London public meetings in 2022

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting for the first time to hear presentations on the Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street intersection improvements and on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes. The committee will also consider several planning applications and a study notice, plus requests to resume in-person meetings and purchase a Zoom license.

• Presentation on Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street intersection improvements
• Presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes
• Zoning by-law amendments at 455 Highbury Avenue North, 1154 Hamilton Road, and 200 Albert Street
• Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments at 755-815 Wonderland Road South
• Study commencement for Oxford Street West improvements (Westdel Bourne to Sanatorium Road)

The committee requested that Municipal Council direct administration to establish a hybrid meeting process for 2023. It also requested a report on purchasing Zoom licenses for sub-committee use. Several presentations and planning notices were received for the record.

• Requested Municipal Council establish a hybrid meeting process for committee meetings
• Requested Municipal Council investigate and report on Zoom license purchases for sub-committees
• Received presentation on Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements
• Received presentation on E-Scooters and Cargo E-bikes
• Received planning application notices for 455 Highbury Avenue North, 1154 Hamilton Road, 755-815 Wonderland Road South, and 200 Albert Street
• Received notice of study commencement for Oxford Street West Improvements

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review several development-related items, including comments on 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle, an environmental impact and hydrogeology assessment for 2060 Dundas Street, and the Oxford Street West Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the 2023 budget. The agenda includes consent items and sub-committee reports.

• Review of 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle working group comments
• Environmental impact and hydrogeology assessment for 2060 Dundas Street
• Oxford Street West Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Westdel Bourne to Sanitorium Road)
• 2023 Budget Update (verbal, added item)

The committee forwarded working group comments regarding properties at 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle and 2060 Dundas Street to the Civic Administration. A request was made for the Forestry Department to investigate a storage facility and road in an Environmental Significant Area east of 2060 Dundas Street. A new working group was established to review the Western Road, Sarnia Road, and Philip Aziz Avenue improvements.

• Forwarded working group comments for 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle to Civic Administration
• Forwarded working group comments for 2060 Dundas Street to Civic Administration
• Requested Forestry Department investigate property east of 2060 Dundas Street
• Invited Financial Planning and Policy representative to January 19, 2023 meeting
• Established working group to review Western Road, Sarnia Road, and Philip Aziz Avenue improvements

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to receive a rapid transit update on the East London Link, review two heritage alteration permit applications, and discuss a site plan approval for 101 Meadowlily Road South. The agenda also includes reports from sub-committees and notices for a zoning by-law amendment and an environmental assessment study.

• Rapid Transit Update - East London Link presentation by T. Koza and T. Jenkins
• Heritage Alteration Permit application for 892 Princess Avenue (Old East Heritage Conservation District)
• Heritage Alteration Permit application for 864 Hellmuth Avenue (Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District)
• Site Plan Approval SPA19-115 for 101 Meadowlily Road South
• Notice of Zoning By-law Amendment for 300-320 King Street

The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM. No substantive decisions were made because the committee lacked a quorum.

Council

London City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including the 2023 budget update, several zoning by-law amendments, land acquisitions and dispositions, and various contracts. The agenda includes reports from multiple committees, with many items scheduled for final approval through by-laws. A significant portion of the meeting will be held in closed session to discuss labour relations, land negotiations, and other confidential matters.

• 2023 Annual Budget Update tabled for consideration
• Zoning by-law amendments for 931-1225 Southdale Road East, 4452 Wellington Road South, and 952 Southdale Road West
• Authorization for temporary borrowing for 2023 (Bill No. 5)
• Expropriation of lands for Wellington Gateway Project (Bill No. 12)
• Animal Control By-law amendment regarding Reptilia (public submissions)

Council approved several zoning amendments for residential and industrial developments and authorized land acquisitions for the Wellington Gateway Project. The city also approved a new Parkland Dedication By-law and a contract for rapid transit shelter infrastructure.

• Approved rezoning for 952 Southdale Road West (11-4)
• Approved rezoning for 4452 Wellington Road South (14-1)
• Approved $430,500 purchase of 2 Kennon Place for Wellington Gateway Project (14-1)
• Approved $672,000 sale of 3.84 acres in Innovation Park to Concept Millwork Corporation
• Approved $378,000 repurchase of 6.0 acres in Innovation Industrial Park Phase II
• Approved $563,496.55 contract with Enseicom for rapid transit shelter infrastructure
• Approved $465,814.80 contract with Aquafor Beech Limited for water charges study
• Directed removal of Paul Haggis' name from park at 2875 Bateman Trail

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting to review the director's report covering August 16 to November 15, 2022, and to discuss meeting dates for 2023. The agenda is otherwise routine, with consent items and standard procedural matters.

• Director's Report to the Committee of Management for August 16–November 15, 2022
• Discussion of 2023 meeting dates

The committee elected a temporary Chair and received the Director's Report for the period of August 16 to November 15, 2022. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting and scheduled its next meeting for February 7, 2023.

• Elected Councillor E. Peloza as Chair for the current meeting only
• Received Director's Report for the period August 16, 2022 to November 15, 2022
• Received minutes from the 3rd Meeting held September 19, 2022
• Scheduled next meeting for February 7, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey results, review the November 2022 semi-annual progress report and 2020-2022 impact assessment, and consider a proposed approach for developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. These are items for direction, meaning the committee will provide guidance rather than make final decisions.

• 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey results
• November 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report and 2020-2022 Impact Assessment
• Proposed approach for developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

The committee approved the proposed approach and timelines for developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Additionally, the committee received reports on the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey and the November 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report.

• Endorsed proposed approach and timelines for 2023-2027 Strategic Plan (14-0)
• Received 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey report (14-0)
• Received November 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report and 2020-2022 Impact Assessment (14-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting, with organizational matters including the election of a vice-chair. Scheduled items include a presentation on the CDIS (Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy) overview and a discussion of Newcomer Day and ARAO Foundations Training. The committee will also consider consent items, including several past reports and a resignation.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• CDIS Overview presentation by Kinga Koltun
• Newcomer Day and ARAO Foundations Training presentation by Rumina Morris
• Consent: Reports 5-8 of the committee
• Resignation of M. Mlotha

The committee deferred the election of a Vice-Chair to the next meeting. Members received presentations on the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Foundations Training. The committee also noted the resignation of M. Mlotha.

• Deferred election of Vice-Chair to the next meeting
• Received Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Overview presentation
• Received Newcomer Day and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Foundations Training presentation
• Received resignation of M. Mlotha dated November 10, 2022

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 and the 2023 City Nature Challenge, and to discuss the City of London website and a 2022 budget proposal. The agenda includes consent of the committee's 4th report and sub-committee updates.

• Presentation on Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 by Brandon Tingley, Middlesex-London Health Unit
• Presentation on 2023 City Nature Challenge by Timothy Hain, Fanshawe College
• Discussion of City of London website (B. Samuels)
• Discussion of 2022 Budget Proposal (B. Samuels)
• Consent of 4th Report of the Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee allocated its full 2022 budget expenditure for the purchase of bird-friendly window collision tape. The committee also received presentations regarding the City Nature Challenge and the City of London website.

• Allocated $1,500 budget expenditure for bird-friendly window collision tape

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 annual budget update, city growth projections to 2051, and several other items including grant allocations and appointments. The agenda includes consent items, scheduled items, and items for direction, with multiple delegation requests scheduled.

• Tabling of the 2023 Annual Budget Update
• City of London Corporate Growth Projections 2021-2051
• London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2022) – Update
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Public Transit Stream – London Transit Commission Highbury Avenue Facility Demolition and Rebuild – Project 1
• Application of Equity Lens for Citizen Appointment Process

The committee approved the 2021-2051 population and housing growth projections and directed staff to report on achieving a target of 47,000 new homes. Other actions included approving the LTC Highbury Avenue Facility rebuild and appointing members to three Business Improvement Areas.

• Endorsed 2021-2051 corporate growth forecast and 47,000 new home target (15-0)
• Approved budget and submission for LTC Highbury Avenue Facility Demolition and Rebuild
• Directed Mayor to write in support of Bill 5 (15-0)
• Referred Draft 2023 Tax-Supported and Water/Wastewater budgets to update process (15-0)
• Approved use of Equity Tool for Advisory Committee and Board appointments (14-1)
• Appointed board members to Argyle Business Improvement Area
• Appointed board members to London Downtown Business Association
• Appointed board members to Hyde Park Business Improvement Association

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its 4th report and discuss community outreach needs related to canids and other wildlife, as well as a public awareness campaign and signage installation updates. The agenda includes consent items and sub-committee reports, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Responding to Community Outreach Needs to Canids and Other Wildlife
• Clear Your Gear Public Awareness
• Canid Signage Installation Update

The committee held general discussions on public awareness, signage, and sub-committees. Members decided to draft a letter to Municipal Council regarding a proposed amendment to the Animal Control By-law.

• Decided to draft a letter to Municipal Council regarding a proposed Animal Control By-law amendment

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including contract renewals and awards, as well as a direction item on the Mobility Master Plan update. The agenda includes reports from advisory committees and several staff recommendations on contracts and studies.

• Single source contract renewal with Navistar for OEM replacement parts (SS-2022-299)
• Contract amendment for RFP21-38 CNG side loading waste collection trucks
• Appointment of consultant for 2025 One Water Development Charges Background Study
• Vendor of Record contract award for RFP-2022-170 Rapid Transit Shelter Infrastructure
• Mobility Master Plan update for direction

The committee approved several procurement contracts for vehicle parts, waste collection trucks, and transit infrastructure. It also adopted the vision and guiding principles for the city's Mobility Master Plan.

• Elected Councillor H. McAlister as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Carrier Centers for Navistar OEM replacement parts
• Increased contract value for CNG waste collection trucks with Vision Truck Group by $110,000 to $2,415,511
• Appointed Aquafor Beech Limited for 2025 One Water Development Charges Background Study at $465,814.80
• Appointed Enseicom for rapid transit shelter infrastructure engineering and prototype fabrication at $563,496.55
• Approved Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the Mobility Master Plan (6-0)
• Forwarded working group comments on subdivision plans for 3350, 3480 Morgan Avenue and 1363 Wharncliffe Road South to Senior Planner

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the 2021 Ontario Works profile, a contract for long-term care purchasing services, the winter response program, a fire department agreement, and a parkland conveyance by-law update. A large portion of the agenda is devoted to requests for delegation status regarding the Animal Control By-Law, with numerous individuals and organizations listed to speak. The committee will also consider renaming Paul Haggis Park and a confidential matter about the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Award of Request for Proposal 2022-232 for Group Purchasing Organization Services for City of London Long Term Care
• London Fire Department Automatic Aid Agreement with Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services
• 2022 Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-Law CP-9 Update
• Renaming of Paul Haggis Park
• Over 25 delegation requests regarding the Animal Control By-Law, including from Reptilia and Zoocheck

The committee approved the removal of Paul Haggis' name from a park at 2875 Bateman Trail and initiated a renaming process. Other key actions included appointing a Vice-Chair and approving a purchasing contract for long-term care services.

• Appointed Councillor D. Ferreira as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved 2-year contract with SGP Purchasing Partner Network for long-term care and other city sites
• Approved Automatic Aid Agreement between London and Municipality of Central Elgin for fire protection
• Allocated $1,500 for bird-friendly window collision tape (5-0)
• Directed staff to report in January 2023 on amending By-law PH-3 to permit class 7 animals (4-1)
• Directed removal of Paul Haggis' name from park at 2875 Bateman Trail and website (5-0)
• Approved introduction of updated Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-law CP-9 (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine reports and heritage permits, followed by scheduled items including 10 zoning and official plan amendment applications for properties across London. The committee will also discuss proposed changes to the planning application process due to Bill 109 and receive a submission on Bill 23.

• Zoning applications for 3195/3207 White Oak Road, 2846-2870 Tokala Trail, 870-922 Medway Park Drive, 338 Boler Road, 6092 Pack Road, 931-1225 Southdale Road East, 608 Commissioners Road West, 307 Sunningdale Road East, 4452 Wellington Road South, 952 Southdale Road West
• Heritage alteration permits for 10 Moir Street, 123 Wilson Avenue, and 645 Lorne Avenue
• Building Division monthly reports for August and September 2022
• Discussion of planning application process changes due to Bill 109 (More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022)
• Submission from Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario regarding Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments to facilitate townhouse, residential infill, and industrial developments. One application for 608 Commissioners Road West was referred back to Civic Administration for further review of traffic and intensification. The committee also decided on several heritage alteration permits.

• Appointed Deputy Mayor Lewis as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved zoning for cluster townhouses at 3195, 3207 White Oak Road and 2927 Petty Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning for residential infill at 2846-2870 Tokala Trail, 870-922 Medway Park Drive, 338 Boler Road, and 6092 Pack Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning for affordable housing at 931-1225 Southdale Road East (5-0)
• Referred 608 Commissioners Road West application back to Civic Administration for traffic review (5-0)
• Approved zoning for 307 Sunningdale Road East (5-0)
• Approved designation change to Light Industrial for 4452 Wellington Road South (4-1)
• Approved zoning and plan changes for 952 Southdale Road West (4-2)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including temporary borrowing authorization, amendments to the travel and business expenses policy, annual reporting of lease financing agreements, expropriation of lands for the Wellington Gateway Project Phase 1, declaring surplus city-owned properties, and selecting an HRIS implementation partner. The committee will also hear a development charge appeal for 2365 Innovation Drive. Several confidential items are scheduled, including labour relations and land negotiations.

• Authorization for temporary borrowing
• Expropriation of lands - Wellington Gateway Project Phase 1
• Declare surplus - part of Emerson Avenue at Baseline Road East
• Declare surplus - part of 181 Hamilton Road
• Declare surplus - part of 108 Clarke Road

The Corporate Services Committee appointed a Vice Chair and approved several land transfers and expropriations. The committee also selected Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP as the implementation partner for a new Human Resources Information System.

• Appointed Councillor S. Trosow as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved proposal from Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP for HRIS implementation
• Approved land expropriation for Wellington Gateway Project Phase 1
• Declared surplus and transferred land at Emerson Avenue to London Youth for Christ
• Declared surplus and transferred land at 181 Hamilton Road to abutting owner
• Declared surplus and transferred land at 108 Clarke Road to abutting owner
• Dismissed development charge appeal for 2365 Innovation Drive (6-0)
• Approved introducing by-laws for temporary borrowing and travel expense policy amendments

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the Accessibility Plan 2022-2026, and to discuss updates on Police Services Board engagement. The agenda also includes consent items such as the committee's third report and a notice of planning application for 952 Southdale Road West.

• Presentation on Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Overview
• Presentation on Accessibility Plan 2022-2026
• Update on Police Services Board Engagement
• Revised Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments at 952 Southdale Road West
• 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The committee received several reports and presentations, including an overview of the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the draft Accessibility Plan for 2022-2026. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Received Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Overview presentation
• Received 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Received Revised Notice of Planning Application for 952 Southdale Road West
• Received draft Accessibility Plan 2022-2026 presentation
• Received verbal update on Police Services Board Engagement

Council

This is the 2nd meeting of the new City Council, focused almost entirely on confirming appointments to city boards, committees, and agencies. The agenda includes a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice, recognition items, and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. Most items are procedural appointments, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointments to 40+ boards and committees, including London Police Services Board, London Hydro Inc., London Transit Commission, and London Public Library Board
• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice
• Added communications on diversity and inclusion in board appointments and specific appointments to London Public Library and Eldon House
• Confirmation of minutes from Nov 8 and Nov 15, 2022 meetings
• By-law to confirm proceedings of this meeting

City Council approved a wide range of appointments for municipal committees, boards, and commissions. Council also endorsed a position calling on the Province to refer Bill 23 to the Ontario Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team for further review.

• Appointed Mayor Morgan to University of Western Ontario Board of Governors (13-0)
• Appointed Susan Toth to London Police Services Board (11-4)
• Appointed seven members to London Public Library Board (9-6)
• Appointed members to Committee of Adjustment, including Cheryl Miller (10-5)
• Appointed nine members to Eldon House Board of Directors (15-0)
• Endorsed calling on the Province to refer Bill 23 to the HSAPIT for review
• Appointed members to Civic Works, Corporate Services, and Planning and Environment Committees
• Approved the enactment of By-law No. A.-8304-3 to confirm meeting proceedings (15-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a staff information report on Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The agenda includes only this scheduled item for direction, along with standard procedural items. No decisions are listed; the committee is discussing the provincial legislation's implications.

• Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 — information report for direction

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a response to Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The committee called on the Province to refer the legislation to the Ontario Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team for further review.

• Approved receiving the Bill 23 information report (15-0)
• Endorsed calling on the Province to refer Bill 23 to the Ontario Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team (15-0)
• Approved forwarding the staff report to the Premier, provincial ministers, and local MPs and MPPs (15-0)
• Approved advising the Province of support for submissions from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Big City Mayors (15-0)
• Approved delegation request from M. Wallace of the London Development Institute (15-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several planning applications and environmental studies, including watershed monitoring and an Environmental Impact Study for 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle. The committee will also consider the potential impacts of the provincial More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 on London's natural heritage system. A resignation from the committee is also on the agenda.

• Notice of Planning Application - 2060 Dundas Street
• Notice of Planning Application - 1120, 1122 and 1126 Oxford Street East and 2 & 6 Clemens Street
• Notice of Public Meeting - 307 Sunningdale Road East
• Notice of Public Meeting - 3195 and 3207 White Oak Road
• 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle - Environmental Impact Study

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee established two working groups to review planning applications and environmental studies. The committee also requested a new member appointment to fill a vacancy. Several zoning and planning notices were received and noted.

• Established working group to review Zoning By-law Amendment for 2060 Dundas Street
• Established working group to review Environmental Impact Study for 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle
• Received resignation of P. Almost
• Requested Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee appoint Dr. Eric Dusenge to the committee

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive project updates from AECOM on the Dingman Drive improvements (Wellington Road to Highway 401) and the Southdale Road West Phase 2 improvements (Southdale Road/Colonel Talbot roundabout), as well as a rapid transit initiative update from J. Dann. The committee will also consider consent items including its 4th report, a municipal council resolution, notices of study completion for Windermere Road and Bradley Avenue, and a Mobility Master Plan consultant update. An added item is a public meeting notice for a zoning by-law amendment at 6092 Pack Road.

• Dingman Drive improvements update (Wellington Road to Highway 401)
• Southdale Road West Phase 2 improvements update (Southdale Road/Colonel Talbot roundabout)
• Rapid Transit Initiative update
• Notice of study completion for Windermere Road Improvements
• Public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 6092 Pack Road

The committee received several presentations and notices regarding road improvements and transit. It requested that Civic Administration provide an update on public comments and design changes for the Southdale Road West Phase 2 project. The committee also requested the Mobility Master Plan Project Team liaise with the sub-committee chair.

• Requested Civic Administration report back on public comments and design changes for Southdale Road West Phase 2 Improvements
• Requested Mobility Master Plan Project Team liaise with D. Foster, Chair of the Master Mobility Plan Sub-Committee
• Received presentation on Dingman Drive Improvements (Wellington Road to Highway 401)
• Received update on Rapid Transit in London
• Received Notice of Study Completion for Windermere Road Improvements
• Received Notice of Study Completion for Bradley Avenue Extension Addendum
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 6092 Pack Road

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider appointments to numerous city boards, committees, and external agencies, including the Civic Works Committee, London Police Services Board, London Transit Commission, and various conservation authorities. The agenda is largely administrative, focused on filling vacancies with council members and citizen appointees, with some items added or withdrawn.

• Appointments to 30+ boards and committees, including London Police Services Board, London Transit Commission, and London Hydro Inc.
• Citizen appointments to Committee of Adjustment, Covent Garden Market, Eldon House, and London Public Library
• Councillor D. Ferreira withdrew from Elgin Area and Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System boards
• Striking Committee report with recommendations for various appointments
• London & Middlesex Community Housing tenant resignation

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a series of appointments for municipal committees, boards, and commissions for terms ending in 2023 and 2026. The committee also directed staff to seek public applications for certain conservation authority positions. One appointment to the Museum London Board was referred to a future meeting.

• Appointed members and chairs to Civic Works, Community and Protective Services, Corporate Services, and Planning and Environment committees (15-0)
• Appointed S. Lewis as Chair of Audit and Corporate Services committees (15-0)
• Appointed Mayor J. Morgan to University of Western Ontario Board of Governors (13-0)
• Appointed Susan Toth to London Police Services Board (14-1)
• Appointed Brian Gibson, Zeba Hashmi, Heather Jack, Jeremy McCall, Beth Allison, Scott Andrew Collyer, and Sharon Desserud to London Public Library Board
• Appointed Sheryl Rooth, Scott Andrew Collyer, and Stephanie Marentette to London Transit Commission (15-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to seek public applications for Kettle Creek and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authorities (15-0)
• Referred Museum London Board appointment to a future meeting (15-0)

Council

This is the inaugural meeting of London's new City Council, where Mayor-Elect Josh Morgan and councillors-elect are sworn into office. The agenda includes ceremonial items, the Mayor's inaugural address, and appointments for Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair, plus two by-laws to confirm proceedings and appoint the Deputy Mayor.

• Declarations of office for Mayor-Elect Josh Morgan and councillors-elect
• Mayor's inaugural address by Josh Morgan
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair
• By-law to appoint Deputy Mayor, repealing By-law No. A.-8027-221
• By-law to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council members took their declarations of office and appointed Councillor Shawn Lewis as Deputy Mayor and Councillor Elizabeth Peloza as Budget Chair. Two by-laws were enacted to confirm the meeting proceedings and formalize the Deputy Mayor appointment.

• Approved appointment of Councillor Shawn Lewis as Deputy Mayor (term ending Nov 14, 2026)
• Approved appointment of Councillor Elizabeth Peloza as Budget Chair (term ending Nov 14, 2026)
• Passed Bill No. 1 (By-law No. A.-8302-1) to confirm proceedings of the Nov 15, 2022 meeting
• Passed Bill No. 2 (By-law No. A.-8303-2) to appoint a Deputy Mayor and repeal By-law No. A.-8027-221

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a vice-chair, hear presentations on the CDIS (Community Diversity Inclusion Strategy) overview and on Newcomer Day and ARAO Foundations Training, and to consider several reports and a resignation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific policies or budgets.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Presentation: CDIS Overview by Kinga Koltun, Senior Coordinator, Community Engagement
• Presentation: Newcomer Day and ARAO Foundations Training by Rumina Morris, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
• Consent: Reports 5, 6, and 7 of the committee
• Resignation of M. Mlotha

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to review planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments and a holding provision removal, and to discuss heritage alteration permits. They will also hear about proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 23 and receive reports from sub-committees and heritage planners.

• Zoning By-law Amendment - 88 Chesterfield Avenue
• Intent to Remove Holding Provision - 345 Sylvan Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment - 761 Fanshawe Park Road West
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 952 Southdale Road West
• Heritage Alteration Permit applications for 123 Wilson Avenue, 10 Moir Street, and 645 Lorne Avenue

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning elected its leadership for the term ending May 31, 2023. The committee also reviewed and supported staff recommendations for three Heritage Alteration Permit applications. Several planning notices and reports were received for the record.

• Elected S. Bergman as Chair and K. Waud as Vice Chair
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Alteration Permit at 123 Wilson Avenue
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Alteration Permit at 10 Moir Street
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Alteration Permit at 645 Lorne Avenue

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including updates on affordable housing, emergency management, and the former River Road Golf Course. Council will also vote on by-laws that adjust property tax payment calculations, amend traffic and parking rules, and dedicate land for road widenings. A closed session will address a development charge appeal and the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• By-law to change pre-authorized property tax payment multiplier from 1.030 to 1.0245 effective Jan 1, 2023
• By-law to change interim property tax levy calculation from 41.2% to 40.98% effective Jan 1, 2023
• Development charge appeal for 2050 Linkway Boulevard (EVE Park London LP)
• Road widening by-laws for Wonderland Road South, York Street/Ridout Street North, and Gainsborough Road
• 2023 Stormwater Management Remediation Project consultant award

Council dismissed a development charge complaint regarding 2050 Linkway Boulevard, finding the charges were correctly determined. The city also approved several infrastructure consultant contracts and updated property tax payment calculations for 2023.

• Dismissed development charge complaint for 2050 Linkway Boulevard
• Appointed Matrix Solutions Inc. for Stormwater Management Remediation Project ($106,880)
• Appointed IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. for Transportation Development Charges Background Study ($251,207)
• Changed pre-authorized property tax payment multiplier from 1.030 to 1.0245 for 2023
• Changed Interim Levy calculation percent from 41.2% to 40.98% for 2023
• Approved 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards for Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc., Amazon Delivery Station, ATN Access Inc., and London Airshow
• Directed administration to report options for Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue intersection improvements by end of Q1 2023
• Approved road widening by-laws for Wonderland Road South, York Street/Ridout Street North, and Gainsborough Road

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

This is the 15th special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. The committee will consider consent items including the inaugural council meeting memo and reports from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, plus a confidential item about the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Inaugural Council Meeting memo
• 6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• 7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Confidential: personal matters about identifiable individuals re: 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The committee approved the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award winners across four categories. It also authorized a change of venue for the upcoming Inaugural Municipal Council Meeting to accommodate the public.

• Approved RBC Place London as the venue for the November 15, 2022 Inaugural Municipal Council Meeting
• Awarded 2022 DRRIA (Small Business/Small Labour) to Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. (12-0)
• Awarded 2022 DRRIA (Large Business/Large Labour) to Amazon Delivery Station (12-0)
• Awarded 2022 DRRIA (Social/Community Services 49 or fewer employees) to ATN Access Inc. (12-0)
• Awarded 2022 DRRIA (Social/Community Services/Not for Profit 50+ members) to London Airshow (12-0)
• Received the 6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (11-0)
• Received the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee report and clauses 1.1, 2.1, and 2.2 of the 7th DIACAC Report (12-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its third report, a council resolution, and a resignation, and to discuss budget expenditures, community outreach on canids and wildlife, fireworks' impacts on animals, prohibited animals, and public awareness campaigns. The committee will also consider its 2022 budget recommendations.

• 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Council Resolution (2022-10-04)
• E. Prendergast Resignation
• Budget Expenditures Relating to Work Plan Matters
• 2022 Budget Recommendations (added item)

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee allocated its full 2022 budget of $1,500 for bird-friendly window collision tape. The committee also received updates on fireworks, prohibited animals, and canid signage.

• Allocated $1,500 of 2022 Budget for bird-friendly window collision tape
• Requested Acting Chair M. Blosh have delegation status at the Nov 29, 2022 CPSC meeting
• Postponed discussion on community outreach needs for canids and other wildlife
• Noted resignation of E. Pendergast

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on reducing sewage overflows and by-passes, and on pollinator gardens and naturalization projects. They will also consider consent items including previous meeting reports and a resignation, plus working group comments on a Morgan Avenue and Wharncliffe Road South development.

• Presentation on sewage overflows, by-passes, and current reduction strategy by Kyle Chambers, Division Manager, Sewer Engineering
• Presentation on pollinator gardens and naturalization projects by a Municipal Compliance representative
• Consent items: 2nd and 3rd reports of the committee (Sept 7 and Sept 21, 2022)
• Resignation of M. Ross from the committee
• Working group comments on 3350, 3480 Morgan Avenue and 1363 Wharncliffe Road South

The committee received presentations on sewer overflows and pollinator gardens. It formally forwarded working group comments regarding a draft plan of subdivision for three specific properties to the Senior Planner. The committee also noted the resignation of M. Ross.

• Forwarded Working Group comments on Draft Plan of Subdivision for 3350, 3480 Morgan Avenue and 1363 Wharncliffe Road South to M. Johnson, Senior Planner
• Received presentation from K. Chambers on overflows, by-passes and reduction strategy
• Received verbal presentation from N. Philps on pollinator gardens and naturalization projects
• Received 2nd and 3rd Reports of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Noted resignation of M. Ross
• Noted Municipal Council resolution from October 17, 2022

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units, the 2022 Annual Emergency Management Program, and plans for the former River Road Golf Course. The agenda includes added submissions from councillors and residents on the golf course item. No votes are listed; items are for discussion and direction.

• Update on the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units
• 2022 Annual Emergency Management Program Update
• Former River Road Golf Course - plans for ownership and municipal use
• Added submissions from Councillor M. van Holst, S. Watson, A. McGuigan, A. Johnson on golf course
• Deferred Matters List as of October 21, 2022

The committee approved a proposal to introduce a by-law to repeal and replace the City of London Emergency Response Plan. Members also received reports on affordable housing and the former River Road Golf Course.

• Approved introducing a by-law to repeal and replace the City of London Emergency Response Plan
• Received update on the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units
• Received report on plans for ownership and municipal use of the Former River Road Golf Course
• Received the Deferred Matters List as of October 21, 2022

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-Law, awarding a consultant for the 2023 Stormwater Management Remediation Project, and appointing a consultant for the 2025 Transportation Development Charges Background Study. An added item from Councillor M. van Holst requests discussion on roadway improvements at Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue. The agenda also includes a deferred matters list and standard procedural items.

• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-Law
• 2023 Stormwater Management Remediation Project consultant award
• 2025 Transportation Development Charges Background Study consultant appointment
• Councillor M. van Holst - Roadway Improvements at Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue
• Deferred Matters List as at October 21, 2022

The Civic Works Committee approved two consultant appointments for infrastructure projects and a proposed amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-Law. The committee also directed staff to report on safety improvements for the Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue intersection.

• Approved introducing amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law PS-114 (5-0)
• Appointed Matrix Solutions Inc. for 2023 Stormwater Management Remediation Project for $106,880.00 (5-0)
• Appointed IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. for 2025 Transportation Development Charges Background Study for $251,207 (5-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report by end of Q1 2023 on improvements for Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue intersection (5-0)
• Received the Deferred Matters List as of October 21, 2022 (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider a staff report on the City of London's credit rating, a by-law for pre-authorized tax payments and interim property taxes, and a development charge appeal for 2050 Linkway Boulevard. The appeal is scheduled to be heard no earlier than 12:05 PM.

• City of London's credit rating staff report
• Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan by-law and interim property taxes by-law
• Development charge appeal for 2050 Linkway Boulevard

The Corporate Services Committee dismissed a development charge complaint regarding 2050 Linkway Boulevard, finding the charges were correctly determined. The committee also approved updates to property tax payment multipliers and interim levy calculations for 2023.

• Dismissed development charge complaint for 2050 Linkway Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved introducing by-law to change pre-authorized property tax payment multiplier from 1.030 to 1.0245 for 2023
• Approved introducing by-law to change Interim Levy calculation percent from 41.2% to 40.98% for 2023
• Received Moody’s Investors Service Credit Opinion report for information

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee is meeting to consider appointments to several City of London boards and committees, including the Audit Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Covent Garden Market Corporation, Eldon House, London Police Services Board, London Public Library, London Transit Commission, Middlesex-London Health Unit, and the Plumbers' and Drain Layers' Examining Board. The agenda lists candidates for each position, and the committee will decide on the appointments.

• Appointment to Audit Committee (1 member, Chartered Accountant designation) - Ibad Cheema
• Appointment to Committee of Adjustment (5 members) - Mohamed Mohamed El Hadary, Donald Millar, Cheryl Miller, Steve Polhill
• Appointment to London Police Services Board (1 member) - 12 candidates listed
• Appointment to London Public Library (7 members) - 30 candidates listed
• Appointment to London Transit Commission (3 members) - 9 candidates listed

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including reviewing sub-committee reports and award nominations. The agenda lists items under consent, sub-committees, and discussion, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.

• Review of DRRIA Committee Evaluations
• Nomination forms for London Airshow, Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc, ATN Access Inc, and Amazon

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee approved the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards for four recipients: Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. (Small Business), Amazon Delivery Station (Large Business), ATN Access Inc. (Social/Community Services, ≤49 employees), and London Airshow (Social/Community Services/Not for Profit, 50+ members). The Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee report was received. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Small Business category
• Awarded Amazon Delivery Station the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Large Business category
• Awarded ATN Access Inc. the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Social/Community Services (≤49 employees) category
• Awarded London Airshow the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Social/Community Services/Not for Profit (50+ members) category
• Received the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee report on 2022 DRRIA recommendations

Council

This is the 14th meeting of London City Council, where members will consider reports from several committees and vote on a series of by-laws. The agenda includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters, followed by public session items such as zoning amendments, fee changes, and property demolitions. Council will also hear communications on topics like temporary mobile shelters and seasonal outdoor patios.

• Zoning amendment to permit a pilot of temporary mobile shelters (Councillor van Holst)
• By-law to approve demolition of abandoned buildings at 421 Wharncliffe Road South, 254 Hamilton Road, and 7234 Littlewood Drive
• By-law to amend fees and charges (repealing By-law A-57)
• Zoning by-law amendment for seasonal outdoor patios
• Multiple rezoning by-laws for properties including 2810 Roxburgh Road, 16 Wethered Street, 1033 Dundas Street, and 1156 Dundas Street

Council approved a series of zoning and official plan amendments for the former McCormick's Factory site at 1156 Dundas Street, allowing a mix of townhouses, a long-term care facility, and a seniors' apartment building. The plan includes a publicly accessible multi-use pathway and adaptive re-use of the heritage-designated industrial building. Council also confirmed $178,483.91 in emergency repairs to the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant incinerator and approved a $2,104,213.00 consultant contract for climate change resiliency design at two wastewater plants.

• Approved zoning and official plan amendments for 1156 Dundas Street (McCormick Villages Inc.) to permit mixed-use redevelopment including townhouses, long-term care, and seniors' housing.
• Confirmed $178,483.91 in emergency purchase orders for incinerator repairs at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Appointed CIMA Canada Inc. as consulting engineers for $2,104,213.00 for climate change resiliency design at Greenway and Adelaide wastewater plants.
• Approved a short-term contract amendment with Try Recycling Inc. for the EnviroDepot Operation and Management Program.
• Introduced a by-law to adopt a Dedicated Locator Model Agreement for locating municipal services.
• Approved demolition of abandoned buildings at 421 Wharncliffe Road South, 254 Hamilton Road, and 7234 Littlewood Drive.
• Refused a heritage alteration permit for painting previously unpainted brick at 870 Queens Avenue.
• Referred a zoning amendment for temporary mobile shelters at places of worship to the ReThink Zoning process.

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss service review initiatives, receive annual updates from local economic agencies, consider amendments to the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law, and make appointments to the Striking Committee. The agenda includes public participation on fee changes and several delegation presentations.

• Public Participation Meeting on amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
• Annual updates from London Small Business Centre, TechAlliance, and London Economic Development Corporation
• Consideration of appointments to the Striking Committee (6 nominees listed)
• 2022 Service Review Initiatives Update
• 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The committee approved a new consolidated Fees and Charges By-law to replace the existing one, adding and adjusting fees for city services. A motion to remove a proposed $1.85/hour fee for electric vehicle charging was defeated 5-9. The committee also received annual updates from the London Small Business Centre, TechAlliance, and the London Economic Development Corporation, and appointed members to the Striking Committee.

• Approved new consolidated Fees and Charges By-law to replace By-law A-57 (14-0)
• Defeated motion to remove proposed $1.85/hour electric vehicle charging fee (5-9)
• Received 2022 Service Review Initiatives update for information
• Received 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Received annual update from London Small Business Centre
• Received annual update from TechAlliance
• Received annual update from London Economic Development Corporation
• Appointed six members to the Striking Committee (12-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is holding five public participation meetings on October 5, 2022, to hear comments on rezoning and development applications at 7098-7118 Kilborne Road, 4452 Wellington Road South, 1033 Dundas Street, 366 Hill Street, and 1156 Dundas Street. The committee will also consider staff reports and presentations related to these applications. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public meeting for 7098-7118 Kilborne Road (OZ-9161)
• Public meeting for 4452 Wellington Road South (OZ-9497)
• Public meeting for 1033 Dundas Street (Z-9513) with added holding provision opinion
• Public meeting for 366 Hill Street (Z-9511) with added project factsheet
• Public meeting for 1156 Dundas Street (39T-21508 / Z-9524 / O-9545) with added staff presentation

The Planning and Environment Committee voted to recommend five zoning and official plan amendments to City Council, including a major subdivision at 1156 Dundas Street and rezonings for properties on Kilborne Road, Wellington Road South, Dundas Street, and Hill Street. All items were approved with votes ranging from 4-0 to 5-0, except the Wellington Road South rezoning which passed 4-1. A motion to defer the Wellington Road South application for further public notice failed 2-3.

• Approved rezoning and official plan amendment for 7098-7118 Kilborne Road to permit lower-density residential development (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4452 Wellington Road South from commercial to light industrial (4-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1033 Dundas Street to holding business district commercial special provision (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 366 Hill Street to holding business district commercial special provision (4-0)
• Approved subdivision and zoning changes for 1156 Dundas Street (McCormick Village) including medium-density blocks, park, and road network (4-0)
• Denied motion to defer Wellington Road South application for additional public notice (2-3)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several items, including an emergency repair of incinerator systems at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant, a short-term contract amendment for the EnviroDepot operation and management program, and a dedicated locator model agreement. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and discuss a consultant award for climate change resiliency at the Greenway and Adelaide wastewater treatment plants. Two confidential items are scheduled, related to litigation and the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Emergency repair of incinerator systems at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Short-term contract amendment for EnviroDepot operation and management program
• Dedicated locator model agreement
• Consultant award for Greenway and Adelaide WWTP climate change resiliency
• Reports from Environmental Stewardship and Action and Integrated Transportation advisory committees

The committee approved a $2.1M consultant contract for climate change resiliency design at Greenway and Adelaide wastewater treatment plants. It also confirmed $178,484 in emergency repairs to the Greenway incinerator and approved a short-term contract amendment for EnviroDepot operations. All decisions were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $2,104,213 consultant contract for Greenway and Adelaide wastewater treatment plants climate resiliency design (6-0)
• Confirmed $178,483.91 in emergency repairs to incinerator at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Approved short-term contract amendment with Try Recycling Inc. for EnviroDepot operation and management (6-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to adopt Dedicated Locator Model Agreement for municipal service locating (6-0)
• Received 2nd and 3rd reports of Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Received 4th report of Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee and requested consultation on Mobility Master Plan and e-scooter by-law (6-0)
• Received deferred matters list as of September 26, 2022 (6-0)
• Moved to closed session for litigation and personal matters (6-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a public participation meeting on deleting 2010 Dundas Street as a location for an adult live entertainment parlour, reports from accessibility and animal welfare advisory committees, and property standards demolitions. A councillor has also added a motion to consider a zoning amendment for temporary mobile shelters. The agenda includes confidential items on solicitor-client privilege and personal matters.

• Public participation meeting on deleting 2010 Dundas Street as an adult live entertainment parlour location
• 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Property Standards Related Demolitions
• Councillor M. Van Holst - Zoning Amendment to Permit a Pilot of Temporary Mobile Shelters

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a by-law to demolish abandoned buildings at 421 Wharncliffe Road South, 254 Hamilton Road, and 7234 Littlewood Drive. The committee also received reports from the Accessibility and Animal Welfare advisory committees, and directed staff to provide future updates on adult entertainment parlour licence applications. A motion to receive a communication about a zoning amendment for temporary mobile shelters was passed.

• Approved by-law to demolish abandoned buildings at 421 Wharncliffe Road South, 254 Hamilton Road, and 7234 Littlewood Drive (6-0)
• Received 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Received 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee and requested exploration of alternatives to fireworks with sound (6-0)
• Directed staff to provide future status updates on adult entertainment parlour licence applications (5-1)
• Received communication from Councillor van Holst regarding zoning amendment for temporary mobile shelters (6-0)
• Received Deferred Matters List with Councillor Hillier recused on item 1 (5-0, 1 recusal)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, hold public participation meetings on zoning and demolition applications, and discuss zoning by-law changes. Items include reports from advisory committees, a heritage alteration permit, and proposed zoning amendments for seasonal outdoor patios.

• Public meetings for 2810 Roxburgh Road (Z-9525), 16 Wethered Street (Z-9309), 850 Highbury Avenue North demolition, and 185 and 189 Wellington Street
• Heritage Alteration Permit for 870 Queens Avenue in Old East Heritage Conservation District
• Zoning by-law amendment for seasonal outdoor patios
• ReThink Zoning information report and sample place type zones
• Consent items include Heathwoods Phase 5 at 3924 and 4138 Colonel Talbot Road and 634 Commissioners Road West (Z-9541)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several items, including zoning by-law amendments for properties at 2810 Roxburgh Road and 16 Wethered Street, and a subdivision agreement for Heathwoods Phase 5. It also refused a heritage alteration permit for 870 Queens Avenue and permitted demolition of non-designated structures at 850 Highbury Avenue North. All decisions were passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved subdivision agreement for Heathwoods Phase 5 at 3924-4128 Colonel Talbot Road (5-0)
• Refused heritage alteration permit for painting brick at 870 Queens Avenue (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Light Industrial (LI2) to Light Industrial Special Provision (LI6) at 2810 Roxburgh Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Residential R1 to Residential R5-4 Special Provision at 16 Wethered Street (5-0)
• Permitted demolition of 3 non-designated structures at 850 Highbury Avenue North with conditions (5-0)
• Consented to demolition and removal from heritage register for 185 and 189 Wellington Street (5-0)
• Received ReThink Zoning information report (5-0)
• Introduced by-law amendment for seasonal outdoor patios (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including appointments to the Joint Venture Management Committee for the 4-Pad Arena Complex and three requests for proclamations. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Appointments and updates to the Joint Venture Management Committee for the 4-Pad Arena Complex
• Proclamation request for Economic Abuse Awareness Day
• Proclamation request for National Children's Grief Awareness Day
• Proclamation request for Treaties Recognition Week (added item)

The Corporate Services Committee approved staff recommendations to appoint city representatives to the Joint Venture Management Committee for the 4-Pad Arena Complex and to accept Western Fair Association's nominees. The committee also received applications for proclamations for Economic Abuse Awareness Day, National Children's Grief Awareness Day, and Treaties Recognition Week. A motion to approve two items for direction failed, but they were subsequently received.

• Approved appointments to Joint Venture Management Committee for 4-Pad Arena Complex (5-0)
• Received application for Economic Abuse Awareness Day proclamation (November 26, 2022)
• Received application for National Children's Grief Awareness Day proclamation (November 17, 2022)
• Proclaimed November 6-12, 2022 as Treaties Recognition Week (5-0)
• Motion to approve Items 4.1 and 4.2 failed (2-3); items later received

Council

This is the 13th meeting of London City Council, where members will consider reports from the Planning and Environment, Strategic Priorities and Policy, Civic Works, and Audit committees. Key items include rezoning applications, mid-year budget monitoring reports, and several by-laws for approval. The agenda also includes a closed session and routine procedural items.

• Rezoning at 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road (OZ-9438)
• Rezoning at 4680 Wellington Road South (TZ-9509, Bill No. 360)
• 2022 Mid-Year Operating and Capital Budget Monitoring Reports
• Harris Park Erosion Control Structure Replacement (RFP22-097)
• By-law to designate 514 Pall Mall Street as cultural heritage (Bill No. 358)

Council approved several committee reports, including the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, the 13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, and the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee. Key decisions included receiving the 2022 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report showing a projected $8.6 million surplus for the Property Tax Supported Budget, and approving the Harris Park Erosion Control Structure Replacement consulting contract with Matrix Solutions Inc. for up to $562,665. Council also endorsed the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework and directed administration to implement it.

• Approved 2022 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report showing $8.6M surplus in Property Tax Supported Budget (14-0)
• Approved Harris Park Erosion Control Structure Replacement consulting contract with Matrix Solutions Inc. for up to $562,665 (14-0)
• Endorsed Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework and directed implementation (14-0)
• Approved closing Emerson Avenue cul-de-sac and introduced related by-law (14-0)
• Approved temporary use zoning extension at 4680 Wellington Road South for up to 3 years (14-0)
• Referred 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road zoning application back to administration for further discussions (14-0)
• Approved Bradley Avenue Extension Environmental Assessment Addendum and placed on public record (14-0)
• Approved Windermere Road Improvements Environmental Assessment Study and placed on public record (14-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion about a personal matter related to identifiable individuals and the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Confidential item: personal matter regarding identifiable individuals and the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee held its 5th meeting on September 26, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the only item of business was a closed session to discuss a personal matter regarding the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. The meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Convened closed session to discuss personal matter re: 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee received updates on the City of London's enforcement of accessible parking and on election accessibility, including polling locations. No substantive decisions were made; all items were noted as received. The committee also held a closed session regarding personal matters for the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Received 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (July 28, 2022)
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 16 Wethered Street
• Received verbal update on enforcement of accessible parking from S. Miller, Manager, Parking Services and Compliance
• Received Polling Locations by Ward and Poll document and verbal presentation from J. Raycroft, Manager, Elections
• Convened in closed session for personal matters regarding 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a progress update on the Mobility Master Plan from city staff, and to consider items including its own third report, a resignation, and motions from the Active Transportation Sub-Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Mobility Master Plan progress update by S. Grady and M. Fontaine
• 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Letter of resignation from R. Cabunoc
• Initiation of the Mobility Master Plan Development (resubmitted)
• Active Transportation Sub-Committee motions, including a revised motion

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee received a progress update on the Mobility Master Plan and established a sub-committee to review related materials. The committee also requested that staff consult with it during advisory phases of the plan and during development of an e-scooter by-law. A resignation from committee member R. Cabunoc was received.

• Established Mobility Master Plan Sub-Committee to review materials
• Received and referred Mobility Master Plan progress presentation to sub-committee
• Requested Civic Administration consult ITCAC during Mobility Master Plan advisory phases
• Requested Civic Administration consult ITCAC on draft e-scooter by-law
• Received resignation letter from R. Cabunoc

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

This is the third meeting of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion about a personal matter related to the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Confidential item: personal matter regarding identifiable individuals for the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee held a meeting with no public agenda items. The only substantive action was a closed session regarding a personal matter related to the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No decisions, approvals, or votes were made in open session.

• Closed session held to discuss personal matter re: 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List (motion passed)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider consent items including mid-year operating and capital budget monitoring reports, actions related to London's UNESCO City of Music designation, and COVID-19 impacts on operations. They will also discuss an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework and confirm appointments to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association. The meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2022, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

• 2022 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report
• 2022 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report
• Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework
• Actions Implementing London's UNESCO Designation as Canada's 'City of Music'
• Municipal Accommodation Tax - Tourism London Annual Report

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee unanimously endorsed a new Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework and directed staff to implement it. It also approved actions to implement London's UNESCO 'City of Music' designation, including redesignating the Downtown/Old East Village District as the Core Area Entertainment District and adding City of Music messaging to city signage. The committee received mid-year budget reports showing a projected $8.6 million surplus in the property tax supported budget and $2.8 billion in life-to-date capital budget. All votes were 15-0.

• Endorsed Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework (15-0)
• Approved actions for UNESCO City of Music designation, including Core Area Entertainment District redesignation and signage (15-0)
• Received 2022 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report showing $8.6M property tax surplus
• Received 2022 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report with $2.8B life-to-date capital budget
• Approved amendment to Dearness Home Committee of Management Terms of Reference
• Accepted resignation and appointed new members to Hyde Park Business Improvement Association (15-0)
• Received 4th Report of Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Received Tourism London annual report on Municipal Accommodation Tax expenditures

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting virtually to consider its second report and the director's report covering May 16 to August 15, 2022, including an interim quality improvement plan. The agenda includes consent items and items for discussion, but no specific decisions are listed.

• 2nd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• Director's Report for May 16 to August 15, 2022
• Appendix A: 2022-2023 QIP Interim report with narrative

The Dearness Home Committee of Management held a brief meeting, approving consent items that included the minutes from the previous meeting and the Director's Report for May 16 to August 15, 2022. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent items 2.1 and 2.2 (moved by S. Hillier, seconded by A. Hopkins)
• Received minutes of the 2nd meeting (June 13, 2022)
• Received Director's Report for May 16 to August 15, 2022

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several planning applications and environmental items, including a notice of planning application for 146 Exeter Road, a site visit to 845-875 Commissioners Road, a severance sketch for 1176 Crumlin Sideroad, and a Conservation Authority watershed assessment resampling/monitoring update. The committee will also receive reports and a municipal council resolution on its previous reports, plus added items on bird-friendly stakeholder updates and a public meeting notice for 4452 Wellington Road South. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• Notice of Planning Application - 146 Exeter Road
• Site Visit to 845-875 Commissioners Road
• 1176 Crumlin Sideroad - Severance Sketch
• Conservation Authority Watershed Assessment Resampling/Monitoring
• Notice of Public Meeting - 4452 Wellington Road South (OZ-9497)

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee established a working group to review a planning application for the Richardson North Subdivision at 146 Exeter Road. It also received updates on several properties and postponed a request for information on watershed monitoring. No final decisions were made on substantive matters.

• Established working group (S. Baker, B. Krichker, S. Levin) to review 146 Exeter Road subdivision application
• Postponed Conservation Authority watershed assessment resampling/monitoring request to future meeting
• Received 2nd Report of the Committee as amended (changed 'September' to 'August' in clause 5.3)
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 1st and 2nd Reports
• Noted discussion on site visit to 845-875 Commissioners Road
• Noted discussion on severance sketch for 1176 Crumlin Sideroad
• Noted discussion on Bird Friendly Stakeholder update
• Received Notice of Public Meeting for 4452 Wellington Road South

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several planning and heritage items, including zoning by-law amendments, a heritage alteration permit, requests to remove properties from the heritage register, and a demolition request. The committee will also receive reports from sub-committees and planners. A confidential item regarding the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List is also on the agenda.

• Zoning by-law amendment notice for 1208 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Zoning by-law amendment notice for 634 Commissioners Road West
• Heritage alteration permit application for 870 Queens Avenue
• Request to remove 185 and 189 Wellington Street from heritage register
• Demolition request for non-designated buildings at 850 Highbury Avenue North (former London Psychiatric Hospital lands)

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning received several notices and reports, supporting heritage designation for 634 Commissioners Road West and staff recommendations on heritage matters. No formal decisions were made; all items were received or noted as supportive.

• Received notice of zoning by-law amendment for 1208 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Supported heritage designation for 634 Commissioners Road West
• Received notice of study commencement for University Drive Bridge
• Supported staff recommendation on heritage alteration permit for 870 Queens Avenue
• Supported staff recommendation on removal of properties from heritage register (185 & 189 Wellington St)
• Supported staff recommendation on demolition request at 850 Highbury Ave N (former London Psychiatric Hospital)
• Received Heritage Planners' Report
• Held closed session for personal matter (2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several infrastructure and transportation items, including road extensions, environmental studies, and a park erosion control project. The agenda includes consent items and a deferred matters list, with no scheduled public hearings listed.

• Bradley Avenue Extension from White Oak Road to Jalna Boulevard (West Leg)
• Windermere Road Improvements Environmental Study Report
• Draft Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan
• Harris Park Erosion Control Structure Replacement (RFP22-097)
• Oxford Street West Improvements Environmental Assessment Study

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure items, including accepting the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum for the Bradley Avenue Extension from White Oak Road to Jalna Boulevard and placing it on public record for 30 days. The committee also approved a $562,665 contract for Harris Park erosion control replacement, accepted the Windermere Road Improvements Environmental Study Report, and referred the Oxford Street West Improvements study back to staff for further review.

• Approved the Bradley Avenue Extension Environmental Assessment Addendum and placed it on public record for 30 days
• Appointed Matrix Solutions Inc. as consulting engineers for Harris Park erosion control replacement at $562,665
• Accepted the Windermere Road Improvements Environmental Study Report and placed it on public record for 30 days
• Referred the Oxford Street West Improvements Environmental Assessment back to staff to determine next steps
• Received the draft Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan and directed staff to conduct further public engagement
• Authorized an agreement with the University of Waterloo for a research experiment at Adelaide Pollution Control Plant
• Approved closing the Emerson Avenue cul-de-sac and introduced a by-law for the closure
• Received the 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments, with public participation meetings scheduled for 4680 Wellington Road South and 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road. The agenda also includes a consent item on the Building Division's monthly report for July 2022 and a list of deferred matters. No final decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and public input.

• Public participation meeting for 4680 Wellington Road South (TZ-9509)
• Public participation meeting for 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road (OZ-9438)
• Building Division Monthly Report - July 2022
• Deferred Matters List

The Planning and Environment Committee voted 5-0 to introduce a by-law extending the Temporary Use (T-74) Zone for 4680 Wellington Road South for up to three years, pending Municipal Council approval on September 27, 2022. The committee also referred a rezoning application for 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road back to staff for further discussions with the applicant. A monthly Building Division report was received for information, and staff were directed to update the Deferred Matters List.

• Approved introduction of by-law to extend Temporary Use (T-74) Zone at 4680 Wellington Road South for up to 3 years (5-0)
• Referred rezoning application for 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road back to Civic Administration for further discussions (5-0)
• Received Building Division Monthly Report for July 2022 for information (5-0)
• Directed Deputy City Manager to update Deferred Matters List (5-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is holding its 4th meeting of 2022. The agenda includes consent items to adopt prior committee reports, a letter of resignation from member A. Stonefish, and updates from sub-committees. No major decisions or public hearings are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (2022-07-14)
• 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (2022-08-11)
• Letter of Resignation - A. Stonefish
• Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee Report (2022-08-11)

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee approved a $2,000 budget allocation for the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award and elected B. Hill as chair for the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved $2,000 budget for 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award
• Elected B. Hill as Chair for September 8, 2022 meeting
• Received 2nd and 3rd reports of the committee from July and August 2022
• Received letter of resignation from A. Stonefish with regret

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee elected B. Samuels as Chair and C. Mettler as Vice Chair for a term ending February 2024. It forwarded comments on the 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North development to Civic Administration and requested a planner response. The committee also established working groups for planning applications on Morgan Avenue and Wharncliffe Road South, and set its regular meeting schedule.

• Elected B. Samuels as Chair and C. Mettler as Vice Chair (term ending Feb 2024)
• Forwarded 1470-1474 Highbury Ave North working group comments to Civic Administration
• Established working group for 3350, 3480 Morgan Ave and 1363 Wharncliffe Rd S planning application
• Established working group for 3480 Morgan Ave planning application
• Set general meeting day/time: first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM
• Will prepare Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations with special meeting before Nov 26, 2022
• Postponed discussion of smoking by-law impact on forests/trees to future meeting

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review the Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard, which tracks the status of audit recommendations. The agenda includes standard items such as disclosures of interest, consent, and scheduled items, but the only substantive item is the dashboard review.

• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard (2022-09-07 Submission)

The Audit Committee met briefly, receiving a communication from MNP regarding the internal audit follow-up activities dashboard. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned after three minutes.

• Received MNP internal audit follow-up activities dashboard (unanimous)

Council

This is the 12th meeting of London City Council, where members will consider reports from several committees and vote on 20 by-laws. Key items include rezoning for properties on Colonel Talbot Road, Fanshawe Park Road East, Beaverbrook Avenue, Base Line Road East, Richmond Street, Meadowlily Road North, and Wellington Road, as well as heritage designations for 183 and 197 Ann Street. The council will also enter closed session to discuss land acquisitions, dispositions, and legal advice. Several recognitions and proclamations are on the agenda.

• Rezoning by-laws for 3700 Colonel Talbot Road and 3645 Bostwick Road (Bill 347), 767 Fanshawe Park Road East (Bill 348), 4519/4535/4557 Colonel Talbot Road (Bill 349), 604 Beaverbrook Avenue (Bill 350), 712 Base Line Road East (Bill 351), 1737 Richmond Street (Bill 352), 21-41 Meadowlily Road North and 20 Norlan Avenue (Bill 353), and 1067/1069/1071 Wellington Road (Bill 354)
• Heritage designation by-laws for 197 Ann Street (Bill 344) and 183 Ann Street (Bill 345)
• By-law to amend Municipal Accommodation Tax to include short-term accommodations (Bill 339)
• By-law to amend Basement Flooding Grant Program to revise funding limits for inflation (Bill 338)
• Closed session items on land acquisition and disposition, solicitor-client privileged advice, and London Plan site-specific appeals

Council approved several zoning by-law amendments to permit new residential and mixed-use developments, including a 22-storey tower at 1737 Richmond Street and a 16-storey building at 712 Baseline Road East, both requiring affordable housing units. Two adult entertainment licence relocation requests from Dundas Street were denied. The meeting also included closed-session discussions on land acquisitions and legal matters.

• Approved zoning amendment for 1737 Richmond Street: 22-storey mixed-use building with 22 affordable housing units (15-0).
• Approved zoning amendment for 712 Baseline Road East: 16-storey mixed-use building with 12 affordable housing units (15-0).
• Denied adult entertainment licence transfer from 2010 Dundas Street to 238 Dundas Street (unanimous).
• Denied adult entertainment body-rub parlour licence transfer from 802 Exeter Road to 232 Dundas Street (14-1).
• Approved heritage designation by-laws for 183 and 197 Ann Street over objections (13-2).
• Approved zoning amendment for 604 Beaverbrook Avenue: 4-storey stacked townhouses with 2 affordable units (15-0).
• Approved zoning amendment for 21-41 Meadowlily Road North and 20 Norlan Avenue: stacked townhouses with 4 affordable units (15-0).
• Approved Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law amendment to include short-term accommodations (14-0, one recusal).

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its work plan and budget, injured wildlife response, fireworks' impacts on animals, pollinator-friendly gardens, bird-friendly guidelines, and signage updates. The agenda includes consent of the previous report and sub-committee updates. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• Discussion on establishing a work plan and budget for the year
• Exploring gaps in injured wildlife transport to treatment centers
• Recommendations on fireworks impacts on companion animals and wildlife
• Pollinator and wildlife friendly gardens in relation to property standards
• Update on Bird Friendly Guidelines and light ordinances

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee established a general meeting day and time of the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM and adopted a 2022 Work Plan. The committee added items on injured wildlife response and companion animals on buses to the work plan, and requested civic administration explore alternatives to fireworks without sound. Budget discussions were deferred to the next meeting.

• Established general meeting day and time: first Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM
• Adopted the 2022 Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Added Injured Wildlife Response to the 2022 work plan
• Requested Civic Administration explore alternatives to fireworks without sound
• Decided not to include Pollinator and Wildlife Friendly Gardens on the 2022 work plan
• Decided not to include Bird Friendly Guidelines on the work plan
• Added Companion Animals (Pets) on Buses to the 2022 work plan
• Deferred consideration of the 2022 budget to the next meeting

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a report from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, an amended by-law to include short-term accommodations under the Municipal Accommodation Tax, and the allocation of remaining London Community Recovery Network (LCRN) funding. The meeting includes a scheduled item and an added delegation from Neighbourhood Legal Services regarding LCRN funding.

• Municipal Accommodation Tax - Amended By-law to Include Short-Term Accommodations
• Allocation of Remaining London Community Recovery Network (LCRN) Funding
• 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Added delegation: K. Pagniello, M. Laliberte, T. Kiefer (Neighbourhood Legal Services) on LCRN funding

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee voted 14-0 to introduce a by-law imposing a municipal accommodation tax on short-term rentals at the September 6, 2022 City Council meeting. The committee also received the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee and directed staff to develop business cases for remaining London Community Recovery Network funding, focusing on homelessness, precarious employment, and food insecurity.

• Approved introduction of Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law for short-term accommodations (14-0, Councillor Helmer recused)
• Received 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (15-0)
• Directed staff to develop London Community Recovery Network business cases addressing social recovery, homelessness, precarious employment, and food insecurity (15-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-Law, a single-source equipment purchase for the Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Basement Flooding Grant Program by-law amendment, and a consultant design fee extension for the Labatt Sanitary Siphon. The committee will also hear a delegation on the 2021 London Transit Commission Annual Report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public hearings or rezonings listed.

• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-Law
• Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant Rotating Drum Thickener Equipment Single Source
• Basement Flooding Grant Program By-Law Amendment
• Consultant Design Fee Extension Award Labatt Sanitary Siphon
• Delegation: 2021 London Transit Commission Annual Report

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure items, including a single-source contract for a rotating drum thickener at Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant and a design fee increase for the Labatt Sanitary Siphon project. The committee also introduced by-law amendments for traffic and parking and the basement flooding grant program, and received the 2021 London Transit Commission Annual Report.

• Approved single-source contract for rotating drum thickener at Vauxhall WWTP to JWC Environmental Canada for $171,295 (6-0)
• Approved $297,474 increase in engineering design fees for R.V. Anderson Associates for Labatt Sanitary Siphon project (6-0)
• Introduced by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law PS-114 (6-0)
• Introduced by-law to amend Basement Flooding Grant Program by-law, updating funding limits for inflation (6-0)
• Received 2021 London Transit Commission Annual Report (6-0)
• Received deferred matters list as of August 15, 2022 (6-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items, two public participation meetings on adult entertainment parlour relocations, and a pilot project on occupant noise by-law enforcement. The committee will also receive reports from accessibility and animal welfare advisory committees and an information report on emergency communications system line of sight.

• Public participation meeting: Adult Live Entertainment Parlour relocation from 2010 Dundas Street to 238 Dundas Street
• Public participation meeting: Adult Entertainment Body-Rub Parlour relocation from 802 Exeter Road to 232 Dundas Street
• Occupant Noise By-Law Enforcement pilot project
• 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Information report on Line of Sight for the Emergency Communications System

The Community and Protective Services Committee denied two requests to relocate adult entertainment licences: one for an Adult Live Entertainment Parlour from 2010 Dundas Street to 238 Dundas Street, and another for an Adult Entertainment Body-Rub Parlour from 802 Exeter Road to 232 Dundas Street. Both denials followed public participation meetings. The committee also received several reports and the Deferred Matters List.

• Denied transfer of adult entertainment licence from 2010 Dundas St to 238 Dundas St (5-0)
• Denied transfer of adult entertainment body-rub parlour licence from 802 Exeter Rd to 232 Dundas St (4-1)
• Received 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Received 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Received information report on Line of Sight for Emergency Communications System
• Received report on Occupant Noise Enforcement Pilot Project
• Received Deferred Matters List (with exception of Item 1, which was received separately)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a zoning change for a 22-storey mixed-use apartment building at 1737 Richmond Street, requiring 22 affordable rental units as a public benefit. The committee also advanced several other zoning and planning applications to City Council, including a 16-storey tower at 712 Base Line Road East and a four-storey stacked townhouse at 604 Beaverbrook Avenue, both with affordable housing requirements. A zoning by-law to relax patio time restrictions was referred back to staff for revisions.

• Approved zoning amendment for 1737 Richmond Street to allow a 22-storey mixed-use building with 22 affordable rental units (10% of density lift) and design criteria.
• Approved zoning amendment for 712 Base Line Road East to allow a 16-storey mixed-use building with 12 affordable housing units and design standards.
• Approved zoning amendment for 604 Beaverbrook Avenue to allow a four-storey stacked townhouse with two affordable units and a bonus zone.
• Approved zoning amendment for 767 Fanshawe Park Road East to allow a residential R5-7 zone for a townhouse development.
• Approved zoning amendment for a portion of 4519, 4535 & 4557 Colonel Talbot Road to allow residential and open space zones with a holding provision.
• Approved zoning and Official Plan amendments for 21-41 Meadowlily Road North and 20 Norlan Avenue to allow stacked townhouses with four affordable units.
• Approved removal of 140 and 142 Wellington Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources.
• Approved demolition of the heritage-designated building at 520 Ontario Street within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, subject to conditions.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several routine items, including declaring a city-owned closed road allowance surplus, establishing a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, and issuing proclamations for various awareness days. The agenda also includes confidential items related to land acquisition, disposition, and legal advice, which are closed to the public.

• Declare surplus - City-owned closed road allowance - Upper Canada Crossing
• Municipal Compliance Audit Committee
• Proclamation - Rail Safety Week 2022
• Proclamation - Wrongful Conviction Day
• Proclamation - Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Corporate Services Committee approved declaring a closed road allowance at Upper Canada Crossing surplus and transferring it to Southside Construction Management Limited. It also approved introducing by-laws to establish a Municipal Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 election and fund it from the Elections Reserve. Several proclamations were approved, including Rail Safety Week, Orange Shirt Day, and Canadian Islamic History Month. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition and disposition matters.

• Declared surplus and transferred closed road allowance at Upper Canada Crossing to Southside Construction Management Limited (6-0)
• Approved introducing by-laws to establish a Municipal Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 election (6-0)
• Approved Elections Reserve as funding source for the audit committee (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 19-25, 2022 as Rail Safety Week (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 30, 2022 as Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (6-0)
• Proclaimed October 2022 as Canadian Islamic History Month and Ontario Islamic Heritage Month (6-0)
• Received application for Wrongful Conviction Day proclamation, took no action (6-0)
• Moved into closed session for land acquisition, disposition, and legal advice (6-0)

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on active transportation projects, including new sidewalk prioritization, the Bradley Avenue cycle track, and the Colborne bike lane north extension. The committee will also review a report, a resignation, and planning applications for properties on Morgan Avenue and Wharncliffe Road South. The agenda includes both scheduled items and added notices of planning applications.

• New Sidewalk Prioritization presentation by D. Hall
• Bradley Avenue Cycle Track Project presentation by J. Gardiner
• Colborne Bike Lane North Extension presentation by J. Bos and D. Hall
• Review of 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue by J. Vareka
• Notice of Planning Application - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 3480 Morgan Avenue

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee received presentations on new sidewalk prioritization, the Bradley Avenue Cycle Track Project, and the Colborne Bike Lane North Extension. A communication regarding a review of 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue was referred to the Vision Zero Sub-Committee. The committee also noted a resignation and two planning applications for properties on Morgan Avenue and Wharncliffe Road South. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these items.

• Received presentation on New Sidewalk Prioritization
• Received presentation on Bradley Avenue Cycle Track Project
• Received presentation on Colborne Bike Lane North Extension
• Received 2nd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee from July 13, 2022
• Received letter of resignation from S. Rooth
• Referred communication on 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue to Vision Zero Sub-Committee
• Received notice of zoning by-law amendment for 3480 Morgan Avenue
• Received notice of subdivision, official plan, and zoning amendments for 3350, 3480 Morgan Avenue and 1363 Wharncliffe Road South

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is holding its third meeting of 2022. The agenda includes electing a vice-chair, receiving reports from the committee and its Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee, and discussing items. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Election of Vice-Chair for term ending November 30, 2022
• Review of 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (2022-07-14)
• Review of Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee Report (2022-08-04)

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee met on August 11, 2022, but the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM due to lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a request to remove two properties from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources and a demolition request for a designated property. The agenda also includes orientation, sub-committee reports, and a call for nominations for the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Request to remove 140 and 142 Wellington Street from heritage register
• Demolition request for 520 Ontario Street (Old East Heritage Conservation District)
• Zoning by-law amendment public meeting notice for 4519-4557 Colonel Talbot Road
• 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List call for nominations
• Reports from Stewardship and Education sub-committees

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning received reports and supported staff recommendations on two heritage matters: removing 140 and 142 Wellington Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources, and a demolition request for 520 Ontario Street in the Old East Heritage Conservation District. The committee also received various reports and notices, but no formal votes were recorded.

• Supported staff recommendation to remove 140 and 142 Wellington Street from heritage register
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition at 520 Ontario Street, encouraging salvage of historical elements
• Received orientation presentation from Planning Director
• Received reports from Stewardship and Education sub-committees
• Received Municipal Council resolutions on previous committee reports
• Received public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at Colonel Talbot Road

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is holding its second meeting, primarily to discuss its future meeting day and time and to review its work plan, referencing the former committee's 2019 plan. The agenda includes adoption of its first report and standard procedural items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Discussion of future meeting day and time
• Review of Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan (2019 reference)

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee held a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. They scheduled their next meeting for September 1, 2022, at 3:00 PM and deferred discussion of a regular meeting day and time to that meeting. The committee also received the report from their July 7, 2022 meeting.

• Scheduled next meeting for September 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM
• Deferred discussion of general meeting day and time to next meeting
• Received 1st Report from July 7, 2022 meeting

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including zoning changes, heritage designations, and housing initiatives. The agenda includes a closed session for confidential matters such as land acquisitions and labor negotiations. Council will also vote on a series of by-laws related to these items.

• Zoning by-laws for 18 Elm Street, 538 and 574 Southdale Road East, 2009 Wharncliffe Road South, 3510-3524 Colonel Talbot Road, and 1067-1071 Wellington Road
• Heritage matters: removal of Fugitive Slave Chapel from heritage designation at 432 Grey Street, demolition requests for 254 Hill Street and 672 Hamilton Road
• Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law and amending agreement with Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association
• Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Funding Agreement approval
• Closing Princess Street and declaring surplus road allowance

Council approved a $13.9 million conditional grant increase to Vision SoHo Alliance for up to 400 affordable housing units at the Old Victoria Hospital lands, raising the total from a previously approved $11.2 million. Council also approved several housing and homelessness initiatives, including single-source contracts with St. Leonard's Community Services for housing programs and portable benefits. A motion to refer a large Wellington Road development back for further review passed, while a separate motion to refer it failed.

• Approved increased conditional grant of $13,876,000 for 400 affordable housing units at Old Victoria Hospital lands (14-0)
• Approved single-source procurement to St. Leonard's Community Services for Housing Identification Program ($800,000), Housing Allowances ($1,084,000), and portable benefits ($720,000) (14-0)
• Approved single-source contract with London Cares for Diversion Pilot Project Outreach Services at $71,150 (14-0)
• Approved Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law and contract with Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association (13-0, Helmer recused)
• Approved six London Community Recovery Network business cases for funding (14-0)
• Referred 1067-1071 Wellington Road development application back to administration for further review (12-2)
• Approved parking standards review to remove minimum parking requirements in downtown and transit areas (12-2)
• Approved $4,077,716 sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies Limited (14-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on the City of London's Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, and to discuss several planning items, including a public meeting notice for parking standards review and a revised zoning application for 16 Wethered Street. The committee will also consider its first report, call for 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations, and discuss future meeting times.

• Presentation on City of London's Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework by M. Stone
• Public meeting notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments - Parking Standards Review (OZ-9520)
• Revised planning application for Zoning By-Law Amendment at 16 Wethered Street (Z-9309)
• 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List – call for nominations

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee held a virtual meeting with no substantive decisions. It received a presentation on the City of London's Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, noted prior reports and notices, and established its future meeting schedule as the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM.

• Established meeting time: fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM
• Received presentation on Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework
• Received 1st Report from June 23, 2022 meeting
• Received public meeting notice on Parking Standards Review
• Received notice of revised zoning application for 16 Wethered Street
• Received call for nominations for 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider consent items including community grants, transit infrastructure funding, a diversion pilot contract, and reports from an anti-oppression advisory committee. It will also hold a public participation meeting on a municipal accommodation tax for short-term accommodations, and discuss recovery funding business cases and appointments to the London and Middlesex Community Housing Board.

• London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2022)
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Public Transit Stream - London Transit Commission Highbury Avenue Facility
• Diversion Pilot Project - Single Source Contract Award - SS-2022-210
• Public Participation Meeting - Municipal Accommodation Tax on Short-Term Accommodations - Single Source Procurement 2022-211
• Appointments to London and Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved six London Community Recovery Network (LCRN) business cases for funding, covering green building retrofits, inclusive arts, an Argyle BIA currency pilot, library garden access, an innovation challenge, and tech talent growth. The committee also directed staff to develop a joint application with the London Transit Commission for a new Highbury Avenue facility under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, and approved a single-source contract with London Cares for diversion pilot outreach services. A by-law to impose a municipal accommodation tax on short-term accommodations was introduced for Council consideration.

• Approved LCRN Business Cases #1, #2, #5, and #6 (14-1)
• Approved LCRN Business Case #3: Argyle BIA Currency Pilot (15-0)
• Approved LCRN Business Case #4: London Public Library Reading Garden (13-1, 1 recusal)
• Directed staff to develop ICIP-PTS application for new LTC Highbury Avenue facility (14-1)
• Accepted $71,150 single-source contract with London Cares for Diversion Pilot Outreach Services
• Introduced Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law for Council meeting on August 2, 2022 (14-0, 1 recusal)
• Appointed Phil Squire and John Corboy to London & Middlesex Community Housing Board (15-0)
• Directed staff to prepare business case for Argyle BIA corridor streetscape design (14-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering multiple infrastructure and administrative items, including contract awards for sewer lining and automated turning movement studies, a by-law amendment for waste collection, and the closing of Princess Street. The committee will also receive reports from advisory committees and discuss items for direction, such as the Scanlan Street connection and the River and Gore Roads intersection.

• RFT-2022-149 Automated Turning Movement Studies Tender Award - Irregular Result
• RFP2022-120 Contract Award of 2022 Sewer Lining (CIPP)
• Consultant Contract Increase for Mud Creek Phase 2 Detailed Design
• Summerside Spillway Cable Concrete Repairs - Contract Amendment
• Closing Princess Street

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda including a $4,077,716.10 sewer lining contract with Insituform Technologies Limited, a $155,000 automated turning movement studies contract with Spectrum Traffic Data Inc., and several contract increases for infrastructure projects. The committee also received reports from advisory committees and introduced by-laws to close Princess Street and amend waste collection rules for ceramic toilets.

• Approved $4,077,716.10 sewer lining (CIPP) contract to Insituform Technologies Limited (6-0)
• Approved $155,000 automated turning movement studies contract to Spectrum Traffic Data Inc. (6-0)
• Increased AECOM Canada Ltd. engineering fees for Mud Creek Phase 2 by $145,338 to $746,074 (6-0)
• Increased Summerside Spillway cable concrete repair contract to CH Excavating by $38,012.93 to $211,437.97 (6-0)
• Increased three infrastructure renewal contracts: Wonderland Road South (+$220,000), Wortley Road (+$200,000), Saskatoon/Brydges/Wavell (+$170,000) (6-0)
• Introduced by-law to close Princess Street (6-0)
• Introduced by-law to amend waste collection rules for ceramic toilets (6-0)
• Appointed Spriet Associates London Ltd. as Drainage Superintendent (6-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items, including reports from advisory committees, the designation of a Community Emergency Management Coordinator, renaming of Bostwick Community Centre, and implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System. The committee will also discuss several items for direction, including fireworks regulations, signage with graphic images, water access at Pottersburg Dog Park, homelessness and transitional housing, a neighbourhood decision-making business case, and a request for additional funding for a housing project at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands. A confidential item concerns the awarding of 2022 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships.

• Single source award for Housing Identification Program Expansion and Portable Housing Benefits Program (SS-2022-061)
• Request for additional funding from Vision SoHo Alliance for housing development at Old Victoria Hospital Lands
• Renaming of Bostwick Community Centre, YMCA and Library
• Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System implementation
• Fireworks in the City of London (delegation requests)

The committee approved a $13,876,000 conditional grant increase for Vision SoHo Alliance to provide up to 400 affordable housing units at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands, subject to financial review and agreements. It also approved single-source contracts totaling about $2.6M for housing programs with St. Leonard's Community Services. Several reports and delegations were received, and staff were directed to study potential sign by-law changes regarding graphic images and water services for dog parks.

• Approved increased conditional grant of $13,876,000 for 400 affordable housing units at Old Victoria Hospital Lands (6-0)
• Approved single-source procurement for Housing Identification Program at $800,000 with St. Leonard's Community Services (6-0)
• Approved single-source procurement for Housing Allowances at $1,084,000 with St. Leonard's Community Services (6-0)
• Approved single-source procurement for portable benefits at $720,000 with St. Leonard's Community Services (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on potential Sign By-law changes prohibiting graphic images in public (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on extending water services to parks including dog parks (6-0)
• Received reports from Accessibility and Animal Welfare Advisory Committees (6-0)
• Introduced by-law to designate Director of Emergency Management as Emergency Management Program Coordinator (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a package of zoning and planning changes, including removing minimum parking requirements in downtown and transit areas (3-2), and introduced several zoning by-law amendments for properties across the city. The committee also approved heritage decisions, including consent to demolish a heritage-listed property at 254 Hill Street and approval to relocate the Fugitive Slave Chapel from 432 Grey Street to Fanshawe Pioneer Village. One application, for 1067-1071 Wellington Road, was referred back for further negotiation on affordable housing unit mix.

• Approved removing minimum parking requirements in Downtown, Transit Village, Rapid Transit Corridor, and Main Street areas (3-2)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for Elizabeth Street infrastructure project in Old East Heritage Conservation District (6-0)
• Approved notice of intention to designate 514 Pall Mall Street under Ontario Heritage Act (6-0)
• Refused heritage alteration permit to remove brick chimney at 45 Bruce Street (6-0)
• Approved demolition of heritage-listed property at 254 Hill Street and removal from heritage register (6-0)
• Approved relocation of Fugitive Slave Chapel from 432 Grey Street to Fanshawe Pioneer Village with conservation plan condition (6-0)
• Introduced zoning by-law amendments for 18 Elm Street, 3510-3524 Colonel Talbot Road, 538 and 574 Southdale Road East, and 2009 Wharncliffe Road South
• Referred 1067-1071 Wellington Road application back for further negotiation on affordable housing unit mix (4-2)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee approved a consent agenda including a single-source furniture relocation contract with POI Business Interiors, declared a city-owned road allowance on Princess Street surplus for sale to abutting owners, and approved the 2023 meeting calendar. It also approved several proclamations, including Terry Fox Week, Emancipation Month, and National Coaches Week, and moved into closed session for land and labour matters.

• Approved furniture relocation contract with POI Business Interiors (1 year + 4 extensions) (6-0)
• Declared surplus city-owned road allowance on Princess Street, offered for sale to abutting owners (6-0)
• Approved revised 2023 annual meeting calendar (6-0)
• Approved proclamation of Terry Fox Week, Sept 12-18, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved proclamation of Light the Night Day and Blood Cancer Awareness Month (6-0)
• Approved proclamation of Emancipation Month, August 2022 (6-0)
• Approved proclamation of National Coaches Week, Sept 17-25, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved proclamation of Black Loyalist Exodus 230th Anniversary (4-2)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several planning-related items, including a wetland relocation at 905 Sarnia Road, comments on a development at 307 Sunnindale Road East, and a planning application at 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North. The committee will also consider representation on a Bird Friendly Development Stakeholder Table and future meeting dates.

• Working group comments on 307 Sunnindale Road East
• Discussion of 4452 Wellington Road South
• Wetland relocation at 905 Sarnia Road
• Planning application notice for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North
• Representation on Bird Friendly Development Stakeholder Table

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee forwarded working group comments on 307 Sunningdale Road East and 4452 Wellington Road South to Civic Administration. It postponed review of a planning application for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North until an Environmental Impact Assessment is provided. The committee also heard updates on wetland relocation and bird-friendly development, and scheduled future meetings via poll.

• Forwarded revised Working Group comments on 307 Sunningdale Road East to Civic Administration
• Forwarded Working Group comments on 4452 Wellington Road South to Civic Administration
• Postponed review of planning application for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North pending Environmental Impact Assessment
• Directed clerk to circulate poll for future meeting date/time; no August meeting
• Received Notice of Planning Application for 942 Westminster Drive

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear project updates from the "We Are Still Here" Residential School Survivor Legacy Group and a presentation on the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework and Equity Tool. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair, review its first report, and discuss the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy and 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Project updates from "We Are Still Here" Residential School Survivor Legacy Group
• Presentation on Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework and Equity Tool
• Discussion of Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy
• Call for nominations for 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee elected R. O'Hagan as Chair for the term ending November 30, 2022, and deferred the Vice-Chair election to the next meeting. The committee received updates from the 'We Are Still Here' Residential School Survivor Legacy Group and a presentation on the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework and Equity Tool. It also set its regular meeting day and time to the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM. No substantive policy decisions were made; discussions were held on sub-committees and award policies.

• Elected R. O'Hagan as Chair for term ending November 30, 2022
• Deferred Vice-Chair election to next meeting
• Set regular meeting day and time: second Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM
• Received verbal update from 'We Are Still Here' Residential School Survivor Legacy Group
• Received presentation on Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework and Equity Tool
• Received 1st Report of the committee from June 9, 2022 meeting

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss planning applications, sub-committee updates, and future meeting logistics. Items include zoning by-law amendments for two properties, a parking standards review, and bike locker installation consultation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no final decisions listed.

• Notice of Planning Application - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue
• Notice of Planning Application - Zoning By-law Amendment - 568 Second Street (at Oxford Street East)
• Public Meeting Notice - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Parking Standards Review
• Bike Locker Installation Consultation - Councillor M. Hamou
• ITCAC Sub-Committees (added item)

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC) received several notices and reports, established three potential sub-committees (Environment, Active Transportation/Cycling, Vision Zero), and set its general meeting day as the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Established Environment, Active Transportation/Cycling, and Vision Zero sub-committees
• Set general meeting day/time: third Wednesday of month at 3:00 PM
• Received 1st Report of ITCAC (June 15, 2022)
• Received notice of planning application for 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue
• Received notice of planning application for 568 Second Street
• Received presentation on bike locker installation consultation
• Received public meeting notice for Parking Standards Review

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss and provide input on several planning and heritage items, including a Western Road/Sarnia Road environmental assessment, multiple planning applications, and several heritage-related requests. The agenda includes consent items, sub-committee reports, and discussion items on heritage designations, alterations, and demolitions.

• Western Road / Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment presentation by John Pucchio (AECOM)
• Notice of Planning Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment at 1156 Dundas Street
• Notice of Planning Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road
• Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 2810 Roxburgh Road
• Request to remove the Fugitive Slave Chapel from heritage designated property at 432 Grey Street to Fanshawe Pioneer Village

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning received reports and supported staff recommendations on all seven heritage-related items, including the removal of the Fugitive Slave Chapel, a heritage designation request, and several demolition and alteration permit applications. The committee also received notices for planning applications at 1156 Dundas Street, 2331 Kilally Road, 1588 Clarke Road, and 2810 Roxburgh Road, and forwarded a communication on affordable housing to the Planning and Environment Committee. No items were denied or tabled.

• Supported staff recommendation to remove Fugitive Slave Chapel from 432 Grey Street to Fanshawe Pioneer Village
• Supported staff recommendation for heritage designation of 514 Pall Mall Street under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act
• Supported staff recommendation for Elizabeth Street Infrastructure Renewal Project heritage alteration permit in Old East Heritage Conservation District
• Supported staff recommendation for heritage alteration permit at 45 Bruce Street, Wortley Village-Old South
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition of heritage listed dwelling at 672 Hamilton Road, encouraging material salvage
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition of heritage listed property at 254 Hill Street, encouraging flexible parking for housing
• Forwarded affordable housing communication to Planning and Environment Committee regarding 1156 Dundas Street application
• Received notices for planning applications at 2331 Kilally Road, 1588 Clarke Road, and 2810 Roxburgh Road

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

This is the first meeting of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, held virtually. The agenda is largely procedural: electing a chair and vice-chair, receiving a presentation from Planning and Economic Development, and setting future meeting dates. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Planning and Economic Development service area presentation
• Discussion of future meeting dates and times

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee held its first meeting, electing W. Brown as Chair and M. Blosh as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2022. Members received a verbal presentation from city staff on animal care and control services, and discussed future meeting scheduling. No formal decisions were made beyond the elections and noting the presentation.

• Elected W. Brown as Chair and M. Blosh as Vice-Chair (term ending Nov 30, 2022)
• Noted verbal presentation on animal care and control services by city staff
• Noted overview of sub-committee work by M. Blosh
• Noted clerk will circulate poll for future meeting dates

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including planning, community services, and civic works. Key items include multiple zoning by-law amendments, a review of the RentSafeTO program, and a large batch of by-laws to establish or replace various reserve funds. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential land and legal matters.

• Zoning amendments for 84-86 St. George St & 175-197 Ann St, 689 Oxford St W, 991 Sunningdale Rd W, 599-601 Richmond St, 801 Sarnia Rd
• By-laws to establish or replace 19 reserve funds (Bills 258-276), including Animal Services, Affordable Housing, and Water Customer Assistance
• Participation in provincial cargo e-bike and e-scooter pilots
• RentSafeTO program and complaint process improvements
• Closed session items on land acquisition/disposition and litigation at 73 Wharncliffe Rd S

Council approved a rezoning at 689 Oxford Street West for three apartment buildings (17, 18, and 21 storeys) totaling 490 units, including 30 affordable units, after a motion to refer the application back to staff failed. Council also approved several other zoning amendments, including a 23-storey mixed-use development at 84-86 St. George Street and 175-197 Ann Street, and a rezoning at 599-601 Richmond Street for a 57-unit building with four affordable units. The meeting included numerous other approvals, such as consulting engineer appointments for road projects and property acquisitions for the Wellington Gateway Project.

• Approved rezoning at 689 Oxford St. West for 490 units, 30 affordable (11-2)
• Approved rezoning at 84-86 St. George St. and 175-197 Ann St. for 23-storey mixed-use (11-2)
• Approved rezoning at 599-601 Richmond St. for 57-unit building with 4 affordable units
• Approved rezoning at 801 Sarnia Rd. for 100-unit apartment building with 4 affordable units
• Approved single-source procurement for planning application signs (Signature Graphics)
• Approved consulting engineers for five road projects (total ~$1.98M)
• Approved property acquisitions for Wellington Gateway Project (3 properties, total ~$1.25M)
• Approved sale of 5.5 acres in Innovation Park to Odd Burger Corp. for $632,500

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

This is the first meeting of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee. The committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, receive an orientation from the Environmental and Infrastructure Division, and discuss a planning application for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North. The agenda is largely procedural, with the planning application being the only substantive item for discussion.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Environmental and Infrastructure Division service area overview
• Notice of Planning Application for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North (OZ-9508)
• Welcome from former Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee held its first meeting, electing B. Samuels as Chair and C. Hunsberger as Vice-Chair. They received an orientation from the Environment and Infrastructure Division and formed a working group to review a planning application for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Elected B. Samuels as Chair and C. Hunsberger as Vice-Chair
• Formed working group (B. Samuels, A. Whittingham) to review planning application for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North
• Received orientation from Environment and Infrastructure Division
• Received welcome communication from former Advisory Committee on the Environment

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting of 2022. Members will elect a chair and vice chair, receive an orientation from the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor, and hear a presentation on the city's Parking Standards Review. The committee will also discuss updates on Storybook Sensory Backpacks and future meeting dates.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Orientation presentation by Melanie Stone, Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor
• Parking Standards Review presentation by Isaac de Ceuster, Planner I
• Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Parking Standards Review
• Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee held its first meeting of 2022, electing J. Menard as Chair and P. Moore as Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2022. The committee received presentations and notices on the Parking Standards Review, planning applications for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North and 537 Crestwood Drive, and an update on sensory backpacks at Storybook Gardens. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Elected J. Menard as Chair and P. Moore as Vice Chair for term ending Nov 30, 2022
• Received orientation presentation from M. Stone, Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor
• Received Parking Standards Review presentation from I. de Ceuster, Planner I
• Received notice of planning application for Parking Standards Review (June 9, 2022)
• Received notice of planning application for 1470-1474 Highbury Avenue North (June 8, 2022)
• Received public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 537 Crestwood Drive (May 12, 2022)
• Received verbal update on sensory backpacks at Storybook Gardens
• Set next meeting for July 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to review the 2021 performance reports of two municipal housing corporations (HDC and LMCH), consider recovery funding business cases from the London Community Recovery Network, and hear a delegation on housing solutions. The agenda also includes a confidential item on land acquisition or disposition.

• 2021 Performance Report and May 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report
• Housing Development Corporation (HDC) 2021 Annual General Meeting resolutions and financial statements
• London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) 2021 Annual General Meeting resolutions and financial statements
• London Community Recovery Network – Recovery Funding Business Cases
• Delegation: London: A Place to Call Home – Mike Wallace, London Development Institute

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the 2021 Performance Report and May 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report, and approved three London Community Recovery Network (LCRN) funding requests: estimating the gig labour market, London City of Music Expo, and City of Music Conference and Events. The committee also received annual reports and financial statements from Housing Development Corporation and London & Middlesex Community Housing, and forwarded a housing presentation to Civic Administration for review. The meeting then moved into closed session for land acquisition matters.

• Received 2021 Performance Report and May 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report (15-0)
• Received HDC 2021 auditor's report, financial statements, and strategic update (15-0)
• Received LMCH 2021 annual report and financial statements; introduced ratifying by-law (15-0)
• Approved LCRN Business Cases #1-3 funding requests (14-0)
• Forwarded 'London: A Place to Call Home' presentation to Civic Administration (13-0)
• Moved into closed session for land acquisition/disposition (13-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several items, including whether to participate in provincial pilots for cargo e-bikes and e-scooters, and to receive updates on the Green Bin program and Blue Box transition. The committee will also consider appointments for consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program and a project with the Canadian Home Builders' Association on net-zero energy renovations. Multiple delegation requests related to the e-scooter pilot are on the agenda.

• Participation in Provincial Cargo E-bike Pilot
• Participation in Provincial E-scooter Pilot
• Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program
• Updates: Green Bin Program Implementation
• Updates: Blue Box Transition and Next Steps

The Civic Works Committee approved the appointment of five consulting engineering firms for infrastructure renewal projects totaling $1,976,064.90, covering design and construction administration for road reconstructions on Foster Avenue, Platts Lane, Regent Street, Fraser Avenue, Leonard Street, Second Street, and York Street. The committee also approved participation in provincial cargo e-bike and personal e-scooter pilots, introduced a by-law for Blue Box transition negotiations, and received updates on the Green Bin program. All motions passed 5-0 with Mayor Holder absent.

• Approved MTE Consultants for Foster Ave design, $290,236.32 (5-0)
• Approved Spriet Associates for Platts Lane design, $415,712.00 (5-0)
• Approved Dillon Consulting for Regent St/Fraser Ave design, $478,167.58 (5-0)
• Approved GM BluePlan for Leonard St/Second St design, $294,074.00 (5-0)
• Approved AECOM for York St design, $498,875.00 (5-0)
• Approved participation in provincial cargo e-bike pilot (5-0)
• Approved participation in personal e-scooter pilot, not share program (5-0)
• Introduced Blue Box transition by-law for Council July 5 (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and consent items, including updates on the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan, a single-source procurement for cultural arts restoration, the Fire Master Plan Action Plan, RentSafeTO program improvements, and a zoning by-law patio review. The agenda also includes a request for delegation status to use Gibbons Park for an event and a confidential item. Most items are for discussion or direction rather than final decisions.

• Update on Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan
• Single Source Procurement of Cultural Arts Restoration Services (SS-2022-176)
• Fire Master Plan Action Plan
• RentSafeTO Program and complaint process improvements
• Zoning By-law Patio Review

The committee approved a single-source procurement award of up to $190,000 annually for cultural arts restoration services to Conservation of Sculptures, Monuments and Objects (CSMO), with an option to extend for four additional two-year terms. It also received the Fire Master Plan Action Plan and directed administration to implement it, subject to future budget approval. A motion to direct staff to develop a business case for a Rent Safe London housing enforcement program failed in a 3-3 tie vote.

• Approved single-source procurement for cultural arts restoration services to CSMO, $190,000/year (6-0)
• Received Fire Master Plan Action Plan and directed implementation (6-0)
• Received Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan update (6-0)
• Received Zoning By-law Patio Review; public meeting to be held (6-0)
• Received RentSafeTO program report; motion for Rent Safe London business case failed (3-3)
• Received delegation on Gibbons Park event; no action taken (4-1)
• Received Deferred Matters List (5-0, with one recusal on item 1)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of planning items, including several zoning and official plan amendments. The agenda includes public participation meetings for multiple property-specific applications, as well as updates on the ReThink Zoning initiative, the London Plan, and provincial Bill 109. The committee will also consider a heritage designation and a single-source procurement for planning application signs.

• Public meetings for zoning/OPA applications at 911 & 945 Kleinburg Drive, 991 Sunningdale Road West, 84-86 St. George St & 175-197 Ann St, 689 Oxford St West, 599-601 Richmond St, and 801 Sarnia Road
• ReThink Zoning Update and Discussion Papers
• London Plan approval update and Ontario Land Tribunal decision
• Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022) information report
• Heritage designation for 6092 Pack Road under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a rezoning application for 911 and 945 Kleinburg Drive, allowing a mixed-use commercial and residential building up to 23 metres. The committee also approved several other zoning amendments and housekeeping updates, including changes to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and a new delegation by-law for minor zoning amendments. All decisions will be forwarded to Municipal Council for final approval on July 5, 2022.

• Approved rezoning at 911/945 Kleinburg Drive to BDC2(*)*H23 for mixed-use up to 23m (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1284/1388 Sunningdale Road West removing holding provisions (6-0)
• Approved housekeeping amendment to Southwest Area Secondary Plan updating references to London Plan (6-0)
• Approved delegation by-law for minor zoning amendments under Bill 13 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 991 Sunningdale Road West to holding agricultural zone (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 84-86 St. George St/175-197 Ann St to R10/CC4 with 23-storey height (4-2)
• Referred 689 Oxford Street West application back to staff to address shadowing and traffic (4-2)
• Approved rezoning at 599-601 Richmond Street with bonus zone for affordable housing (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative items, including a revised report on the Special Projects and New Initiatives Reserve Fund, amendments to the Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, and two proclamation requests. The agenda also includes added items on restricted acts after nomination day and the Mayor's New Year's Honour List Policy. Several confidential land acquisition and litigation matters are scheduled for closed session.

• Revised Special Projects and New Initiatives Reserve Fund Rationalization Report
• Amendments to Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• Proclamation requests for Make Canada Gold (Childhood Cancer) and Srebrenica Genocide Remember Day
• Restricted Acts of Council after Nomination Day and Voting Day
• Mayor's New Year's Honour List Policy

The Corporate Services Committee approved the Special Projects and New Initiatives Reserve Fund Rationalization Report, including maintaining listed reserve funds and introducing related by-laws. It also approved consent items, two proclamations, and introduced by-laws on restricted acts after nomination day and the Mayor's New Year's Honour List. The committee then moved into closed session for land and litigation matters.

• Approved consent items 2.1 and 2.3 (6-0)
• Approved Special Projects and New Initiatives Reserve Fund Rationalization Report (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 1, 2022 as Make Canada Gold (6-0)
• Proclaimed July 11, 2022 as Srebrenica Genocide Remember Day (6-0)
• Introduced by-law on restricted acts after Nomination Day (6-0)
• Introduced by-law amending Mayor's New Year's Honour List Policy (6-0)
• Moved into closed session for land and litigation matters (6-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair, receive an orientation, and discuss several planning applications and environmental reports. Items include a Class 'C' Environmental Assessment for the Western Road/Sarnia Road intersection, notices for rezonings and official plan amendments at multiple properties, and wetland-related reports. The committee will also review a draft goldfish brochure. This is a working meeting with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Class 'C' Environmental Assessment - Western Road – Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Intersection
• Notice of Public Meeting - 689 Oxford Street West (Z-9199 and O-9206)
• Notice of Planning Application - 307 Sunningdale Road East (Z-9498)
• Notice of Planning Application - 4452 Wellington Road South (OZ-9497)

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee elected S. Levin as Chair and S. Hall as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2022. A working group was established to review a zoning by-law amendment application for 307 Sunningdale Road East. The committee referred a draft report on wetlands in London to Civic Administration for review. Several planning applications and public meeting notices were received and noted.

• Elected S. Levin as Chair and S. Hall as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Established working group for 307 Sunningdale Road East zoning application
• Referred Wetlands in London draft report to Civic Administration for review
• Received presentation on Western Road/Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment
• Noted public meeting notice for 689 Oxford Street West
• Noted planning application for 4452 Wellington Road South
• Noted planning application for 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road
• Scheduled next meeting for July 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several planning items, including a potential heritage designation for 6092 Pack Road under the Ontario Heritage Act, public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 84-86 St. George Street/175-197 Ann Street and 599-601 Richmond Street, and a notice for an environmental assessment on Western Road and Sarnia Road/Phillip Aziz Avenue. The committee will also review its first report and receive a heritage planners' report.

• Heritage designation discussion for 6092 Pack Road under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Public meeting notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 84-86 St. George Street and 175-197 Ann Street (OZ-9127)
• Public meeting notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 599-601 Richmond Street (Z-9367)
• Notice of Public Meeting for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Phillip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment
• Review of 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning received reports and notices, and discussed heritage items. It advised that a revised application for 84-86 St. George Street and 175-197 Ann Street does not address outstanding heritage concerns and continues to support designating those properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The meeting adjourned early at 6:19 PM due to a lack of quorum, with no formal votes taken.

• Advised Planning and Environment Committee that revised application for 84-86 St. George St. and 175-197 Ann St. does not address heritage concerns
• Continued support for heritage designation of 84-86 St. George St. and 175-197 Ann St. under Ontario Heritage Act
• Received 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning from May 26, 2022
• Received Public Meeting Notice for zoning by-law amendment at 599-601 Richmond St.
• Adjourned at 6:19 PM due to lack of quorum

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The committee will review an environmental assessment for Western Road, Sarnia Road, and Philip Aziz Avenue. The meeting also includes a service area overview and notices regarding parking standards and secondary plan amendments.

• Western Road / Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment presentation
• Notice of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Parking Standards Review
• Public Meeting Notice for Southwest Area Secondary Plan housekeeping amendment
• Bike locker installation consultation
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee held its first meeting, electing T. Khan as Chair and T. Kerr as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2022. The committee received presentations on a service area overview, the Western Road/Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment, and a parking standards review, but took no substantive decisions on these items. A matter regarding bike locker installation consultation was deferred to the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for July 13, 2022.

• Elected T. Khan as Chair and T. Kerr as Vice-Chair for term ending Nov 30, 2022
• Received service area overview presentation from Environment and Infrastructure Division
• Received Western Road/Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue EA presentation from AECOM
• Received public meeting notice for Official Plan Amendment - Southwest Area Secondary Plan
• Held general discussion on sub-committees and working groups
• Requested clerk to circulate poll for future meeting dates/times
• Scheduled next meeting for July 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM
• Deferred bike locker installation consultation to next meeting

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2021 financial audit, including the financial statements and KPMG's audit findings, and to receive presentations on the internal audit plan, charter, and follow-up activities dashboard from MNP. The agenda includes staff reports and submissions, but no votes or decisions are listed.

• 2021 Financial Audit staff report and 2021 Financial Statements Overview
• KPMG Audit Findings Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
• Internal Audit Plan presentation by MNP
• Internal Audit Charter by MNP
• Internal Audit Follow-Up Activities Dashboard as of June 6, 2022 (revised June 10, 2022)

The Audit Committee received the 2021 Financial Report of the Corporation of the City of London and the KPMG Audit Findings Report for the year ending December 31, 2021, following presentations from the Director of Financial Services and KPMG. The committee also received presentations and communications from MNP regarding the internal audit plan, charter, and follow-up activities dashboard. All items were received by motion; no substantive decisions were made beyond accepting these reports.

• Received 2021 Financial Report of the Corporation of the City of London (motion passed)
• Received KPMG Audit Findings Report for year ending December 31, 2021 (motion passed)
• Received MNP presentation on internal audit plan (motion passed)
• Received MNP communication on internal audit charter (motion passed)
• Received MNP communications on internal audit follow-up activities dashboard as of June 6 and June 10, 2022 (motion passed)

Council

London City Council's June 14, 2022 meeting includes decisions on reports from several committees, covering items like short-term accommodation licensing amendments, zoning changes, and various contracts. The agenda also includes closed-session matters and a large number of by-laws to be voted on, including several road widenings and property-related approvals.

• Short-term Accommodations - Proposed Amendments (Bills 239, 243)
• Zoning by-law amendments for 537 Crestwood Drive, 258 Richmond Street, 1503 Hyde Park Road, and 3195 White Oak Road
• Contract award to PepsiCo Beverages Canada for cold beverages at golf courses, arenas, and other city facilities
• Demolition of abandoned buildings at 150 Adelaide Street North, 9 Front Street, and 20 Paddington Avenue
• Road widening by-laws for Colonel Talbot Road, Queens Avenue, Richmond Street, Commissioners Road West, and Highbury Avenue North

Council approved amendments to the Business Licensing By-law and Administrative Monetary Penalty System to license and regulate short-term accommodations, with the by-law to come into effect September 6, 2022. Council also approved a $1,055,000 one-time Core Area Action Plan enhancement, a $650,000 land purchase for the Wellington Gateway Project, and directed removal of Trooper Mark Wilson's name from city amenities. Several zoning and subdivision approvals were passed, including the London Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan update.

• Approved short-term accommodation licensing by-law amendments (12-2)
• Approved $1,055,000 Core Area Action Plan 2022 one-time enhancements
• Approved $650,000 purchase of 134 Wellington Road for Wellington Gateway Project (13-1)
• Directed removal of Trooper Mark Wilson's name from all city amenities (14-1)
• Approved updated London Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan (15-0)
• Approved $909,645 budget increase for Northcrest Drive watermain servicing
• Approved $1,140,602 single source procurement for emergency communications base stations
• Approved $2,150,000 in housing stability services single source procurements

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is holding its second meeting of 2022 virtually. The agenda includes consent items such as the first committee report and the director's report covering January 16 to May 15, 2022. No items are listed for discussion, deferred matters, or additional business, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.

• Consent item: 1st Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• Consent item: Director's Report for period January 16 to May 15, 2022

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved the minutes from its February 22, 2022 meeting and received the Director's Report for January 16 to May 15, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved consent items 2.1 and 2.2 (moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lehman)
• Received minutes of 1st meeting (February 22, 2022)
• Received Director's Report for period January 16 to May 15, 2022

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

This is the inaugural meeting for the committee. The agenda includes electing a Chair and Vice-Chair and receiving a service area overview from the Director of the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Service Area Overview by R. Morris, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit
• Review of Truth and Reconciliation staff report

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee held its first meeting, electing M. Mlotha as Chair for June 9, 2022, and postponing the election of Chair and Vice-Chair to the next meeting. The committee established the second Thursday of each month as its regular meeting day and directed the clerk to circulate a poll to schedule the meeting time. A presentation from the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit was received, and no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

• Elected M. Mlotha as Chair for June 9, 2022 meeting
• Postponed election of Chair and Vice-Chair to next meeting
• Established second Thursday of each month as meeting day
• Directed clerk to circulate poll for scheduling meeting time
• Received Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit presentation

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is reviewing the Development Charge Planning Horizon Policy and Stormwater Management Land Payment Trigger Policy. A public participation meeting is scheduled to discuss the 2023 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) Update. The committee also considers appointments to the London Hydro Inc. and Western University boards.

• Review of Development Charge Planning Horizon Policy
• Review of Development Charge Stormwater Management Land Payment Trigger Policy
• Public Participation Meeting on 2023 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) Update
• Consideration of appointment of Gabriel Valente and Jack Smit to London Hydro Inc.
• Consideration of appointment of Lori Higgs and Marlene McGrath to Western University Board of Governors

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved $1.055 million in one-time Core Area Action Plan program enhancements, funded from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve. The committee also approved four London Community Recovery Network (LCRN) funding business cases, endorsed a 15-year planning horizon for development charge 'soft service' master plans, and approved the 2023 Growth Management Implementation Strategy update with project rescheduling. Appointments were made to the Western University Board of Governors and London Hydro Inc. board.

• Approved $1,055,000 Core Area Action Plan 2022 one-time enhancements (15-0)
• Approved LCRN Business Cases #1-#4 for recovery funding (14-0, 1 recusal on #4)
• Endorsed 15-year planning horizon for development charge 'soft service' master plans (15-0)
• Approved 2023 Growth Management Implementation Strategy update with project rescheduling (15-0)
• Appointed Lori Higgs and Marlene McGrath to Western University Board of Governors (13-0, 2 recusals)
• Re-appointed Gabe Valente and Jack Smit to London Hydro Inc. board (15-0)
• Discontinued stormwater management land payment trigger threshold effective July 31, 2022 (15-0)
• Re-advertised recruitment for 2 London and Middlesex Community Housing board vacancies (15-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering housing stability programs, procurement contracts, and community services, plus several items for direction including proposed amendments to short-term accommodation rules, a motion to support more licensed childcare spaces, and a proposal about pandemic-related outdoor patio rules. The committee will also hear a delegation request and a presentation on waterfowl feeding.

• Single Source Procurement SS 2022-166 for base station replacement for emergency communications system
• Award of contract for supply of cold bottled beverages (RFP 2022-041)
• Amended agreement with London Symphonia for stewardship of former Orchestra London music library
• Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement for COCHI and OPHI housing initiatives
• Proposed amendments to short-term accommodation rules

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a single-source procurement of $1,140,602 (HST excluded) for replacement of two MASTR III base stations for the emergency communications system, with PSPC Canada Systems Incorporated (formerly L3Harris Canada). The committee also approved several other items, including a $2.15 million single-source procurement for housing stability services, and directed staff to report on options for increasing licensed child care spaces and on making pandemic-related outdoor patio rules permanent. All motions passed unanimously, except the short-term accommodations licensing by-law which passed 5-0 with one recusal.

• Approved $1,140,602 single-source procurement for emergency base station replacement (6-0)
• Approved $2,150,000 single-source procurement for housing stability services (6-0)
• Approved short-term accommodation licensing by-law amendments (5-0, 1 recusal)
• Directed staff to report on increasing licensed child care spaces (6-0)
• Directed staff to review pandemic patio rules for permanency (6-0)
• Approved demolition of 3 abandoned buildings under Property Standards (6-0)
• Approved by-law updates for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (6-0)
• Approved PepsiCo Beverages Canada contract for cold beverages (6-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure items, including a budget increase for Northcrest Drive municipal watermain servicing. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for Metamora Stormwater Outfall Replacement and the closing of part of Upper Canada Crossing.

• Budget increase for Northcrest Drive Municipal Watermain Servicing
• Contract amendment for Metamora Stormwater Outfall Replacement to add Metamora Bridge repairs
• Closing part of Upper Canada Crossing

The Civic Works Committee approved a $909,645 budget increase for the Northcrest Drive watermain servicing project, amended the Metamora stormwater contract to add bridge repairs, and introduced a by-law to close part of Upper Canada Crossing. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved $909,645 budget increase for Northcrest Drive watermain servicing (5-0)
• Increased Blue-Con Construction contract by $255,000 for Metamora bridge repairs (5-0)
• Introduced by-law to close part of Upper Canada Crossing (5-0)
• Received deferred matters list as of May 20, 2022 (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including a corporate mileage rate change, the 2021 annual update on Budweiser Gardens, the annual meeting calendar, and issuance of technology equipment to council members. They will also consider appointments to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee and a proclamation for Never Give Up Day. A confidential item on land acquisition is also on the agenda.

• Corporate Mileage Rate Change
• 2021 Annual Update on Budweiser Gardens
• Standing Committee Meetings and Annual Meeting Calendar
• Issuance of Technology Equipment to Council Members
• Appointment to Ecological Community Advisory Committee (3 applicants)

The Corporate Services Committee approved a corporate mileage rate increase from 50 to 59 cents per kilometre, effective July 1, 2022. It also approved the 2023 meeting calendar, received the Budweiser Gardens annual report, and introduced a by-law to update technology equipment rules for council members. Two appointments were made to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, while a motion to add a third member failed.

• Approved corporate mileage rate increase to $0.59/km effective July 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved 2023 annual meeting calendar (6-0)
• Received 2021 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens (6-0)
• Introduced by-law to amend technology equipment issuance to council members (6-0)
• Appointed Patricia Almost and Girish Sankar to Ecological Community Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Motion to also appoint Eric Dusenge to Ecological Community Advisory Committee failed (2-4)
• Received proclamation application for 'Never Give Up Day' with no action (6-0)
• Moved to closed session for land acquisition and legal advice (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a consent agenda (items 2.1-2.6) and all scheduled items (3.1-3.7) unanimously (5-0), with Councillor Lehman absent. These actions include supporting a 3-year extension for the draft plan of subdivision at 58 Sunningdale Road West, introducing several zoning by-law amendments to Council, and permitting heritage alterations and demolitions. The committee also received the 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning and moved into closed session to discuss an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal.

• Approved 3-year extension for draft plan of subdivision at 58 Sunningdale Rd W (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to exempt blocks at 890 Upperpoint Ave from Part-Lot Control (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to remove holding provision at 3195 White Oak Rd (5-0)
• Approved Subdivision Agreement for Foxhollow North Kent Phase 5 at 1284/1388 Sunningdale Rd W (5-0)
• Permitted heritage alteration at 525 Dufferin Ave with conditions (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to change Public Park definition in Zoning By-law Z-1 (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to rezone 537 Crestwood Dr to Holding Residential R6 (5-0)
• Permitted demolition of non-designated resources at 850 Highbury Ave N with conditions (5-0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

This is the inaugural meeting of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, held virtually. The committee will elect a chair and vice chair, receive a heritage planning orientation, and review two specific demolition requests for heritage-listed properties. Additionally, the body will review notices for various zoning amendments, official plan changes, and environmental assessments.

• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 180 Simcoe Street by Richmond Corporate Centre Inc.
• Demolition request for non-designated built resources at 850 Highbury Avenue North (former London Psychiatric Hospital) by Old Oak Properties
• Public meeting notice for Official Plan Amendment at 850 Highbury Avenue North
• Public meeting notices for Zoning By-law Amendments at 537 Crestwood Drive and 258 Richmond Street
• Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 6092 Pack Road

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning elected S. Bergman as Chair and K. Waud as Vice Chair for the term ending September 30, 2022. The committee supported staff recommendations on two demolition requests: one for the heritage-listed property at 180 Simcoe Street and one for non-designated built resources at 850 Highbury Avenue North (former London Psychiatric Hospital Lands). It also supported a heritage alteration permit application at 525 Dufferin Avenue. The committee received multiple planning application notices and set its future meeting schedule.

• Elected S. Bergman as Chair and K. Waud as Vice Chair (term ending Sept 30, 2022)
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition request at 180 Simcoe Street
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition request at 850 Highbury Avenue North
• Supported staff recommendation for heritage alteration permit at 525 Dufferin Avenue
• Set general meeting day/time: second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM
• Received notices for zoning by-law amendments at 537 Crestwood Drive, 258 Richmond Street, 6092 Pack Road, 599-601 Richmond Street
• Received notices for official plan amendments at 850 Highbury Avenue North and 4452 Wellington Road South
• Received notices for draft plan of subdivision at 723 Lorne Avenue/25 Queens Place and 954 Gainsborough Road

Council

London City Council is meeting virtually to consider reports from three standing committees, including the Victoria Park Secondary Plan, several zoning and land development items, and numerous by-laws for road widenings and fee changes. The agenda also includes a closed session for land negotiations and labour relations, plus a review of councillor conduct from the May 3 meeting.

• Revised Victoria Park Secondary Plan (O-8978) with related by-laws 212-217
• Rezoning at 1345 Cranbrook Road and 1005 Longworth Road (Z-9487, Bill No. 227)
• Contract award: Springbank Reservoirs 1 & 3 roof membrane replacement (RFT 2022-016)
• By-law to amend pricing for City-owned serviced industrial land (Bill No. 210)
• Road widening by-laws for Bradley Avenue, Exeter Road, Wonderland Road South, Wharncliffe Road South, Southdale Road West, Wickerson Road, Wellington Road, and Dundas Street

Council approved the Victoria Park Secondary Plan, a planning framework for the area, and enacted 24 by-laws covering land sales, contracts, and agreements. It also approved a $9.27M contract for reservoir roof repairs, a $800,000 property purchase for the Wellington Gateway Project, and a collective agreement with the nurses' union. A motion to reduce minimum building heights in the plan's West Policy Area failed.

• Approved Victoria Park Secondary Plan (14-0)
• Approved $9.27M Springbank Reservoirs roof replacement contract (14-0)
• Approved $800,000 purchase of 148 Wellington Road for Wellington Gateway (12-1)
• Approved collective agreement with SEIU Local 1 Canada (Registered Nurses) (14-0)
• Approved industrial land price increases (14-0)
• Approved $246,718.80 West London Dyke feasibility study with Stantec (14-0)
• Approved $756,192 Colonel Talbot Road design contract with AECOM (14-0)
• Refused Drewlo Holdings rezoning at 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East (14-0)

Civic Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including consultant awards for the West London Dyke and Huron Street watermain. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law and updates on road improvements.

• Consultant award for West London Dyke Infrastructure Feasibility Assessment
• Contract award for Springbank Reservoirs 1 & 3 roof membrane replacement
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Environmental Assessment Project File Report for Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection
• Appointment of consulting engineers for Huron Street Watermain Remediation

The Civic Works Committee approved a $9,268,377.75 contract with Stone Town Construction Limited for the Springbank Reservoirs 1 & 3 roof membrane replacement, noting the bid exceeded the project budget but was the lowest of four received. The committee also approved several consultant appointments and engineering contracts, including a $246,718.80 feasibility study for the West London Dyke and a $756,192.00 design contract for Colonel Talbot Road upgrades. All consent items were approved 5-0, with one item (Huron Street Watermain Remediation) approved 4-0 after Councillor Helmer recused himself due to a pecuniary interest.

• Approved $9,268,377.75 Springbank Reservoirs roof repair contract (5-0)
• Appointed Stantec for West London Dyke feasibility study at $246,718.80 (5-0)
• Appointed AECOM for Colonel Talbot Road design at $756,192.00 (5-0)
• Approved Huron Street Watermain Remediation consultant at $172,506.40 (4-0, Helmer recused)
• Appointed Stantec for London Psychiatric Hospital stormwater facility at $558,376.44 (5-0)
• Approved new pedestrian signal at Tecumseh Ave & Wharncliffe Rd S (5-0)
• Accepted Jenkins Municipal Drain petition, appointed engineer (5-0)
• Introduced fees by-law amendment to remove Bike Locker Pilot timeframe (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider several planning items, including public participation meetings for development proposals at 3101 Petty Road, 3557 Colonel Talbot Road, 1345 Cranbrook Road, 346-392 South Street, 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East, and the Revised Victoria Park Secondary Plan. The committee will also review the Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentives Program 5-Year Review and the Building Division Monthly Report for February 2022.

• Public meeting for 3101 Petty Road and 3047 White Oak Road (39CD-22501)
• Public meeting for 3557 Colonel Talbot Road (39CD-21519)
• Public meeting for 1345 Cranbrook Road and 1005 Longworth Road (Z-9487)
• Public meeting for 346, 370, 392 South Street and 351, 373, 385 Hill Street (39CD-21522)
• Public meeting for 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East (39T-07502/OZ-9473) with revised staff recommendation

The Planning and Environment Committee refused Drewlo Holdings' application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East, citing development within a Provincially Significant Wetland and non-conformity with city plans. The committee also approved introducing a by-law to adopt the Victoria Park Secondary Plan, and directed staff to evaluate properties in a downtown block for heritage designation. Several other items were approved, including part-lot control exemptions and zoning changes for residential development.

• Refused Drewlo Holdings' Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East (4-0)
• Approved introduction of by-laws to adopt the Victoria Park Secondary Plan (4-0)
• Directed staff to evaluate properties bounded by Richmond, Central, Wellington, and Hyman Streets for heritage designation (4-0)
• Approved part-lot control exemption for 1345 Cranbrook Rd and 1005 Longworth Rd (4-0)
• Approved zoning change to Residential R1-8 for 1345 Cranbrook Rd and 1005 Longworth Rd (4-0)
• Approved CIP Financial Incentives 5-Year Review, directing staff to report back (4-0)
• Advised approval authority of no issues for 3101 Petty Rd and 3047 White Oak Rd condominium and site plan (4-0)
• Advised approval authority of issues for 3557 Colonel Talbot Rd condominium and site plan (4-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several 2021 annual reports regarding employee attendance, parkland reserve funds, and development charges. The agenda also includes monitoring of the Industrial Land Development Strategy and requests for official proclamations.

• 2021 Annual Parkland Reserve Fund and Section 37 Planning Act Report
• 2021 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds
• Industrial Land Development Strategy Annual Monitoring and Pricing Report
• Application for issuance of 'Never Give Up Day' proclamation
• Application for issuance of 'Day of Remembrance for Our London Family' proclamation

The Corporate Services Committee approved a staff recommendation to introduce a by-law raising prices for City-owned serviced industrial land, with increases ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 per acre across several parks, and Innovation Park Phase V set at $250,000 per acre. The committee also endorsed Councillors Hopkins and Morgan for provincial and federal municipal board positions, approved a United Way stairclimb event, and proclaimed June 6, 2022 as Day of Remembrance for Our London Family. All votes were 5-0, with Mayor Holder absent.

• Approved introduction of by-law to raise industrial land prices (5-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Hopkins for AMO Board, with up to $500 campaign reimbursement (5-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Morgan for FCM Board, with up to $500 campaign reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved United Way Stairclimb as City of London Day at Budweiser Gardens (5-0)
• Proclaimed June 6, 2022 as Day of Remembrance for Our London Family (5-0)
• Referred Never Give Up Day proclamation to future meeting (5-0)
• Received 2021 annual reports on parkland, development charges, and employee attendance (5-0)

Council

City Council is considering several property rezonings, heritage designations, and road widening projects. The agenda also includes discussions on regulating graphic flyer deliveries and reviewing the Integrity Commissioner's report regarding a vaccination policy.

• By-law 188: Regulating the delivery of graphic images in the City
• Heritage designation for 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street
• Rezoning of 1521 Sunningdale Road West and 2631 Hyde Park Road
• Road widening for Byron Baseline Road east of Griffith Street
• By-law 195: Intersection Southdale – Colonel Talbot roundabout

Council approved the 2021 year-end operating budget surplus allocation, directing $2M to affordable housing, $5M to infrastructure, and grants to Covent Garden Market and RBC Place. It also directed staff to incorporate written land acknowledgements and approved numerous zoning by-law amendments, including for 520 Sarnia Road, 1521 Sunningdale Road West, and 1055 Fanshawe Park Road West. A motion to reprimand Councillor van Holst failed in a 7-7 tie.

• Approved 2021 surplus allocation: $2M to affordable housing, $5M to infrastructure, $1.8M to Covent Garden Market, $0.5M to RBC Place (14-0)
• Directed staff to incorporate written land acknowledgements in documents and meetings (14-0)
• Approved zoning by-law for 520 Sarnia Road for 8-storey, 129-unit apartment with 2 affordable units (14-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1521 Sunningdale Road West and 2631 Hyde Park Road subdivision (8-6)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1055 Fanshawe Park Road West medical/dental office expansion (9-5)
• Approved by-law to regulate graphic flyer deliveries (13-1)
• Approved $21M debenture issuance for capital works (13-0)
• Failed to reprimand Councillor van Holst for Code of Conduct contraventions (7-7)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss an update on the 2022 debenture issuance. The only substantive item is a staff report on this topic, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• 2022 Debenture Issuance Update (staff report)

The Corporate Services Committee approved the issuance of $21 million in serial debentures at an average all-in rate of 3.563% over a 10-year term, and directed that a by-law authorizing the borrowing be introduced at the May 3, 2022 Municipal Council meeting. The motion passed 5-0, with Mayor E. Holder absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $21,000,000 serial debenture issuance at 3.563% average all-in rate over 10 years (5-0)
• Directed introduction of borrowing by-law at May 3, 2022 Municipal Council meeting (5-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on playground upgrades at Gibbons Park and Greenway Park, and to consider its second report and related council resolutions. The agenda also includes a public meeting notice for zoning changes at 520 Sarnia Road.

• Presentation on Gibbons Park Playground Upgrade
• Presentation on Greenway Park Playground Upgrade
• 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Council resolutions on 1st and 2nd Committee reports
• Public meeting notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 520 Sarnia Road

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met virtually and received presentations on the Gibbons Park and Greenway Park playground upgrades, along with reports and council resolutions. No substantive decisions were made; all items were noted as received.

• Received Gibbons Park Playground Upgrade presentation
• Received Greenway Park Playground Upgrade presentation
• Received 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 1st Report
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 2nd Report
• Received Public Meeting Notice for 520 Sarnia Road zoning amendments

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider appointments to eight community advisory committees, including Accessibility, Animal Welfare, Planning, Diversity, Ecological, Environmental Stewardship, and Integrated Transportation. The committee will also receive an update on Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations and consider appointments to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board and requests for shareholder meetings for London & Middlesex Community Housing, London Hydro, and HDC.

• Update on City of London efforts regarding Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations
• Appointments to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors
• Requests for shareholder meetings for London & Middlesex Community Housing, London Hydro Inc., and HDC
• Appointments to 8 community advisory committees (Accessibility, Animal Welfare, Planning, Diversity, Ecological, Environmental Stewardship, Integrated Transportation)
• Consideration of appointment to the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (requires up to 15 members, majority with disabilities)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved incorporating a written Land Acknowledgement into city documents and meetings, and made numerous appointments to community advisory committees. It also re-appointed two directors to the airport authority and scheduled shareholder meetings for city-owned corporations.

• Approved incorporating written Land Acknowledgement into city documents and meetings (13-0)
• Re-appointed Gus Kotsiomitis and Maureen O'Leary-Pickard to airport authority board (13-0)
• Scheduled London & Middlesex Community Housing shareholder meeting for June 22, 2022 (13-0)
• Scheduled London Hydro shareholder meeting for June 7, 2022 (13-0)
• Scheduled Housing Development Corporation shareholder meeting for June 22, 2022 (13-0)
• Appointed members to Accessibility, Animal Welfare, Planning, Diversity, Ecological, Environmental, and Transportation advisory committees (13-0 or 12-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is reviewing three public participation items, including a request to remove 147-149 Wellington Street from the heritage register and zoning applications at 1055 Fanshawe Park Road West and 84-86 St. George Street. The committee is also considering single-source contracts for development approval improvements and a heritage alteration permit for 18 Byron Avenue East. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Request to remove 147-149 Wellington Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Zoning application OZ-9444 for 1055 Fanshawe Park Road West
• Zoning application OZ-9127 for 84-86 St. George Street and 175-197 Anne Street
• Heritage Alteration Permit HAP22-016-L for 18 Byron Avenue East
• Single-source procurement for Site Plan Control By-Law update

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a zoning and Official Plan amendment for 1055 Fanshawe Park Road West, increasing the maximum gross floor area for medical/dental office uses to 6,342.4 square metres, despite the Civic Administration's recommendation. The committee also approved several consent items, including a single-source contract for a Site Plan Control By-law update and a Streamline Development Approval Fund contract. A heritage alteration permit for 18 Byron Avenue East was refused, and the committee referred the St. George/Ann Street application back to staff to address rail safety and traffic concerns.

• Approved 1055 Fanshawe Park Rd West medical office GFA increase to 6,342.4 sq m (3-2)
• Approved single-source contract to SvN Architects + Planners/HDR for Site Plan Control By-law update, up to $153,250
• Approved single-source contract to EZSigma Group for Streamline Development Approval Fund, up to $446,250
• Removed 147-149 Wellington Street from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (5-0)
• Referred 84-86 St. George St/175-197 Ann St application back to staff for rail safety and traffic mitigation review (5-0)
• Refused heritage alteration permit at 18 Byron Avenue East (5-0)
• Approved notice of intention to designate 183 and 197 Ann Street under Ontario Heritage Act (4-1)
• Approved removal of holding provisions at 1300 Riverbend Road (6-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 4th Committee Report and receive an update on June 6 commemoration plans. The agenda also includes updates from several sub-committees regarding awards, education, and policy.

• Update on June 6 Commemoration Plans by R. Morris, Director of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit
• Review of the 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
• Updates from Awards and Recognition, Education and Awareness, and Policy and Planning Sub-Committees
• Discussion regarding Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review reports and working group comments on several development sites and environmental topics. Items include a public meeting notice for 520 Sarnia Road, comments on properties at Kilbourne Road, Fanshawe Park Road East, and Western Road, plus a draft wetland relocation lessons-learned document and a goldfish brochure draft.

• Public meeting notice for 520 Sarnia Road
• Working group comments on 7098-7118 Kilbourne Road
• Revised working group comments on 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Draft wetland relocation lessons-learned document
• Environmental impact statement and working group comments for 1349 Western Road

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including contract awards, environmental assessments, and a road rehabilitation partnership, plus a speed reduction petition for Dingman Drive. Most items are routine approvals or informational notices.

• Appointment of Transportation and Mobility Big Data Provider – Irregular Result
• Adelaide WWTP Climate Change Resilience Class EA – Notice of Completion
• Greenway WWTP Climate Change Resilience Class EA – Notice of Completion
• Construction Partnership with County of Middlesex for Gideon Drive Rehabilitation (2022 Road Program)
• Contract Award: Tender RT21-121 Greenway UV Upgrade Construction – Irregular Result

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially provide input on several items, including a presentation on advisory lanes for Central Avenue, the committee's third report, and two planning applications for zoning by-law amendments. The committee will also provide initial consultation on the Mobility Master Plan.

• Presentation on advisory lanes for Central Ave
• 3rd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee
• Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 1856-1910 Oxford Street West
• Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 604 Beaverbrook Avenue
• Initial consultation on the Mobility Master Plan

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider several items, including a request for proposals for new playground equipment at Gibbons Park and Greenway Park, an update on the winter response program for unsheltered individuals, and a recommendation on a dental program administration contract. The committee will also hear delegations on a light pollution by-law and on private zoos and mobile zoos, with a staff report on the animal control by-law regarding Reptilia. A confidential item on solicitor-client privilege regarding an exemption to the animal control by-law is also on the agenda.

• Request for Proposal 2022-054 for new play equipment at Gibbons Park and Greenway Park
• Update on 2021-2022 Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals
• Irregular Result RFP 21-74: Dental Program Administration single bid award recommendation
• Delegation on Light Pollution By-law
• Staff report on Animal Control By-law regarding Reptilia

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several zoning and planning items, including rezoning applications, a tow truck/impound yard zoning by-law review, and information reports on parking standards and Bill 13. The agenda includes consent items, scheduled public hearings, and a request for direction on the Urban Agriculture Strategy annual report.

• 520 Sarnia Road (OZ-9432) - revised staff report and recommendation
• 551-555 Waterloo Street (Z-9372) - zoning application
• Tow Truck / Impound Yard Zoning By-law Review (Z-9428)
• 1521 Sunningdale Road West and 2631 Hyde Park Road (39T-21056) - draft plan and zoning
• 1284 Sunningdale Road West (Z-9548) - zoning application

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a rezoning and official plan amendment for a proposed 8-storey, 129-unit apartment building at 520 Sarnia Road, including two affordable housing units. The committee also approved several other zoning changes, including removing holding provisions at multiple properties and a city-wide zoning by-law update for tow truck businesses and impound yards. All decisions will be forwarded to Municipal Council for final approval on May 3, 2022.

• Approved 520 Sarnia Road rezoning for 8-storey, 129-unit apartment with 2 affordable units (6-0)
• Approved 551-555 Waterloo Street rezoning from R3 to R8 (6-0)
• Approved city-wide tow truck/impound yard zoning by-law update (6-0)
• Approved 1521 Sunningdale Rd W & 2631 Hyde Park Rd subdivision and zoning (4-1)
• Approved 1284 Sunningdale Rd W school/daycare zoning (4-1)
• Approved 3315 Oriole Drive part-lot control exemption (6-0)
• Approved removing holding provisions at 414-418 Old Wonderland Rd, 870 Kleinburg Dr, 1395 Riverbend Rd (6-0)
• Approved 459 Hale Street draft plan extension (6-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting virtually to review the 2021 year-end operating and capital budget monitoring reports, and to consider several requests for proclamations. The agenda includes items for direction and consent, with no scheduled public hearings or major decisions listed.

• 2021 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report
• 2021 Year-End Capital Budget Monitoring Report
• Proclamation request: Apraxia Awareness Day 2022
• Proclamation request: Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism
• Proclamation requests: Southwestern Ontario Film Week, Longest Day of Smiles, Action Anxiety Day

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is reviewing requests to remove properties from the heritage register and proposing new designations. The meeting also includes reviews of heritage alteration permits and notices for various zoning and subdivision amendments.

• Request to remove 147-149 Wellington Street from the heritage register
• Heritage Alteration Permit application for 18 Byron Avenue East
• Proposed designation of 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of revised planning application for 850 Highbury Avenue North
• Zoning By-law Amendment notices for 520 Sarnia Road and 551-555 Waterloo Street

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage refused a heritage alteration permit for 18 Byron Avenue East, citing non-compliance with district and city policies. They also removed 147-149 Wellington Street from the heritage register and initiated designation processes for 183 and 197 Ann Street. Several notices and reports were received without substantive decisions.

• Removed 147-149 Wellington Street from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Refused heritage alteration permit at 18 Byron Avenue East
• Initiated designation process for 197 Ann Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Initiated designation process for 183 Ann Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Received 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
• Received notice for revised planning application at 850 Highbury Avenue North
• Received public meeting notices for 84-86 St. George St, 520 Sarnia Rd, and 551-555 Waterloo St

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is reviewing several items for direction regarding internal oversight. These include an update on follow-up activities, a draft internal audit plan overview, and the internal audit charter.

• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Update Dashboard
• Draft Internal Audit Plan - Overview for Audit Committee
• Internal Audit Charter

The Audit Committee approved the Internal Audit Plan from MNP dated April 13, 2022, with a revision to schedule the Records Management & Retention audit for Q2 2023. The committee also received updates on internal audit follow-up activities and the internal audit charter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Internal Audit Plan from MNP dated April 13, 2022
• Received internal audit follow-up activities update dashboard
• Received internal audit charter communication

Council

This is the 6th meeting of London City Council, where members will vote on a range of reports and by-laws, including setting 2022 tax ratios and rates, approving the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and several land acquisitions and contracts. The agenda includes many items from committee reports, with decisions on zoning, fees, and event permits.

• 2022 tax ratios and rates by-laws (Bills 156, 157, 158)
• Climate Emergency Action Plan (Bill 175)
• Land acquisitions and negotiations (closed session items 4.3-4.5)
• Rock the Park 2022 event exemption for Harris Park (Bill 167)
• Election Sign By-law update (Bill 168)

Council approved the Climate Emergency Action Plan and its foundational actions, and accepted a $60.19M bid for the Adelaide Street North CPR Underpass project despite it exceeding the budget. It also approved a $71,000 grant for the Fugitive Slave Chapel relocation, several zoning changes, and various infrastructure contracts and by-laws.

• Approved Climate Emergency Action Plan and Foundational Actions (14-0)
• Accepted $60,191,223.44 bid for Adelaide Street North CPR Underpass (14-0)
• Approved $71,000 grant for Fugitive Slave Chapel relocation (14-0)
• Approved rezoning at 517, 521, 525 Fanshawe Park Road East for 6-storey apartment (14-0)
• Approved $10,177,967.69 contract for Southdale Road West Improvements Phase 1 (14-0)
• Approved 2022 tax ratios and rates (12-2)
• Approved Rock the Park 2022 event use of Harris Park for 5 days (12-1)
• Approved $509,000 property acquisition at 136 Wellington Road (10-1)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will review the second committee report and receive an update regarding Reptilia Zoo. The meeting includes discussions on foster home pet limits and potential educational initiatives for canid and wildlife presence.

• Reptilia Zoo update from Community and Protective Services Committee
• Discussion on Nature-Explore ideas regarding nesting, den, and beaver lodge sites
• Review of Foster Home Pet Limits
• Canid and Wildlife Awareness Initiatives discussion
• Review of 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a public participation meeting to hear feedback on the draft Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), with a staff presentation and numerous written submissions. The committee will also consider the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force Final Report, appointments to the Argyle Business Improvement Association and Western University's Board of Governors, and the 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee.

• Public participation meeting on Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP)
• 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force Final Report
• Confirmation of appointment to the Argyle Business Improvement Association
• City appointees to Western University's Board of Governors
• 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved the Climate Emergency Action Plan and its Foundational Actions, and introduced a by-law for a Memorandum of Understanding with Western University. It also set future council compensation to the median full-time income, adjusted a board appointment term, and received a report on hate symbols.

• Approved Climate Emergency Action Plan and Foundational Actions (15-0)
• Introduced by-law for MOU with Western University (13-0, 2 recused)
• Set council compensation to median full-time income, automatic annual adjustments (15-0)
• Appointed Deborah Haroun to Argyle BIA Board (15-0)
• Adjusted Harold Usher's term on Western University Board to end June 30, 2022 (13-0, 2 recused)
• Directed City Clerk to advertise two Western University Board positions (13-0, 2 recused)
• Received Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee report supporting hate speech law changes (15-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider a public participation meeting on short-term accommodations, a one-time policy exemption for the 2022 Rock the Park festival, and reports from advisory committees on accessibility, housing, and animal welfare. The agenda also includes consent items on a contract award for the Local Immigration Partnership, Oakridge resident engagement, school board collaboration, parks and recreation, and a homelessness prevention funding agreement. Several delegation requests are scheduled, including on a light pollution by-law and private zoos.

• Public participation meeting on short-term accommodations (item 3.1)
• 2022 Rock the Park one-time policy exemption request (item 4.2)
• RFP-2022-007 contract award for Service Delivery Improvements Project for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (item 2.3)
• Multi-Program Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Homelessness Prevention Program approval (item 2.7)
• Animal Welfare Advisory Committee report on private zoos and mobile zoos (item 4.3)

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a $429,419 contract award to Mellor Murray Consulting for developing a community planning model for settlement services, and endorsed tennis court upgrades in Oakridge Optimist Park. The committee also received a report on short-term accommodations after a public participation meeting, and approved a one-time policy exemption for the 2022 Rock the Park event. Several items were deferred, including a clause from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee report.

• Approved $429,419 RFP-2022-007 contract to Mellor Murray Consulting (4-0)
• Endorsed and approved budget for Oakridge Optimist Park tennis court upgrades (4-0)
• Received short-term accommodations by-laws after public meeting (2-1)
• Approved Rock the Park 2022 one-time policy exemption for 5-day Harris Park use (4-0)
• Approved delegation request from A.M. Valastro on light pollution by-law (4-0)
• Deferred Animal Welfare Advisory Committee clause 4.2 to April 20 meeting (4-0)
• Approved introduction of Homelessness Prevention Program transfer payment agreement by-law (4-0)
• Received Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report (4-0)

Civic Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure reports, including price increases for transportation and water/wastewater renewal programs. The agenda also includes discussions on engineering appointments and various contract awards.

• Appointment of consulting engineer for Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road roundabout
• Contract award for Southdale Road West Improvements Phase 1
• Contract price increase reports for 2021 Transportation and Water/Wastewater infrastructure renewal
• Public participation meeting regarding Dundas Street vendor pilot program fees
• Metamora Stormwater Outfall Replacement contract award increase

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $60.2 million bid for the Adelaide Street North CPR Underpass project, despite exceeding budget. It also approved consulting appointments for road and infrastructure projects, increased contract values for various projects, and introduced a by-law for Dundas Street vendor fees.

• Approved $60,191,223.44 contract for Adelaide St North CPR Underpass to McLean Taylor Construction (6-0)
• Approved $10,177,967.69 contract for Southdale Rd West Improvements Phase 1 to L82 Construction (6-0)
• Approved $488,375.00 contract to AECOM for Southdale Rd/Colonel Talbot roundabout design (6-0)
• Approved consulting contracts for 2022 Infrastructure Renewal Program (Dillon, GM Blueplan, AGM) (6-0)
• Increased Coco Paving contract by $470,000 for Arterial Road Rehabilitation (6-0)
• Increased CH Excavating contract by $675,000 for Lorne Ave Reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved $200,486 increase for Metamora Stormwater Outfall Replacement (6-0)
• Introduced by-law for Dundas Place Street Vendor Pilot Program fees (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will consider several development reports and public participation meetings. The agenda includes reviews of property applications on Turner Crescent, Sovereign Road, and Evans Boulevard, as well as a demolition request for a heritage-listed property.

• Public participation meeting for 1200 Commissioners Road East (Z-9468)
• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 3700 Colonel Talbot Road
• Public participation meeting for Innovation Park Phase IV (Z-9454)
• Review of development applications for Turner Crescent (P-9464 and P-9463)
• Proposed extension of outdoor patio capacity limits

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including the 2022 debenture issuance, year 2022 tax policy and education tax rates, and development of a corporate asset management plan. It will also discuss proclamations, a flag policy appeal, and added items on election signs and court security funding. Several confidential land acquisition and litigation matters are on the agenda.

• 2022 Debenture Issuance
• Year 2022 Tax Policy
• Year 2022 Education Tax Rates
• Corporate Asset Management Plan Development (RFP 2022-049)
• Election Sign By-law Update

Council Compensation Review Task Force

The Council Compensation Review Task Force is meeting to review the draft final report for the 2021 review. The agenda also includes the report from the task force's sixth meeting.

• Discussion of DRAFT Final Report - 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force
• Review of the Report of the 6th Meeting of the Council Compensation Review Task Force

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its previous report and discuss draft feedback on the City's Climate Emergency Action Plan. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19. No decisions are final; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Approval of 3rd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (2022-02-23)
• Discussion of draft feedback on the Climate Emergency Action Plan

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider a submission regarding the temporary reintroduction of a mask by-law to limit the spread of COVID-19. The item includes a review of a draft face covering by-law.

• Discussion of temporary reintroduction of Mask By-law
• Review of Draft Face Covering By-law

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from Councillors Helmer, Turner, and Cassidy proposing the temporary reintroduction of a mask by-law. A motion to introduce the by-law at the March 22, 2022 Council meeting failed by a vote of 3 to 10. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss litigation matters and adjourned.

• Received communication on temporary mask by-law (13-0)
• Motion to introduce mask by-law at Council failed (3-10)
• Moved into closed session for litigation/solicitor-client privilege (13-0)
• Meeting adjourned (13-0)

Council

The Council meeting includes discussions on land expropriation for the Dingman Drive Improvement Project and proposed by-laws regarding the distribution of graphic flyers to residential properties. The agenda also covers various committee reports, including updates on sewage overflow funding and farmland lease bids.

• Expropriation of lands for the Dingman Drive Improvement Project
• Proposed by-laws regulating the distribution of graphic flyers to residential properties
• Approval of farmland lease bids for Request for Tender 2022-018
• Agreement for a Food Hub at Cavendish Park, 136 Cavendish Crescent
• Official Plan amendments for 600 Oxford Street West and 1420 Hyde Park Road

Council approved the expropriation of lands for the Dingman Drive improvement project, both as Approving Authority and as Expropriating Authority, and passed the related by-law. Council also approved numerous other items, including farmland leases, consultant appointments, and zoning changes. The meeting included a closed session for legal and land acquisition matters.

• Approved expropriation of lands for Dingman Drive improvements (13-0)
• Approved farmland lease bids for 10 land packages (13-0)
• Referred Election Sign By-law update back to staff (13-0)
• Approved $898,495 contract for Mobility Master Plan consultant (13-0)
• Approved $172,419.50 for Hyde Park EA SWM detailed design (13-0)
• Approved $100,000 for London Community Recovery Network Readiness Fund (13-0)
• Approved $78,749.83 loan forgiveness for Palace Theatre Arts Commons (12-1)
• Approved $3,642,900 for housing stability service programs (13-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report, receive an update from the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit, and discuss a potential ban on hate symbols. The agenda also includes sub-committee reports and routine procedural items.

• Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit update by Director R. Morris
• Discussion on banning hate symbols
• Review of 3rd Report of the committee (Feb 17, 2022)
• Sub-committee updates: Awards, Education, Policy, and Community Strategy

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report, receive municipal council resolutions, and discuss working group comments on several planning applications, including 1160 Wharncliffe Road South, the Huron Watermain EIS, and a proposal regarding goldfish sales. The committee will also consider planning applications for 7098-7118 Kilbourne Road and 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East, as well as a definitional change for parks, community centres, and other municipally owned land uses.

• Working group comments on 1160 Wharncliffe Road South
• Working group comments on Huron Watermain EIS
• Discussion of goldfish sales
• Planning application for 7098-7118 Kilbourne Road
• Planning application for 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting to review heritage impact assessments, a demolition request, and planning applications. They will consider reports on properties including 175-197 Ann Street, 84-86 St. George Street, 850 Highbury Avenue North, and 258 Richmond Street. The demolition request for the heritage-listed property at 3700 Colonel Talbot Road is a key item for discussion.

• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 3700 Colonel Talbot Road by W-3 Lambeth Farms Inc.
• Heritage Impact Assessment for 175, 179, 183, 197 Ann Street and 84, 86 St. George Street
• Legacy Village Heritage Impact Assessment at 850 Highbury Avenue North
• Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 258 Richmond Street (Z-9465)
• Stewardship Sub-Committee Report

London Housing Advisory Committee

The London Housing Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss short-term accommodations policy and review several consent items, including social housing proposals and planning applications. The committee will also consider its first report and related council resolutions.

• Presentation on short-term accommodations by E. Ling, Specialist I, Municipal Policy
• 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee and council resolution
• Odell Jalna Social Housing Provider Proposal
• End of Mortgage and End of Operating Agreement Impacts and Analysis
• Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 258 Richmond Street and Official Plan/Zoning amendments for 1737 Richmond Street

Council Compensation Review Task Force

The Council Compensation Review Task Force is holding its 6th meeting, which includes a public participation meeting and a report from its previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or discussion items listed beyond the scheduled public input and consent of the prior meeting's report.

• Public Participation Meeting scheduled for 10:00 AM
• Report of the 5th Meeting of the Council Compensation Review Task Force
• Public submission by Bill Brock

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider several items including the 2022 assessment growth funding allocation, access to City funding for social and economic recovery, the Core Area Action Plan 2021 review, and a recommended approach for the Development Charge Area Rating Policy. The committee will also discuss a carbon offset strategy, appointments to the Old East Village BIA, and a business case for Palace Theatre Arts Commons loan forgiveness. Two confidential items on labour relations and personal matters are also on the agenda.

• 2022 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation
• Access to City of London Funding for Social and Economic Recovery – London Community Recovery Network
• Core Area Action Plan 2021 Review
• Development Charge Area Rating Policy Review – Recommended Approach
• Palace Theatre Arts Commons Loan Forgiveness Business Case

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a business case to forgive the remaining $78,749.83 interest-free loan balance to the London Community Players for the Palace Theatre Arts Commons, funded by the London Community Recovery Network. The committee also approved a $146,760 extension of the Project Clean Slate contract with Youth Opportunities Unlimited, endorsed a $100,000 LCRN Readiness Fund, and referred the Development Charge Area Rating Policy Review back to staff. A motion to include carbon offset details in the Climate Emergency Action Plan failed.

• Approved $78,749.83 loan forgiveness for Palace Theatre Arts Commons (11-1)
• Approved $146,760 Project Clean Slate contract extension with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (14-0)
• Approved $100,000 LCRN Readiness Fund over 2022-2023 (14-0)
• Referred Development Charge Area Rating Policy Review back to staff (10-4)
• Approved Core Area Action Plan 2021 Review, including status changes and 2024-2027 plan direction (14-0)
• Accepted resignation of Curtis Neville from Hyde Park BIA Board (14-0)
• Appointed Kelli Gough and Michelle Scott to Old East Village BIA (14-0)
• Failed motion to direct carbon offset calculations in Climate Emergency Action Plan (3-11)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items and hold public participation meetings on several planning applications, including a draft Victoria Park Secondary Plan, a proposed LDD moth management plan, and multiple rezoning and development proposals. The committee will hear public input on applications at 3524 Grand Oak Crossing, 600 Oxford Street West, 1420 Hyde Park Road, and 6756 James Street. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Draft Victoria Park Secondary Plan (O-8978)
• 2022 LDD Moth Proposed Management Plan
• Public meeting: 3524 Grand Oak Crossing (39CD-21520)
• Public meeting: 600 Oxford Street West (OZ-9437)
• Public meeting: 1420 Hyde Park Road (O-9422/Z-9423) and 6756 James Street (Z-9401)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a consent agenda including the 2022 LDD moth management plan with a single-source aerial spraying contract from Zimmer Air Services Inc. for $100,000 plus HST, and received the draft Victoria Park Secondary Plan for public comment. The committee also introduced several zoning by-law amendments to Council, including changes for properties at 1985 Gore Road, 600 Oxford Street West, 1420 Hyde Park Road, 6756 James Street, and part-lot control exemptions for Turner Crescent blocks. All motions passed unanimously or with recorded votes.

• Approved 2022 LDD moth aerial spraying contract with Zimmer Air Services Inc. for $100,000 plus HST (5-0)
• Received draft Victoria Park Secondary Plan and circulated for public comment (5-0)
• Introduced zoning by-law amendment for 1985 Gore Road to remove holding provision (5-0)
• Introduced part-lot control exemption by-laws for Blocks 50-53 and 48-49, Turner Crescent (5-0)
• Advised approval authority for 3425 Grand Oak Crossing draft plan and site plan (5-0)
• Introduced zoning and Official Plan amendments for 600 Oxford Street West to permit automotive uses (5-0)
• Introduced Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1420 Hyde Park Road for residential density (4-0)
• Introduced zoning amendment for 6756 James Street from R1 to R5-2 (4-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee met virtually on March 3, 2022, to review its first report and a related Council resolution. The group discussed concerns regarding private and mobile zoos, including added recommendations, and reviewed proposals for the Fireworks By-law. The meeting also covered an update on canid signage and public education initiatives for the upcoming seasons.

• Discussion of concerns regarding private and mobile zoos
• Review of recommendations for the Fireworks By-law
• Update on canid signage and public awareness initiatives
• Request for delegation status from R. Laidlaw of Zoocheck Inc.

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment is reviewing a draft Climate Emergency Action Plan. The committee will also discuss a request for a preliminary business case regarding RNG project development at the W12A Landfill Site.

• Presentation of the Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan
• Request for a Preliminary Business Case for RNG Project Development at the W12A Landfill Site
• Review of the 1st Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment received a presentation on the Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan and a communication about a potential Renewable Natural Gas project at the W12A Landfill Site. No formal decisions were made; all items were noted as received.

• Received presentation on Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan
• Received 1st Report of the Advisory Committee (Feb 2, 2022)
• Received communication on RNG project at W12A Landfill

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items including a single-source award for housing stability programs, a licensing agreement for a food hub in Cavendish Park, and draft by-laws regulating flyer distribution. They will also receive a COVID-19 response update and discuss a delegation request. The meeting includes a confidential solicitor-client matter regarding flyer deliveries.

• Single-source award recommendation for 2022-2023 Housing Stability Service Programs, including Housing First, supportive housing, and day drop-in programs
• Licensing agreement for a food hub at Cavendish Park, 136 Cavendish Crescent
• Draft by-laws regulating distribution of flyers and graphic flyers to residential properties
• Single-source procurement SS-2022-071 for Xalt Real-time Fire CAD to RMS Interface
• Irregular result RFP 21-71 for employment services transformation consultant single bid award

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a single-source award of $3,642,900 for Housing Stability Service Programs, including Housing First, Supportive Housing, and Day Drop-In programs, for April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, with options to extend for four additional one-year terms. The committee also approved a $65,420 single-source contract for Xalt fire CAD software integration and a $39,663 purchase/maintenance agreement with Hexagon. A motion to restrict the number and types of rescue animals in foster homes failed (2-3), maintaining the current no pet limits for approved foster organizations.

• Approved $3,642,900 single-source award for housing stability programs (5-0)
• Approved $65,420 Xalt fire CAD software integration contract with Hexagon (5-0)
• Approved $39,663 Xalt software purchase and annual maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $79,500 single-bid RFP for Employment Services Transformation consultant (5-0)
• Approved licensing agreement for food hub at Cavendish Park, 136 Cavendish Crescent (5-0)
• Maintained no pet limits for approved foster organizations (4-1)
• Failed motion to restrict rescue animals in foster homes to private home limits (2-3)
• Directed Mayor to write letter on continuation of COVID-19 social services funding (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several staff reports regarding infrastructure and transportation. Items include the appointment of consultants for the Mobility Master Plan and Hyde Park SWM works, as well as a review of the 2021 external audit for drinking water quality.

• Appointment of consultant for the Mobility Master Plan
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Hyde Park EA SWM Works – Assignment ‘B’ Detailed Design
• Review of 2021 External Audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System
• Discussion regarding provincial funding terms and conditions for overflow and bypass reporting
• Review of the 3rd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

The Civic Works Committee approved the appointment of IBI Group as consultant for the Mobility Master Plan at a cost of $898,495, and approved the appointment of Ecosystems Recovery Inc. for the Hyde Park EA SWM detailed design at $172,419.50. It also directed staff to submit projects to the federal Active Transportation Fund and introduced two by-laws for council approval regarding provincial funding for sewage overflow reporting and erosion control. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Appointed IBI Group as consultant for Mobility Master Plan ($898,495)
• Appointed Ecosystems Recovery Inc. for Hyde Park EA SWM detailed design ($172,419.50)
• Directed staff to submit projects to Active Transportation Fund (6-0)
• Introduced by-law for provincial sewage overflow reporting funding
• Introduced by-law for Great Lakes erosion control funding
• Received Transportation Advisory Committee report
• Received drinking water quality audit report
• Requested Cycling Advisory Committee chair to draft CEAP support letter

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is reviewing several development applications, including heritage alteration permits and property removals from the heritage register. The meeting also includes public participation sessions for demolition requests and rezoning.

• Heritage Alteration Permits for 472 Richmond Street and 516 Elizabeth Street
• Demolition request for 493 Springbank Drive
• Request to remove 2631 Hyde Park Road/1521 Sunningdale Road West from the Heritage Register
• Rezoning discussion for 655-685 Fanshawe Park Road West
• Development charge claimable works for Sunningdale Court Subdivision Phase 1

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a subdivision agreement for Foxhollow North Kent Phase 4 at 1284 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West, along with related development charge claimable works. The committee also approved several zoning by-law amendments to remove holding provisions, introduced by-laws for rezoning at multiple properties, and approved heritage alteration permits for 472 Richmond Street and 516 Elizabeth Street. A request to remove 2361 Hyde Park Road/1521 Sunningdale Road West from the heritage register passed 3-2.

• Approved Foxhollow North Kent Subdivision Phase 4 agreement (5-0)
• Approved development charge claimable works for Sunningdale Court Subdivision Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for beaver fence at 472 Richmond Street (5-0)
• Permitted retroactive window replacement at 516 Elizabeth Street with conditions (5-0)
• Introduced zoning by-law to remove holding provisions at 346-392 South St, 351-385 Hill St, 124 Colborne St (5-0)
• Introduced zoning by-law to remove holding provisions at 1738-1754 Hamilton Road (5-0)
• Introduced deeming by-law for 695 and 585 Sovereign Road (5-0)
• Approved demolition of gate house and maintenance garage at 493 Springbank Drive (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including the 2021 statement of remuneration and expenses for elected and appointed officials, the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act report for 2021, a tender for leasing city-owned farmland, declaring a surplus property on Cheapside Street, and a license renewal for the Hydro One corridor. They will also discuss an election sign by-law update and a proclamation for Sikh Heritage Month. The agenda includes three confidential items related to land acquisition and financial information.

• 2021 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2021
• Request for Tender 2022-018 – Revenue from Lease of City-Owned Farmland
• Declare Surplus - City-Owned Property - Part of Cheapside Street, Adjacent 137 Clemens Street
• License Renewal - Infrastructure Ontario (Hydro One Corridor)

The Corporate Services Committee approved consent items including the acceptance of ten bids for three-year leases of city-owned farmland, with annual amounts ranging from $1,400 to $236,034. The committee also approved a revised Election Sign By-law for introduction at Council, including an amendment requiring 100m spacing between same-candidate signs on the same side of the street. Two proposed amendments to the by-law failed: one to change 96 hours to 72 hours (tied 3-3) and one regarding sign placement before Nomination Day (2-4).

• Approved 10 farmland lease bids for 3-year terms, e.g., $236,034 (Package E) and $111,972 (Package F) to 806433 Ontario Ltd. (5-0)
• Approved revised Election Sign By-law for Council introduction (6-0)
• Amended by-law to require 100m between same-candidate signs on same side of street (6-0)
• Failed amendment to change 96 hours to 72 hours for sign placement (3-3)
• Failed amendment to allow signs on campaign office property before Nomination Day (2-4)
• Declared surplus part of Cheapside Street adjacent 137 Clemens Street for transfer to abutting owner (5-0)
• Approved Hydro One corridor licence renewal for recreational use for $2.00 (5-0)
• Proclaimed April 2022 as Sikh Heritage Month (6-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review the resubmitted 2022 Accessible Election Plan. The committee will also consider the first report from the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Review of the resubmitted Accessible Election Plan 2022
• Consideration of the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the Accessible Election Plan 2022, as appended to the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including receiving the previous report and noting no pecuniary interests.

• Endorsed Accessible Election Plan 2022
• Received 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (Jan 27, 2022)

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations from Megan Fontaine, Manager of Public Engagement, on the Mobility Master Plan and a Road Safety/Vision Zero update. The committee will also consider its 6th Report from October 2021. This is the first meeting of the committee in 2022.

• Presentation on Mobility Master Plan
• Road Safety/Vision Zero update
• 6th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (2021-10-28)

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee met virtually and received verbal updates on the Mobility Master Plan and Road Safety/Vision Zero initiatives. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received verbal update on Mobility Master Plan
• Received verbal update on Road Safety/Vision Zero
• Received 6th Report from October 28, 2021 meeting

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on London's draft Climate Emergency Action Plan from city staff. The committee will also consider its second report and a letter of resignation from member P. Nicholson.

• Presentation on London's Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) by M. Fabro and P. Donnelly
• 2nd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
• Letter of Resignation - P. Nicholson

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee received a presentation on London's draft Climate Emergency Action Plan and will prepare a document for discussion at its next meeting. The committee also accepted a resignation and received its previous report. No formal decisions were made.

• Received presentation on draft Climate Emergency Action Plan
• Will prepare a document on CEAP for next meeting
• Received resignation letter from P. Nicholson
• Received 2nd Report from January 26, 2022 meeting

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Committee of Management is reviewing the Director’s Report covering November 1, 2021, to January 15, 2022. The agenda also includes a review of the 6th Report of the Committee of Management and the 2021 Declaration of Compliance Report.

• Director’s Report for November 1, 2021, to January 15, 2022
• 6th Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• 2021 Declaration of Compliance Report

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved the 2021 Declaration of Compliance under the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health, authorizing the Deputy City Manager to execute the form and notify the licensee. The committee also received the minutes from its December 6, 2021 meeting and the Director's Report for November 1, 2021 to January 15, 2022. No pecuniary interests were disclosed.

• Approved 2021 Declaration of Compliance under Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement
• Authorized Deputy City Manager to execute Schedule E - Form of Compliance
• Directed Deputy City Manager to advise licensee of compliance declaration
• Received minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting
• Received Director's Report for November 1, 2021 to January 15, 2022

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear three scheduled presentations: the Annual New Sidewalk Program, a Parking Standards Review, and the Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan. The committee will also consider its first report from the January 25 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Annual New Sidewalk Program by J. Bos
• Presentation on Parking Standards Review by I. de Ceuster
• Presentation on Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan by J. Stanford
• Consent item: 1st Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee (2022-01-25)

The Transportation Advisory Committee met virtually on February 22, 2022, and received three presentations: the Annual New Sidewalk Program, a Parking Standards Review, and the Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan. No substantive decisions were made; the committee only noted receipt of these presentations and the minutes from its previous meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:33 PM.

• Received presentation on the Annual New Sidewalk Program (noted, no action)
• Received presentation on Parking Standards Review (noted, no action)
• Received presentation on Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan (noted, no action)
• Received 1st Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee from January 25, 2022 (noted, no action)

Council Compensation Review Task Force

The Council Compensation Review Task Force is holding its 5th meeting, primarily to review the report from its 4th meeting and hold a public participation meeting for general discussion. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of report from 4th meeting (2022-02-04)
• Public participation meeting for general discussion

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and participation in the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding Letters of Remembrance for the Afzaal Family.

• Presentation: Letters of Remembrance for the Afzaal Family
• Update: Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
• Discussion: UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination participation
• Discussion: Black History Month
• Review: 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations and working group comments on climate change resiliency class environmental assessments for the Adelaide and Greenway wastewater treatment plants. The committee will also discuss a draft Climate Emergency Action Plan, a Huron Watermain environmental impact study, and working group comments on road improvement projects. Consent items include the committee's second report and a municipal council resolution on its first report.

• Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant climate change resiliency class environmental assessment
• Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant climate change resiliency class environmental assessment
• Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan presentation
• Huron Watermain environmental impact study
• Working group comments on Oxford Street West/Gideon Drive and Windermere Road improvements

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear two staff presentations: London's draft Climate Emergency Action Plan and the Queens Avenue Road Resurfacing and Cycling Improvements Project. The committee will also consider its second report from January 19, 2022. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on London's draft Climate Emergency Action Plan by J. Stanford, Director of Climate Change, Environment, and Waste Management
• Presentation on Queens Avenue Road Resurfacing and Cycling Improvements Project by Z. Petch of IBI Group
• Consent item: 2nd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (2022-01-19)
• Meeting held virtually during COVID-19 emergency

The Cycling Advisory Committee voted to endorse London's draft Climate Emergency Action Plan and requested its chair to draft a letter of support to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. The committee also received presentations on the climate plan and the Queens Avenue Road Resurfacing and Cycling Improvements Project, and noted its previous report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed London's draft Climate Emergency Action Plan (unanimous)
• Chair J. Roberts requested to draft letter of support to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
• Received presentation on Climate Emergency Action Plan from J. Stanford
• Received presentation on Queens Avenue Road Resurfacing and Cycling Improvements Project from Z. Petch
• Received 2nd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (Jan 19, 2022)

Council

Council approved single-source contracts totaling about $10.97M for housing stability services, including emergency shelters, outreach, and a housing allowance program, for 2022-2023 with possible extensions. It also endorsed 'A London for Everyone: An Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia', authorizing up to $150,000 for a memorial plaza, mural, and community garden. Council directed staff to begin an RFP to study vacant home tax viability and approved a $1.14M settlement offer for property at 220 Wellington Road South.

• Approved single-source procurements for housing stability services totaling $9,890,000 (excluding HST) for emergency shelter, outreach, and housing stability bank programs.
• Approved single-source procurements for the London Homeless Prevention Housing Allowance Program totaling $1,084,000 (excluding HST).
• Endorsed the Anti-Islamophobia Action Plan and authorized up to $150,000 for a memorial plaza, mural, and community garden in honour of Our London Family.
• Directed staff to begin a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultant services to study and validate the number of vacant residential properties in London.
• Approved a settlement offer of $1,140,000 to A Team London Inc. for property at 220 Wellington Road South, plus up to $25,000 in legal costs.
• Awarded contract for Victoria Bridge Replacement to McLean Taylor Construction Limited at $22,771,238.28 (excluding HST).
• Awarded contract for East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1 to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at $20,887,870.36 (excluding HST).
• Approved the dissolution of the Childcare Advisory Committee and the revised Terms of Reference for London Community Advisory Committees.

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

This is a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. The only substantive item is a staff report on a transfer payment agreement for the Streamline Development Approval Fund, which the committee will consider under the consent agenda. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Streamline Development Approval Fund – Transfer Payment Agreement (staff report dated 2022-02-15)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee voted 15-0 to approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Streamline Development Approval Fund. The decision authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement and allows the Deputy City Manager of Planning and Economic Development to handle amendments and financial reports. The proposed by-law will be introduced at the February 15, 2022 Municipal Council meeting. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approved the Streamline Development Approval Fund Transfer Payment Agreement with Ontario (15-0).
• Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
• Delegated authority to the Deputy City Manager to approve amending agreements.
• Authorized the Deputy City Manager to execute financial reports and administrative acts.

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is meeting to discuss and decide on several heritage-related items, including a heritage alteration permit for 472 Richmond Street, a demolition request for a heritage-listed property, and a request to remove a property from the heritage register. The committee will also receive reports on the Mobility Master Plan and its sub-committees, and note resignations and planning applications.

• Heritage Alteration Permit application by Diocese of Huron at 472 Richmond Street
• Demolition request by Woodland Cemetery for former Gate House and Maintenance Garage at 493 Springbank Drive
• Request to remove property at 2631 Hyde Park Road/1521 Sunningdale Road West from heritage register
• Heritage Alteration Permit application at 516 Elizabeth Street
• Notices of planning applications for 1156 Dundas Street, South/Hill Streets, 100 Kellogg Lane, and Sovereign Road

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially direct staff on several items, including a draft Climate Emergency Action Plan, a strategy to reduce core area vacancy, and an action plan to disrupt Islamophobia. The committee will also consider appointments to the London and Middlesex Community Housing Board, the Waste Management Working Group, and the London Downtown Business Association, as well as reports from advisory committees. The meeting includes a confidential session regarding negotiations and municipal property.

• Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan (staff report and presentation)
• Business case for Core Area Pilot Program to reduce core area vacancy
• A London for Everyone: Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia
• Appointments to London and Middlesex Community Housing Board (20 applicants)
• Audit and Accountability Fund - Transfer Payment Agreement and Single Source Contract Award

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee endorsed 'A London for Everyone: An Action Plan to Disrupt Islamophobia' and authorized up to $150,000 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve for a memorial plaza, mural, and community garden honouring the Afzaal family. The committee also approved the Core Area Pilot Program funding request from the London Economic Development Corporation, received the draft Climate Emergency Action Plan and directed staff to hold a public participation meeting on April 5, 2022. Several appointments were made, including to the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board and the Waste Management Working Group.

• Endorsed A London for Everyone anti-Islamophobia action plan (14-0)
• Authorized up to $150,000 for memorial plaza, mural, and community garden (14-0)
• Approved London Economic Development Corporation Core Area Pilot Program funding request (13-0)
• Received draft Climate Emergency Action Plan; directed public meeting for April 5, 2022 (14-0)
• Appointed Anne-Marie Mitchell to London & Middlesex Community Housing Board (14-0)
• Appointed Councillors Turner, van Holst, Peloza to Waste Management Working Group (13-0)
• Dissolved Childcare Advisory Committee (12-1)
• Approved revised Terms of Reference for London Community Advisory Committees (11-3)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including the 2021 Annual Development Report, multiple rezoning and official plan amendment applications, and an update on inclusionary zoning. Public participation meetings are scheduled for specific properties. The committee will also receive the December 2021 Building Division Monthly Report.

• 2021 Annual Development Report
• Public participation meeting for 2624 Jackson Road and 1635 Commissioners Road East (Z-9449)
• Public participation meeting for 475 Grey Street (OZ-9406)
• Public participation meeting for 346, 370, 392 South Street and 351, 373, 385 Hill Street
• Inclusionary Zoning update with staff and consultant presentations

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments to be introduced at the February 15 Municipal Council meeting. These include removing holding provisions for residential developments at 2624 Jackson Road/1635 Commissioners Road East and 751 Fanshawe Park Road West, and a density increase to 96 units per hectare for stacked townhouses at 475 Grey Street. The committee also received the 2021 Annual Development Report and the December 2021 Building Division Monthly Report for information, and requested the province consider expanding Inclusionary Zoning eligibility beyond designated transit areas.

• Approved introduction of by-law to remove holding provisions at 2624 Jackson Road and 1635 Commissioners Road East (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to remove holding provision at 751 Fanshawe Park Road West (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to exempt Block 101, Plan 33M-733 from Part-Lot Control for 3 years (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Residential R1 (R1-3) at 2624 Jackson Road and 1635 Commissioners Road East (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 96 units/hectare stacked townhouses at 475 Grey Street (5-0)
• Advised Approval Authority of no issues with Vacant Land Condominium and Site Plan at 346, 370, 392 South Street and 351, 373, 385 Hill Street (5-0)
• Received Inclusionary Zoning review findings and requested province consider city-wide eligibility (5-0)
• Received 2021 Annual Development Report and December 2021 Building Division Monthly Report (5-0)

Council Compensation Review Task Force

The Council Compensation Review Task Force is meeting to review survey results on council compensation from the public and councillors, and to consider a submission from Bill Brock. The agenda includes the third report of the task force and items for discussion. This is a working meeting focused on gathering input for compensation recommendations.

• Review of 3rd Report of the Council Compensation Review Task Force (2021-12-03)
• Discussion of public survey results on council compensation (January 21, 2022)
• Discussion of councillor survey results on council compensation (January 21, 2022)
• Added submission from Bill Brock (February 1, 2022)

Advisory Committee on the Environment

The Advisory Committee on the Environment received a presentation on the Mobility Master Plan from city staff. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Received Mobility Master Plan presentation (noted)
• Received 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (noted)

Civic Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several contract awards for bridge and road improvements. The agenda also includes updates on wastewater planning, drinking water reports, and speed limit amendments.

• Contract award for Victoria Bridge Replacement (Tender No. 21-109)
• Contract award for East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1 (Tender No. 21-117)
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law regarding area speed limits
• Exclusion of H.I.R.A. Limited from City bidding and tender processes
• Notice of completion for the Wastewater Treatment Operations Master Plan

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $22.77M bid for the Victoria Bridge replacement and a $20.89M bid for the East London Link project. It also approved a sole-source service contract for wastewater equipment, filed the Wastewater Treatment Operations Master Plan for public review, and excluded a company from bidding due to litigation. All decisions were passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved $22,771,238.28 contract to McLean Taylor Construction for Victoria Bridge replacement (6-0)
• Approved $20,887,870.36 contract to Bre-Ex Construction for East London Link Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved sole-source €39,000/year service contract to Turboden S.p.A. for Greenway WWTP equipment (6-0)
• Filed Wastewater Treatment Operations Master Plan for 30-day public review (6-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for amended Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station agreement (6-0)
• Received 2021 Drinking Water Annual Report (6-0)
• Approved introduction of speed limit amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law (6-0)
• Excluded H.I.R.A. Limited from City bidding while litigation pending (6-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider several housing-related items, including single-source awards for housing stability services, a procurement for a homeless prevention housing allowance program, and analyses of end-of-mortgage and operating agreement impacts. The committee will also hear delegation requests from housing organizations and review a social housing provider proposal. The agenda is substantive, with multiple staff reports and delegation requests scheduled.

• Single Source Award Recommendation for Housing Stability Service Programs Including Outreach, Emergency Shelter and Housing Stability Bank
• Single Source Procurement - London Homeless Prevention Housing Allowance Program
• End of Mortgage (EOM) and End of Operating Agreement (EOA) Impacts and Analysis
• Odell Jalna Social Housing Provider Proposal
• Delegation requests from Mission Services of London, Centre of Hope London, Birch Housing, and Odell-Jalna Residences of London

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved two single-source procurement packages totaling approximately $10.97 million (excluding HST) for housing stability services, including emergency shelters, outreach, and a housing allowance program, for the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, with options to extend for four additional one-year terms. The committee also directed staff to work with Odell Jalna Residences on a social housing provider proposal and to re-invest mortgage subsidy savings into the social housing portfolio. A report on End of Mortgage and End of Operating Agreement impacts was received, with a request for a letter to the provincial minister.

• Approved $9.89M single-source awards for emergency shelter, outreach, and housing stability bank programs (6-0)
• Approved $1.084M single-source awards for Homeless Prevention Housing Allowance Program (6-0)
• Directed staff to work with Odell Jalna Residences and Ministry on social housing provider proposal
• Directed re-investment of mortgage subsidy savings into social housing portfolio
• Received End of Mortgage/Operating Agreement impacts report; requested letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Received Deferred Matters List as of January 24, 2022

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is reviewing several site plan and zoning applications, including amendments for 3207 Woodhull Road and 755-785 Wonderland Road South. The meeting also includes a housekeeping amendment to secondary plans involving Western University and a report from the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee. Additionally, the committee will discuss the Secondary Plan for the Meadowlilly Road Area.

• Zoning and site plan application for 3207 Woodhull Road (O-9429/Z-9430)
• Zoning and site plan application for 755-785 Wonderland Road South (O-9409/Z-9410)
• Housekeeping Amendment to Secondary Plans involving Western University (O-9346)
• Site plan application for 345 Sylvan Street (SPA21-112)
• Secondary Plan for Meadowlilly Road Area

The Planning and Environment Committee approved motions to introduce zoning and official plan amendments for five properties at the upcoming Municipal Council meeting. All items passed unanimously, including a housekeeping update to five secondary plans and a site plan support for a 42-unit apartment building. A motion to refer a Meadowlily Road secondary plan request to staff failed on a 3-3 tie vote.

• Approved referral of 4519 Colonel Talbot Road working group report to Civic Administration (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 3425 Grand Oak Crossing from holding R6 to R6-5(43) (5-0)
• Approved housekeeping amendments to five secondary plans updating references to The London Plan (6-0)
• Approved official plan and zoning changes at 3207 Woodhull Road from farmland to green space (6-0)
• Approved official plan and zoning changes at 755-785 Wonderland Road South for new use (6-0)
• Supported site plan for 42-unit apartment building at 345 Sylvan Street with fence and tree conditions (6-0)
• Received Meadowlily Road secondary plan request for information (6-0)
• Referred Meadowlily Road communication to staff failed (3-3)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider several staff reports, including a study on the viability of a vacant home tax, revisions to the procurement policy due to the pandemic, and amendments to banking services by-laws. The committee will also review 2022 assessment growth and tax shifts, and discuss a proclamation request. Several confidential items are on the agenda for closed session.

• Staff report on considerations and viability of a vacant home tax in London
• Procurement of Goods and Services Policy revisions resulting from the pandemic
• Banking Services By-laws amendments due to appointment of new City Clerk
• Assessment growth for 2022 and shifts in taxation from reassessment
• Application for proclamation of Parental Alienation Awareness Day

The Corporate Services Committee voted 4-2 to direct staff to begin a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultant services to prepare a feasibility study and public benefit review on a Vacant Home Strategy, including a possible Vacant Home Tax. The committee also approved amendments to banking by-laws and procurement policy, and received reports on assessment growth and a proclamation request. No action was taken on the proclamation for Parental Alienation Awareness Day.

• Directed RFP for vacant home tax feasibility study (4-2)
• Approved banking by-law amendments for new City Clerk (6-0)
• Approved procurement policy revisions raising tender limit to $6M
• Received assessment growth report for information
• Received proclamation request, no action taken (5-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the City of London's Wayfinding Strategy and Mobility Master Plan, and to discuss the Accessible Election Plan 2022. They will also consider the 9th report of the committee and a letter of resignation from a member. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Presentation on Wayfinding Strategy by K. Killen, Senior Planner
• Presentation on Mobility Master Plan by D. MacRae and M. Fontaine
• Discussion of Accessible Election Plan 2022 by J. Raycroft
• Consent item: 9th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Added item: Letter of resignation from J. Teeple

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met virtually and received presentations on the City of London's Wayfinding Strategy and Mobility Master Plan, as well as the Accessible Election Plan 2022. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information. The committee also accepted a resignation and invited the CDIS Accessibility Working Group to a future meeting.

• Received Wayfinding Strategy presentation from Entro
• Received Mobility Master Plan presentation
• Received Accessible Election Plan 2022
• Accepted resignation of J. Teeple
• Invited CDIS Accessibility Working Group to future meeting

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: electing a vice-chair, approving its first report, and discussing the federal 2 Billion Trees program. No votes on policy or spending are listed on this agenda.

• Election of Vice-Chair for remainder of current term
• Approval of 1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (2021-12-22)
• Discussion of Federal 2 Billion Trees Program, presented by A. Cantell

The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee elected A. Cantell as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the term. The committee also discussed the Federal 2 Billion Trees Program and requested that Civic Administration consider incorporating a windbreak planting initiative or other targeted initiatives for rural landowners if the Tree Planting Strategy is expanded beyond the Urban Growth Boundary. No formal decisions were made beyond the election and the request.

• Elected A. Cantell as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the current term
• Requested Civic Administration to consider windbreak planting or targeted rural initiatives under the Federal 2 Billion Trees Program

Council

London City Council is meeting virtually to consider reports from five standing committees and vote on 21 by-laws. Key items include rezonings at several properties, amendments to the Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, and approvals for infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes closed-session items on litigation, land acquisition, and labour relations.

• Rezoning and holding removals for properties including 1761 Wonderland Road North, 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East, 3924 Colonel Talbot Road, 1389 Commissioners Road East, 150 King Edward Avenue, 100 Kellogg Lane, 1140 Sunningdale Road East, and 257-263 Springbank Drive
• By-law to amend Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Bill No. 72)
• Expropriation of lands for Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements
• 2022 budgets and municipal special levies for five Business Improvement Areas (Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, Old East Village)
• Award of engineering services for W12A Landfill expansion and Kilally Infrastructure Works detailed design

Council approved the Environmental Assessment Study Report for the proposed W12A landfill expansion and authorized its submission to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Council also approved the expropriation of lands for the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements project, and enacted 25 by-laws including zoning changes and property acquisitions.

• Approved W12A landfill expansion Environmental Assessment Study Report (15-0)
• Approved expropriation of lands for Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements (14-0)
• Approved $454,177.80 contract to Golder Associates for W12A landfill environmental approvals
• Approved $719,535 contract to Stantec for Kilally Infrastructure Works detailed design
• Approved $500,000 purchase of property at 85 Sunningdale Road for road improvements
• Approved $665,000 sale of city-owned property at 2 Saunby Street
• Approved 2022 budgets for five Business Improvement Areas
• Referred draft Election Sign By-law back to administration for revisions

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive a Road Safety/Vision Zero update from the Division Manager of Transportation Planning and Design, and to discuss proposed downtown wayfinding signage concepts. The committee will also consider its 10th report, notices for an Official Plan amendment and a city-wide tow truck/impound yard zoning by-law review, an infrastructure funding application, and a resignation letter.

• Road Safety/Vision Zero Update presentation
• Notice of Public Meeting: Official Plan Amendment - Housekeeping Amendment to Secondary Plans
• Notice of Planning Application: City-Wide Tow Truck/Impound Yard Zoning By-law Review
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Public Transit Stream Intake 3
• Proposed Downtown Wayfinding Signage Concepts

The Transportation Advisory Committee met virtually and received several informational items, including a Road Safety/Vision Zero update, notices about planning applications, and a resignation. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received Road Safety/Vision Zero Update presentation (unanimous)
• Received 10th Report from November 30, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Received notice of Official Plan Amendment for housekeeping changes to secondary plans (unanimous)
• Received notice of zoning by-law review for tow truck/impound yards (unanimous)
• Received staff report on Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program transit stream (unanimous)
• Received resignation letter from D. Doroshenko (unanimous)
• Received Wayfinding Signage presentation from Entro (unanimous)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on the Mobility Master Plan and updates from the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit, including on Islamophobia and Truth and Reconciliation. The committee will also review its first report and discuss Black History Month activities and participation in the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

• Presentation on Mobility Master Plan by M. Fontaine and S. Grady
• Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit update by R. Morris
• Islamophobia Working Group update by R. Morris
• Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action update by A. George-Antone
• Added items: Black History Month activities and UN Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination participation

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received updates on the Mobility Master Plan, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit, Islamophobia Working Group, and Black History Month activities. The Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Update was deferred to the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information or deferred.

• Deferred Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Update to next meeting
• Received Mobility Master Plan presentation
• Received Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit verbal update
• Received Islamophobia Working Group presentation
• Received Black History Month activities update
• Received Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy update

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review environmental assessments and studies for several infrastructure and planning projects, including road improvements and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The agenda includes presentations, consent items, and discussions on planning applications and the Mobility Master Plan.

• Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment presentation
• Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Environmental Impact Study presentation
• Planning application notices for 1160 Wharncliffe Road South and 3207 Woodhull Road
• Adelaide and Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Climate Change Resiliency Class EA EIS drafts
• Mobility Master Plan presentation

The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee established working groups to review several environmental assessments and planning applications, including the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection improvements, Windermere Road improvements, and wastewater treatment plant climate change resiliency studies. The committee also referred a working group report on 4519 Colonel Talbot Road to Civic Administration and received updates on the Trails Working Group and Mobility Master Plan. No final approvals or denials were made; all items were either referred, received, or assigned to working groups.

• Established working group for Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements EA
• Established working group for Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class EA
• Referred 4519 Colonel Talbot Road working group report to Civic Administration
• Received Trails Working Group presentation for information
• Established working group for 1160 Wharncliffe Road South planning application
• Received notice of planning application for 3207 Woodhull Road
• Established working group for Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant EIS
• Established working group for Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant EIS

Cycling Advisory Committee

The Cycling Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff presentations on downtown wayfinding sign concepts and a Road Safety/Vision Zero update, and to discuss improving comfort on existing bike lanes. The agenda also includes consent items such as the committee's first report, public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 150 King Edward Avenue and 100 Kellogg Lane, and a transit infrastructure funding application.

• Draft wayfinding sign concepts for downtown presented by Senior Planner K. Killen
• Road Safety/Vision Zero update from Division Manager G. Dales
• Discussion on improving comfort on existing bike lanes led by Program Manager D. Hall
• Public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 150 King Edward Avenue and 100 Kellogg Lane
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Public Transit Stream Intake 3

The Cycling Advisory Committee met virtually and received presentations on proposed downtown wayfinding concepts and a Road Safety/Vision Zero update, along with several staff reports and notices. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all items were received as information.

• Received presentation on Proposed Downtown Wayfinding Concepts
• Received Road Safety/Vision Zero Update presentation
• Received 1st Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (Dec 15, 2021)
• Received public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 150 King Edward Ave and 100 Kellogg Lane
• Received staff report on Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Public Transit Stream Intake 3
• Received memo on Improving Comfort on Existing Bike Lanes
• Received communication on Victoria Bridge Replacement Public Update Meeting

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to handle routine appointments and administrative items, including filling a vacancy on the London Public Library Board, accepting a resignation from the Argyle Business Improvement Association, and considering the re-establishment of the Waste Management Working Group. The agenda also includes a confidential item on labour relations and employee negotiations.

• Resignation from the Argyle Business Improvement Association
• Re-establishment of the Waste Management Working Group
• Resignation of Councillor S. Lewis from the London Public Library Board
• Appointment to the London Public Library Board (17 candidates listed)
• Full-Time Compensation Determination

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved two appointments to the London Public Library Board: Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar was appointed to fill a vacancy, and Scott Andrew Collyer was elected to the board after a second ballot. The committee also re-established the Waste Management Working Group, received a resignation from the Argyle BIA, and received a communication from Councillor van Holst with no action taken.

• Accepted resignation of Councillor S. Lewis from London Public Library Board (12-0)
• Appointed Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar to London Public Library Board (12-0)
• Appointed Scott Andrew Collyer to London Public Library Board (12-0)
• Re-established Waste Management Working Group (13-0)
• Received resignation from Argyle BIA (13-0)
• Received communication from Councillor van Holst, no action taken (12-1)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss an advisory committee review. The agenda includes consent items and a discussion item on advisory committees, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Advisory Committee Review discussion item

The Governance Working Group approved revised Terms of Reference for London Community Advisory Committees (LCACs), directed administration to recruit members, and dissolved the Childcare Advisory Committee. It also amended the Ecological Community Advisory Committee's membership requirements to mandate professional qualifications.

• Approved revised LCAC Terms of Reference for enactment
• Directed administration to recruit LCAC members upon Council approval
• Directed administration to report back on updated General Terms of Reference
• Directed additional consultation with new LCACs on operational matters
• Directed report to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on establishing a Housing Committee
• Dissolved Childcare Advisory Committee
• Amended Ecological Community Advisory Committee membership to require professional designation or related experience

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider a strategic plan variance report, the first reports from the London Housing Advisory Committee and the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, and a list of deferred matters. The agenda includes only these items, with no public hearings or major contracts listed.

• Strategic Plan Variance Report (with revised page 2)
• 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee
• 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
• Deferred Matters List as at December 15, 2021

The Community and Protective Services Committee received the first reports from the London Housing Advisory Committee and the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The committee requested civic administration to provide updates on the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units and to issue public service announcements about coyote signage and recycling receptacles. All motions passed unanimously (6-0).

• Received Strategic Plan Progress Variance Report (6-0)
• Received 1st Report of London Housing Advisory Committee; requested admin update on Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units (6-0)
• Received 1st Report of Animal Welfare Advisory Committee; requested PSA on coyote signage and Clear Your Gear recycling awareness (6-0)
• Received Deferred Matters List as at December 15, 2021 (6-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including engineering service awards, a consulting engineer appointment, and flood protection fee increases. A public participation meeting is scheduled for the W12A landfill expansion environmental assessment study report. The committee will also discuss transit infrastructure funding and other operational matters.

• Award of engineering services for W12A landfill expansion environmental approvals
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Kilally Infrastructure Works detailed design
• Increase to consulting fees for West London Dyke Phase 7 flood protection project
• Public participation meeting on W12A landfill expansion environmental assessment
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program public transit stream intake 3

The Civic Works Committee approved the Environmental Assessment Study Report for the proposed W12A Landfill expansion and authorized its submission to the Ministry for approval. It also approved several contracts for engineering services related to the landfill expansion, the Kilally Infrastructure Works detailed design, and an increase in consulting fees for the West London Dyke Phase 7 project. All motions passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved W12A Landfill expansion Environmental Assessment Study Report (6-0)
• Appointed Golder Associates for W12A landfill environmental approvals ($454,177.80)
• Appointed Dillon Consulting for leachate pumping station approvals ($102,832.00)
• Appointed AECOM Canada for Endangered Species Act approvals ($99,028.73)
• Appointed Comcor Environmental for landfill gas design ($102,354.00)
• Appointed Stantec Consulting for Kilally Infrastructure Works detailed design ($719,535)
• Increased West London Dyke Phase 7 consulting fees by $72,174.66
• Directed administration to submit transit projects to ICIP Intake 3

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including 2022 proposed budgets and municipal special levies for five Business Improvement Areas (Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village), a strategic plan variance report, and an election sign by-law update. The committee will also discuss amendments to the Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, including a councillor's proposal and a staff report, as well as proclamations for Black History Month and the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack. Confidential items involve land acquisition, disposition, and personal matters.

• 2022 proposed budgets and municipal special levies for Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village BIAs
• Election Sign By-law Update
• Amendments to Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (councillor proposal and staff report)
• Proclamations for Black History Month and National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack
• Confidential items on land acquisition and disposition

The Corporate Services Committee approved the 2022 budgets and municipal special levies for five business improvement areas (Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village), totaling over $3 million in proposed budgets. The committee also referred the draft Election Sign By-law back to staff with specific changes, and approved proclamations for Black History Month and the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack. All decisions were passed unanimously.

• Approved Argyle BIA 2022 budget of $283,000 with $215,000 special levy (5-0)
• Approved Hamilton Road BIA 2022 budget of $121,414 with $70,000 special levy (5-0)
• Approved Hyde Park BIA 2022 budget of $553,810 with $484,000 special levy (5-0)
• Approved London Downtown Business Association 2022 budget of $1,845,838 with $1,905,238 special levy (5-0)
• Approved Old East Village BIA 2022 budget of $240,350 with $42,000 special levy (5-0)
• Referred draft Election Sign By-law back to staff for changes including 3m setback and 96hr removal period (6-0)
• Proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month (6-0)
• Proclaimed January 29, 2022 as National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting virtually to consider consent items, hold public participation meetings on five rezoning applications, and receive reports from advisory committees. The agenda includes several property-specific zoning and subdivision matters, as well as routine reports. A confidential item on litigation is also scheduled.

• Public meetings on rezoning at 1389 Commissioners Road East, 150 King Edward Avenue, 100 Kellogg Lane, 1140 Sunningdale Road East, and 257-263 Springbank Drive
• Consent items for properties at 1761 Wonderland Road North, 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East, 3924 Colonel Talbot Road, 660 Sunningdale Road East, and 1738-1754 Hamilton Road
• Reports from Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee and Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
• Building Division Monthly Report for November 2021
• Confidential item on solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a consent agenda covering zoning by-law amendments for seven properties and a subdivision agreement, all forwarded to City Council. It also approved zoning changes for five additional properties, including a mixed-use development at 1140 Sunningdale Road East with two affordable housing units and a 5-6 storey apartment building at 257-263 Springbank Drive. All votes were unanimous among the members present, with two members absent for most items.

• Approved consent agenda items 2.1-2.7, including zoning amendments for 1761 Wonderland Road North, 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East, 3924 Colonel Talbot Road, and a subdivision agreement for 660 Sunningdale Road East (4-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1389 Commissioners Road East from R1-3 to R1-2 (4-0)
• Approved zoning change at 150 King Edward Avenue from NSA1 to NSA3/R6-5 (4-0)
• Approved revised zoning at 100 Kellogg Lane from BDC1/BDC2(12) to revised BDC1/BDC2(12) (4-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1140 Sunningdale Road East to CC4/R8-4 with bonus zone, including 2 affordable housing units and EV charging stations (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments at 257-263 Springbank Drive for a 5-6 storey apartment building (5-0)
• Forwarded Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee report to Civic Administration, amended bird-friendly skies brochure (5-0)
• Requested Civic Administration to include green roof definition and discussion paper in ReThink Zoning process (5-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss the review of advisory committees, including a November 30 Council resolution and submissions from community members. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19 and includes only discussion items, with no decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of November 30 Council resolution on advisory committees
• Submission from D. Gordon regarding Child Care Advisory Committee and Licensed Child Care Network
• Resubmission from D. Foster regarding TAC (Transportation Advisory Committee) input

The Governance Working Group met virtually on January 5 and 12, 2022, to discuss the advisory committee review. Members received information and a presentation from current advisory committee members, and agreed to schedule an additional meeting for further discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received advisory committee review information and presentation (motion passed)
• Scheduled additional Governance Working Group meeting for further discussion
• Recessed meeting on Jan 5 and resumed Jan 12 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)