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Council
MINUTES
11TH MEETING
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April 14, 2015
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and C. Saunders (City
Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillors T. Park and J.
Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G.
Belch, J. Braam, S. Corman, B. Coxhead, J.M. Fleming, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G.
Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J. Logan, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, D. Popadic,
L. Stevens, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 6 of the of the 10th Report of the Corporate Services
Committee, having to do with the 2014 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 service contract
with the City of London. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 8 of the 15th Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee, having to do with appointments of Directors to the London
Downtown Business Association, by indicating that he is the Executive
Director of a social services agency that has a service contract with
Downtown London.
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Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 11 of the 10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee,
having to do with appointments of youths, which may include representation
from the London Youth Advisory Council, to the City of London’s advisory committees,
by indicating that he has a service contract with the London Youth Advisory
Council.
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None.
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that Council rise and go into the
Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the
following:
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to reports,
advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
concerning employee negotiations and labour relations regarding the
Corporation's associations or unions including communications necessary for
that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation; personal matters, including
information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees,
with respect to employment related matters including communications necessary
for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions
to officers and employees of the Corporation; instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to proposed acquisitions
and dispositions of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to proposed acquisitions and dispositions of land.
(C-1/15/SPPC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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The Council rises and goes into the Committee
of the Whole, in camera, at 4:27 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present, except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 5:07 PM,
and Council reconvenes at 5:10 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present, except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve the Minutes of the Tenth
Meeting, held on March 31, 2015.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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None.
None.
Councillor
M. Cassidy presents.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 2, 6, 8 and 11.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
proposed by-law to levy education tax rates for 2015, as appended to the
staff report dated April 7, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting on April 14, 2015.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget Status –
Fourth Quarter Report for the Property Tax Supported, Water, and Wastewater
and Treatment Budgets:
a) the
2014 Operating Budget Status – Fourth Quarter Report for the Property Tax
Supported (referred to in Appendix A of the staff report dated April 7,
2015), Water and Wastewater and Treatment Budgets BE RECEIVED for
information; it being noted that an overview of the net corporate positions
is as follows:
i) $1.5
million in net savings for the Property Tax Supported Budget as identified by
Civic Service Areas and Boards and Commissions; it being noted that the
year-end savings has remained unchanged from the 2014 Operating Budget Status
– Third Quarter Report. The $1.5 million operating surplus was contributed
to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve, consistent with Council
direction;
ii) $1.8
million deficit in the Water rate supported budget was incurred; it being
noted that the year-end deficit is $1.2 million more than projected in the
2014 Operating Budget Status – Third Quarter Report. To balance Water’s 2014
budget, a draw of $1.8 million was taken from the Water Capital Reserve Fund,
consistent with Council direction;
iii) $1.5
million deficit in the Wastewater and Treatment rate supported budget was
incurred; it being noted that the year-end deficit is $2.3 million more than
projected in the 2014 Operating Budget Status – Third Quarter Report. To
balance the Wastewater and Treatment 2014 budget, a draw of $1.5 million was
taken from the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve, consistent with Council
direction;
b) the
request to fund the 2014 London & Middlesex Housing Corporation
operational deficit of $115,829 BE APPROVED (letter attached to the staff
report dated April 7, 2015); it being noted that the funding source would be
the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve; it being further noted that since
2010 London & Middlesex Housing Corporation has generated operational
surpluses that have been contributed to the Operating Budget Contingency
Reserve; and
c) the
Civic Administration’s contribution of $2,904,601 ($2,456,078 – property tax
supported; $124,005 – water; and $324,518 – wastewater) to the Efficiency,
Effectiveness and Economy reserves in 2014 BE RECEIVED for information;
it being noted that the amounts above are
subject to year-end financial statement audit and adjustments related to the
accounting for Tangible Capital Assets (PSAB 3150)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
2014 Capital Budget Status - Fourth Quarter staff report dated April 7, 2015
BE RECEIVED for information.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, the staff report dated April 7, 2015 regarding the Canada Caribbean
Local Economic Development Program (CARILED) BE RECEIVED for information.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the amended meeting schedules, attached as Appendix "A" to
the staff report dated April 7, 2015, for April 2015 and June 2015 BE
APPROVED.
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That the communication dated March 26,
2015, from Councillor H.L. Usher and Councillor M. Cassidy, regarding the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors meeting held on
March 4-7, 2015 in Burnaby, British Columbia BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the communication dated April 1, 2015 from Councillor H.L. Usher
regarding standing for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’
Board of Directors and his associated expenses:
a) the following resolution BE
ADOPTED:
“WHEREAS the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of
municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal
jurisdiction;
WHEREAS FCM’s Board
of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and
sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the
prestige required to carry the municipal message to the Federal Government;
and
WHEREAS FCM’s 78th
Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place from June 5 to June 8, 2015,
during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held and followed by the
election of FCM’s Board of Directors;
BE IT RESOLVED that
Council of The Corporation of the City of London endorses Councillor Harold
Usher to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period
starting June 2015 and ending June 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the City of London shall assume all costs associated with
Councillor Harold Usher attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings;
it being noted that the Board of Directors
meetings include September 9-12, 2015 in Fredericton, NB; November 17-20,
2015 in Ottawa, ON; March 1-4, 2016 in Sherbrooke, QC; the Sustainable
Community Conference and Trade Show, February 9-11, 2016 in Ottawa, ON and
the Annual Conference and AGM, June 3-6, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB; and
b) Councillor
H.L. Usher BE REIMBURSED by The Corporation of the City of London, outside
his annual expense allocation, for his campaign expenses in seeking
re-election to the Board of Directors, in an amount of up to $750, upon
submission of eligible expenses. (18/10/CSC)
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That Justin C. Peters BE APPOINTED as a
Voting Member at Large to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH)
for the term ending February 28, 2019.
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That Henk Ketelaars representing London
Cycle Link BE CONFIRMED as a Voting Member to the Cycling Advisory Committee
for the term ending February 28, 2019.
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That Ashfaq Husain representing Ontarians
with Disabilities Act Regional Committee BE CONFIRMED as a Non-Voting Member
to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28,
2019.
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That Sheila Amri representing Youth between
the ages of 18 and 25 BE CONFIRMED as a Voting Member to the Community Safety
and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28,
2019.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clause 2.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2015:
a) a
by-law BE ENACTED in accordance with sub-sections 308(4) and 308.1(4) of the
Municipal Act, 2001 to set tax ratios in the commercial, industrial,
multi-residential, pipeline and farm property classes as indicated on Schedule
“F” to the staff report dated April 7, 2015 and the proposed by-law included as
Appendix “A” to the staff report dated April 7, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the
Council meeting of April 14, 2015;
b) a
by-law BE ENACTED to fully utilize options available in 2015 to exclude
properties in capped property classes which have reached current value
assessment tax levels or higher in 2014 from being capped again in 2015 and
future years and the proposed by-law included as Appendix “B” to the staff
report dated April 7, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting of April 14,
2015;
c) a
by-law BE ENACTED in accordance with section 330 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to
claw back a portion of tax decreases in each of the commercial, industrial and
multi-residential classes sufficient to fully finance the capping of increases
as required under section 329 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the proposed
by-law included as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated April 7, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on April 14, 2015;
d) a
by-law BE ENACTED in accordance with section 329.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001
for 2015 to adopt the same capping formulae for the commercial, industrial and
multi-residential property classes as was applicable in 2014 and the proposed
by-law included as Appendix “D” to the staff report dated April 7, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on April 14, 2015;
e) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN to implement a phase-in program for tax changes resulting from
the reassessment of properties in the residential, farmland and managed forests
property classes in accordance with section 318 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it
being noted that such a phase-in is unnecessary with the current system of four
year phase-in of assessment values on the assessment roll;
f) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide orientation for all Council
Members on tax policy, at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting
to be held on April 13, 2015; and
g) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring back a report on future tax policy,
in consultation with appropriate stakeholders, in ample time for decisions to
be made prior to the 2016 deadline.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L.
Usher (10)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, S. Turner (3)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 6.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken:
a) 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 “A” of the staff report dated April 7, 2015);
b) 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 “B” of the staff report dated April 7,
2015);
c) the
list of administrative contract awards for Tenders with a value up to
$3,000,000 that do not have an irregular result, as per Section 13.2 of the
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information (Appendix
“C” of the staff report dated April 7, 2015);
d) the
City Treasurer or delegate BE DELEGATED AUTHORITY to at any time refer
questions concerning compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy to the City’s internal auditor; and the City Treasurer or delegate BE
AUTHORIZED to ratify and confirm completed awards or purchases between $10,000
and $50,000 where the City Treasurer or delegate is of the opinion that the
awards or purchases were in the best interests of the Corporation;
e) subject
to d), the Director of Financial Services and Manager of Purchasing and Supply
BE DIRECTED to certify the awards are in compliance with this Policy; and
f) the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to revise the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy with updated annual information reporting requirements to Committee and
City Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 8.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the annual meeting calendar, attached to the staff report dated April
7, 2015, for the period December 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016 BE APPROVED; it
being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be necessary in order
to accommodate the multi-year budget process and emergent matters as they
arise.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Amend clause 8 by revising the annual
meeting calendar as follows:
i)
by deleting all Audit Committee meetings included on the proposed meeting
calendar; it being noted that those meeting dates will likely be proposed in
the third or fourth quarter of this year; and
ii) by changing the proposed June 27,
2016 Council meeting to June 23, 2016.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 8, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Clause
8, as amended reads as follows:
That on the recommendation of the City Clerk,
the attached revised annual meeting calendar, for the period December 1,
2015 to December 1, 2016 BE APPROVED; it being understood that the adjustments
to the calendar may be necessary in order to accommodate the multi-year budget
process and emergent matters as they arise; it being further noted that the
Audit Committee meeting dates will likely be proposed in the third or fourth
quarter of this year.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 11.
At
5:27 PM Councillor J. Helmer leaves the meeting.
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That the submission dated March 18, 2015
from Councillor V. Ridley BE REFERRED to the City Clerk for a report back
with respect to the proposed representation of youth (ages 15-25) members as
voting members of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory
Committee and the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, as
well as with information related to quorum requirements for the various
Advisory Committees.
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that clause 11 be amended in the
third line by adding the words “, the Advisory Committee on the Environment”
prior to the word “and”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 11, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Clause
11, as amended, reads as follows:
That the submission dated March 18, 2015 from
Councillor V. Ridley BE REFERRED to the City Clerk for a report back with
respect to the proposed representation of youth (ages 15-25) members as voting
members of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, the
Advisory Committee on the Environment and the London Diversity and Race
Relations Advisory Committee, as well as with information related to quorum
requirements for the various Advisory Committees.
At
5:29 PM, Councillor J. Helmer enters the meeting.
Councillor
H.L. Usher presents.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clauses 1 to 14, excluding clause 3.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor T. Park
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report, having to do with
the Contract Award: 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Program Colborne and South
Street Reconstruction Project, by indicating that her family owns a home in
the area.
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That the 4th Report of the Cycling Advisory
Committee, from its meeting held on March 18, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the
Sanitary Forcemain Inspection project:
a) the
proposal submitted by Pure Technologies Ltd. and negotiated price of
$200,698.30, excluding H.S.T., for the Sanitary Forcemain Inspection project
BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that Pure Technologies Ltd. was the only bidder
to respond to a Request for Proposal and their submission 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 appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with these projects;
d) the
approvals given herein 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 these projects; 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. (2015-F17)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Household Special Waste
Program:
a) the
proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of April 14, 2015 to approve the
Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Oneida Nation
of the Thames regarding access to the City of London’s Household Special
Waste Depot; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this matter. (2015-E07)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting
Engineer for the following 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Projects, Briscoe
Reconstruction and Tecumseh Reconstruction:
a) the
following Consulting Engineering firms BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the
inspection, contract administration and engineering services, including
geotechnical services for the said projects, at the upset amounts identified
below, in accordance with the estimate, on file, 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;
i) Briscoe
Reconstruction: Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Limited, in the
amount of $197,538.00, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.; and,
ii) Tecumseh
Reconstruction: Dillon Consulting Limited; in the amount of $220,527.73,
including contingency, excluding H.S.T.; and,
b) the
financing for the work identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance
with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April
8, 2015;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this work;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the Consultant for the project; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to a water and wastewater customer
service review:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a review and report back with
respect to the potential use of non-financial recognition programs for water
and wastewater customers who maintain certain levels of consumption; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back with respect to pricing
threshold options based on a per day usage, to better accommodate variances
in billings and meter reading;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee received the attached presentation from R. Welker,
Manager Water Engineering, with respect to this matter. (2015-M04)
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Contract Award:
Replacement of Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter and Hot Asphalt (Tender 15-38)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the
replacement of sidewalks, curb and gutter and hot mix asphalt:
a) the
bid submitted by Ro-Buck Contracting Limited, at its tendered price of
$3,962,438.85, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid
submitted by Ro-Buck Contracting Limited was the lowest of three (3) 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 appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all of the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with this contract;
d) the
approval given herein 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; 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. (2015-L04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the
District Metering Area Chambers (DMA chambers):
a) the
bid submitted by Select Excavating Inc. at its tendered price of $298,320.00,
excluding H.S.T., for the DMA chambers, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this
is the first year of a five (5) year annual contract where, at the sole
discretion of the City, a subsequent term may be approved for four (4)
additional, one (1) calendar years through to October 1, 2019, where the
option shall be fully completed and ended;
b) Stantec
Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the contract administration for
the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount
of $51,606.50, excluding H.S.T., 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; it being noted that
this firm completed the engineering design for this project;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
approval given herein 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; 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. (2015-L04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the
2015 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Colborne and South Street Reconstruction
Project:
a) the
bid submitted by Blue Con Construction (Blue Con), at its tendered price of
$4,949,494.94, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid
submitted by Blue Con, was the lowest of five bids received and meets the
City's specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) AECOM
Canada Ltd. (AECOM), 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 amount of $357,175.50, excluding H.S.T., 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; it
being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
approval given herein 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;
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations;
g) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to remove the traffic signal at the
intersection of Grey Street and Colborne Street and replace it with an
all-way stop; and,
h) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015 as Appendix
“C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 14,
2015 to amend By-law P.S. 111, the Traffic and Parking Bylaw, related to
Schedule 10, Stop Sign Locations. (2015-L04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the water efficiency program
update and outdoor watering restrictions in By-Law W-8, being “A by-law to
provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London”:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a by-law to amend By-Law No. W-8
to exclude weekends and statutory holidays from section 9.0 which details
outdoor water use restrictions;
b) a
Public Participation Meeting BE HELD at a future meeting of the Civic Works
Committee for the aove noted proposed By-law, in order to receive public
comment; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a further public consultation
program to examine additional future options for watering restrictions;
it being noted that the presentation noted
in Clause 7 of this Report also addressed this matter. (2015-E08)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated April 8, 2015,
with respect to the 2015 Annual Warranted Sidewalk Program, BE RECEIVED for
information. (2015-T04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated April 8, 2015,
with respect to the London Clean and Green Update, BE RECEIVED for
information. (2015-E07)
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That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the
request for delegation status from M. D'Andrea with respect to the parking
sign at 35 Stirrup Court.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clause 3.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of the 2015 Arterial
Road Rehabilitation Contract #2:
a) the
bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc., at its tendered price of $5,363,000.00,
excluding H.S.T., for the said contract BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the
bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc. was the lowest of three (3) 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 appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2015;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval given herein 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 15-23); 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. (2015-L04)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clauses 10 and 11.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 4th Report of the Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 19,
2015, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 2nd Report of the Agricultural
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 18, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the evaluation of Community Improvement Plan incentives:
a) the
report dated April 7, 2015, from the Managing Director, Planning and City
Planner, with respect to the evaluation of Community Improvement Plan
incentives, BE RECEIVED;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the
Planning and Environment Committee with a comprehensive review of the City’s
existing Community Improvement Plans and associated incentives and to
evaluate the potential for adding more Community Improvement Plans and
associated incentives; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting with
preliminary information for the multi-year Budget;
it being noted that this review will
consider the cost and value of existing incentives, and the potential for
re-allocating funding associated with one or more of these programs to best
meet Council’s strategic priorities. (2015-D19)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the comments, appended to the staff
report dated April 7, 2015, from the Advisory Committee on the Environment,
as amended by the Agricultural Advisory Committee, BE FORWARDED to the
Province’s Pollinator Heath Discussion process. (2015-E11)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, in response to Municipal Council
resolutions adopted at its meetings held on February 9, 2015 and March 10,
2015, respectively, the following actions be taken with respect to Our Move
Forward: London’s Downtown Plan:
a) the
revised Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan, as appended to the Planning
and Environment Committee Added Agenda dated April 7, 2015, BE ADOPTED as a
Guideline Document pursuant to Section 19.2.2 of the Official Plan as
Municipal Council’s strategy for future public and private investment in
London’s Downtown; and,
b) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 7, 2015, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 14, 2015, to
amend the Official Plan for the City of London Section 19.2.2 ii) (Secondary
Plans and Guideline Documents/Guideline Documents) by adding Our Move
Forward: London’s Downtown Plan as a guideline document. (2015-D08)
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That the Building Division Monthly Report
for February 2015, BE RECEIVED. (2015-D00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
the following actions be taken with respect to the delegated authority to consent
to or grant permits for alterations to heritage designated properties:
a) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 7, 2015,
relating to the delegated authority to consent to or grant permits for
alterations to heritage designated properties BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on April 14, 2015; and,
b) the
Approval authority for Heritage Alteration Permit applications, consistent
with the Conditions for Referral as described in the proposed by-law, as noted
in clause a), above, BE DELEGATED to the City Planner;
it being further pointed out that there
were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated
with this matter. (2015-R01)
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That Planning and Legal Staff BE DIRECTED
to make it a high priority on their work program to review and, as necessary,
bring forward changes to the Tree Conservation By-law and the Site Alteration
By-law, as soon as possible.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 10.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application of Susan Dejong c/oTridon Group Ltd., relating to the
property located at 161 Windermere Road:
a) the
Municipal Council BE ADVISED that this Zoning By-law amendment application
(Z-8167) has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by Fred Tranquilli
of Lerners LLP, on behalf of the applicant on the basis of non-decision by
the Municipal Council within 120 days of receipt of a complete application;
b) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council recommends that
the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 BE AMENDED, (in conformity with the Official
Plan), FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone, which permits single detached
dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 18 m and a minimum lot area
of 690 m2 TO an Open Space (OS5) Zone, which permits conservation lands and
passive recreational uses and a Holding Residential R6 Special
Provision(h*h-5*h-35*h-41*R6-1 (_)) Zone, which permits cluster housing in
the form of single detached dwellings with a maximum five (5) units with
holding provisions to ensure that a development agreement is entered into
with the City, a public site plan meeting be held when the site plan is
brought forward, that the building located at 161 Windermere Road and
identified by the City as historically significant be actively pursued for
designation under the Ontario Heritage Act and measures are implemented to
ensure that the natural feature is not negatively impacted;
c)
the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council recommends
that the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, to change the zoning of the
subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone and an Open Space (OS5)
Zone TO a Residential R6 (R6-4) Zone, which permits cluster housing in the
form of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwelling and duplexes at a
maximum density of 30 units per hectare (12 units per acre) and an Open Space
Special Provision (OS5( )) Zone, to permit passive recreational structures
(such as a gazebo, benches, chairs fire/bbq pit, etc.) within these lands BE
REFUSED for the following reasons:
·
this
permits an intensity and form of development that is not in keeping with the
abutting existing residential urea; and,
·
activities
requested in the Open Space Special Provision zone will not protect the
Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area;
d)
the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to provide legal and planning or expert
witness representation at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of
the Council’s position; and,
e)
the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED That the Municipal Council recommends
that the Municipal Council be provided the opportunity to determine the
zoning as per the recommendation in the above noted clauses b) and c);
it being noted that the Municipal Council
strongly supports the adherence to the conditions of the holding provisions;
and,
it being further noted that the Planning
and Environment Committee received the attached presentation
from W. Pol, on behalf of the Corley Drive community and a verbal delegation
from P. Hind, Land Use Planner, Tridon Group ltd. with respect to these matters.
(2105-D09/L01)
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Motion
to Approve part e) of clause 10 is put.
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Motion Failed
NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that clause 10 be amended by
adding the following words at the end of part a): “it being noted that
Municipal Council would have preferred to have been provided the opportunity to
determine the zoning as in accordance with the recommendations of the Civic
Administration;”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clause 10, as amended.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
Clause 10, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application of Susan Dejong c/oTridon Group Ltd., relating to the property
located at 161 Windermere Road:
a) the
Municipal Council BE ADVISED that this Zoning By-law amendment application
(Z-8167) has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by Fred Tranquilli of
Lerners LLP, on behalf of the applicant on the basis of non-decision by the
Municipal Council within 120 days of receipt of a complete application;
it
being noted that Municipal Council would have preferred to have been provided
the opportunity to determine the zoning of the subject property in accordance
with the recommendations of the Civic Administration;
b) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council recommends that
the Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 BE AMENDED, (in conformity with the Official Plan),
FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings on
lots with a minimum lot frontage of 18 m and a minimum lot area of 690 m2 TO an
Open Space (OS5) Zone, which permits conservation lands and passive
recreational uses and a Holding Residential R6 Special
Provision(h*h-5*h-35*h-41*R6-1 (_)) Zone, which permits cluster housing in the
form of single detached dwellings with a maximum five (5) units with holding
provisions to ensure that a development agreement is entered into with the City,
a public site plan meeting be held when the site plan is brought forward, that
the building located at 161 Windermere Road and identified by the City as
historically significant be actively pursued for designation under the Ontario
Heritage Act and measures are implemented to ensure that the natural feature is
not negatively impacted;
c)
the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council recommends
that the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, to change the zoning of the
subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone
TO a Residential R6 (R6-4) Zone, which permits cluster housing in the form of
single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwelling and duplexes at a maximum
density of 30 units per hectare (12 units per acre) and an Open Space Special
Provision (OS5( )) Zone, to permit passive recreational structures (such as a
gazebo, benches, chairs fire/bbq pit, etc.) within these lands BE REFUSED for
the following reasons:
·
this
permits an intensity and form of development that is not in keeping with the
abutting existing residential urea; and,
·
activities
requested in the Open Space Special Provision zone will not protect the Medway
Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area;
d)
the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to provide legal and planning or expert witness
representation at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the
Council’s position; and,
it being noted that the Municipal Council
strongly supports the adherence to the conditions of the holding provisions;
and,
it being further noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee received the attached presentation from W.
Pol, on behalf of the Corley Drive community and a verbal delegation from P.
Hind, Land Use Planner, Tridon Group ltd. with respect to these matters.
(2105-D09/L01)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 11.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Planning and Environment Committee Deferred Matters List:
a) the
Deferred Matters List BE UPDATED and items that have been addressed by the
Civic Administration BE REMOVED;
b) the
wording for Item 16, the EIS Monitoring BE AMENDED to include the follow up
information and to change the status to "monitoring report due in Q3
2015."; and,
c) the
Deferred Matters List BE PLACED on the April 20, 2015 Planning and
Environment Committee (PEC) Agenda and then be placed on the PEC Agendas
quarterly thereafter.
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Motion to Approve parts a) and b) of clause
11 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion to Approve part c) of clause 11 is
put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P.
Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (7)
NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (6)
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At
6:18 PM Councillor V. Ridley leaves the meeting.
Councillor
M. Cassidy presents.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clauses 5 and 8.
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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
discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report, having to do with
appointment of Directors for the London Downtown Business Association, by
indicating that he is the executive director of a social services agency that
has a service contract with Downtown London.
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2.
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Service London Update Report
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated
April 13, 2015 related to the deliverables and progress associated with the
Service London Implementation Plan, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted
that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from
the Manager, Service London with respect to this matter.
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3.
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Orientation and Update on Housing
Development Corporation (HDC)
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That the orientation presentation and update
with respect to the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) BE RECEIVED; it being
noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a
presentation from the Manager, Municipal Housing with respect to this matter.
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4.
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Development Charges Orientation
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That the orientation presentation with
respect to Development Charges BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached
presentation, from the Director, Development Finance, with respect to this
matter.
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6.
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London & Middlesex Housing Corporation
2015 Shareholder’s Meeting Request
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London
& Middlesex Housing Corporation:
a) the
2014 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex
Housing Corporation BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy
Committee on May 11, 2015, for the purpose of receiving the report from the
Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation in
accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2014 Annual Meeting to the
Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation and to
invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London &
Middlesex Housing Corporation to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the
report of the Board in accordance with Article 7.1 of the Shareholder
Declaration;
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 24, 2015, from S.
Matthew, Executive Director, London & Middlesex Housing Corporation with
respect to this matter.
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7.
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London Hydro’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Request
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro
Inc.:
a) the
2014 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at
a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 9, 2015, for
the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of London Hydro Inc. in
accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and,
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2014 Annual Meeting to the
Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc., and to invite the Chair of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend at the Annual
Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with Article 7.1 of
the Shareholder Declaration; and,
it
being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a
communication dated March 18, 2015, from M. Mathur, Chair, London Hydro Inc.,
with respect to this matter.
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9.
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City Budget 2015 Comments – London Chamber
of Commerce
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That the communication dated March 5, 2015
from the London Chamber of Commerce, with respect to comments related to the 2015
City Budget, BE RECEIVED.
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10.
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1st Report of the Governance Working Group
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the revised 1st Report of the Governance Working Group (GWG) from
its meeting held on March 30, 2015:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to Council Members’ and Appointed
Citizen Members’ Remuneration:
i) potential
adjustments to Council Members’ remuneration, in accordance with Council Policy
5(32) entitled “Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen
Members” BE DEFERRED;
ii) the
Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer and the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to submit a report at a future meeting
of the Corporate Services Committee with respect to the steps necessary to
implement the 2015 compensation adjustments for appointed citizen members of
local boards and commissions where stipends are paid, in accordance with
Council Policy 5(32) entitled “Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed
Citizen Members; and,
iii) the
next Council Compensation Review Task Force BE REQUESTED to consider in their
review, the remuneration relating to the Deputy Mayor positions and the
Councillors’ positions;
b) the
past Chair of the 2013 Council Compensation Review Task Force BE REQUESTED to
attend a future meeting of the GWG as a delegation to provide an overview of
the process undertaken and the recommendations of the 2013 Council Compensation
Review Task Force;
c) the
following matters BE REFERRED to the GWG for consideration, and the GWG Terms
of Reference BE REVISED accordingly:
i) a
review of the Council Procedure By-law, with respect to potential changes that
would assist in improving time management of both Standing Committee and
Council Meetings including, but not limited to, introduction of new/additional
business, the length and number of times a Member of Council should be
permitted to speak, guidelines for non-committee members’ participation; and
inclusion of proposed timelines for agenda items;
ii) a
ranked voting system for appointments of citizens to boards, commissions and
advisory committees;
iii) a
process that would provide Members of Council and the public with information
as to when staff will report back on major initiatives and/or development applications;
and,
iv) a
proposed process for providing Members of Council with a list of the current
projects being undertaken by the Civic Administration;
d) the
following matters BE REFERRED to the Corporate Services Committee for
consideration:
i) a
proposed process for reviewing Council policies in order to ensure that the
policies continue to be relevant and are appropriately updated;
ii) a
process for reporting out on expenditures which the Civic Administration has
been delegated the authority to approve;
iii) potential
methods for enhancing public participation at Public Participation Meetings,
including the use of social media; and,
iv) the
expanded utilization of the electronic agenda and voting system, including use
of the data generated by the system;
e) the
legislative authority to discuss boards, commissions and advisory committee
appointments BE REFERRED to the GWG, and the Terms of Reference BE REVISED
accordingly;
f) it
BE NOTED that no further action is required related to a shared calendar
request; it being noted that a pilot implementation is already being enacted in
the Council Members’ Office;
g) the
Terms of Reference of the Governance Working Group BE AMENDED to provide for
the holding of informal, semi-annual discussions where Members of Council could
bring forward ideas for improvements to processes and procedures as well as the
above-noted changes to the Terms of Reference; and
h) clauses
1 to 7, inclusive, BE RECEIVED.
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11.
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Orientation – Tax Policy
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That the attached orientation
presentation, from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City
Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer, and the Division Manager, Taxation and
Revenue, with respect to Tax Policy BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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At
6:20 PM Councillor V. Ridley enters the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 5.
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5.
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Investing in the Arts – Building a New
Collaborative Orchestra Model – “WE PLAY ON” Performance Fund and
Reallocation of Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Arts Funding
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, in consultation with the London Arts Council (LAC) Board of Directors
and Staff, the following actions be taken with respect to Investing in the
Arts; Building a New Collaborative Orchestra/Music Model, WE PLAY ON
Performance Fund for professional musician’s formerly of Orchestra London, and
reallocation of Community Arts Investment Program funding:
a) the
LAC BE PROVIDED with one-time funding of up to $300,000 from existing arts
funding during the year 2015 to:
i) co-ordinate
the development of building a new collaborative orchestra/music model for up to
$150,000, with the goal of creating a new professional financially sustainable
orchestral/music model that would be successful for London; it being noted that
the LAC would engage specific expertise to develop the business case for a new
orchestral/music model as well as provide office infrastructure for” WE PLAY ON”
Performance Fund support; and,
ii) work
with the professional musician’s formerly of Orchestra London to support
orchestra concerts through leveraging a “WE PLAY ON” Performance Fund of up to
$150,000 during this time;
it being noted that any funding noted in
parts i) and ii) above, is subject to the conditions set out in part d) of this
clause;
b) the
source of funding BE APPROVED from the Community Arts Investment Program
Category 1 for building a new collaborative orchestra/music model and creation
of a “WE PLAY ON” Performance Fund for professional musicians formerly of
Orchestra London;
c) the
LAC BE ASKED to provide the City Manager and the City Treasurer with quarterly
progress updates concerning the progress of the building a new collaborative orchestra/music
model and a “WE PLAY ON” Performance Fund for professional musicians formerly
of Orchestra London;
d) the
LAC, through the Civic Administration, BE DIRECTED to provide a report to the
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, concerning building a new collaborative
orchestra/music model and a “WE PLAY ON” Performance Fund for professional musicians,
formerly of Orchestra London, prior to and as a condition of the funding (noted
in part a), above) being provided in 2015 and noting that the Municipal Council
may adjust the above-noted funding based on the information provided in the
aforementioned required report; and
e) the
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Category 1 funding of $200,000 BE
RE-ALLOCATED within the same granting program to CAIP Category 2 for each of
the years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 for the purpose of funding a new
Development Acceleration Stream of this Category for specific organizations
currently receiving operating funding, to increase the capacity of CAIP
Category 2.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy,
P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (9)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer (3)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 8.
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8.
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Nomination of Individuals for Appointment
to the London Downtown Business Association for the term ending November 30,
2018
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That the following BE APPOINTED to the London
Downtown Business Association Board of Management for the term ending November
30, 2018:
Robert T. Usher - Covent Garden Market
Gerald Gallacher - Nicholson Sheffield
Architects
Colin Nash - Nash Jewellers
Brahm Wiseman - Heroes Cards and Comics
Lori DaSilva - London Convention Centre
Deb Harvey - Grand Theatre
John Fyfe Millar - Pinpoint
Publications/Featherbone Place
Dennis Winkler - Winks Eatery
Kathy Navakas - London Fringe
David Kirwin - Kirwin, Fryday, Medcalf - The
Law House
Julia Stewart - Salon Cyan
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 16, 2015, from R. T.
Usher, Board Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, L.D.B.A. and Janette
MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, London Downtown Business Association, with
respect to the above appointments.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and C. Saunders (City
Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G.
Belch, J. Braam, J.M. Fleming, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, V. McAlea
Major, D. Popadic, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to reports
progress on all matters considered in closed session.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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None.
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Councillor Morgan enquires if the Civic
Administration could investigate and report back on the appropriate
procedures to be followed and how to best engage with non-Committee members
at Standing Committee meetings, and doing the "committee work" at
committee meetings, as opposed to at the Council meeting. His Worship the Mayor
advises that this matter will be considered by the Governance Working Group.
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At
6:29 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and
takes a seat at the Council Board.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of
the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent
motion regarding a request from Bethanys Hope Foundation and Jones
Entertainment Group to amend the 2015 Special Events Policies &
Procedures Manual to provide for the use of Harris Park for five consecutive
days (July 14 to July 18, 2015).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Mayor M. Brown and seconded
by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that the following actions be taken with
respect to the request from Bethanys Hope Foundation and Jones Entertainment
Group to amend the 2015 Special Events Policies & Procedures Manual to
provide for the use of Harris Park for five consecutive days (July 14 to July
18, 2015) for the Rock the Park 12 – July 2015 event:
a) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft by-law to be considered at the
April 21, 2015 Community and Protective Services Committee to amend the 2015
Special Events Policies & Procedures Manual to permit Bethanys Hope
Foundation and Jones Entertainment Group the use of Harris Park for five
consecutive days (July 14 to July 18, 2015) for the Rock the Park 12 – July
2015 event; and
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to provide for the
receipt of delegations at the April 21, 2015 Community and Protective
Services Committee meeting to receive comments regarding the request noted in
a) above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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At
6:35 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes
his seat at the Council Board.
At
6:35 PM Councillor P. Squire leaves the meeting.
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No.s 147 to 163, excluding Bill No. 149.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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At
6:36 PM Councillor P. Squire enters the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded
by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 147 to 163,
excluding Bill No. 149.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 147 to 163, excluding Bill No. 149.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill 115 (Crinklaw Municipal Drain).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 149.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
NAYS: J. Helmer (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 149.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher (11)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer (2)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 149
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer (2)
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The
following by-laws are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the
City of London:
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Bill
No. 115
By-law
No. DR-104-136
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A
By-law to provide for a Drainage Works in the City of London. (Reconstruction
of a portion of the Crinklaw Municipal Drain). (Court of Revision)
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Bill
No. 147
By-law
No. A.-7244-120
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A
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 14th
day of April, 2015. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 148
By-law
No. A.-7245-121
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A
by-law levying rates for 2015 for school purposes in the City of London.
(3/10/CSC)
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Bill
No. 149
By-law
No. A.-7246-122
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A
by-law setting tax ratios for property classes in 2015. (2/10/CSC)
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Bill
No. 150
By-law
No. A.-7247-123
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A
by-law to opt to have Section 8.0.2 of Ontario Regulation 73/03 as amended
apply within the City of London for the year 2015 to exempt certain
properties in the commercial classes, industrial classes and
multi-residential property class from the application of Part IX of the
Municipal Act, 2001. (2/10/CSC)
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Bill
No. 151
By-law
No. A.-7248-124
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A
by-law to establish percentages by which tax decreases are limited for 2015
in respect of properties in any property class subject to Part IX of the
Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, in order to recover all revenues foregone as
a result of the application of section 329 and section 329.1 of the Municipal
Act, 2001, as amended, to other properties in the property class. (2/10/CSC)
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Bill
No. 152
By-law
No. A.-7249-125
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A
by-law to opt to use certain subsections of section 329.1 of the Municipal
Act, 2001, as amended, in the calculation of taxes in the commercial,
industrial, and multi-residential property classes. (2/10/CSC)
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Bill
No. 153
By-law
No. A.-7250-126
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A
by-law to approve an Agreement for Access to the City of London’s Household
Special Waste Depot extended to The Oneida Nation of the Thames; and to
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. (5/6/CWC)
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Bill
No. 154
By-law
No. A.-7251-127
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A
by-law to appoint deputies to the City Treasurer. (City Treasurer)
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Bill
No. 155
By-law
No. A.-5273(cx)-128
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. A.-5273-82 entitled, “A by-law to appoint Municipal
Law Enforcement Officers for the City of London.” (Parking Coordinator)
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Bill
No. 156
By-law
No. C.P.-1502-129
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A
by-law to delegate certain authority of Municipal Council to consent or grant
permits for the alteration of heritage designated properties. (9/9/PEC)
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Bill
No. 157
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(rm)-130
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A
by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to
the Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan. (7/9/PEC)
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Bill
No. 158
By-law
No. PS-111-15138
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A
by-law to amend By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the
parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (10/6/CWC)
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Bill
No. 159
By-law
No. S.-5728-131
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A
by-law to permit Lewis Jeffrey Philip to maintain and use a boulevard parking
area upon the road allowance for 476 Oxford Street E, City of London. (Manager,
Licensing and Elections)
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Bill
No. 160
By-law
No. S.-5729-132
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A
by-law to permit James Voogt and Iieana Paul to maintain and use a boulevard
parking area upon the road allowance for 73 Langarth Street E, City of London.
(Manager, Licensing and Elections)
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Bill
No. 161
By-law
No. W.-5580-133
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A
by-law to authorize the Wonderland Road South Trunk Sanitary. (Project No.
ES5247) (6/5/CWC)
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Bill
No. 162
By-law
No. W.-5581-134
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A
by-law to authorize the Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road Intersection
Improvements. (Project No.TS1134) (12/5/CWC)
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Bill
No. 163
By-law
No. W.-5548(a)-135
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A
By-law to amend by-law No. W.-5548-320 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the
Hyde Park Road Widening, Phase 2 (Project No. TS1477-2)” (11/5/CWC)
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IV
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RECOGNITIONS (Continued)
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3.
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In recognition of
the community contributions made by students attending London's
post-secondary educational institutions, His Worship the Mayor and Members of
Council welcome and recognize representatives of the Students' Councils from
Western University, Huron University College, Brescia University College,
King's University College and Fanshawe College
University Students' Council, Western
University: Matt Helfand, President and Sophie Helpard, President-Elect
Huron University College Students' Council:
Moustafa Ezz, President and Nate Sussman, President-Elect
Brescia University College Students'
Council: Taryn Scripnick, President and Caitie Cheeseman, President-Elect
King's University College Students'
Council: David Castillo, President and Craig Minielly, President-Elect
Fanshawe Student Union: Matt Stewart,
President and Alan Bushell, President-Elect
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Motion
made by Council H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Adjourn.
Motion
Passed.
The
meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk