Council Meeting

THAT the June 10, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT the presentation regarding updates on the London International Airport, as presented by the President & CEO of London International Airport, BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT the Cylinder Exchange Vending Machine Overview, as presented by Brad Rice, Sleegers Engineered Products Inc., BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. CS-012-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT staff be directed to move forward with entering into this agreement.

THAT the Master Fire Plan and Community Risk Assessment, as presented by Blaine Lucas and Richard Boyes, 308 Consulting, BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. FIRE-001-24 BE RECEIVED as information; AND THAT the 2024-2034 Thames Centre Fire Department Master Fire Plan and Community Risk Assessment – Final Drafts BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on May 27, 2024, BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1 and 9.2 BE RECEIVED as information.

THAT Report No. PW-DR-005-24 of the Drainage Superintendent, dated June 10, 2024, concerning requests received by 5 properties for a request for new drainage works, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the petitions submitted by 5 properties, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, for new drainage works, in relation to properties located inside CON 2 LOT 1 (former township of West Nissouri) BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT Mr. M. P. Devos, of Spriet Associates, BE APPOINTED the Engineer to investigate and prepare the necessary drainage report.

THAT Report No. LA-009-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the attached DRAFT Delegation of Power and Duties Chart (Appendix B); AND THAT Staff be DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law at the next regular Council meeting to adopt the revised Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy, which would repeal By-law 54-2021 and replace Appendix ‘A’ to policy CP-A-7.1.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 11.1 through 11.3 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) work together with the Boys & Girls Club of London to develop questions for a youth activities' survey to obtain feedback.

THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct staff to ACCEPT Member Helen Wilson's request for a Leave of Absence for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year.

THAT Report No. CAO-002-24 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) recommend to Council that the Resolution to Join the FCM—ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection Program BE ADOPTED as follows: WHEREAS The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI— Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI Canada) have established the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program to provide a forum for municipal governments to share their knowledge and experience with other municipal governments on how to reduce GHG emissions; WHEREAS over 350 municipal governments across Canada representing more than 65 percent of the population have already committed to reducing corporate and community GHG emissions through the PCP program since its inception in 1994; WHEREAS the PCP program is based on a five-milestone framework that involves completing a GHG inventory and forecast, setting a GHG reduction target, developing a local action plan, implementing the plan, and monitoring progress and reporting results; BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Thames Centre review the guidelines on PCP Member Benefits and Responsibilities and then communicate to FCM and ICLEI Canada its participation in the PCP program and its commitment to achieving the milestones set out in the PCP five-milestone framework; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee and the CAO be appointed to oversee the implementation of the PCP milestone

THAT the Green Town Hall Survey BE APPROVED, as amended to the following:  Draft Question on Chemical Management – split this question into two (2) questions: the use of pesticides on residential land, and the use of pesticides on agricultural land  Include questions about the following potential initiatives: o Hazardous waste material elimination o Habitat destruction o Habitat restoration o Biodiversity; AND THAT staff be directed to implement the survey and obtain public feedback results, in advance of the Green Town Hall meetings.

THAT By-laws 43-2024 through 47-2024 BE ADOPTED as presented.

RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:09 p.m.