London public meetings in 2025

Council

The London City Council will consider and vote on several by‑laws, including a Fiscal Agents Agreement with CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. The agenda also includes authorizing an affiliate corporation for London Hydro Inc., approving a OneVoice System memorandum with the London Police Service, and adopting amendments to the Official Plan for specific properties. Additional items are reports, closed‑session litigation updates, and routine disclosures.

• Bill No. 6 – Fiscal Agents Agreement with CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., and RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
• Bill No. 7 – Authorization to constitute an affiliate corporation for London Hydro Inc.
• Bill No. 5 – Memorandum of Understanding with London Police Services for the OneVoice System infrastructure
• Bill No. 4 – Transfer Payment Agreement for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
• Bill No. 9 & 10 – Amendments to the Official Plan for 455 Highbury Avenue and 99 Oakside Street

The council approved the minutes from the November meetings, accepted several communications, and passed a resolution to consider Bill 68. It approved the Planning and Environment Committee report, a heritage alteration permit for 56 Albion Street, and a by‑law to deem the Stackhouse Avenue parcels not a registered subdivision. The motion to adopt a resolution urging the province to keep locally governed conservation authorities was defeated.

• Approved minutes of the November 25 & 26, 2025 meetings (12‑0)
• Approved communications and petitions (12‑0)
• Approved leave to move a motion on Bill 68 – Conservation Authorities (11‑1)
• Approved amendment to include Lower Thames Valley and Kettle Creek in the conservation resolution (9‑3)
• Failed final resolution urging Ontario to maintain local conservation authorities (4‑8)
• Approved 1st Planning and Environment Committee report (12‑0)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for 56 Albion Street (motion passed)
• Approved Stackhouse Avenue Deeming By‑law to remove subdivision status (motion passed)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will review a micro‑modular shelter site update and related delegation requests. It will consider delegations for the chief of police and the London Hydro affiliate, discuss a request to explore Committee of Adjustment meetings, receive the third Governance Working Group report, confirm appointments to the London Downtown Business Association, and consider a councillor’s request to declare a state of emergency regarding community safety and humanitarian concerns.

• Micro‑Modular Shelter Site Update – delegation requests by Chuck Lazenby, Gena Brumitt, and Robert Klemm
• Delegation – Chief Thai Truong, Chief of Police (based on Council resolution of Aug 27, 2024)
• London Hydro Affiliate – delegation request by CEO Ysni Semsedini
• Request to Explore Opportunities for Committee of Adjustment Meetings – Councillor S. Franke
• Request to Declare State of Emergency regarding Community Safety and Humanitarian Crisis – Councillor C. Rahman

The committee passed a motion to introduce the London Hydro Affiliate by‑law and approve the shareholder declaration (12‑0). It rejected the request to direct Civic Administration to consult the London Transit Commission on improving transit options for the Micro‑Modular Shelter Site (5‑9). Other motions to consult service providers and first responders for the shelter site also failed (5‑9 each). Several informational items were received and approved, including a presentation from the Chief of Police and a directive to explore livestreaming Committee of Adjustment meetings (12‑0).

• Received Micro‑Modular Shelter Site Update (info) – passed 11‑1
• Approved delegation request to hear Unity Project representatives – passed 13‑0
• Motion to direct Civic Administration to consult London Transit on shelter site – failed 5‑9
• Motion to direct Civic Administration to consult service providers for shelter site – failed 5‑9
• Motion to direct Civic Administration to consult first responders for shelter site – failed 5‑9
• Received Chief of Police presentation on performance metrics – passed 14‑0
• Approved London Hydro Affiliate by‑law introduction and shareholder declaration – passed 12‑0
• Directed Civic Administration to explore livestreaming Committee of Adjustment meetings – passed 12‑0

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review a Fiscal Agents service agreement, updates on pollution prevention, cross‑city feedermain condition, and municipal drain assessments. It will discuss amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law, a purchase of standard waste receptacles, and a tender for vehicle detection systems. The meeting also includes a surplus property declaration for Ashland Avenue and a recycling materials proposal for small businesses and nonprofits.

• Fiscal Agents Service Agreement
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law
• Purchase of Standard City Waste Receptacles
• Vehicle Detection Systems Limited Tender Procurement
• Declare Surplus – City‑Owned Property – Ashland Avenue

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved a series of contracts and funding measures, including a fiscal agents service agreement, water‑course monitoring, and multiple procurement projects for drainage, traffic signals, street sweepers and other equipment. It also declared surplus city‑owned land on Ashland Avenue for transfer to adjoining owners. All motions were passed, with vote counts recorded where noted.

• Introduced Fiscal Agents Service Agreement with CIBC World Markets, National Bank Financial and RBC Dominion Securities – Motion Passed
• Approved $416,500 funding for UTRCA Dingman Creek monitoring program – Motion Passed
• Appointed WSP Canada Inc. for Greenway Sanitary Model Calibration ($245,465) – Motion Passed
• Adopted Engineering Report and introduced by‑law for Holtby Drain reconstruction – Motion Passed
• Accepted $591,900 bid from Fortran Traffic Systems for traffic signal controllers – Motion Passed
• Approved limited‑tender purchases of sweepers, mower and asphalt recyclers totaling $2.32 M – Motion Passed
• Declared surplus and transferred Ashland Avenue properties (Parts 2‑5, Plan 33R‑22249) to adjoining owners – Motion Passed
• Approved $693,828 contract with Pure Technologies for Cross City Feedermain Condition Assessment – Motion Passed

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management will meet to review administrative reports. The agenda consists primarily of consent items and procedural business.

• Review of the Director’s Report for the period August 16, 2025, to November 14, 2025
• Approval of the September 16, 2025, meeting minutes

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will consider several site-specific applications, including a heritage alteration permit for 56 Albion Street and a demolition request for 63 Byron Avenue East. It will also hold public participation meetings for properties at 99 Oakside Street, 318 Piccadilly Street, and 1164‑1170 Richmond Street. The agenda’s key policy item is the Official Plan Review: Final Urban Growth Boundary Review (O‑9595).

• Heritage Alteration Permit Application – 56 Albion Street (HAP25‑081‑L)
• Demolition Request – 63 Byron Avenue East (HAP25‑084‑L)
• Public Participation Meeting – 99 Oakside Street (OZ‑25111)
• Public Participation Meeting – 318 Piccadilly Street (Z‑25121)
• Official Plan Review – Final Urban Growth Boundary Review (O‑9595)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the introduction of two by‑laws at the Dec 16, 2025 council meeting to add Policy 1140B_ for the Brydges Street Area and to change the zoning of 455 Highbury Avenue North from LI1(22) to h‑9*LI1(22). The motion also directed Civic Administration to report on possible removal of the Tree Protection area and asked the Site Plan Approval Authority to consider additional tree plantings. The motion passed unanimously with five yeas and one absent (Mayor J. Morgan). The committee also approved a heritage alteration permit for 56 Albion Street and a deming by‑law for 1702 and 1750 Stackhouse Avenue.

• Approved introduction of Policy 1140B_ for Brydges Street Area (5‑0)
• Approved zoning change of 455 Highbury Ave N to holding Light Industrial Special Provision h‑9*LI1(22) (5‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report on possible removal of Tree Protection area (5‑0)
• Requested Site Plan Approval Authority to consider additional tree plantings (5‑0)
• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit for 56 Albion Street (motion passed)
• Approved Deming By‑law for 1702 & 1750 Stackhouse Avenue (motion passed)
• Approved Heritage Permit for 63 Byron Avenue East (4‑0)
• Approved delegation request from D. Hannam, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. and T. Pearson (5‑0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider several reports and agreements, including a construction contract for Phase One of the Old Victoria Hospital lands redevelopment. It will also review a transfer payment agreement for the Silverwood Arena redevelopment, a contribution agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association at 644‑646 Huron Street, and a procurement framework for housing stability services. The committee will endorse a memorandum of understanding with the London Police Service Board and address other affordable‑housing delegation requests.

• Approval of Phase One construction contract for Old Victoria Hospital lands redevelopment
• Transfer Payment Agreement for Silverwood Arena Redevelopment Project
• Contribution agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association at 644‑646 Huron Street
• Housing Stability Services Procurement Framework
• Endorsement of One Voice MOU with London Police Service Board

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved a contribution agreement that provides $1,374,335 in Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding for the CMHA Thames Valley Highly Supportive Housing project. It also introduced by‑laws for demolition of three vacant properties, a property‑management agreement for 122 Baseline Road, an increased construction contract for the Old Victoria Hospital Lands project, and a transfer‑payment agreement for the Silverwood Arena redevelopment. The Housing Stability Services procurement framework was endorsed, and a delegation request from S. Campbell was approved. A motion to study options to prevent “bad‑faith” tenancy evictions was rejected.

• Approved $1,374,335 OPHI funding for CMHA Thames Valley Highly Supportive Housing (motion passed)
• Introduced by‑law to approve demolition of vacant buildings at 76 Commissioners Rd E, 120 Gideon Rd and 687 Dundas St (motion passed)
• Introduced by‑law to approve Property Management Agreement for 122 Baseline Road and $500,000 capital plus $200,000 rehab funding (motion passed)
• Approved $350,000 additional construction services contract with McLean Taylor for Old Victoria Hospital Lands project (motion passed)
• Introduced by‑law to approve Silverwood Arena Redevelopment Transfer Payment Agreement (motion passed)
• Endorsed Housing Stability Services Procurement Framework and directed further funding exploration (motion passed)
• Approved delegation request from S. Campbell to be heard at the meeting (4‑0 vote)
• Rejected motion to report on options to limit “bad‑faith” tenancy evictions (2‑2 vote, motion failed)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review a presentation on drinking water and climate readiness. The body will also receive updates on animal welfare and pest control stickers.

• Presentation by D. Milton of Blue Community Committee of the London Council of Canadians regarding PFAs in drinking water, Thirstations, and Climate Readiness Fund
• Update from the Progressive Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Working Group
• Update on pest control vinyl stickers
• Review of Committee Workplan updates for June through December 2025
• Consent of the 7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Council

The City Council will discuss the Mayor's 2026 Annual Budget Update and related administrative matters. Multiple budget amendment cases (including P-6, P-12, P-13, P-20, and others) will be considered. A tax levy proposal and a Housing Stability Bank Program will also be reviewed. A by-law (Bill No. 431) will be read to confirm the special meeting proceedings.

• Amendment - Budget Case #P-6
• Amendment - Budget Case #P-12 (Councillor S. Stevenson)
• Tax Levy - Councillor S. Stevenson
• Housing Stability Bank Program - Councillor H. McAlister
• Bill No. 431 By-law to confirm proceedings of the Special Council Meeting

The council adopted a series of 2026 budget amendments. Highlights include a free two‑hour parking program in the core area approved 11‑3, an increase to the roadways budget for traffic‑calming funded from the Automated Enforcement Reserve, and a 1% reduction to the overall tax levy. Other actions excluded certain budget items, redirected surplus to the Housing Stability Bank, and funded a year‑round “Hot Spots” crew for park safety.

• Approved free two‑hour parking program in core area ($784,000 operating, $784,000 tax levy) – passed 11‑3 (1 absent)
• Amended roadways budget to add traffic‑calming devices, funded from Automated Enforcement Reserve – passed unanimously
• Excluded Business Case #P‑12 Resident Satisfaction Survey Frequency from budget – passed
• Included Business Case #P‑25 Stop Collecting Blue Box Materials, saving $250,000 – passed
• Reduced overall tax levy by 1% as per Councillor Stevenson’s amendment – passed
• Redirected portion of 2024 surplus to increase funding for Housing Stability Bank program – passed
• Approved funding for year‑round “Hot Spots” crew to address sharps and biohazards in parks – passed
• Excluded Middlesex‑London Health Unit Debt Retirement from budget – passed 11‑3 (1 absent)

Council

The council meeting will review confidential matters in closed session, including solicitor‑client privileged advice on land acquisition and litigation. Public items include updates on the Housing Collaborative Initiative, a heritage designation for 1269 Hyde Park Road, and several reports from standing committees. The council will also consider a series of by‑law motions, service agreements and amendments to the Official Plan and zoning designations.

• Housing Collaborative Initiative – updated financials and project conclusion (Item 6.1)
• Heritage designation of the property at 1269 Hyde Park Road (Item 6.2)
• Approval of Service Agreement with W.L.K. Seniors Assistance Association Inc. (Bill No. 407)
• Approval of Service Agreement with Gilzean’s Creek Housing Co‑operative Inc. (Bill No. 408)
• Amendment to the Official Plan for 1269 Hyde Park Road (Bill No. 412)

The council entered a closed session (15‑0) and approved the minutes of the November 4 meeting (15‑0). It approved the Ontario transfer payment agreement for the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Grant Program and amended the emergency‑response by‑law. The council also approved a service agreement with W.L.K. Seniors Assistance Association and directed reviews of the residential‑dumpster by‑law and veteran public‑art options. Finally, the council amended and passed the electric kick‑scooter by‑law amendment to extend the pilot (8‑7).

• Closed session convened (15‑0)
• Approved minutes of 17th meeting (15‑0)
• Approved Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Transfer Agreement (motion passed)
• Amended By‑law A‑7657‑4 to update Emergency Response Plan (motion passed)
• Approved Service Agreement with W.L.K. Seniors Assistance Association (motion passed)
• Directed review of Property Standards By‑law CP‑24 on residential dumpsters (motion passed)
• Directed report on veteran‑supported public‑art display options (motion passed)
• Amended and approved electric kick‑scooter by‑law amendment to extend pilot (8‑7)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to provide direction on heritage alteration and demolition requests. The body will also review notices for zoning amendments and the review of the London Plan.

• Heritage Alteration Permit application for 56 Albion Street
• Demolition request and Heritage Alteration Permit for 63 Byron Avenue East
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 10 Marley Place
• Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 845-875 Commissioners Road East
• Notice of public meeting for the Review of the London Plan

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2026 Annual Budget Update and the Mayor's Budget. Members will consider several proposed amendments to specific budget cases and the tax levy.

• 2026 Annual Budget Update Deliberations introductory presentation
• Review of the Mayor's Budget
• Proposed amendments to Budget Cases #P-1, #P-2, #P-6, #P-12, #P-13, #P-20, and #P-25
• Proposed amendment regarding the Tax Levy by Councillor S. Stevenson
• Proposed amendments regarding Parking and HotSpots by Councillor D. Ferreira

The committee approved a $700,000 allocation to the Housing Stability Bank program for 2026 and 2027, passing 14‑1. It also approved an amendment to increase the roadways budget for traffic‑calming measures, with $155,000 operating and $100,000 capital expenditures funded from the Automated Enforcement Reserve Fund, passing 15‑0. Additionally, the committee excluded the $114,000 road network improvement case (P‑6) from the budget, passing 11‑4.

• Excluded Business Case #P-6 Reduced Road Network Improvements (11‑4)
• Approved $700,000 shift to Housing Stability Bank for 2026‑27 (14‑1)
• Approved traffic‑calming roadways amendment: $155,000 operating, $100,000 capital (15‑0)
• Excluded Business Case #P-2 Middlesex‑London Health Unit Debt Retirement (5‑10)
• Approved reduction of tax levy by 1% (15‑0)
• Excluded Business Case #P-12 Resident Satisfaction Survey Frequency (10‑5)
• Approved Business Case #P-1 LMCH Operating Budget Support (15‑0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2024 audited financial statements for the Middlesex-London Health Unit. The body will also receive several audit updates and reports from MNP regarding internal performance and anti-racism efforts.

• 2024 Audited Board Financial Statements - Middlesex-London Health Unit
• Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) Audit (MNP)
• Performance Measurement Audit (MNP)
• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard (MNP)
• Follow-up to Housing and Homelessness Value for Money Audit

The Audit Committee received the 2024 audited financial statements for the Middlesex‑London Health Unit and several internal audit communications, including a summary update, performance measurement audit, anti‑racism and anti‑oppression audit, and a follow‑up activities dashboard. The Committee also directed the City of London Internal Auditors to prepare a supplementary housing and homelessness value‑for‑money audit report by Q2 2026, estimating a cost of $5–10 K with no new funding required. All motions were passed.

• Received 2024 audited financial statements for Middlesex‑London Health Unit (motion passed)
• Received summary update from Internal Audit (MNP) (motion passed)
• Received Performance Measurement Audit report (MNP) (motion passed)
• Received Anti‑Racism and Anti‑Oppression Audit report (MNP) (motion passed)
• Received Internal Audit Follow‑Up Activities Dashboard (MNP) (motion passed)
• Directed Internal Auditors to provide a supplementary housing and homelessness VFM audit report by Q2 2026, estimated cost $5–10 K (motion passed)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review disclosures of pecuniary interest, adopt consent, and hold a public participation meeting on the budget. It will also consider items for direction, any deferred matters, and adjourn. No specific budget decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Consent
• Public Participation Meeting – Budget
• Items for Direction
• Deferred Matters/Additional Business

The committee approved receiving written submissions for the 2026 Annual Budget public participation meeting. It then voted to open the public participation meeting, followed by a vote to close it. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were passed.

• Motion to receive written submissions for 2026 Annual Budget public participation meeting passed (15-0)
• Motion to open public participation meeting passed (15-0)
• Motion to close public participation meeting passed (15-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (15-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will receive an update on the 2025 Strategic Plan implementation and the 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey. It will consider a background study for Phase 1 of the Downtown Plan, including a presentation by the Canadian Urban Institute and multiple stakeholder submissions. The committee will also review appointments to the Western University Board of Governors and the London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place London). Finally, it will consider requests for support of the AMO Elect Respect campaign and membership in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.

• Downtown Plan – Phase 1 Background Study (presentation and several stakeholder submissions)
• Consideration of appointments to Western University Board of Governors
• London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place London) appointments
• Request for support for AMO Elect Respect campaign
• Request for support for membership in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee adopted a resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge, committing council members to treat others with respect, reject harassment, and foster a supportive political culture. The motion passed with 13 yeas and 1 nay; Councillor S. Lewis voted no and Councillor E. Peloza was absent. The resolution also calls for broader community support and distribution to various municipal and law‑enforcement bodies.

• Adopted Elect Respect pledge (13-1)
• Approved Downtown Plan Phase 1 Background Study and quick‑start actions (15-0)
• Approved hearing delegation requests from G. Henderson and V. Smith (15-0)
• Appointed Lori Higgs and Marlene McGrath to Western University Board (14-1)
• Motion to receive communication and direct recruitment for Western University Board failed (5-10)
• Confirmed multiple appointments to London Convention Centre Corporation Board (15-0)
• Endorsed Mayor’s request to seek membership in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (13-1)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss several operational reports and financial authorizations. Key items include a proposed road closure and the procurement of sewer operations vehicles.

• Procurement of Sewer Operations Trucks (LT-2025-260)
• Closing part of Ashland Avenue
• 2026 Authorization for Temporary Borrowing
• 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report
• Write-offs for Miscellaneous and Provincial Offences Act accounts receivable

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved limited‑tender purchases of three sewer trucks and related equipment totaling about $4.2 million and authorized financing for them. It also approved the closure of part of southerly Ashland Avenue and introduced a by‑law for council to consider that closure on November 25, 2025. Additional motions introduced by‑laws for temporary borrowing in 2026 and authorized a $23,250 write‑off of Provincial Offences Act receivables.

• Approved purchase of three Vacall AllCatch catch basin cleaning trucks for $2,400,000 (limited tender)
• Approved purchase of one Vactor Truvac HXX Hydro Excavator for $873,157 (limited tender)
• Approved purchase of one Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaning truck for $894,000 (limited tender)
• Approved financing for the above sewer‑truck purchases as set out in Appendix A
• Approved closing of part of southerly Ashland Avenue on Registered Plan 494
• Introduced by‑law to authorize temporary borrowing for 2026 expenditures for council consideration on November 25, 2025
• Authorized write‑off of $23,250 in Provincial Offences Act accounts receivable

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards. The session includes a review of a staff report and several submissions for amendments from Councillor S. Stevenson.

• Discussion of Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards
• Review of 2nd Report of the Governance Working Group
• Review of three submissions for Code of Conduct amendments by Councillor S. Stevenson

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee will discuss the 2026 Accessible Election Plan and receive an update on accessibility in parks. The committee will also review community feedback regarding paratransit.

• 2026 Accessible Election Plan presentation
• Accessibility in Parks 2025 Update
• 5th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Community feedback on Paratransit

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review several staff reports, including the Building Services Report for Q3 2025, the 2025 Annual Update of the Housing Accelerator Fund, and a proposal to update the program guidelines for the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan per‑unit forgivable loan program. The committee will also consider a heritage designation for the property at 1269 Hyde Park Road (OZ-25105). Additional public participation items covering development proposals on Oxford Street East, Dundas Street, Hale Street, and other sites will be discussed.

• Heritage Designation of the Property at 1269 Hyde Park Road (OZ-25105)
• Updating the Program Guidelines for the Transit Oriented Development CIP per‑unit forgivable loan program
• Housing Accelerator Fund – 2025 Annual Update
• Building Services Report – Quarter 3 2025
• Amendments to Home Occupation (Z-25103)

The Planning and Environment Committee voted 4‑1 to refuse the heritage designation request for 1269 Hyde Park Road. It also approved the introduction of several zoning amendment by‑laws to be considered at the November 25 Council meeting and adopted updates to the Transit‑Oriented Development loan program guidelines. Additional agenda and report items were approved without dissent.

• Agenda order change approved (5‑0)
• Items 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4 approved (5‑0)
• Transit‑Oriented Development loan program guidelines introduced to Council (motion passed)
• Heritage designation for 1269 Hyde Park Road refused (4‑1)
• Zoning amendment for 144 Baseline Road West introduced to Council (5‑0)
• Zoning amendment for 1453‑1459 Oxford St E & 648‑658 Ayerswood Ave introduced (5‑0)
• Zoning amendment for 1447‑1449 Dundas St & 684‑690 Hale St introduced (5‑0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will review several staff reports, including updates on the environmental stewardship advisory committee, mental health supports for public safety personnel, the city’s bicentennial celebration, and the annual emergency management program. It will consider approval of service agreements with WLK Seniors Assistance Association Inc. and Gilzean's Creek Housing Co-operative Inc., as well as a financial update and project conclusion for the Housing Collaborative Initiative. A public participation presentation on the Lambeth Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan will be heard, and direction items from Councillor H. McAlister on dumpsters, garbage along Highbury Avenue South, and a veteran public art display will be discussed.

• Approval of Service Agreement with WLK Seniors Assistance Association Inc.
• Approval of Service Agreement with Gilzean's Creek Housing Co-operative Inc.
• Public participation meeting on Lambeth Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan
• Housing Collaborative Initiative – updated financials and project conclusion
• Councillor H. McAlister direction item: Dumpsters in Residential Areas

The committee approved the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Grant Program and authorized its execution. It also approved service agreements with W.L.K. Seniors Assistance Association and Gilzean’s Creek Housing Co‑operative, and introduced bylaws to extend the electric kick‑scooter pilot and amend the Emergency Response Plan. Additional actions included approving the Blue Box Transition Part B update and the Lambeth Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan map.

• Approved agenda order change to consider Item 2.8 after Stage 6 (5‑0)
• Approved Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Grant Program Transfer Payment Agreement and authorized execution (motion passed)
• Approved introduction of by‑law to amend the Emergency Response Plan (motion passed)
• Approved introduction of by‑law extending electric kick‑scooter pilot to Nov 26 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved Service Agreement with W.L.K. Seniors Assistance Association (motion passed)
• Approved Service Agreement with Gilzean’s Creek Housing Co‑operative (motion passed)
• Approved actions on Blue Box Transition Final Year Part B Update (5‑0)
• Approved Lambeth Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan map to inform construction programs (5‑0)

Council

The London City Council meeting will consider a series of by‑law amendments, including changes to the pre‑authorized tax payment multiplier and the property tax collection levy. Committee reports will be presented on landfill mitigation measures, bedroom‑count limits for additional residential units, and updates to Bill 17 and green development guidelines. Several by‑laws will be read a first, second and third time, covering tax rates, fees, community incentive programs, parkland dedication and a street‑name change.

• Bill No. 384 – amend pre‑authorized tax payment plan multiplier from 1.0766 to 1.0657 (effective Jan 1 2026)
• Bill No. 385 – amend property tax collection interim levy from 43.06% to 42.63% (effective Jan 1 2026)
• Bill No. 387 – amend various fees and charges by‑law, repealing By‑law A‑60
• Bill No. 388 – amend financial incentive program for the SoHo Community Improvement Project Area
• Bill No. 393 – rename Trooper Wilson Place to Peacekeeper Place

The council entered a closed‑session period to discuss confidential land‑acquisition and litigation matters. It then approved the minutes of the October 14 meeting. Subsequent motions approved a $300,000 flow‑monitor and rain‑gauge purchase from Blue Siren Inc. and a $306,884 consulting‑engineer contract for the Gainsborough Road rehabilitation. All motions were carried.

• Closed session convened (14 yeas, 0 nays) to consider confidential land‑acquisition and litigation items
• Minutes of the 16th meeting (Oct 14, 2025) approved (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $300,000 flow‑monitor and rain‑gauge contract to Blue Siren Inc. (motion passed, vote not recorded)
• Approved $306,884 consulting‑engineer contract with Dillon Consulting Limited for Gainsborough Road design (motion passed, vote not recorded)
• Approved 16th Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee Report (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 16th Community and Protective Services Committee Report, except items 4, 6, 7, 9 (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Received and referred communications on W12A landfill mitigation, bedroom‑count limit, and Bill 17 updates (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Introduced by‑law proposals for 2026 pre‑authorized tax payment plan and property‑tax collection adjustments (motion passed, vote not recorded)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the Mayor's 2026 Annual Budget Update and related administrative matters. The committee will also receive a submission from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.

• Mayor's 2026 Annual Budget Update
• 2026 Annual Budget Update Administrative Matters staff report
• Submission from D. Trentowsky, Chair, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

The committee noted that the Mayor's proposed 2026 budget was distributed to council members, the city clerk and the public. It directed Civic Administration to reconcile the property tax, water and wastewater budgets, update the reconciliation in the adopted budget document, and bring forward any necessary tax‑levy by‑laws. The committee also recorded receipt of a communication from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. All motions passed unanimously.

• Noted Mayor's 2026 Annual Budget provided (15‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to reconcile tax, water and wastewater budgets (15‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to publish updated reconciliation in the adopted budget (15‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to bring forward any necessary tax‑levy by‑laws (15‑0)
• Received 2026 Annual Budget Update presentation (15‑0)
• Noted receipt of communication from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (15‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will hold a public participation meeting on the 2026 Amendments to the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law. The committee will also review the Council Resourcing Review Task Force Final Report and consider several council appointments to standing committees, the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors, the Committee of Adjustment, and Western University's Board of Governors. Delegations from the Small Business Centre, TechAlliance, and the London Economic Development Corporation will be presented.

• Public Participation Meeting – 2026 Amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
• Appointment of members to the Planning and Environment Committee (4 seats)
• Appointment of members to the Community and Protective Services Committee (4 seats)
• Consideration of appointments to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors (multiple candidates)
• Consideration of appointments to the Committee of Adjustment (multiple candidates)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved several items for introduction at the November 4, 2025 Council meeting, including the London Hydro shareholder declaration and a new Consolidated Fees and Charges By‑law. It also adopted most recommendations of the 2025 Council Resourcing Review, notably indexing councillor compensation to the 70th percentile 2020 median full‑time income. All motions were passed with recorded vote counts. No other substantive decisions were tabled.

• Approved introduction of London Hydro Inc. shareholder declaration by‑law (14‑0)
• Approved agenda order change to add confidential Item 6.1 (15‑0)
• Approved introduction of new 2026‑2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By‑law (15‑0)
• Approved indexing councillor compensation to 70th percentile 2020 median income (12‑3)
• Approved maintaining the current annual adjustment formula (14‑1)
• Approved making the annual councillor compensation adjustment automatic (15‑0)
• Approved updating base compensation in 2027 using 2021‑2026 census data for 2028 calculations (13‑2)
• Approved maintaining the mayor’s current compensation (motion passed, vote count not recorded)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss infrastructure procurement and administrative by-laws. The body will review reports on biosolids management, road rehabilitation, and property tax collection procedures.

• Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Gainsborough Road Rehabilitation Detailed Design and Construction Administration (RFP-2025-201)
• Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan By-Law and Collection of Property Taxes By-Law
• Biosolids Management Master Plan - Notice of Completion
• Single Source Procurement for replacement of flow monitoring and rain gauge equipment
• 2024 Annual Reporting of Lease Financing Agreements

The committee approved filing the Biosolids Management Master Plan notice, posting the report for a 30‑day public review, and adopting its implementation recommendations. It approved a single‑source purchase of flow monitors and rain gauges from Blue Siren Inc. for $300,000 (excluding HST). It accepted Dillon Consulting Limited to provide engineering services for the Gainsborough Road Rehabilitation at $306,884 (excluding HST). It introduced two property‑tax by‑law proposals to be presented to council on November 4, 2025.

• Filed Biosolids Management Master Plan notice and placed report on public record (5‑0)
• Approved Biosolids Management Master Plan implementation recommendations (5‑0)
• Approved single‑source procurement of flow monitors and rain gauges to Blue Siren Inc. for $300,000 (excluding HST) (5‑0)
• Approved financing for flow‑monitoring equipment purchase (5‑0)
• Accepted Dillon Consulting Limited for Gainsborough Road detailed design and construction administration at $306,884 (excluding HST) (5‑0)
• Approved financing for Gainsborough Road consulting assignment (5‑0)
• Received 2024 Annual Reporting of Lease Financing Agreements for information (5‑0)
• Introduced pre‑authorized tax payment plan by‑law and property tax collection by‑law to council (5‑0)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review reports and council resolutions. The body will discuss a planning application and a report from the Parks Master Plan Working Group.

• Planning application for 129 Meadowlily Road South
• Parks Master Plan Working Group Report
• City-wide Preparedness for Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks Q&A
• Hope and Action Time Capsule
• 6th and 5th Reports of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The committee approved the revised "Let's Talk Parks" Working Group report and appended it to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee report. All other agenda items were noted as received, with no further action taken.

• Approved revised Let's Talk Parks Working Group report, appended to ESACAC report

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review the Quarterly Heritage Report for Q3. They will receive an update on Bill 17 and the Green Development Guidelines framework. The committee will consider a motion proposed by Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor C. Rahman to limit the bedroom count in additional residential units. Public participation meetings will be noted for 34 Adelaide Street South (Z‑25100) and 4680 Wellington Road South (TZ‑25097).

• Motion to limit bedroom count in additional residential units (Item 4.1)
• Public participation meeting – 34 Adelaide Street South (Z‑25100) (Item 3.1)
• Public participation meeting – 4680 Wellington Road South (TZ‑25097) (Item 3.2)
• Update on Bill 17 and Green Development Guidelines framework (Item 2.2)
• Update to Financial Incentive Program Guidelines for the SoHo Community Improvement Project Area (Item 2.3)

The Planning and Environment Committee directed Civic Administration to prepare a zoning by‑law amendment that limits bedroom counts in Additional Residential Units. It also approved zoning changes for 34 Adelaide Street South and 4680 Wellington Road South, and referred the Bill 17 green‑development update back for further work. All motions were passed unanimously except the Bill 17 referral, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved receipt of Quarterly Heritage Report Q3 (unanimous)
• Introduced SoHo Community Improvement financial incentive guidelines to council (unanimous)
• Received 7th Community Advisory Committee on Planning report (unanimous)
• Referred Bill 17 and Green Development Guidelines update to Civic Administration (4‑1)
• Approved delegation request from M. Wallace, London Development Institute (5‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 34 Adelaide Street South to Residential R2 Special Provision (5‑0)
• Approved extension of Temporary Use (T‑74) zone at 4680 Wellington Road South (5‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to draft ARU bedroom‑limit zoning amendment (5‑0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider several reports, including the 5th Accessibility Community Advisory Committee report and the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership Community Plan. It will approve a contract amendment (SS-2025-195) for renting weigh scales at the W12A Landfill and update the 2025 Parkland Dedication By‑law CP‑25. A public participation item will discuss proposed changes to the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program, and councillors will present items on by‑law compliance communications and downtown street parking.

• Approval of Contract Amendment Single Source SS-2025-195 for rental of weigh scales – W12A Landfill
• Public Participation Meeting – Proposed Changes to the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program (CEMMP)
• 2025 Parkland Dedication By‑law CP‑25 Update
• Information Report on Executed Purchase of Service Agreement for London Cares Homeless Response Services
• Councillor D. Ferreira – Street Parking in the Core Area (Downtown Parking) proposals

The committee received three staff reports and approved a contract amendment for Active Scale to supply and install weigh scales at the W12A Landfill, bringing the total contract value to $282,000. It also approved the introduction of an updated Parkland Dedication By‑law to council and authorized the Area Enhancement Fund and Enhanced Public Property Maintenance Program. Additional directions were given for an environmental scan of by‑law compliance communications and to continue free one‑hour on‑street parking in the Core Area via the HONK app through the end of 2025.

• Received 5th Accessibility Community Advisory Committee report (5‑0)
• Received London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership Community Plan (5‑0)
• Received information report on London Cares Homeless Response Services (5‑0)
• Approved contract amendment Single Source SS‑2025‑195 for weigh scales at W12A Landfill, total value $282,000 (motion passed)
• Approved introduction of 2025 Parkland Dedication By‑law CP‑25 update to council (5‑0)
• Approved Area Enhancement Fund and Enhanced Public Property Maintenance Program (5‑0)
• Directed environmental scan of Ontario cities for by‑law compliance communications (5‑0)
• Directed continuation of 1‑hour free on‑street parking in Core Area via HONK app funded by Economic Development Reserve Fund through end of 2025 (5‑0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss park planning and heritage designations. The body will review planning applications for Richmond Street and a city-wide holding provision update.

• Heritage designation of the property at 1269 Hyde Park Road
• Planning application for 1164-1170 Richmond Street
• City-Wide Holding Provision Symbol Review update from TSA Properties
• Presentation on 'Let's Talk Parks' by landscape architect J. Michaud
• Stewardship Sub-Committee Report

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning noted receipt of several staff reports, planning applications, and a stewardship sub‑committee communication. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 12:49 PM.

Council

The council will vote on several by‑laws, including a Master Services Agreement and a Software Services Agreement with 2464420 Ontario Inc. for an Integrated Employment Services Digital Service Delivery Platform. It will also adopt a by‑law establishing adequate and suitable cooling standards for rented dwelling units. Additional motions on automated speed enforcement and a review of the urban growth boundary will be considered, and various committee reports will be received.

• Approval of Master Services Agreement and Software Services Agreement with 2464420 Ontario Inc. (Bill No. 359)
• Adoption of By‑law establishing Adequate and Suitable Cooling in rented units (Bill No. 360)
• Motion on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) presented by Mayor J. Morgan and others (Item 7.1)
• Motion to revisit the Urban Growth Boundary Review using updated population projections (Item 7.2)
• Review of Traffic Calming Policy Standards for New Subdivisions (Item 6.5)

The council entered a closed‑session meeting and approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting. It received a series of communications and an Ombudsman complaint. Council adopted a resolution on Automated Speed Enforcement and sent it to the Ontario premier and relevant ministries. A motion to revisit the urban growth boundary was defeated.

• Closed‑session entered (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved minutes of the 15th meeting (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Received and referred listed communications (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted ASE resolution and forwarded to provincial ministries (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Leave granted to move ASE motion (15 yeas, 0 nays)
• Leave granted to move Urban Growth Boundary motion – motion failed (7 yeas, 8 nays)
• Approved 12th Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee report (15 yeas, 0 nays)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation regarding 'Let's Talk Parks'. The committee will also consider the 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee.

• Presentation by J. Michaud, Landscape Architect regarding 'Let's Talk Parks'
• Review of the 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The committee noted a verbal presentation and a September 23, 2025 communication from J. Michaud about the “Let's Talk Parks” survey. It also received the 4th Accessibility Community Advisory Committee report from the September 11, 2025 meeting. No sub‑committees, working groups, or items for direction were reported, and the meeting adjourned without any decisions.

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the Micro-Modular Shelter Site. Staff reports and a presentation are scheduled for the item.

• Micro-Modular Shelter Site discussion
• Staff report available
• Presentation scheduled

The council endorsed the implementation plan for a micro-modular shelter and authorized Civic Administration to finalize 1710 Wilton Grove Road as the site for a temporary shelter lasting up to two years, pending permits. Funding for the shelter through April 2027 was approved from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve, and procurement for structures and services was authorized. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute any required contracts, and the administration was directed to report on the shelter’s start and one‑year operation.

• Endorsed micro-modular shelter implementation plan (unanimous)
• Authorized finalizing 1710 Wilton Grove Road as shelter location (5‑1)
• Authorized procurement for shelter structures and services (6‑0)
• Approved funding from Operating Budget Contingency Reserve through April 2027 (6‑0)
• Authorized administrative actions needed for the project (6‑0)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute contracts (6‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report on shelter start and one‑year update (6‑0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider Mayoral Direction 2024‑001 concerning redevelopment of a city‑owned parking lot in the Old East Village, including resident requests for delegation status. The meeting also includes a public participation segment on the 2026 water and wastewater rates. Standard agenda items such as disclosures of pecuniary interest, a consent motion, and a confidential personal matter will also be addressed.

• Mayoral Direction 2024-001: City‑owned parking lot redevelopment in Old East Village (resident delegation requests attached)
• Public participation meeting on 2026 water and wastewater rates
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest
• Consent item
• Confidential personal matter regarding the 2026 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee introduced two by‑law amendments that will raise water rates by 2.2% and wastewater rates by 2.4% starting Jan 1 2026. The committee also approved a free‑parking pilot at 641 Queens Avenue and 434 Elizabeth Street until the end of Q1 2027 and directed the Civic Administration to take no further action on the housing redevelopment and request for expression of interest at 641 Queens Avenue. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved free‑parking pilot for 641 Queens Avenue and 434 Elizabeth Street (14‑1)
• Directed Civic Administration to take no further action on redevelopment at 641 Queens Avenue (15‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to take no further action on a Request for Expression of Interest for housing at 641 Queens Avenue (15‑0)
• Received City‑owned parking lot redevelopment update for information (15‑0)
• Approved introduction of by‑law amendment to increase wastewater rates 2.4% (15‑0)
• Approved introduction of by‑law amendment to increase water rates 2.2% (15‑0)
• Approved delegation requests from Old East Village Business Improvement Area to be heard (15‑0)
• Approved personal matter regarding the 2026 Mayor's New Year's Honour List (15‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider staff reports on the City of London's credit rating, the Fall 2025 debenture issuance, mid‑year operating and capital budget monitoring, and cost apportionment for several social programs. It will also discuss the appointment of a consulting engineer for the Hyde Park Sewage Pumping Station capacity upgrade and IESO RFP support for projects at 2440 Scanlan Street and 580 Industrial Road. No decisions are listed; the agenda is for discussion and information.

• City of London Credit Rating report
• Fall 2025 Debenture Issuance update
• Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Hyde Park Sewage Pumping Station Capacity Upgrade
• IESO RFP Municipal Support Confirmation for 2440 Scanlan Street and 580 Industrial Road
• City/County Cost Apportionment for land ambulance, Ontario Works, housing, child care and homelessness prevention

The committee approved all consent items except the cost‑apportionment item, and introduced a by‑law to issue $21.671 million in serial debentures at the October 14 council meeting. It received the 2025 mid‑year operating and capital budget reports and moved to amend a by‑law on surplus handling. The committee appointed Dillon Consulting Limited for the Hyde Park sewage pumping station upgrade at a contract of $547,317 and approved municipal support for two rooftop solar projects. It also approved several cost‑apportionment agreements with Middlesex County and released various capital‑budget surplus funds.

• Approved Consent Items 2.1‑2.7 except 2.5 (6‑0)
• Introduced by‑law to issue $21.671 M serial debentures (motion passed)
• Received 2025 Operating Budget Mid‑Year Report and introduced amendment to By‑law CPOL‑43‑239 (motion passed)
• Appointed Dillon Consulting Limited as design consulting engineers for Hyde Park sewage pumping station upgrade, contract $547,317 (motion passed)
• Approved municipal support resolution for rooftop solar projects at 2440 Scanlan Street and 580 Industrial Road (motion passed)
• Approved cost‑apportionment by‑laws for Land Ambulance, Ontario Works, Housing, and Homelessness services (parts a,b,c,e) (6‑0)
• Approved cost‑apportionment by‑law for Child Care services (part d) (5‑0, 1 recused)
• Released $25.5 M surplus capital funding and transferred $2.9 M pay‑as‑you‑go to capital receipts (motion passed)

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force is meeting to discuss a draft of its 2025 Final Report and an accompanying appendix. The body will also review minutes and notes from its September 19, 2025, meeting.

• Draft 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force Final Report
• 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force Final Report - Appendix A
• September 19, 2025, meeting minutes and Chair's notes

The council received items 2.1 and 2.1a for information. The Draft 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force Final Report was approved for submission to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Items 2.1 and 2.1a received for information (motion passed)
• Approved Draft 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force Final Report for submission (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will decide on the heritage designation of the property at 1511 Clarke Road. It will also receive an update on the Ontario Building Faster Fund and review new traffic‑calming policy standards for subdivisions. Several public participation items will be heard, including demolition and rezoning requests for properties on Clarence, Gainsborough, White Oak, Clarke, and Kilally Roads.

• Heritage Designation of the Property at 1511 Clarke Road
• Ontario Building Faster Fund Update
• Traffic Calming Policy Standards for New Subdivisions
• Demolition Request for 533 Clarence Street, West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District
• 590 Gainsborough Road – Z-25093 rezoning request

The committee received staff reports on the Ontario Building Faster Fund and traffic‑calming standards. It approved the Community Advisory Committee’s recommendations and directed priority on listed properties. The demolition request for 533 Clarence Street was approved with preservation and safety conditions. The council approved by‑laws to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for 590 Gainsborough Road, allowing an eight‑storey mixed‑use building. Requests to re‑zone 3317 White Oak Road were refused.

• Received Ontario Building Faster Fund update (motion passed)
• Received traffic‑calming policy standards for new subdivisions (motion passed)
• Heritage designation notice and by‑law for 1511 Clarke Road failed (1‑4)
• Approved CACP actions and priority directive (5‑0)
• Approved demolition request for 533 Clarence Street with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved by‑law to amend Official Plan for 590 Gainsborough Road (5‑0)
• Approved by‑law to amend Zoning By‑law for 590 Gainsborough Road (5‑0)
• Refused Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 3317 White Oak Road (motion failed)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will discuss a range of city services, including waste collection and parking policies. The meeting includes a public participation session regarding cooling by-laws and a presentation on health and homelessness research.

• Public participation meeting on Adequate and Suitable Cooling By-law and Maximum Temperature Amendments to the AMPs By-law (A-54)
• Single Source Procurement for Integrated Employment Services Digital Service Delivery Platform (SS-2025-208)
• Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework
• Bike Parking Implementation Plan 2025-2029
• Green Bin and Biweekly Garbage Collection Program next steps

The committee approved a strategy to allocate surplus municipal lands for affordable‑housing projects and directed related funding actions. It also approved the Bike Parking Implementation Plan, a Green Bin pilot adding pet waste, a single‑source procurement for a digital employment services platform, and financing of up to $3.63 million for a temporary warming centre. Finally, the council was directed to reduce the overnight street‑parking permit fee from $15 to $5 and to introduce related by‑law amendments at the October 14 council meeting.

• Approved (6‑0) allocation of surplus municipal lands for affordable‑housing development (Land Disposal Process Implementation Strategy)
• Approved (6‑0) implementation of the Bike Parking Implementation Plan 2025‑2029, online feedback system, and 2028‑2031 business case
• Approved (6‑0) pilot to add pet waste to the Green Bin program and related optimization actions
• Approved (5‑0) single‑source procurement of Integrated Employment Services Digital Service Delivery Platform to 2464420 Ontario Inc. for $264,938 (one‑year term)
• Approved (6‑0) financing up to $3,632,500 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve for the Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework for Winter 2026/27
• Approved (5‑0) reduction of the overnight on‑street parking permit fee from $15.00 to $5.00 and related by‑law amendment to be introduced on Oct 14, 2025
• Approved (6‑0) allocation of proceeds from land sales to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and update of the Sale of Major Asset Policy
• Approved (6‑0) request for the Mayor and Council to continue advocacy for federal/provincial funding for health and homelessness services

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will meet on September 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room #5. The agenda includes a review of the committee’s 5th report, a municipal council resolution, and updates from the Progressive Animal Welfare Services working group. Members will consider a work‑plan update for June‑December, a discussion of the 2025 committee budget, and a new “Let’s Talk Parks” item. The meeting also schedules a September get‑together and includes a confidential item on the mayor’s New Year’s Honour List.

• 5.3 2025 Budget Discussion (committee budget)
• 5.4 “Let’s Talk Parks” (park discussion)
• 4.1 Progressive Animal Welfare Services Working Group Update
• 5.2 Work Plan Update (June‑December)
• 3.1 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The committee noted receipt of its 5th report and a municipal council resolution on the 4th report. It referred the Progressive Animal Welfare Working Group update to the next meeting and noted a September get‑together. The remainder of the 2025 budget was used to purchase "Nature Lives Here" lawn signs, and a working group was created to review the "Let's Talk Parks" survey.

• Noted receipt of the 5th ESACAC report (August 28, 2025)
• Noted receipt of Municipal Council resolution on the 4th ESACAC report (August 26, 2025)
• Referred Progressive Animal Welfare Services Working Group update to next meeting
• Noted September get‑together at London Bicycle Cafe (Sept 26, 2025)
• Requested Committee Clerk to invite Civic Administration to next meeting for work‑plan items
• Purchased "Nature Lives Here" lawn signs with remainder of 2025 budget
• Established working group (M.A. Hodge, N. Karsch, A. Menon, B. Samuels, L. Skinner) to review "Let's Talk Parks" survey

Council

The Council will hear a motion on the urgent situation within London's Housing Stability Program and a motion on a contribution agreement with Chelsea Green Community Homes Society. An update on the Western Road and Philip Aziz Avenue corridor improvements will be presented. Several planning and by‑law reports will be reviewed, including items for Highbury Avenue North and multiple property developments.

• Motion on urgent situation within London's Housing Stability Program (Item 7.1)
• Motion on Contribution Agreement with Chelsea Green Community Homes Society (Item 7.2)
• Update on Western Road and Philip Aziz Avenue corridor improvements (Item 6.1)
• Planning items: 1470‑1474 Highbury Avenue North (Item 6.4) and 100 Kellogg Lane and related properties (Item 6.5)
• By‑law Bill No. 341 authorizing Project and Funding Agreement for licensed child‑care programs (Item 13.2)

The council entered a closed session (15‑0) and approved the minutes of the August 26 meeting (15‑0). It received and referred several communications, including updates on road improvements and housing initiatives (15‑0). Councillor Stevenson was granted leave to move an urgent housing‑stability motion (12‑3). The council then directed Civic Administration to provide an overview of placement issues and an update on tenant stability rates, passing those items by votes of 11‑4 each, while a proposal to add a pause on new high‑acuity placements was rejected (5‑10).

• Closed session convened (15‑0)
• Approved minutes of 14th meeting (15‑0)
• Received and referred communications (15‑0)
• Leave granted for urgent housing‑stability motion (12‑3)
• Directed Civic Administration to provide overview of placement issues (11‑4)
• Directed Civic Administration to update tenant stability rates (11‑4)
• Amendment to remove October 20 date passed (13‑2)
• Amendment to pause new high‑acuity placements failed (5‑10)

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force is meeting to discuss a draft final report for 2025. The body will also review employment income data from Statistics Canada and a staff report on council remuneration.

• Draft Final Report – 2025 Council Resourcing Review Task Force
• Council Remuneration Report (Staff Report)
• London Employment Income Data from Statistics Canada

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force directed Civic Administration to present an updated draft report by October 3, 2025. It amended Recommendation 8 and added new Recommendations 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. The task force also voted to maintain the current practice of offering no severance pay to elected officials. All motions were passed.

• Directed Civic Administration to bring forward updated draft report for Oct 3 meeting (motion passed)
• Amended Recommendation 8 as discussed (motion passed)
• Added Recommendation 12 on Council Office Staffing (motion passed)
• Added Recommendation 13 on Council Members Expense Accounts (motion passed)
• Added Recommendation 14 to maintain no severance pay for elected officials (motion passed)
• Approved existing Recommendation 14 (Training and Onboarding) as Recommendation 15 (motion passed)
• Added Recommendation 16 on Ward Boundary Review and Council Compensation (motion passed)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will review its 5th report and several planning applications, including amendments for 4402 Colonel Talbot Road and 1269 Hyde Park Road. A demolition request for the heritage‑designated building at 533 Clarence Street in the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District will be discussed. The committee will also hear updates from the Stewardship Sub‑Committee and the Listed Property Working Group, and consider a public meeting on the London Plan land‑needs assessment and draft urban growth boundary.

• Demolition request for the heritage‑designated property at 533 Clarence Street (West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District)
• Notice of planning application and public meeting for Official Planning and Zoning By‑law amendment – 4402 Colonel Talbot Road
• Notice of planning application and public meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments – 1269 Hyde Park Road (includes Heritage Impact Assessment)
• Notice of public meeting to review the London Plan – Land Needs Assessment, Employment Areas and Draft Urban Growth Boundary
• Stewardship Sub‑Committee report (September 3, 2025)

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning approved the Listed Property Working Group Report and agreed to explain consultation obligations to property owners. The committee expressed satisfaction that each listed property meets at least two criteria and offered to participate in owner consultations if requested by Civic Administration. A working group was also established to review the process for the Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations. The committee supported the staff recommendation to demolish the heritage‑designated building at 522 Clarence Street.

• Approved Listed Property Working Group Report
• Agreed to explain consultation obligations to property owners
• Stated satisfaction that each listed property meets two or more criteria
• Requested to be included in consultations with property owners if helpful
• Established working group (M. Ambrogio, S. Jory, S. Sandor) to review Mayor's Honour List nominations
• Supported staff recommendation to demolish heritage‑designated building at 522 Clarence Street

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management will consider its second report and the Director’s report covering February to August 2025. An inspection report required under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act will also be reviewed. The committee will discuss any items on the agenda and consider any deferred matters before adjourning.

• 2nd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• Director's Report for February‑August 2025
• Inspection Report under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (August 6, 2025)
• Items for Discussion
• Deferred Matters/Additional Business

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved receiving the minutes from its May 6 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving the Director's Report for February 1 2025 to August 16 2025, noting the August 6 2025 inspection report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved receipt of 2nd meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved receipt of Director's Report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee adopted the 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy with two amendments: a new Targeted Industry focused on manufacturing goods currently imported to Canada, and a new Priority Action to identify supply‑chain gaps. The committee also received the Municipal Accommodation Tax annual report, cancelled the two‑stage RFPQ 2025‑056 for the City Hall Campus redevelopment and referred the matter to Civic Administration, and accepted two resignations while directing advertisements for new appointments.

• Adopted amended 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy (13-0)
• Added new Targeted Industry to attract manufacturing of imported goods (13-0)
• Added new Priority Action to identify supply‑chain gaps (13-0)
• Received Tourism's Municipal Accommodation Tax annual report (13-0)
• Cancelled two‑stage RFPQ 2025‑056 procurement for City Hall Campus redevelopment (13-0)
• Referred City Hall Campus redevelopment procurement to Civic Administration for further review (13-0)
• Accepted J. Fyfe‑Millar resignation from Committee of Adjustment; directed advertisement for new members (13-0)
• Accepted J. Fyfe‑Millar resignation from Covent Garden Market Board; directed advertisement for new members (13-0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider a design contract price increase for the Wellington Gateway Transit and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements (RFP20-29). It will also review a proposal to replace steam services at city facilities, examine an affordable rental housing subclass report, and approve the award of a property tax software system. Confidential items include a lease matter for 2835 Westminster Drive and labour‑relations advice.

• Design contract price increase – Wellington Gateway Transit and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements (RFP20-29)
• Replacement of steam services at city facilities
• Affordable Rental Housing Subclass Report
• Award of Property Tax Software System (RFP2024-311)
• Confidential lease discussion for 2835 Westminster Drive (London Police Service Board)

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved the award of RFP2024-311 to CentralSquare Canada Software Inc. for a five‑year property tax software system and its financing (6‑0). It also approved a $803,764 increase to the Wellington Gateway design contract and financing for that project (5‑1). Financing for replacement of steam services at City Hall, Centennial Hall, Central Library and Museum London was approved (6‑0). The affordable rental housing subclass report was received for information (6‑0).

• Approved RFP2024-311 award to CentralSquare Canada Software Inc. (6‑0)
• Approved financing for property tax software project (6‑0)
• Approved $803,764 increase to Wellington Gateway design contract (5‑1)
• Approved financing for Wellington Gateway project (5‑1)
• Approved financing for replacement of steam services at city facilities (6‑0)
• Received affordable rental housing subclass report for information (6‑0)
• Approved closed‑session motions on land lease and labour relations matters (6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee will hear a design update for on‑street accessible parking presented by D. Hall. It will also receive an update from Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor M. Stone, consider the committee’s third report, and review direction items including the 2026 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List and a notice of a public meeting on the Land Needs Assessment Employment Areas and Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review.

• On‑street accessible parking design update – presentation by D. Hall
• Update from Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor – M. Stone
• 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• 2026 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List
• Notice of public meeting on Land Needs Assessment Employment Areas and Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation on on‑street accessible parking and received an update from the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor, noting a temporary reassignment of the portfolio. The committee accepted the third report from its July 10, 2025 meeting and received notices regarding the 2026 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List nominations and a public meeting on the City‑wide Land Needs Assessment and Urban Growth Boundary review. No motions were voted on or actions approved.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive a summary update from Internal Audit (MNP) and review the Internal Audit Follow‑Up Activities Dashboard. It will discuss the Housing and Homelessness Value for Money audit prepared by MNP, as well as a Hub Value for Money audit added by Councillor S. Stevenson. The meeting also includes standard items such as disclosures, consent, deferred matters, and confidential business.

• Summary Update from Internal Audit – MNP
• Internal Audit Follow‑Up Activities Dashboard – MNP
• Housing and Homelessness Value for Money audit – MNP
• Hub Value for Money audit – Councillor S. Stevenson
• Deferred Matters/Additional Business

The committee received the summary update from internal audit, the internal audit follow‑up activities dashboard, and the Housing and Homelessness Value‑for‑Money audit report, all presented by MNP. Each motion was moved, seconded and passed; the VfM audit motion recorded a vote of 2 yeas to 1 nay. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Received summary update from internal audit (motion passed)
• Received internal audit follow‑up activities dashboard (motion passed)
• Received Housing and Homelessness Value‑for‑Money audit report (motion passed, 2‑1 vote)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will receive a status update on the Mayor’s Direction 2025‑001 for fast‑tracking housing. It will also consider the Housing Accelerator Fund allocation review and incentive program optimization. Additional items include a no‑build agreement for 4407 Green Bend, an update to the Transit Oriented Development loan program guidelines, and a consultation report for the Hyde Park BIA expansion project.

• Fast‑Tracking Housing – Mayor's Direction 2025‑001 – status update
• Housing Accelerator Fund – allocation review and incentive program optimization
• Limiting Distance (No‑Build) Agreement for 4407 Green Bend
• Updating program guidelines for the Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan per‑unit forgivable loan program
• Hyde Park BIA Expansion Project – additional consultation reporting

The committee approved a $7,391,000 top‑up for three new housing initiatives and re‑allocated $6,044,818 of surplus funds to existing incentives, together supporting an additional 555 housing units. It also approved a limiting‑distance (no‑build) agreement for 4407 Green Bend and introduced the related by‑law to council. Several zoning amendment applications were approved, and the TOD loan program guidelines were partially updated.

• Approved $7,391,000 top‑up funding for Housing Accelerator Fund (266 units) – Motion Passed
• Approved re‑allocation of $6,044,818 surplus to existing Housing Accelerator Fund incentives (289 units) – Motion Passed
• Approved limiting‑distance (no‑build) agreement for 4407 Green Bend and introduced related by‑law – Motion Passed
• Approved part a) and c) of TOD loan program guidelines – Motion Passed (5‑0)
• Failed part b) i) of TOD guidelines (green measures) – Motion Failed (1‑4)
• Approved part b) ii) of TOD guidelines (non‑profits/affordable housing) – Motion Passed (5‑0)
• Approved $750 (2025) and $1,500 (2026) spending for CACP meeting space – Motion Passed (6‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 230 Adelaide Street North from LI2 to h‑4*LI3 – Motion Passed (5‑0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will discuss the Western Road and Philip Aziz Avenue corridor and intersection improvements project. It will also review the Project and Funding Agreement for construction of licensed child‑care and early years programs and the Interim Housing Assistance Program agreement for 2025‑2027. Additional items include the newcomer strategy, a request for delegation status, and the withdrawal of public nuisance by‑law amendments.

• Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor Improvements Project Update
• Project and Funding Agreement for Construction of Licensed Child Care and Early Years Programs
• Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) Agreement 2025‑2027
• Withdrawal of Public Nuisance By‑law and Administrative Monetary Penalty System By‑law Amendments
• Request for delegation status by O. Sayyed, Vice‑President External Affairs, University Students' Council

The committee approved the $7,345,000 Interim Housing Assistance Program agreement and a standard Project and Funding Agreement for licensed child‑care and early‑years programs. It also accepted several staff reports, nomination memos, and delegation requests. Two motions directing the Civic Administration to implement Western Road corridor improvements and to study a pedestrian scramble were rejected.

• Approved $7,345,000 Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Project and Funding Agreement for Licensed Child Care and Early Years Programs (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List nomination memo (5‑0)
• Approved London’s Newcomer Strategy and Survey staff report (5‑0)
• Approved delegation request from University Students’ Council (5‑0)
• Approved delegation request from B. Samuels (5‑0)
• Failed motion to direct Civic Administration to implement Western Rd corridor recommendations (1‑4)
• Failed motion to direct Civic Administration to report on pedestrian scramble feasibility (1‑4)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will present its 4th Report and a 3rd Report for municipal council resolution. The meeting also includes a budget presentation for the committee and notices for upcoming community information meetings on the Official Plan and Urban Growth Boundary review. Additional items cover pet health, salt management, a revised planning application at 1887 Kilally Road, and a National Urban Park report.

• 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution – 3rd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Notice of Community Information Meeting – Official Plan Review and Urban Growth Boundary Review
• Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee Budget
• Notice of Revised Planning Application – 1887 Kilally Road

The committee elected L. Skinner as Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025. It referred the PAWS parvovirus communication to the Animal Welfare Working Group and asked the Chair to schedule an informal get‑together in September 2025. The committee established a working group on a national urban park and directed staff to review the city’s salt‑management plan and to study wildlife‑vehicle collision mitigation costs, develop a natural‑heritage connectivity plan, and provide an updated agricultural‑land map.

• L. Skinner elected Vice Chair (term ends Nov 30 2025)
• PAWS parvovirus communication referred to Animal Welfare Working Group
• Chair asked to arrange informal September 2025 get‑together
• National Urban Park working group established (M.A. Hodge, B. Samuels)
• M.A. Hodge and B. Samuels asked to review City Salt Management Plan
• Civic Administration requested study of wildlife‑vehicle collision mitigation costs
• Civic Administration requested development of natural‑heritage connectivity plan for west end
• Civic Administration requested updated map and summary of agricultural land ownership inside/outside new Urban Growth Boundary

Council

The council will disclose pecuniary interests, recognize scholarship recipients, and consider several confidential matters in closed session, including solicitor‑client privileged advice on a dog‑licensing by‑law amendment and litigation related to the London Plan for 560‑562 Wellington Street and a compensation claim for 1690 Richmond Street North. Public items include submissions on animal protection, dog‑licensing enhancements, and various by‑law corrections and updates. The meeting will also receive reports from multiple committees and consider motions and delegations.

• Closed‑session review of Enhancements to the Dog Licensing and Control By‑law – Focus on Public Safety Risk Dogs (solicitor‑client privileged)
• Closed‑session advice on litigation concerning appeals of The London Plan for 560‑562 Wellington Street (Ontario Land Tribunal)
• Closed‑session advice on a compensation claim following expropriation of 1690 Richmond Street North (Ontario Land Tribunal)
• Corrections to the Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement between the City of London and Clean Air Partnership
• Annual Update to By‑law B‑7, Schedule A

The council approved a $99,220 service agreement with Envirosuite Canada for air‑monitoring equipment at the W12A landfill. It also authorized single‑source purchases of Zamboni ice systems and negotiations for a fire‑department service vehicle. A by‑law to access the W12A landfill was introduced for adoption, and the minutes and committee report were approved. Several closed‑session periods were convened to discuss solicitor‑client privileged matters.

• Approved $99,220 Service Agreement with Envirosuite Canada for air monitors (motion passed)
• Authorized single‑source purchase of two Zamboni Level Ice Systems for $58,570.90 (motion passed)
• Authorized negotiations for a London Fire Department service vehicle with City Commercial Truck Equipment (motion passed)
• Introduced Municipal Request to Access W12A Landfill Policy by‑law for adoption (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of the 12th and 13th Special Council meetings (14‑0)
• Approved 12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, except items 6, 9, 11, 16 (15‑0)
• Constituted three closed‑session periods to consider solicitor‑client privileged matters (15‑0, 15‑0, 12‑3)
• Received and referred multiple communications and petitions (14‑0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to provide direction on several heritage property designations. The body will also receive reports from the Stewardship Sub-Committee and the HCD Guidelines Working Group.

• Heritage designation of 1511 Clarke Road
• Heritage designation of 100 Kellogg Lane, 1097-1127 Dundas Street, and 1100-1108 Dundas Street
• Notice of Community Information Meeting for the Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Urban Growth Boundary Review
• Stewardship Sub-Committee report and room rental discussion
• HCD Guidelines Working Group report

The committee approved spending up to $750 for the remainder of 2025 and up to $1,500 for 2026 to rent audio‑visual meeting rooms for its sub‑committees and working groups. It received several reports, including the Stewardship Sub‑Committee report, the Heritage Conservation District Working Group report, and the 4th CACP report. The committee noted its support for staff recommendations to designate several properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved up to $750 for 2025 and $1,500 for 2026 meeting space rentals
• Received Stewardship Sub‑Committee Report dated August 6 2025
• Received Heritage Conservation District Working Group report dated July 8 2025
• Received 4th Community Advisory Committee on Planning Report from July 17 2025
• Supported staff recommendation to designate 1511 Clarke Road as heritage
• Supported staff recommendation to designate 100 Kellogg Lane and Dundas Street properties as heritage
• Received Heritage Planners' Report dated August 21 2025
• Received notice of community information meeting on Official Plan and Urban Growth Boundary review

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will meet to discuss a proposed Code of Conduct for Council members and Local Boards. The agenda also includes a delegation from London Hydro regarding an affiliated proposal and the consideration of appointing a member to the Eldon House Board of Directors.

• Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards (proposed)
• London Hydro affiliated proposal delegation
• Appointment to Eldon House Board of Directors
• Code of Conduct submission by Councillor S. Stevenson
• Eldon House Board of Directors applications

The committee voted 14‑0 to refer the Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards, together with the Council and Staff Relations Policy, to the Governance Working Group for further review and invited the Integrity Commissioner. It also directed Civic Administration to work with London Hydro Inc. on the affiliate proposal and to report back with the required bylaws. The committee appointed Michelle Southern to the Eldon House Board of Directors for a term ending November 14, 2026, with a 92.86% vote.

• Referred Code of Conduct and Council and Staff Relations Policy to Governance Working Group (14‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to collaborate with London Hydro on affiliate proposal and report back (14‑0)
• Approved delegation request from London Hydro CEO and Board Chair to be heard (14‑0)
• Appointed Michelle Southern to Eldon House Board of Directors (14‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review several staff reports, including a delegation of authority by‑law for municipal elections, an update on the Covent Garden Market kitchen project, and a winter maintenance review. It will consider a consultant contract price increase for rapid transit implementation along Wellington Street from Queens Avenue to the Thames River (South Branch), and award a consultant for the 2026 storm‑water management facility remediation program. The committee will also address a single‑source repair of a Caterpillar grader and confidential litigation concerning the expropriation of property at 1690 Richmond Street North.

• Delegation of Authority By‑law: Municipal Elections Approvals and Agreements
• Covent Garden Market Kitchen Project
• Consultant Contract Price Increase – Rapid Transit Implementation (Wellington Street from Queens Avenue to the Thames River (South Branch))
• 2026 Stormwater Management Facility Remediation Program Consultant Award
• Single Source Repair of Caterpillar Grader SS-2025-192

The committee approved a $120,000 increase to the AECOM Canada contract for the Wellington Street rapid‑transit project (vote 4‑1). It also approved the Covent Garden Market Kitchen capital cost of $555,000 and a loan up to that amount, the Stormwater Management Facility remediation consultant award for $109,973, and a single‑source repair of a Caterpillar grader for $75,762.93. Additionally, the timing of pedestrian crossover work at Viscount Rd and Steeplechase Dr was moved forward to 2025 with an increased contract value.

• Rapid Transit contract increase to $1,924,701 approved (4‑1)
• Covent Garden Market Kitchen $555,000 capital cost approved
• Loan up to $555,000 for Market Kitchen approved
• Delta Science and Engineering Inc. consulting award $109,973 approved
• Single‑source repair of Caterpillar grader $75,762.93 approved
• Pedestrian crossover improvements advanced to 2025 with higher contract value approved (5‑0)
• Delegation of Authority By‑law to be introduced at Council approved
• Winter Maintenance Review report received for information

Council

The Special Council Meeting will consider three by‑laws. Bill No. 308 will confirm the proceedings of this meeting. Bill No. 332 will amend By‑law No. Z‑1 to exempt Transit Village Place Types from Minimum Parking Standards (third reading). Bill No. 333 will amend By‑law No. Z‑1 to create a new Zone (TSA) and apply regulations to lands within the Protected Major Transit Station Areas (third reading).

• Bill No. 308 – By‑law to confirm the Special Council Meeting proceedings
• Bill No. 332 – By‑law amendment to exempt Transit Village Place Types from Minimum Parking Standards (third reading)
• Bill No. 333 – By‑law amendment to add a new Zone (TSA) and regulations for lands in Protected Major Transit Station Areas (third reading)

The council introduced and gave first, second, and third readings to Bill No. 308, passing each motion unanimously (14‑0). The third reading and enactment of Bill No. 332 and Bill No. 333 were also approved, with Bill 332 passing 14‑0 and Bill 333 passing 13‑1. All three bills are now by‑laws of the City of London.

• Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 308 approved (14‑0)
• Second Reading of Bill No. 308 approved (14‑0)
• Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 308 approved (14‑0)
• Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 332 approved (14‑0)
• Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 333 approved (13‑1)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review several heritage alteration permit applications and a series of public participation meetings for specific development sites. It will consider a city-wide amendment to the zoning by-law that changes the definition of stacked townhouses. The committee will also discuss an Agricultural Land Offset Policy and updates to the zoning by-law to support small businesses and nonprofits.

• Heritage Alteration Permit Application – 964 Dufferin Avenue (HAP25-055-L)
• Heritage Alteration Permit Application – 170 Wortley Road (HAP25-053-L)
• Public Participation Meeting – 820 Blythwood Road (Z-25073)
• Zoning By-law Amendment – Stacked Townhouse Definition (Z-25071)
• Agricultural Land Offset Policy (Councillor S. Franke)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved three heritage alteration permits for properties on Dufferin Avenue and Wortley Road, directing the Civic Administration to review and update the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Conservation Master Plan and to drop the Attawandaron Road Park trail. The committee referred the 820 Blythwood Road development application to a future meeting and introduced a zoning amendment for 430 First Street to be taken to council on August 26.

• Approved heritage alteration permit for 964 Dufferin Avenue (motion passed)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for 170 Wortley Road with conditions (motion passed)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for 172 Wortley Road with conditions (motion passed)
• Directed Civic Administration to review and update Medway Valley Heritage Forest CMP, removing the Attawandaron Road Park trail (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Referred Starline Developments’ 820 Blythwood Road application to a future meeting (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Introduced zoning amendment for 430 First Street to amend RSC1(29) zone, to be presented to council (motion passed, 4‑0, 1 absent)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the W12A Landfill and various municipal bylaws. The body will consider proposals regarding short-term rentals, residential rental licensing, and the protection of animals in vehicles.

• Proposed changes to the W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program
• Single source procurement of Zamboni Level Ice Systems (SS-2025-194)
• Single source procurement of a London Fire Department service vehicle (SS-2025-193)
• Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for 2025-2028 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative
• Proposed enhancements to Dog Licensing and Control By-law regarding public safety risk dogs

The committee approved the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative and a $99,220 service agreement with Envirosuite for odour monitoring. It also authorized single‑source procurements for Zamboni ice systems and a fire department service vehicle. Additional directions were given to study a new indoor pool site and to engage the public on proposed changes to the W12A Landfill program.

• Approved Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for housing initiative (5 yeas)
• Approved $99,220 Envirosuite odour‑monitoring service agreement (5 yeas)
• Authorized single‑source purchase of two Zamboni Level Ice Systems for $58,570.90 (5 yeas)
• Authorized negotiations for a London Fire Department service vehicle (5 yeas)
• Directed Civic Administration to consider Basil Grover Park for a future indoor pool (4 yeas)
• Directed Civic Administration to send W12A Landfill program report to public liaison committee and notify owners within 2 km (5 yeas)
• Approved standard form agreement for infrastructure grant and child‑care funding (5 yeas)
• Expended $400 from ESACAC budget for public‑awareness stickers (5 yeas)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will elect a new vice chair following a resignation, review the 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan, and receive updates from working groups.

• Election of Vice Chair
• 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report
• Urban Growth Boundary and Animal Welfare Working Group Updates
• Budget Request for Stickers
• Notice of Planning Application - 1511 Clarke Road

The election of the Vice Chair was deferred to the next meeting after a resignation was received. The committee approved a $400 expenditure for public‑awareness stickers and approved an amended proposal allowing a portion of the 2025 ESACAC budget to be used for those stickers. It also requested the Civic Administration to forward the sticker artwork to Strategic Communications and asked Strategic Communications to post pest‑infestation prevention information on the city website.

• Election of Vice Chair deferred to next meeting
• Approved $400 expenditure to purchase public‑awareness stickers
• Approved amended proposal by CPSC to allocate part of 2025 ESACAC budget for stickers
• Requested Civic Administration to forward sticker artwork to Strategic Communications
• Requested Strategic Communications to post pest‑infestation prevention info on city website

Council

Council will meet in closed session to discuss land acquisitions, dispositions, and legal matters. The public agenda includes communications regarding the Urban Growth Boundary Review and a zoning application for 6309 Pack Road.

• Urban Growth Boundary Review (The London Plan)
• Zoning by-law amendment application for 6309 Pack Road
• Affordable Homeownership Program Relaunch
• Funding requests for Hamilton Road BIA and Old East Village BIA
• Biosolids Management Master Plan Notice of Completion

The council approved the appointment of AECOM Canada ULC and Stantec Consulting Limited to design two trunk watermain projects, totaling $213,457 and $223,634.13 respectively. Financing for the program was approved and the mayor, clerk and civic administration were authorized to execute the contracts. The council also approved the previous meeting minutes, entered a closed‑session period, and adopted the Infrastructure and Corporate Services report with noted exceptions.

• Closed session convened (1:13 PM‑1:48 PM) – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• Minutes of June 24, 2025 meeting approved – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• Communications and petitions received and referred – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• 12th Infrastructure & Corporate Services Report approved, except items 8, 9, 10 – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• AECOM Canada ULC appointed for Southdale Rd West watermain design ($213,457) – Motion Passed
• Stantec Consulting Limited appointed for Gainsborough Rd watermain design ($223,634.13) – Motion Passed
• Financing for Trunk Watermain Installation Program approved – Motion Passed
• Mayor, clerk and civic administration authorized to execute contracts – Motion Passed

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force will review progress of its review and discuss compensation for councillors and the mayor, the staff support model, the council members’ expense account policy, severance pay for elected officials, and training for elected officials. The agenda also includes an environmental scan summary and transition documents. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Councillor Base Compensation, Additional Compensation, and Mayor’s Base Compensation
• Staff Support Model
• Council Members’ Expense Account Policy
• Severance Pay for Elected Officials
• Training and Onboarding for Elected Officials

The Task Force received items 2.1‑2.3 for information and passed the consent motion. General discussions were noted on compensation, staff support, expense accounts, severance pay, and training, but no decisions were made. The next two meetings were scheduled for September 19 and October 3, 2025.

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several heritage alteration permits and planning applications. The body will also review a revised general policy for community advisory committees and a stewardship sub-committee report.

• Heritage Alteration Permits for 170 Wortley Road, 172 Wortley Road, and 964 Dufferin Avenue
• Planning applications and public participation meetings for 1511 Clarke Road and 100 Kellogg Lane
• Revised planning application and heritage impact assessment for 3563 Bostwick Road
• Revised General Policy for Community Advisory Committees
• Draft Stewardship Sub-Committee Terms of Reference

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning approved the draft revised Stewardship Sub‑Committee Terms of Reference. It also recommended approval, with conditions, of heritage alteration permits for 170 Wortley Road and 172 Wortley Road, and retroactive approval of porch alterations at 964 Dufferin Avenue. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved draft revised Stewardship Sub‑Committee Terms of Reference
• Recommended approval with conditions of heritage alteration permit for 170 Wortley Road
• Recommended approval with conditions of heritage alteration permit for 172 Wortley Road
• Recommended approval of retroactive porch alteration permit for 964 Dufferin Avenue

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will receive and discuss several staff and governance reports, including the London Transit Commission 2024 Annual Report, the LTC governance update, the Mobility Master Plan Notice of Completion, and the 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan progress. The committee will also consider delegations related to these reports and acknowledge recent resignation letters from the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association and RBC Place London.

• Delegation – London Transit Commission 2024 Annual Report
• London Transit Commission Governance update (Councillor S. Franke, Chair)
• Mobility Master Plan Notice of Completion
• 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report
• Letter of Resignation – Hyde Park Business Improvement Association

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved the Mobility Master Plan Report, directed staff to file a notice of completion and to undertake a traffic study. It also approved actions on the Climate Emergency Action Plan, deferred London Transit Commission governance pending an external review, and accepted two board resignations. The committee received the LTC 2024 Annual Report and approved a delegation request from Enbridge Gas Ontario. All motions were passed with the vote tallies recorded in the minutes.

• Consent items 2.2 & 2.3: resignations of Terryanne Daniel (Hyde Park BIA) and Sara De Candido (RBC Place) accepted (14‑0)
• Governance Working Group 2nd Report actions approved (15‑0)
• London Transit Commission 2024 Annual Report received (14‑0)
• London Transit Commission governance deferred pending external review (14‑1)
• Mobility Master Plan Report approved; notice of completion filed; traffic study directed (13‑2 for parts a&b, 15‑0 for part c)
• 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan progress report actions approved (13‑2)
• Delegation request from Enbridge Gas Ontario approved (15‑0)
• Closed‑session motions on solicitor‑client privileged matters passed (15‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee meeting on July 16, 2025 will review a range of items related to city infrastructure and services. Items include a notice of completion for the Biosolids Management Master Plan, appointments of consulting engineers for the trunk watermain program, Southdale Road West improvements, and the Highbury Avenue North sidewalk and cycle track design contract amendment. The agenda also contains a housing‑enabling core servicing stream for Sunningdale Road West, an expropriation civil works phase for the Wellington Gateway Project, and a delegation request concerning the London Emergency Services Campus. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will discuss these matters.

• Contract amendment for detailed design and tendering of Highbury Avenue North sidewalk and cycle track
• Appointment of consulting engineers for the Trunk Watermain Installation Program
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Southdale Road West improvements (Colonel Talbot Road to Bostwick Road) – RFP 2025‑096
• Housing‑Enabling Core Servicing Stream – Sunningdale Road West improvements from Wonderland Road to Villagewalk Boulevard (transfer payment agreement by‑law)
• Expropriation of lands – Phase 2 – Wellington Gateway Project civil works

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved a series of consent items, including appointments of consulting engineers for watermain design, a contract amendment for Highbury Avenue, and a housing‑enabling by‑law introduction. It also approved the Biosolids Management Master Plan and the expropriation of land for Phase 2 of the Wellington Gateway Project. Finally, the committee approved locating the new London Emergency Services Campus at 3243 Manning Drive.

• Approved appointment of AECOM Canada ULC and Stantec Consulting for Trunk Watermain design (consent items 2.2) – motion passed
• Approved municipal drain petition for new branch at Robins Hill Rd and Rebecca Rd (2.3) – motion passed
• Approved contract amendment increasing BT Engineering Inc. agreement by $205,960 for Highbury Ave design (2.5) – motion passed
• Introduced Housing‑Enabling Core Servicing Stream by‑law for Sunningdale Rd West improvements (2.6) – motion passed
• Approved Biosolids Management Master Plan after public review (2.1) – vote 4‑1
• Approved expropriation of land for Phase 2 Wellington Gateway Project (2.8) – vote 4‑1
• Approved location of London Emergency Services Campus at 3243 Manning Drive (4.1) – vote 6‑0
• Approved delegation request from Ontario Federation of Agriculture to be heard (additional vote) – vote 6‑0

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will receive a staff report on Bill 17 (Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025) and a Quick Communities update. It will also hold public participation meetings on several development applications, including sites at 15 Capulet Walk, Commissioners Road West, and Evangeline Street. Stakeholder communications for each site are attached for review.

• Bill 17 Information Report (Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025)
• Quick Communities Update
• Public Participation Meeting – 15 Capulet Walk (O-25061)
• Public Participation Meeting – 555‑559 & 567 Commissioners Road West (Z-25058)
• Public Participation Meeting – 1658‑1678 Evangeline Street (Z-25049)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the Bill 17 report and the Quick Communities update. It also introduced three applications for Municipal Council consideration: an Official Plan amendment for 15 Capulet Walk, a zoning change for Commissioners Road West, and a zoning change for Evangeline Street. All motions were passed, with vote counts of 5‑1, 6‑0, and 6‑0 respectively.

• Bill 17 report received (motion passed)
• Quick Communities staff report received and forwarded to ReThink Zoning team (motion passed)
• Introduced Official Plan amendment for 15 Capulet Walk (5‑1)
• Introduced zoning change for Commissioners Road West to Residential R9 Special Provision (6‑0)
• Introduced zoning change for Evangeline Street to Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (6‑0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider a series of reports and proposals, including advisory committee updates and housing initiatives. It will review the Affordable Homeownership Program relaunch and a new temporary traffic signal. The committee will decide on awarding engineering services to design, tender and administer construction of a new residential drop‑off depot as part of the expansion of the W12A landfill. Additional items include funding requests for the Hamilton Road and Old East Village Business Improvement Areas and a review of the school crossing guard program.

• Award of Engineering Services for design, tendering and contract administration of a new residential drop‑off depot (W12A landfill expansion)
• Affordable Homeownership Program relaunch
• New temporary traffic signal
• Community Energy System Green Municipal Funds application support
• Funding request for Hamilton Road BIA and Old East Village BIA

The committee approved the allocation of up to 30% of the 2025 municipal rent supplement increase (approved at $1 million annually) to Atlohsa Family Healing Services for Indigenous‑led portable housing benefits. It also approved a temporary traffic signal at Cheapside Street and Campus Drive, and awarded $896,534 to WSP for engineering services for the W12A landfill expansion. Additional items included introducing by‑laws for the Affordable Homeownership Program and BetterHomes London, and supporting two Green Municipal Fund applications.

• Allocated up to 30% of $1 M rent supplement increase to Atlohsa for Indigenous housing (motion passed)
• Approved temporary traffic signal at Cheapside St & Campus Dr for 2025/2026 school year (motion passed)
• Awarded WSP engineering services for W12A landfill expansion, $896,534 (motion passed)
• Introduced Affordable Homeownership Program by‑law at Council on July 22 2025 (motion passed)
• Supported GMF grant applications for Century Centre (1067‑1071 Wellington Rd) and Old Oak (850 Highbury Ave N) (motion passed)
• Introduced BetterHomes London financing and service agreements by‑law at Council on July 22 2025 (motion passed)
• Received RFT 2025‑041 Bridging Supports – Housing Stability Services report (motion passed)
• Authorized release of $476,332 (minus 10% holdback) from Chelsea Green grant and amendment of contribution agreement (motion passed)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Lambeth neighbourhood connectivity plan, the Florence/Eleanor/York Street infrastructure renewal program, Central Avenue accessible parking, and Hamilton Road‑Commissioners Road intersection design. The committee will also receive the second ACAC report and consider the Draft ACAC Work Plan for 2025‑2027. Discussions will focus on accessibility improvements and future planning for the city.

• Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan – Lambeth neighbourhood (presentation by Kholoud Abdelhamid)
• Infrastructure Renewal Program – Florence, Eleanor and York Streets reconstruction (presentation by Josh Smith and J. Bakker)
• Central Avenue Accessible Parking (presentation by P. Yanchuk)
• Hamilton Road and Commissioners Road Intersection Improvements Detailed Design (presentation by E. Guil and M. Van Haren)
• Draft ACAC Work Plan for 2025‑2027

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee received its 2nd report from the June 12 meeting. Presentations were given on the Lambeth neighbourhood connectivity plan, street reconstruction, accessible parking, and an intersection design. A draft work plan was verbally reviewed. No motions were passed, denied, or tabled.

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 work plan and urban growth boundary. The body is also reviewing several planning applications and guidelines related to environmental stewardship.

• Planning application for 348 Sunningdale Road East
• Zoning By-law amendment to the stacked townhouse definition
• Green Development Guidelines
• Blue Box Transition Final Year
• Parvovirus outbreak reports regarding Wharncliffe

The committee added J. Cornelius to the Urban Growth Boundary Working Group and asked the group to keep reviewing the boundary. It approved the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Work Plan. A working group was created to study a parvovirus outbreak, and Civic Administration was told the committee will follow up on Green Development Guidelines in July or August.

• Added J. Cornelius to the Urban Growth Boundary Working Group
• Requested the Urban Growth Boundary Working Group to continue its review
• Approved the 2025 Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Informed Civic Administration that the committee will follow up on Green Development Guidelines staff report (July/August)
• Established a Parvovirus Outbreak Working Group (N. Karsch, B. Samuels)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group will review a proposed revised policy for the appointment of the Deputy Mayor. The group is also discussing a lessons learned review regarding London housing development projects and appointments to agencies, boards, and commissions.

• Proposed Revised Policy - Appointment of Deputy Mayor
• MNP - London Housing Development Projects - Lessons Learned Review
• Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions staff report
• 1st Report of the Governance Working Group

The group received its first report and the appointments report. It approved the MNP – London Housing Development Project lessons‑learned review and voted to have Civic Administration provide a full list of current tenant placement policies (9‑1). It also asked for a report on changes to the Deputy Mayor appointment policy. All motions were passed.

• Received 1st Governance Working Group Report (motion passed)
• Received Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions report (motion passed)
• Received MNP – London Housing Development Project – Lessons Learned Review report (motion passed)
• Requested Civic Administration to report full list of current tenant placement policies (motion passed, 9 yeas, 1 nay)
• Requested Civic Administration to report additional changes to Amended Policy – Appointment of Deputy Mayor (motion passed)
• Received Deferred Matters List (motion passed)
• Constituted closed session on personal/employee matters (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Council

The London City Council will consider several approvals, including a single‑source procurement of time‑and‑attendance software (Bill No. 252). It will also vote on funding for Upper Thames River Conservation Authority projects, a contract for the downtown sewer capacity expansion, and surplus declarations for two city‑owned properties. Additional items include an expansion of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and several by‑law authorizations.

• Single‑source purchase of Time and Attendance Software (Bill No. 252)
• Funding to support Upper Thames River Conservation Authority capital/maintenance projects
• Contract award and consultant appointment for London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion Project
• Declaration of surplus for 47 Outer Drive and for 2528 Main Street
• Intention to expand the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area (BIA)

The council approved a single‑source procurement of time‑and‑attendance software from The Ultimate Software Group, with licensing costs up to $1.7 million over five years and additional services up to $485,285. It also appointed KPMG LLP to conduct the London Transit Commission Governance Review for $132,650. Additional actions included approving several committee reports, directing no further work on two city‑owned parking lots and referring redevelopment of a third lot, and adopting the corporate growth projections update (12‑3 vote).

• Approved single‑source time‑and‑attendance software procurement (up to $1.7 M) – Motion Passed
• Appointed KPMG LLP for London Transit Commission Governance Review ($132,650) – Motion Passed
• Approved 8th Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Report, except items 3 and 6 – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• Approved 11th Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee Report, except items 7 and 11 – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• Approved minutes of the 9th and 10th council meetings – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to take no further action on parking lots at 434 Elizabeth St and 824 Dundas St, and referred redevelopment of 641 Queens Ave – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• Received and referred multiple communications including the Municipal Rent Assistance Program – Motion Passed (15‑0)
• Adopted corporate growth projections update – Motion Passed (12‑3)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will receive an information report on the ReThink Zoning Project and a Community Advisory Committee on Planning report. It will hold public participation meetings on the Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Community Growth), the 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy update, the Environmental Management Guidelines update, and the 3680 & 3700 Colonel Talbot Road (OZ-25013) project. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and public input.

• Information Report on ReThink Zoning Project
• Community Advisory Committee on Planning Report
• Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Community Growth)
• 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy update
• 3680 & 3700 Colonel Talbot Road (OZ-25013) project

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update, cancelling and rescheduling several infrastructure projects and adjusting the capital budget. It also directed Civic Administration to report on servicing improvement projects for multi‑unit housing and adopted the Environmental Management Guidelines as a municipal guideline. Additional reports on the ReThink Zoning Project, the Community Advisory Committee, and the Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review were received.

• Approved 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update (6‑0)
• Adjusted Capital Budget to reflect project timing changes (6‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report on multi‑unit housing servicing improvements (6‑0)
• Adopted Environmental Management Guidelines as a Municipal Guideline Document (6‑0)
• Introduced proposed by‑law for Environmental Management Guidelines at Council meeting on July 22, 2025 (6‑0)
• Received Information Report on ReThink Zoning Project (6‑0)
• Received 3rd Report of Community Advisory Committee on Planning (6‑0)
• Received Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review (Community Growth) and directed continued consultation (6‑0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will consider the Ontario Building Faster Fund report on London's 2024 housing target performance. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as disclosures of pecuniary interest, consent, and a confidential matter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Consent
• Ontario Building Faster Fund: London's 2024 Housing Target Performance (staff report attached)
• Confidential information supplied by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Adjournment

The Planning and Environment Committee voted to introduce the Ontario Building Faster Fund by‑law at the June 24 municipal council meeting. The committee also approved a closed‑session to consider confidential information from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved introduction of Ontario Building Faster Fund by‑law at council (6‑0)
• Approved closed‑session to consider confidential Ministry information (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force is meeting to discuss draft recommendations and workload expectations. The group will review compensation for the mayor and councillors, including base pay and additional duties.

• Discussion of base compensation for Councillors
• Discussion of base compensation for Mayor
• Review of additional compensation for additional duties
• Agency, Board and Commission workload expectations
• Review of updated Terms of Reference

The task force received items 2.1‑2.5 for information, including updated terms of reference and role descriptions. A request was made for HR and Financial Services to research full‑time income data for councillors. The meeting was recessed for ten minutes, and the next meeting was set for July 18, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Items 2.1‑2.5 received for information (motion passed)
• HR and Financial Services tasked to research councillor income data (motion passed)
• Meeting recessed for ten minutes (motion passed)
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:57 AM (motion passed)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss heritage conservation and specific planning applications. The body will review draft guidelines for heritage districts and a report from heritage planners.

• Draft Supplementary Guidelines for Heritage Conservation Districts
• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting for 1204 Richmond Street
• Heritage Planners' Report
• Nominations for Sub-Committees and Working Group Resource Members
• 2nd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The committee created a Working Group to review draft supplementary guidelines for heritage conservation districts, with a reporting deadline of the August 2025 meeting. It set the regular meeting time to the third Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM starting in July 2025. It appointed members to the Listed Property Working Group, the Planning and Policy Sub‑Committee, and the Stewardship Sub‑Committee.

• Created Working Group for heritage guidelines review (members: S. Jory, C. McKaskell, J.M. Metrailler, M. Wallace, M. Ambrogio)
• Set meeting time to third Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM starting July 2025
• Appointed S. Kopp, S. Asiedu, D. Santosh, A. Ramic to Listed Property Working Group
• Appointed T. Jenkins, D. Lavi, P. Hooper, K. Handa, N. Ahmed, S. Evans to Planning and Policy Sub‑Committee
• Appointed M. Whalley, K. Waud, R. Chattopadhay, A. Tate, A. Kalyai to Stewardship Sub‑Committee

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the 2024 Consolidated Financial Report and the KPMG audit findings for the year ending December 31, 2024. It will also examine internal audit follow‑up activities, a Value‑for‑Money audit of the Community Grants Program, and a compliance audit of the Safe London initiative for women, girls and gender‑diverse people. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on presentations and discussion of these audits.

• 2024 Financial Audit – presentation of Consolidated Financial Report
• Audit Findings Report – KPMG audit for year ending Dec 31 2024
• Internal Audit Follow‑Up Activities Dashboard – MNP
• Community Grants Program Value for Money (VfM) Audit – MNP
• Safe London for Women, Girls and Gender‑Diverse and Trans People Compliance Audit – MNP

The Audit Committee received the 2024 financial report and the audit findings report for the City of London. It also received communications from KPMG and MNP regarding the 2024 financial audit, internal audit follow‑up dashboard, community grants program value‑for‑money audit, and the Safe London compliance audit. The Committee directed Civic Administration to report community grant recipient outcomes to Council each year beginning in 2026. The Safe London compliance audit motion passed with four yeas and one nay.

• KPMG permitted an additional ten minutes to speak on the 2024 Financial Audit (motion passed)
• 2024 Financial Report of the City of London received (motion passed)
• Audit Findings Report for year ending Dec 31, 2024 received (motion passed)
• MNP internal audit follow‑up activities dashboard communication received (motion passed)
• MNP community grants program VfM audit communication received (motion passed)
• Civic Administration directed to report community grant outcomes annually, effective 2026 (motion passed)
• MNP Safe London compliance audit communication received (motion passed; Yeas: 4, Nays: 1)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider the London Transit Commission’s governance review and the appointment of a consultant for RFP 2025‑035. It will receive updates on corporate growth projections and the city‑owned parking lot redevelopment directed by Mayoral Direction 2024‑001. The meeting also includes presentations on the Interim Integrity Commissioner and annual reports from London & Middlesex Community Housing and the Housing Development Corporation.

• Appointment of consultant for London Transit Commission governance review (RFP 2025‑035)
• Corporate Growth Projections Update (Mayoral Direction 2024‑001)
• City‑owned Parking Lot Redevelopment Update (Mayoral Direction 2024‑001)
• Presentation – Introduction to the Interim Integrity Commissioner
• Annual General Meeting presentations and financial statements for London & Middlesex Community Housing and the Housing Development Corporation

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee appointed KPMG LLP to conduct the London Transit Commission Governance Review for $132,650. It directed the Civic Administration to halt further action on two city‑owned parking lots and to refer the 641 Queens Avenue site for procurement, public engagement, and financing of pre‑development work. The committee also introduced a by‑law for London & Middlesex Community Housing to be presented to Council and approved several related reports.

• Approved KPMG LLP as consultant for transit governance review ($132,650) (14‑0)
• Received corporate growth projections 2021‑2051 report (9‑4)
• Directed no further action on 434 Elizabeth St and 824 Dundas St; referred 641 Queens Ave for procurement and public engagement; approved financing for pre‑development (13‑0)
• Approved delegation requests from Old East Village BIA representatives to be heard (13‑0)
• Introduced LMCH by‑law to be presented at Council on June 24, 2025 (14‑0)
• Approved receipt of LMCH 2024 Financial Statements (13‑1)
• Failed motion to request joint property inspections for LMCH (3‑11)
• Approved receipt of Housing Development Corporation 2024 reports and financial statements (13‑0)

Council

The City of London is holding a special council meeting to discuss and potentially approve a contribution agreement for a highly supportive housing project. The meeting includes a review of a template agreement with Indwell Community Homes.

• Bill No. 249: By-law to approve a template Contribution Agreement with Indwell Community Homes for highly supportive housing at 346 South Street

The council authorized a forgivable loan of $3,152,410 to Indwell Community Homes for 96 highly supportive housing units at 346 South Street. The Contribution Agreement and related authorizations were introduced and approved, and Bills No. 248 and 249 were passed through first, second, and third readings, becoming by‑laws. All motions passed unanimously with a 13‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved $3,152,410 forgivable loan to Indwell Community Homes (13‑0)
• Introduced Contribution Agreement for 346 South Street (13‑0)
• Approved Contribution Agreement and related authorizations (13‑0)
• Approved First Reading of Bill No. 248 and 249 (13‑0)
• Approved Second Reading of Bill No. 248 and 249 (13‑0)
• Approved Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 248 and 249 (13‑0)
• Enacted Bill No. 248 as By‑law No. A.-8611-192 (13‑0)
• Enacted Bill No. 249 as By‑law No. A.-8612-193 (13‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider several infrastructure awards and property declarations. The meeting includes discussions on flood protection, sewer capacity, and city-owned land management.

• Adelaide Flood Protection and Section 1 Upgrades tender award (RFT-2024-215)
• London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion Project contract award
• Anguish Drain Embankment Stabilization in Lambeth consulting engineer appointment
• Declaring 47 Outer Drive and 2528 Main Street as surplus property
• Funding for Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) capital/maintenance projects

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved multiple major contracts, including a $40,652,251.50 flood protection project at the Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant, a single‑source time‑and‑attendance software purchase up to $1.7 million over five years, and a $17,659,067.63 downtown sewer capacity expansion. It also authorized financing, introduced a procurement‑policy by‑law amendment, and declared two city properties surplus for sale.

• Approved Adelaide flood protection contract $40,652,251.50 (Motion Passed)
• Approved single‑source time & attendance software up to $1,700,000 plus $485,285 professional services (Motion Passed)
• Appointed Water's Edge Environmental Solutions Team Ltd. for Anguish Drain design $250,206 (Motion Passed)
• Authorized Upper Thames River Conservation Authority projects $396,864.47 (Motion Passed)
• Accepted Bre‑Ex Construction bid $17,659,067.63 for downtown sewer expansion (Motion Passed)
• Introduced procurement policy by‑law amendment at council meeting (Motion Passed)
• Declared 47 Outer Drive surplus and to be sold (Motion Passed)
• Declared 2528 Main Street surplus and to be sold to adjoining owners (Motion Passed)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Vice Chair and discuss its scope and work plan. The body will also review a revised general policy for community advisory committees and discuss meeting times.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Revised General Policy for Community Advisory Committees and Simplified Procedures for Meetings
• Discussion on meeting times based on a June 12 staff report
• Discussion on Scope and Work Plan including Terms of Reference

The committee elected Z. Beecham as Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025. The first report from the May 8, 2025 meeting was formally received. The committee also received a revised general policy and set a new meeting schedule of the second Thursday each month at 3:00 PM starting July 2025. Discussion of the work plan was postponed to a future meeting.

• Z. Beecham elected Vice Chair (term ends Nov 30, 2025)
• 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee received
• Revised General Policy for Community Advisory Committees received
• Meeting time changed to second Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM starting July 2025
• Work Plan discussion postponed

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider the staff report on the 2026 Annual Budget Update and discuss next steps. It will also receive delegation requests and communications from Museum London, the Middlesex‑London Health Unit, heritage and advisory committees, and other partners. Additional items include a presentation on the Development Charges Act by the mayor.

• 2026 Annual Budget Update – Next Steps (staff report)
• Request for Delegation Status – Julie Bevan, Executive Director, Museum London
• Request for Delegation Status – Emily Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Middlesex‑London Health Unit
• Cost Saving Opportunities within Heritage – Councillor S. Stevenson
• Development Charges Act presentation – Mayor J. Morgan

The committee unanimously approved the receipt of the 2026 Annual Budget Update report and changed the agenda order to consider later items. It also unanimously received and approved delegation requests from Museum London, Middlesex‑London Health Unit, and Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, among others. Motions to direct Civic Administration to prepare business cases for Heritage and Advisory Committee cost‑saving measures, and a request for a housing corporation business case, were rejected.

• Approved receipt of 2026 Annual Budget Update (15‑0)
• Approved agenda order change to move Items 4.5 and 4.6 after Item 4.2 (15‑0)
• Approved receipt of Museum London communication and delegation request (15‑0)
• Approved receipt of Middlesex‑London Health Unit communication and delegation request (15‑0)
• Approved receipt of Kettle Creek Conservation Authority communication and delegation request (15‑0)
• Rejected Civic Administration business case for Heritage Department cost savings (3‑12)
• Rejected Civic Administration business case for Advisory Committee budget savings (3‑11)
• Rejected amendment to request London & Middlesex Housing Corp business case (1‑14)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will hear a staff report on the intention to expand the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area. It will also receive the Downtown London Momentum Report 2025 and a delegation request from the Downtown London board chair. In addition, the committee will conduct public participation meetings on four development applications at 35 Jim Ashton Street, 415 Oxford Street West, 928‑934 Oxford Street West, and 743 Richmond Street.

• Intention to expand the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area (Item 2.1)
• Downtown London Momentum Report 2025 (Item 2.2)
• Public Participation Meeting – 35 Jim Ashton Street (Item 3.1)
• Public Participation Meeting – 415 Oxford Street West (Item 3.2)
• Public Participation Meeting – 743 Richmond Street (Item 3.4)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the referral of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area expansion to a future meeting. It received and approved the Downtown London Momentum Report and the delegation request from K. Nielsen. The committee also approved by-laws to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 35 Jim Ashton Street, 415 Oxford Street West, and 928‑934 Oxford Street West.

• Referral of Hyde Park BIA expansion to future meeting – Approved (5‑0)
• Downtown London Momentum Report received – Approved (5‑0)
• Delegation request from K. Nielsen approved – Approved (5‑0)
• By-law for 35 Jim Ashton Street to amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law – Approved (5‑0)
• By-law for 415 Oxford Street West to amend Official Plan policy and Zoning By-law – Approved (5‑0)
• By-law for 928‑934 Oxford Street West to amend Zoning By-law – Approved (3‑2)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will review several reports and updates, including the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee report, the City of London Community Grants Program allocations, and updates on housing stability and child‑care services. It will also consider a contract extension for the installation of park infrastructure (C21‑054) and proposals for new traffic and pedestrian signals and crossovers. Decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Contract Extension – Installation of Park Infrastructure (C21-054)
• New Traffic Signals, Pedestrian Signals and Pedestrian Crossovers
• City of London Community Grants Program – Grassroots, Innovation, and Capital Funding Allocations (2025)
• Housing Stability for All Plan – 2024 Update (including Revised Appendix B)
• London‑Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan – 2024 Progress Report

The committee approved new traffic and pedestrian signals at several locations, an eight‑month extension of the city parks infrastructure contract, and a single‑source procurement for a Lived Experience Community Table initiative. It also directed the Civic Administration to allocate up to 30% of the 2025 Municipal Rent Assistance Program increase to Atlohsa Family Healing Services for Indigenous portable housing benefits. The Urban Growth Boundary Working Group was established and the Updated Highly Supportive Housing cost schedule was referred to a later meeting. All motions listed were passed except the referral of the Highly Supportive Housing cost breakdown (failed 2‑3) and a request to prepare a Reaching Home update (failed 0‑5).

• Approved new traffic signal at Wharncliffe Rd S at Morgan Ave/Middleton Ave (unanimous)
• Approved pedestrian signals at five locations including Fanshawe Park Rd W/Foxwood Ave (unanimous)
• Increased 2023 Pedestrian Crossover contract by $76,723.60 to $315,723.60 (unanimous)
• Approved eight‑month extension of Contract C21‑054 with Piccoli Construction Limited (unanimous)
• Approved single‑source procurement SS‑2025‑112 up to $185,478 for Goodwill Industries LECT initiative (unanimous)
• Directed allocation of up to 30% of MRAP increase to Atlohsa Family Healing Services (4‑1)
• Established Urban Growth Boundary Working Group (consent motion 5‑0)
• Motion to refer Updated Highly Supportive Housing cost breakdown to July 14 meeting failed (2‑3)

Council

Council will review reports on land expropriations for the Wellington Gateway Project Civil Works - Phase 2. The meeting includes decisions on multiple zoning amendments, housing contribution agreements, and 2026 budget updates.

• Expropriation of lands for Wellington Gateway Project Civil Works - Phase 2
• Demolition request for heritage properties at 175-197 Ann Street and 84-86 St. George Street
• Zoning amendments for 20 Clarke Road, 1890-1900 Kilgorman Way, and 3334-3354 Wonderland Road South
• Agreement with Donald Jones Management Services Inc. for Centennial Hall management
• Template contribution agreements for supportive housing at 248-256 Hill Street and 644-646 Huron Street

The council entered three separate closed‑session periods to consider privileged litigation matters. It approved the minutes of the May 13 meeting and adopted the 8th Planning and Environment Committee report (with listed exceptions). The council approved the expropriation of lands for the Wellington Gateway Project Phase 2 and directed the Expropriating Authority to prepare and register the required plans. All related motions were passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Closed session (1:17‑1:28) on Eleanor Street Infrastructure Renewal Project passed (14‑0)
• Closed session (2:30‑2:41) on London and Middlesex Community Housing Asset Management Plan passed (10‑4)
• Closed session (4:22‑4:41) on Template Contribution Agreement for Highly Supportive Housing passed (11‑3)
• Minutes of the 8th Council meeting (May 13) approved (14‑0)
• Approved expropriation of lands for Wellington Gateway Project Phase 2 (Approving Authority) (13‑1)
• Approving Authority meeting adjourned and reconvened in regular session (14‑0)
• Approved expropriation actions for Wellington Gateway Project Phase 2 (Expropriating Authority) (13‑1)
• 8th Planning and Environment Committee report approved with exceptions (14‑0)

Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee will review the auditor’s report on the compliance audit of campaign finances for 2022 municipal election candidate Khalil Ramal. The committee will discuss the findings and any recommendations presented in the staff report. The meeting also includes consent to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Auditor’s Report – Compliance Audit of the Campaign Finances of 2022 Municipal Election Candidate Khalil Ramal
• Consent to approve minutes of the 4th meeting of the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
• Review of the 4th meeting minutes (Post-Meeting Minutes - Compliance Audit Committee_Nov01_2023)
• Call to Order and disclosures of pecuniary interest

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee approved the minutes of its 4th meeting. It received the auditor’s report on candidate Khalil Ramal and directed the City Clerk to prepare a decision to commence legal proceedings against the candidate. The Committee also authorized the City Clerk, in consultation with the City Solicitor’s Office, to appoint an independent external prosecutor to represent the Committee.

• Approved minutes of the 4th Meeting (motion passed)
• Moved into closed session to review auditor’s report (motion passed)
• Received Auditor’s Report on candidate Khalil Ramal (motion passed)
• Directed City Clerk to prepare decision to commence legal proceedings against Khalil Ramal (motion passed)
• Authorized City Clerk to appoint an independent external prosecutor, consulting City Solicitor’s Office (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider the appointment of a new director to London Hydro Inc. and review the utility's 2024 financial results and five-year strategic plan. The meeting also includes updates on the 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan and the Strategic Plan Implementation.

• London Hydro Inc. 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions
• London Hydro Vision 2030 - Five-Year Strategic Plan
• London Hydro Inc. Summary of 2024 Financial Results
• London Hydro Inc. 2024 Annual Report on Finance
• Consideration of Appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors (Requires 1 Member)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved the 2025 London and Middlesex Community Housing Asset Management Plan (12 yeas, 1 nay). It also appointed Paul M. Madden to the London Hydro Board of Directors (12 yeas, 1 nay) and approved a by‑law to ratify London Hydro’s 2024 annual resolutions for introduction at Council on June 3 (13 yeas, 0 nays). Additional actions included scheduling the Housing Development Corporation shareholder meeting for June 17 and rescinding a board appointment at Eldon House.

• Approved 2025 London and Middlesex Community Housing Asset Management Plan (12‑1)
• Appointed Paul M. Madden to London Hydro Board of Directors, term ending Dec 31 2025 (12‑1)
• Approved by‑law to ratify London Hydro 2024 annual resolutions for Council June 3 (13‑0)
• Granted London Hydro an additional five minutes to speak at the meeting (12‑0)
• Referred London Hydro proposed amendments to Shareholder Declaration to Civic Administration (12‑1)
• Scheduled 2024 Housing Development Corporation shareholder meeting for June 17 (motion passed)
• Rescinded Devinder Luthra appointment to Eldon House Board, declared vacancy and directed advertisement (13‑0)
• Approved consent items 2.1‑2.3 receiving reports on asset management and strategic plan (13‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review a series of staff reports, including updates on the annual meeting calendar, Enwave services, the Junior Achievement Centre, reserve fund monitoring, development charges, parkland reserve funds, and the management agreement for Centennial Hall. It will consider the appointment of consulting engineers for Infrastructure Renewal Program Round 5 and the award of the contract for the Bradley Avenue Extension and White Oaks Tributary corridor. The committee will also discuss a council policy review, a bad‑debts issue involving Aspire Food Group, and added proposals for road rehabilitation in Gainsborough and Hyde Park and an infrastructure renewal concern.

• Contract award: Tender RFT-2025-087 for Bradley Avenue Extension and White Oaks Tributary corridor
• Appointment of consulting engineers for Infrastructure Renewal Program: Round 5
• Agreement between the City of London and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. for management of Centennial Hall
• Proposed road rehabilitation project – Gainsborough and Hyde Park (submitted by Councillor C. Rahman)
• Enwave update – London District Energy

The committee approved the contract award for the Bradley Avenue Extension & White Oaks Tributary Complete Corridor, accepting the lowest bid of $21,135,965.36. It also approved funding for the Junior Achievement Centre roof replacement, introduced three reserve‑fund by‑laws for council consideration, and appointed consulting engineers for several Infrastructure Renewal projects. Additional reports were received and directed to be posted online.

• Consent items 2.1‑2.11 approved (item 2.8 excluded) – motion passed (5 yeas)
• Annual meeting calendar for 2026‑2027 approved
• Funding for roof replacement at Junior Achievement Centre, 15 Wharncliffe Rd N approved
• Three reserve‑fund by‑laws to be introduced at the June 3 council meeting approved
• Contract award for Bradley Avenue Extension & White Oaks Tributary Complete Corridor approved; lowest bid $21,135,965.36 accepted
• By‑law to amend agreement with Donald Jones Management Services Inc. (extend term to 2030) introduced; Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute
• Consulting engineers appointed for Infrastructure Renewal Program projects (e.g., Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd., GEI Consultants Canada Ltd., etc.)
• 2024 Development Charges Reserve Funds report received and directed to be posted on the City website

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its 2025 annual work plan and the urban growth boundary. The committee will also review a report from April 24, 2025, and discuss future meeting times.

• Discussion of the Draft 2025 Annual Work Plan
• Discussion of the Urban Growth Boundary regarding the Official Plan Review of The London Plan
• Review of the 1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (2025-04-24)
• Discussion of meeting times based on a poll

The committee decided that, starting June 2025, meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM. A Work Plan Working Group was created to develop the 2025 work plan and will report at the next meeting. An Urban Growth Boundary Working Group was established and the Civic Administration was asked to attend the June 26, 2025 meeting to provide information.

• Set meeting schedule to fourth Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM beginning June 2025
• Established Work Plan Working Group (N. Karsch, M.A. Hodge, A. Manon, B. Samuels)
• Work Plan Working Group to report back at next ESACAC meeting
• Established Urban Growth Boundary Working Group (N. Karsch, J. Cordes, M.A. Hodge, A. Menon, B. Samuels, L. Skinner)
• Requested Civic Administration to attend June 26, 2025 ESACAC meeting to provide information

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to receive a status update on the 2026 Annual Budget and a request from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. The body is also discussing potential cost savings regarding cycling lane projects and the London Economic Development Corporation.

• 2026 Budget Request from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
• 2026 Annual Budget status update
• Review of cost savings opportunities for the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
• Review of cost savings opportunities for cycling lane projects

The committee approved consent items 2.1 and 2.2 unanimously and received communications on the 2026 budget request and agency engagement. It directed Civic Administration to continue right‑sizing opportunities and to implement user‑fee changes (10‑4). The committee voted to exclude several business cases from the 2026 budget, including roadway maintenance, roadway planning, urban‑forestry reductions, aquatics pool closures, and a recycling pilot project. Other exclusion motions were defeated.

• Approved consent items 2.1 & 2.2 (14‑0)
• Received 2026 Budget Request communication (motion passed)
• Directed implementation of user‑fee changes (10‑4)
• Excluded Appendix B Ref #1 Roadway Maintenance – Reduced Summer Sidewalk Maintenance (10‑4)
• Excluded Appendix B Ref #2 Roadway Planning & Design – Reduced Road Network Improvements (9‑5)
• Excluded Appendix B Ref #3 Urban Forestry – Reduction in Pathway and Trail Edge Brush Mulching (8‑6)
• Excluded Appendix B Ref #5 Aquatics – Closure of 5 Wading Pools (12‑2)
• Excluded Appendix C Ref #2 Recycling & Composting – Stop Multi‑Residential Green Bin Cart Pilot Project (9‑5)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review staff reports on building permit fees, the Housing Accelerator Fund, and a heritage alteration permit for 255 Dufferin Avenue. The agenda includes multiple public participation meetings for zoning and demolition requests.

• Heritage Alteration Permit application for 255 Dufferin Avenue
• Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-Law - Site Alteration
• 1364-1408 Hyde Park Road Deeming By-law
• Housing Accelerator Fund – Amendment to Contribution Agreement
• Public participation meetings for zoning applications (e.g., 20 Clarke Road)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss housing agreement templates and specific projects on Hill Street and Huron Street. The body will also review reports on environmental stewardship, accessibility, and the London Fire Department's annual plan update.

• Template contribution agreements for highly supportive housing at 248-256 Hill Street and 644-646 Huron Street
• London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Annual Update
• Single Source SS-2024-074 for Bulk White Field Marking Paint
• Dearness Home 2023-2024 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement declaration of compliance
• Reports from the Environmental Stewardship and Action and Accessibility Community Advisory Committees

The committee accepted a single‑source contract for bulk white field marking paint worth $58,000. It received reports from the Environmental Stewardship, Accessibility, and Fire Master Plan committees, and took no further action on the Whole of Community System Response Overview. The committee approved affordable and supportive housing agreement templates and financing, and authorized two forgivable‑loan grants totaling $5.175 million for highly supportive housing projects on Hill Street and Huron Street.

• Accepted $58,000 single‑source bulk white field marking paint contract (Motion Passed)
• Received 1st Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee report (Motion Passed)
• Received 1st Accessibility Community Advisory Committee report (Motion Passed)
• Received London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Annual Update (Motion Passed)
• Received Whole of Community System Response Overview, no further action (Yeas 3, Nays 2)
• Approved affordable and supportive housing agreement templates and financing (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Authorized $1.485M forgivable loan for 33 units at 248‑256 Hill Street (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Authorized $3.69M forgivable loan for 82 units at 644‑646 Huron Street (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will review several heritage‑related items, including a demolition request for designated buildings at 197, 183, 179, 175 Ann Street and 86‑84 St. George Street. It will also consider a heritage alteration permit for 255 Dufferin Avenue and notices for a planning application at 743 Richmond Street and an Official Plan and Urban Growth Boundary review. Additional agenda items cover the committee’s first report, an annual work plan, and sub‑committee updates.

• Demolition request for heritage‑designated buildings at 197, 183, 179, 175 Ann St and 86‑84 St. George St
• Heritage alteration permit application (HAP25-024-L) for 255 Dufferin Avenue in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District
• Notice of planning application and public meeting for 743 Richmond Street (OZ-25048)
• Notice of community information meeting on Official Plan review and Urban Growth Boundary review
• Annual Work Plan presentation

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning approved the revised 2025 work plan. It established a Priority Listed Properties Working Group and appointed members to the Planning and Policy and Stewardship sub‑committees. The staff report on demolition requests for several heritage‑designated buildings was supported conditionally. No recommendation was reached on the heritage alteration permit for 255 Dufferin Avenue.

• Approved revised 2025 Community Advisory Committee on Planning work plan
• Supported staff report on demolition requests for heritage buildings, conditional on council approval
• Established Priority Listed Properties Working Group
• Appointed C. Cadogan, H. Garrett, J. Guard, J.M. Metrailler, S. Sandor, M. Wallace to Planning and Policy Sub‑Committee
• Appointed H. Garrett, J. Guard, S. Jory, C. McCaskell, P. Murray to Stewardship Sub‑Committee
• Appointed H. Garrett, C. McKaskell, J.M. Metrailler, P. Murray to Priority Listed Properties Working Group
• Requested Committee Clerk to add resource‑member appointments to next meeting agenda
• Requested Committee Clerk to poll members on future meeting times

Council

The council will consider a series of by‑laws covering child‑care funding, home‑repair loans, affordable‑housing contribution agreements and a diversity plan for police board appointments. It will also review reports on community services, infrastructure, and budget monitoring. Several amendments to by‑laws on waste discharge, business improvement areas, and delegation of authority are on the agenda.

• Bill No. 156 – authorize the standard Child Care and Early Years Funding Agreement
• Bill No. 157 – approve the Ontario Renovates Home Repair Loan Agreement
• Bill No. 158 – approve a template Contribution Agreement for affordable‑housing projects
• Bill No. 163 – adopt the Municipal Diversity Plan for Appointments to the London Police Service Board
• Bill No. 159 – approve the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Transfer Payment Agreement

The council approved the Child Care and Early Years Master Funding Agreement, delegating signing authority to the Deputy City Manager and repealing four previous bylaws. It also authorized increased funding for the Ontario Renovates program and directed the creation of a new homelessness information dashboard. Several motions to receive reports and approve committee minutes were also passed.

• Closed session authorized (15‑0)
• Minutes of April 22, 2025 meeting approved (14‑0, 1 absent)
• 8th Community and Protective Services Committee Report approved with exceptions (15‑0)
• Child Care and Early Years Master Funding Agreement introduced and approved (14‑0, 1 recused)
• Ontario Renovates program funding increased and by‑law introduced (14‑1)
• Homelessness dashboard directive approved, replacing quarterly report (11‑4)
• Quick Communities research report directed to committee (motion passed, no tally recorded)
• Communications and petitions received and referred (15‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee is holding a special meeting to review a staff report regarding the Spring 2025 Debenture Issuance Update.

• Spring 2025 Debenture Issuance Update

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee approved the issuance of serial debentures totaling $26,200,000 to fund capital projects. The motion passed with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also moved to introduce the related by‑law at the Municipal Council meeting on May 13, 2025.

• Approved issuance of $26.2M serial debentures (4‑0)
• Moved to introduce borrowing by‑law at May 13 council meeting (4‑0)

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force will consider the first and second reports, a March 25 council resolution, and the updated Terms of Reference. It will review an environmental scan, public and councillor survey results, and workload estimates. The meeting includes discussion of principles and practices for council resourcing, setting the next meeting date, and addressing any deferred matters.

• Review of 1st and 2nd CRRTF reports (post‑meeting minutes)
• Council Resolution 2025‑03‑25 (Resolet 5.1‑4‑SPPC)
• Updated Terms of Reference (amended April 1 2025)
• Environmental Scan memo and remuneration submission
• Public and councillor survey results and workload estimates

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force received its first and second reports, the updated Terms of Reference, survey results and workload estimates. It directed that the environmental scan be received and asked Human Resources to query other municipalities on how they classify full‑time versus part‑time council members. The discussion on resourcing principles will continue at the next meeting, set for June 6, 2025.

• First and second CRRTF reports received
• Updated Terms of Reference received
• Public‑engagement and councillor‑engagement survey results received
• Chair’s notes received
• 2024 workload estimates received
• Environmental scan received; HR to inquire about council member classification
• Discussion of resourcing principles continued to next meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for June 6, 2025 (9 am‑12 pm)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting for its first session to conduct orientations and establish leadership. Members will review the city's accessibility plan and general policies for advisory committees.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025
• Orientation on the General Policy for Community Advisory Committees
• Review of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Orientation on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Review of the Corporation of the City of London Accessibility Plan

The committee elected N. Judges as Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025. The election of a Vice Chair was postponed to the next meeting. Orientations on committee policy and the AODA were provided, and the first committee report was received. The meeting adjourned at 1:02 PM.

• N. Judges elected Chair (term ending Nov 30, 2025)
• Vice Chair election postponed to next meeting

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management will consider a consent item covering the 2023‑2024 Long‑Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement between the City of London (Dearness Home) and Ontario Health, along with its 2024 Declaration of Compliance. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and a period for discussion of other matters. Any deferred matters or additional business will be addressed before adjournment.

• 2023‑2024 Long‑Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health – Declaration of Compliance 2024 (consent item)
• Call to Order
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Items for Discussion (unspecified topics)
• Deferred Matters/Additional Business

The Dearness Home Committee of Management approved the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to execute the Declaration of Compliance for the 2023‑2024 Long‑Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement. The same manager was directed to inform the licensee that the declaration has been made. Both motions were passed without recorded vote tallies.

• Authorized Deputy City Manager to execute Declaration of Compliance (motion passed)
• Directed Deputy City Manager to advise Licensee of the Declaration (motion passed)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will review two shareholder meeting requests—one from London Hydro Inc. and one from London & Middlesex Community Housing. It will also consider a request to extend the terms of the LMCH Board of Directors, several delegation status requests related to the Canada Disability Benefit, a ReconciliAction Plan staff report, and reports on governance and municipal diversity for police board appointments. Confidential matters subject to solicitor‑client privilege will be discussed in closed session.

• Shareholder's Meeting request – London Hydro Inc.
• Shareholder's Meeting request – London & Middlesex Community Housing
• Extension of terms for London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors
• Canada Disability Benefit – delegation status requests for multiple councillors
• 1st Report of the Governance Working Group

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved shareholder meetings for London Hydro Inc. and London & Middlesex Community Housing, adopted the ReconciliAction Plan, and extended the terms of three London & Middlesex Community Housing board members to September 30 2027. It also requested the mayor to advocate for the Canada Disability Benefit and introduced a municipal diversity by‑law for the Police Services Board. All motions passed with overwhelming support.

• Approved shareholder meeting for London Hydro Inc. (14‑0)
• Approved shareholder meeting for London & Middlesex Community Housing (14‑0)
• Approved ReconciliAction Plan (14‑0)
• Extended terms of Phil Squire, Greg Thompson, and Kathleen Savoy to Sept 30 2027 (13‑1)
• Requested mayor to advocate for Canada Disability Benefit (14‑0)
• Approved delegation requests from J. Salisbury and A. Roberts (14‑0)
• Directed actions on Governance Working Group report (14‑0)
• Introduced Municipal Diversity Plan by‑law for Police Services Board (14‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider several reports and updates, including a status update on commemorative naming of streets, a transfer payment agreement for court security and prisoner transportation, and updates to various by-laws. The committee will also review the Springbank Dam contract amendment and monitor the 2024 year‑end operating and capital budgets. Items will be discussed for direction and any deferred matters will be noted.

• Commemorative Naming of Streets and City Assets – status update
• Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Transfer Payment Agreement
• Amendments to the Waste Discharge By‑law WM‑16 and the Wastewater and Stormwater By‑law WM‑28
• Springbank Dam Contract Amendment
• Delegation of Authority By‑law Update

The committee approved a $1.649 M increase to the Springbank Dam Decommissioning contract, raising its total to $5,999,910.10. It also raised Stantec consulting fees and awarded post‑construction monitoring fees. Additional actions included budget surplus allocations, waste‑bylaw amendments, and renaming Trooper Wilson Place to Peacekeeper Place.

• Approved consent items 2.1‑2.9 except 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 (5‑0)
• Recommended continuation of joint public‑health funding advocacy (2.1) – motion passed
• Introduced Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Transfer Payment Agreement for council (2.3) – motion passed
• Introduced amendments to Waste Discharge By‑law WM‑16 and Wastewater & Stormwater By‑law WM‑28 (2.8) – motion passed
• Increased Springbank Dam Decommissioning contract to $5,999,910.10 and raised related consulting fees (2.9) – motion passed
• Directed Civic Administration to rename Trooper Wilson Place to Peacekeeper Place (2.2) – motion passed (4‑1)
• Allocated property‑tax surplus per policy and approved $200,000 RBC Place surplus transfer (2.4) – motion passed
• Received 2024 Year‑End Capital Budget Monitoring Report for information (2.5) – motion passed

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review information on Business Improvement Areas and consider proposed amendments to the BIA by‑laws. It will also consider a mayoral direction to fast‑track housing and reports from the Housing Accelerator Fund, including a land disposal process review to increase affordable housing. Several public participation meetings for specific development sites will be heard.

• Proposed amendments to the Business Improvement Area by‑laws
• Fast‑Tracking Housing – Mayoral Direction 2025‑001
• Housing Accelerator Fund: Completion of the City of London Housing Needs Assessment
• Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 5 – City land disposal process review for increasing affordable housing
• Public participation meetings for 3095 Bostwick Road (Talbot Village Phase 9), 1176 Crumlin Side Road, 1140 Fanshawe Park Road East, 459 Hales Street, and 3849 Campbell Street North

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the receipt of several reports and the introduction of five Business Improvement Area by‑law amendments at the May 13 council meeting. It directed Civic Administration to report on traffic‑calming standards and to investigate land‑use cash‑flow and corporate‑benefits models for affordable‑housing land disposal. It also approved the introduction of by‑laws to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for the 3095 Bostwick Road development, adding new design policies and height allowances. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent items 2.1‑2.2 (receipt of BIA info and BIA by‑law amendments) (5‑0)
• Approved introduction of five BIA by‑law amendments at the May 13 council meeting (5‑0)
• Received communication from D.R. Schmidt on Mobility Master Plan – Cycling Network Maps (5‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report on existing traffic‑calming policy standards (5‑0)
• Received Fast‑Tracking Housing – Mayoral Direction 2025‑001 report (5‑0)
• Received and forwarded Housing Needs Assessment to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (5‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to investigate cash‑flow and corporate‑benefits models for land disposal and amend the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy (5‑0)
• Approved introduction of by‑laws to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for 3095 Bostwick Road (5‑0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law, changes to the Ontario Renovates Program, and agreements for affordable housing projects. The meeting also includes reports on child care funding and the Whole of Community System Response.

• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Program Changes to the Ontario Renovates Program
• Approval of the Template Contribution Agreement for Affordable Housing Projects
• Child Care and Early Years Master Funding Agreement
• Whole of Community System Response Q1 2025 Quarterly Report

The committee introduced a standard Child Care and Early Years Master Funding Agreement to be presented to Council on May 13. It also approved amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law and increased the Ontario Renovates Program funding to $500,000 with a $25,000 household cap. The Whole of Community System Response Quarterly Report was discontinued in favor of a new homelessness dashboard, and a template Contribution Agreement for affordable‑housing projects was approved. A report on Quick Communities was directed for May 20.

• Consent to approve Items 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 passed (3‑2)
• Approved Child Care and Early Years Master Funding Agreement (motion passed)
• Approved amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law (motion passed)
• Approved program changes to the Ontario Renovates Program, raising household cap to $25,000 and total annual funding to $500,000 (motion passed)
• Directed discontinuation of the Whole of Community System Response Quarterly Report and creation of a homelessness dashboard (4‑0)
• Approved Template Contribution Agreement for Affordable Housing Projects (4‑0)
• Directed preparation of a Quick Communities report for May 20 (4‑1)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting. The body will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review orientation materials, including general policies and terms of reference.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025
• Review of General Policy for Community Advisory Committees
• Review of Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• AODA Customer Service Training and Respectful Workplace Training
• Review of reports and Municipal Council Resolutions regarding the Mobility Master Plan and Climate Emergency Action Plan

The committee elected N. Karsch as Chair and M.A. Hodge as Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025. It directed the clerk to explore new meeting dates and to ask members about sharing email addresses. The committee noted that Earth Fest will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Citi Plaza, the Central Library and the Lawson Room. A public request on agenda item procedures was noted and answered by the Manager of Legislative Services.

• Elected N. Karsch as Chair (term ends Nov 30, 2025)
• Elected M.A. Hodge as Vice Chair (term ends Nov 30, 2025)
• Requested clerk to confer on potential meeting date and time changes
• Directed clerk to email members to gauge willingness to share email addresses
• Noted Earth Fest scheduled for April 26, 2025 at Citi Plaza, Central Library, Lawson Room
• Noted public request on agenda item inclusion and manager response

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss the selection process for appointing members to committees, civic boards, and commissions. The group will also review a lessons learned report regarding London housing development projects.

• Selection Process Policy for Appointing Members to Committees, Civic Boards and Commissions
• MNP London Housing Development Projects - Lessons Learned Review
• Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Appointments memo

The Governance Working Group approved several directives for Civic Administration, including consulting with agencies on current applications and reporting on extending agency terms to January 2027 with a longer application window after the municipal election. It also directed the administration to inform Council of new affordable‑housing funding opportunities and to refer a housing‑development review document to the next meeting. The group met in closed session for privileged matters and then adjourned.

• Directed Civic Administration to consult with Agencies, Boards and Commissions on the existing application and propose questions – approved
• Directed Civic Administration to report back on extending agency terms to Jan 2027 and extending the application window to two weeks after the municipal election – approved
• Directed Civic Administration to report to Council when new affordable housing funding programs become available, with program details and target populations – approved
• Referred the MNP – London Housing Development Projects – Lessons Learned Review document to the next Governance Working Group meeting – approved
• Noted the Deferred Matters List will be discussed at the next meeting – noted
• Convene closed session to consider solicitor‑client privileged and personnel matters – approved
• Adjourned the meeting – approved

Council

The London City Council will vote on a series of by-laws covering property tax ratios, property tax rates, school tax rates for 2025, and several official‑plan amendments for specific sites. Additional by‑laws will designate land for public highway projects, including road widening on Byron Avenue East. The meeting also includes reports and a review of winter maintenance performance, but the primary decisions are the listed by‑laws.

• Bill No. 131 – by‑law to confirm the proceedings of the April 22, 2025 Council meeting
• Bill No. 133 – by‑law setting tax ratios for property classes in 2025
• Bill No. 134 – by‑law levying tax rates for property classes in 2025
• Bill No. 135 – by‑law levying school tax rates for 2025
• Bill No. 140 – by‑law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume land as public highway for widening to Byron Avenue East, west of Birch Street

Council approved several contracts and policy items, including a $275,957 consulting engineer contract for the Grenfell Drive Bridge rehabilitation and a $163,476 purchase of ozone odour control units. It also approved the emergency repair purchase order for a line‑painting truck ($69,583.14) and introduced 2025 property and education tax by‑laws. A motion on the 2026 municipal election to request a professional activity day and to introduce a voting‑tabulator by‑law passed 8‑7. The council entered a closed session and approved the minutes of the April 1 meeting.

• Closed session convened (1:17‑1:25 PM) – motion passed 15‑0
• Minutes of April 1 meeting approved – motion passed 15‑0
• Emergency repair purchase order for line‑painting truck $69,583.14 confirmed – motion passed
• Consulting engineer contract awarded to Dillon Consulting Limited for Grenfell Drive Bridge design $275,957.37 – motion passed
• Purchase of ozone odour control units awarded to Sublime Environmental $163,476 – motion passed
• Nashua Avenue road project exempted from Active Mobility Policy – motion passed
• 2025 property tax ratio and rate by‑laws introduced – motion passed
• 2026 election motion to request PA day and introduce voting‑tabulator by‑law passed 8‑7

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The committee is meeting for the first time to elect leadership and undergo orientation. Members will discuss the annual work plan and review a report from the Heritage Planner.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Community Advisory Committee on Planning Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Priority Listed Properties and Annual Work Plan
• Presentation of Heritage Planner's Report
• AODA Customer Service and Respectful Workplace training

J.M. Metrailler was elected Chair and S. Jory elected Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2025. The committee received an orientation from the Legislative Services manager and was provided AODA and Respectful Workplace training videos after the meeting. The Heritage Planner’s report and a verbal outline of the Priority Listed Properties work plan were noted as received. No other decisions or votes were taken.

• Elected J.M. Metrailler as Chair (term ending Nov 30, 2025)
• Elected S. Jory as Vice Chair (term ending Nov 30, 2025)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will review disclosures of pecuniary interest and obtain consent before discussing the appointment of a consultant for Economic Development Strategy RFP 2025-004. The meeting also includes scheduled items, items for direction, and any deferred or additional business.

• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Consent
• Economic Development Strategy: Appointment of Consultant for RFP 2025-004
• Scheduled Items
• Items for Direction

The committee approved appointing Deloitte LLP as the consultant for the Economic Development Strategy and authorized $233,820 in funding, with the mayor and city clerk empowered to sign the contract. A motion to refer the appointment to a future meeting was defeated. The committee also directed Civic Administration to review contracted services for duplication and to examine efficiency improvements for economic‑development agencies, with reports to be presented at a later meeting.

• Approved appointment of Deloitte LLP as consultant for Economic Development Strategy (10‑2)
• Approved funding of $233,820 (excluding HST) for the consultant (10‑2)
• Authorized Civic Administration to handle administrative actions for the project (10‑2)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract (10‑2)
• Motion to refer the appointment to a future meeting failed (4‑8)
• Directed Civic Administration to review contracted services for duplication and cost‑savings (12‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to review efficiency improvements for economic‑development agencies (12‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review 2025 municipal and education tax policies, discuss the Renew London infrastructure program, and consider the appointment of a consulting engineer for the Grenfell Drive Bridge rehabilitation.

• Review of 2025 Tax Policy and Education Tax Rates
• Appointment of consulting engineer for Grenfell Drive Bridge
• Discussion on 2025 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program
• Emergency repair of line painting truck
• Review of winter maintenance performance

The committee approved several contracts and policy actions, including a $275,957.37 design contract for the Grenfell Drive Bridge rehabilitation, a $163,476 purchase of ozone odour control units, and the exemption of Nashua Avenue from the Active Mobility Policy. It also introduced the 2025 municipal and education tax by‑laws for council consideration and directed election‑related measures such as a PA Day request and a by‑law for vote tabulators. All motions were passed as recorded.

• Approved $69,583.14 emergency repair purchase order for Line Painting Truck (motion passed)
• Exempted Nashua Avenue from Active Mobility Policy, allowing construction without new sidewalk (motion passed)
• Approved $275,957.37 contract with Dillon Consulting Limited for Grenfell Drive Bridge rehabilitation design (motion passed)
• Awarded $163,476 purchase of ozone odour control units to Sublime Environmental (motion passed)
• Introduced 2025 Municipal Tax Ratio by‑law to be presented at council meeting on April 22 (motion passed)
• Introduced 2025 Education Tax Rates by‑law to be presented at council meeting on April 22 (motion passed)
• Directed City Clerk to request school boards schedule a PA Day on voting day (passed 3‑2)
• Directed City Clerk to introduce by‑law authorizing vote tabulators, mail and proxy voting (passed 5‑0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will discuss amendments to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan grant program and hear delegations. The committee is also scheduled to hear public participation meetings for seven specific zoning and official plan applications.

• Amendments to Downtown Community Improvement Plan grant program
• Public participation meeting for 3095 Bostwick Road
• Public participation meeting for 2826 Dundas Street
• Public participation meeting for 1622 Evans Boulevard
• Public participation meeting for Official Plan Review of The London Plan

The committee approved a direction to bring forward a by‑law for the Downtown Community Improvement Plan Vacant Commercial Space Fit‑Out Grant Program (6‑0). It also approved three development by‑law introductions to be considered by Council on April 22 for properties at 3095 Bostwick Road, 2826 Dundas Street and 1620 Evans Boulevard, with votes of 5‑0, 5‑0 and 4‑1 respectively. An amendment to add environmental‑review duties to the Ecological Reference Group was rejected (1‑5). Additional motions to open and close public participation meetings for each application were passed unanimously or with one absent.

• Approved direction to bring forward by‑law for Vacant Commercial Space Fit‑Out Grant Program (6‑0)
• Rejected amendment to Ecological Reference Group Terms of Reference (1‑5)
• Approved introduction of by‑law for 3095 Bostwick Road development (5‑0)
• Failed amendment to add natural‑heritage compensation condition for 3095 Bostwick Road (2‑3)
• Approved introduction of by‑law for 2826 Dundas Street development (5‑0)
• Approved introduction of by‑law for 1620 Evans Boulevard development (4‑1)
• Approved motions to open public participation meetings for each application (unanimous)
• Approved motions to close public participation meetings for each application (unanimous)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider designating London as a Welcoming Francophone Community and approve single-source contracts for fire department equipment and landfill operations. The committee will also review the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee's first report.

• Designation of London as a Welcoming Francophone Community
• Approval of single-source contract for London Fire Department bunker gear renewal
• Approval of single-source contract for London Fire Department vehicle tablet mounts
• Approval of single-source contract extension for W12A Landfill equipment rental
• Request for Proposal for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update consulting services

The committee approved a bylaw that will be introduced at the April 22 council meeting to delegate authority for the federal Emergency Treatment Fund agreement at 602 Queens and to ratify the existing contribution agreement. It also approved several procurement actions, including a $200,000 contract extension for landfill equipment, a $251,986 consulting contract for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and fire‑department purchases of tablet mounts and bunker gear. Additionally, the committee directed the Civic Administration to assist with relocating unhoused residents from Watson Park and to cease depot operations there.

• Received 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (motion passed)
• Received staff report on London’s designation as a Welcoming Francophone Community (motion passed)
• Approved single‑source contract extension for W123A Landfill equipment rental, permitting a one‑time payment up to $200,000 (motion passed)
• Accepted Monteith Brown Planning Consultants bid for Parks and Recreation Master Plan update at $251,986 (excluding HST) and approved financing (motion passed)
• Authorized Fire Administration to negotiate a one‑year contract (with options) for vehicle tablet mounts with Commercial Truck Equipment Co.; funding approved (motion passed)
• Authorized Fire Administration to negotiate a one‑year contract (with options) for bunker gear with AJ Stone Company Ltd.; funding approved (motion passed)
• Introduced and ratified a bylaw delegating authority to implement the federal Emergency Treatment Fund agreement for “The Commons” and directed a future report (motion passed)
• Directed Civic Administration to assist with relocation of unhoused residents from Watson Park and to cease depot operations (motion passed)

County City Liaison Committee

The County/City Liaison Committee will receive verbal updates on several joint initiatives, including the CMSM cost‑apportionment agreements, the Advanced Care Rapid Response Unit, regional transit plans, public‑health funding, regional economic development, and election readiness. The committee will consider these items for direction but no formal motions are listed.

• CMSM Cost Apportionment Agreements – verbal update
• Advanced Care Rapid Response Unit – briefing submitted
• Regional Transit – documents submitted
• Public Health Funding – Middlesex‑London Health Unit briefing
• Regional Economic Development – verbal update

The County/City Liaison Committee received verbal updates on cost apportionment, rapid‑response paramedic services, regional transit, public‑health funding, economic development, and election readiness. Each item was approved by motion. The committee also reaffirmed its recommendation to continue joint advocacy for shared public‑health costs.

• Approved receipt of CMSM Cost Apportionment Agreements update (motion passed)
• Approved receipt of Advanced Care Rapid Response Unit report (motion passed)
• Approved receipt of Regional Transit (Middlesex County Connect) update (motion passed)
• Approved recommendation to continue joint advocacy on public‑health funding and receipt of related update (motion passed)
• Approved receipt of Regional Economic Development verbal update (motion passed)
• Approved receipt of Mayor's verbal update on Election Readiness (motion passed)

Council

The council will open with disclosures of pecuniary interest and recognitions, then move to a closed‑session where it will discuss a proposed land acquisition and related solicitor‑client privileged advice (items 4.1‑4.3). Public items include updates on the Mobility Master Plan, primary‑care recruitment, emergency shelter, and a rezoning proposal for 415‑421 Boler Road (Z‑9536). Additional agenda items cover a low‑income seniors tax‑deferral program, outdoor basic needs provision, an Emergency Treatment Fund federal agreement, and a London Transit Commission growth business case. The meeting concludes with several reports from committees.

• Closed‑session discussion of pending land acquisition (items 4.1‑4.3)
• Review of 415‑421 Boler Road (Z‑9536) planning and rezoning item
• Consideration of an updated Low‑Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Tax Deferral Program
• Provision of Outdoor Basic Needs program
• Approval of Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) Federal Contribution Agreement

The council approved the Downtown Master Plan quick‑start actions, including a $181,875 allocation for free‑parking pilots in municipal lots and on‑street spaces. It also entered a closed‑session, approved prior meeting minutes, and made several appointments and administrative directives. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved $181,875 funding for downtown free‑parking pilot (15‑0)
• Entered closed session from 1:10 PM to 1:19 PM (15‑0)
• Approved minutes of the March 4 and March 25 meetings (15‑0)
• Appointed 11 members to the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (15‑0)
• Appointed William Westgate to the Covent Garden Market Board (15‑0)
• Accepted resignation of London Hydro Board Chair C. Graham and directed recruitment (15‑0)
• Directed Civic Administration to continue Secondary School Transit Pass pilot discussions (15‑0)
• Directed City Clerk to terminate and recruit a new Integrity Commissioner (15‑0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review traffic management changes for Dundas Place. The body will also elect a Chair and discuss the Mayor's New Year's Honour List process.

• Traffic Management Changes to Dundas Place presentation
• Election of Chair for the term ending March 31, 2025
• Mayor's New Year's Honour List Process consultation
• 6th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Council

The Special Council meeting will consider a contribution agreement with The London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre at 736‑773 Dundas Street. Two by‑laws will be read and voted on: one to confirm the meeting proceedings and one to approve the contribution agreement and allow the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth to amend it. Additional items include standard disclosures, recognitions, and reports.

• Approval of Contribution Agreement with The London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre (736‑773 Dundas Street)
• By‑law No. 101 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting
• By‑law No. 102 to approve the Contribution Agreement and authorize amendment authority
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• Communications and Petitions

The council approved the 6th Special Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee. It approved a contribution agreement for the London Cross‑Cultural Learner Centre’s affordable‑housing project at 736‑773 Dundas Street, including $2,343,400 of OPHI funding. The council also introduced and passed the first, second, and third readings of Bills No. 101 and 102, enacting them as by‑laws. All motions passed unanimously (14‑0).

• Approved 6th Special Report of Community and Protective Services Committee (14‑0)
• Approved contribution agreement for affordable housing at 736‑773 Dundas St, with $2,343,400 OPHI funding (14‑0)
• Introduced Bill No. 101 and 102 (first reading) approved (14‑0)
• Second reading of Bill No. 101 and 102 approved (14‑0)
• Third reading and enactment of Bill No. 101 and 102 approved (14‑0)
• Noted no pecuniary interests disclosed (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will review several reports and updates, including the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee report and the Secondary School Transit Pass Pilot Program update. It will consider the Quick‑Start actions for the Downtown Master Plan and decide whether to appoint a consultant for RFP 2025‑001. The committee will also consider new appointments to the Accessibility, Community Planning, and Environmental Stewardship advisory committees.

• Downtown Master Plan: Appointment of Consultant for RFP 2025‑001
• Downtown Master Plan: Quick‑Start Actions
• 2nd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Secondary School Transit Pass Pilot Program Update
• Consideration of appointments to the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (up to 11 members)

The committee appointed the Canadian Urban Institute to develop the Downtown Master Plan for $415,000 and approved $181,875 for a 1‑hour free parking program. It accepted the resignation of the London Hydro Board chair and directed continued work on the secondary‑school transit pass pilot. The Mobility Master Plan maps for roads, transit and cycling were approved, with several proposed cycling additions removed.

• Appointed Canadian Urban Institute as consultant for Downtown Master Plan ($415,000) – motion passed
• Approved $181,875 from Economic Development Reserve Fund for 1‑hour free parking program – motion passed
• Accepted resignation of C. Graham, Chair of London Hydro Board – motion passed
• Directed Civic Administration to continue secondary school transit pass pilot discussions – motion passed (11 to 4)
• Approved Roads Projects maps and included Bradley Ave expansion in next improvement cycle – motion passed
• Approved Transit Priority Network maps – motion passed
• Approved Cycling Network maps with removal of specified proposed additions – motion passed
• Directed City Clerk to give Principles Integrity 30‑day termination notice – motion passed (9 to 6)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider a contribution agreement for the property at 736‑773 Dundas Street with the London Cross‑Cultural Learner Centre. The item will be presented for approval during the meeting. Standard agenda items include disclosures of pecuniary interest and a consent motion.

• Approval of Contribution Agreement with The London Cross‑Cultural Learner Centre for 736‑773 Dundas Street

The committee approved a Contribution Agreement for the London Cross‑Cultural Learner Centre’s affordable housing project at 736‑773 Dundas Street. The project received Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Year 6 funding of $2,343,400.00. The related by‑law will be introduced at the Municipal Council special meeting on March 25, 2025, authorizing the Deputy City Manager and the Mayor to execute the agreement and any amendments. The motion passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved $2,343,400.00 OPHI funding and Contribution Agreement for 736‑773 Dundas St (5‑0)
• Authorized Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth to approve amendments to the Agreement (5‑0)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Contribution Agreement (5‑0)
• Authorized Deputy City Manager to approve and execute amending agreements (5‑0)
• Directed introduction of the by‑law at the March 25, 2025 Council special meeting (5‑0)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider awarding contracts for watermain cleaning, consulting engineers for various projects, and supply of equipment for wastewater treatment plants. The committee will also discuss declaring a portion of Belvedere Park surplus and updating fees for affordable housing.

• Award 2025 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Contract
• Appointment of Consulting Engineers for Bostwick Road Improvements
• Contract Award: Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements
• Declare Surplus - Part of Belvedere Park
• Fees and Charges By-law Update - Fee Exemption for Affordable and Social Housing

The committee approved consent items 2.1‑2.13 except 2.10 and 2.12. It authorized the Civic Administration to issue debentures up to $47,871,000 for permanent financing of capital works. Several consulting engineer contracts and construction awards were approved, including watermain design, wastewater treatment equipment, and road improvement projects. All motions were passed.

• Consent items 2.1‑2.13 approved, except 2.10 and 2.12 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized issuance of debentures up to $47,871,000 for capital works financing
• Appointed consulting engineers for trunk watermain design: Dillon Consulting ($718,063), AECOM Canada ($711,020) and AECOM Canada ($302,122)
• Awarded Membrane Bioreactor equipment contract to Veolia Water Technologies for $5,484,080
• Accepted Fer‑Pal Construction Ltd. watermain cleaning and lining contract for $6,328,764.99
• Accepted Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Bostwick Road detailed design at $910,374.30
• Accepted L82 Construction Ltd. construction contract for Sunningdale Road & Richmond Street improvements at $7,552,917.50 and authorized AECOM Canada Ltd. for contract administration at $628,784
• Appointed Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc. for Hyde Park Stormwater Phase 2 contract administration at $202,800

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force is meeting to discuss the roles and compensation of city councillors. The group is reviewing engagement strategies for the public, staff, and councillors, as well as existing remuneration policies.

• Review of available compensation models
• Discussion of Councillor role descriptions
• Public and Councillor survey strategies
• Remuneration of Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members Policy
• Pay increase for the Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair positions

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force set meeting length limits and clarified its terms of reference. It directed Human Resources to prepare an environmental scan of council resourcing practices in ten listed Ontario municipalities. Civic Administration was instructed to create a public‑consultation page and to survey Council members, with both reports due by the May 9, 2025 meeting. The next Task Force meeting was scheduled for May 9, 2025 at 9:00 am.

• Set maximum meeting duration to 2.5 hours and request members allocate a 3‑hour block (9 am‑12 pm) (motion passed)
• Submit Terms of Reference clarification to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee agenda (motion passed)
• Refer the Councillor Role Description to a future Task Force meeting (motion passed)
• Direct Human Resources to prepare an environmental scan of council resourcing practices in ten specified Ontario municipalities (motion passed)
• Direct Civic Administration to develop a “Get Involved London” public‑consultation page based on prior survey (motion passed)
• Direct Civic Administration to survey Council members using revised questionnaire, report by May 9 2025 (motion passed)
• Defer any staff survey until Council clarifies the Task Force mandate (motion passed)
• Schedule the next Task Force meeting for May 9 2025 at 9:00 am (motion passed)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will receive the 2nd and 3rd ECAC reports, an update from the Ecological Reference Group, and notices of revised planning applications for 168 Meadowlily Road South, 6309 Pack Road, and 3095 Bostwick Road. The meeting includes discussion of related status reports and environmental impact studies.

• 2nd and 3rd ECAC reports (2025-01-16 and 2025-02-20)
• Ecological Reference Group update
• Notice of revised planning application – Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 168 Meadowlily Road South
• Subject Lands Status Report and Environmental Impact Study – 6309 Pack Road
• Notice of planning application and public meeting – 3095 Bostwick Road

The committee received and noted the 2nd and 3rd Ecological Community Advisory Committee reports from January and February 2025. It requested that Civic Administration add review items to the Ecological Reference Group Terms of Reference and raised concerns about the environmental impact studies for 6309 Pack Road. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider the 2026 annual budget update process and a proposed update to the city's surplus-deficit policy. It will also review a report on alcohol use in city facilities and an engagement submission from agencies, boards and commissions regarding budget considerations. Additional items include a request for delegation status and a list of deferred matters from the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group.

• 2026 Annual Budget Update Process – staff report
• Surplus/Deficit Policy Update – staff report
• Alcohol in City Facilities – staff report
• Engagement with Agencies, Boards and Commissions on Budget Consideration – submission
• Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group Deferred Matters List – submission

The Budget Committee approved an amendment to By‑law No. CPOL‑46‑242, reducing the contribution to the Unfunded Liability Reserve Fund to 17% and allocating 3% to the Community Investment Reserve Fund. The committee also directed the Civic Administration to submit 1.5% budget reduction amendments for the 2026 Budget Update and requested the Mayor and Police Services Board to seek provincial funding for police‑related items. Consent items 2.3 and 2.4 and the March 10 Deferred Matters List were also approved unanimously.

• Consent items 2.3 (Alcohol in City Facilities) and 2.4 (Engagement with Agencies) approved (15‑0)
• Civic Administration directed to submit 1.5% budget reduction amendments for 2026 Budget Update
• Agencies, Boards and Commissions requested to submit 1.5% budget reduction amendments for 2026 Budget Update
• Mayor and London Police Services Board requested to seek provincial funding for emergency training centre, COAST mental‑health workers, and police operating budget
• Special Budget Committee meeting scheduled for Oct 28 2025 for formal 2026 Budget release
• Surplus/Deficit Policy amendment reducing Unfunded Liability Reserve Fund to 17% and dedicating 3% to Community Investment Reserve Fund approved (13‑2 amendment, 14‑1 final)
• March 10, 2025 Deferred Matters List received (15‑0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is holding public participation meetings for several zoning applications and a Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan. The body will also consider a heritage permit and a sanitary servicing request from Middlesex Centre.

• Public participation meetings for 50 Rollingwood Circle, 2634 Barn Swallow Place, 75-91 Southdale Road, and 415-421 Boler Road
• Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan (O-25003)
• Heritage Alteration Permit application for 124 Wilson Ave (HAP25-004-L)
• Request from Municipality of Middlesex Centre regarding Arva Sanitary Servicing
• 2nd Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will review reports on primary care recruitment, emergency shelter space, and the Emergency Treatment Fund. The agenda also includes updates on green bin collection and short-term rental enforcement.

• Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Program Report
• Emergency Treatment Fund Federal Contribution Agreement
• Emergency Shelter and Day Drop-in Space Update
• Green Bin and Biweekly Collection Program One Year Update
• Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will review its third report, consider a zoning by-law amendment application for 1425 Creamery Road, examine a consent application for properties on Talbot and Kent Streets, and discuss a heritage alteration permit for 124 Wilson Avenue. Additional items include a heritage planners' report and an update to the listed properties work plan.

• 3rd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning
• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment – 1425 Creamery Road
• Notice of Application for a Consent by the London Consent Authority – 531, 535, 537 Talbot Street and 101, 105 Kent Street
• Heritage Alteration Permit Application for 124 Wilson Avenue, Blackfriars‑Petersville Heritage Conservation District
• Listed Properties Work Plan Update

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee will receive the second report of the committee and review its accomplishments and work plan. It will discuss city animal welfare initiatives, including program performance indicators and compliance matters for the London Animal Care Centre and London Animal Shelter Services. No specific decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on reporting and discussion.

• 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• AWCAC Accomplishments and Work Plan
• Summary of Programs and Operational Performance Indicators
• Municipal compliance review for London Animal Care Centre (LACC) and London Animal Shelter Services (LASS)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on pest and pathogen status. It will consider the 3rd Committee Report and a municipal council resolution related to the committee’s work. The meeting also includes reviews of the Mayor’s New Years Honour List policy, revised planning application notice requirements, and plant‑list and invasive‑species recommendations.

• Presentation on status of pests and pathogens by Forestry Inspector S. Cullen
• Consent to the 3rd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Consideration of Municipal Council Resolution – 2nd Report of the Committee
• Review of Mayor's New Years Honour List Policy and related recommendations
• Review of staff report on revised notice requirements for planning applications and public participation meetings

Council

City Council will consider bills to enact a heritage easement at 39 Carfrae Street, increase the Municipal Accommodation Tax from 4% to 5%, and approve farmland lease agreements. The meeting will also include reports on development, infrastructure, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Heritage Easement Agreement at 39 Carfrae Street
• Municipal Accommodation Tax increase from 4% to 5%
• Approval of farmland lease agreements (RFT 2025-347)
• Amendments to Business Licensing By-law Schedule 16
• Delegation of authority for Honk Mobile program fee changes

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider disclosures of pecuniary interest, consent items including the 2024 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for elected and appointed officials, and the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for 2024. The agenda also lists scheduled items, items for direction, deferred matters, confidential items, and adjournment, but provides no further details on those items.

• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• 2024 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2024
• Scheduled Items (no specific details provided)
• Items for Direction (no specific details provided)

Council Resourcing Review Task Force

The Council Resourcing Review Task Force will adopt its Terms of Reference and examine the Final Report of the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force. It will discuss updates to remuneration policies for elected officials and appointed citizen members, including a proposed pay increase for the Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair. The committee will also consider a new Council Members' Expense Account Policy and set its meeting schedule.

• Adopt Terms of Reference for the Council Resourcing Review Task Force
• Review Final Report of the 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force
• Discuss Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members Policy
• Consider Pay Increase to the Base Councillor Salary for the Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair
• Adopt Council Members' Expense Account Policy

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management will hold its first meeting, beginning with a call to order and disclosures of pecuniary interest. The committee will consider the 4th Report of the Dearness Home Committee and the Director’s Report covering November 16, 2024 to January 31, 2025. Any additional items for discussion will be addressed before adjournment. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
• 4th Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• Director’s Report to the Committee of Management (Nov 16 2024 – Jan 31 2025)
• Items for Discussion

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will consider an amended by‑law to raise the municipal accommodation tax from 4% to 5%. It will also review the 2025 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation. The committee will discuss several board and advisory committee appointments, including the Eldon House Board of Directors and the London Public Library Board. Additional items include appointments to the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, and the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee.

• Amendment to raise Municipal Accommodation Tax from 4% to 5%
• 2025 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation
• Appointment of three members to the Eldon House Board of Directors (Lakshay Gaur, Madelyn Hertz, Robert Fraser)
• Appointment to fill vacancy on the London Public Library Board of Directors
• Appointments to three advisory committees: Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, Community Advisory Committee on Planning, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will review the 2024 Drinking Water Annual Report, consider appointing a consulting engineer for the 2026 Stoney Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer Lining Project, and approve the contract award for Innovation Industrial Park Subdivision Phase 5. The meeting also includes decisions on surplus declarations for city‑owned properties on Cherrywood Trail and Medway Park Drive, and a request for tender to lease city‑owned farmland.

• Contract award – Innovation Industrial Park Subdivision Phase 5 (RFT2024-246)
• Appointment of consulting engineer – 2026 Stoney Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (RFP2024-256)
• Appointment of consulting engineers – Duluth Crescent Subdivision and roadworks
• Declare surplus and sale – Cherrywood Trail properties (8 parcels) and Medway Park Drive cul‑de‑sac
• Request for tender – lease of city‑owned farmland (2025‑347)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will consider a notice of planning application for 3680‑3700 Colonel Talbot Road, including staff and public comments. It will also receive an update to the Environmental Management Guideline. A report on the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing concerning 129 Meadowlily Road will be presented, along with an update to the Master Mobility Plan by the Transportation Design Manager.

• Notice of Planning Application – 3680‑3700 Colonel Talbot Road (staff report and public submission)
• Environmental Management Guideline update
• Report on Ontario Land Tribunal hearing for 129 Meadowlily Road
• Master Mobility Plan update presented by S. Grady, Transportation Design Manager

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street intersection improvements. It will receive its first report (dated Dec 18 2024) and consider two member resignations. The meeting also includes a notice of a planning application for a city‑wide Transit Oriented Development Capital Improvement Plan.

• Presentation: Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements (J. van Lanen)
• 1st Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (Dec 18 2024)
• Resignation of Antonio Santiago
• Resignation of Dan Foster
• Notice of Planning Application – Official Plan Amendment: City‑Wide Transit Oriented Development CIP (O‑25003)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will review a Minister’s Zoning Order application for the property at 4423 Highbury Avenue South. It will also consider a motion to amend Business Improvement Area by‑laws, a motion for road repairs on Dundas Street between Burdick Place and Beatrice Street, and several development and heritage reports and applications.

• Minister’s Zoning Order application for 4423 Highbury Avenue South (Item 4.1)
• Motion to update Business Improvement Area by‑laws (Item 4.2)
• Motion for road rehabilitation of Dundas Street between Burdick Place and Beatrice Street (Item 5.1)
• Brownfield Community Improvement Plan incentive application for 359 Wellington Road (Item 2.4)
• Heritage Easement Agreement for 39 Carfrae Street (Item 2.5)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will review several reports and proposals, including a single source request by the London Fire Department for a technical rescue vehicle. It will also consider appointments, single source agreements for EnviroDepots, and amendments to licensing and fee bylaws. The meeting includes updates on animal welfare, urban forest health, and traffic and parking by‑law changes.

• London Fire Department Single Source Request for a Technical Rescue Vehicle (SS‑2025‑027)
• Appointment of Consultant Engineer for Dingman Sports Park (RFP2024‑092)
• Approval of Single and Sole Source Agreements for Operations and Management of Three City of London EnviroDepots
• Business Licensing By‑law Schedule 16 – Refreshment Vehicles – Review and Proposed Amendments
• Amendment to Fees and Charges By‑law – Honk Mobile

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review internal audit reports, including the 2025-2026 audit plan and a dashboard of follow-up activities. The committee will also receive an audit planning report for the year ending December 31, 2024, and a review of lessons learned from London housing development projects.

• Review of 2025-2026 Proposed Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan
• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard
• London Housing Development Projects Lessons Learned Review
• Audit Planning Report for Year Ending December 31, 2024
• London Downtown Closed-Circuit Television Program Report

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss city-wide planning reviews and heritage reports. The body will review a transit-oriented development community improvement plan and a heritage easement agreement.

• Official Plan Amendment for City-Wide Transit Oriented Development Community Improvement Plan
• Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Land Needs Assessment Community Growth
• Heritage Easement Agreement for 39 Carfrae Street
• 2024 Annual Heritage Report
• Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) Membership Form 2025

Council

City Council will discuss funding for unsheltered homelessness encampments and the framework for cold weather warming centres. The body is also reviewing amendments to affordable housing incentives and a demolition request for 66 Blackfriars Street.

• Unsheltered Homelessness Encampment Initiative and Reaching Home funding allocations
• Framework for Overnight Warming Centres and Resting Spaces for Cold Weather
• Amendments to Affordable Housing Community Improvement Program Guidelines (Bills 75 and 76)
• Demolition request and heritage alteration permit for 66 Blackfriars Street
• Appointment of consulting engineers for Sunningdale Road West and Adelaide Street North Bridge

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair for the 2025 term and hear presentations on rodenticide use in city facilities and avian flu. The agenda includes the first report of the committee and a discussion on sub-committees.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for term ending March 31, 2025
• Presentation on rodenticide use in City facilities by V. Morgado
• Presentation on avian flu by Dr. J. Kearon
• 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Discussion on Sub-Committees and Working Groups

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on green development and climate action. The body will also review reports regarding the Mobility Master Plan and the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

• Green Development Standards presentations
• Seniors for Climate Action Now presentation
• 2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Working Group Report on the Mobility Master Plan
• Working Group Report on the Climate Emergency Action Plan

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee will consider disclosures of pecuniary interest and consent items, including an RFP for an operations masterplan study, an external audit of the city’s drinking water quality management system, a Ministry of Environment inspection of the drinking water system, and appointments of consulting engineers for Sunningdale Road West improvements and the Adelaide Street North Bridge rehabilitation. The meeting also includes scheduled items, items for direction, deferred matters, and confidential discussions on land acquisition, litigation, and labour relations.

• RFP 2024-228: Consulting Services for Operations Masterplan Study
• 2024 External Audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System and Management Review
• 2024 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Inspection of the City of London Drinking Water System
• Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Sunningdale Road West Improvements from Hyde Park Road to Jordan Boulevard
• Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Construction Administration Services for Rehabilitation of the Adelaide Street North Bridge

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will receive the first and second reports of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee and the second report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning. It will consider staff recommendations to amend the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Program guidelines and review the monthly housing update. A public participation meeting will consider a demolition request and heritage alteration permit for 66 Blackfriars Street.

• 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (2024-12-17)
• 2nd Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (2025-01-16)
• 2nd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (2025-01-08)
• Amendments and Additions to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Program Guidelines
• Demolition Request and Heritage Alteration Permit Application at 66 Blackfriars Street

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will review the Unsheltered Homelessness Encampment Initiative and the associated Incremental Reaching Home funding allocations. It will also consider the London Fire Protection Grant 2024-25 Transfer Payment Agreement, the appointment of a consultant engineer for OVHL Thames Valley Corridor parkland improvements, and a proposal for overnight warming centres and resting spaces. Additional reports include the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee and the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee.

• Unsheltered Homelessness Encampment Initiative and Incremental Reaching Home funding allocations
• London Fire Protection Grant 2024-25 – Transfer Payment Agreement
• Appointment of Consultant Engineer for OVHL Thames Valley Corridor Parkland Improvements
• Bob Hayward YMCA at 1050 Hamilton Road (proposal by Councillor H. McAlister)
• Framework for provision of overnight warming centres and resting spaces (proposal by Councillor S. Trosow)

Council

City Council will consider 2025 budgets for five Business Improvement Areas and a transfer payment for the London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion. The meeting includes discussions on social housing funding models, transit reviews, and several zoning applications.

• 2025 Proposed Budgets for Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village BIAs
• Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement for London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion
• Zoning and demolition requests for 629 Baseline Road East, 430 First Street, 1958 Duluth Crescent, and 1361 Wilton Grove Road
• Contract award for East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 4 - Oxford Street East
• Master Adoption Agreement with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. for mobile devices and services

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee will consider its first report, a notice of a revised public meeting for the 415‑421 Boler Road project, and two items for direction: Environmental Management Guidelines and an Environmental Planning Project List. The committee will also review a newly added Environmental Planning Work Plan for 2025. No other agenda items are listed.

• 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee
• Notice of revised public meeting date for 415‑421 Boler Road
• Environmental Management Guidelines
• Environmental Planning Project List
• Environmental Planning Work Plan 2025

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will discuss the 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan update and a review of the London Transit Commission. The committee will also consider governance changes for the Eldon House Board of Directors and confirm appointments to the Hamilton Road BIA.

• Review of 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan update
• Review of London Transit Commission recommended approach
• Eldon House Board of Directors governance structure request
• Confirmation of appointment to Hamilton Road BIA
• Covent Garden Market Board Member Resignation

Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several municipal special levies for Business Improvement Areas and various infrastructure contracts. The body will also discuss 2025 assessment growth and the declaration of surplus city-owned properties.

• 2025 Proposed Budgets for Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village BIAs
• Contract award for East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 4 - Oxford Street East (Tender No. RFT-2024-315)
• Transfer Payment Agreement By-law for London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion
• Single Source Mobility Contract SS-2024-296
• Declaration of surplus for city-owned properties at Block 180, Plan 33M799 and Fairhaven Circle

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will discuss a demolition request and heritage alteration permit application for the property at 66 Blackfriars Street in the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Mobility Master Plan’s mobility networks, a first report of the committee, and two municipal council resolutions for properties at 1927 Richmond Street and 93 King Street. Additional items are a stewardship sub‑committee report, a heritage planners’ report, and a listed properties outreach update.

• Demolition request and heritage alteration permit for 66 Blackfriars Street
• Presentation of Mobility Master Plan – Mobility Networks
• Municipal Council Resolution for property at 1927 Richmond Street
• Municipal Council Resolution for property at 93 King Street
• Stewardship Sub‑Committee Report

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee will discuss the Mobility Master Plan and review the committee's work plan and budget for 2025.

• Presentation on the Mobility Master Plan
• Review of the 1st Report of the committee
• Update on the Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group
• Discussion on the 2025 Committee Budget
• Review of the 2025 Annual Work Plan

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee will hear public participation submissions for four separate proposals: a site at 629 Baseline Road East, a site at 430 First Street, a demolition request for the heritage‑listed property at 1361 Wilton Grove Road, and a housing development at 1958 Duluth Crescent. The committee will also receive the first report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and public input.

• Public participation meeting – Dipesh Patel, 629 Baseline Road East (OZ‑9807)
• Public participation meeting – 2741943 Ontario Inc., 430 First Street (Z‑9809)
• Public participation meeting – Demolition request for heritage property at 1361 Wilton Grove Road
• Public participation meeting – Housing Development Corp., 1958 Duluth Crescent (OZ‑9814)
• 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP Report)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will review reports from the Accessibility and Environmental Stewardship advisory committees, a strategic framework for social‑housing mortgage agreements, and an employment services case‑management update. It will consider a contribution agreement with Wastell Developments Inc. for 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5. The committee will also discuss a proposed Dog Licensing and Control By‑law (PH‑4) and a delegation request from the Environmental Stewardship and Action Committee chair.

• 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5 – Approval of Contribution Agreement with Wastell Developments Inc.
• End of Mortgage/End of Agreement Strategic Framework and Funding Model for Social Housing
• Employment Services Case Management Implementation Update
• Dog Licensing and Control By‑law PH‑4 (proposed by Councillor H. McAlister)
• Delegation request from B. Samuels, Chair of Environmental Stewardship and Action Committee