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Council
MINUTES
13TH MEETING
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June 26 and 27,
2012
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The
Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers these days
commencing at 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 2012.
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PRESENT: Mayor J.F. Fontana; Councillors B.
Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe,
M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher,
J.P. Bryant and S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: T. Dobbie, J. Braam, B.
Coxhead, J. Edward, J.M. Fleming, E. Gamble, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, J.
Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, L Rowe, M.
Turner, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power and P. White.
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At
the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present.
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Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 3 of the 19th Report of the Finance and Administrative
Services Committee having to do with the 2011 Compliance Report in accordance
with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, by indicating that he is
the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of
Service Agreement with the City of London. Councillor P. Hubert further
discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 9th Report of the
Community Services Committee having to do with a Request for Proposal for
Ontario Works employment assistant services, by indicating that he is the
Executive Director of a local social services agency which provides this
service. Councillor P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill 309
pertaining to Ontario Works, by indicating that he is the Executive Director
of a local social services agency which has a purchase of service agreement
with Ontario Works.
Councillor B. Polhill discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 11 of the 17th Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee having to do with the Notice of Application by the City of London
for the properties located at 585, 613, 687 and 604-650 Sovereign Road, and
related Bill No.s 285 and 304, by indicating that his business is in the
circulation area for the Notice.
Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 4 of the 6th Report of the Public Safety Committee, and
related Bill No. 287, having to do with proposed amendments to the
Taxi/Limousine By-law, by indicating that her employer operates a taxi
business. Councillor D. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses
15 and 16 of the 11th Report of the Civic Works Committee having to do with
the removal of London Transit buses from Dundas Street and the London 2030
Transportation Master Plan, respectively, by indicating that her employer has
a contract with London Transit.
Councillor J.L. Baechler discloses a
pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 11th Report of the Civic Works
Committee, and related Bill No. 286, having to do with a by-law for the
abandonment of identified sections of the Stanton Municipal Drain, by
indicating that she has a business that operates out of an adjacent property.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the Minutes of the 12th
Meeting held on June 12, 2012.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that the communications listed under
Part V of the Agenda be referred for considered in conjunction with the
related report clauses.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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1.
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11th
Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
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2.
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11th
Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that pursuant to section to
section 7.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed
to permit consideration of the 11th Report of the Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee to be heard before the 17th Report of the Planning and
Environment Committee.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve clauses 1 to 3.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That
it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
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That the following actions be taken with respect to the Creative City Fund
Granting Program and London’s Culture Days Weekend Celebration:
a)
on
the recommendation of the Manager of Culture and Municipal Policy, the
Creative City Fund Granting Program BE DISBANDED and the 2012 funding of
$75,000 from this granting program be placed into the operating budget of the
Culture Office, to be spent on the implementation strategies identified in
London’s Cultural Prosperity Plan once it is created; it being noted that the
Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached
communication from the Manager of Culture and Municipal Policy; and
b) on the
recommendation of the Creative City Committee, London’s Culture Days Weekend
Celebration BE PROVIDED with $50,000 in existing funding in 2012 from the
Culture Office budget
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That, on the
recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the name change for the downtown
entertainment and sports centre located at 99 Dundas Street, from the John
Labatt Centre to Budweiser Gardens, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the
Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee reviewed the attached
report from the Deputy City Treasurer.
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The
motion to adopt clause 3 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson (3)
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The
motion to adopt clauses 1 and 2 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clauses 1 to 7.
That it BE NOTED that Councillor Polhill
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of this Report having to do with
the Notice of Application by the City of London for the properties located at
585, 613, 687 and 604-650 Sovereign Road, by indicating that his business is in
the circulation area for this Notice.
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That the 6th Report of the Advisory
Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on June 6, 2012, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Old Oak Properties
Limited, relating to the properties located at 909 Southdale Road West and
3045 Pomeroy Lane, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012, to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning
of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R9 Bonus
(h-5•h-53•h-55•h-56•R9-7•H40•B-16) Zone, TO a Residential R9 Bonus
(R9-7•H40•B-16) Zone, to remove the holding provisions. (2012-D11-06)
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That, notwithstanding the recommendation of
the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the request from Drewlo Holdings Inc. for the property located at
1128 Fanshawe Park Road West:
a)
the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports granting a
3 year extension of the draft plan of subdivision, submitted by Drewlo
Holdings Inc. (File No. 39T-02509), prepared by Whitney Engineering Inc.
(Drawing No. draftplan_3.DWG, dated March 11, 2002 and revised April 2003)
and certified by Bruce Baker, O.L.S., as red-line amended, which shows a
total of 10 single detached residential blocks, five (5) multi-family
residential blocks, one (1) walkway block, and several reserve blocks served
by a westerly extension of Blackacres Boulevard and two (2) new internal
roads SUBJECT TO the revised conditions contained in the attached
Appendix “39T-02509”, save and except condition 60; and,
b)
Civic
Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the applicant to revise condition 60
to the satisfaction of the Approval Authority in order to permit the
development of all single detached residential blocks subject to the
inclusion of an appropriate clause in the subdivision agreement to address
the timely construction of Dalmagarry Road;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated June 18,
2012 from G. Bikas, Manager, Land Development, Drewlo Holdings Inc. and heard
verbal presentations from G. Bikas, Drewlo Holdings Inc. and K. McIntosh,
Whitney Engineering, with respect to this matter. (2012-D26-02)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Land Use Planning and City Planner:
a)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft Official Plan amendment
to implement secondary dwelling units policies in conformity with recent
changes to the Planning Act;
b)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft Zoning By-law amendment
to implement secondary dwelling units regulations to conform to the Official
Plan; and,
c)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to ensure that the entire apartment is not
located in a basement, in conjunction with the Building Code. (2012-D11-09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Land Use Planning and City Planner, the draft report, dated June 7, 2012,
prepared by Altus Group Economic Consulting entitled “Employment, Population,
Housing and Non-Residential Construction Projections, City of London,
Ontario, 2011 Update” BE CIRCULATED for comments from members of the public
through the ReThink London process; it being noted that the draft projections
report contains growth forecasts that will be used as the basis for the
Industrial Lands Development Strategy, ReThink London Growth Plan and the
2014 Development Charges Study. (2012-D18-00)
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That, notwithstanding the recommendation of
the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, in response to Council’s
request for further review and evaluation of the South West Area Plan
preferred land use plan, phasing and servicing strategy, transportation
network, and natural heritage features, the following actions be taken:
a) the
draft Southwest Area Secondary Plan (June 2012) BE RECEIVED for information
and circulated to members of the public, landowners and stakeholder groups
for input; it being noted that the June 2012 draft Secondary Plan will be
available and posted in advance of the community meeting, scheduled for June
27, 2012, at the Lambeth Community Centre;
b) the
Official Plan Amendment to adopt the Southwest Area Secondary Plan BE
CONSIDERED at a public participation meeting of Planning and Environment
Committee to be scheduled for October, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include an “enterprise designation” along
the Wonderland Road corridor, from Bradley Road to Exeter Road, that would
allow for, and encourage, a broad range and mix of commercial, residential,
office, and institutional uses with an emphasis on ensuring quality urban
design; and,
d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider the inclusion of implementation
policies in the Southwest Area Plan, or portions thereof, through the use of
flexible or performance zoning that emphasizes urban design and is more
flexible with respect to land use regulations;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications:
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a
communication, dated June 14, 2012, from Dennis H. Wood, Wood Bull, LLP;
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a
communication from Ali Soufan, York Developments; and,
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the
attached communication, dated June 18, 2012, from Shmuel Farhi,
Farhi Holdings Corporation. (2012-D11-09)
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor M. Brown calls for a separate vote on clause 4.
Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor J.P. Bryant calls for a separate vote on clause 7.
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At 6:06 PM Councillor Orser leaves the
meeting.
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At 6:10 PM Councillor Orser enters the
meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
and seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Approve the removal of the reference
to residential and institutional in part c) of clause 7.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher (5)
NAYS: B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, J.P.
Bryant, S.E. White (10)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve amending clause 7 to clarify that
the changes suggested in parts c) and d) would also be subject to the public participation
meeting.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve Clause 7, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: J.P. Bryant (1)
Clause 7, as amended reads as follows:
“That,
notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and
City Planner, in response to Council’s request for further review and
evaluation of the South West Area Plan preferred land use plan, phasing and
servicing strategy, transportation network, and natural heritage features,
the following actions be taken:
a)
the
draft Southwest Area Secondary Plan (June 2012) BE RECEIVED for information
and circulated to members of the public, landowners and stakeholder groups
for input; it being noted that the June 2012 draft Secondary Plan will be
available and posted in advance of the community meeting, scheduled for June
27, 2012, at the Lambeth Community Centre; and,
b)
the
Official Plan Amendment to adopt the Southwest Area Secondary Plan BE
CONSIDERED at a public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment
Committee to be scheduled for October, 2012;
c)
the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to consider
including, within the Official Plan Amendment noted in b), above, an
“enterprise designation” along the Wonderland Road corridor, from Bradley
Road to Exeter Road, that would allow for, and encourage, a broad range and
mix of commercial, residential, office, and institutional uses with an
emphasis on ensuring quality urban design; and,
d)
the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to consider
including, within the Official Plan Amendment noted in b), above,
implementation policies in the Southwest Area Plan, or portions thereof,
through the use of flexible or performance zoning that emphasizes urban
design and is more flexible with respect to land use regulations;
it being noted that
the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following
communications:
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a
communication, dated June 14, 2012, from Dennis H. Wood, Wood Bull, LLP;
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a
communication from Ali Soufan, York Developments; and,
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the
attached communication, dated June 18, 2012, from Shmuel Farhi,
Farhi Holdings Corporation. (2012-D11-09)”
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The motion to adopt clause 4 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, S.E. White
(8)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (7)
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The motion to adopt clauses 1, 2, 3, 5 and
6 is put.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that pursuant to section to
section 7.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed
to permit consideration of clause 4 of the 20th Report of the Finance and
Administrative Services Committee at this time.
Motion
Passed
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Motion made by
Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that the following actions be taken with
respect to the Sound and Light Show for the World Figure Skating
Championships:
a) the
City of London maximum contribution to this project BE REDUCED by $150,000
to $450,000 (excluding HST); it being noted that Tourism London, through the
application of $100,000 from its Special Initiatives Reserve Fund (approved
by the Tourism London Board Executive and pending full Board approval March
20, 2012) and a $50,000 re-allocation of its overall operating budget, will
commit to a financial contribution of $150,000 (excluding HST), to fulfill
the requisite financial requirements in order to stage the Sound and Light
Show; and
b) Tourism
London BE REQUESTED to press forward with the organization of a
sponsorship committee to raise $200,000 through third party financial
contributors, to offset the City’s maximum contribution, in accordance with
the February 2012 sponsorship package and work plan;
it being noted that the Finance and
Administrative Services Committee received a Municipal Council resolution
dated March 21, 2012 from the City Clerk with respect to this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that clause 4 BE AMENDED in line 2
of part b) by deleting the word “to” and by replacing it with the words “that
will”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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The motion to Approve clause 4a) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (4)
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The motion to Approve clause 4b), as
amended, is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, M. Brown (2)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to recess.
Motion Passed
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The Council recesses at 7:15 PM and
reconvenes at 7:55 PM with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all Members
present except Councillors D.G. Henderson, S. Orser, J.B Swan, P. Van
Meerbergen and S.E. White.
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that pursuant to section to section
7.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit
consideration of clause 4 of the 6th Report of the Public Safety Committee at
this time.
Motion Passed
Councillor D.G. Henderson enters the meeting
at 7:58 PM.
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6th
Report of the Public Safety Committee
Councillor
P. Hubert Presents
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the proposed by-law amendments to By-law L-129-51, Taxi/Limousine
By-law:
a) the
attached proposed by-law to amend By-law L-129-51,
Taxi/Limousine By-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June
26, 2012; it being noted that the by-law amendment addresses typographical
errors and provides for an extension to the compliance date for camera
installations; and,
b) the
additional concerns brought forward at the Public Participation Meeting with
respect to this matter BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for consideration;
it being noted that
the Public Safety Committee heard a presentation from the Manager of
Licensing and Municipal Law Enforcement Services, with respect to
this matter;
it being pointed
out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the
following individuals made an oral submission in connection therewith;
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J.
R. Donnelly, Vice President, Aboutown, 1 Bathurst Street – providing comments
as outlined in the attached submission.
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J.
Donnelly, Sr., Aboutown, 1 Bathurst Street – providing comments as outlined
in the attached submission.
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D.
Veer Saini – providing comments as outlined in the attached submission.
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A.
Hammoud – providing comments as outlined in the attached submission.
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B.
Howell, London Taxi Association – expressing opposition to the installation
of cameras as no convictions have resulted from this action; noting that the
requirement to submit information regarding fares is an invasion of privacy,
and the limitation on the number of hours is unrealistic; noting he has met
with O. Katolyk to discuss these items and has indicated that if the by-law
could be reviewed, they would be willing to withdraw the court challenge and
is looking for some guidance from the committee.
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A.
Hassan, Yellow London Taxi – indicating he has been in this profession for 16
years and expressing concerns with the by-law review, its transparency,
accountability, consultation expenses, and noting not enough information was
gathered from the industry itself and that the by-law is a discriminatory one.
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R.
Amini, President, London Taxi Association – indicating that the industry
concerns and issues are not being heard and that penalties for 6 demerit
points, in 3 years is unrealistic and that there are too many restrictions.
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D.
Riley – expressing concern with the disclosure of income and the hours of
work suggesting 14 hours on and 10 off is preferable; indicating that this
industry is dangerous and hard to make a living; noting hope that council
will listen to their concerns and use common sense when considering
amendments and noting the by-law directly affects the drivers.
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S.
Sava, Driver – indicating this is a tough by-law and the industry is has many
challenges including public aggravation; noting large expenses make it hard
to make a living and stating that the alternative for these drivers could be
to stop driving and go on welfare.
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D.
McCann – requesting that staff listen to the drivers and owners.
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M.
Rahi – stating that expenses in the industry are large, close to
$3,500/month; and noting it requires a lot of hard work to make a living.
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K.
Bahsa – indicating that there is abuse of the law, as vehicle for hire
licence numbers don’t match.
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S.
Al Fuady – stating he sees enemies, not assistance from the City and asking
for reconsideration of the by-law.
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Mohammed, Driver – indicating he has been a driver for 10 years and that this
by-law is the only business by-law; suggesting it is not practical or
acceptable, and requesting a review; expressing concern with having to report
all tickets and accidents and suggesting that 6 demerit points is too low,
advising that most drivers are highly educated.
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M.
Hassin – indicating the City should have a law professor and City legal
review the by-law.
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Hassan
- indicating he has been a driver for 8 years and expressing concern with
demerit points resulting in the loss of employment; stating this is the worst
by-law he has ever seen and targets immigrants and minorities that have come
to Canada to be safe; stating the industry employs well-educated immigrants
not able to find employment in their chosen occupation; and requesting that
the by-law be reconsidered with thought for the families affected indicating
no one gives these employees a chance and they are doing the dirtiest jobs.
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F.
Bander - advising he is an Owner/Operator; stating that it would be more
beneficial to the drivers to let the City take ownership of all the plates,
cars, insurance, and employ the drivers at a minimum wage of $5.00 to $7.00;
stating that he cannot afford the cost to replace vehicles to meet the
standards, that the system in Canada is not working and noting the drivers
are the sole provider for their families.
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F.
Saler - indicating he is a driver and sharing a story about his young son who
thinks City Hall hates his father.
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J.
Nazargahi – indicating that he was an Engineering student at UWO who returned
to Canada to reside to make a better life for his family; advising that the
by-law is not logical and does not help the industry; stating that the
industry assists with community safety by taking home people unfit to drive
and reporting criminal activity.
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R.
Ashakassate – advising that there was no consultation with the industry when
the by-law was being written.
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M.
Ali – requesting the by-law be rewritten with consultation from the driver/owners.
(2012-G05-00)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve that clause 4 be amended by
inserting the word “revised” before the word “proposed”, and by replacing the
original proposed by-law with the attached revised by-law which
reflects a change to part 7 so that it reads as follows:
“7. Section 3.1(r) of
Schedule B of by-law L-129-51 is hereby amended by deleting the words “unless
it meets” and by replacing them with the words “without it meeting”.
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Councillor J.B. Swan enters the meeting at
8:01 PM.
Councillors P. Van Meerbergen and S.E. White
enter the meeting at 8:03 PM
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve clause 4, as amended.
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At
8:03 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councilor M. Brown in the Chair and takes
a seat at the Council Board.
At
8:06 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor M. Brown takes
his seat at the Council Board.
At
8:07 PM Councillor S. Orser enters the meeting.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: S. Orser
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D.G. Henderson and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve that pursuant to section to section
7.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit
consideration of clause 2 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee at this time.
Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve a 2013 Draft Budget starting at
0% over the 2012 Budget.
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At
8:25 PM Councillor S. Orser leaves the meeting.
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At 8:38 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve and that the 0% be achieved
without drawing from reserve funds.
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At 8:50 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana returns to
the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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The
motion to Approve that the 0% be achieved without drawing from reserve funds is
put.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N.
Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (7)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White (7)
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The motion to Approve a 2013 Draft Budget
starting at 0% over the 2012 Budget is put.
Motion Failed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White (7)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N.
Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (7)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Approve that further consideration of
clause 2 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
BE DEFERRED to the next Council meeting.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown,
S.E. White (9)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
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17th
Report of the Planning and Environment Committee (continued)
Councillor
B. Polhill Presents
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clauses 8 to 10.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, based on the application of
Andy Marshall, relating to the property located at 1875 Wharncliffe Road
South, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012, to amend Zoning By-law
No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to extend the Temporary
(T-52) Zone to permit a golf driving range and accessory uses, including a
140 m2 golf pro shop and a 93 m2 golf training facility
within an existing building, for a further three (3) year period;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection
with this matter. (2012-D11-05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Land Use Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage
Planner, the Director, Building Controls and Chief Building Officer BE
ADVISED that Municipal Council does not object to the demolition of the circa
1960’s single storey, cement block and wood construction walls at the rear of
the buildings located at 188-190 Dundas Street;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection
with this matter. (2012-D10-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken
with respect to the application of the Western Fair Association relating to
the properties located at 412-416 and 420-424 Rectory Street and 814-822 King
Street:
a) the
attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012 to amend the Official
Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Multi-Family
Medium Density Residential designation, TO a Regional Facility designation,
to permit a surface parking lot accessory to the Western Fair;
b) the
attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to held on June 26, 2012 to amend Zoning By-law No.
Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above),
to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R9/Restricted
Office (R9-1.H13/RO2) Zone, which permits apartments buildings, lodging house
class 2, senior citizens apartments buildings, handicapped persons apartment
buildings, continuum-of-care facilities, clinics, medical/dental offices,
medical/dental laboratories and offices, TO a Holding Regional Facility
Special Provision (h-( )RF(2)) Zone, to permit a surface parking lot
accessory to the Western Fair; and,
c) the
following design objectives be addressed through an application to lift the
h-( ) holding provision:
i) enhanced
landscaping along King Street and Rectory Street to visually enhance the site
and the pedestrian environment;
ii) architectural
features such as low walls, gazebos, and decorative pavement to visually
enhance the development and to distinguish the pedestrian environment from
the vehicular environment;
iii) design
which is sympathetic to, and supportive of the adjacent residential uses to
the west; and,
iv) tree
retention as per the Arborist Report, conducted by Logic and Urban Forestry
correspondence;
it being pointed
out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the
following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:
·
Benita
Senkevics, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants – expressing support for the
Civic Administration’s report; advising that the Western Fair District is
evolving and adding to the economy; indicating that the proposed enhancements
include knee high walls along Rectory Street, enhanced landscaping, wood
privacy fences, and making King Street and Rectory Street a pedestrian
friendly intersection.
·
Arti
Sanichara, Patton Cormier & Associates, on behalf of Allan Terletzki, 418
Rectory Street – advising that her client takes no position on the merits of
the proposed parking lot; indicating that there has been no justifiable
planning reasons given to change the zoning of her clients property; advising
that her client has a legal non-conforming business at this location;
advising that the Western Fair Association and her client are not in active
negotiations; advising that there are drainage issues at the back of the lot
as the shop is below grade; and requesting that the current zoning remain.
·
Gary
Browning, 35A – 59 Ridout Street South – advising that this area is going to
become prime real estate; indicating that if Western Fair needs more parking,
it should go underground; indicating that this is an uninspiring use of land;
and indicating that this will destroy the streetscape.
·
Sandy
Levin, 59 Longbow Road – requesting the amount of property tax revenue on
these lands; advising that, approximately 10 years ago, the City experienced
a loss of revenue to allow the Western Fair to expand its parking lot; and
advising that the loss of the properties included in the current application
would be assessed as a loss as the Western Fair Association does not pay
property tax.
·
Jay
McGuffin, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants – advising that the applicant
has no concerns with retracting the property located at 418 Rectory Street to
assist the application process; advising that this area is separate from the
bus rapid transit corridor; and advising that instead of looking at lost
assessment, people should focus on the revenue generated, the employment
provided and the positive sense of community generated by the Western Fair
Association. (2012-D11-08)
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor J.L. Baechler calls for a separate vote on
clause 10.
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The motion to Approve clauses 8 and 9 is
put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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The motion to Approve clause 10 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe (2)
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Motion made by Councillor S.E. White to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and
City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the applications
of the City of London relating to the properties located at 585, 613, 687 and
604-650 Sovereign Road:
a) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on June 26, 2012, to amend the Official Plan by:
i) amending
Schedule “A” Land Use to change the designation of 585, 613 and 687 Sovereign
Road FROM an Open Space designation TO a Light Industrial designation, to
permit Light Industrial uses, including uses permitted by the existing
zoning;
ii) amending
Schedule B-1 - Natural Heritage Features TO delete “Woodlands” designation
from 585, 613 and 687 Sovereign Road;
iii) amending
Schedule “A” Land Use to change the designation of 604-650 Sovereign Road
FROM Light Industrial TO Open Space to allow for passive recreational uses,
including woodlands; and,
iv) amending
Schedule B-1 - Natural Heritage Features, TO delete “Unevaluated Vegetation
Patch” designation and TO add “Woodlands” designation to 604-650 Sovereign
Road: and,
b) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on June 26, 2012, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in
conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above), to:
i) change
the zoning of 585 and 613 Sovereign Road FROM a Light Industrial (LI2/LI7)
Zone, which permits manufacturing uses TO a Holding Light Industrial
(h-h-(_)*LI2/LI7) Zone, which permits manufacturing uses and requires that
site plan approval be obtained, a development agreement be entered into and a
tree management plan be prepared and all mitigation measures, including
measures that support the revegetation plan of the lands on the east side at
604-650 Sovereign Road, are implemented to the satisfaction of the Municipal
Council; and,
ii) change
the zoning of 604-650 Sovereign Road FROM a Light Industrial (LI1) Zone,
which permits manufacturing uses TO an Open Space (OS5) Zone, to allow for
passive recreational uses, including woodlands;
it being pointed
out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the
following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:
·
Dean
Sheppard, on behalf of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee (EEPAC) – requesting the Committee send a clear message of how
highly regarded the remaining 7.8% of the woodlands in the City are;
indicating that the City should value its woodlands; advising that the EEPAC
supports the Civic Administration’s recommendations; requesting that a high
quality replanting plan be adopted; indicating that it takes decades to
replace the woodlands being cut; enquiring as to how long Londoners have to
wait to replace this loss in function; comparing the loss to a person having
their house burn down and asking how long they would have to wait to have
their house replaced; advising that EEPAC submits comments to the Council;
noting that not all of their recommendations are going to be adopted;
advising that two of the EEPAC recommendations are adopted in part c) on page
222 of the June 18, 2012 Planning and Environment Committee Agenda; advising
that there is only partial funding for the plan; advising that a high quality
replanting plan would include these items; and enquiring as to why extra
funding would have to come from other budgets or the community.
·
Sandy
Levin, 59 Longbow Road – advising that this is an opportunity for the
proponent and the City to celebrate the new woodland; and advising that it is
unclear if the City is using this opportunity to celebrate both the expansion
of the business and the new woodlot. (2012-D11-02)
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Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and
seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Approve amending clause 11 by
deleting clause 11 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
“11. That, on the
recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the following
actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London
relating to the property located at 585, 613, 687 and 604-650 Sovereign Road:
a) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on June 26, 2012 to amend the Official Plan to:
i) amend
Schedule “A” Land Use to change the designation of 585, 613 and 687 Sovereign
Road FROM an Open Space designation TO a Light Industrial designation, to
permit Light Industrial uses including uses permitted by the existing zoning;
ii) amend
Schedule B-1- Natural Heritage Features TO delete “Woodlands” from 585, 613
and 687 Sovereign Road;
iii) amend
Schedule “A” Land Use to change the designation of 604-650 Sovereign Road
FROM Light Industrial TO Open Space to allow for passive recreational uses
including woodlands;
iv) amend
Schedule B-1- Natural Heritage Features, TO delete “Unevaluated Vegetation
Patch” and TO add “Woodlands?? to 604-650 Sovereign Road; and,
b) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on June 26, 2012 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in
conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above), to:
i) change
the zoning of 585 and 613 Sovereign Road FROM a Light Industrial (LI2/LI7) Zone
which permits manufacturing uses TO a Holding Light Industrial
(h-h-(_)*LI2/LI7) Zone, which permits manufacturing uses and requires that
site plan approval be obtained, a development agreement be entered into and a
tree management plan is prepared and all mitigation measures, including
measures that support the revegetation plan of the lands on the east side at
604-650 Sovereign Road, are implemented to the satisfaction of the Municipal
Council; and,
ii) change
the zoning of 604-650 Sovereign Road FROM a Light Industrial (LI1) Zone,
which permits manufacturing uses TO an Open Space (OS5) Zone, to allow for
passive recreational uses including woodlands;
c) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
issues through the site plan process:
i) the
east elevation include a masonry base; and upper storey windows in the
arrangement shown on the west elevation (attached figure 4);
ii) the
existing natural vegetation be retained as much as possible on the east and
north property frontages and to be included into site landscaping; and,
iii) densely
planted trees implementing the required tree management plan supplements site
landscaping in areas where existing mature vegetation is removed on the north
and east property frontages;
d) Parks
Planning and Design staff BE DIRECTED to allocate $15,000 towards the City
led Forest Management Plan, including implementing the re-vegetation of the
lands at 604-650 Sovereign Road; and,
e) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendment for the lands at 3841 Cheese Factory Road FROM Light
Industrial uses TO Open Space uses resulting in the designation of
approximately 4.6ha of existing wooded lands in a City of London owned
industrial subdivision;
it being pointed
out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the
following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:
·
Dean
Sheppard, on behalf of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee (EEPAC) – requesting the Committee send a clear message of how
highly regarded the remaining 7.8% of the woodlands in the City are;
indicating that the City should value its woodlands; advising that the EEPAC
supports the Civic Administration’s recommendations; requesting that a high
quality replanting plan be adopted; indicating that it takes decades to
replace the woodlands being cut; enquiring as to how long Londoners have to
wait to replace this loss in function; comparing the loss to a person having
their house burn down and asking how long they would have to wait to have
their house replaced; advising that EEPAC submits comments to the Council;
noting that not all of their recommendations are going to be adopted;
advising that two of the EEPAC recommendations are adopted in part c) on page
222 of the June 18, 2012 Planning and Environment Committee Agenda; advising
that there is only partial funding for the plan; advising that a high quality
replanting plan would include these items; and enquiring as to why extra
funding would have to come from other budgets or the community.
·
Sandy
Levin, 59 Longbow Road – advising that this is an opportunity for the
proponent and the City to celebrate the new woodland; and advising that it is
unclear if the City is using this opportunity to celebrate both the expansion
of the business and the new woodlot. (2012-D11-02).”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: B. Polhill (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve Clause 11, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: B. Polhill (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Land Use
Planning and City Planner, the application of The City of London relating to
the area of land generally bounded by Fanshawe Park Road/Thames River (North
Branch)/Kilally Road to the north, Aldersbrook Road/Wonderland Road to the
west, the Thames River (South Branch)/Dundas Street to the South, and Clark
Road to the east, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to
undertake further consultation with the public, the Town and Gown Committee
and to report back to the Planning and Environment Committee in the Fall,
2012;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications:
·
a
communication, dated June 6, 2012, from T.D. Jones, 440 Lawson Road; and,
·
a
communication, dated June 11, 2012, from S. Levin, 59 Longbow Road.
it being pointed
out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the
following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:
·
Sandy
Levin, on behalf of the Orchard Park Sherwood Forest Ratepayers - see attached
presentation.
·
Michelle
Doornbosch, Zelinka Priamo Limited – requesting that this matter be referred
back to the Civic Administration for further consideration; expressing
serious concerns with respect to the sign policy positions taken in the Civic
Administration’s report as it adversely affects some of her clients; and
indicating that there is currently a significant process to be undertaken for
residential intensification.
·
Jim
Kennedy, London Development Institute – see attached
presentation.
·
Glenn
Matthews, University of Western Ontario Housing – expressing support for the
Civic Administration’s report that was released in 2008; and providing the attached
communication, dated June 15, 2012, from Gitta Kulczycki, Vice-President,
Resources & Operations, Western.
·
Alicia
Lee, University Students Council – advising that students contribute to the
vitality of the City; indicating that there are numerous student volunteers
in the City; requesting that the number of bedrooms in each unit be limited
to three; expressing support for the creation of an appeals body; advising
that she would like to see students contribute on the appeals body; advising
that the students would like to work with the Civic Administration on the
creation of a by-law relating to the near-campus neighbourhoods; enquiring as
to where students would go if they had a concern about the standards of their
dwelling; and enquiring as to whether or not this issue will be discussed at
the Town and Gown Committee.
·
James
Corcoron, 43 Gunn Street, on behalf of BIGS – advising that this is
consistent with the goals and objectives of other policies in the City;
advising that it would encourage people to live in these areas; and advising
that without the by-law, area residents have experienced rows and rows of 10
bedroom duplex dwellings. (2012-D11-02)
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. Brown (1)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(13)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve that, on the recommendation
of the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the following actions be
taken with respect to the application of The City of London relating to the
adoption of new policies and changes to the Zoning By-law for a specific area
of land generally bounded by Fanshawe Park Road/Thames River (North
Branch)/Kilally Road to the north, Aldersbrook Road/Wonderland Road to the
west, the Thames River (South Branch)/Dundas Street to the South, and Clarke
Road to the east as well as City-wide changes to various zoning regulations:
(a)
the
proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting on July 24, 2012 to amend the Official Plan
by adding a new special policy to Chapter 3 – Residential Land Use
Designations – to designate the lands that will be identified as the
Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Area and adopt the vision, goals, and policies to
guide land use development in this area;
(b)
the
proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting on July 24, 2012 to amend Zoning By-law No.
Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part (a) above) to
modify or add various zoning definitions, modify the general provisions, and
modify the zoning regulations for lands zoned Residential R1, Residential R2,
and Residential R3 Zone; and,
(c)
the
Administrations of Fanshawe College and Western University of Canada and
Municipal Staff BE REQUESTED to meet with representatives from the Province
to discuss the potential for legislative changes to assist with planning in
near-campus neighbourhoods.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve adding a new part d) to clause
12 as follows:
“d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Planning and
Environment Committee in the Fall, 2012 with respect to the consultation that
was undertaken, as well as the rental licensing ratio/cap.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve Clauses 13 to 15
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That, on the
recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner, the
following actions be taken with respect to the new Planning and Design
Standards for Trails in Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs):
a) the
Planning and Design Standards for Trails in Environmentally Significant
Areas, dated June 4, 2012, as submitted by Parks Planning and Design with
Schollen & Company Inc. and North-South Environmental, BE APPROVED
as a planning and design tool for use in the development of trail master
plans and/or Conservation Master Plans for ESAs; it being noted that the word
“may” be amended to read “shall” on page 5 of the Standards relating to
“Process - public consultation”;
b) an
ESA Trails Advisory Group BE ESTABLISHED representing all user groups with
diverse membership, including the Thames Valley Trail Association, to comment
on any trail related issues in ESAs that were not addressed or contemplated
in the most current Conservation Master Plans;
c) the
moratorium placed on the use of asphalt trails in ESAs (November 2009) BE
LIFTED, as the new Planning and Design Standards for Trails in
Environmentally Significant Areas document will provide the direction for any
use of asphalt in ESAs;
d) the
recommended restriction on dogs within the most environmentally sensitive
areas of ESAs BE REFERRED to a separate public process for a potential
amendment of the Parks and Recreation By-law;
e)
the
Planning and Design Standards for Trails in Environmentally Significant
Areas BE REVIEWED by the ESA Trails Advisory Group after further
application in finalizing the Coves ESA Conservation Master Plan (CMP) and
developing the Meadowlily CMP, in order to provide any technical changes that
would result in greater clarity of intent and purpose of the Standards, it
being noted that the Standards should conform to Provincial and National
standards;
f)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back in September, 2012 on the
status of the application of the new Trails Standard for current and proposed
ESA planning projects;
g)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate an expanded role for the
planned ESA Trails Advisory Team and report back on the potential structure
for an “Advisory Committee on ESA’s”, and;
h)
the
ESA Trails Advisory Group BE THANKED for their time and effort in making
their submissions to the City;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications:
·
a
communication from Maureen McGauley, Thames Valley Trail Association;
·
a
communication from Ravi Gupta, Thames Valley Trail Association Webmaster and
former member of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee;
·
a
communication from Judy Kwasnica, 706-665 Windermere Road;
·
a
communication from Shauna Dagnone and Bruce Adair, 675 Eagletrace Drive;
·
a
communication from David Wake, by e-mail;
·
a
communication from Wendy and David Nicolle, 1585 Hillside Drive;
·
a
communication from David Potten, President, Thames Valley Trail Association;
·
a
communication, dated June 15, 2012, from Sandy Levin, 59 Longbow Road; and,
·
a
communication dated June 16, 2012, from Gary Smith, Friends of Meadowlily
Woods Community Association;
it being pointed
out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the
following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:
·
Gary
Smith, Friends of Meadowlily Woods – see attached presentation.
·
Sandy
Levin, 59 Longbow Road – advising that not everyone was at the table which
leads to some misinterpretation of the work the Civic Administration is
proposing; indicating that work should be completed to protect
environmentally significant areas and to avoid negative impacts and
degradation; advising that it is a step in the right direction to protect the
environmentally significant areas; noting that this approach is consistent
with the Official Plan; enquiring as to what will happen when environmentally
significant areas become public lands; recommending that the Civic
Administration take the appropriate planning measures to ensure that
inappropriate development does not occur; requesting that a part h) be added
to the Civic Administration’s recommendation, which would read "the
Civic Administration be requested to bring back trail standards in five
years"; and recommending the budgeting of sufficient funds for
implementing signage, by-law enforcement, ongoing public consultation and
monitoring.
·
Dean
Sheppard, on behalf of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee (EEPAC) - advising that EEPAC has been involved in this process for
over two years; commending the Parks Planning staff for keeping this project
moving forward; advising that this is an excellent best practice standard
that Londoner's can be proud of; advising that it clarifies and strengthens
London's approach; advising that the new standards are more transparent and
play an important role in keeping people engaged; expressing concern with
respect to trail closures; and noting that some trails will be closed, some
trails will be rerouted; however, there will always be trails in
environmentally significant areas.
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Dave
Wake, 597 Kildare Road – see attached presentation.
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Dave
Potten, President, Thames Valley Trails Association - advising that the Civic
Administration should be careful with the wording in the standards as it
relates to trail closures; advising that when the existing group moves on,
another group will take its place; advising that the Thames Valley Trail is a
heritage trail and will have its 40th anniversary next year; noting that the
trail is 110 kms that runs through three environmentally significant areas;
also noting that the network is connected to provincial and national grids;
advising that there will be negative financial repercussions to the Thames
Valley Trail Association as they produce trail guides; indicating that the
City held two meetings on the Medway Trail; advising that there are a lot of
barriers going up around the city, but there is no funding for trails;
recommending that the Civic Administration look at the long-term Nature
Reserve designation in the proposed standards, as no trails are allowed, which
is unfortunate; expressing surprise that the Medway Trail has been granted
Nature Reserve classification; advising that it is not out of the realm of
possibility that in 20 to 30 years, all environmentally significant areas end
up with a Nature Reserve designation; advising that trails have a social
value, that they allow people to increase their physical activity and provide
an educational experience; noting that social values are important; also
noting that he has heard tonight that the environment is more important;
advising that he walks in the environmentally significant areas on a regular
basis; indicating that the Thames Valley Trail Association participates in
the "In Motion" program, noting that they have free Saturday
morning walks; also noting that it is hard to walk in the environmentally
significant areas when they are closed; advising that if you shut down the
existing trails, it harms the environmentally significant areas in the long
run; advising that given the news today, trail closures are not the way to
proceed; and requesting that the Civic Administration fine-tune the standards
to protect the trail networks.
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A.
Caveney, on behalf of Nature London - expressing appreciation to the Civic
Administration for incorporating the public comments into the standards;
advising that the document reflects a compromise on both sides; and
expressing support for the Civic Administration's recommendations.
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Wendy
Agathos, 2112 Valley Run Boulevard - indicating that after sitting in the
meeting for four hours, she thought she would provide her comments; advising
that so many other cities have successfully integrated trails
in environmentally significant areas; advising that she has been to
Holland many times and 90% of the roadways have bicycle pathways beside the
road; challenging everyone with small children to try to navigate London's
trail system; advising that many of her neighbours do not believe that
speaking at these meetings does any good; indicating that she likes to see
London being progressive; and supporting Dave Potten's comments.
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Tom
McClenaghan, Friends of the Coves Subwatershed - advising that a declining
quality of life revolves around the condition of the Coves; advising that the
trail standard document is an incredible step forward; advising that a
report was commissioned on the Coves Sub-Watershed in 2000 and was accepted
as a guideline document in 2004; indicating that the Coves Conservation
Master Plan is about to commence; indicating that the Coves is a
unique environmentally significant area; advising that the Coves has a
rich cultural heritage and that Londoner's are interested in cultural
heritage; and advising that the Friends of the Coves have produced a
documentary that will be provided to all of the Council members.
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Jeffrey
Young, 1831 Louise Boulevard - indicating that the proposed restrictions are
biased; advising that he is an avid cyclist; indicating that he took his
family to Brampton on their easy cycling trail; noting that the trail
connects different areas of the city without the fear of motor vehicle
traffic; advising that Brampton is able to make this happen which prompted
their first visit and will prompt their future visits; enquiring as to
whether or not London can join their ranks; and advising that closing the trails
will make it more fun for people to figure out why the environmentally
significant areas are closed.
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G.
Browning, 35A – 59 Ridout Street - advising that it seems like it is a fight
between cycling infrastructure and trails in environmentally significant
areas; indicating that the public needs to be educated on cycling
infrastructure on the streets; and expressing support for the Civic
Administration's recommendations.
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Craig
Linton, 1 McKenzie Avenue - advising that he uses the Thames Valley Trail
System all the time; expressing concern that the standards will prohibit the
Thames Valley corridor plan; and advising that if environmentally
significant areas are appropriate, the planning will be logical.
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Jason
Jordan, - advising that he is a hiker and enjoys the trails.
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S.
Potten - advising that the Thames Valley Trails Association was not invited
to participate on the original advisory group; wondering if that wouldn't be
logical that they be part of the original group; and advising that the
advisory group was done covertly and under the table. (2012-E04-00)
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That communication, dated June 5, 2012,
from Philip Edward Brent, Barrister and Solicitor, with respect to the
possible installation of a methadone clinic located at 339 Westminster Avenue
BE NOTED. (2012-C06-00/D11-00)
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from
its meeting held on April 11, 2012:
a)
the
Heritage Alteration Permit application of J. Spriet / T. Johnson, requesting
permission for an addition to the designated heritage building located at 270
St. James Street BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has
reviewed the proposed addition to the garage and has advised that the impact
of such alteration on the heritage features of the property, identified in
the Reasons for Designation, are negligible;
b)
the
Heritage Alteration Permit application of F. Dick / K. Townsend, requesting
permission for the following alterations to the designated heritage building
located at 618 Wellington Street BE APPROVED;
i)
the
replacement of all windows;
ii)
the
removal of the current tile floor and the installation of a concrete floor on
the front veranda; and,
iii)
the
removal of the wooden steps to the front veranda and the installation of
concrete steps, with a railing;
it being noted that
the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed window alterations and has
advised that the impact of such alterations on the heritage features of the
building, identified in the reasons for designation, is negligible; it being
further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard verbal
presentations from P. Malloy and F. Dick, with respect to this matter;
c)
the
Heritage Alteration Permit Application of M. Parks requesting permission for
repairs to the designated heritage building located at 798 Hellmuth Avenue BE
APPROVED; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed
repairs and has advised that the impact of such alteration on the heritage
features of the building, identified in the reasons for designation, is
negligible; it being further noted that the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage heard a verbal presentation from M. Parks, with respect to this
matter;
d) the
Heritage Planner BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
has no objection to the removal of the single-story rear concrete block walls
on the properties located at 188-190 Dundas Street; and,
e) that
clauses 5 through 15, inclusive, of the 7th Report of the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage, BE RECEIVED AND NOTED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by to Approve Clauses 1 and 2
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner of Development Services, based on the application of Decade Group
relating to the property located at 725 & 751 Fanshawe Park Road West,
the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1,
(in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject
lands FROM a Holding Neighbourhood Shopping Area (h•h-54•h-89•NSA3) Zone TO a
Neighbourhood Shopping Area (NSA3) Zone, to remove the holding provisions.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clauses 1 to 3.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the
recommendation of the Director of Social and Community Support Services, the report
dated June 19, 2012, with respect to the implications of the 2012 Provincial
Budget on discretionary benefits, BE RECEIVED.
That the presentation of the Council for
London Seniors with respect to past achievements of the Council and the
proposed 2013 Age-Friendly London Conference BE RECEIVED; it being noted that
the Community Services Committee received a presentation from M. Sherrit and S.
Wittal, Council for London Seniors with respect to this matter.
Motion Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N.
Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to amplified sound and
hours of operation of major events, with respect to Section 13.0 in the
Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual:
a)
the
Allowable Sound/Decibel Levels at Special Events BE REVISED to allow for
a grace limit of +/- 3 decibels to the existing maximum limits of 90 decibels
beyond 30m; and,
b)
the
Allowable Hours of Operation at Special Events BE REVISED to permit a
fifteen-minute grace period to the existing end time limit of 11:00 PM;
it being noted that the above-noted
revisions would allow some flexibility that may be needed due to unforeseen
circumstances at events;
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it being further noted that the Community
Services Committee received communications from the following, with respect
to this matter:
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J.B.
Young, Operations Manager, Fanshawe Student Union;
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P.
Woodford and J. Ball, 606 Waterloo Street;
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B.
Porter, Home County Folk League;
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M.
Ratcliffe and R. Millard, By E-mail;
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W.
Dickinson, Planning Chair, Woodfield Community Association;
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L.
White, 113 Central Avenue;
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W.
Russell, 285 Simcoe Street;
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S.
Olivastri, 141 Central Avenue;
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C.
Joles, 1022 Waterloo Street;
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D.
Pellarin, by E-mail;
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S.
Kopp, By E-mail;
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P.
Stone, Member of the Woodfield Community Association;
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J.
Howard and G. Hillis, 80 Thornton Avenue;
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S.
Curtis-Norcross, 29 Becher Street;
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B.
Exley, 1014 Wellington Street;
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C.
Engelmeyer, 17 Willingdon Ave.;
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G.
Clatworthy, 650 Waterloo Street;
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P.
Nesbitt-Larking, 787 Hellmuth Avenue; and,
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J.
F. Vance, 767 Colborne Street;
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it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting held in connection with this matter, the following
individuals made a presentation in connection therewith:
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J.B.
Young – representing Fanshawe Student Union, noting preference for Option B
for decibel level; noting that Fanshawe has never been fined for events;
stating that student life has changed, therefore they would like to see the
hours extended; stating that students don’t go out until 9:30 or 10 PM and
therefore aren’t able to support the festivals; noting support for a midnight
end time.
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B.
Porter, Home County Music and Art Festival – expressing preference for Option
A for hours of operation, to respect needs of residents; noting their
programming starts at noon, in order to meet needs of community; stating they
are mindful of volunteers, however they would like a short grace period to
facilitate technical glitches or encores; noting support for sound level
Option C, in order to better reflect the peaks and valleys of live music
productions; noting they aim to remain within the permissible decibel range;
advising the Festival has only been charged once, in 2011; and advising that
sound crews always watches decibel levels during the performances.
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B.
Exley – 1014 Wellington Street – indicating a preference for Option A, or
lower; stating that in recent years people living within 5km of events have
heard the stage show; explaining that the effect of increasing decibel levels
is incremental; noting the impacts on people’s health at various locations
and levels; noting support for the hours of operation proposed in Option A
and suggesting that residential development Downtown will be affected if
hours are extended; asking for protection of quality of community
particularly as an increasing number of residents are older in age; stating
it’s important to respect the minority; and advising of past personal
involvement in music festivals across Canada and internationally.
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P.
Woodford, 606 Waterloo Street – echoing the previous comments; noting they
all love the festivals in the Downtown, but want to continue to enjoy their
own properties and homes; stating that the issue is really divisive and
unnecessary; and asking to keep to Options A.
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M.
Ratcliffe – expressing agreement with previous comments made; noting that
Rock the Park – exceeded the limits 38 times in 2011, where Sunfest 10 times
last year – and asking what assurances are there that any new limits will not
be exceded even if thresholds increase?
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C.
Engelmeyer, 17 Willingdon Avenue – noting that if changes are imposed, it is
suggested that a concert venue be developed away from the
downtown/residential.
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K.
Bice, 2 Leslie Street – providing the attached submission;
noting concern with on-going review of existing rules; and expressing support
for Option A – in both cases.
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K.
Rablyn, 311 Hyman Street – live Downtown and enjoy doing so; stating that
more families are moving to the Downtown area; expressing support for the
continued vibrancy of downtown; noting to increase sound or hours, will
negatively impact existing demographics of the Downtown; stating they don’t
want the Downtown to be strictly a party-town; and supporting the proposed
Option A in both cases, as Council should maintain these rules in recognition
of existing residents and their efforts to keep the Downtown strong; and
suggesting Council look to other larger cities, like Vancouver.
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D.
Bale, 776 Colbourne Street – noting the location of the residences of all
members of City Council and suggesting they don’t personally need to be
concerned about Downtown noise.
·
D.
Wood, resident of Centennial House – expressing surprise with previous
comments; speaking as a classical musician, noting experience of the history
of study of music; suggesting the discussion is missing the notation about
acoustics – music/sound waves; and noting a need to measure in more than one
place, and more than one time.
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M.
Lavoie, 4 Rogers Avenue – stating that they love all the festivals, the way
they are; asking for some compromise with respect to encores; noting that
Rock the Park has safety concerns with respect to the crowds and available
exits with this event, including ambulance access due to parking; expressing
concern by the comparison to Bayfest, because the facilities are not at all
similar; suggesting consideration to allow later hours on weekends, but not
on weekdays; noting Rock the Park infractions totaling 38 in 2011, so what
will happen if rules are increased; noting concern about security of personal
property and the security outside of the park for this event; questioning the
benefits of these festivals is and suggesting that Bethany’s Hope should pass
the hat in the Black Friars area, rather than extending the hours; stating
that the attendees of Rock the Park would not be the same clientele for
museums, tourism, etc; and extending an invitation to Council Members to
attend their home, to experience the situation in person.
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J.
Martin, Dufferin Avenue – discussing acoustics and that there is no mention
as to the resolve of the ideas presented; advising that the bandshell in
Victoria Park doesn’t function acoustically, it needs baffles to produce good
sound; suggesting the City of Toronto has some experience, and baffles could
assist with the proper type of resonance in a smaller area; noting concern
with respect to being awakened from REM sleep; and suggesting a need for
consideration for the residents.
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B.
Waite, 520 Wellington Street – noting it was only a few years ago that the
decision was made that 11 PM, would be acceptable for both residents and
festival-goers – it was co-operation; questioning why the issue is being
raised again as the residents are not happy; expressing concerned with
increased alcohol consumption, noting the of Fleming Drive incident which
resulted in great cost and the poor image of London internationally;
suggesting this resurrected idea should be forgotten and expressing support
for Option A, recently implemented should be supported.
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A.
Caxaj, Sunfest – expressing concern with the conservative image of London,
outside of London, that there are too many regulations and impediments; noted
Sunfest has 360 days of hard work to prepare for the festival each year;
stressing the importance of arts in this community; noting a large portion of
the community that is not represented here, and some of the festivals
recognize this and celebrate it; advising he would support an increase in the
decibel levels to allow for flexibility and would like additional time for
flexibility due to delays, etc; advising that in other countries there are
festivals that go all night long and there are really very few festivals that
would be affected.
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O.
Hobson, 45 Evergreen Avenue – noting the curfew in Victoria Park of 10 PM for
non-offensive activities; advising of the problems of ‘guests’ to Downtown –
which is all part of Downtown living; asking noise be limited to a reasonable
level, while you’re visiting; suggesting that if these regulations are to be
extended, Council should also consider lifting the curfew for all residents
who may want to enjoy the parks after 10 PM.
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I.
Hesketh, 836 Waterloo Street – expressing the view as contained in as per the
attached submission.
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J.
O’Neil, 356 William Street – indicating that he lives Downtown, and accepts
all the noise; expressing concern with raising the limit, because there will
be more infractions, noting a comparison to speeding; suggesting the City
look at how the law is applied, as there should be some flexibility; noting
if the noise (or music) is not appealing, there are different effects, and it
is much more profound; asking that the hours be extended in order to have the
flexibility to enjoy the festivals for those who don’t have flexible work
hours; noting he’s a member of the Royal Astronomical Society and would like
additional hours in the park for this activity.
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B.
Dunn, 34 Empress Avenue – indicating that he has resided for 20 years in the
neighbourhood and is very active in the neighbourhood (with City Councillors
and staff too); good neighbourhoods make good cities and that more people are
coming Downtown, and taking pride in the neighbourhoods; expressing concern
that these sudden changes may undo the good progress and co-operation of the
past; noting that musical tastes are varied; advising he supports festivals
and the existing rules, but would support some flexibility (with peaks and
valleys) with the enforcement of the existing policies to accommodate
potential issues that may arise; noting he doesn’t want to take money from
charities, but there are lots of private companies making money from these
events; and suggesting the existing policy has good balance.
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B.
Bosack, 587 Dufferin Avenue – congratulating Sunfest for the many wonderful
acts they bring to London; noting that he has stopped attending some
festivals due to the noise, noting it’s so loud, it is difficult to converse
and he knows others who feel the same way; stating that when music is so
loud, it becomes noise and is offensive and a pollutant and the City needs to
reduce pollution; and noting this is an opportunity for Council to take a
really progressive position and should reduce noise levels across the City.
·
S.
Boersen, Huron Street – stating she can hear the music, even though she
doesn’t live in the Downtown; stating that she attends Rock the Park
regularly, but doesn’t ask about decibel levels (or hours) when buying a ticket,
but rather goes to see a specific artist; expressing concern with comparisons
to other noise, such as lawnmowers and is skeptical that by-laws will keep
people away; and noting it is perhaps time to look at relocating Rock the
Park to another venue that won’t interfere with the livability of Downtown.
·
D.
Carson, Picton Street – stating many points have already been covered and
noted; suggesting we are not talking about just 3 festivals, there are events
almost every weekend all summer long and many events throughout the year;
noting he moved Downtown about 8 years ago, when the rules were established
for noise levels and hours of operation and would consider leaving the
Downtown if extensions are granted; and stating it’s not fair for residents
to have to endure additional conditions, support rules remaining same
·
Y.
King, 67 Sherwood Avenue – expressing concern that they can hear the noise
from home in Old North from Downtown and they have been advised of safe
levels of music/noise in personal workplace; suggesting that a good song
doesn’t get any better if it’s played loud; stating they feel bad for those
living Downtown as they know what it’s like being close to Downtown; noting
the experience of small towns in Europe and suggesting the potential for London,
Ontario is going down the drain; and questioning if we are trying to attract
people for 4 days, or for permanent residences;
·
R.
Thompson, 1437 Killaly – stating she can hear festivals at her home.
·
Adelaide/Huron
Resident – supporting the previous comments, suggesting the current limits be
maintained.
·
J.
Small, 64 Sherwood Avenue - suggesting the proposed changes will ensure
London, Ontario will never be a world-class city; noting that they wanted to
live Downtown when relocated here, but now wouldn’t want to live Downtown;
expressing sympathy for those who live Downtown; noting the by-laws are
already generous as only Sarnia and Windsor go later than 11 PM, and then it
is only on weekends; further noting Hamilton has increased decibels, and it
is restricted to one venue location; advising of the World Health
Organization report of 1980, and concern with noise levels and affects on
people trying to sleep; noting other municipalities have “destination”
festivals and Victoria Park is not an appropriate venue; and suggesting a
balance with existing policy.
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J.
Rivera, 520 Wellington Street – stating that what impresses him is not just
the festivals, but the walkability of the whole Downtown; noting the need to
enforce all existing by-laws; and suggesting you have to give up your whole
summer if you’re a Downtown resident.
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J.
Adams, 1401 Talbot Street – noting he gets up at 5 AM everyday and he has
window open all year; noting he has had no issues with the noise, but the
status quo is preferred for that reason; expressing respect for different
opinions and challenges, may support another Option that would encourage
additional residents in the Downtown; suggesting Council go beyond what the
presented options are, need a more nuanced approach with room for exceptions;
and noting there are many different viewpoints.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve an amendment to part a) to add after the words “beyond 30m” the words “for
no more than 10 seconds per crescendo”.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve an amendment to the proposed
amendment to part a) to allow a maximum of 5 crescendos/peaks per performance
with a ceiling of 90 decibels
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At 9:50 Mayor J.F. Fontana places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council board.
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Councillor J. Baechler moves, seconded by
Councillor N. Branscombe that Councilllor J.P. Bryant be permitted to speak
beyond 5 minutes.
Motion Passed
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At 9:56 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana returns to
the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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The motion to amend the proposed amendment
to part a) to allow a maximum of 5 crescendos/peaks per performance with a
ceiling of 90 decibels is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, S.E. White (10)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, D.G. Henderson, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant (4)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve the addition of new parts c) and
d) as follows:
c)
the
Manager of Special Events, or delegate, BE AUTHORIZED to extend the hours of
amplified sound for Special Event beyond 11:00 PM, subject to any of the
following conditions:
·
a
rain delay occurred on the day of the Special Event for which an extension
was granted;
·
a
power failure delay occurred on the day of the Special Event for which an
extension was granted;
·
other
uncontrollable circumstances occurred on the day of the Special Event for
which an extension was granted; and
·
any
extension granted shall not go beyond 45 minutes on any single night, or
cumulative throughout the festival; and
d)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a by-law to implement the
recommended revisions to the Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual,
as set out in parts a), b) and c), above, for introduction at a future
Council meeting.”
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The motion to adopt clause 4b) is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.P. Bryant (1)
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The motion to adopt clause 4c) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (9)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher (5)
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The motion to adopt clause 4d) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: N. Branscombe, D.G. Henderson, J.P.
Bryant (3)
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Councillor
D. Brown leaves the meeting at 10:11 PM.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clauses 5 to 9.
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5.
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Endorsement of the Toronto Charter for
Physical Activity
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the international Charter for Physical Activity, as launched at
the City of Toronto:
a) the
above-noted Charted BE ENDORSED by the City of London; it being noted that
various Advisory Committees of the City are also making the recommendation
for support; and,
b) the
principles and framework of the Charter BE CONSIDERED by Civic Administration
in future endeavours;
it being noted that the Community Services
Committee received a presentation from B. McCall, M. Albanese and G. Pollett,
Middlesex-London Health Unit, with respect to this matter.
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6.
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Park Planning and Development
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That the request of Councillor M. Brown, with
respect to the current process and requirements with respect to the development
and construction of new parks, in newly developed areas BE REFERRED to the
Civic Administration, with a report back at a future meeting of the Community
Services Committee.
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7.
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Recommendations for Proposals Under
Investment in Affordable Housing Program
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Municipal Housing, the following actions be taken with respect to the
project proposals received under the lnvestment in Affordable Housing Program
RFP12-06:
a) the following BE APPROVED:
i) London
Affordable Housing Foundation receive a municipal allocation of $55,000 per
unit for twenty five (25) IAH units, plus $5,000 per unit for four (4)
accessible units, for a total municipal allocation of $1,395,000 and a
federal/provincial allocation of $60,000 per unit for a project located at 1641
Huron Street;
ii) Skinner
Association Group receive a municipal allocation of $55,000 per unit for twenty
seven (27) IAH units, plus $5,000 per unit for five (5) accessible units, for a
total municipal allocation of $1,510,000 and a federal/provincial allocation of
$60,000 per unit for a project located a|129 Riverside Drive;
iii) Deaf
Blind Ontario Services receive a municipal allocation of $38,000 per unit for
four (4) IAH units, plus $5,000 per unit for four (4) accessible units, for a
total municipal allocation of $172,000 and a federal/provincial allocation of
$60,000 per unit for a project located at 1166 Sandbar Street;
iv) 1822039
Ontario Ltd. receive a federal/provincial allocation of $60,000 per unit for a
six (6) IAH unit project located at 159 Main Street, Glencoe;
v) the
City of London forward the above-noted project proposals to the Province for
program funding approval under the lnvestment in Affordable Housing Program;
vi) the
Sources of Financing Report, included in the original staff report, for the
total municipal allocation of $3,077,000;
b) in
accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law No A.-5814-11, the bylaws, attached
as Appendixes A, B, C and D, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on
June 26, 2012 to:
i)
authorize
a Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of an agreement
appended to the by-laws and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor for each
of the above-noted proponents; and
ii) authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreements.
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8.
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Purchase of Service Agreement with
Investing in Children
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Neighbourhood and Children's Services, the attached proposed
bylaw (Schedule “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 26,
2012, to:
a)
approve
a Purchase of Service Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and Investing in Children Inc., 205 Oxford St. E., Suite 206 London, ON, N6A
5G6 for the Project Management and Development Services for the implementation
of strategies developed by the Implementation/Working groups of the Child and
Youth Network for a period of twelve months with an option to renew for a
maximum of two one-year terms;
b) to
delegate to the Director of Neighbourhood and Children’s Services the authority
to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may be required
in furtherance of the Agreement;
c) delegate
to the Director of Neighbourhood and Children’s Services the authority to
execute the Agreement in (a) above;
it being noted that funding to support this
contract was approved in the 2012 budget as a component of the implementation
of the Child and Youth Agenda.
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9.
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License Agreement – Ontario Senior Games Association
(London District 30)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Neighbourhood and Children’s Services, the proposed draft by-law (Appendix
A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 26, 2012 to:
a) approve
the agreement with the Ontario Senior Games Association (London District 30)
for permission to use portions of the Carling Heights Optimist Community
Centre, Kiwanis Seniors’ Community Centre, North London Optimist Community
Centre, Stronach Community Recreation Centre Stadium, and Springbank Park for
the purpose of hosting an annual winter and summer senior games competition;
and,
b) authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the Agreement in a) above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
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10.
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RFP 12-07 Request for Proposal Ontario
Works Employment Assistance Services
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Social and Community
Support Services; the following actions be taken with respect to RFP 12-07,
Ontario Works Employment Assistance Services:
a) the
Director of Social and Community Support Services BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate
and enter into contracts for a three (3) year period, with an option to
extend the contract for two (2) additional one year periods as follows:
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
i) Goodwill
Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, 255 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1L1;
ii) Hutton
House Association for Adults with Disabilities, 654 Wonderland Road N,
London, ON N6H 3E5;
iii) Leads
Employment Services London Inc., 171 Queens Avenue, Suite 410, London, ON N6A
5J7;
iv) Nokee
Kwe, 1069 Wellington Road S., Unit 104, London, ON N6E 2H6;
v) Pathways
Skill Development & Placement Centre, 210 Dundas St., 2nd Floor, London,
ON N6A 5J3;
vi) WIL
Counselling and Training for Employment, 141 Dundas Street, 4th Floor.,
London, ON N6A 1G3; and
vii) Youth
Opportunities Unlimited, 141 Dundas Street, 2nd Floor, London, ON N6A 1G3.
SKILLS TRAINING DIRECTLY LINKED TO
EMPLOYMENT
i) Goodwill
Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, 255 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1L1;
ii) Pathways
Skill Development & Placement Centre, 210 Dundas St., 2nd Floor, London,
ON N6A 5J3;
iii) Rehabilitation
Foundation for the Disabled (known as March of Dimes), 920 Commissioners Rd.
East, London, ON N5Z 3J1; and,
iv) Youth
Opportunities Unlimited, 141 Dundas Street, 2nd Floor, London, ON N6A 1G3.
SELF EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
i) The
London Community Small Business Centre, 316 Rectory Street, 3rd Floor,
London, ON N5W 3V9.
SPECIALIZED
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
i) Collège
Boréal, 355 Wellington St, Unit 279, London, ON N6A 3N7;
ii) Daya
Counselling Centre, 141 Dundas Street, 6th Floor, London, ON N6A 1G3;
iii) Goodwill
Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, 255 Horton Street, London, ON N6B 1L1;
iv) Literacy
Link South Central, 255 Horton Street, 3rd Floor, London, ON N6B 1L1; and
v) LUSO
Community Services, 1193 Oxford Street East, Unit 2, London, ON N5Y 3M2; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this award; and
c) the
approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order, related to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Councillor
D. Brown enters the meeting at 10:14 PM.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report having to do with
the 2011 Compliance Report in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and
Services Policy, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social
services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with the City of
London.
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2.
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WattsWorth Analysis Inc. – Single Source
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director of Planning, Environmental & Engineering Services and
City Engineer, the following actions be taken:
a) the
proposal submitted by WattsWorth Analysis Inc., 555 Southdale Road East,
Suite 201, London, Ontario N6E 1A2 for electricity and natural gas
procurement strategy advice and related services at their proposed price of
$3,800 per month, HST extra BE ACCEPTED;
b) approval
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the
subject matter of this approval;
c) Civic
Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that
are necessary in connection with this purchase; and
it being noted that due to the Single
Source of this service, it will be included on the exemption list in section
9 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Schedule B – Goods and /or
Services NOT Subject to this Policy.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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3.
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2011 Compliance Report in Accordance with
the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, the following actions be taken:
a) the
administrative contract awards, as per Section 8.11 (b) of the Procurement of
Goods and Services Policy, which are greater than $10,000 and less than
$50,000 without a purchase order, decentralized from Purchasing and Supply,
that have been reported to the Manager of Purchasing and Supply and have been
reviewed for compliance to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE
RECEIVED for information (Appendix “A” to the staff report dated June 18,
2012);
b) as
per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section 8.11 (c), an annual
report of total payments required where a supplier has invoiced the City a
cumulative total value of $100,000 or more in a calendar year, BE RECEIVED
for information (Appendix “B” to the staff report dated June 18, 2012); and
c) the
administrative contract awards for Professional Consulting Services with an
aggregate total greater than $100,000, as per Section 15.1 (g) of the
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, decentralized from Purchasing and
Supply that have been reported to the Manager of Purchasing and Supply and
have been reviewed for compliance to the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy, BE RECEIVED for information (Appendix “C” to the staff report dated
June 18, 2012).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 4 to 9.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to give notice of Municipal Council’s intent to pass the attached
proposed by-law (Appendix “A”), to establish an Argyle Business Improvement
Area, in accordance with section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
(2012-D07-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached proposed
by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on June 26, 2012 to authorize the Mayor and the City Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Province
of Ontario and the City of London with respect to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds
for Public Transportation Program. (2012-F16-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the Municipal Council’s annual meeting calendar BE AMENDED as
follows:
Committee Original
Meeting Date Revised Meeting Date
Finance and Administrative August 22 –
1:00 PM August 20 – 1:00 PM
Services Committee
Planning & Environment August
22 – 4:00 PM August 20 – 4:00 PM
Committee
Civic Works Committee August 22 –
4:00 PM August 21 – 4:00 PM
Community Services August 22 –
7:00 PM August 21 – 7:00 PM
Committee (2012-G02-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Communications and the Chief Technology Officer, the
following actions be taken related to the City of London Website
Modernization project:
a) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations for a
consulting services contract with Infusion Inc. of 276 King Street West, 4th
Floor, Toronto, ON, M5V 1J2 to build and implement a SharePoint platform that
will result in a new, modern City of London website;
b) the
Sources of Financing BE APPROVED as detailed in Appendix “C” of the
associated staff report dated June 18, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the necessary
administrative acts in connection with this matter, including the execution
of an Agreement; and
d) the
approval of clause b) above BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation
negotiating prices, terms and conditions with Infusion Inc. to the
satisfaction of the Chief Technology Officer and the Manager of Purchasing
and Supply.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director - Corporate Assets, on the advice of the Manager Realty Services,
with respect to a portion of the City-owned vacant land on the southeast
corner of Empress Avenue and Wharncliffe Road North, measuring approximately
4 metres X 12 metres, containing an area of approximately 45 square metres
(480 square feet), being Part 1, Reference Plan 33R-18266, as shown on
Schedule “A”, the following actions be taken:
a) the subject property BE
DECLARED surplus;
b)
the offer from Ian Lave, the owner of the adjacent property, to purchase
the subject lands from the City, for the sum of $2,900.00 BE ACCEPTED;
and
c)
the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012 to approve the sale and
to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement of
Purchase and Sale. (2012-L15-01)
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That on the recommendation of the Managing
Director - Corporate Assets, the following actions be taken with respect to
Tender 12-64:
a) the
bid submitted by Schindler Elevator Corporation, 4056 Meadowbrook Pl., Unit
115, London, Ontario N6L 1E2 BE ACCEPTED, at their tender price of
$548,366.40, HST extra, for a five (5)-year period, it being noted that
Schindler Elevator Corporation submitted the lowest bid and meets the City’s
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender 12-64;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and
c) approval
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of
this approval. (2012-A09-07)
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor D. Brown calls for a separate vote on clause 5.
The
motion to Approve clause 5 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve the addition of new clauses 7e)
and 7f) as follows:
“e) the Chief
Technology Officer BE REQUESTED to engage members of the technical community
with expertise in technology to provide feedback at the alpha and beta release
stages, in addition to other opportunities as necessary; and
f) the
following actions be taken with respect to a technical advisory group:
i)
a
technical advisory group BE ESTABLISHED to provide feedback with respect to various
aspects of technologies; it being understood that this would not be an advisory
committee of Council, but an advisory group providing advice directly to the
Chief Technology Officer;
ii)
the
Chief Technology Officer BE REQUESTED to report back on how the technical
advisory committee could work, which should include a means for engaging youth.”
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Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and
seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Approve that clause 7 BE REFERRED
back to the Civic Administration for the purposes of conducting a tender.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, S.E. White (4)
NAYS: B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant (10)
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The
motion to Approve the addition of new clauses 7e) and 7f) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve Clause 7, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
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The motion to Approve clauses 4, 6, 8 and 9
is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that pursuant to section 2.4 of
the Council Procedure By-law, section 11.10 of the said by-law be suspended for
the purpose of permitting the meeting to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.
Motion Passed
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to
Approve that consideration of clause 16 BE DEFERRED until after the in camera
session.
Motion
Passed
Councillor
S.E. White leaves the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 10 to 15
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities’ Campaign for a long-term federal plan for municipal infrastructure
funding: Target 2014: Building our Future BE SUPPORTED and the
following resolution BE ADOPTED:
Development of a new long-term federal plan
for municipal infrastructure funding
WHEREAS the Building Canada
Plan and a number of important federal-provincial transfer agreements vital
to Canada’s cities and communities, will expire in March 2014;
AND WHEREAS federal investments
over the last few years have helped to slow the decline of our cities and
communities, and the Government of Canada has committed to develop a new
long-term plan for municipal infrastructure funding in consultation with
municipal and provincial/territorial governments;
AND WHEREAS a seamless
transition from the Building Canada Plan to a new long-term plan is necessary
to ensure that municipalities can continue planning their capital spending
effectively;
AND WHEREAS the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a campaign to ensure that the new
plan reflects municipal priorities across the country and asks its member
municipalities to pass a Council resolution supporting the campaign;
AND WHEREAS the City of London
has continuing infrastructure needs, such as roads, bridges, water and
wastewater, that can only be met with through the kind of long-term planning
and investment made possible by a national plan;
AND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that The Corporation of the City of London endorse the FCM campaign and urge
the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to work with FCM
and cities and communities to ensure the new long-term infrastructure plan
meets the core infrastructure needs of cities and communities;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
The Corporation of the City of London urge the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities to ensure that the new long-term
infrastructure plan is fully in place when existing programs expire in 2014
and prior to adoption of 2014 municipal budgets;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure
and Communities, to the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to
MPs Preston, Holder, Truppe and Mathyssen, MPPs Bentley, Matthews, Armstrong
and Yurek, the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
(2012-F12-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the following report on the Team
London Trade Mission to China April 2012 BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the
recommendations in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated June 18, 2012 BE
APPROVED; it being noted that at the public hearing associated with this
matter there were no members of the public in attendance that wished to speak
to the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
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That the attached proposed
by-law regarding a grant agreement between The Corporation of the City of
London and the Argyle Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012 to:
a)
approve
the grant agreement attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law; and
b)
authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement noted in a), above;
it being noted that the grant will be
funded by the City’s approved 2012 budget. (2012-F12-00)
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14.
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Resignation from the Middlesex-London Board
of Health
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That the communication dated May
18, 2012, from Patricia Coderre, resigning her appointment to the
Middlesex-London Board of Health, effective Friday, December 14, 2012, BE
ACCEPTED and the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to advertise for
applications for the upcoming vacancy. (2012-G03-00)
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That the Rock the Road 10K to be held in
London, Ontario on Sunday, August 19, 2012 BE DESIGNATED as a
municipally-significant event.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (13)
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20th
Report of the Finance and Administrative Services Committee (continued)
Councillor
P. Hubert Presents
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1, 2 and 4.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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2.
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Electrical Power Procurement – Lake Huron
Primary Water Supply
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Recommendation: That, on the recommendation
of the Acting Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering
Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to
electrical power procurement for the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System:
a) the
provision of a guarantee to the Independent Electricity System Operator on
behalf of the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System BE CONFIRMED by
the City of London, in its capacity as Administering Municipality for the
Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System in accordance with the Transfer Order
issued by the Minister of the Environment on September 15, 2000; and
b) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the attached
revised guarantee agreement with the Independent Electricity System Operator
on behalf of the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System Board of Management,
by the Council for the City of London in its capacity as Administering
Municipality for the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System.
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3.
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In
Camera Scheduled Item
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That it BE NOTED that the Finance and
Administrative Services Committee met in camera from 2:05 PM to 3:22 PM with
respect to a confidential matter pertaining to personal information about
identifiable individuals including municipal employees, with respect to
employment-related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including
communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (13)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to recess for five minutes.
Motion
Passed
The
Council recesses at 10:47 PM and resumes in regular session at 10:58 PM with
Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor S.
Orser.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Approve the reconsideration of clauses 4
and 9 of the 19th Report of the Finance and Administrative Services
Committee, in order to consider the proposed amendments as contained on the Amendment
Sheet.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve that clause 4 be amended by
inserting the word “revised” before the word “proposed” and by replacing the original
proposed by-law with the a revised by-law which replaces the word “fronting”
with the word “abutting” in section 2.1 of the by-law.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve that clause 9 BE AMENDED in part
a) by deleting the words “HST extra” and by replacing them with the words
“HST included”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Councillor
P. Van Meerbergen leaves the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve clauses 4 and 9 of the 19th Report
of the Finance and Administrative Services Committee, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
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Councillor
P. Van Meerbergen enters the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clauses 1 to 10.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.L.
Baechler disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to
do with a by-law for the abandonment of identified sections of the Stanton
Municipal Main Drain, County Road #20 Drain, Branch ‘A’, Branch ‘A1’, Branch
‘B’, Branch ‘B1’, Branch ‘D’ and Branch ‘G’ that are located in close
proximity to Fanshawe Park Road, Hyde Park Road and Gainsborough Road, by
indicating that she has a business that operates out of an adjacent property.
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That the 7th Report of the Transportation
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on June 5, 2012, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed
modifications that were previously reported to the Planning and Environment
Committee on February 6, 2012, for the recommended Phasing of Stormwater
Management (SWM) Facilities:
a) Fox
Hollow SWM Facility #1, south cell and woodlot berms, BE CONSTRUCTED
in 2012, at an estimated cost of $3,800,000 (including land for both cells,
construction, engineering and contingency), and that the north cell BE
ADDED to the GMIS for 2016, at an estimated cost of $1,900,000 (excluding
land and including construction, construction administration and
contingency), subject to the conditions identified in the attached
Appendix 'A';
b) Fox
Hollow SWM Facility #3, and the north/south channel, BE CONSTRUCTED in
one phase in 2013, at an estimated total cost of $4,700,000 (including land,
construction, engineering and contingency), subject to the conditions
identified in the attached Appendix 'A';
c) Tributary
‘C’ - Riverbend SWM Facility A and Riverbend SWM Facility G (north of Oxford
Street), BE CONSTRUCTED as one phase in 2013 at the
previously-reported estimated total cost of $4,300,000 (including estimated
land, construction, engineering and contingency costs), subject to the
conditions identified in the attached Appendix 'A', upon
completion and acceptance of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
(EA), Schedule ‘C’, for Storm/Drainage and SWM Transportation and Sanitary
Trunk Servicing Works for Tributary ‘C’ Drainage Area within the Downstream
Thames Subwatershed, and subject to land dedication to the City by the
landowners and City Council’s approved land development applications in the
Riverbend Area;
d) Tributary
‘C’ - Riverbend SWM Facility F, BE CONSTRUCTED in 2016 as one phase, at
an estimated total cost of $2,600,000 (including estimated land,
construction, engineering and contingency costs), subject to the conditions
identified in the attached Appendix 'A', land dedication to the
City by the landowners and upon completion and acceptance of the Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment (EA), Schedule ‘C’, for Storm/Drainage and SWM
Transportation and Sanitary Trunk Servicing Works for Tributary ‘C’ Drainage
Area within the Downstream Thames Subwatershed, subject to City Council’s approved
land development applications in the Riverbend Area; and,
e) Hyde
Park SWM Facility #4 and the Stanton Drain remediation project south of
Fanshawe Park Road, BE CONSTRUCTED in 2012, in accordance with the
approved functional plan, at an estimated cost of $7,400,000 (including
construction, engineering and contingency) and the Stanton Drain remediation
project north of Fanshawe Park Road West and culvert crossing of Fanshawe
Park Road West BE ADDED to the GMIS for 2016, at an estimated cost of
$820,000 (including construction, contract administration and contingency);
it being noted that the land is purchased but land costs are not included in
the estimate, as the land for this facility was purchased through the
Urban Works Reserve Fund.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix 'A'), BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012, to provide for
the abandonment of the identified sections of the Stanton Municipal Main
Drain, County Road #20 Drain, Branch ‘A’, Branch ‘A1’, Branch ‘B’, Branch
‘B1’, Branch ‘D’ and Branch ‘G’ that are located in close proximity to
Fanshawe Park Road, Hyde Park Road and Gainsborough Road discharging to the
Thames River, as identified in the attached Appendix 'B'.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Services
Agreement between partner Municipalities and the Ontario Clean Water Agency
for the contracted operations at the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station:
a) the
attached proposed By-law (Appendix 'A') BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012, to approve a
Services Agreement between the Ontario Clean Water Agency and The Corporation
of the City of London, Aylmer Area Secondary Water Supply System Board of
Management, and the St. Thomas Area Secondary Water Supply System Board of
Management for the operation, maintenance, and managment of the
Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station;
b) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement,
substantially in the form attached to this by-law, and satisfactory to the
City Solicitor, and all documents required to fulfill its conditions; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this Agreement;
it being noted that the Boards of
Management for both Secondary Water Supply Systems are concurrently passing
similar by-laws in order to enter into the Services Agreement, and that their
staff have reported on the need to undertake a strategic assessment of the
cost apportionments relative to the service to be provided on behalf of each
owner once planned improvements have been completed and the Services
Agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency is implemented.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract award
for the 2012 pavement markings project for various locations (TS1264-11,
T51254-11, TS1 739-11):
a) the
bid submitted by Acculine Pavement Markings, 381 Pomona Avenue, Burlington,
ON, L7N 1T6, at its tendered price of $192,200.90, excluding H.S.T., for the
2012 pavement markings for various locations, BE ACCEPTED; it being
noted that this is a Single Source procurement as identified in section 14.4
a) of the City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report,
dated June 19, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract and issuing purchase order(s) for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or
other documents, if required, to give effect to the above recommendations.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract award
for the Stirling Bridge Rehabilitation Project (TS1763-11 ):
a) the
bid submitted by J-ARR Excavating Limited, 31 Exeter Road, London, ON, N6L
1B6, at its tendered price of $218,039.25, excluding H.S.T., for the Stirling
Bridge Rehabilitation Project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this
bid was the lowest of nine (9) bids received and meets the City's
specifications and requirements in all areas; it being further noted that
there is no anticipated additional operating costs to the Planning,
Environmental and Engineering Services budget in 2013 and subsequent years
associated with approval of this tender;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report,
dated June 19, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 12-42); and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or
other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2012 Cathodic
Protection Program:
a) the
bid submitted by Global Cathodic Protection Inc., 2212 Taunton Road, Hampton,
ON, LOB 1J0, was the lowest of two (2) bids received at its tendered price of
$309,221.00, excluding H.S.T., for the 2012 Cathodic Protection Program, BE
ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is the first year of a three-year
annual contract, where at the sole discretion of the City of London, a
subsequent term may be approved for two (2) additional one (1) calendar years
to November 1, 2014 where the option shall be fully completed and ended;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report,
dated June 19, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the work to be done and the
materials to be supplied on this project; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or
other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,
it being further noted that there are no
anticipated additional annual operating costs to the Environmental and
Engineering Services budget in 2012 and subsequent years associated with the
approval of this project, and it is anticipated that this project will
actually provide a savings to Water Operations by decreasing the amount of
maintenance required on these cathodically-protected sections of watermains.
The Operations will then be able to focus their resources on distribution
system challenges including watermain flushing, valve maintenance, and lead
service replacements elsewhere in the City.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract award
for the 2012 Warranted Sidewalk Program (TS1165-12, TS1254-11, TS1650-12
& TS1739-11):
a) the
bid submitted by Ro-Buck Contracting Ltd., 2326 Fanshawe Park Road East,
London, ON, N5X 4A2, at its tendered price of $344,947.75, excluding H.S.T.,
for the 2012 Warranted Sidewalk Program, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted
that the bid submitted by Ro-Buck Contracting Ltd. was the lowest of five (5)
bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all
areas; it being further noted that there is an additional annual operating
cost of $1,540.00 to the Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services
Department budget in 2013 and subsequent years associated with approval of
this tender;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report,
dated June 19, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 12-67); and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or
other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract award
for the 2012 Arterial Road Rehabilitation, Contract B (TS1446-12):
a)
the
bid submitted by Coco Paving lnc., 1865 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5X 3Z6, at
its tendered price of $1,548,000.00, excluding H.S.T., for the 2012 Arterial
Road Rehabilitation, Contract B, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the
bid submitted by Coco Paving lnc. was the lowest of two (2) bids received and
meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; it being
further noted that there are no anticipated additional operating costs to the
Planning and Environmental and Engineering Services Department budget in 2013
and subsequent years associated with approval of this tender;
b)
the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report,
dated June 19, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the
work to be done relating to this project (Tender 12-68); and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or
other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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Councillor
J.L. Baechler calls for a separate vote on clause 4.
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The motion to Approve clause 4 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: J.L. Baechler (1)
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The motion to Approve clauses 1 to10,
except clause 4, is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clauses 11 to 15.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the construction of
the Glanworth Municipal Drain:
a) the
bid submitted by VanBree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd., 7074 Nauvoo Road,
Forest, ON, N0N 1J0, at its tendered price of $306,545.00, excluding H.S.T., BE
ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by VanBree Drainage and
Bulldozing Ltd. was the lowest of three (3) bids received and meets the
City's specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) the
financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources
of Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report,
dated June 19, 2012;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all of the
administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and,
d) the
approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing purchase orders or a contract record relating to
the matters of this approval.
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That, on the recommendation of
the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with
respect to the expansion of the landfill gas collection system at the W12A
Landfill Site, Capital Project SW6040:
a) the bid submitted by JBL Construction, 2969 Lakeshore
Road, Box 429, Brights Grove, ON, N0N 1C0, at its tendered price of
$401,576.70, excluding H.S.T., for the expansion of the W12A Landfill gas
collection system and the provisional additional items, BE ACCEPTED;
it being noted that the bid submitted by JBL Construction was the lowest of
nine (9) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements
in all areas;
b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as
set out in the Sources of Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report, dated June 19, 2012;
(c) Comcor Environmental Limited BE AUTHORIZED to
carry out the gas extraction well drilling supervision, resident inspection
and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the
estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $49,190, excluding H.S.T.; it being
noted that this firm completed the engineering design, based upon the Fee
Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario
Society of Professional Engineers, and in accordance with Section 15, Clause
15.2(g) of the City of London's Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to
undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with
this project;
e) the approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the
Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for
the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project
(Tender 12-77); and,
f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to
execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these
recommendations.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services and City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract award
for the Trunk Watermain Chamber Installation Program (EW3717-11 and
EW3717-12):
a) the
bid submitted by Bre-Ex Limited, at its tendered price of $415,339.89,
excluding H.S.T., for the Trunk Watermain Chamber Installation Project, BE
ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Limited was the
lowest of five (5) bids received and meets the City's specifications and
requirements in all areas;
b) Archibald,
Gray, and McKay, 3514 White Oak Road, London, ON, N6E 2S9, BE AUTHORIZED
to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said
project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset limit amount of
$40,100, excluding H.S.T.; it being noted that this firm completed the
engineering design, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering
Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, and
in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London's Procurement of
Goods and Services Policy;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report included as Appendix 'A' to the associated staff report,
dated June 19, 2012;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 12-78); and,
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or
other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environmental Programs and Solid Waste, the attached
proposed by-law (Appendix 'A') BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting
to be held on June 26, 2012, to approve the Occupancy Agreement for the
Ground-Mounted Automatic-Tracking Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems
(“Agreement") with London Hydro, with respect to the installation of a solar
electricity generation system at the Manning Drive Material Recovery
Facility, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement on the City's behalf.
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That
the communication dated May 31, 2012, from L. Ducharme, General Manager, London
Transit Commission, with respect to the removal of buses from Dundas Street, BE
RECEIVED.
Councillor
D. Brown calls for a separate vote on clause 15.
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At 11:05 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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Motion
made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that
clause 15 BE REFERRED back to the London Transit Commission for further
consideration and discussion with City staff in order to assess the potential
for this project.
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At 11:07 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana returns to
the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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The motion to Approve that clause 15 BE
REFERRED back to the London Transit Commission for further consideration and
discussion with City staff in order to assess the potential for this project is
put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen,
J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (10)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, H.L.
Usher (3)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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The
motion to Approve clauses 11 to 14 is put.
Motion
Passed
Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 16.
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation
of the Acting Executive Director, Planning, Environmental and Engineering
Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the
London 2030 Transportation Master Plan (the “Plan”):
a)
the
Plan BE ACCEPTED as the new basis for road planning and capital programs;
b)
the
road improvements, up to 2030 in the Plan, BE APPROVED as the basis for
updating Development Charge calculations and schedules; it being noted that the
near-term construction project schedules are unchanged and a Development
Charges Background Update Study is about to begin;
c)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to finalize a short-term Active Transportation
and Transportation Demand Management Implementation Strategy, that addresses
recommendations in the Plan and focuses on activities for the near term
(2013-2015), and outlines the planned and proposed activities for the medium
term (2016-2020);
d)
the
parking recommendations of the Plan BE REFERRED to the 2012 Downtown London
Parking Study update; it being noted that the update study is currently in
progress;
e)
the
cycling infrastructure recommendations of the Plan BE REFERRED to the 2013
Capital Works Budget development; it being noted that there is an existing program
for the Cycling infrastructure;
f)
the
Plan BE ACCEPTED as the new basis for transit planning and programs, subject to
the concurrence of the London Transit Commission; it being noted that the
London Transit Commission has provided its approval of the plan, in-principle;
g)
the
Terms of Reference for the LTC Long-Term Growth Report Working Group BE AMENDED
to include the review, monitoring and making of recommendations to the
Municipal Council on Bus Rapid Transit business case development, implementation
and transit route restructuring;
h)
the
Official Plan policy recommendations of the Plan BE REFERRED to the ReThink
London process to be incorporated into the City’s new Official Plan; it being
noted that a Transit Nodes and Corridors Schedule, and policies were added to
the Official Plan through OPA 438; and,
i)
the
Monitoring Program recommendations in the Plan BE REFERRED to the Civic
Administration for consideration in future budget submissions;
it being noted that the Civic Works Committee
heard the attached presentation from J. Lucas, Manager,
Transportation Planning and Design and received communications, dated May 31
and June 19, 2012, from L. Ducharme, General Manager, London Transit Commission
and J. Kennedy, President, London Development Institute, respectively,
regarding this matter.
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Councillor D. Brown calls for a separate
vote on parts f), g) and h) of clause 16.
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The motion to Approve parts f), g) and h) of
clause 16 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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The
motion to approve the balance of clause 16 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
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Motion
made by Councillor D. Brown to Approve clauses 1 to 3.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Brown
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this report, relating to
proposed amendments to the Taxi/Limousine By-law, by indicating that her
employer has a taxi business.
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That, on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief, the attached by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 26, 2012 to:
a) approve
a License Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as
Represented by the Minister of Infrastructure to license space to maintain a
two-way FM communications system at 80 Dundas Street at the rate of $260 per
annum for the period Nov 1, 2011 to October 31, 2021; and,
b) authorize the Mayor and the
Clerk to sign the agreement. (2012-L03-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Building Controls and Chief Building Official, the monthly statistics
report (January – May 2012) for Municipal Law Enforcement Services BE
RECEIVED. (2012-P10-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clauses 5 to 9.
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That, on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief, the following actions be taken with respect to the Fees and Charges
By-law as it relates to Firework Displays:
a) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the June
26, 2012 Municipal Council meeting, to amend the Fees and Charges By-law A-42
to provide for the waiving or reduction of fees for Fire Work Display
inspection/permit where Council, by resolution, has agreed to the waiving or
reduction; and,
b) the
permit fees for the Canada Day Firework Display held by the West Park Baptist
Church and the Optimist Club of Summerside BE WAIVED for 2012. (2012-G05-00)
it being noted that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individual
made an oral submission in connection therewith;
• J.
Martin – expressing a concern with respect to the noise associated with
firework demonstrations.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory
Committee from its meetings held on April 5, May 3 and June 7, 2012,
respectively;
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the attached
communication dated March 12, 2012 from the Ontario Wildlife Coalition
relating to humane resolution to human-wildlife conflicts:
i) the
Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to support and implement a progressive and
humane response program related to human-wildlife conflicts in the
municipality; it being noted that this matter was identified in the Beaver
Wildlife Management Strategy, dated December 13, 2011 and relating to the
Stanton Drain Remediation and Storm Water Management Facility Construction;
ii) Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to refrain from further action with respect to any
current beaver intervention, pending the development of the program noted in
a) above; it being noted that AWAC is reviewing the environmental impact
study and will submit an additional report with recommendations to Municipal
Council regarding the resident beaver noted in the above-noted report; and,
iii) a
representative from Stormwater Management BE INVITED to a future meeting of
the AWAC to discuss strategies to discourage circumstances which foster
human-wildlife conflicts.
b) clauses 1 through 6 of the 3rd
Report, BE RECEIVED;
b)
further
to the above-noted recommendation, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to
take no action with respect to the removal of the beavers in the Stanton
Drain Remediation Project; it being noted that the AWAC is preparing a report
providing evidence of the key role the beaver plays in the ecosystem and
alternative non-lethal solutions; it being further noted that the AWAC heard
a verbal presentation from D. Harris, on behalf of the Wildlife
Sub-committee;
d) clauses 2 through 9 of the 4th
Report, BE RECEIVED.
e) the
following actions be taken with respect to Bill 69, Elephant Protection Act
2012; it being noted, the Public Safety Committee received the attached
presentation from V. VanLinden with respect to this matter:
i) the
Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter of support to the Honourable L.
Berardinetti, MPP;
ii) the
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to prepare a presentation for
the Public Safety Committee (PSC), with respect to banning the use of exotic
animals in circuses, including information on current municipalities who have
enforced this ban;
iii) the
London Police Services Board BE REQUESTED to provide information to the
Public Safety Committee with respect to any Criminal Code enforcement that
may be related to this matter; and,
f) clauses 2 through 9 of the 5th
Report, BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to requests for delegation status:
a) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the Sign & Canopy By-law with
respect to the issue of temporary real estate banners; it being noted that
the Sign & Canopy By-law was recently amended by City Council to provide
for greater opportunities for real estate advertisement; it being further
noted that the Public Safety Committee received the attached
presentation from S. Farhi, Farhi Holdings Corporation, with respect to this
matter;
(Secretary’s Note: The
presentation is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s office.)
b) the
request for delegation status of G. Hare, London Knights Hockey Club, with
respect to the Sign and Canopy By-law, BE ACCEPTED and scheduled for the next
meeting of the Public Safety Committee;
c) that
Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to approve the installation of flag pole
banners in the Argyle Business Improvement Association and the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the Argyle BIA in the design
development and installation of the flag pole banners; it being noted that
the Public Safety Committee received the attached presentation
from C. Olech and N. McSloy, Argyle Business Improvement Association with
respect to this matter;
d) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the Sign & Canopy By-law with
respect to home-occupation signs, giving special consideration to the
possibility of amending the regulations with a focus on differentiating
between street classifications and home occupation locations and to work with
M. Gilbert to investigate potential signage options with respect to this
matter; it being noted the Public Safety Committee received a presentation
from M. Gilbert M. Gilbert, Mortgage Intelligence, with respect to this
matter; and,
e) the
request for delegation status of S. Taylor, with respect to the Pool Fence
By-law, BE ACCEPTED and scheduled for the next meeting of the Public Safety
Committee.
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WHEREAS Contraband tobacco has negative
pubic consequences and impacts such as unrestricted youth access to tobacco
products, and an increase in criminal actively;
AND WHEREAS contraband tobacco products are
easily accessible in our community;
AND WHEREAS small businesses are sometimes
forced to close because of the sale of contraband tobacco;
AND WHEREAS small business in our community
and government in general stand to benefit from the institution of tougher
restrictions on contraband tobacco;
THEREFORE be it resolved that the Mayor BE
REQUESTED to write a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance in support of
the Ontario Government’s most recent Budget commitments to eradicate
contraband tobacco through the implementation of additional regulatory,
enforcement and other provisions in Bill 186 and amendments to the Tobacco
Tax Act. Particularly, in support of measures such as:
• increased fines for those
convicted of offenses related to contraband tobacco;
• more
authority for law enforcement officials with respect to: forfeiture of items
seized, and impounding of vehicles;
• drawing
on the best practices of other jurisdictions and working collaboratively with
the federal government and other jurisdictions to enhance contraband tobacco
control through joint enforcement efforts;
AND that the provincial government be
encouraged to continue to strengthen their strategies to address the
manufacture and supply of contraband tobacco and maintain their commitment to
introduce amendments this fall to implement these measures;
AND that surrounding municipalities be made
aware of the actions taken by this Committee to address the concerns
presented by contraband tobacco;
it being noted the Public Safety Committee
reviewed and received a communication dated June 8th, 2012, from Dave Bryans,
President and CEO of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) with
respect to this matter.(2012-P00-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED
at the June 26, 2012 Municipal Council meeting to:
a) approve
an Agreement with Desire2Learn Incorporated, 151 Charles Street West, Suite
400, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1H6 attached as “Schedule A” to
provide an on-line training system; and,
b) authorize the Mayor and the
Clerk to sign the agreement. (2012-L03-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 10.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2nd and 3rd Reports of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee from its meetings held on March 22, and April 26, 2012
respectively:
a)
the
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) BE PROVIDED
copies of all public reports related to the Fleming Drive incident of March 17
and 18, 2012;
b)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) with the rational and supporting evidence
relating to the installation and use of the red light cameras;
c)
clauses
3 through 11 of the 2nd Report, BE RECEIVED; and,
d)
clauses
1 through 7 of the 3rd Report, BE RECEIVED.
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The motion to Approve part a) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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The motion to Approve the balance of clause
10 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 11.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting
held on April 17, 2012:
a)
the
Town and Gown Association of Ontario proposal with respect to licence plate
denial for all defaulted Provincial Offences Act fines BE SUPPORTED;
b)
the
following actions be taken with respect to the Public Nuisance By-law and
proposed amendments thereto:
i) the
Public Nuisance By-law BE AMENDED in accordance with the report of the City
Solicitor, dated April 2, 2012, provided to the Public Safety Committee; and,
ii) the
following comments, received by the Town and Gown Committee at its meeting
held on April 17, 2012, BE FORWARDED to the Public Safety Committee for
consideration in conjunction with the recommendation in a), above:
• Jim
Barber, City Solicitor - advising that he was asked to prepare a report and
by-law in 2008, indicating that this revised by-law would enable localized
enforcement, and additional measures, the City could take.
• Tom
Gafferty, London Police Services – advising that only the highest ranking
could enact the public nuisance call.
•
Glenn Matthews, University of Western Ontario - recognizing that high density
residential areas can be problematic and asking what stopped the by-law from
going forward in 2008.
•
Jack Goodwin, 277 Fleming Drive - indicating that the situation warranted a
street closure to control access to the area, noting that O. Katolyk answered
indicating that this was not an option but the amended by-law would address
this.
•
Councillor Matt Brown – advising that we currently don’t have the ability to
be proactive and that the by-law would provide the ability to be proactive;
noting that we are not just dealing with students from Fanshawe and
identifying that a survey in 2008 ranked the nuisance by-law as the 5th
priority for council.
•
Emily Marcoccia, Fanshawe College – advising that Fanshawe College
Administration supports the by-law as a mitigation strategy, a proactive
approach and a first step to dealing with the issue; indicating that the
community partners have done a lot of work since 2008.
•
Veronica Barahona, Fanshawe Student Union – advising the student union
supports both the City and College and noting that housing is not a campus
issue.
•
Robert Sexsmith, 120-1231 Sanford St – requesting clarification on how the
by-law would be enforced at a downtown for profit event and/or neighbourhood
party, as the downtown is becoming a neighbourhood with downtown campus
locations with storefront housing; it being noted T. Gafferty and O. Katolyk
responded to Mr. Sexsmith’s enquiry.
•
Councillor Judy Bryant – advising that the bylaw could address potential
future issues as the downtown changes to become more of a downtown
neighbourhood.
•
Patrick Searle, UWO Student’s Council – expressing concern as to where the
by-law will fit.
•
John Young, Fanshawe Student Union – suggesting this bylaw targets students,
noting potential hotspots need to be identified and advising over 1,000
students live in residence, with little issues.
c) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Greater Near-Campus
Neighbourhoods Strategy;
i) all
community partners BE REQUESTED to review and provide a progress
report, including additional proposed initiatives and implementation dates,
to support the Greater Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy; and,
ii) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the Fanshawe Neighbourhood
as a priority for rezoning as identified in the above noted strategy;
d) the
following actions be taken with respect to Brescia University College;
i) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the concept of a safe
crossing strategy to allow a simplified process for the installation of safer
pedestrian crossings; and,
ii) Brescia
College residences BE UTILIZED as a pilot program for the above-noted
strategy for the crossings on Sarnia Road; it being noted that the Town and
Gown Committee received a Notice dated March 6, 2012, with respect to the
application of Brescia University College; and,
e) clauses 5 through 7, BE
RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve clauses 1, 3 and 4.
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1.
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Disclosures
of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor D.
Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 11th Report of the
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as it relates to those matters
pertaining to the London Transit Commission, by indicating that her employer
has a contract with the London Transit Commission.
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3.
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Services
Review Committee Terms of Reference
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, with the concurrence of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED as to what amendments, if any, the
Municipal Council wishes to make to the terms of reference for the Services
Review Committee. (2012-G07-00)
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4.
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Town
and Gown Committee
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That the following BE APPOINTED to the
Town and Gown Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015; it being noted
that any appointments of individuals beyond two consecutive full terms are made
notwithstanding Council policy which states that advisory committee members
shall serve on the same advisory committee no longer than two consecutive full
terms plus, if applicable, one proceeding partial term in those cases where
committee members are initially appointed mid-term to fill a vacancy:
Voting:
- Eric Lohman - Western University's
Society of Graduate Students (term ending April 30, 2013)
- Emily Marcoccia - Administrative
Representative - Fanshawe College
- Zack Doge - Student Council
Representative - Fanshawe College
- Susan Grinrod - Administrative
Representative - Western University
- Alysha Li - Student Council
representative - Western University
- Jack Goodwin - Neighbourhood Representative
of a residential area in the immediate vicinity of Fanshawe College;
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee received a communication dated June 21, 2012, from P.
House, resigning her position as Neighbourhood Representative of a residential
area in the immediate vicinity of Fanshawe College.
Motion
made by Councillor N. Branscombe and seconded by Councillor J. Swan to Approve
that clause 3 be amended to read as follows:
“That the following actions be taken with
respect to proposed revisions to the terms of reference for the Services Review
Committee:
a)
the
attached proposed terms of reference BE APPROVED; and
b)
subject
to the approval of a), above, the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring
forward the necessary changes to the Council Procedure By-law to implement the
Service Review and Budget Committee.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
The motion to adopt clause 3, as amended,
is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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IX
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DEFERRED MATTERS
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to refer the communication dated June 23,
2012, from Mayor J.F. Fontana and Councillor S.E. White, pertaining to an
emergent motion regarding Federal Government changes to mortgage rules, to the
Finance and Administrative Services Committee for consideration.
Motion Passed
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BY-LAWS
TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve 1st Reading of Bill Nos. 285 and
304.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: B. Polhill (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve 2nd Reading of Bill Nos. 285
and 304.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: B. Polhill (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve 3rd Reading of Bill Nos. 285 and
304.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: B. Polhill (1)
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The
following Bills are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City
of London:
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve 1st Reading of Bill No. 286.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: J.L. Baechler (1)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve 2nd Reading of Bill No. 286.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: J.L. Baechler (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve 3rd Reading of Bill No. 286.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: J.L. Baechler (1)
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The
following Bill is passed and enacted as a by-law of The Corporation of the City
of London:
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve 1st Reading of Bill Nos. 283
and 287.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 283
and 287.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Approve 3rd Reading of Bill Nos. 283 and
287.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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The
following Bills are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the
City of London:
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve 1st reading of Bill Nos. 269 to
282, 284, 288 to 303, and 305 to 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 269 to
282, 284, 288 to 303, and 305 to 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve 3rd reading of Bill Nos. 269
to 282, 284, 288 to 303, and 305 to 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
The following Bills are passed and enacted
as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 269, By-law No. A.-
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 26th day of June,
2012.(City Clerk)
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Bill No. 306
By-law No.Z.-1-122124
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A by-law
to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning on
the land located at 725 & 751 Fanshawe Park Road West. (//PEC)
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MOTION
FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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The Council rises and goes into Committee of
the Whole, in camera, at 12:00 AM, with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all
Members present, except Councillor S. Orser.
At 12:00 AM Mayor J.F. Fontana places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat.
At 12:20 AM J. Stanford and M. Turner leave
the meeting.
At 12:30 AM all staff, except T. Dobbie, F.
Angeletti, J. Barber, P. Foto, A. Hagan, L. Marshall, V. McAlea Major, J.
McNair, L. Rowe, C. Saunders and B. Westlake-Power leave the meeting.
Councillor N. Branscombe leaves the meeting
at 12:39 AM.
Mayor J.F. Fontana leaves the meeting at
12:42 AM.
Councillor
N. Branscombe enters the meeting at 12:43 AM.
Mayor
J.F. Fontana enters the meeting at 12:45 AM.
Councillor
D. Brown leaves the meeting at 1:27 AM.
Councillor
D. Brown enters the meeting at 1:31 AM.
Councillor
P. Van Meerbergen leaves the meeting at 1:37 AM.
The Committee of the Whole rises resumes in
regular session at 1:43 AM with Mayor J. F. Fontana in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillor S. Orser.
Motion made by Councillor J. B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve that, on the recommendation of
the Interim City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the
Dearness Home:
a)
the
attached proposed by-law (Schedule “A”) BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting of June 26, 2012 to:
i)
to
approve and confirm the attached Agreement dated
June 25, 2012 entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and
peopleCare Inc., 28 William Street North, Tavistock Ontario, N0B 2R0 to provide
operational consulting services for the Dearness Home at a cost of $25,000 per
month plus HST and disbursements; and
ii)
to
delegate authority to the City Manager (including the Interim City Manager)
to:
A) renew
the Agreement in paragraph (a)(i), above, for a period of up to five months
ending
no later than December 25th, 2012; and
B) provide
written notice of the termination of the Agreement in paragraph (a)(i), above,
pursuant to the termination provisions of the Agreement;
b)
the
Civic
Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with the Agreement outlined in (a) above; and
c)
the
source of funding for the Agreement outlined in (a), above, estimated at a
maximum cost of $165,000, BE APPROVED as a drawdown from the Operating
Budget Contingency Reserve;
it being noted that line 3 of the third paragraph in the
background of the attached staff report dated June 26, 2012
should read “…Engaged Companies and received an ‘Exemplary Standing’
designation with…”.
Motion
Passed
Councillor
J.B. Swan moves, seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe that the Committee of the
Whole adjourn and Council reconvene in public session.
Motion
Passed
The
Council reconvenes in public session at 1:43 AM with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the
Chair and all Members present except Councillors D. Brown, S. Orser and P. Van
Meerbergen.
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13th
Report of the Committee of the Whole
Councillor
P. Hubert Presents
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Councillor
P. Hubert moves that clause 1 be adopted.
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1.
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Dearness
Home Consulting Services – Single Source
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Recommendation: That, on the recommendation
of the Interim City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to
the Dearness Home:
a)
the
attached proposed by-law (Schedule “A”) BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting of June 26, 2012 to:
i) to approve and confirm the attached
Agreement dated June 25, 2012 entered into between The Corporation of the
City of London and peopleCare Inc., 28 William Street North, Tavistock
Ontario, N0B 2R0 to provide operational consulting services for the Dearness
Home at a cost of $25,000 per month plus HST and disbursements; and
ii) to delegate authority to the City Manager
(including the Interim City Manager) to:
A) renew
the Agreement in paragraph (a)(i), above, for a period of up to five months
ending
no later than December 25th, 2012; and
B) provide
written notice of the termination of the Agreement in paragraph (a)(i),
above, pursuant to the termination provisions of the Agreement;
b)
the
Civic
Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with the Agreement outlined in (a) above;
and
c)
the
source of funding for the Agreement outlined in (a), above, estimated at a
maximum cost of $165,000, BE APPROVED as a drawdown from the Operating
Budget Contingency Reserve;
it being noted that line 3 of the third paragraph in
the background of the attached staff report dated June 26, 2012
should read “…Engaged Companies and received an ‘Exemplary Standing’
designation with…”.
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Motion Passed
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19th
Report of the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
Councillor
P. Hubert Presents
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Councillor
P. Hubert moves that clause 16 be adopted.
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16.
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Tender
12-58 – Manufacture and Installation of Rear Loading Packer Bodies
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That, notwithstanding the recommendation of
the Acting Executive Director, Planning, Environmental & Engineering
Services & City Engineer, the following actions be taken:
a) the
tender for the Manufacture and Installation of five (5) Rear Loading Packer
Bodies submitted by London Machinery Inc., 15790
Robin’s Hill Road, London, ON N5V 0A4, at their tendered price of
$376,150.00 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED;
b) the
attached Sources of Financing BE APPROVED;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative
acts which are necessary in connection with this award; and
d)
d) approvals
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of
this approval.
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Motion Lost
Motion made by
Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler, that, on
the recommendation of the Acting Executive Director, Planning, Environmental
& Engineering Services & City Engineer,
a)
the
tender for the Manufacture and Installation of five (5) Rear Loading Packer
Bodies submitted by Fanotech Enviro, 50 Keith Road, Box 690, Bracebridge,
Ontario P1L 1T9 at their tendered price of $371,780.00 (excluding HST), BE
ACCEPTED;
b)
the
funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2012;
c)
the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts
which are necessary in connection with this award; and
d)
approvals
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this
approval.
Motion
Passed
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Motion made by Councillor J. Swan and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve 1st Reading of Bill Nos. 307
to 309.
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 307
to 309.
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Approve 3rd Reading of Bill Nos. 307 to
309.
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The
following Bills are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the
City of London:
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Bill No. 307
By-law No. A.-6584(a)-223
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A by-law
to amend By-law A.-6584-257 entitled, “A by-law to delegate to the City of
London’s General Manager of Community Services certain of the duties of the
Licensee under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007. (//)
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Bill No. 308
By-law No. A.-6847-224
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A by-law respecting
an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and peopleCare
Inc. for the provision of consulting services to the Dearness Home. (//)
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Bill No. 309
By-law No. A.-6848-225
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A by-law to appoint
Lynne Livingstone, Director of Community Services/Neighbourhood &
Children Services, as Administrator pursuant to the Ontario Works Act.
(//)
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Councillor J. P. Bryant enquires about
changing the Council meeting cycle to every two weeks. The City Clerk advised
that she hoped to report back in August on this matter.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that Council adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting Adjourns at 1:50 AM on June 27, 2012.
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Joe
Fontana, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk