Council Meeting

THAT the January 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT the presentation on Homelessness Supports in Middlesex County from Joe Winser, Acting Director of Human Services for Middlesex County, BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. DR-002-26 prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, dated January 12, 2026, concerning a meeting to consider the Dundas Street Drain 2025, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Drainage Report for the Dundas Street Drain 2025, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated November 14, 2025, BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the Dundas Street Drain 2025, BE SCHEDULED for February 9, 2026.

THAT Report No. DR-001-26 prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, dated January 12, 2026, concerning a meeting to consider the Crinklaw Drain 2025, BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Drainage Report for the Crinklaw Drain 2025, as prepared by Spriet Associates, dated November 14, 2025, BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT the first sitting of the Court of Revision on behalf of the Crinklaw Drain 2025, BE SCHEDULED for February 9, 2026.

THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Budget) held on December 8, 2025 and the Regular Council Meeting held on December 8, 2025 BE APPROVED as circulated.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 10.1 through 10.12 BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Schedule "L" to By-law No. 3-2026 BE AMENDED to reduce the fee for Pickleball (must be a member) from $4 to $3.

THAT Report No. LS-001-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the proposed 2026 Fees and Charges By-law BE CONSIDERED, AS AMENDED, as included in the by-law portion of the agenda.

THAT Report No. PW-001-26 BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. PW-002-26 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the Eligible Community Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials, as appended to report PW-002-26; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials for a one-year term ending January 1, 2027.

THAT Report No FS-002-26: “2026 Ontario Provincial Police Costs” BE RECEIVED for information.

THAT Report No. FS-001-26: “2025 Parkland Property Acquisition – Source of Financing Options” BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT Administration BE DIRECTED to apply the financing for the purchase of the parkland as outlined in OPTION 3 as set out in report FS- 001-26; AND THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the necessary By-Laws for debt financing for the parkland property acquisition.

THAT staff BE DIRECTED to schedule a 2026 Budget meeting for staff to present options to reduce the tax rate.

THAT Report No. EAC-001-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the following schedule for 2026 Meeting Dates BE APPROVED:  Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.  Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

THAT Report No. EAC-003-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMEND that Council direct staff to prepare a draft policy for management of trees on municipal lands for the Committee to review and provide a recommendation to Council at a future meeting; AND THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMEND that Council direct staff to investigate a Tree Protection Policy for private residential properties within the Urban Settlement Areas and report back to the Committee.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMEND that Council direct staff to bring forward an idling control by-law and ensure signage and education is provided as part of the by-law.

THAT Report No. LSAC-003-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Local School Advisory Committee SUPPORT the “No Excuses” Campaign; AND THAT the Committee RECOMMEND that staff be directed to share the materials provided by the “No Excuses” Campaign on the municipal website and social media channels to promote awareness of this campaign; AND THAT this resolution BE FORWARDED to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Bus Safety Committee, London- Catholic District School Board, Thames Valley District School Board and My Big Yellow Bus, Minister of Transportation, Minster of Solicitor General, Minister of Education, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Premier of Ontario, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), MPP Rob Flack, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), City of London, Middlesex County and all municipalities in Middlesex County.

THAT Report No. LSAC-002-25 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the following schedule of 2026 Meeting Dates BE APPROVED:  Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.  Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

THAT Reports of Committees Agenda Items 12.1 and 12.2 BE APPROVED as presented.

THAT By-laws 1-2026, 2-2026, 4-2026 and 5-2026 be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED; AND THAT By-law 3-2026, being the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law, AS AMENDED, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED; AND THAT By-laws 6-2026 and 7-2026 be given FIRST and SECOND READING.

THAT the 8:00 p.m. Meeting Curfew BE EXTENDED.

RESOLVED THAT Council ADJOURN to Closed Session at 7:43 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(b & f) of the Municipal Act, in order for Council to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT By-law 8-2026, being the Confirmatory By-law, be read a first, second and third and final time and BE ADOPTED.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting ADJOURN at 8:40 p.m.