London public meetings in 2021

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its 10th report, a council resolution on its 8th report, and to discuss a green roofs update from the Director of Planning and Development. The committee will also consider its draft comments on the city's Tree Planting Strategy update. The meeting is largely procedural, with discussion items on green roofs and tree planting.

• Green Roofs Update by G. Barrett, Director, Planning and Development
• TFAC draft comments on the Tree Planting Strategy Update
• 10th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution from December 7, 2021 regarding the 8th Report

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee requested Civic Administration to include a discussion paper on environmental sustainability and climate change in the ReThink Zoning process, and to provide a clear definition of green roofs. The committee also referred its draft comments on the Tree Planting Strategy Update to Civic Administration for consideration, with an additional recommendation to be submitted at the next meeting. No final decisions were made; all items were requests or referrals.

• Requested Civic Administration to include a climate/sustainability discussion paper in ReThink Zoning
• Requested Civic Administration to define green roofs for ReThink Zoning
• Referred TFAC draft comments on Tree Planting Strategy Update to Civic Administration
• Noted A. Valastro will submit an additional recommendation at next meeting

Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2022 annual budget update, including property tax operating and capital budget amendments. The agenda also includes several land-related matters such as rezoning requests, road widening, and land acquisitions.

• 2022 Annual Budget Update Presentation
• Highbury Avenue South Rehabilitation Project
• Environmental Management Guidelines adoption
• Zoning amendments for 355 Middleton Avenue and 890 Upperpoint Avenue
• Road widening for Borden Street and Spruce Street

Council approved the 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets, including a $1.07 billion operating budget for 2022 and a $1.09 billion operating budget for 2023, along with capital budgets of $311 million and $407 million respectively. Council also approved a $100,000 grant to support legal challenges against Quebec's Bill 21, and awarded contracts for transit signal priority systems and engineering services for Highbury Avenue South rehabilitation.

• Approved 2022 operating budget of $1,073,519,667 (15-0)
• Approved 2023 operating budget of $1,098,817,618 (15-0)
• Approved 2022 capital budget of $311,174,000 (15-0)
• Approved 2023 capital budget of $407,389,000 (15-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant to legal challenges against Quebec's Bill 21 (13-2)
• Awarded $1,791,375.50 contract to Applied Information Inc. for transit signal priority systems (15-0)
• Appointed Parsons Inc. as consulting engineers for Highbury Avenue South rehabilitation ($284,178) (15-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for 1673 Richmond Street expropriation ($59,000) (13-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review several planning applications and reports. Items include notices for developments at Meadowlark Ridge, Sarnia Road, and Colonel Talbot Road, a working group report on Southdale Road West, and a bird-friendly brochure. The committee will also consider its previous report and a municipal council resolution.

• Notice of Planning Application - 1013, 1027, 1250 and 1346 Meadowlark Ridge
• Notice of Planning Application - 520 Sarnia Road
• Working Group Report - 952 Southdale Road West
• Notice of Planning Application - 4519, 4535, 4557 Colonel Talbot Road
• Bird Friendly Brochure (window collisions)

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee received notices of planning applications for properties on Meadowlark Ridge, Sarnia Road, and Colonel Talbot Road, and forwarded a working group report on 952 Southdale Road West to Civic Administration. It also amended the proposed 'London's Bird-Friendly Skies' brochure to include images of bird-friendly residential windows and an explanation of why markers are important. A working group was established to review the Colonel Talbot Road application.

• Forwarded working group report on 952 Southdale Road West to Civic Administration
• Amended 'London's Bird-Friendly Skies' brochure to include residential window images and marker explanation
• Established working group (S. Levin, B. Krichker, R. Trudeau) to review Colonel Talbot Road application
• Received notices of planning applications for Meadowlark Ridge and Sarnia Road properties

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually for its first meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on Islamophobia.io and The Champion for Life™ Mural, a consent item with the committee's 9th report, a resignation letter, and discussions on sub-committees and the Canadian Brewhouse Inukshuk.

• Presentation on Islamophobia.io - An Emergency Response Tool for London
• Presentation on The Champion for Life™ Mural by Asim Hussain
• 9th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Letter of Resignation - K. Arnold
• Discussion: Canadian Brewhouse Inukshuk

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received a presentation on Islamophobia.io and The Champion for Life™ Mural, and invited the presenter to a future meeting. It also received resignations from K. Arnold and N. Farawi, referred a communication about the Canadian Brewhouse Inukshuk to Civic Administration, and scheduled a special meeting to consider recommendations to Council regarding opposing Quebec's Bill 21. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Received presentation on Islamophobia.io and The Champion for Life™ Mural
• Invited A. Hussain to present at future DIAAC meeting
• Received resignation letter from K. Arnold
• Noted resignation received from N. Farawi
• Referred Canadian Brewhouse Inukshuk communication to Civic Administration
• Scheduled DIAAC meeting to consider recommendations on Quebec's Bill 21

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on the Mobility Master Plan and preliminary design briefs for Bradley, Central, and Queens. They will also consider consent items including planning applications for 600 Oxford Street West and 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road, and a memo on Dundas Place traffic changes. The meeting is largely informational and advisory.

• Presentation on Mobility Master Plan by D. MacRae, Director, Transportation and Mobility
• Preliminary design briefs for Bradley, Central, and Queens presented by D. Hall
• Notice of planning application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 600 Oxford Street West (OZ-9437)
• Notice of planning application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road (OZ-9438)
• Dundas Place traffic changes memo from J. Dann, Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services

The Cycling Advisory Committee met virtually and received presentations on the Mobility Master Plan and preliminary design briefs for Bradley, Central, and Queens. No formal decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received Mobility Master Plan presentation
• Received preliminary design briefs for Bradley, Central and Queens
• Received 10th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee
• Received planning application notice for 600 Oxford Street West
• Received planning application notice for 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road
• Received Dundas Place Traffic Changes memo
• Received verbal update on Advisory Committee Review

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including an agreement for the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership, applying administrative monetary penalties to municipal by-laws, and single-source procurements for Reaching Home capital projects and the Housing Stability Bank. The meeting also includes the election of a vice-chair and a report from the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Agreement for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
• Administrative Monetary Penalties - Application to Municipal By-laws and Housekeeping Amendments
• Single Source (SS21-49) Reaching Home Capital Projects
• Housing Stability Services - Housing Stability Bank Single Source Procurement SS21-48
• 9th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved all consent items (2.1-2.5) by a 5-0 vote. These included receiving the Accessibility Advisory Committee's 9th report, introducing by-laws for an immigration partnership agreement, administrative monetary penalties, and Reaching Home capital projects, and approving a $450,000 funding extension for the Housing Stability Bank with The Salvation Army. The committee also elected Councillor J. Helmer as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022.

• Elected Councillor J. Helmer as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved consent items 2.1-2.5 (5-0)
• Received 9th Report of Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Introduced by-law for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership agreement with IRCC
• Introduced by-laws to apply Administrative Monetary Penalties to various municipal by-laws
• Introduced by-law for Reaching Home Capital Projects funding agreements
• Approved $450,000 funding extension for Housing Stability Bank with The Salvation Army (Dec 22, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022)
• Received Deferred Matters List as at December 6, 2021 (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several infrastructure and transportation items, including a conceptual framework for regional transportation, a transit signal priority system, and a road rehabilitation project. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a deferred matters list.

• Supply and Delivery of Transit Signal Priority and Emergency Vehicle Preemption System
• Highbury Avenue South Rehabilitation Project
• Unwanted Water: Quantifying Inflow and Infiltration in London's Wastewater Sewer System
• A Conceptual Framework for Regional Transportation in London
• Election of Vice-Chair for term ending November 14, 2022

The Civic Works Committee approved a $1,791,375.50 contract with Applied Information Inc. for transit signal priority and emergency vehicle preemption systems, and appointed Parsons Inc. as consulting engineers for the Highbury Avenue South rehabilitation project at $284,178.00. It also endorsed a conceptual framework for regional transportation in Southwestern Ontario and received reports on unwanted water and the Transportation Advisory Committee. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except the vice-chair election (5-0).

• Approved $1,791,375.50 contract to Applied Information Inc. for transit signal priority and emergency vehicle preemption systems (6-0)
• Appointed Parsons Inc. as consulting engineers for Highbury Avenue South rehabilitation (Wenige Expressway Bridge to Highway 401) at $284,178.00 (6-0)
• Endorsed conceptual framework for regional transportation in Southwestern Ontario (6-0)
• Received 10th Report of Transportation Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Received staff report on unwanted water inflow/infiltration in wastewater sewer system (6-0)
• Received Deferred Matters List as at December 6, 2021 (6-0)
• Elected Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar as Vice-Chair for term ending November 14, 2022 (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to decide on several zoning by-law amendments and other planning matters, including a demolition request for 50 King Street and updates to Environmental Management Guidelines. The agenda includes consent items, scheduled public hearings, and reports from advisory committees. Most items are routine planning applications, but the demolition request and environmental guidelines may draw public interest.

• Zoning by-law amendments at 876 Wellington Road, 4270 Lismer Lane, 1955 Jim Hebb Way, 506 Oxford Street East, 1408 Ernest Avenue, 978 Gainsborough Road
• Demolition request for 50 King Street
• Environmental Management Guidelines update with public delegations
• Transit-Oriented Secondary Plan Prioritization
• Request for Council resolution under Planning Act for 1919-1929 Oxford Street West

The Planning and Environment Committee endorsed the Transit-Oriented Secondary Plan Priority Areas, a key planning document for future development around transit. The committee also approved a series of zoning by-law amendments to remove holding provisions on residential lands and introduced several other zoning changes for Council's consideration. A demolition request for the heritage-designated property at 50 King Street was permitted with conditions.

• Endorsed Transit-Oriented Secondary Plan Priority Areas (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendments removing holding provisions at 355 Middleton Ave, 890 Upperpoint Ave, 1478 Westdel Bourne, 1235 Fanshawe Park Rd W, 1225 Hyde Park Rd, 1150 Byron Baseline Rd (6-0)
• Approved part-lot control exemption for Block 141, Plan 33M-754 and Block 42, Plan 33M-810 at 890 Upperpoint Ave (6-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendments for 876 Wellington Rd, 4270 Lismer Ln, 1955 Jim Hebb Way, 506 Oxford St E, 1408 Ernest Ave (6-0)
• Referred zoning application for 978 Gainsborough Rd back to Civic Administration (6-0)
• Supported site plan application for 414-418 Old Wonderland Rd (6-0)
• Adopted Environmental Management Guidelines as Municipal Guideline Document (6-0)
• Permitted demolition of heritage property at 50 King St with conditions (6-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss a staff report on restricted acts of council after nomination and voting day, consider delegation requests regarding a public notice amendment, and review the 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report. The agenda also includes a confidential item on land acquisition and negotiations.

• Staff report on restricted acts of council after nomination day and voting day
• Withdrawn delegation request from AM Valastro on public notice amendment
• Added delegation request from B. Benedict on public notice amendment
• 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report
• Confidential item on land acquisition and solicitor-client privileged advice

The Corporate Services Committee unanimously appointed Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar as Vice Chair for the term ending November 14, 2022. The committee received several staff reports for information, including on restricted acts of Council after Nomination Day and Voting Day, and the 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report. A delegation request from AM Valastro was withdrawn, but a delegation from B. Benedict was approved and heard. The committee also went into closed session to discuss land acquisition and solicitor-client privileged matters.

• Appointed Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Received staff report on restricted acts of Council after Nomination Day and Voting Day (6-0)
• Received communication from AM Valastro and delegation from B. Benedict; original delegation request withdrawn (6-0)
• Approved delegation of B. Benedict to be heard at this time (6-0)
• Received 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report for information (6-0)
• Convened in closed session for land acquisition and solicitor-client privileged matters (6-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting, largely focused on discussion items rather than decisions. Members will consider a budget request for coyote signage, receive updates on the Clear Your Gear program, and discuss fireworks' effects on wildlife and pets. The committee will also review its initiatives and accomplishments.

• Budget request for coyote signage at key canid report locations
• Update on Clear Your Gear program and receptacle maintenance options
• Discussion of fireworks impacts on wildlife and pets
• Review of committee initiatives and accomplishments
• Consent item: 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (2021-11-18)

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee held its first meeting on December 9, 2021, and made several requests to Civic Administration. It requested a public service announcement about updated coyote signs in city parks and seasonal awareness campaigns. It also requested an awareness campaign for the Clear Your Gear recycling receptacle program. The committee will compile pet safety tips for the Fireworks By-law brochure and continue researching fireworks' effects on wildlife.

• Requested PSA for updated coyote signs on City parks
• Requested seasonal awareness campaigns for canid milestones
• Requested awareness campaign for Clear Your Gear recycling receptacles
• Will provide pet safety tips for Fireworks By-law brochure
• Will continue research on fireworks effects on wildlife and pets

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting virtually to discuss several heritage-related items, including a demolition request for the heritage-designated property at 50 King Street, a heritage alteration permit for 59 Albion Street, and a cultural heritage assessment for Windermere Road improvements. The committee will also receive notices of planning applications for zoning and official plan amendments at three locations, and a report from its Stewardship Sub-Committee.

• Demolition request for heritage-designated property at 50 King Street by 50 King Street London Limited
• Heritage alteration permit application for 59 Albion Street (Blackfriars/Petersville HCD) by K. and C. Siemens
• Cultural Heritage Assessment Report for Windermere Road improvements (revised report added)
• Notice of planning application for zoning by-law amendment at 4519, 4535, 4557 Colonel Talbot Road
• Notice of planning application for official plan and zoning amendments at 952 Southdale Road West and 3207 Woodhull Road

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage permitted the demolition of the heritage-designated property at 50 King Street, subject to conditions including photographic documentation, a demolition plan, a landscape plan, and salvaging commemorative plaques. The committee also approved a retroactive heritage alteration permit for a railing system at 59 Albion Street and supported a Cultural Heritage Assessment Report for Windermere Road improvements. Several notices of planning applications and reports were received as information items.

• Permitted demolition of 50 King Street heritage property with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive heritage alteration permit for NUVO Iron railing at 59 Albion Street (unanimous)
• Supported Cultural Heritage Assessment Report for Windermere Road improvements (unanimous)
• Received 11th Report of the Committee (information)
• Received notices of planning applications for 4519-4557 Colonel Talbot Road, 952 Southdale Road West, and 3207 Woodhull Road (information)
• Received Stewardship Sub-Committee Report (information)
• Received Heritage Planners' Report (information)
• Received Notice of Study Commencement for Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment (information)

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on London and Middlesex Community Housing, an advisory committee review, and several added items including the proposed implementation of the 'Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units' action plan, a funding request from Vision SoHo Alliance for a housing development at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands, and an inclusionary zoning review. The meeting also includes consent of the 9th report of the committee.

• Discussion of proposed implementation of the 'Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units' action plan
• Request for funding from Vision SoHo Alliance for housing development at Old Victoria Hospital Lands
• Inclusionary zoning review
• Update from London and Middlesex Community Housing
• Advisory committee review update

The London Housing Advisory Committee received updates on the London and Middlesex Community Housing, the Advisory Committee Review, and the Inclusionary Zoning Review. It also requested Civic Administration attend a future meeting to update on the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units Action Plan, and received a staff report on funding for the Vision SoHo Alliance housing project at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands.

• Requested Civic Administration attend future meeting to update on Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units implementation
• Received staff report on Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units Action Plan
• Received staff report on funding request from Vision SoHo Alliance for Old Victoria Hospital Lands housing project
• Received verbal update on London and Middlesex Community Housing
• Received verbal update on Advisory Committee Review
• Received verbal update on Inclusionary Zoning Review

Council

The City Council is reviewing various committee reports and considering several by-laws. Key discussions include urban food growing, sidewalk installations, and property expropriation matters.

• Expropriation of property at 600 Adelaide Street North
• Petition of opposition for 99 Southdale Road West containing approximately 75 signatures
• New sidewalks in established neighbourhoods
• By-law to authorize temporary borrowing for 2022 expenditures
• Agreement between the City and SAP Canada Inc. for a Human Resources Information System

Council approved a conditional $11.2 million grant to Vision SoHo Alliance to support up to 400 affordable housing units in a proposed development at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands. Council also approved the 'Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units' action plan, redirecting $5 million from the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support its implementation. A rezoning application for 1453-1459 Oxford Street East was refused, while a separate application for 99 Southdale Road West was approved with amendments.

• Approved $11.2M conditional grant for 400 affordable units at Old Victoria Hospital Lands (15-0)
• Approved 'Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units' action plan and redirected $5M from Economic Development Reserve Fund (15-0)
• Refused rezoning at 1453-1459 Oxford Street East and 648-656 Ayreswood Avenue (13-2)
• Approved rezoning at 99 Southdale Road West to Residential R9 Special Provision (15-0)
• Approved $17.17M Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited (15-0)
• Approved $474,000 People and the City Monument Restoration contract to 818185 Ontario Inc. (15-0)
• Approved $10.7M waste collection truck contract to Team Truck Centre after cancelling award to London Machinery Inc. (15-0)
• Ratified 2021-2023 collective agreement with SEIU Local 1 Registered Nurses at Dearness Home (15-0)

Council Compensation Review Task Force

The Council Compensation Review Task Force is meeting to review a draft survey for members of the public and a newly added survey for councillors, as part of its work on council compensation. The agenda also includes the task force's second report for consent. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Review of draft survey for members of the public
• Added item: survey for councillors
• Consent item: 2nd Report of the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force

The Council Compensation Review Task Force directed Civic Administration to amend both the draft public survey and the draft councillors' survey, including removing a required-fields note, clarifying ranking instructions, and rewording specific questions. It also received a submission from B. Brock and directed the City Clerk to note in the final report that benefit packages, staff support, and expense accounts fall outside the task force's terms of reference. The 2nd Report of the task force from November 26, 2021, was received. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 AM.

• Received the 2nd Report of the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force from November 26, 2021.
• Directed Civic Administration to amend the Draft Public Survey: delete required-fields wording, clarify ranking in Question #3, and alphabetize factors in Question #3.
• Directed Civic Administration to amend the Draft Councillors' Survey: delete required-fields wording, reword Question #1, add 'Chairing a Standing Committee' to Question #14, and reword Question #17 on annual indexing.
• Received the November 30, 2021 submission from B. Brock and directed the City Clerk to note in the final report that benefit package, staff support model, and expense account are outside the task force's terms of reference.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:47 AM.

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a budget meeting to review and recommend amendments to the 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets, including property tax, water, and wastewater services. The committee will consider specific budget cases, such as funding for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, reductions to grants, and capital projects. Recommendations will be forwarded to Municipal Council for final approval.

• Case #P-1: Budget right-sizing reduces operating expenditure by $4,982,000 and tax levy by $6,994,000
• Case #P-2: Middlesex London Health Unit inflationary pressures add $1,280,000 to operating expenditure and tax levy
• Case #P-4: Private parking enforcement increased fines reduce tax levy by $200,000
• Case #P-12: Zero emission buses capital expenditure of $25,960,000
• Water and wastewater rates to increase 2.5% annually for 2022-2023

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is meeting to hear presentations on low-carbon solutions with Enbridge Gas and renewable natural gas opportunities, and to discuss several items including a pilot program, a road expansion, and the committee's budget. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Presentation by Enbridge Gas on working together on low carbon solutions
• Presentation by TEC Canada on renewable natural gas barriers and opportunities
• Verbal update on Hefty Energy Bag Pilot
• Discussion on Wharncliffe Road South Expansion and 100 Stanley Street Relocation
• Resubmitted presentation on London Hydro

The Advisory Committee on the Environment held its 10th meeting virtually, receiving presentations on low-carbon solutions and renewable natural gas. The committee forwarded comments to Municipal Council recommending that the Wharncliffe Road South expansion avoid road widening and explore alternatives like transit and cycling. It also recommended revisiting the relocation of the property at 100 Stanley Street. No formal votes were taken; all items were received as information or discussion.

• Forwarded comments to Municipal Council recommending Wharncliffe Road South avoid widening and prioritize transit, cycling, and walking
• Forwarded recommendation to revisit moving the 100 Stanley Street property across the street
• Received presentation from Enbridge Gas on low-carbon solutions
• Received verbal presentation from TEC Canada on renewable natural gas
• Received verbal update on the Hefty Energy Bag Pilot
• Held general discussion on London Hydro sustainability presentation
• Held general discussion on the committee's 2021 budget
• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the initiation of the Mobility Master Plan development, including a presentation from the Director of Transportation and Mobility. The agenda also includes consent items such as prior committee reports, council resolutions, a public notice for Windermere Road improvements, and monitoring of Dundas Place traffic diversions.

• Initiation of Mobility Master Plan development (presentation by D. MacRae)
• Council resolution on Construction Mitigation Traffic Diversion on Dundas Place
• Council resolution on Development of the Mobility Master Plan
• Notice of Public Information Centre #2 for Windermere Road Improvements (Municipal Class EA)
• Dundas Place Temporary Traffic Diversion Monitoring and Consultation

The Transportation Advisory Committee held a virtual meeting where all items were received as information only; no motions were approved, denied, or tabled. The committee received staff reports and presentations on initiating the Mobility Master Plan development, along with council resolutions and notices regarding traffic diversion on Dundas Place and a Windermere Road environmental assessment study. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions or discussion items.

• Received staff report and presentation on initiation of Mobility Master Plan Development
• Received 9th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee from October 26, 2021
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 8th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on construction mitigation traffic diversion on Dundas Place
• Received Municipal Council resolution on development of the Mobility Master Plan
• Received Notice of Public Information Centre #2 for Windermere Road Improvements study
• Received staff report on Dundas Place Temporary Traffic Diversion Monitoring and Consultation
• Received staff report and Governance Working Group report on Advisory Committee Review Final Report

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider appointments to various city boards and committees, including the Planning and Environment Committee, Civic Works Committee, and several external boards. They will also review staff reports on reducing core area vacancy, the November 2021 semi-annual progress report, and the 2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey. A delegation will present the 9th report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee.

• Strategy to Reduce Core Area Vacancy staff report
• 2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey staff report
• Appointments to Planning and Environment, Civic Works, Community and Protective Services, and Corporate Services Committees
• Appointment to Covent Garden Market Board of Directors
• Appointment to London Transit Commission

The committee approved a strategy to reduce core area land and building vacancy, including terms of reference and directing staff to work with the LEDC on a business case using $10 million from the Economic Development Reserve Fund. It also made appointments to standing committees and several boards, including the London Transit Commission, Middlesex-London Health Unit, and Tourism London. The committee approved changes to the Council Members' Expense Account Policy and directed that Council meetings start at 1:00 PM beginning in 2022. A motion to refer the Advisory Committee Review Final Report to the Governance Working Group passed 8 to 7.

• Approved the Terms of Reference for the Core Area Vacancy Reduction strategy and directed staff to develop a business case using $10 million from the Economic Development Reserve Fund (15-0).
• Approved appointments to the four standing committees for the term December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022 (15-0).
• Appointed Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors (15-0).
• Appointed Councillor S. Lewis to London and Middlesex Community Housing (15-0).
• Appointed Councillor A. Hopkins to the London Transit Commission (15-0).
• Appointed Councillor M. Hamou to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Directors (15-0).
• Appointed Councillor S. Hillier to the Tourism London Board of Directors (15-0).
• Approved the revised Council Members' Expense Account Policy and directed that Council meetings start at 1:00 PM beginning in 2022 (12-2).

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a public participation meeting to hear submissions on the 2022 budget. The agenda includes multiple written submissions from community members and organizations, but no decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Public participation meeting on 2022 Budget
• Submission from A. Oudshoorn, Arthur Labatt Family Chair in Nursing Leadership in Health Equity
• Submission from Urban League of London (S. Franke)
• Submission from Western University Students' Council (Z. Fakirani, E. Oladejo)
• Submissions from London Environmental Network and Antler River Rally

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee held a public participation meeting to receive written and oral submissions for the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget. The committee voted unanimously to receive the submissions for consideration by Municipal Council. No other items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about 30 minutes.

• Received 9 written submissions on the 2022-2023 budget for Council consideration (passed 15-0)
• Opened the public participation meeting (passed 13-0)
• Closed the public participation meeting (passed 15-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:31 PM (passed 15-0)

Council Compensation Review Task Force

The Council Compensation Review Task Force is meeting for its second session to discuss council member compensation. They will review the first report, current legislation on the role of council members, and draft survey questions. No final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion and review.

• Review of 1st Report of the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force
• Discussion of legislation related to the legislated role of a Council Member
• Review of draft survey questions on council compensation

The Council Compensation Review Task Force received its first report and legislation documents, then directed Civic Administration to further review the revised draft Public Survey and prepare a draft Councillors' Survey for the next meeting on December 3, 2021. No final decisions on compensation were made.

• Received 1st Report of the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force (motion passed)
• Received documents on legislation related to the legislated role of a Council Member (motion passed)
• Directed Civic Administration to review revised draft Public Survey and report back at next meeting with recommended changes for clarity on Councillor role, including a link to 2016 Task Force recommendations
• Directed Civic Administration to prepare a draft Councillors' Survey for next meeting, incorporating questions on time spent on duties and on the method of determining annual compensation increases

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on Accessible Parking Awareness Month, review consent items including monitoring reports and planning notices, and discuss new sidewalks in established neighbourhoods and the 2022 sidewalk project list. The meeting also includes a deferred matter regarding a municipal council resolution on traffic diversion on Dundas Place.

• Presentation on Accessible Parking Awareness Month by M. Stone, G. Tucker, and M. Shemsedeen
• Dundas Place Temporary Traffic Diversion Monitoring and Consultation report
• Notice of Public Information Centre for East London Link (Rapid Transit) Phase 1 Construction
• Windemere Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Notice of PIC 2
• Planning applications for 952 Southdale Road West and 520 Sarnia Road (Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met virtually and received several informational reports and notices, including a presentation on Accessible Parking Month, updates on Dundas Place traffic diversion, and notices for public information centres on rapid transit and road improvements. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; all items were noted as received.

• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
• Received presentation on Accessible Parking Month.
• Received 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (Sept 23, 2021).
• Received staff report on Dundas Place Temporary Traffic Diversion Monitoring and Consultation.
• Received notice of Public Information Centre for East London Link (Rapid Transit) Phase 1 Construction.
• Received notice of Public Information Centre #2 for Windermere Road Improvements.
• Received notices of planning applications for 952 Southdale Road West and 520 Sarnia Road.
• Discussed potential December 2021 meeting; no decision made.

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022-2026 Tree Planting Strategy, including a review of the previous 2017-2021 strategy, and to consider the 2022 budget and recommended service reductions to the Trees and Forestry Program. The committee will also handle routine items like approving the previous report and a resignation letter.

• Discussion of Tree Planting Strategy 2022-2026 with implementation review of 2017-2021 strategy
• 2022 Budget and Recommended Service Reductions to Trees and Forestry Program
• Letter of resignation from M. Demand
• Approval of 8th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
• December meeting schedule discussion

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee established a working group to compile comments and recommendations on the Tree Planting Strategy 2022-2026, reporting back at the next meeting. It also requested Civic Administration to pursue opportunities to increase natural cover and ecological benefits through reduced mowing, following a discussion on the 2022 budget. The committee received the 8th Report from its October 27 meeting and a letter of resignation from M. Demand.

• Established a working group to compile feedback on the Tree Planting Strategy 2022-2026 and report back at the next committee meeting
• Requested Civic Administration to pursue opportunities to increase natural cover and ecological benefits through reduced mowing
• Received the 8th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from October 27, 2021
• Received the letter of resignation from M. Demand
• Noted a general discussion about the next meeting scheduled for December 22, 2021

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a major consolidation of the city's traffic and parking by-laws, contract awards, and new sidewalk projects. The committee will also discuss a revised agreement for the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station and a contract amendment for new waste collection trucks.

• Consolidation of Traffic and Parking By-law (CPOL-222-474) with 33 schedules covering parking, stopping, signs, and speed limits
• Contract award for Tender 21-98: Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2
• Contract award amendment for RFP 21-37: Supply and delivery of CNG split stream rear loading waste collection trucks
• Revised Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement for Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station
• New Sidewalks in Established Neighbourhoods and 2022 New Sidewalk Project List

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent package including a $17,170,499.96 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2, and a $305,000 contract to Straightline Group for Springbank Reservoir chlorination modifications. It also endorsed introducing a new consolidated Traffic and Parking By-law to Council, and cancelled a $10.76M waste truck award to London Machinery Inc., accepting Team Truck Centre's $10,705,210 bid instead. The committee directed staff to develop a Neighbourhood Sidewalk Connectivity Plan on a trial basis for 2022, and referred the Imperial Road sidewalk project back to staff for consideration in that plan.

• Approved consent items 2.1-2.6, including introducing a new Traffic and Parking By-law to Council on Dec 7, 2021
• Awarded $305,000 contract to Straightline Group for Springbank Reservoir chlorination modifications
• Approved revised Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement for Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station
• Accepted J-AAR Excavating Limited's $17,170,499.96 bid for Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2
• Approved Commemorative Naming of City Assets Terms of Reference; deferred further name change requests
• Cancelled $10,755,520 award to London Machinery Inc. for waste trucks; accepted Team Truck Centre's $10,705,210 bid
• Directed staff to develop a Neighbourhood Sidewalk Connectivity Plan on a trial basis in 2022
• Referred Imperial Road sidewalk project back to staff for inclusion in the connectivity plan

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including reports from advisory committees, a funding agreement for local immigration partnership, a monument restoration contract, a sports court donation, and allocations from the Social Services Relief Fund. The committee will also discuss the proposed implementation of the 'Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units' action plan, a funding request from Vision SoHo Alliance for housing at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands, and a review of parking services integration and digital modernization.

• Agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership
• RFT21-112 People and the City Monument Restoration and source of financing
• Sports Court Donation by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation
• Housing Stability Services - Social Services Relief Fund Phase Four Allocations
• Proposed Implementation of the 'Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units' Action Plan

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda with several planning items, including a parking standards review and multiple heritage and zoning applications. The main scheduled items are public participation meetings on a city-wide zoning amendment to encourage urban food growing, and several property-specific zoning and subdivision applications. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and hear a delegation from the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee.

• City-wide zoning amendment to encourage growing food in urban areas (OZ-9332)
• Public meetings for zoning at 3103 Petty Road/3047 White Oak Road, 99 Southdale Road West, 370 South Street/124 Colborne Street, 3095-3105 Bostwick Road, and 1453-1459 Oxford Street East/648-656 Ayreswood Avenue
• Parking standards review
• Heritage designation for 370 South Street (Health Services Building and War Memorial Children's Hospital)
• Heritage alteration permits for 466-468 Queen's Avenue and 10 Bruce Street

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a consent agenda of 13 items, including zoning by-law amendments for several properties and heritage permits. It also approved introducing by-laws to allow urban agriculture in greenhouses and shipping containers, and to rezone lands for residential development. A motion to refer a proposed high-density development back to staff was defeated.

• Approved consent agenda items 2.1 to 2.13, including zoning amendments for 915 Upperpoint Avenue, 235 Kennington Way, 1790 Finley Crescent, 1478 Westdel Bourne, 1595 Capri Crescent, and 2313/2373 Callingham Drive.
• Approved heritage alteration permits for 466-468 Queen's Avenue (retroactive) and 10 Bruce Street (porch reconstruction).
• Approved introducing a by-law to amend The London Plan and Zoning By-law to allow urban agriculture in greenhouses and shipping containers (OZ-9332).
• Approved introducing a zoning by-law amendment for 99 Southdale Road West, changing it from Urban Reserve to Residential R9 and Open Space zones.
• Approved introducing by-laws for 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street, including Official Plan and zoning amendments, but refused a request to remove a commercial ground floor policy.
• Approved supporting a site plan application for five new apartment buildings at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street.
• Approved introducing a zoning by-law amendment and supporting draft plan of subdivision for 3095 & 3105 Bostwick Road, creating 168 residential lots.
• Refused zoning and Official Plan amendments for 1453-1459 Oxford Street East and 648-656 Ayreswood Avenue; a motion to refer the application back to staff was defeated (2-4).

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including contract extensions, temporary borrowing authorization, procurement review, by-law amendments, and HR software acquisition. The agenda also includes confidential items on labour relations, legal advice, litigation, and personal matters. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

• Single source furniture and wall system contract extensions
• Authorization for temporary borrowing
• Human Resources Information System Software Acquisition (RFP21-09)
• Amendments to Signing Authority and Banking Services by-laws due to corporate restructuring
• Confidential item on expropriation of 600 Adelaide Street North

The Corporate Services Committee approved a consent agenda (items 2.1–2.7) in a 6–0 vote. This included accepting a proposal from SAP Canada Inc. for a Human Resources Information System, with a first-year cost of $103,000 and subsequent annual costs of $217,000 for five years, plus optional renewals. The committee also approved extending furniture and wall system contracts with POI Business Interiors, Raven Studios, and Verto360 for one year with four additional one-year extensions, and directed staff to run pilot projects based on an Ernst & Young procurement assessment. Several by-laws were introduced for Council's December 7 meeting, including temporary borrowing authorization for 2022 and amendments to banking and council policies. The committee then moved into closed session for confidential matters and adjourned at 1:19 PM.

• Approved consent agenda items 2.1 to 2.7 (6–0).
• Accepted SAP Canada Inc. proposal for HRIS software; first year $103,000, subsequent years $217,000 for 5 years, with optional renewals.
• Approved one-year extensions for furniture contracts with POI Business Interiors and Raven Studios, and wall system contract with Verto360, with four additional one-year extensions.
• Directed staff to undertake pilot projects based on Ernst & Young procurement assessment report.
• Introduced by-law for temporary borrowing to meet 2022 expenditures.
• Introduced by-laws amending signing authority and banking services due to corporate restructuring.
• Introduced by-laws amending council policies, including Free of Fear Services and Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities board report for information.

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine items including the approval of its 8th report, sub-committee updates, and a draft year-end report. Two added items are on the agenda: a request for delegation status on anti-Islamophobia and anti-racism platforms, and a discussion of the River Road Golf Course arson incident. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• DIAAC 2021 Year End Report - Draft
• Feedback on Council Policies
• Request for delegation status on Anti-Islamophobia and Anti-Racism Platforms by A. Hussain
• Discussion of River Road Golf Course arson incident

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee forwarded its final 2021 Year End Report to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and Civic Administration. It approved a delegation request on anti-Islamophobia and anti-racism platforms for its December 16 meeting. It authorized a member to speak on the River Road Golf Course arson incident at a November 30 committee meeting and established a sub-committee to prepare a communication on it. No decisions were made on Council policies; the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee will report back with potential amendment recommendations.

• Forwarded the DIAAC 2021 Year End Report to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and Civic Administration
• Approved delegation status for A. Hussain on anti-Islamophobia and anti-racism platforms at the December 16, 2021 meeting
• Authorized B. Hill to speak on the River Road Golf Course arson incident at the November 30, 2021 SPPC meeting
• Established a sub-committee to prepare a communication on the River Road Golf Course arson incident
• Received the 8th Report from the October 21, 2021 meeting
• Received verbal updates from the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee and on the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
• Noted no report was received from the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee
• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive a 2022 budget update from the Director of Financial Planning and Business Support, and to review several planning applications and reports. Items include notices of planning applications for properties on Woodhull Road, Oxford Street West/Proudfoot Lane, Southdale Road West, and Bostwick Road, plus a public meeting notice on encouraging urban food growing. The committee will also discuss environmental management guidelines and follow up on lessons learned from the 905 Sarnia wetland relocation.

• 2022 Budget Update presented by Kyle Murray, Director, Financial Planning and Business Support
• Notice of Planning Application - 3207 Woodhull Road (O-9429-Z-9430)
• Notice of Planning Application - 323 Oxford Street West, 92 and 825 Proudfoot Lane
• Notice of Planning Application - 952 Southdale Road West
• Notice of Public Meeting - Encouraging the Growing of Food in Urban Areas

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee received updates on the 2022 budget and several planning applications, and forwarded a working group report on 179 Meadowlily Road South to Civic Administration. It established a working group to review a planning application for 952 Southdale Road West, directed its chair to speak on Environmental Management Guidelines, and scheduled a follow-up on the 905 Sarnia wetland relocation for early 2022. No pecuniary interests were disclosed.

• Forwarded the working group report on 179 Meadowlily Road South to Civic Administration for consideration.
• Established a working group (S. Levin, S. Hall, R. Trudeau, I. Whiteside) to review the planning application for 952 Southdale Road West and report back at the next meeting.
• Directed Chair S. Levin to speak on behalf of the committee at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting on Environmental Management Guidelines.
• Placed a follow-up discussion on lessons learned from the 905 Sarnia Road wetland relocation on the January or February 2022 meeting agenda.
• Received the 2022 Budget Update presentation from K. Murray, Environmental Services Engineer.
• Received the 7th Report of the committee from its October 21, 2021 meeting.
• Received notices of planning applications for 3207 Woodhull Road, 323 Oxford Street West / 92 and 825 Proudfoot Lane, and 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road.
• Received a notice of public meeting on encouraging the growing of food in urban areas.

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on pet limits for approved foster organizations, a budget request for coyote signs in city parks, and the Clear Your Gear initiative. The agenda includes sub-committee updates and the approval of the previous meeting's report.

• Update on Pet Limits for Approved Foster Organizations
• Budget Request - Coyote Signs on City Parks
• Clear Your Gear Initiative
• 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee approved transferring $1,000 from its 2021 budget to the Parks Operations Fund to procure new wild canid signage for city parks. It also requested Civic Administration explore methods to empty and maintain recycling receptacles for the Clear Your Gear Initiative. The committee received the 9th Report and updates from sub-committees and the Animal Welfare Coordinator. No pecuniary interests were disclosed.

• Approved $1,000 transfer from 2021 AWAC budget to Parks Operations Fund for wild canid signs in city parks
• Requested Civic Administration to explore methods to empty and maintain recycling receptacles for Clear Your Gear Initiative
• Received the 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from October 7, 2021
• Received verbal sub-committee update from W. Brown
• Received verbal update on Pet Limits for Approved Foster Organizations from M. McBride
• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report, receive municipal council feedback, and discuss several planning applications and transportation studies. Items include notices for zoning and official plan amendments at multiple locations, a public information centre for Windermere Road improvements, and the initiation of a Mobility Master Plan. The committee will also hear about temporary traffic diversion monitoring on Dundas Place.

• Notice of planning application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 1420 Hyde Park Road
• Notice of planning application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 475 Grey Street
• Notice of cancellation and new public meeting for Zoning By-law amendment at 99 Southdale Road West
• Notice of planning application for Zoning By-law amendment at 1503 Hyde Park Road
• Initiation of the Mobility Master Plan Development

The Cycling Advisory Committee received several planning notices and staff reports, and requested that city staff consider adding a southbound bicycle lane on the west side of Richmond Street, north of Windermere Road to the Thames Valley Parkway, as part of the Windermere Road improvements. All other items were received as information, with no other decisions made.

• Requested city staff consider a southbound bike lane on Richmond Street west side, north of Windermere Road to Thames Valley Parkway (Windermere Road EA).
• Received the 9th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (Oct 20, 2021).
• Received Municipal Council resolution on the 8th Report (Oct 26, 2021).
• Received planning application notices for 1420 Hyde Park Road, 475 Grey Street, 1503 Hyde Park Road, and 517-525 Fanshawe Park Road East.
• Received notice of cancellation and new public meeting for 99 Southdale Road West.
• Received staff report on Mobility Master Plan development.
• Received staff report on Dundas Place temporary traffic diversion monitoring.

Council

This is the 15th meeting of London City Council, held virtually. Council will consider reports from several committees, including the Community and Protective Services Committee's winter response program for unsheltered individuals, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee's tabling of the 2022 budget update, and various by-laws related to housing agreements and organizational changes. The agenda also includes closed-session items on land acquisitions and personnel matters.

• 2021-22 Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals (SS21-40 to SS21-43)
• Authorization and Delegations to Advance Urgent Housing Projects (Bill No. 518)
• LMCH - CMHC Co-Investment - Loan Agreement (Bills No. 519 and 520)
• Tabling of the 2022 Budget Update
• 560 and 562 Wellington Street zoning by-law (OZ-8462, Bills No. 531 and 548)

Council approved a revised Official Plan and zoning amendment for 560-562 Wellington Street, allowing a 17-storey mixed-use building with 807 units per hectare and 12 affordable rental units, with rents capped at 70% of average market rent for 25 years. The vote was 8-4. Council also approved a $1.325 million winter response program for unsheltered individuals, appointed Mariam Hamou to fill the Ward 6 vacancy, and accepted several property acquisitions for the Wellington Gateway and Bradley Avenue projects.

• Approved 560-562 Wellington St. rezoning to 17-storey, 807 units/ha with 12 affordable units (8-4)
• Approved $1.325M winter response program for unsheltered individuals (14-0)
• Appointed Mariam Hamou to Ward 6 vacancy (motion passed)
• Approved $2.305M purchase of CNG waste collection trucks (motion passed)
• Approved $4.339M sewer liner contract to Insituform Technologies (motion passed)
• Approved $674,970 ReThink Zoning consulting contract to Sajecki Planning (motion passed)
• Approved property acquisitions for Wellington Gateway and Bradley Ave projects (11-0, 10-0)
• Approved $30,000 grant to Hamilton Road BIA for operating reserve (10-2)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a special meeting to consider filling the vacant Ward 6 council seat. The agenda lists 22 applicants for the position, including a revised application from Jacob Gal. The committee will also receive three submissions of support from members of the public.

• Consideration of filling Ward 6 vacancy with 22 applicants listed
• Revised application from Jacob Gal added to agenda
• Submissions of support from M. Blosh, C. Butler, and V. Aziz

The committee voted 10-3 to appoint Mariam Hamou to the Office of Ward 6 for a term from November 16, 2021 to November 15, 2022, subject to confirmation of her consent and eligibility. The City Clerk was directed to prepare the necessary by-law for introduction at the November 16 Council meeting. The committee also received three communications supporting the Ward 6 vacancy appointment.

• Appointed Mariam Hamou to Ward 6 council vacancy (10-3)
• Directed City Clerk to confirm Hamou's consent and eligibility
• Directed City Clerk to prepare appointment by-law for Nov 16 Council meeting
• Received three support communications for Ward 6 vacancy (13-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss the Advisory Committee Review Final Report, including feedback and updated terms of reference, and to consider draft revisions to the Council Members' Expense Account Policy. The meeting also includes consent items and the meeting schedule.

• Advisory Committee Review Final Report and Schedule A feedback
• Updated Advisory Committee Terms of Reference draft
• Draft Council Members' Expense Account Policy revisions
• Governance Working Group meeting schedule

The Governance Working Group approved the Advisory Committee Review Final Report, closing the review, and approved revised Terms of Reference for London Community Advisory Committees to be enacted in 2022. It also directed staff to report back on updated general terms of reference and paused appointments to three advisory committees pending task force work. The group forwarded revised Council Members' Expense Account Policy revisions to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, with changes effective next term. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 4th meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Received Advisory Committee Review Final Report and closed review (motion passed)
• Approved revised Terms of Reference for London Community Advisory Committees for 2022 (motion passed)
• Directed staff to report back on updated General Terms of Reference (motion passed)
• Paused appointments to Ecological, Environmental Stewardship, and Integrated Transportation advisory committees (motion passed)
• Forwarded Council Members' Expense Account Policy revisions to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (no vote recorded)
• Noted future meetings at call of Chair (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Council Compensation Review Task Force

This is the first meeting of the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force, a body that reviews compensation for London city councillors. The task force will elect a chair and vice-chair, review its terms of reference, and consider the final report from the 2016 task force plus median income data for Londoners. They will also discuss their approach for the 2021 scoped review and set a meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Terms of Reference - 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force
• Final Report of the 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force
• Median Full-Time Employment Income Data for Londoners
• Approach for 2021 Scoped Review

The 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force held its first meeting, electing D. Ross as Chair and D. Bryant as Vice-Chair. Members received the task force's terms of reference, the 2016 final report, and median income data for Londoners. They directed staff to prepare legislation, policies, and draft surveys for the next meeting, and scheduled tentative meetings for November 26 and December 3, 2021. No substantive decisions on compensation were made.

• Elected D. Ross as Chair
• Elected D. Bryant as Vice-Chair
• Received Terms of Reference for 2021 task force
• Received 2016 task force final report
• Received median income data for Londoners
• Directed staff to bring legislation, policies, and draft surveys to next meeting
• Scheduled tentative meetings for Nov 26 and Dec 3, 2021

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report and receive notices about zoning and planning applications for two properties. The agenda includes a cancellation and rescheduling of a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 99 Southdale Road West, and a public meeting notice for official plan and zoning amendments plus a site plan at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for information and discussion.

• Review of 8th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-10-20)
• Notice of cancellation and new public meeting for zoning by-law amendment Z-9162 at 99 Southdale Road West
• Public meeting notice for official plan and zoning by-law amendments OZ-9418 and site plan SPA21-081 at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street

The London Housing Advisory Committee met virtually and handled only procedural items. It received its previous report and two public meeting notices related to zoning by-law amendments. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received 8th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-10-20)
• Received notice of cancellation and new public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 99 Southdale Road West
• Received public meeting notice for official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting virtually to review heritage alteration permits, a potential heritage designation, and routine reports. The committee will discuss applications for properties in heritage conservation districts and a designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda also includes consent items and sub-committee reports.

• Heritage alteration permit for 10 Bruce Street, Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District
• Heritage alteration permit for 466-468 Queens Avenue, West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District
• Potential designation of Health Services Building and War Memorial Children's Hospital at 370 South Street under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street
• Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study - Notice of Public Information Centre #2

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage approved a heritage alteration permit for the porch at 10 Bruce Street in the Wortley Village-Old South district, with conditions to use salvaged materials and replicate the original design. It also approved retroactive alterations at 466-468 Queens Avenue, requiring retention of wood windows and the London Doorway. The committee recommended proceeding with the heritage designation of the Health Services Building and War Memorial Children's Hospital at 370 South Street, including a notice of intention and a future by-law if no objections arise. The 2022 membership renewal with Community Heritage Ontario was approved at a $75 fee.

• Approved heritage alteration permit for 10 Bruce St porch with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive alterations at 466-468 Queens Ave with retention conditions
• Recommended notice of intention to designate 370 South St under Section 29
• Approved $75 Community Heritage Ontario 2022 membership renewal
• Received Windermere Road EA Public Information Centre #2 notice
• Received public meeting notice for 370 South St and 124 Colborne St
• Received Stewardship Sub-Committee report
• Received Heritage Planners' report

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to table the 2022 budget update, hear annual updates from economic development agencies, and consider several appointments and budget requests. The agenda includes consent items, scheduled presentations, and items for direction, plus a confidential solicitor-client advice matter.

• Tabling of 2022 Budget Update (property tax, water and wastewater)
• London Economic Development Corporation annual update
• TechAlliance annual update
• London Small Business Centre annual update and business case
• Hamilton Road BIA 2022 budget request

The committee approved a $57,500 municipal contribution to support the London Small Business Centre's application to the Local Business Accelerator Program, funded from the London Community Recovery Network. It also deferred the Hamilton Road BIA's 2022 budget request to the 2023 budget process, while approving a one-time $30,000 grant from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to establish an operating reserve. The 2022 budget update was referred to the multi-year budget process, and several board appointments were made.

• Approved $57,500 for Small Business Centre Local Business Accelerator application (14-0)
• Deferred Hamilton Road BIA 2022 budget request to 2023 process (12-1)
• Approved $30,000 one-time grant to Hamilton Road BIA for operating reserve (11-2)
• Referred 2022 budget update to multi-year budget process (14-0)
• Appointed Curtis Neville to Hyde Park BIA (14-0)
• Appointed Justin Dias to Covent Garden Market Board (13-0)
• Appointed David Smith and Jenny Diplock to RBC Place London Board (13-0)
• Accepted resignation of John Fyfe-Millar from Committee of Adjustment (13-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting virtually to discuss the Council Members' Expense Account Policy and the operations of Municipal Council, including survey results from councillors. The meeting is procedural and focused on internal governance matters rather than public-facing decisions. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion items.

• Discussion of Council Members' Expense Account Policy with attached policy and 2019 submission
• Review of Municipal Council operations, including a 2021 staff report on the annual meeting calendar
• Councillor survey results on council operations to be considered
• Governance Working Group meeting schedule to be set

The Governance Working Group directed Civic Administration to report back on several potential amendments to the Council Members' Expense Account Policy, including a ward-wide mailout, removal of home internet reimbursement, and expanded event/advertising wording. A proposed inflationary increase to the monthly travel allowance was defeated. The group also directed changes to start Council meetings at 1:00 PM for the 2022 term and to report on councillor office staff support.

• Directed report on ward-wide mailout amendment (passed)
• Directed report on removing home internet reimbursement (passed)
• Directed report on expanded event/sponsorship wording (passed)
• Directed report on expanded advertising wording (passed)
• Directed report on excluding FCM/AMO conference fees from expense account (passed)
• Defeated inflationary increase to monthly travel allowance (failed)
• Directed changes for 1:00 PM Council meetings starting 2022 (passed)
• Directed report on councillor office staff support model (passed)

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on net-zero ready building codes, discuss London Hydro, and review reports on energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The agenda includes consent items on prior committee reports, the 2020 community energy and GHG inventory, and a corporate energy report, plus notices for environmental assessments on Dingman Creek and Windermere Road.

• Presentation by A. Pape-Salmon, BC Utilities Commission, on net-zero ready building codes
• 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
• 2020 Corporate Energy Consumption and Activities Report
• Notice of Study Initiation: Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Notice of Public Information Centre #2: Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment received several reports and notices, including the 2020 community and corporate energy inventories and a study notice for Dingman Creek. A London Hydro presentation was received but formal comments were deferred to the December agenda. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received 7th and 8th ACE reports (noted)
• Received 2020 Community Energy Use and GHG Emissions Inventory (noted)
• Received 2020 Corporate Energy Consumption and Activities Report (noted)
• Received Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 MCEA study notice (noted)
• Received London Hydro presentation, deferred comments to December (noted)
• Received Windermere Road Improvements PIC #2 notice (noted)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to receive updates on internal audit activities, including a summary update, a dashboard as of October 22, 2021, an observation summary, and a review of a SaaS application. The agenda also includes a confidential item regarding the security of municipal property. No decisions are listed; the items are for direction and discussion.

• Internal Audit Summary Update
• Internal Audit Dashboard as at October 22, 2021
• Observation Summary as at October 22, 2021
• SaaS Application Review
• Confidential item: Security of Property

The Audit Committee received four Deloitte communications, including the internal audit summary update, dashboard, observation summary, and the SaaS Application Review report. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information. The committee also convened in closed session to discuss security of property.

• Received Deloitte internal audit summary update (passed)
• Received internal audit dashboard as at October 22, 2021 (passed)
• Received observation summary as at October 22, 2021 (passed)
• Received SaaS Application Review report (passed)
• Convened in closed session for security of property (passed)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $2,305,511 purchase of CNG waste collection trucks from Vision Truck Group and a $4,339,000 sewer liner contract with Insituform Technologies. The committee also appointed consulting engineers for Innovation Park Phase 5, a trunk watermain study, and the Meadowlily Road environmental assessment. A motion to direct staff to apply for demolition of the heritage-designated property at 100 Stanley Street failed in a 3-3 tie vote.

• Approved $2,305,511 purchase of CNG waste collection trucks from Vision Truck Group (6-0)
• Approved $4,339,000 sewer liner contract with Insituform Technologies (6-0)
• Appointed AECOM Consulting Engineers for Innovation Park Phase 5 design ($232,561) (6-0)
• Appointed C3 Water Inc. for trunk watermain and pumping station growth study ($235,092.64) (6-0)
• Appointed MTE Consultants Inc. for Meadowlily Road environmental assessment ($203,071) (6-0)
• Directed staff to initiate bylaw amendment for Dundas Place traffic diversion in Spring 2022 (6-0)
• Endorsed draft vision and guiding principles for Mobility Master Plan for consultation (6-0)
• Directed staff to leave Blackfriars Bridge closed to vehicles and review operations (4-2)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a $1,685,000 funding increase for the 2021-22 Winter Response Program for unsheltered individuals, extending agreements with four agencies from December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. The committee also approved several other items, including a $77,000-per-year contract with Everbridge for a mass emergency notification system, adoption of updated Facility Accessibility Design Standards, and referral of a flyer delivery by-law back to staff for revisions. All decisions will be forwarded to Municipal Council for final approval.

• Approved $1,685,000 funding increase for 2021-22 Winter Response Program (5-1)
• Awarded $77,000/year contract to Everbridge for mass emergency notification system (5-0)
• Adopted updated 2021 Facility Accessibility Design Standards (5-0)
• Introduced by-law for London Symphonia stewardship of Music Library (5-0)
• Introduced by-law to delegate authority for urgent housing projects (5-0)
• Extended Back to Business by-law delegations until January 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Referred flyer delivery by-law back to staff for enforcement revisions (6-0)
• Requested recycling receptacles for fishing lines and coyote signage review (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items, including heritage designations and a contract award, and to hold public participation meetings on several zoning and community improvement plan amendments. The agenda includes items on food security and bird rescue for direction.

• Contract award for ReThink Zoning Consulting Services (RFP21-57)
• Heritage designation applications for Labatt Memorial Park and 1903 Avalon Street
• Heritage alteration permit for 64 Duchess Avenue
• Public meetings on Community Improvement Plans for SoHo, Hamilton Road, and Lambeth
• Zoning and official plan amendments for 235 Kennington Way, 704-706 Boler Road, 512 McCormick Boulevard, and 560-562 Wellington Street

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a consent agenda including a $674,970 contract with Sajecki Planning Inc. for the ReThink Zoning project to prepare a new comprehensive Zoning By-law. The committee also endorsed heritage designations for Labatt Memorial Park and 1903 Avalon Street, and approved a heritage alteration permit for 64 Duchess Avenue. Several zoning and official plan amendments were recommended for introduction at the November 16 Municipal Council meeting, including a rezoning at 512 McCormick Boulevard and a high-density residential designation at 560-562 Wellington Street.

• Approved $674,970 contract with Sajecki Planning Inc. for ReThink Zoning consulting (5-0)
• Endorsed nomination of Labatt Memorial Park as National Historic Site (5-0)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for 64 Duchess Avenue with conditions (5-0)
• Approved notice of intention to designate 1903 Avalon Street as heritage property (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning at 1224 Blackwell Boulevard to remove holding provision (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change at 512 McCormick Boulevard from Residential R1 to Light Industrial (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Recommended Official Plan and zoning amendments at 560-562 Wellington Street for high-density residential (4-1)
• Directed staff to report on zoning for home-based food businesses (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including by-law amendments for an organizational structure change, a pre-authorized tax payment plan by-law, and a City of London Days event. The committee will also discuss proclamations, deferred council directions on Indigenous relations, meeting procedures, and a request to remove a city councillor. Several confidential land acquisition and labour relations matters are also on the agenda.

• City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens – Showdown in the Downtown, October 22, 2022
• Various by-law amendments to implement organizational structure change
• Pre-Authorization Tax Payment Plan By-law and Collection of Interim Property Taxes By-law
• Proclamations for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Salvation Army Week
• Removal of a City Councillor (submissions from J. Kogelheide, A. Harnish, M. Borthwick)

The Corporate Services Committee approved consent items including by-law amendments to reflect organizational structure changes, updates to the pre-authorized tax payment plan and interim property tax levy for 2022, and a City of London Day for a kidney disease event. It also approved proclamations for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Salvation Army Week, referred Indigenous relations directions to staff, and directed the City Clerk to draft a hybrid meeting policy. The committee then moved into closed session for land acquisition and labour relations matters.

• Approved City of London Day for Showdown in the Downtown – Knock Out Kidney Disease on Oct 22, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved introduction of 7 by-law amendments for organizational structure changes (5-0)
• Approved 2022 pre-authorized tax payment plan and interim tax levy at 41.20% (5-0)
• Proclaimed Nov 25, 2021 as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (5-0)
• Proclaimed Dec 17, 2021 as Salvation Army Week (5-0)
• Referred Indigenous relations directions to Indigenous Community Liaison Advisor (5-0)
• Directed City Clerk to draft hybrid electronic meeting policy (5-0)
• Received communication regarding removal of a City Councillor (5-0)

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee is meeting virtually. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's report and a verbal update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Verbal update on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Approval of 5th Report of the Committee (2021-09-13)

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee received its 5th Report and heard a verbal update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Received 5th Report of the Committee (unanimous)
• Heard verbal update on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (no action taken)

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and a proposed Tree Planting Strategy for 2022-2026, which has been deferred to the next meeting. Two items were added to the agenda: an arborist report for the Wagner Property at 1478 Westdel Bourne and tree planting recommendations from A. Valastro. The committee will also consider its 7th Report.

• Tree Planting Strategy 2022-2026 deferred to next meeting
• 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
• Arborist Report - 1478 Westdel Bourne (Wagner Property)
• Tree Planting Recommendations - A. Valastro
• 7th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee postponed the Tree Planting Strategy for 2022-2026 to its next meeting. The committee also received the 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, an arborist report for 1478 Westdel Bourne, and requested the City use the Municipal Climate Lens tool to explore hydro line and tree planting implications. No votes were recorded; all items were received or postponed.

• Postponed Tree Planting Strategy 2022-2026 to next meeting
• Received 7th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (Sept 22, 2021)
• Received 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for discussion
• Received Arborist report for 1478 Westdel Bourne (dated Aug 17, 2020)
• Requested City use Municipal Climate Lens tool to explore hydro line and tree planting implications

Council

Council appointed John Fyfe-Millar to fill the vacant Ward 13 council seat for a term ending November 15, 2022, in a 7-6 vote. Council also declared the Ward 6 seat vacant and approved an application process to fill it. A number of zoning and planning by-laws were passed, including for developments at 1 Commissioners Road East and 415 Oxford Street West.

• Appointed John Fyfe-Millar to Ward 13 council seat (7-6)
• Declared Ward 6 council seat vacant and approved application process to fill it (13-0)
• Approved zoning by-law for two 8-storey buildings with 157 units at 1 Commissioners Road East (13-0)
• Approved Official Plan amendment for up to 8-storey buildings at 415 Oxford Street West (13-0)
• Approved up to $2,895,020 in brownfield incentives for 250-272 Springbank Drive (13-0)
• Approved Masonville Secondary Plan adoption (13-0)
• Approved $473,600 land acquisition for Bradley Avenue Project Phase 2 (11-0)
• Approved $374,000 land acquisition for Downtown Loop Project (11-0)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing several intersection improvements and environmental assessments. The agenda also includes public meeting notices for zoning and official plan amendments.

• Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue intersection improvements
• Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Masonville Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment notice
• 99 Southdale Road West Zoning By-law Amendment notice

The Transportation Advisory Committee received presentations on several road projects and endorsed a specific design option for the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection. The committee voted to support Alternative 4, a multi-lane roundabout, for that project. Other presentations and notices were received without formal decisions.

• Supported Alternative 4, Multi-Lane Roundabout, for Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection
• Received presentation on Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue intersection improvements
• Received presentation on Windermere Road improvements
• Forwarded SWOT comparison document on advisory committee pilots to Civic Works Committee
• Received 2021 work plan as of October 15, 2021

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

This is the 8th meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, held virtually. The committee will elect a vice-chair, review its 6th and 7th reports, hear sub-committee updates, and consider a letter of resignation from member M. Allder. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Vice-Chair for remainder of current term
• Review of 6th and 7th Committee Reports (dated 2021-09-24 and 2021-10-01)
• 2021 DRRIA Committee Evaluations - Final.pdf
• Draft 2021 Year End Report from Policy and Planning Sub-Committee
• Letter of Resignation - M. Allder (added item)

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee selected the recipients of the 2021 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, approving awards for the Rights and Responsibilities Awareness Initiative (RRAI) in the under-50-members category and the Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST) in the 50+-members category. The committee also appointed M. Mlotha as Vice-Chair, requested the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee to compile a final year-end report, and received a letter of resignation from M. Allder.

• Awarded 2021 DRRIA to RRAI (Social/Community Services/Not for Profit, under 50 members)
• Awarded 2021 DRRIA to NEST (Social/Community Services/Not for Profit, 50+ members)
• Appointed M. Mlotha as Vice-Chair for remainder of term
• Requested Policy and Planning Sub-Committee to compile final DIAAC year-end report
• Received letter of resignation from M. Allder

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a staff presentation on wastewater treatment operations, including master plans and climate change resiliency studies for the Adelaide and Greenway plants. The committee will also discuss draft Environmental Management Guidelines and comments from a working group on London's greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Consent items include the committee's previous report, a notice of study initiation for Dingman Creek Stage 2 lands, a planning application notice for 179 Meadowlily Road South, and a public meeting notice on encouraging urban food growth.

• Wastewater Treatment Operations Master Plan and Biosolids Management Master Plan presentation
• Adelaide and Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Climate Change Resiliency Class Environmental Assessments
• Dingman Creek Stage 2 Lands Environmental Assessment - Notice of Study Initiation
• Notice of Planning Application for 179 Meadowlily Road South
• Draft 2021 Environmental Management Guidelines (Appendix D) and Woodland Evaluation Appendix

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee received a presentation on wastewater treatment operations and forwarded its comments on the 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory to Civic Administration. It also established a working group to review a planning application for 179 Meadowlily Road South and received several notices, including the Dingman Creek Stage 2 Environmental Assessment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded 2020 GHG emissions inventory comments to Civic Administration
• Established working group to review planning application at 179 Meadowlily Road South
• Received wastewater treatment operations plan presentation
• Received 6th Report of the committee
• Received Dingman Creek Stage 2 Environmental Assessment notice
• Received notice on encouraging food growth in urban areas

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a confidential discussion about the potential provision of internal audit services by an external organization. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Confidential item on internal audit services by an external organization

The Audit Committee approved the appointment of MNP LLP as the preferred firm for internal audit services under RFP 21-26, for a three-year term starting January 1, 2022, with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The approval is conditional on a formal contract and includes authorizing administrative actions and introducing a by-law to delegate agreement approval. The committee also held a brief closed session on confidential matters related to the audit services procurement.

• Appointed MNP LLP as preferred internal audit firm for 3 years (motion passed)
• Authorized Civic Administration to handle contract administrative acts
• Made approval conditional on formal contract satisfactory to Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports
• Introduced by-law to delegate Internal Audit Services Agreement approval to City Treasurer
• Convened in closed session for confidential trade/financial/personal matters (12:04-12:12 PM)

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review its previous report, a council resolution, and several planning applications for zoning and official plan amendments. The committee will also accept a resignation and discuss a resubmitted application for 2009 Wharncliffe Road South.

• Zoning By-law Amendment - 1140 Sunningdale Road East
• Official Plan Amendment - Masonville Secondary Plan
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment - 99 Southdale Road West
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 2009 Wharncliffe Road South (resubmitted)

The London Housing Advisory Committee received several planning notices and requested that city staff consider including affordable housing units in a bonus zone for a development at 1140 Sunningdale Road East. It also expressed concerns about side yard reductions, affordable housing, greenspace loss, and density for other applications. The committee accepted a resignation and discussed inviting London and Middlesex Community Housing staff to a future meeting.

• Requested affordable housing units be considered for 1140 Sunningdale Rd E bonus zone
• Advised of concerns about side yard depth reductions for 1140 Sunningdale Rd E
• Received notice for Masonville Secondary Plan public meeting
• Received notice for 370 South St and 124 Colborne St amendments
• Advised of concerns about affordable housing, greenspace loss, and density for 99 Southdale Rd W
• Received resignation letter from J. Lane
• Discussed inviting London and Middlesex Community Housing staff to future meeting

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on four active transportation and road projects: Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection improvements, Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue, a cycling infrastructure construction update, and Windermere Road improvements. The committee will also consider its previous report and several planning notices. This is an advisory meeting with no voting items listed.

• Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection improvements Environmental Assessment presentation
• Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment presentation
• Cycling Infrastructure Construction Update by Program Manager, Active Transportation
• Windermere Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Western Road to Doon Drive) PIC #2 recommended alternative
• Notices for planning applications at 179 Meadowlily Road South, 99 Southdale Road West, 100 Kellogg Lane, and Masonville Secondary Plan

The Cycling Advisory Committee received presentations on several environmental assessments and a cycling infrastructure update, but made no final decisions on those items. The only action taken was a request that city staff consider adding pedestrian and cycling access provisions to the zoning application for 99 Southdale Road West, connecting to adjacent properties. All other items were received as information only.

• Requested staff consider pedestrian/cycling access at 99 Southdale Rd W to adjacent properties
• Received Oxford St W & Gideon Dr intersection EA presentation
• Received Western Rd & Sarnia Rd/Philip Aziz Ave EA presentation
• Received cycling infrastructure construction update
• Received Windermere Rd EA PIC #2 recommended alternative presentation
• Received 8th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee
• Received 2020 Community Energy and GHG Emissions Inventory report
• Received notices for planning applications at 179 Meadowlily Rd S, 100 Kellogg Ln, and East London Link PIC

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting to discuss several heritage matters, including a request to designate 1903 Avalon Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, a heritage alteration permit for 64 Duchess Avenue, and a proposal to nominate Labatt Memorial Park as a National Historic Site. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Victoria Bridge replacement and review various planning notices and reports.

• Request for heritage designation of 1903 Avalon Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage alteration permit application for 64 Duchess Avenue in Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District
• Application to nominate Labatt Memorial Park to the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
• Presentation by AECOM on the Victoria Bridge replacement project
• Notices for planning applications at 100 Kellogg Lane, 560-562 Wellington St, 14 Gideon Dr, 370 South St, and 723 Lorne Ave

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage supported the overall design of the Victoria Bridge Replacement, with suggestions for lamp pole design, grey colour, and inclusion of existing signage. The committee also endorsed nominating Labatt Memorial Park as a National Historic Site, approved a heritage alteration permit for 64 Duchess Avenue, and recommended designation for 1903 Avalon Street.

• Supported Victoria Bridge Replacement design with suggestions (unanimous)
• Endorsed Labatt Memorial Park National Historic Site nomination (unanimous)
• Permitted heritage alteration at 64 Duchess Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended designation of 1903 Avalon Street under Ontario Heritage Act (unanimous)
• Supported Heritage Impact Assessment for 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street (unanimous)
• Referred heritage notification updates to Planning and Policy Sub-Committee (unanimous)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's fees and charges by-law, an update on the Master Accommodation Plan for alternate work strategies, a review of the London Community Recovery Framework, and reports from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Committee. The committee will also consider appointments to the Argyle Business Improvement Area, the University of Western Ontario Board of Governors, and the Covent Garden Market Board.

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a consent agenda including endorsing the London Community Recovery Framework, adopting Alternative Work Strategies as part of the Master Accommodation Plan, and receiving updates on service reviews and advisory committee reports. It also introduced fee changes, extended a UWO board appointment, and accepted a resignation from the Covent Garden Market Board.

• Endorsed London Community Recovery Framework (12-0)
• Adopted Alternative Work Strategies into Master Accommodation Plan (12-0)
• Received 2021 Service Review Initiatives Update (12-0)
• Received 6th and 7th Reports of Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (12-0)
• Appointed Robert Aiken to Argyle BIA (12-0)
• Introduced fee and charges by-law amendments to Council (12-0)
• Extended Michael Lerner's term on UWO Board of Governors to June 30, 2022 (10-0, 2 recused)
• Accepted Councillor Hillier's resignation from Covent Garden Market Board (12-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider several planning items, including public participation meetings for zoning and official plan amendments at 415 Oxford Street West, 1 Commissioners Road East, 14 Gideon Drive and 2012 Oxford Street West, 584 Commissioners Road West, and the Masonville (Final) Secondary Plan. The committee will also review reports on environmental management guidelines, housekeeping amendments to secondary plans, and a brownfield incentive application for 250-272 Springbank Drive. Consent items include reports from advisory committees and a subdivision special provision for 1478 Westdel Bourne.

• Public meeting: 415 Oxford Street West (O-9335)
• Public meeting: 1 Commissioners Road East (O-9339/Z-9340) with revised recommendation
• Public meeting: 14 Gideon Drive and 2012 Oxford Street West (39T-21501/OZ-9295)
• Public meeting: 584 Commissioners Road West (Z-9357)
• Public meeting: Masonville (Final) Secondary Plan (O-8991)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning and planning amendments, including changes for properties at 415 Oxford Street West, 1 Commissioners Road East, 14 Gideon Drive/2012 Oxford Street West, 584 Commissioners Road West, and the Masonville Secondary Plan. The committee also approved up to $2,895,020 in brownfield financial incentives for 250-272 Springbank Drive. All motions passed unanimously, with some votes recorded as 4-0 due to absences.

• Approved zoning by-law introduction for 600 Sunningdale Road West (4-0)
• Approved subdivision agreement for 1478 Westdel Bourne (4-0)
• Approved by-law introduction for 415 Oxford Street West allowing up to 8 storeys (5-0)
• Approved by-law introduction for 1 Commissioners Road East for two 8-storey mixed-use buildings (5-0)
• Approved by-law introductions for 14 Gideon Drive and 2012 Oxford Street West (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 584 Commissioners Road West (4-0)
• Approved Masonville Secondary Plan adoption (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,895,020 in brownfield incentives for 250-272 Springbank Drive (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including reports from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the London Housing Advisory Committee, and an introduction to London's Coordinated Access system. The agenda also includes a deferred matters list and several confidential items, including solicitor-client privilege and personal matters related to the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee
• Introduction to London's Coordinated Access (CA)
• Deferred Matters List as at October 4, 2021
• Confidential items: solicitor-client privilege and 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved the consent agenda, receiving reports from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the London Housing Advisory Committee, as well as a staff report introducing London's Coordinated Access (CA) system for housing and homelessness. The committee also received the Deferred Matters List and moved into closed session to discuss solicitor-client privilege and personal matters related to the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving these items.

• Approved consent agenda items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (4-0)
• Received 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Received 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee
• Received staff report on Introduction to London's Coordinated Access (CA)
• Received Deferred Matters List as of October 4, 2021 (4-0)
• Moved into closed session for solicitor-client privilege and personal matters (4-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items including amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law, a non-repayable contribution agreement with Canada for fleet electric vehicle charging stations, and reports from the Cycling and Transportation Advisory Committees. The committee will also hear a delegation request from ACO London regarding 100 Stanley Street.

• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Non-repayable contribution agreement with Canada for fleet electric vehicle charging stations
• 8th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee
• 8th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee
• 100 Stanley Street delegation request from ACO London

The Civic Works Committee approved all consent items, including introducing by-laws to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law and to approve a non-repayable contribution agreement with Canada for fleet electric vehicle charging stations. The committee also received a delegation regarding 100 Stanley Street and forwarded it to Civic Administration for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent items 2.1-2.4 (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law PS-113 (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for non-repayable contribution agreement with Canada for EV charging stations (5-0)
• Received and forwarded 100 Stanley Street delegation to Civic Administration (4-1)
• Approved delegation request from K. McKeating, ACO London (4-1)
• Received Deferred Matters List as at October 4, 2021 (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss filling vacancies on Municipal Council, including the Ward 13 seat, and will hear from numerous applicants. The committee will also consider a 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force report, by-law amendments for an organizational structure change, and a report on the AMO conference. Two confidential land acquisition items are also on the agenda.

• Filling of vacancies on Municipal Council, including Ward 13, with over 60 submissions from applicants
• 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force staff report
• Various by-law amendments to implement organizational structure change
• Report on 2021 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference
• Two confidential items on land acquisition and solicitor-client privileged advice

The Corporate Services Committee voted 3-2 to recommend John Fyfe-Millar be appointed to fill the vacant Ward 13 council seat, with the appointment to take effect October 26, 2021. The committee also declared the Ward 6 council seat vacant and referred the matter of filling it to Council. Five by-law amendments to reflect the city's new organizational structure were approved for introduction at the next Council meeting.

• Appointed John Fyfe-Millar to fill Ward 13 council vacancy (3-2)
• Declared Ward 6 council seat vacant (5-0)
• Referred Ward 6 vacancy filling method to Council (4-1)
• Approved five by-law amendments for organizational structure changes (5-0)
• Ratified five appointments to 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force (3-1)
• Received report on 2021 AMO Annual Conference (5-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several animal welfare topics, including the removal of deceased animals from streets and city property, recycling depots and fishing line, budget expenditure requests, fireworks' impacts on wildlife and pets, and zoos and mobile zoos. The committee will also receive the 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and updates from sub-committees. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Removal of deceased animals from streets and city property
• Recycling depots and fishing line
• Budget expenditure requests
• Fireworks and impacts on wildlife and pets
• Zoos and mobile zoos

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is meeting to hear a presentation from London Hydro and to review several reports, including the 2020 community energy use and greenhouse gas emissions inventory, the 2020 corporate energy consumption report, and a notice of study initiation for the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands environmental assessment. The committee will also consider its 7th report.

• Presentation by London Hydro representatives (A. VanDamme, J. Vanderbaan, L. Seewald, G. Sheil, T. Arnos)
• 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
• 2020 Corporate Energy Consumption and Activities Report
• Notice of Study Initiation - Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• 7th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

Council

London City Council is meeting virtually to consider reports from several committees, including zoning changes, budget updates, and a new COVID-19 vaccination policy for council members. The agenda includes multiple by-laws for approval, covering property standards, technology contracts, and land matters. Several items are discussed in closed session, including personal matters and litigation.

• Zoning by-laws for 250-272 Springbank Drive, 1938/1964 Commissioners Road East, and 755-785 Wonderland Road South (Westmount Mall)
• Adoption of Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan
• 2021 Mid-Year Operating and Capital Budget Monitoring Reports
• Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Bill No. 461)
• Contract awards: West London Dyke bridge repairs, single-source technology agreements

Council approved a rezoning and official plan amendment for 250-272 Springbank Drive, allowing a 15-storey, 260-unit residential development with 28 affordable housing units. Council also approved the Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan, a $252,880 contract for the Kensington Bridge environmental assessment, and declared the Ward 13 council seat vacant following Arielle Kayabaga's resignation. A motion to refer the Westmount Mall rezoning back to staff for further consultation passed 11-1.

• Approved rezoning and official plan amendments for 250-272 Springbank Drive (15-storey, 260 units, 28 affordable units)
• Approved Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan and related by-laws
• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd. for Kensington Bridge environmental assessment ($252,880)
• Declared Ward 13 council seat vacant (13-0)
• Referred Westmount Mall rezoning application back to staff (11-1)
• Approved Members of Council COVID-19 vaccination policy (11-1)
• Approved up to $10M surplus allocation to New Affordable Housing Reserve Fund
• Approved property acquisition at 259 Wellington Road for $624,000 (11-1)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is holding a special virtual meeting. The only substantive item is a confidential discussion about personal matters involving identifiable individuals, related to the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, disclosures, and opening ceremonies.

• Confidential item: personal matters regarding identifiable individuals for the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee held a special virtual meeting on October 1, 2021. The only substantive action was assigning Beverley Madigan as the committee's representative to attend the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership Table meeting on October 7, 2021. No other decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Assigned Beverley Madigan as DIAAC representative to CDIS Leadership Table meeting (unanimous)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider appointments, including one to the London Transit Commission, and a deferral of incentive loan repayments for London Community Players. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Appointment to London Transit Commission (1 member) from 9 candidates
• Appointment of Councillor E. Peloza to Brescia University College Housing and Gender-Based Violence Project 2021
• Deferral of Incentive Loan Repayments and Forgiving Interest-Free Loan to London Community Players (added item)

The committee appointed Stephanie Marentette to the London Transit Commission for a term ending November 15, 2022, after four rounds of voting. It also approved extending the deferral period for Community Improvement Plan loan repayments by 180 days (October 2021 to March 2022) and authorized forgiving the remaining $78,749.83 interest-free loan balance to the London Community Players. A motion to refer the loan forgiveness to the multi-year budget process failed in a 7-7 tie.

• Appointed Stephanie Marentette to London Transit Commission (12-2)
• Approved 180-day extension of Community Improvement Plan loan repayment deferrals (14-0)
• Approved forgiving $78,749.83 loan balance to London Community Players (8-6)
• Referred loan forgiveness to multi-year budget process (failed 7-7)
• Received appointment of Councillor E. Peloza to Brescia University College Housing and Gender-Based Violence Project (14-0)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its 7th report and consider a Municipal Council resolution on it. Members will also review the 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and a notice of study restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue improvements. A discussion item on advisory committee pilots includes a SWOT comparison document.

• Approval of 7th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution on the 7th report (Sept 14, 2021)
• 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
• Notice of Study Restart - Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Improvements
• Advisory Committee Pilots - SWOT Comparison discussion

The Transportation Advisory Committee received several reports and referred a SWOT comparison document on advisory committee pilots to a sub-committee for finalization. No substantive decisions were made; all items were either received or referred.

• Referred SWOT comparison document to sub-committee for finalization
• Received 7th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 7th Report
• Received 2020 Community Energy Use and GHG Emissions Inventory staff report
• Received Notice of Study Restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue improvements

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is holding a special virtual meeting to consider its 4th, 5th, and 6th reports from July and September 2021. The committee will also discuss a confidential personal matter related to the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Consent: 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-07-14)
• Consent: 5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-09-08)
• Consent: 6th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-09-14)
• Confidential: Personal matters/identifiable individuals regarding 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The London Housing Advisory Committee held a 7th special meeting on September 28, 2021, lasting from 12:07 PM to 12:14 PM. The committee received three prior reports (4th, 5th, and 6th reports) and convened briefly in closed session to discuss personal matters regarding the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Received 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (July 14, 2021)
• Received 5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (September 8, 2021)
• Received 6th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (September 14, 2021)
• Convened in closed session for personal matters (12:10 PM - 12:12 PM)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider several planning matters, including a request to extend draft plan approval for a development at 995 Fanshawe Park Road West, and public participation meetings for proposed developments at 1235 Fanshawe Park Road West and 1938 & 1964 Commissioners Road East. The committee will also hear delegations regarding 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West, including from the Thames Valley District School Board and local residents.

• 995 Fanshawe Park Road West - request for extension of draft plan approval (39T-05512)
• 1235 Fanshawe Park Road West - public participation meeting (39CD-21510)
• 1938 & 1964 Commissioners Road East - public participation meeting (39T-19501/Z-9015)
• 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West - items for direction with delegations

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a three-year extension to the draft plan approval for a residential subdivision at 995 Fanshawe Park Road West, subject to revised conditions. The committee also advised the Approval Authority that no issues were raised at public meetings for a vacant land condominium at 1235 Fanshawe Park Road West and a subdivision at 1938 & 1964 Commissioners Road East, with the latter receiving support for draft approval and zoning changes. Additionally, the committee directed staff to work on zoning amendments for a new elementary school at 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West, and to bring back an Official Plan amendment for those lands.

• Approved 3-year extension for draft plan approval at 995 Fanshawe Park Road West (4-0)
• Advised no issues raised for vacant land condominium at 1235 Fanshawe Park Road West (4-0)
• Supported draft approval for subdivision at 1938 & 1964 Commissioners Road East (5-0)
• Directed staff to facilitate zoning amendments for new elementary school at 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West (4-1)
• Directed staff to bring back Official Plan amendment for 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West (4-1)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to handle a single item: declaring a vacancy for the Office of Councillor for Ward 13, following the resignation of Councillor Arielle Kayabaga. The committee will consider a staff report and the resignation letter. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Declaration of vacancy for Ward 13 councillor seat
• Resignation of Ward 13 Councillor Arielle Kayabaga

The Corporate Services Committee voted to refer the declaration of vacancy for the Office of Councillor, Ward 13 to the Municipal Council meeting on October 5, 2021. The committee also received the staff report on the vacancy, noting the resignation of Councillor Arielle Kayabaga. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred declaration of vacancy for Ward 13 to Municipal Council (5-0)
• Received staff report on Ward 13 vacancy (5-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually. Scheduled items include a presentation from the London Arts Council and an introduction of the Black Community Liaison Advisor. The committee will also consider its 5th report and a study on discrimination experienced by immigrants, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. Procedural items include electing a vice-chair and receiving sub-committee updates.

• Presentation by E. Yi and S. Bressette, London Arts Council - LAC Initiatives
• Introduction of Black Community Liaison Advisor by R. Morris, Director, Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Unit
• Consent: 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Consent: Discrimination study by London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP)
• Discussion: 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee met virtually but made no substantive decisions. The election of a Vice-Chair was postponed to the next meeting. Members received presentations and reports, including from the London Arts Council and on a discrimination study, and discussed sub-committee updates. The meeting adjourned early due to lack of quorum.

• Postponed election of Vice-Chair to next meeting
• Received London Arts Council presentation
• Received verbal update on Black Community Liaison Advisor introduction
• Received 5th Report of the committee (Aug 19, 2021)
• Received staff report on discrimination study by LMLIP

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its 6th report, consider council resolutions on prior reports, and discuss public education on environmentally significant areas. They will also review the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and the 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory.

• Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Notice of Study Initiation
• 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
• Public Education - Environmentally Significant Areas (with Google Maps reporting instructions)
• 6th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolutions on 5th and 6th Committee Reports

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee met virtually and took one substantive action: it established a working group to review the 2020 Community Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. The committee also received several reports for information, including the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 environmental assessment notice and prior committee reports. No other decisions were made.

• Established working group to review 2020 emissions inventory (I. Arturo lead, with P. Ferguson, S. Sivakumar, I. Whiteside)
• Received 6th Report of the committee from August 19, 2021, for information
• Received Municipal Council resolutions on 5th and 6th committee reports
• Received Notice of Study Initiation for Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 environmental assessment

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive presentations on the audible pedestrian signal priority list, rapid transit stations and stops, and the 2022-2025 accessibility plan. They will also consider their 7th report, a public meeting notice for a zoning by-law amendment, and a confidential item regarding the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Presentation on Audible Pedestrian Signal Priority List by S. Maguire
• Presentation on Rapid Transit Stations and Stops by J. Dann
• Presentation on Get Involved Site and 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan by M. Stone
• Public Meeting Notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 755-785 Wonderland Road South (Westmount Mall)
• Confidential item: personal matters regarding 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received informational updates on the Audible Pedestrian Signal Priority List, Rapid Transit Stations and Stops, and the 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan outreach. No substantive decisions were made; all items were noted as received. The committee also held a closed session to discuss the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Received memo on Audible Pedestrian Signal Priority List
• Received presentation on Rapid Transit Stations and Stops
• Received presentation on 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan outreach
• Received 7th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Received public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 755-785 Wonderland Road South (Westmount Mall)
• Convened in closed session for personal matters regarding 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 6th report, a Municipal Council resolution from September 14, 2021, and the Plant More: Tree Planting Strategy 2017-2021. They will also discuss updates on the Veteran Tree Incentive Program and a London Hydro core planting protocol. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Review of 6th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution from September 14, 2021
• Plant More: Tree Planting Strategy 2017-2021 review
• Veteran Tree Incentive Program update
• London Hydro Core Planting Protocol discussion

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee requested that Civic Administration make the Urban Forest Strategy and Tree Planting Strategy documents publicly available on the City of London website instead of by request. The committee also received updates on the Veteran Tree Incentive Program and discussed the London Hydro Core Planting Protocol. No formal votes were taken.

• Requested Civic Administration to post Urban Forest Strategy and Tree Planting Strategy online (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review and discuss several audit-related items, including the 2020 audited financial statements for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area, an observation summary, an internal audit dashboard, and an internal audit summary update. The meeting also includes a confidential item regarding the potential provision of internal audit services by an external organization. No votes or decisions are noted in the agenda.

• 2020 Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management Audited Financial Statements
• Observation Summary as at September 10, 2021
• Internal Audit Dashboard as at September 10, 2021
• Internal Audit Summary Update
• Confidential item on external provision of internal audit services

The Audit Committee met virtually and received four items for information: the 2020 audited financial statements of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area, an observation summary from Deloitte, an internal audit dashboard, and an internal audit summary update. The committee also convened in closed session to discuss confidential matters related to potential external provision of internal audit services. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to receive reports.

• Received 2020 Hamilton Road BIA audited financial statements (motion passed)
• Received Deloitte observation summary as at September 10, 2021 (motion passed)
• Received internal audit dashboard as at September 10, 2021 (motion passed)
• Received Deloitte internal audit summary update (motion passed)
• Convened in closed session to discuss confidential internal audit services matter (motion passed)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting virtually to consider several consent items, including appointing a consulting engineer for the Kensington Bridge environmental assessment, amending the municipal waste and resource materials collection by-law, addressing sanitary cross connections causing sewage overflows into the Thames River, and increasing a contract for concrete repairs on the West London Dyke Norman Bradford (Oxford Street) Bridge. The committee will also review a list of deferred matters. No scheduled items or items for direction are listed.

• Kensington Bridge environmental assessment - consulting engineer appointment
• Municipal waste and resource materials collection by-law amendment
• Sewage overflows and bypasses into Thames River - sanitary cross connections
• Contract increase: West London Dyke Norman Bradford (Oxford Street) Bridge concrete repairs
• Deferred matters list as of September 13, 2021

The Civic Works Committee approved the appointment of AECOM Canada Ltd. to complete the Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment at an upset amount of $252,880, excluding HST. It also approved introducing a by-law amendment for ceramic toilet packaging requirements, increasing the West London Dyke contract by $176,526.62, and received a report on sewage overflows. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd. for Kensington Bridge EA at $252,880 (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law amendment for ceramic toilet packaging (5-0)
• Increased West London Dyke contract by $176,526.62 (5-0)
• Received sewage overflow report for information (5-0)
• Received deferred matters list (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is reviewing various advisory reports and city strategies. Discussion items include property standards matters, a demolition at 72 Wellington Street, and proposed changes regarding flyer deliveries to residential properties.

• Property standards related demolition at 72 Wellington Street
• By-law and enforcement via mobilINSPECT mobile application
• Flyer deliveries to residential properties staff report
• Housing Stability for All Plan mid-year update
• London's Newcomer Strategy: Choose London update

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a $99,000 single-source contract with Partho Technologies Inc. for the mobilINSPECT by-law enforcement mobile app, and a $342,930 change order with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. to digitize Ontario Works files. It also directed staff to report on a RentSafeLondon rental housing enforcement program, and referred flyer delivery rules to a future meeting. All votes were 5-0, with one member absent.

• Approved $99,000 single-source contract for mobilINSPECT app (5-0)
• Approved $342,930 change order for Ontario Works file digitization (5-0)
• Directed staff to report on RentSafeLondon by-law enforcement program (5-0)
• Referred flyer delivery to residential properties to future meeting (5-0)
• Approved demolition of abandoned building at 72 Wellington Street (5-0)
• Received reports from Animal Welfare, Accessibility, and Community Safety committees (5-0)
• Received discrimination study and newcomer strategy update (5-0)
• Received Housing Stability for All Plan mid-year update (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review mid-year operating and capital budget monitoring reports, consider a policy amendment for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and discuss a proposed COVID-19 vaccination policy for members of council. The agenda also includes items on single-source technology assets, land expropriation for a road project, committee appointments, and two confidential land disposition/acquisition matters.

• 2021 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report with added submission on operations budget surplus
• 2021 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report
• Proposed Council Policy amendment to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
• SS21-34 Single Source Corporate Technology Assets
• Expropriation of lands for Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road Improvements Project

The Corporate Services Committee approved several items, including introducing by-laws to fly the Every Child Matters Flag and light city buildings orange on September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It also approved extending a single-source technology contract with CompuCom Canada Co. for $732,702.52, and authorized expropriation of land for the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements project. The committee received the 2021 mid-year operating and capital budget monitoring reports, and approved a motion to introduce a by-law adopting a proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for members of council, which passed 3 to 1.

• Approved introducing by-laws to fly the Every Child Matters Flag and light city buildings orange on September 30th each year for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
• Approved extending the single-source contract with CompuCom Canada Co. for desktop management services for 12 months at a planned cost of $732,702.52 in 2022.
• Approved expropriation of land for the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements project.
• Approved introducing by-laws to appoint city representatives to the Joint Venture Management Committee for the 4-Pad Arena Complex and the Western Fair Lease Oversight Committee.
• Received the 2021 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report, noting projected surpluses of $11.2 million (property tax), $3.3 million (water), and $3.5 million (wastewater), and authorized allocating up to $10 million of the property tax surplus to the New Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.
• Received the 2021 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report, noting a life-to-date capital budget of $2.36 billion, and closed completed capital projects with $2.5 million in net surplus funding.
• Proclaimed November 26, 2021 as Economic Abuse Awareness Day and October 23, 2021 as Light the Night Day for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
• Approved introducing a by-law to adopt a 'Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy' (passed 3 to 1).

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is holding public participation meetings on several planning applications, including a rezoning for Westmount Mall, a demolition request for a heritage-listed property, and a community improvement plan for the Argyle Core. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and discuss confidential matters.

• Public hearing on demolition request for heritage-listed property at 900 King Street
• Rezoning application for 1154 Sunningdale Road East (Z-9368)
• Rezoning application for 755-785 Wonderland Road South (Westmount Mall) (Z-9356)
• Official plan amendment and rezoning for 250-272 Springbank Drive (OZ-9310)
• Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan (O-9299)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a rezoning for 250-272 Springbank Drive, allowing a 15-storey, 260-unit residential development with 28 affordable housing units, and introduced related Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments to Council. The committee also approved zoning changes for 3700 Colonel Talbot Road, endorsed the Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan, and supported a site plan for 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East. A rezoning application for Westmount Mall was referred back to staff for further consultation.

• Approved rezoning for 250-272 Springbank Drive: 15-storey, 260-unit development with 28 affordable units (4-0)
• Introduced by-law to remove holding provisions at 3700 Colonel Talbot Road (4-0)
• Approved demolition of Anne Eadie Park Stage at 900 King Street (4-0)
• Introduced by-law to add permitted use at 1154 Sunningdale Road East (4-0)
• Referred Westmount Mall rezoning back to staff for consultation (3-0)
• Introduced Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan and related by-laws (4-0)
• Supported site plan for 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East (4-0)
• Received 9th Report of London Advisory Committee on Heritage (4-0)

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting to review its previous report, receive notices about a road study restart and zoning by-law amendments, and discuss feedback on Dundas Place traffic diversion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Notice of study restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue improvements
• Public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 755-785 Wonderland Road South (Westmount Mall)
• Notice of planning application for zoning by-law amendment at 150 King Edward Avenue
• Sub-committee report on Dundas Place traffic diversion feedback
• Letter of resignation from committee member O. Toth

The Cycling Advisory Committee received the 7th Report from its August 18, 2021 meeting, along with notices about the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue study restart, a zoning by-law amendment public meeting for 755-785 Wonderland Road South, and a zoning application for 150 King Edward Avenue. The committee requested J. Roberts prepare and submit a report compiling its comments on the Dundas Place Traffic Diversion to Civic Administration. A letter of resignation from O. Toth was received. No votes were recorded.

• Requested J. Roberts prepare a report compiling CAC comments on Dundas Place Traffic Diversion
• Requested J. Roberts submit the Dundas Place report to Civic Administration on behalf of the CAC
• Received the 7th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee from August 18, 2021
• Received notice of study restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue improvements
• Received public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 755-785 Wonderland Road South
• Received notice of planning application for zoning by-law amendment at 150 King Edward Avenue
• Received letter of resignation from O. Toth

Council

London City Council is meeting virtually to consider a mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination administrative policy for city employees, along with several committee reports. The agenda includes closed-session items on land acquisitions, litigation, and labour relations, plus recognitions of scholarship recipients and long-serving employees. Most substantive decisions will follow committee recommendations on housing, transportation, and infrastructure contracts.

• Mandatory Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for city staff
• Closed session: land acquisitions/dispositions, litigation re: 920-930 Western Road expropriation
• Various by-law amendments for organization structure change (Bills 392-394, 396-398, 400-427, 429-430, 434-441)
• Contract awards: Dingman Creek flood mitigation, CNG waste collection trucks, anti-graffiti coating
• Housing initiatives: COCHI/OPHI transfer payment agreement, vacant residential property tax review

Council approved the Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Administrative Policy and directed staff to bring forward a similar policy for Council members. It also approved suspending the Discover Wonderland Environmental Assessment and the corridor widening on Adelaide Street North, pending the future Mobility Master Plan. Council approved up to $3,055,000 for COVID-19 response housing and support services, and adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

• Approved the Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Administrative Policy and directed staff to create a similar policy for Council members.
• Approved suspending the Discover Wonderland Environmental Assessment and Adelaide Street North corridor widening, with a focus on traffic congestion in the future Mobility Master Plan.
• Approved up to $3,055,000 for COVID-19 Response Housing and Support Services.
• Adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and submitted it to the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General.
• Approved the purchase of 10 CNG waste collection trucks from London Machinery Inc. for $10,755,520.
• Approved a review of a vacant residential property tax and directed the Mayor to approach the Province about extending it to commercial and light industrial properties.
• Approved the appointment of Tania Goodine to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors.
• Approved the acquisition of several properties for the Sunningdale Road and Wellington Gateway projects.

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is holding a special virtual meeting to consider its 4th report from July 14, 2021, and to discuss a confidential item about personal matters related to the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public decisions or detailed agenda items listed.

• Review of the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-07-14)
• Confidential discussion on personal matters/identifiable individuals regarding the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The London Housing Advisory Committee's 6th special meeting on September 14, 2021, was adjourned at 2:30 PM due to lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made. Only four members were present, with six absent.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:30 PM due to lack of quorum

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting virtually to review the 4th report from its June 14, 2021 meeting and the Director's Report covering May 16 to August 15, 2021. No new items for discussion are listed on the agenda.

• Review of 4th Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management (2021-06-14)
• Director's Report to the Committee of Management for May 16 to August 15, 2021

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving the minutes of its 4th report. The main substantive item is a confidential discussion about a personal matter involving identifiable individuals related to the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nomination, which will be circulated on the added agenda.

• Confidential item: personal matters regarding identifiable individuals for the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List
• Consent agenda: approval of the 4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (2021-08-26)

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee held its 5th meeting of 2021, with no scheduled items, consent items, sub-committee reports, or discussion items on the agenda. The only substantive action was convening a closed session to discuss a personal matter regarding identifiable individuals for the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. The meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Received the 4th Report of the Committee from August 26, 2021
• Held closed session on personal matters for 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including a request to designate 44 Bruce Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, a demolition request for the Anne Eadie Park stage at 900 King Street, and various notices of planning applications. The committee will also receive reports from its Stewardship Sub-Committee and Heritage Planners, and will hold a confidential session regarding the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Request for designation of 44 Bruce Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Demolition request for Anne Eadie Park stage at 900 King Street (heritage-listed property)
• Notice of study restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue improvements (Municipal Class Environmental Assessment)
• Temporary relocation of commemorative boulder and National Historic Site plaque at 399 Ridout Street North
• Zoning by-law amendment notices: 2170 Wharncliffe Road South and 496 Dundas Street

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage recommended that Municipal Council give notice of intent to designate 44 Bruce Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, with a by-law to follow if no objections are received. It also advised the Chief Building Official that Council consents to demolition of the Anne Eadie Park Stage at 900 King Street, while keeping the property on the heritage register. The committee reiterated prior concerns about the revised Official Plan and zoning amendments for 560 and 562 Wellington Street, citing height, massing, setbacks, facade design, and shadowing. All other items were received as information only.

• Recommended notice of intent to designate 44 Bruce Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Advised Council consent to demolition of the Anne Eadie Park Stage at 900 King Street, with the property remaining on the heritage register
• Reiterated 2017 concerns on the 560 and 562 Wellington Street application regarding height, massing, setbacks, facades, and shadowing
• Received the 8th Report of the committee from August 11, 2021
• Received the Notice of Study Restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue improvements
• Received communication on temporary relocation of the commemorative boulder and plaque at 399 Ridout Street North
• Received notices of planning applications for zoning by-law amendments at 2170 Wharncliffe Road South and 496 Dundas Street
• Received the Stewardship Sub-Committee Report and Heritage Planners' Report

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a resubmitted planning application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 2009 Wharncliffe Road South. The committee will also consider its 4th report from July 14, 2021. The meeting is procedural, with one item for discussion and no other substantive business.

• Discussion of resubmitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 2009 Wharncliffe Road South (application OZ-9348)
• Review of the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from 2021-07-14

The London Housing Advisory Committee meeting on September 8, 2021, was adjourned at 12:45 PM because fewer than the required number of members were present. No substantive decisions were made.

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting virtually to consider a large batch of delegation requests (mostly added items), several board appointments, and a report from the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• ~30 added delegation requests, including from Courtney Roddis on medical ethics and many others
• Appointment to Downtown Business Improvement Association (submissions from LDBA and Councillor Kayabaga)
• 5th Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• London Transit Commission vacancy appointment
• Appointment to London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors

The committee appointed Councillor J. Helmer as the interim Municipal Council representative on the Downtown Business Area Board, replacing Councillor A. Kayabaga. The committee also accepted Tanya Park's resignation from the London Transit Commission and directed the City Clerk to advertise for a replacement. Councillor S. Lehman was appointed to the Hyde Park BIA, and a by-law was introduced to appoint Tania Goodine to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors.

• Appointed Councillor J. Helmer as interim Council representative on the Downtown Business Area Board (13-0).
• Accepted Tanya Park's resignation from the London Transit Commission and directed the City Clerk to advertise for a replacement (14-0).
• Introduced a by-law to ratify the appointment of Tania Goodine to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors (14-0).
• Accepted Councillor J. Morgan's resignation from the Hyde Park BIA and appointed Councillor S. Lehman to fill the vacancy (14-0).
• Approved up to $700.00 for the 2021 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award (14-0).
• Received communications regarding delegation requests and other submissions for information only (13-1).
• Referred a motion to consider an interim LDBA appointment to a future meeting (failed 4-9).

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several animal welfare topics, including the impacts of fireworks on wildlife and pets, educational materials about fishing hooks and line, the committee's budget, and mobile zoos. The agenda includes sub-committee updates and a report from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of fireworks impacts on wildlife and pets
• Educational materials on fishing hooks and line (resubmitted)
• AWAC budget discussion (resubmitted)
• Mobile zoos discussion, including Reptilia Zoo
• Approval of 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee met virtually and received its 7th Report from August 5, 2021, plus a verbal sub-committee update. All four discussion items were referred to sub-committees for further consideration: fireworks' impacts on wildlife and pets, educational materials on fishing hooks and line, the AWAC budget, and mobile zoos. No pecuniary interests were disclosed. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 PM.

• Received the 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from August 5, 2021.
• Referred Fireworks and Impacts on Wildlife and Pets to a sub-committee.
• Referred Educational Materials on Impacts of Fishing Hooks and Line to a sub-committee.
• Referred the AWAC Budget to a sub-committee.
• Referred Mobile Zoos to a sub-committee, noting a communication about Reptilia Zoo.

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior reports, receiving council resolutions, and discussing items including a sewer study notice and London Hydro questions on the Climate Emergency Action Plan. The meeting also includes a confidential item about the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Notice of Study Completion - Pottersburg Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer
• Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) - London Hydro Questions and Answers
• 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List - Call for Nominations
• Election of Chair for the Remainder of the Current Term
• Confidential item: personal matters regarding identifiable individuals for the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Advisory Committee on the Environment held its 7th meeting virtually and re-elected M.T. Ross as Chair and J. Santarelli as Vice Chair for the remainder of the current term. The committee received prior meeting reports, municipal council resolutions, and communications, including a notice on the Pottersburg Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer study and London Hydro questions on the Climate Emergency Action Plan. No items were discussed, and the committee held a brief closed session on a personal matter regarding the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Elected M.T. Ross as Chair and J. Santarelli as Vice Chair until the end of the current term
• Received the 5th and 6th Reports of the Advisory Committee on the Environment
• Received Municipal Council resolutions regarding the 4th and 5th Reports of the Advisory Committee
• Received Notice of Study Completion for the Pottersburg Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer
• Received communication from London Hydro on the Climate Emergency Action Plan
• Received call for nominations for the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List
• Convened in closed session on a personal matter regarding identifiable individuals

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda with multiple contract awards, consultant appointments, and reports on energy and climate. They will also hear delegation requests regarding commercial e-scooters and discuss reports from advisory committees.

• Tender award RFT 21-88 for Dingman Creek Southwinds (Tributary 12) natural channel reconstruction and flood mitigation
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Hyde Park EA SWM Works Assignment 'A' Detailed Design
• Appointment of consulting engineers for wastewater treatment plant condition assessment and asset valuation
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Delegation requests on commercial e-scooters from CNIB, Bird Canada, March of Dimes, and AODA Alliance

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda including a $10.76M purchase of 21 CNG waste collection trucks from London Machinery Inc., a $4.07M contract for Dingman Creek flood mitigation, and several consulting appointments. It also directed staff to suspend the Discover Wonderland Environmental Assessment and Adelaide Street North corridor widening, and approved a $303,990 air monitoring pilot with Envirosuite. All items will be forwarded to Municipal Council for final approval.

• Approved $10,755,520 CNG waste truck purchase from London Machinery Inc. (6-0)
• Accepted $4,069,026 Dingman Creek channel reconstruction bid from J-AAR Excavating (6-0)
• Appointed Stantec for Hyde Park SWM design at $301,032.57 (6-0)
• Appointed AECOM for wastewater plant assessment at $291,163 (6-0)
• Approved $303,990 South London air monitoring pilot with Envirosuite (5-0, Morgan recused)
• Directed suspension of Discover Wonderland EA and Adelaide St N widening (5-1)
• Approved $88,000 Vermeer stump cutter purchase (6-0)
• Received Cycling Advisory Committee reports and established Dundas Place sub-committee (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda covering a final report on labour market participation in the London Economic Region, an extension of the homeless prevention COVID-19 response, a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and two London Fire Department apparatus procurements. The committee will also discuss a report from the London Housing Advisory Committee and a request for delegation status on London's opioid crisis. A confidential item on land acquisition and negotiations is also scheduled.

• Research into Labour Market Participation Rates in the London Economic Region - Final Report
• Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Response Extension (Single Source Procurement SS21-29)
• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• London Fire Department Emergency Apparatus Procurement and Single Source Apparatus Procurement
• London's Opioid Crisis - request for delegation status by C. Ryan and J. Scott

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a consent package of seven items, including a $3,055,000 extension for homeless prevention COVID-19 response services, adoption of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and fire department apparatus procurements. The committee also received the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee and a delegation on London's opioid crisis. All votes were 3-0, with three members absent.

• Approved $3,055,000 homeless prevention COVID-19 response extension (3-0)
• Adopted Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (3-0)
• Approved London Fire Department emergency apparatus procurement funding (3-0)
• Authorized single source negotiations with 12000 Darch Fire for one fire engine (3-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan agreement (3-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement (3-0)
• Received 4th Report of London Housing Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Received delegation on London's opioid crisis (3-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including the city's credit rating, lease financing reports, by-law amendments for reorganization, industrial land strategy, and a strategic plan variance. They will also discuss a vacant residential property tax review, COVID-19 perception and legality, Truth and Reconciliation support, and proclamations for Orange Shirt Day and Dyslexia Awareness Month. An added item on a proof of COVID-19 vaccination administrative policy will be considered. The meeting includes several closed-session items on land acquisitions, litigation, and labour relations.

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Administrative Policy (added item)
• Vacant Residential Property Tax Review
• Industrial Land Development Strategy Annual Monitoring and Pricing Report
• Various By-law Amendments to Implement Organization Structure Change
• Confidential items: land acquisitions, litigation (920-930 Western Road), labour relations

The Corporate Services Committee approved a motion to introduce a by-law raising prices for City-owned serviced industrial land, with rates increasing from $80,000 to $125,000 per acre for lots up to 4.99 acres and from $70,000 to $115,000 per acre for larger lots, among other changes. The committee also directed staff to bring forward a COVID-19 Vaccination Council Policy for Members of Council at its next meeting, and approved forwarding Tania Goodine as a recommendation for appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors. All other consent items, including reports on lease financing, by-law amendments for organizational changes, and the City's credit rating, were received or approved as moved.

• Approved introducing a by-law to amend pricing for City-owned serviced industrial land, raising rates in several parks (e.g., Innovation Park, Skyway Industrial Park) to $125,000/acre for lots up to 4.99 acres and $115,000/acre for larger lots.
• Directed Civic Administration to bring forward a COVID-19 Vaccination Council Policy for Members of Council to the next Corporate Services Committee meeting (passed 3 to 1).
• Forwarded Tania Goodine to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors (no majority winner in the election).
• Approved introducing 41 by-law amendments to change Civic Administration titles and other housekeeping changes, and repealing three by-laws (e.g., Methadone Clinics, Adult Video Cassette and Disc Outlets).
• Directed Civic Administration to review the potential scope and feasibility of a vacant residential property tax and report back to a standing committee.
• Proclaimed September 30, 2021 as Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and October 1, 2021 as Dyslexia Awareness Month.
• Received reports on the 2020 Annual Reporting of Lease Financing Agreements, Strategic Plan Variance, and City of London's Credit Rating for information.
• Received a communication from Councillor A. Kayabaga regarding an unpaid leave of absence until September 20, 2021.

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including the final draft of the Masonville Secondary Plan, a rezoning application for 496 Dundas Street, and removal of holding provisions on properties on Sunningdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and a building division monthly report. The meeting is being held virtually during the COVID-19 emergency.

• Draft Masonville Secondary Plan (O-8991)
• 496 Dundas Street rezoning (Z-9347) with public comments and presentation
• Removal of holding provisions at 1196 Sunningdale Road West (H-9381)
• Removal of holding provisions at 3557 Colonel Talbot Road (H-9364)
• Extension of draft plan approval for 1284 Sunningdale Road West (39T-04510)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved zoning by-law amendments for properties at 1196 Sunningdale Road West, 3557 Colonel Talbot Road, and 496 Dundas Street, all to be introduced at the September 14, 2021 Municipal Council meeting. The committee also revised the draft Masonville Secondary Plan, removing a pedestrian/cycling connection and adding buffering requirements, and forwarded climate change recommendations from the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee to Civic Administration. All decisions were passed unanimously (6-0) with Mayor Holder absent.

• Approved zoning change at 1196 Sunningdale Road West to remove holding provisions (6-0)
• Approved zoning change at 3557 Colonel Talbot Road to remove holding provisions (6-0)
• Approved zoning change at 496 Dundas Street to Business District Commercial Special Provision (6-0)
• Revised draft Masonville Secondary Plan, removing eastern pedestrian/cycling connection and adding buffering at 109 Fanshawe Park Road (6-0)
• Forwarded EEPAC climate emergency recommendations to Civic Administration (6-0)
• Approved heritage alteration permits for 40-42 Askin Street and 228-230 Dundas Street (6-0)
• Approved notice of intention to designate 46 Bruce Street as heritage property (6-0)
• Directed update of Deferred Matters List (6-0)

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss its contributions as a resource to the Community and Protective Services Committee, review its 3rd report and a related council resolution, and consider the Mayor's New Year's Honour List for 2022 nominations. The agenda also includes accepting resignations from two members, B. Rankin and D. MacRae. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of committee contributions as a resource to CPSC per Terms of Reference
• Review of 3rd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (2021-06-24)
• Municipal Council Resolution on 3rd Report (2021-07-27)
• Resignations of B. Rankin and D. MacRae
• Mayor's New Year's Honour List 2022 nominations call and policy review

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee met virtually and received updates on its role with the Community and Protective Services Committee, a council resolution, and two resignations. The committee established a working group to prepare a nomination for the 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Established working group (B. Gibson, T. Khan, D. Luthra) to provide 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nomination
• Amended 3rd Report to remove B. Madigan from Terms of Reference Working Group reference
• Received verbal delegation from Councillor J. Helmer on committee's role as resource to CPSC
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 3rd Report
• Received resignation of B. Rankin
• Received resignation of D. MacRae

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on the 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan and a proposed Be My Eyes pilot, and to discuss accessibility across local businesses. They will also consider consent items including the committee's 6th report, a council resolution, and notices about traffic diversion, a study restart, and a zoning application.

• Presentation on 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan
• Be My Eyes Pilot Proposal presentation
• Dundas Place Traffic Diversion Feedback
• Notice of Study Restart: Western and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Improvements
• Zoning By-law Amendment at 2170 Wharncliffe Road South

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received updates on the new Director of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression role and the Be My Eyes pilot proposal, but deferred the Get Involved Site update for the 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan to the next meeting. The committee also received several informational items, including the 6th report, a council resolution, and notices about traffic diversion and a zoning application. No substantive decisions were made; all items were either received or deferred.

• Deferred Get Involved Site update for 2022-2025 Accessibility Plan to next meeting
• Received introduction of Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression role
• Received Be My Eyes Pilot Proposal presentation
• Received 6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 6th Report
• Received 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List call for nominations
• Received Dundas Place Traffic Diversion Feedback memo
• Received Notice of Study Restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue improvements

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several ecological planning items, including a homeowner information brochure, the Climate Emergency Action Plan, light pollution and bird-friendly skies, a revised planning application for 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road, and a project restart notice for Western Road and Sarnia Road improvements. The agenda includes consent items and sub-committee reports.

• Discussion of light pollution relating to bird-friendly skies, with added email from Brendon Samuels
• Revised planning application for 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road, including subdivision and EIS addendum
• Climate Emergency Action Plan comments and letter from EEPAC
• Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Improvements MCEA project restart notice
• Homeowner Information Brochure presentation by Juliana Irving, Brent House, and Nino Ambrogio

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee forwarded six recommendations from its Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group to Civic Administration, including creating a special advisory committee and prioritizing climate impacts on the Natural Heritage System. The committee also established working groups for a homeowner brochure and light pollution related to Bird Friendly Skies, and received notices for planning applications and a study restart. No votes were recorded; all items were approved by consensus.

• Forwarded 6 Climate Emergency Action Plan recommendations to Civic Administration
• Established working group for homeowner brochure near natural areas
• Established working group on light pollution for Bird Friendly Skies
• Received 5th Report of the committee from June 17, 2021
• Received notice for planning application at 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road
• Received notice of study restart for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz improvements

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation from the Residential School Survivors (RSS) Legacy Project team, elect a chair and vice-chair, and select a representative for the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table. The committee will also consider its 4th report and a Municipal Council resolution regarding its 3rd and 4th reports.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for remainder of current term
• Presentation by Residential School Survivors (RSS) Legacy Project team members
• Election of Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table Representative
• Consent: 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution from August 10, 2021 regarding 3rd and 4th reports

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee approved a budget allocation of up to $700 for the 2021 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award. The committee also elected M. Buzzelli as Chair for the remainder of the term and as its representative to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table. The Residential School Survivors Legacy Project team was invited back for an update at the October 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved up to $700 budget for 2021 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award
• Elected M. Buzzelli as Chair for remainder of term ending December 31, 2021
• Elected M. Buzzelli as DIAAC representative to CDIS Leadership Table for August 19, 2021 meeting
• Invited Residential School Survivors Legacy Project team back for October 21, 2021 update
• Received 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution regarding 3rd and 4th Committee reports

Cycling Advisory Committee

The committee will review topics including bus stops with protected bike lanes and feedback regarding the Dundas Place traffic diversion. The agenda also includes a public meeting notice for a zoning by-law amendment at 496 Dundas Street and a request for delegation status regarding bike lock-up facilities.

• Bus stops with protected bike lanes presentation
• Dundas Place traffic diversion feedback
• Zoning By-law Amendment - 496 Dundas Street (Z-9347)
• Bike Lock-Up Facilities delegation request supported by a petition of approximately 153 signatures

The Cycling Advisory Committee received a presentation on bus stops with protected bike lanes and the 6th Report from its July 27 meeting. It established a sub-committee to prepare comments on the Dundas Place traffic diversion, required the developer of 496 Dundas Street to provide short-term bicycle parking, and supported a petition for bike lock-up facilities while noting the city's bike locker pilot project.

• Established sub-committee for Dundas Place traffic diversion feedback
• Required developer of 496 Dundas Street to provide short-term bicycle parking
• Supported petition for bike lock-up facilities
• Received presentation on bus stops with protected bike lanes
• Received 6th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting virtually to discuss several heritage-related items, including two heritage alteration permit applications, a request for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, and a notice of planning application. The committee will also receive reports from its Stewardship Sub-Committee and heritage planners.

• Heritage Alteration Permit for 40 and 42 Askin Street (Wortley Village-Old South HCD)
• Request for Designation of 46 Bruce Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage Alteration Permit for 228-230 Dundas Street (Downtown HCD)
• Notice of Planning Application for revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 560 and 562 Wellington Street
• 2022 Mayor's New Year's Honour List call for nominations

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage approved a retroactive heritage alteration permit for window replacement at 40 and 42 Askin Street, with conditions including installing exterior grilles to replicate original muntins. The committee also approved alterations at 228-230 Dundas Street, supported adaptive reuse for residential purposes, and deferred a planning application for 560-562 Wellington Street to September. A request to designate 46 Bruce Street was advanced with notice of intention.

• Approved heritage alteration permit for 40-42 Askin St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for 228-230 Dundas St with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred planning application for 560-562 Wellington St to September meeting
• Gave notice of intention to designate 46 Bruce St under Ontario Heritage Act

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a resubmitted planning application for official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 2009 Wharncliffe Road South. The committee will also consider its 4th report from July 14, 2021. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive item for discussion.

• Discussion of Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 2009 Wharncliffe Road South (resubmitted)
• Review of the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-07-14)

Council

This is the 11th meeting of London City Council, held virtually during the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports from standing committees and a long list of by-laws to be read for final approval. Key decisions include several land acquisitions and dispositions, litigation updates, and numerous zoning and planning amendments across the city.

• Closed session items on land acquisition/disposition and litigation (Bradley Ave West Extension, Wharncliffe Rd S, Sarnia Rd)
• By-law to authorize agreement with London Hydro for power generation at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant
• By-law to renew Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program
• Zoning by-laws for 400 Southdale Rd E, 450 Wharncliffe Rd S, 180-186 Commissioners Rd W, and Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA
• By-law to adopt Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan

Council approved a rezoning and Official Plan amendment for 1047-1055 Dearness Drive, allowing a 6-storey, 55-unit apartment building with 4 affordable housing units (2 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom) at rents not exceeding 85% of Average Market Rent for 50 years. The vote was 13-1. Council also approved a similar rezoning at 400 Southdale Road East for a 7-storey, 181-unit building with 4 free one-bedroom condominium units transferred to the City for affordable housing, also 13-1.

• Approved rezoning at 1047-1055 Dearness Drive for 6-storey, 55-unit building with 4 affordable units (13-1)
• Approved rezoning at 400 Southdale Road East for 7-storey, 181-unit building with 4 free affordable units (13-1)
• Approved rezoning at 414-418 Old Wonderland Road for townhouses (8-6)
• Approved $478,840 contract to Royal Fence Limited for steel guiderail supply (unanimous)
• Approved $94,382 emergency purchase of MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $1,750,000 purchase of 19 Dingman Drive for future sports park (14-0)
• Approved $4,160,000 purchase of 1710 Wilton Grove Road (14-0)
• Approved $126,000 settlement with Suncor for land at 1679 Richmond Street (14-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report, accept a resignation, and discuss several animal welfare topics, including the effects of fireworks on wildlife and pets, educational materials on fishing hooks, foster animal limits, and its budget.

• Discussion of City of London Fireworks By-law PW-11 and its impact on wildlife and pets
• Letter of resignation from M. Szabo
• Update on per-home limit for foster animals
• AWAC budget discussion
• Educational materials on impacts of fishing hooks and line

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee met virtually and received the resignation of member M. Szabo. It referred the matter of fireworks and their impacts on wildlife and pets to a sub-committee for further study. Two items—educational materials on fishing hooks and line, and the AWAC budget—were deferred to the next meeting. No votes were taken; all actions were procedural or discussion-based.

• Received resignation letter from M. Szabo
• Referred fireworks and impacts on wildlife/pets to a sub-committee
• Deferred educational materials on fishing hooks and line to next meeting
• Deferred AWAC budget discussion to next meeting
• Received verbal update on per home limit for foster animals

Advisory Committee on the Environment

This is the 6th meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, held virtually. The agenda includes routine items: electing a chair for the remainder of the term, approving the 5th report, and receiving council resolutions and notices. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed under 'Items for Discussion'.

• Election of Chair for the remainder of the current term
• Approval of the 5th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment
• Council resolutions on the 4th and 5th reports
• Notice of Study Completion for Pottersburg Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer
• Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) - London Hydro Q&A

The Advisory Committee on the Environment met virtually on August 4, 2021, but the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 PM because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss transportation matters, including a verbal update on the TAC 20.8 worksheet, a proposal on the committee's evolution, an eBike working group update, and a SWOT comparison of advisory committee pilots. The committee will also review feedback on the Dundas Place traffic diversion, which was added to the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with several items being verbal updates or reports for discussion.

• Dundas Place traffic diversion feedback (added item)
• TAC Evolution and Recommendation by D. Foster
• Advisory Committee Pilots SWOT Comparison by D. Foster
• eBike Working Group verbal update by T. Khan
• 6th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee received a working group report recommending that e-scooters not be approved for individual use at this time, pending further study of safety, liability, and licensing. The committee also advised the City Clerk that it has completed its evolution into a model advisory committee and should maintain its current structure. No formal votes were recorded; all items were received as information or noted.

• Advised City Clerk TAC completed evolution into model advisory committee, should keep current makeup and 'at large' pilot
• Advised City Clerk TAC progress should be evaluated with proposed Community Engagement Panel pilot
• Received e-scooter working group report recommending against individual e-scooter use, supporting multi-staged pilot
• Received verbal update on work plan item 20.8 (managing transport-related greenhouse gas emissions)
• Received memo on Dundas Place traffic diversion feedback; committee input requested by September meeting
• Received SWOT comparison document on advisory committee pilots; sub-committee to review and populate

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a delegation on the housing and homelessness crisis, a possible vaccine mandate, and regional transportation. They will also review performance reports, the municipal accommodation tax annual report, and reports from the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Delegation on housing and homelessness crisis by Roula Hawa, Mischa Mackie (Schlemmer), and Reeti Chopra
• Consideration of vaccine mandates
• Regional transportation and mobility across Southwestern Ontario
• Appointment to London & Middlesex Community Housing Board (1 Council member)
• 2020 Performance Report and May 2021 Semi-Annual Progress Report

The committee appointed Councillor J. Morgan to the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board for a term ending November 15, 2022, by a 13-1 vote. It also directed staff to develop a framework for a regional transportation/mobility hub in downtown London and received a delegation on the housing and homelessness crisis, forwarding its recommendations to staff. A communication on vaccine mandates was received with no further action.

• Appointed Councillor J. Morgan to London & Middlesex Community Housing Board (13-1)
• Directed staff to develop a conceptual framework for a regional transportation/mobility hub in downtown London (13-0)
• Received delegation on housing and homelessness crisis and forwarded recommendations to staff (14-0)
• Received 2020 Performance Report and May 2021 Semi-Annual Progress Report (14-0)
• Received Municipal Accommodation Tax annual report (14-0)
• Received reports from Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee and postponed CDIS representative election (14-0)
• Received communication on vaccine mandates with no further action (11-2)

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on urban forestry communications, the city's tree watering strategy, and ecosystem creation, including a staff presentation on naturalization and pollinator initiatives. They will also review London Hydro tree planting guidelines and accept a resignation letter.

• Resignation letter from R. Mannella
• Urban Forestry Communications Strategy update (resubmitted)
• City's Tree Watering Strategy update (resubmitted)
• Creating Ecosystems update with staff presentation on naturalization and pollinator initiatives
• London Hydro Tree Planting Guidelines discussion with ESA safety documents

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee received reports and presentations on urban forestry topics, including a communications strategy, tree watering, and naturalization initiatives. It forwarded Education and Outreach Sub-Committee documents to Civic Administration for consideration and accepted a member's resignation. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Forwarded Education and Outreach Sub-Committee documents to Civic Administration
• Received resignation letter from R. Mannella
• Received 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
• Received urban forestry communications strategy presentation
• Held discussion on City's tree watering strategy
• Held discussion on London Hydro tree planting guidelines

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items including the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee report, the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service 2020 performance report, and a special events policies manual. It will also take direction on several items, including property standards by-laws, recognizing COVID-19 assessment centres, and a business case for agricultural transitional housing. A confidential item covers awarding 2021 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships.

• Middlesex-London Paramedic Service 2020 Performance Report
• Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual – Deferred Matters No. 2
• Property Standards By-laws CP-16 and A-35 presentation by Neighbourhood Legal Services and Life*Spin
• Recognizing impact of COVID-19 Assessment Centres at Oakridge Arena and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
• Business case request for Agricultural Transitional Housing Project

The committee directed staff to consult residents near the Oakridge Arena and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre COVID-19 assessment centres about recreational priorities and to explore funding for upgrades. It also established working groups for the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee review and forwarded accessibility comments on e-scooters. All motions passed unanimously (6-0).

• Directed staff to consult residents near COVID-19 assessment centres on recreation priorities (6-0)
• Directed staff to explore funding for recreational upgrades near test centres (6-0)
• Established working group to review Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Forwarded Accessibility Advisory Committee comments on e-scooters to Civic Administration (6-0)
• Referred agricultural transitional housing business case to staff for Housing Stability Plan consideration (6-0)
• Took no action on limiting weekday amplified concerts after Labour Day (6-0)
• Received Animal Welfare Advisory Committee 6th report (5-0)
• Received Middlesex-London Paramedic Service 2020 performance report (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering transportation, utility, and environmental items. Actions include amending the Traffic and Parking By-law, approving a connection agreement with London Hydro for the Greenway Organic Rankine Cycle project, awarding a tender for steel guiderail, and renewing the Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program. The committee will also discuss participation in the South London Air Monitoring Network Pilot Project and an emergency purchase of a MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive. Two confidential litigation items are scheduled for closed session.

• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Greenway Organic Rankine Cycle Project connection agreement with London Hydro (by-law added)
• RFT 21-51 Supply and Delivery of Steel Guiderail and Accessories tender award
• Emergency purchase of a MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive
• Renewal of the Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program (by-law added)

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda including a $478,840 contract for steel guiderail supply and delivery, an emergency purchase of a MagnaDrive drive, and several by-law introductions. It also deferred a South London air monitoring pilot project to the next meeting. The committee then moved into closed session for litigation matters.

• Approved $478,840 steel guiderail contract with Royal Fence Limited (5-0)
• Confirmed $94,382 emergency purchase of MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive (5-0)
• Approved introduction of three traffic and parking by-law amendments (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for Greenway ORC connection agreement with London Hydro (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to renew Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program (5-0)
• Accepted bids for winter maintenance equipment rental from five companies (5-0)
• Deferred South London Air Monitoring Network Pilot Project to next meeting (5-0)
• Received Deferred Matters List as at July 19, 2021 (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items including an optional small business subclass analysis, the 2021 Corporate Asset Management Plan review, the 2020 Parkland Reserve Fund report, declaring a city-owned property at 2 Saunby Street surplus, the 2020 investment report, and a Council Policy Manual review. The committee will also consider applications to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors, requests for proclamations for Bullying Elimination Week and Caribbean Heritage Month, and several confidential land acquisition and disposition matters.

• Consideration of 9 applications to London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors
• Declare surplus city-owned property at 2 Saunby Street
• 2020 Annual Parkland Reserve Fund report
• 2020 Investment Report
• Proclamations for Bullying Elimination Week and Caribbean Heritage Month

The Corporate Services Committee approved a consent agenda including declaring 2 Saunby Street surplus for sale, receiving the 2020 Parkland Reserve Fund report, and introducing by-laws to amend or repeal 38 council policies. It also selected three candidates for London Hydro board interviews and approved two proclamations. The committee then moved into closed session for land acquisition and disposition matters.

• Declared 2 Saunby Street surplus and directed its sale (6-0)
• Received 2020 Parkland Reserve Fund report and directed public posting (6-0)
• Introduced by-laws to amend 34 council policies and repeal 4 (6-0)
• Selected Tania Goodine, Margaret Parks, Steven Stefanko for London Hydro board interviews (6-0)
• Proclaimed May 23-30, 2022 as Bullying Elimination Week (6-0)
• Proclaimed October 2021 as Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada (6-0)
• Moved into closed session for land acquisition/disposition negotiations (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is reviewing several land-use items including holding provision removals and part-lot control exemptions. The agenda also includes multiple public participation meetings for various development projects and reports from advisory committees.

• Oxford Wonderland Secondary Plan - Terms of Reference
• Removal of Holding Provisions at 3343 Morgan Avenue, 1284 Sunningdale Road West, 50 Southbridge Drive, and 704, 706 & 720 Boler Road
• Exemption from Part-Lot Control at 1750 Finley Crescent, 1820 Finley Crescent, and 1790 Finley Crescent
• Public Participation Meeting for Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area
• Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a rezoning application for 400 Southdale Road East, allowing a 7-storey, 181-unit apartment building with a density of 462 units per hectare. The approval includes a bonus zoning provision requiring the developer to transfer four one-bedroom condominium units to the City at no cost for affordable housing. The committee also endorsed several other development applications, including a subdivision agreement for Thames Village and multiple zoning by-law amendments to remove holding provisions.

• Approved 400 Southdale Rd E rezoning for 7-storey apartment, 181 units, 462 units/ha (6-0)
• Approved Thames Village Joint Venture subdivision agreement, Phases 1 and 2 (6-0)
• Approved 450 Wharncliffe Rd S Official Plan and zoning amendments for expanded commercial uses (6-0)
• Approved 414-418 Old Wonderland Rd rezoning to holding R5 and Open Space (5-1)
• Approved 180-186 Commissioners Rd W rezoning to R9 Special Provision (6-0)
• Approved Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan (6-0)
• Referred 1047-1055 Dearness Dr application to Council with City Solicitor briefing (5-1)
• Failed Oxford Wonderland Secondary Plan Terms of Reference endorsement (1-5)

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report, receive a municipal council resolution, and hear 2021 cycling project updates. The committee will also discuss public feedback on e-scooter and large cargo e-bike pilots.

• Review of 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution on the 5th report
• Public meeting notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 180-186 Commissioners Road West
• 2021 Cycling Project Updates by D. Hall, Program Manager
• Discussion of E-scooters and Large Cargo E-bikes Pilot

The Cycling Advisory Committee met virtually and received several items, including the previous meeting's report, a municipal council resolution, a public meeting notice for a zoning amendment, and a cycling projects update. The committee also held a general discussion about the e-scooters and large cargo e-bikes pilot. No formal decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (June 16, 2021)
• Received Municipal Council Resolution regarding the 5th Report (July 6, 2021)
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 180-186 Commissioners Road West
• Received 2021 Cycling Project Updates memo from D. Hall
• Held general discussion on e-scooters and large cargo e-bikes pilot

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: electing a chair and vice-chair, electing a representative to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table, and reviewing draft 2020 work plans from three sub-committees. They will also discuss updates from the Indigenous Community Liaison Advisor, an orientation package, and recommendations from the strategy leadership table. The agenda includes a call for nominations for the 2022 Mayor's Honour List.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for remainder of term
• Election of Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table Representative
• Working Group Volunteers for 2021 Anti-Muslim Terrorist Attack
• Draft 2020 Work Plans from Awards and Recognition, Policy and Planning, and Education and Awareness Sub-Committees
• 2022 Mayor's Honour List - Call for Nominations

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee postponed the election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of the term to its next meeting, and elected M. Buzzelli as Chair for the July 15, 2021 meeting only. The committee also postponed the election of a Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership Table representative, requesting Civic Administration attend the next meeting to provide an overview of CDIS. All other agenda items were received as information or discussion, with no other formal decisions made.

• Elected M. Buzzelli as Chair for the July 15, 2021 meeting only.
• Postponed the election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of the term to the next meeting.
• Postponed the election of the CDIS Leadership Table representative to the next meeting.
• Requested Civic Administration attend the next meeting to provide an overview of CDIS.
• Received the 3rd Report of the committee from June 17, 2021.
• Received verbal presentations on the 2021 Anti-Muslim Terrorist Attack working group and Indigenous Community Liaison updates.
• Held general discussions on sub-committees, draft 2020 work plans, and CDIS recommendations.
• Received the staff report on Advisory Committee Review – Interim Report VI and the 2022 Mayor's Honour List call for nominations.

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on Coordinated Access from the Director of Housing Stability Services, and to discuss the Housing Stability for All Plan 2020 update and priorities for 2021. The agenda also includes consent items such as the committee's second report, a council resolution on committee appointments, and notices of planning applications for properties on Wharncliffe Road South and Wellington Street. The committee will also review an interim report on advisory committee review.

• Presentation on Coordinated Access by Craig Cooper, Director, Housing Stability Services
• Notice of Planning Application - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 2009 Wharncliffe Road South (OZ-9348)
• Housing Stability for All Plan 2020 Update and Priorities for 2021
• Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI
• Notice of Planning Application - Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 560-562 Wellington Street (OZ-8462)

The London Housing Advisory Committee endorsed the continuation of an advisory committee dedicated to housing and homelessness, and requested the Governance Working Group consider broadening its mandate. The committee also received a presentation on Coordinated Access and several staff reports, including the Housing Stability for All Plan 2020 update. It requested civic administration attend a future meeting to provide more information on a planning application at 2009 Wharncliffe Road South. No substantive decisions were made beyond these endorsements and requests.

• Endorsed continuation of an advisory committee for housing and homelessness issues
• Requested Governance Working Group consider broadening the committee's mandate
• Received presentation on Coordinated Access from housing stability staff
• Received staff report on Housing Stability for All Plan 2020 update and 2021 priorities
• Requested civic administration attend next meeting to discuss 2009 Wharncliffe Road South application
• Received notice of planning application for 560-562 Wellington Street
• Received 2022 Mayor's Honour List call for nominations; members to submit nominations later

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting to discuss a heritage alteration permit application for 329 Richmond Street in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, along with reports on recent Ontario Heritage Act amendments and various planning applications. The committee will also consider its previous report and a municipal council resolution.

• Heritage Alteration Permit application by Youth Opportunities Unlimited at 329 Richmond Street
• Proclamation of Amendments to Ontario Heritage Act, Ontario Regulation 385/21, and draft Ontario Heritage Toolkit
• Notice of Application for Medway Valley ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan Phase II and Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
• Notice of Planning Application for revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 560 and 562 Wellington Street
• Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 551-555 Waterloo Street and 599-601 Richmond Street

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage approved a Heritage Alteration Permit for the heritage-designated property at 329-331 Richmond Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, as submitted. The approval requires the cast iron columns to be braced and protected in situ per the Conservation Plan, and the permit displayed visibly during work. The committee also directed the Site Plan Approval Authority to include clauses in the Development Agreement ensuring conformity with the permit and conservation plan. All other items were received as information, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit HAP21-049-L for 329-331 Richmond Street, with conditions (cast iron columns braced in situ, permit displayed)
• Directed Site Plan Approval Authority to include permit and conservation plan conformity clauses in the Development Agreement
• Received 6th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (June 9, 2021)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 5th Report (June 15, 2021)
• Received staff report on Ontario Heritage Act amendments and toolkit
• Received notice for Medway Valley ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan Phase II
• Received notice for revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 560 and 562 Wellington Street
• Supported Zoning By-law Amendment at 551-555 Waterloo Street, satisfied with Heritage Impact Assessment

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is holding its 6th meeting virtually. The agenda includes approving the 5th report from the June 3, 2021 meeting and a discussion item on fishing line impacts to wildlife. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond these items.

• Discussion: Fishing Line Impacts to Wildlife
• Consent: 5th Report of the Animal Advisory Committee (2021-06-03)

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee held a discussion on fishing line impacts to wildlife in London, with additional information to be brought to a future meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Received 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from June 3, 2021
• Discussed fishing line impacts to wildlife; further info to come

Council

This is the 10th meeting of London City Council, held virtually during the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda is largely procedural, with most substantive items coming from committee reports. Council will consider 13 by-laws, including several rezonings, an expropriation for the Dingman Drive Improvements Project, and confirmations of shareholder resolutions for city-owned corporations. The meeting also includes a lengthy closed session covering land dispositions, acquisitions, and legal matters.

• By-law to expropriate land for Dingman Drive Improvements Project (Bill 296)
• Rezoning at 915-919 Commissioners Road East (Bill 301)
• Rezoning at 193 Queens Avenue (Bill 302)
• Rezoning at 1810, 1820, 1840, 1850 Adelaide Street North (Bill 303)
• Contract award: Tender RFT21-68 for Mud Creek Flood Reduction and Channel Rehabilitation Phase 1b

Council approved a $3.56 million contract for the Mud Creek flood reduction project and appointed AECOM for the Mud Creek Phase 2 design. It also approved several other infrastructure contracts, including watermain inspections and street sweeper purchases. Council approved the expropriation of land for the Dingman Drive improvements and accepted offers to purchase and sell land for various projects.

• Approved $3,556,553.50 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Mud Creek Flood Reduction and Channel Rehabilitation Phase 1b.
• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd. as consulting engineers for Mud Creek Phase 2 detailed design at an upset amount of $564,198.00.
• Approved expropriation of land for the Dingman Drive improvements project.
• Approved $582,867.00 contract value for Pure Technologies Ltd. for Large Diameter Watermain Inspection Phase 2.
• Approved $239,333.00 single source purchase of a Ravo street sweeper from Cubex Ltd.
• Approved $811,970.00 for two CNG front loading waste disposal trucks from Vision Truck Group.
• Approved $685,000.00 purchase of 166 Wellington Road and $442,000.00 for 178 Wellington Road for the Wellington Gateway Project.
• Approved $420,000.00 sale of six acres of industrial land in Innovation Park to 2842613 Ontario Ltd.

Council Meeting Test

This is a routine council meeting agenda with only standard procedural items such as disclosures, recognitions, closed session, minutes, reports, and by-laws. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Closed session scheduled until approximately 5:15 PM
• Meeting televised by Cable 13 at 9:00 PM
• Dinner break from approximately 6:30–7:00 PM

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes, review its previous report and a council resolution, and discuss an advisory committee review report. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes by A. Miller
• Review of 5th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee
• Council resolution on 4th Report of the committee
• Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI (resubmitted)
• Discussion of summer meeting dates

The Transportation Advisory Committee received a presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes and created a working group, led by T. Khan, to review it and report back at the next meeting. The committee also received its 5th report and a Municipal Council resolution, discussed future working group activity on an advisory committee review, and scheduled a summer meeting for August 3, 2021.

• Created a working group, led by T. Khan, to review the e-scooters and cargo e-bikes presentation and report back at the next meeting
• Received the presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes
• Received the 5th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee from May 25, 2021
• Received the Municipal Council resolution regarding the 4th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee
• Held a general discussion on future working group activity regarding the Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI
• Scheduled a summer meeting on August 3, 2021, then resuming the normal schedule in September

Corporate Services Committee

This is the 12th special meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, held virtually during the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: disclosures of interest, consent, scheduled items, items for direction, deferred matters, and a confidential item regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confidential item on personal matters/identifiable individual (employment-related)

The Corporate Services Committee met for a special session and made no public decisions. All agenda items were empty except for a motion to enter closed session to discuss personal employment matters. The committee met in camera from 12:05 PM to 12:43 PM, then adjourned.

• Convened in closed session to discuss personal employment matters (moved by E. Peloza, seconded by J. Morgan)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:44 PM (moved by E. Peloza, seconded by M. van Holst)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss accessibility aspects of two park playground projects, electronic scooters, and its own terms of reference. They will also receive reports and a notice of a zoning by-law amendment for Westmount Mall.

• Southwest Optimist Park Playground presentation by J. Michaud
• SoHo Thames Valley Corridor natural playground and park redevelopment presentation by E. Conway
• Discussion on electronic scooters (e-scooters)
• Review of Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 755-785 Wonderland Road South (Westmount Mall)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee forwarded its revised comments on e-scooters to the Civic Administration and requested a public forum for external feedback. It also forwarded comments on its own Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committee Review. The next meeting was set for August 26, 2021.

• Forwarded revised e-scooter comments to Civic Administration
• Requested Civic Administration to seek public feedback on e-scooters
• Forwarded Terms of Reference comments to Civic Administration
• Scheduled next meeting for August 26, 2021

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss its own structure and recommendations, including an interim report on the advisory committee review and potential creation of working groups. The committee will also consider an invitation to the Community and Protective Services Committee chair and receive an update on the London Police Services bicycle registration program. Most items are discussion or recommendation items rather than final decisions.

• Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI with CSCP Recommendations 1 and 2
• Creation of Working Groups (Recommendations 4 and 5)
• Invitation to Community and Protective Services Committee Chair (Recommendation 3)
• London Police Services Bicycle Registration Program - Update

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee established two working groups: one, led by T. Khan, to review the committee itself and report back at the August 26, 2021 meeting; another, consisting of B. Fragis, D. Luthra, and B. Madigan, to address two components of the committee's terms of reference related to safety and crime prevention education. The committee also requested that Councillor Jesse Helmer, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, attend its August 26 meeting to discuss initiatives and potential contributions. It noted that the London Police Services bicycle registration program has been provided to various community organizations. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural or preparatory.

• Established a working group led by T. Khan to review the CSCP committee and report back at the August 26, 2021 meeting
• Established a working group (B. Fragis, D. Luthra, B. Madigan) to address two terms-of-reference components on safety and crime prevention education
• Postponed contact and coordination with departments and agencies to the August 26, 2021 meeting
• Requested Councillor Jesse Helmer to attend the August 26, 2021 meeting to discuss CPSC initiatives and CSCP's potential role
• Noted that the London Police Services bicycle registration program has been provided to various community organizations
• Received the 2nd Report of the committee from April 22, 2021

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to handle annual general meeting resolutions for three city-owned entities: Housing Development Corporation, London Hydro, and London & Middlesex Community Housing. It will also review the LEDC activity update, community grants allocations, and several appointments to boards and committees.

• London Economic Development Corporation Activity Update 2020
• London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2021)
• Housing Development Corporation, London - 2020 Annual General Meeting resolutions and financial statements
• London Hydro Inc. - 2020 Annual General Meeting resolutions, financial reports, and board appointments
• London & Middlesex Community Housing - 2020 Annual General Meeting resolutions, financial statements, and board appointments

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee directed Civic Administration to report back on a proposed strategy to reduce core area land and building vacancy, including reviewing incentive programs, planning processes, and related downtown plans. The committee also approved appointments to several boards, including the London & Middlesex Community Housing board, and received annual reports from city agencies. All motions passed unanimously or with strong majorities.

• Directed staff to develop strategy to reduce core area land and building vacancy (13-0)
• Approved appointments to London & Middlesex Community Housing board (13-0)
• Appointed Mark Simpson to Hamilton Road BIA (13-0)
• Appointed Megan Halliday to Eldon House board (13-0)
• Appointed JJ Strybosch to Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (13-0)
• Received LEDC 2020 Activity Update (14-0)
• Received London Community Grants Program allocations (14-0)
• Introduced London Hydro by-law to Council; referred director vacancy to Corporate Services (13-0)

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss urban forest strategy implementation, tree planting varieties, a communications strategy, and the 2021 TreeME Neighbourhood Grant Program. The committee will also review its own recommendations and receive updates on the city's tree watering strategy and creating ecosystems. Several items are resubmitted from prior meetings.

• Review of Implementation Tasks - Urban Forest Strategy Implementation Plan (resubmitted)
• City of London Tree Planting - Tree Varieties discussion (resubmitted)
• 2021 TreeME Neighbourhood Grant Program - J.A. Spence, Manager, Urban Forestry
• Removal of Tree Rings on City Trees - J. Kogelheide
• City's Tree Watering Strategy - Update (added)

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee forwarded recommendations on its own status and classification to the Governance Working Group and Civic Administration, and requested delegation status to present them. Three items were deferred to the next meeting: the Urban Forestry Communications Strategy update, the City's Tree Watering Strategy update, and the Creating Ecosystems update. The committee also received updates and submissions on urban forestry metrics, tree varieties, the TreeME grant program, and tree ring removal, and requested educational material on tree trunk protectors.

• Forwarded TFAC status and classification recommendations to Governance Working Group and Civic Administration
• Requested delegation status for TFAC representative to present recommendations
• Deferred Urban Forestry Communications Strategy update to next meeting
• Deferred City's Tree Watering Strategy update to next meeting
• Deferred Creating Ecosystems update to next meeting
• Requested Civic Administration to create educational material on tree trunk protectors

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple infrastructure items, including contract awards for the Mud Creek flood reduction project, consulting engineer appointments for various environmental assessments and upgrades, and traffic study recommendations. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and a list of deferred matters.

• Contract award for Mud Creek Flood Reduction and Channel Rehabilitation Phase 1b (RFT21-68)
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Mud Creek Phase 2 Detailed Design
• Appointment of consulting engineers for Infrastructure Renewal Program and Hyde Park Pumping Station Upgrades
• Waterloo and Piccadilly Area Traffic Study recommendations
• RFP 21-33 for supply and delivery of CNG front loading waste disposal trucks

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda containing 13 items, including several major infrastructure contracts. The largest was a $3,556,553.50 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for the Mud Creek Flood Reduction and Channel Rehabilitation Phase 1b project. The committee also approved consulting appointments for the Mud Creek Phase 2 design and the Dingman Creek environmental assessment, among other items.

• Approved $3,556,553.50 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Mud Creek Flood Reduction and Channel Rehabilitation Phase 1b.
• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd. as consulting engineers for Mud Creek Phase 2 detailed design at $564,198.00.
• Appointed Kontzamanis Graumann Smith MacMillan Inc. for Dingman Creek Stage 2 environmental assessment at $698,529.20.
• Appointed Stantec Consulting Ltd. and AGM Engineering for Infrastructure Renewal Program projects.
• Awarded $130,456.00 contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for Hyde Park Pumping Station Upgrades design.
• Approved $582,867.00 contract value for Pure Technologies Ltd. for Large Diameter Watermain Inspection Phase 2.
• Accepted $489,889.20 irregular bid from Dufferin Construction for At-Grade Rail Crossing Improvements.
• Approved purchase of one Ravo street sweeper for $239,333.00 and two CNG waste trucks for $811,970.00.

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items, including several single-source procurements for swim programs, property demolition, and homeless prevention services. They will also hear a delegation on high-acuity homelessness, discuss school planning and a potential fireworks ban, and review reports from advisory committees. Two confidential land acquisition items are on the agenda.

• Single-source procurement for Learn to Swim and lifeguard qualifications (SS21-27)
• Property standards related demolition at 120 Weston Street
• Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Response (SSRF Phase 3) single-source procurement (SS21-29)
• London Homeless Prevention Housing Allowance Program single-source procurement (SS21-36)
• Delegation from Ark Aid Mission on strategy for high-acuity homelessness

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a consent agenda that included $2,658,850 in COVID-19 response funding for housing stability services, a $381,000 increase for St. Leonard's Community Services to administer homeless prevention housing allowances, and a new contract with London Cares worth up to $63,000. The committee also approved a single-source contract for a play area at South-west Optimist District Park for $186,868.74 plus HST, and accepted a proposal from the Lifesaving Society for Learn to Swim programs at $87,000 annually for five years. All motions passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved $2,658,850 in COVID-19 response funding for housing stability services (SS21-29)
• Approved $381,000 increase for St. Leonard's Community Services to administer homeless prevention housing allowances
• Approved up to $63,000 contract with London Cares for homeless prevention housing allowance administration
• Awarded $186,868.74 plus HST contract to Open Space Solutions for play area construction at South-west Optimist District Park
• Accepted Lifesaving Society proposal for Learn to Swim programs at $87,000 annually for five years
• Introduced by-law to approve demolition of abandoned building at 120 Weston Street
• Directed Civic Administration to report on school board roles and city interactions
• Received delegation on fireworks and climate emergency declaration

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting virtually to review several staff reports and consider items for direction. The agenda includes a pilot program review for issuing proclamations, an annual report on the Respectful Workplace Policy, and an expropriation of lands for the Dingman Drive Improvements Project. The committee will also consider a proclamation application for World Patient Safety Day and a standing committee membership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Most of the meeting is closed to the public for confidential land, legal, and personnel matters.

• Review of Issuance of Proclamations – Pilot Program Review
• Respectful Workplace Policy and Workplace Violence Prevention Procedure Annual Report (March 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020)
• Expropriation of Lands – Dingman Drive Improvements Project
• Application for Proclamation – World Patient Safety Day
• Standing Committee Membership – Federation of Canadian Municipalities

The Corporate Services Committee approved the expropriation of land needed for the Dingman Drive improvements project, directing staff to apply for approval and introduce a by-law at the July 6 Council meeting. The committee also declared the proclamations pilot program complete and directed the City Clerk to bring forward policy amendments. It proclaimed September 17, 2021 as World Patient Safety Day and endorsed Councillor Cassidy for Federation of Canadian Municipalities standing committees. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss land dispositions, acquisitions, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approved expropriation of land for Dingman Drive improvements project (5-0)
• Declared proclamations pilot program complete; directed policy amendments (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 17, 2021 as World Patient Safety Day (5-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Cassidy for FCM standing committees; approved reimbursement (5-0)
• Received Respectful Workplace Policy annual report (5-0)
• Moved into closed session for land, litigation, and personnel matters (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda covering zoning reform, development agreements, community improvement plans, and several subdivision applications, followed by four public participation meetings on specific rezoning and site plan applications. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and consider delegation requests related to heritage properties on Ann Street.

• ReThink Zoning report
• MOU with UTRCA for development application review
• Draft Argyle Core Area Community Improvement Plan (O-9299)
• Public meetings: 915-919 Commissioners Road East (Z-9334), 193 Queens Avenue (Z-9327), 1830 Adelaide Street North (Z-9312), 1146-1156 Byron Baseline Road (SPA21-009)
• Heritage evaluations for 179 and 183 Ann Street

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several subdivision agreements, including Summerside Phase 17, Vista Woods Phase 3, Sunningdale Court Phase 1, Marconi Court, and Parker Jackson Phase 1, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute them. It also introduced zoning by-law amendments for properties at 915-919 Commissioners Road East, 193 Queens Avenue, 1830 Adelaide Street North, and 135 Villagewalk Boulevard, to be considered by Municipal Council on July 6, 2021. The committee received reports on community improvement plans, urban agriculture, and ReThink Zoning, and referred a request for delegation status for 183 and 197 Ann Street to a future meeting.

• Approved special provisions for Summerside Subdivision Phase 17 with Drewlo Holdings Inc.
• Approved special provisions for Vista Woods Subdivision Phase 3 with Vista Wood Estates Ltd.
• Approved special provisions for Sunningdale Court Subdivision Phase 1 with Sunningdale Golf and Country Ltd.
• Approved special provisions for Marconi Court Subdivision with JNF Group Inc.
• Approved special provisions for Parker Jackson Subdivision Phase 1 with Drewlo Holdings Inc.
• Introduced zoning by-law amendments for 915-919 Commissioners Road East, 193 Queens Avenue, 1830 Adelaide Street North, and 135 Villagewalk Boulevard.
• Approved the updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (5-1).
• Referred the 5th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment to Civic Administration for consideration.

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the Climate Emergency Action Plan, review the Arva Pumping Station to Huron Street Water Transmission Main Environmental Impact Study, and consider comments on the Advisory Committee Review. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's report and standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Climate Emergency Action Plan
• Review of Arva Pumping Station to Huron Street Water Transmission Main EIS
• Working group comments on Advisory Committee Review
• Approval of 4th Report of the Committee (2021-05-20)

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee forwarded recommendations to the Governance Working Group on the Advisory Committee Review, supporting a reduction in membership to 19 and maintaining quorum requirements. It recommended keeping the existing name and terms of reference, with an added mandate to advise on global, regional, or local sustainability issues. The committee also suggested term-limit alternatives and asked the City to circulate application information to local universities. A working group was established to address the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

• Forwarded recommendations on the Advisory Committee Review to the Governance Working Group, including support for 19-member cap and maintained quorum
• Recommended adding a mandate to advise on global, regional, or local long-term sustainability issues
• Proposed term-limit options: no limits, 12-year cap, or extensions with Chair advice
• Asked City to circulate membership applications to Western University and Fanshawe contacts
• Forwarded Arva Pumping Station Working Group comments to Civic Administration
• Established a Climate Emergency Action Plan working group with six named members
• Received the 4th Report from the May 20, 2021 meeting
• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, review its previous report, and discuss two added items: the introduction of the City's Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit, and recent events in Kamloops, BC and London, Ontario. The committee will also receive Municipal Council resolutions regarding the Hyde Park terrorist attack and a proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of the current term
• Introduction of the City's Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit
• Discussion of recent events in Kamloops, BC and London, Ontario
• Council resolution on Hyde Park terrorist attack (June 15, 2021)
• Council resolution on Proclamation Request - Indigenous Peoples Day (June 15, 2021)

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee met virtually and elected M. Buzzelli as chair for the June 17, 2021 meeting only, postponing the election of a chair and vice-chair for the remainder of the term to the next meeting. The committee received its May 20, 2021 report, two Municipal Council resolutions (on the Hyde Park Terrorist Attack and Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation), and a verbal presentation on the City's new Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit. Members also held a general discussion on recent events in Kamloops, BC and London, Ontario. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected M. Buzzelli as chair for the June 17, 2021 meeting only
• Postponed election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of the term to next meeting
• Received the 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (May 20, 2021)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on Hyde Park Terrorist Attack (June 15, 2021)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on Proclamation Request - Indigenous Peoples Day (June 15, 2021)
• Received verbal presentation on the City's Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit
• Held general discussion on recent events in Kamloops, BC and London, Ontario

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes, and on Fanshawe Park Road cycling lane rehabilitation. They will also review consent items including planning applications, a resignation, and a report on Ferndale Avenue bike lane barriers, plus discuss the Patricia Street bike path and a sub-committee report on the Draft Masonville Secondary Plan.

• Presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes by A. Miller
• Presentation on Fanshawe Park Road cycling lane rehabilitation by John Bos
• Notice of zoning by-law amendment for 496 Dundas Street
• Notice of revised planning application for 1453-1459 Oxford Street East and 648-656 Ayreswood Avenue
• Notice of zoning by-law amendment for 755-785 Wonderland Road South (Westmount Mall)

The Cycling Advisory Committee received presentations on e-scooters, cargo e-bikes, and Fanshawe Park Road cycling lane rehabilitation. It forwarded a sub-committee report with concerns about the Draft Masonville Secondary Plan to Civic Administration. The committee also received several notices of planning applications and other items, and accepted a resignation.

• Received presentation on E-scooters and Cargo E-bikes from A. Miller
• Received presentation on Fanshawe Park Road Cycling Lane Rehabilitation from J. Bos
• Forwarded sub-committee report on Draft Masonville Secondary Plan to Civic Administration
• Received the sub-committee report on Draft Masonville Secondary Plan
• Received communication regarding Patricia Street Bike Path
• Received resignation letter from C. Pollett and thanked him for his contributions
• Received notices of planning applications for 496 Dundas St, 1453-1459 Oxford St E, 755-785 Wonderland Rd S, and 584 Commissioners Rd W
• Received notice of Public Information Centre for Downtown Loop Phase 2 construction

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2020 financial audit, including the financial statements and KPMG's audit findings, and to discuss internal audit services, including a request for proposals, a summary update, a dashboard, a revised 2021 plan, and an observation summary. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• 2020 Financial Statements review
• Audit Findings Report by KPMG for year ending December 31, 2020
• Request for Proposal for Internal Audit Services
• Internal Audit Summary Update
• Revised Internal Audit Plan for 2021

The Audit Committee received the 2020 Financial Report and KPMG's Audit Findings Report, and approved the Revised Internal Audit Plan for FY 2021. It also approved forming an evaluation committee for the internal audit services RFP and directed the City Clerk to schedule an October 2021 meeting for the evaluation process. All motions passed.

• Received the 2020 Financial Report of the Corporation of the City of London
• Received the Audit Findings Report 2020 prepared by KPMG
• Approved the striking of an Internal Audit Services Evaluation Committee
• Directed the City Clerk to establish an additional Audit Committee meeting in October 2021 for RFP evaluation
• Received the internal audit summary update from Deloitte
• Received the internal audit dashboard as of June 4, 2021
• Approved the Revised Internal Audit Plan - FY 2021 from Deloitte
• Received the revised Observation Summary from Deloitte as of June 15, 2021

Council

London City Council is meeting virtually to consider reports from four standing committees and vote on 18 by-laws. Key items include a housing repair loan agreement with CMHC, multiple zoning amendments, and a strategy for high acuity homelessness. The meeting also includes closed-session land negotiations and several proclamations.

• By-law to authorize loan agreement with CMHC for London and Middlesex Community Housing repairs
• Rezoning at 435-451 Ridout Street North (OZ-9157)
• Rezoning at 1752-1754 Hamilton Road
• Contract award for Hyde Park Road and Sunningdale Road West roundabout (RFT 21-63)
• 2022 Municipal Election voting methods by-law

Council approved a zoning amendment for 435-451 Ridout Street North, allowing a 40-storey mixed-use building with 500 units per hectare, including at least 12 affordable units (or 5% of total, whichever is greater) at 80% of average market rent for 50 years, and requiring heritage retention and LEED certification. The motion passed 12-2. Council also approved an emergent motion denouncing the June 6, 2021 Islamophobic attack and directing administration to work with the Muslim community on anti-Islamophobia initiatives, remembrance, and a national summit.

• Approved zoning amendment for 435-451 Ridout St N for a 40-storey mixed-use building with affordable housing (12-2).
• Approved emergent motion denouncing the June 6, 2021 Islamophobic attack and directing actions to end Islamophobia.
• Approved $3,681,287.80 contract to J-AAR Excavating for Hyde Park/Sunningdale roundabout.
• Approved $1,150,000 funding to Ark Aid Street Mission for unsheltered individuals until Dec 31, 2021.
• Approved 2022 municipal election advance voting dates and use of tabulators, mail, and proxy voting.
• Approved property acquisitions for Downtown Loop (50 King St, 399 Ridout St N) and Wellington Gateway (271 Wellington Rd).
• Approved disposition of Old Victoria Hospital Lands Phase II to Vision SoHo Alliance.
• Approved proclamation of June 21, 2021 as Indigenous Peoples Day.

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting virtually to review its previous report and the director's report covering February 16 to May 15, 2021. The committee will also receive a verbal update on a workplace culture audit. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• 3rd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• Director's Report for February 16 to May 15, 2021
• Verbal update on Workplace Culture Audit

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved the minutes from its March 22, 2021 meeting and received the Director's Report covering February 16 to May 15, 2021. Members also received a verbal update on the Workplace Culture Audit. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 12:28 PM.

• Approved the minutes of the 3rd meeting (March 22, 2021)
• Received the Director's Report for February 16 to May 15, 2021
• Received a verbal update on the Workplace Culture Audit

Corporate Services Committee

This is a special meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with a single substantive item: a confidential discussion about a proposed or pending land acquisition, including solicitor-client privileged advice and negotiation strategy. The rest of the agenda is procedural boilerplate (minutes, consent, disclosures).

• Confidential item on land acquisition and negotiation strategy

The Corporate Services Committee met and, after routine items, voted to convene in closed session to discuss a land acquisition, including solicitor-client privileged advice and negotiation strategy. The closed session lasted from 2:33 PM to 2:44 PM, and the meeting adjourned at 2:45 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to convene in closed session for land acquisition and related privileged advice.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:45 PM.

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting virtually to discuss heritage matters, including a notice of study commencement for the Arva Pumping Station to Huron Street transmission main, several heritage alteration permit applications, and various consent items such as council resolutions and Ontario Heritage Act amendments. The committee will also receive reports from sub-committees and heritage planners. This is a regular advisory meeting with no final decisions, as the committee's role is to provide recommendations to Council.

• Notice of study commencement for Arva Pumping Station to Huron Street Transmission Main Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Heritage Alteration Permit applications at 827 Elias Street, 330 St. James Street, and 2096 Wonderland Road North
• Council resolutions regarding properties at 88 and 92 Wellington Road
• Ontario Heritage Act Amendments and New General Regulation discussion
• Public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 496 Dundas Street, 435-451 Ridout Street North, and 1634-1656 Hyde Park Road

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss its own interim review report, a planning application for 2009 Wharncliffe Road South, and other routine items. The agenda includes consent items and a discussion item, but no final decisions are listed.

• Notice of Planning Application - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 2009 Wharncliffe Road South
• Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI
• 2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution on advisory committee appointments

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including adopting its previous report and a municipal council resolution on committee appointments. The main discussion items are an interim report on the advisory committee review and a possible Bird Friendly City designation. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion only.

• 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (2021-05-06)
• Municipal Council resolution on advisory committee appointments (2021-04-19)
• Advisory Committee Review – Interim Report VI
• Bird Friendly City Designation discussion

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee forwarded a proposal to limit the number of animals in foster homes to Civic Administration for review. It also invited an ecologist to a future meeting to discuss the city's Bird Friendly Designation. The committee received its previous report and a council resolution on committee appointments, and discussed bird-friendly city guidelines. No formal votes were recorded.

• Forwarded proposal to limit animals in foster homes to Civic Administration
• Invited E. Williamson, Ecologist, to future meeting on Bird Friendly Designation
• Received 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (May 6, 2021)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on advisory committee appointments (May 4, 2021)
• Received staff report on Advisory Committee Review – Interim Report VI

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on Ontario's growing climate crisis, review its previous report and council resolutions, and discuss updates on the Climate Emergency Action Plan and an interim report on the advisory committee review. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by J. Gibbons, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, on Ontario's Growing Climate Crisis
• Review of 4th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment
• Council resolutions from May 4, 2021 regarding the 3rd report and advisory committee appointments
• Notice of Public Information Centre for Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Pottersburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer
• Update on Development of the Climate Emergency Action Plan

The Advisory Committee on the Environment voted to ask London's Municipal Council to request that the Ontario government cap greenhouse gas emissions from gas-fired power plants at 2.5 megatonnes per year and phase out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030. The motion notes that 28 other municipalities have made similar requests. All other items were received as information only, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Requested council to ask Ontario to cap gas-plant emissions at 2.5 Mt/year and phase out gas-fired generation by 2030 (unanimous, no vote tally recorded)
• Received 4th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (noted)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 3rd Report (noted)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on current advisory committee appointments (noted)
• Received notice of public information centre for Pottersburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer (noted)
• Received staff update on Climate Emergency Action Plan (noted)
• Received staff report on Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI (noted)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items and a delegation request on a post-June 30, 2021 strategy for high-acuity homelessness. The agenda includes reports from advisory committees, a housing co-investment letter of intent, employment services update, and additional short-term supports for unsheltered individuals. No votes are listed; items are for discussion or direction.

• Delegation request from Ark Aid Mission on post-June 30, 2021 strategy for high-acuity homelessness
• LMCH–CMHC Co-Investment Letter of Intent
• City of London additional short-term supports for unsheltered individuals
• SkillsAdvance Ontario employment services for manufacturing sector update
• 2019-2022 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement for Dearness Home Adult Day Program

The committee approved a one-time funding allocation of up to $1,150,000 (excluding HST) to Ark Aid Street Mission on behalf of the WISH Coalition for extending services until Dec 31, 2021, supporting individuals at the York Street pop-up shelter through a low-barrier overnight response at an alternate location. It also directed staff to explore temporary expansions of housing support programs, additional shelter beds, 24/7 staffing for head lease units, and a hygiene facility, with a report back on June 22, 2021. All consent items (2.1 to 2.7) were approved unanimously, including receiving advisory committee reports and authorizing a CMHC co-investment letter of intent.

• Approved $1,150,000 single-source funding to Ark Aid Street Mission for WISH Coalition services until Dec 31, 2021 (6-0)
• Directed staff to report by June 22, 2021 on temporary expansion of housing supports, up to 20 additional shelter beds, 24/7 staffing for 13 head lease units, and a hygiene facility
• Directed staff to work with providers to reopen Day Spaces for homeless individuals
• Approved introduction of by-law to authorize CMHC Co-Investment Letter of Intent for London and Middlesex Community Housing
• Received 4th Report of Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Received 2nd Report of London Housing Advisory Committee
• Received 2nd Report of Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Approved delegation request from S. Campbell (Ark Aid Mission) for future meeting on high acuity homelessness strategy

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items including a contract award for the Hyde Park Road and Sunningdale Road West roundabout, a traffic and parking by-law amendment, and several infrastructure contracts. The committee will also receive the 4th report of the Cycling Advisory Committee and review a list of deferred matters. All items are under consent, meaning they may be approved together unless pulled for discussion.

• Contract award: Tender RFT 21-63 for Hyde Park Road and Sunningdale Road West roundabout
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Purchase of rotary drum thickener for Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant
• White Oak Road two-lane upgrades from Exeter Road to 400 m south — appointment of consulting engineer
• Emergency repair of dewatering centrifuge for Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda including a $3,681,287.80 contract for the Hyde Park Road and Sunningdale Road West roundabout, along with several other infrastructure contracts and purchases. All items passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved $3,681,287.80 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Hyde Park/Sunningdale roundabout (5-0)
• Approved $187,060.00 purchase of rotary drum thickener for Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (5-0)
• Approved $249,568 appointment of R.V. Anderson Associates for White Oak Road upgrades design (5-0)
• Approved appointments of four consulting engineers for Infrastructure Renewal Program projects (5-0)
• Confirmed $150,000 emergency repair of dewatering centrifuge for Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (5-0)
• Received 4th Report of Cycling Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Introduced amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law for Council meeting (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a network connectivity services contract, an update on the 2022 municipal election, and a review of ward boundaries. The committee will also discuss the annual meeting calendar, an asset management review, and declaring part of Carfrae Park East surplus. Two confidential land acquisition/disposition items are also on the agenda.

• Recommendation to award RFP 21-24 Network Connectivity Services
• 2022 Municipal Election Update
• Review of Ward Boundaries Update with submissions from Argyle BIA and H. Booth
• Declare Surplus - Portion of City-Owned Property - Part of Carfrae Park East
• Confidential items on land acquisition and disposition

The Corporate Services Committee approved a $153,479.64 annual contract with Rogers Communications for network connectivity services, and endorsed a 2022 election plan including advance voting dates, vote-by-mail, and proxy voting. It also declared a portion of Carfrae Park East surplus for transfer to an abutting owner, and received reports on asset management and ward boundaries. Two proposed ward boundary adjustments were defeated in tie votes.

• Approved Rogers Communications network connectivity contract, $153,479.64/year (5-0)
• Approved 2022 election plan: advance voting Oct 8-15, 2022, vote-by-mail, proxy voting
• Declared surplus portion of Carfrae Park East for transfer to abutting owner
• Approved 2022 meeting calendar
• Received asset management maturity assessment report
• Received ward boundaries update; two boundary adjustment motions failed (3-3)
• Approved Code of Conduct response, including lobbyist registry request
• Proclaimed September 2021 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and June 20, 2021 Longest Day of Smiles

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider a large agenda of planning items, including several rezoning applications, subdivision special provisions, and heritage-related demolition requests. The most substantial item is a public participation meeting for a rezoning application at 435-451 Ridout Street North, with numerous public submissions attached. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and a building division monthly report.

• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 435-451 Ridout Street North (OZ-9157)
• Rezoning applications at 349 Southdale Road East, 1752-1754 Hamilton Road, 16 Wethered Street North, 1697 Highbury Avenue North, and 1634-1656 Hyde Park Road
• Demolition requests for heritage-listed properties at 325 Victoria Street and 126 Price Street
• Removal of holding provisions at 234 Edgevalley Road and 1600 Twilite Boulevard
• Request to remove properties from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a zoning change for 435-451 Ridout Street North, allowing a 40-storey mixed-use building with 500 units per hectare, including at least 12 affordable housing units and 100 public parking spaces. The committee also approved zoning changes for several other properties, including 1634-1656 Hyde Park Road (8-storey mixed-use building with 5 affordable units) and 1697 Highbury Avenue North (Habitat for Humanity townhouses). A request to rezone 16 Wethered Street was referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved zoning change for 435-451 Ridout St N for 40-storey tower with affordable housing (4-1)
• Approved zoning change for 1634-1656 Hyde Park Rd for 8-storey mixed-use building with 5 affordable units (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1697 Highbury Ave N for Habitat for Humanity townhouses (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 349 Southdale Rd E for townhouses (6-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1752-1754 Hamilton Rd to holding residential (6-0)
• Referred 16 Wethered St zoning application back to staff for further review (5-0)
• Approved removal of 39 properties from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (5-0)
• Approved demolition of garage at 325 Victoria St and dwelling at 126 Price St (5-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on affordable housing and e-scooters/cargo e-bikes, including a delegation from Bird Canada. The committee will also receive its 4th report, discuss appointments to the Safe Cities London Advisory Committee, and review an interim report on advisory committee review. Several notices of public meetings and planning applications are included as consent items.

• Presentation on affordable housing by K. Wood
• Presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes by A. Miller, plus delegation from Bird Canada
• 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (2021-04-22)
• Notice of Public Information Centre for Downtown Loop (Rapid Transit) Phase 2 Construction
• Public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 2009 Wharncliffe Road South, 1634-1656 Hyde Park Road, and 16 Wethered Street

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations on affordable housing, e-scooters, and accessibility updates, and noted several notices. It appointed N. Judges, D. Ruston, and K. Pereyaslavska to sit on the Safe Cities London Advisory Committee. No substantive decisions were made beyond the appointments and receiving of reports.

• Appointed N. Judges, D. Ruston, and K. Pereyaslavska to Safe Cities London Advisory Committee
• Received affordable housing presentation for 122 Baseline Road West
• Received e-scooters and cargo e-bikes presentation
• Received accessibility update from M. Stone
• Received 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Received notices for planning applications and public meetings

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss urban forest implementation tasks, tree varieties for city planting, ecosystem creation, and student tree planting. They will also review an interim report on advisory committees and an urban forestry communications strategy update. The meeting includes consent items and sub-committee reports.

• Review of Urban Forest Strategy Implementation Plan tasks (resubmitted)
• Discussion of City of London tree planting varieties (resubmitted)
• Creating Ecosystems proposal by J. Kogelheide (resubmitted)
• Tree Planting for Students proposal by J. Kogelheide
• Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee forwarded its Educational Initiatives and Outreach Sub-Committee recommendations to Civic Administration for consideration and a future report back. It established a working group of J. Kogelheide, A. Hames and A. Morrison to review creating ecosystems in the city, and requested Civic Administration attend a future meeting to update on related initiatives. The committee deferred a review of Urban Forest Strategy Implementation Plan tasks to its next meeting, and requested A. Cantell prepare recommendations on Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI. It also added P. Nicholson to the Urban Forestry Communications Strategy working group and included that strategy on its 2021 work plan.

• Forwarded education sub-committee website suggestions to Civic Administration for consideration
• Established working group (Kogelheide, Hames, Morrison) to review creating ecosystems in London
• Requested Civic Administration update on ecosystem initiatives at a future meeting
• Deferred review of Urban Forest Strategy Implementation Plan tasks to next meeting
• Requested A. Cantell prepare recommendations on Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI
• Requested TFAC Chair attend Planning and Environment Committee to present recommendations
• Added P. Nicholson to Urban Forestry Communications Strategy working group
• Included Urban Forestry Communications Strategy on 2021 TFAC work plan

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on two municipal class environmental assessments: Windermere Road improvements and the Hamilton Road and Gore Road intersection improvements. The committee will also review its interim report, consent items, and a notice about Downtown Loop rapid transit construction.

• Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - PIC #1
• Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Notice of Public Information Centre for Downtown Loop (Rapid Transit) - Phase 2 Construction
• Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI
• Notice of Planning Application - Official Plan Amendment - Housekeeping Amendment to Secondary Plans

The Transportation Advisory Committee received presentations on the Windermere Road Improvements and Hamilton Road/Gore Road Intersection Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessments. It also received several notices and reports, and referred the Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI to a sub-committee for further review. No final decisions were made; all items were received or referred.

• Received Windermere Road Improvements EA presentation (unanimous)
• Received Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements EA presentation (unanimous)
• Received 4th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on Advisory Committee Appointments (unanimous)
• Received Notice of PIC for Downtown Loop Rapid Transit Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Referred Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI to sub-committee (unanimous)
• Received Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan Amendment (unanimous)

Council

This is the 8th meeting of London City Council, held virtually. Council will consider reports from several committees, including planning, community services, corporate services, and civic works. Key items include a new property standards by-law, several land acquisitions and dispositions, and a funding agreement with the London Transit Commission. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• New Property Standards By-law (Bill No. 250) and related amendments (Bills 248, 249)
• Funding agreement with London Transit Commission (Bill No. 247)
• Land acquisitions and dispositions in closed session (items 4.1-4.6)
• Litigation updates on Wilton Grove Road Sanitary Sewer Project (items 4.7-4.8)
• Official Plan and London Plan amendments for 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West (Bills 253, 254)

Council approved a $21.6 million contract for the Dingman Creek Pumping Station construction, along with several other infrastructure and development items. A proposal to rezone land at 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West was referred back to staff for further discussions with the school board. Council also approved a new subsidized transit funding agreement and multiple property standard by-laws.

• Approved $21,632,010 Dingman Creek Pumping Station construction contract to Hayman Construction Inc. (14-0)
• Referred Auburn Developments' rezoning application for 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West back to staff (10-4)
• Approved new Integrated Subsidized Transit Program funding agreement with London Transit Commission (13-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved $3,237,130.99 Innovation Park Assumption Works tender to Cassidy Construction London Ltd. (14-0)
• Approved $573,896.20 contract to Black & McDonald Limited for intersection detection systems (14-0)
• Approved $382,045.80 purchase of hydraulic drum brush chippers from Vermeer Canada Inc. (14-0)
• Approved new Property Standards By-law and related amendments (14-0)
• Approved $1,750,000 sale of 25 acres of industrial land in Innovation Park to 12935473 Canada Inc. (13-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, hear an update on the United Nations Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Initiative (Safe Cities London), and review its first report and an interim report on the Advisory Committee Review. The Safe Cities update includes a scoping study and an action plan for 2021-2024, with a trigger warning about detailed descriptions of violence. The meeting is largely procedural, with scheduled items and consent items for discussion.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of the current term
• Update on Safe Cities London initiative by R. Wilcox and Dr. A. Trudell, including scoping study and 2021-2024 action plan
• 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution on Advisory Committee appointments from May 4, 2021
• Advisory Committee Review – Interim Report VI (added item)

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee met virtually and received a presentation, scoping study, and 2021-2024 action plan on the UN Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Initiative. The committee also received its own first report, a Municipal Council resolution on committee appointments, and an interim report on the advisory committee review. C. DuHasky was elected chair for this meeting only; the election of chair and vice-chair for the remainder of the term was postponed to the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving information and procedural items.

• Received Safe Cities London presentation, scoping study, and 2021-2024 action plan
• Elected C. DuHasky as chair for the May 20, 2021 meeting only
• Postponed election of chair and vice-chair for the remainder of the term
• Received 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on advisory committee appointments
• Received Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee received several reports and established two working groups. One group will focus on the Arva to Huron Water Transmission Main Environmental Assessment, and another on the Advisory Committee Review. All items were received or noted without substantive decisions or votes.

• Established working group for Arva to Huron Water Transmission Main EA (S. Levin lead, S. Hall, S. Heuchen, K. Moser)
• Established working group for Advisory Committee Review (S. Levin lead, A. Boyer, S. Hall, B. Krichker)
• Received 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 3rd Report
• Received Municipal Council resolution on Advisory Committee appointments
• Received public meeting notice for 435-451 Ridout Street North
• Received Civic Administration comments on Kelly Stanton ESA Ecological Restoration Plan
• Received notice of planning application for 1697 Highbury Avenue North

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on two road improvement projects: Windermere Road and the Hamilton Road/Gore Road intersection. The committee will also review its previous report, a council resolution on committee appointments, and public meeting notices for zoning changes.

• Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment presentation by Stantec Consulting
• Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment presentation by MTE Consultants
• Public meeting notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 435-451 Ridout Street North
• Public meeting notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 1634-1656 Hyde Park Road and other properties
• Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI

The Cycling Advisory Committee met virtually and received presentations on the Windermere Road Improvements and Hamilton Road/Gore Road Intersection Improvements environmental assessments. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all items were received as information, including the committee's prior report and notices of upcoming public meetings.

• Received Windermere Road EA presentation (information only)
• Received Hamilton Road & Gore Road EA presentation (information only)
• Received 3rd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (information only)
• Received Council resolution on advisory committee appointments (information only)
• Received public meeting notice for 435-451 Ridout St N rezoning (information only)
• Received public meeting notice for 1634-1656 Hyde Park Rd rezoning (information only)
• Received Advisory Committee Review Interim Report VI (information only)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially direct staff on several policy items, including a comprehensive report on core area initiatives, a development charge study, and an area rating policy review. A public participation meeting is scheduled for the 2022 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) update. The committee will also consider business cases from the London Community Recovery Network and requests for shareholder meetings for city-related housing and utility corporations.

• Public participation meeting on 2022 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) update
• Comprehensive Report on Core Area Initiatives
• 2025 Development Charge Study Initiation Report
• Area Rating Policy Review
• Requests for shareholder meetings for Housing Development Corporation, London Hydro Inc., and London & Middlesex Community Housing

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a comprehensive package of Core Area initiatives, including the Core Area Ambassador Pilot Program, Project Clean Slate with $37,500 in reallocated funding, and authorization to reallocate $100,000 in unspent COVID-19 funds. It also approved the 2022 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update with project rescheduling, and approved five London Community Recovery Network business cases totaling $1,333,800. All votes were unanimous except for the Core Area Ambassador Pilot (14-1) and the $100,000 reallocation (10-5).

• Approved Core Area initiatives including Ambassador Pilot (14-1) and Project Clean Slate with $37,500 funding (15-0)
• Authorized reallocation of $100,000 in unspent COVID-19 funds to Core Area Action Plan opportunities (10-5)
• Approved 2022 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update with project rescheduling (15-0)
• Approved five London Community Recovery Network business cases totaling $1,333,800 (15-0)
• Endorsed 2025 Development Charge Study initiation and policy review items (15-0)
• Directed area rating policy review for Wastewater, Stormwater, and Water Distribution (15-0)
• Scheduled shareholder meetings for Housing Development Corporation, London Hydro, and London & Middlesex Community Housing for June 23, 2021 (15-0)
• Directed circulation of questionnaire on meeting scheduling and councillor supports (15-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to consider an interim report on the review of advisory committees. The agenda includes a consent item with the report and an appendix, but no specific discussion items are listed. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI
• Report and Appendix A attachments
• Virtual meeting during COVID-19 emergency
• No items listed for discussion

The Governance Working Group received the Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI and directed staff to report back on feedback related to the draft Terms of Reference. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the consent item.

• Received Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI (motion passed)
• Directed Civic Administration to report back on draft Terms of Reference feedback (motion passed)

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting virtually to discuss and decide on several heritage matters, including demolition requests, alteration permits, and a nomination for national historic site status. The agenda includes reports from sub-committees and working groups, as well as updates on Lorne Avenue Park and council resolutions.

• Heritage Alteration Permit for 40 and 42 Askin Street (Wortley Village-Old South HCD)
• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 126 Price Street
• Request to remove properties from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Demolition request for garage at 325 Victoria Street
• Nomination of Labatt Memorial Park as National Historic Site of Canada

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a report from Western University's Housing Mediation Officer, review its own first report, and note a public meeting notice for the Masonville Secondary Plan official plan amendment. The agenda is mostly informational and procedural, with no decisions listed.

• Presentation by Glenn Matthews, Housing Mediation Officer, Western University, on Housing Mediation Service Report
• Consent: 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (2021-02-10)
• Public Meeting Notice for Official Plan Amendment - Masonville Secondary Plan

The London Housing Advisory Committee met virtually on May 12, 2021, and received a presentation on the Housing Mediation Service Report from G. Matthews, Housing Mediation Officer at Western University. The committee also received its previous meeting report and a public meeting notice regarding an Official Plan Amendment for the Masonville Secondary Plan. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Received Housing Mediation Service Report presentation (noted)
• Received 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (noted)
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Masonville Secondary Plan OPA (noted)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items including a contract award for the Dingman Creek Pumping Station construction, an environmental assessment for the Sarnia Road/Phillip Aziz Avenue and Western Road intersection, and several other infrastructure and supply contracts. The committee will also receive reports from the Transportation and Cycling Advisory Committees and discuss confidential litigation matters related to the Wilton Grove Road Sanitary Sewer Project and a right-of-way at 840 Highbury Avenue.

• Contract award for Dingman Creek Pumping Station construction (T21-19)
• Environmental assessment for Sarnia Road/Phillip Aziz Avenue and Western Road intersection
• Appointment of consulting engineers for 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program on Sackville Street and Watson Street
• Tender award for Innovation Park Assumption Works (RFT21-07)
• Supply and delivery of hydraulic drum brush chippers (RFP21-30)

The Civic Works Committee approved the award of a $21,632,010 contract to Hayman Construction Inc. for the Dingman Creek Pumping Station construction, the lowest of four bids received. The committee also approved several other contracts, including a $3,237,130.99 bid from Cassidy Construction London Ltd. for the Innovation Park Assumption Works project, and a $573,896.20 contract to Black & McDonald Limited for intersection detection systems. All consent items were approved unanimously (6-0), and the committee moved into closed session to discuss litigation matters.

• Approved $21,632,010 contract to Hayman Construction Inc. for Dingman Creek Pumping Station construction (6-0)
• Approved $3,237,130.99 bid from Cassidy Construction London Ltd. for Innovation Park Assumption Works (6-0)
• Approved $573,896.20 contract to Black & McDonald Limited for intersection detection systems (6-0)
• Approved $382,045.80 purchase of hydraulic brush chippers from Vermeer Canada Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $309,980 appointment of AECOM Canada Ltd. for Western Road/Sarnia Road environmental assessment (6-0)
• Approved $229,284.00 for IBI Group and $262,661.30 for AECOM Canada Ltd. for construction administration on Sackville and Watson Streets (6-0)
• Approved $3,233,920.00 irregular bid from Kamarah Tree Farms for 2022-2028 infill trees, subject to negotiations (6-0)
• Received Cycling Advisory Committee report; supported pumptrack facility feasibility study (5-1)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda covering reports from advisory committees, a property standards by-law update, a housing stability plan update, and several funding and service items. They will also hear delegations on cosmetic lawn care and securing spaces for support services.

• Property Standards By-law update with revised by-law and Schedule 'A'
• Housing Stability for All Plan 2020 update and 2021 priorities
• Integrated Subsidized Transit Program Phase 1 funding agreement
• London Fire Department emergency repairs
• Delegation requests on cosmetic lawn care and leaf blower issue

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a consent agenda (6-0) covering nine items, including introducing a new Property Standards By-law, approving demolition of an abandoned building at 508 Riverside Drive, and authorizing a new subsidized transit funding agreement with the London Transit Commission. The committee also received reports on housing stability, Ontario Works, and fire department repairs, and heard a delegation on cosmetic lawn care.

• Approved consent agenda items 2.1-2.9 (6-0)
• Introduced new Property Standards By-law and related amendments for Council consideration (6-0)
• Approved demolition of abandoned building at 508 Riverside Drive (6-0)
• Authorized new subsidized transit funding agreement with London Transit Commission (6-0)
• Directed administration to submit Housing Stability for All Plan 2020 Update to province (6-0)
• Received 2020 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile (6-0)
• Approved delegation request on cosmetic lawn care and received related communications (6-0)
• Received communication from Councillor van Holst on securing spaces for support services (6-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing several administrative and financial reports. Items include discussions on council compensation, employee absenteeism, and the creation of a heritage reserve fund.

• Integrity Commissioner Agreement
• 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force
• Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Transfer Payment Agreement
• 2020 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds
• Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members 2021 Remuneration

The Corporate Services Committee approved several consent items, including the Integrity Commissioner agreement with Gregory F. Stewart, the 2020 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds, and the Employee Absenteeism 2020 report. A motion to freeze 2021 remuneration for elected officials and appointed citizens failed (2-4). The committee also received reports and directed actions on the Council Compensation Review Task Force, Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program, Strategic Advocacy Framework, and County/City Liaison Committee items.

• Approved Integrity Commissioner agreement with Gregory F. Stewart (6-0)
• Received 2020 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds (6-0)
• Received Employee Absenteeism 2020 report (6-0)
• Directed City Clerk to commence 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force (6-0)
• Introduced by-law for Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program agreement (6-0)
• Received City of London Strategic Advocacy Framework (6-0)
• Failed motion to freeze 2021 remuneration for elected officials and appointed citizens (2-4)
• Proclaimed June 2021 as Deafblind Awareness Month (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including public participation meetings for proposed developments at 192-196 Central Avenue, 193-197 Central Avenue, and 200 Albert Street; 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West; and 3557 Colonel Talbot Road. The committee will also review consent items such as subdivision approvals, holding provision removals, and an update on the London Plan appeals. A councillor's request regarding the Meadowlily Environmentally Significant Area is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for zoning at 192-196 Central Ave, 193-197 Central Ave, and 200 Albert St (TZ-9316)
• Public hearing for official plan amendment at 2631 Hyde Park Rd and 1521 Sunningdale Rd W (O-9190)
• Public hearing for site plan at 3557 Colonel Talbot Rd (SPA20-063)
• Removal of holding provisions at 146 & 184 Exeter Rd, 1639-1685 Brayford Ave, and 2258-2334 Wickerson Rd
• London Plan LPAT decision update from April 15, 2021

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a motion to introduce by-laws for Auburn Developments' properties at 2631 Hyde Park Road and 1521 Sunningdale Road West, changing designations to Urban Reserve Community Growth and Environmental Review, while refusing requests for Low Density Residential and Neighbourhood designations. The committee also approved several part-lot control exemptions, holding provision removals, and a subdivision agreement for Foxhollow North Kent Phase 3C. A motion to refer the Auburn application back to staff failed.

• Approved by-laws for 2631 Hyde Park Rd & 1521 Sunningdale Rd W to change designations to Urban Reserve Community Growth and Environmental Review (4-2)
• Refused Official Plan amendment to Low Density Residential for 2631 Hyde Park Rd & 1521 Sunningdale Rd W
• Refused London Plan amendment to Neighbourhood place type for 2631 Hyde Park Rd & 1521 Sunningdale Rd W
• Approved part-lot control exemption for 1620 Noah Bend (5-0)
• Approved part-lot control exemptions for 335 Kennington Way and 3964 Mia Avenue (5-0)
• Approved removal of holding provisions for 146 & 184 Exeter Rd, 1639-1685 Brayford Ave, and 2258-2334 Wickerson Rd (5-0)
• Approved Foxhollow North Kent Subdivision Phase 3C agreement (5-0)
• Approved extension of Temporary Use Zone for 192-196 Central Ave, 193-197 Central Ave, and 200 Albert St (5-1)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its 3rd report, a municipal council resolution on its 2nd report, and to discuss a per-home limit on foster animals. The agenda is mostly procedural, with one substantive discussion item.

• Discussion: Per Home Limit on Foster Animals
• Consent: 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (2021-04-01)
• Consent: Municipal Council Resolution on 2nd Report (April 13, 2021)

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee received its prior reports and a council resolution, then referred the matter of a per-home limit on foster animals to a sub-committee to draft comments. The committee also discussed World Migratory Bird Day. No formal decisions were made beyond the referral.

• Referred per-home limit on foster animals to sub-committee for comments
• Received 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council Resolution on 2nd Report

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is meeting virtually to hear two presentations: one introducing the Circular Economy Club London Chapter and another on the Greener Homes London program. The committee will also review its third report, a municipal council resolution on its second report, a sub-committee report, and discuss a city-wide planning application to encourage urban food growing.

• Presentation: Introduction to the Circular Economy Club London Chapter (A. Hodura)
• Presentation: Greener Homes London (S. Franke, London Environmental Network)
• Consent: 3rd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (2021-04-07)
• Consent: Municipal Council resolution on 2nd Report (2021-03-29)
• Discussion: Notice of Planning Application OZ-9332 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Encouraging the Growing of Food in Urban Areas (City-Wide)

Council

London City Council is meeting virtually to consider reports from several committees, including setting 2021 property tax rates and education levies, approving multiple zoning and by-law amendments, and reviewing COVID-19 financial impacts. The agenda includes closed-session items on land acquisitions and litigation, as well as public hearings on the winter response program for unsheltered individuals and animal by-law changes.

• 2021 tax ratios and rates for property classes (Bills 177, 178) and education tax rates (Bill 179)
• Zoning and official plan amendments for Kilally Road ESA (OZ-9275), 526 Oxford Street East, and 1701-1737 Richmond Street
• Recovery Grant Program guidelines for downtown, Old East Village, SoHo, Hamilton Road, and Lambeth areas (Bills 186-190)
• Amendments to animal control, dog licensing, and pit bull by-laws (Bills 194-197)
• Contract award for 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program and Mornington Stormwater Management Pond Expansion (RFT21-23)

Council approved a one-time $2.5 million grant to support RBC Place London operations for the remainder of 2021, along with a $1 million contribution to its Renewal Reserve Fund. The 2020 year-end operating budget surplus of $22.3 million was received, with additional contributions to reserves and the Economic Development Reserve Fund. Council also approved the winter response program for unsheltered individuals, including needle sweeps near warming centres, and enacted numerous by-laws related to taxes, zoning, and administrative monetary penalties.

• Approved $2.5M one-time grant to RBC Place London (14-1)
• Approved $1M contribution to RBC Place Renewal Reserve Fund
• Approved $5M additional contribution to Economic Development Reserve Fund
• Approved winter response program for unsheltered individuals with needle sweeps near warming centres (15-0)
• Approved 2021 tax ratios and rates by-laws (15-0)
• Approved administrative monetary penalty system amendments to 16 by-laws
• Approved rezoning for Kilally South East Basin Environmentally Significant Area (15-0)
• Proclaimed May 10, 2021 as 'Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism' (15-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss two items: the operations of City Council and the Council Member's Expense Account Policy. The agenda includes attachments from previous meetings, but no decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Council operations with attachments from April 2021
• Review of Council Member's Expense Account Policy with 2019 resolutions

The Governance Working Group approved a motion directing civic administration to circulate a questionnaire to council members about potential daytime meeting schedules and enhanced supports, and to report back on how comparable municipalities handle scheduling and councilor supports. The motion passed with no recorded opposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed administration to survey council members on meeting scheduling and supports (passed)
• Directed administration to report on comparable municipalities' scheduling and councilor supports (passed)

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and receive presentations on the Neighbourhood Street Renewal Program, the Veteran Tree Incentive Program, and an overview of London's ESA Management. They will also review implementation tasks for the Urban Forest Strategy, discuss tree planting varieties, and consider their 2021 work plan.

• Neighbourhood Street Renewal Program discussion
• Veteran Tree Incentive Program presentation
• Overview of London's ESA Management presentation
• Review of Urban Forest Strategy Implementation Plan tasks
• City of London tree planting varieties discussion

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee forwarded its 2021 Work Plan to Municipal Council for approval and recommended that road narrowing be a priority in the Neighbourhood Street Renewal Program to maximize space for trees and sidewalks. It also requested Civic Administration to explore targeting financial support for veteran tree maintenance, prioritize low-canopy neighbourhoods and non-invasive species, and distribute tree care promotional materials. Several items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Forwarded 2021 Work Plan to Municipal Council for consideration and approval
• Recommended road narrowing be a priority for Neighbourhood Street Renewal Program
• Requested Civic Administration to explore targeting financial support for veteran tree maintenance
• Requested Civic Administration to compare cost-efficiency of Veteran Tree Incentive Program relative to canopy gain
• Requested Civic Administration to prioritize low canopy neighbourhoods and non-invasive species in Veteran Tree Incentive Program
• Requested Civic Administration to distribute tree care materials on mulching, watering, and firewood transport
• Deferred review of Urban Forest Strategy Implementation Plan to next meeting
• Deferred discussion on tree varieties and creating ecosystems to next meeting

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review recent council resolutions and reports. Items include new sidewalks in 2021 reconstruction projects, the Automated Speed Enforcement program, cycling and transportation demand management projects, temporary traffic changes to Dundas Place, and the 2021 work plan. The committee will also hear a report from its Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Sub-Committee.

• New sidewalks in 2021 infrastructure reconstruction projects (council resolution)
• Implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program (council resolution)
• Cycling and Transportation Demand Management upcoming projects (council resolution)
• Temporary traffic changes to Dundas Place during 2021 construction season
• Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Sub-Committee report

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on the Climate Emergency Action Plan, COVID-19 financial impacts on RBC Place London and the city's 2020 year-end operating and capital budgets, and a potential appointment to the Greater London International Airport Authority board. The committee will also receive an added update on city services for spring/summer 2021 during the pandemic.

• Update on Climate Emergency Action Plan development
• RBC Place London COVID-19 financial impacts
• 2020 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report and COVID-19 impacts
• 2020 Year-End Capital Budget Monitoring Report and COVID-19 impacts
• Greater London International Airport Authority (GLIAA) Board of Directors appointment

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a $2.5 million one-time grant to support RBC Place London operations for the remainder of 2021, along with a $1.0 million contribution to the RBC Place Renewal Reserve Fund. The committee also received the 2020 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report, noting a $22.3 million surplus in the Property Tax Supported Budget, and authorized contributions to various reserves. A motion to approve the staff recommendation excluding the $2.5 million grant passed 14-0, and the separate motion to approve the grant passed 13-1.

• Approved $2.5M one-time grant to RBC Place London for 2021 operations (13-1)
• Approved $1.0M contribution to RBC Place Renewal Reserve Fund (14-0)
• Received 2020 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report noting $22.3M property tax surplus (14-0)
• Authorized $5.0M additional contribution to Economic Development Reserve Fund (14-0)
• Authorized $1.5M Fleet Management savings to Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund (14-0)
• Approved $12.3M contribution to Operating Budget Contingency Reserve (14-0)
• Closed completed capital projects with $14.4M net surplus funding (14-0)
• Authorized GLIAA to leave board position vacant pending review (14-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider several planning items, including consent items for subdivisions and holding provisions, and two public participation meetings for rezoning applications. The committee will also receive a report from the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee.

• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 526 Oxford Street East (OZ-9303)
• Public participation meeting for zoning at 1701-1737 Richmond Street (Z-9291)
• Consent item: 420 Fanshawe Park Road East (H-9320)
• Consent item: 3700 Colonel Talbot Road and 3645 Bostwick Road - W-3 Farms Subdivision Phase 1 (39T-17503-1)
• Consent item: 2015 Shore Road - removal of holding provisions (H-9251)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a subdivision agreement for the W-3 Farms Phase 1 development, introduced zoning by-law amendments for several properties, and supported a draft plan extension. All motions passed unanimously, with no substantive items deferred or denied.

• Approved W-3 Farms Subdivision Phase 1 agreement (5-0)
• Introduced zoning by-law to remove holding provisions at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road
• Supported 3-year extension of draft plan approval for 1635 Commissioners Road East and 2624 Jackson Road
• Introduced zoning by-law to remove holding provisions at 2015 Shore Road
• Approved Heathwoods Subdivision Phase 2 agreement
• Introduced zoning by-law to remove holding provision at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East (6-0)
• Forwarded EEPAC recommendations on Bostwick Road and pathway consultation (6-0)
• Introduced Official Plan and zoning amendments for 526 Oxford Street East (6-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive an update on the United Nations Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Initiative, presented by R. Wilcox and Dr. A. Trudell of Anova. The committee will also consider its own third report, municipal council resolutions, a notice of a revised zoning application for 1701-1737 Richmond Street, and discuss its sub-committee structure. The agenda includes a trigger warning about detailed descriptions of violence against women and girls in the Safe Cities report.

• Update on UN Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Initiative by R. Wilcox and Dr. A. Trudell (Anova)
• 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution re: 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution re: New Sidewalks in 2021 Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects
• Notice of Revised Planning Application and Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1701-1737 Richmond Street

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received updates on the UN Safe Cities initiative and reaffirmed its prior recommendation that sidewalks be installed on both sides of streets in 2021 reconstruction projects, except where one side is warranted or conditions are insurmountable. No formal votes were taken; all items were received or noted as information.

• Received Safe Cities London Scoping Study and 2021-2023 Action Plan presentation
• Reaffirmed support for sidewalks on both sides of streets in 2021 reconstruction projects
• Received 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 2nd Report
• Received notice of zoning by-law amendment for 1701-1737 Richmond Street

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on Safe Cities London, a bicycle registration app, and the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. They will also consider consent items including a report on automated speed enforcement.

• Safe Cities London presentation and action plan 2021-2024
• 529 Garage bicycle registration application by London Police Service
• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update
• Automated speed enforcement update and council resolution
• First report of the committee (consent)

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee met virtually and received presentations on Safe Cities London, the 529 Garage bicycle registration app, and the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The committee also received its own prior report, an update on Automated Speed Enforcement, and a related council resolution. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received Safe Cities London presentation and action plan (noted)
• Received 529 Garage bicycle registration app presentation (noted)
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update (noted)
• Received 1st Report of the Committee from Feb 25, 2021 (noted)
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement spring update and council resolution (noted)

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report, consider council resolutions on upcoming cycling projects and temporary bike lanes on Dundas Place, and receive an update on Dundas Place traffic changes. The committee will also discuss a public meeting notice for the Masonville Secondary Plan and a request for delegation status regarding a city pumptrack.

• Council resolution on Cycling and Transportation Demand Management Upcoming Projects
• Council resolution on Temporary Bicycle Lanes on Dundas Place
• Dundas Place Traffic Changes Update by D. MacRae, Director, Roads and Transportation
• Public Meeting Notice – Official Plan Amendment – Masonville Secondary Plan (Resubmitted)
• Request for Delegation Status – B. Cassell – City of London PumpTrack

The Cycling Advisory Committee received several reports and resolutions, including a resignation and updates on Dundas Place. It established a sub-committee to review the Masonville Secondary Plan and requested civic administration to attend a future meeting with cycling route maps. The committee also expressed support for a pumptrack facility and asked staff to investigate potential locations and funding.

• Established sub-committee to review Masonville Draft Secondary Plan
• Requested civic administration attend future CAC meeting on Masonville plan
• Requested maps of cycling routes in Masonville area and connections to Cycling Master Plan
• Received public meeting notice for Masonville Secondary Plan
• Advised civic administration that CAC supports creation of a pumptrack facility
• Requested investigation of pumptrack placement and funding opportunities
• Received resignation letter from B. Cowie with thanks
• Received Municipal Council resolutions on cycling projects and Dundas Place temporary bike lanes

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items including a report on sewage overflows into the Thames River, amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law, an update on mixed waste processing, and several infrastructure contracts. Two public participation meetings are scheduled: one on renaming a portion of Blackwater Road and one on amendments to the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law. The committee will also discuss new traffic signals and pedestrian crossovers for 2021.

• Sewage overflows and bypasses into the Thames River report and presentation
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Street renaming portion of Blackwater Road (Plans 33M-764 and 33M-787) File MN-9313
• Amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
• Contract award: Tender RFT21-23 - 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program and Mornington Stormwater Management Pond Expansion

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda including a $4,347,747.11 contract for the Mornington Stormwater Management Pond Expansion, a $1,154,700 UV disinfection system for Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a $349,499.76 consulting contract for Regent and Maitland Streets. It also directed staff to develop a two-step procurement process for a resource recovery facility and received reports on sewage overflows and the Victoria Street Pumping Station environmental assessment. All votes were unanimous (6-0 or 5-0).

• Approved $4,347,747.11 contract to Bre-Ex Construction for Mornington Stormwater Management Pond Expansion (6-0)
• Approved $1,154,700 single-source purchase of UV disinfection system from Trojan Technologies for Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Approved $349,499.76 consulting contract to Dillon Consulting for Regent and Maitland Street valve chamber project (6-0)
• Approved $123,562/year three-year traffic paint contract with Ennis Paint Canada (6-0)
• Approved installation of five traffic signals and two pedestrian signals (6-0)
• Directed staff to develop two-step procurement for resource recovery facility, no further action on unsolicited proposal (5-0)
• Accepted preferred alternative to replace Victoria Street Pumping Station, filed Notice of Completion (6-0)
• Introduced by-law to rename portion of Blackwater Road to Appletree Gate (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider several items, including proposed amendments to the Swimming Pool Fence By-law and the application of Administrative Monetary Penalties to municipal by-laws. The committee will also receive updates on the winter response program for unsheltered individuals, homeless prevention funding, and the Coordinated Informed Response, and will discuss amendments to the Open-Air Burning By-law and a Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement.

• Public participation meeting on proposed amendments to the Swimming Pool Fence By-law
• Public participation meeting on Administrative Monetary Penalties application to municipal by-laws
• Update on City of London 2020-2021 Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals
• Homeless Prevention Funding received in 2020-21 and COVID-19 response
• Amendments to the Open-Air Burning By-law F-7

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved the 2020-2021 Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals and directed staff to report on additional actions after June. It also introduced several by-law amendments to council, including open-air burning, swimming pool fences, and applying administrative monetary penalties to various by-laws. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals (6-0)
• Introduced open-air burning by-law amendments to council (5-0)
• Introduced Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement to council (5-0)
• Introduced swimming pool fence by-law amendments to council (6-0)
• Introduced administrative monetary penalties by-law amendments to council (6-0)
• Referred animal by-law PH-3 review to staff (6-0)
• Received reports on accessibility, animal welfare, CIR, homeless prevention, and security cameras

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including the 2021 tax policy, education tax rates, an Integrity Commissioner agreement, and declaring a portion of city-owned property at 2846 and 2870 Tokala Trail as surplus. The committee will also review appointments to four advisory committees and consider proclamations for World Migratory Bird Day and Apraxia Awareness Day. Several items are scheduled for closed session, including land acquisitions and personal matters.

• Year 2021 Tax Policy and Education Tax Rates reports
• Declare surplus portion of city-owned property at 2846 and 2870 Tokala Trail
• Appointments to Accessibility, Cycling, Diversity/Inclusion, and Trees/Forests advisory committees
• Proclamations for World Migratory Bird Day and Apraxia Awareness Day
• Closed session items on land acquisition and personal matters

The Corporate Services Committee approved the 2021 tax policy and education tax rates, directing that the corresponding by-laws be introduced at the May 4, 2021 Council meeting. The committee also extended advisory committee terms, made new appointments, declared a portion of city-owned land surplus, and endorsed Councillor Morgan's re-election to the FCM Board of Directors. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved 2021 tax policy, directing by-laws to Council (5-0)
• Approved 2021 education tax rates, directing by-law to Council (5-0)
• Declared surplus portion of city-owned land at 2846/2870 Tokala Trail (5-0)
• Extended advisory committee terms to Dec 31, 2021 and made appointments (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 8, 2021 as World Migratory Bird Day (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 14, 2021 as Apraxia Awareness Day (5-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Morgan for FCM Board, with up to $500 campaign reimbursement (5-0)
• Directed City Clerk to bring forward Integrity Commissioner agreement (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items, public participation matters, and reports from advisory committees. Key items include removal of a holding provision, a recovery grant program, building permit fee reports, and demolition requests for heritage-listed properties. The committee will also hear about a rezoning near the Kilally South East Basin Environmentally Significant Area.

• 3392 Wonderland Road South - removal of holding provision h-17 (H-9298)
• Recovery Grant Program under Community Improvement Plans
• Annual report on building permit fees
• Demolition requests for heritage-listed dwellings at 88 and 92 Wellington Road
• Rezoning application OZ-9275 for 1918-2304 and 2005-2331 Kilally Road (Kilally South ESA)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several items, including introducing by-laws for the Recovery Grant Program, removing heritage designations for two Wellington Road properties, and advancing rezoning for the Kilally South East Basin Environmentally Significant Area. All motions passed unanimously except one amendment to the Recovery Grant Program, which passed 5-1.

• Approved consent items including removal of holding provision at 3392 Wonderland Road South (5-0)
• Approved Recovery Grant Program by-laws for five Community Improvement Project Areas (6-0)
• Approved amendment to accept retroactive Recovery Grant applications for vandalism repairs (5-1)
• Removed 88 Wellington Road from heritage register, with stained glass windows to be salvaged (6-0)
• Removed 92 Wellington Road from heritage register (6-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for Kilally South East Basin ESA (6-0)
• Approved recommendations from Trees and Forests Advisory Committee report (6-0)
• Approved recommendations from Advisory Committee on the Environment report (6-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss environmental planning matters, including comments on a property at 3095 Bostwick Road, bank swallows at the Byron Gravel Pit, management of Environmentally Significant Areas, and an invasive species management update. The committee will also review notices of application for a development at 415 Oxford Street West and a city-wide zoning change to encourage urban food growth, plus a proposed pathway through a buffer and ESA near Hamilton Road and Commissioners Road East.

• 3095 Bostwick Road - EEPAC comments
• Byron Gravel Pit - Bank Swallows discussion and added summary
• Environmentally Significant Areas Management
• Notice of Application O-9335 - 415 Oxford Street West (Edmar Land Ltd)
• Notice of Application OZ-9332 - Encouraging the Growth of Food in Urban Areas (city-wide)

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) met virtually and forwarded its comments on 3095 Bostwick Road to Civic Administration. The committee also held discussions on bank swallows at Byron Gravel Pit, managing Environmentally Significant Areas, invasive species funding, and a proposed pathway near Hamilton Road, requesting consultation on the pathway location. No formal votes were recorded.

• Forwarded 3095 Bostwick Road Working Group comments to Civic Administration
• Requested Civic Administration consult EEPAC on proposed pathway location from storm pond to White's Bridge
• Received notices for planning applications at 415 Oxford Street West and city-wide urban food growth
• Held discussions on Byron Gravel Pit bank swallows, ESA management, and invasive species funding

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The committee is reviewing several heritage-related applications, including demolition requests for properties on Wellington Road. Discussion items also include a heritage plaque proposal for Talbot Street and various heritage alteration permits.

• Heritage plaque at 505 Talbot Street
• Demolition request for 88 Wellington Road
• Demolition request for 92 Wellington Road
• Heritage alteration permit for 16 Cummings Avenue
• Heritage alteration permit for 574 Maitland Street

Council

This is the 6th meeting of London City Council, held virtually during the COVID-19 emergency. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on land acquisitions and dispositions, plus reports from several committees covering infrastructure contracts, planning applications, and community services. Council will vote on by-laws related to these items.

• Closed session items on land acquisition and disposition (4.1-4.4)
• Contract awards for infrastructure renewal: Brydges, Swinyard, Muir Streets (RFT21-12); English Street and Lorne Avenue (RFT21-16); Burlington Street and Paymaster Avenue (RFT21-11)
• Adelaide Street Underpass project agreements with Canadian Pacific Railway (Bills 135, 136)
• Planning applications: 1414 Dundas Street (Z-9276), 101 Meadowlily Road South (OZ-9192), Masonville Draft Secondary Plan (O-8991)
• Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan loan agreements (Bills 139, 140)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a staff report on the 2021 debenture issuance. The agenda includes only this item for direction, along with routine procedural matters. No other substantive business is listed.

• 2021 Debenture Issuance Report #2 (staff report attached)

The Corporate Services Committee approved the issuance of $23,000,000 in serial debentures at an average all-in rate of 1.819% over a 10-year term. The motion also directed that a by-law authorizing the borrowing be introduced at the April 13, 2021 Municipal Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved $23M serial debenture issuance at 1.819% over 10 years (6-0)
• Directed introduction of borrowing by-law at April 13 Council meeting

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is meeting to review a draft Environmental Assessment Study Report for the proposed expansion of the W12A Landfill, presented by the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste. The agenda also includes consent items on the committee's second report and community feedback on the Green Bin program design, plus discussions on a National Earth Day film event and aligning the committee's work plan with the Climate Emergency Action Plan. A notice of planning application for city-wide zoning changes to encourage urban food growing is added as additional business.

• Draft Environmental Assessment Study Report for W12A Landfill expansion (presentation by J. Stanford)
• Green Bin Program Design – community engagement feedback
• National Earth Day event – 2040 film (R. Sirois)
• ACE Work Plan discussion – alignment with Climate Emergency Action Plan
• Notice of Planning Application OZ-9332 – Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to encourage growing food in urban areas (city-wide)

The Advisory Committee on the Environment received a presentation on the draft environmental assessment for the W12A Landfill expansion and a staff report on the Green Bin program design. It invited speakers on the 2040 film and the Green Homes London program, and created a working group to review proposed zoning amendments encouraging urban food growing.

• Received the presentation on the Proposed Draft Environmental Assessment Study Report for the W12A Landfill expansion.
• Received the 2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from March 3, 2021.
• Received the staff report on Green Bin Program Design and Community Engagement Feedback.
• Invited Asha Hodura of the London Chapter of the International Circular Economy Club to a future meeting to speak on the 2040 film.
• Received the communication, movie poster, and discussion questions for the National Earth Day Event.
• Invited a representative of the London Environmental Network to a future meeting to speak on the Green Homes London program.
• Created a working group to review the Notice of Planning Application on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments encouraging urban food growing, and to report back.

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee