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Council
MINUTES
TWENTY-SECOND
MEETING
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November 8, 2016
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown, Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and T. Park and
C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor J. Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, F. Angeletti
(Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP) B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming,
K. Graham, A. Hagan, N. Hall, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V.
McAlea Major, W.B. McKaig (Sullivan Mahoney LLP), D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, L.
Palarchio, A. Patis, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, K. Scherr, J. Smout
and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present, except Councillor J. Zaifman.
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None.
None.
None.
MOTION FOR IN CLOSED SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In closed session, with respect to the following matters:
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d)
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ADDED - A matter pertaining to litigation
or potential litigation with respect to an application for hearing by London
Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out
of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process; advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose; and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to
officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to an application for
hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police
Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process.
(C-1/23/SPPC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (14)
The Council rises and goes into the Council,
In Closed Session at 4:10 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.
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At
4:48 PM Councillors M. Salih, P. Squire and V. Ridley leave the meeting.
At
5:03 PM Councillor M. Cassidy leaves the meeting.
The Council, In Closed Session rises at 5:03
PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 5:11 PM, with Mayor M. Brown
in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy and J.
Zaifman.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of
the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit
consideration of Stage IX Added Reports – 9th Public Report of Council, In
Closed Session, to be considered at this time.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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9th Public Report of the Council in Closed
Session
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Councillor
S. Turner Presents
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown, Councillors M. van
Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P.
Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and T. Park and C.
Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor J. Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, F. Angeletti
(Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP) A. Hagan, N. Hall, V. McAlea Major, W.B.
McKaig (Sullivan Mahoney LLP), D. Mounteer, L. Palarchio and L.M. Rowe.
Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that, as a procedural matter
pursuant to Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following
recommendation be forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public
session:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the matter of a budget appeal to the Ontario Civilian Police
Commission against the City of London pursuant to section 39 of the Police
Services Act:
a) the
attached Minutes of Settlement between The Corporation of the City of
London and the London Police Services Board BE APPROVED; and
b) outside legal counsel for The
Corporation of the City of London BE INSTRUCTED to:
i) advise
the Ontario Civilian Police Commission of the Settlement noted in a), above,
in conjunction with the appropriate representative of the London Police
Services Board; and
ii) work with the London Police Services Board in determining a
mutually acceptable means of informing the public of the Settlement.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 5:45 PM and
reconvenes at 6:05 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present
except Councillors M. Cassidy and J. Zaifman.
Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve the Minutes of the Twenty-First
Meeting, held on October 25, 2016.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve receipt and referral of the
following communications, as noted on the Agenda.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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None.
Councillor
V. Ridley presents.
Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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That
it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the licensing of vehicles for hire:
a) the
attached by-law to amend By-law No. L.-129-51 being “A by-law
to provide for the licensing, regulation and governing of vehicles for hire,
including cab, accessible cab, limousine and group transportation vehicle
drivers, owners and brokers” to replace section 6.6 of the by-law, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of November 8, 2016; and
b) further
discussion with respect to the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law BE REFERRED
to a Special Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
(CPSC), to be held prior to the November 8, 2016 meeting of the Municipal
Council; (2016-P09)
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation
from the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and the public attached
submissions; and,
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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
NAYS: S. Turner (1)
Councillor
V. Ridley presents.
Motion
made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 2.
2.
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Vehicle for Hire By-law – Action from
Public Participation Meeting
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a revised Vehicle for Hire
By-law incorporating the following provisions, based on the comments previously
received at the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) Public
Participation Meeting held on October 26, 2016, and by correspondence:
i) amend
the minimum fare (lowest zone rate) for Executive Limousines to $10.25 and
$9.50 (senior/student rate);
ii) allow
that debit machine charges may be borne by the passenger;
iii) delete
the vehicle entry age for all vehicles for hire;
iv) permit
an additional year of service for low-emission and/or environmentally-friendly
vehicles;
v) allow
for brokers to make driver and/or owner application submissions online, as well
as maintain the current system of applicants attending City Hall to submit
application documents;
vi) allow
for third party record checks with a grading of: Pass, Fail or Concern, along
with regulations for licensing where a Pass is not achieved;
vii) require
private vehicles for hire to maintain broker specific removable signage;
viii) prohibit
cash payments in private vehicles for hire;
ix) delete
the requirement for HST registration as part of the application process; it
being noted that this is a Federal responsibility;
x) continue
the current license cap of one accessible plate for every 18 cab plates; and,
xi) incorporate
the errata sheet amendments, as circulated on October 26, 2016, to address
minor typos and deletions in the draft By-law;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the CPSC
with respect to the following:
i) uniform
“cloud-based” camera system options for all vehicles for hire; it being noted
that this report will be brought forward one year after the proposed by-law
comes into force and effect;
ii) crime
statistics (including, but not limited to prevention, crimes solved, and other
statistics) specific to vehicles for hire and the camera equipment currently
required, following consultation with the London Police Service;
iii) potential
incentives (financial or otherwise) that would encourage the use of
low-emission and/or environmentally friendly vehicles as vehicles for hire;
iv) the
requirement for private vehicles for hire to maintain vehicle identification
according to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; it
being noted that the Province will be consulted with respect to this matter;
and,
v) potential
changes to all licensing ratios (accessible and non-accessible) following
additional consultation with the industry and other appropriate community
partners and stakeholders; and,
c) the
matter of fees BE REFERRED back to staff to allow for additional information to
be provided to the CPSC with respect to this matter.
it being noted that the following matters
were considered by the CPSC with no amendment suggested to the proposed by-law:
camera requirements, insurance requirements, Class B Cab Owner licenses,
Workers’ Compensation, rickshaw regulation, vehicle safety checks, surge
pricing and maintaining the role of the City as the Regulator.
Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 2 be amended by
deleting part b) iii) in its entirety and by replacing it with the following
new part b) iii):
"b)
iii) regulations that would encourage the use of low-emission and/or
environmentally friendly vehicles as vehicles for hire;"
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that clause 2, as amended, be
referred to the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 for
further consideration.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (7)
NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A.
Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (6)
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Clause
2, as amended, reads as follows:
“That the following actions be taken with
respect to the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law:
a) the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a revised Vehicle for Hire By-law
incorporating the following provisions, based on the comments previously
received at the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) Public
Participation Meeting held on October 26, 2016, and by correspondence:
i) amend
the minimum fare (lowest zone rate) for Executive Limousines to $10.25 and
$9.50 (senior/student rate);
ii) allow
that debit machine charges may be borne by the passenger;
iii) delete
the vehicle entry age for all vehicles for hire;
iv) permit
an additional year of service for low-emission and/or environmentally-friendly
vehicles;
v) allow
for brokers to make driver and/or owner application submissions online, as well
as maintain the current system of applicants attending City Hall to submit
application documents;
vi) allow
for third party record checks with a grading of: Pass, Fail or Concern, along
with regulations for licensing where a Pass is not achieved;
vii) require
private vehicles for hire to maintain broker specific removable signage;
viii) prohibit cash
payments in private vehicles for hire;
ix) delete
the requirement for HST registration as part of the application process; it
being noted that this is a Federal responsibility;
x) continue the current license cap of one accessible plate for every
18 cab plates; and,
xi) incorporate
the errata sheet amendments, as circulated on October 26, 2016, to address
minor typos and deletions in the draft By-law;
b) the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the CPSC with
respect to the following:
i) uniform
“cloud-based” camera system options for all vehicles for hire; it being noted
that this report will be brought forward one year after the proposed by-law
comes into force and effect;
ii) crime
statistics (including, but not limited to prevention, crimes solved, and other
statistics) specific to vehicles for hire and the camera equipment currently
required, following consultation with the London Police Service;
iii) regulations
that would encourage the use of low-emission and/or environmentally friendly
vehicles as vehicles for hire;
iv) the
requirement for private vehicles for hire to maintain vehicle identification
according to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; it
being noted that the Province will be consulted with respect to this matter;
and,
v) potential
changes to all licensing ratios (accessible and non-accessible) following
additional consultation with the industry and other appropriate community
partners and stakeholders; and,
c) the matter
of fees BE REFERRED back to staff to allow for additional information to be
provided to the CPSC with respect to this matter.
it
being noted that the following matters were considered by the CPSC with no
amendment suggested to the proposed by-law: camera requirements, insurance
requirements, Class B Cab Owner licenses, Workers’ Compensation, rickshaw
regulation, vehicle safety checks, surge pricing and maintaining the role of
the City as the Regulator.”
Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to
Approve clause 1.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests
were disclosed.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 6:39 PM and
reconvenes at 7:20 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present
except Councillors M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.
Councillor
J. Morgan presents.
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 10 to 18.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following properties BE VESTED in the name of the City of London in
accordance with section 379(5)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 at a time to be
determined by the City Treasurer and City staff BE DIRECTED to enter into
discussions with the appropriate representatives of the Crown in Right of
Canada with respect to the disposition of the Crown interests in the
properties:
a) 1694
Evangeline Street, London Ontario PIN 08108-0097 (LT) roll number
39.36.030.280.135.00; and
b) 126
Hamilton Road, London Ontario PIN 08316-0187 roll number
39.36.050.090.077.00.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2017:
a) the
proposed by-law included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November
1, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 8, 2016 to
amend by-law A-5505-497 entitled “A by-law to authorize the implementation of
a pre-authorized payment plan” so that the calculation of pre-authorized
payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average
increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the previous
year; and
b) the
proposed by-law included as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November
1, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 8, 2016 to
amend By-law A-8 entitled “A by-law to provide for the collection of property
taxes” so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set at a
percentage of 40% of the previous year’s taxes and then increased by the
average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the
previous year.
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That Forked River Brewing’s 4th Anniversary
celebration, to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM,
at 4-45 Pacific Court, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in
the City of London.
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That Councillor V. Ridley BE REIMBURSED
for:
a) expenses
she may incur related to campaign material for her bid for re-election to the
Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Board, up to a maximum of $500.00,
outside of her annual expense allocation, subject to annual budget approval,
and in accordance with the Council’s Travel and Business Expense Policy; and
b) in
the event she is re-elected to the OGRA Board, expenses over and above those
which the OGRA Board covers, related to her attendance at the 2017/18 Board
meetings, outside of her annual expense allocation, subject to annual budget
approval, and in accordance with the Council’s Travel and Business Expense
Policy.
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That the communication dated October 22,
2016 from Councillor H.L. Usher BE RECEIVED; it being understood that the
City Clerk, in consultation with the Chair, will identify approximately when
Council, In Closed Session will recess and Council will reconvene in public
session on the public agenda.
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That Mary Spinks, University Students'
Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to
the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, for the term ending November 30,
2017.
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That Carlie Forsythe, Fanshawe Student
Union BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the Cycling Advisory
Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.
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That Grace Zhu, University Students'
Council, Western University, BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to
the Advisory Committee on the Environment, for the term ending November 30,
2017.
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That Temitope Olasehinde, University
Students' Council, Western University, BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting
Member-at-Large to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory
Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.
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That Mauricio Diaz, University Students'
Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to
the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, for the term
ending November 30, 2017.
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That Jamie Cleary, University Students'
Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the
London Housing Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.
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That Jamie Cleary, University Students'
Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to
the Transportation Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.
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That Camille Chung, University Students'
Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to
the Accessibility Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.
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That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report
back with the necessary proposed amendments to the Terms of Reference for the
Advisory Committee on the Environment and the Diversity, Inclusion and
Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee in order to permit two non-voting student
representatives, one from each of the University Students' Council, Western
University and the Fanshawe Students’ Union, should both of those entities be
interested in putting forward nominees from their respective organizations.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (10)
At 7:30 PM Councillors V. Ridley and H.L.
Usher enter the meeting.
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clause 6.
That consideration of the designation of a
City of London representative(s) to the newly-created Network of Canada 150
Community Leaders, including the matter of financing related travel expenses
for that individual(s), if any, BE REFERRED to the November 8, 2016 meeting
of the Municipal Council; it being understood that Council Members should
come prepared with any names for consideration.
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve
that clause 6 be amended to read as follows:
“That
consideration of the designation of a City of London representative(s) to the
newly-created Network of Canada 150 Community Leaders, including the matter
of financing related travel expenses for that individual(s), if any, BE
REFERRED to the November 22, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council; it being
understood that Council Members should come prepared with any names for
consideration.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, T. Park (9)
NAYS: P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (3)
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Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:
“That consideration of the designation of a
City of London representative(s) to the newly-created Network of Canada 150
Community Leaders, including the matter of financing related travel expenses
for that individual(s), if any, BE REFERRED to the November 22, 2016 meeting of
the Municipal Council; it being understood that Council Members should come
prepared with any names for consideration.”
At 7:35 PM Councillor S. Turner enters the
meeting.
Councillor
J. Helmer presents.
Motion made by Councillor J. Helme to
Approve clauses 1 to 14, excluding clauses 11 and 12.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 9th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) from
its meeting held on October 4, 2016:
a) the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Transportation Advisory Committee
(TAC) supports the draft Coloured Crosswalk Policy as outlined in the staff
report dated August 22, 2016 from the Managing Director, Environmental and
Engineering Services and City Engineer; it being noted that the TAC considers
the proposed policy to be fair, reasonable and comprehensive; and, it being
further noted that the TAC reviewed and received a Municipal Council
resolution from its session held on August 30, 2016 with respect to this
matter;
b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to advise the Ministry of Transportation of
the following comments with respect to the Ontario Intercommunity Bus Policy
proposal:
i) the
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) supports a reduction in
transportation barriers; and,
ii) the
Ministry be asked to consider new and emerging technologies which may be
appropriate for intercommunity passenger travel;
it being noted that
the TAC reviewed and received the following with respect to this matter:
i) a
communication from H. Valentine entitled “The Intercity Bus in Ontario – Long
Term Trends and Future Options”, and,
ii) a
News Release from the Ministry of Transportation entitled “Ontario Intercommunity
Bus Policy Proposal”’ and,
c) clauses 1 to 4 and 7 to 8, BE
RECEIVED.
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That the 10th Report of the Cycling
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 19, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the conversion of South Street and
Grey Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations:
a) the
staff report dated November 1, 2016, from the Managing Director Environmental
and Engineering Services and City Engineer, entitled “South Street and Grey
Street Two-Way Conversion” BE RECEIVED;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the conversion of South Street
and Grey Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations as outlined in the
staff report noted in a) above;
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to request the Canadian National Railway
(CNR) to undertake the necessary railway crossing modifications to implement
the conversion noted in b) above;
d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to maintain the provision for parking on the
south side of Grey Street between Colborne Street and Maitland Street during
weekday evenings and on weekends to address the operational needs of Beth
Emanuel Church and the Fugitive Slave Chapel;
e) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate potential parking
improvements that could be undertaken on Waterloo Street, Maitland Street and
William Street to mitigate the loss in parking resulting from the conversion
of South Street and Grey Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations;
and,
f) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate additional parking analysis,
infrastructure modifications and required by-law amendments to implement the
conversion noted in b), above, subject to the provisions outlined in d) and
e), above, and subject to the railway crossing modifications noted in c),
above, being completed. (2016-T05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Victoria Bridge Environmental
Assessment:
a) AECOM
Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the project in the
amount of $389,400.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (e)
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 November 1, 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 to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-E05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2016 as
Appendix 'A' BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
November 8, 2016 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law
(P.S. 111). (2016-T08)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken
with respect to the update on the Provincial Public Electric Vehicle (EV)
Charging Application Process and next steps:
a) the
comments and discussion BE ENDORSED and the staff report dated November 1,
2016 BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario’s Environmental
Bill of Rights Registry posting (EBR 012-8727) titled “Discussion Paper:
Electric Vehicle Incentives, Infrastructure and Awareness”; and,
b) the
additional comments and discussion focused on the municipal role with respect
to electric vehicles, local economic development and increased convenience to
Londoners and visitors, along with the Council resolution, BE APPROVED and
submitted to the Ministry of the Transportation Ontario’s Environmental Bill
of Rights Registry posting (EBR 012-8727) prior to the Ministry’s deadline of
November 14th 2016;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee received a communication dated October 20, 2016, from J. Hughes,
Director Ministry of Transportation with respect to this matter. (2016-E17)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016
for the purpose of delegating to the City Engineer the authority to execute
utility-issued Alternate Locate Agreements on behalf of the Corporation.
(2016-E06)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Water and Wastewater, the staff report dated November 1, 2016 with
respect to the 2016 external audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality
Management System, and the subsequent 2016 Management Review meeting, BE
RECEIVED for information. (2016-E08)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of Consulting
Engineers for the Sewer Separation Program applied for under Phase 1 of the
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF):
a) the
following Consulting Engineering firms BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for
the pre-design and design of the said projects, at the upset amounts
identified below, including contingency and 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 (d) of the City
of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that
these consultants may obtain approval to proceed with subsequent phases of
engineering for their projects subject to satisfying all financial, reporting
and other conditions contained within this Policy:
i) Contract
18: Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Limited, in the amount of
$228,302.00;
ii) Contract
19: AECOM Canada Ltd, in the amount of $253,602.00; and,
iii) Contract
20: Ricor Engineering, in the amount of $188,680.00;
b) the
financing for design of the projects identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in
accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report
as Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this work;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with each Consultant for the respective project; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-E08)
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That the Civic Works Committee Deferred
Matters List, as at October 11, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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That the Downtown Parking Study BE EXPANDED
to include a review of commercial downtown boulevard parking fees.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clause 11.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
commercial boulevard parking application made by Peter M. Behr, Behr Holdings
Incorporated, for 472 Ridout Street North BE DENIED for the following
reasons:
a) Strategic
Direction #4 of the London Downtown Plan: Green our Downtown, recommends
increasing tree canopy cover and reducing the heat island effect in the
Downtown whereas the application proposes to remove an existing healthy City
boulevard tree and paving over existing green space which is not in keeping
with the above direction;
b) the
Downtown Design Guidelines recommend that surface parking be screened from
the street and daylight triangle sightlines to parking area accesses be
maintained for pedestrian crossings on sidewalks whereas the proposal will
negatively impact the streetscape and introduce sightline conflicts for
drivers using the adjacent driveway parking access to the north; and,
c) there
is a considerable amount of existing parking in the area including on-site,
on-street and in surrounding parking lots;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division
Manager, Transportation Planning and Design and a communication dated October
12, 2016 from P. Behr, Behr Holdings Incorporated, with respect to this
matter;
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
in connection with this matter. (2016-D17)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 12.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the One
River Master Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference appended to the
staff report dated November 1, 2016 as Appendix ‘A’ BE APPROVED with the
following revised draft EA Problem/Opportunity Statement:
“The river that flows through London’s
downtown has many names:
• Deshkan Ziibiing (known to the
Anishnaabeg and Lenape of the Great Lakes);
• Kahwyˆhatati (ONYOTA?:KA); and,
• The Thames (John Graves Simcoe)
This river is both our inheritance and our
living legacy. It is our collective responsibility to maintain and enhance
this shared natural, cultural recreational and aesthetic resource. The One
River Master Plan Environmental Assessment will consider the area
historically influenced by the Springbank Dam and will provide a plan that
coordinates critical infrastructure projects in ways that improve the overall
health of the river, identify potential impacts to downstream communities and
where possible avoid them, protect species at risk and respect the vision of
Back to the River’s “The Ribbon of the Thames” concept plan. This study, in
the context of many other ongoing initiatives, will preserve for future
generations this valuable resource and allow people of all abilities to enjoy
and access this designated Canadian Heritage River.”;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee received the attached presentation from S. Mathers, Manager,
Stormwater, with respect to this matter. (2016-E21)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 12 be amended to include
wording in the statement of objectives that requires that there be an understanding
of the impacts that critical infrastructure projects may have on species at
risk, and/or endangered species.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 12, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher (11)
NAYS: M. Salih, T. Park (2)
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Clause 12, as amended, reads as follows:
“That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the One
River Master Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference appended to the
staff report dated November 1, 2016 as Appendix ‘A’ BE APPROVED with the
following revised draft EA Problem/Opportunity Statement:
“The river that flows
through London’s downtown has many names:
• Deshkan
Ziibiing (known to the Anishnaabeg and Lenape of the Great Lakes);
• Kahwyˆhatati
(ONYOTA:KA); and,
• The
Thames (John Graves Simcoe)
This river is both our inheritance and our
living legacy. It is our collective responsibility to maintain and enhance
this shared natural, cultural recreational and aesthetic resource. The One
River Master Plan Environmental Assessment will consider the area historically
influenced by the Springbank Dam and will provide a plan that coordinates
critical infrastructure projects in ways that improve the overall health of the
river, identifies and creates an understanding of potential impacts these
projects may have on downstream communities, species at risk and/or endangered
species and where possible avoids them and respects the vision of Back to the
River’s “The Ribbon of the Thames” concept plan. This study, in the context of
many other ongoing initiatives, will preserve for future generations this
valuable resource and allow people of all abilities to enjoy and access this
designated Canadian Heritage River.”;
it being noted that the Civic Works Committee
received the attached presentation from S. Mathers, Manager, Stormwater, with
respect to this matter. (2016-E21)”
Councillor
P. Squire presents.
Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to
Approve clauses 1 to 14, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application
of Motivity Land Inc., c/o James Bennett, relating to the properties located
at 1235 to 1249 Hyde Park Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff
report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on November 8, 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 Restricted Service Commercial (h-17*RSC1/RSC3/RSC5) Zone TO a
Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC3/RSC5) Zone to remove the holding
“h-17” provision. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
of Development Services and Planning Liaison, the Mayor and the City Clerk BE
AUTHORIZED to sign any requested Council resolution using the Municipal
Council Blanket Support Resolution appended to the staff report dated October
31, 2016, relating to landfill gas projects seeking contracts under Version
5.0 of the Ontario Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program. (2016-E17)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
of Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken
with respect to the application of John Shirley, relating to the properties
located at 110 and 120 Shamrock Road:
a) the
attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016 to deem Lots 28 and
29 in Registered Plan of Subdivision 33M-272 not to be in a registered plan
of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act;
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and to
undertake registration of the Deeming by-law in accordance with the
provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act; and,
c) the
applicant BE REQUIRED to pay for any costs incurred to register the Deeming
by-law at the land registry office. (2016-D14)
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That, on the recommendation of the Planner
II, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the
application of MHBC, c/o Scott Allen, relating to the property located at
2332 Wickerson Road:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8 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 Residential R1 Special
Provision (h*h-37*h-100*R1-3(7)) Zone and a Holding Residential R1
(h*h-37*h-100*R1-4) Zone, which permits singled detached dwellings TO a
Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3(7)) Zone and a Holding
Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-4) Zone to remove the “h-37” holding provision;
and,
b) the
application to change the zoning of a portion of the properties located at
2332 Wickerson Road FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision
(h*h-37*h-100*R1-3(7)) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-37*h-100*R1-4)
Zone to remove the h-37 holding provision BE REFUSED as the existing
livestock/building infrastructure still impacts these lots. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Sifton Properties
Ltd., relating to the property located at 3343 Morgan Avenue, the proposed
by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 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 Residential R5/R6/R7/R10
(h*h-54*h-71*h-100*h-134*R5-7/R6-5/R7.D100.H45/ R10-3.H45) Zone TO a Holding
Residential R5/R6/R7/R10 (h*h-54*h-71R5-7/ R6-5/R7.D100.H45/R10-3.H45) Zone
to remove the “h-100” and “h-134” holding provisions. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
of Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the
application for a Category 2 FIT project to construct a ground mounted solar
project on the property located at 1875 Wharncliffe Road South:
a)
the
Applicant BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the construction and
operation of this project;
b) a
Municipal Council Support Resolution in the forms appended to the staff
report dated October 31, 2016, as Appendices “A” and “B” BE ISSUED for this
project; and,
c) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Municipal Council Support
Resolution noted in part b), above;
it being noted that the sole purpose of
this resolution is to enable the applicant to receive priority points under
the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program and may not be used for any other form of
municipal approval in relation to the project. (2016-E17)
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That the Building Division Monthly Report
for August 2016 BE RECEIVED. (2016-A23)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the Vacant Land Plan of Condominium, Official Plan and Rezoning applications
of The Ridge At Byron Inc., relating to the property located at 2028 Wickerson
Road:
a) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016 ,to amend the Official Plan to
change the designation on Schedule “A” - Land Use, on a portion of these
lands FROM Urban Reserve Community Growth TO Low Density Residential, to
permit single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwellings and cluster single
detached dwellings at a maximum density of 30 units per hectare;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, as
Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on November 8, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of
a portion of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a
Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone to permit 12 single detached dwellings and a
Residential R6 (R6-1) Zone to permit 44 multiple residential units and one
open space block on a private road created through a vacant land condominium;
c) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Vacant
Land Condominium application; and,
d) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Concept
Site Plan;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves these applications for the following reasons:
• the
recommended residential zoning will conform to the recommended Low Density
Residential designation in the Official Plan, and provides for a form of low
density development that is compatible with the scale of development in
surrounding neighbourhood;
• the
submitted Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity with
Official Plan Policies and the City's Condominium Submission Review and
Approval Guidelines; and,
• the
Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity to the City of London
Z.-1 Zoning By-law and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
it being further noted that Municipal
Council received comments from the applicant in support of the staff
recommendation. (2016-D09/D07)
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That, on the recommendation of the Planner
II, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the
Vacant Land Plan of Condominium application of Sifton Properties Limited,
relating to the property located at 3260 Singleton Avenue:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the
application for draft plan of vacant land condominium relating to a portion
of 3260 Singleton Avenue; and,
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Site
Plan Approval application relating to a portion of 3260 Singleton Avenue;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
submitted Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity with
Official Plan Policies and the City's Condominium Submission Review and
Approval Guidelines;
• the
Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium can be accommodated on the subject
lands and can be integrated with adjacent surrounding lands; and,
• the
Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity to the City of London
Z.-1 Zoning By-law and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
it being further noted that Municipal
Council received comments from the applicant in support of the staff
recommendation. (2016-D07)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Ironstone Building Company, relating to the
properties located at 2044, 2062, 2070 and 2100 Meadowgate Boulevard:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, as
Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on November 8, 2016, to amend the Official Plan to change the
designation of the subject lands FROM a Community Commercial Node designation
TO a Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, as
Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on November 8, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of
the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area (CSA5) Zone and an
Associated Shopping Area/Service Station (ASA1/ ASA2/ASA3/SS3) Zone TO a
Residential R5 (R5-5) Zone and a Private Road/Residential R5 (PR/R5-5) Zone;
and,
c) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following through
the site plan process:
i) include
a warning clause detailing the use of the private road for the commercial and
residential uses within the Development Agreement to serve as notice for each
tenant or owner;
ii) design
the access easement to appear as a public street including sidewalks and
boulevard trees;
iii) provide
street-orientation to Meadowgate Blvd. and the Private Road (PR) zone (access
easement) through the provision of front entrances and a high level of
architectural detail and articulation on these facades; and,
iv) design
end and corner units that are visible from the public realm to incorporate
the same level of detail and articulation into side facades as is present on
the fronts of the buildings;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves these applications for the following reasons:
• the
recommended amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial
Policy Statement (2014);
• the
recommended amendment is consistent with the Multi-Family, Medium Density
Residential policies of the City of London Official Plan;
• the
recommended Zoning By-law Amendment provides for a sensitive and compatible
development within the surrounding neighbourhood;
• the
proposed residential development will not inhibit the adjacent commercial
lands to develop; and,
• the proposed residential
development is generally in accordance with the London Plan;
it being further noted that Municipal
Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the
staff recommendation. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Planning, the following action be taken with respect to
the request from Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., relating to the property
located at 225 South Carriage Road;
a)
the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the
proposed revisions to the draft plan of subdivision and the request for a
three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision approval for the
draft plan submitted by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., File No. 39T-08502,
prepared by Holstead and Redmond Limited (dated April 1, 2016), as revised
which shows a total of ninety seven (97) single detached residential lots,
eight (8) multi-family residential blocks, served by four (4) new local
streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached, revised,
Appendix "39T-08502”; it being noted that the Legal Services Division
are to confirm their concurrence with the deletion of Condition 75 which
reads as follows:
“Further,
the owner shall obtain approval of their proposed design from the Manager of
Urban Design Prior to any submission of an application for a building permit
for corner lots with an exterior sideyard in this plan.”;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 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 R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (14)) Zone, which
permits single detached dwellings one storey in height, maximum of 5 metres,
a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 10 metres
TO a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-100*R4-4 (_)) Zone, which
permits street townhomes one storey in height, maximum of 5 metres, with a
minimum lot frontage of 5.5 metres per unit and a lot minimum lot area of
180m2;
·
FROM
a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which
permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2
and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres TO a Holding Residential R4
(h*h-100*R4-4) Zone, which permits street townhomes with a minimum lot
frontage of 5.5 metres per unit and a minimum lot area of 180m2
and maximum height of 10.5 metres;
·
FROM
a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone, which
permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 270m2
and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres TO a Holding Residential R4
(h*h-100*R4-4) Zone, which permits street townhomes with a minimum lot
frontage of 5.5 metres per unit and a minimum lot area of 180m2
and maximum height of 10.5 metres;
·
FROM
a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone, which
permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 270m2
and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres TO a Holding Residential R1 Special
Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings
with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 11
metres;
·
FROM
a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone, which
permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 10 metres and
minimum lot area of 300m2 TO a Holding Residential R1 Special
Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings
with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 11
metres;
·
FROM
a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which
permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2
and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres TO a Holding Residential R1 Special
Provision (h*h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings
with a minimum lot area of 270m2 and minimum lot frontage of 9
metres; and,
·
FROM
a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which
permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2
and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres TO a Holding Residential R1 Special
Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings
with minimum lot frontage of 10 metres and minimum lot area of 300m2;
and,
c) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized
the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016,
as Appendix “B”;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves these applications for the following reasons:
·
the
proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
·
the
proposed revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning by-law amendment
provide for a form of residential development that is consistent with the Hyde
Park Community Plan;
·
the
proposed revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment
provide for a form of residential development that is consistent with the Low
and Multi Family Medium Density Residential policies of the Official Plan and
compatible with the surrounding residential development;
·
conditions
of draft plan approval and recommended zoning contains provisions which will
ensure development of the lands for sensitive land uses does not occur until
noise and vibration mitigation measures are in place both physically on the
ground and through warning clauses in the subdivision agreement; and,
·
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendments include appropriate Holding Provisions
to ensure that the residential development is successfully integrated with
abutting uses and all required municipal services are provided;
it
being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent
for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation. (2016-D09/D12)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 11th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from
its meeting held on October 20, 2016:
a)
the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Environmental and Ecological
Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) recommends that fencing, without gates,
be included in the draft plan of subdivision to protect the adjacent
Environmentally Significant Area; it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed and
received a Notice, dated September 20, 2016, from L. Mottram, Senior Planner,
with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the
properties located at 1509 Ed Ervasti Land and a portion of 1295 Sandy
Somerville Drive;
b)
the
following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Sifton Bog Report
prepared by Stantec :
i)
the
comments of the 2016 Sifton Bog Working Group, appended to the 11th Report of
the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) BE
PROVIDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; it being noted that
the EEPAC held a discussion with respect to the merits of the Civic
Administration’s proposal and was unable to reach a majority decision; and,
ii)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consult the public of the potential
relocation of the viewing platform currently located at Redmond's Pond, prior
to a final decision on action;
c)
the
following actions be taken with respect to the updated Sunninglea Scoped
Environmental Impact Study Working Group comments:
i) consideration
of the updated Working Group comments BE POSTPONED to the next Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) meeting; and,
ii) the
assigned Planner BE INVITED to attend the EEPAC meeting to respond to any enquiries;
d)
a
Working Group consisting of S. Levin (lead) and R. Trudeau BE ESTALBISHED to
review the Subject Land Status Report relating to the properties located at
1557 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road; it being noted that the application will be
discussed at the November 14, 2016, Planning and Environment Committee
meeting;
e)
a
Working Group consisting of N. Weerasuriya (lead), E. Arellano and L. Des
Marteaux BE ESTABLISHED to review the Ecological Restoration Plan prepared by
St. Williams Nursery and Ecology Centre, for the Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills
Environmentally Significant Area; it being noted that the Working Group will
report back at the next meeting of EEPAC;
f)
the
following actions be taken with respect to the draft City-Wide Terrestrial
Invasive Plant Strategy prepared by J. MacKay, Ecologist Planner:
i)
a
Working Group consisting of S. Levin (lead), S. Peirce, J. Stinziano, M.
Thorn and N. Weerasuriya BE ESTABLISHED to review the draft City-Wide
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Strategy;
ii)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to use available project funding for
phragmites control if required on approved engineering services projects
currently being undertaken; and,
iii)
the
Civic Administration BE ASKED to include funding in future budgets for the
control and mitigation of phragmites by restoring natural or native species
by methods such as: natural colonization or succession, seeding with native
grasses/herbaceous species, planting appropriate native trees and shrubs,
planting live cuttings and using landscape cloth or heavy mulching
g) J.
Stinziano BE PERMITTED to remain on the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee (EEPAC) during his Fulbright Scholarship as Mr. J.
Stinziano continues to participate in Working Group projects and is a
valuable member of the EEPAC; and,
h) clauses 1 to 6, 8 and 11, BE
RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee received the attached communication from
S. Levin, Chair, EEPAC, with respect to phragmites.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Sifton Properties
Limited relating to lands located at 1877 Sandy Somerville Lane, the proposed
by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 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 Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-10(6)) Zone
TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5( )) Zone, to permit various forms
of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex,
fourplex, townhouses, stacked townhouses, and apartment buildings, together
with a special provision to permit uses to be developed in the form of land
lease community homes, at a maximum density of 30 units per hectare, minimum
lot frontage of 0 metres, minimum side yard depth adjacent to an OS5 Zone of 1.0
metre, and minimum side yard depth adjacent to a R6-5(7) and R1-10( ) Zone of
1.2 metres; an Open Space OS5 Zone, to permit such uses as conservation
lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking
trails and multi-use pathways, and managed woodlots; and a Residential R1
Special Provision (R1-10( )) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with
access permitted via a private right-of-way to a public street, a minimum lot
area of 0.3 hectares, minimum yard depth from an R6-5( ) Zone of 6.0 metres,
and minimum yard depth from an OS5 Zone of 10 metres;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
recommended zoning is compatible with adjacent development and represents an
appropriate extension of Sandy Somerville Lane, a private street within the
Riverbend Golf community;
• the
proposed site development plan incorporates an appropriate buffer from the
Kains Woods ESA, and as part of this amendment will be rezoned Open Space
OS5; and,
• the
recommended zoning is consistent with the Official Plan designation for the
site, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
it being further noted that Municipal
Council received comments from the applicant in support of the staff
recommendation. (2016-D09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
At 7:55 PM Councillor B. Armstrong leaves the
meeting.
IX
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ADDED REPORTS (continued)
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23rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 to 6, inclusive.
1.
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Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
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That
it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2.
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2015 Annual Report – Development Charges
Reserve Funds
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That on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
annual statement of the City Treasurer included as Appendix “A” and Appendix
“B” to the staff report dated November 7, 2016, with respect to the operation
of the City Services Reserve Funds and Urban Works Reserve Funds for the year
ended December 31, 2015, BE RECEIVED for information and BE MADE available to
the public on the City of London website.
3.
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Development Charges Rate Monitoring – 2016
Review
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
staff report dated November 7, 2016, with respect to the 2016 review of
development charges rate monitoring, BE RECEIVED for information.
4.
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Tabling the 2018 (Tax Supported Operating,
Capital, Water and Waste Water Treatment
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2017 Annual Update of the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget:
a)
the
attached overview presentation by the Director, Financial
Planning and Policy BE RECEIVED;
b) the
draft Tax-Supported Operating, Capital, Water and Wastewater Treatment Budgets,
as well as the 2017 Budget Amendment Forms, BE REFERRED to the 2017 Annual
Update process for the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget; and
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the November 24, 2017 Budget
session with options for financing any Budget amendments that the Municipal
Council may ultimately wish to make, without impacting the tax levy (e.g.
funding through Assessment Growth, provincial and federal funding sources,
efficiencies, surplus, etc.).
That the staff report dated November 7, 2016,
and the attached presentation by the London Music Industry Development Officer,
both having to do with an update on the London Music Strategy, BE RECEIVED for
information.
6.
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Standing Committee Appointments
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That the following appointments be made to
the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2016
to November 30, 2017:
a) Civic Works Committee
Councillor M. van
Holst (Chair)
Councillor B.
Armstrong
Councillor P. Squire
Councillor P. Hubert
Councillor V. Ridley
b) Community and Protective Services
Committee
Councillor M. Salih
(Chair)
Councillor B.
Armstrong
Councillor M. Cassidy
Councillor P. Squire
Councillor H.L. Usher
c) Corporate Services Committee
Councillor J. Helmer
Councillor J. Morgan
Councillor P. Hubert
Councillor H.L. Usher
Councillor T. Park (on an interim basis,
pending the return of Councillor J. Zaifman)
Councillor J. Zaifman
(replacing
Councillor T. Park upon his return from medical leave)
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee deferred consideration of the appointment of a Chair for
the Corporate Services Committee until such time as the Municipal Council has
dealt with the related report back from the City Clerk regarding changes to the
Procedure By-law, and any related policies, arising from the elimination of the
position of Deputy Mayor selected by the Municipal Council.
d) Planning and Environment Committee
Councillor T. Park
(Chair)
Councillor J. Helmer
Councillor M. Cassidy
Councillor A. Hopkins
Councillor S. Turner
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher, T. Park (12)
IV
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COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION
(CONTINUED)
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MOTION FOR IN CLOSED SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor P.Hubert to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In closed session, with respect to the following matters:
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a)
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A matter pertaining to personal matters,
including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a
municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including
communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.
(C3/22/SPPC)
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b)
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A matter pertaining to employee
negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are
municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and reports,
advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation and advice
subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose. (C5/22/SPPC)
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c)
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A matter pertaining to advice subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to
employment-related matters and identifiable individuals. (C1/26/CSC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T.
Park (12)
The Council rises and goes into the
Council, In Closed Session at 7:55 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and
all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy and J.
Zaifman.
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At
9:26 PM Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner and T. Park leave the meeting.
At
9:36 PM Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner and T. Park enter the meeting.
The Council, In Closed Session rises at
10:09 PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 10:12 PM, with Mayor M.
Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy and J. Zaifman.
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26th Report of the Corporate Services
Committee (continued)
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Councillors J. Morgan
and J. Helmer present.
Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clause 8.
That the communication dated October 24,
2016, from Councillor J. Morgan, with respect to the utilization of by-laws
to appoint members of the Senior Leadership Team and any other statutory officers
of The Corporation of the City of London, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of
the Corporate Services Committee in order to receive additional information,
including information regarding the currency of Council Policy 18(17)
entitled “Appointments Requiring Council Approval”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)
NAYS: M. Salih (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 9.
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to Environmental and Ecological Planning the Advisory Committee as a Voting
Member-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2019:
Chris Evans
Berta Krichker
Alison Regehr
Ian Whiteside
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Motion
made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by V. Ridley to amend clause 9 by
deleting the name “Berta Krichker” and by replacing it with the name “Edward
Krynak”.
Pursuant
to section 11.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, at the joint request of the
mover and the seconder, the motion is withdrawn.
Motion made by
Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that
clause 9 be amended to read as follows:
“That the following
individuals BE APPOINTED to the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee as Voting Members-at-Large for the term ending February
28, 2019:
Chris
Evans
Alison
Regehr
Ian
Whiteside”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (9)
NAYS: P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (2)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 9, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T.
Park (11)
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Clause
9, as amended, reads as follows:
“That the following
individuals BE APPOINTED to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee as Voting Members-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2019:
Chris Evans
Alison Regehr
Ian Whiteside”
Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
Councillor
P. Hubert reports progress on the following matters:
a)
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A matter pertaining to personal matters,
including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a
municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including
communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.
(C3/22/SPPC)
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b)
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A matter pertaining to employee
negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are
municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and reports,
advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation and advice
subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose. (C5/22/SPPC)
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c)
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A matter pertaining to advice subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to
employment-related matters and identifiable individuals. (C1/26/CSC)
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None.
Councillor
T. Park enquires as to the status of the City Solicitor recruitment process.
The City Manager indicated that he is hoping to be able to report to Municipal Council
in the next couple of weeks.
Councillor
M. Salih enquires as to the status of the report back regarding a request to
change the membership of the London Police Services Board from five (5) members
to seven (7) members.
The
City Manager indicates that the Civic Administration became aware that the
Province of Ontario is undertaking a review of the Police Services Act
and that it would be advisable to delay reporting back until that review is
complete as there may be amendments made to the Act that may impact the makeup
of Police Services Boards. The City Manager indicates that he will make his
best efforts to report back on this matter at the next meeting of the
appropriate Standing Committee.
None.
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No.’s 391 to 408, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T.
Park (11)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 391 to
408, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T.
Park (11)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill
No.’s 391 to 408, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T.
Park (11)
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The following Bills are enacted as by-laws of
The Corporation of the City of London:
Bill
No. 391
By-law
No. A.-7468-276
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 8th day of
November, 2016. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 392
By-law
No. A.-5505(p)-277
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. A.-5505-497 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the implementation of
a pre-authorized tax payment plan for The Corporation of the City of London”.
(3a/26/CSC)
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Bill
No. 393
By-law
No. A-8-16023
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. A-8, entitled “Property Tax Collection By-law”. (3b/26/CSC)
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Bill
No. 394
By-law
No. A.-7469-278
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A by-law to delegate authority for
executing Alternate Locate Agreements. (8/15/CWC)
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Bill
No. 395
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(ss)-279
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London - 1989,
relating to 2028 Wickerson Road. (9/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 396
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(st)-280
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the
City of London, 1989 relating to 2044, 2062, 2070 & 2100 Meadowgate
Boulevard. (11/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 397
By-law
No. C.P.-1516-281
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A by-law to deem a portion
of Registered Plan No. 33M-272 not to be a registered plan of subdivision for
the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13.
(4/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 398
By-law
No. L.-129(e)-282
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. L.-129-51 being “A by-law to provide for the licensing, regulating
and governing of vehicles for hire, including cab, accessible cab, limousine
and group transportation vehicle drivers, owners and brokers”. (2a/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 399
By-law
No. PS-111-16162
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of
motor vehicles in the City of London.” (6/15/CWC)
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Bill
No. 400
By-law
No. S.-5825-283
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A by-law to assume certain works and
services in the City of London. (North Centre Road Subdivision - UWO Lands;
33M-405) (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 401
By-law
No. S.-5826-284
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Clarke Road, north of Sudbury Avenue) (for road widening purposes on Clarke
Road registered as Instrument No. ER1056542 on August 9, 2016 pursuant to
SPA16-001 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 402
By-law
No. Z.-1-162528
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning of the lands
located at 1235-1249 Hyde Park Road. (2/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 403
By-law
No. Z.-1-162529
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for the lands
located at 2332 Wickerson Road. (5/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 404
By-law
No. Z.-1-162530
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning on lands
located at 3343 Morgan Ave. (6/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 405
By-law
No. Z.-1-162531
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located 2028
Wickerson Road. (9/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 406
By-law
No. Z.-1-162532
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone
an area of land located at 2044, 2062, 2070
& 2100 Meadowgate Boulevard. (11/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 407
By-law
No. Z.-1-162533
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 255 South Carriage Road.
(12/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 408
By-law
No. Z.-1-162534
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone lands located at 1877 Sandy Somerville Lane.
(14/19/PEC)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Adjourn.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourns at 10:28 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk