London, ON

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is holding public participation meetings on multiple zoning and official plan amendments, as well as heritage designations and a demolition request. The committee will also consider the Ontario Building Faster Fund 2026 Investment Plan. The agenda includes several heritage designations under the Ontario Heritage Act and a confidential litigation matter.

• Ontario Building Faster Fund: 2026 Update
• Heritage designations for 415 Base Line Road East, 242 Huron Street, 2457 Main Street, 11 Wellington Crescent
• Demolition request for heritage designated property at 100 Stanley Street
• Zoning amendments: 3680/3700 Colonel Talbot Road, 1944 Bradley Avenue, 954 Gainsborough Road, 2004 Hamilton Road, 57-75 Wellington Road & 68 High Street, 60-68 High Street, 649 Colborne Street, 602 Piccadilly Street, 2206 Bradley Avenue, 444 York Street & 330 Burwell Street
• Confidential item on solicitor-client privilege/litigation

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is reviewing several reports, including a rent supplement agreement template and a report back on housing stability and homelessness initiatives. The committee will also consider a tender award for London Fire Department vehicle preemption hardware and funding for OPHI Year 8.

• London Fire Department tender award for Tacel Vehicle Preemption Hardware, Licences and Applied Information Data Services
• Approval of OPHI Year 8 Funding and Contribution Agreement
• Municipally-Funded Rent Supplement Agreement Template
• Report Back: Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework of Services and Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI)
• 5th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 7th report and a Municipal Council resolution on its 6th report, and to consider items for direction, including nominations for the 2027 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution on 6th Report of the Committee
• Discussion of 2027 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations

Council

London City Council's 14th meeting of 2026 includes reports from three committees covering infrastructure, community services, and planning. Key decisions include several rezoning applications, a new traffic signal, and a footbridge rehabilitation contract. The agenda also includes closed-session items on land and legal matters, plus recognition of employees with 25 years of service.

• Rezoning at 299-307 Sarnia Road (Z-26076)
• Rezoning at 1766 Wilton Grove Road (OZ-26083)
• New traffic signal at Bradley Avenue and Old Victoria Road
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Springbank Park Footbridge Rehabilitation
• Enhanced response to public safety risk dogs

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review a consent agenda that includes a quarterly heritage report, a deeming by-law for 1604 VanDusen Court, the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program, and proposed heritage designations for seven properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also hear a delegation from the owner of City Storage Group regarding the 203 Bathurst Street designation. No other items are scheduled for direction or discussion.

• Quarterly Heritage Report Q3 2026
• Deeming By-law for 1604 VanDusen Court (P-26099)
• Heritage Property Tax Relief Program
• Heritage designations for 203 Bathurst St, 33 Bromleigh Ave, 4307 Colonel Talbot Rd, 255 Delacourt Rd, 1875 Richmond St, 1057 Waterloo St
• Delegation from S. Adams, City Storage Group, on 203 Bathurst St

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program, eight proposed heritage designations under the Ontario Heritage Act, and a demolition request for the heritage-designated property at 100 Stanley Street. The committee will also consider its previous report and a municipal council resolution.

• Heritage Property Tax Relief Program discussion
• Heritage designations proposed for 1057 Waterloo Street, 1875 Richmond Street, 33 Bromleigh Avenue, 4307 Colonel Talbot Road, 11 Wellington Crescent, 2457 Main Street, and 415 Base Line Road East
• Demolition request by the City of London for the heritage-designated property at 100 Stanley Street
• Consideration of the 8th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning and a related Municipal Council Resolution
• 2027 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Committee of Management will review several reports regarding the Dearness Home. This includes the Director's Report covering the period from May 16, 2026, to August 14, 2026, and three previous committee reports.

• Director's Report for May 16, 2026, to August 14, 2026
• 1st Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• 2nd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• 3rd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review several consent items including road allowances and traffic signals. Members will also discuss property tax options for school block lands and industrial land development strategies.

• Closing part of the unopened road allowance east of Hamilton Road
• New traffic signal at Bradley Avenue and Old Victoria Road
• Appointment of a consulting engineer for Springbank Park Footbridge rehabilitation
• Property tax options for reserved school block lands
• Development charge appeal tribunal hearing

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee holds its fifth meeting to discuss accessibility improvements, including a presentation on paratransit laybys and feedback. The committee also reviews its fourth report and considers nominations for the 2027 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Presentation and feedback on 2026 paratransit laybys
• Review of 4th Accessibility Community Advisory Committee report
• Discussion of 2027 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, scheduled public participation meetings, and items for direction. Key items include several zoning by-law amendments and a site plan application, an update on draft neighbourhood plans, and a motion regarding permeable driveway surfaces. The committee will also receive reports on Bill 98, a heritage alteration permit, and temporary accommodation commitments.

• Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, information report
• Heritage alteration permit for 45 Beaconsfield Avenue (HAP26-054-L)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 725 Notre Dame Drive (Z-26073)
• Public meetings for zoning applications at 299-307 Sarnia Road, 1766 Wilton Grove Road, 1579-1589 Fanshawe Park Road East, 350-356 Windermere Road, and site plan at 767 Fanshawe Park Road East/679 Dunboyne Crescent
• Motion by Councillor S. Franke on permeable driveway surfaces

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several reports and a councillor's motion. Items include an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, an enhanced response to public safety risk dogs, and a motion from Councillor S. Franke on addressing chronic non-compliance in vacant buildings. The committee will also receive the 4th report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan - 2026 Update
• Enhanced Response to Public Safety Risk Dogs (with submission from London Animal Care Centre)
• Councillor S. Franke - Addressing Chronic Non-Compliance in Vacant Buildings
• 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Council

London City Council's 13th meeting of 2026 includes reports from three committees covering planning, community services, and infrastructure. Key items include several zoning and official plan amendments, a winter response plan for 2026-2027, and a donation agreement with Canada Life. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal matters and a series of by-laws for road widenings and other administrative approvals.

• Rezoning and Official Plan amendments for 1887/2005/2065 Kilally Road, 3080 & 3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road South, 3341 Wonderland Road South, 150-152 Kent Street, and 1047-1055 Dearness Drive
• Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 (Bill No. 301)
• Canada Life Assurance Company donation to Victoria Park (Bill No. 300)
• Extension of interim bridge funding for outreach services
• School Crossing Guard Program Review

London City Council approved a $2.15M winter response plan for 2026-2027 and updated emergency shelter guidelines. Council also authorized several zoning and official plan amendments for residential developments, including projects on Bostwick Road, Kent Street, and Dearness Drive. Additionally, Council amended its procedure by-law to remove the requirement for a Striking Committee.

• Approved $2.15M in UHEI funding for 2026-2027 winter response (14-1)
• Approved zoning/official plan amendments for 3080/3514 Bostwick Rd (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 150-152 Kent St (15-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1047-1055 Dearness Dr (13-2)
• Accepted $165,000 donation for Victoria Park lighting upgrades
• Awarded winter maintenance equipment contracts to six vendors
• Amended procedure by-law to remove Striking Committee requirement (11-2)
• Directed review of school crossing guard program criteria (13-0)

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

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning received several notices and reports, and supported the staff recommendation for a Heritage Alteration Permit application by Emerald Trading Corporation for 45 Beaconsfield Avenue. The committee also adopted its updated Terms of Reference. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Supported staff recommendation on Heritage Alteration Permit for 45 Beaconsfield Avenue
• Adopted updated Terms of Reference from February 6, 2024 SPPC meeting
• Received 7th Report from July 16, 2026 meeting
• Received notices for planning applications at 1766 Wilton Grove Road, 444 York Street & 330 Burwell Street, and Draft Neighbourhood Plans
• Received Heritage Planners' Report dated August 20, 2026

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

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee met on August 13, 2026 and received two presentations: the 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan from M. Correa-Villada, Advisor, Accessibility and Inclusion, and an overview of the Trail Tales App from M. Demand, Forestry Inspector, Urban Forestry. It also received the 3rd Report of the committee from its May 14, 2026 meeting and a Public Meeting Notice dated July 30, 2026 regarding an Official Plan Amendment on Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines. The committee held a general discussion on the ACAC Outreach Event but recorded no items for direction and made no substantive decisions. No pecuniary interests were disclosed, and the meeting adjourned at 3:41 PM.

• Received 2027-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan presentation (noted)
• Received Trail Tales App overview presentation (noted)
• Received 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee from May 14, 2026 (noted)
• Received Public Meeting Notice dated July 30, 2026 on Official Plan Amendment for Draft Neighbourhood Plans and Guidelines (noted)
• Held general discussion on ACAC Outreach Event - Committee Feedback (no decision recorded)
• No items for direction recorded
• Meeting adjourned at 3:41 PM

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

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved consent items 2.1 to 2.3 (4-0). This includes accepting bids from six contractors for winter sidewalk snow plow/sander units, receiving a school crossing guard program review and directing further traffic data collection, and introducing a by-law amendment to remove the Striking Committee requirement. The committee also held a closed session regarding litigation related to construction work under RFT 17-104.

• Approved consent items 2.1-2.3 (4-0)
• Accepted bids from six contractors for sidewalk snow plow/sander units (RFQ-2026-163)
• Received school crossing guard program review and directed traffic data collection for updated warrant criteria
• Directed administration to report back on crossing guard program expansion/redistribution findings
• Introduced by-law amendment to remove Striking Committee requirement for citizen appointments
• Convened closed session for litigation matter related to 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)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a major Official Plan and zoning amendment for lands at 3080/3514 Bostwick Road, 1875 Wharncliffe Road South, and 3341 Wonderland Road South, allowing medium and high-density residential development. The committee also approved zoning changes for 150-152 Kent Street and 1047-1055 Dearness Drive, and referred the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan addition and the 725 Notre Dame Drive application to future meetings. All other items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendment for Bostwick Road/Wonderland Road lands (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 150-152 Kent Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1047-1055 Dearness Drive (3-2)
• Referred Affordable Housing CIP addition to future meeting (5-0)
• Referred 725 Notre Dame Drive application to future meeting (5-0)
• Requested report on Heritage Property Tax Relief Program (5-0)
• Directed report on temporary accommodation commitments at 145 Base Line Road West (5-0)
• Received Q2 2026 Building Services and Heritage reports (5-0)

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

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a $165,000 donation from Canada Life Assurance Company for dynamic lighting upgrades and temporary accessible seating in Victoria Park. The committee also approved the proposed winter response for 2026-2027, applying up to $2,152,275 in federal funding from the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). Updated Emergency Shelter Guidelines were received and directed for implementation, and staff were directed to report back on interim bridge funding for outreach services.

• Approved $165,000 Canada Life donation for Victoria Park lighting and accessible seating (6-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Winter Response, applying up to $2,152,275 in UHEI funding (6-0)
• Received and directed implementation of updated Emergency Shelter Guidelines (6-0)
• Directed staff to report back on interim bridge funding for outreach services (6-0)
• Deferred ESACAC 2026 budget report to August 27, 2026 meeting
• Directed staff to review extreme heat and poor air quality programs by Q2 2027

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

Council approved a housing stability services procurement framework, authorizing up to $11 million for emergency shelter system procurement and approximately $30 million for other service areas. Council also directed staff to study a permanent City of London Special Constable Program, with a focus on a mixed model with Coordinated Informed Response teams. Several property acquisitions and agreements were approved, and a winter response plan was referred back to committee for further federal funding discussions.

• Approved housing stability procurement framework with $11M shelter RFPQ and ~$30M for other services (15-0)
• Directed staff to study permanent Special Constable Program with mixed CIR model focus (10-5)
• Referred 2026-2027 Winter Response to committee for federal funding talks (13-2)
• Approved $1.26M landfill gas system contract with Comcor Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved Canada Public Transit Fund contribution agreement (12-3)
• Approved residential parking by-law amendments with 0.5 parking ratio for affordable housing (14-1)
• Approved 1454 Fanshawe Park Road East subdivision with park block and traffic signal study (14-0)
• Ratified London Professional Fire Fighters Association collective agreement (13-0)

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)

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)