AMENDED Meeting #6 – Minutes of the London Transit Commission on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @ 9:30AM

Meeting to order

The Chair called the meeting to order.

Completion and

Acceptance of

Agenda

The Chair called for the acceptance of the agenda as amended, C. Rahman moves, seconded by A. Hopkins, the acceptance of the agenda as amended. CARRIED.

Disclosures

of Pecuniary Interest

The Chair called for disclosures of pecuniary interest with respect to the agenda as amended. 

S. Franke declared a conflict of interest in Staff Report #15 re Secondary Student Pass Pilot Program of the agenda on the basis that her partner is an employee of the Thames Valley District School Board which derives a benefit from the report. C. Rahman, Vice-Chair to preside as Chair during the discussions and voting of this report.

Minutes

E. Peloza moves, seconded by C. Rahman, the minutes of the meetings held on July 21, 2025 and July 31, 2025 be APPROVED.

YEAS: S. Franke, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza, C. Rahman and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Letter from AnnaMaria Valastro re Art on Buses

The Commission received a presentation from AnnaMaria Valastro re Art on Buses.

With regard to the presentation and letter, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by J. Morgan, the Commission:

i. RECEIVE the delegation and letter; and

ii. DIRECT administration report back on the feasibility of implementation by early 2026.

YEAS: S. Franke, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza, C. Rahman and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Letter from City Clerk re Commission Governance

With regard to the letter from the City Clerk re Commission Governance, copy attached, C. Rahman moves, seconded by E. Peloza, the Commission RECEIVE the letter.

YEAS: S. Franke, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza, C. Rahman and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

3^rd Report Accessible Public Transit Service Advisory Committee

With regard to the 3^rd Report Accessible Public Transit Service Advisory Committee, copy attached, S. Lehman moves, seconded by E. Peloza, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza, C. Rahman and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

With regard to the concern raised of having a Voyago representative on the Committee when discussions occur with respect to the contract of a primary provided of the Specialized Services, C. Rahman moves, seconded by S. Trosow, the Commission DIRECT Voyago representative to refrain from participating in discussions relating to the service provider RFP.

YEAS: S. Franke, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza, C. Rahman and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Letter from Commission Vice Chair re In Camera Items

With regard to the letter from the Commission Vice Chair, copy attached, C. Rahman moves, seconded by E. Peloza, the Commission DIRECT administration include an in camera report to accompany in camera items discussed by the Commission.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Letter from Commission Vice Chair re Incorporating transit stops as part of City of London construction projects

With regard to the letter from the Commission Vice Chair, copy attached, C. Rahman moves, seconded by A. Hopkins, the Commission RECEIVE the letter.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2025 Work Program – Second Quarter Update

With regard to the 2025 Work Program – Second Quarter Update report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2025 Work Program – Conventional Operations – Second Quarter Update

With regard to the 2025 Work Program – Conventional Operations – Second Quarter Update report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2025 Work Program – Fleet & Facilities – Second Quarter Update

With regard to the 2025 Work Program – Fleet & Facilities – Second Quarter Update report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2025 Work Program – Planning – Second Quarter Update

With regard to the 2025 Work Program – Planning – Second Quarter Update report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2025 Work Program – Finance – Second Quarter Update

With regard to the 2025 Work Program – Finance – Second Quarter Update report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2025 Work Program – Specialized Services – Second Quarter Update

With regard to the 2025 Work Program – Specialized Services – Second Quarter Update report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Contract Award – Asphalt Repair Wonderland Facility

With regard to the Contract Award – Asphalt Repair Wonderland Facility report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission APPROVE the contract with Peters Paving relating to the replacement of the employee parking lot and repairs to the existing asphalt at the Wonderland Road facility at a cost of $146,363.00 exclusive of applicable taxes.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Financial Update – Conventional Transit Services – Operating Budget – July 31, 2025

With regard to the Financial Update – Conventional Transit Services – Operating Budget – July 31, 2025 report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Financial Update – Specialized Transit Services – Operating Budget – July 31, 2025

With regard to the Financial Update – Specialized Transit Services – Operating Budget – July 31, 2025 report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Financial Update – Capital Budget Programs – July 31, 2025

With regard to the 2025 Work Program – Capital Budget Programs – July 31, 2025 report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2025 Construction and Special Events Update

With regard to the 2025 Construction and Special Events Update report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by S. Lehman, the Commission RECEIVE the report.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan and E. Peloza

ABSENT: S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2026 Operating Budget Program

With regard to the 2026 Operating Budget Program report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by C. Rahman, the Commission:

i. APPROVE the 2026 Operating Budget Program for public transit services allocated as follows:

ii. DIRECT administration to submit the approved 2026 public transit services operating budget to civic administration consistent with the City of London’s reporting format; and

iii. DIRECT administration to submit a Budget Amendment Case reducing the City of London investment by $0.700 million for 2026.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2026 Assessment Growth Business Case

With regard to 2026 Assessment Growth Business Case report, copy attached, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by E. Peloza, the Commission:

i. APPROVE a submission of an Assessment Growth Business Case for 2026 which provides for service expansion to:

· Cedar Hollow;

· Innovation Park, Summerside and Sheffield;

· Kains Road and Upperpoint Blvd; and

· West Byron

at an annual cost of $2,130,900; and

ii. DIRECT administration to prepare and submit the Business Case in the required City of London format.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

2026 – 2035 Capital Budget Program

With regard to 2026 – 2035 Capital Budget Program report, copy attached, S. Trosow moves, seconded by A. Hopkins, the Commission:

i. APPROVE the 2026 capital budget program of $37,046,000 comprised of the following programs:

noting identified funding from the City of London of $19,183,600 and Federal Gas Tax program of $2,500,000 is subject to the approval of Municipal Council as part of the City of London’s 2026 budget approval process; and

ii. DIRECT administration to submit the recommended 2026 Capital Budget Program, and provisional estimates for 2027 to 2035 to civic administration consistent with the City of London’s reporting format.

YEAS: S. Franke, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza and S. Trosow

CARRIED.

Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Program

The Chair turned over control of the meeting to the Vice-Chair.

With regard to the Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Program report, copy attached, E. Peloza moves, seconded by J. Morgan, the Commission CONFIRM participation in the Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Program scheduled to launch in September 2026.

YEAS: C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Lehman, J. Morgan, E. Peloza and S. Trosow

ABSTAINED: S. Franke

CARRIED.

The Vice-Chair turned over control of the meeting to the Chair.

In Camera

Consistent with the provision of Section 239 of the Municipal Act, A. Hopkins moves, seconded by C. Rahman, the Commission move In Camera to CONSIDER:

i. An update on a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality; and

ii. Update on a labour relations or employee negotiations matter.

CARRIED.

At the In Camera session, the Commission met to CONSIDER:

i. An update on a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality; and

ii. Update on a labour relations or employee negotiations matter.

Pursuant to procedural requirement of Section 239 of the Municipal Act, the Commission REPORTED PROGRESS on:

i. An update on a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality; and

ii. Update on a labour relations or employee negotiations matter.

CARRIED.

Date of Next Meeting

The Commission confirmed the date of the next meeting as follows:

Monday September 29, 2025 at 9:30 A.M.

Adjournment

C. Rahman moves, seconded by A. Hopkins, the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M.

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Skylar Franke – Chair

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Caroline Roy – Secretary