London public meetings in 2023

Council

This is the first meeting of the new City Council term. Council will consider reports from several committees, including the release of the draft 2024-2027 multi-year budget, several zoning by-law amendments, and a report on complaints against a councillor. The agenda also includes a large closed-session portion for legal and personnel matters.

• Release of the draft 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget
• Zoning by-law amendments for 1350 Wharncliffe Road South, 1680 Richmond Street, 130 Southdale Road West, 625 Mornington Avenue, and 488-492 Pond Mills Road
• Integrity Commissioner recommendations report on complaints against Councillor Stevenson
• By-law to approve Farquharson Arena Amending Agreement with Thames Valley District School Board
• By-law to authorize Purchase of Services Agreement with London Economic Development Corporation

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is reviewing the draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan and a zoning application for 1982 Commissioners Road East. Members will also discuss the Dingman Environmental Assessment and the committee's multi-year budget.

• Presentation of the draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan
• Zoning Combined Notice for 1982 Commissioners Road East
• Discussion regarding the Dingman Environmental Assessment
• Review of the Environmental Impact Study One Page Review
• Multi-Year Budget discussion

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transportation-related items, including a draft secondary plan for the Byron Gravel Pits area, and to receive notices of planning applications for city-wide zoning changes and a specific property. The agenda also includes routine items like electing a chair and vice chair, and receiving a report from the previous meeting.

• Draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan presentation by City staff
• Notice of Planning Application for city-wide 5-bedroom limits and additional residential units
• Notice of Planning Application for zoning by-law amendments at 488-492 Pond Mills Road
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• 12th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting. Scheduled items include discussions on committee guidelines, the Workplace Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, and the Anti-Hate Project. The committee will also consider its 11th and 12th reports and future directions.

• Discussion of Community Advisory Committee Guidelines with Deputy City Clerk Evelina Skalski
• Workplace Equity and Inclusion Action Plan presented by Krista Arnold, Equity and Inclusion Advisor
• Anti-Hate Project update from Kinga Koltun and Zahra Khawaja
• Consent agenda includes 11th and 12th Committee reports
• Discussion on DIACAC future directions

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes the 2023-2027 implementation plan, the 2023 resident satisfaction survey, a health and homelessness progress update, and several grant agreements. The main scheduled item is the release of the draft 2024-2027 multi-year budget, which will be presented. The committee will also hear a submission on the homelessness response and discuss a confidential land acquisition matter.

• Release of draft 2024-2027 multi-year budget
• 2023-2027 implementation plan
• 2023 resident satisfaction survey
• LEDC purchase of services agreement 2024-2027
• Small Business Centre and TechAlliance grant agreements 2024-2027

City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

This is a continuation meeting of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion under 'Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals,' which pertains to identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. No decisions or public actions are listed.

• Confidential item on personal matters/identifiable individuals (Item 6.1)
• Meeting is a continuation of prior recruitment discussions
• No public agenda items with specific actions or dollar amounts

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is holding its 1st meeting of the term. Members will review the 11th report of the committee, consider council resolutions on appointments, and discuss several animal-related topics including co-existence with Canada geese, a 'Clear Your Gear' initiative, bird-friendly displays, and the 2023 budget.

• 11th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution – Appointment of J. Higgins
• Municipal Council Resolution – 11th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Discussion: Co-existence with Canada Geese
• Discussion: 2023 Budget

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a draft secondary plan for the Byron Gravel Pits, along with other items including a planning application, a by-law education recommendation, and a resignation. The agenda includes consent items and reports from previous meetings.

• Draft Secondary Plan for the Byron Gravel Pits
• Notice of Planning Application – 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road
• Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law Recommendations for Education
• Resignation of A. Whittingham
• Spongy Moth discussion

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

This is a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. The main public item is a staff report on recruitment, retention, and accommodation of Planning & Development and Building staff. The meeting also includes several confidential items related to personnel, land negotiations, and the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Staff report on recruitment, retention, and accommodation of Planning & Development and Building staff
• Confidential item on personnel, financial, labour relations, and employee negotiations
• Confidential item on land acquisition/disposition and solicitor-client privileged advice
• Two confidential items on the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including appointing a consulting engineer for River Road pavement rehabilitation, awarding a contract for the White Oaks Complete Corridor design, and approving emergency procurement of replacement pumps for the Hazeldon Pumping Station. The committee will also elect a vice chair for the term ending November 30, 2024.

• RFP-2023-207: River Road Pavement Rehabilitation Detailed Design and Construction Administration — appointment of consulting engineer
• White Oaks Complete Corridor Design from Wharncliffe to Exeter Road — consulting services award (irregular result)
• Emergency procurement of replacement pumps for Hazeldon Pumping Station
• Overflow Notification Website — single source procurement
• Election of Vice Chair for term ending November 30, 2024

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items and an added motion by Councillor Trosow to amend the Streets By-law (S-1) to regulate the display of graphic images on city streets. Consent items include an amending agreement for Farquharson Arena and a single-source award for life stabilization short-term counselling. A winter response contract with London Cares was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Farquharson Arena amending agreement
• Single Source Award SS #2023-333 for Life Stabilization Short-Term Counselling (Daya 2024-25 Agreement)
• Withdrawn: Winter Response Contract with London Cares
• Added: Councillor Trosow motion to amend Streets By-law (S-1) to regulate graphic image display
• Election of Vice Chair for term ending November 30, 2024

City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

This is a continuation meeting of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a confidential discussion under 'Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals' regarding municipal employees, likely related to the city manager recruitment process. No public decisions or specific actions are listed.

• Confidential item 6.1: Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals (municipal or local board employees)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including an inclusionary zoning review update and building division reports, and to hold public participation meetings on five rezoning applications at specific properties. The committee will also discuss confidential litigation matters related to Ontario Land Tribunal appeals.

• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 1350 Wharncliffe Road South (Z-9611)
• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 1680 Richmond Street (Z-9667)
• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 130 Southdale Road West (Z-9663)
• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 625 Mornington Avenue (Z-9589)
• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 488-492 Pond Mills Road (Z-9625)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider routine items, including the demolition of a city-owned building at 3243 Manning Drive and a report from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The agenda also includes several confidential items related to land deals and litigation, which are closed to the public.

• Demolition of city-owned property at 3243 Manning Drive
• Report from Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors (Sept 14, 2023)
• Confidential item: proposed lease of building by municipality
• Confidential item: proposed acquisition of land by municipality
• Confidential item: litigation regarding expropriation at 71 Wharncliffe Road South (OLT Case No. OLT-22-002704)

City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

This is a continuation of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion under 'Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals,' which likely pertains to the recruitment process. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confidential item on personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees
• Meeting is a continuation, indicating ongoing recruitment work
• No public agenda items with details or attachments

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

This is the 11th meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion about a personal matter related to identifiable individuals regarding the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Confidential item: personal matter regarding 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

This is a continuation meeting of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee. The agenda lists standard procedural items, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion under 'Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals,' which likely relates to the recruitment process. No public decisions or details are available in the agenda.

• Confidential item 6.1: personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees

Council

This is the 20th meeting of London City Council, where members will consider reports from several committees, including the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, Planning and Environment Committee, Community and Protective Services Committee, Civic Works Committee, and Audit Committee. Key items include adopting the 2024-2027 consolidated fees and charges by-law, setting 2024 water and wastewater rates, and voting on several zoning by-law amendments for properties like 978 Gainsborough Road and 200 Albert Street. The agenda also includes closed-session matters, recognitions, and a large number of by-laws to dedicate road reserves for new subdivisions.

• 2024-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law (Bill No. 421)
• 2024 Water and Wastewater Rates (Bills No. 453 and 454)
• Zoning amendments: 978 Gainsborough Road (Z-9247), 200 Albert Street (Z-9561), 1990 Commissioners Road East and 2767 Doyle Drive (Z-9656), 607 Queens Avenue (Z-9650), 6019 Hamlyn Street (Z-9654)
• Demolition of vacant buildings at 188 Wharncliffe Rd S, 19 Redan St, 1803 Bradley Ave, 712 Adelaide St N (Bill No. 419)
• New Sidewalk Project List 2024 and Northridge Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss two staff reports: one on the Council Members Expense Account Policy and one on the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also review a list of deferred matters. No decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Discussion of Council Members Expense Account Policy
• Discussion of 2024 Governance Working Group meeting schedule
• Review of 2023 deferred matters list

Council

This is a special meeting of the London City Council with a short agenda. The main items are authorizing temporary borrowing for 2024 expenditures and approving a data-sharing agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. The council will also go into closed session to discuss land acquisitions and labour negotiations.

• Authorization for temporary borrowing to meet 2024 current expenditures (Bill No. 414)
• Data Sharing and Services Agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (Bill No. 415)
• Closed session items on land acquisition and solicitor-client privileged advice (4.1, 4.2)
• Closed session item on labour relations and employee negotiations (4.3)
• Proclamation recognizing Salvation Army Week and appointment to Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

This is a continuation meeting of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee. The agenda contains only standard procedural items, including disclosures of interest, consent, scheduled items, and a confidential item about personal matters. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confidential item 6.1: personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees

City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

This is a continuation of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion about personal matters involving identifiable individuals, likely candidates for the city manager position. No public decisions or details are listed.

• Confidential item 6.1: personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will hold public participation meetings on the 2024-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law and 2024 Water and Wastewater Rates, and will consider staff reports on planning staff recruitment, a Hubs Implementation Plan RFP update, the health and homelessness response, and the Core Area strategic plan. The committee will also make appointments to standing committees and hear annual updates from TechAlliance, the London Economic Development Corporation, and the Small Business Centre. Several items were withdrawn, including grant and service agreements with TechAlliance, LEDC, and the Small Business Centre.

• Public participation meeting: 2024-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
• Public participation meeting: 2024 Water and Wastewater Rates
• Recruitment, retention and accommodation of planning and development and building staff
• Update to RFP 2023-199 Hubs Implementation Plan
• Appointments to Planning and Environment, Civic Works, Community and Protective Services, and Corporate Services committees

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting to handle routine governance items: approving the previous report, receiving the director's report, electing a chair and vice-chair for the next year, and setting 2024 meeting dates. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Dec. 1, 2023 through Nov. 30, 2024
• Approval of 4th Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management (2023-09-19)
• Director's Report for period Aug. 16, 2023 to Nov. 1, 2023
• Proposed meeting dates for 2024

City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

This is the first meeting of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering call to order, disclosures, election of a vice chair, and a confidential item about personal matters. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed publicly.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Confidential item on personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Dingman Creek Stage 2 Environmental Assessment floodplain mitigation strategy and Official Plan amendment process. The committee will also review its 11th report, a municipal council resolution on its 10th report, and several consent items including the Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz environmental assessment and a revised zoning notice for 1982 Commissioners Road East. A discussion item on the Lambeth Centennial Park boardwalk lifecycle renewal is also on the agenda.

• Dingman Creek Stage 2 EA floodplain update and Official Plan amendment presentation
• Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Environmental Assessment meeting minutes
• Revised zoning notice for 1982 Commissioners Road East
• Lambeth Centennial Park boardwalk lifecycle renewal discussion
• 11th report of the committee and council resolution on 10th report

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Oxford Street West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, review its 11th report, and receive updates from sub-committees on Vision Zero and the Mobility Master Plan. The committee will also discuss its December meeting date.

• Presentation on Oxford Street West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment by City staff and CIMA+
• 11th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Vision Zero Sub-Committee report
• Mobility Master Plan Sub-Committee verbal update
• Discussion of December meeting date

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review an updated risk-based internal audit plan, a briefing note from internal audit, and a follow-up activities dashboard. They will also discuss audits of vendor risk management, the Community Arts Investment Program, and the Community Heritage Investment Program for value for money.

• Updated Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan
• Briefing Note From Internal Audit
• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard
• Vendor Risk Management (VRM) Audit
• Community Arts Investment Program Value for Money Audit

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

This is the 12th special meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, held virtually. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a budget discussion for the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Budget discussion for Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and advisory committee updates. Items include the annual emergency management program update, a housing collaborative initiative follow-up, property standards demolitions, a grant program for community safety, and water servicing in city parks. The committee will also receive reports from the Accessibility and Animal Welfare advisory committees and discuss a confidential personal matter regarding the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• 2023 Annual Emergency Management Program Update
• Housing Collaborative Initiative Follow-Up and Next Steps
• Property Standards Related Demolitions
• Building Safer Communities Fund Grant Recipients and Agreement Template
• Review of Water Servicing in City Parks

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several items, including endorsing updated operational plans for the city's drinking water system, approving the 2024 new sidewalk project list, and receiving a report from an environmental advisory committee. The committee will also hold public participation meetings for the Northridge and Huron Heights Neighbourhood Connectivity Plans, which are scheduled items for discussion.

• Endorsement of Updated Operational Plans for the City of London Drinking Water System
• New Sidewalk Project List 2024
• Public Participation Meeting – Northridge Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan
• Public Participation Meeting – Huron Heights Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan
• 11th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several administrative items, including authorizing temporary borrowing, entering into a data-sharing agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, issuing a proclamation for Salvation Army Week, and appointing members to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes confidential items on land acquisition and labour relations.

• Authorization for Temporary Borrowing
• Data Sharing and Services Agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
• Issuance of Proclamation - Recognizing the Salvation Army Week
• Appointment to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (up to 6 members)
• Confidential items: land acquisition, solicitor-client privileged advice, labour relations

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is holding six public participation meetings on zoning by-law amendments and a heritage demolition request, plus considering brownfield incentives and a monthly heritage report. The agenda also includes a confidential legal matter regarding litigation at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Brownfield CIP incentives application for 400 Southdale Road East
• Public hearing: zoning amendment at 6019 Hamlyn Street (Z-9654)
• Public hearing: demolition request and heritage alteration permit at 187 Wharncliffe Road North (HAP23-074-L)
• Public hearing: zoning amendments at 607 Queens Avenue (Z-9650) and 1990 Commissioners Road East / 2767 Doyle Drive (Z-9656)
• Public hearing: zoning amendment at 978 Gainsborough Road (Z-9247) and 200 Albert Street (Z-9561)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss a demolition request and heritage alteration permit for a property in the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, along with other planning items. The agenda includes consent items, sub-committee reports, and a heritage planners' report. No final decisions are made at this advisory meeting; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Demolition request and heritage alteration permit application for 187 Wharncliffe Road North
• Public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 200 Albert Street
• Stewardship Sub-Committee report
• Heritage Planners' report (added item)
• 11th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, Planning and Environment Committee, and others. Key items include an update on London's Housing Pledge to build 47,000 units by 2031, a community cold weather response, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The council will also vote on various by-laws, including property tax changes and agreements with conservation authorities.

• London's Housing Pledge: A Path to 47,000 Units by 2031 Update
• Community Cold Weather Response (added item)
• Rezoning at 1958 Duluth Crescent, 3317 White Oak Road, 764/772/774 Crumlin Sideroad, 1901 Jalna Boulevard, 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue, 135 Villagewalk Boulevard, 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road
• Pre-authorized tax payment plan by-law (multiplier change from 1.0245 to 1.0273 effective Jan 1, 2024)
• Agreements with Upper Thames Conservation Authority and other conservation authorities

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss two items: amendments to the Council Members' Expense Account Policy and Strong Mayor Legislation. The agenda also includes a deferred matters list from previous meetings. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Council Policy Amendments - Council Members' Expense Account Policy
• Strong Mayor Legislation
• 2023 GWG Deferred List

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 10th report and discuss several items, including Clear Your Gear, displays for libraries, and 2023 budget planning. The agenda is largely procedural, with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts provided.

• 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Clear Your Gear discussion
• Displays for Libraries discussion
• 2023 Budget Planning discussion

Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to select an auditor to conduct compliance audits under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for the 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Selection of an auditor for 2022 Municipal Election compliance audits
• Approval of minutes from the 3rd meeting of the 2022 Committee (2023-08-10)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including information materials for a Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law, the 2023 committee budget and sustainability summit, and a verbal update on fishing gear receptacles in parks. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's report. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law Information Materials (discussion)
• 2023 ESACAC Committee Budget and Sustainability Summit (discussion)
• Fishing Gear Receptacles in Parks - verbal update
• 10th Report of the Committee (consent)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several key initiatives, including London's Housing Pledge to build 47,000 units by 2031, the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, and the Community Cold Weather Response. The committee will also hear delegations from Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and the London Transit Commission, and consider appointments to RBC Place London and reports from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee. Several items are added to the agenda, including delegation requests and additional reports.

• Update on London's Housing Pledge: A Path to 47,000 Units by 2031
• October Progress Update on Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response
• Community Cold Weather Response report (revised)
• Delegation from Middlesex-London Paramedic Service on service overview and operating pressures
• Delegation from London Transit Commission on 2023-2027 Work Plan Update

Corporate Services Committee

This is a 19th special meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, scheduled for one hour. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and one confidential matter under the Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual category. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Confidential item 6.1: matter pertaining to an identifiable individual and employment-related matters

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 5th and 6th reports and discuss strategies for selecting individuals for the Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations. A confidential item addresses a personal matter related to identifiable individuals for the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Discussion of strategies for selecting Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominees
• Review of 5th and 6th Committee reports (2023-08-24 and 2023-09-28)
• Confidential item on personal matter/identifiable individual for 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

This is the 10th special meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion about a personal matter related to the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confidential item: personal matter regarding identifiable individuals for the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and advisory committee updates. Items include a rent-geared-to-income waitlist ratio review, a towing by-law transition to provincial oversight, and a single-source communications equipment purchase for the London Fire Department's Next Generation 9-1-1 system. The committee will also discuss confidential matters related to East Lions Community Centre repairs and the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Housing Stability Services – Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Waitlist Placement Ratio review
• Towing and Vehicle Storage – Transition to Provincial Oversight (MTO) and associated by-law amendments
• London Fire Department single-source communications equipment for Next Generation 9-1-1 (SS-2023-239)
• East Lions Community Centre soffit repair update
• 2022 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including wastewater treatment plant procurements, a landfill gas system contract, traffic by-law amendments, and a mobility plan target. They will also hear a presentation on London Transit's 2022 annual report and consider several requests for delegation status on that item. A confidential matter regarding the Mayor's New Year's Honour List is also scheduled.

• Single-source procurement for operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and flaring system at W12A Landfill Site
• Procurement approvals for planned rebuild of incinerator systems at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Preselection of climate change resiliency equipment for Greenway and Adelaide wastewater treatment plants
• Consultant award for membrane replacement at Oxford Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is reviewing several public participation items regarding zoning and development. The agenda includes updates on the Streamline Development Approval Fund and the ReThink Zoning progress. Members will also consider demolition requests for heritage-listed properties.

• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 5200 Wellington Road South
• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 7056 Pack Road
• Zoning and development applications for 1958 Duluth Crescent, 3317 White Oak Road, and 1901 Jalna Boulevard
• Contract renewal for management of Environmentally Significant Areas
• ReThink Zoning progress update

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider declaring four city-owned properties surplus for sale, updating tax payment by-laws, hearing a request from the Middlesex-London Health Unit to redirect 2022 surplus funds, and issuing a proclamation for Hindu Heritage Month. The agenda also includes a confidential item on land acquisition or disposition.

• Declare surplus and sale of city-owned property at 39 Redwood Lane
• Declare surplus and sale of part of Berkshire Park at 510 Berkshire Drive
• Declare surplus and sale of public walkway south of 10 Rossmore Court
• Declare surplus and sale of part of 20 Granville Street
• Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan By-law and Collection of Property Taxes By-law

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review sub-committee reports and award nominations. The session includes an evaluation of the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee and discussion regarding the Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee evaluation report
• Review of award nominations including London Track 3 Adaptive Snow School and London Cricket Club
• Discussion of the Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Dundas Street Streetscape Master Plan for the Argyle corridor, and to consider several consent items including its 10th report, a revised zoning application for 200 Albert Street, and joining the Smart Commute program. Added items include an Active Transportation Sub-Committee report and notices of public update meetings for Colonel Talbot Road and Boler Road cycling improvements.

• Dundas Street Streetscape Master Plan – Argyle Corridor presentation
• Notice of Revised Planning Application – Zoning By-law Amendment – 200 Albert Street
• Joining the Smart Commute Program
• Notice of Public Update Meeting – Colonel Talbot Road 2-Lane Upgrade
• Notice of Public Update Meeting – Boler Road Cycling Improvements

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from six standing committees and vote on 13 by-laws. Key items include rezonings at 3480 Morgan Avenue, 1236 Southdale Road East, and 50 King Street/399 Ridout Street, an amending agreement for the Budweiser Gardens lease, and a housing funding agreement with the province. The agenda also includes several closed-session items, including the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List and litigation related to 689 Oxford Street West.

• By-law to authorize amending agreement for Budweiser Gardens Participatory Occupancy Lease (Bill 369)
• By-law to approve Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (Bill 371)
• Rezoning at 3480 Morgan Avenue (Bill 377, OZ-9100/39T-22503)
• Rezoning at 1236 Southdale Road East (Bill 378, Z-9634)
• Rezoning at 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North (Bills 373 and 380, OZ-9622)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning will review several planning applications and demolition requests. The meeting includes discussions on heritage-listed sites and reports from sub-committees.

• Demolition request for Regina Mundi Catholic College at 5200 Wellington Road South
• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 7056 Pack Road
• Draft Plan of Subdivision notice for 1944 Bradley Avenue
• Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 200 Albert Street
• Community Advisory Committee on Planning budget ask

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider several items, including the City of London Strategic Financial Framework, a review of the Core Area Ambassador Pilot Program, the 2023 Corporate Asset Management Plan, and appointments to the London Transit Commission. The committee will also receive reports from the Governance Working Group and submissions regarding a lobbyist registrar and establishing Homes Ontario.

• City of London Strategic Financial Framework staff report
• Core Area Ambassador Pilot Program Review
• 2023 Corporate Asset Management Plan with presentation
• Consideration of 9 appointments to the London Transit Commission
• Lobbyist Registrar submission from Councillors Ferreira and Franke

Council

This special meeting of London City Council focuses on the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, specifically the results of RFP 2023-199 for the Hubs Implementation Plan. Council will consider a by-law to authorize agreements with hub providers for operating three hubs, and will hear numerous public submissions on the matter. The meeting also includes a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice.

• By-law to authorize Deputy City Manager to approve Municipal Purchase of Service Agreements with hub providers for three hubs (Bill No. 367)
• Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response RFP 2023-199 Hubs Implementation Plan Results
• Over 120 public submissions on homelessness hubs
• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on RFP criteria
• Confirmation of minutes and other routine items

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several animal welfare topics, including co-existence strategies for Canadian geese, fireworks recommendations, and library displays. The committee will also review its 9th report and consider 2023 budget planning. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Discussion of Clear Your Gear
• Discussion of Co-existence Strategies relating to Canadian Geese
• Discussion of Fireworks Recommendations
• Discussion of 2023 Budget Planning

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports, including aligning rent supplement and housing allowance programs to a portable benefit system, approving Ontario transfer payment agreements for housing initiatives, and addressing capital needs at city golf courses. The agenda also includes routine consent items and confidential discussions about the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Alignment of Rent Supplement and Housing Allowance Programs to a Portable Benefit System
• Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative
• Capital Needs at City of London Golf Courses
• 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Confidential items: 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List (Arts, Age Friendly, Sports categories)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including a contract increase for rapid transit design consultants due to excess soils regulations, single-source purchases of a hydro excavator and snow plow blade parts, and a proposal to join the Smart Commute program. These items are listed for approval or direction.

• Rapid Transit Implementation consultant design contract increase (RFP20-29, RFP20-28) due to Excess Soils Regulation
• Single source purchase of hydro excavator (SS-2023-232)
• Single source contract for snow plow blade parts (SS-2023-247)
• Joining the Smart Commute program

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several environmental items, including staff reports on Green Bin and collection program changes, a notice of application for properties on Crumlin Sideroad, and public education on yard maintenance. The agenda also includes a confidential item regarding the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Green Bin and Collection Program Changes - staff report and presentation
• Notice of Application for 764, 772, 774 Crumlin Sideroad
• Request for delegation status on diesel and vegetation zoning by A. Johnson
• Public education on Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law
• Bird Friendly Brochure on preventing window collisions

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including public participation meetings for zoning and official plan amendments at 3480 Morgan Avenue, 1236 Southdale Road East, a city-wide amendment to increase additional residential unit permissions, and 50 King Street/399 Ridout Street. The committee will also receive the 10th report from the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, discuss a delegation of authority for part-lot control, and consider an item for direction on an Urban Design Peer Review Panel. A confidential item regarding 689 Oxford Street West and an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal is also on the agenda.

• Public participation meeting for 3480 Morgan Avenue (OZ-9100 / 39T-22503)
• Public participation meeting for 1236 Southdale Road East (Z-9634)
• Public participation meeting for amendment to increase Additional Residential Unit permissions (OZ-9651)
• Public participation meeting for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street (OZ-9622)
• Confidential item: 689 Oxford Street West - OLT appeal and instructions

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including the City of London's credit rating, mid-year operating and capital budget monitoring reports, and a new fibre network service for Fire Station No. 15. Under items for direction, the committee will discuss the proposed Budweiser Gardens expansion and a proposed amending agreement, as well as two proclamation requests. A confidential item on land acquisition/disposition and lease negotiations is also scheduled.

• City of London credit rating staff report
• 2023 mid-year operating budget monitoring report
• 2023 mid-year capital budget monitoring report
• SS-2023-252 new fibre network service for Fire Station No. 15
• Budweiser Gardens proposed expansion and amending agreement

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its previous report, receive updates on Storyboo and Accessible Halloween, and discuss strategies for selecting individuals for the Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations. A confidential item regarding identifiable individuals for the 2024 Honour List is also scheduled.

• Review of 5th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (2023-08-24)
• Update on Storyboo and Accessible Halloween by M. Stone
• Discussion on strategies for selecting Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations
• Confidential item: personal matter regarding identifiable individuals for 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

This is a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, held mainly for an education/training session by the Integrity Commissioner on council member conduct. The agenda includes standard items like disclosures of interest and consent, but no substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Education/training session by the Integrity Commissioner on council member conduct
• Meeting held at Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive, London, ON
• No public hearings, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts on the agenda

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, including a September progress update and the results of RFP 2023-199 for Hubs Implementation. The committee will also consider a delegation request from Ryan O'Hagan. Numerous public submissions related to the homeless hubs are attached for review.

• September Progress Update on Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response
• RFP 2023-199 Hubs Implementation Plan Results
• Delegation request from Ryan O'Hagan
• Over 100 public submissions on homeless hubs

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss a draft Council Policy on Electronic (Remote) Participation of Members of Council at Council and Standing Committee meetings. They will also review a deferred list of items. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Draft Council Policy - Electronic (Remote) Participation of Members of Council at Council and Standing Committee Meetings
• 2023 GWG Deferred List

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review several planning applications, environmental assessments, and committee reports. Items include discussion of applications on Oxford Street West, Crumlin Sideroad, Campbell Street North, and others, as well as a bird-friendly brochure and a resignation. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports or notices for discussion.

• Planning application at 2473 Oxford Street West
• Planning application at 764, 772, 774 Crumlin Sideroad (OZ-9642)
• Adelaide Street North Environmental Assessment Study
• Planning application at 3849 Campbell Street North
• Added applications: 1990 Commissioners Road East, 2331 Kilally Road, 323 Oxford Street West, 1944 Bradley Avenue

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on cycling infrastructure, Boler Road cycling facilities, and the Mobility Master Plan's modeling and mode share options. They will also review the previous meeting's report and a notice about proposed city-wide zoning changes to allow four additional residential units as-of-right.

• Cycling Infrastructure Update presentation by D. Hall and A. Miller
• Boler Road Cycling Facilities presentation by J. Bos and D. Hall
• Mobility Master Plan - Modeling and Mode Share Option Development by S. Grady
• Notice of Planning Application OZ-9651 for city-wide additional residential units (four units as-of-right)
• Active Transportation and Vision Zero Sub-Committee Report

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting to consider its third report and the director's report covering May 16 to August 15, 2023. The agenda includes consent items and items for discussion, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• 3rd Report of the Dearness Home Committee of Management
• Director's Report for May 16 to August 15, 2023
• Appendix A - Inspection Report

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including development charge exemptions, a municipal accommodation tax report, London's approved Housing Accelerator Fund, and a proposed London Hydro affiliate. The committee will also consider appointments to the London and Middlesex Community Housing and London Hydro boards, and the recruitment process for a new City Manager. Several reports from advisory committees and working groups are on the consent agenda.

• Development Charge Exemptions and Discounts staff report
• Municipal Accommodation Tax - Tourism London Annual Report
• London's Approved Housing Accelerator Fund (added item)
• Proposed London Hydro and Newco Affiliate (added item)
• City Manager recruitment and selection process

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is holding public participation meetings on six property applications, including rezonings and a heritage register removal. The committee will also receive the 10th report from the Community Advisory Committee on Planning and discuss a confidential personal matter regarding the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

• Public meeting: 1588 Clarke Road
• Public meeting: request to remove 176 Piccadilly Street from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Public meeting: rezoning at 3030 Singleton Avenue (Z-9640)
• Public meeting: rezoning at 1208 Fanshawe Park Road East (Z-9539)
• Public meeting: rezoning at 3234-3274 Wonderland Road South (Z-9618) and 1364-1408 Hyde Park Road (OZ-9635)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Dr. Esses on discrimination experienced by immigrants and racialized individuals in London and Middlesex, and strategies to combat it. The committee will also review its previous report, receive updates on recruitment process improvements, and discuss nominations for the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List and the 2023 DRRIA Awards.

• Presentation by Dr. Esses on discrimination against immigrants and racialized individuals
• Review of 6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Update on Sub-Committee for Potential Improvements to the Recruitment Process and Advisory Committee Appointments
• Discussion of 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations
• Discussion of 2023 DRRIA Awards nominations

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several planning items, including a demolition request for the heritage-listed property at 1588 Clarke Road and a request to remove 176 Piccadilly Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. The committee will also receive notices about zoning by-law amendments, including a city-wide proposal to allow four additional residential units as-of-right, and a subdivision application at 2331 Kilally Road. Consent items include the committee's 9th report and a municipal council resolution on it.

• Demolition request for heritage-listed property at 1588 Clarke Road
• Request to remove 176 Piccadilly Street from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 1208 Fanshawe Park Road East
• City-wide notice to increase additional residential units to four as-of-right
• Notice of planning application for subdivision and amendments at 2331 Kilally Road and 1588 Clarke Road

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider amendments to the business licensing by-law for adult entertainment at 609 Clarke Road and to the Vehicle for Hire By-law. The committee will also discuss options for addressing safety and security concerns at community agencies, with input from several organizations. A funding request for soil remediation in the Vision SoHo area is also on the agenda.

• Public participation meeting on Business Licensing By-law amendment for adult entertainment body-rub parlour at 609 Clarke Road
• Public participation meeting on Vehicle for Hire By-law amendments
• Discussion of options to address safety and security concerns for agencies, staff, volunteers, and service users
• Funding request from Devonshire Consulting for soil remediation at Vision SoHo (West Block)
• Report from the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including awarding a consultant contract for the 2024 Stormwater Management Remediation Project, a tender for removal and management of hazardous and special products, and a single-source purchase of a CIPP lining trailer. The committee will also receive the 9th report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee and a delegation request regarding the Mobility Master Plan. A confidential item on litigation is scheduled.

• 2024 Stormwater Management Remediation Project - consultant award
• RFT-2023-224 Removal and Management of Hazardous & Special Products
• SS-2023-233 Single Source Purchase of Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Trailer
• 9th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Request for delegation status - R. Buchal - Mobility Master Plan

The committee approved several procurement contracts for stormwater management, hazardous waste removal, and equipment. It also requested specific transit service and zero-emission bus data from the London Transit Commission.

• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd. for 2024 Stormwater Management Remediation Project for $125,345.00 (5-0)
• Accepted GFL Environmental Services Inc. tender for hazardous and special products removal (5-0)
• Approved single source purchase of a 2024 Bravo Aluminum Star Cargo Trailer from Bluewater Trailer Sales Ltd. for $108,099.83 (5-0)
• Requested London Transit Commission provide data on transit services, new subdivisions, and zero-emission bus rollout (3-2)
• Permitted a delegate to speak an additional 5 minutes regarding the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee report (5-0)
• Denied motion to receive the ITCAC presentation with no further action (2-3)
• Approved convening in Closed Session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters (4-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023 Ward Boundary and Governance Review Process, specifically the Terms of Reference. The only item for discussion is a staff report on this topic. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2023 Ward Boundary and Governance Review Process - Terms of Reference

The group approved the Terms of Reference for the 2023 Ward Boundary Review Process and directed the Civic Administration to hire an independent third-party consultant. A motion to amend the process to include consideration of the number of wards was defeated.

• Approved 2023 Ward Boundary Review Process Terms of Reference (Motion Passed)
• Directed Civic Administration to amend Terms of Reference to target no more than 15% population variance and consider ward naming conventions
• Directed Civic Administration to use competitive procurement for an independent third-party consultant for Option 1
• Referred governance and compensation matters back to a future Governance Working Group
• Denied amendment to include consideration of the number of wards in Option 1 (Motion Failed)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including reports on rationalizing the Contingencies/Stabilization and Risk Management Reserve Fund and the Capital Asset Growth Reserve Fund, a single-source refrigeration services provider contract, and a consultant award for a vacancy residential property study. The committee will also review a policy on flags and illumination, and consider several proclamation requests. A confidential item on land acquisition and negotiations is also on the agenda.

• Contingencies/Stabilization and Risk Management Reserve Fund rationalization report
• Capital Asset Growth Reserve Fund rationalization report
• SS-2023-215: Single source refrigeration services provider
• RFP 2023-124: Consultant services for vacancy residential property study award
• Proclamations for Probus Month, Sikh Genocide Awareness Week, Sikh Heritage Month, and National British Home Child Day

The Corporate Services Committee approved several reserve fund rationalization reports and authorized negotiations for arena refrigeration services. The committee also accepted a proposal from Ernst and Young for a vacant residential property study and approved four community proclamations.

• Approved Contingencies/Stabilization and Risk Management Reserve Fund Rationalization Report
• Approved Capital Asset Growth Reserve Fund Rationalization Report
• Authorized negotiations with CIMCO Refrigeration for arena services
• Accepted Ernst and Young (EY) proposal for Vacant Residential Property Study
• Approved 2022 Annual Report of Lease Financing Agreements
• Approved proposed by-laws for City Hall flags and building illumination
• Proclaimed October 2023 as Probus Month
• Proclaimed Nov 1-8, 2023 as Sikh Genocide Awareness Week, April 2024 as Sikh Heritage Month, and Sept 28, 2023 as National British Home Child Day

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, four public participation meetings on zoning and site plan applications, and a council resolution regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund. The agenda includes routine reports and specific property applications.

• Public participation meeting for zoning at 2908 Dundas Street (Z-9627)
• Public participation meeting for site plan at 447 Ashland Avenue (SPA23-074)
• Public participation meeting for zoning at 1992 Fanshawe Park Road West (TZ-9636)
• Public participation meeting for zoning at 1515 Trossacks Avenue (Z-9632), with revised by-law added
• Council resolution on Housing Accelerator Fund

The Planning and Environment Committee approved zoning amendments for properties on Dundas Street, Fanshawe Park Road West, and Trossacks Avenue. The committee also supported a site plan for a new continuum-of-care facility on Ashland Avenue and deferred a resolution regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Approved zoning change for 2908 Dundas Street to Holding Light industrial Special Provision (5-0)
• Supported site plan for Extendicare continuum-of-care facility at 447 Ashland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 3-year extension of Temporary Use Zone for 1992 Fanshawe Park Road West (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1515 Trossacks Avenue to Residential R9 Special Provision (4-1)
• Approved deletion of clause regarding surface parking removal at 1515 Trossacks Avenue (3-2)
• Deferred Housing Accelerator Fund resolution clause b) to a future meeting (5-0)
• Received Building Division monthly reports for May and June 2023 (5-0)
• Received 9th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (5-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the ReThink Zoning project, review its 8th report, and discuss several items including a delegation request about Canadian geese, updates on the Clear Your Gear and firework by-law initiatives, and 2023 budget planning with available funds.

• Presentation by C. Maton on ReThink Zoning Project Update
• Request for delegation status by A. McLean regarding Canadian geese
• Clear Your Gear update
• Firework by-law update
• 2023 budget planning - available funds

Council

City Council will consider a range of items, including a large number of public submissions and petitions regarding fireworks by-law options, with some calling for a ban. The agenda also includes several closed-session items related to land acquisitions, dispositions, and legal advice, as well as reports from the Planning and Environment and Corporate Services Committees covering heritage designations, demolition requests, and zoning changes. A motion to designate Rail Safety Week and a motion regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund are also on the agenda.

• Fireworks by-law options with 41 public submissions and petitions (one with ~3,199 signatures)
• Closed session: 13 items on land acquisition/disposition and legal advice
• Heritage designations and demolition requests (1350 Wharncliffe Rd S, 134 Wortley Rd, 520 Ontario St, 763-769 Dundas St, 320 King St)
• Zoning changes: 341 Southdale Rd E (Z-9626) and 2550 Sheffield Blvd (Z-9420)
• Motions: Rail Safety Week (Sept 18-24) and Housing Accelerator Fund

Council directed the Civic Administration to prepare a zoning by-law amendment allowing building permits for up to 4 residential units in zones permitting singles, semis, or street townhomes. A strategic assessment for permits of 5 or more units in specific neighborhoods was referred to the Planning and Environment Committee. Council also proclaimed September 18–24, 2023, as Rail Safety Week.

• Directed preparation of zoning amendment for up to 4 residential units as of right (15-0)
• Referred strategic assessment for 5+ residential unit permits to Planning and Environment Committee (15-0)
• Proclaimed September 18–24, 2023, as Rail Safety Week (15-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 25, 2023 meeting (15-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for land acquisition and disposition matters (15-0)

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to discuss two items: an update to the policy on electronic participation of Council members at meetings, and a ward boundary review. The meeting is the 4th of the group and includes consent items and potential additional business.

• Electronic Participation of Council Members at Council and Standing Committee Meetings – Policy Update
• Ward Boundary Review with 2021 Ward Population update and Terms of Reference

The group directed the City Clerk to draft updated policies for electronic participation by Council members and staff. Additionally, the Ward Boundary Review was referred back to Civic Administration for revised Terms of Reference.

• Directed City Clerk to draft updated electronic participation policy including camera and headset requirements (Motion Passed)
• Directed City Clerk to draft administrative policy for staff and public hybrid meeting participation (Motion Passed)
• Referred Ward Boundary Review to Civic Administration for revised Terms of Reference including growth and student population data (Motion Passed)
• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session to consider a matter pertaining to an identifiable individual (Motion Passed)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The committee received several reports and notices, including a presentation on the Vehicle for Hire By-law and Accessible Taxi Incentives. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Received 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution regarding the 4th Report
• Received Notice of Planning Application for ReThink Zoning
• Received reminder for input on 2023 Neighbourhood Connectivity Plans
• Received call for nominations for 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List
• Received presentation on Vehicle for Hire By-law and Accessible Taxi Incentives

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss an August progress update on the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, including submissions from Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillor E. Peloza, and LIFE*SPIN. The committee will also consider appointments to the Museum London Board of Directors and confirm appointments to the Old East Village and Hamilton Road Business Improvement Areas. The agenda includes a confidential item regarding personal matters.

• August progress update on Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response
• Consideration of appointment to Museum London Board of Directors (requires 1 Council Member)
• Confirmation of appointment to Old East Village Business Improvement Area
• Confirmation of appointments to Hamilton Road BIA
• Confidential item: personal matters / identifiable individual

The committee approved several short-term contracts for homelessness and mental health services. It also directed the Mayor to advocate against the forced relocation of homeless individuals and for better hospital discharge planning. Additionally, Councillor S. Trosow was appointed to the Museum London Board of Directors.

• Approved $130,000 contract for Ark Aid Mission Services (13-0)
• Approved $70,000 contract amendment for CMHA Coffee House program (13-0)
• Approved $52,000 contract extension for London Cares encampment services (13-0)
• Approved advocacy to condemn relocation of homeless individuals under false pretense (10-2)
• Approved advocacy for funding for supportive housing and consequences for bad actors (12-0)
• Approved advocacy for provincial hospital and detention center discharge planning (10-2)
• Appointed Councillor S. Trosow to Museum London Board of Directors (11-0)
• Amended Council Members' Expense Account Policy and referred balance to Governance Working Group (13-0)

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 8th report, two Municipal Council resolutions on the Adelaide Street North Environmental Study and the Mobility Plan update, and a notice of study completion for the Adelaide Street North EA. They will also hear a presentation from the Mobility Master Plan Sub-Committee and receive the Environment and Transit Sub-Committee report. The meeting is largely procedural, with items for discussion and consent.

• Adelaide Street North Improvements Environmental Study Report resolution
• Mobility Plan Update on strategies, mode share, target options, and project evaluation frameworks
• Notice of Study Completion for the Adelaide Street North EA (added item)
• Mobility Master Plan Sub-Committee presentation and update
• Environment and Transit Sub-Committee report

The committee forwarded a Mobility Master Plan presentation to the Civic Works Committee. It also renamed the Environment Sub-Committee to the Environment and Transit Sub-Committee and requested specific service and zero-emission bus data from the London Transit Commission.

• Forwarded Mobility Master Plan presentation to Civic Works Committee
• Renamed Environment Sub-Committee to Environment and Transit Sub-Committee
• Requested transit service provision and Service Plan data from London Transit Commission
• Requested criteria for transit services in new subdivisions from London Transit Commission
• Requested list of areas and subdivisions without transit services from London Transit Commission
• Requested zero emission bus fleet implementation plan and pilot project details from London Transit Commission
• Received 8th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolutions regarding Adelaide Street North and Mobility Plan Update

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including contract awards, price increases, and by-law updates, plus items for direction on green bin collection changes and a delegation request. They will also discuss a referred matter on the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-Law. Several items involve public delegations and added submissions.

• Contract award for RFT-2023-030 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services
• Contract price increase for Victoria Bridge temporary modular bridge
• Contract price increase for Churchill Avenue and Manitoba Street
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-Law
• Green Bin and Collection Program Changes with public submissions

The committee approved a new waste collection schedule starting January 15, 2024, and awarded a $6.5M watermain cleaning contract. Several infrastructure project budget increases and by-law updates were also approved.

• Approved weekly Green Bin/Blue Box and 26-week annual garbage pickup starting Jan 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Awarded $6,498,810.00 watermain cleaning and lining contract to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. (4-0)
• Increased CIMA Canada Inc. consulting fees by $949,759.80 for wastewater plant resiliency (4-0)
• Appointed Dillon Consulting Limited for infrastructure renewal projects at $413,912.40 (4-0)
• Increased Victoria Bridge temporary modular bridge contract by $150,000.00 (4-0)
• Increased Churchill Avenue and Manitoba Street contract by $50,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved introducing updates to Vital Services (PH-6) and Traffic and Parking (PS-114) by-laws (4-0)
• Approved a new large furniture and bulky items collection program starting Oct 1, 2023 (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is holding a public participation meeting to discuss options for the fireworks by-law, with numerous delegations and petitions submitted. The committee will also consider the 8th report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, a winter response program outcome report, and a transition strategy for Inter Faith Homes.

• Public participation meeting on fireworks by-law options with over 50 delegations and petitions (e.g., ~3,197 signatures from Quiet Fireworks for London)
• 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Winter Response Program Outcome Report Year-over-Year Comparison
• Inter Faith Homes (London) Transition Strategy: Appointment of London-Middlesex Community Housing

The committee directed the Civic Administration to report back with a proposed fireworks by-law based on 'Option A' and a review of fireworks retailer licensing. It also approved a transition strategy for Inter Faith Homes (London) to be introduced at the August 29 Municipal Council meeting.

• Approved direction to implement Fireworks By-law Update Option A (4-1)
• Approved direction to review Business Licensing By-law for fireworks retailers (4-1)
• Approved Inter Faith Homes (London) Transition Strategy for Council introduction (4-0)
• Received 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Received Winter Response Program Outcome Year-over-Year Comparison report

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, scheduled public participation meetings, and items for direction. Key matters include heritage alteration permits, a demolition request for a heritage property, and several zoning applications. The committee will also hear a delegation about designating London as a Bird Friendly City.

• Heritage Alteration Permit for 520 Ontario Street (Old East Heritage Conservation District)
• Heritage designation for 1350 Wharncliffe Road South under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Demolition request for heritage property at 763-769 Dundas Street
• Demolition and alteration permit for heritage property at 320 King Street
• Zoning applications: 341 Southdale Road East (Z-9626) and 2550 Sheffield Boulevard (Z-9420)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved multiple heritage alteration permits and demolition requests. The committee also advanced a vacant land condominium application and initiated the process to designate a property under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved demolition of parking garage and construction of high-rise at 320 King Street (5-0)
• Approved demolition of 763-769 Dundas Street and removal from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (5-0)
• Approved vacant land condominium application for 1875 Dalmagarry Road (5-0)
• Approved heritage alteration permit for new building at 134 Wortley Road
• Approved heritage alteration permit for new house at 520 Ontario Street (5-0)
• Initiated notice of intention to designate 1350 Wharncliffe Road South under Ontario Heritage Act
• Forwarded Ecological Community Advisory Committee comments on 952 Southdale Road West to administration

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review a council policy on flags at City Hall and illumination of buildings, consider three proclamation requests, and discuss multiple confidential land acquisition and disposition matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with most substantive items under confidential session.

• Council Policy Review - Flags at City Hall and Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities
• Proclamation request for Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Proclamation request for National Children's Grief Awareness Day
• Proclamation request for 23rd Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
• 10 confidential items on land acquisition/disposition and negotiations

The Corporate Services Committee directed the City Clerk to bring forward by-laws to update the Flags at City Hall and Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities policies. The committee specifically amended the illumination policy to allocate the remainder of June for national Pride month.

• Directed City Clerk to bring forward by-laws for updated Flags at City Hall and Illumination policies (3-0)
• Approved amendment to illuminate buildings rainbow for national Pride month for the remainder of June (3-0)
• Approved convening in Closed Session to discuss land acquisition and disposition matters (3-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Director of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression and the Anti-Hate and CREWS projects. They will also discuss the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List nominations and the 2023 DRRIA Awards budget and nominations. The agenda includes consent of the committee's 5th report and standard procedural items.

• Update on Director of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
• Anti-Hate Project and CREWS Project update
• 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List - call for nominations
• 2023 DRRIA Awards - budget and call for nominations
• Consent of 5th Report of the committee

Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to review a staff report on campaign contribution contraventions related to Sil Palumbo from the 2022 municipal election, along with a submission from Palumbo. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• Review of 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Sil Palumbo
• Staff report on campaign contributions contraventions (Sil Palumbo)
• Added submission from Sil Palumbo
• Approval of minutes from the 2nd meeting

The Committee reviewed a report regarding a contravention of campaign contribution limits by Sil Palumbo. It was decided that legal proceedings would not be commenced because the Committee found no public interest in doing so.

• Approved minutes of the August 2, 2023 meeting
• Received 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Sil Palumbo for information
• Directed City Clerk to prepare a decision not to commence legal proceedings against Sil Palumbo for exceeding the $1,200 contribution limit

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including demolition requests for properties at 763-769 Dundas Street and 320 King Street, a heritage designation for 1350 Wharncliffe Road South, and heritage alteration permits for 134 Wortley Road and 520 Ontario Street. The committee will also receive a working group report on planning applications for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North, and consider its previous reports and council resolutions.

• Demolition request for heritage-listed properties at 763-769 Dundas Street
• Demolition request and heritage alteration permit for 320 King Street, Downtown Heritage Conservation District
• Designation of 1350 Wharncliffe Road South under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage alteration permit for 134 Wortley Road, Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District
• Heritage alteration permit for 520 Ontario Street, Old East Heritage Conservation District

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning reviewed and supported staff recommendations for multiple heritage alteration permits and demolition requests. The committee also forwarded revised comments regarding planning applications for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North.

• Forwarded revised Working Group comments for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North to the Senior Planner
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition request at 763-769 Dundas Street
• Supported staff recommendation for designation of 1350 Wharncliffe Road South under Ontario Heritage Act
• Supported staff recommendation for demolition and heritage alteration at 320 King Street
• Supported staff recommendation for heritage alteration at 520 Ontario Street
• Recommended approval of horizontal vinyl siding and shake-style fiber cement board cladding for 520 Ontario Street

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two items: a Green Week yard waste collection initiative and a draft recommendation regarding the City of London's options for the sale of fireworks displays. The committee will also receive the 7th report and related council resolution.

• Green Week Collection - Yard Waste Collection (staff report)
• Draft recommendation on City of London consideration of options for sale of fireworks displays
• 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (2023-07-06)
• Municipal Council Resolution on 7th Report (2023-07-18)

Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to review the Clerk's contribution report and two compliance audit requests from the 2022 municipal election, concerning candidates Khalil Ramal and A.M. Valastro. The committee will also consider added submissions related to Valastro's audit request. This is a working meeting to decide on these audit matters.

• Review of 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report regarding Khalil Ramal
• Compliance audit request CAC-2022-L01-001 for Khalil Ramal, filed by Joseph Francis
• Compliance audit request CAC-2022-L01-002 for A.M. Valastro, filed by John Fyfe-Millar
• Added: RTPA Form 7 and Declaration for A.M. Valastro
• Added: Submission from A.M. Valastro

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee approved a compliance audit for the 2022 candidacy of Khalil Ramal. The Committee rejected an application for a compliance audit regarding third-party advertiser Anna Maria Valastro. A decision on a contribution report for Sil Palumbo was deferred.

• Approved minutes of the 1st Meeting held June 26 and July 7, 2023
• Deferred decision on Sil Palumbo contribution report to August 10, 2023
• Directed City Clerk to notify contributor Sil Palumbo using candidate contact information
• Granted application by Joseph Francis for compliance audit of Khalil Ramal
• Directed City Clerk to provide a list of qualified auditors for the Khalil Ramal audit
• Rejected application by John Fyfe-Millar for compliance audit of Anna Maria Valastro

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including comments sent to the federal government on recycled content and plastic labelling, a review of the fireworks by-law, and the 2024 Mayor's Honour List nominations. The committee will also receive its 8th report and note the resignation of member Danita Allick.

• Comments provided to the federal government on recycled content, labelling rules, and registry for plastic products
• Fireworks by-law review based on a public submission
• 2024 Mayor's Honour List call for nominations
• Resignation of Danita Allick from the committee

The committee recommended that Municipal Council adopt a fireworks by-law option restricting consumer fireworks and limiting sales. A working group was established to review the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

• Recommended Municipal Council adopt Option B for fireworks, restricting consumer fireworks and increasing fines
• Recommended fireworks locations account for environmental disturbance and pollution in sensitive features like the Thames River
• Recommended promoting lower-impact alternatives to fireworks, such as drone light shows
• Established Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group consisting of R. Duvernoy, A. Hames, A. Hodge, A. Pert, B. Samuels and A. Whittingham
• Noted resignation of D. Allick

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is holding its third meeting to discuss several governance matters, including a verbal update on the ward boundary review, a draft update to the Council Members' Expense Account Policy, and verbal updates on the appointment of a deputy mayor, remuneration for elected officials, and the selection process for committee appointments. The agenda also includes a confidential item regarding personal matters. Most items are for discussion or update, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Ward Boundary Review - verbal update
• Council Members' Expense Account Policy update - draft policy attached
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor - verbal update
• Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members - verbal update
• Selection Process Policy for Appointing Members to Committees, Civic Boards and Commissions - verbal update

The group approved a monthly meeting schedule through December 2023 and made specific amendments to the draft Council Members' Expense Account Policy. The remaining balance of the expense policy was referred to the next meeting for further discussion. The group also received verbal updates on ward boundaries, deputy mayor appointments, remuneration, and committee selection processes.

• Established monthly meeting dates from August 28 to December 18, 2023
• Amended Council expense policy to allow advertising for 'greetings' (replacing 'Seasons Greetings')
• Amended Council expense policy to remove references to 'ward office' and 'lease of constituency office space within the ward'
• Referred the balance of the draft Council Members' Expense Account Policy to the next meeting
• Received verbal update on Ward Boundary Review
• Received verbal update on Appointment of Deputy Mayor Policy
• Directed City Clerk to provide a future report on Strong Mayor legislation
• Received verbal updates on remuneration for officials and committee selection process policy

Council

City Council approved the expropriation of lands for the East London Link Project and the Wellington Gateway Project. Council also introduced by-laws to facilitate these land acquisitions to meet transportation demands.

• Approved land expropriation for East London Link Project (13-2)
• Introduced by-law to expropriate lands for East London Link Project (13-2)
• Approved land expropriation for Wellington Gateway Project (14-1)
• Introduced by-law to expropriate lands for Wellington Gateway Project (14-1)
• Approved minutes from June 27, 2023 meeting (15-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved a plan to implement health and homelessness hubs, including a competitive procurement process for the first five locations. The committee also authorized interest-free loan repayment deferrals for certain applicants and appointed representatives for the Strategy and Accountability table.

• Endorsed the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Proposed Hubs Implementation Plan (11-4)
• Directed competitive procurement to select Lead Agencies and locations for the first five Hubs (12-3)
• Authorized interest-free Community Improvement Plan loan repayment deferrals from August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026
• Approved up to $1.97 million contribution to the Community Improvement Program Reserve Fund from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve
• Directed Mayor and Government Relations staff to advocate for provincial addictions rehabilitation site(s) in London
• Appointed Mayor and Budget Chair to the Strategy and Accountability table, with Deputy Mayor as alternate (15-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to initiate a public feedback loop and host public engagement sessions regarding the Hubs Implementation Plan
• Denied motion to refer the matter to a future special meeting (4-11)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items including the Phase 1 Conservation Master Plan, an update on the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority's Environmentally Significant Areas agreement process, and two development applications. The committee will also review reports on agricultural best management practices, a boardwalk renewal project, and new brochures on window collisions and goldfish.

• Notice of Application - Z-9632 - 1515 Trossacks Avenue
• Notice of Application - 465 Sunningdale Road West - T23503
• Phase 1 Conservation Master Plan Package Project Initiation
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Environmentally Significant Areas Agreement Update Process
• Lambeth Centennial Park Boardwalk Lifecycle Renewal & Ecological Restoration Project

The committee established a working group to review a planning application for 465 Sunningdale Road West and forwarded comments on 952 Southdale Road West to the Civic Administration. Other items involved receiving presentations and requesting brochures for public distribution.

• Established working group (S. Levin, S. Evans, S. Hall) to review planning application for 465 Sunningdale Road West
• Forwarded working group comments on Environmental Impact Statement for 952 Southdale Road West to Civic Administration
• Requested T. Hain review Preventing Window Collisions brochure with S. Hall and B. Samuels
• Requested Civic Administration provide Goldfish brochures for distribution

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a revised London Community Grants Program policy, an update on the Master Accommodation Plan's alternate work strategies, and appointments to the Eldon House and London Hydro boards. They will also discuss a request to amend the London Transit Commission by-law, the 2nd report of the Governance Working Group, and a motion on intimate partner violence and femicide. The agenda includes confidential items on land negotiations and personnel matters.

• London Community Grants Program Policy Update (revised staff report and by-law)
• Master Accommodation Plan - Alternate Work Strategies update with delegation requests from London Home Builders' Association and London Development Institute
• Appointments to Eldon House Board (1 member) and London Hydro Board (2 members)
• Request to amend London Transit Commission By-law A.-6377-206
• Intimate Partner Violence and Femicide motion by Mayor J. Morgan

The committee approved updates to the London Community Grants Policy and appointed new members to the Eldon House and London Hydro boards. It also directed the addition of two voting members to the London Transit Commission and initiated a ward boundary review process.

• Approved updated London Community Grants Policy and revised definition of 'Unincorporated grassroots group' (14-0)
• Appointed Bryan McClure to the Eldon House Board of Directors (15-0)
• Appointed Tim Watson and Cedric Gomes to the London Hydro Board of Directors (14-1)
• Directed addition of two voting members to the London Transit Commission (15-0)
• Approved 2024 draft meeting calendar and directed a comprehensive ward boundary review (15-0)
• Declared Intimate Partner Violence and Femicide an epidemic (15-0)
• Referred Master Accommodation Plan and Alternate Work Strategies to Municipal Council (10-4)

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its previous report, receive notices of planning applications and zoning by-law amendments, hear sub-committee reports, and discuss the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Pilot Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed.

• Notice of Planning Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 465 Sunningdale Road West
• Public Meeting Notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 599-601 Richmond Street
• Public Meeting Notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 165-167 Egerton Street
• Environment and Transit Sub-Committee Report
• Vision Zero Sub-Committee Report

The committee received several planning notices and the Vision Zero Sub-Committee Report. The Environment and Transit Sub-Committee Report was deferred to the next meeting. Members held a general discussion regarding the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Pilot Program.

• Deferred Environment and Transit Sub-Committee Report to the next meeting
• Received 7th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Received planning application notice for 465 Sunningdale Road West
• Received zoning by-law amendment notice for 599-601 Richmond Street
• Received zoning by-law amendment notice for 165-167 Egerton Street
• Received Vision Zero Sub-Committee Report

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering multiple infrastructure and service items, including green bin processing services, road and intersection improvements, and consultant appointments. They will also discuss the London Transit 2022 Annual Report and the Mobility Master Plan update, with several delegations and submissions scheduled.

• RFP-2022-224 Green Bin Processing Services
• Western Road and Sarnia Road/Phillip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements - appointment of consulting engineer
• Contract Award for Downtown Wayfinding Plan Phase 1 signage
• London Transit 2022 Annual Report
• Mobility Master Plan Update - strategies, mode share targets, and project evaluation frameworks

The committee approved several consulting appointments for road and sewer reconstruction and awarded a green bin processing contract to Convertus Canada Inc. It also authorized funding for downtown wayfinding signage and a streetscape master plan for Dundas Street.

• Accepted Green Bin Processing Services proposal from Convertus Canada Inc. at $89.75 per tonne (6-0)
• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd. for Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue design at $1,645,435.00 (6-0)
• Appointed Development Engineering (London) Limited for Florence and Eleanor Street reconstruction at $354,937.00 (6-0)
• Appointed Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Cavendish Crescent East reconstruction at $767,672.40 (6-0)
• Appointed Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. for Sterling Street and Mornington Avenue reconstruction at $294,800.00 (6-0)
• Appointed Everest Signs for Downtown Wayfinding Plan Phase 1 at $125,350.00 (6-0)
• Appointed Dillon Consulting Limited for Dundas Street Streetscape Master Plan at $159,899.30 (6-0)
• Increased 2022 Sewer Lining Contract with Insituform Technologies Ltd. by $33,795.70 to $4,407,511.80 (6-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including contract amendments for housing stability services, an active transportation fund contribution agreement for the Stoney Creek Pathway, and a municipal contribution agreement for Vision SOHO Alliance. They will also discuss a revised process for the city board representative on the Museum London Board and receive an update on Thames Pool conditions and repair options. The agenda includes a confidential item regarding the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships.

• Active Transportation Fund for Stoney Creek Pathway Connection to the Thames Valley Parkway - Contribution Agreement
• Housing Stability Services 2023-24 Contract Amendments
• Primary Care Recruitment, Transition into Practice and Retention Program Funding Request
• Municipal Contribution Agreement for Vision SOHO Alliance
• Thames Pool Condition Update and Repair Options

The committee approved the decommissioning of Thames Pool and directed staff to study new park amenities and indoor pool locations. It also approved over $2M for housing stability services and forwarded several agreements to Council for final approval.

• Approved decommissioning of Thames Pool and feasibility studies for new amenities (5-1)
• Approved $2,098,650 for Housing Stability Services 2023-24 contract amendments (6-0)
• Denied $80,000 annual funding for Primary Care Recruitment program (2-4)
• Referred $374,210 funding for London Cares Homeless Response Services back to administration (5-1)
• Forwarded Stoney Creek Pathway Contribution Agreement to Council (6-0)
• Forwarded Vision SOHO Alliance Contribution Agreement to Council (6-0)
• Directed review of zoning to facilitate Team Based Family Care facilities (6-0)
• Referred Museum London Board representative appointment to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider a range of planning items, including an update on the comprehensive review of The London Plan, several zoning by-law amendments, and requests to remove properties from the cultural heritage register. The agenda includes multiple public participation meetings for specific property applications.

• Comprehensive review of The London Plan (O-9595) with delegation requests from developers
• Temporary zoning by-law amendment for 221 Queens Avenue (TZ-9598)
• Heritage easement application for 39 Carfrae Street
• Public meetings to remove 2 & 3 Kennon Place and 689 Hamilton Road from cultural heritage register
• Zoning applications at 1474 Kilally Road, 165-167 Egerton Street, 146 Exeter Road, 38 Exeter Road, 46 Elmwood Place, 599-601 Richmond Street, and 159 Clarke Road/1900-1902 Trafalgar Street

The Planning and Environment Committee approved the removal of 2, 3 Kennon Place and 689 Hamilton Road from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. The committee also advanced several zoning and by-law amendments to Municipal Council for further action.

• Removed 2 and 3 Kennon Place from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (5-0)
• Removed 689 Hamilton Road from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1474 Kilally Road from Residential R1 to Residential R5 (5-0)
• Directed public engagement process for draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan
• Introduced amendments for five Business Improvement Area by-laws to Municipal Council
• Introduced part lot control exemption for 1525 Chickadee Trail to Municipal Council
• Forwarded Ecological Community Advisory Committee comments on 1176 Crumlin Sideroad and Kensington Bridge to Civic Administration

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to review staff reports on the 2022 investment portfolio, remuneration for elected officials and citizen members, emergency procurement for forestry operations, and a delegation of authority by-law. The committee will also consider appointments to several community advisory committees and applications for proclamations. The agenda includes confidential items on labour relations and solicitor-client privileged advice.

• 2022 Investment Portfolio Report
• Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members 2023 Remuneration
• 2022 Emergency Procurement - Forestry Operations
• Delegation of Authority By-law: Environment and Infrastructure Approvals and Agreements
• Appointments to community advisory committees (Animal Welfare, Planning, Diversity, Environmental, Transportation)

The Corporate Services Committee appointed new voting members to the Animal Welfare, Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression, and Environmental Stewardship and Action committees. Appointments for the Planning and Integrated Transportation committees were forwarded to Municipal Council for a final decision. The committee also approved several city proclamations and emergency procurement reports.

• Approved $209,143 emergency procurement for May 2022 Forestry Operations
• Appointed Nicole Karsch and Steve Ryall to Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Appointed Saleme Atieh, David Godwin, Margot Stothers, and Nandini Syed to Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Committee (3-1)
• Appointed Becca Amendola, Russell Duvernoy, Amy Ford, Mary Ann Hodge, and Allison Pert to Environmental Stewardship and Action Committee
• Forwarded Planning and Integrated Transportation committee appointments to Municipal Council
• Authorized HMCS Prevost to exercise Freedom of the City on September 23, 2023
• Approved United Way Elgin & Middlesex to host annual Stairclimb on November 2, 2023
• Proclaimed September 2023 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Arthritis Awareness Month

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including requests to remove properties at 2-3 Kennon Place and 689 Hamilton Road from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources, and a heritage alteration permit application for 39 Carfrae Street. The committee will also receive reports from the Stewardship Sub-Committee and Heritage Planners, and review notices for zoning by-law amendments at 165-167 Egerton Street, 599-601 Richmond Street, 1208 Fanshawe Park Road East, and 50 King Street/399 Ridout Street North.

• Request to remove 2 Kennon Place and 3 Kennon Place from heritage register
• Request to remove 689 Hamilton Road from heritage register
• Heritage alteration permit application for 39 Carfrae Street with heritage easement agreement
• Public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 165-167 Egerton Street and 599-601 Richmond Street
• Revised notice for zoning by-law amendment at 1208 Fanshawe Park Road East

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning supported staff recommendations to remove properties at 2, 3 Kennon Place and 689 Hamilton Road from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources. The committee opposed a staff recommendation to refuse a roof replacement permit for 39 Carfrae Street. A working group was created to review planning applications for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North.

• Supported staff recommendation to remove 2 and 3 Kennon Place from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Supported staff recommendation to remove 689 Hamilton Road from Register of Cultural Heritage Resources
• Opposed staff recommendation to refuse roof replacement permit for 39 Carfrae Street
• Created Working Group to review Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North
• Invited applicant for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North to the August meeting

Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to continue its work from June 26, 2023. The agenda includes electing a chair, adopting rules of procedure, and discussing the Clerk's Contribution Reports for Ali Soufan and Nella Soufan from the 2022 municipal election. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Election of Chair
• Revised Section 8.9 of Rules of Procedure (added item)
• 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Ali Soufan
• 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Nella Soufan

The Compliance Audit Committee decided to commence legal proceedings against Ali Soufan and Nella Soufan for exceeding campaign contribution limits. The committee also elected a chair and adopted its rules of procedure.

• Elected Andrew Wright as Chair (Motion Passed)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure and Terms of Reference (Motion Passed)
• Directed City Clerk to commence legal proceedings against Ali Soufan for exceeding $5,000 contribution limits to two or more candidates (Motion Passed)
• Directed City Clerk to commence legal proceedings against Nella Soufan for exceeding $5,000 contribution limits to two or more candidates (Motion Passed)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is holding its 7th meeting of 2023. The agenda contains no scheduled items and no sub-committee reports; the main business is a consent agenda (approving the 6th report and a notice about a zoning by-law change) and four discussion items. These include updates on Clear Your Gear, bird-friendly yard waste practices, fireworks, and a goldfish brochure.

• Consent: 6th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (2023-06-01)
• Consent: Notice of Planning Application - Zoning By-Law Change - New Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (ReThink Zoning)
• Discussion: Clear Your Gear Update
• Discussion: Yard Waste Collection - Bird Friendly Practices for Migratory and Nesting Birds
• Discussion: Fireworks and Goldfish Brochure

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee requested updates from Civic Administration regarding zoning for zoos and mobile zoos, as well as yard waste schedules during Green Week. The committee also noted it will submit a formal recommendation regarding the effects of fireworks.

• Requested Civic Administration update on zoning for zoos and mobile zoos
• Requested Civic Administration update on Green Week yard waste schedules and their impact on birds
• Decided to submit a formal recommendation on fireworks effects to the Community and Protective Services Committee
• Deferred Clear Your Gear Update to the next meeting

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a report from its previous meeting, a review of the environmental assessment for the W12A Landfill expansion, a notice of application for ReThink Zoning, and a review of the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law PH-9. The committee will also accept resignations from two members.

• Review of MECP environmental assessment for W12A Landfill expansion
• Notice of application for ReThink Zoning
• Review of Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law PH-9
• Resignation of P. Almost
• Resignation of L. Paulger

The committee requested that Municipal Council direct staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law PH-9. The request includes pausing enforcement for non-safety risks during the review and holding a public participation meeting.

• Requested Municipal Council direct staff to review Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law PH-9
• Requested enforcement of By-law PH-9 be paused for non-immediate safety risks during review
• Requested a Public Participation Meeting for community feedback on By-law PH-9
• Noted receipt of the 7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Noted resignation of P. Almost
• Noted resignation of L. Paulger
• Noted receipt of MECP review regarding W12A Landfill expansion
• Noted receipt of ReThink Zoning Notice of Planning Application

Council

This is the 12th meeting of London City Council, where members will consider reports from several committees. Key items include zoning amendments for properties like 221 Queens Avenue and 755-815 Wonderland Road South, a review of community improvement plans, and appointments to the London Police Services Board. The agenda also includes numerous closed-session items for legal, land, and labour matters.

• Zoning by-law amendments for 221 Queens Avenue, 954 Gainsborough Road, 755-785-815 Wonderland Road South, and 568 Second Street
• 5-year review of Community Improvement Plans and Financial Incentive Programs
• Building Division staffing enhancements to support 47,000 units by 2031
• Appointment to the London Police Services Board
• Contract award for traffic signal rebuilds on Wonderland Road South

City Council approved a contract for traffic signal rebuilds on Wonderland Road South and appointed several consulting engineers for stormwater projects. Council also authorized negotiations for a research test facility at the Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Approved $941,478 contract to ERTH (Holdings) Inc. for traffic signal rebuilds at Wonderland Road South and Village Green Avenue/Teeple Terrace
• Authorized negotiations with Pall Water for a site access agreement to establish a research test facility at Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd. for Mud Creek Phase 2A Culvert replacement ($127,098) and increased their design fees by $196,758.61
• Appointed Stantec Consulting Limited for Hyde Park Assignment ‘A’ Project ($188,054.50) and increased design fees by $15,534.00
• Appointed Matrix Solutions Inc. for Hyde Park Assignment ‘B’ resident inspection and contract administration ($159,815.03)
• Approved the 10th Report of the Civic Works Committee (excluding items 8 (3.1) and 9 (4.1))
• Approved minutes from the 11th Meeting held on June 6, 2023 (15-0)

Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is holding its first meeting to adopt rules of procedure and terms of reference, and to review two Clerk's Contribution Reports regarding the 2022 municipal election, one for Ali Soufan and one for Nella Soufan. The committee will also elect a chair and consider any disclosures of interest.

• Election of Chair
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure and Terms of Reference (March 2023)
• Review of 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Ali Soufan
• Review of 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Nella Soufan

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is meeting to set its own meeting dates and recommend the 2024 annual meeting calendar for standing committees. Members will also review current council policies on appointing a deputy mayor, compensation for elected officials and citizen appointees, and the selection process for committee appointments, plus discuss a ward boundary review population memo. The agenda is largely procedural and policy-review oriented, with no major decisions listed for a vote.

• Review of 2024 Annual Meeting Calendar recommendations
• Discussion of Appointment of Deputy Mayor policy with 2016 and 2020 staff reports
• Review of Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members policy, including 2021 Council Compensation Review Task Force report
• Review of Selection Process Policy for Appointing Members to Committees, Civic Boards and Commissions
• Ward Boundary Review: population by ward memo dated 2023-06-26

The Governance Working Group requested population projections and a draft Terms of Reference for an independent third-party ward boundary review. The group also approved a draft 2024 meeting calendar for Municipal Council approval.

• Approved 1st Meeting report
• Set next meeting for July 27 at 1:00 PM
• Directed Clerk to establish monthly meeting dates
• Approved 2024 draft meeting calendar for forwarding to Municipal Council
• Referred current council policies to the next meeting
• Directed Civic Administration to provide population projections through 2026
• Directed Civic Administration to provide draft Terms of Reference for a third-party ward boundary review
• Approved convening in Closed Session for personal and employment matters

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Committee voted to recommend that Municipal Council introduce a by-law to update the Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) Contribution Agreement. This action authorizes the Deputy City Manager of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to execute the agreement and any future amendments.

• Recommended introducing by-law to update Building Safer Communities Fund agreement (5-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessible taxis, including a Vehicle for Hire By-law and a delegation request from MyGREEN Taxi. The committee will also review consent items such as planning notices for zoning changes, neighbourhood connectivity plans, and the 2022 accessibility plan status update.

• Discussion of accessible taxis and Vehicle for Hire By-law L.130-71
• Delegation request from Khalil Al Tarhuni, MyGREEN Taxi
• Notice of planning application for ReThink Zoning (new comprehensive zoning by-law)
• Notice of planning application for 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North
• Public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 568 Second Street

The committee received several planning notices and neighborhood connectivity plans. It decided to forward a presentation on accessible taxi cabs to the Civic Administration for review and a future report on transportation options.

• Forwarded MyGREEN Taxi presentation on accessible taxi cabs to Civic Administration for review and report back

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on two road projects: the Hamilton Road and Gore Road Environmental Assessment and the Colonel Talbot Road 2-lane upgrade. The committee will also review its 6th report, a resignation, municipal council resolutions, and several planning notices, and discuss neighbourhood connectivity plans for Huron Heights and Northridge.

• Presentation on Hamilton Road and Gore Road Environmental Assessment by MTE Consultants
• Presentation on Colonel Talbot Road 2-Lane Upgrade Project by AECOM Canada Ltd.
• Resignation of J. Collie from the committee
• Public meeting notices for zoning by-law amendments at 954 Gainsborough Road and 568 Second Street
• Notices of planning applications for 488-492 Pond Mills Road, 50 King Street & 399 Ridout Street North, and ReThink Zoning

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee recommended a specific intersection design for the Hamilton Road and Gore Road Environmental Assessment. The committee also received several planning notices and project presentations. A sub-committee report was deferred to the next meeting.

• Recommended Alternative 2: Signalized Intersection A for Hamilton Road and Gore Road
• Received presentation on Colonel Talbot Road 2-Lane Upgrade Project
• Received resignation of J. Collie
• Deferred Environment and Transit Sub-Committee Report to next meeting
• Received notice for Huron Heights Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan engagement
• Received notice for Northridge Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan engagement

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including updates on homelessness, the Core Area Action Plan, and community grants, as well as scheduled items for annual general meetings of city-owned corporations and a public participation meeting on the 2024 Growth Management Implementation Strategy. The committee will also discuss appointments to conservation authorities.

• 2024 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) Update public participation meeting
• London Hydro Inc. 2022 Annual General Meeting shareholder resolutions
• London and Middlesex Community Housing 2022 Annual General Meeting shareholder resolutions
• Housing Development Corporation, London 2022 Annual General Meeting shareholder resolutions
• Appointments to Lower Thames Valley and Kettle Creek Conservation Authorities

The committee approved updates to the 2024 Growth Management Implementation Strategy, including rescheduling several infrastructure projects and adjusting the Capital Budget. It also endorsed an Anti-Hate Response Pilot agreement and processed annual resolutions for city-affiliated corporations.

• Approved 2024 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update (13-0)
• Adjusted Capital Budget to reflect timing changes for growth-related infrastructure (13-0)
• Endorsed Anti-Hate Response Pilot and introduced related by-law for June 27 meeting
• Approved recruitment process for London Hydro Inc. Director appointments (14-0)
• Introduced by-law to ratify London Hydro Inc. Annual Resolutions (14-0)
• Introduced by-law to ratify London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. Annual Resolutions (14-0)
• Received 2022 financial statements and reports for Housing Development Corporation, London (12-0)
• Received LEDC Activity Update 2022 and London Community Recovery Network report

Dearness Home Committee of Management

The Dearness Home Committee of Management is meeting to review the director's report covering November 2022 to May 2023 and to discuss meeting dates for the remainder of 2023. The agenda includes a tour of the facility and consent items, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Tour of Dearness Home at 710 Southdale Road East
• Director's Report for November 16, 2022 through May 15, 2023
• Discussion of 2023 meeting dates

The committee received the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting and a Director's Report covering November 16, 2022, to May 15, 2023. Members also participated in an educational tour of the Dearness Home.

• Approved minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting
• Received Director's Report for the period November 16, 2022 through May 15, 2023
• Scheduled next meetings for September 19, 2023 and November 21, 2023

Corporate Services Committee

This is the 13th special meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, held June 20, 2023. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—disclosures of interest, consent, scheduled items, items for direction, deferred matters, and a confidential section for personal matters. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the public agenda.

• Confidential item 6.1: personal matters/identifiable individual, employment-related

The committee held a special meeting and voted to enter a closed session to discuss employment-related matters and an identifiable individual. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to convene in closed session to discuss employment and identifiable individual matters (6-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several zoning and official plan amendments, heritage designations, and a staffing report aimed at supporting 47,000 new housing units by 2031. Public participation meetings are scheduled for four property-specific applications. The agenda also includes a progress update on the ReThink Zoning initiative and a delegation from the Community Advisory Committee on Planning.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 568 Second Street (Z-9522)
• Official plan and zoning amendment at 1176-1186 Huron Street and 294 Briarhill Avenue (OZ-9596)
• Draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment at 954 Gainsborough Road (OZ-9502)
• Official plan and zoning amendment at 755, 785, and 815 Wonderland Road South (OZ-9565)
• Building Division staffing enhancements to support 47,000 units by 2031

The Planning and Environment Committee approved zoning amendments for developments at 568 Second Street and Huron Street/Briarhill Avenue. The committee also granted a heritage alteration permit for Wortley Village and initiated heritage designation for 81 Wilson Avenue.

• Approved zoning change for 568 Second Street to Holding Residential R9 with 7 affordable housing units (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 1176-1186 Huron Street and 294 Briarhill Avenue to Holding Residential R9
• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit for 1 Cathcart Street and 115 Bruce Street to alter a heritage house and build two new 2-storey houses
• Approved notice of intention to designate 81 Wilson Avenue as having cultural heritage value
• Denied recommendation to designate 599-601 Richmond Street as having cultural heritage value (2-3)
• Received ReThink Zoning progress update for information
• Received Building Division Staffing Enhancements report for information

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review several planning applications and environmental impact studies, including for 1176 Crumlin Sideroad, 146 Exeter Road, and 952 Southdale Road West. They will also discuss a contract award for an ESA Lands Asset Management Plan and Data Management Tool (RFP-2023-018), and consider developing a 'Living With Natural Areas' document for rural landowners. The agenda includes consent items, sub-committee reports, and added items on Kensington Bridge and ReThink Zoning.

• Contract award for ESA Lands Asset Management Plan and Data Management Tool (RFP-2023-018)
• Focused EIS and planning application for 1176 Crumlin Sideroad (Z-9601)
• Planning application for 146 Exeter Road (39T-22502 Z-9528)
• Hydrogeological, tree preservation, and EIS reports for 952 Southdale Road West
• Discussion on developing 'Living With Natural Areas' guidance for rural landowners

The committee established working groups to investigate a rural landowners pamphlet and review specific properties at 952 Southdale Road West and 1176 Crumlin Sideroad. It also forwarded comments on the Kensington Bridge and 1176 Crumlin Sideroad to the Civic Administration.

• Established working group to investigate creation of a Rural Landowners and Farmers pamphlet
• Established working group to review property at 952 Southdale Road West
• Forwarded Working Group comments on 1176 Crumlin Sideroad to Civic Administration
• Forwarded Working Group comments on Kensington Bridge to Civic Administration
• Requested Civic Administration provide definitions of OS4 and OS5 Zones for ReThink Zoning
• Directed Committee Clerk to notify S. Miklosi regarding attendance issues and potential appointment deletion

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including a heritage alteration permit for 1 Cathcart Street and 115 Bruce Street, a request for designation at 81 Wilson Avenue, and the designation of 599-601 Richmond Street. They will also review planning applications for 978 Gainsborough Road and 1350 Wharncliffe Road South, along with sub-committee reports and a request for delegation status from the London Majors Alumni Association.

• Heritage Alteration Permit application for 1 Cathcart Street and 115 Bruce Street
• Request for designation of 81 Wilson Avenue under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Designation of 599-601 Richmond Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Planning applications for 978 Gainsborough Road and 1350 Wharncliffe Road South
• Request for delegation status for plaques at Labatt Memorial Park

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning elected its Chair and Vice Chair and updated its meeting start time. The committee expressed support for staff recommendations regarding heritage permits and designations at multiple properties. A motion to remove two members for lack of attendance was referred for Council approval.

• Elected S. Bergman as Chair and S. Jory as Vice Chair
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Alteration Permit at 1 Cathcart Street and 115 Bruce Street
• Supported staff recommendation for designation of 81 Wilson Avenue under Ontario Heritage Act
• Supported staff recommendation for designation of 599-601 Richmond Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved changing future meeting start time to 5:30 PM
• Proposed rescinding appointments of S. Ashman and J. Wabegijig for Council approval
• Referred London Majors Alumni Association plaque request to the Culture Office
• Noted satisfaction with Heritage Impact Assessment for 1350 Wharncliffe Road South

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2022 financial audit, including a staff report, presentation, and KPMG's audit findings. They will also consider the 2021 Old East Village BIA audited financial statements and several internal audit items from MNP, such as a briefing note, follow-up dashboard, recruitment and selection audit, and PS 3280 asset retirement obligations audit. The agenda is primarily informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• 2022 Financial Audit - staff report, presentation, and KPMG audit findings
• 2021 Old East Village Business Improvement Area audited financial statements
• Briefing note from Internal Auditor (MNP)
• Internal Audit Follow Up Activities Dashboard (MNP)
• Recruitment and Selection Audit - Final Report (MNP)

The Audit Committee received the 2022 Financial Report and the corresponding Audit Findings Report from KPMG. The committee also received financial statements for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and several internal audit reports from MNP.

• Received 2022 Financial Report and KPMG Audit Findings Report (Passed)
• Received 2021 Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management Financial Statements (Passed)
• Received MNP briefing note from the internal auditor (Passed)
• Received MNP internal audit follow up activities update dashboard (Passed)
• Received MNP Recruitment and Selection Audit Final Report (Passed)
• Received MNP PS 3280 Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) Audit Final Report (Passed)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure and administrative items, including a public participation meeting on the long-term use of Blackfriars Bridge, core area parking initiatives, and multiple contract awards and funding approvals. The agenda includes consent items for traffic signal rebuilds, a wastewater treatment plant pilot project, stormwater consulting engineers, UTRCA funding, and a contract price increase for Springbank Reservoirs.

• Public participation meeting on Blackfriars Bridge long-term use
• Contract award RFT-2023-083 for traffic signal rebuilds on Wonderland Road South at Village Green Avenue and Teeple Terrace
• Request to negotiate site access agreement for Vauxhall WWTP pilot plant
• Funding to support UTRCA capital/maintenance projects and city watercourse monitoring
• Contract price increase for Springbank Reservoirs 1 & 3 roof membrane replacement

The Civic Works Committee approved the continued use of the current configuration for Blackfriars Bridge. The committee also approved several infrastructure contracts, including traffic signal rebuilds and stormwater project consulting. Additionally, a contract increase for the Springbank Reservoirs roof project was authorized.

• Approved current bridge configuration for Blackfriars Bridge (4-1)
• Approved $941,478 contract to ERTH (Holdings) Inc. for traffic signal rebuilds (5-0)
• Approved $1,499,636.96 contract increase for Springbank Reservoirs roof repairs (5-0)
• Appointed AECOM Canada Ltd., Stantec Consulting Limited, and Matrix Solutions Inc. for stormwater projects (5-0)
• Authorized $85,000 for UTRCA capital projects and $243,701 for Dingman Creek monitoring (5-0)
• Approved introducing a by-law to negotiate a site access agreement with Pall Water for Vauxhall WWTP (5-0)
• Requested Council amend Mobility Policy 349 regarding one-side parking on city streets (5-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider several reports and items for direction, including options for a fireworks by-law, an update on the encampment response, and a winter response program. The committee will also review consent items such as the completion of the Downtown Camera Program, delegation of authority for affordable housing contribution agreements, and multiple London Fire Department single-source requests. Several items are added to the agenda, and the meeting includes confidential matters related to litigation and negotiations.

• Fireworks By-Law Options Report with multiple delegation requests
• Encampment Response Update (added staff report)
• Delegation of Authority for Municipal Contribution Agreements for Affordable Housing
• London Fire Department single-source requests for fire apparatus and decontamination pod
• Housekeeping amendments to Administrative Monetary Penalty Systems and Business Licensing By-law

The committee approved the purchase of four fire apparatus and a decontamination pod, totaling over $8.2M. It also authorized a contract extension for the recreation activity management system and updated the downtown camera program code of practice.

• Approved $7,895,136 for four fire apparatus from City View Specialty Vehicles
• Approved $362,731 for a decontamination pod from Advanced Containment Systems Inc
• Authorized negotiations with Applied Information Inc for fire department vehicle monitoring units
• Approved revised London Downtown Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Program Code of Practice
• Approved two additional five-year renewal periods for the PerfectMind recreation software agreement
• Authorized Deputy City Manager to execute Declaration of Compliance for Dearness Home Adult Day Program
• Approved delegation of authority for Municipal Contribution Agreements for affordable housing
• Forwarded Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee report to ESACAC

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider a contract award for an ESA lands asset plan and data management tool, hold public participation meetings on a rezoning at 221 Queens Avenue and the 5-year review of Community Improvement Plans and financial incentive programs, and receive reports from advisory committees. The agenda includes several submissions from community stakeholders on the CIP review.

• Contract award for ESA Lands Asset Plan and Data Management Tool (RFP-2023-018)
• Public participation meeting for rezoning at 221 Queens Avenue (TZ-9598)
• 5-year review of Community Improvement Plans and Financial Incentive Programs (final)
• Submissions from London Chamber of Commerce, Downtown London, Mainstreet London, and others on CIP review
• 6th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The committee implemented a series of updates to Community Improvement Plans (CIPs), including modifying loan repayment schedules and suspending certain grant programs. It also approved a contract for an ESA Lands Asset Plan and granted a limited zoning extension for a downtown property.

• Approved $179,394 contract for North South Environmental Inc. for ESA Lands Asset Plan (Passed)
• Refused 3-year zoning extension for 221 Queens Avenue; approved 1-year extension instead (6-0)
• Approved implementation of 5-Year CIP and Financial Incentives Programs Review (Passed)
• Deleted Industrial Land Corridor Enhancement Grant Program from Industrial Land Uses CIP
• Suspended Property Tax Assistance Grant Program funding in next Multi-Year Budget
• Suspended Wharncliffe Road Corridor Sign Loan Program funding in 2024-2027 budget
• Continued several Residential Development Charges and Façade Improvement loan programs
• Directed Civic Administration to submit business cases for additional investments in the 2024-2027 budget

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including the 2023-2027 Strategic Advocacy Framework, an annual monitoring and pricing report on city-owned industrial land, and declaring 652 Elizabeth Street surplus. The committee will also discuss three proclamation requests for Terry Fox Week, Emancipation Month, and Pride London Festival. Several confidential items on land acquisition, labour relations, and litigation are also on the agenda.

• 2023-2027 Strategic Advocacy Framework
• Industrial Land Development Strategy Annual Monitoring and Pricing Report
• Declare Surplus - City-Owned Property - 652 Elizabeth Street
• Proclamation requests: Terry Fox Week, Emancipation Month, Pride London Festival
• Confidential items: land acquisition, labour relations, litigation

The Corporate Services Committee approved updated pricing for serviced industrial land across several parks. The committee also endorsed a new strategic advocacy framework and issued three community proclamations.

• Approved price increases for Innovation Park, Huron Industrial Park, and Trafalgar Industrial Park (5-0)
• Endorsed the 2023-2027 Strategic Advocacy Framework (5-0)
• Deferred declaring 652 Elizabeth Street as surplus pending a restrictive covenant release (5-0)
• Approved $300.00 expense request for Councillor S. Lewis for Canada Day advertisements (4-0)
• Proclaimed September 11-18, 2023 as Terry Fox Week
• Proclaimed August 2023 as Emancipation Month
• Proclaimed July 13 to 23, 2023 as Pride London Festival (Pride in London)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a staff presentation on the 2022 Climate Emergency Action Plan progress report and a presentation on stormwater engineering waterway projects. The committee will also consider its own 6th report and a Municipal Council resolution regarding the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee's 4th report.

• Staff presentation on 2022 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report
• Stormwater Engineering Waterway Projects presentation covering capital projects 2019-2023
• Consideration of 6th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution on 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee received progress reports on the Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022 and Stormwater Engineering Waterway Projects. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Received Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022 Progress Report
• Received presentation on Stormwater Engineering Waterway Projects
• Received 6th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Received Municipal Council resolution regarding the 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Council

Council approved the installation of nine new traffic signals and six pedestrian signals across the city. The body also introduced a new by-law to regulate the London Fire Department and authorized a single-source contract for bunker gear. Additionally, consulting fees for the Dingman Creek Pumping Station were increased by over $463,000.

• Approved installation of 9 traffic signals and 6 pedestrian signals
• Introduced by-law to continue and regulate the London Fire Department
• Authorized negotiations with Innotex Inc. for a single-source bunker gear contract
• Increased Stantec Consulting Limited fees for Dingman Creek Pumping Station by $463,025.15
• Directed submission of Housing Stability for All Plan 2022 Update to the Province
• Introduced amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Approved 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (14-0)
• Approved 9th Report of the Civic Works Committee (13-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

This is a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion about personal matters related to interviews for nominations to the London Police Services Board of Directors. All other agenda items are procedural placeholders.

• Closed session: interviews for nomination to the London Police Services Board of Directors
• No public decisions or discussions listed on the agenda

The committee voted to enter a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding interviews for the London Police Services Board of Directors. A motion to defer the consideration of the board appointment to June 20, 2023, was defeated.

• Motion to consider London Police Services Board appointment on June 20, 2023, failed (5-7)
• Approved closed session to discuss interviews for London Police Services Board of Directors (10-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several animal welfare topics, including an update on bird-friendly window collision tape, draft recommendations for a goldfish brochure, an update on Green Week collection and migratory birds, and a status update on the Clear Your Gear program. The committee will also consider its 5th report and a related Municipal Council resolution.

• Bird Friendly Window Collision Tape Update
• Goldfish Brochure Draft Recommendations
• Green Week Collection and Migratory Birds Update
• Clear Your Gear Status Update
• 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee and Municipal Council Resolution

The committee decided to forward a sub-committee report regarding a goldfish brochure to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC). ESACAC was requested to consider the report's recommendations, proposed language, and specific imagery. Other items were discussed or received as updates.

• Forwarded goldfish brochure report to Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC)
• Requested ESACAC consider goldfish brochure recommendations, language, and imagery
• Deferred Clear Your Gear status update to next meeting

Corporate Services Committee

This is the 11th special meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, held on May 30, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a confidential discussion under Section 6.1 regarding labour relations and employee negotiations with one of the corporation's unions. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

• Confidential item on labour relations and employee negotiations with a city union
• Meeting is a special session of the Corporate Services Committee
• No public agenda items for rezonings, contracts, or fee changes

The committee held a special meeting where the only substantive action was to enter a closed session. This session was convened to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations regarding one of the Corporation’s unions.

• Approved motion to convene in closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations (4-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially direct staff on several policy items, including the 2022 Climate Emergency Action Plan progress, a supportive housing model at 403 Thompson Road, and updates on diversity and core area vacancy strategies. The agenda includes consent items and items for direction, with no scheduled public hearings listed.

• 2022 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report
• Single Source: Supportive Housing Model at 403 Thompson Road (SS-2023-120)
• Update on Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS)
• Core Area Land and Building Vacancy Reduction Strategy
• Request for a Shareholder's Meeting - Housing Development Corporation London (HDC)

The committee approved a single source contract for a supportive housing pilot project and directed staff to implement specific climate emergency actions. It also scheduled a shareholder meeting for the Housing Development Corporation and requested a business case for the Coves Silver Creek Restoration Project.

• Approved single source contract to Indwell Community Homes for 403 Thompson Road supportive housing pilot ($1.164M annual fee, $490k onboarding)
• Directed Civic Administration to provide bi-annual CEAP updates and develop a Net-Zero Emission Plan for Corporate Assets (11-2)
• Approved 2022 Annual General Meeting for Housing Development Corporation, London for June 20, 2023 (13-0)
• Approved business case for Coves Silver Creek Restoration Project (11-1)
• Denied business case for Invasive Species Management Plan (3-9)
• Denied business case for Climate Emergency Action Plan (3-9)
• Referred natural heritage lands strategy business case to Civic Administration for further scoping (11-1)
• Received Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy progress report

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Diversity, Race Relation and Inclusivity Award Council Policy. The agenda also includes adopting the committee's 4th report and a related Municipal Council resolution. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive discussion item.

• Review of the Diversity, Race Relation and Inclusivity Award Council Policy
• Adoption of the 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council Resolution regarding the 4th Report

The committee met on May 29, 2023, to receive previous reports and hold a general discussion. No substantive votes or policy changes were decided during the session.

• Noted receipt of the 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee
• Noted receipt of the Municipal Council Resolution regarding the 4th Report
• Held general discussion on the Sub-Committee for Potential Improvements to the Recruitment Process and Advisory Committee Appointments
• Noted receipt of the Diversity, Race Relation and Inclusivity Award Council Policy

Community and Protective Services Committee

The committee authorized a single-source contract for London Fire Department bunker gear and introduced a new establishing and regulating by-law. It also approved the 2022 update to the Housing Stability for All Plan for submission to the province.

• Approved single-source contract negotiations with Innotex Inc. for fire department bunker gear
• Approved introduction of London Fire Department Establishing and Regulating By-law to Municipal Council (5-0)
• Directed submission of Housing Stability for All Plan 2022 Update to Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Received 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Received 2022-2023 Winter Response Program Outcome Report
• Forwarded communication regarding Ethical AI Homelessness Tools to Civic Administration (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including a report from the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, a consulting fee increase for the Dingman Creek Pumping Station, amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law, new traffic and pedestrian signals, and a contract award for Dingman Drive improvements. They will also discuss the Downtown Bike Locker Pilot Project results, the Final Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan, and an automated enforcement program expansion. A confidential item concerns litigation related to the 2016 Sarnia Road Improvements.

• Contract award for Dingman Drive Improvements (Tender RFT-2023-016)
• Dingman Creek Pumping Station consulting fees value increase
• Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law
• 2023 new traffic and pedestrian signals and pedestrian crossovers
• Automated enforcement program expansion (single source 2023-142)

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure projects, including a major road improvement contract and the installation of new traffic and pedestrian signals. The committee also authorized the expansion of the automated red light camera program and approved the final Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan.

• Awarded $9,996,424.25 Dingman Drive Improvements contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $463,025.15 increase in engineering consulting fees for Stantec Consulting Limited (4-0)
• Approved installation of 9 new traffic signals and 6 new pedestrian signals (4-0)
• Awarded red light camera contract to Traffipax LLC through April 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved the final Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan (4-0)
• Directed administration to end the Downtown Bike Locker Pilot project phase (4-0)
• Denied amendment to investigate additional red light camera locations (2-2)
• Introduced amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law PS-114 for June 6 Council meeting (4-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including reports on building activity, environmental studies, and community improvement plans, and to hold public participation meetings on several zoning and site plan applications. The agenda includes proposed amendments to allow additional residential units in response to Bill 23, and a confidential legal matter regarding litigation at 1140 Fanshawe Road East.

• Public meeting: 340-390 Saskatoon Street (Z-9599 / O-9600)
• Public meeting: 847-851 Wonderland Road South (Z-9597)
• Public meeting: 135 Villagewalk Boulevard site plan (SPA23-005)
• Public meeting: Additional Residential Unit amendments due to Bill 23 (OZ-9581)
• Public meeting: 1120-1126 Oxford Street East and 2 & 6 Clemens Street (Z-9560)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning amendments and a site plan for commercial buildings. The committee also expressed interest in a closed school site for affordable housing and parkland, and refused a heritage permit for a porch replacement.

• Refused heritage permit for porch replacement at 27 Bruce Street
• Expressed interest in 1040 Hamilton Road (former Fairmont Public School) for affordable housing and parkland
• Approved introducing by-law to exempt 1005, 1021, 1051, 1065, 1213 and 1221 Meadowlark Ridge from Part Lot Control
• Approved zoning and Official Plan amendments for 340-390 Saskatoon Street (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 847-851 Wonderland Road South to permit medical/dental offices (4-0)
• Supported Site Plan Application for commercial building at 135 Villagewalk Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved introducing Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for additional residential units per Bill 23
• Directed Civic Administration to review the current five-bedroom limit for additional residential units

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including annual reports on development charges, parkland reserve funds, and the multi-year accessibility plan, as well as property tax assessment correspondence and expropriations for the East London Link and Wellington Gateway projects. The committee will also hear a delegation on the Budweiser Gardens expansion and renovation proposal, and consider several proclamation requests. Two confidential items regarding land negotiations and other commercial matters are also on the agenda.

• 2022 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds and Monitoring
• 2022 Parkland Reserve Fund Annual Financial Statement and Section 37 funds reporting
• 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Expropriation of lands for East London Link Project Phase 3 and Wellington Gateway Project Phase 3 and 4
• Budweiser Gardens Expansion and Renovation Proposal with delegation from OVG360

The Corporate Services Committee approved land expropriations for the East London Link and Wellington Gateway projects. The committee also directed staff to prepare an amending agreement and financing for Phase 1 of the Budweiser Gardens expansion.

• Approved land expropriation for East London Link Project Phase 3 (3-1)
• Approved land expropriation for Wellington Gateway Project Phase 3 and 4 (4-0)
• Directed staff to prepare amending agreement and financing for Budweiser Gardens Expansion Phase 1 (5-0)
• Proclaimed June 7, 2023, as Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (4-0)
• Referred Action Anxiety Day proclamation back to administration for local connection info (4-0)
• Received 2022 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds
• Received 2022 Parkland Reserve Fund Annual Financial Statement
• Endorsed administration's response to a closed meeting complaint (Ombudsman report)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its previous report, discuss comments on the Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment, and consider a planning application for 1176 Crumlin Road, including a focused environmental impact study. The agenda includes only scheduled items and discussion topics; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment comments submission
• 1176 Crumlin Road planning application (Z-9601) notice
• MTE focused environmental impact study presentation for 1176 Crumlin Sideroad
• Link to City of London webpage for 1176 Crumlin Side Road application
• 5th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (2023-04-20)

The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to review its previous report, discuss zoning by-law amendments for several properties, and consider requests for updates on the Mobility Master Plan and the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan pilot program. The agenda includes consent items and discussion items, with no final decisions expected at this advisory meeting.

• Zoning by-law amendment notices for 599-601 Richmond Street, 165-167 Egerton Street, and 129-131 Base Line Road West
• Revised notice for Official Plan and zoning amendments at 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue
• Request for information on Dundas Place temporary east-west cycling and pedestrian connection
• Review of Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan pilot program, including Whitehills plan
• Proposed motion to direct staff to update committee on Mobility Master Plan and 2023 consultation plans

The committee requested that Municipal Council amend Mobility Policy 349 regarding one-side parking and establish a review process for future Neighbourhood Connectivity Plans. The committee also received several planning notices and a verbal update on the 2023 Mobility Master Plan.

• Requested Council amend Mobility Policy 349 to require one-side parking on all exempted city streets except for cul-de-sacs
• Requested Council direct Civic Administration to review future Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan drafts with the committee before they reach the Civic Works Committee
• Requested Council commend the Civic Administration for the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Pilot Program process
• Deferred the Active Transportation Sub-Committee request for information on the Dundas Place temporary connection to the next sub-committee meeting

Governance Working Group

The Governance Working Group is holding its first meeting to organize itself and discuss several council governance policies. Items for discussion include the 2024 meeting calendar, management of in-camera items, council members' expense accounts, and appointment policies for committees and boards. The group will also consider potential new policies on appointing a budget chair and training for new council members. This is a discussion and review meeting, not a final decision-making body.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• 2024 Standing Committee Meetings and Annual Meeting Calendar
• Council Members' Expense Account Policy
• Appointment of Council Members to Standing Committees and Boards Policy
• Potential new policies: Appointment of Budget Chair and Training/Onboarding for New Council

The Governance Working Group elected its leadership and established a draft framework for the 2024 meeting calendar. The group approved directions for the Civic Administration to review expense policies, committee appointment processes, and the management of closed-session meetings.

• Elected Councillor S. Lewis as Chair and Councillor S. Franke as Vice Chair
• Directed Civic Administration to draft 2024 meeting calendar based on specific weekly parameters
• Approved reimplementing the practice of relocating members and staff during closed sessions
• Directed Civic Administration to report on potential changes to the Council Members’ Expense Account Policy
• Directed Civic Administration to report on policy changes for Standing Committee appointments
• Referred discussion of current and potential new Council Policies to the next meeting
• Referred the matter of a ward boundary review to the Governance Working Group
• Set next meeting for June 26, 2023, at 1:00 PM

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from five committees and vote on 20 by-laws. Key items include rezonings at 2060 Jetstream Road, 595 Proudfoot Lane, and 3480 Morgan Avenue, as well as road dedications and the appointment of Principles Integrity as the new Integrity Commissioner. The agenda also includes several closed-session items on land, labour, and litigation matters.

• Rezoning at 2060 Jetstream Road (Z-9592)
• Rezoning at 595 Proudfoot Lane (Z-9591)
• Rezoning at 3480 Morgan Avenue (Z-9531)
• Approve agreement with Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner
• Approve Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund contribution agreement for Broughdale Dyke

Council introduced a by-law to appoint Principles Integrity as the city's Integrity Commissioner and updated the Procurement of Goods & Services Policy. The city also approved a multi-use pad and outdoor ice rink at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre. Additionally, a service accountability agreement for Dearness Home was introduced.

• Introduced by-law to appoint Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner
• Introduced by-law to update Procurement of Goods & Services Policy
• Approved budget and implementation of multi-use pad/outdoor ice rink at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
• Introduced by-law to approve 2023-2024 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement for Dearness Home
• Proclaimed September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Proclaimed June 20, 2023 as Life As A Refugee Event
• Proclaimed June 18, 2023 as Longest Day of SMILES (14-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to align Housing Collaborative Initiative Project with city technology and management practices

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning supported a staff recommendation for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 27 Bruce Street. All other scheduled items, reports, and discussions were deferred or adjourned due to a loss of quorum.

• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Alteration Permit at 27 Bruce Street
• Deferred consideration of the 5th Report due to loss of quorum
• Deferred Stewardship Sub-Committee Report due to loss of quorum
• Deferred Education Sub-Committee Report due to loss of quorum
• Deferred request for delegation status from B. Boughner regarding Labatt Memorial Park plaques due to loss of quorum
• Deferred discussion on meeting start time due to loss of quorum
• Deferred Heritage Planners' Report due to loss of quorum

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy, the Mayor's lobbying activities for health and homelessness, the interview process for London Police Services Board candidates, a resignation from the Eldon House Board, and a confirmation of appointment to the Governance Working Group. The agenda includes several added items, indicating these topics were added after the initial agenda was published.

• 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy staff report
• Mayor's provincial and federal lobbying for health and homelessness response
• London Police Services Board candidates interview process
• Resignation from Eldon House Board of Directors
• Confirmation of appointment to Governance Working Group

The committee approved a strategy to maintain 200 hectares of serviced industrial land for targeted industries. The committee also established the interview process for London Police Services Board candidates and accepted a board resignation.

• Adopted 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy (15-0)
• Approved Industrial Land Needs Assessment using Climate Emergency Screening Tool (12-3)
• Endorsed amended interview process for London Police Services Board candidates (15-0)
• Approved providing interview questions to LPSB candidates in advance (8-7)
• Approved rotating individual councillors to present questions to LPSB candidates (11-4)
• Approved making LPSB interview audio recordings available to Council members (15-0)
• Accepted resignation of Rebecca Griesmayer from Eldon House Board of Directors (15-0)
• Appointed Councillor S. Franke to the Governance Working Group (15-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Bird Friendly Initiative and comments on a Gold Fish Brochure, and to discuss fire-safety strategies for pets. The agenda also includes approval of the committee's 4th report. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Bird Friendly Initiative and comments on Gold Fish Brochure
• Fire-Safety Strategies for Pets
• 4th Report of Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee deferred the Fire Safety Strategies for Pets item to its next sub-committee meeting. The committee also agreed to submit formal comments on the Goldfish Brochure to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee. No votes were recorded; all items were handled by consensus or noted as received.

• Deferred Fire Safety Strategies for Pets to next sub-committee meeting
• Noted that AWCAC will submit formal recommendation on Goldfish Brochure to Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Received verbal update on Bird Friendly Initiative
• Received 4th Report of AWCAC from April 6, 2023

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

This is the 6th meeting of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee. The committee will hear a presentation from the Urban Forestry Planner on the Tree Forest Strategy and Urban Forest Strategy, consider its 5th report and a Municipal Council resolution on the 4th report, and discuss a goldfish brochure. The agenda is largely procedural, with one scheduled presentation and routine consent items.

• Presentation by Sara Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner, on Tree Forest Strategy and Urban Forest Strategy
• Consideration of 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• Municipal Council resolution on 4th Report of the committee
• Discussion of Goldfish Brochure with working group comments

The committee received a verbal update on the Urban Forestry Strategy and Tree Planting Strategy, and forwarded working group comments on a goldfish brochure to Civic Administration. No substantive decisions were made.

• Received verbal update on Urban Forestry Strategy and Tree Planting Strategy
• Forwarded Goldfish Brochure working group comments to Civic Administration for review

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee met on May 2, 2023, to review consent items including a service accountability agreement for the Dearness Home and an update on the Housing Collaborative Initiative. The agenda also included results from community engagement at the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre and McMahen Park, as well as the 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee. No specific votes or decisions are recorded in the provided agenda text.

• 2023-2024 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement between the City of London (Dearness Home) and Ontario Health
• Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) update
• Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre and McMahen Park engagement results
• 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved four consent items, including endorsing a multi-use pad/outdoor ice rink at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre, directing staff to align the Housing Collaborative Initiative with city best practices, and introducing a by-law for the Dearness Home's 2023-2024 service accountability agreement with Ontario Health. All items passed unanimously (4-0) with two members absent.

• Approved consent items 2.1 to 2.4 (4-0)
• Endorsed multi-use pad/outdoor ice rink at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
• Approved budget for the ice rink project
• Directed staff to implement the ice rink per procurement policy
• Introduced by-law for Dearness Home's 2023-2024 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health
• Directed alignment of Housing Collaborative Initiative with city technology and project management best practices
• Requested project Governance Group to approve strategy for future legislative changes
• Requested quarterly updates to City Council on Housing Collaborative Initiative

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including reports from two advisory committees, a consultant fee increase for Tributary 12 construction, and a funding contribution agreement for Broughdale Dyke disaster mitigation. An added item seeks direction on plastic regulations feedback from Councillor Franke. The agenda is largely procedural with no scheduled public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Consultant fee increase for Tributary 12 construction contract administration and design
• Broughdale Dyke disaster mitigation and adaptation funding contribution agreement
• Plastic regulations feedback from Councillor Franke (added item)
• 5th report of Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee
• 5th report of Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Civic Works Committee approved a contract fee increase for the Southwinds Channel Project and recommended a contribution agreement for the Broughdale Dyke Reconstruction Project. The committee also directed staff to provide feedback on federal plastic waste regulations and requested vehicular accident statistics.

• Approved $83,275.00 increase for Matrix Solutions Inc. contract for Southwinds Channel Project (5-0)
• Recommended introducing by-law for Broughdale Dyke Reconstruction Project contribution agreement (4-0)
• Directed administration to provide written feedback on federal 'Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste' by May 18, 2023 (5-0)
• Requested administration provide 10-year vehicular accident statistics, including Vision Zero and pedestrian data (5-0)
• Received 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including the annual report on building permit fees, and to hold public participation meetings on four rezoning applications (2060 Jetstream Road, 595 Proudfoot Lane, 3480 Morgan Avenue, 614 Westmount Crescent) and a proposed delegation of authority for subdivisions and condominiums. The agenda also includes two confidential items related to litigation at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Public meeting: 2060 Jetstream Road rezoning (Z-9592)
• Public meeting: 595 Proudfoot Lane rezoning (Z-9591)
• Public meeting: 3480 Morgan Avenue rezoning (Z-9531)
• Public meeting: 614 Westmount Crescent rezoning (Z-9553)
• Proposed delegation of authority for subdivisions and condominiums (O-9606)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning amendments to be introduced at the May 16 Municipal Council meeting, including a day care provision and industrial rezoning. The committee also moved to streamline development approvals by delegating authority for certain subdivisions and condominiums.

• Approved rezoning 2060 Jetstream Road from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 595 Proudfoot Lane to permit a day care centre (5-0)
• Refused rezoning request for 3480 Morgan Avenue due to missing Holding Provisions (5-0)
• Approved introducing a by-law to change 3480 Morgan Avenue to Holding Residential R8 (5-0)
• Approved changes to public meeting requirements and delegated authority for subdivisions and condominiums (5-0)
• Requested Site Plan Approval Authority add access, privacy, and sidewalk clauses for 614 Westmount Crescent
• Approved membership renewal for Community Advisory Committee on Planning with Community Heritage Ontario
• Appointed K. Moser and S. Hall to the Trails Advisory Group

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee approved the introduction of a by-law to appoint Principles Integrity as the city's Integrity Commissioner. The committee also recommended updates to the Procurement of Goods & Services Policy and approved two community proclamations.

• Approved recommendation to appoint Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to update Procurement of Goods & Services Policy (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Proclaimed June 20, 2023 as Life As A Refugee Event
• Referred 'Longest Day of SMILES' proclamation back to staff for more information (5-0)
• Approved convening in closed session for land acquisition and labour relations (5-0)

Council

This is the 9th meeting of London City Council. Council will vote on a series of by-laws, including setting 2023 tax ratios and rates, approving the multi-year budget process, and authorizing land expropriations for the Wellington Gateway Project Phase I. It will also consider reports from several committees covering items such as zoning amendments, contract awards, and the repeal of the Council COVID-19 vaccination policy.

• By-laws to set 2023 tax ratios and rates for property classes (Bills 119, 120)
• Expropriation of lands for Wellington Gateway Project Phase I (as Approving and Expropriating Authority)
• By-law to repeal Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Bill 122)
• Zoning by-law amendments for properties at 376-390 Hewitt St & 748 King St, 2016 Huron St, and 300-320 King St (Bills 134, 136, 138)
• Contract awards for Rapid Transit Variable Message Signs and Fanshawe Park Road/Richmond Street intersection improvements

City Council approved the expropriation of lands required for the Wellington Gateway Project and introduced a corresponding by-law. Council also supported a three-year extension for a subdivision draft plan at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East.

• Approved expropriation of lands for the Wellington Gateway Project (15-0)
• Introduced by-law to expropriate lands for the Wellington Gateway Project (15-0)
• Supported 3-year extension of draft plan of subdivision for 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Approved 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee (excluding items 6, 8, 9, and 10) (15-0)
• Introduced by-law to amend By-law No. CP-1502-129 regarding heritage property permit delegation
• Approved minutes of the April 4, 2023 meeting (15-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is holding a special meeting to receive a staff report on the Blue Box transition, which is the only substantive item on the agenda. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as disclosures, consent, and adjournment.

• Staff report on Blue Box transition updates (2023-04-24)

The Civic Works Committee approved recommendations to introduce two by-laws to Municipal Council. These by-laws would delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager to negotiate agreements for Blue Box collection services and the sale of material recovery facility equipment to Miller Waste Systems Inc.

• Approved recommendation to introduce by-law delegating authority to negotiate Blue Box collection and education agreements (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to introduce by-law delegating authority to execute the sale of material recovery facility equipment to Miller Waste Systems Inc. (5-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to report back on the outcome of these negotiations (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a staff report on the 2023 debenture issuance update. The committee will discuss this item for direction, though no decisions are listed on the agenda. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items like disclosures of interest and consent.

• 2023 Debenture Issuance Update staff report

The committee approved the issuance of serial debentures totaling $21.5 million for capital works. A corresponding by-law was introduced for the Municipal Council meeting on April 25, 2023.

• Approved $21,500,000 issuance of serial debentures at an average all-in rate of 3.881% over a 10-year term (5-0)
• Approved introduction of by-law to execute borrowing of $21,500,000 for capital works (5-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report and discuss several items, including appointing a representative to the Trails Advisory Group, a draft goldfish brochure, comments on a development at 735 Southdale Road West, and an Environmental Impact Statement for Kensington Bridge. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Appointment of Trails Advisory Group representative and alternate
• Draft goldfish brochure from Parks
• Working group comments on 735 Southdale Road West
• Kensington Bridge Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee appointed representatives to the Trails Advisory Group and established a working group for the Kensington Bridge Environmentally Significant Area. The committee also forwarded comments regarding 735 Southdale Road West to the Civic Administration.

• Appointed K. Moser and S. Hall as Representative and Alternate to the Trails Advisory Group
• Forwarded Working Group comments for 735 Southdale Road West to Civic Administration
• Established a working group consisting of P. Baker and G. Sankar to review the Kensington Bridge Environmentally Significant Area

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous report, receive notices about the London Plan review and street width policy changes, and discuss a request for vehicular accident statistics from 2020-2022. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or consent.

• Request for presentation and statistics on vehicular accidents in London from 2020-2022
• Notice of Planning Application and Public Meeting for Comprehensive Review of The London Plan
• Public Meeting Notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments on Street Width Policy Review
• 4th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (2023-03-15)

The committee requested a presentation and data from the Civic Administration regarding vehicular accident rates in London over the last 10 years. The meeting also acknowledged notices regarding the London Plan review and the Street Width Policy Review.

• Requested Civic Administration provide 10-year vehicular accident statistics, including Vision Zero data, transportation mode breakdowns, and annual fatalities
• Received the 4th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Noted the Notice of Planning Application for the Comprehensive Review of The London Plan
• Noted the Public Meeting Notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments regarding the Street Width Policy Review

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The committee established planning guidelines for the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget, including a target tax levy increase. It also addressed financial impacts of the More Homes Built Faster Act and scheduled a London Hydro shareholder meeting.

• Approved 2024-2027 budget direction for average annual tax levy increase of 2.9%–3.9% plus 0.5% for additional investment (13-2)
• Endorsed 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget preliminary public engagement plan
• Directed Civic Administration to monitor Development Charges exemptions and incorporate More Homes Built Faster Act costs into 2024-2027 budget
• Endorsed deferred completion of 2025 Development Charges Background Study to January 1, 2028
• Scheduled 2022 London Hydro Inc. Annual General Meeting for June 20, 2023 (15-0)
• Approved interviews for London Police Services Board appointment for Michele Anderson, Gita Canaran, Stephen D'Amelio, Ryan Gauss, and Joseph Wabegijig
• Received Whole of Community System Response Implementation report for information

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to consider Council's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, with a staff report and presentation scheduled. The agenda includes only this item for direction, along with routine procedural items. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Council's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan - staff report and presentation
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest
• Consent agenda
• Scheduled items
• Deferred matters and additional business

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee approved the revised 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The committee also passed two specific amendments regarding community resource communication and transit rider surveys.

• Approved revised 2023-2027 Strategic Plan (14-0)
• Approved amendment to Wellbeing and Safety section 1.3 part f regarding neighbourhood resource centres and community organizations (14-0)
• Approved amendment to Mobility and Transportation outcome 1, result 1.4 regarding transit rider survey initiatives (14-0)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and provide feedback on the committee recruitment process and a draft survey, as well as an update on the Flags at City Hall policy review. They will also consider a request to create a sub-committee on the Council appointment process and accept a resignation.

• Feedback on Committee Recruitment Process and Policies Update with draft survey questions
• Flags at City Hall Policy Review Update presented by W. Roberts, Chair, PRISM
• Consideration of 3rd Report of the Committee (from 2023-03-09)
• Resignation of H. Karky from the committee
• Request to create a sub-committee for Council appointment process recommendations

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee approved the creation of a sub-committee to review the Municipal Council's appointment process. This sub-committee will make recommendations to improve recruitment and appointments for City Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Community Advisory Committees. The committee also received updates on recruitment policies and the Flags at City Hall Policy Review.

• Approved creation of sub-committee to review Municipal Council appointment process
• Received resignation of H. Karky

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a report on property standards demolitions, a consulting contract for the new Fire Station No. 15, and a funding reallocation request for the 2022-2023 Winter Response and Community Accountability Working Group. The agenda also includes a report from the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee and a request for delegation status from H. Froussios of Zelinka Priamo Ltd. regarding property standards demolitions.

• RFP-2022-309 Prime Consulting Services for the new Fire Station No. 15
• Property Standards Related Demolitions report
• 2022-2023 Winter Response and Community Accountability Working Group funding reallocation request
• 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Request for delegation status by H. Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.

The committee accepted a proposal from Cornerstone Architecture Incorporated for fire station consulting and approved funding reallocations for winter response services. It also moved to introduce a by-law for the demolition of four vacant buildings based on property standards.

• Accepted $421,285 proposal from Cornerstone Architecture Incorporated for New Fire Station No. 15 consulting
• Approved potential demolition of vacant buildings at 689 Hamilton Road, 253, 255 and 257 Grey Street, and 520 South Street (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment for London Cares up to $92,500 (6-0)
• Approved contract amendment for CMHA Thames Valley Addictions and Mental Health Services up to $85,750 (6-0)
• Approved contract amendment for The Salvation Army, Centre of Hope up to $131,000 (6-0)
• Received 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning approved a membership renewal with Community Heritage Ontario. The committee also requested that Municipal Council refer a heritage permit application for 27 Bruce Street back to civic administration.

• Supported research and findings of the March 2023 Heritage Impact Assessment for 150 Philip Aziz Avenue
• Approved 2023 membership renewal with Community Heritage Ontario
• Requested Municipal Council refer Heritage Alteration Permit Application for 27 Bruce Street back to Civic Administration

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes several contract awards and appointments for infrastructure projects, including rapid transit signs, road improvements, and consulting services. The committee will also receive a report from the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee and hear a verbal item on gas-powered leaf blowers.

• Contract award for RFP-2022-270 Rapid Transit Variable Message Signs
• Contract award for Tender RFT-2023-015 Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements
• RFP-2022-105 Supply and Distribution of Green Bins and Kitchen Containers
• Single source procurement for Material Recovery Facility Baler Refurbishment
• Appointment of consulting engineers for 2023 Infrastructure Renewal Program and Huron Street Steel Watermain Cathodic Protection Project

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including road improvements and waste management supplies. One environmental study for the Western Road and Sarnia Road corridor was referred back to administration for further review.

• Approved $14,704,685.58 contract to L82 Construction Ltd for Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $3,436,410.00 contract to IPL North America Inc. for green bins and kitchen containers (5-0)
• Approved $215,058.64 for Miller Waste Systems Inc. to refurbish Material Recovery Facility baler (5-0)
• Appointed Urban Solar as Vendor of Record for Rapid Transit Variable Message Signs (5-0)
• Appointed R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive design services at $488,901.00 (5-0)
• Appointed WSP Canada Inc. as Geotechnical Consulting Engineers for wastewater plants at $153,360.00 (5-0)
• Appointed IBI Group, GM BluePlan, and R.V. Anderson for 2023 Infrastructure Renewal projects (5-0)
• Referred Western Road and Sarnia Road Environmental Study Report back to administration (4-1)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments, a subdivision extension, and a housekeeping amendment to The London Plan. It will also hold public participation meetings on Bill 23-related site plan changes, a zoning change at 2016 Huron Street, a street width policy review, a zoning change at 300-320 King Street, and the terms of reference for a comprehensive review of The London Plan. The agenda includes consent items and two confidential litigation matters.

• Draft plan of subdivision three-year extension at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East (Stoney Creek South)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 376-390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street (Z-9576)
• Public meeting: Modifications to public site plan holding provisions due to Bill 23 (Z-9588)
• Public meeting: Zoning by-law amendment at 2016 Huron Street (Z-9575)
• Public meeting: Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment for street width policy review (OZ-9584)

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments and a three-year subdivision extension. The committee also directed the Civic Administration to begin a comprehensive review of The London Plan and updated street width policies.

• Approved 3-year extension for Stoney Creek South Subdivision at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East
• Approved zoning change to Residential R8/Temporary and Business District Commercial Special Provision/Temporary for 376-390 Hewitt St and 748 King St (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to exempt public site plan meetings for residential developments with 10 or fewer units (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 2016 Huron Street to Light Industrial and Open Space zones (5-0)
• Approved housekeeping amendments to The London Plan to correct errors and update terminology (5-0)
• Approved amendments to The London Plan and Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 regarding street width policies (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 300-320 King Street to a holding Downtown Area Special Provision Zone (5-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to initiate the London Plan Comprehensive Review (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including the 2022 year-end operating and capital budget monitoring reports, the 2023 tax policy and education tax rates, and a delegation of authority by-law. They will also discuss several proclamation requests and a confidential land disposition and litigation matter.

• 2022 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report
• 2022 Year-End Capital Budget Monitoring Report
• Year 2023 Tax Policy and Education Tax Rates
• Delegation of Authority By-law: Environment and Infrastructure Approvals and Agreements
• Confidential items: land disposition, land acquisition, and litigation at 73 Wharncliffe Road South

The Corporate Services Committee approved several financial reports and proposed by-laws for 2023 property and education taxes. The committee also voted to repeal the COVID-19 vaccination policy for Council members and endorsed Councillor Skylar Franke for the FCM Board of Directors.

• Approved 2023 tax ratio and tax rate by-laws for introduction (6-0)
• Approved 2023 education tax rate by-law for introduction (6-0)
• Approved repeal of Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (5-1)
• Endorsed Councillor Skylar Franke for FCM Board of Directors and approved up to $750 in campaign expenses (6-0)
• Approved Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Transfer Payment Agreement for introduction (6-0)
• Received 2022 Year-End Operating Budget report showing $12.3M property tax surplus, $6.6M water surplus, and $2.0M wastewater surplus
• Closed completed capital projects with $1.3M net surplus funding
• Tabled Delegation of Authority By-law for Environment and Infrastructure to May 1, 2023 (6-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The committee held general discussions regarding budget planning, collaboration with other committees, and pet fire-safety strategies. It requested representatives from the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee attend the next meeting to discuss library programs and a goldfish brochure.

• Requested B. Samuels attend next meeting regarding bird friendly library programs
• Deferred Fire-Safety Strategies for Pets to the next meeting
• Requested a member of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee attend next meeting regarding Goldfish Brochure

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to consider its 4th report and discuss a goldfish brochure. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, consent, and discussion of the brochure. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (2023-03-01)
• Discussion of Goldfish Brochure (2023-04-05 submission)

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion regarding a draft Goldfish brochure. The document is currently being circulated to the Animal Welfare and Ecological Community Advisory Committees for review.

• Received draft Goldfish brochure for discussion
• Noted receipt of the 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Council

London City Council's April 4, 2023 meeting includes decisions on a request to declare a state of emergency regarding housing, an appointment to the London Police Services Board, and several zoning by-laws. Council will also review reports on infrastructure projects, including pool updates and road contracts, and consider a by-law for a modular housing development at 345 Sylvan Street.

• Request to declare a state of emergency regarding housing
• Appointment to the London Police Services Board
• Rezoning at 455 Highbury Avenue North, 6019 Hamlyn Street, 1154 Hamilton Road, 955 Commissioners Road East, 161 Bonaventure Drive, 614 Westmount Crescent, and 376-390 Hewitt Street/748 King Street
• Contract with EllisDon Corporation for modular housing at 345 Sylvan Street
• Contract awards for infrastructure renewal (Paardeberg Crescent, Quebec Street, Southdale Road West roundabout)

Council approved a $17.2M contract with EllisDon Corporation for affordable rental housing at 345 Sylvan Street. Several infrastructure renewal contracts were awarded to J-AAR Excavating Limited, and a $21.5M debenture issuance was authorized. Council also endorsed actions to address the housing and homelessness emergency.

• Approved $17,236,735 contract with EllisDon for 345 Sylvan Street affordable housing
• Authorized debenture issuance not to exceed $21,500,000 for capital works
• Approved $6,767,602.20 road contract for Paardeberg Crescent, Flanders Row and Rhine Avenue
• Approved $6,336,365.87 road contract for Quebec Street
• Approved $8,670,199.14 contract for Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Roundabout
• Approved $329,196.00 network refresh contract with CDW Canada Corp.
• Endorsed $2.8M to kickstart Whole of Community System Response for housing
• Referred London Police Services Board appointment process to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (13-2)

Council

This is a special meeting of City Council with a short agenda. The main substantive item is a report from the Community and Protective Services Committee recommending approval of two transfer payment agreements with the Province of Ontario for Next Generation 9-1-1 transition funding, one for the London Police Service and one for the London Fire Department. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as disclosures of interest, minutes, and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Transfer Payment Agreement for London Police Service – Communications Section
• Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Transfer Payment Agreement for London Fire Department – Communications Division
• By-law to confirm proceedings of the March 28, 2023 Council meeting

City Council approved transfer payment agreements with the province of Ontario to support the Next Generation 9-1-1 transition. These agreements apply to the London Police Service Communications Section and the London Fire Department Communications Division.

• Approved Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Agreement for London Police Service (15-0)
• Approved Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Agreement for London Fire Department (15-0)
• Delegated authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to execute these agreements
• Enacted By-law No. A.-8346-67 to confirm proceedings of the March 28, 2023 meeting (15-0)

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, consider appointments to the London Police Services Board, and review a request for a shareholder's meeting regarding London & Middlesex Community Housing. The committee will also hear requests to declare a state of emergency on housing. The agenda includes consent items on music incubation and a diversity committee report.

• Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan presentation and staff report
• Appointment to London Police Services Board (1 member) from 58 listed candidates
• Request for shareholder's meeting - London & Middlesex Community Housing
• Request to declare a state of emergency regarding housing
• Music Incubation staff report

The committee recognized an untenable emergency regarding housing and homelessness, endorsing several concrete actions including a $2.8 million allocation. Other key actions included appointing a member to the Police Services Board and directing the development of a Creative Sector Incubator proposal.

• Endorsed $2.8M for Whole of Community System Response and housing goals (15-0)
• Appointed Ryan Gauss to the London Police Services Board (14-0)
• Directed administration to develop a Creative Sector Incubator proposal
• Amended 2023-2027 Strategic Plan to add equity tool for mobility poverty (9-5)
• Scheduled 2022 Annual General Meeting for London & Middlesex Community Housing for June 20, 2023 (14-0)
• Denied removal of commercial space vacancy metrics from Strategic Plan (7-7)
• Referred revised Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2027 to April 17, 2023 meeting (14-0)
• Received 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning amendments to be introduced at the April 4 Municipal Council meeting. These changes facilitate new residential developments and the creation of open space. Two other applications were referred back to administration for further review.

• Approved zoning change for 6019 Hamlyn Street from Residential R1 to Open Space (OS1) (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1154 Hamilton Road from Neighbourhood Shopping Area to Residential (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 955 Commissioners Road East to Residential R9 Special Provision and Open Space (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 161 Bonaventure Drive from Commercial to Residential R9 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 614 Westmount Crescent from Residential R1-9 to Residential R5 (5-0)
• Referred 376-390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street application back to administration for a temporary zone (5-0)
• Referred 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road application back to administration for design alternatives (5-0)
• Received 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee for information (5-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear presentations on the Foxfield Spray Pad and the City of London 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan. They will also consider their second report and a notice of public meeting for zoning amendments at 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road.

• Presentation by J. Michaud, Landscape Architect, on Foxfield Spray Pad
• Presentation by M. Stone, Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor, on City of London 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan
• 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Notice of Public Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee met to receive reports and presentations. The committee formally endorsed the City of London 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan.

• Endorsed the City of London 2022-2026 Accessibility Plan
• Received presentation regarding Foxfield Spray Pad
• Received 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee from February 23, 2023
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including updates on child care expansion, fire department tanker repair, outdoor pool infrastructure, and a rapid housing project, plus items for direction on homelessness resolutions and a subsidized bus pass program. Several delegation requests are added for public input on the Unity Project relocation and Thames Pool.

• Targeted expansion of licensed child care under Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement
• Unity Project Relocation Capital Support Contract Amendment
• London Fire Department Emergency Tanker Repair
• Infrastructure updates for Thames and Glen Cairn outdoor pools
• Single source procurement for 345 Sylvan Street Rapid Housing Initiative Round 3 project

The committee approved a single source procurement contract for a new affordable rental housing development. It also authorized funding for homelessness services and directed a study on the future of the Thames Outdoor Pool.

• Approved $17,236,735.00 contract to EllisDon Corporation for affordable housing at 345 Sylvan Street
• Approved $762,000 contract amendment for Unity Project hotel accommodations and shelter retrofits (6-0)
• Directed staff to provide options and costs to re-open Thames Outdoor Pool by summer 2024 (6-0)
• Directed Mayor to call on Provincial Government to commit to ending homelessness in Ontario (6-0)
• Approved introducing by-law to delegate authority for Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement – Integrated Employment Services
• Approved appending Appendix A to the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, 2019-2023
• Approved introducing by-law to amend Property Standards Committee hearings officer appointments
• Received reports on London Fire Department Emergency Tanker Repair and Glen Cairn Outdoor Pool

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve a series of infrastructure-related items, including contract awards, a safety review, and program updates. The agenda is largely consent items, meaning they may be approved together without separate discussion unless a member requests otherwise.

• Contract awards for 2023 Infrastructure Renewal Program on Paardeberg Crescent, Flanders Row, Rhine Avenue, and Quebec Street
• Planned rebuild of incinerator systems at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant via single source
• Contract award for Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road roundabout
• Amendment to lease agreement with SunSaver 4 Limited for public EV charging stations
• Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue intersection safety review

The Civic Works Committee approved multiple construction contracts for road renewals and a roundabout, along with funding for wastewater and landfill facility projects. The committee also directed the installation of a red light camera and pavement markings at Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue.

• Approved $6,767,602.20 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Paardeberg Crescent, Flanders Row and Rhine Avenue (6-0)
• Approved $6,336,365.87 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Quebec Street (6-0)
• Approved $8,670,199.14 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road Roundabout (6-0)
• Authorized single sourcing for incinerator systems rebuild at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Appointed Comcor Environmental Ltd. for landfill gas flaring facility replacement administration at $217,520.00 (6-0)
• Approved contract price increases for Lorne Avenue ($90,000), Churchill Avenue construction ($180,000), and Churchill Avenue consulting ($41,000) (6-0)
• Directed installation of red light camera and pavement markings at Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue (6-0)
• Approved appointment of R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for White Oak Road upgrades at $362,043.00 (6-0)

Community and Protective Services Committee

This is a special meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. The main item is a staff report on Next Generation 9-1-1 transition funding support through transfer payment agreements. The committee will discuss this item, which is listed under consent, meaning it may be approved as part of a block of items.

• Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support - Transfer Payment Agreements (staff report dated 2023-03-21)

The committee approved introducing a by-law to Municipal Council for the Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Transfer Payment Agreements. These agreements involve funding for the London Police Service-Communications Section and the London Fire Department-Communications Division.

• Approved introducing by-law for Next Generation 9-1-1 funding agreements to Council (6-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including the 2023 debenture issuance, network refresh and secondary site portfolio management services, employee attendance for 2022, and an annual update on Budweiser Gardens. The committee will also consider five requests for proclamations. A confidential item on litigation is scheduled.

• 2023 Debenture Issuance
• Network Refresh and Secondary Site Portfolio Management Services
• Employee Attendance 2022
• 2022 Annual Update on Budweiser Gardens
• Proclamations: BeADonor Month, GBS/CIDP Awareness Month, Apraxia Awareness Day, BGC Club Day, Parental Alienation Awareness Day

The Corporate Services Committee approved the issuance of debentures for capital works and awarded a network refresh contract to CDW Canada Corp. The committee also received reports on employee attendance and Budweiser Gardens, and approved several community proclamations.

• Authorized issuance of debentures up to $21,500,000 for capital works
• Approved $329,196.00 contract with CDW Canada Corp. for Network Refresh and Secondary Data Center Upgrade
• Received 2022 Employee Attendance report for information
• Received 2022 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens and directed staff to include the final MOU and agreement in a future report (6-0)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as BeADonor Month
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Awareness month
• Proclaimed May 14, 2023 as Apraxia Awareness Day 2023
• Proclaimed June 2, 2023 as BGC Club Day and April 25, 2023 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including monthly building reports and heritage alteration permits, and will hold public participation meetings on a rezoning at 455 Highbury Avenue and a demolition request for a heritage property at 247 Halls Mill Road. The agenda also includes a terms of reference for the Wellington Corridor Secondary Plan.

• Public meeting: rezoning application Z-9564 at 455 Highbury Avenue
• Public meeting: demolition request to remove heritage attributes at 247 Halls Mill Road
• Heritage alteration permits for 19 Blackfriars Street and 864 Hellmuth Avenue
• Wellington Corridor Secondary Plan - Terms of Reference
• Building Division Monthly Report - January 2023

The Planning and Environment Committee approved a zoning change for a property on Highbury Avenue North and granted several heritage permits. The committee also endorsed the terms of reference for the Wellington Corridor Secondary Plan.

• Approved zoning change for 455 Highbury Avenue North from General Industrial to Light Industrial Special Provision (5-0)
• Approved retroactive siding replacement at 19 Blackfriars Street
• Approved front yard paving for parking at 864 Hellmuth Avenue with landscaping and permeable paver conditions (5-0)
• Denied motion to require permeable paving at 864 Hellmuth Avenue (2-3)
• Approved removal of heritage attributes at 247 Halls Mill Road with machinery prohibitions and foundation protections (5-0)
• Endorsed Wellington Corridor Secondary Plan Terms of Reference
• Received Building Division Monthly Report for January 2023
• Received 3rd Ecological Community Advisory Committee and 4th Community Advisory Committee on Planning reports

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee established a working group to review environmental and hydrogeological studies for 735 Southdale Road West. The committee also received a scoped Environmental Impact Study for 38 Exeter Road.

• Established working group (S. Levin, S. Evans, S. Hall, G. Sankar) to review Environmental Impact Study and Hydrogeological Study for 735 Southdale Road West
• Received 3rd Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee from February 16, 2023
• Received Scoped Environmental Impact Study, maps, and appendices for 38 Exeter Road

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on a street width policy review and the Oxford Street West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The committee will also consider its previous report, a roundabout follow-up, and a zoning by-law amendment notice for 455 Highbury Avenue North, plus updates from sub-committees.

• Street Width Policy Review presentation by I. de Ceuster
• Oxford Street West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment presentation
• Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road Roundabout follow-up memo
• Public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 455 Highbury Avenue North
• Active Transportation and Mobility Master Plan sub-committee updates

The committee received presentations regarding the Street Width Policy Review and the Oxford Street West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of receiving reports and updates.

• Received presentation on Street Width Policy Review
• Received presentation on Oxford Street West Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Received 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Received communication regarding Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road Roundabout
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Zoning By-law Amendment at 455 Highbury Avenue North
• Heard verbal update on Active Transportation Sub-Committee
• Received update on Mobility Master Plan Sub-Committee

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive an update from the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division, consider a flag proclamation request for Intersex Awareness Day, and discuss a celebration update for Trans Day of Visibility. The agenda also includes approval of the committee's second report from February 9, 2023. Most items are informational or discussion items rather than final decisions.

• ARAO Division Update by Director R. Morris
• Flag Proclamation Request for Intersex Awareness Day by W. Roberts, Chair of PRISM
• Celebration of Trans Day of Visibility Update (added item)
• 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (consent item)

The committee agreed with a flag proclamation request for Intersex Awareness Day but deferred the matter for further discussion. A sub-committee was created to review and provide feedback on the current Flags at City Hall Policy.

• Created sub-committee to review and provide feedback on Flags at City Hall Policy
• Deferred Intersex Awareness Day flag proclamation request to next meeting

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is holding a public participation meeting and receiving staff reports on community engagement and the draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The committee will discuss and potentially direct next steps on the plan, which will guide city priorities. The agenda includes 14 public submissions on the draft plan.

• Public participation meeting on Council's Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Staff report: Community Engagement Update for the strategic plan
• Staff report: Council's Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• 14 public communications submitted, including from London Bicycle Cafe, Urban Roots London, and London Heritage Council

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee held a public participation meeting and approved several amendments to the Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The committee updated the city's vision statement and modified specific outcomes regarding rental compliance, volunteerism, and business partnerships. Remaining portions of the plan were referred to the next meeting.

• Amended Vision Statement to emphasize sustainability, culture, innovation, and safety (10-3)
• Denied motion to remove 'Reconciliation, Equity and Inclusion' focus area (4-9)
• Approved adding proactive rental property compliance blitzes to Housing and Homelessness goals (8-4)
• Approved adding collaboration with volunteer organizations to Wellbeing and Safety goals (7-6)
• Approved strengthening partnerships for small businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs in Economic Growth goals (8-5)
• Received 'Community Engagement Update' report for information (12-0)
• Received 'Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan' report for information (12-0)
• Referred remaining portions of the Draft Strategic Plan to the next meeting (12-0)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to discuss several planning and heritage items, including a demolition request for a heritage-designated property, a heritage alteration permit application, and a zoning by-law amendment notice. The committee will also receive reports from its sub-committees and heritage planners.

• Demolition request by J. McLeod for heritage property at 247 Halls Mill Road
• Heritage alteration permit application by O. Cosme for 19 Blackfriars Street (Blackfriars/Petersville HCD)
• Notice of zoning by-law amendment for 625 Mornington Avenue
• Stewardship Sub-Committee report
• Heritage Planners' report (added item)

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning reviewed two heritage-related applications and supported staff recommendations for both. The committee also received reports regarding a zoning by-law amendment and stewardship activities.

• Supported staff recommendation for demolition request at 247 Halls Mill Road
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Alteration Permit at 19 Blackfriars Street
• Received Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 625 Mornington Avenue

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from six committees, including the Civic Works, Strategic Priorities, Planning, Corporate Services, Community and Protective Services, and Audit committees. Key items include establishing a pilot project for electric kick-scooters and cargo e-bikes, developing the 2023-2027 strategic plan, and voting on 21 by-laws covering contracts, land, and zoning. The agenda also includes a closed session on land acquisition and several public submissions regarding the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area's Community Improvement Plans.

• Electric kick-scooter and cargo e-bike pilot project by-laws (Bills 82-84, 88-89)
• 2023-2027 Strategic Plan draft strategies and metrics
• Rezoning at 1930-1940 Oxford Street East (Bill 93)
• Contract awards: Solarwinds Orion licensing, playground equipment, fire engine and aerials
• Demolition of vacant buildings at 929 Cheapside Street and 176 Piccadilly Street (Bill 79)

Council authorized the purchase of one fire engine and two aerial platforms and introduced a pilot project for electric kick-scooters and cargo power-assisted bicycles. The city also approved a $453,000 land acquisition for the Wellington Gateway Project and endorsed a community response to health and homelessness.

• Authorized $7,251,653 for one fire engine and two aerial platform vehicles
• Approved $453,000 purchase of 21 Raywood Avenue for Wellington Gateway Project (13-1)
• Introduced pilot project by-law for electric kick-scooters and cargo power-assisted bicycles
• Approved $1,350,000 contract to GTel Engineering for dedicated locate services
• Endorsed Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response and allocated $2,884,186 in recovery funds
• Approved $300,839 contract to GM BluePlan Engineering for Pollution Prevention Control Plan study
• Approved $465,000 contract amendment for Salvation Army Centre of Hope Housing Stability Bank
• Directed development of a micromobility services business case for 2024-2027 budget (8-6)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider three consent items: the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act report for 2022, the 2022 statement of remuneration and expenses for elected and appointed officials, and an Ombudsman of Ontario closed meeting complaint. These items are listed under the consent agenda, meaning they may be approved together without separate discussion unless a member requests otherwise.

• Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2022
• 2022 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Ombudsman of Ontario - Closed Meeting Complaint

The Corporate Services Committee approved the receipt of several financial disclosure reports for the 2022 calendar year. The meeting also received a report from the Ombudsman of Ontario regarding a closed meeting complaint.

• Approved Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for 2022 (3-0)
• Received 2022 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials (3-0)
• Received 2022 annual report on Mayor’s Office expenditures (3-0)
• Received Statement of Travel Expenses for Senior Administration Officials (3-0)
• Received Ombudsman of Ontario report regarding a 2021 closed meeting complaint (3-0)

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, hear about the Smoking By-law, and discuss planning applications and working group comments. The agenda includes consent items and a resignation.

• 2023-2027 Strategic Plan presentation by R. Wilcox, Director, Strategy and Innovation
• Smoking By-law presentation by Middlesex-London Health Unit staff
• Working group comments on 735 Southdale Road West
• Planning application notice for 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windemere Road (OZ-8709)
• Creation of sub-committees/working groups (added item)

The committee recommended that Municipal Council update the definition of smoking in specific by-laws to include vaping and cannabis use in parks and environmentally significant areas. A working group was established to review a planning application for 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windermere Road.

• Encouraged Municipal Council to update smoking by-law definitions to include vaping and cannabis use in parks and environmentally significant areas
• Forwarded Working Group comments regarding 735 Southdale Road West to Civic Administration
• Established a Working Group to review planning application for 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windermere Road
• Received resignation of R. McGarry
• Deferred discussion on the creation of sub-committees and working groups to the next meeting

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed whole-of-community response to health and homelessness, with numerous delegations from local agencies. They will also review draft strategies, order-of-magnitude costing, and metrics for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, plus consider appointments to housing and adjustment committees.

• 2023 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation
• Health and Homelessness Summits - Proposed Whole of Community System Response
• Developing Council's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Draft Strategies and Order of Magnitude Costing
• Developing Council's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Draft Metrics
• Appointments to London and Middlesex Community Housing and Committee of Adjustment

The committee approved a community system response to health and homelessness, allocating $2,884,186 for implementation. Members also accepted revised draft strategies and metrics for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and filled two board appointments.

• Endorsed Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response (14-0)
• Allocated $2,884,186 from London Community Recovery Network funds for homelessness system implementation (14-0)
• Approved revised draft strategies and metrics for 2023-2027 Strategic Plan (13-0)
• Amended Strategic Plan to include London Chamber of Commerce results and strategies (7-6)
• Added metric for number of Londoners in public participation meetings to Strategic Plan (11-2)
• Appointed Cara Awcock to London & Middlesex Community Housing Board (13-0)
• Appointed Mariam Hamou to Committee of Adjustment (13-0)
• Authorized Trans Day of Visibility event on March 31 (13-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan and the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, and to discuss items including a delegation request on paratransit and an employee resource group. The committee will also consider its first report and a notice of planning application for city-wide additional residential unit review in response to Bill 23.

• Presentation on Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan by J. Kostyniuk, Traffic and Transportation Engineer
• Presentation on 2023-2027 Strategic Plan process by N. Steinburg, Government Relations
• Consent: 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Notice of Planning Application OZ-9581 for London Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Additional Residential Unit Review (Bill 23)
• Request for delegation status on paratransit by J. Madden

The committee received several presentations and reports for notation, including a draft plan for connected and automated vehicles and the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Received Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan Draft Review presentation
• Received Council's Strategic Plan 2023-2027 presentation
• Received 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Received Notice of Planning Application regarding London Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Additional Residential Units
• Received delegation from J. Madden regarding Paratransit
• Received verbal update from M. Stone regarding Access Without Limits employee group

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved several procurement contracts for fire equipment and playground installations. It also advanced by-laws for building demolitions and fence amendments to the full Municipal Council. Additionally, a contract amendment for housing stability services was approved.

• Approved $7,251,653 for one fire engine and two articulating aerial platform vehicles from City View Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
• Approved $181,883.52 contract with Park N Water for playground equipment at five parks
• Approved $150,000 contract with New World Park Solutions Incorporated for playground equipment at three parks
• Approved $149,805.92 contract with Earthscape Play Inc. for Hyde Park Village Green equipment and surfacing
• Approved $465,000 contract amendment for the Salvation Army Centre of Hope, Housing Stability Bank
• Introduced by-law for potential demolition of 929 Cheapside Street and 176 Piccadily Street to Municipal Council
• Introduced amendments to Fence By-law PS-6 to Municipal Council
• Recommended that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers be authorized to enforce the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee approved several service contracts, including a $1.35M agreement for locate services and a $300,839 study for pollution prevention. The committee also moved to introduce bylaws for an electric kick-scooter and cargo bike pilot project and forwarded paratransit improvement recommendations to the London Transit Commission.

• Approved $1.35M contract for dedicated locate services to GTel Engineering (4-0)
• Appointed GM BluePlan Engineering Limited for Pollution Prevention Control Plan Update Study for $300,839 (4-0)
• Increased WSP E&I Canada Limited contract by $293,625.75 for Bradley Avenue Extension design (4-0)
• Approved introducing bylaws for Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle pilot projects (3-1)
• Directed administration to develop a micromobility services business case for the 2024-2027 budget (4-0)
• Forwarded paratransit booking and capacity recommendations to London Transit Commission (4-0)
• Approved introducing administrative amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law PS-114 (4-0)
• Established a working group to review planning application for 735 Wonderland Road West (4-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda covering building reports, development applications, heritage alteration permits, and the 2022 Annual Development Report. They will also hold a public participation meeting on a zoning change for 1930-1940 Oxford Street East and discuss the Arva Sanitary Servicing Agreement and Community Improvement Plans. The London Plan Comprehensive Review preliminary approach and timeline is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on zoning by-law amendment Z-9571 for 1930-1940 Oxford Street East
• Heritage alteration permits for 54 Duchess Avenue and 864 Hellmuth Avenue
• Talbot Village Subdivision Phase 7 special provisions at 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road
• Three-year extension and redline revisions for 1602 Sunningdale Road West
• Arva Sanitary Servicing Agreement amendment discussion

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several development items, including a subdivision agreement for Bostwick Road and a heritage permit for Duchess Avenue. A zoning amendment for Oxford Street East was introduced for Council, and a request for parking at Hellmuth Avenue was referred back to administration.

• Approved subdivision agreement and financing for 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road
• Supported a 3-year extension for draft plan of subdivision at 1602 Sunningdale Road West
• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit for new building at 54 Duchess Avenue
• Referred 864 Hellmuth Avenue parking request back to Civic Administration
• Introduced zoning amendment for 1930-1940 Oxford Street East to Municipal Council
• Delegated authority to amend Arva Sanitary Servicing Agreement with Middlesex Centre
• Referred Hyde Park BIA communication to Community Improvement Plan review
• Received Building Division reports and London Plan review for information

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee approved the assumption of Scottsville and North Street United Church cemeteries. The committee also authorized multiple IT service contracts and directed the Mayor to advocate to the Province regarding tax class valuations.

• Assumed Scottsville Cemetery and North Street United Church Cemetery
• Approved $103,738.87 contract with Softchoice LP for network monitoring
• Approved personal computing contract with CompuCom Canada Co. ($991,841.64 in 2023)
• Approved $554,640 Cognos Modernization contract with Newcomp Analytics
• Directed Mayor to advocate to Province regarding MPAC tax class valuations (5-0)
• Proclaimed International Francophonie Day (March 20), Save Soil Day (March 21), and Trans Day of Visibility (March 31)
• Introduced by-laws for Service Manager Administration Agreement and Hearings Officers appointments

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Kensington Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, and to discuss responses to comments on the Western Road, Philip Aziz and Sarnia Road improvements, a planning application for an h-5 holding zone amendment, and the 2023 Ecology Work Plan.

• Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment presentation by John Pucchio, AECOM
• 2023-2027 Strategic Plan presentation by Rosanna Wilcox, Director, Strategy and Innovation
• Response to ECAC comments on Western Road, Philip Aziz and Sarnia Road Improvements Environmental Impact Study
• Notice of Planning Application Z-9588 for amendment to the h-5 Holding Zone
• 2023 Ecology Work Plan discussion

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear staff presentations on the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, the Kensington Bridge environmental assessment, the New Sidewalk Program, and bike lane projects on Central Avenue and Cheapside Street. The committee will also consider several planning applications and its own previous report.

• Kensington Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment presentation
• New Sidewalk Program presentation
• Central Avenue Bike Lanes presentation
• Cheapside Street Bike Lanes presentation
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 129-131 Base Line Road West

The committee received several staff presentations regarding the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, the Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment, and bike lane projects. No substantive decisions were made; the committee noted the receipt of presentations and planning application notices.

• Received presentation on 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Received presentation on Kensington Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
• Received presentation on New Sidewalk Program
• Received presentation on Central Avenue Bike Lanes
• Received presentation on Cheapside Street Bike Lanes
• Received 2nd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Received planning application notice for London plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (Bill 23)
• Received planning application notices for Street Width Policy Review, 129-131 Base Line Road West, and h-5 Holding Zone

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review audit-related reports, including the KPMG audit planning report for 2022, a closed-circuit television program audit, internal audit follow-up activities, and a value-for-money audit of the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program. The committee will also elect a vice chair for the term ending November 30, 2023.

• Election of Vice Chair for term ending November 30, 2023
• KPMG Audit Planning Report for year ending December 31, 2022
• KPMG audit of London Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program for 2022
• Internal Audit Follow-Up Activities Dashboard
• Neighbourhood Decision Making Program Value for Money (VfM) Audit

The Audit Committee appointed a Vice Chair and approved the KPMG Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2022. The committee also approved a Value for Money audit regarding the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program. Several other reports from KPMG and MNP were received.

• Appointed Councillor S. Stevenson as Vice Chair
• Approved KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report for year ending December 31, 2022
• Approved MNP final report on Neighbourhood Decision Making Program Value for Money (VfM) Audit
• Received KPMG Report on London Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program for year ending December 31, 2022
• Received MNP internal audit follow up activities update dashboard
• Received MNP briefing note from the internal auditor

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider several committee reports, including the 2023 operating and capital budgets, a proposed housing pledge targeting 47,000 units by 2031, and regulations for exotic animal establishments. The agenda also includes closed-session items on litigation, land deals, and labour relations, plus public submissions on the exotic animal bylaw and neighbourhood connectivity plans.

• 2023 property tax operating and capital budget amendments
• London's Housing Pledge: A Path to 47,000 Units by 2031
• Exotic Animal Establishments bylaw (with petition of 265 signatures)
• Contract award: RFT-2022-248 Rapid Transit Implementation on Wellington Street
• Zoning by-laws for 489 Upper Queen Street, 608 Commissioners Road West, 1555 Glenora Drive, 761 Fanshawe Park Road West

Council readopted the 2023 operating and capital budgets, including a $350,000 allocation to maintain public washroom hours at Dundas Place Fieldhouse and Victoria Park. The city also pledged to accelerate the supply of 47,000 housing units by 2031. Several zoning amendments and land acquisitions were approved.

• Readopted 2023 operating budget of $1,117,281,244 (15-0)
• Readopted 2023 capital budget of $447,680,000 (15-0)
• Adopted pledge to accelerate housing supply of 47,000 units by 2031
• Approved $28.5M contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for Wellington Street Rapid Transit (14-1)
• Approved $2M purchase of six Ravo street sweepers from Cubex Ltd.
• Approved rezoning at 489 Upper Queen Street (11-4) and 608 Commissioners Road West (12-3)
• Approved $445,200 purchase of 249 Wellington Road for Wellington Gateway Project (14-1)
• Denied motion to refer exotic animal establishment by-laws to a future meeting (6-9)

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

The committee elected P. Gill as Vice-Chair and authorized the organization of a Trans Day of Visibility event for March 31. The committee also requested that the Civic Administration investigate the corporate use of the term 'stakeholder'.

• Elected P. Gill as Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2023
• Authorized organizing and hosting a Trans Day of Visibility event on March 31 at approximately 6 PM
• Requested Civic Administration investigate the corporate use and potential cessation of the term 'stakeholder'

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to hear presentations on the Kensington Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, and to discuss several planning applications and heritage permits. The agenda includes consent items, sub-committee reports, and items for discussion, including two heritage alteration permit applications and a request for delegation status.

• Kensington Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment presentation
• 2023-2027 Strategic Plan process and feedback opportunity
• Draft plan of subdivision at 723 Lorne Avenue and 25 Queens Place
• Draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment at 850 Highbury Avenue North
• Heritage alteration permits for 864 Hellmuth Avenue and 54 Duchess Avenue

The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The committee adopted a housing target of 47,000 units by 2031 and directed staff to develop a Housing Supply Action Plan and an Affordable Housing Reference Group. Members also accepted a draft vision and mission for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for public consultation. Additionally, the committee accepted a resignation from the Police Services Board and appointed a member to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee.

• Adopted pledge to accelerate housing supply to 47,000 units by 2031 (14-0)
• Directed staff to develop a Housing Supply Action Plan and Affordable Housing Reference Group (14-0)
• Accepted draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Vision and Mission for public consultation (13-0)
• Referred three draft value sets to Municipal Council meeting of February 14 (13-0)
• Accepted resignation of Susan Toth from London Police Services Board (13-0)
• Appointed Dr. E. Dusenge to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (12-1)
• Directed administration to provide hybrid meeting accommodations for advisory committees by end of Q2 2023 (13-0)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Rethink Zoning update, review its second report, and discuss recommendations regarding private and mobile zoos, bird-friendly initiatives, and 2023 budget planning. The meeting is largely advisory and discussion-focused, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Melissa Campbell, Senior Planner, on Rethink Zoning Update
• Consideration of the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Discussion on recommendation regarding private and mobile zoos
• Discussion on educational and promotional bird friendly initiatives
• Discussion on 2023 planning of budget expenditures

The committee received a presentation on ReThink Zoning and discussed recommendations regarding private and mobile zoos. Members were requested to provide information on bird-friendly library programs for the next meeting. The 2023 budget expenditure planning was deferred.

• Received ReThink Zoning presentation
• Received 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee
• Requested member information on bird-friendly library programs
• Deferred consideration of 2023 Budget expenditures

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to hear a staff presentation on the Adelaide and Greenway wastewater treatment plants, receive an update on the Blue Box transition, and discuss a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 735 Southdale Road West. The agenda also includes the committee's second report and a staff presentation on subdivisions.

• Staff presentation on Adelaide and Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plants status
• Blue Box Transition Update and next steps
• Notice of Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 735 Southdale Road West (39T-22504, OZ-9567)
• Second report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The committee established a working group to review a draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments for 735 Southdale Road West. Members also received presentations on wastewater treatment plants and the Blue Box transition.

• Established working group (B. Samuels, A. Hames, A. Wittingham) to review 735 Southdale Road West planning application
• Amended attendance record for January 11, 2023 meeting to mark C. Hunsberger as absent
• Received 2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee from January 11, 2023
• Received presentation on Adelaide and Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Received staff report dated January 10, 2023 regarding Blue Box Transition and Next Steps

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider consent items including contract awards and increases, drinking water audits and inspections, and three neighbourhood connectivity plans. They will also discuss the 2023 new sidewalk project list and a delegation request regarding specialized transit for disabled Londoners.

• Consultant contract services increase for Stanton Drain Trunk Sewer Replacement Project
• Contract award: RFT-2022-248 Rapid Transit Implementation – Wellington Street from Queens Avenue to Thames River (South Branch) – Irregular Result
• RFP-2022-279 Public Utility Locate Service Contract Award – Irregular Result
• Single source purchase of Ravo Street Sweepers (SS-2023-026)
• Public participation meetings for Glen Cairn, Grenfell, and Whitehills Neighbourhood Connectivity Plans

The Civic Works Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including a rapid transit project on Wellington Street and the purchase of six street sweepers. The committee also approved neighbourhood connectivity plans for Glen Cairn, Grenfell, and Whitehills.

• Approved $28,540,331.45 contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for Wellington Street rapid transit (4-1)
• Approved $2,022,099.24 purchase of six Ravo 5 iSeries Vacuum Street Sweepers from Cubex Ltd.
• Approved $4,534,124.85 contract to GTel Engineering for public utility locate services
• Approved $1,804,701 for AECOM Canada Ltd. for resident inspection and contract administration
• Increased engineering fees for Stanton Drain Trunk Sewer Replacement Project by $29,913
• Approved Glen Cairn and Grenfell Neighbourhood Connectivity Plans (5-0)
• Approved Whitehills Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan, excluding proposed Edgehill Road and Edgehill Crescent sidewalks (4-0)
• Approved delegation request from J. Preston regarding Specialized Transit for Disabled Londoners

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is reviewing a service agreement with Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 and a contribution agreement for the Building Safer Communities Fund. The committee will also consider single-source contracts for London Fire Department software and rescue equipment, as well as a housing stability services agreement. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to discussing exotic animal establishments, including public delegations from animal welfare groups.

• Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada
• Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) Contribution Agreement
• London Fire Department Single Source Call Handling Software
• London Fire Department Single Source for Battery Operated Extrication Equipment (SS-2023-008)
• Exotic Animal Establishments discussion with public delegations

The committee approved several single-source procurement contracts for the London Fire Department and authorized the introduction of by-laws for 9-1-1 services and housing stability. Proposed by-laws regarding exotic animal establishments were referred to a future public participation meeting.

• Approved Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada
• Approved Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) Contribution Agreement
• Authorized acquisition of Permanent City of London Indigenous Artwork Collection
• Authorized single-source contract negotiations with Solacom Technologies Inc. for fire call handling software
• Authorized single-source contract negotiations with Darch Fire Inc. for battery operated extrication equipment
• Authorized single-source purchase of stabilization rescue struts from A.J. Stone Co. Ltd.
• Approved standard Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement for housing stability services
• Referred exotic animal establishment by-laws to a future public participation meeting (3-2)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning amendments for office and residential properties and granted extensions for draft plan approvals. The committee also supported a new 12-lot subdivision for Habitat for Humanity and a heritage easement for the Routledge Farmhouse.

• Approved 3-year extension for residential subdivision at 3700 Colonel Talbot Rd and 3645 Bostwick Rd
• Approved Heritage Easement Agreement for Routledge Farmhouse at 1656 Hyde Park Road
• Approved 3-year extension for residential subdivision at 600 Sunningdale Road West
• Approved zoning change from Office (OF3) to Office (OF5) at 1555 Glenora Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Convenience Commercial (CC5(3)) to Neighbourhood Shopping Area (NSA3) at 761 Fanshawe Park Road West (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Residential (R1-9) to Residential Special Provision (R5-7) at 489 Upper Queen Street (3-2)
• Approved zoning change from Residential (R1-9) to Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4) at 608 Commissioners Road West (4-1)
• Approved draft plan for 12 single detached lots at 723 Lorne Avenue (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several administrative items, including amendments to the development charge alternative payment agreement template and interest rate policy, the appointment of an external auditor, and reporting on delegated actions from 2022. The committee will also discuss assessment growth for 2023, declaring a city-owned property at 641 Queens Avenue as surplus, and two proclamation requests. The agenda includes multiple confidential items related to land acquisition, disposition, and legal matters.

• Amendments to Development Charge Alternative Payment Agreement Template and Development Charge Interest Rate Policy
• Appointment of External Auditor (added item)
• Assessment Growth for 2023, Changes in Taxable Phase-In Values, and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessments
• Declare Surplus - City-Owned Property - Part of 641 Queens Avenue
• Proclamations for U.N. Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and World Thinking Day

The Corporate Services Committee approved the appointment of KPMG, LLP as the municipality's auditors for a five-year term. The committee also moved to introduce by-laws regarding development charge payments and interest rates. A decision to declare part of 641 Queens Avenue as surplus was referred back to administration for further notice.

• Approved appointment of KPMG, LLP as auditors for a five-year term
• Approved introduction of by-laws to amend Development Charge Alternative Payment Agreement and Interest Rate Policy
• Referred declaration of Part of 641 Queens Avenue as surplus back to Civic Administration (3-2)
• Proclaimed March 21, 2023, as International Day of Significance for U.N Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• Proclaimed February 22, 2023, as World Thinking Day
• Received report on 2023 Assessment Growth and taxation shifts for information
• Received 2022 Reporting of Delegated Actions for information

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to review and deliberate on the 2023 property tax operating and capital budget amendments, as well as water and wastewater budget adjustments. The committee will consider recommendations to readopt the operating and capital budgets, and receive overviews of reserves and debt. Several specific budget cases are listed for review, including reductions and increases to various services.

• Case #P-1: Budget right-sizing reduces operating expenditure by $2,900,000 and tax levy by $6,581,000
• Case #P-3: Housing Stability Services adds $1,794,000 for portable benefits and staff for affordable housing roadmap
• Case #P-5: Cybersecurity infrastructure expansion adds $1,009,000 operating and $142,000 capital
• Case #P-8: Transportation capital project adjustments reduce capital expenditure by $10,225,000
• Case #P-9: London and Middlesex Community Housing capital adjustments add $21,000,000

The committee readopted the 2023 operating and capital budgets, including specific updates for water and wastewater services. Several budget amendments were approved for housing, cybersecurity, and the Humane Society, while others regarding winter maintenance and playground programs failed.

• Readopted 2023 operating budget of $1,117,281,244 (14-0)
• Readopted 2023 capital budget of $447,680,000 (14-0)
• Approved $3M for Humane Society of London and Middlesex Animal Campus from Operating Budget Contingency Reserve (14-0)
• Approved $1.794M for Housing Stability Services Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units (14-0)
• Approved $1.151M for Cybersecurity Infrastructure Expansion and Updates (14-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Hamilton Road BIA (11-3)
• Denied reduction to winter maintenance investment Case #P-10c (5-9)
• Denied reduction to Neighbourhood Playground Program Case #P-12 (0-14)

Council

London City Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including the 2023 budget, affordable housing contribution agreements, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The agenda includes closed-session items on labour relations and legal advice, as well as recognitions and proclamations. Council will vote on a series of by-laws covering business improvement area levies, housing agreements, and property rezonings.

• 2023 Budget discussion (SPPC 6th Report)
• Shovel-Ready Affordable Housing - 18 Elm Street contribution agreement (Bill No. 35)
• Rapid Housing Initiative Round 3 agreement (Bill No. 36)
• Rezoning by-laws for 88 Chesterfield Ave, 634 Commissioners Rd W, 867-879 Wellington Rd, 600 Third St, 1350 Trafalgar St, 942 Westminster Dr
• Business Improvement Area 2023 budgets and special levies (Bills 29-33)

City Council approved 2023 budgets for five Business Improvement Areas and awarded several major infrastructure contracts. The meeting also included multiple zoning amendments and the approval of affordable housing agreements.

• Approved 2023 budgets for Argyle ($295,620), Hamilton Road ($115,065), Hyde Park ($780,000), Downtown ($1,920,043), and Old East Village ($250,350) BIAs
• Awarded $16,897,237.39 contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for East London Link Phase 2
• Awarded $5,808,074.00 contract to Insituform Technologies Ltd for 2023 CIPP Sewer Lining Program
• Approved $132,130 purchase of three wayfinding kiosks from WSISIGN Systems Ltd and King Architectural
• Authorized reallocation of $6.3 million for 'City-led Shovel-Ready Projects' affordable housing
• Approved Contribution Agreement for affordable housing at 18 Elm Street
• Rezoned 88 Chesterfield Ave, 634 Commissioners Rd W, 867-879 Wellington Rd, 600 Third St, 1350 Trafalgar St, and 942 Westminster Dr
• Refused heritage alteration permit for roof replacement at 892 Princess Avenue

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

This special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is dedicated to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Members will discuss and set the strategic areas of focus, outcomes, and expected results, following a staff presentation. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2023-2027 Strategic Plan areas of focus, outcomes, and expected results
• Staff presentation on areas of focus, outcomes, and expected results

The committee approved draft strategic areas of focus, outcomes, and expected results for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan to be shared with the community. This included the 'Wellbeing and Safety' focus, which was amended to remove 'noise reduction' and include 'Improved traffic safety, traffic calming'.

• Approved sharing draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan areas of focus and outcomes with the community (14-0)
• Approved removing 'noise reduction' from the Wellbeing and Safety strategic focus (10-4)
• Approved sharing the Wellbeing and Safety strategic focus with the community (14-0)
• Approved 'Improved traffic safety, traffic calming' as part of the Wellbeing and Safety focus (13-1)
• Approved proceeding with the meeting beyond 11:00 PM (14-0)

Ecological Community Advisory Committee

The Ecological Community Advisory Committee is holding its second meeting to review the 2023 budget update and discuss environmentally significant areas. The body will consent to its first report and an update on the Meadowlily Road Environmental Assessment. Additionally, the committee will receive working group comments on Western Road and Sarnia Road improvements and discuss a planning application for the Stoney Creek South Subdivision.

• 2023 Budget Update presentation by Kyle Murray, Director, Financial Planning & Business Support
• Presentation on London's Environmentally Significant Areas by Emily Williamson, Ecologist
• Consent of the 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee
• Update on the Meadowlily Road Environmental Assessment
• Discussion of Notice of Planning Application for 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East - Stoney Creek South Subdivision

The committee requested that Municipal Council consider targeted consultation with all Community Advisory Committees regarding the Strategic Plan. It also moved to forward working group comments on road improvements to the Civic Administration. Other items including budget and environmental presentations were received.

• Requested Municipal Council consider targeted consultation with Community Advisory Committees on the Strategic Plan
• Requested delegation status for the Chair at the Civic Works Committee meeting for Western Road and Sarnia Road - Philip Aziz Avenue Improvements
• Forwarded Working Group comments on Western Road and Sarnia Road - Philip Aziz Avenue Improvements to Civic Administration
• Received 2023 Budget update presentation from K. Murray
• Received Environmentally Significant Areas presentation from E. Williamson
• Received 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee from December 15, 2022
• Received notice of planning application for Stoney Creek South subdivision at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee

The Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan update and the Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Plan, including draft background, actions, and executive summary. The committee will also consider its first report, a public meeting notice for a zoning amendment at 600 Third Street, and discuss studies on pedestrian/cycling infrastructure and subdivision entrances/exits.

• Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Update presentation
• Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Plan presentation with draft background, detailed actions, and executive summary
• 1st Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Public Meeting Notice - Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 600 Third Street
• Request for study on pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in new subdivisions

The committee received updates on the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan and the Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan. A request for a study on pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in new subdivisions was referred to a future sub-committee meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred pedestrian and cycling infrastructure study for new subdivisions to a future sub-committee meeting
• Received Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Update presentation
• Received Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Plan presentation
• Received 1st Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee
• Received Public Meeting Notice for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment at 600 Third Street

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee is meeting to hear public participation on the 2023 Budget, receive a delegation from Middlesex County and the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, and consider appointments to conservation authorities and a business improvement area. The agenda also includes a report from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee and a request for delegation status from the London Development Institute.

• Public Participation Meeting on 2023 Budget with communications from R. Grant Inglis (Scott Petrie LLP), C. Butler, Argyle BIA, and London Cycle Link
• Delegation from Bill Rayburn (CAO, Middlesex County) and Neal Roberts (Chief, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service)
• Appointments to Kettle Creek, Lower Thames Valley, and Upper Thames River Conservation Authorities (subject to Ministry approval)
• Confirmation of appointment to Old East Village Business Improvement Area
• Committee of Adjustment member vacancy

The committee approved appointments for the Old East Village BIA and three conservation authorities. It also rescinded an appointment to the Committee of Adjustment and received public submissions regarding the 2023 budget.

• Appointed 11 members to the Old East Village BIA Board of Directors (15-0)
• Appointed Prabhsimran Gill and JJ Strybosch to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (15-0)
• Appointed Marie Blosh to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (14-0)
• Appointed Sandy Levin to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (15-0)
• Rescinded appointment of Mohamed Mohamed El Hadary to the Committee of Adjustment and declared a vacancy (15-0)
• Received 2023 Multi-Year Budget public written submissions and oral testimony (15-0)
• Received report on City's response to 'London: A Place to Call Home' white paper (15-0)
• Received presentation on Middlesex-London Paramedic Service System Overview (15-0)

Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes, an accessible election report, and an update on the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan. The committee will also consider its 4th report and a planning application notice for 755-815 Wonderland Road South.

• Presentation on E-Scooters and Cargo E-Bikes
• 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee
• Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments at 755-815 Wonderland Road South
• Accessible Election Report 2022
• Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Update

The committee received several reports and presentations, including the 2022 Accessible Election Report and a Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Update. The Chair will consolidate member feedback on e-scooters and cargo e-bikes for the Civic Works Committee's January 31, 2023, meeting.

• Noted that Chair Jay Menard will consolidate feedback on E-Scooters and Cargo E-Bikes for the January 31, 2023, Civic Works Committee agenda
• Received 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee from November 24, 2023
• Received Notice of Planning Application for 755-815 Wonderland Road South
• Received 2022 Accessible Election Report
• Received Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan Update presentation

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee will discuss developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, including setting the vision, mission, values, strategic areas of focus, outcomes, and expected results. The agenda includes a staff report, a presentation, and two public submissions. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of 2023-2027 Strategic Plan vision, mission, values, outcomes
• Staff report on developing the Strategic Plan
• Presentation on the Strategic Plan
• Public submissions from C. Butler and J. Madden

The committee approved the receipt of a report on the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and decided to share draft Vision, Mission, and Values statements with the community for feedback. Further work on strategic focus and outcomes was referred to a special meeting on January 23, 2023. A proposal to schedule an additional Public Participation Meeting on February 7, 2023, was defeated.

• Approved sharing draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Vision, Mission and Values statements for community feedback (14-0)
• Approved receiving the 'Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan' report for information (14-0)
• Referred strategic areas of focus and expected results to a special meeting on January 23, 2023 (14-0)
• Denied scheduling an additional Public Participation Meeting for February 7, 2023 (7-8)

Community Advisory Committee on Planning

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning is meeting to review several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments for properties on Albert, King, Commissioners, and Hewitt streets. They will also discuss a heritage easement agreement, a presentation on Bill 23's impact on heritage listed properties, and a heritage planners' report. The agenda includes consent items such as prior meeting reports and a committee member's resignation.

• Zoning by-law amendment notice for 200 Albert Street
• Revised zoning by-law amendment notice for 300-320 King Street
• Public meeting notice for zoning by-law amendment at 634 Commissioners Road West
• Zoning by-law amendment notice for 376-390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street
• Heritage easement agreement for 1656 Hyde Park Road

The Community Advisory Committee on Planning reviewed several zoning and heritage applications. The committee expressed support for a mid-rise development at 200 Albert Street and an adaptive reuse project at 1656 Hyde Park Road.

• Supported mid-rise development at 200 Albert Street
• Expressed general support for 300-320 King Street application pending additional heritage analysis
• Supported staff recommendation for Heritage Easement Agreement at 1656 Hyde Park Road
• Received reports for 634 Commissioners Road West and 376-390 Hewitt Street/748 King Street
• Received resignation of G. de Souza Barbosa

Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee received a presentation from Antler River Rally regarding the cleanup of contaminated areas in London. The committee held a general discussion on the matter. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Received presentation from T. Cull, Antler River Rally, regarding contaminated area cleanup
• Received 1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee from December 7, 2022
• Received Municipal Council resolution from December 13, 2022, regarding the committee's 4th Report

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items including affordable housing contribution agreements, a Rapid Housing Initiative agreement, and a single-source purchase for gateway markers. They will also hear delegations about greenspace protection at the former River Road Golf Course. The agenda includes routine reports from advisory committees and a confidential item.

• Shovel-Ready Affordable Housing – 18 Elm Street – Approval of Contribution Agreement
• Shovel-Ready Projects: Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units
• Rapid Housing Initiative – Round 3 Agreement
• Orientation Gateway Markers Single Source Purchase SS-2022-316
• Greenspace Protection at Former River Road Golf Course, Ward 1

The Community and Protective Services Committee approved several affordable housing agreements and a $6.3 million funding reallocation for shovel-ready projects. The committee also authorized a $132,130 purchase for wayfinding kiosks and a contract increase for the Dearness Home access control panel.

• Reallocated $6.3 million for 'City-led Shovel-Ready Projects' affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $132,130 purchase of three wayfinding kiosks from WSISIGN Systems Ltd. and King Architectural (5-0)
• Approved Contribution Agreement for 18 Elm Street affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved Rapid Housing Initiative Agreement with Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (5-0)
• Increased Dearness Home access control panel contract by $81,485.66 to $301,650.66 (5-0)
• Forwarded support for Humane Society of London & Middlesex Animal Campus budget amendment to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (5-0)
• Received 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Received communications regarding Greenspace Protection at the former River Road Golf Course (5-0)

Civic Works Committee

The Civic Works Committee is meeting to consider several infrastructure and service items, including the East London Link and municipal infrastructure improvements Phase 2, a contract award for the 2023 sewer lining program, updates on the Blue Box transition, and a neighbourhood connectivity plan engagement strategy. The committee will also hear delegations from advisory committees on environmental stewardship and transportation.

• East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2
• RFP-2022-271 Contract Award of 2023 Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Lining Program
• Updates: Blue Box Transition and Next Steps
• Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan - Engagement Strategy
• Delegation: Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee 1st Report

The Civic Works Committee approved two major infrastructure contracts and allocated funds for bird-friendly window tape. The committee also directed staff to continue a trial engagement strategy for the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan.

• Approved $16,897,237.39 contract to Bre-Ex Construction Inc. for East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2
• Authorized Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Ltd. for inspection and administration at an upset amount of $1,501,150
• Approved $5,808,074.00 contract to Insituform Technologies Ltd for 2023 Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Lining Program
• Allocated $1,500 from ESACAC Budget for bird-friendly window collision tape (5-0)
• Directed Civic Administration to continue Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan trial engagement strategy into 2023 (5-0)
• Requested Municipal Council to establish hybrid meeting processes and investigate Zoom licenses for the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (5-0)

Planning and Environment Committee

The Planning and Environment Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including special provisions for phases 2 and 3 of Sunningdale Court, heritage alteration permits, a limiting distance agreement, and a building division report. The main business is eight public participation meetings on zoning by-law amendments and a site plan application at various addresses across London. The committee will also receive reports from the Community Advisory Committee on Planning and the Ecological Community Advisory Committee.

• Public participation meetings for zoning amendments at 88 Chesterfield Avenue, 634 Commissioners Road West, 867-879 Wellington Road, 600 Third Street, 1350 Trafalgar Street, 942 Westminster Drive, and 400 Southdale Road East
• Special provisions for 600 Sunningdale Road West (Sunningdale Court Phases 2 and 3)
• Heritage alteration permit applications for 892 Princess Avenue and 864 Hellmuth Avenue
• Limiting distance (no-build) agreement for 720 Apricot Drive
• 2022 Audit and Accountability Fund Intake 3 final report

The Planning and Environment Committee approved several zoning amendments for residential and commercial developments to be introduced at the January 24 Municipal Council meeting. The committee also approved subdivision agreements for 600 Sunningdale Road West and refused a heritage alteration permit for 892 Princess Avenue.

• Approved subdivision agreements for 600 Sunningdale Road West Phase 2 and 3 (5-0)
• Refused retroactive approval for asphalt shingle roof at 892 Princess Avenue (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Residential R3-2 for 88 Chesterfield Avenue (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Residential R5 for 634 Commissioners Road West (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Highway Service Commercial/Associated Shopping for 867-879 Wellington Road (5-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning changes for 600 Third Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Restricted Service Commercial for 1350 Trafalgar Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning change to Agricultural Special Provision for 942 Westminster Drive (5-0)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider consent items, including proposed 2023 budgets and municipal special levies for five business improvement areas (Argyle, Hamilton Road, Hyde Park, London Downtown, and Old East Village), as well as an amendment to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation municipality contribution agreement. The committee will also discuss several requests for proclamations and will enter a confidential session on labour relations and employee negotiations.

• Argyle BIA 2023 proposed budget and municipal special levy
• Hamilton Road BIA 2023 proposed budget and municipal special levy
• Hyde Park BIA 2023 proposed budget and municipal special levy
• London Downtown Business Association 2023 proposed budget and municipal special levy
• OLG amendment to municipality contribution agreement

The Corporate Services Committee approved 2023 budget submissions and municipal special levies for five Business Improvement Areas. The committee also approved an amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and issued several community proclamations.

• Approved Argyle BIA 2023 budget of $295,620 and municipal levy of $215,000
• Approved Hamilton Road BIA 2023 budget of $115,065 and municipal levy of $70,000
• Approved Hyde Park BIA 2023 budget of $780,000 and municipal levy of $530,000
• Approved London Downtown Business Association 2023 budget of $1,920,043 and municipal levy of $1,943,343
• Approved Old East Village BIA 2023 budget of $250,350 and municipal levy of $42,000
• Approved amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
• Proclaimed Sikh Heritage Month (April 2023), Black History Month (February 2023), and Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month (March 2023)
• Proclaimed International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Mutilation/Cutting (Feb 6) and National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack (Jan 29)

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several animal welfare topics, including a recommendation on private zoos and mobile live animal programs, an update on window collision tape, planning for 2023 budget expenditures, and a 'Rethink Zoning' item. The agenda also includes a sub-committee recommendation and the first report of the committee.

• Recommendation regarding private zoos and mobile live animal programs
• Window Collision Tape Update
• 2023 Planning for Budget Expenditures
• Rethink Zoning
• Sub-Committee Recommendation (added item)

The committee recommended that Municipal Council approve Budget Amendment Case #P-14 for the Humane Society of London & Middlesex Animal Campus. The committee also deferred 2023 budget expenditure planning to the next meeting.

• Supported Budget Amendment Case #P-14 for Humane Society of London & Middlesex Animal Campus
• Forwarded Budget Amendment Case #P-14 recommendation to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
• Deferred 2023 budget expenditure planning to the next meeting
• Requested Civic Administration attend next meeting to provide information on Rethink Zoning
• Noted a communication will be submitted to the Community and Protective Services Committee regarding Animal Control By-law amendments