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Council

MINUTES

8TH MEETING

 

 

March 22, 2016

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.

 

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, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, G. Bridge, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, T. Gaffney, T. Grawey, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J. Lucas, D. O’Brien, D. Popadic, L. Rowe, S. Sharma, J. Smout, S. Spring, J. Stanford, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillor B. Armstrong.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Zaifman discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda by indicating that some properties on the Tax Adjustment Agenda are owned by family members.

 

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, particularly as it relates to Council Policy 8(14) – Grants to U.W.O. and Fanshawe College, and the associated Bill No. 122, by indicating that he is employed by the University of Western Ontario.

 

Councillor B. Armstrong enters the meeting at 4:05 PM.

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

1.

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

1.

His Worship the Mayor presents a plaque for the "Economic Leadership Award" to iConnect.

 

2.

His Worship the Mayor presents a certificate for "London's Featured Community Organization" to the London Abused Women's Centre.

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality with respect to the Springbank Dam. (C1/4/CWC)

 


 

b)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition 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 a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C2/4/CWC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition 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 a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C1/8/CSC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition 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 a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C2/8/CSC)

 

e)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition 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 a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition or disposition of land the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition and disposition. (C3/8/CSC)

 

f)

ADDED - A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual with respect to employment related matters, advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C1/11/SPPC)

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

The Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:22 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 5:46 PM, and Council reconvenes at 5:51 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH MEETINGS HELD ON MARCH 1, 2016 AND MARCH 10, 2016, RESPECTIVELY

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve the Minutes of the Sixth and Seventh Meetings held on March 1 and March 10, 2016, respectively.  

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that the following communications BE RECEIVED AND BE REFERRED as noted on the Agenda: 

 

 

1.

"One River" - Master Plan Environmental Assessment (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 4th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)

 

a)

B. Wells, 408, 190 Cherryhill Circle;

 

b)

A. Caveney, 46 Kingspark Crescent;

 

c)

G. Macartney, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce;

 

d)

D. Wake, 597 Kildare Road;

 

e)

A.M. Valastro, 133 John Street, Unit 1; and

 

f)

L.R. Symmes, 797 Haighton Road

 

2.

Managing Director and City Engineer, CAO Regional Water Supply Environmental and Engineering Services - "One River" - Master Plan Environmental Assessment: Background Information (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 4th Report of the Civic Works Committee)

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

IX

REPORTS

 

 

4th Report of the Civic Works Committee

Councillor J. Helmer presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clause 12.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

3rd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 17, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

W12A Landfill Site - Completion of the Environmental Screening Process

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated March 8, 2016, with respect to the W12A Landfill Site - Completion of the Environmental Screening Process, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2016-E07)

 

4.

Contract Award: Tender No.16-05 - 2016 Infrastructure Renewal Program - Florence Street and Kellogg Lane Reconstruction Project

 

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 2016 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Florence Street and Kellogg Lane Reconstruction Project:

 

a)         the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited (J-AAR), at its tendered price of $5,783,877.00, excluding H.S.T.,  BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR, was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         Dillon Consulting Ltd., 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 $490,425.38, 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, noting 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 March 8, 2015, as Appendix "A";

 

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 (Tender 16-05); 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.   (2016-F18)

 

5.

Contract Award: Tender No. 16-04 - 2016 Infrastructure Lifecycle Renewal Program - Contract 10: Victoria Street

 

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 2016 Infrastructure Lifecycle Renewal Program, Contract 10: Victoria Street Reconstruction Project:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. (Bre-Ex), at its tendered price of $4,471,894.91, excluding H.S.T., for the 2016 Infrastructure Lifecycle Renewal Program, Contract 10 project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex, was the lowest of seven bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         Spriet Associates London Limited 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 $357,170.00, including contingency and 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, noting 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 March 8, 2016, as Appendix "A";

 

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 (Tender 16-04); 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.   (2016-F18)

 

6.

Subsurface Utility Engineering Investigation for the Downtown York and King Street Corridors

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Subsurface Utility Engineering Investigation for the Downtown York and King Street corridors:

 

 

 

 

 

a)         the proposal submitted by T2 Utility Engineers Inc. in the amount of $171,718.00, including a 15% contingency and excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the proposal submitted by T2 Utility Engineers Inc. represents the best value out of six (6) proposals 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 March 8, 2016, as Appendix "A";

 

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 purchasing order for the services to be supplied; 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. (2016-F18)

 

7.

Contract Award: Tender No. 15-102 - Fanshawe Park Road East Improvements - Adelaide Street North to McLean Drive

 

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 a contract for the Fanshawe Park Road Improvements between Adelaide Street North and McLean Drive:

 

a)         the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd., at its submitted tendered price of $12,584,809.81, excluding H.S.T., for said project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. was the lowest of six (6) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         AECOM Canada Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration of the said project in the amount of $828,250.50, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 8, 2016, as Appendix “A”;

 

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 for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 15-102); 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.  (2016-F18)

 

8.

Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue Intersection Improvements  Environmental Assessment:

 

a)         the staff report dated March 8, 2016, BE RECEIVED for information, in advance of the second public information centre; and,

 

b)         the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, BE RECEIVED.  (2016-E05)

 

9.

Roadmatrix Pavement Management System Services Award

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of two years of RoadMatrix Pavement Management System services:

 

a)         Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE AWARDED the assignment to provide two years of RoadMatrix Pavement Management System Services in the amount of $370,757.20, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 14.3 (b) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that Stantec Consulting Ltd. is the only authorized distributor of RoadMatrix and related products and services;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 8, 2016, as Appendix “A”;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work;

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including rail-related agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,

 

f)         the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design BE RECEIVED.  (2016-T06)

 

10.

Bostwick Road Environmental Assessment - Wharncliffe Road West to Pack Road -  Appointment of Consulting Engineer

 

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 to carry out the Bostwick Road Environmental Assessment (EA)  from Wharncliffe Road West to Pack Road:

 

a)         Parsons Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design study of the said project in the amount of $254,089.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 8, 2016, as Appendix "A";

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; 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.   (2016-E05)

 

11.

Pollution Prevention and Control Plan - Infoworks Modelling Consultant Appointments

 

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 Infoworks hydraulic modelling assignments as part of Phase II of the Pollution Prevention and Control Plan:

 

a)         the following Consulting Engineering firms BE APPOINTED for the completion of Infoworks hydraulic modelling assignments, in the amounts identified below, all including contingency but exclusive of H.S.T., 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 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

 

 

 

 

 

i)          Assignment 3: Stantec Consulting Ltd., in the amount of $127,395.40;

ii)         Assignment 7: XCG Consultants Ltd., in the amount of $127,848.60;

iii)         Assignment 9: GM BluePlan Engineering Limited, in the amount of $143,936.00;

iv)        Assignment 12: AECOM Canada Ltd., in the amount of $91,658.00; and,

v)         Assignment Pall Mall North: CH2M HILL Canada Limited, in the amount of $83,072.00;

 

b)         the financing for the projects identified in (a) above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 8, 2016, as Appendix "A";

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects;

 

d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with each consultant for the work;

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,

 

f)         the attached presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water and Wastewater, BE RECEIVED.  (2016-A05)

 

13.

2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 2, 2016:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Downtown Infrastructure Planning and Coordination:

 

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) with the City-Wide Construction Coordination Plan, an assessment of each projects requirements, impacts to road users and use of capital funds;

 

ii)         a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED to review the project ‘Dundas Place’ and bring back recommendations to the TAC; it being noted that the lead for this Working Group will be S. Brooks; and,

 

iii)         it BE NOTED that a Report dated January 28, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, with respect to this matter, was received;

 

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Blackfriars Bridge Environmental Study Report:

 

i)          the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) expressed endorsement of the above-noted report; and,

 

ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the incorporation of safety measures to reduce vehicle speeds on the bridge and to improve the proposed multi-modal transportation during the detail design; and

 

c)         clauses 1 to 3 and 6 to 8, BE RECEIVED.

 

14.

Landscape Materials on Boulevard Areas

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the applicable by-law governing landscape material on boulevard areas and report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with options to permit rain gardens, mulch and hard mulch materials, etc. for boulevard areas. (2016-E04)

 

15.

London's Neglected Sewer Infrastructure

 

That the communication dated February 27, 2016, from B. Fellner, with respect to the need to attend to London’s neglected sewer infrastructure, BE RECEIVED.

 

16.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at February 16,2016:

 

a)         item 29 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 4th Quarter of 2016; and,

 

b)         the Deferred Matters List, as amended above, BE RECEIVED.

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 12.

 

12.

"One River" - Master Plan Environmental Assessment

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Terms of Reference and budget for a consultant assignment to complete a “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) Study that would encompass an area from the Springbank Dam to the Forks of the Thames and Harris Park; it being understood that proceeding with this EA would not preclude a decision to decommission the Springbank Dam should the Municipal Council chose to do so;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the Municipal Council meeting of March 22, 2016 with respect to how the EA process would unfold, including information regarding proceeding with a “master” EA process versus two separate EAs;

 

c)         the City Solicitor’s Office BE DIRECTED to make contact with the appropriate governmental funding partners to determine their position with respect to recovery of funding, should the Municipal Council choose to decommission the Dam;

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proactively consult with Indigenous Neighbouring Communities through the EA Process;

 

e)         the staff report dated March 8, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to the “One River” – Master Plan Environmental Assessment, BE RECEIVED;

 

f)         the staff report dated March 8, 2016, from the City Solicitor’s Office, with respect to the Province of Ontario Partnerships Initiative Binding Agreement for the Springbank Dam Rehabilitation Project, dated March 8, 2015, BE RECEIVED;

 

g)         the staff report dated February 2, 2016, entitled “Springbank Dam”, referred to the March 8, 2016 meeting of the Civic Works Committee, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

h)         the attached presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water and Wastewater, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the following written submissions with respect to this matter:

 

•           a communication dated March 8, 2016, from Councillor B. Armstrong;

•           a communication from M. Alikakos, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation;

•           a communication from D. Waite, 14 Chancton Crescent;

•           a communication dated February 20, 2016, from R. Whimster;

•           a communication dated February 11, 2016, from I. Mathyssen, Member of Parliament for London – Fanshawe

•           a communication dated February 18, 2016, and a communication dated March 6, 2016 from Dr. M. Murphy, 10 Mackellar Ave

•           a communication from M. Hettwer, 48 Friars Way;

•           a communication from S. Lewis, 67 Trapper Street;

•           a communication dated January 18, 2016, from R. Huber, President, Thames River Anglers Association;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from B. Callow;

•           a communication from G. Henry, 1148 St. Anthony Road;

•           a communication dated February 25, 2016, from S. Ross, President/Head Coach, London Rowing Club;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London;

•           a communication dated February 25, 2016, from Dr. J. Pennycook, Springbank Drive;

•           a communication from T. Roth, 500 Proudfoot Lane;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from B. Moncrieff, Reset Management Group;

•           a communication from S. Tanner, London Canoe Club;

•           a communication dated February 26, 2016, from M. Recker, 1460 Norman Avenue;

•           a communication dated February 9, 2016, from R. Dolson on behalf of E. Hendriks, Vice President of Freshwater at WWF-Canada;

•           a communication dated February 17, 2016, from R. and C. Branston;

•           a communication from C. Newland, Argyle Street;

•           a communication from S. Peirone;

•           a communication from T. Zarnowiecki;

•           a communication from D. and J. Phillips, 208 Holgate Road;

•           a communication from R. Martus;

•           a communication from S. Pattinson;

•           a communication from E. Hayden;

•           a communication from C. Johnston, Reilly Walk;

•           a communication dated January 21, 2016, from L. Heron, Chair Ontario Rivers Alliance;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from L. Kuska, Captain, Rowbust Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Racing Team;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from J. Gordon, 1959 Commissioners Road East;

•           a communication dated February 28, 2016 from O. W. F. Sanio;

•           a communication from Dr. D. Bocking and J. Eberhard; and a second communication dated March 2, 2016 from Dr. D. Bocking;

•           a communication from D. Wake, 597 Kildare Road;

•           a communication dated February 26, 2016, from J. Stares, Founder/Chief Administrator, FISH ON! London Ontario Anglers;

•           a communication dated February 25, 2016, from B. Wells, 408-190 Cherryhill Circle;

•           a communication dated February 28, 2016, from F. Cappa;

•           a communication from G. Piccin, Byron;

•           a communication from M. Hantiuk, 43 Capulet Walk;

•           a communication dated January 25, 2016, from G. Barham and R. Koudys, Londoners for a Recreational Thames; and,

•           a communication dated February 26, 2016, from M. Bloxam, Chair, Advisory Committee on the Environment;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection with this matter.

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve referral of part a) of clause 12 to later in the meeting, in order to obtain additional legal information in closed session, prior to consideration. 

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong (1)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve referral of part a) to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee, in order to obtain additional information.

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve part b) of clause 12, and the related public communications BE RECEIVED, and the staff report dated March 22, 2016 BE REFERRED to the same future meeting as part a). 

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve parts c), e), f), g) and h) of clause 12.

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve an amendment to part d) by deleting the words, "through the EA Process".

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve part d) of clause 12, 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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Clause 12, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment:

 

a)            the following direction BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee, together with the staff report included as Communication No. 2 on the Council Agenda of March 22, 2016, in order to obtain additional information:

 

“the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Terms of Reference and budget for a consultant assignment to complete a “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) Study that would encompass an area from the Springbank Dam to the Forks of the Thames and Harris Park; it being understood that proceeding with this EA would not preclude a decision to decommission the Springbank Dam should the Municipal Council chose to do so;”;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the Municipal Council meeting of March 22, 2016 with respect to how the EA process would unfold, including information regarding proceeding with a “master” EA process versus two separate EAs;

 

c)         the City Solicitor’s Office BE DIRECTED to make contact with the appropriate governmental funding partners to determine their position with respect to recovery of funding, should the Municipal Council choose to decommission the Dam;

 

d)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proactively consult with Indigenous Neighbouring Communities;

 

e)            the staff report dated March 8, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to the “One River” – Master Plan Environmental Assessment, BE RECEIVED;

 

f)             the staff report dated March 8, 2016, from the City Solicitor’s Office, with respect to the Province of Ontario Partnerships Initiative Binding Agreement for the Springbank Dam Rehabilitation Project, dated March 8, 2015, BE RECEIVED;

 

g)            the staff report dated February 2, 2016, entitled “Springbank Dam”, referred to the March 8, 2016 meeting of the Civic Works Committee, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

h)            the attached presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water and Wastewater, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the following written submissions with respect to this matter:

 

•           a communication dated March 8, 2016, from Councillor B. Armstrong;

•           a communication from M. Alikakos, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation;

•           a communication from D. Waite, 14 Chancton Crescent;

•           a communication dated February 20, 2016, from R. Whimster;

•           a communication dated February 11, 2016, from I. Mathyssen, Member of Parliament for London – Fanshawe

•           a communication dated February 18, 2016, and a communication dated March 6, 2016 from Dr. M. Murphy, 10 Mackellar Ave

•           a communication from M. Hettwer, 48 Friars Way;

•           a communication from S. Lewis, 67 Trapper Street;

•           a communication dated January 18, 2016, from R. Huber, President, Thames River Anglers Association;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from B. Callow;

•           a communication from G. Henry, 1148 St. Anthony Road;

•           a communication dated February 25, 2016, from S. Ross, President/Head Coach, London Rowing Club;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London;

•           a communication dated February 25, 2016, from Dr. J. Pennycook, Springbank Drive;

•           a communication from T. Roth, 500 Proudfoot Lane;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from B. Moncrieff, Reset Management Group;

•           a communication from S. Tanner, London Canoe Club;

•           a communication dated February 26, 2016, from M. Recker, 1460 Norman Avenue;

•           a communication dated February 9, 2016, from R. Dolson on behalf of E. Hendriks, Vice President of Freshwater at WWF-Canada;

•           a communication dated February 17, 2016, from R. and C. Branston;

•           a communication from C. Newland, Argyle Street;

•           a communication from S. Peirone;

•           a communication from T. Zarnowiecki;

•           a communication from D. and J. Phillips, 208 Holgate Road;

•           a communication from R. Martus;

•           a communication from S. Pattinson;

•           a communication from E. Hayden;

•           a communication from C. Johnston, Reilly Walk;

•           a communication dated January 21, 2016, from L. Heron, Chair Ontario Rivers Alliance;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from L. Kuska, Captain, Rowbust Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Racing Team;

•           a communication dated February 24, 2016, from J. Gordon, 1959 Commissioners Road East;

•           a communication dated February 28, 2016 from O. W. F. Sanio;

•           a communication from Dr. D. Bocking and J. Eberhard; and a second communication dated March 2, 2016 from Dr. D. Bocking;

•           a communication from D. Wake, 597 Kildare Road;

•           a communication dated February 26, 2016, from J. Stares, Founder/Chief Administrator, FISH ON! London Ontario Anglers;

•           a communication dated February 25, 2016, from B. Wells, 408-190 Cherryhill Circle;

•           a communication dated February 28, 2016, from F. Cappa;

•           a communication from G. Piccin, Byron;

•           a communication from M. Hantiuk, 43 Capulet Walk;

•           a communication dated January 25, 2016, from G. Barham and R. Koudys, Londoners for a Recreational Thames; and,

•           a communication dated February 26, 2016, from M. Bloxam, Chair, Advisory Committee on the Environment;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection with this matter;

 

it being further noted that the Municipal Council received the following additional communications with respect to this matter:

 

•           a communication dated March 22, 2016 from Barry A. Wells;

•           a communication dated March 14, 2016 from Anita Caveney;

•           a communication dated March 9, 2016 from Gerry Macartney, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce;

•           a communication dated March 15, 2016 from David Wake;

•           a communication from AnnaMaria Valastro; and

•           a communication dated March 15, 2016 from Lee Richardson Symmes. 

 

 

5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor P. Squire presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clause 10.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

 

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 18, 2016:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Corlon Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West:

 

i)              the Working Group comments appended to the 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, with respect to the application by Corlon Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,

 

ii)         the Working Group BE PROVIDED with the addendums to the Environmental Impact Study to review in order to provide additional comments;

 

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) comments on the Multi-Year Budget:

 

i)          the revised, Working Group comments appended to the 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, relating to the Multi-Year Budget, BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and,

 

ii)         S. Levin, Chair, EEPAC BE REQUESTED to present the above-noted comments at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Budget meeting on behalf of the EEPAC;

 

 

 

 

c)         the Working Group comments appended to the 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, with respect to the application by Nelson Morphy and Glen and Lianne Ruby, relating to the properties located at 2001 and 2215 Sunningdale Road West BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,

 

d)         clauses 1 to 7 and 11 to 15 BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Properties located at 1600, 1622, 1634, 1648 and 1656 Hyde Park Road and 1069 Gainsborough Road (H-8588) (Relates to Bill No. 116)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of Hyde Park Investments Inc., relating to portions of land located at 1600, 1622, 1634, 1648 and 1656 Hyde Park Road and 1069 Gainsborough Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 7, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016, 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 Business District Commercial (h-17.BDC) Zone TO a Business District Commercial (BDC) Zone to remove the “h-17” holding provision.   (2016-D09)

 

4.

Building Division Monthly Reports for December 2015 and January 2016

 

That the Building Division Monthly Reports for December, 2015 and January, 2016 BE RECEIVED.   (2016-A23)

 

5.

Properties located at 1235, 1250, 1415, 1422 and 1603 Thornley Street, 1200, 1203 and 1206 Cranbrook Road, Block 205 in 33M-394, Block 82 in 33M-428 and Part 10 in 33R-16180 (Z-8561) (Relates to Bill No. 117)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of Developro Land Services Inc., relating to portions of the properties located at 1235, 1250, 1415, 1422 and 1603 Thornley Street, 1200, 1203 and 1206 Cranbrook Road, Block 205 in 33M-394, Block 82 in 33M-428 and Part 10, 33R-16180,  the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 7, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-6(4) Zone, which permit single detached dwellings with reduced interior side yards;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.    (2016-D09)

 

6.

Mushroom Farm Zoning Review (Z-8513)

 

That, the application of City of London, to provide a definition and regulations regarding mushroom farms, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to receive further input from the public with respect to the proposed revised by-law; it being noted that the proposed revisions were considered to be a significant change to the original proposed by-law;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.   (2016-D14/D09)

 

7.

Property located at 925 Wonderland Road South (Z-8576) (Relates to Bill No. 118)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of 2208402 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 925 Wonderland Road South, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 7, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Convenience Commercial (CC2) Zone TO a Convenience Commercial Special Provision (CC(10)/CC2) Zone;

 

 

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.  (2016-D09)

 

8.

Property located at 585 Third Street (TZ-8563) (Relates to Bill No. 119)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Nelson-Wolfe Developments Inc., relating to the property located at 585 Third Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 7, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to extend the Temporary (T-55) Zone for an additional three (3) year period;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.  (2016-D09)

 

9.

Properties located at 1065, 1069 and 1093 Margaret Street (Z-8575) (Relates to Bill No. 120)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Multiplex Chemicals Ltd., relating to the properties located at 1065, 1069 and 1093 Margaret Street:

 

a)         consistent with Policy 19.1.1. of the Official Plan, the subject lands, representing a portion of 1069 Margaret Street, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the “Light Industrial” designation; and,

 

b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 7, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM a Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone and a Light Industrial (LI1/LI7/LI8) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-2(*)) Zone, a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(*)) Zone, a Light Industrial Zone (LI1/LI7/LI8) and a Light Industrial Special Provision Zone (LI1(**));

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.   (2016-D09)

 

11.

3rd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 17, 2016:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the following comments with respect to the Draft 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget:

 

i)          appropriate funding BE APPROVED to ensure the implementation of the Urban Forestry Strategy as approved by the previous Council;

 

ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to quantify the impact of not fully funding the Urban Forestry Strategy as approved by the previous council; and,

 

iii)         the advisory committees BE ENGAGED at the initiation of the preparation of the business cases in the budget process;

 

it being noted that the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) had the following additional questions with respect to the budget:

 

•           Was the need for communities to reach peak carbon emissions by 2020, to have any real chance of stopping runaway climate change and an unprecedented global crisis, affecting London residents as well as trees and forests across the planet (See: IPCC 5th Assessment, RCP 2.6 scenario) taken into consideration when creating this budget?

 

 

 

•           Does Municipal Council believe that the proposed budget increases for strategic initiatives (average $14/year) will be sufficient to meet the above-noted target?

 

it being further noted that the TFAC supports the multi-year budget process and the opportunity to be engaged in the process;

 

b)         the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that in the opinion of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) the only purpose of the Springbank Dam is for recreation and therefore the TFAC does not support the prioritization of recreation over the health of the Thames River and its surrounding trees; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 to 8 and 11 to 14, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from A. Cantell, Vice-Chair, TFAC, with respect to these matters.

 

12.

PEC Deferred List

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Planning and Environment Committee Deferred Matters List: 

 

a)         the attached, revised, Deferred Matters List BE UPDATED and items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration BE REMOVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee requested that matters that relate to the Planning Services Work Program not be removed from the Deferred Matters List; and,

 

b)            the status for Item 21, relating to the property located at 165 Elmwood Avenue, BE AMENDED to change the status to "Report due in Q2 or Q3 2016".

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 10.

 

10.

Properties located at 1284 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West (39T-04510/Z-8521) (Relates to Bill No. 121)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following action be taken with respect to the request from Auburn Development Inc., relating to the properties located at 1284 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West;

 

a)                  the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the proposed revisions to the draft plan and the request for a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision approval for the draft plan submitted by Auburn Development Inc., File No. 39T-04510, prepared by Stantec Consulting Limited (dated April 28, 2015), as revised which shows a total of  thirty (30) single detached residential blocks, five (5) multi-family residential blocks, five (5) park blocks, one (1) walkway block and two (2) 0.3m reserve blocks served by two (2) new collector roads and eleven (11) new local streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached, revised, Appendix "39T-04510”;

 

b)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 7, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-54*h-71*h*95*h-100*R6-4(5)) Zone, that permits cluster single, semi and duplex forms of residential units with a maximum density of 30 units per hectare and a maximum height of 10.5 metres TO a Holding Residential R6 (h*h-54*h-71*h*95*h-100*R6-5) Zone, which permits cluster single, semi, duplex, townhouse and apartment forms of residential units with a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and a maximum height of 12 metres and a Holding Residential R6/ Residential R7/ Residential R8 ((h*h-54* h-71*h*95*h-100* R6-5/R7*H15*D75/R8*H15*D75) Zone, to permit cluster residential uses and includes apartments, senior apartments and continuum of care facilities with a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 15 metres;

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R6/ Residential R7/ Residential R8 ((h*h-54*h-71*h*95*h-100*R6-5/R7*H15*D75/R8*H15*D75) Zone, that permits cluster residential uses and includes apartments, senior apartments and continuum of care facilities with a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 15 metres TO a Holding Residential R6 (h*h-54*h-71*h*95*h-100*R6-5) Zone, which permits cluster single, semi, duplex, townhouse and apartment forms of residential units with a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and a maximum height of 12 metres;

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R1/ Residential R4 (h*h-100* R1-13/R4-3) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 9 metres and minimum lot area of 270 square metres and street townhouses with a minimum lot frontage of 5.5 metres per unit and a lot area of 200 square metres per unit TO a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-3) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10 metres and minimum lot area of 300 square metres;

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 11 metres and minimum lot area of 300 square metres TO a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-3) Zone which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum of lot frontage of 10 metres and minimum lot area of 300 square metres;

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-4) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 360 square metres TO a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-3) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum of lot frontage of 10 metres and minimum lot area of 300 square metres;

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-4) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 360 square metres TO a Holding Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum of lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 415 square metres;

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 11 metres and minimum lot area of 300 square metres TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone, that permits conservation lands and recreational uses including associated buildings;

 

       FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-3) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-4) Zone TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone; and,

 

       FROM an Open Space (OS5) Zone, that permits conservation lands and passive recreation uses TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone, that permits conservation lands and passive recreational uses and a neighbourhood park in a location as determined through an accepted Tree Preservation Study; and,

 

c)                  the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Estimated Claims and Revenues Report" appended to the staff report dated March 7, 2016 as Appendix “B”;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.   (2016-D09/D12)

 

The motion to Approve final bullet point of part b), of clause 10 is put.

 

•           FROM an Open Space (OS5) Zone, that permits conservation lands and passive recreation uses TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone, that permits conservation lands and passive recreational uses and a neighbourhood park in a location as determined through an accepted Tree Preservation Study; and,

 


 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: A. Hopkins, S. Turner (2)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the remainder of clause 10.

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

8th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 to 18, excluding clause 10.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Zaifman disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report, having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda, by indicating that some properties on the Tax Adjustment Agenda are related to family members.

 

2.

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Policy Update (Relates to Bill No. 106)

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated March 8, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016 to amend Council Policy 1(3) Queen Elizabeth Scholarships, in order to reflect the current educational system in Ontario, which phased out Ontario Academic Credits in 2003.

 

3.

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s Community Recognition Program

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated March 8, 2016, fulfilling the requirement of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s Community Recognition Program, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

4.

Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to reporting out the remuneration and expenses of elected and appointed officials:

 

a)         in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials for 2015 BE RECEIVED for information;

 

b)         in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Travel and Business Expense Policy, the Statement of Travel Expenses for senior administrative staff BE RECEIVED for information;

 

c)         in accordance with the Municipal Council resolution of March 20 and 21, 2012, the annual report on the Mayor’s Office’s annual expenditures BE RECEIVED for information; and

 

d)         in accordance with the Municipal Council’s resolution of October 28, 2015, the Council compensation and estimated taxable equivalent BE RECEIVED for information.

 

5.

London Downtown Business Association 2016 Proposed Budget - Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 107)

 

That, on the recommendation of Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2016 budget submission in the amount of $1,743,210 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule A of the staff report dated March 8, 2016;

 

b)         the amount to be raised by the Corporation for the 2016 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $1,839,210;

 

c)         a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law No. CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

 

d)         the by-law attached as Schedule “C” to the staff report dated March 8, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016 with respect to the municipal special levy for the London Downtown Business Association.

 

6.

Argyle Business Improvement Area 2016 Proposed Budget - Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 108)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the Argyle Business Improvement Area proposed 2016 budget submission in the amount of $170,168 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule A attached to the staff report dated March 8, 2016;

 

b)         the amount to be raised by the Corporation for the 2016 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $124,496;

 

c)         a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law No. A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

 

d)         the by-law attached as Schedule “B” to the staff report dated March 8, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016 with respect to the municipal special levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Area.

 

7.

Old East Village Business Improvement Area 2016 Proposed Budget - Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 109)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2016 budget submission in the amount of $212,557 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule A of the staff report dated March 8, 2016;

 

b)         the amount to be raised by the Corporation for the 2016 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $15,781;

 

c)         a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law No. CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

 

d)         the by-law attached as Schedule “B” to the staff report dated March 8, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 22, 2016 with respect to the municipal special levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area.

 


 

8.

Employee Absenteeism 2015 Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated March 8, 2016 regarding an update on employee absenteeism in 2015 BE RECEIVED for information purposes.

 

9.

Report on Corporate Human Rights and Code of Conduct Inquiries, Requests, Complaints and Training Initiatives as of December 31, 2015

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated March 8, 2016 regarding Corporate Human Rights and Code of Conduct inquiries, requests, complaints and training initiatives BE RECEIVED for information purposes.

 

11.

Child Minding for the Public at Public Participation Meetings of Municipal Council Standing Committees

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the provision of child minding services for the public at public participation meetings related to a Standing Committee Meeting:

 

a)         the staff report entitled “Child Minding for the Public at Public Participation Meetings of Municipal Council Standing Committees”, dated March 8, 2016, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a Request for Proposal process to seek proposals from Third Party Service Providers for the provision of child minding services for the public at public participation meetings of Municipal Council Standing Committees with the proposals providing the costs and associated protocols for a 12-month “pilot project”, commencing upon the selection of a preferred Proponent;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to canvass the Advisory Committees to determine the need for child minding services for Advisory Committees; and

 

d)         upon the completion of b) above, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with detailed costs, operating protocols and a recommended Purchase of Service Agreement, as well as information pertaining to c), above;

 

it being noted that the provision of this service is directly linked to the Leading in Public Service strategy included in the City’s Strategic Plan to be an open, accountable and responsive government; and it being further noted that funding to support this initiative is not currently budgeted in the City’s proposed 2016–2019 Multi-year Operating Budget.

 

12.

Request for Designation of the 1st Annual Colombia Gastronomy Festival as a Municipally Significant Event

 

That the Colombia Gastronomy Festival to be held Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the Covent Garden Market, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

13.

Request for Designation of the Forest City Beer Fest as a Municipally Significant Event

 

That the Forest City Beer Fest to be held Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Covent Garden Market, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

14.

Forked River Brewing Corporation Liquor Sales Licence Application

 

That the application of the Forked River Brewing Corporation for a Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales License, from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, for the purpose of serving beer for consumption by patrons at its manufacturing site, BE SUPPORTED.

 

15.

Consideration of Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019:

 

Voting:

 

Jacqueline Madden (Member-at-Large)

Jay Menard (Member-at-Large)

 

Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student:

 

Kathleen Walsh

 

it being noted that J. Madden and J. Menard were appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

 

16.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That Benjamin A. Vazquez BE APPOINTED to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage as a Voting Member for the term ending February 28, 2019, in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

 

17.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That, Rhonda Brittan BE APPOINTED to Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee as a Non-Voting Representative from the Middlesex-London Health Unit for the term ending February 28, 2019.

 

18.

Ontario Ombudsman - Municipal Council Meeting June 10, 2015

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Ontario Ombudsman’s investigation of the June 10, 2015 meeting of Municipal Council:

 

a)         the report of the Ontario Ombudsman, dated February, 2016, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the recommendations outlined in the report noted in a), above, and report back with the necessary policies and procedures to address the concerns raised by the Ontario Ombudsman;

 

c)         the Ontario Ombudsman BE REQUESTED to put in place a process that publicly discloses that an investigation is being undertaken;

 

d)         the Ontario Ombudsman BE REQUESTED to confirm, in writing, that the municipality may publicly disclose that an investigation has been commenced and the general nature of the investigation; and

 

e)         upon receipt of the written confirmation requested in d), above, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a policy outlining the process that will be followed when the City of London has been advised by the Ontario Ombudsman that an investigation has been commenced and the process that will be undertaken by the City of London with respect to public disclosure of the Ontario Ombudsman’s Final Report related to the closed meeting investigation.

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 10.

 

10.

Tax Adjustment Agenda

 

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated March 8, 2016 BE APPROVED; it being noted that Ms. B. Pierotti was present at the public hearing associated with this matter in order to seek clarification as to what next steps, if any, were required by her in order to have the adjustment being sought under Application No. 2015-52 approved.

 


 

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, T. Park (14)

 

RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)

 

 

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1, 2 and 5.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, particularly as it relates to Council Policy 8(14) – Grants to U.W.O. and Fanshawe College, by indicating that he is employed by the University of Western Ontario.

 

2.

Music, Entertainment and Cultural District Background Study Music, Entertainment and Cultural District Background Study Status Report

 

That the staff BE DIRECTED to continue on with the public engagement process and completion of the Music, Entertainment and Cultural District Background Study which may result in recommended amendments to various City by-laws and processes for the 2017 event season.

    

5.

10th Report of the Governance Working Group

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on February 29, 2016:

 

a)        the draft Council Procedure By-law appended to the January 11, 2016, Governance Working Group Agenda, subject to the inclusion of a definition of the term “Point of Privilege” and a definition of the term “generally accepted parliamentary procedure” BE FORWARDED to a Public Participation Meeting before the Corporate Services Committee for consideration;

 

b)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back to the April 18, 2016 meeting of the Governance Working Group on potential options that would provide Members of Council with a forum to have more fulsome discussions on matters that are innovative and technology based, which may assist with future policy-making decisions; and

 

c)         clauses 1, 2 and 4 BE RECEIVED.

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 3.

 

3.

Repeal Financial Services Policies

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law attached as Appendix "A" to the staff report dated March 21, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of March 22, 2016 to repeal the following Council Policies as they are no longer required because they are outdated and no longer necessary to form part of the financial framework:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•           8(3) Appropriation Transfer Policy;

•           8(7) Capital Budget Guidelines;

•           8(14) Grants to UWO and Fanshawe College;

               8(15) London Medical, Health Services and Advanced Technology Reserve Fund, including Appendix 8(15A);

•           8(19) Current and Capital Budget Binders; and

•           8(26) Acceleration of Capital Works Projects.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 4.

 

4.

Creating a Vibrant and Competitive Downtown

 

That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London, outlining Downtown London’s request for $540,000 to support their recruitment initiative, Creating a Vibrant and Competitive Downtown.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 4 be amended to include provision for the following:

 

a)         immediate funding in the amount of $100,000, to be paid from the Economic Development Reserve Fund, BE APPROVED in order for Downtown London to engage Live Work Learn Play (LWLP) to commence their “Creating a Vibrant and Competitive Downtown” recruitment initiative, contingent on Downtown London contributing $100,000; and,

 

b)         Downtown London BE REQUESTED to report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee by no later than December 2016, with respect to the progress made as a result of the  investment approved in a), above and including the provision of a revised business plan.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (8)

 

The motion to Approve clause 4 is put.

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor H. Helmer and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the Council recess.

 

Motion Passed

 

The Council recesses at 6:58 PM and reconvenes at 8:02 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality with respect to the Springbank Dam. (C1/4/CWC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition 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 a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C2/4/CWC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition 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 a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C1/8/CSC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition 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 a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C2/8/CSC)

 

e)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition 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 a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition or disposition of land the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition and disposition. (C3/8/CSC)

 

f)

ADDED - A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual with respect to employment related matters, advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C1/11/SPPC)

 

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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

The Council rises and reconvenes into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 8:03 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 9:18 PM, and Council reconvenes at 9:21 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors V. Ridley and M. Salih.

 

 

8th Report of the Committee of the Whole

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, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, G. Bridge, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, M. Hayward, J. Lucas, D. Popadic, L. Rowe, J. Smout, J. Stanford and B. Warner.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve:

 

1.                     That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property at 5861 White Oak Road:

 

a)         the offer submitted by Phillip Ignatius Johnston to sell to the City the property municipally known as 5861 White Oak Road, located on the north west corner of White Oak Road and Manning Drive, further described as Part Lot 21 Concession 6 as in 231806, in the City of London, containing an area of approximately 50 acres, for the purpose of buffering the City’s W12A landfill site, for the sum of $750,000.00 BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:

 

i)          the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal fees, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this transaction, subject to assessment;

ii)         the Vendor having the option of retaining a Life Estate over a portion of the lands;

iii)         the Vendor, if they exercise their option to retain a Life Estate, holding insurance policies for all land and buildings that are subject to the Life Estate; 

iv)        the Vendor, during the term of the Life Estate, being responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and utilities pertaining to the buildings and land that are subject to the Life Estate; and

           

b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 105 to 121 and Added Bill No. 123.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 105 to 121 and Added Bill No.123.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 105 to 121 and Added Bill No. 123.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 122.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 122.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 122.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

The following Bills are introduced and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:

 

Bill No. 105

By-law No. A.-7363-83

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 22nd day of March 2016. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 106

By-law No. A.-7364-84

A by-law to amend Council Policy 1(3) entitled “Queen Elizabeth Scholarships”. (2/8/CSC)

 

Bill No. 107

By-law No. A.-7365-85

A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of The London Downtown Business Association Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2016 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (5/8/CSC)

 

Bill No. 108

By-law No. A.-7366-86

A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of The Argyle Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2016 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (6/8/CSC)

 

Bill No. 109

By-law No. A.-7367-87

A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of The Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2016 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (7/8/CSC)

 

Bill No. 110

By-law No. S.-5785-88

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Fox Hollow Subdivision – Phase 1, Stage 2; 33M-564) (City Engineer)

 

Bill No. 111

By-law No. S.-5786-89

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Commissioners Road East, west of Carnegie Lane) (for road widening purposes on Commissioners Road East registered as Instrument No. ER1026878 on February 4, 2016 pursuant to Consent B.029/15 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.) (Chief Surveyor)

 


 

Bill No. 112

By-law No. S.-5787-90

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Colonel Talbot Road, north of Sunray Avenue) (for road widening purposes on Colonel Talbot Road registered as Instrument No. ER1028406 on February 17, 2016 pursuant to Site Plan SP.12-025033 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 113

By-law No. S.-5788-91

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Dundas Street, east of Burwell Street) (for road widening purposes on Dundas Street registered as Instrument No. E1026982 on February 4, 2016, pursuant to Consent B.013/15 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 114

By-law No. S.-5789-92

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway.  (as part of Kilgorman Way). (to be dedicated as public highway for unobstructed legal access throughout the Subdivision) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 115

By-law No. S.-5790-93

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Oxford Street East, west of Durham Street) (The City has acquired lands for road widening purposes on Oxford Street East registered as Instrument No.s ER904273 on October 24, 2013 and ER906093 on November 4, 2013 respectively, pursuant to Consent B.034/13 and Consent B.035/13 respectively and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 116

By-law No. Z.-1-162456

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning on lands located at 1600, 1622, 1634, 1648 and 1656 Hyde Park, and 1069 Gainsborough Road. (3/5/PEC)

 

 

 

Bill No. 117

By-law No. Z.-1-162457

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone lands located at 1235, 1250, 1415, 1422,  1603 Thornley Street, 1200, 1203, 1206 Cranbrook Road, Block 205 in 33M-394, Block 82 in 33M 428 and Part 10, 33R-16180. (5/5/PEC)

 

Bill No. 118

By-law No. Z.-1-162458

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 925 Wonderland Road South. (7/5/PEC)

Bill No. 119

By-law No. Z.-1-162459

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 585 Third Street. (8/5/PEC)

Bill No. 120

By-law No. Z.-1-162460

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1065, 1069 and 1093 Margaret Street. (9/5/PEC)

 

Bill No. 121

By-law No. Z.-1-162461

 

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1284 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West. (10/5/PEC)

Bill No. 122

By-law No. A.-7368-94

A by-law to repeal Council Policies 8(3) Appropriation Transfer Policy, 8(7) Capital Budget Guidelines, 8(14) Grants to UWO and Fanshawe College, 8(15) London Medical, Health Services and Advanced Technology Reserve Fund, including Appendix 8(15A), 8(19) Current and Capital Budget Binders, and 8(26) Acceleration of Capital Works Projects. (3/11/SPPC)

 


 

Bill No. 123

By-law No. A.-7369-95

 

 

RELEASED IN PUBLIC

A By-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Phillip Ignatius Johnston for the acquisition of a 50 acre parcel of property municipally known as 5861 White Oak Road, for the City’s W12A landfill site, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C1/8/CSC)

 

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 9:29 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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