February 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1   1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

2026-01-22 ESACAC Report

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the 1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on January 22, 2026, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.2   Municipal Alcohol Management Policy

2026-02-17 SR Municipal Alcohol Managment Policy - Part 1

2026-02-17 SR Municipal Alcohol Managment Policy - Part 2

2026-02-17 SR Municipal Alcohol Managment Policy - Part 3

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 17, 2026 related to the Municipal Alcohol Management Policy:

a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to adopt the Municipal Alcohol Management Policy as appended to the above-noted by-law; and,

b)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.5   Affordable and Community Housing Update

2026-02-17 SR Affordable and Community Housing Update

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report, dated February 17, 2026, updating Municipal Council on affordable and community housing within the Service Manager area, including a progress update to the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.6   2025 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile

2026-02-17 SR 2025 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile - Part 1

Schedule 1 2025 OW Participant Service Delivery Profile final

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated February 17, 2026, with respect to the 2025 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.7   Housing Stability Services - Built for Zero Data Sharing Agreement

2026-02-17 SR Housing Stability Services - Built for Zero Data Sharing Agmt - Part 1

2026-02-17 SR Housing Stability Services - Built for Zero Data Sharing Agmt - Part 2

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2026, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2026, to:

a)    AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Data Sharing Agreement between the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and The Corporation of the City of London, as appended to the above-noted by-law;

b)    DELEGATE to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designate, authority to undertake all administrative acts necessary in connection with the Agreement approved under section a) above, including approving renewals and amendments, on the condition that:

  •    no additional funding is required or, if required, is provided for in the City’s current budget; and,

  •    there is no increase in indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

c)    AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement and amending agreements.

Motion Passed

2.3   Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report

2026-02-17 SR Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Managers of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated February 17, 2026, with respect to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the communication from B. Samuels, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.4   Residential Rental Unit Licensing (RRUL) License Display

2026-02-17 SR Residential Rental Unit Licensing License Display

That pursuant to section 19.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Community and Protective Services Committee was unable to reach a majority decision on this matter, and it is being reported to the Council without a recommendation and shall be deemed to be in the possession of the Council for its disposition.

Additional Votes:

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the delegation request from S. Mcfarlane, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee the feasibility of posting on the City of London website the professional or business contact information of rental property owners;

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

  •    S. Mcfarlane;

  •    S. Cowan;

  •    C. Mettler;

  •    P. Cleary;

  •    K. Kaisar;

  •    E. Dell;

  •    H. Anser;

  •    B. Fraraccio;

  •    L. Wright;

  •    L. Huang;

  •    B. Couto.

Motion Failed (2 to 2)

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That pursuant to section 31.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Trosow BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 2 minutes with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Pribil

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the findings of Civic Administration regarding the advisability of amending the Residential Rental Unit Licensing By-law CP-19, as requested by Council on August 26, 2025, BE RECEIVED for information, and that no further action BE TAKEN;

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

  •    S. Mcfarlane;

  •    S. Cowan;

  •    C. Mettler;

  •    P. Cleary;

  •    K. Kaisar;

  •    E. Dell;

  •    H. Anser;

  •    B. Fraraccio;

  •    L. Wright;

  •    L. Huang;

  •    B. Couto.

Motion Failed (2 to 2)

3.   Scheduled Items

None.

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Request for Reimbursement for Private Property Cleaning and Graffiti Removal Services

2026-02-17 Sub. Reimbursement Request from OEV BIA - K. Morrison

Moved by S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the communication dated February 5, 2026, from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to a Request for Reimbursement for Private Property Cleaning and Graffiti Removal Services BE REFERRED to the next Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration;

it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from D. Brown and W. Thomas, Midtown Community Organization, with respect to this matter, was received.

Motion Passed (5 to 1)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 3:36 PM.