London public meetings in 2024

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee will discuss feedback on the Mobility Master Plan and adopt its 12th report. It will consider a municipal council resolution on community advisory committees and review two planning applications: one to remove a holding provision at 1770‑1820 Evans Boulevard and another for an official plan and zoning amendment at 1782 Kilally Road (Edgevalley Phase 2). A resignation notice for V. Lubrano is also on the agenda.

• MMP Feedback and Recommendations (Mobility Master Plan)
• 12th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution – Community Advisory Committees
• Notice of Planning Application – Intent to Remove Holding Provision – 1770‑1820 Evans Boulevard
• Notice of Planning Application – Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment – 1782 Kilally Road (Edgevalley Phase 2)

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee requested that Municipal Council direct the Mobility Master Plan (MMP) Project Team to pause the current phase of public consultations pending a review of the committee's feedback and recommendations. The committee also requested that its remaining members be appointed as a working group to continue advising on transportation and mobility until the MMP is fully approved. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Requested Council to pause MMP public consultations pending review of committee feedback
• Requested Council to appoint remaining committee members as a working group for MMP advice
• Requested delegation status for the Chair to speak at January 14, 2025, Strategic Planning and Policy Committee meeting
• Received 12th Report of the committee from November 20, 2024
• Received notices for planning applications at 1770-1820 Evans Boulevard and 1782 Kilally Road
• Accepted resignation of V. Lubrano with regret

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a development application for 1782 Kilally Road (Edgevalley Phase 2). The committee will also review a Municipal Council resolution regarding Community Advisory Committees.

• Review of working group comments for 1782 Kilally Road (Edgevalley Phase 2)
• Municipal Council Resolution relating to Community Advisory Committees

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee held a routine meeting with no scheduled items. It received its previous report and a Municipal Council resolution on Community Advisory Committees. The only action taken was forwarding Working Group comments on 1782 Kilally Road (Edgevalley Phase 2) to Civic Administration for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Working Group comments on 1782 Kilally Road to Civic Administration
• Received 11th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on Community Advisory Committees

Council

The council will discuss several closed‑session matters, including solicitor‑client privileged advice on an OLT appeal for 1494 Commissioners Road West and land disposition guidance. Public submissions will be reviewed for the removal of the heritage‑listed property at 1927 Richmond Street, a land needs assessment for the Official Plan, and updates from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. The council will also receive the final report on the 2024 Ward Boundary Review and consider amendments to the Site Plan Control Area By‑law.

• Closed‑session review of solicitor‑client privileged advice on OLT appeal for 1494 Commissioners Road West
• Request to remove heritage‑listed property at 1927 Richmond Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Final Report – 2024 Ward Boundary Review (Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee)
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Service Level Review and Thames River Draft Floodplain Update
• Site Plan Control Area By‑law: housekeeping and council‑directed amendments

Council approved new ward boundaries for the 2026 election and directed staff to begin an Urban Growth Boundary Review for about 1,476 hectares of developable land. It also suspended Councillor Stevenson's pay for 30 days after an Integrity Commissioner finding, and approved numerous zoning changes and infrastructure contracts.

• Approved new ward boundaries (Final Option 1 with amendments) effective Nov 15, 2026 (14-1)
• Directed Urban Growth Boundary Review for ~1,476 hectares of developable land (10-5)
• Suspended Councillor Stevenson's remuneration for 30 days (8-6)
• Approved expropriation for Wellington Gateway Project Phase 2 (14-1)
• Approved $635,037.70 contract to AECOM for Queen's Bridge rehabilitation design
• Approved zoning changes at 1472 Dundas St, 325 Southdale Rd E, 952 Southdale Rd W, 691 Fanshawe Park Rd E
• Approved rezoning at 1922 Highland Heights and 205 Commissioners Rd E (9-5)
• Approved rezoning at 21-41 Meadowlily Rd N and 20 Norlan Ave (11-4)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will consider a demolition request for the heritage‑listed property at 1361 Wilton Grove Road. The meeting also includes a Heritage Planners' Report, an update to the Listed Properties Work Plan, a notice of a planning application for a draft subdivision at 1511 Clarke Road, and a Stewardship Sub‑Committee Report.

• Demolition request for the heritage‑listed property at 1361 Wilton Grove Road
• Heritage Planners' Report
• Listed Properties Work Plan Update
• Notice of planning application – draft plan of subdivision at 1511 Clarke Road
• Stewardship Sub‑Committee Report

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning elected S. Jory as Vice-Chair and supported a staff recommendation on a demolition request for the heritage-listed property at 1361 Wilton Grove Road. The committee also received several reports and notices, including a draft plan of subdivision for 1511 Clarke Road and the Heritage Planners' Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected S. Jory as Vice-Chair for term ending March 31, 2025
• Supported staff recommendation on demolition request for 1361 Wilton Grove Road
• Received 11th Report of the CACP (Nov 13, 2024)
• Received notice of planning application for draft plan of subdivision at 1511 Clarke Road
• Received Stewardship Sub-Committee Report (Nov 24, 2024)
• Received Heritage Planners' Report (Dec 11, 2024)
• Received verbal update on Listed Properties Work Plan

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider the final report of the 2024 Ward Boundary Review. It will also discuss a by‑law update and new appointments for the London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place London). Additional items include amendments to the Growth Management Implementation Strategy and Municipal Service and Financing Agreements policy, and an update on the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Final Report – 2024 Ward Boundary Review (public participation meeting)
• London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place London) by‑law update and appointments
• Growth Management Implementation Strategy and Municipal Service and Financing Agreements policy amendments
• Housing Accelerator Fund – first annual update
• Film London – LEDC Purchase of Service Agreement amendment

The committee approved Final Option 1 for the 2024 Ward Boundary Review, effective November 15, 2026, with minor amendments to retain communities of interest. It also approved amendments to the Film London funding agreement and introduced several by-laws for Council consideration.

• Approved Final Option 1 ward boundaries (13-1)
• Approved minor amendment to retain 15 homes on Springbank Drive in Ward 11 (14-0)
• Approved amendment to move Rowntree Area into Ward 11 (13-1)
• Approved amendment to move area between Oxford St E, Highbury Ave N, CP Rail, Adelaide St N into Ward 4 (11-3)
• Failed amendment to move area between Clarke Rd, CN Rail, Eastern City Limit, Hamilton Rd to Thames River into Ward 14 (6-9)
• Failed amendment to explore ward naming conventions (2-12)
• Approved Film London - LEDC Purchase of Service Agreement Amendment (13-1)
• Approved RBC Place London by-law update and 5 board appointments (11-0)

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management will consider its meeting schedule for 2025 and hold elections for chair and vice‑chair for the term ending November 30, 2025. The committee will also receive the third DHCM report and the director’s report covering August 16, 2024 to November 15, 2024. These items are on the agenda for the meeting on December 10, 2024.

• 3rd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management (2024‑09‑17)
• Director’s Report to the Committee of Management for period Aug 16 2024–Nov 15 2024
• Proposed meeting dates for DHCM 2025
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for term ending Nov 30 2025

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved its 2025 meeting dates and elected Councillor H. McAllister as Chair and Councillor D. Ferreira as Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025. The committee also received the director's report for August 16 to November 15, 2024, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 meeting dates: Feb 25, Jun 17, Sep 16, Dec 2 (all 9:30 AM)
• Elected H. McAllister as Chair and D. Ferreira as Vice Chair for term ending Nov 30, 2025
• Received director's report for Aug 16–Nov 15, 2024
• Approved minutes from 3rd meeting (Dec 10, 2024)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider the appointment of a consulting engineer for the Queen's Bridge Rehabilitation (RFP‑2024‑241). It will also review a service level agreement renewal with London Hydro for water meter reading and billing, and an increase to a single‑source appointment for city‑wide LiDAR mapping. Additional items include road‑widening closures, a Transport Canada rail safety agreement, land expropriation for the Wellington Gateway Project, a temporary borrowing authorization, a single‑source collection agency procurement, and a facility licence agreement for Canada Life Place.

• Appointment of Consulting Engineer for the Queen's Bridge Rehabilitation (RFP‑2024‑241)
• Service Level Agreement renewal with London Hydro for water meter reading and water/sewer billing
• Increase to Single Source Appointment for city‑wide LiDAR mapping
• Expropriation of lands for the Wellington Gateway Project – Civil Works Phase 2
• 2025 Authorization for Temporary Borrowing

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved a consent agenda including a $635,037.70 contract with AECOM Canada Ltd. for detailed design and tendering of The Queen's Bridge Rehabilitation, and approved expropriation of land for Phase 2 of the Wellington Gateway Project (4-1). The committee also approved several other items including a service level agreement renewal with London Hydro, a single source increase for LiDAR mapping, road closures, a temporary borrowing authorization for 2025, and single source procurement of collection agency services. All items will be forwarded to Municipal Council for final approval on December 17, 2024.

• Approved $635,037.70 contract with AECOM Canada Ltd. for Queen's Bridge rehabilitation design (5-0)
• Approved expropriation of land for Wellington Gateway Project Phase 2 (4-1)
• Approved renewal of service level agreement with London Hydro for water meter reading and billing (5-0)
• Approved $3,600 increase to single source LiDAR mapping contract with Airborne Imaging Inc. (5-0)
• Approved closing part of road widening Block 180 on Plan 33M799 (5-0)
• Approved closing part of Medway Park Drive (5-0)
• Approved 2025 temporary borrowing authorization (5-0)
• Approved single source procurement with four collection agencies for 3-year terms (5-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to elect new leadership and process several member resignations. The committee will also discuss a Municipal Council resolution regarding community advisory committees and plan future meetings.

• Election of a New Chair and Vice-Chair
• Resignation of W. Brown
• Resignation of M. Blosh
• Resignation of M. Toplack
• Municipal Council Resolution - Community Advisory Committees

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee met virtually on December 5, 2024, and postponed the election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair to the next meeting. The committee accepted with regret the resignations of W. Brown, M. Blosh, and M. Toplack, and established a sub-committee to prepare a work plan for future meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Postponed election of Chair and Vice-Chair to next meeting
• Accepted resignation of W. Brown with regret
• Accepted resignation of M. Blosh with regret
• Accepted resignation of M. Toplack with regret
• Established sub-committee to prepare a work plan for next agenda

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss environmental monitoring and planning. The body will review the Urban Forest Strategy Monitoring Report and plan for a 2025 information session on green development standards.

• Urban Forest Strategy Monitoring Report
• Planning application to remove holding provision at 4210 Calhoun Way
• February 5, 2025 Information Session on Green Development Standards
• Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group update
• 2024 and 2025 Committee Work Plans

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee met on December 4, 2024, and deferred two key items to its January meeting: the Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group Draft and the 2025 Committee Work Plan. All other items were received as information, with no substantive decisions made.

• Deferred Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group Draft to January meeting
• Deferred 2025 ESACAC Work Plan to January meeting
• Received 11th Report of the Committee (Nov 6, 2024)
• Received Urban Forest Strategy Monitoring Report
• Received Notice of Planning Application for 4210 Calhoun Way
• Received report on Feb 5, 2025 Information Session on Green Development Standards
• Noted no action taken on changes to advisory committees
• Noted verbal update that Naturalized Yard Signs are available to the public

Planning and Environment Committee

The committee is holding public participation meetings for several zoning amendments and a land needs assessment for the Official Plan review of The London Plan. The body will also discuss heritage designations and building code loan program guidelines.

• Official Plan Review of The London Plan Land Needs Assessment (O-9595)
• Request to remove 1927 Richmond Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Request to demolish the building at 93 King Street
• Zoning applications for 1472 Dundas Street, 325 Southdale Road West, and 952 Southdale Road West
• Heritage Designating By-law for 247 Halls Mills Road

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the Land Needs Assessment and directed staff to initiate an Urban Growth Boundary Review for approximately 1,476 hectares of developable land. It also requested provincial support for a larger expansion of about 2,000 hectares and directed staff to develop an alternate scenario. The committee also approved several zoning changes and other planning items, and refused a rezoning application at 415 Oxford Street West.

• Approved Land Needs Assessment and directed Urban Growth Boundary Review for ~1,476 ha (6-0)
• Requested provincial support for ~2,000 ha urban growth boundary expansion (5-1)
• Approved zoning change at 1472 Dundas Street to R9-7(_)*H35*D350 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 325 Southdale Road West to R5-6(_) (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 952 Southdale Road West amending CSA1(6) (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 691 Fanshawe Park Road East to R5-7( ) (5-0)
• Refused Official Plan and zoning amendments at 415 Oxford Street West (5-0)
• Approved demolition of building at 93 King Street with conditions (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider several reports and proposals, including a contract amendment for the RFP20‑68 Boler Road cycling improvements, amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law, and updates on publicly accessible washrooms, Dundas Place traffic management, and the 9‑1‑1 hosted call handling solution. The agenda also includes advisory committee reports on animal welfare and environmental stewardship, and a public participation presentation on the Hamilton Road‑Fairmont neighbourhood connectivity plan. Decisions will be made on the listed items where applicable.

• Contract Amendment – RFP20‑68 Boler Road Cycling Improvements (Part 1 & Part 2)
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law
• Publicly Accessible Washrooms – Parks and Facilities
• Dundas Place Traffic Management
• NG 9‑1‑1 Hosted Call Handling Solution – amendment to Bell Authority Service Agreement (Part 1 & Part 2)

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved the Hamilton Road-Fairmont Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan to inform construction and sidewalk programs. It also approved a $116,946.85 increase to the Boler Road cycling improvements design contract, bringing the total to $422,176.55. The committee approved several other items, including single-source procurements for life stabilization programs and introduced by-laws for property standards and special events. All decisions will be forwarded to City Council for final approval.

• Approved Hamilton Road-Fairmont Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan (4-0)
• Increased Boler Road cycling design contract by $116,946.85 to $422,176.55 (4-0)
• Approved $700,000 single-source procurements for life stabilization programs (4-0)
• Introduced Traffic and Parking By-law amendment for Council (4-0)
• Introduced Property Standards By-law amendment reducing minimum headroom (3-1)
• Introduced Special Events Policy update for Council (3-1)
• Received urban forestry strategy monitoring report, directed annual updates (4-0)
• Received CPKC train fire key learnings report (4-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee will discuss a Special Events Procedural Manual presented by L. Giffen and T. Johnson. It will consider the 5th Report of the Committee. Two planning applications to remove holding provisions at 655 Gatestone Road and 4210 Calhoun Way will be reviewed. An update on cashless venues will also be provided.

• Special Events Procedural Manual presentation by L. Giffen and T. Johnson
• 5th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Planning Application – Intent to Remove Holding Provision – 655 Gatestone Road
• Planning Application – Intent to Remove Holding Provision – 4210 Calhoun Way
• Cashless Venues Update presented by M. Stone

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee elected P. Moore as Vice-Chair for the term ending April 1, 2025. The meeting then received updates on the Special Events Procedural Manual, the 5th Report, two planning applications to remove holding provisions (655 Gatestone Road and 4210 Calhoun Way), and a verbal update on Cashless Venues. The meeting adjourned at 3:26 PM due to lack of quorum, so no other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected P. Moore as Vice-Chair for term ending April 1, 2025
• Noted update on Special Events Procedural Manual (adjourned due to loss of quorum)
• Noted 5th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (adjourned due to loss of quorum)
• Noted planning application notice for 655 Gatestone Road (adjourned due to loss of quorum)
• Noted planning application notice for 4210 Calhoun Way (adjourned due to loss of quorum)
• Noted verbal update on Cashless Venues (adjourned due to loss of quorum)

Council

The London City Council special meeting focuses on the 2025 annual budget update, including presentations from the Budget Committee and several budget amendment motions. Council members will consider grants from the Economic Development Reserve Fund and the London Police Services operating budget. Additional items include a rapid transit proposal for the East London Link and an unfunded liability reserve fund.

• Amendment - Budget Case #P-31 (Councillor E. Peloza & Councillor S. Franke)
• Amendment - Budget Case #P-13 (Councillor C. Rahman)
• Grant - Economic Development Reserve Fund for Graffiti Removal, Power Washing, Expanded Street Cleaning and Beautification (Councillor D. Ferreira)
• London Police Services Operating Budget (Councillor S. Franke)
• Rapid Transit - East London Link (Councillor S. Stevenson)

London City Council received reports from the 4th, 5th, and 6th Reports of the Budget Committee regarding the 2025 Annual Budget Update. Council approved multiple budget amendments including one-time funding for Ark Aid, adjustments to parks maintenance, and a grant for the London Downtown Business Association. Additionally, Council passed all three readings of Bill No. 398.

• Received 4th Report of the Budget Committee (15-0)
• Received 5th Report of the Budget Committee (15-0)
• Received 6th Report of the Budget Committee items 1 to 12 (15-0)
• Amended 2025 budget to include $947,000 for Ark Aid's Cronyn-Warner location
• Amended 2025 budget to remove Budget Amendment #WWT-1 for stormwater land acquisition
• Amended 2025 budget for Parks Maintenance Service Enhancements and Supports
• Amended 2025 budget to provide $300,000 annually in 2025 and 2026 to LDBA for cleaning and maintenance
• Approved First, Second, and Third Readings of Bill No. 398

Council

City Council is meeting to decide on several zoning amendments and the demolition of city-owned properties. The body will also discuss police equipment requirements, the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan, and various infrastructure consulting appointments.

• Zoning amendments for 3640 Dingman Drive, 383 Clarke Road, 1195 Gainsborough Road, 145 Base Line Road West, 566 Southdale Road East, and 1408/1412 Commissioners Road West
• Potential demolition of vacant building at 1154 Hamilton Road (Bill No. 383)
• Declaration of surplus for city-owned properties at 190 Egerton Street and part of 50 Rollingwood Circle
• Appointment of consulting engineers for Oxford Street West and Hamilton Road/Old Victoria Road/Commissioners Road East improvements
• By-law amendments for the Covent Garden Market Corporation and the Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot Project

London City Council approved various zoning amendments for properties including 3640 Dingman Drive, 383 Clarke Road, 1195 Gainsborough Road, 145 Base Line Road West, 566 Southdale Road East, and 1408 Commissioners Road West. Council also accepted an annual insurance and risk management services proposal from Intact Public Entities for $4,115,771 and approved the sale of industrial land to MSS Group Ltd. for $1,035,185. Additionally, Council enacted multiple by-laws covering site alterations, electric kick-scooter pilot extensions, and emergency management plans.

• Approved minutes of the 17th municipal council meeting (14-0)
• Endorsed Anti-Black Racism Action Plan recommendations for the Corporation (14-0)
• Appointed consulting engineers for infrastructure and intersection projects (14-0)
• Approved Intact Public Entities insurance proposal for $4,115,771 (14-0)
• Accepted land purchase offer from MSS Group Ltd. for $1,035,185 (14-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for 3640 Dingman Drive (14-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for 145 Base Line Road West (11-3)
• Enacted By-laws 382 through 397 (14-0 / 12-2)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider an amendment to Budget Case #P-31 presented by Councillor and Budget Chair E. Peloza and Councillor S. Franke. It will also discuss several amendments to grant allocations from the Economic Development Reserve Fund and a 2025 funding request from the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Additional business includes a resolution on VHA Home HealthCare and the Extreme Clean Program.

• Amendment - Budget Case #P-31 (Councillor and Budget Chair E. Peloza and Councillor S. Franke)
• Amendment - Grant - Economic Development Reserve Fund – LDBA for Improving Safety/Security, Property Damage Grants and Crime Prevention (Councillor D. Ferreira)
• Amendment - Grant - Economic Development Reserve Fund – LDBA for Graffiti Removal, Power Washing, Expanded Street Cleaning and Beautification and Maintenance (Councillor D. Ferreira)
• Amendment - Grant - Economic Development Reserve Fund – LDBA for Marketing and Promotion Initiatives (Councillor D. Ferreira)
• Middlesex-London Health Unit 2025 Funding Request

The Budget Committee approved a $300,000 annual grant from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to the London Downtown Business Association for cleaning and maintenance (graffiti removal, power washing, street cleaning). A separate $265,000 grant for safety/security and property damage programs was rejected. The committee also approved $226,954 in one-time funding for the Middlesex-London Health Unit and a $500,000 annual reduction to the Economic Development Reserve Fund contribution.

• Approved $300K/year LDBA cleaning grant from Community Investment Reserve Fund (11-3)
• Denied $265K/year LDBA safety/security grant from Economic Development Reserve Fund (6-8)
• Approved $226,954 one-time MLHU funding from Operating Budget Contingency Reserve (8-6)
• Approved $500K/year reduction to Economic Development Reserve Fund contribution (11-3)
• Denied removal of Rapid Transit East London Link capital budgets (2-12)
• Denied $16.255M drawdown from Unfunded Liability Reserve Fund (1-13)
• Approved Parks Maintenance adjustment reducing capital expenditures by $339K (13-2)

Budget Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the 2025 Mayor’s Budget. It will consider a series of amendment motions (Cases P‑31, P‑13, P‑2, P‑3, P‑15, P‑16, P‑51, WWT‑1, and others) submitted by various councillors and the mayor. Additional items include a funding request from the Middlesex‑London Health Unit and a resolution on VHA Home HealthCare and the Extreme Clean Program. Standard disclosures and procedural items are also on the agenda.

• Mayor's 2025 Budget (provided to council members on Oct. 28, 2024)
• Amendment – Budget Case #P-31 (Councillors E. Peloza and S. Franke)
• Amendment – Budget Case #P-13 (Councillors C. Rahman and A. Hopkins)
• Amendment – London Police Services Operating Budget (Councillor S. Franke)
• Middlesex‑London Health Unit 2025 Funding Request

The Budget Committee approved several amendments to the Mayor's 2025 budget, including $947,000 one-time funding for Ark Aid's Cronyn-Warner location and $205,000 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve. It also approved adding 5 permanent parks maintenance staff ($613,000) and 2 permanent staff ($214,000), while rejecting 4 temporary staff ($149,000) and 6 temporary staff ($276,000) additions. The committee failed to remove the Community Grants Program pause, Neighbourhood Decision Making Program pause, Housing Stability Bank Expansion, and a police budget reduction, and rejected a transit service hours funding reduction. It also removed a $1,964,000 stormwater management facility land acquisition budget increase.

• Approved $947,000 one-time funding for Ark Aid's Cronyn-Warner location (15-0)
• Approved $205,000 for Ark Aid from Operating Budget Contingency Reserve (15-0)
• Approved 5 permanent parks maintenance staff, $613,000 (11-4)
• Approved 2 permanent parks maintenance staff, $214,000 (8-7)
• Rejected 4 temporary parks maintenance staff, $149,000 (5-10)
• Rejected 6 temporary parks maintenance staff, $276,000 (2-13)
• Rejected removal of Community Grants Program pause, $496,000 (5-10)
• Rejected removal of Neighbourhood Decision Making Program pause (6-9)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will review a staff report regarding a City-Wide planning application for Green Development Standards and housekeeping amendments. The committee will also discuss working group comments on a hydrogeological report for a development at 3095 Bostwick Road.

• Review of Green Development Standards planning application
• Discussion on 3095 Bostwick Road hydrogeological report
• Review of 10th ECAC Report
• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting
• Working Group comments on Talbot Village Phase 8

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee received its previous report and a notice about Green Development Standards, and forwarded working group comments on the Talbot Village Phase 8 development at 3095 Bostwick Road to Civic Administration for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded working group comments on 3095 Bostwick Road (Talbot Village Phase 8) to Civic Administration
• Received 10th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee
• Received Notice of Planning Application for Green Development Standards and Housekeeping Amendments

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider motions regarding police vehicle and equipment requirements, amendments to the Council Procedure By-law, and appointments to various community advisory committees. The meeting is a continuation of the 17th meeting.

• Police Vehicle and Equipment Requirements Motion
• Amendments to Council Procedure By-law
• Confirmation of appointment to Community and Protective Services Committee
• Consideration of appointment to Court of Revision
• London Police Services Board Update

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a sweeping motion to restructure several community advisory committees, including dissolving the Animal Welfare, Ecological, and Integrated Transportation committees and establishing new groups. It also directed staff to amend the Council Procedure By-law regarding communications, delegations, and meeting management. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Approved appointments to Community and Protective Services Committee (14-0)
• Appointed Madelyn Hertz to Court of Revision (14-0)
• Received London Police Board Reserve Fund communication (14-0)
• Requested police board and chief to explore Light Armoured Vehicle donation (14-0)
• Approved CAC restructuring: dissolved Animal Welfare, Ecological, ITCAC; established new groups (11-2 for parts d, e, f)
• Directed staff to bring forward by-law amendments to Council Procedure By-law (11-2)
• Amended 2025 meeting calendar for Planning and Environment and Audit committees (13-0)

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee will consider a presentation on the Kilally Infrastructure Project, a pre‑construction notice for the 2025 Infrastructure Renewal Project on Rectory Street, and a planning application to remove a holding provision at 4210 Calhoun Way. The committee will also receive a staff report and a municipal council resolution updating Mobility Master Plan Phase 2, and a motion from the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on community advisory committees.

• Presentation – Kilally Infrastructure Project
• Pre‑Construction Notice – 2025 Infrastructure Renewal Project, Rectory Street
• Notice of Planning Application – Intent to Remove Holding Provision, 4210 Calhoun Way
• Mobility Master Plan Phase 2 Update – staff report and council resolution
• Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee motion on Community Advisory Committees

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee voted against receiving the Mobility Master Plan Phase 2 Update items (Staff Report and Municipal Council Resolution) at its November 20, 2024 meeting. The committee also received presentations and notices on various projects, and deferred a motion on Community Advisory Committees to a future sub-committee meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Voted against receiving Mobility Master Plan Phase 2 Update items (Staff Report and Municipal Council Resolution)
• Received Kilally Infrastructure Project presentation from Stantec Consulting and City of London
• Received 11th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Received Pre-Construction Notice for 2025 Infrastructure Renewal Project - Rectory Street
• Received Notice of Planning Application for Intent to Remove Holding Provision at 4210 Calhoun Way
• Received verbal update on Dundas Place from R. Buchal
• Deferred Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee motion on Community Advisory Committees to future sub-committee meeting

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding a public participation meeting to hear submissions regarding the budget. Representatives from various health, legal, and social service organizations are scheduled to present.

• Public participation submissions from Neighbourhood Legal Services
• Public participation submissions from Middlesex-London Health Unit
• Public participation submissions from Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex
• Public participation submissions from London InterCommunity Health Centre
• Public participation submissions from London Cares

The Budget Committee received 14 written submissions and heard oral presentations from over 50 individuals during the public participation meeting for the 2025 Annual Budget. The submissions were received for consideration by Municipal Council as part of the Multi-Year approval process. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Received 14 written submissions for 2025 Annual Budget (15-0)
• Opened public participation meeting (14-0)
• Closed public participation meeting (15-0)
• Permitted meeting to proceed beyond 6:00 PM (15-0)
• Recessed for 30 minutes (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will review several reports, including updates on the Covent Garden Market By-law, the 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey, the Strategic Plan progress, the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan, and the Whole of Community System response. The committee will confirm a new appointment to the Community and Protective Services Committee and consider an appointment to the Court of Revision. Motions will be considered on police vehicle and equipment requirements, amendments to the Council Procedure By-law, and a service depot location update.

• Police Vehicle and Equipment Requirements Motion
• Confirmation of Appointment to the Community and Protective Services Committee (requires 3 council members)
• Consideration of Appointment to the Court of Revision (requires 1 new member)
• Amendments to the Council Procedure By-law Motion
• Service Depot Location Update Report

The committee approved a motion to receive the Service Depot Location Update Report with no further action, direct staff to develop mobile transactional outreach services for encampments, and continue existing service depot operations until February 28, 2025. The motion passed 10-5 after several amendments. All consent items, including the Covent Garden Market board composition change and the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan endorsement, were approved 15-0.

• Approved service depot report with no further action; operations extended to Feb 28, 2025 (10-5)
• Directed staff to develop mobile transactional outreach services responsive to encampment movement
• Approved by-law to fix Covent Garden Market board at 9 members, 2 from Council (15-0)
• Endorsed Anti-Black Racism Action Plan recommendations for City of London (15-0)
• Received 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey for information (15-0)
• Received November 2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report for information (15-0)
• Received Whole of Community System Response Q3 report for information (15-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will review disclosures of pecuniary interest and consent items, then discuss a request for proposal for insurance and risk management services, approve equipment lease agreements for Canada Life Place, consider surplus declarations for 190 Egerton Street and part of 50 Rollingwood Circle, and evaluate demolition of the city‑owned properties at 3465 and 3561 Scotland Drive. Additional agenda sections cover scheduled items, items for direction, deferred matters, and a confidential land‑disposition discussion.

• Request for Proposal 2024-01 Insurance and Risk Management Services
• Canada Life Place: approval of equipment lease agreements
• Declare surplus – City‑Owned Property – 190 Egerton Street
• Declare surplus – part of 50 Rollingwood Circle
• Demolition – City‑Owned Properties – 3465 and 3561 Scotland Drive

The Corporate Services Committee approved a consent agenda including a $4,115,771 annual premium insurance contract with Intact Public Entities, capital leases for two electric forklifts at Canada Life Place, and declared two city-owned properties surplus. It also recommended demolition of two city-owned properties on Scotland Drive. The committee then moved into closed session for land disposition discussions.

• Approved RFP 2024-101 insurance contract with Intact Public Entities at $4,115,771 annual premium (4-0)
• Approved capital leases for two electric forklifts at Canada Life Place (4-0)
• Declared surplus city-owned property at 190 Egerton Street (4-0)
• Declared surplus part of 50 Rollingwood Circle (4-0)
• Recommended demolition of city-owned properties at 3465 and 3561 Scotland Drive (4-0)
• Approved delegation request from A. Meyer to speak on Scotland Drive demolition (4-0)
• Moved into closed session for land disposition and solicitor-client privileged advice (4-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a budget update and review a council resolution. The committee will also discuss gift options for award recipients.

• 2025 Budget Update presentation by K. Murray, Director of Financial Planning and Business Supports
• Municipal Council Resolution regarding the 9th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Discussion on giveaway/gift options for award recipients

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee approved ordering City of London Portfolio items from the London Store as gifts for Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards winners, funded from their 2024 budget. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved order of City of London Portfolio items from the London Store for award winners' gifts

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive disclosures of pecuniary interest, approve consent, and consider three items for direction: a briefing note from internal audit, a quarterly follow‑up activities dashboard, and the 2023 audited board financial statements for the Middlesex‑London Health Unit and the Argyle Business Improvement Association. The meeting also includes any deferred matters and adjournment.

• Briefing note from Internal Audit
• Internal Audit Follow‑Up Activities Quarterly Dashboard
• 2023 Audited Board Financial Statements – Middlesex‑London Health Unit
• 2023 Audited Board Financial Statements – Argyle Business Improvement Association

The Audit Committee received three items for information: a briefing note from the internal auditor, an internal audit follow-up activities dashboard, and the 2023 audited financial statements for the Middlesex-London Health Unit and the Argyle Business Improvement Association. All motions passed unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Received MNP briefing note from internal auditor (passed)
• Received internal audit follow-up activities dashboard (passed)
• Received 2023 audited financial statements for Middlesex-London Health Unit and Argyle BIA (passed)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will review several heritage‑related items. It will consider a request to remove the heritage listed property at 1927 Richmond Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. It will also consider a demolition request for the property at 93 King Street in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District. Additional items include a Heritage Planners' Report and a Listed Properties Work Plan.

• Request to remove the heritage listed property at 1927 Richmond Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (Item 5.1)
• Demolition request for the property at 93 King Street, Downtown Heritage Conservation District (Item 5.2)
• Heritage Planners' Report (Item 5.3)
• Listed Properties Work Plan (Item 5.4)
• 10th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (Item 3.1)

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning reviewed staff reports and supported recommendations to remove the heritage listing at 1927 Richmond Street and to approve a demolition request at 93 King Street in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District. The committee also received the Heritage Planners' Report and requested approval of a Listed Properties Work Plan. No votes were recorded; all items were noted as supported or received.

• Supported staff recommendation to remove 1927 Richmond St from heritage register
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition at 93 King St, Downtown Heritage Conservation District
• Received Heritage Planners' Report (Nov 13, 2024)
• Requested Planning and Environment Committee approve Listed Properties Work Plan

Planning and Environment Committee

The committee will discuss a 2024 year-to-date housing update and several specific zoning and site alteration requests. The meeting also includes confidential sessions regarding land acquisition and legal appeals.

• Zoning application for 3640 Dingman Drive (OZ-9771)
• Zoning application for 383 Clarke Road & 1906 Whitney Street (Z-9779)
• Zoning application for 1195 Gainsborough Road (Z-9782)
• Zoning application for 145 Base Line Road West (Z-9783)
• Site Alteration By-law review

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several property rezonings and official plan amendments for housing and parkland projects, including changes at 3640 Dingman Drive, 383 Clarke Road, 1195 Gainsborough Road, 145 Base Line Road West, 566 Southdale Road East, and 1408 Commissioners Road West. The committee also advanced a new city-wide Site Alteration By-law and received updates on housing and planning activities.

• Received 2024 Year-To-Date Planning & Development and Building Housing Update (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 3640 Dingman Drive (5-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 383 Clarke Road & 1906 Whitney Street (5-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 1195 Gainsborough Road (5-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 145 Base Line Road West (3-2)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 566 Southdale Road East and 818 Easy Street (5-0)
• Approved new Site Alteration By-law and directed civic administration to provide fee structure (5-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 1408 and 1412 Commissioners Road West (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure and transportation items. The agenda includes the appointment of consulting engineers for road projects and a response to a provincial kick-scooter pilot extension.

• Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Oxford Street West Improvements
• Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Hamilton Road / Old Victoria Road / Commissioners Road East Intersection Improvements
• Appointment of Consulting Engineers for Infrastructure Renewal Program: Round 4
• City's Response to Ministry of Transportation Ontario Kick-Scooter Pilot Extension
• FCM Green Municipal Fund Agreement for Secure Bike Parking Administration Options Feasibility Study

The Civic Works Committee approved engineering and consulting contracts for Oxford Street West, Hamilton Road, and infrastructure renewals on Childers Street, Wilton Avenue, Bridle Path, and Country Lane. The committee also advanced a by-law to extend the electric kick-scooter pilot project to November 2025 and approved a funding agreement for a secure bike parking feasibility study.

• Appointed CIMA Canada Inc. as consulting engineer for Oxford Street West improvements at an upset amount of $708,824.60
• Appointed R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for Hamilton Road/Old Victoria Road/Commissioners Road East intersection improvements at $621,165.00
• Appointed Spriet Associates London Limited for Childers Street and Wilton Avenue reconstruction at $242,145.20
• Appointed Development Engineering (London) Limited for Bridle Path and Country Lane reconstruction at $272,107.00
• Approved introducing a by-law to extend the electric kick-scooter pilot project to November 27, 2025
• Approved Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund grant agreement for a secure bike parking feasibility study

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will receive updates on the 2024 Annual Emergency Management Program, a property standards demolition report, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A public participation meeting report on the Special Events Policy Review will also be discussed. A confidential matter concerning a potential land acquisition is listed for direction.

• 2024 Annual Emergency Management Program Update (Parts 1 & 2)
• Property Standards Related Demolition report
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Special Events Policy Review – Public Participation Meeting Report
• Confidential land acquisition/solicitor‑client privileged matter

The committee endorsed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, including a 15-year infrastructure forecast and service standards for amenities like pickleball and dog parks. It also introduced by-laws for an emergency management plan update and demolition of a vacant building at 1154 Hamilton Road. A motion to prohibit amplified sound after 11 PM at special events failed.

• Endorsed Parks and Recreation Master Plan update with 13 review items (5-0)
• Introduced by-law to update Emergency Management Program and Plan (5-0)
• Introduced by-law to approve demolition of vacant building at 1154 Hamilton Road (5-0)
• Received Special Events Policy Review report; amended policy due Dec 2 (5-0)
• Failed motion to prohibit amplified sound after 11 PM at special events (2-3)
• Convened closed session for land acquisition negotiations (5-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review committee reports and member appointments. The body will discuss budget approvals and preparations for an event at Wolf Performance Hall.

• Dog Park Working Group update
• 2024 Budget Approvals
• Resignation of K. Coulter
• New member appointments via Municipal Council Resolution
• Wolf Performance Hall event preparation

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee met on November 7, 2024, and received several reports and resignations. The only substantive decision was to defer the 2024 Budget Approvals to the next sub-committee meeting for further discussion. No other actions were taken on the items discussed.

• Deferred 2024 Budget Approvals to next sub-committee meeting
• Received 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Received resignation of K. Coulter with regret
• Requested Civic Administration update on rodenticide motion from September 5, 2024
• Received notice of Community Information Meeting on Official Plan Review
• Received Municipal Council Resolution on 10th Report (November 5, 2024)
• Received verbal updates on Zoom account and Dog Park Working Group
• No action taken on presentations, display materials, or Wolf Performance Hall event

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will hear a 2025 budget update from the Director of Financial Planning. A staff presentation will cover the Permanent Sample Plots Project in city woodlands. The committee will consider the 2024 budget request and an update to the Urban Forest and Tree Planting Strategy, along with a public opinion summary report.

• 2025 budget update presentation by K. Murray, Director, Financial Planning and Business Support
• Permanent Sample Plots Project presentation by M. Demand, Urban Forestry Planner
• 2024 ESACAC budget request submission
• Urban Forest Strategy and Tree Planting Strategy update
• 2024 Public Opinion Summary Report

The committee received presentations on the 2025 budget and the permanent sample plots project in city woodlands, and noted the 10th report from its October 2, 2024 meeting. No decisions were made on the 2024 budget, urban forest strategy, or tree planting strategy because the meeting lost quorum and adjourned early at 6:02 PM.

• Received 2025 Budget update presentation (unanimous)
• Received Permanent Sample Plots Project presentation (unanimous)
• Noted 10th Report of the committee from Oct 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned due to loss of quorum

Council

The London City Council will consider several matters, including an expropriation approval for the East London Link Project Phase 4, and three by‑laws that cover a child‑care centre renovation, the dissolution of the Housing Development Corporation, and procedural rules. Additional items include a single‑source fleet equipment procurement, a culvert replacement design contract, and various committee reports and motions.

• Expropriation of Lands – East London Link Project – Phase 4 (approving authority)
• Bill No. 355 – Funding and Project Agreement to renovate a child‑care centre at John Paul II Catholic Secondary School
• Bill No. 356 – By‑law to dissolve the Housing Development Corporation, London
• SS‑2024‑289 – Single Source Procurement of Fleet Equipment from a Group Procurement Organization
• RFP 2024‑039 – Culvert Replacement Program detailed design and tendering appointment of consulting engineer

London City Council approved the expropriation of lands for the East London Link Project (Phase 4) and finalized an encampment response plan for 2025. The plan includes reallocating $99,700 for basic needs through year-end and seeking federal and provincial funding for two-year encampment services, with a restriction prohibiting resting spaces on main streets within Business Improvement Areas. Council also approved several zoning amendments for residential developments and committee appointments for the upcoming term.

• Approved East London Link Phase 4 land expropriation (14-1)
• Approved 2025 encampment response plan and funding strategy (15-0)
• Approved zoning for 763-773 Dundas Street (12-0)
• Approved zoning for 2118 Richmond Street (12-0)
• Approved zoning for 566-578 Colborne Street (12-0)
• Approved zoning for 1856-1910 Oxford Street West (12-0)
• Approved zoning for 279 Sarnia Road (12-0)
• Approved zoning for 313-323 Horton Street East (13-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider the dissolution of the Housing Development Corporation and the initiation of a Downtown Master Plan. The committee will also review recommendations for a Whole of Community System Response to address community encampments and homelessness.

• Dissolution of the Housing Development Corporation, London
• Initiation of the Downtown Master Plan Project
• Community Encampment Plan: Implementation Recommendations 2025
• Sprung Shelter Motion
• Agencies, Boards and Commissions Motion

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved reallocating $99,700 from 2024 Housing Stability Services surplus to fund basic needs for encampments through December 31, 2024. The committee also advanced the dissolution of the Housing Development Corporation and approved the Terms of Reference for a new Downtown Master Plan. A motion to prohibit agencies from using municipal funds for lobbying was defeated, while future locations for encampment service depots were deferred to a November meeting.

• Approved $99,700 reallocation for encampment basic needs (12-3)
• Approved dissolution of Housing Development Corporation (Consent, 15-0)
• Approved Downtown Master Plan Terms of Reference (Consent, 15-0)
• Deferred selection of new service depot locations to Nov 19 (8-7)
• Approved continuation of CMHA-TVAMHS services at The Coffee House (8-7)
• Defeated motion prohibiting agency lobbying with municipal funds (5-10)
• Defeated motion endorsing 25-metre encampment setback (5-10)
• Approved 2025 calendar amendment adding 'Constituency Week' (15-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider the 2025 Annual Budget Update and related administrative matters. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as disclosures of pecuniary interest and consent. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• 2025 Annual Budget Update
• 2025 Annual Budget Update Administrative Matters
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Consent
• Adjournment

The committee formally received the Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2025, which was distributed to council and the public on October 28, 2024. It also approved administrative actions to reconcile property tax, water, and wastewater budgets with financial statements, and to prepare necessary tax levy by-laws. No substantive budget decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Received Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budget (15-0)
• Directed administration to update budget reconciliation after final decisions (15-0)
• Directed administration to bring forward tax levy by-laws to Council (15-0)
• Received 2025 Annual Budget Update presentation for information (15-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will meet to discuss declaring surplus a city-owned road allowance and demolishing a property on Pond Mills Road. The committee will also consider by-laws regarding tax payment plans.

• Declare Surplus - Former Phillip Street Road Allowance
• Demolition – 624 Pond Mills Road
• Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan By-law
• Collection of Property Taxes By-law

The Corporate Services Committee approved three consent items: declaring a former Phillip Street road allowance surplus and transferring it to an abutting owner, recommending demolition of the city-owned building at 624 Pond Mills Road, and introducing two by-law amendments for 2025 property tax administration. The committee also moved into closed session for land-related matters. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Declared former Phillip Street road allowance surplus and approved transfer to abutting owner (5-0)
• Recommended demolition of city-owned property at 624 Pond Mills Road (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to adjust pre-authorized tax payment calculations (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to set interim tax levy at 43.06% of previous year's taxes (5-0)
• Moved into closed session for land acquisition/disposition and solicitor-client privileged matters (5-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will review the 9th ECAC report and a resignation submission, consider a revised notice for a community information meeting on the Official Plan and Land Needs Assessment, update the Environmental Management Guidelines, and examine a status report and environmental impact study for 3095 Bostwick Road.

• 9th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (2024-09-19 ECAC Report.pdf)
• Resignation of L. Burt (2024-10-23 Public Submission - Resignation of L. Burt.pdf)
• Revised Notice of Community Information Meeting – Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Land Needs Assessment (Staff Report PDF)
• Environmental Management Guidelines update
• Subject Lands Status Report and Environmental Impact Study – 3095 Bostwick Road (Staff Report PDF)

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee expanded its Environmental Management Guidelines Review Working Group to include M. Spiller, S. Sivakumar, and V. Tai, and established a new working group led by S. Levin to review the Talbot Village Phase 8 Subject Lands Status Report and Environmental Impact Study for 3095 Bostwick Road. The committee also received the resignation of L. Burt with regret and noted the 9th Report from its September 19, 2024 meeting. No pecuniary interests were disclosed.

• Expanded Environmental Management Guidelines Review Working Group to include M. Spiller, S. Sivakumar, V. Tai
• Established working group (S. Levin lead, B. Krichker, M. Spiller) for Talbot Village Phase 8 Subject Lands Status Report and Environmental Impact Study at 3095 Bostwick Road
• Received resignation of L. Burt with regret
• Received 9th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (September 19, 2024)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee will review a single‑source procurement request for fleet equipment (SS‑2024‑289). It will also receive updates on the Water Service Area Financial Plan, the Culvert Replacement Program design and tendering, the Mobility Master Plan Phase 2, and an emergency road repair over the Marr Drain. The meeting includes a public participation session on the reassessment of the CB Smith No. 2 municipal drain.

• SS‑2024‑289 Single Source Procurement of Fleet Equipment
• Water Service Area Financial Plan Update
• RFP 2024‑039 Culvert Replacement Program – detailed design and consulting engineer appointment
• Mobility Master Plan Phase 2 Update
• Emergency Repair of Access Road Over the Marr Drain

The Civic Works Committee approved a series of fleet equipment purchases totaling approximately $5.2 million, including cargo vans, dump trucks, garbage trucks, and mowers. The committee also approved the updated Water Service Area Financial Plan, a consulting contract for culvert replacement design, and an emergency road repair. All decisions were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Approved $743,384 for 12 cargo vans and 1 pickup truck from Highbury Ford Sales (5-0)
• Approved $2,475,625 for 7 tandem dump trucks with snowplows from Carrier Truck Centers (5-0)
• Approved $1,818,696 for 3 CNG garbage trucks from Vision Truck Group (5-0)
• Approved $195,610 for mowers and debris blowers from Turf Care Products (5-0)
• Approved updated Water Service Area Financial Plan (5-0)
• Approved $517,545 consulting contract with EXP Services Inc. for culvert design (5-0)
• Confirmed $65,285.71 emergency repair purchase order to R.A. Walker Construction (5-0)
• Adopted drainage report for CB Smith No. 2 Municipal Drain project (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will receive updates from the Building Division and Heritage reports, and will consider a revised staff report on reducing off‑the‑clock permit applications. It will hold public participation meetings on several development sites, including Dundas Street, Richmond Street, Colborne Street, Horton Street East, Oxford Street West, Sarnia Road, and Wharncliffe Road South. The committee will also discuss a request to expand the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association boundary.

• Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area (item 2.5)
• Staff Report – Reducing Off‑the‑Clock Permit Applications (item 2.6)
• Public Participation Meeting – 763‑773 Dundas Street (Z‑9777)
• Public Participation Meeting – 1856‑1910 Oxford Street West (O‑9484 & Z‑9458)
• Hyde Park BIA Boundary Expansion Request (item 4.1)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area and advanced several zoning amendments to Municipal Council. The committee also authorized funding for the Urban Roots property and directed the expansion of the Hyde Park BIA boundary.

• Approved Dundas Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle Core Area
• Advanced zoning amendments for 763-773 Dundas St, 2118 Richmond St, 566-578 Colborne St, 313-323 Horton St E, 1856-1910 Oxford St W, 279 Sarnia Rd, and 1210-1240 Wharncliffe Rd S to Council
• Approved $23,167 from Community Investment Reserve Fund for Urban Roots property severing at 21 Norlan (5-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to expand Hyde Park BIA boundary (5-0)
• Denied motion to refuse specific rear yard and landscape provisions for 1856-1910 Oxford St W (2-3)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss consulting services for city facilities and a funding agreement with the London District Catholic School Board. The agenda also includes a delegation regarding property standards and tenant support.

• Funding and Project Agreement between the City of London and the London District Catholic School Board
• RFP 2024-259 for Prime Consulting Services for Silverwoods Arena Building Upgrades
• RFP 2024-093 for Thames Park Consulting Services Award
• Delegation from Life*Spin regarding Property Standards and Tenant Support
• Discussion on concessions at City Facilities

The committee approved a funding agreement for a child care centre renovation at John Paul II Catholic Secondary School and accepted consulting bids for Silverwoods Arena and Thames Park projects. They also directed staff to investigate a public extermination program and review arena concessions, while referring a request for extreme cleaning funding to the Budget Committee.

• Approved Funding and Project Agreement for child care centre at John Paul II Catholic Secondary School
• Accepted $161,100 consulting bid from Barry Bryan Associates for Silverwoods Arena upgrades
• Accepted $353,046.25 consulting bid from Landscape Planning Ltd. for Thames Park
• Directed staff to investigate feasibility of a pilot Public Extermination Program (3-2 vote)
• Referred request for VHA Home HealthCare extreme clean funding to Budget Committee (4-1 vote)
• Directed review of arena concession operations to report in Q1 2025 (5-0 vote)
• Approved Animal Welfare Committee resource materials request (3-2 vote)
• Closed session held regarding land lease and financial information

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss road safety, traffic congestion, and transit facilities. The body will also review traffic management for Dundas Place and a notice regarding the Official Plan Review of The London Plan.

• Dundas Place Traffic Management
• Discussion on root causes of increased road accidents in London
• Transit connectivity with Airport and VIA Rail (North Masonville Mall, South White Oaks Mall)
• Environmental impacts on road traffic congestions
• Notice of Community Information Meeting for Official Plan Review of The London Plan

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee held its 11th meeting on October 16, 2024, with no substantive decisions. Members received the previous report and a Dundas Place traffic management memo, and held general discussions on road accident causes, environmental impacts on congestion, inter-community transit, and reducing cars via transit connectivity to airport and VIA Rail. No motions were passed or denied.

• Received 10th Report of the Committee (Sept 18, 2024)
• Received Dundas Place Traffic Management Memo and verbal delegation from Patula
• Discussed increase in road accidents and awareness among new Londoners
• Discussed environmental impacts on road traffic congestion
• Discussed inter-community transit facilities in London
• Discussed reducing cars via transit connectivity with airport and VIA Rail
• Received notice of community information meeting on Official Plan Review of The London Plan

Council

City Council is reviewing proposed 2025 rates for water and wastewater and amendments to the consolidated fees and charges by-law. The body is also considering several land use and zoning changes and various municipal service contracts.

• 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates (Bills No. 348 and 349)
• 2025 Amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law (Bill No. 343)
• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for 32 Chesterfield Avenue, 1350-1352 Webster Street, and 850 Highbury Avenue
• Award of RFP-2024-233 for affordable housing development at 1958 Duluth Crescent
• Buyer Master Agreement with Ricoh Canada Inc. for workplace print and services (Bill No. 342)

Council approved Wastell Developments Inc. as the project partner for an affordable housing development at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5, and authorized $2.3 million in provincial funding. The motion was amended to remove a reference to the Housing Development Corporation, London. Council also approved several other items, including a stormwater consultant award, a contract amendment for Sunningdale Road, and a settlement agreement for the East London Link Project.

• Approved Wastell Homes as partner for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent (15-0)
• Authorized $2.3M from OPHI for affordable housing units (15-0)
• Approved $119,279 stormwater consultant award to Matrix Solutions (15-0)
• Increased Sunningdale Road design contract by $1,416,336 (15-0)
• Approved $60,000 for W12A Community Beautification Plan (15-0)
• Approved $69,268 pump purchase for Pond Mills (15-0)
• Approved MOU with London Chamber of Commerce on climate (14-1)
• Approved settlement agreement for 670 First Street (15-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee met to determine the recipients of the 2024 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards. The body discussed nominations across three different organizational size and service categories.

• Needham Funeral Services awarded in the Small Business/ Small Labour category
• London Afro Centric Association (LACA) awarded in the Social/Community Services category (49 or fewer employees/members)
• Black Health, London Health Sciences Centre awarded in the Social/Community Services category (50 or more employees/members)

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee selected the recipients of the 2024 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards. Needham Funeral Services, the London Afro Centric Association, and Black Health at London Health Sciences Centre were each awarded in their respective categories. The committee also received its 8th Report and noted a disclosure of pecuniary interest from S. D'Amelio regarding the London Afro Centric Association nomination.

• Awarded Needham Funeral Services the 2024 DRRIA in Small Business/Small Labour (49 or fewer employees/members) category
• Awarded London Afro Centric Association (LACA) the 2024 DRRIA in Social/Community Services (49 or fewer employees/members) category
• Awarded Black Health, London Health Sciences Centre the 2024 DRRIA in Social/Community Services (50 or more employees/members) category
• Received the 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will review the 9th report of the committee and discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1195 Gainsborough Road. The agenda includes a presentation on a public history student budget and a heritage planners' report.

• Review 9th report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning
• Discuss zoning by-law amendment for 1195 Gainsborough Road
• Public History Student Presentation Budget Ask
• Heritage Planners' Report
• Discussion on Listed Properties and City Hall

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning approved a budget expenditure of up to $550 for security and refreshments related to an upcoming Western University Public History Program presentation. The committee also received reports regarding planning applications, heritage planning, and held a discussion on listed properties.

• Approved $550 expenditure for event security and refreshments
• Received 9th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning
• Received notice of zoning amendment for 1195 Gainsborough Road
• Received Heritage Planners' Report dated October 9, 2024

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will hear public participation meetings on the 2025 Amendments to the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law, the Phase One Options Report for the London Ward Boundary Review Project, and the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates. The committee will also consider appointments to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board and the RBC Place London Board. Additional items include a business case from TechAlliance and a review of the Whole of Community System Response framework.

• Public Participation Meeting – 2025 Amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
• Public Participation Meeting – Phase One Options Report, London Ward Boundary Review Project
• Public Participation Meeting – 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates
• Consideration of Appointment to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board
• RBC Place London Board Appointment Recommendations

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved the introduction of a new 2025-2027 consolidated fees by-law and 2025 water and wastewater rate increases. The committee also made several board appointments and received annual updates from local economic and community organizations.

• Approved introduction of 2025-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law (15-0)
• Approved 5.4% wastewater and 1.5% water rate increases for 2025 (15-0)
• Appointed Larry Weir to Airport Authority Board (13-0)
• Appointed N. Lippay and L. Heffernan to Animal Welfare Committee (13-0)
• Deferred updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees (14-0)
• Referred RBC Place London board request to administration (13-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss the city's credit rating and mid-year budget monitoring for both operating and capital expenditures. The committee will also consider a single source print contract.

• SS-2024-291 Single Source Print Contract
• City of London's Credit Rating report
• 2024 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report
• 2024 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report
• Confidential discussions on land acquisition and labour relations

The Corporate Services Committee approved a five-year print services agreement with Ricoh Canada Inc. and received the city's credit rating report. The committee also accepted the 2024 mid-year capital and operating budget monitoring reports, noting a balanced property tax budget and surplus projections for water rates. Additionally, the committee convened in a closed session regarding land acquisition and labour relations.

• Approved five-year single source print contract with Ricoh Canada Inc. (Item 2.1)
• Received City of London Credit Rating Report for information (Item 2.2, 6-0)
• Received 2024 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report and closed completed projects with $7.73M net surplus funding (Item 2.4)
• Received 2024 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report and contingency reserve contributions (Item 2.3, 6-0)
• Convened in closed session regarding land acquisition and labour relations (Item 6, 6-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on dog parks, trap‑spay‑neuter, Canada geese coexistence, fire safety for pets, and public‑event supplies. It will review the 2024 budget and consider the resignation of member K. Coulter. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Canada Geese Co-Existence Strategies
• Fire Safety for Pets Update
• Banner, Supplies, Resource Materials for AWCAC Public Events
• 2024 Budget
• Resignation of K. Coulter

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee approved a $400 expenditure for a tablecloth to be used at public awareness events. The committee also requested that Civic Administration provide additional resource materials for public display. Other agenda items, including a working group update, were deferred or noted for future discussion.

• Approved $400 budget for event tablecloth
• Requested Civic Administration provide public event resource materials
• Deferred Trap, Spay, Neuter Working Group update
• Received 9th Committee Report
• Received Dog Parks Working Group update
• Received Fire Safety for Pets update

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee will consider the consultant award for the 2025 Stormwater Management Remediation Project, a contract amendment for detailed design of Sunningdale Road improvements, and updates on the Pond Mills Pumping Station pump purchase and Oxford Street culvert installation cost increase. The committee will also receive the 10th report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, the 9th report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, and a memorandum of understanding with the London Chamber of Commerce on climate action. These items are scheduled for discussion and possible direction at the meeting.

• 2025 Stormwater Management Remediation Project Consultant Award
• Contract Amendment – RFP 17-20 Detailed Design for Sunningdale Road Improvements
• Pond Mills Pumping Station Single Source Pump Purchase
• Mud Creek East Branch Phase 2A – Oxford Street Culvert Installation – Construction Cost Increases
• Memorandum of Understanding with the London Chamber of Commerce for Action on Climate Change

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda including a $1,416,336 increase to AECOM's contract for Sunningdale Road detailed design, bringing the total to $2,184,081. It also approved several other infrastructure contracts and funding, including a $60,000 beautification plan and a $900,000 increase for the Oxford Street culvert project. All motions passed 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved $1,416,336 increase to AECOM contract for Sunningdale Road design (3-0)
• Approved $119,279 consultant award to Matrix Solutions for stormwater remediation (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 for W12A Community Beautification Plan (3-0)
• Approved $69,268 single-source pump purchase from Directrik Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $900,000 increase for Oxford Street culvert construction with Birnam Construction (3-0)
• Approved $145,662 appointment of BT Engineering for Highbury Avenue design (3-0)
• Approved introduction of MOU with London Chamber of Commerce on climate action (3-0)
• Received reports from Integrated Transportation and Environmental Stewardship committees (3-0)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the mayor’s New Year’s Honour List criteria, review its 9th report, consider updates to the Design Specifications and Requirements Manual and the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and discuss a planning application for 415 Oxford Street West along with the budget.

• Presentation on Mayor's New Year's Honour List Criteria by Elizabeth Hunt
• 9th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Design Specifications and Requirements Manual – working group comments
• Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group update
• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting for 415 Oxford Street West

The London Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee forwarded working group comments on the Design Specifications and Requirements Manual to Civic Administration. The committee also received presentations and updates on the Mayor's Honour List policy, a planning application for 415 Oxford Street West, the 2024 budget, and the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

• Forwarded Design Specifications and Requirements Manual working group comments to Civic Administration
• Received presentation on Mayor's New Year's Honour List Policy
• Received 9th Report of the committee from September 4, 2024
• Received Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting for 415 Oxford Street West
• Held discussion regarding the 2024 Budget and Climate Emergency Action Plan

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review a monthly housing update and an information report on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. It will hold public participation meetings for three sites—32 Chesterfield Avenue (Z‑9768), 1350‑1352 Webster Street (Z‑9767), and 850 Highbury Avenue (Z‑9577/O‑9766)—to consider rezoning applications. The committee will also consider a request for delegation status from S. Miller of Forest City Modern.

• Public participation meeting – 32 Chesterfield Avenue (Z‑9768) – rezoning review
• Public participation meeting – 1350‑1352 Webster Street (Z‑9767) – rezoning review
• Public participation meeting – 850 Highbury Avenue – rezoning and heritage easement (Z‑9577/O‑9766)
• Request for delegation status – S. Miller, Forest City Modern
• Monthly Housing Update 2024 (staff report)

The Planning and Environment Committee voted unanimously to send several zoning and official plan amendments to Municipal Council for introduction on October 15, 2024. The most significant was a proposal by Old Oak Properties for the former London Psychiatric Hospital lands at 850 Highbury Avenue, which would allow taller buildings (up to 32 storeys) and a mix of residential, commercial, and open space uses. The committee also approved zoning changes for properties at 32 Chesterfield Avenue and 1350-1352 Webster Street, and received several information reports. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved introduction of zoning by-law for 32 Chesterfield Avenue (R4-3 to R2-1, R2-1 special, OS4 special) (5-0)
• Approved introduction of zoning by-law for 1350-1352 Webster Street (R1-6 to R5-6 special) (5-0)
• Approved introduction of official plan and zoning amendments for 850 Highbury Avenue (London Psychiatric Hospital lands), including height increases up to 32 storeys (5-0)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 850 Highbury Avenue (39T-21503) (5-0)
• Received 2024 year-to-date planning and building housing update (5-0)
• Received information report on Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (5-0)
• Received 9th Report of Ecological Community Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Received 9th Report of Community Advisory Committee on Planning; no further action on City Hall heritage designation (3-2)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider several agreements and reports, including the award of municipal land for an affordable housing development at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5. Other items include a contribution agreement for the Earl Nichols Recreation Centre, a property management agreement for 345 Sylvan Street, and a cross‑jurisdictional fee subsidy agreement for child care and early years. The committee will also receive reports from the Animal Welfare and Accessibility Community Advisory Committees.

• Award of RFP‑2024‑233 – municipal land for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5
• Earl Nichols Recreation Centre Contribution Agreement
• Property Management Agreement with London and Middlesex Community Housing for 345 Sylvan Street
• Cross Jurisdictional Fee Subsidy Agreement – Child Care and Early Years
• 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The committee approved Wastell Developments Inc. as the project partner for an affordable housing development at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5, and authorized the divestment of the property and allocation of $2.3 million from Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding. It also approved consent items including agreements for Earl Nichols Arena retrofit, property management for 345 Sylvan Street, and a child care fee subsidy template. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Wastell Homes as project partner for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent (3-0)
• Authorized divestment of property and $2.3M OPHI funding for affordable housing (3-0)
• Approved referral of revised rodenticide communication and web page resource (3-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for Earl Nichols Arena GICB Contribution Agreement (3-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for property management agreement at 345 Sylvan Street (3-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law for Cross Jurisdictional Fee Subsidy Agreement template (3-0)
• Requested report on cashless operations impact on accessibility (3-0)
• Moved to closed session for personal matters (3-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee will receive the 4th report of the committee and a letter of resignation from member K. Pereyaslavska. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on September 26, 2024.

• Reception of 4th ACAC Report
• Letter of Resignation - K. Pereyaslavska
• Meeting held in Committee Room #5

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee received its 4th report and a resignation letter, then requested Civic Administration to report back in November on the status of cashless operations at city-run venues like Canada Life Centre and their impact on the accessible community. The committee also met in closed session to discuss the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Requested Civic Administration report on cashless venues' accessibility impact (unanimous)
• Received 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Received resignation letter from K. Pereyaslavska
• Convened closed session for personal matter re: 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Council

The City Council will discuss several public submissions, including a demolition request for 1163 Richmond Street and a zoning review for the Protected Major Transit Station Areas (OZ-9749). A key item is the proposed amendment to the Business Licensing By-law to create a Rental Unit Repair Licence, referred to as the "Renovictions" amendment. Additional items include a municipal accommodation tax report and a submission on 80 and 82 Base Line Road West (Z-9750).

• Demolition request for heritage‑listed property – 1163 Richmond Street
• Zoning submission for 2‑4 Audrey Avenue and 186‑188 Huron Street (Z9755)
• Protected Major Transit Station Areas Zoning Review (OZ-9749)
• Amendments to the Business Licensing By‑law to introduce a Rental Unit Repair Licence (Renovictions)
• Municipal Accommodation Tax – Tourism London Annual Report

Council approved Phase 2 of the Section 26 Official Plan Review of The London Plan, which includes changes to transit corridors, height limits, and transit villages, and forwarded it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval. The vote was 13-1, with Councillor Trosow opposed. Council also approved several other items, including the Rental Unit Repair Licence by-laws, a name change for the downtown arena, and various zoning amendments.

• Approved Phase 2 of the London Plan review (13-1)
• Approved Rental Unit Repair Licence by-laws (14-0)
• Approved name change to Canada Life Place (13-0)
• Approved Municipal Accommodation Tax increase to 5% (13-1)
• Approved demolition of heritage-listed properties at 920-940 Dundas St
• Approved zoning amendment for 2-4 Audrey Ave (13-1)
• Approved $998,720 UV disinfection contract for Pottersburg plant
• Approved $417,900 emergency garbage packer purchase

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss an update to the general policy for Community Advisory Committees. The group will also review a staffing update from Councillor C. Rahman.

• General Policy for Community Advisory Committees update
• Staffing Update from Councillor C. Rahman
• Review of the 2024 Governance Working Group Deferred Matters List

The Governance Working Group deferred the updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees to a future meeting. The group also received a staffing update regarding the City Clerk's Office and a deferred matters list.

• Deferred updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees to November 25, 2024
• Received verbal staffing update for the City Clerk's Office
• Received Deferred Matters List dated September 23, 2024

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will consider the study completion notice for the Oxford Street West improvements from Westdel Bourne to Sanatorium Road. The committee will also consider appointing new ecologists, discuss its attendance at the Medway Valley CMP implementation, and review updates to the Environmental Management Guidelines. The 8th ECAC Report (dated 2024-08-15) will be presented for review.

• Notice of Study Completion – Oxford Street West Improvements (Westdel Bourne to Sanatorium Road)
• Appointment of new ecologists
• Attawandaron ECAC attendance regarding Medway Valley CMP implementation
• Environmental Management Guidelines update and next steps
• Presentation of the 8th ECAC Report (2024-08-15)

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee forwarded its working group comments on the property at 168 Meadowlily Road to the Civic Administration for consideration. The committee also received notices about the Oxford Street West environmental assessment, the hiring of two new city ecologists, and discussed the Medway Valley Conservation Master Plan and Environmental Management Guidelines. No formal votes were taken; all items were noted or forwarded.

• Forwarded working group comments on 168 Meadowlily Road to Civic Administration
• Received Notice of Study Completion for Oxford Street West Improvements (Westdel Bourne to Sanatorium Road)
• Noted hiring of two new ecologists by City of London
• Discussed Attawandaron community meeting re Medway Valley Conservation Master Plan
• Discussed Environmental Management Guidelines update
• Scheduled next meeting for October 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive a briefing note from Internal Audit, review the Internal Audit Follow‑Up Activities Dashboard, consider the HRIS Readiness Assessment recommendations and roadmap, and examine an Accessibility Review. No specific decisions are indicated; the items appear to be informational and for discussion.

• Briefing Note From Internal Audit
• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard
• HRIS Readiness Assessment – Recommendations and Roadmap
• Accessibility Review

The Audit Committee received four reports from MNP, including the internal auditor's briefing note, an internal audit follow-up activities dashboard, the HRIS Readiness Assessment, and an Accessibility Review. All items were received as information; no substantive decisions were made.

• Received MNP communication on internal auditor briefing note
• Received MNP communication on internal audit follow-up activities dashboard
• Received HRIS Readiness Assessment - Recommendations and Roadmap (Aug 14, 2024)
• Received Accessibility Review from MNP (Sep 3, 2024)

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee will meet on September 18, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room #5. The agenda includes the 9th Report of the committee, a municipal council resolution on the 8th Report, an update on the provincial e‑scooter pilot project and its enforcement, and a proposal to extend the e‑scooter pilot. The committee will also consider sub‑committees, working groups, and other discussion items.

• 9th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution – 8th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Update – Provincial E‑scooter Pilot Project and Enforcement
• Proposed Extension of the Provincial Pilot Project – Electric Kick‑Style Scooters (e‑scooters) Pilot

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee met to receive reports and updates. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Received 9th Committee Report (noted)
• Received Municipal Council resolution regarding 8th Committee Report (noted)
• Received update on Provincial E-scooter Pilot Project and Enforcement (noted)
• Received update on Proposed Extension of the E-scooters Pilot (noted)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider Mayoral Direction 2024‑001 concerning the redevelopment of a city‑owned parking lot. It will also review the Municipal Accommodation Tax annual report, the Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund, and confirm the appointment to the Argyle Business Improvement Area. Additional items include reports from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti‑Oppression Community Advisory Committee, the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group, and a request for delegation status.

• Mayoral Direction 2024‑001 – city‑owned parking lot redevelopment
• Municipal Accommodation Tax – Tourism London annual report
• Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund
• Confirmation of appointment to the Argyle Business Improvement Area
• Support for a grant application for Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (tree‑planting project)

The committee approved a procurement process to redevelop two city-owned parking lots (84 Horton St and 199 Ridout St) for high-density housing, encouraging modular construction and public parking. Three other lots (641 Queens Ave, 434 Elizabeth St, 824 Dundas St) were referred for consultation with the Old East Village BIA and community association. The committee also directed staff to increase the Municipal Accommodation Tax from 4% to 5% by January 1, 2026, and approved a Councillor Role Description and terms of reference for a Council Resourcing Review Task Force.

• Approved procurement for redevelopment of 84 Horton St and 199 Ridout St parking lots for high-density housing (14-0)
• Referred 641 Queens Ave, 434 Elizabeth St, 824 Dundas St lots for OEV BIA consultation (14-0)
• Directed MAT increase from 4% to 5% effective by Jan 1, 2026 (13-1)
• Approved Councillor Role Description and Council Resourcing Review Task Force terms (15-0)
• Supported grant application for Growing Canada's Community Canopies (15-0)
• Approved $15,000 for service review training for agencies, boards, commissions (15-0)
• Appointed Chuck Bergeron to Argyle BIA until Nov 14, 2026 (consent)
• Received Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Committee reports (consent)

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting to review administrative reports. The committee will consider a Director's Report covering the period from May 16, 2024, to August 15, 2024.

• Director's Report for the period May 16, 2024 to August 15, 2024
• 2nd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved the minutes from its June 18, 2024 meeting and received the Director's Report for May 16 to August 15, 2024. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about nine minutes.

• Approved consent items 2.1 and 2.2 (unanimous)
• Received minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting
• Received Director's Report for May 16–August 15, 2024

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider several staff reports, including housekeeping by‑law amendments related to strong mayor powers, the 2023 annual report of lease financing agreements, naming‑rights options for the Downtown London Entertainment and Sports Centre, an amendment to the banking services agreement, and a reduction to the multi‑residential subclass. The committee will also address the issuance of proclamations and other scheduled items.

• Housekeeping By‑law Amendments – Strong Mayor powers
• 2023 Annual Reporting of Lease Financing Agreements
• Downtown London Entertainment and Sports Centre Naming Rights
• Amendment to Banking Services Agreement
• New Multi‑Residential Subclass Reduction

The Corporate Services Committee approved renaming the Downtown London Entertainment and Sports Centre from Budweiser Gardens to Canada Life Place, with Chair McAlister recused due to a conflict of interest. The committee also approved housekeeping by-law amendments related to Strong Mayor powers, endorsed Councillor Trosow for FCM committees, and directed staff to cease issuing proclamations. All votes were unanimous except the naming rights, which passed 4-0.

• Approved renaming Budweiser Gardens to Canada Life Place (4-0, McAlister recused)
• Approved housekeeping by-law amendments for Strong Mayor powers (5-0)
• Received 2023 Annual Reporting of Lease Financing Agreements (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Banking Services Agreement with Bank of Nova Scotia (5-0)
• Received report on new multi-residential subclass reduction (5-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Trosow for FCM Standing Committees and Forums (5-0)
• Directed staff to cease issuance of proclamations and rescind policy (5-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee will present its 7th report. It will review the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy. A confidential personal matter related to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List will also be addressed.

• 7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy
• Confidential personal matter concerning the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee held a discussion on increasing media attention and nominations for the 2025 Diversity, Inclusion and Race Relations Award. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including receiving the previous report and convening in closed session for a personal matter.

• Received 7th Report from August 8, 2024 meeting
• Discussed ways to increase media attention and nominations for 2025 Diversity, Inclusion and Race Relations Award
• Convened in closed session for personal matter regarding 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss priority listed properties and a heritage planners' report. The body is also reviewing notices for zoning by-law amendments at two different locations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 763-773 Dundas Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 566-578 Colborne Street
• Priority Listed Property discussion regarding 300 Dufferin Ave
• Review of the Heritage Planners' Report
• 8th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning recommended that Municipal Council consider designating City Hall (300 Dufferin Avenue) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. It also established a working group to identify 5-10 priority properties for heritage designation by end of 2024, with a focus on underrepresented styles like mid-century modern architecture. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the agenda was procedural (receiving reports and notices).

• Requested council consider designating City Hall (300 Dufferin Ave) under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act
• Established Priority Listed Properties Working Group with J. Metrailler, J. Dent, S. Jory, M. Ambrogio, M. Bloxam
• Referred Priority Listed Properties document to working group to identify 5-10 properties by end of 2024
• Received 8th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (Aug 14, 2024)
• Received notices for zoning by-law amendments at 763-773 Dundas St and 566-578 Colborne St
• Received Heritage Planners' Report (Sept 11, 2024)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee will receive reports on the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, the operation of three city EnviroDepots, and emergency repairs of centrifuges at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant. It will also consider a single‑source contract for UV disinfection equipment at the Pottersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, the closing of the Phillip Street road allowance, and an emergency purchase of a Mack‑Wittke top‑loading garbage packer. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are for discussion and possible direction.

• 9th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Operations and management of three City of London EnviroDepots
• Emergency repair of centrifuges at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Single‑source contract SS‑2024‑276 for UV disinfection equipment at Pottersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Closing of Phillip Street road allowance

The Civic Works Committee approved all consent items, including directing staff to negotiate sole-source agreements with Try Recycling Inc. for EnviroDepot operations, confirming emergency repairs and purchases, and awarding a contract for UV disinfection equipment. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved directing staff to negotiate sole-source EnviroDepot contracts with Try Recycling Inc. (5-0)
• Confirmed $325,017.49 emergency repair of centrifuges at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (5-0)
• Awarded $998,720 UV disinfection system contract to Trojan Technologies (5-0)
• Approved closing part of Phillip Street (5-0)
• Confirmed $417,900 emergency purchase of Mack-Wittke garbage packer (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is reviewing several zoning amendments and a housing update. The meeting includes discussions on height reviews for transit villages and major shopping areas, as well as a zoning review for Protected Major Transit Station Areas.

• Heights Review/Transit Village/Major Shopping Area (OZ-9726, OZ-9727, O-9752 and O-9753)
• Protected Major Transit Station Areas Zoning Review (OZ-9749)
• Zoning amendments for 2-4 Audrey Avenue and 186-188 Huron Street (Z-9755)
• Zoning amendments for 1338-1388 Sunningdale Road E (Z-9740)
• Adjustments to Appointment By-law for Deputy and Chief Building Officials

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning amendments and official plan changes, all to be introduced at the September 24 Municipal Council meeting. The most significant was Phase 2 of the Section 26 Official Plan Review, which includes changes to place types, transit village designations, and building height limits. The committee also approved zoning changes for six residential development applications, with one passing 4-1.

• Approved Phase 2 London Plan review with height and transit changes (6-0)
• Approved zoning change at 2-4 Audrey Ave and 186-188 Huron St (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1550 and 1602 Sunningdale Rd W (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 3975 Stewart Ave (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 80-82 Base Line Rd W (4-1)
• Approved zoning change at 1338-1388 Sunningdale Rd E (5-0)
• Approved Protected Major Transit Station Areas zoning review (6-0)
• Failed motion to permit stacked townhouses along primary transit routes (1-5)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will hold a public participation meeting to consider amendments to the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law (L‑130‑71). The meeting also includes discussions on a Rental Unit Repair Licence amendment to the Business Licensing By‑law, a by‑law to regulate maximum temperatures in rental units, and an update to the Special Events Policy. Additional items cover housing stability data for the Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income waitlist and several delegation‑status requests from stakeholders.

• Amendments to the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law (L‑130‑71) – public participation meeting
• Renovictions: Amendments to the Business Licensing By-law to introduce a Rental Unit Repair Licence
• Regulating maximum temperature in rental units
• Special Events Policy update
• Housing Access Centre rent‑geared‑to‑income waitlist placement ratio review

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved introducing a Rental Unit Repair Licence by-law to Council, aimed at addressing renovictions, and directed staff to prepare a draft by-law regulating maximum temperatures in rental units. The committee also maintained the RGI waitlist placement ratio at 20% urgent/80% chronological, with changes to urgent status prioritization. A motion to refer the renoviction by-law back to staff for rent top-ups and alternate accommodations failed.

• Approved introducing Rental Unit Repair Licence by-law to Council Sept 24 (5-0)
• Maintained RGI waitlist ratio at 20% urgent/80% chronological (6-0)
• Directed staff to prepare draft by-law on maximum temperature in rental units (4-1)
• Approved Special Events Policy update with public meeting Nov 11, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Vehicle-for-Hire by-law amendments with extensions for gas, hybrid, EV (6-0)
• Referred 120-day-on-the-road taxi regulation back to staff for consultation (6-0)
• Approved Life*Spin delegation status for future meeting (6-0)
• Failed motion to refer renoviction by-law back for rent top-ups (2-4)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee will receive its 8th report and a municipal council resolution on prior reports. It will consider recommendations from the Rodenticide Awareness Education Sub‑Committee and discuss strategies for co‑existence with wildlife, including Canada geese complaints. Additional topics include trap‑spay‑neuter programs for cat colonies, an update to the committee banner, and a budget expenditure review.

• Rodenticide Awareness Education Sub‑Committee Recommendations
• Co‑existence with Wildlife Awareness and Education Strategies (Canada Geese complaints)
• Trap, Spay, Neuter, Cat Colonies discussion
• Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Banner update
• Budget Expenditure review

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee referred a revised communication on limiting rodenticides to the Community and Protective Services Committee and asked Civic Administration to consider a web page and stickers to reduce reliance on rodenticides. It also established a working group to review unspayed/unneutered pets and feral cats. The 2024 budget discussion was deferred due to loss of quorum.

• Referred revised rodenticide communication to Community and Protective Services Committee
• Asked Civic Administration to consider web page and stickers for rodenticide reduction
• Established working group to review unspayed/unneutered pets and feral cats
• Deferred 2024 budget consideration to next meeting due to loss of quorum

Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group

The Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group will consider a review of the London Police Service Reserve Fund by‑law, a report on service‑review training for agencies, boards and commissions, and an update on the City of London municipal golf program. The group will also discuss scheduling the next meeting before adjourning.

• London Police Service Reserve Fund By-law Review
• Service Review Training for Agencies, Boards and Commissions
• City of London Municipal Golf Update
• Discussion – Next Meeting Date
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

The Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group received a staff report on the London Police Service Reserve Fund By-law and forwarded it to the Police Service Board Chair and Chief of Police, requesting budget discussions. It also directed staff to proceed with service review training for agencies, boards, and commissions at an estimated cost of $15,000, funded from the EEE Reserve. A municipal golf update was received for information, and the next meeting was scheduled for 2025.

• Received police reserve fund by-law review report and forwarded to Police Service Board Chair and Chief of Police
• Requested Budget Chair and Deputy Mayor to engage with London Police Service Board on reserve fund report
• Directed staff to proceed with service review training for agencies, boards, and commissions at $15,000 (funded from EEE Reserve)
• Received City of London Municipal Golf Update for information
• Noted next meeting will be held in 2025

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will hear a progress report on the 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan and a discussion primer on climate change adaptation. It will consider the 8th Committee report, the accompanying Municipal Council resolution, and a mid‑year update on the Green Bin collection program. The committee will also review a planning application for 3640 Dingman Drive and solicit nominations for the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report (presented by Jay Stanford)
• Climate Change Adaptation Discussion Primer (presented by Mike Fabro)
• 8th Report of the Committee and Municipal Council Resolution
• Mid‑Year Update on the Green Bin and Collection Program
• Notice of Planning Application and public meeting – 3640 Dingman Drive

The committee received the 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report and a related communication, and also received a presentation on climate change adaptation, requesting the working group to review and report back. A working group was established to review the Design Specifications and Requirements Manual. The committee also received several reports and noted a resignation.

• Received 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report
• Received communication from M.A. Hodge regarding the progress report
• Received Climate Change Adaptation Discussion Primer presentation
• Requested Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group to review and report back
• Established working group to review Design Specifications and Requirements Manual
• Received resignation of L. Vuong with regret

Council

The City Council will review several confidential matters in closed session, including solicitor‑client privileged advice on land dispositions and labour relations. Public agenda items include approvals for expropriation of lands for the East London Link Project Phase 4 and the Wellington Gateway Project Clark’s Bridge civil works, as well as consideration of new by‑laws and contract updates. The council will also receive reports from multiple committees and adopt the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Expropriation of Lands – East London Link Project – Phase 4 (approving authority)
• Expropriation of Lands – Wellington Gateway Project – Clark’s Bridge civil works (approving authority)
• Introduction of Office to Residential By‑law for Council consideration (Bill No. 275)
• Contract amendment and update – City Hall Front Entrance Canopy Repairs (RFT‑2023‑177)
• Contract award – Tender No. RFT‑2024‑120 East London Link Phase 3B – Highbury Avenue North CPKC Bridge (Bill No. 286)

Council approved a $24.96M contract for the Highbury Avenue North CPKC Bridge as part of the East London Link project, and approved expropriation by-laws for both the East London Link Phase 4 and Wellington Gateway projects. Several zoning and official plan amendments were approved, including a residential redevelopment at 2060 Dundas Street, while a storage facility proposal at 455 Highbury Avenue North was refused. Council also approved a $3M transfer to fund $1M annual tax-levy reductions for 2025-2027 and allocated up to $400,000 for Grand Theatre heating repairs.

• Approved $24.96M contract to GIP Construction for East London Link Phase 3B bridge (unanimous)
• Approved expropriation by-laws for East London Link Phase 4 and Wellington Gateway projects (13-2)
• Approved rezoning at 2060 Dundas Street to residential with holding provision (14-1)
• Refused rezoning for outdoor storage at 455 Highbury Avenue North (8-7 referral)
• Approved $3M transfer for $1M annual tax-levy reductions 2025-2027 (13-2)
• Approved up to $400,000 for Grand Theatre emergency heating retrofit
• Approved sale of three City-owned industrial parcels totaling ~$7.9M
• Deferred secondary school transit pass pilot to 2025-2026 school years (13-2)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review demolition requests for heritage‑listed properties at 920‑940 Dundas Street, 243 Wellington Road, 1163 Richmond Street, 3810‑3814 Colonel Talbot Road, 773 Dundas Street West, and 456 Sunningdale Road South. Staff reports for each site are attached for discussion. The meeting also includes a confidential matter concerning potential litigation over Woodhull Road and a presentation of the 8th Community Advisory Committee report on planning.

• Demolition request – 920‑940 Dundas Street (heritage‑listed property)
• Demolition request – 243 Wellington Road (heritage‑listed property)
• Demolition request – 1163 Richmond Street (heritage‑listed property)
• Confidential item – potential litigation related to 2598‑2624 Woodhull Road at the Ontario Land Tribunal
• 8th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Planning and Environment Committee approved demolition requests for five heritage-listed properties, removing them from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. It also advanced a major residential subdivision application for 465 Sunningdale Road West, recommending official plan and zoning amendments to allow up to 156 single-detached lots and multi-family blocks. All decisions passed unanimously (4-0) with Chair S. Lehman absent.

• Approved demolition of 920-940 Dundas Street (4-0)
• Removed 243 Wellington Road from heritage register, approved demolition (4-0)
• Removed 1163 Richmond Street from heritage register, approved demolition (4-0)
• Removed 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road from heritage register, approved demolition (4-0)
• Removed 773 Dundas Street from heritage register, approved demolition (4-0)
• Recommended Official Plan and zoning amendments for 465 Sunningdale Road West subdivision (4-0)
• Received Deferred Matters List and Community Advisory Committee report (4-0)
• Convened closed session for solicitor-client privilege on Woodhull Road appeals (4-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a project update on rapid transit. The body will also review several planning applications regarding the removal of holding provisions for specific properties.

• 2024 Rapid Transit Update presented by K. Goslin
• Intent to remove holding provision at 952 Southdale Road West
• Intent to remove holding provision at 1033 Dundas Street
• Intent to remove holding provision at 3505 Morgan Avenue
• Call for nominations for the 2025 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee met and received a presentation on the 2024 Rapid Transit Update, along with several notices and reports. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information only.

• Received 2024 Rapid Transit Update presentation (noted)
• Received 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (noted)
• Received notice of intent to remove holding provision at 952 Southdale Road West (noted)
• Received notice of intent to remove holding provision at 1033 Dundas Street (noted)
• Received notice of intent to remove holding provision at 3505 Morgan Avenue (noted)
• Received 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List call for nominations (noted)

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss traffic management initiatives and road safety sub-committee submissions. The body is also reviewing several planning application notices and a communication from the London Transit Commission.

• Traffic Management Initiatives
• Road Safety Sub-Committee submission and Traffic Control Centre visit outcomes
• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for 465 Sunningdale Road West
• Removal of holding provisions for 952 Southdale Road West and 3505 Morgan Avenue
• Official Plan Amendments for the Heights Framework Review

The committee referred a public meeting notice regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 465 Sunningdale Road West to the Active Transportation Sub-Committee. Other actions were limited to noting the receipt of various planning notices, reports, and a resignation.

• Referred 465 Sunningdale Road West planning notice to Active Transportation Sub-Committee
• Referred Road Safety Sub-Committee communication to the Road Safety Sub-Committee
• Noted receipt of 8th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Noted planning application for 952 Southdale Road West
• Noted planning application for 3505 Morgan Avenue
• Noted Official Plan Amendments for Heights Framework Review
• Noted resignation of A. Issa
• Noted Traffic Management Initiatives staff report

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to review the City Manager's review of Councillor role descriptions. The group will also discuss the draft Terms of Reference for the Council Resourcing Review Task Force.

• Councillor Role Descriptions - City Manager Review
• Council Resourcing Review Task Force - Draft Terms of Reference

The Governance Working Group approved the amended Councillor Role Descriptions and the Draft Terms of Reference for a Council Resourcing Review Task Force, directing staff to bring forward a by-law to create the task force and to advertise for applications. The group also approved amendments to the task force's appointment process and a $100 per meeting stipend for members, while rejecting an equity lens amendment focused on councillor support.

• Approved Councillor Role Descriptions as amended
• Approved Draft Terms of Reference for Council Resourcing Review Task Force
• Directed Civic Administration to bring forward by-law to create Task Force
• Directed Civic Administration to advertise for Task Force applications
• Directed City Clerk to select Task Force membership and bring names to Council for ratification
• Amended Task Force appointment process to have City Clerk select members
• Amended Task Force terms to provide $100 stipend per meeting
• Rejected amendment to add equity lens on councillor support in elected office

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will receive the 7th ECAC report and discuss comments from sub‑committees on three specific sites: 3680‑3700 Colonel Talbot Road, 1338‑1388 Sunningdale Road East, and 3563 Bostwick Road. It will also consider three planning applications: the Heights Framework Review, a proposal at 168 Meadowlily Road South, and a public meeting notice for 465 Sunningdale Road West. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are slated for discussion.

• 7th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee
• Sub‑committee review – 3680 and 3700 Colonel Talbot Road
• Sub‑committee review – 1338‑1388 Sunningdale Road East
• Notice of Planning Application – Heights Framework Review
• Notice of Planning Application – 168 Meadowlily Road South

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee forwarded its working group comments on three properties (3680/3700 Colonel Talbot Road, 1338-1388 Sunningdale Road East, and 3563 Bostwick Road) to Civic Administration for consideration. It also established a working group to review a planning application for 168 Meadowlily Road South and received notices for a heights framework review and a public meeting for 465 Sunningdale Road West. No votes were recorded; all actions were by consensus.

• Forwarded comments on 3680/3700 Colonel Talbot Road to Civic Administration
• Forwarded comments on 1338-1388 Sunningdale Road East to Civic Administration
• Forwarded comments on 3563 Bostwick Road to Civic Administration
• Established working group (L. Burt, S. Howard, S. Levin lead) for 168 Meadowlily Road South application
• Received notice of planning application for heights framework review
• Received public meeting notice for 465 Sunningdale Road West and reviewed 2023 comments

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider the 2024 City of London Community Grants Program allocations for grassroots, innovation and capital funding. It will also discuss the Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Program and receive a progress report on the 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan. A request for delegation of authority to London Police Services, submitted by Councillor E. Peloza, will be considered. Standard disclosures and consent items are also on the agenda.

• Community Grants Program Grassroots, Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2024)
• Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Program
• 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report
• Request for London Police Services Delegation – Councillor E. Peloza

The committee received the 2024 Community Grants Program allocations report for information. It deferred the secondary school student transit pass pilot program to the 2025 and 2026 school years, directing staff to develop an MOU with the Thames Valley District School Board. The committee also approved the 2024-2028 Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and directed staff to report on delayed climate action items in January 2025. A request was approved to invite the London Police Chief to a September 2024 delegation.

• Received 2024 Community Grants Program allocations report (12-0)
• Deferred secondary school transit pass pilot to 2025-2026 school years (9-3)
• Approved 2024-2028 Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (12-0)
• Directed report back on delayed climate action items by January 2025 (12-0)
• Requested Mayor engage Minister of Energy on climate targets (12-0)
• Invited London Police Chief to September 17, 2024 delegation (12-0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will consider demolition requests for heritage-listed properties at 3810‑3814 Colonel Talbot Road, 773 Dundas Street, 940 Dundas Street, 243 Wellington Road, and 1163 Richmond Street. The meeting also includes a report from the 7th Committee, a call for nominations for the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List, and notices of planning applications for the Heights Framework Review, 850 Highbury Avenue North, and 168 Meadowlily Road South.

• Demolition request for 3810‑3814 Colonel Talbot Road (heritage listed)
• Demolition request for 773 Dundas Street (heritage listed)
• Demolition request for 940 Dundas Street (heritage listed)
• Demolition request for 243 Wellington Road (heritage listed)
• Demolition request for 1163 Richmond Street (heritage listed)

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning reviewed and supported staff recommendations for demolition requests at five heritage-listed properties: 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road, 773 Dundas Street, 940 Dundas Street, 243 Wellington Road, and 1163 Richmond Street. The committee also received several notices and reports, including the 7th Report and the Heritage Planners' Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported demolition request for 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road
• Supported demolition request for 773 Dundas Street
• Supported demolition request for 940 Dundas Street
• Supported demolition request for 243 Wellington Road
• Supported demolition request for 1163 Richmond Street, with encouragement to retain historic elements
• Received 7th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning
• Received Heritage Planners' Report

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will consider a contract amendment for the City Hall front entrance canopy repairs (RFT-2023-177). It will also discuss a single‑source procurement for a J Allyn Taylor heating system. Additional items include a property tax deferral program proposal and a tax‑levy reduction proposal, as well as a funding request for the Grand Theatre.

• RFT-2023-177 – Contract amendment for City Hall front entrance canopy repairs and remediation
• Single Source SS-2024-277 – J Allyn Taylor heating system procurement
• Property Tax Deferral Program – proposal by Councillor S. Trosow
• Tax‑Levy Reduction – proposal by Councillors C. Rahman and J. Pribil
• Funding request for Grand Theatre – delegation status request

The Corporate Services Committee approved a $400,000 allocation from the Municipal Accommodation Tax fund for the Grand Theatre's emergency heating and climate control retrofit, and directed staff to study a property tax deferral program for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. It also approved a $75,000 increase to a City Hall canopy repair contract, a $3 million transfer to support a $1 million tax-levy reduction over three years, and a single-source contract for a heating system replacement. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved $400,000 from Municipal Accommodation Tax fund for Grand Theatre heating retrofit (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on a Property Tax Deferral Program for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities (6-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 transfer from Community Investment Reserve Fund to support $1,000,000 annual tax-levy reduction for 2025-2027 (6-0)
• Increased City Hall front entrance canopy repair contract with Tradition Construction Inc. by $75,000 to $413,700 (6-0)
• Authorized single-source engagement of CIMCO for J Allyn Taylor building heating system replacement (6-0)
• Approved delegation request from Lyndee Hansen, Grand Theatre, to be heard (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will receive an update on the city’s planning, development and building housing activities for 2024 to date. It will review several development applications, including proposals at 379 Southdale Road West, 553‑557 Upper Queen Street, and others. The committee will consider a request from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority to extend the Minister’s direction on fee changes related to planning, development and permitting. A confidential matter regarding a CRB appeal for 247 Halls Mill Road will also be discussed.

• 2.1 – Planning & Development and Building Housing Update – 2024 Year‑To‑Date
• 3.1 – Development application for 379 Southdale Road West (Z‑9746)
• 3.2 – Development application for 553‑557 Upper Queen Street (Z‑9747)
• 4.1 – Extension of Minister’s Direction for Conservation Authorities regarding fee changes (UTRCA communication)
• 6.1 – Confidential CRB appeal and instructions for 247 Halls Mill Road

The Planning and Environment Committee voted to introduce zoning by-law amendments for eight properties at the August 27 Council meeting, including residential intensification and commercial conversions. It refused a request to amend the Official Plan and zoning for a self-storage expansion at 455 Highbury Avenue North. The committee also asked the Mayor to write to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry requesting a reversal of the fee freeze for conservation authorities.

• Approved introduction of zoning by-law for 379 Southdale Road West (5-0)
• Approved introduction of zoning by-law for 553-557 Upper Queen Street (5-0)
• Refused Official Plan and zoning amendments for 455 Highbury Avenue North (5-0)
• Approved introduction of zoning by-law for 4452 Wellington Road South (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Official Plan and zoning by-laws for 757 Southdale Road East (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Official Plan and zoning by-laws for 267 York Street (5-0)
• Approved introduction of zoning by-law for 1368 Oxford Street East (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Official Plan and zoning by-laws for 539 and 543 Topping Lane (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to discuss various transportation and infrastructure projects. The body will consider a contract award for the Highbury Avenue North CPKC Bridge and review updates to the Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan.

• Contract award for Tender No. RFT-2024-120 East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 3B - Highbury Avenue North CPKC Bridge
• Notice of Completion for the Oxford Street West Improvements Environmental Assessment Study
• Appointment of a consulting engineer for the Stoney Creek Valley Pathway Connection to the Thames Valley Parkway
• Consideration of the Johnson-Gough Municipal Drain Extension
• Discussion on the Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan update

The Civic Works Committee approved a $24.96 million contract for the Highbury Avenue North CPKC Bridge project, along with several other infrastructure items. The committee also directed staff to update the Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan and referred a request about Green Municipal Fund applications to another committee.

• Approved $24,961,879.38 contract to GIP Construction for Highbury Ave CPKC Bridge (6-0)
• Authorized Dillon Consulting for bridge construction inspection at $2,684,689.98 (6-0)
• Accepted Environmental Study Report for Oxford Street West Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $120,879.00 contract to Dillon Consulting for Stoney Creek Valley Pathway (6-0)
• Adopted Johnson-Gough Municipal Drain extension report and by-law introduction (6-0)
• Requested LTC and police to address bus lane jumping and merging (6-0)
• Directed staff to update Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan with bike lanes (5-1)
• Referred Green Municipal Fund application request to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (6-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider reports on animal welfare and arena video streaming. The body is also reviewing a procurement amendment for Dearness Home.

• 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Video streaming in select City of London Arenas for Alliance Hockey Members
• Amendment to Single Source Procurement SS-2024-189 for Dearness Home PointClickCare.Com Master Service Agreement

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved two consent items: a video streaming agreement for Alliance Hockey in select arenas, and an amendment to the PointClickCare software contract for Dearness Home, adding new modules at an additional annual cost of $19,079.88. The committee also forwarded animal welfare recommendations regarding Canada geese to Civic Administration and approved printing a banner.

• Approved video streaming agreement with Greater London Hockey Association for select arenas (5-0)
• Approved PointClickCare software amendment for Dearness Home, adding PCC Nursing Advantage and training environment (5-0)
• Forwarded Canada geese recommendations and source book to Civic Administration (5-0)
• Approved printing of Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee banner (5-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to provide Canada geese complaint data to City Clerk's Office (5-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee will review the 6th report of the committee and hear presentations on the Anti-Hate project and the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. The meeting also includes a request for nominations for the 2025 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List.

• Presentation on Anti-Hate project by Community Inclusion & Equity staff
• Presentation on Anti-Black Racism Action Plan by Black Community Liaison Advisor
• Review of 6th DIACAC Report
• Request for nominations for 2025 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List
• Request for nominations for 2025 Diversity, Inclusion and Race Relations Award

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee received presentations on the Anti-Hate Project and the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan, and discussed the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List and the 2025 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award. No formal decisions were made; all items were noted as received or discussed.

• Received Anti-Hate Project presentation from K. Lamphier and Z. Khawaja
• Heard verbal presentation on Anti-Black Racism Action Plan from Y. Asare-Bediako
• Discussed 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations
• Discussed 2025 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee will discuss edits to Canada geese recommendations and form a new sub-committee for rodenticide awareness education. The meeting also includes updates on the Dog Friendly London sub-committee and preparations for the Pawlooza event.

• Further edits to Canada Geese Recommendations
• Rodenticide Awareness Education Sub-Committee Formation
• Sub-Committee Update – Dog Friendly London
• Pawlooza – Preparations to Attend and Materials
• AWCAC Banner

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee forwarded its Canada Geese recommendations and source book to Civic Administration for consideration. It also approved printing of the committee banner, subject to approval by the Strategic Communications Division. Formation of a Rodenticide Awareness Education Sub-Committee was deferred to the September meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Canada Geese recommendations and source book to Civic Administration
• Approved printing of AWCAC banner, subject to Strategic Communications approval
• Deferred Rodenticide Awareness Education Sub-Committee formation to September

Council

City Council will meet to review several closed-session items regarding land acquisition and disposition. The body will also consider reports on the London Transit Commission's 2023 Annual Report and a review of Film London.

• Closed session discussions on multiple land acquisitions and dispositions
• Review of the Draft Advocacy Message Sign By-law
• Discussion on Renovation License and Relocation By-law changes regarding 'renovictions'
• Review of the London Transit Commission (LTC) 2023 Annual Report
• Consideration of a contribution agreement amendment for Vision SOHO with Chelsea Green Community Homes Society

Council approved a single-source award of $1.8 million to Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. for year-round stable responsive services from August 1 to December 31, 2024, with options to renew for two additional years. The funding will be reallocated from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve, and staff will prepare a budget amendment for 2025 and future years. Council also approved several zoning changes and property acquisitions, and directed staff to explore options for temporary accommodations for tenants displaced by renovations.

• Approved $1.8M single-source award to Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. for year-round services (12-3)
• Approved $1.8M reallocation from Operating Budget Contingency Reserve for Ark Aid services
• Approved zoning change at 1 Fallons Lane from Neighbourhood Facility to Residential R8 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change at 3392 Wonderland Road South to Light Industrial/Service Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change at 1458 Huron Street to Residential R6 and heritage designation notice (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change at 1105 Wellington Road to Regional Shopping Area/Residential R10 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change at 934 Oxford Street West to Holding Residential R8 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change at 359 Wellington Road and 657 Base Line Road East to Residential R9, refused bicycle parking reduction (unanimous)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The committee will consider a Film London review, a Whole of Community System Q2 report, the first and second reports of the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group, a delegation to review the London Transit Commission 2023 Annual Report, and a single‑source award for the Year‑Round Ark Aid Mission Strategy.

• Film London Review and Next Steps (staff report)
• Whole of Community System Response – Q2 Quarterly Report (staff report)
• 1st Report of the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group (SORWG)
• Delegation – London Transit Commission 2023 Annual Report
• SS‑2024‑237 Single Source Award for Year‑Round Ark Aid Mission Strategy

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a single-source award of $1.8 million to Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. for year-round stable responsive services from August 1 to December 31, 2024, with options to renew for two additional years. The funding will be reallocated from the previously approved Operating Budget Contingency Reserve. The committee also directed staff to prepare a budget amendment for 2025 and future years, and to engage with the Old East Village BIA, local residents, and Ark Aid to review the strategy. A motion to extend an additional $687,000 for 61 days until September 30, 2024, was defeated.

• Approved $1.8M single-source award to Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. for year-round services (10-2)
• Directed staff to prepare budget amendment for Film London funding 2025-2027 (13-0)
• Approved $250K/year for London Community Grants Grassroots, Innovation, and Capital Grants stream 2025-2027 (9-5)
• Failed motion to explore parks improvements via participatory model with $125K/year (7-7)
• Failed motion to eliminate sidewalk snow plowing and require property owners to clear (6-8)
• Directed staff to report on licensing City facilities for alcohol sales as revenue stream (9-5)
• Directed City Clerk to record and post working group meetings using ZOOM (9-2)
• Received London Transit Commission 2023 Annual Report (14-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee will receive disclosures of pecuniary interest and consent items, then consider several reports and proposals. Items include a municipal funding agreement under the Canada Community‑Building Fund, a 2023 portfolio investments report, a vacant residential property study, a transfer of provincial prosecutions to the city, and the Ministry of Transportation DriveON program. The committee will also discuss confidential land disposition and acquisition matters. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community‑Building Fund
• 2023 Portfolio Investments Report
• City of London Vacant Residential Property Study
• Transfer of Part III and Part IX Prosecutions to the City
• Ministry of Transportation DriveON Program

The Corporate Services Committee approved several administrative agreements and reports. Notably, the committee decided not to pursue a vacant home tax using the mandatory declaration model and directed staff to investigate alternative strategies.

• Decided to take no further action on implementing a Vacant Home Tax using the mandatory declaration model
• Directed staff to investigate alternative strategies to reduce vacant residential units
• Approved participation in the Ministry of Transportation DriveON Program and a sole source procurement with Parsons Inc.
• Supported introducing a by-law for the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement
• Supported introducing a by-law to transfer Part III and Part IX prosecutions from the Province of Ontario to the City
• Received the 2023 Portfolio Investments Report for information
• Approved the consent agenda items 2.1 to 2.6 (4-0)

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review previous reports and receive updates from four specialized sub-committees. The agenda is primarily procedural and focuses on reporting and coordination.

• Review of the 7th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Review of Municipal Council Resolution regarding the 6th Report
• Updates from the Environment and Transit Sub-Committee
• Updates from the Mobility Master Plan Sub-Committee
• Updates from the Active Transportation and Road Safety Sub-Committees

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee met on July 17, 2024 and took no final decisions of its own, but passed motions requesting action by others. It asked the London Transit Commission to run a driver's awareness campaign about lane jumping around buses, and asked London Police Services and the LTC to work together on enforcement so buses can merge back into traffic after stops. It also requested Municipal Council to direct Civic Administration and the LTC to prepare a business case and advocate to the Federal Government for funding from the new Canada Public Transit Fund. Several sub-committee reports were received and noted, and the meeting adjourned at 4:54 PM.

• Requested LTC run a driver's awareness/education campaign on lane jumping around buses, with an ongoing campaign on the LTC website
• Requested London Police Services and LTC work together on enforcement to let buses merge back into traffic after stops
• Requested Municipal Council direct Civic Administration and LTC to prepare a business case and advocate to the Federal Government for Canada Public Transit Fund money
• Received and noted the 7th Report of the committee (June 19, 2024)
• Received and noted the Municipal Council resolution on the 6th Report (June 25, 2024)
• Noted Mobility Master Plan Sub-Committee document and held general discussion
• Noted Active Transportation Sub-Committee document and held general discussion
• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review disclosures, consent, and several staff reports covering heritage, planning updates, the London Plan Heights Review, building division activity, a draft site alteration by‑law, and Bill 185 on housing. It will consider a delegation request to approve an Office‑to‑Residential Conversion Financial Incentives Program for downtown. The committee will also examine revised by‑law applications for properties such as 1 Fallons Lane and other rezoning items, and delegation requests for sanitary service connections and urban forest canopy initiatives.

• Delegation request for Office‑to‑Residential Conversion Incentives Program (OTR‑CFIP)
• Draft Site Alteration By‑law (item 2.5)
• Information Report on Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act (item 2.6)
• Revised By‑law for 1 Fallons Lane (Z‑9728)
• Delegation request for Centennial Central Public School sanitary service connection

The committee approved new grants and fee exemptions to encourage converting downtown offices into residential units. Several zoning amendments for residential and commercial developments were recommended for Council approval. The committee also delegated authority for a school sanitary service agreement.

• Approved downtown office-to-residential incentives, including a construction grant up to $35,000 per unit (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change for 1 Fallons Lane from Neighbourhood Facility to Residential R8 (5-0)
• Recommended zoning changes and draft plan approval for 3614, 3630 Colonel Talbot Road and 6621 Pack Road (5-0)
• Recommended Official Plan and zoning amendments for 3392 Wonderland Road South (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change for 1458 Huron Street to Residential R6 and intent to designate as cultural heritage (5-0)
• Recommended Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1105 Wellington Road (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change for 934 Oxford Street West to Holding Residential R8 (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change for 359 Wellington Road and 657 Base Line Road East to Residential R9, but refused bicycle parking ratio reduction (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to discuss infrastructure renewals, transit shelter artwork, and waste collection updates. The body is also considering amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law regarding school zone speed limits.

• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law for school zone speed limit reductions on major streets
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Sunningdale Road East and Clarke Road intersection improvements
• Mid-year update on the Green Bin and Collection Program implementation
• Design for West London Dyke Phases 9 through 13 with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Hyde Park Assignment ‘A’ - Phase 2 Project

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including $243,764 for Hyde Park Assignment ‘A’ Phase 2 administration and $1,292,930 for rapid transit shelter artwork. The committee also authorized design work for the West London Dyke Phases 9-13 and introduced a by-law amendment to lower speed limits in school zones on major streets. All motions passed unanimously or as consent items.

• Authorized Stantec Consulting for Hyde Park Assignment ‘A’ Phase 2 administration ($243,764)
• Approved CP Rail flagging fees for Hyde Park tunnel works ($52,034)
• Appointed Spriet Associates for Nightingale Ave design ($243,039.50)
• Appointed Stantec Consulting for Chelsea Green area design ($301,442.35)
• Appointed WT Infrastructure Solutions for Sewer Renewal Project ($244,601)
• Approved R.V. Anderson Associates for Sunningdale/Clarke intersection design ($235,254)
• Accepted Compex Display bid for Rapid Transit Shelter artwork ($1,292,930)
• Authorized UTRCA for West London Dyke Phases 9-13 design ($534,900.37)

Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group

The Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group will examine the draft 2024 Annual Work Plan. It will consider a proposal from the Middlesex‑London Health Unit to permit alcohol sales in municipal facilities. Councillor S. Franke will present revenue‑generating ideas. The group will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Review of Draft 2024 Annual Work Plan
• Proposal for Alcohol Sales in Municipal Facilities – Middlesex‑London Health Unit
• Revenue‑Generating Ideas presented by Councillor S. Franke
• Discussion to schedule the next meeting date

The Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group approved its Annual Work Plan and directed staff to investigate several cost-saving and revenue-generating measures. These include a potential by-law for residential sidewalk snow removal and a review of tree sourcing.

• Directed staff to report in Q1 2025 on eliminating city snow plowing of residential sidewalks via a property owner by-law
• Received the amended Annual Work Plan
• Directed staff to send Local District Energy Systems communication to London Hydro for feedback by Q4 2024
• Directed staff to investigate the cost-benefit of owning or subcontracting a tree nursery by Q4 2025
• Scheduled next meeting for September 4, 2024

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will discuss a proposed by-law to regulate advocacy message signs on city streets, along with updates on affordable housing initiatives and transit programs. The meeting also includes public participation regarding renovations and relocation by-law changes.

• Draft Advocacy Message Sign By-law
• Renovictions - Renovation License and Relocation By-law Changes
• Update to Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units
• Subsidized Transit Program Update
• RFP for Kinsmen Arena Deep Energy Retrofit

The committee authorized $20 million from the Housing Accelerator Fund for affordable housing and supportive housing programs. It also approved consulting contracts for the CHOCC Teaching Kitchen and Kinsmen Arena energy retrofit.

• Authorized up to $45,000 per unit for new affordable housing projects (4-0)
• Directed $10M of Housing Accelerator Fund to Roadmap to 3,000 and $10M to Highly Supportive Housing (4-0)
• Approved $152,015 contract with 17\21 architects inc. for CHOCC Teaching Kitchen and Elevator (4-0)
• Approved $199,595 contract with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited for Kinsmen Arena energy retrofit (4-0)
• Authorized release of up to $1,071,675 for Vision SOHO soil remediation and grants (4-0)
• Approved requirement for warning signs on advocacy signage showing deceased humans or animals (3-1)
• Directed staff to explore expansion options for Dearness Home long-term care facility (4-0)
• Directed staff to report on temporary accommodations for tenants facing renovation-induced evictions (4-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the Mobility Master Plan. Members will also discuss nominations for the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List and the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy. The meeting includes the review of the committee's fifth report.

• Presentation on the Mobility Master Plan
• Call for nominations: 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List
• Discussion of Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy
• Review of the 5th Report of the DIACAC

The committee received a presentation regarding public engagement for the Mobility Master Plan scheduled from June to September 2024. Members discussed the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations and the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy.

• Received Mobility Master Plan Public Engagement presentation
• Received 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The committee will review public engagement for the Mobility Master Plan. Members will also consider planning applications for Transit Village Amendments at Oxford-Richmond and 100 Kellogg Lane. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding heritage designations.

• Mobility Master Plan Public Engagement presentation
• Transit Village Amendments: Oxford-Richmond and 100 Kellogg Lane
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1368 Oxford Street East
• Heritage Designation of 1458 Huron Street
• Cancellation of public meeting for 4452 Wellington Road South

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning elected a Chair for the term ending April 1, 2025. The committee also reviewed a staff report and expressed support for the heritage designation of 1458 Huron Street. Other items were received for notation.

• Elected J.M. Metrailler as Chair for the term ending April 1, 2025
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Designation of 1458 Huron Street, Ward 3

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 7th ESACAC report. Discussion items include updates on naturalized gardens information materials and community grants for neighbourhood decision making. The agenda also includes reviewing nominations for the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Review of the 7th ESACAC Report
• Update on naturalized gardens information materials
• Discussion on community grants and neighbourhood decision making
• Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations

The committee recommended that Municipal Council continue funding for community grants and the Neighbourhood Decision Making program. It also discussed information materials for naturalized gardens and nominations for the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Recommended Municipal Council not pause funding for community grants and Neighbourhood Decision Making program
• Referred Neighbourhood Decision Making recommendations to the July 16, 2024 Civic Works Committee meeting
• Invited City Clerk's Office representative to the next meeting regarding 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations
• Received the revised 7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The committee will review recent reports and a Municipal Council Resolution. Discussion items include Canada Goose mitigation recommendations and plans for public awareness event displays. The agenda also includes the creation of a Dog Friendly London Sub-Committee.

• Creation of a Dog Friendly London Sub-Committee
• Canada Goose Mitigation Recommendations
• Displays at Public Awareness Events
• Pawlooza
• 6th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The committee created a new working group to provide recommendations on making London more dog friendly. It also approved a small budget for a promotional banner and referred goose mitigation recommendations for further discussion.

• Established Dog Friendly London Working Group led by M. Rist
• Approved up to $300.00 for a retractable banner and stand
• Referred Canada Goose Mitigation recommendations back to the Sub-Committee

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The committee will review presentations on mobility master plan engagement and neighbourhood services. The agenda also includes the second committee report and a notice regarding transit village amendments.

• Mobility Master Plan Public Engagement presentation
• Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services presentation
• 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Transit Village Amendments at Oxford-Richmond and 100 Kellogg Lane

The committee met to receive presentations on the Mobility Master Plan public engagement and the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program. The committee also noted the receipt of its previous meeting report and a notice of planning application for Transit Village Amendments.

• Received presentation on Mobility Master Plan Public Engagement
• Received verbal presentation on Neighbourhood Decision Making Program
• Received 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee from May 23, 2024
• Received Notice of Planning Application for Transit Village Amendments at Oxford-Richmond and 100 Kellogg Lane

Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group

The Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group will discuss community grants regarding neighbourhood decision making. The group will also consider engagement for service review training for agencies, boards, and commissions. Additionally, the committee will review its annual work plan.

• Community Grants - Neighbourhood Decision Making
• Service Review Training for Agencies, Boards and Commissions
• Annual Work Plan review
• Delegation status requests from community organizations

The Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group directed Civic Administration to bring a business case to the Annual Budget Update for the Mayor's consideration to pause funding for the London Community Grants one-time Innovation and Capital Grants stream and the Neighbourhood Decision Making program for the remainder of the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. It also directed a comprehensive review of both programs with a report before the end of Q2 2027, and referred several delegation requests to the July 18, 2024 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. Other directions included reporting back on the London Police Services Reserve Fund, municipal golf public-private partnerships, venue naming rights, alcohol licensing at City facilities, sidewalk snow plowing, and the Surplus Deficit Policy. All motions passed; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Directed Civic Administration to bring a business case to pause London Community Grants one-time Innovation and Capital Grants stream for remainder of 2024-2027 budget (passed)
• Directed Civic Administration to bring a business case to pause Neighbourhood Decision Making program for remainder of 2024-2027 budget (passed)
• Directed comprehensive review of London Community Grants Program and Neighbourhood Decision Making Program, report before end of Q2 2027 (passed)
• Referred delegation requests from N. Karsch, M. Cassidy, S. J. Taylor, R. Bloomfield and B. Samuels to July 18, 2024 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (passed)
• Directed report back on London Police Services Reserve Fund to September meeting (passed)
• Directed report back on public-private partnerships in municipal golf to September meeting (passed)
• Requested Civic Administration attend July 15, 2024 meeting on venue naming rights (passed)
• Directed report back on licensing City facilities for alcohol sales and on eliminating sidewalk snow plowing on residential streets (passed)

Council

London City Council will discuss the Master Accommodation Plan for the redevelopment of the City Hall campus. The agenda includes several zoning applications, a draft Land Needs Assessment for The London Plan, and updates on housing strategies. Additionally, council will review reports regarding infrastructure projects and community services.

• Master Accommodation Plan - Redevelopment of City Hall Campus
• Zoning applications for 367 Springbank Drive and 735 Southdale Road West
• Draft Land Needs Assessment of The London Plan
• Proposed Community Encampment Response Plan
• Mud Creek Phase 2B construction contract and budget increase

London City Council approved a staff direction to launch a competitive procurement process for the Master Accommodation Plan to redevelop the existing City Hall Campus, passing 9-5 after a related deferral motion failed 7-7. Council also endorsed the Community Encampment Response Plan with amended buffer guidelines (13-1), ratified a 2024-2027 collective agreement with CUPE Local 107, and approved multiple infrastructure contracts including $24.5M for Greenway flood protection and $11.9M for Mud Creek Phase 2B. Council approved Phase 1A of The London Plan Official Plan Review and endorsed 2023 Ministry of Finance population projections as the basis for the Land Needs Assessment.

• Approved Master Accommodation Plan directing staff to start competitive procurement for City Hall Campus redevelopment (9-5)
• Deferral of City Hall campus procurement and ABC consultation to Sept 17, 2024 SPPC failed (7-7)
• Endorsed Community Encampment Response Plan with amended buffer distances from schools, playgrounds, residential property and sports fields (13-1)
• Ratified 2024-2027 collective agreement with CUPE Local 107
• Approved $24,477,992.06 bid from Stone Town Construction for Greenway flood protection (passed)
• Approved $11,864,196.42 bid from CH Excavating for Mud Creek Phase 2B (passed)
• Approved single source procurement to Indwell Community Homes for 50-unit supportive housing at 46 Elmwood Place, up to $2,044,964 capital plus up to $500,000 annual housing supplement (passed)
• Approved Phase 1A of The London Plan Official Plan Review and endorsed 2023 Ministry of Finance population projections for Land Needs Assessment (13-1)

Governance Working Group

The committee is reviewing the description of councillor roles and updating policies for Community Advisory Committees. Members will also address amendments to council compensation and expense policies. Several delegation requests regarding remuneration have been submitted.

• Review of Councillor Role Description
• Update on General Policy for Community Advisory Committees
• Amendments to Council Policy regarding remuneration of elected officials and appointed members
• London Police Service Board submission regarding board member stipends
• Emergent submission regarding a Council Expense Policy Amendment

The Governance Working Group received sub-committee reports, revised and referred the Councillor Role Description, and directed Civic Administration to draft a by-law lowering the annual councillor expense budget allocation from $15,000 to $13,500 starting in 2025. The group also directed staff to report back with a draft terms of reference for a Council Resourcing Review Task Force and deferred various community advisory committee policies to September 2024.

• Received 1st and 2nd Reports of the GWG Sub-Committee
• Revised and referred Councillor Role Description to City Manager and a future Council Resourcing Review Task Force
• Directed Civic Administration to bring forward a by-law amending Council Procedure By-law A-50 regarding advisory committee appointments
• Deferred balance of General Policy for Community Advisory Committees and delegation request to September 23, 2024 meeting
• Deferred policy updates on remuneration and directed staff to report back to an August 15, 2024 special meeting with a draft terms of reference for a Council Resourcing Review Task Force
• Received London Police Services Board letter and 2024 GWG Deferred Matters List
• Directed Civic Administration to amend the Council Members' Expense Policy to reduce the annual budget allocation from $15,000 to $13,500 starting in 2025

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will discuss notices of planning applications for several locations. The meeting also includes the consideration of the 6th ECAC Report.

• Planning application: 3680 and 3700 Colonel Talbot Road
• Planning application: 3563 Bostwick Road
• Planning application: 1335-1388 Sunningdale Road
• Review of the 6th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee directed a communication regarding member attendance, added members to the Environmental Management Guidelines Working Group, and established two new working groups to review planning applications at 3563 Bostwick Road and 1338-1388 Sunningdale Road East. The committee also received the 6th Report and discussed a planning application for Colonel Talbot Road.

• Directed communication to M. Lima regarding attendance issues
• Received the 6th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee
• Added N. Allen and L. Burt to the Environmental Management Guidelines Working Group
• Established a working group for 3563 Bostwick Road consisting of S. Evans, S. Howard, and S. Levin (lead)
• Established a working group for 1338-1388 Sunningdale Road East consisting of L. Bert, B. Krichker, M. Spiller, S. Levin (lead), and V. Tai

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss short-term cycling and pathway projects and Mobility Master Plan actions. The body will also review planning applications for transit village amendments.

• Short-Term Cycling and Pathway Projects presentation
• Mobility Master Plan Actions and Policies discussion
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Transit Villages at Oxford-Richmond and 100 Kellogg Lane
• Vision Zero Sub-Committee report on Bradley Avenue traffic cones

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee met on June 19, 2024 and received several presentations and communications, including one on Short-Term Cycling and Pathway Projects and a verbal update on Mobility Master Plan Actions and Policies. It also noted receipt of its own 6th Report, a Municipal Council resolution on its 5th Report, a notice of planning application for Transit Village Amendments at Oxford-Richmond and 100 Kellogg Lane, and a communication about Bradley Avenue traffic cones. No substantive decisions, votes, or recommendations were recorded; all items were received or noted, and the meeting adjourned at 4:01 PM.

• Received presentation on Short-Term Cycling and Pathway Projects (no vote recorded)
• Noted verbal presentation on Mobility Master Plan Actions and Policies (no vote recorded)
• Noted receipt of the committee's 6th Report from May 15, 2024 (no vote recorded)
• Noted receipt of Municipal Council resolution on the 5th Report (no vote recorded)
• Noted receipt of planning application notice for Transit Village Amendments at Oxford-Richmond and 100 Kellogg Lane (no vote recorded)
• Noted receipt of communication on Bradley Avenue Traffic Cones from the Vision Zero Sub-Committee (no vote recorded)
• No pecuniary interests were disclosed

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the 2023 Consolidated Financial Report and KPMG's audit findings for the year ended December 31, 2023. The committee will also receive briefings regarding internal audits and an emergency management program review.

• Presentation of the 2023 Consolidated Financial Report
• KPMG Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2023
• Internal Audit briefing note from MNP
• Emergency Management Program Review by MNP
• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard from MNP

The Audit Committee received the 2023 Financial Report and the KPMG Audit Findings Report. Members also approved the Emergency Management Program Review and received updates on internal audit activities from MNP.

• Received 2023 Financial Report of the City of London
• Received 2023 KPMG Audit Findings Report
• Received MNP briefing note on internal audit
• Approved May 29, 2024 Emergency Management Program Review
• Received MNP internal audit follow-up dashboard

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is reviewing consent items including a committee report and a director's report. The director's report covers the period from February 1, 2024, to May 15, 2024. No specific discussion items are listed on this agenda.

• 1st Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• Director’s Report for the period February 1, 2024 to May 15, 2024

The Committee of Management approved the minutes from its February 27, 2024 meeting. It also received the Director's Report for the period of February 1, 2024, to May 15, 2024.

• Approved minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting
• Received Director's Report for the period February 1, 2024 to May 15, 2024

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The committee will review a proposed Community Encampment Response Plan and a Basic Needs Response Plan. Members will also discuss the redevelopment of the City Hall Campus and asset management plans for various agencies, boards, and commissions.

• Proposed Community Encampment Response Plan
• Redevelopment of City Hall Campus Master Accommodation Plan
• Supportive housing model at 46 Elmwood Place
• Appointment of consultant for residential development near transit
• Asset Management Plans for Agencies, Boards and Commissions

The committee approved a competitive procurement process for the Master Accommodation Plan to redevelop the City Hall Campus. It endorsed a Community Encampment Response Plan with specific distance guidelines for encampments near schools and private properties. Additionally, the committee approved funding for supportive housing at 46 Elmwood Place and reallocated funds for basic needs services, while deferring some encampment options pending federal funding updates.

• Approved competitive procurement for City Hall Campus redevelopment (14-1)
• Endorsed Community Encampment Response Plan with amended distance guidelines (11-4, 10-5)
• Approved $2,044,964 capital contribution for 50-unit supportive housing at 46 Elmwood Place (15-0)
• Approved $70,500 for depot meal programs and comfort stations (15-0)
• Approved $250,000 reallocation from CMHA to maintain services at The Coffee House (15-0)
• Referred Encampment Response Option 2 to future meeting pending federal funding report (13-2)
• Approved Asset Management Plans for Agencies, Boards and Commissions (15-0)
• Appointed Councillor J. Pribil to RBC Place London Board of Directors (15-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing several administrative and property items. This includes a proposal to declare city-owned property on Pine Street surplus for sale and an expansion of the Provincial Offences virtual courtroom. The committee will also discuss the annual meeting calendar and appointments for hearings officers.

• Declaring part of Pine Street city-owned property as surplus for sale
• Expansion of the Provincial Offences Administration Virtual Courtroom
• Review of Industrial Land Development Strategy monitoring and pricing report
• Appointment of Hearings Officers for various City by-laws

The Corporate Services Committee approved updated pricing for serviced industrial land across several parks and authorized a $141,393.48 purchase for virtual courtroom equipment. The committee also declared a portion of Pine Street as surplus land for transfer to an abutting owner.

• Approved price increases for industrial land in Innovation, Huron, and Trafalgar parks (6-0)
• Approved $141,393.48 single source purchase from Dynamix London Inc. for virtual courtroom equipment (6-0)
• Declared a portion of Pine Street as surplus for transfer to abutting owner (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Standing Committee Meetings and Annual Meeting Calendar (6-0)
• Approved introduction of by-laws for the appointment of Hearings Officers (6-0)

Governance Working Group Sub-Committee

The Governance Working Group Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the councillor role description. The discussion includes reviewing a submission and a version with track changes from June 12, 2024.

• Councillor Role Description submission
• Councillor Role Description with Track Changes

The Governance Working Group Sub-Committee received a Councillor Role Description submission. The committee decided to submit the updated description and records of amendments to the Governance Working Group for consideration.

• Received the 'Councillor Role Description' submission
• Approved submitting the updated description and amendment records to the Governance Working Group

Civic Works Committee

The London Civic Works Committee meets on June 11, 2024, to consider various infrastructure projects. The agenda includes contract awards for Mud Creek and Greenway flood protection, as well as engineering appointments for bridge rehabilitation. The committee will also discuss fee adjustments at the W12A Landfill.

• Mud Creek Phase 2B construction contract and budget increase
• Hyde Park Pumping Station single source pump purchase
• Greenway Flood Protection tender award
• Byron Bridge Rehabilitation engineering appointment
• W12A Landfill recycling disposal fee adjustment

The Civic Works Committee approved all nine consent items in a single 4-0 vote (one member absent). The largest item accepts Stone Town Construction Limited's $24,477,992.06 bid for flood protection at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant. The committee also approved a $11,864,196.42 Mud Creek Phase 2B construction contract, a $282,697.64 pump purchase, and several engineering appointments and fee increases. All approvals are conditional on the City entering formal contracts.

• Approved consent items 2.1 to 2.9 (4-0, S. Trosow absent)
• Accepted Stone Town Construction Limited bid of $24,477,992.06 for Greenway flood protection
• Accepted CH Excavating (2013) bid of $11,864,196.42 for Mud Creek Phase 2B (lowest of four bids)
• Accepted Directrik Inc. price of $282,697.64 for one vertical turbine pump at Hyde Park Pumping Station
• Appointed GM BluePlan Engineering ($412,379.00) and AECOM Canada Ltd. ($124,607.00) for infrastructure renewal projects
• Accepted Dillon Consulting Limited proposal at upset amount of $403,749.50 for Byron Bridge rehabilitation design
• Appointed Upper Thames River Conservation Authority at upset amount of $161,550 for Dingman Creek monitoring
• Increased Dundas Street TVP contract with L-82 Construction Ltd. by $170,000 to $2,535,763.20

Planning and Environment Committee

The committee will discuss the draft Land Needs Assessment for The London Plan and review community improvement plans intended to increase affordable housing. The agenda also includes several zoning applications and a review of amendments to building permit fees.

• Draft Land Needs Assessment of The London Plan (O-9595)
• Community Improvement Plans Review for Increasing Affordable Housing
• Zoning applications for 1944 Bradley Avenue and 1806 Avalon Street
• Amendments to Building Permit Fees under the Building Code Act
• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 520 South Street

The committee directed updates to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and approved multiple residential and commercial zoning amendments for council introduction. It also authorized the demolition of a heritage-listed property at 520 South Street and approved increases to building permit fees.

• Approved updates to Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan definitions and goals (5-0)
• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit for 332 St. James Street (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for 1944 Bradley Avenue residential subdivision (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Holding Residential R6 for 1806 Avalon Street (5-0)
• Approved demolition and removal from heritage register for 520 South Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Arterial Commercial for 367 Springbank Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning and Official Plan amendments for 323 Oxford St West (5-0)
• Approved building permit fee increases, including a 21% increase to all minimum fees (4-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The committee is considering proposed changes to the Renovation License and Relocation By-law. The agenda also includes a grant agreement for Project Clean Slate and an update on the Housing Stability for All Plan. Additionally, councillors submitted information regarding a CPKC train fire.

• Renoviction Renovation License and Relocation By-law changes
• Project Clean Slate grant agreement with Youth Opportunities Unlimited
• Housing Stability for All Plan 2023 update
• Accessibility Community Advisory Committee report
• Submission regarding a CPKC train fire

The committee approved a proposal to require landlords to obtain a license before requiring vacant possession for repairs. It also directed the submission of the Housing Stability for All Plan 2023 Update to the province and requested a report on the April 21 CPKC train fire.

• Approved proposed amendment to Business Licensing by-law L.-131-16 requiring licenses for renovictions
• Approved introducing a grant agreement with Youth Opportunities Unlimited for Project Clean Slate (to be held June 25, 2024)
• Directed submission of Housing Stability for All Plan 2023 Update to Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Directed staff to report back on key learnings and notification protocols from the April 21, 2024 CPKC train fire (4-0)
• Directed staff to report back on cost recovery invoices related to the April 21, 2024 CPKC train fire (4-0)
• Received the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Governance Working Group Sub-Committee

This is the first meeting of the Governance Working Group Sub-Committee. Members will elect a vice-chair and discuss councillor job descriptions using documents from London, Ottawa, and Toronto. The group will also discuss the date for their next meeting.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Review of Councillor Job Description summaries (London, Ontario Municipal Guide, Ottawa, and Toronto)

The committee elected Councillor J. Pribil as Vice-Chair. Members approved renaming the 'Councillor's Job Description' to 'Councillor's Role Description' and directed administration to review the draft for compliance with the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Elected Councillor J. Pribil as Vice Chair (Passed)
• Renamed 'Councillor's Job Description' to 'Councillor's Role Description' (Passed)
• Referred amended draft Role Description to the next meeting (Passed)
• Directed Civic Administration to review Role Description for Municipal Act, 2001 compliance (Passed)
• Set next meeting for June 12, 2024 (Passed)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding wildlife harms, including rodenticide use and a draft report on rodent pest management. The agenda also includes reviews of bird-friendly glass awareness and 2024 budget expense goals.

• Draft Report - Rodent Pest Management by the City of London
• Update on public awareness for bird-friendly glass and light impacts
• Humane co-existence strategies for Canada geese in parks
• Review of 2024 budget expense goals

The committee directed several items to a sub-committee for review, including bird-friendly glass education and Canada geese co-existence strategies. Two working groups were created to address residential rodent prevention and 2024 budget expenditures.

• Forwarded bird-friendly glass and light impacts event list to sub-committee
• Directed M. Rist to book a table for the AWCAC at Pawlooza
• Forwarded Canada geese habitat modification and restoration strategies to sub-committee
• Invited Senior Manager of Facilities to a future meeting to review 2025 pest control contract
• Established working group for public education on residential rodent exclusion
• Postponed discussion of AWCAC banner to the next meeting
• Established working group (A. Haynes, A. Hames, M. Rist) for 2024 budget expenditure recommendations

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The committee will review several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision. Discussion also includes a demolition request for a heritage-listed property and heritage alteration permits.

• Zoning By-law Amendment at 1458 Huron Street
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 267 York Street
• Draft Plan of Subdivision at 850 Highbury Avenue North
• Demolition request for heritage property at 520 South Street
• Heritage Alteration Permit for 332 St. James Street

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning approved a tentative action plan to research and recommend priority listed properties for designation. The committee also expressed support for the demolition of a heritage property at 520 South Street.

• Approved tentative Action Plan for Priority Listed Properties
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition of heritage property at 520 South Street
• Failed to reach majority decision on Heritage Alteration Permit for 332 St. James Street
• Noted planning applications for 1458 Huron Street, 267 York Street, 1944 Bradley Avenue, and 3563 Bostwick Road
• Noted planning application for 850 Highbury Avenue North and suggested heritage features be considered for street naming

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on urban agriculture and the Climate Emergency Action Plan. Discussions are scheduled regarding the 2024 budget and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment. A presentation on the creation of a National Urban Park is also included.

• Update on urban agriculture at the City
• Discussion on gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment
• Presentation on the creation of a National Urban Park
• Update from the Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group
• Review of Neighbourhood Decision Making

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee received presentations on Neighbourhood Decision Making and urban agriculture, and received its previous report and a council resolution. It discussed its 2024 budget and received a staff report on gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment. The committee established a working group on National Urban Parks and received a related presentation.

• Established a National Urban Parks working group (B. Samuels, M.A. Hodge, C. Mettler)
• Received presentation on National Urban Parks
• Received Neighbourhood Decision Making presentation
• Received Urban Agriculture at the City update
• Received 6th Report of the committee
• Received council resolution on 5th Report
• Noted Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group will schedule a meeting with Civic Administration
• Received staff report on gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment

Council

The June 4 meeting includes discussions on various committee reports, including updates on gasoline-powered garden equipment and community housing. The council will also consider several zoning applications and infrastructure projects.

• Zoning applications for 743 Wellington Road, 530 Oxford Street West, and 193-199 College Avenue
• Request for a forensic accountant to review London Hydro Inc. financial statements
• Consultant procurement for an affordable housing project at 1958 Duluth Crescent
• Updates on gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment
• Appointment of a consulting engineer for the Thames River Sanitary Siphon expansion

London City Council approved a single-source purchase of eleven fire apparatus from City View Specialty Vehicles at an estimated $24,407,900 CAD (excluding HST), plus $2,226,600 for equipment. Council also approved rezoning and Official Plan amendments for 530 Oxford Street West (13-1) and endorsed a development at 193-199 College Avenue (9-5). A motion to restrict gas-powered lawn equipment failed in parts, with only the staff report being received (13-1).

• Approved single-source purchase of 11 Rosenbauer fire apparatus from City View Specialty Vehicles at estimated $24,407,900 CAD (excluding HST), plus $2,226,600 for equipment
• Approved $500,000 CAD (excluding HST) purchase of one Hazardous Materials Pod from Advanced Containment Systems Inc.
• Approved rezoning and Official Plan amendment for 530 Oxford Street West (13-1)
• Endorsed development at 193-199 College Avenue (9-5)
• Approved rezoning for 743 Wellington Road (11-3)
• Approved rezoning for 50 North Centre Road
• Approved expropriation of land for Wellington Gateway Project Clark's Bridge Civil Works (12-1)
• Received staff report on gasoline-powered lawn equipment; motions to restrict use and fund awareness campaign failed (0-14, 5-9, 7-7)

Planning and Environment Committee

This special meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee includes a confidential item for discussion. The committee will address solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation related to appeals at 1156 Dundas Street before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Litigation regarding appeals for 1156 Dundas Street at the Ontario Land Tribunal

The committee convened for a special meeting to discuss a legal matter in a closed session. No other substantive items were on the agenda.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation regarding 1156 Dundas Street at the Ontario Land Tribunal (4-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The committee approved the introduction of a by-law to ratify London Hydro Inc. annual resolutions and appointed Darrin Pollard as CEO of RBC Place London. Multiple appointments were made to community advisory committees, and a subcommittee was formed to draft a Councillor job description.

• Approved introduction of by-law to ratify London Hydro Inc. annual resolutions (14-1)
• Appointed Darrin Pollard as General Manager and CEO of RBC Place London (14-0)
• Approved appointment of municipal lead to support Trinity Centres Foundation FCM grant application (15-0)
• Formed Councillor Job Description Subcommittee with members J. Pribil, A. Hopkins, and C. Rahman (14-0)
• Appointed 5 members to the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group (15-0)
• Accepted resignations of D. Millar from Committee of Revision and Eldon House Board (14-0)
• Appointed Sara Pineros to London & Middlesex Community Housing Board (14-0)
• Appointed voting members to Animal Welfare, Ecological, Environmental, and Transportation advisory committees (14-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee approved the expropriation of land for the Wellington Gateway Project's Clark's Bridge Civil Works. The committee also directed the removal of a temporary glass barrier from the Council Chambers public gallery. Several financial reports and by-law introductions were approved for the June 4 Council meeting.

• Approved land expropriation for Wellington Gateway Project (3-2)
• Directed removal of temporary glass barrier from Council Chambers public gallery (5-0)
• Referred proclamation requests to a future meeting and directed a policy review (3-2)
• Approved introduction of Budweiser Gardens Expansion Project MOU by-law (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Development Charge Alternative Payment Agreement by-law amendments (5-0)
• Approved introduction of reserve fund proposed by-laws (5-0)
• Received 2023 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens for information (5-0)
• Received 2023 Parkland Reserve Fund and bonusing funds reports for information (5-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the 2024 Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan for Fairmont and a City of London accessibility update. The committee will also consider its first report and a municipal council resolution regarding the 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 review.

• Presentation on 2024 Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan – Fairmont
• City of London Accessibility Update
• 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution on 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 Review

The committee received a presentation on the 2024 Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan for Fairmont and a verbal update on City of London Accessibility. Members also noted the receipt of a previous committee report and documents regarding the Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program.

• Received 2024 Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan for Fairmont presentation
• Received verbal update on City of London Accessibility
• Received 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution on 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 Review
• Received staff report on 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 Review

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning amendments and a heritage by-law repeal to be introduced at the June 4 Municipal Council meeting. The committee also endorsed a residential development at 193-199 College Avenue and approved environmental housekeeping updates to the London Plan.

• Approved repeal of Heritage Designating By-law for 432 Grey Street
• Approved zoning change for 50 North Centre Road to ASA8(_) Zone (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 743 Wellington Road to RO1(_) Zone (4-1)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 530 Oxford Street West (5-0)
• Approved Environmental Housekeeping Amendment to the London Plan (5-0)
• Endorsed residential development at 193-199 College Avenue (4-1)
• Approved revised Delegated Authority for Heritage Alteration Permits By-law
• Received presentation from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority on Conservation Act changes (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering multiple infrastructure projects, including consultant awards for the Springbank Dam decommissioning, intersection improvements, and a tender award for the Greenway incinerator rebuild. The committee will also discuss a by-law amendment for the Basement Flooding Grant Program and hear public submissions on gasoline-powered lawn equipment. Items are listed for decision or discussion, with no final votes taken at this meeting.

• Springbank Dam Decommissioning and Bank Restoration: consultant award for contract administration
• Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements: appointment of consulting engineer
• Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements: appointment of consulting engineer
• RFT-2024-049 Greenway Incinerator Rebuild Tender Award - irregular result
• Basement Flooding Grant Program By-law Amendment

The committee approved a $10.17M contract for the Greenway Incinerator rebuild and authorized several consulting contracts for road and dam projects. It also approved the installation of new traffic and pedestrian signals and directed staff to study traffic mitigation in West London.

• Accepted $10,168,921.95 bid from Lor-Don Limited for Greenway Incinerator rebuild
• Approved installation of 7 new traffic signals and 5 new pedestrian signals
• Authorized Stantec Consulting Limited for Springbank Dam project at $728,067.15
• Appointed MTE Consultants Inc. for Hamilton and Gore Road improvements at $431,545.18
• Authorized R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for Oxford St W and Gideon Dr at $459,298.00
• Approved $226,600.00 purchase of traffic signal controllers from Innovative Traffic Solutions Ltd.
• Directed staff to report on transit and road planning for West London (4-0)
• Approved restricting gas-powered lawn equipment in residential areas from 6pm to 8am (3-1)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The committee authorized the purchase of 11 fire apparatus and a hazardous materials pod. It also appointed a consultant for an affordable housing project and endorsed a child care system plan for 2024-2028.

• Authorized single source purchase of 11 fire apparatus for estimated $24,407,900 plus $2,226,600 for equipment
• Authorized purchase of one Hazardous Materials Pod for up to $500,000
• Appointed Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. as Prime Consultant for affordable housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent for $651,572
• Endorsed the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2024-2028
• Proposed by-law for potential demolition of vacant buildings at 219 Adelaide St N, 695 Victoria St, and 1317 Hastings Dr
• Removed H. Duhamel and S. Ryall from Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee for lack of attendance
• Received resignation of J. Higgins from Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including comments on London Plan environmental policies, the 2024 budget, and a rezoning application for 2060 Dundas Street. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and updates on working groups.

• London Plan Changes - Working Group comments on environmental policies
• 2024 Budget discussion
• Environmental Management Guidelines Terms of Reference
• 2060 Dundas Street rezoning application (Z-9547)
• Upcoming Windemere Staircase discussion and TAG member request

The committee forwarded working group comments on London Plan environmental changes to the Civic Administration. It established a working group to review a zoning by-law amendment for 2060 Dundas Street and requested budget expenditure options for June.

• Forwarded Environmental Changes to The London Plan Working Group comments to Civic Administration
• Requested Civic Administration provide 2024 budget expenditure options for June meeting
• Appointed K. Moser to the Environmental Management Guidelines Working Group
• Appointed V. Tai as representative and S. Hall as alternate for the Trails Advisory Group (Windermere Staircase)
• Established working group of S. Hall and S. Levin to review 2060 Dundas Street application

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear three scheduled presentations: the 2024 Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan for Fairmont, a Vision Zero road safety update, and a Thames Valley Parkway closure related to Greenway flood protection. The committee will also consider its 5th report, a municipal council resolution on its 4th report, and discuss a request for a response from the London Transit Commission regarding electric buses.

• 2024 Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan – Fairmont presentation
• Vision Zero London – Road Safety Update presentation
• Thames Valley Parkway Closure – Greenway Flood Protection presentation
• Request for response from London Transit Commission re electric buses
• Consent items: 5th report and council resolution on 4th report

The committee received presentations on the Fairmont Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan, Vision Zero road safety, and the Thames Valley Parkway closure. The committee formally requested detailed information from the London Transit Commission regarding service provision and the rollout of zero-emission buses.

• Requested London Transit Commission provide zero emission bus fleet implementation and rollout plan
• Requested London Transit Commission provide data on transit service provision and current Service Plan
• Requested London Transit Commission identify areas and subdivisions with no transit services
• Requested London Transit Commission provide pilot project details for zero emission buses

Council

This is the 10th meeting of London City Council, where members will vote on reports from five committees covering contracts, zoning changes, and funding requests. The agenda includes several closed-session items on land acquisitions and negotiations, plus a series of by-laws to approve contracts and rezone properties across the city. Notable public items include a request for one-time funding for Ark Aid, a core area parking incentives extension, and multiple contract awards for road and infrastructure work.

• Contract award: Colonel Talbot Road two lane upgrade (RFT-2024-039)
• Contract awards: Wellington Gateway infrastructure improvements Phases 3 and 4 (RFT-2024-091, RFT-2024-094)
• Rezoning by-laws for 1560 Dundas St, 4023-4500 Meadowbrook Dr, 6555/6595 Royal Magnolia Ave, 1170 Fanshawe Park Rd E, 379-390 Hewitt St/748 King St, 2331 Kilally Rd/1588 Clarke Rd
• Request for one-time funding for Ark Aid
• Core Area Parking Incentives Extension

London City Council approved a free 1-hour on-street parking program for the Core Area and a pilot in Old East Village, funded by the Economic Development Reserve Fund. The council also awarded contracts for the Wellington Gateway and Colonel Talbot Road infrastructure projects and accepted several land acquisitions for these improvements. Additionally, one-time funding was extended to Ark Aid Street Mission, while a request for additional funding for Safe Space London was referred to a future committee meeting.

• Approved free 1-hour core parking program ($300k) (11-3)
• Approved free 1-hour parking pilot in Old East Village ($30k) (11-3)
• Awarded Colonel Talbot Road upgrade contract to J-AAR Civil Infrastructures ($17.6M) (Passed)
• Awarded Wellington Gateway Phase 4 contract to CH Excavating ($30.8M) (12-2)
• Awarded Wellington Gateway Phase 3 contract to Bre-Ex Construction ($25.5M) (12-2)
• Extended Ark Aid Street Mission funding by $687k (14-0)
• Referred Safe Space London funding increase ($130k) to May 28 meeting (7-7 tie, failed)
• Approved land acquisitions for Wellington Gateway and bike lanes (Passed)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss a council policy on remuneration for elected officials and appointed citizen members. The agenda also includes a list of deferred matters from previous meetings. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Discussion of Council Policy: Remuneration of Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members
• Review of 2024 Deferred Matters List as of May 1, 2024

The group decided to remove office space, technology, and ward expense allowances from the Council Compensation review. A subcommittee was created to draft a Councillor job description. The group also updated the policy for community advisory committee appointments.

• Removed office space, technology, and ward expense allowances from Council Compensation review
• Formed Councillor Job Description Subcommittee to draft a description by June 24, 2024
• Appointed Councillor C. Rahman as Chair of the job description subcommittee
• Directed Civic Administration to have Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee consider all community advisory committee appointments
• Referred delegation request from Bill Brock to the June 24, 2024 meeting

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The committee received several previous reports and noted two resignations. A discussion was held regarding the City of London employee Dates of Significance calendar. The process for interviewing potential committee candidates was referred to the Governance Working Group.

• Referred candidate interview process to Governance Working Group for Terms of Reference review
• Noted resignation of N. Fragis
• Noted resignation of R. O'Hagan
• Received 3rd and 4th Committee Reports
• Received Municipal Council resolution regarding the 2nd Committee Report

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The committee expressed support for a staff recommendation to repeal the Heritage Designating By-law for 432 Grey Street. Additionally, the committee referred a heritage designation request for 1494 Commissioners Road West to a sub-committee for further research.

• Supported staff recommendation to repeal Heritage Designating By-law for 432 Grey Street
• Referred 1494 Commissioners Road West to Stewardship Sub-Committee for heritage designation research

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved one-time funding of $687,000 to Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. for an additional 61 days, until July 31, 2024, funded through the Community Investment Reserve Fund. A proposed increase of up to $130,000 to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement with Safe Space London was referred to the May 28, 2024 committee meeting. The committee also received a presentation on the revised ward boundary review and directed a review of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. Most consent items were received for information, and no confidential matters were discussed.

• Approved $687,000 one-time funding to Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. for 61 days until July 31, 2024 (14-0, one absent)
• Referred Safe Space London agreement increase of up to $130,000 to May 28, 2024 meeting (8-6, one absent)
• Approved consent items 2.1–2.5, including 2025 budget process changes and appointments (15-0)
• Received presentation on revised ward boundary review from Watson & Associates (15-0)
• Appointed John Joseph Strybosch to Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (13-0, two absent)
• Accepted resignation of Bruce Duncan from Eldon House Board of Directors (13-0, two absent)
• Directed review of Code of Conduct for Members of Council (14-0, one absent)
• Received communication on Fare Free Day (13-0, two absent)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including annual reports on workplace policies and procurement compliance, a presentation on property assessment, appointments to several community advisory committees, and requests for proclamations. The agenda also includes confidential items related to land acquisitions and negotiations.

• Annual report on Respectful Workplace Policy and Workplace Violence Prevention Procedure (2022-2023)
• 2023 Compliance Report on Procurement of Goods and Services Policy
• Appointments to Animal Welfare, Diversity/Inclusion, Ecological, Environmental Stewardship, and Integrated Transportation advisory committees
• Proclamations for Day of Remembrance of Our London Family, Sikh Genocide (June and November 1984), Orange Shirt Day, and World Refugee Day
• Confidential items on land acquisition and negotiations (4 items)

The Corporate Services Committee approved five community proclamations and endorsed Councillor A. Hopkins for the Association of Municipalities Ontario Board of Directors. The committee also received procurement and workplace policy reports and referred several advisory committee appointments to another meeting.

• Endorsed Councillor A. Hopkins for AMO Board of Directors and approved related reimbursements
• Approved proclamation for Day of Remembrance of Our London Family (June 6, 2024)
• Approved proclamation for June 1984 Sikh Genocide (June 1-10, 2024)
• Approved proclamation for November 1984 Sikh Genocide (Oct 31-Nov 5, 2024)
• Approved proclamation for Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30, 2024)
• Approved proclamation for Life as a Refugee (LAAR) 2024 (June 20, 2024)
• Referred five community advisory committee appointments to the May 28, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Delegated authority to City Treasurer to refer procurement compliance questions to internal auditor

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee removed two members due to attendance issues and accepted one resignation. The committee also requested delegation status for its chair regarding private zoos and mobile animal display shows.

• Removed H. Duhamel and S. Ryall from the committee due to lack of attendance
• Received the resignation of J. Higgins
• Requested delegation status for Chair W. Brown at the Standing Committee regarding private zoos and mobile animal display shows
• Requested banner wording be provided to the AWCAC Sub-Committee for consideration
• Requested banner discussion be added to the June 5, 2024 agenda

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a business licensing by-law presentation, receive reports, and consider a planning application for amendments to the environmental policies of The London Plan. The agenda includes consent items, sub-committee updates, and a resignation.

• Presentation by Nicole Musicco, Manager, Licensing, Policy and Special Operations, re Business Licensing By-Law
• Notice of Planning Application O-9693 for amendments to the Environmental Policies of The London Plan
• 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution on the 4th Report of the committee
• Resignation of C. Hunsberger

The committee requested that Civic Administration report back on the feasibility of providing consumer information about pet goldfish. Other items included receiving reports and a resignation, and discussing the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program.

• Requested Civic Administration report on feasibility of providing pet goldfish consumer information
• Noted receipt of the 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Noted receipt of Municipal Council resolution regarding the 4th Report of the committee
• Noted resignation of C. Hunsberger
• Requested Civic Administration attend a future meeting regarding the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program following Council approval of amendments
• Noted receipt of Notice of Planning Application for City-Wide Amendments to the Environmental Policies of The London Plan

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee recommended six planning applications for introduction at the May 14 Municipal Council meeting, including rezonings for commercial, industrial, and residential sites. The committee also directed staff to develop more permissive guidelines for synthetic materials in Heritage Conservation Districts and received updates on the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority service level review. One temporary use extension was approved with a 4-1 vote, while all other substantive motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended zoning change for 1560 Dundas Street to Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (5-0)
• Recommended Official Plan and zoning amendments for 4023-4500 Meadowbrook Drive and 169-207 Exeter Road (5-0)
• Recommended Official Plan and zoning amendments for 6555 and 6595 Royal Magnolia Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended zoning change for 1170 Fanshawe Park Road East to Residential R6 Special Provision (5-0)
• Recommended one-year extension of Temporary Use Zone for 379-390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street (4-1)
• Recommended Official Plan and zoning amendments for 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road subdivision (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop more permissive guidelines for synthetic materials in Heritage Conservation Districts (5-0)
• Received Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Service Level Review report and granted delegation status (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including several contract awards for road upgrades and transit infrastructure, as well as a delegation request about tree planting in Harris Park. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items under the consent agenda.

• Contract award for Colonel Talbot Road two-lane upgrade (RFT-2024-039)
• Contract awards for Wellington Gateway phases 3 and 4 (RFT-2024-091, RFT-2024-094)
• Contract increase for rapid transit design consultants (RFP20-29, RFP20-28)
• Single source purchase of traffic paint (SS-2024-106) and Energreen tractor mower (SS-2024-098)
• Delegation request for Harris Park tree planting plan

The Civic Works Committee approved several major construction contracts for the Wellington Gateway and Colonel Talbot Road projects. The committee also authorized design contract increases for rapid transit and approved the purchase of a tractor mower.

• Approved $30,814,695.92 contract to CH Excavating (2013) for Wellington Gateway Phase 4
• Approved $25,583,908.64 contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for Wellington Gateway Phase 3
• Approved $17,643,353.17 contract to J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited for Colonel Talbot Road upgrade
• Approved $518,699.82 purchase of an Energreen Tractor Mower from Colvoy Equipment (4-1)
• Increased AECOM Canada Ltd. design contract by $672,000 and Dillon Consulting Ltd. contract by $623,000
• Approved 3-year traffic paint contract with Sherwin Williams at $147,040 per year
• Approved roster of vendors for wastewater solids disposal services
• Referred Harris Park tree planting communication to the Tree Planting Strategy process

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is reviewing a service agreement with RBB Innovations Ltd. (o/a One Human Service Network) and an extension of Core Area parking incentives. The agenda also includes data on asylum claimants' impact on emergency shelters and an annual update to the Fire Master Plan. Several items have revised staff recommendations or public submissions attached.

• Agreement with RBB Innovations Ltd. (o/a One Human Service Network “OneHSN”)
• Extension of Core Area Parking Incentives
• Data regarding impacts of asylum claimants on London’s emergency shelter system
• London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Action Plan - Annual Update
• 2023-2024 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (Dearness Home) and Ontario Health

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a consent agenda covering an animal welfare report, asylum claimant shelter data, a child care waitlist software agreement with RBB Innovations Ltd., and a fire master plan update. It also approved a by-law for a Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health for the Dearness Home Adult Day Program. On Core Area Parking Incentives, the committee received the staff report and directed staff to look further into Ark Aid London's submission, but failed to pass motions for free 1-hour parking programs in the Core Area and Old East Village.

• Approved consent agenda items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.6 (5-0, one absent)
• Received 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Received staff report on impacts of asylum claimants on emergency shelter system
• Approved by-law for Childcare Connect agreement with RBB Innovations Ltd. (OneHSN)
• Received London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Action Plan annual update
• Approved by-law for Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health for Dearness Home Adult Day Program
• Received Core Area Parking Incentives Extension report and directed staff to look further into Ark Aid London submission (4-0)
• Failed motion to implement free 1-hour Core Area on-street parking and $300,000 from Economic Development Reserve Fund (2-2)

Council

This is the 9th meeting of London City Council, where members will vote on a series of by-laws including setting 2024 tax ratios and rates, approving zoning amendments for properties like 735 Wonderland Road North and 634 Commissioners Road West, and authorizing land expropriation for the East London Link Project Phase 4. The agenda also includes reports from several committees covering items such as the Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan, the 2023 year-end operating budget, and a secondary school student transit pass pilot project. Public submissions on these items are listed as attachments.

• 2024 tax ratios and rates by-laws (Bills 127, 128)
• Zoning amendments for 735 Wonderland Road North, 634 Commissioners Road West, and 3696/3832 Scotland Drive
• Expropriation for East London Link Project Phase 4 (Bill 134)
• Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan official plan amendment (Bill 133)
• Contract award for Springbank Reservoir 2 Replacement and Expansion

Council approved the Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan, including a change to Schedule 1 that reduces the affordable housing requirement from 25% to 10%-15% and sets a maximum building height of 22 storeys (12-2). Council also approved zoning changes for 735 Wonderland Road North (12-2) and 634 Commissioners Road West (13-1), and authorized expropriation of land for the East London Link Project Phase 4 (11-2, with one recusal). Council received the 2023 year-end operating budget monitoring report showing a $28.0 million property tax supported surplus and approved allocating RBC Place London's 2023 surplus to reserves.

• Approved Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan, including reducing affordable housing from 25% to 10%-15% and allowing up to 22 storeys (12-2)
• Approved zoning amendment for 735 Wonderland Road North from commercial to Business District Commercial (12-2)
• Approved zoning amendment for 634 Commissioners Road West (13-1)
• Approved expropriation of land for East London Link Project Phase 4 (11-2, 1 recuse)
• Approved 2023 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report, noting $28.0M property tax surplus (12-2)
• Approved allocation of RBC Place London's 2023 surplus: $250,000 to Renewal Reserve Fund and $158,769 to Operational Reserve (14-0)
• Approved $30,000,000 debenture issuance at 4.427% average over 10 years (passed)
• Approved secondary school student transit pass pilot project for Clarke Road Secondary School (8-6)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a staff report on the 2024 debenture issuance update. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as disclosures of interest, consent, and items for direction, with the debenture update being the sole substantive item.

• 2024 Debenture Issuance Update staff report

The Corporate Services Committee approved issuing serial debentures totaling $30,000,000, noting an average all-in rate of 4.427% over a 10-year term, with all debt placed with investors in the capital markets. The committee also approved introducing a by-law at the April 23, 2024 Municipal Council meeting to execute the borrowing toward certain capital works of the Corporation of the City of London. The motion passed 4 to 0, with Councillor H. McAlister absent. No other substantive items were decided; consent, scheduled items, and items for direction were all none.

• Approved issuance of serial debentures totaling $30,000,000 at an average all-in rate of 4.427% over a 10-year term (4-0, one absent)
• Approved introducing a by-law at the April 23, 2024 Council meeting to execute the $30,000,000 borrowing for capital works (4-0, one absent)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:05 PM

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Program Manager D. Hall on the Stoney Creek Pathway Connection to the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP). The committee will also consider its 4th report, several municipal council resolutions, and a notice of planning application for 1105 Wellington Road. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of a scheduled item, consent items, and discussion.

• Presentation: Stoney Creek Pathway Connection to the TVP (3:00 PM)
• 4th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Council resolution on 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 Review
• Council resolution on Mobility Master Plan
• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting for 1105 Wellington Road

The committee received several reports and municipal council resolutions. The only substantive action taken was a request for the Chair to have delegation status when the Governance Working Group considers recommendations from the 2022-2023 report.

• Requested delegation status for the Chair regarding the ITCAC Last Term (2022-2023) Report

Council

London City Council held its 8th Special Council Meeting on April 17, 2024 at the Oneida Community Centre on Oneida Nation of the Thames. Council passed a motion requesting the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and advocate through the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus and the Association of Municipalities Ontario for changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 to better facilitate meetings between First Nations and municipal councils. Council also held general discussions (no decisions recorded) on shared environmental concerns, housing initiatives for First Nations communities, and office space for Oneida Nation of the Thames. Council enacted By-law No. A.-8484-85 confirming the proceedings, and the meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.

• Passed motion requesting Mayor write to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Municipal Act, 2001 changes for First Nations-municipal meetings
• Passed motion requesting Mayor advocate via Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus and AMO for the same changes
• Approved Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 123
• Approved Second Reading of Bill No. 123
• Approved Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 123 (By-law No. A.-8484-85, confirming proceedings)
• Passed motion to adjourn

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider a staff report on targeted actions to increase London's housing supply, supporting the council's pledge for 47,000 units by 2031. The committee will also review quarterly updates on the Whole of Community System Response, the 9th report of the Governance Working Group, and a Kettle Creek Conservation Authority appointment. Additional items include a request for a shareholder's meeting for London Hydro and a proposed secondary school student transit pass pilot project.

• Targeted actions to increase housing supply toward 47,000 units by 2031
• Whole of Community System Response quarterly update
• 9th Report of the Governance Working Group
• Kettle Creek Conservation Authority appointment
• Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Project

The committee approved a pilot project to provide annual transit passes to secondary school students at Clarke Road Secondary School starting in September 2024. It also approved targeted actions to increase London's housing supply to support a pledge for 47,000 units by 2031. A proposal to maintain the current status quo for councillor ward meeting expenses was rejected.

• Approved secondary school transit pass pilot for Clarke Road Secondary School (13-2)
• Approved targeted actions to increase housing supply (15-0)
• Rejected maintaining status quo for councillor ward meeting expenses (3-12)
• Approved balance of Governance Working Group report actions (15-0)
• Approved Kettle Creek Conservation Authority appointment process (15-0)
• Received Whole of Community System Response quarterly update (14-1)
• Scheduled London Hydro Inc. shareholder meeting for May 28, 2024 (15-0)
• Referred Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Committee matters to next agenda (15-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee approved expropriation of land needed for the East London Link Project Phase 4, with Councillor C. Rahman recusing due to a declared pecuniary interest (Fanshawe College as her employer). The committee also approved 2024 tax ratio and tax rate by-laws and 2024 education tax rates for introduction at the April 23, 2024 Council meeting, and approved a Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program transfer payment agreement with the province. It received the 2023 year-end operating and capital budget monitoring reports, including a $28.0 million Property Tax Supported surplus, and endorsed Councillor Skylar Franke to stand for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors with up to $500 in campaign expense reimbursement.

• Approved expropriation of land for East London Link Project Phase 4 (3-1, Rahman recused)
• Approved 2024 tax ratio by-law for introduction at April 23, 2024 Council meeting
• Approved 2024 tax rate by-law for introduction at April 23, 2024 Council meeting
• Approved 2024 education tax rates by-law for introduction at April 23, 2024 Council meeting
• Approved Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program transfer payment agreement with Ontario
• Received 2023 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report, including $28.0M Property Tax Supported surplus (5-1)
• Approved $33 thousand to fund 2023 London & Middlesex Community Housing operational deficit (5-1)
• Endorsed Councillor Skylar Franke for FCM Board of Directors with up to $500 campaign expense reimbursement

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving its previous report and a municipal council resolution, and accepting a resignation. The main discussion item is interviewing top candidates, and the agenda notes Sikh Heritage Month presenters will be added later.

• Sikh Heritage Month presentation (presenters to be added to agenda)
• 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (2024-03-14)
• Municipal Council Resolution on 2nd Report of the committee (2024-03-26)
• Resignation of N. Fragis (2024-03-11)
• Discussion on interview of top candidates

The committee deferred consideration of its 3rd Report, a Council resolution on its 2nd Report, a member resignation, and candidate interviews because it lost quorum. The only substantive action taken was a request for Civic Administration to share and review how the city selects and supports dates of significance. A presentation on Sikh Heritage Month was postponed to a future meeting.

• Deferred 3rd Committee Report due to loss of quorum
• Deferred Council resolution on 2nd Report due to loss of quorum
• Deferred consideration of N. Fragis resignation due to loss of quorum
• Deferred discussion on interviewing top candidates due to loss of quorum
• Postponed Sikh Heritage Month presentation to future meeting
• Requested Civic Administration share Days of Significance with community groups
• Requested review of how dates of significance are selected and supported

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to review its 3rd report, consider registration for the 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference, and discuss several heritage-related items. Key discussion topics include a property at 651 Talbot Street, the use of synthetic materials in heritage restoration, and a check-in on priority listed properties. The committee will also receive the Heritage Planners' Report and a notice about a zoning by-law amendment for 1151 and 1163 Richmond Street.

• Discussion of property at 651 Talbot Street
• Discussion on synthetic materials in heritage work
• Check-in on priority listed properties
• Heritage Planners' Report (added item)
• Notice of zoning by-law amendment for 1151 and 1163 Richmond Street

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning voted to support a proposed zoning amendment at 1151 and 1163 Richmond Street, based on a Heritage Impact Assessment, while noting nearby 1148, 1158 and 1160 Richmond Street need more research. It referred the property at 651 Talbot Street to its Stewardship Sub-Committee for further research and added it to the working priority list. The committee also approved $275 from its 2024 budget to reimburse M. Whalley for Ontario Heritage Conference registration, and requested Civic Administration create more permissive guidelines for synthetic materials in Heritage Conservation Districts. Several items, including the Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan notice and the Heritage Planners' report, were received as information only.

• Supported proposed zoning amendment at 1151 and 1163 Richmond Street, based on HIA dated November 23, 2023
• Referred 651 Talbot Street to Stewardship Sub-Committee for further research and added to priority list
• Approved $275 from 2024 committee budget to reimburse M. Whalley for Ontario Heritage Conference registration
• Requested Civic Administration create more permissive synthetic materials guidelines for Heritage Conservation Districts
• Received 3rd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (March 13, 2024)
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment
• Received Heritage Planners' report dated April 10, 2024

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a revised environmental impact statement for a development at 735 Southdale Road, changes to Ontario's environmental assessment requirements, committee vacancies, and preliminary comments on London Plan amendments. The agenda also includes routine approval of the previous meeting's report.

• 735 Southdale Road Working Group: revised Environmental Impact Statement and maps
• Changes to Environmental Assessment Requirements in Ontario
• Ecological Community Advisory Committee vacancies
• Preliminary comments on London Plan amendments
• 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee voted to forward its working group comments on the property at 735 Southdale Road to Civic Administration for consideration. The committee also received its 4th Report from the March 21, 2024 meeting and noted discussions on Ontario environmental assessment changes, committee vacancies, and preliminary comments on proposed London Plan amendments. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM.

• Forwarded 735 Southdale Road working group comments to Civic Administration for consideration
• Received the 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee from March 21, 2024
• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed
• Noted discussion on changes to Environmental Assessment Requirements in Ontario
• Noted receipt of Community Advisory Committee vacancy advertisement
• Noted discussion on preliminary comments on proposed London Plan amendments

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to hear public participation on four items: two rezoning applications (3696 & 3832 Scotland Drive, 634 Commissioners Road West), one zoning by-law amendment (735 Wonderland Road North), and the Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan. The committee will also receive the 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee and review a deferred matters list. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; these are public meetings for input.

• Public meeting: 3696 & 3832 Scotland Drive rezoning (Z-9705)
• Public meeting: 634 Commissioners Road West rezoning (Z-9708)
• Public meeting: 735 Wonderland Road North zoning amendment (Z-9704)
• Public meeting: Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan (O-8434)
• Receive 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The committee approved several zoning and Official Plan amendments to be introduced at the April 23 Municipal Council meeting. Key actions include adopting the Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan and advancing development applications for Scotland Drive, Commissioners Road West, and Wonderland Road North.

• Approved Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan with affordable housing reduced from 25% to 10-15% (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 3696 & 3832 Scotland Drive to Resource Extraction Special Provision (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 634 Commissioners Road West Residential R5 Special Provision (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning changes for 735 Wonderland Road North (4-1)
• Received 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee for information (5-0)
• Received Deferred Matters List dated March 28, 2024 for information (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including a contract award for the Springbank Reservoir 2 replacement and expansion, appointments of consulting engineers for infrastructure renewal and bridge rehabilitation, a single-source purchase for wastewater treatment equipment, and a municipal drain petition. The committee will also receive a report from the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee and review a deferred matters list.

• Contract award RFT-2024-022 for Springbank Reservoir 2 Replacement and Expansion
• Appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program
• Single source purchase for Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier drive replacement
• Appointment of consultant engineer for Adelaide Street North Bridge over Thames River rehabilitation
• Holtby Municipal Drain petition and request for maintenance and consultant appointment

The Civic Works Committee approved a consent agenda of six items, including awarding the Springbank Reservoir 2 Replacement and Expansion contract to Stone Town Construction Limited at $43,032,902.00 (excluding HST), the lowest of two bids. The committee also appointed consulting engineers for several Infrastructure Renewal Program road reconstruction projects, authorized a single-source $60,000 contract to Evoqua Water Technologies for clarifier drive replacement at the Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant, and accepted a drainage petition for the Holtby Municipal Drain. All items passed; the consent motion carried 5 to 0, and individual motions passed without recorded vote tallies. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 AM.

• Approved consent agenda Items 2.1 to 2.6 (5-0)
• Awarded Springbank Reservoir 2 contract to Stone Town Construction Limited at $43,032,902.00 (excluding HST)
• Authorized Aecom Canada Ltd. for resident inspection and contract administration at upset amount of $3,769,075.00 (excluding HST)
• Appointed Spriet Associates, GM BluePlan, Archibald Gray & McKay, and Dillon Consulting for Infrastructure Renewal Program projects
• Awarded single-source contract to Evoqua Water Technologies for $60,000.00 (excluding HST) for clarifier drive replacement
• Authorized Dillon Consulting Limited for Adelaide Street North Bridge rehabilitation design at $250,350 (excluding HST)
• Accepted Holtby Municipal Drain petition and appointed Spriet Associates London Limited
• Received Deferred Matters List as at March 15, 2024 (5-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations from city staff on pest, rodent and wildlife control services and the Clear Your Gear program, and to discuss several items including bird-friendly display panels, a committee banner, the Go Wild Grow Wild Expo, and private zoos and mobile animal shows. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no listed votes or decisions.

• Presentation by Val Morgado on Request for Quotation for Pest, Rodent and Wildlife Control
• Presentation by Paul Yeoman on Clear Your Gear program
• Discussion of Bird Friendly Display Panels
• Discussion of Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Banner
• Discussion of Private Zoos and Mobile Animal Display Shows

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 PM because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its previous report and discuss updates on the Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group, urban agriculture, and the Business Licensing By-law. The agenda includes only discussion items; no decisions are scheduled.

• Review of 4th Report of the Committee (2024-03-06)
• Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group update
• Urban Agriculture discussion with attached questions document
• Business Licensing By-law discussion with attached questions document

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee met on April 3, 2024 and received its previous report. Members discussed a Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group update, noting a meeting will be held with A. Sercombe, Manager Public Communications, Corporate Communications. The committee also discussed the status of the Urban Agricultural Strategy and the City of London Food Security team, with Civic Administration to return in June 2024 to discuss who will be responsible for the file. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the committee invited N. Musicco to a future meeting regarding the Business Licensing By-law.

• Received the 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (March 6, 2024)
• No pecuniary interests disclosed
• Invited N. Musicco, Manager, Policy and Special Operations, to a future meeting on the Business Licensing By-law
• No scheduled items, sub-committees, or working group reports were recorded

Council

This is the 7th meeting of London City Council, where members will consider reports from several committees. Key items include multiple zoning by-law amendments, contract awards for infrastructure projects, and amendments to business licensing and fireworks by-laws. The council will also discuss confidential matters related to land acquisition and litigation.

• Zoning amendments for 192-196 Central Avenue, 900 Jalna Boulevard, 613 Superior Drive, 300-306 Princess Street, 3010-3050 Yorkville Street, 460 Asher Crescent, and 6097 Colonel Talbot Road
• Contract awards for 2024-2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program (Cavendish Crescent, Riverside Park, Mitchell A. Baran Park; Downtown Sewer Separation Phase 4 - York and Wellington Streets)
• Amendments to Business Licensing By-law and Fireworks By-law (Bills No. 102, 103, 107)
• 2024 Debenture Issuance
• London Cares Winter Response contract (confidential)

London City Council approved amendments to the Business Licensing By-law and Fireworks By-law, including a change to allow consumer and display fireworks on four specific days, restoring discharge on Diwali and Chinese Lunar New Year (11-3). Council also approved a one-time policy exemption for the Rock the Park event to use Harris Park for five consecutive days in July 2024 (12-2), and approved an amended motion on the Reduced Parking Incentive Pilot Project directing staff to report back on funding for free 1-hour on-street parking and to implement a parking incentive pilot for Municipal Lots 1 & 2 until the end of Q3 2024 (10-4). Council approved the Odell-Jalna End of Mortgage Exit Agreement with an added direction on subsidy amounts (14-0), and approved the 2050 mode share target for the Mobility Master Plan at Option 2 levels (32.5% split) or greater for transit, walking, and cycling (11-2).

• Approved fireworks by-law amendments allowing consumer and display fireworks on four specific days, restoring Diwali and Chinese Lunar New Year (11-3)
• Approved one-time policy exemption for Rock the Park to use Harris Park for 5 consecutive days, July 9-13, 2024 (12-2)
• Approved amended Reduced Parking Incentive Pilot Project for Municipal Lots 1 & 2 until end of Q3 2024, with direction to report back on funding for free 1-hour on-street parking (10-4)
• Approved Odell-Jalna End of Mortgage Exit Agreement with added direction to apply 2022 AMR for subsidy amounts (14-0)
• Set 2050 mode share target for Mobility Master Plan at Option 2 levels (32.5% split) or greater for transit, walking, and cycling (11-2)
• Approved Official Plan Review reinitiation and Land Needs Assessment update, including industrial conversions and 25-year planning horizon (9-3)
• Approved 2024 debenture issuance not to exceed $30,000,000 (passed)
• Approved Hyde Park BIA five-year repayment plan for $155,423 owing, with interest waived (passed)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including appointments to the London & Middlesex Community Housing board, an evaluation framework for the Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, a proposed Highly Supportive Housing Plan, and a Mobility Master Plan 2050 mode share target. The agenda also includes requests for proposals for the London Transit Commission's external auditor, a request for accountability from the London Police Services Board, and a report from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee. Several items have added delegations and submissions from the public and stakeholders.

• Appointment to London & Middlesex Community Housing (1 member) with 8 applicants and a board nomination
• Evaluation Framework for Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response
• Proposed Highly Supportive Housing Plan for Health & Homelessness response
• Mobility Master Plan 2050 Mode Share Target with multiple delegations
• Request for Proposals for External Auditor of London Transit Commission

The committee approved a 32.5% mode share target for transit, walking, and cycling by 2050. It also directed an external audit of the London Transit Commission and requested accountability metrics from the London Police Services Board.

• Set 2050 Mobility Master Plan mode share target at 32.5% (11-4)
• Directed external audit of London Transit Commission operations and performance (14-0)
• Requested accountability metrics from London Police Services Board (14-0)
• Endorsed Highly Supportive Housing Plan (14-1)
• Appointed Gregory Thompson to London and Middlesex Community Housing Board (13-2)
• Approved off-site Council meeting at Oneida Nation of the Thames (14-0)
• Directed report on Highly Supportive Housing program cost breakdowns (10-5)
• Referred DIACAC Terms of Reference reconfiguration to Governance Working Group (14-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including the 2024 debenture issuance, a five-year payment plan for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association, and remuneration for elected officials and appointed citizens. The committee will also discuss proclamations for various awareness days and an appointment to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee. Two confidential items are listed regarding land acquisition and litigation.

• 2024 Debenture Issuance
• Hyde Park Business Improvement Association request for five-year payment plan for amounts owing
• Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members 2024 Remuneration
• Employee Attendance 2023
• Proclamations for World Press Freedom Day, Apraxia Awareness Day, and others

The Corporate Services Committee approved consent items 2.1 to 2.5 by a 5-0 vote, including authorizing Civic Administration to issue up to $30,000,000 in debentures for capital works and approving a five-year repayment plan for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association's $155,423 owing from tax reductions, with interest waived. The committee also approved items 4.1 to 4.6 by a 5-0 vote, issuing six proclamations, and appointed Michael Rist to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee by a 5-0 vote. The committee then convened in closed session from 1:05 PM to 1:55 PM to discuss land acquisition and litigation matters, and adjourned at 1:59 PM.

• Approved consent items 2.1 to 2.5 (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of debentures up to $30,000,000 for capital works (consent item 2.2)
• Approved Hyde Park BIA five-year repayment plan for $155,423 owing, interest waived (consent item 2.3)
• Received 2024 remuneration report for information (consent item 2.4)
• Received Employee Attendance 2023 report for information (consent item 2.5)
• Approved proclamations for World Press Freedom Day, Apraxia Awareness Day, MMIWG2S, GBS and CIDP Awareness Month, Sickle Cell Awareness Day, and National British Home Child Day (items 4.1-4.6, 5-0)
• Appointed Michael Rist to Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Convened in closed session on land acquisition and litigation matters (5-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss updates to the Council Members' Expense Account Policy and the General Policy for Advisory Committees. The agenda also includes a list of deferred matters from 2023. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Discussion of Council Members' Expense Account Policy further updates
• Update to General Policy for Advisory Committees, including simplified procedures for CACs
• Review of 2023 GWG Deferred Matters List as of March 18, 2024

The Governance Working Group directed staff to fund Travel Option #4 in the 2026 budget and keep Ward Option #1 unchanged for council expenses. They also referred the updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees to a future meeting while directing staff to amend specific sections and report on attendance metrics.

• Directed Civic Administration to fund Travel Option #4 in 2026 Multi-year Budget Update
• Directed Civic Administration to maintain Ward Option #1 as status quo for council expenses
• Received staff report on Council Members' Expense Account Policy
• Referred updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees to a future meeting
• Directed staff to amend six specific sections of the advisory committee policy
• Directed staff to conduct an environmental scan on working groups/task forces
• Directed staff to report back with attendance metrics for advisory committee meetings
• Received the 2024 Deferred Matters List

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

This is a test meeting of the Council Resourcing Review Task Force with no substantive agenda items. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, disclosures of pecuniary interest, consent, items for direction, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Oxford Street West Environmental Assessment, review its previous report, and discuss several planning applications and policy amendments. Items include a working group comment on 32 Chesterfield Street, a notice of planning application for 735 Southdale Road West, and proposed amendments to the London Plan's environmental policies.

• Presentation on Oxford Street West Environmental Assessment
• Working group comments on 32 Chesterfield Street
• Notice of planning application for 735 Southdale Road West (file 39T-22504-OZ-9567)
• Amendments to Environmental Policies of The London Plan (application O-9693)
• Review of 3rd Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The committee established two new working groups to review a planning application at 735 Southdale Road West and potential amendments to the Environmental Policies of The London Plan. Comments regarding 32 Chesterfield Avenue were forwarded to Civic Administration.

• Forwarded Working Group comments on 32 Chesterfield Avenue to Civic Administration
• Established Working Group to review planning application for 735 Southdale Road West
• Established Working Group to review possible Amendments to the Environmental Policies of The London Plan
• Moved April 18, 2024 meeting to April 10, 2024

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2024 Bike and Walk Map and discuss the 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program, including a review of 2023. They will also consider the report from their previous meeting. The agenda includes these items for discussion and decision.

• Review of 2024 Bike and Walk Map
• Discussion of 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 Review
• Consideration of 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The committee received a presentation on the 2024 Bike and Walk Map and a staff report on the Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program. Members requested permission from Municipal Council to tour the Transportation Management Centre.

• Requested Municipal Council permission to tour the Transportation Management Centre
• Received 2024 Bike and Walk Map presentation
• Received 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Received staff report on 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 Review

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contract awards and approvals, including infrastructure renewal projects, watermain work, and traffic by-law amendments. They will also hear delegations from two community advisory committees and discuss a request for delegation regarding Harris Park shoreline reconstruction.

• Single source contract for telematics services (SS-2024-090)
• Award of consulting engineering services for landfill gas collection system expansion at W12A Landfill
• W12A Landfill Community Mitigative Measures Fund - Glanworth Tennis Court
• 2024 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2023 Review
• Contract awards for 2024-2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program (Cavendish Crescent, Riverside Park, Mitchell A. Baran Park; Downtown Sewer Separation Phase 4 - York and Wellington Streets)

The committee approved several high-value construction and engineering contracts, including a $15.6M downtown sewer project and a $7.2M infrastructure renewal project. It also authorized funding for landfill gas collection and rapid transit shelter amenities.

• Approved $15,630,086.52 contract to L82 Construction Ltd for Downtown Sewer Separation Phase 4
• Approved $7,264,752.80 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Infrastructure Renewal Program
• Approved $6,282,196.17 contract to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd for Watermain Cleaning and Lining
• Approved $176,640 for Comcor Environmental Ltd for W12A Landfill gas collection system design
• Approved $35,000 from W12A Landfill Fund for Glanworth Tennis Court improvements
• Increased Victoria Bridge Replacement contract with AECOM Canada Limited by $225,000
• Approved rapid transit shelter amenity contracts to J-AAR Excavating and Enseicom
• Allocated $1,000 for naturalized lawn yard signs

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is reviewing the Official Plan Review of The London Plan and a Land Needs Assessment Update. The meeting also includes discussions on several zoning amendments and a heritage designation request.

• Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Land Needs Assessment Update (O-9595)
• Heritage Designation for 244 Base Line Road East
• Amendment to the Industrial Lands Community Improvement Plan (O-9647)
• Zoning amendments for 6097 Colonel Talbot Road, 192-196 Central Avenue, 900 Jalna Boulevard, 3010-3050 Yorkville Street, 460 Asher Crescent, and 613 Superior Drive
• Zoning amendment for 300 and 306 Princess Street (OZ-9688)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments for residential and commercial developments to be introduced to Municipal Council. The committee also directed the Civic Administration to re-initiate the Official Plan Review with a prioritized Land Needs Assessment.

• Approved notice of intention to designate 244 Base Line Road East as heritage (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Industrial Lands Community Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 6097 Colonel Talbot Road from AG2 to AG2(_) and h-17*h-18*AGC1(_) (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 192-196 Central Avenue to Residential R10 Special Provision (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 900 Jalna Boulevard from CR to Residential R6 Special Provision (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 300 and 306 Princess Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 3010-3050 Yorkville Street to Residential R9 Special Provision Bonus (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 460 Asher Crescent to Residential R6 Special Provision (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering reports on accessibility, animal welfare, renovictions, by-law amendments, and other items. They will also hear a delegation and staff report on a one-time policy exemption for the Rock the Park music festival, and discuss a confidential matter related to the London Cares Winter Response contract.

• Renovictions – Initial Research Report
• Business Licensing By-law and Fireworks By-law – Amendments (with revised recommendation and by-laws)
• Approval of Odell-Jalna End of Mortgage Exit Agreement
• 2024 Rock the Park One-Time Policy Exemption Request
• Winter Response 2022-2023 Final Report

London's Community and Protective Services Committee approved several items on consent, including a by-law to license consumer fireworks sales, new administrative penalties, and new licence fees, all for introduction at the April 2, 2024 Municipal Council meeting. A motion to refer fireworks licensing issues back to staff for further work failed 2-3, and a motion to allow fireworks discharge on four specific days failed 2-3. The committee also directed staff to report back on a renovation licence and relocation by-law, and approved an exit agreement for Odell-Jalna Residences of London. A motion to implement a reduced parking incentive pilot for Municipal Lots 1 & 2 failed 1-4.

• Approved consent items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10 (5-0)
• Directed staff to report back on a Renovation Licence and Relocation by-law (5-0)
• Approved by-law to add Consumer Fireworks Sales schedule to Business Licensing By-law (3-2)
• Approved by-law adding AMPs penalties for Consumer Fireworks Sales (3-2)
• Approved by-law adding Consumer Fireworks Sales Business Licence Fees (3-2)
• Failed motion to refer fireworks licensing issues to staff for further work (2-3)
• Failed motion to allow fireworks discharge on four specific days (2-3)
• Failed motion to implement reduced parking incentive pilot for Municipal Lots 1 & 2 (1-4)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting for its 3rd session of 2024. The agenda includes routine items like approval of the previous report, plus discussions on member engagement/contributions and applications for committee members. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Consent item: 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (2024-02-08)
• Discussion: Committee member engagement and contributions
• Discussion: Applications for committee members and requirements

The committee held a general discussion regarding member engagement and contributions. It directed the Committee Clerk to include application requirements, candidate interviews, and a review of the Terms of Reference on the next meeting agenda.

• Directed Clerk to add application requirements to next agenda
• Directed Clerk to add potential candidate interviews to next agenda
• Directed Clerk to add Terms of Reference review to next agenda
• Received the 2nd Report of the Committee from February 8, 2024

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to review consent items, including reports and notices for zoning by-law amendments, and to discuss several items such as a heritage designation, properties on Talbot Street and Central Avenue, membership renewal, and its own terms of reference. The agenda includes both routine procedural items and specific planning applications for public input.

• Heritage designation discussion for 244 Base Line Road East
• Zoning by-law amendment notices for 634 Commissioners Road West and 1170 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Discussion of properties at 651 Talbot Street and 172 Central Avenue
• Community Heritage Ontario membership renewal for 2024
• Review of Community Advisory Committee on Planning terms of reference

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning supported a staff recommendation to designate 244 Base Line Road East as heritage. It referred 651 Talbot Street to its Stewardship Sub-Committee and asked Civic Administration to explore expropriation or other preservation options for 172 Central Avenue. The committee also approved renewing its Community Heritage Ontario membership for 2024 and referred its Terms of Reference to the Planning and Policy Sub-Committee. Several planning notices and reports were received as information.

• Supported staff recommendation for heritage designation of 244 Base Line Road East
• Referred 651 Talbot Street to the Stewardship Sub-Committee for review
• Requested Civic Administration explore expropriation or other preservation options for 172 Central Avenue
• Approved 2024 Community Heritage Ontario membership renewal
• Referred the Community Advisory Committee on Planning Terms of Reference to the Planning and Policy Sub-Committee
• Received the 2nd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (Feb 14, 2024)
• Received zoning notices for 634 Commissioners Road West, 1170 Fanshawe Park Road East, and 376-390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street
• Received the Stewardship Sub-Committee Report and Heritage Planners' Report

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss wildlife-related items, including draft recommendations on goose management and coexistence, and the use of rodenticides and their impacts on wildlife. The committee will also consider its second report, a municipal council resolution, and a community article on local wildlife.

• Goose Management and Coexistence Strategies Draft Recommendations
• Use of rodenticides and impacts to wildlife, effective rodenticide free strategies for Awareness and Education
• 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution – 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory
• Community Contributors article – 'A Closer Look at the Wildlife In Our Neighbourhoods'

The committee approved a request for the Mayor's Office to thank the Pearce family for wildlife contributions. Members also requested a future discussion with Civic Administration regarding rodenticides and wildlife impacts.

• Requested Mayor's Office write thank-you letter to the Pearce family
• Amended and received the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Invited Civic Administration to a future meeting to discuss rodenticides and wildlife impacts
• Asked Civic Administration if AWCAC can join the City of London booth at Go Wild, Grow Wild on May 4, 2024
• Asked Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee to join the Go Wild, Grow Wild booth
• Deferred discussion of AWCAC banner to April 2024 meeting

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including printing yard signs for naturalized lawns, the upcoming Earth Fest event, and a submission regarding the Tree Protection By-law. The committee will also receive an update from its Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group and consider its third report.

• Discussion on printing yard signs for naturalized yards
• Earth Fest event scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024
• Discussion on Tree Protection By-law with a submission
• Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group update
• Third report of the committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee allocated $1,000 from its 2024 budget to print yard signs promoting naturalized lawns. It asked Civic Administration to review enforcement options under the Tree Protection By-law within the Provincial Offenses Act window and placed the matter on the Civic Works Deferred List. The committee also requested that the Tree Protection By-law (aerial mapping) and Neighbourhood Decision Making Grants (climate projects) be added to future agendas, and noted a CEAP Working Group discussion on climate communications.

• Allocated $1,000 from the 2024 committee budget to print naturalized lawn yard signs
• Asked Civic Administration to review Tree Protection By-law enforcement within the Provincial Offenses Act window
• Included the Tree Protection By-law matter on the Civic Works Deferred List
• Requested the Committee Clerk add Tree Protection By-law aerial mapping to a future agenda
• Requested the Committee Clerk add Neighbourhood Decision Making Grants for climate projects to a future agenda
• Received the 3rd Report of the committee from its February 7, 2024 meeting
• Noted no pecuniary interests were disclosed

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including zoning changes, rapid transit construction, and a by-law regulating the display of graphic images. The agenda includes numerous by-laws for final reading, covering topics from land acquisition to workplace policy. The meeting also includes closed-session items on legal and land matters.

• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for 1160 Wharncliffe Road South, 234 Exeter Road, 475 Wharncliffe Road South, and 1467 Wharncliffe Road South
• By-laws to authorize East London Link and Wellington Gateway (South) rapid transit construction projects
• Regulation of the display of graphic images, with public submissions and a by-law
• Contract amendments for recycling and waste collection with Miller Waste Systems Inc.
• Heritage easement agreement for 39 Carfrae Street

London City Council approved the purchase of the former Fairmont Public School site at 1040 Hamilton Road for $5,960,000. The council also rejected a zoning amendment for 1494 Commissioners Road West and directed staff to draft a by-law regulating the display of graphic images. Several infrastructure contracts and municipal drain improvements were approved, including work on the Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant and Highbury Avenue South.

• Approved $5,960,000 purchase of 1040 Hamilton Road (14-0, 1 recuse)
• Approved $13,000 settlement for 850-870 Wellington Road expropriation (14-1)
• Denied rezoning of 1494 Commissioners Road West (8-7)
• Approved $468,886 contract for Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant design (15-0)
• Approved $746,161 contract increase for Highbury Avenue South design (15-0)
• Approved Green Bin collection contract amendment with Miller Waste Systems (15-0)
• Directed staff to draft by-law on graphic image display by end of Q2 2024 (9-6)
• Approved extensions for London Cares and Safe Space London shelter services (14-1 each)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: contract amendments to maintain day and overnight spaces for unsheltered Londoners. The committee will hear a staff report and a submission from the Midtown Community Organization before deciding on the amendments. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Contract amendments to maintain day and overnight spaces for unsheltered Londoners
• Staff report on contract amendments (2024-03-05)
• Submission from Midtown Community Organization (C. Watson, W. Thomas, D. Brown)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved two-month extensions to Municipal Purchase of Service Agreements with London Cares (up to $139,600) and Safe Space London (up to $129,000) for April 1 to May 31, 2024, to continue temporary drop-in and overnight spaces for unsheltered Londoners. A motion to instead extend only the London Cares contract and direct a report on 602 Queens failed 2-13. A motion to extend both contracts to June 30, 2024 with higher funding failed 4-11. The committee also authorized administrative acts and made approval conditional on amending existing agreements with agencies in Schedule 1.

• Approved extension of London Cares agreement, up to $139,600, April 1–May 31, 2024 (14-1)
• Approved extension of Safe Space London agreement, up to $129,000, April 1–May 31, 2024 (14-1)
• Approved authorizing Civic Administration to undertake necessary administrative acts (15-0)
• Approved making approval conditional on amending existing agreements with agencies in Schedule 1 (15-0)
• Failed motion to extend only London Cares and direct report on 602 Queens (2-13)
• Failed motion to extend both contracts to June 30, 2024 with funding of $209,400 and $193,500 (4-11)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review several reports for consent. These include the 2023 Public Sector Salary Disclosure and the 2023 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for officials. The committee will also discuss a government relations consulting assignment.

• Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2023
• 2023 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Government Relations Consulting Assignment

The committee approved a two-month extension for Coriano Capital to provide government relations and advocacy services. It also received several financial disclosure reports for the 2023 calendar year for information.

• Approved extension of Coriano Capital consulting services until July 15, 2024 (5-1)
• Received Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2023
• Received 2023 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Received annual report on Mayor’s Office expenditures
• Received Statement of Travel Expenses for Senior Administration Officials

Council

This is a special meeting of London City Council to consider and vote on the 2024-2027 multi-year budget, based on reports from the Budget Committee. The agenda includes numerous amendments to specific business cases, including a notice of motion from Councillor A. Hopkins regarding police budget cases, and an emergent motion from Councillor S. Trosow on business case #P-8. The meeting also includes closed-session items on solicitor-client privileged advice and personal matters, plus a public participation item on the budget.

• Amendment to police budget business cases #P-L8, #P-L9, #P-28, #P-29, #P-57
• Emergent motion on business case #P-8
• Amendments to over 20 business cases and capital projects (e.g., PD1218, RC1036)
• London Public Library base budget amendment
• Covent Garden Market parking garage repairs business case #P-66

Council passed several modifications to the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget, including funding for transit growth and library services. Several proposed budget amendments and capital projects were denied or removed. Bill No. 73 was approved on third reading and enacted.

• Approved increasing transit service growth funding (P-51) (Passed)
• Approved increasing London Public Library base budget by 7% for 2024 (Passed)
• Approved $150,000 from reserve for Community Gardens expansion (P-26) (Passed)
• Approved $65,000 for Mental Health Transitional Case Worker at library (P-48) (Passed)
• Removed funding for Downtown Plan Small Scale Projects (PD1218) (9-6)
• Removed funding for Dundas Place Equipment (RC1036) (9-6)
• Denied amendment to reduce Police Vehicle and Equipment funding (P-29) (7-8)
• Enacted Bill No. 73 (12-3)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to consider the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget Reconciliation to the PSAB Financial Statement Budget. The agenda includes a public participation meeting with numerous communications from residents and organizations, but no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget Reconciliation to the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Financial Statement Budget
• Public Participation Meeting with over 70 communications from individuals and groups
• Communications from ACO London Region, Amabile Boys and Men's Choirs, Anova, Neighbourhood Legal Services, London Homeless Coalition, Pillar Nonprofit Network, Grand Theatre, London Arts Council, London Public Library, Museum London, and Middlesex London Food Policy Council

The Budget Committee adopted a reconciliation of expenses excluded from the Mayor's proposed 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. The committee also formally received numerous written and oral public submissions regarding the budget.

• Adopted the Public Sector Accounting Board Reconciliation for the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget (14-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to update the Reconciliation with consolidated budget figures (14-0)
• Received written and oral public submissions for the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget (14-0)

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved three consent items, including the receipt of previous meeting minutes and a director's report. The committee authorized the Deputy City Manager to execute a Declaration of Compliance for the 2023 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health. No other items were discussed or deferred.

• Approved consent items 2.1 to 2.3
• Received minutes from the 5th meeting held on November 21, 2023
• Received Director's Report for the period November 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024
• Authorized Deputy City Manager to execute Declaration of Compliance for 2023 Long-Term Care Agreement
• Directed Deputy City Manager to advise Licensee that Declaration of Compliance was made

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and items, including an update to the Respectful Workplace Policy, a single-source mobility contract, and 2024 tax policy expectations. The committee will also discuss two proclamation requests and will enter closed session for confidential land acquisition and negotiation matters.

• Respectful Workplace Policy 2024 Update
• SS-2024-072 Single Source Mobility Contract
• 2024 Tax Policy Expectations
• Proclamation for U.N. Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• Proclamation for National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Day

The Corporate Services Committee approved extending a single source mobility contract with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. to March 31, 2025. Members also moved to introduce an updated Respectful Workplace Policy and directed that property tax bills include a line item for legislative changes.

• Approved extension of Rogers Communications Canada Inc. mobility contract to March 31, 2025
• Approved introduction of updated Respectful Workplace Policy (Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination) by-law
• Directed administration to add legislative change impacts as a line item on 2024 property tax bills (4-0)
• Proclaimed March 21, 2024, as U.N. Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• Proclaimed September 21, 2024, as National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Day
• Approved convening in closed session to discuss land acquisition and solicitor-client privileged advice (4-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting of 2024. Members will elect a chair and vice-chair, hear an introduction from the Director of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, and receive a presentation on the Streetscape Master Plan for Dundas Street in the Argyle Core Area. The committee will also consider its 7th report from October 2023.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation by Sanjay Govindaraj, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
• Streetscape Master Plan for Dundas Street - Argyle Core Area by Dillon Consulting
• 7th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (2023-10-26)

The committee elected its leadership for the current term. Members received a presentation on the Streetscape Master Plan for Dundas Street and the Argyle Core Area and noted the committee's 7th report.

• Elected Jay Menard as Chair for the term ending April 1, 2025
• Elected Susan Mahipaul as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2024
• Received Streetscape Master Plan for Dundas Street - Argyle Core Area presentation
• Received 7th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 2022-2023 term report, consider a resignation, and handle routine items including the approval of previous minutes and a municipal council resolution. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 2022-2023 term report
• Resignation of M. Malekzadeh from the committee
• Approval of 2nd report (2024-01-17)
• Municipal Council Resolution on 2nd report (2024-01-30)

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee voted to forward its Last Term (2022-2023) Report to the Civic Works Committee for consideration. It also received the 2nd Report from its January 17, 2024 meeting and a related Municipal Council resolution from February 13, 2024. A resignation letter from committee member M. Malekzadeh was received. No pecuniary interests were disclosed, and the meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM.

• Forwarded the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee Last Term (2022-2023) Report to the Civic Works Committee for consideration
• Received the 2nd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee from the January 17, 2024 meeting
• Received the Municipal Council resolution from the February 13, 2024 meeting regarding the 2nd Report
• Received the resignation letter from committee member M. Malekzadeh
• Noted that no pecuniary interests were disclosed

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments and official plan amendments for properties on Wharncliffe Road South and Commissioners Road West, as well as a proposed office-to-residential conversion grant program for the downtown. The committee will also receive annual reports on heritage and development, and discuss a heritage easement agreement for 39 Carfrae Street. Items are at various stages, with some scheduled for decision and others for discussion.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1160 Wharncliffe Road South and 234 Exeter Road (OZ-9450/39T-21507)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 475 Wharncliffe Road South (Z-9687)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 1494 Commissioners Road West (Z-9689) with revised by-law added
• Official plan and zoning amendment for 1467 Wharncliffe Road South (OZ-9680)
• Amendments to Downtown Community Improvement Plan to introduce Office-to-Residential Conversion Grant Program

The committee approved multiple zoning amendments for residential and commercial developments and a grant program for office-to-residential conversions downtown. One zoning request for 1494 Commissioners Road West was refused. The committee also approved a new trail segment in the Medway Valley Heritage Forest.

• Approved introduction of office-to-residential conversion grant program (5-0)
• Approved zoning and official plan amendments for 1160 Wharncliffe Road South and 234 Exeter Road (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 475 Wharncliffe Road South (4-0)
• Refused zoning amendment for 1494 Commissioners Road West (3-1)
• Approved zoning and area plan amendments for 1467 Wharncliffe Road South (4-0)
• Approved Gloucester Deferred Trail Segment as a Level 2 Trail (4-0)
• Approved updated Heritage Easement Agreement schedules for 39 Carfrae Street (4-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to review consent items including the 2023 drinking water annual report and a provincial inspection, as well as several infrastructure contracts and drain improvement projects. They will also hear a delegation from the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee and hold a public participation meeting on the Gold Seal and Fournie Municipal Drain Improvements.

• 2023 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report
• 2023 MECP Inspection of the City's Drinking Water System
• Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment
• Contract amendments and renewal option for recycling and waste collection with Miller Waste Systems Inc.
• Public participation meeting on Gold Seal and Fournie Municipal Drain Improvements

The committee approved multiple engineering contracts for wastewater and road reconstruction. It also authorized contract amendments and renewals for waste collection services and accepted reports on drinking water and municipal drains.

• Awarded $468,886 contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant design
• Increased Parsons Inc. contract by $746,161.41 for Highbury Avenue South Reconstruction
• Approved $395,000 annual cost for Miller Waste Systems Inc. to collect Green Bin materials
• Exercised first-year renewal option for waste collection contract with Miller Waste Systems Inc.
• Accepted Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements Project File Report
• Accepted request for Major Improvement to Orr Municipal Drain and appointed Spriet Associates London Limited as engineer
• Adopted drainage report for Gold Seal and Fournie Municipal Drains
• Introduced by-law for Climate Emergency Action Plan funding agreement with Ontario

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including housekeeping amendments to the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law and the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law, and the regulation of the display of graphic images. The committee will also receive the 2nd report from the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee and consider rescheduling its April 8, 2024 meeting. A confidential item on solicitor-client privilege related to the graphic images regulation is also on the agenda.

• Public participation meeting on housekeeping amendments to Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law and Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law
• Discussion on regulation of the display of graphic images, with submissions from multiple organizations
• 2nd report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Proposal to reschedule the April 8, 2024 committee meeting
• Confidential item on solicitor-client privilege regarding graphic images regulation

London's Community and Protective Services Committee approved housekeeping amendments to the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law and the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law, sending revised by-laws to the March 5, 2024 Municipal Council meeting. The committee also referred a staff report on regulating the display of graphic images back to Civic Administration, directing a draft by-law be brought to a future committee meeting by the end of Q2 2024. The April 8, 2024 committee meeting was rescheduled to start at 10:00 AM. The committee met in closed session for solicitor-client privilege advice on the graphic images matter.

• Approved housekeeping amendments to Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law and Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law, to be introduced at Council March 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Referred staff report on Regulation of the Display of Graphic Images back to Civic Administration, directing a draft by-law by end of Q2 2024 (4-1, Pribil opposed)
• Received communications from J. Gunnarson, A. Polizogopoulos, A. Honner, M. McCann and J. Jeffs on graphic images (4-1, Pribil opposed)
• Rescheduled April 8, 2024 committee meeting to start at 10:00 AM (5-0)
• Convened in closed session for solicitor-client privilege advice on graphic images regulation (5-0)
• Forwarded Canada Geese and ducks coexistence strategies to sub-committee; invited Corporate Communications to March 6, 2024 Animal Welfare meeting (5-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on ReThink Zoning from the Manager of Long Range Planning, and to discuss several environmental items including planting near powerlines, a draft secondary plan for the Byron Gravel Pit, a tree protection by-law, and a scoped environmental impact study for 32 Chesterfield Avenue. The committee will also consider its previous report and public submissions on environmental management guidelines.

• Presentation by Justin Adema, Manager, Long Range Planning, on ReThink Zoning
• Discussion of planting under or around powerlines and electrical equipment
• Public submission on Draft Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan
• Public submission on Tree Protection By-law and Natural Features
• Scoped Environmental Impact Study for 32 Chesterfield Avenue

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee created two new working groups to research municipal buffer practices and review an Environmental Impact Study. The committee also forwarded comments on the draft Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan to Civic Administration.

• Established Working Group to research natural feature buffers in Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Guelph, Halton, Credit Valley, and Ottawa
• Forwarded Working Group comments on draft Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan to Civic Administration
• Established Working Group to review Environmental Impact Study for 32 Chesterfield Avenue

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is continuing its review of the 2024-2027 multi-year budget, with a staff presentation and the Mayor's budget on the agenda. Members will consider numerous amendments to business cases and capital projects, and will discuss items for direction including base budgets for Tourism London, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and London Police Services, plus a business case for Covent Garden Market parking garage repairs. The meeting is a continuation of previous budget deliberations.

• Mayor's Budget and staff presentation
• Amendments to 26 business cases (P-2 through P-65) and capital projects PD1218 and RC1036
• London Police Services base budget and business cases for Next Generation 911 Centre, Public Safety and Infrastructure Modernization, Police Vehicle and Equipment, and Facilities Masterplan
• Tourism London base budget
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority base budgets for property tax and wastewater treatment

London's Budget Committee continued its review of the Mayor's 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget on February 15, 2024, voting on a series of amendments. It rejected a combined package of four housing and homelessness business cases (P-15, P-16, P-17, P-18) that would have been offset by cuts to the London Police Service budget, and separately rejected the Hoarding/Extreme Clean Program (P-15) and Housing Stability Bank Expansion (P-16). It approved reduced funding for the Safe London and Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Plan (P-36), approved increased transit service hours (P-51), approved a 2024 London Public Library budget increase and two library digital/collections items, and approved reductions to the Climate Change Investment Fund (P-56) and Economic and Partnership Initiatives (P-46). A motion to reduce funding for the More Homes Built Faster Act statutory exemptions (P-L3) failed.

• Rejected combined housing/homelessness package P-15, P-16, P-17, P-18 offset by $1,688,000 police cut (3-12)
• Rejected Hoarding/Extreme Clean Program P-15 at $400,000/year (7-8)
• Rejected Housing Stability Bank Expansion P-16 at $700,000/year (6-9)
• Approved reducing Safe London and Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Plan P-36 to $125,000 annually (11-4)
• Approved increased transit conventional service hours P-51, 18,000 hours/year (8-7)
• Approved London Public Library 2024 base budget increase of 7% ($331,931) (9-6); 2025, 2026 and 2027 increases failed
• Approved P-30 digital divide support: $31,000 Creativity Lab (9-6) and $100,000 children's digital literacy (10-5)
• Approved P-69 one-time $100,000 library collections funding (8-7); annual $134,000 portion failed (7-8)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to receive and discuss several audit-related reports, including a briefing note from internal auditor MNP, an internal audit follow-up dashboard, a Downtown Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) program report from KPMG, and KPMG's audit planning report. The committee will also elect a Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2024, and may discuss a confidential matter regarding the security of municipal property.

• Election of Vice Chair for term ending November 30, 2024
• Briefing note from Internal Audit - MNP
• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard - MNP
• Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program report - KPMG
• Audit Planning Report - KPMG

The committee approved the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2023. Members also received reports on internal audit activities and the downtown CCTV program. Councillor S. Stevenson was appointed as Vice Chair.

• Appointed Councillor S. Stevenson as Vice Chair (Passed)
• Received MNP briefing note from internal auditor (Passed)
• Received MNP internal audit follow up activities update dashboard (Passed)
• Received KPMG report on Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program for year ending Dec 31, 2023 (Passed)
• Approved KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report for year ending Dec 31, 2023 (Passed)
• Approved convening in closed session to discuss security of property (Passed)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The committee requested that the Mayor ask the Premier of Ontario to extend the deadline for removing listed properties from municipal heritage registers by five years. The committee also expressed support for a Heritage Easement Agreement at 39 Carfrae Street.

• Requested Mayor J. Morgan write to Premier Doug Ford to extend the Ontario Heritage Act Subsection 27(16) deadline from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Easement Agreement at 39 Carfrae Street
• Expressed general support for Heritage Impact Assessment at 192-196 Central Avenue with requests for more landscaping and increased setbacks

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including a proposed city-wide 5-bedroom limit and increased permissions for additional residential units, as well as multiple rezoning applications. The agenda includes a closed session for legal advice on litigation, and a series of by-laws to be voted on, covering grants, contracts, and zoning changes.

• City-wide 5-bedroom limits and increased permissions for additional residential units (OZ-9661)
• Rezoning at 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windermere Road (OZ-8709)
• Rezoning at 4366 Colonel Talbot Road (Z-9676)
• Contract awards for East London Link and Rapid Transit projects
• Multi-year grant agreements for Grand Theatre, London Arts Council, and London Heritage Council

Council awarded three construction contracts to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for the East London Link and Rapid Transit projects. The city also amended zoning laws to remove the city-wide 5-bedroom limit and approved several multi-year grant agreements for arts and heritage councils.

• Approved $28.5M contract to Bre-ex Construction Inc. for East London Link Phase 3C (13-2)
• Approved $18.3M contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for Rapid Transit at Clarks Bridge and Wellington Road (13-2)
• Approved $9.3M contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for East London Link Phase 3A West (13-2)
• Removed city-wide 5-bedroom limit and increased permissions for additional residential units (14-0)
• Approved $300,000 additional municipal contribution for 446 King Street Housing Project (14-1)
• Approved $1.3M contract to GHD Limited for large diameter watermain inspection
• Approved $330,000 single source contract to CIMCO Refrigeration for Argyle Arena (15-0)
• Approved $123,600 contract to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for Ward Boundary Review consultation

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, hear an introduction from the Director of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, and discuss the committee's future directions. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's report and standard procedural items.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Introduction by Sanjay Govindaraj, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
• Discussion of DIACAC Future Directions with responsibilities document by B. Hill
• Approval of 1st Report of the Committee (2023-12-13)

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair. The Governance Working Group was tasked with reconfiguring the committee's Terms of Reference to better utilize viewpoints from racialized communities in London.

• Elected P. Gill as Chair (term ending Nov 30, 2024)
• Elected R. O'Hagan as Vice Chair (term ending Nov 30, 2024)
• Tasked Governance Working Group to reconfigure Terms of Reference

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is continuing its review of the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. They will hear staff and Mayor's budget presentations, and consider base budgets and business cases for several agencies, including Tourism London, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and London Police Services. The meeting also includes a confidential item on solicitor-client privileged advice.

• Mayor's Budget presentation
• Tourism London base budget submission
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority base budgets (property tax and wastewater/treatment)
• Covent Garden Market parking garage repairs business case #P-66
• London Police Service base budget and business cases (Next Generation 911 Centre, Public Safety and Infrastructure Modernization, Police Vehicle and Equipment, Facilities Masterplan and Training Campus)

The Committee approved funding for Environmentally Significant Areas Management and removed several capital projects from the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. Multiple proposed amendments to increase transit funding and nonprofit training were denied. The Committee also received submissions from Tourism London, London Police Services, and other agencies.

• Approved funding for 50% of Environmentally Significant Areas Management (8-7)
• Removed Capital Project PD1218 London’s Downtown Plan – Small Scale Projects (8-7)
• Removed Capital Project RC1036 Dundas Place Equipment (9-6)
• Denied removal of Business Case #P-L3 – More Homes Built Faster Act (2-13)
• Denied $60,000 for Pillar Nonprofit Network training (6-9)
• Denied $1.6M increase for Transit Service Hours Growth (7-8)
• Denied $300,000 shift from Police to bike lane sweeping and plowing (4-11)
• Denied removal of two Administrative Assistant positions (3-12)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan update, discuss a draft 2024 work plan, and consider a public submission on planting near powerlines. The agenda also includes routine items like electing a vice chair and approving previous reports.

• 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Update Report
• Draft Work Plan 2024 (public submission by B. Samuels)
• Public submission on planting under or around powerlines and electrical equipment
• 2nd Report of the Committee (consent item)
• Municipal Council Resolution on 1st and 2nd Committee reports

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee adopted its draft 2024 Work Plan. The committee also added a resource document regarding planting around electrical equipment to support the plan.

• Adopted the draft 2024 Environmental Stewardship and Action Plan Community Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Included 'Planning Under or Around Powerlines and Electrical Equipment' as a resource document
• Postponed election of Vice Chair until committee vacancies are filled

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including a single-source contract for housing stability services, the terms of reference for the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, and a contract award for a ward boundary review consultation. The agenda also includes an added item on capital project overruns raised by the Mayor and two councillors.

• Housing Stability Services single source contract (SS-2024-042)
• Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) terms of reference
• Contract award for RFP 2023-346 - Ward Boundary Review consultation
• Capital project overruns - added item by Mayor Morgan, Councillors Franke and Hopkins
• Special meeting of the shareholder of the Housing Development Corporation, London

The committee approved single-source contracts for housing stability services and authorized a drawdown of up to $4,576,168 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to cover costs. This approval followed an amendment to remove specific consultant fees from the funding request. The committee also endorsed an Association of Municipalities of Ontario resolution regarding municipal financial stability and approved a $123,600 contract for ward boundary review consultation.

• Approved housing stability service contracts with $4,576,168 contingency drawdown (14-1)
• Amended housing funding to remove $23,687 in consultant costs (15-0)
• Approved $123,600 contract for Ward Boundary Review consultation (15-0)
• Endorsed AMO resolution on municipal financial stability (14-0)
• Referred CACP Terms of Reference for consultation (14-1)
• Introduced by-laws for Housing Development Corporation director changes (15-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider a single-source contract for replacing the refrigeration condensing unit at Argyle Arena, along with two requests for proclamations (Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month and BGC Club Day). The agenda also includes a confidential item on solicitor-client privileged advice regarding litigation. Most items are routine administrative matters.

• Single Source SS-2024-032: Argyle Arena Refrigeration Condensing Unit Replacement
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities Advocacy Days and Board Meeting
• Proclamation request: Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
• Proclamation request: BGC Club Day
• Confidential item: solicitor-client privileged advice on litigation

The Corporate Services Committee authorized a single-source contract for refrigeration equipment at Argyle Arena. The committee also issued two community proclamations and entered a closed session to discuss legal advice.

• Approved $330,000 single-source contract with CIMCO Refrigeration for Argyle Arena (4-0)
• Received FCM Board of Directors Advocacy Days communication for information (4-0)
• Proclaimed March 2024 as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month (4-0)
• Proclaimed June 7, 2024 as BGC Club Day (4-0)
• Approved convening in closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice (4-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is continuing its review of the 2024-2027 multi-year budget. Members will hear a staff presentation and the Mayor's budget, and consider business cases and base budget submissions from London Police Services, Tourism London, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and Covent Garden Market parking garage repairs. The meeting also includes a confidential solicitor-client privileged matter.

• Mayor's Budget presentation
• London Police Service base budget and business cases (Next Generation 911 Centre, Public Safety and Infrastructure Modernization, Police Vehicle and Equipment, Facilities Masterplan and Training Campus)
• Tourism London base budget submission
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority base budget (property tax and wastewater/treatment)
• Covent Garden Market parking garage repairs business case #P-66

The Committee approved several budget amendments, including funding for community gardens and road safety. It also voted to remove the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program Expansion and the City Hall Main Lobby Security Guard. Several other proposed funding changes and removals were denied.

• Reduced 2024 Industrial Lands Reserve Fund contribution by $1 million (8-7)
• Approved Community Gardens Program Expansion starting 2026 with $150,000 from reserve fund (10-5)
• Added 15% administration fees to Community Arts Investment Program Expansion (8-7)
• Removed Neighbourhood Decision Making Program Expansion (14-1)
• Removed City Hall Main Lobby Security Guard (11-3)
• Approved $65,000 one-time 2024 funding for CMHA Transitional Case Worker at Public Library (11-4)
• Approved $200,000 annually for 2024-2025 for road pavement marking maintenance (15-0)
• Spread vehicle and equipment reserve fund repayments over 6 years instead of 5 (14-1)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024-2027 multi-year budget, including a staff presentation, the Mayor's Budget, and several referred business cases. They will consider submissions from Tourism London, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and London Police Services, along with a parking garage repair business case. The meeting also includes a confidential solicitor-client privilege item.

• Mayor's Budget presentation
• Tourism London base budget submission
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority property tax and wastewater base budgets
• Covent Garden Market parking garage repairs business case #P-66
• London Police Service base budget and four business cases (NG 911 centre, public safety modernization, vehicles/equipment, facilities masterplan)

The committee received budget presentations from the Deputy City Manager of Finance and the Mayor. Members voted to remove and defer funding for fire department breathing apparatus from the current multi-year budget. A proposal to remove new property tax software from the budget was defeated.

• Received Deputy City Manager, Finance and Supports budget presentation (15-0)
• Received Mayor's Proposed Budget presentation (15-0)
• Approved amendment to remove Business Case #P-5 (Fire Department Breathing Apparatus) and defer funding to 2026 (12-3)
• Denied amendment to remove Business Case #P-7 (New Property Tax Software System) (2-13)
• Approved convening in Closed Session for solicitor-client privileged advice (12-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, review its first report, and discuss several animal welfare topics. Items for discussion include coexistence strategies for Canada geese and ducks, a bird-friendly glass and light display for public education, and a 'Clear Your Gear' initiative. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (2023-12-07)
• Discussion: Coexistence Strategies for Canada Geese and ducks
• Discussion: Bird Friendly Glass and Light Applications Display for Public Education and Awareness
• Discussion: Clear Your Gear

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee elected W. Brown as Chair and M. Blosh as Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2024. The committee received its 1st Report from the December 7, 2023 meeting. Discussion of coexistence strategies for Canada Geese and ducks was forwarded to a sub-committee, and the Clear Your Gear discussion was postponed until a spring 2024 update from P. Yeoman, Director, Parks and Forestry. A Corporate Communications representative was invited to the March 6, 2024 meeting to outline proposed images for a bird friendly glass and light display.

• Elected W. Brown as Chair and M. Blosh as Vice Chair for term ending November 30, 2024
• Received the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee from December 7, 2023
• Forwarded Canada Geese and duck coexistence strategies to the Co-Existence with Geese Sub-Committee
• Invited Corporate Communications to March 6, 2024 meeting for bird friendly glass and light display outline
• Postponed Clear Your Gear discussion until spring 2024 update from P. Yeoman

Council

This is a special meeting of Council, largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a report from the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on personal matters related to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, and the recruitment process. A by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings will also be considered.

• Closed session: personal matter re: 1st Confidential Report of City Manager Recruitment Selection Committee
• Closed session: personal matters re: identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees
• Report: 4th Special Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, including 1st Report of City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee
• By-law: Bill No. 45 to confirm proceedings of the January 31, 2024 Council meeting

London City Council held a special meeting to review confidential matters regarding the City Manager recruitment selection committee. The council unanimously approved the 4th Special Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and received the 1st Report of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee. Council also enacted By-law No. A.-8462-32, which confirms the proceedings of this specific special meeting.

• Approved 4th Special Report of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (14-0)
• Received 1st Report of City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee
• Enacted By-law No. A.-8462-32 confirming special meeting proceedings (14-0)
• Council went into Closed Session for personal matters (14-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee approved removing the city-wide 5-bedroom limit to increase housing supply. The committee also voted to remove four Wellington Road properties from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources and refused a zoning amendment for 934 Oxford Street West.

• Approved removing city-wide 5-bedroom limit and increasing additional residential unit permissions (5-0)
• Approved removing 16, 26, 28, and 30 Wellington Road from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (5-0)
• Refused zoning amendment from Residential R1 to Residential R8 at 934 Oxford Street West (3-2)
• Approved zoning change to Light Industrial Special Provision at 900 Wilton Grove (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for waste management expansion at 3502 Manning Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Business District Commercial Special Provision at 4366 Colonel Talbot Road, but refused a single-lane drive-through exit (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windermere Road (3-2)
• Approved housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law Z.-1 to correct errors and definitions (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including contract awards for several infrastructure projects, a public participation meeting on the Jenkens Municipal Drain Improvements, and reports on drinking water audits and transportation. The committee will also review a professional consulting contract for a traffic study at Highway 401 and Wellington/Highbury.

• Contract award for East London Link Phase 3A West on Dundas Street (RFT-2023-264)
• Contract award for East London Link Phase 3C on Highbury Avenue (RFT-2023-241)
• Contract award for rapid transit implementation on Clarks Bridge and Wellington Road (RFT-2022-314)
• Professional consulting over $100k for Highway 401 and Wellington Road/Highbury Avenue Area Traffic Study
• Public participation meeting on Jenkens Municipal Drain Improvements

The Civic Works Committee approved several major construction contracts, including projects for the East London Link and rapid transit implementation. The committee also adopted a drainage report for the Jenkens Municipal Drain and approved a watermain inspection contract.

• Approved $28,487,258.16 contract to Bre-ex Construction Inc. for East London Link Phase 3C Highbury Avenue
• Approved $18,297,251.48 contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for Rapid Transit Implementation at Clarks Bridge and Wellington Road
• Approved $9,277,302.47 contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for East London Link Phase 3A West Dundas Street
• Appointed GHD Limited for watermain inspection services at $1,275,707.94
• Adopted drainage report and introduced by-law for Jenkens Municipal Drain Improvements (5-0)
• Increased WSP E&I Canada Limited contract by $31,948 for Highway 401 and Wellington Road/Highbury Avenue traffic study
• Requested Civic Administration attend ITCAC meeting regarding Thames Valley Parkway detours

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding a public participation meeting to hear communications from residents and organizations about the budget. The agenda lists numerous submissions from individuals and groups, including the London Arts Council, Grand Theatre, and Neighbourhood Legal Services. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a hearing for public input.

• Public participation meeting for budget with 31 communications
• Submissions from London Arts Council, Grand Theatre, Downtown London, London Cycle Link
• Submissions from Neighbourhood Legal Services and London Black History Coordinating Committee
• Communications from Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) and Ecological Community Advisory Committee (ECAC)

The Budget Committee held a public participation meeting to gather input on the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. The committee formally received numerous written communications and recorded oral submissions from residents and organization representatives.

• Received written submissions for the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget (15-0)
• Approved motion to open the public participation meeting (15-0)
• Approved motion to proceed beyond 6:00 PM (14-0)
• Approved motion to close the public participation meeting (15-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including multi-year grant agreements with the Grand Theatre, London Arts Council, and London Heritage Council, as well as reports on 9-1-1 transition funding, municipal compliance, an operational transition plan for the 446 King Street housing project, and data on relocating homeless individuals. The committee will also discuss possible amendments to the Vehicle for Hire By-law and a request for delegation from Yellow London Taxi Inc., plus a proposal for Remembrance Gardens at 2315 River Road.

• Grand Theatre 2024-2027 Multi-Year Grant Agreement
• London Arts Council 2024-2027 Multi-Year Agreement
• London Heritage Council 2024-2027 Multi-Year Agreement
• Operational Transition Plan for 446 King Street Housing Project
• Possible Amendments to the Vehicle for Hire By-law

The committee authorized up to $300,000 in additional municipal funding for the 446 King Street housing project, conditional on ownership by the Canadian Mental Health Association. It also advanced several multi-year grant agreements for arts and heritage councils to Municipal Council for introduction.

• Authorized up to $300,000 additional contribution for 446 King Street housing project (5-0)
• Approved introducing 2024-2027 multi-year grant agreement for Grand Theatre (5-0)
• Approved introducing 2024-2027 multi-year agreement for London Arts Council (5-0)
• Approved introducing 2024-2027 multi-year agreement for London Heritage Council (5-0)
• Approved introducing 2023-2024 Next Generation 9-1-1 transition funding agreements (5-0)
• Received Municipal Compliance Annual Report (4-1)
• Directed staff to update homelessness data on city website quarterly (5-0)
• Directed staff to report on possible Vehicle for Hire By-law amendments (5-0)

Council

London City Council is meeting to vote on reports from several committees, including 2024 business improvement area budgets, zoning by-law amendments for multiple properties, and a draft multi-year budget. The agenda also includes a closed session for land acquisition and lease negotiations, and several public submissions on topics like renovictions and green development standards.

• 2024 budgets for Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village Business Improvement Areas (special levies)
• Zoning amendments for 1544 Dundas Street, 2598-2624 Woodhull Road, 1982 Commissioners Road East, 150 King Edward Avenue, 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road, 3055 Dingman Drive/Roxburgh Road and 4313 Wellington Road, and 3637 Colonel Talbot Road
• Closed session items on land acquisition/lease and security of property (data centres)
• Municipal options to limit or prevent renovictions (submission from Life Spin)
• Green Development Standards (multiple public submissions)

City Council approved several land acquisitions for road projects and police operations, including a $2.3M purchase from the Thames Valley District School Board. The council also approved 2024 budgets for five Business Improvement Areas and updated green development standards.

• Approved $2.3M purchase of 2835 Westminster Drive for police operations (14-0)
• Approved $504,000 acquisition of part of 2154 Richmond Street for Sunningdale Road Improvements (15-0)
• Approved land acquisitions for East London Link Project totaling $666,000 (13-2)
• Approved 2024 budgets for Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, Downtown, and Old East Village BIAs
• Approved $717,413.41 contract with Pure Technologies Ltd. for watermain monitoring
• Approved $293,800 contract with ESCASES INC. for employment case management software
• Approved 12.5% pay increase for Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair positions (11-4)
• Refused rezoning application for 2598-2624 Woodhull Road

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the draft 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget and Civic Infrastructure Compensation, and to discuss several items including budget business cases, environmental management guidelines, and the Byron Gravel Pits draft secondary plan. The agenda also includes consent items from previous reports and a municipal council resolution.

• Draft 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget presentation
• Civic Infrastructure Compensation presentation
• Multi-Year Budget Business Cases 61, 62 and 63 review
• Environmental Management Guidelines Update (2024) Terms of Reference
• Byron Gravel Pits Draft Secondary Plan

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on a proposed pedestrian crossing on Richmond Street north of Sunningdale Road and on the Mobility Master Plan's connection to London's climate goals. The committee will also consider its first report, a municipal council resolution, and a zoning by-law amendment notice for 1494 Commissioners Road West. Sub-committee work and a Thames Valley Parkway closure detour are also on the agenda.

• Presentation on Richmond Street pedestrian crossing north of Sunningdale Road
• Presentation on Mobility Master Plan and London's climate goals
• Zoning by-law amendment notice for 1494 Commissioners Road West
• Thames Valley Parkway closure and need for detour due to Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant flood protection project
• Consent items: 1st report of the committee and municipal council resolution

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider the 1st Report of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee, which is on the consent agenda. The meeting also includes confidential items related to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, regarding the recruitment process. No other substantive items are listed.

• 1st Report of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee (consent item)
• Confidential item: personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, regarding the 1st Confidential Report of the City Manager Recruitment Selection Committee
• Confidential item: personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee voted 14-0 to receive the 1st Report of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee, covering meetings held November 20, 22, 23, 30 and December 5 and 8, 2023. The committee then voted 14-0 to convene in closed session to consider a personal matter about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, related to a confidential report of that recruitment committee, and a second personal-matters item. The closed session ran from 9:11 AM to 1:34 PM, and the meeting adjourned at 1:35 PM. No other substantive items were decided; the agenda's scheduled items, items for direction, and deferred matters were all empty.

• Received the 1st Report of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee (14-0)
• Convened in closed session on a personal matter involving identifiable individuals, including municipal employees (14-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (14-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including reallocating federal transit funding, an update on the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and recommendations for the RBC Place London board by-law. The most significant item is the 2024-2027 multi-year budget draft base budget amendments, which include proposed changes for the London Police Service, Covent Garden Market, and AM Valastro. The committee will also consider a resignation and a term extension request for the London & Middlesex Community Housing board, and a proposal from Mayor Morgan regarding Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair positions.

• 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget Draft Base Budget Amendments, including London Police Service budget amendments
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Public Transit Stream Funding Reallocation
• 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Update Report
• RBC Place London Board By-law Recommendations
• London & Middlesex Community Housing board resignation and tenant position term extension request

The committee approved salary increases for two leadership positions and requested a funding reallocation for the Wellington Gateway project. Several budget amendments were referred to the Budget Committee, and changes to the London Convention Centre Corporation By-law were directed to Council.

• Approved 12.5% pay increase for Deputy Mayor effective January 2024 (9-5)
• Approved 12.5% pay increase for Budget Chair effective January 2024 (9-5)
• Requested MTO reallocate funding from Oxford St/Wharncliffe Rd to Wellington Gateway project (13-1)
• Directed Civic Administration to bring RBC Place London by-law changes to Council (14-0)
• Extended Kathleen Savoy's term on London and Middlesex Community Housing Board to Dec 31, 2026 (14-0)
• Accepted resignation of Shellie Chowns from London and Middlesex Community Housing Board (14-0)
• Referred budget amendments for Tourism London, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Police, and Covent Garden Market to Budget Committee (14-0)
• Directed Governance Working Group to review remuneration policy for 2026-2030 term (14-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including 2024 proposed budgets and municipal special levies for five Business Improvement Areas (Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village), a contract amendment for the corporate asset management system with Brightly Software Canada Inc., a single-source contract for City Hall campus cooling tower and controls replacement, City Hall front entrance canopy repairs, and assessment growth for 2024. The committee will also discuss proclamations for World Thinking Day, National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, and Black History Month, plus a request for indemnification for a judicial review by Councillor S. Stevenson. Several confidential items relate to land acquisition/disposition and security of property.

• 2024 proposed budgets and municipal special levies for five BIAs (Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, Old East Village)
• Contract amendment with Brightly Software Canada Inc. for corporate asset management system
• Single source SS-2023-350 for City Hall Campus cooling tower and controls replacement
• City Hall front entrance canopy repairs and remediation
• Assessment growth for 2024, changes in taxable phase-in values, and shifts in taxation due to reassessments

London's Corporate Services Committee approved the 2024 proposed budgets and municipal special levies for five business improvement associations/areas (Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village), and passed a consent agenda covering a software contract amendment and a cooling tower replacement. It also approved two proclamations, referred a third to Council, and declined to take further action on a councillor's indemnification request. Several land and security matters were discussed in closed session; no details were released.

• Approved consent items 2.1–2.9 (4-0, Cuddy absent)
• Approved Argyle BIA 2024 budget of $493,000; levy fixed at $315,000
• Approved Hamilton Road BIA 2024 budget of $354,592; levy fixed at $70,000
• Approved Hyde Park BIA 2024 budget of $740,869; levy fixed at $599,000
• Approved London Downtown BIA 2024 budget of $3,010,227; levy fixed at $2,050,227
• Approved Old East Village BIA 2024 budget of $656,100; levy fixed at $42,000
• Approved Brightly Software Canada Inc. amending agreement for asset management system at $116,905 + HST for 2024, rising 3% annually through 2028
• Authorized Enwave Energy (London District Energy) for City Hall campus cooling tower and controls replacement (Single Source SS-2023-350)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss the draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan, hear reports from sub-committees, and consider a demolition request for heritage-listed properties on Wellington Road. The agenda also includes consent items such as the previous committee report, notices for planning applications, and a study completion notice for the Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment.

• Draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan presentation
• Demolition request for heritage properties at 16 Wellington Road and 26-28-30 Wellington Road
• Notice of planning application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 300 and 306 Princess Avenue
• Notice of Study Completion for Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment
• Reports from Stewardship and Planning and Policy Sub-Committees

The committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2024. Members expressed support for a planning application at 300 and 306 Princess Avenue and a demolition request for heritage properties on Wellington Road.

• Elected S. Bergman as Chair and S. Jory as Vice Chair
• Supported Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 300 and 306 Princess Avenue
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition of heritage properties at 16 and 26-28-30 Wellington Road

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to hold public participation meetings on seven rezoning and official plan amendment applications across London, and to discuss a proposed Green Development Standards framework. The committee will also receive the first report from the Ecological Community Advisory Committee and review a deferred matters list.

• Public participation meetings for rezoning at 1544 Dundas Street, 2598-2624 Woodhull Road, 1982 Commissioners Road East, 150 King Edward Avenue, 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road, 3055 Dingman Drive/Roxburgh Road and 4313 Wellington Road, and 3637 Colonel Talbot Road
• Discussion of Green Development Standards, with submissions from Climate Action London, London Home Builders' Association, and London Environment Network
• 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee
• Deferred Matters List review

The committee approved several zoning amendments for introduction to Municipal Council and refused one application on Woodhull Road. It also directed staff to update bylaws to include new environmental and parking requirements by Q3 2024.

• Approved zoning change for 1544 Dundas Street (4-0)
• Refused application for 2598-2624 Woodhull Road (4-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1982 Commissioners Road East (4-0)
• Approved zoning change for 150 King Edward Avenue (4-0)
• Approved zoning and height policy change for 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road (4-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 3055 Dingman Drive/Roxburgh Road and 4313 Wellington Road (4-0)
• Approved zoning change and front yard garage provisions for 3637 Colonel Talbot Road (3-1)
• Directed staff to update bylaws by Q3 2024 to require EV charging, native plants, and bird-friendly standards (4-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including a sole-source contract for acoustic fibre optic monitoring, by-law updates for drainage superintendent appointment and waste collection, and a contract amendment for recycling and waste collection. They will also hear a delegation from the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely routine, with no major standalone decisions listed.

• Sole Source Award: Acoustic Fibre Optic Monitoring Contract (2024-2027)
• Appointment of Drainage Superintendent By-Law Update under the Drainage Act
• Municipal Waste and Resource Materials Collection By-law Amendments
• Contract Amendment: RFP 19-02 Recycling Collection Garbage and Yard Waste Collection
• Delegation: 1st and 2nd Reports of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Civic Works Committee approved a sole source contract for watermain monitoring and an amendment to increase recycling collection costs. The committee also moved to appoint a Drainage Superintendent and introduce by-law amendments for the Green Bin Program.

• Approved $717,413.41 contract with Pure Technologies Ltd. for watermain monitoring (2024-2027)
• Approved approx. $650,000 annual cost increase for Miller Waste Systems Inc. recycling collection
• Appointed Jessica Trela, C.E.T., as Drainage Superintendent
• Approved introducing Green Bin Program by-law amendments to Municipal Council
• Forwarded Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law recommendations to Civic Administration
• Forwarded Climate Action Sub-Committee budget recommendations to Municipal Council

Community and Protective Services Committee

The committee approved a single-source contract for employment case management software and accepted in principle a monument donation for Springbank Park. Additionally, staff were directed to research municipal options to limit or prevent renovictions by the end of Q3 2024.

• Approved $293,800 single-source contract with ESCASES INC. for case management software
• Approved purchase of two tabletop display kits for bird friendly displays
• Accepted in principle donation of Byron Monument and $200,000 contribution from Byron-Springbank Legion Branch 533 (6-0)
• Directed staff to report recommendations on municipal options to limit or prevent renovictions by end of Q3 2024 (6-0)
• Requested feasibility study on extending Residential Rental Unit Licence applicability to multi-unit dwellings up to 4 storeys (6-0)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a chair and vice chair, and to discuss the multi-year budget. The agenda includes a consent item with the committee's second report from December 6, 2023.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Multi-Year Budget Discussion
• Consent: 2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (2023-12-06)

The committee elected B. Samuels as Chair and deferred the Vice Chair election. Members approved forwarding revised draft Climate Action Sub-Committee recommendations to Municipal Council budget discussions.

• Elected B. Samuels as Chair
• Deferred Vice Chair election until membership vacancies are filled
• Approved forwarding revised draft Climate Action Sub-Committee recommendations to Municipal Council budget discussions