Civic Works Committee

Report

The 14th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee

Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

2021 Meeting - Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency

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PRESENT:

• Councillors E. Peloza (Chair),
• J. Helmer,
• M. Cassidy,
• P. Van Meerbergen,
• S. Turner,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• A. Pascual and J. Taylor.
  
  Remote Attendance: Councillors J. Fyfe-Millar, S. Hillier, S. Lewis, and M. van Holst; A. Anderson, M. Bushby, R. Craven, G. Dales, J. Dann, D. MacRae, S. Mathers, C. McIntosh, B. O'Hagan, J. Stanford, T. Wellhauser, and B. Westlake-Power.
  
  The meeting was called to order at 12:02 PM with Councillor E. Peloza in the Chair; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder, Councillors J. Helmer, S. Turner, and P. Van Meerbergen.
  
  

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Turner, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

RFP21-07 - Innovation Park Phase 5 Design and Tendering - Appointment of Consulting Engineers

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the Innovation Park Phase 5 Design and Tendering project:

  a)        AECOM Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the design and tender documentation preparation for Innovation Park Phase 5, in the total amount of $232,561.00, including contingency, excluding HST;

  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 work;

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

  e)        the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-D21)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Trunk Watermain and Pumping Station Growth Study

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineer for RFP 21-62 Trunk Watermain and Pumping Station Growth Study:

  a)        C3 Water Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Trunk Watermain and Pumping Station Growth Study, in the total amount of $235,092.64, including contingency, excluding HST;

  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 work;

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

  e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E08)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Amendments to the Traffic and Parking Bylaw 

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021, to amend By-law PS-113 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”. (2021-T02/T08)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

RFP 21-38 Supply and Delivery of CNG Split and Single Stream Side Loading Waste Collection Trucks

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to RFP21-38 Supply and Delivery of CNG Side and Split Stream Side Loading Waste Collection Trucks:

  a)        the submission from Vision Truck Group 1220 Franklin Blvd. Cambridge Ontario N1R 8B7 for the Supply and Delivery of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Split and Single Stream Side Loading Waste Collection Trucks BE ACCEPTED at a total purchase price of $2,305,511.00, excluding HST;  

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

  c)        the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, 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-V00)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Contract Award: Request for Proposal RFP21-56 Supply and Installation of Cured-in-place-pipe Sewer Liners

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the Request for Proposal 21-56 Supply and Installation of Cured-in-place-pipe sewer liners:

  a)        the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Limited at its tendered price of $4,339,000.00, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Limited was the only bid meeting the technical criteria and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

  b)        the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report 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, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project; and,

  e)        the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E01)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Dundas Place Temporary Traffic Diversion Monitoring and Consultation

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the construction mitigation traffic diversion on Dundas Place:

  a)        the monitoring and consultation findings BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a bylaw amendment to reinstate the current temporary traffic diversion arrangement on Dundas Place in Spring 2022 as a construction mitigation;

  it being noted that the communication from M. Miksa, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-T05/T08)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Turner, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.7

Meadowlily Road Area Environmental Assessment and Servicing Study

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineer for RFP 21-59 Meadowlily Road Area Environmental Assessment and Servicing Study:

  a)        MTE Consultants Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Meadowlily Road Area Environmental Assessment and Servicing Study, in the total amount of $203,071.00, including contingency, excluding HST;

  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 work;

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

  e)        the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E20)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Turner, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Initiation of the Mobility Master Plan Development

• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 2, 2021, related to the development of the Mobility Master Plan:

  a)        the following Draft Vision and Guiding Principles for the development of the Mobility Master Plan as follows BE ENDORSED for consultation and feedback through a community engagement program, noting that the final Vision and Guiding Principles will be brought forward for approval after the community engagement:

  Draft Vision Statement:

  In 2050, Londoners of all identities, abilities and means will have viable mobility options to allow them to move throughout the city safely and efficiently.

  The movement of people and goods will be environmentally sustainable, affordable, and supportive of economic growth and development.
  
  Draft Guiding Principles:
  •    Environmentally Sustainable
  •    Equitable
  •    Financially Sustainable
  •    Healthy and Safe
  •    Integrated and Connected;

  b)        the general framework for the community engagement program, as presented in the above-noted staff report, BE APPROVED; and,

  c)        the general scope for the consultant assignment to assist in preparation of the Mobility Master Plan, as presented in the above-noted staff report, BE APPROVED. (2021-A22)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Turner, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2

Wharncliffe Road South Improvements - 100 Stanley Street Process

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with consideration of the March 23, 2021 Council resolution, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application to Council to demolish the heritage designated property at 100 Stanley Street, it being noted that the application process requires further consultation with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage and a public participation meeting at the Planning and Environment Committee to consider the application. (2021-R01)

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Cassidy, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder
  Nays: (3)	J. Helmer, S. Turner, and E. Peloza

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (3 to 3)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That Items 5.1 to 5.3 BE APPROVED

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Turner, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at October 25, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.2

(ADDED) 9th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 20, 2021:

  a)        the following actions be taken with respect to the Revised Notice of Planning Application dated October 8, 2021 from A. Riley, Senior Planner, related to a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 99 Southdale Road West:

  i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider including a provision for additional pedestrian and cycling access to the development from adjacent properties such as the:

  A)        the Hellenic Community Centre located at 133 Southdale Road West to connect to Singleton Avenue; and,
  B)        the property located at 1065 Wharncliffe Road South to connect to Legendary Drive; and,

  b)        clauses 1.1, 2.1 to 2.4, 3.1 to 3.4, 3.6, and 4.1 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.3

(ADDED) 9th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 26, 2021:

  a)        the following actions be taken with respect to the to the presentation, dated October 26, 2021, as appended to the Transportation Advisory Committee Agenda, with respect to the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Municipal Class Environmental Assessment:

  i)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Transportation Advisory Committee supports Alternative 4, Multi-Lane Roundabout, for the above-noted project;

  b)        the Advisory Committee Pilots - Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) Comparison document as appended to the above-noted report, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Works Committee for review; and,

  c)        clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1 to 3.4, and 5.2, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.4

(ADDED) Blackfriars Bridge 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Blackfriars Bridge:

  a)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to leave Blackfriars Bridge closed to vehicles at this time and commence the review of the bridge operations as required by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks including public consultation, and report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee; and,

  b)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary for the action noted in part a), above;

  it being noted that the Civic Works Committee was made aware of the attached on-line petition (change.org), related to this matter. 

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Turner, and E. Peloza
  Nays: (2)	P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 2)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:29 PM.