommendations on business licensing and sales of invasive species
• Recommendations on transitioning the blue box program
• Recommendations on property standards and rat infestations
• Pollution Prevention Control Plan Update Study
• Public Meeting Notice for Employment Areas Policy Review Official Plan Amendment

The committee received and appended three reports: one on business licensing and sales of invasive species, one on transitioning the Blue Box program, and one on property standards and rat infestations. No substantive decisions were made; all items were noted or received.

• Received report on business licensing and sales of invasive species
• Received report on transitioning the Blue Box program
• Received report on property standards and rat infestations

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review and likely recommend approval of several contract awards for road and water infrastructure projects, including the Sunningdale Road widening and Boler Road watermain and cycling improvements. They will also receive annual updates on reserve funds, development charges, parkland funds, and Canada Life Place, along with a bi-annual procurement report.

• Oxford WWTP membrane replacement tender award
• Contract award for Boler Road watermain and cycling improvements
• Contract award for Sunningdale Road West improvements from Wonderland Road to Medway Creek Bridge
• Appointment of consulting engineers for Sunningdale Road West from Hyde Park Road to Jordan Boulevard
• Highbury Avenue non-routine maintenance

The committee approved a $21.5 million contract for Sunningdale Road West improvements, a $9.6 million membrane replacement at Oxford WWTP, and several other consent items. It also approved the 2027 meeting calendar with an amendment to reduce summer breaks, and passed a reserve fund housekeeping report on a 4-1 vote. Several annual reports were received for information.

• Approved $21.5M Sunningdale Road West improvements contract to L82 Construction Ltd. (5-0)
• Approved $9.6M Oxford WWTP membrane replacement to Baseline Constructors Inc. (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Arcadis for Oxford Street West inspection contract at $261,442.50 (5-0)
• Approved 2027 meeting calendar with amendment to remove summer breaks (4-1)
• Approved 2026 Reserve and Reserve Fund Monitoring report with by-law amendments (4-1)
• Approved 2025 Development Charges Reserve Funds annual report (5-0)
• Approved Bi-Annual Procurement Report (4-1)
• Approved Children's Health Foundation 'Heroes on Ice' charity event as City of London Day (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The committee will hold public participation meetings for three rezoning applications: 198-200 Maitland Street, 119 & 127 Centre Street, and 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne. They will also consider the 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning and a deferred matters list.

• Public hearing for OZ-26026 at 198-200 Maitland Street
• Public hearing for OZ-26029 at 119 & 127 Centre Street
• Public hearing for OZ-25072 at 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne
• 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning
• Deferred Matters List review

The committee refused a rezoning application for 119 & 127 Centre Street, citing inconsistency with provincial policy and over-intensification. They approved an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 198-200 Maitland Street (5-0), with an amendment to delete a side-yard setback exception. An application for 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne was referred to a future meeting to allow the applicant to consider consolidating additional lands.

• Refused rezoning at 119 & 127 Centre Street (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendment for 198-200 Maitland Street (5-0) with amendment to delete side-yard setback exception
• Referred application for 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne to future meeting (5-0)
• Received 5th Report of Community Advisory Committee on Planning (4-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will discuss updates to the London Fire Department's Master Plan and a report on the Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program. The body will also consider a joint facilities agreement with the Thames Valley District School Board and rules regarding animals left in vehicles.

• London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Annual Update
• Protection of Animals Left Unattended in Vehicles proposal
• Renovictions: Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program one-year update
• Thames Valley District School Board and City of London Joint Use of Facilities Agreement
• 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Committee approved a consent package including recommendations to introduce by-law amendments establishing administrative monetary penalties for leaving animals or dogs in hot vehicles. They also approved a by-law amendment to the Rental Unit Repair Licensing program to address renovictions and directed continued monitoring. A joint use of facilities agreement with Thames Valley District School Board was authorized. The London Fire Department Fire Master Plan annual report was received.

• Approved accessibility committee delegation and working group (5-0)
• Approved by-law amendments for animal protection penalties (5-0)
• Approved rental unit repair licensing by-law amendment and monitoring (5-0)
• Authorized joint use facilities agreement with TVDSB (5-0)
• Received London Fire Department Fire Master Plan annual report (5-0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The committee will review zoning by-law amendments for 1057-1061 Richmond Street and an update to parking provisions citywide. They will also receive a notice of a public information centre for the University Drive Bridge environmental assessment. Added reports from the Stewardship Sub-Committee and Heritage Planners are scheduled.

• Zoning by-law amendment public meeting for 1057-1061 Richmond Street
• Parking provisions update (city-wide zoning amendment)
• Public Information Centre for University Drive Bridge, Western University
• Stewardship Sub-Committee report
• Heritage Planners' report

The committee received several reports and notices, including a zoning by-law amendment for 1057-1061 Richmond Street and an environmental assessment for University Drive Bridge. No votes or substantive decisions were taken; all items were noted or received. The meeting adjourned after 20 minutes.

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2025 status update of the 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan. They will also discuss several planning applications for accessibility impacts, including official plan amendments for neighbourhood planning and urban growth boundary expansion, and a zoning by-law amendment for parking provisions. Other agenda items include London Transit concerns and an outreach event.

• 2025 status update on the 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan
• Notice of Official Plan Amendment – Neighbourhood Planning and Guidelines (O-25116)
• Notice of Official Plan Amendment – Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Policies (O-25126)
• Notice of Zoning By-law Amendment – Parking Provisions Update (Z-26042) with public meeting
• Discussion of London Transit concerns

The committee approved sending a delegation to the Accessible Public Transit Services Advisory Committee. A working group was established to plan an outreach event.

• Approved delegation to Accessible Public Transit Services Advisory Committee
• Established outreach event working group (Beecham, Judges, Sweetman)