Council

Minutes

The 4th Meeting of City Council
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2021 Meeting - Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency
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Present:
  • Mayor E. Holder,
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • P. Squire,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
Also Present:
  • M. Ribera, C. Saunders and B. Westlake-Power

    Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Anderson, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, M. Daley, K. Dickins, G. Kotsifas, J.P. McGonigle, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, B. Somers, S. Stafford, A. Thompson, B. Warner, R. Wilcox.

    The meeting was called to order at 4:05 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating; it being noted that the following Members attended the meeting remotely:  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier.


Councillor S. Lehman discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 10 (2.8) of the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, having to do with the London Community Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council as it relates to Idea 2.5 - increase in grant funding/building code for façade upgrades, by indicating that he is a commercial tenant in downtown.

Councillor S. Turner discloses pecuniary interests on the following matters:

Item 14 (2.11) of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the 2020 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Drinking Water System, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

Item 9 (2.1) of the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, having do with European Gypsy Month (EGM) Proposed Management Plan, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex-London Health Unit. 

Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in Item 2 (3.1) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the City of London Service Review:  Recommended Closure of River Road Golf Course, by indicating that his father is a member of the Golf Courses Owners Association, whose members fees could be affected by the decision associated with this matter.

Mayor E. Holder discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 16 (5.1) of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the Deferred Matters List as it relates to the property located at 745 Waterloo Street, by indicating that his spouse and daughter own and operate a business at this location. 

None.

  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That pursuant to section 6.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following changes in order BE APPROVED:

    a)      Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By-laws, with the exception of Bill No. 63, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 23rd day of February 2021, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and

    b)      Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 – 4th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That the Minutes of the 3rd Meeting held on February 2, 2021, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the communications included on the Added Agenda related to the matters listed below, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the public agenda:

    6.1     London Community Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council (Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 10 (2.8) of the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

    6.2     Paid Seek Leave Enhancements (Corporate Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 10 (5.1) of the 3rd Report of the Corporate Services Committee)

    6.3     New Sidewalks in 2021 Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects (Civic Works Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 12 (2.6) of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee)

    6.4     City of London Service Review Recommended Closure of River Road Golf Course (Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 2 (3.1) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee)  


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, excluding Items 9 (2.1) and 10 (2.8), BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That Councillor S. Lehman disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2.8 of this Report, having to do with the London Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council, as it relates to increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades, by indicating that he is a tenant in the downtown area under construction.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the subdivision of land over Part of Lots 34, Concession 2, (former Township of Westminster) situated on the north side of Exeter Road, east of Wonderland Road South, municipally known as 146 and 184 Exeter Road:

    a)      the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the Middleton Subdivision - Phase 3 (39T-15501) appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

    b)      the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 as Appendix “B”; and,

    c)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2021-D12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 11031250 Ontario Inc., relating to lands located at 335 Kennington Way, 3959 and 3964 Mia Avenue, legally described as Part of Block 1, Plan 33M-765, Designated as Part 2 and 3 Plan 33R-20777 and Block 2, 33M-765, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 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 R4 Special Provision/R5 Special Provision/R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-198* R4-6(10)/R5-4(23)/R6-5(51) Zone TO a Residential R4 Special Provision/R5 Special Provision/R6 Special Provision R4-6(10)/R5-4(23)/R6-5(51) Zone to remove the h, h-100 and h-198 holding provisions. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Rockwood Homes to exempt Block 53, Plan 33M-699 from Part-Lot Control:

    a)      pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 53, Plan 33M-699 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-5(2)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouse dwellings; and,

    b)      the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 53, Plan 33M-699 as noted in clause a) above:

    i)       the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;
    ii)      the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    iii)     the applicant submits to the Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;
    iv)     the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    v)      the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;
    vi)     the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;
    vii)    the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;
    viii)   the applicant shall obtain confirmation from the Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    ix)    the applicant shall obtain approval from the Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;
    x)     the applicant shall submit to the City, confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;
    xi)    the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi) inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Building Controls Division for lots being developed in any future reference plan;
    xii)   the applicant shall provide a draft transfer of the easements to be registered on title for the reciprocal use of parts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 by parts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15; and,
    xiii) that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part-Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the by-law affecting the Lots/Block in question. (2021-D25)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Goldfield Ltd., relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 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 (h*h-100*h-104*h-155*R5-7) Zone TO a Residential R5 (R5-7) Zone to remove the “h, h-100, h-104 and h-155” holding provisions. (2021-D08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by Goldfield Ltd., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to exempt Block 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, Plan 33M-786 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, for a period not exceeding three (3) years. (2021-D25)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 8, 2021 entitled "2020 Annual Development Report" BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-A23)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the Building Division Monthly Report for November and December 2020 BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-A23)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services with respect to the application by 2748714 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 3195 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 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 Urban Reserve Special Provision (h-94*UR4(11)) and an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(21)) Zone;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

    •      the recommended amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 which encourage infill and intensification and the provision of a range of housing types, and efficient use of existing infrastructure;
    •      the proposed residential uses and scale of development are consistent with the policies of the London Plan, the 1989 Official Plan, the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and the North Longwoods Area Plan policies; and,
    •      the subject lands are of a suitable size and shape to accommodate the development proposed. (2021-D08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Whiterock Village Inc., relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road:

    a)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road; and,

    b)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters. (2021-D07)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by 1524400 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 185 Horton Street East, the proposed revised, attached, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC4(11)) Zone TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision Bonus Zone (AC4(__)/B__) Zone;

    the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a high quality mixed-use commercial/residential apartment building with a maximum density of 389 units per hectare and a maximum height of 51 metres (16-storeys) which substantially implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters:

    i)     a high quality development which substantially implements the site plan and elevations as appended to the staff report as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law:

    Building Design

    A)      high quality architectural design (building/landscaping) including a common design theme for residential and commercial elements; and provision of structured parking facilities and screening for surface parking areas;

    Underground Parking

    A)      underground parking structure parking provided to reduce surface parking areas (a minimum of 27 subsurface spaces provided);

    Outdoor Amenity and Landscaping

    A)       common outdoor amenity area to be provided in the northeast quadrant of the site; and rooftop terraces above the 7th, 12th and 16th floors;
    B)      landscape enhancements beyond City design standards, including theme lighting; and,
    C)      landscape plans for common outdoor amenity areas to incorporate hard landscape elements and drought resistant landscaping to reduce water consumption;

    Sustainability

    A)      provides a pedestrian-oriented environment along Horton Street East, which facilitates passive surveillance of the streetscape and, ultimately, safer streets;
    B)      fosters social interaction and facilitates active transportation and community connectivity with Downtown; and,
    C)      the subject lands are close to public open space and parkland in the area, particularly Thames Park, Charles Hunt Park, and the Thames River Pathway system, which provides recreational opportunities for residents (passive and active);

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

    •      the recommended amendment to Zoning By-law Z.-1 is consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents present and future;
    •      the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, Homelessness Prevention and Housing policies, and City Design policies. The subject lands represent an appropriate location for residential intensification, along a higher-order street at the fringe of the downtown area, and the recommended amendment would permit development at a magnitude that is suitable for the site adding a connection between the downtown and abutting neighbourhood;
    •      the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan including, but not limited to the Policies for the Main Street Commercial Corridor designation. The recommended amendment would permit development at an intensity that is at the upper range of the maximum density for residential intensification within the Main Street Commercial Corridor designation but still ensures the nature of development is suitable for the site and the immediate neighbourhood. The recommended amendment would help to reach the objective of supplying additional institutional housing choices and options for students attending educational institutions in the downtown;
    •      the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the SoHo (South of Horton Street) Community Improvement Plan with the redevelopment of the Mixed Use Mainstreet District along Horton Street by facilitating development that complements the Mainstreet District on Horton Street E one block east of the subject site; and,
    •      the subject lands represent an appropriate location for institutional and residential intensification, along Horton Street and the recommended amendment would permit an apartment/dormitory development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood. (2021-D08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 8, 2021 entitled "2021 European Gypsy Moth (EGM) Proposed Management Plan" BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-D05)


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    At 4:30 PM, Councillor S. Hillier leaves the meeting.


  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Recovery Network:

    a)      the implementation plans for the following ideas for action submitted from the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council BE APPROVED:

    · 2.5 Increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades;
    · 2.6 Appoint a downtown lead at City Hall;
    · 2.7 Create a business concierge service;
    · 2.8 Create a core area champion at senior level; and,
    · 2.9 Create an integrated economic development blueprint;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plans for ideas for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19 approved in a) above;

    c)      that $250,000 BE APPROVED to implement the ideas approved in a) above and as set out in the business cases included in Appendix A to the staff report, noting that Municipal Council previously authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures;

    d)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to waive the requirement of having all City property taxes paid in full for property owners eligible to receive grants in 2021 under the City’s Upgrade to Building Code Loan, Façade Improvement Loan and Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Tax Grant Community Improvement Plan programs, provided that all other requirements have been met; it being noted that any grant funding will first be applied against outstanding property taxes owing; and,

    e)      the staff report dated February 8, 2021 entitled "London Community Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council" BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    ·      a communication dated February 1, 2021 from D. Szpakowski, CEO and General Manager, Hyde Park Business Improvement Association; and,
    ·     the attached presentation. (2021-S08/S12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:J. Morgan

    That Item 10 (2.8) BE AMENDED by adding the following new part d), with the remaining parts of the Item being renumbered accordingly:

    d)     idea for action 3.5 “provide better market data to attract new business” BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to develop partnership agreements with Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and other community partners to provide for enhanced opportunities through partnerships to access and gather existing and new data that could be made available to all involved partners, resulting in no new net cost to the municipality and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee on this matter;


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and S. Turner
    Nays: (2)J. Helmer, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 2)

    At 4:42 PM, Councillor S. Hiller enters the meeting.


  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That part a) BE AMENDED, by approving Item 1.3 - A  Break in the Clouds.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Amendment:
    Motion made by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That part a) of the proposed amendment BE AMENDED by adding Ideas for Action Item 1.3 - A Break in the Clouds and including eligibility to participate in the proposed programs to all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).  


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the budget amount for Action Item 1.3 - A Break in the Clouds, BE AMENDED by increasing the amount to $120,000.00.  


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (9)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (6 to 9)
  • Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That Item 10 (2.8,) as amended, by adding Action Item - 3.1 - A Break in the Clouds for all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (12)S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (3)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, and P. Squire

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That part a), Action Item 2.5 - Increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)S. Lehman

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Item 10 (2.8), as amended, excluding,  Action Item 2.5 - Increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades, BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Item 10 (2.8), as amended, reads as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Recovery Network:

    a)      the implementation plans for the following ideas for action submitted from the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council BE APPROVED:

    · 2.5 Increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades;
    · 2.6 Appoint a downtown lead at City Hall;
    · 2.7 Create a business concierge service;
    · 2.8 Create a core area champion at senior level; and,
    · 2.9 Create an integrated economic development blueprint;

    3.1 A Break in the Clouds for all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plans for ideas for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19 approved in a) above;

    c)      that $350,000 BE APPROVED to implement the ideas approved in a) above and as set out in the business cases included in Appendix A to the staff report, noting that Municipal Council previously authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures;

    d)     idea for action 3.5 "provide better market data to attract new business" BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to develop partnership agreements with Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and other community partners to provide for enhanced opportunities through partnerships to access and gather existing and new data that could be made available to all involved partners, resulting in no new net cost to the municipality and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee on this matter;

    e)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to waive the requirement of having all City property taxes paid in full for property owners eligible to receive grants in 2021 under the City’s Upgrade to Building Code Loan, Façade Improvement Loan and Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Tax Grant Community Improvement Plan programs, provided that all other requirements have been met; it being noted that any grant funding will first be applied against outstanding property taxes owing; and,

    f)      the staff report dated February 8, 2021 entitled "London Community Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council" BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    ·      a communication dated February 1, 2021 from D. Szpakowski, CEO and General Manager, Hyde Park Business Improvement Association; and,
    ·     the attached presentation. (2021-S08/S12)

     


  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, excluding Item 6 (2.2), BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    None.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2020:

    a)      the following actions be taken with respect to the Memo dated January 20, 2021, from the Director, Roads and Transportation, related to the 2021 Neighbourhood Street Reconstruction Projects - Complete Streets Sidewalk Assessments:

    i)      the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) supports the inclusion of sidewalks on both sides of the streets listed within the above-noted Memo except in circumstances that warrant sidewalks on only one side of the street; and,
    ii)    the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the only instances that call for zero sidewalks on a street should be situations where the circumstances are insurmountable for the installation of sidewalks and, in those cases, the ACCAC should be consulted;
    it being noted that the above-noted Memo was received;

    b)      the following actions be taken with respect to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) Terms of Reference:
    i)      the above-noted Terms of Reference, as appended to the agenda, BE RECEIVED; and,
    ii)     the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider adding additional provisions concerning ableism when drafting the updated ACCAC Terms of Reference document;

    c)      Jay Menard BE APPOINTED as the Accessibility Advisory Committee representative to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership Table; and,

    d)      clauses 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, the on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to revisions to the Sign By-law:

    a)      the staff report dated February 9, 2021, with respect to amendments to allow for posters on City-controlled bike locker frames as part of the introduction of bike lockers in and around downtown BE RECEIVED; and,

    b)      the revised draft Sign By-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to enact the above-noted changes. (2021-R06/T10)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated February 9, 2021, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED. (2021-C08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021, to amend By-law A.-6825-162, as amended, being “A By-law to establish a municipal service board for the purpose of operating and Managing Eldon House” to amend the Board composition to provide for the appointment of a past Chair of the Board as a Director. (2021-R01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the communication from Councillor M. van Holst, as appended to the agenda, with respect to lighting one dog park per year, BE RECEIVED. (2021-R04)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at February 1, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the communication, dated February 8, 2021, from Councillors A. Kayabaga and M. Salih, with respect to a review of the Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law, BE REFERRED to the March 2, 2021 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for consideration.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the London Community Recovery Network and ideas for action by Municipal Council:

    a)      the following actions be taken with respect to the ideas for action submitted by the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council, as contained within the above-noted staff report:

    i)      the implementation plans for the following ideas for action BE APPROVED:

    · 1.1 Christmas (Holiday) Market;
    · 2.4 Create a regional holiday destination in downtown;
    · 3.2 Self-employment exploration training for unemployed;
    · 4.1 Increase focus on addressing food insecurity;
    · 4.4 Public toilets and sanitation;
    · 4.7 Support for National Child Care Framework;
    · 5.2 Outdoor concerts;
    · 5.3 Interactive distanced festivals and events;
    · 5.4 City of Lights: Public Art Projection Program;
    · 5.5 London Mural and Art Walk;
    · 5.6 Mural façade grant; and,
    · 5.8 Develop an app with augmented reality for scavenger hunts;

    ii)     the implementation plan for item #2.3 Downtown Recovery – free transit to the downtown, as it relates to transit initiatives to the downtown, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to continue working with the London Transit Commission on this matter, with a report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) when additional details are available; and,

    iii)    implementation plan for item #2.3 Downtown Recovery – free transit to the downtown, as it relates to parking initiatives in the downtown BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration with a report back to a future meeting of the CPSC when additional details are available;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plans for the above-noted approved ideas for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19;

    c)      the Federal Government BE REQUESTED, in partnership with the provinces, to develop and implement a National Child Care Framework to focus on accessibility, affordability, and equity for all families, recognizing that licensed quality child care and qualified Early Childhood Educators are essential to COVID-19 economic and social recovery;

    d)      $1,980,000 BE APPROVED to implement the above-noted approved ideas as set out in the business cases included in Appendix A of the above-noted staff report; it being noted that Municipal Council previously authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and,

    e)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2021-R08/S08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That Item 6 (2.2), excluding Ideas for Actions 2.4 - create a regional holiday designation in the downtown, 5.4 - City of Lights:  Public Art Projection Program, 5.5 - London Mural and Art Walk and 5.6 - Mural façade and grant, of part a) i), BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • At 5:56 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Deputy Mayor J. Morgan in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

    At 5:58 PM, Mayor E. Holder resumes the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Morgan takes his seat at the Council Board.

    At 6:00 PM, Councillor S. Hillier leaves the meeting.

    Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That part a) i) Idea for Action 2.4  - Create a regional holiday destination in downtown, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (8)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (6 to 8)
  • At 6:04 PM, Councillor S. Hillier enters the meeting.

    Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That part a)i), Idea for Action 5.4 - City of Lights: Public Art Projection Program, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (7)A. Kayabaga, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (8)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (7 to 8)
  • At 6:08 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Deputy Mayor J. Morgan in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

    At 6:10 PM, Mayor E. Holder resumes the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Morgan takes his seat at the Council Board.

    Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, part a) i) Idea for Action 5.4 - City of Lights:  Public Art Projection Project, BE RECONSIDERED as a Member indicated that they inadvertently voted incorrectly. 


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (2)S. Hillier, and E. Peloza

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That part a) i) Idea for Action 5.4 - City of Lights:  Public Art Projection Program BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (9)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (6 to 9)
  • At 6:39 PM, Councillor A. Kayabaga leaves the meeting.

    Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That part a) i) Idea for Action 5.5 - London Mural and Art Walk, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (11)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (3)S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Lehman
    Absent: (1)A. Kayabaga

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (11 to 3)
  • At 6:43 PM, Councillor S. Hillier leaves the meeting.

     

    Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That part a) i) Idea for Action 5.6 - Mural façade grant, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (7)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (6)Mayor E. Holder, S. Lewis, P. Squire, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Peloza

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (7 to 6)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, part d), BE RECONSIDERED, as the budget amount contained in part d) does not reflect the deletion of certain Ideas for Action set out in part a) i).


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and A. Kayabaga

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That part d) BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    d)      $1,300,000 BE APPROVED to implement the above-noted approved ideas as set out in the business cases included in Appendix A of the above-noted staff report; it being noted that Municipal Council previously authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and,


    Yeas: (11)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Lehman
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and A. Kayabaga

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (11 to 2)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Item 6 (2.2) BE APPROVED, as amended.


    Yeas: (11)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Lehman
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and A. Kayabaga

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (11 to 2)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That Council RECESS at 6:52 PM.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and A. Kayabaga

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

    Council resumes at 7:18 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating except Councillors S. Turner and S. Hillier.


  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, part a) i) Idea for Action - 5.6 Mural Façade Grant, BE RECONSIDERED.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That part a) i) - Idea for Action - 5.6 - Mural façade grant, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (6)A. Kayabaga, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (7)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (6 to 7)

    Item 6 (2.2) as amended, reads as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the London Community Recovery Network and ideas for action by Municipal Council:

    a)      the following actions be taken with respect to the ideas for action submitted by the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council, as contained within the above-noted staff report:

    i)      the implementation plans for the following ideas for action BE APPROVED:

    · 1.1 Christmas (Holiday) Market;
    · 3.2 Self-employment exploration training for unemployed;
    · 4.1 Increase focus on addressing food insecurity;
    · 4.4 Public toilets and sanitation;
    · 4.7 Support for National Child Care Framework;
    · 5.2 Outdoor concerts;
    · 5.3 Interactive distanced festivals and events;
    · 5.5 London Mural and Art Walk; and,
    · 5.8 Develop an app with augmented reality for scavenger hunts;

    ii)     the implementation plan for item #2.3 Downtown Recovery – free transit to the downtown, as it relates to transit initiatives to the downtown, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to continue working with the London Transit Commission on this matter, with a report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) when additional details are available; and,

    iii)    implementation plan for item #2.3 Downtown Recovery – free transit to the downtown, as it relates to parking initiatives in the downtown BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration with a report back to a future meeting of the CPSC when additional details are available;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plans for the above-noted approved ideas for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19;

    c)      the Federal Government BE REQUESTED, in partnership with the provinces, to develop and implement a National Child Care Framework to focus on accessibility, affordability, and equity for all families, recognizing that licensed quality child care and qualified Early Childhood Educators are essential to COVID-19 economic and social recovery;

    d)      $1,200,000 BE APPROVED to implement the above-noted approved ideas as set out in the business cases included in Appendix A of the above-noted staff report; it being noted that Municipal Council previously authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and,

    e)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2021-R08/S08)


  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the 3rd Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 10 (5.1). 


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the network cabling and conduit supply, delivery, installation and repair services appointment of a Vendor of Record, as per City of London Procurement Policy Section 12.2 (b), requiring Committee and City Council approval for Request for Proposal awards greater than $100,000:

    a)      the proposal submitted by Netcheck Corporation, 177 Exeter Road, Unit D London, ON N67 1A4 for cabling and conduit supply, delivery, installation and repair services in the estimated annual amount of $250,000 (exclusive applicable taxes), for a three (3) year term, and an option to renew the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year terms each at the sole discretion of the City, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with section 12.0 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase, and;

    c)      the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on February 23, 2021 to approve the current and future Letters of Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of London for the transfer of Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on February 23, 2021 to approve and authorize the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of London for the reimbursement of funds under the Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning funding program.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated February 8, 2021 on the Strategic Plan Progress Variance BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to a portion of City-owned land, being part of the Huxley Street road allowance closed and designated as Part 2, Plan 33R-20888, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and,

    b)      the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to a portion of City-owned land being 79 Glendon Drive located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre which is legally described as Part Lot 7 BF Concession and Part Road Allowance Between BF Concession and Concession 1 closed by by-law 38-84 registered as 680445 being Parts 24 to 27 on Plan 33R-5930 together with 212600, 212601 and 212602 in the geographic Township of Lobo being all of PIN 085020014, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and,

    b)      the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Recovery Network:

    a)      the implementation plans for the following ideas for action submitted from the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council BE APPROVED:

    • 1.7 - Buying Local for the Holidays
    • 1.8 - Instagram takeovers in support of local businesses
    • 3.3 - Group buying to lower the costs of PPE
    • 3.4 - Creating a government funding data bank

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plans for ideas for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19; and,

    c)      the staff report dated February 8, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That based on the application dated January 14, 2021, from the Canadian PSW Network, May 19, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the Federal and Provincial Governments BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London requests the two levels of government to work together, as soon as possible, to enhance paid sick leave for all, in order to ensure that individuals are not forced to attend their workplace when they are ill and therefore assisting in limiting the spread of COVID-19.


    Yeas: (11)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (2)S. Lehman, and P. Squire
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (11 to 2)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, excluding Items 9 (2.12), 11 (2.5), 12 (2.6) and 16 (5.1), BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 2.11 of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the 2020 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Drinking Water System, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex London Health Unit.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 26, 2021:

    a)      the following actions be taken with respect to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Work Plan:

    i)      the final 2020 TAC Work Plan BE RECEIVED; and,
    ii)     the revised draft 2021 TAC Work Plan, as appended to the Report, BE APPROVED; and,

    b)      clauses 1.1, 1.2, 3.1 to 3.3 and 5.1 to 5.4 BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Mud Creek Phase 1B Channel Reconstruction and Consultant Appointment for Tendering and Construction Administration:

    a)      the engineering fees for CH2M Hill Canada Limited Consulting BE INCREASED to prepare a separate tender for the Phase 1B works and to authorize the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimates, on file, to an upset amount of $352,370 (excluding HST) from $2,050,998 to a total of $2,403,368, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) 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, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

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

    d)      the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the work to be done relating to this project; and,

    e)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T06)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the Carling Creek Stormwater Servicing Master Plan Environmental Assessment Consultant Appointment:

    a)      Ecosystem Recovery Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Carling Creek Stormwater Servicing EA in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $169,334 including 10% contingency, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2(d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

    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; 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. (2021-E09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Metamora Stormwater Outfall Replacement Consultant Appointment:

    a)      Ecosystem Recovery Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed design and construction administration for the Metamora stormwater outfall replacement works in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $163,440.00 including 20% contingency, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2(d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report;

    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; 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. (2021-D20)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for Cycling Projects Design Assignment 1:

    a)      IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Detailed Design, and Tendering Services in the amount of $241,493.29, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the financing for this appointment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

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

    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, including rail agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T10)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for Cycling Projects Design Assignment 2:

    a)      IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Detailed Design, and Tendering Services in the amount of $257,179.67 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the financing for this appointment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

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

    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, including rail agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T10)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to RFP 20-61 Supply and Delivery of Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck:

    a)      the submission from Joe Johnson Equipment, 2521 Bowman Street, Innisfil, ON, L9S 3V6, for the supply and delivery of one (1) Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck at a total purchase price of $589,883, (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12.2 b) of the Goods and Services Policy which states that “Awards under the RFP process require the following approval: Committee and City Council must approve an RFP award for purchases greater than $100,000”;

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

    c)      approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

    d)      the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2021-V01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance BE RECEIVED. (2021-C08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021, for the purpose of amending By-law PS-113, being “a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London” to improve motor vehicle restrictions in reserved bicycle lanes. (2021-T08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 9, 2021 with respect to the 2020 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Drinking Water System BE RECEIVED. (2021-E13)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the communication, dated January 28, 2021, from K. Paleczny, London Transit Commission, with respect to the Fleet Electrification Analysis Report, BE RECEIVED. (2021-T03)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

    At 8:12 PM, Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting.


  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the London Community Recovery Network Ideas for Action by Municipal Council:

    a)      the implementation plan Focus on actions that get people moving around the core (Idea #2.1), submitted from the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council BE APPROVED;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plan for this idea for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19;

    c)      $330,000 BE APPROVED, as set out in the business case included in Appendix A of the above-noted Report; it being noted that Municipal Council previously authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and,

    d)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2021-R08/S08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Item 9 (2.12) Idea for Action 2.1 - getting people moving around the core, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration and redevelopment, with a report back to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with the revised  Idea for Action 2.1, after the “Downtown Loop” construction has been completed; it being noted that this Idea was not included in the CORE Area Action Plan.


    Yeas: (4)S. Lewis, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and J. Morgan
    Nays: (10)A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (4 to 10)
  • At 8:24 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Deputy Mayor J. Morgan in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

    At 8:27 PM, Mayor E. Holder resumes the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Morgan takes his seat at the Council Board.

    Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, Item 9 (2.12) BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (9)A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (5)S. Lewis, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (9 to 5)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to Contract Award for Tender No. 21-01 for the Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1:

    a)      the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $8,177,280.64 (excluding HST) for the Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1 Project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. was the lowest of five 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 for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $849,690 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    c)      the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report;

    d)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all 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 21-01); 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. (2021-T10)


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and M. van Holst
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 2)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to New Sidewalks in 2021 Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects:

    a)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the requests for delegation by the following individuals, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee:

    · R. Standish;
    · D. O’Gorman;
    · L. Dang;
    · T. Hutchinson and P. Cobrin; and
    · G. Pavlov and M. Goltsman

    c)     the communications from the following individuals, with respect to this matter BE RECEIVED:

    · A. Quan-Haase;
    · L. Burns;
    · E. Eastaugh;
    · E. Grosvenor;
    · D. and M. Sheedy;
    · B. and D. McGee;
    · R. Standish;
    · L. Brooke;
    · K. Hesketh;
    · M. Cole;
    · D. Sandic;
    · A. and V. Belecky;
    · D. O'Gorman;
    · L. Dang;
    · C. Gibson;
    · M. and M. Ryan;
    · B. Glushko;
    · P. and D. Hayman;
    · J. Wilk;
    · T. Hutchinson and P. Cobrin;
    · G. Pavlov and M. Goltsman;
    · M. Box;
    · R. and L. Cao;
    · K. and J. Savoy; and,
    · B. Woodley (2021-T04)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That Item 12 (2.6) BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to New Sidewalks in 2021 Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects:

    a)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the requests for delegation by the following individuals, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED for a Special Meeting of the Civic Works Committee to be held on March 15, 2021:

    · R. Standish
    · D. O’Gorman
    · L. Dang
    · T. Hutchinson and P. Corbin
    · G. Pavlov and M. Goltsman
    · J. Menard, ACCAC
    · S. Lewkowitz, Urban League of London
    · J. Preston
    · L. Kari
    · D. Cuthbert
    · J. Potter
    · H. Post
    · P. Hart
    · S. Skelton
    · P. Traylen
    · A.M. Grantham
    · J. and K. New
    · D. and B. Gibbs
    · R. Rudell
    · F. and J. Lucente
    · P. Hubert
    · R. Tribe
    · W. Handler

    c)      the communications from the following individuals, with respect to this matter BE RECEIVED:

    · A. Quan-Haase;
    · L. Burns;
    · E. Eastaugh;
    · E. Grosvenor;
    · D. and M. Sheedy;
    · B. and D. McGee;
    · R. Standish;
    · L. Brooke;
    · K. Hesketh;
    · M. Cole;
    · D. Sandic;
    · A. and V. Belecky;
    · D. O'Gorman;
    · L. Dang;
    · C. Gibson;
    · M. and M. Ryan;
    · B. Glushko;
    · P. and D. Hayman;
    · J. Wilk;
    · T. Hutchinson and P. Cobrin;
    · G. Pavlov and M. Goltsman;
    · M. Box;
    · R. and L. Cao;
    · K. and J. Savoy; and,
    · B. Woodley
    · G. and R. Stoddart
    · L. Kari
    · K. Noel
    · T. MacLeod
    · H. Pilkington
    · L. and F. Welsby
    · M. Paik
    · G. and R. Harris
    · M. Ransom
    · B. Roberts
    · R. Dickinson
    · D. and G. Forbes
    · S. Chown and J. Brown
    · S. and M. Hillman
    · S. McGregor
    · R. and G. Turpin
    · J. Easton
    · T. Daniele
    · D.Abelson
    · C. Grass
    · R. Haydon
    · D. Myles
    · E. and J. Grover
    · S. and C. Cozens
    · R. and H. Lovenjak
    · S. Cravwn
    · W. Henke (2021-T04)


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That Item 12 (2.6), as amended, BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at February 1, 2021, BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)Mayor E. Holder
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Items 1 and 3 (4.1) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 3.1 - City of London Service Review: Recommended Closure of River Road Golf Course, by indicating that his father is employed by the National Golf Course Owners Association, whose member fees could be affected by the decision associated with this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Garrett Vanderwyst (sustainability business), Class 2, BE REAPPOINTED to the RBC Place London Board of Directors for a two-year term ending November 15, 2022.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

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

    a)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to cease golf operations at the municipally operated River Road Golf Course, effective immediately, to mitigate budget pressures on the municipal golf system;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the disposition of property process in compliance with the Municipal Council's Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy; and,

    c)      notwithstanding the Municipal Council's Sale of Major Assets Policy, the proceeds from any partial or full disposition of River Road Golf Course lands BE ALLOCATED to the municipal golf reserve fund;

    it being pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    a communication from J. Albin;
    a communication from B. Byck;
    a communication from B. Caldwell;
    a communication from B. Campbell;
    a communication from W. Campbell;
    a communication from B. Davis;
    a communication from R. Ferris;
    a communication from C. Fieder;
    a communication from K. Graham;
    a communication from M. Graham;
    a communication from T. Johnston;
    a communication from T. Johnston;
    a communication from D. W. Kostiuk;
    a communication from T. MacDonald;
    a communication from N. Macmillan;
    a communication from M. O'Keefe;
    a communication from D. Page;
    a communication from R. Reimer;
    a communication from D. Rowdon;
    a communication from E. Sivilotti;
    a communication from L. Smith;
    a communication from J. Smythe;
    a communication from J. B. Thompson;
    a communication from J. Wagner;
    a communication from R. Wharry;
    a communication from F. York;
    a communication from J. York;
    a communication from D. W. Shin;
    a communication from R. Carruthers;
    a communication from R. Kasprzak;
    a communication from D. De Vries;
    a communication from H. and L. Marienfeldt;
    a communication from P. Jackson;
    a communication from M. Klug;
    a communication from D. Quantrill;
    a communication from J. Bracken;
    a communication from R. J. Austin;
    a communication from S. Buccella;
    a communication from R. McLarty;
    a communication from G. Buckley;
    a communication from J. Attard;
    a communication from A. Johnson;
    a communication from F. Lamontagne;
    a communication from D. McMullin;
    a communication from J. Campos;
    a communication from C. Beck;
    a communication from B. Knowles;
    a communication from F. Donovan;
    a communication from O. Rizzolo;
    a communication from V. Clark;
    a communication from J. Russell;
    a communication from A. Lobsinger; and
    a communication from P. Herbert;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding these matters:

    C. Loughry, Golf Ontario – speaking in favour of keeping River Road Golf Course operational; and offering operational alternatives for the Committee’s consideration; noting Golf Ontario’s recent work with the City of Toronto;
    A. McGuigan – speaking in favour of keeping River Road Golf Course operational as a public course; noting that demand for golf and outdoor recreation expand with the growth of the city and likely this is why the course was purchased by the City.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That the matter of a decision related to the future of River Road Golf Course BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities of Policy Committee to provide for the consideration of additional models of operation and proposals.  


    Yeas: (3)P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and M. van Holst
    Nays: (10)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)J. Helmer
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (3 to 10)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That part a) of Item 2 (3.1), BE APPROVED:

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

    a)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to cease golf operations at the municipally operated River Road Golf Course, effective immediately, to mitigate budget pressures on the municipal golf system;


    Yeas: (9)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and S. Turner
    Nays: (4)P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and A. Hopkins
    Recuse: (1)J. Helmer
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (9 to 4)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That part b) of Item 2 (3.1) BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    b)      prior to the initiation of the disposition of property process in compliance with the Municipal Council’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a Public Participation Meeting before a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, to receive input with respect to potential options for use of the land related to the River Road Golf Course, in order to ensure that all options are evaluated through the disposition of property process;


    Yeas: (3)P. Van Meerbergen, M. van Holst, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (10)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)J. Helmer
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (3 to 10)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That part b) of Item 2 (3.1), BE APPROVED:

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the disposition of property process in compliance with the Municipal Council's Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy; and,


    Yeas: (9)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and S. Turner
    Nays: (4)P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and A. Hopkins
    Recuse: (1)J. Helmer
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (9 to 4)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That part c) of Item 2 (3.1), BE APPROVED:

    c)      notwithstanding the Municipal Council's Sale of Major Assets Policy, the proceeds from any partial or full disposition of River Road Golf Course lands BE ALLOCATED to the municipal golf reserve fund;

    it being pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    a communication from J. Albin;
    a communication from B. Byck;
    a communication from B. Caldwell;
    a communication from B. Campbell;
    a communication from W. Campbell;
    a communication from B. Davis;
    a communication from R. Ferris;
    a communication from C. Fieder;
    a communication from K. Graham;
    a communication from M. Graham;
    a communication from T. Johnston;
    a communication from T. Johnston;
    a communication from D. W. Kostiuk;
    a communication from T. MacDonald;
    a communication from N. Macmillan;
    a communication from M. O'Keefe;
    a communication from D. Page;
    a communication from R. Reimer;
    a communication from D. Rowdon;
    a communication from E. Sivilotti;
    a communication from L. Smith;
    a communication from J. Smythe;
    a communication from J. B. Thompson;
    a communication from J. Wagner;
    a communication from R. Wharry;
    a communication from F. York;
    a communication from J. York;
    a communication from D. W. Shin;
    a communication from R. Carruthers;
    a communication from R. Kasprzak;
    a communication from D. De Vries;
    a communication from H. and L. Marienfeldt;
    a communication from P. Jackson;
    a communication from M. Klug;
    a communication from D. Quantrill;
    a communication from J. Bracken;
    a communication from R. J. Austin;
    a communication from S. Buccella;
    a communication from R. McLarty;
    a communication from G. Buckley;
    a communication from J. Attard;
    a communication from A. Johnson;
    a communication from F. Lamontagne;
    a communication from D. McMullin;
    a communication from J. Campos;
    a communication from C. Beck;
    a communication from B. Knowles;
    a communication from F. Donovan;
    a communication from O. Rizzolo;
    a communication from V. Clark;
    a communication from J. Russell;
    a communication from A. Lobsinger; and
    a communication from P. Herbert;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding these matters:

    C. Loughry, Golf Ontario – speaking in favour of keeping River Road Golf Course operational; and offering operational alternatives for the Committee’s consideration; noting Golf Ontario’s recent work with the City of Toronto;

    A. McGuigan – speaking in favour of keeping River Road Golf Course operational as a public course; noting that demand for golf and outdoor recreation expand with the growth of the city and likely this is why the course was purchased by the City.


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (1)S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)J. Helmer
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 1)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the 1st Report of the Audit Committee, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Councillor Helmer BE ELECTED Vice Chair of the Audit Committee for the term ending November 30, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report, for the year ending December 31, 2020, BE APPROVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing Procedures for the London Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program, for the year ending December 31, 2020, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the communication dated January 29, 2021, from Deloitte, with respect to the internal audit summary update, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the revised 2020-2022- Audit Plan by Audit Universe Area from Deloitte BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the communication from Deloitte, regarding the internal audit dashboard as of January 29, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the Observation Summary from Deloitte, as of January 29, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the Internal Audit Report from Deloitte with respect to Assumptions and Securities Review performed October 2020 to December 2020, issued January 28, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the Internal Audit Report from Deloitte with respect to Class Replacement Project Post - Implementation Reconciliation Process Review performed October 2020 to December 2020, issued January 27, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

None. 

Councillor P. Squire indicated that given the issuance of the Statement of Claim from CLC Tree Services Ltd., he asked for an update with respect to the status of the Claim and asked that the following additional Closed Session reason be approved to receive an update from the Civic Administration regarding this matter:

“A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Statement of Claim from CLC Tree Services Ltd.”

  • Motion made by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law leave BE GIVEN to add the following Closed Session reason be added to the Council Agenda:

    “A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Statement of Claim from CLC Tree Services Ltd.”


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

13.

  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No’.s 64 to 83, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That Second Reading of Bill No’.s 64 to 83, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No’.s 64 to 83, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

    4.1      Solicitor-Client Privilege/Litigation or Potential Litigation

    A matter being considered pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/3/PEC)

    4.2      Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/3/CSC)

    4.3      Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/3/CSC)

    4.4      Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.3/3/CSC)

    4.5      Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals

    A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose and, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/5/SPPC)

    4.6      (ADDED) Solicitor-Client Privilege/Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals /Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Statement of Claim from CLC Tree Services Ltd.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session, at 9:47 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating, except Councillor S. Hillier.

    At 10:20 PM, Council resumes in public session, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating, except Councillor S. Hillier.


  • Motion made by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    1.      Partial Property Acquisition – 3050 Dingman Drive – Dingman Drive Road Improvements

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and the Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the partial acquisition of property located at 3050 Dingman Drive, further described as Part Lot 16, Concession 3, as in WU58299, 175026, subject to 157301 subject to an easement in gross over Part 1, Plan 33R-18786 as in ER922719, City of London, County of Middlesex, designated as Parts 10, 11, 12 and 13 on Draft Reference Plan to be deposited as being part of PIN 08204-0198, being 0.30 acres as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Dingman Drive road improvements project, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the offer submitted by Pamela Betterley (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $143,000.00, BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

    i)      the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal fees, including disbursements and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete this transaction;
    ii)      the City, at its expense, agreeing to prepare and deposit on title, on or before closing, a reference plan describing the subject property;
    iii)      the City, agreeing to reimburse the Vendor for any reasonable costs associated with rehabilitating the septic tile bed in the event the said tile bed encroaches on property being acquired;
    iv)      the City acknowledging the Vendor is entitled to all rights and privileges, including total income with respect to a land lease with Bell Mobility Inc.; and

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

    2.      Offer to Purchase Surplus Land – Bluestone Properties Inc., Part of Huxley Street

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City owned surplus land being Part of HUXLEY ST (FORMERLY JOHN ST), PL 193, designated as Part 2 on 33R-20888, being Part of PIN 08397-0040 (LT) and further shown highlighted in red in Appendix “A” (“the Property”) in the City of London, County of Middlesex, the offer submitted by Bluestone Properties Inc. (the “Purchaser”), to purchase the subject Property from the City, at a purchase price of $220,000.00, which agreement is attached hereto as Appendix “B” BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

    a)      the Purchaser shall be allowed until 4:30 PM on March 31st, 2021 (Requisition Date) to examine title to the property and at its own expense and to satisfy itself that there are no outstanding work orders or deficiency notices affecting the Property, that its present use may be lawfully continued and that the principal building may be insured against risk of fire;

    b)      this Agreement shall be completed by not later than 4:30 PM on April 15th, 2021. Upon completion, vacant possession of the Property shall be given to the Purchaser unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement;

    c)      the Purchaser shall have until 4:00 PM on March 31st, 2021 to satisfy itself in it sole and absolute discretion as to the soil, geotechnical, archaeological and environmental condition of the Property;

    d)      the Purchaser acknowledges that the Property is being purchased on an “as is” basis;

    e)      the Purchaser and the Vendor agree to pay their own legal costs, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, as required, to complete this transaction;

    f)      following the closing of this transaction, the Purchaser will grant to the Vendor, for nominal consideration being Two Dollars ($2.00), servicing easements as may be required over the entire Property, on the City’s standard municipal services easement form. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Vendor will be retaining a municipal services easement for municipal infrastructure and will be conveying any utility easements that may be required. This condition shall survive and not merge on the completion of this transaction;

    g)      the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that third party utility easements will be registered by the Vendor on title to the Property prior to the closing of this transaction;

    h)     this Agreement is conditional upon the proof to the Vendor that the Purchaser is the registered owner of the abutting lands being 101 Baseline Road West and 107 Baseline Road West (the “Abutting Lands”) by on or before 4:00 PM on March 31st, 2021 (the “Abutting Ownership”); it being noted that as part of the original Municipal Council resolution issued on April 17th, 2000, the sale of the Vendor’s Property is only permitted to the rightful owner of the Abutting Lands and as such, the Vendor requires proof of Abutting Ownership;

    i)      both parties mutually agree that the Property will contain in perpetuity, a 10 foot (3.03 metres) dedicated pedestrian public accessible walkway (the “Public Walkway”) connecting Huxley Street to Baseline Road to be provided by easement in the form attached in Schedule “D” and as may be further described in any future development agreement and/or site plan approval brought forward by the Purchaser for the abutting Purchaser Land(s). All costs to relocate, reconstruct, or replace the Public Walkway (the “Pathway Relocation”) as part of a future development agreement and/or site plan approval shall be the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. As part of the Pathway Relocation the overall construction which shall include but not be limited to the size, material, standards, grading, placement, and final location shall be approved prior and in writing by the Vendor in its sole discretion; the Purchaser further acknowledges and agrees that for any portion of the Pathway Relocation onto the Purchaser’s abutting lands, the same rights as described in Schedule “D” shall be granted to the Vendor at nominal consideration. Once the Pathway Relocation is completed, all future maintenance, operation, improvements, and repairs of the Public Walkway on the Property portion of lands will remain the responsibility of the Purchaser and, this condition shall survive and not merge on the completion of this transaction; and,

    j)      this Agreement is conditional upon Municipal Council passing a by-law permanently closing the portion of Huxley Road Located on the property (the “Road Closing”) in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, on or before 4:00 PM on March 31st, 2021; if within that time, the Vendor has not given notice in writing to the Purchaser that this condition has been satisfied or waived then this Agreement shall be null and void and not further force or effect whatsoever and each party shall be released from all of it liabilities and obligation under this Agreement and the deposit shall be returned to the Purchaser forthwith, without interest or deduction except as otherwise provide for herein; it being noted that this condition is included for the benefit of the Vendor and may be waived at the Vendor’s sole option by notice in writing to the Purchaser as aforesaid within the time period stated herein.

    3.      Old Victoria Hospital Lands Phase II Disposition RFT 21 – 09

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with concurrence of the Director, Planning and City Planner, and on the advice of the Manager, Realty Services, with respect to the subject property known as Old Victoria Hospital Lands Phase II, being approximately 6.25 acres and further described as:

    PARCEL 1 - Part of Lot 27 and all of Lots 26, 34 and 35, Registered Plan 172(E), designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-17941, BEING ALL OF PIN 08315-0080 in the City of London and County of Middlesex;

    PARCEL 2 - Lots 6, 7 and 8 South of Hill Street East and Lots 6, 7 and 8 North of South Street East on Crown Plan 30, Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 37, 40 and Part of Lots 36, 38 and 39 on Registered Plan 172(E), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 33R-17942 Save and Except Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on Plan 33R-20703, BEING ALL OF PIN 08329-0197 and PART OF PIN 08329-0198, in the City of London and County of Middlesex, (collectively the “Property”);

    the offer submitted by Vision SoHo Alliance consisting of: Indwell Community Homes, Zerin Development Corporation, Homes Unlimited (London) Inc., Chelsea Green Home Society, Italian Seniors’ Project to purchase the subject properties from the City, for the sum of $2,000,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the additional conditions outlined in Schedule “D” of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 63 and Added Bill No.’s 84 to 88, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 63 and Added Bill No.’s 84 to 88, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 63 and Added Bill No.’s 84 to 88, inclusive, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    The following are By-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:

    Bill                   

    By-law

    Bill No. 63

    By-law No. A.-8065-50 – A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 23rd day of February, 2021. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 64

    By-law No. A.-8066-51 – A by-law to approve and authorize the execution of the current and future Letters of Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of London for the transfer of Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program. (2.2/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 65

    By-law No. A.-8067-52 – A by-law to approve and authorize the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of London for the reimbursement of funds under the Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning funding program. (2.3/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 66

    By-law No. A.-6825(b)-53 – A by-law to amend By-law A.-6825-162, as amended, entitled “A by-law to establish a municipal service board for the purpose of operating and managing Eldon House” to amend the Board composition to provide for the appointment of a past Chair of the Board as a Director. (2.5/4/CPSC)

    Bill No. 67

    By-law No. C.P.-1556-54 – A by-law to exempt from Part-Lot Control, lands located at 1160 Wharncliffe Road South, legally described as Block 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 in Registered Plan 33M-786. (2.6/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 68

    By-law No. PS-113-21059 – A by-law to amend By-law PS-113 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (2.7/2/CWC)

    Bill No. 69

    By-law No. S.-5868(a)-55 – A by-law to amend By-law S.-5868-183 entitled “A by-law prohibiting and regulating signs, and regulating the placing of signs upon highways and buildings”. (2.3/4/CPSC)

    Bill No. 70

    By-law No. S.-6104-56 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Richmond Street between College Avenue and Grosvenor Street; and as widening to St. George Street between College Avenue and Grosvenor Street)  (Chief Surveyor – pursuant to SPA20-035 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 71

    By-law No. S.-6105-57 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Hyde Park Road, south of Gainsborough Road)  (Chief Surveyor – registered as Instrument No. ER1338093 pursuant to SPA19-089 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 72

    By-law No. S.-6106-58 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Upperpoint Boulevard, east of Westdel Bourne)  (Chief Surveyor – for the purpose of unobstructed legal access to a public highway pursuant to SP18-029 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 73

    By-law No. S.-6107-59 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Grey Street, west of Maitland Street)  (Chief Surveyor - registered as Instrument No. ER1332698, pursuant to Site Plan SPA20-034 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 74

    By-law No. S.-6108-60 – A by-law to permit Megan Elizabeth Strachan to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 789 Lorne Avenue, City of London. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 75

    By-law No. W.-5607(b)-61 – A by-law to amend by-law No. W.-5607-237, as amended, entitled, “A by-law to authorize the Southdale Road Upgrades, Phase 2 Wickerson to Bramblewood (Project No. TS1407-2).” (6.3/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 76

    By-law No. W.-5618(c)-62 – A by-law to amend by-law No. W.-5618-64, as amended, entitled “A by-law to authorize the Southdale Road Widening-Farnham Road to Pine Valley (Project No. TS1629-1)” (6.1/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 77

    By-law No. W.-5669-63 – A by-law to authorize the Dingman Drive Road Improvements – HWY 401 to Wellington Road (Project No. TS1746). (6.2/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 78

    By-law No. W.-5670-64 – A by-law to authorize the 2020 Bus Purchase Replacement. (Project No. MU104420).  (2021-2023 Multi-Year Budget)

    Bill No. 79

    By-law No. W.-5671-65 – A by-law to authorize the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements (Roundabout) (Project No. TS1332). (2.5/1/CWC)

    Bill No. 80

    By-law No. Z.-1-212905 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 335 Kennington Way, 3959 and 3964 Avenue; legally described as Part of Block 1, Plan 33M765, Designated as Part 2 and 3 Plan 33R-20777 and Block 2, 33M 765. (2.3/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 81

    By-law No. Z.-1-212906 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane. (2.5/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 82

    By-law No. Z.-1-212907 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 3195 White Oak Road. (3.1/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 83

    By-law No. Z.-1-212908 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 185 Horton Street East. (3.3/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 84

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8068-66 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Pamela Betterley, for the partial acquisition of a portion of the property located at 3050 Dingman Drive, in the City of London, for the Dingman Drive Road Improvements Project, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.1/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 85

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8069-67 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Bluestone Properties Inc., for the sale of City owned lands, described as Part of HUXLEY ST (FORMERLY JOHN ST), PL 193, designated as Part 2 on 33R-20888, being Part of PIN 08397-0040 (LT), in the City of London and County of Middlesex  and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to executed this Agreement. (6.2/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 86

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8070-68 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Vision SoHo Alliance consisting of: Indwell Community Homes, Zerin Development Corporation, Homes Unlimited (London) Inc., Chelsea Green Home Society, Italian Seniors’ Project, for the disposition of property located at Old Victoria Hospital Lands Phase II, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.3/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 87

    (ADDED) By-law No. A-44-21003 – A by-law to amend By-law No. A-44, as amended, being “A by-law respecting the Civic Administration” to reflect organizational changes.

    Bill No. 88

    (ADDED) By-law No. CPOL.-154(b)-69 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-154-406, as amended, being “Appointments Requiring Council Approval and/or Consultation” to delete and replace Schedule “A” of the By-law to reflect organizational changes


  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourns at 10:34 PM.