January 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That Items 2.1, 2.4 and 2.5 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1   8th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

2025-11-27 - ESACAC Report

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 27, 2025:

a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Committee Workplan (June - December 2025) items:

i)     the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) to discuss Schedule 14 - Pet Shops, of the Business Licensing By-law - L.-131-16; 

ii)     it BE NOTED that the ESACAC heard a verbal update from E. Williamson, Manager, Environmental Planning, related to information for property owners about occupancy of buildings with Chimney Swifts; 

iii)    it BE NOTED that the ESACAC heard a verbal update from B. Samuels, ESACAC Member, related to the implementation of the Naturalization of Boulevards and bring forward to the 2026 Workplan; and, 

iv)    it BE NOTED that the ESACAC heard a verbal update from N. Karsch, Chair, ESACAC, related to education brochures about invasive plants and decided to pause this item from the Committee Workplan; and,

b)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.2 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.4   Urgent Replacement of End-of-Life London Fire Department Hoists

2026-01-26 SR Urgent Replacement of End of Life London Fire Dept Hoists - Part 1

2026-01-26 SR Urgent Replacement of End of Life London Fire Dept Hoists - Part 2

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 26, 2026, related to the Urgent Replacement of End-of-Life London Fire Department Hoists:

a)    the financing for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

b)    the approval above BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into a formal contract with K&L Construction Ltd.,1615 N Routledge Park #27, London, ON, N6H 5N5, pursuant to a Request for Tender process, 26006-RFT-2025-215, to perform the work described above;

c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary to carry out the authorizations set out in parts a) and b) above; and,

d)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations.

Motion Passed

2.5   London Fire Protection Grant 2025-2026 Transfer Payment Agreement

2026-01-26 SR London Fire Protection Grant 2025-2026 TPA - Part 1

2026-01-26 SR London Fire Protection Grant 2025-2026 TPA - Part 2

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the attached proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 26, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on February 10, 2026, to:

a)    approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement (‘TPA’) between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London for the Fire Protection Grant, as appended to the above-noted by-law;

b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;

c)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, to execute any reports required by the province under the Agreement; and,

d)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to approve any future Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London for the Fire Protection Grant as well as execute any reports required by the province under this Agreement.

Motion Passed

2.2   Good Neighbour Agreements

2026-01-26 SR Good Neighbour Agreements - Part 1

2026-01-26 SR Good Neighbour Agreements - Part 2

2026-01-26 SR Good Neighbour Agreements - Part 3

That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 26, 2026 related to the Housing, Stability Framework and Good Neighbour Clause:

a)    the proposed system transformation approach and multi-year Housing Stability Services procurement framework as, outlined in the December 1, 2025 staff report, BE ENDORSED;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore other funding options for basic needs;

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with an information report describing the execution of service agreements associated with each procurement process; and,

d)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from Councillor S. Stevenson, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Lehman, D. Brown and W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization and M. Cassidy, Pillar Nonprofit Network, with respect to this matter, were received;

it being further noted that verbal delegations from C. Lazenby, Unity Project, S. Campbell, Ark Aid Mission, C. Moss, London Cares and M. Cassidy, Pillar Nonprofit Network, with respect to this matter, were received.

Additional Votes:

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 26, 2026 related to the Housing Stability Service Procurement Framework:

a)    the proposed system transformation approach and multi-year Housing Stability Services procurement framework as, outlined in the December 1, 2025 staff report, BE ENDORSED;

b)    the Homeless Prevention Service Standards regarding Good Neighbour and Community Relations, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE APPROVED;

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore other funding options for basic needs;

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with an information report describing the execution of service agreements associated with each procurement process; and,

e)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED.

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the delegation requests from C. Lazenby, Unity Project, S. Campbell, Ark Aid Mission, C. Moss, London Cares and M. Cassidy, Pillar Nonprofit Network BE APPROVED and the communications, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by J. Pribil

That part a) of the motion BE AMENDED as follows:

i)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a one year contract renewal for the procurement framework  with an option to renew for one year; and,

ii)     that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review existing housing stability contracts to assess alignment with current operational needs, including transitions from emergency and highly supportive environments, and to report back to Council on any recommended amendments or procurement actions required, consistent with policy-compliant procurement processes

Motion Failed (2 to 4)

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.

Motion Passed (5 to 1)

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That part a) of the motion BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 2)

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That part b) of the motion BE APPROVED.

Motion Failed (1 to 5)

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That part c) of the motion BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That part d) of the motion BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by J. Pribil

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That part e) of the motion BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.3   System Area Update: Supports for Those Living Unsheltered: Basic Needs and Pathway Options

2026-01-26 SR System Area Update - Supports for Those Living Unsheltered - Part 1

2026-01-26 SR System Area Update - Supports for Those Living Unsheltered - Part 2

2026-01-26 SR System Area Update - Supports for Those Living Unsheltered - Part 3

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated January 26, 2026 with respect to the System Area Update: Supports for Those Living Unsheltered: Basic Needs and Pathway Options, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

That the delegation request from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   New London Children’s Museum Update

2026-01-26 Sub. London Childrens Museum - K. Ledgley

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That the presentation, as appended to the agenda, from K. Ledgley, London Children’s Museum, with respect to a New London Children’s Museum Update, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Allocating the City of London Community Grants Annual Stream to Fund Capital Projects Only in the 2026 and 2027 Budget Cycles

2026-01-26 Sub. London Community Grants Annual Program - C. Rahman

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by E. Peloza

That the communication, as appended to the Agenda, from Councillor Rahman, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor E. Peloza, with respect to Allocating the City of London Community Grants Annual Stream to Fund Capital Projects Only in the 2026 and 2027 Budget Cycles, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, and a verbal delegation from M. Cassidy, Pillar Nonprofit Network, with respect to this matter, were received.

Motion Passed (5 to 1)

Additional Votes:

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by E. Peloza

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to limit the City of London Community Grants Annual Program to the capital funding category, as defined in the City of London Community Grants Policy for 2026 and 2027;

it being noted that a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, as well as a verbal delegation from M. Cassidy, Pillar Nonprofit Network, with respect to this matter, were received.

Motion Failed (3 to 3)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the request for delegation from M. Cassidy, Pillar Nonprofit Network BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2   Temporary Warming Centres

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Temporary Warming Centre Framework:

a)    APPROVE a maximum of $250,000 from the Social Services Reserve Fund for currently funded local agencies to open at the discretion of the agency based on staffing, safety and programming needs when the temperature drops below -5 overnight until April 30th, 2026, to offer net-new overnight warming spaces and that, notwithstanding previous Council direction, spaces on a main street BIA shall be considered as part of this initiative until April 30, 2026;

b)    ACTIVATE the Tier 3 Surge Response whenever it is -15 OR -20 with windchill OR when Environment Canada issues an extreme weather alert for London with the funding to be pulled from the Social Services Reserve Fund up to a maximum of $290,000;

c)    POST on the City of London website the rules, recommendations and supports available for unhoused individuals looking to stay warm during subzero temperatures;

d)    ADJUST the morning closing time of the Boyle Memorial Community Centre (Tier 3 Surge Response) to address concerns about the overlap with elementary school bus pick-up times and provide additional garbage and CIR support as needed;

e)    INVESTIGATE AND REPORT BACK to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, by the end of Q2 2026, with respect to options for the 2026-2027 winter season and enhanced Tier 3 plan, in addition to existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 extreme cold response options, including the following costed scenarios:

i)    establishing one overnight warming centre operating from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, open between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM; or

ii)    establishing one 24/7 warming centre operating from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027; or

iii)    providing a minimum of 100 warming centre spaces across two to four locations from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

iv)    explore potential service partners to provide these warming spaces; and,

v)    provide the cost to amend the temperature upon which the Tier 3 Surge Response is activated to -10C (from -15C with -20C windchill);

it being noted that communications from the following individuals, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received:

  •    Councillors S. Trosow and D. Ferreira;

  •    Councillor S. Stevenson;

  •    S. Mcfarlane, London ACORN East of Adelaide Chapter;

  •    Councillors D. Ferreira, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow and S. Franke;

  •    L. Cardinal;

  •    P. Puhringer;

  •    C. Kuijpers;

  •    C. Blanchard, Chair, London Homeless Coalition;

  •    R. Bentley-Ponikvar Thuss.

it being noted that verbal delegations from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission, V. Brown, C. McDonald, London Cares, M. Kolls, R. Klemm and T. Davies, with respect to this matter, were received.

Additional Votes:

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Temporary Warming Centre Framework:

a)    APPROVE a maximum of $250,000 from the Social Services Reserve Fund for local agencies to open at the discretion of the agency based on staffing, safety and programming needs when the temperature drops below -5 overnight until April 30th, 2026, to offer net-new overnight warming spaces;

b)    ACTIVATE the Tier 3 Surge Response whenever it is -15 OR -20 with windchill OR when Environment Canada issues an extreme weather alert for London;

c)    POST on the City of London website the rules, recommendations and supports available for unhoused individuals looking to stay warm during subzero temperatures;

d)    ADJUST the morning closing time of the Boyle Memorial Community Centre (Tier 3 Surge Response) to address concerns about the overlap with elementary school bus pick-up times and provide additional garbage and CIR support as needed;

e)    INVESTIGATE AND REPORT BACK to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, by the end of Q2 2026, with respect to options for the 2026-2027 winter season and enhanced Tier 3 plan, in addition to existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 extreme cold response options, including the following costed scenarios:

i)    establishing one overnight warming centre operating from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, open between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM; or

ii)    establishing one 24/7 warming centre operating from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027; or

iii)    providing a minimum of 100 warming centre spaces across two to four locations from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

iv)    explore potential service partners to provide these warming spaces; 

v)    provide the cost to amend the temperature upon which the Tier 3 Surge Response is activated to -10C (from -15C with -20C windchill); and

vi)    provide the cost to amend the Tier 2 Surge Response to open the 50 additional warming spaces through existing service providers at a temperature of -5C.

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That it being noted that communications from the following individuals, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received:

  •    Councillors S. Trosow and D. Ferreira;

  •    Councillor S. Stevenson;

  •    S. Mcfarlane, London ACORN East of Adelaide Chapter;

  •    Councillors D. Ferreira, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow and S. Franke;

  •    L. Cardinal;

  •    P. Puhringer;

  •    C. Kuijpers;

  •    C. Blanchard, Chair, London Homeless Coalition;

  •    R. Bentley-Ponikvar Thuss.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the delegation requests from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Mission, V. Brown, C. McDonald, London Cares, M. Kolls, R. Klemm and T. Davies BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by S. Trosow

That pursuant to section 35.7 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council decision with respect to the Temporary Warming Centre Framework for Winter 2025/2026 and Winter 2026/2027 having to do with the September 29, 2025 Staff Report – Proposed Temporary Warming Centre Framework BE RECONSIDERED to provide for amendments to the Temporary Warming Centre Framework and Tiered Response Model.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by E. Peloza

That part a) of the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows:

a)    APPROVE a maximum of $250,000 from the Social Services Reserve Fund for currently funded local agencies to open at the discretion of the agency based on staffing, safety and programming needs when the temperature drops below -5 overnight until April 30th, 2026, to offer net-new overnight warming spaces

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by E. Peloza

That the amendment to part a) BE FURTHER AMENDED to add the following:

and that notwithstanding previous council direction spaces on a BIA main street shall be considered as part of this initiative until April 30, 2026

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the amendment to part a), as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That part b) BE AMENDED to provide for the financing to be pulled from the Social Services Reserve Fund up to a maximum of $290,000.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That parts a), b) and c) of the main motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That part d) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 2)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That part e) i) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That part e) ii) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 2)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That part e) iii) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 2)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That part e) iv) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That part e) v) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 1)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That part e) vi) of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Failed (3 to 3)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.