Council

Minutes

11th 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:
  • J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power

    Remote Attendance: A. Barbon, G. Barrett, G. Belch, B. Card, K. Dickins, G. Kotsifas, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, B. Warner, R. Wilcox

    The meeting is called to order at 4:00 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair; 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.


That it be noted that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

None.

None. 

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

    That the change in order to move Stage 4. Council, In Closed Session and the 10th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, to after Stage 13. By-laws, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the Minutes of the 10th meeting held on July 6 BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the agenda:

    6.1     Oxford Wonderland Secondary Plan - Terms of Reference, Councillors E. Peloza and S. Lewis;

    6.2     400 Southdale Road East (OZ-9261), C. Lumley; and,

    6.3     Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (OZ-9367), H. and C. Rhodes, T. and J. Tillman and J.B. Morton. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the 11th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 8 (clause 4.4). 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 6th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 8, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the communication, dated June 23, 2021, from K. Bunting, Middlesex County, as well as the 2020 Performance Report for the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, as appended to the agenda, BE RECEIVED. (2021-P16)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the staff report dated July 27, 2021, related to the Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual – Deferred Matters File No. 2 with respect to limiting amplified concerts on weekdays after Labour Day between the hours of 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM for 2021; it being noted that the above-noted staff report, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-M02)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 24, 2021:

    a)     a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED, led by T. Khan, to undertake a review of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) and to report back at the August 26, 2021 CSCP meeting; it being noted that the CSCP held a general discussion and heard verbal updates from C. Smith, Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, B. Westlake-Power, Deputy City Clerk and M. Schulthess, Deputy City Clerk, with respect to the Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report VI;

    b)     a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED consisting of B. Fragis, D. Luthra and B. Madigan, relating to two components of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) Terms of Reference, as follows:

    i)     developing, encouraging and promoting activities and education programs for Londoners of all ages on safety in the community, such as (but not limited to) injury prevention, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, bicycle safety, water safety and fire prevention; and,
    ii)    developing, encouraging and promoting activities and education programs for Londoners of all ages on the prevention of crime in the community;
    it being noted that the contact and coordination with departments, agencies, community associations and boards and commissions BE POSTPONED to the August 26, 2021 CSCP meeting;

    c)     Councillor Jesse Helmer, Chair, Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) BE REQUESTED to attend the August 26, 2021 Community Safety & Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) meeting to discuss various initiatives of the CPSC and to recommend how CSCP may contribute as a resource for the CPSC as described in the CSCP Terms of Reference; and,

    d)     clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 4.2 BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 24, 2021:

    a)     the following actions be taken with respect to E-Scooters in the City of London:

    i)     the revised attached comments, outlining the opinions of the Accessibility Advisory Committee with respect to E-Scooters in the City of London BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,
    ii)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to engage in external feedback acquisition in a public forum to solicit feedback on this matter;

    b)     the attached comments, outlining the opinions of the Accessibility Advisory Committee with respect to Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration to be considered as part of the Advisory Committee Review; and,

    c)     clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 to 3.3 and 4.3 BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the communication, dated June 8, 2021, from M. Lalaberte, Neighbourhood Legal Services and J. Thompson, Life*Spin, with respect to Property Standards By-laws CP-16 and A-35, BE RECEIVED. (2021-C01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the communication, dated July 15, 2021, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to a Business Case Request for Agricultural Transitional Housing Project, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration with the Housing Stability Plan. (2021-D04)



    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 July 19, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication, dated July 6, 2021, from Councillors S. Lehman and J. Helmer and Mayor E. Holder, related to Recognizing the Impact of Hosting COVID-19 Assessment Centres at Oakridge Arena and Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre:

    a)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult residents, especially those close to the COVID-19 assessment centres, about priorities for new recreational amenities or upgrades to existing recreational amenities in the general area; and,

    b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore potential provincial and federal funding opportunities for recreational infrastructure and to report back with recommended new or upgraded recreational amenities in the general area of both testing centres, along with a recommended source of financing;

    it being noted that the above-noted communication, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-S08)


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the 13th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.  


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 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 Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the staff report dated July 26, 2021 with respect to the optional small business subclass BE RECEIVED for information, and that no further action BE TAKEN with respect to this matter.  



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the staff report dated July 26, 2021 with respect to the Corporate Asset Management Plan 2021 Review BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken:

    a) the 2020 Annual Parkland Reserve Fund Report BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 7 of the O. Reg. 509/20: Community Benefits Charges and Parkland, 2020, as well as section 42 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990, which require Municipal Council to provide an annual financial statement on special accounts for the conveyance of land for park purposes; and,

    b) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2020 Annual Parkland Reserve Fund Report available to the public on the City of London website to fulfill Municipal Council’s obligation under section 7 of the O. Reg. 509/20: Community Benefits Charges and Parkland, 2020.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property, located at 2 Saunby Street, further described as Part 1, Plan 33R-20979, the following actions be taken:

    a) the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and,

    b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE SOLD, 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 Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Investment Report:

    a)  the above-noted staff report, providing a summary of the performance of the City of London’s investment portfolio in 2020, BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b)  the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on August 10, 2021, to amend By-law CPOL.-39(a)-371 being a by-law to amend By-law CPOL.-39(a)-371 being "Investment Policy”. 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the “Policy for the Establishment and Maintenance of Council Polices”:

    a) the proposed by-laws, as appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendices B1 to B34, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021, to amend the following Council Policies:

    1. “Access and Privacy Policy” to be amended to:
    • apply grammatical corrections and gender-neutral language;
    • remove references to “Managing Director” and replace with “Deputy City Manager”
    • add the definition of “Privacy Impact Assessment”, and “Project” as it relates to a privacy impact assessment in section 2;
    • add “reporting and investigating privacy breaches” to the responsibilities of the City Clerk in section 4.2;
    • add paragraph related to the Transmitting of Personal Information to External Parties in section 4.8;
    • provide clarity related to the City Clerk’s role and responsibilities related to privacy breaches in section 4.9; and
    • add a new section 4.10 outlining the requirement for staff to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment if a project or initiative if, in the City Clerk’s opinion, one is required.

    2. “Accountability and Transparency to the Public Policy” to be amended to reflect Council’s current Values.

    3. “Appointment of Council Members to Standing Committees of Council and Various Civic Boards and Commissions Policy” to be amended to redefine the Council Year to reflect changes to section 6 of the MEA.

    4. “Assessment Growth Policy” to be amended to provide for strengthened eligibility criteria and for the prioritization of requests.

    5. “Capital Budgets and Financing Policy” to be amended to update the definitions and policy sections.

    6. “City of London Community Suite Policy” be amended to clarify wording in liability section.

    7. “Code of Conduct for Members of Council” to be amended to:
    • apply grammatical corrections; 
    • delete section 3.5 as it is duplicated in section 9; 
    • reference current Respectful Workplace Policy in section 7; and 
    • delete duplicate wording in section 6.1 as it is reflected in section 6.5.

    8. “Debt Management Policy” to be amended to update objectives for the addition of intergenerational equity and maintaining a strong credit rating, and to update the policy section for clarity.

    9. “Dedication of Fire Stations” policy be amended to update applicable Fire Stations and service area title.

    10. “Discretionary Benefits” to be amended to address the intent of Discretionary Benefits and the new Provincial model towards life stabilization.

    11. “Financial Assistance for Program Activity Fees” to be amended to update and clarify language, to add a new section 4.11 concerning applicants receiving financial assistant from the province, and to renumber the sections accordingly.

    12. “Flags at City Hall Policy” to be amended to clarify that flags at the back entrance of City Hall are to be removed over the winter.

    13. “Gender Equity in Recreation Services” policy be amended to modernize language in three definitions (2.2 to 2.4), to add a section 4.iii under Policy to address removing barriers, and to update position and service area titles.

    14. “Grants to Centennial Hall” to be amended to remove outdated language.

    15. “Hiring of Employees Policy” to be amended to update references and numbering, and to add the phrase “or harassment” to updated section 4.2.

    16. “Identification of Operating Surpluses – Boards and Commissions” to be amended to align wording in applicability and policy sections with the budget monitoring process.

    17. “Leasing and Licensing of City Owned Land” to be amended to incorporate wording from repealed policy, “Leasing Parkland”

    18. “Legal Services and Accounts” to be amended to change the claim amount to align with thresholds in the Procurement Policy.

    19. “Lessee Protection and Non-Competitive Clauses” to be amended to change the title to “Lessee Protection and Non-Competitive Clauses – Centennial Hall” to reflect the scope of the policy.

    20. “London Community Grants Policy” to be amended to delete reference to Housing Development Corporate, London (HDC) in section 4.3(b)(v).

    21. “Mayor – Contracted Staff” to be amended to add clarifying language about benefits.

    22. “Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List Policy” to be amended to clarify eligibility criteria for nomination.

    23. “Multi-Year Budget Policy” to be amended to update definition and policy sections, and to clarify applicability to the property tax supported as well as water and wastewater budgets.

    24. “Notices of OPA and ZBA Received From Other Municipalities” to be amended to clarify 4(a) that where there are no municipal concerns identified by the Director, Planning & Development no response or further action is required.

    25. “Objectives of Centennial Hall” to be amended to add clarifying language in section 4(b).

    26. “Policy for waiving or reducing fees for use of city owned community centres and recreation facilities” be amended to change the policy title to “Request to Waive or Reduce Facility Rental Fees” and to update position and service area titles.

    27. “Promotion of Corporate Products to City Staff” to be amended to add clarifying language.

    28. “Public Notice Policy” to be amended to:
    • reflect Council’s current Values and apply minor grammatical corrections;
    • remove references to the “Committee of the Whole” and “Board of Control”; 
    • delete references to the “annual” budget and replace with “multi-year”; and
    • remove the reference to “shall” and replace with “may” with regards to notice being published in the newspaper advising of a new or amended procedure by-law; and
    • add a requirement to provide notice of intent to implement a new municipally managed private commercial parking lot. Notice of intent shall be posted on the City's website and may also be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of London at least seven days in advance of the committee meeting.

    29. “Real Property Acquisition Policy” to be amended to incorporate changes to legislation.

    30. “Reduced Rental Rates for Non-Profit Groups” to be amended to update staff titles and reference to the Fees and Charges By-law.

    31. “Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy” to be amended to update policy section to ensure policy directive for external loans and refinements to principles to be considered if Council approves external loans.

    32. “Respectful Workplace Policy (Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination)” to be amended to add clarifying language.

    33. “Surplus Deficit Policy” to be amended to clean up the policy section.

    34. “Urban Design Award” to be amended to include the use of virtual methods for nominating and evaluating nominees, and to clarify the process for selecting the winner of the People’s Choice Award.

    b) the proposed by-laws, as appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendices C1 to C4, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021, to repeal the following Council Policies:

    1. “Leasing Parkland” to be repealed because language is being incorporated into the Council policy “Leasing and Licencing of City-Owned Land”.

    2. “Parkland Accounts” to be repealed because the policy is redundant and no longer required.

    3. “Siting of Safe Consumption Facilities and Temporary Overdose Prevention Sites in London” to be repealed because London Plan Policies 1099A-1099F are now in force.

    4. “Value of Parkland Dedication” to be repealed because the information it contains is currently duplicated in the Council Policy titled “Parkland Dedication Cash in Lieu”;
    it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated July 22, 2021 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That interviews BE ARRANGED with the following applicants for consideration of appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors for the current Board vacancy:

    Tania Goodine
    Margaret Parks
    Steven Stefanko



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That based on the application dated June 14, 2021 from Bullying Elimination Week, May 23 - 30, 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as Bullying Elimination Week.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That based on the application dated June 18, 2021 from Caribbean Women's Society, October 1-31, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED as October is Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 10th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 6th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 29, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the three proposed by-laws as appended to the staff report dated July 27, 2021 as Appendices A, B, and C, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 27, 2021, related to the execution of a Connection Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and London Hydro for power generation at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant:

    a)         the proposed by-law, as included on the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021, to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; and,

    b)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any additional documents, if required, to give effect to the Agreement. (2021-E06)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 27, 2021, related to tender RFT 21-51, Supply and Delivery of Steel Guiderail and Accessories:

    a)         approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into an eight-month contract, with four (4) one-year options for the Supply and Delivery of Steel Guiderail and Accessories to Royal Fence Limited at the quoted price of $478,840.00; it being noted that this is an irregular result where pricing exceeds the budget but award can proceed in accordance with Section 8.10 (a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Service Policy;

    b)         the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,

    c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract. (2021-T04)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 27, 2021, related to the emergency, non-competitive purchase of a MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive for the Southeast Reservoir and Pumping Station:

    a)         the purchase order for the purchase of a MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive from SCG Process at a total price of $94,382.00, excluding HST, BE CONFIRMED, in accordance with Section 14.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; and,

    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. (2021-E03)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law as included on the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on August 10, 2021, to amend By-law No. A.-6123-196 entitled “A By-law to provide for a Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program Pilot Project for owner-occupied dwellings of three or less dwelling units”.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 27, 2021, related to tender RFT 21-03, Rental of Winter Maintenance Equipment with Operator, Sander and Salter with Plow and Wing:

    a)         the bids submitted by Mobil Services Inc., S&B Construction Ltd., B and A Davies Paving and Construction Inc., Ferrari Concrete Ltd. and CH Excavating (2013) at their tendered prices BE ACCEPTED;

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

    c)          the 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. (2021-V01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the staff report dated July 27, 2021 with respect to the South London Air Monitoring Network Pilot Project BE DEFERRED to the next Civic Works Committee meeting for consideration. (2021-E05)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at July 19, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding items 11 (2.1), 19 (3.5), 20 (3.6) and 22 (3.8).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Old Oak Properties, relating to the property located at 3343 Morgan Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/R10 (h*h-54*h-71*R5-7/R6-5/R7.D100.H45/R10-3.H45) Zone TO a Residential R5/R6/R7/R10 (R5-7/R6-5/R7.D100.H45/R10-3.H45) Zone to remove the “h”, ‘h-54” and “h-71” holding provisions.  (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., to exempt Block 101, Plan 33M-733 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 101, Plan 33M-733 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-4(4)) which permits street townhouse dwellings; 
    b)        the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 101, Plan 33M-733 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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; 
    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; and,
    xiv)        in accordance with condition v), the applicant provide servicing drawings of municipal servicing to each of the blocks created within 1750 Finley Crescent to indicate that all municipal servicing can be provide to each property/block created without conflict. (2021-D25)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., to exempt Block 99, Plan 33M-733 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 99, Plan 33M-733 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-4(4)) which permits street townhouse dwellings; 
    b)        the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 99, Plan 33M-733 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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; 
    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 bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question; and,
    xiv)       in accordance with condition v), the applicant provide servicing drawings of municipal servicing to each of the blocks created within 1820 Finley Crescent to indicate that all municipal servicing can be provide to each property/block created without conflict. (2021-D25)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., to exempt Block 100, Plan 33M-733 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 100, Plan 33M-733 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-4(4)) which permits street townhouse dwellings; 
    b)        the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 100, Plan 33M-733 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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 Planning and Development Department 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; 
    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 bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question; and
    xiv)      in accordance with condition v), the applicant provide servicing drawings of municipal servicing to each of the blocks created within 1790 Finley Crescent to indicate that all municipal servicing can be provide to each property/block created without conflict. (2021-D25)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Thames Village Joint Venture Corporation, for the subdivision of lands located at 1738, 1752 and 1754 Hamilton Road, north side, south of the Thames River, legally described as Part of Lots 7 & 8, Concession 1; Part of Lot 7, Broken Front Concession “B”; Part of the Road Allowance Between Lots 6 & 7, Broken Front Concession “B” and Concession 1 (Closed by Unregistered By-law 276, dated April, 1875) (Geographic Township of Westminster); all of Lot 1 and Part of Lot 6, and all of the one foot reserve abutting Bobolink Lane Registered Plan No. 747 in the City of London, County of Middlesex:
    a)        the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Thames Village Joint Venture Corporation for the Thames Village Joint Venture Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2 (39T-17502) appended to the staff report dated July 26, 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix “B”;
    c)        the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “C”; and,
    d)        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, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Spriet Associates London Limited, relating to the properties located at 613 and 629 Sovereign Road:
    a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to deem Lot 26 and Lot 27, Registered Plan No. 33M-251, save and except part of Lot 27, Registered Plan No. 33M-251 designated as Part 1, Plan 33R-17747, City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13;   
    b)        the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and undertake registration of the Deeming By-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13; and,
    c)        the applicant BE REQUIRED to pay for any costs incurred to register the deeming by-law at the Land Registry Office. 2021-D12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, to exempt the following lands 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 July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021, to exempt part of Block 6 on Registered Plan 33M-429, more accurately described as Parts 3 to 6, inclusive, on Plan 33R-19849, from the Part Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; and,
    b)    the applicant BE ADVISED that the cost of registration of the above-noted By-law is to be borne by the applicant, in accordance with City policy. (2021-D25)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 1284 Sunningdale Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 Special Provision R1 (h*h-100*R1-3(8)) Zone, a Holding Residential Special Provision R4 (h*h-100*R4-6(14)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-3) Zone, and an Open Space (OS1) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R1 (R1-3(8)) Zone, a Residential Special Provision R4 (R4-6(14)) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone, and an Open Space (OS1) Zone to remove the h and h-100 holding provisions. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 50 Southbridge Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 Special Provision R5 (h*h-100*h-198*R5-4(22)) and a Holding Residential Special Provision R6 (h*h-100*h-198*R6-5(50)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R5 (R5-4(22)) and a Residential Special Provision R6 (R6-5(50)) 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 Deputy City Manager, based on the application by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to a portion of the property located at 704 and 706 Boler Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 R6 Special Provision (h*R6-1(18)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-1(18)) Zone to remove the “h” holding provision. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the properties located at 704, 706 and 720 Boler Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 Special Provision R1 (h*R1-9(8)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R1 (R1-9(8)) Zone to remove the “h” holding provision. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the staff report dated July 26, 2021 entitled “Proclamation of Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, Ontario Regulation 385/21, and draft Ontario Heritage Toolkit” BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the communication dated July 23, 2021 from A.M. Valastro, 133 John Street, was received; it being further noted that the request for delegation status was withdrawn. (2021-L11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Plaza Retail Reit and The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 450 Wharncliffe Road South: 
    a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to DELETE policy Section 4.6.7 iii) – “Specific Service Commerical Areas- Wharncliffe Road South, between Devonshire and Baseline and 425 Wharncliffe Road South”;
    b)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a policy to Section 4.4.2.11 – “Specific Service Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridors- Wharncliffe Road South, between Devonshire Avenue and Baseline Road West and 425 Wharncliffe Road South” to to provide for an expanded range of uses, including automobile sales and service establishment uses to the property located at 425 Wharncliffe Road South; and,
    c)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Highway Service Commercial (HS2) Zone TO a Highway Service Commercial Special Provision (HS2 (*) Zone to permit the additional uses of Office, Medical/Dental Office, Clinic, Laboratory, Retail Store and Liquor, Beer and Wine Store;
    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 the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 which promotes an appropriate range and mix of uses in a settlement area;
    •    the recommended uses conform to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to, Our City, Key Directions, and City Building, and will facilitate a wider range of uses in an existing building in the Urban Corridor Place Type;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to, Chapter 4 – Policies for Specific Service Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridors, which allows Council to apply specific policies where the change in land use is site specific and located in an Auto-Oriented Corridor where Council wishes to maintain the existing land use designation while allowing for a site-specific uses; and,
    •    the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment implements an appropriate use and intensity for the site which is compatible with the surrounding area. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Wastell Development Inc., relating to the property located at 360 Callaway 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 360 Callaway 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 360 Callaway Road;
    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated July 22, 2021, from E. Abbott, with respect to these matters;
     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 proposed Vacant Land Condominium is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, which directs new development to designated growth areas and areas adjacent to existing development;
    •    the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to Our Tools, Key Directions, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,
    •    the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential Designation and will implement an appropriate form of residential development for the site. (2021-D12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 355 Middleton Avenue: 
    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 a property located at 355 Middleton Avenue; 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 355 Middleton Avenue;
    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 proposed Vacant Land Condominium is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, which directs new development to designated growth areas and areas adjacent to existing development;
    •    the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to Our Tools, Key Directions, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,
    •    the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential Designation and will implement an appropriate form of residential development for the site. (2021-D12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 915 Upperpoint Avenue: 
    a)        the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to a property located at 915 Upperpoint Avenue; 
    b)        the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 355 Middleton Avenue:
    i)         a request for the installation of a barrier or vegetation;
    ii)        the increase in traffic and the speed of the traffic;
    iii)       the dirt and dust from the ongoing construction to the north of the proposed development;
    iv)       the vibration from the excavation; and,
    v)        the accumulation of garbage from the ongoing construction;

    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 proposed Vacant Land Condominium is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, which directs new development to designated growth areas and areas adjacent to existing development;
    •    the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to Our Tools, Key Directions, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies; and,
    •    the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential Designation and will implement an appropriate form of residential development for the site. (2021-D12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 180 Commissioners Road Inc., relating to the property located at 180 – 186 Commissioners Road West:
    a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan by ADDING a policy to Section 3.5. – Policies for Specific Residential Areas to permit a maximum residential density of 105 units per hectare to align the 1989 Official Plan policies with the Neighbourhood Place Type policies of The London Plan;
    b)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-4(_)) Zone;
    it being noted that the following site plan matters were raised during the application review process:
    i)        the provision of a built form that is located along both the Commissioners Road West and Viscount Road frontages, with units oriented to the street;
    ii)        the provision of a building design for both street-facing facades that includes a high level of architectural detail and a variety of materials and articulation; individual front door style entrances to ground floor units; amenity spaces for individual units at ground level that create a pedestrian-oriented streetscape; and direct walkway connections from ground floor units to the public sidewalk;
    iii)        the provision of an appropriately sized common outdoor amenity area for residents;
    iv)        the provision of enhanced landscaping in the exterior side yard along Viscount Road, including consideration of such items as a seat wall, arbour, masonry columns and planting or other enhanced features;
    v)        the provision of mitigation measures to address privacy issues/conflicts between grade-related patios and the public realm on Commissioners Road West, and between grade-related patios and the surface parking area, exploring opportunities for creating grade separation to better preserve the amenity of the porches/patios and the usability of those spaces for residents;
    vi)       the provision of privacy fencing along the east and south property boundaries, where possible when co-ordinated with any tree retention on or adjacent to the property lines, noting the retention of existing trees may be less desirable than the provision of privacy fencing in combination with new enhanced landscaping for screening;
    vii)      the provision of enhanced, robust landscaping along the east and south property boundaries for screening, taking into account possible compensation for trees removed from the site prior to the preparation of the Tree Preservation Report; discussions between the applicant and the neighbouring property owners; and the submission of a final Tree Preservation Report;
    viii)      the location and design of snow storage areas to retain snow-melt on site;
    ix)        possible external updates/modifications on Viscount Road, which may include a pavement marking exercise to implement a left turn lane into the site, and/or signal timing revisions;
    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 the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, 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, and Neighbourhoods Place Type; 
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-family, Medium Density Residential designation and the criteria for Policies for Specific Areas which allow Council to address development opportunities through specific policies that provide additional guidance to the general Multi-family, Medium Density Residential policies; and,
    •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan:
    a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to adopt the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan, appended to the aforementioned staff report, in accordance with London Plan policy 1421;
    b)        that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to implementing the Green Acres Drive connection to the Medway Valley trail and pathway system at this time;
    c)        the portion of the pathway and trail system from Gloucester Road (Access A11) to its connection with the pathway in the Valley shown on “Appendix B” of the Medway Valley Heritage Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan BE DEFERRED to be considered at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee following further consultation and review with the adjacent neighbours, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee and the Accessibility Advisory Committee:
    d)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021  as Appendix ‘E’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the London Plan:
    i)         change Policy 1719_11 FROM Medway Valley Heritage Forest Site Planning Study TO Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan;
    ii)        change the Green Space Place Type and Neighbourhoods Place Type on Map 1 – Place Types in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above; and,
    iii)       change the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area on Map 5 – Natural Heritage, in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above:
    It being noted that The London Plan Map 1 will come into full force and effect concurrent with Map 1 of the London Plan;
    e)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021  as Appendix ’F’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to:
    i)         change the Low Density Residential, Multi-family Medium Density Residential, Regional Facility, and Open Space land use designations on Schedule “A”, Land Use in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above; and,
    ii)        change the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area on Schedule “B1”, Natural Heritage Features, in conformity with the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan adopted above; and,
    iii)        change Policy 19.2.2. ii) to add the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan to the list of guideline documents; and,
    f)         the members of Accessibility Advisory Committee, Environmental Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, UTRCA and local First Nations Communities BE THANKED for their work in the review and comments on the Sustainable Trail Concept Plan;
    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:
    ●    a communication dated July 26, 2021 from G. and S. Sinker, 1597 Gloucester Road;
    ●    the staff presentation; and,
    ●    revised pages of the maps included in the staff report;
    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-E18/E20)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 23, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on July 14, 2021:
    a)        the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated June 16, 2021, from C. Maton, Senior Planner, with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located at 551-555 Waterloo Street:
    i)         C. Maton, Senior Planner, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is satisfied with the research, assessment and conclusions of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) included with the above-noted Notice of Planning Application and is in support of this development; and,
    ii)         the above-noted Notice of Planning Application BE RECEIVED;
    b)        on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 14, 2021, related to an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval to alter the heritage designated property located at 329-331 Richmond Street, located within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District:
    i)         the alterations BE PERMITTED, as submitted, with the following terms and conditions:
    ·    the cast iron columns be braced and protected in situ, as described in the Conservation Plan (Cornerstone Architecture and VanBoxmeer & Stranges, dated June 1, 2021), as appended to the above-noted staff report; and,
    ·    the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;
    ii)        direction BE GIVEN to the Site Plan Approval Authority to include a clause regarding the following within the Development Agreement (DA) For the Site Plan Approval:
    ·    alterations to the property shall conform to the Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP21-049-L); and,
    the approach, methods, and process of the in situ conservation of the cast iron columns and arched entryway feature of the property at 329 Richmond Street, before, during, and after construction, shall conform to the Conservation Plan (Cornerstone Architecture and VanBoxmeer & Stranges, dated June 1, 2021), appended to the Heritage Alteration Permit; and,
    c)        clauses 1.1, 2.1 to 2.5, inclusive, 2.7, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prioritize the development of the secondary plan for the Wellington Gateway corridor and BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the timing of future secondary plan development that prioritizes the “transit village” place types identified in the London Plan; it being noted that the draft Terms of Reference for the Oxford Wonderland Secondary Plan, as outlined in the staff report dated July 26, 2021, would be included in the aforementioned report back.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)

Councillor A. Kayabaga leaves the meeting.  

  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Four Fourteen Inc. relating to the property located at 414-418 Old Wonderland Road: 
    a)        the proposed, revised, attached by-law (Appendix "A") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 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 Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone and an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone TO a to a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-5*R5-7(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone;
    it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority:
    i)         board on board fencing along the east, north and south property boundaries that not only exceed the standards of the Site Plan Control By-law but also has screening/privacy qualities;
    ii)        ensure naturalization with feature restoration and compensation is required to be completed by the landowner in accordance with the mitigation measures in the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Assessment and City Ecologist;
    iii)       ensure that in the development agreement it is clear that the restoration and compensation areas are to be protected in a natural state and not manicured; and,
    iv)       a small berm should be created along the edges of the storage area to direct flows back to the road surface and not towards the pond feature to the north; and,
    b)        pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the recommended zoning implements the site concept submitted with the application;
    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;
    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 the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, 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; 
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family Medium Density Residential designation and Environmental Policies;
    •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of development; and,
    •    the subject lands represent an appropriate location for intensification in the form of townhouses, at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and surrounding neighbourhood. (2021-D09)


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (8 to 6)

Councillor A. Kayabaga returns to the meeting.  

  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Manager, Planning Implementation, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by LJM Developments, relating to the property located at 400 Southdale Road East: 
    a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a policy to Section 10.1.3 – “Policies for Specific Areas” that would modify the ‘Neighbourhood Commercial Node’ designation to permit residential units on the ground floor and an increased density of 462 units per hectare on the subject lands located at 400 Southdale Road East;
    b)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Appendix “B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend The London Plan to create a special policy area in the Neighbourhoods Place Type at 400 Southdale Road East to permit an apartment building with residential uses on the ground floor, a height of 7-storeys (29.2m including the mechanical penthouse) and a density of 462 units per hectare and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policies Areas – of The London Plan;
    c)        the proposed revised, attached, by-law (Appendix "C") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 10, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in parts a) and b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Service Station (SS2) Zone TO holding Residential R9 (h-5*R9-1*B-  ) Zone;
     it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process to be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process:
    i)         enhanced provision of boundary landscaping and board on board fencing along boundaries that not only exceed the standards of the Site Plan Control By-law but also has screening/privacy qualities;
    ii)        consideration of more surface parking for visitors; and,
    iii)       address an existing license agreement and the existing private sanitary sewer and PDC that bisects the subject property that services adjacent lands, namely servicing in favor of 456 Southdale Road East, through updates to the Sanitary Study and through detailed design that ensures this existing service in favour of the adjacent lands will be maintained or rerouted and uninterrupted connecting to the municipal sewer on Dundalk.  A clause in the future development agreement will be included regarding an easement agreement between 400 Southdale Road East and 456 Southdale Road East and all servicing details are to be included in the engineering site servicing drawings;
    d)        the Bonus Zone shall be enabled through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a high quality residential apartment building, with a maximum height of 7-storeys with mechanical penthouse, 181 dwelling units and a maximum density of 462 units per hectare, which substantively implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated July 26, 2021 as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters:
    A)    Exceptional Building Design 
    the building design shown in the various illustrations contained in Schedule “1” of the amending by-law is being bonused for features which serve to support the City’s objectives of promoting a high standard of design;
    i)        the building oriented to the corner of Southdale Road East and Dundalk Street providing a well-defined built edge and creating a positive public interface and human scale at street level;
    ii)       the inclusion of building step backs, from 7-storeys to 6-storeys and 5-storeys with a variety of building materials and building articulation to break up the massing of the building; and,
    iii)       purpose-designed amenity space on top of the apartment building and/or parking structure; 
    B)    Underground Parking
    C)    Provision of Affordable Housing by requiring that LJM Developments enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the City of London (“the City”) to facilitate the transfer of ownership at no cost of four (4) new one-bedroom condominium units constructed within the development for the purposes of affordable housing, in a form prescribed by the City;
    it being noted that a future development agreement will provide for the four new one-bedroom units and will include the following through further agreements as necessary:
    •    assurances of the specific location, size, fixtures, and features of the bonus units are defined as to the City’s satisfaction. This includes any common and general attributes, (such as storage lockers, parking, or other building resident amenities) for each bonus unit;
    •    a purchase agreement, inclusive of securities as applicable, reflecting the process for the no-cost transfer of the 4 new one-bedroom units and any associated services and features upon condominium plan registration, in a form satisfactory to the City; and,
    •    confirmation that the associated condominium declaration and by-laws shall in no way limit the use and function of the units for affordable rental housing in accordance with applicable residential rental laws;
    it is further recognized that, upon ownership, the City will retain and maintain the units within the function and business of affordable rental housing as managed through the City’s Housing Stability Services. The City, as owner, would therefore be required to address costs associated with condominium and other standard fees. These factors have been considered within the bonus provisions and will be subject to separate reporting and details;
    d)        pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the recommended zoning implements the same range of uses for which public notification has been given albeit at a lower intensity;
    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;
    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 the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, 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;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhood Commercial Node;
    •    the recommended Zoning By-law amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan and 1989 Official Plan upon approval of the recommended amendment.
    •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area; and,
    •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of four (4)affordable housing units that will help in addressing the growing need for affordable housing in London. The recommended amendment is in alignment with the Housing Stability Action Plan 2019-2024 and Strategic Area of Focus 2: Create More Housing Stock. (2021-D09)


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Councillor A. Kayabaga leaves the meeting. 

  • Motion made by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Leo, Maria and Christine Viglianti relating to the property located at 1047 – 1055 Dearness Drive:

    a) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on August 10, 2021 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London Planning Area – 1989 to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Low Density Residential designation TO a Multi-family, Medium Density Residential designation and by ADDING a policy to Section 3.5. – Policies for Specific Residential Areas to permit a maximum residential density of 134 units per hectare to align the 1989 Official Plan policies with the Neighbourhood Place Type policies of The London Plan;

    b) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on August 10, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London as amended in part (a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-4) and a Residential R2/Office Conversion (R2-2/OC5) Zone, TO a Residential R9 Bonus (R9-1(_)*H19*B-_) Zone;
    The Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a high quality residential apartment building, with a maximum height of 6 storeys and a maximum height of 26 metres, 55 dwelling units and a maximum density of 134 units per hectare, which substantively implements the Site Plan, Renderings, Elevations and Views, attached as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law and provides for the following:
    1) Exceptional Building and Site Design
    i) a built form located along Bradley Avenue and Dearness Drive that establishes a built edge with street-oriented units and active uses along those frontages;
    ii) an architectural feature/massing/building articulation that addresses and emphasizes the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Dearness Drive;
    iii) an active edge along the Bradley Avenue frontage including a well-defined principal entrance and individual front entrances to the ground floor apartment units;
    iv) lockable “front door” style ground floor doors that open into ground floor private amenity spaces designed to extend into setbacks as front porches or courtyards;
    v) ground floor patio enclosures using semi-transparent materials with a height of no more than 1 metre to provide views and passive surveillance into the public streetscape;
    vi) a step-back above the 5th storey for a portion of the building along both street frontages providing a human-scale along the streets;
    vii) articulated facades including recesses, projections, balconies and terraces to provide depth and variation in the built form to enhance the pedestrian environment;
    viii) a variety of materials, textures and articulation along building façade(s) to highlight different architectural elements and provide interest and human-scale rhythm along the street frontages;
    ix) a significant setback from the property to the north aiding smooth transition from the mid-rise building to the low-rise residential to the north;
    x) common outdoor amenity space at ground level and using rooftop terraces located to protect the privacy of adjacent properties.
    xi) an enhanced landscape buffer for the length of the north property line, between the parking ramp and the properties to the north, as well as an enhanced buffer to screen parking where it is visible from the street, noting that the Access Management Guidelines will require that the location of the proposed driveway, parking area and ramp will deviate from the locations shown on Schedule “1”; and,
    xii) limited surface parking located away from the major street frontage and providing most of the parking within an underground structure.
    2) Provision of Affordable Housing
    i) A total of two (2) one-bedroom units and two (2) two-bedroom units will be provided for affordable housing;
    ii) Rents not exceeding 85% of the Average Market Rent (AMR) for the London Census Metropolitan Area as determined by the CMHC at the time of building occupancy;
    iii) The duration of affordability set at 50 years from the point of initial occupancy;
    iv) The proponent enter into a Tenant Placement Agreement (TPA) with the City of London to align the affordable units with priority populations;
    v) These conditions to be secured through an agreement registered on title with associated compliance requirements and remedies.

    c) IT BEING NOTED that the following site plan matters were raised during the application review process:
    i) ensure the site is configured to provide an adequate buffer between ground floor units and the public streets and rear parking area to accommodate a landscape buffer and minor grade separation (i.e. steps to porch or courtyard) to provide residential amenity and ensure a reasonable level of privacy;

    ii) consideration during the driveway realignment required to comply with the Access Management Guidelines, of the potential to preserve existing trees located on/near the Dearness Drive property line. That as part of those considerations, a tree preservation report be required at the site plan stage to inform the final co-ordinated driveway design and landscaping plans, 

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, 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, and Neighbourhoods Place Type;
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-family, Medium Density Residential designation and the Policies for Specific Residential Areas which allow Council to address development opportunities through specific policies that provide additional guidance to the general Multi-family, Medium Density Residential policies;
    • the recommended amendment secures units for affordable housing through the bonus zone; and,
    • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

At 5:36 PM, Councillor A. Kayabaga returns to the meeting.  

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 7 (5.1).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 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, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated July 28, 2021 including the 2020 Performance Report, May 2021 Semi-Annual Progress Report BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, Tourism’s London annual report on the expenditure of Municipal Accommodation Tax revenues BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd and 4th Reports of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meetings held on June 17 and July 15, 2021, respectively:

    a) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 and 4.2, inclusive of the 3rd Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED;

    b) the following actions be taken with respect to the Election of Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership Table Representative:

    i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend the next Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee to provide an overview of CDIS; and,
    ii) the election of the representative BE POSTPONED to the next meeting;

    c) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 and 6.1 of the 4th Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    The following actions be taken with respect to the delegation from Roula Hawa, Mischa Mackie (Schlemmer) and Reeti Chopra related to the Housing and Homelessness Crisis in London:

    a)   the above-noted presentation BE RECEIVED: and,

    b)   the recommendations forming part of the presentation BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration, for consideration and potential implementation, including but not limited to participation in the knowledge-exchange activities related to this report.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Councillor J. Morgan BE APPOINTED to the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board for the term ending November 15, 2022.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated July 27, 2021 from Mayor E. Holder and Deputy Mayor J. Morgan regarding the Regional Transportation and Mobility across Southwestern Ontario:

    a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a conceptual framework for a Regional Transportation/Mobility Hub in downtown London, including working with London Transit to explore potential connections between a regional transportation/mobility hub and local City of London transit routes, including the proposed bus rapid transit system, for Council’s consideration; and,

    b)   the Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage with the Southwest Ontario Transportation Task Force membership on the opportunity of positioning the City of London as a Regional Transportation/Mobility Hub for consideration by the Province of Ontario under the Connecting the Southwest: A Draft Transportation Plan for Southwestern Ontario.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the communication dated July 26, 2021 from Councillor M. van Holst BE RECEIVED and no further action BE TAKEN. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)

None.

13.

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No’.s 312 to 380, excluding Bill No. 378, and the Added Bill No.’s 385 to 386, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No’.s 312 to 380, excluding Bill No. 378, and the Added Bill No.’s 385 to 386, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No’.s 312 to 380, excluding Bill No. 378, and the Added Bill No.’s 385 to 386, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 378  BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (9 to 6)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 378  BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (9 to 6)
  • Motion made by:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 378  BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (9 to 6)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

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

    4.1 Personal Matters / Identifiable Individual
    A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the Awarding of the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships. (6.1/11/CPSC)

    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. (6.1/13/CSC)

    4.3 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. (6.2/13/CSC)

    4.4 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. (6.3/13/CSC)

    4.5 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. (6.4/13/CSC)

    4.6 Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice
    A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to litigation currently before the Superior Court of Justice, Court file No. 2278/18 and 2278/18-A1 affecting the municipality in relation to the Bradley Avenue West Extension and Wharncliffe Road South Improvements. (6.1/10/CWC)

    4.7 Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice
    A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to litigation currently before the Superior Court of Justice, Court file 783/19 affecting the municipality in relation to the 2016 Sarnia Road Improvements. (6.2/10/CWC)



    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    The Council rises and convenes, In Closed Session, from 5:58 PM to 6:19 PM. 

    At 5:58 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Councillor J. Morgan in the Chair, and leaves the meeting.  


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

    1. Awarding of the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships

    That the following actions be taken in connection with the awarding of the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships:
    a) in recognition of achieving the highest scholastic achievement in their graduating year, the following student BE AWARDED the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Scholarship, in the amount shown:
    Cindy Sun London Central Secondary School (99.67% average) - $2,000

    b) notwithstanding Council Policy 1(3), which provides for Queen Elizabeth Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each, to be granted by the City of London in each school year, for admission to any University, to the two students with the highest scholastic achievement, the following four students BE AWARDED the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships, in the amounts shown:
    Caitlyn Pringle H.B. Beal Secondary School 99.50% - $2,000
    Mia Scherba H.B. Beal Secondary School 99.50% - $2,000

    Anlun Guo London Central Secondary School 99.50% - $2,000
    Nadeen Shilbayeh Oakridge Secondary School 99.50% - $2,000

    c) the additional $6,000 Scholarships BE FUNDED through the City’s 2021 Operating Budget.

    2. Settlement Agreement - 1679 Richmond Street - Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements Project

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, and the concurrence of the Director, Transportation and Mobility, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 1679 Richmond Street, further described as Part of lot 33, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 1029, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, described as Parts 1,2, 3 and 4, Plan ER-1383810, being part of PIN 08066-0183 (LT), as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of future road improvements for the project known as the Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements Project, as follows:
    a) the Settlement Agreement, attached as Appendix “C”, submitted by Suncor Energy Inc., as full and final compensation for the market value of the land expropriated from the subject property, for the sum of $126,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, and subject to the following conditions:
    i) the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal, appraisal costs, disbursements and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete this transaction;
    ii) the City agreeing to pay a further sum of $20,000.00 as disturbance damages for the loss of any and all trees, shrubs and landscaping located within the Property; and
    b) the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

    3. Property Acquisition – 19 Dingman Drive

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Director, Parks and Forestry, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 19 Dingman Drive, further described as Part South 1/2 Lot 19, Concession 3 as in 496032; LONDON/WESTMINISTER, being all of PIN 08204-0131 (LT) and all of PIN 08204-0132 (LT), located in the City of London, County of Middlesex, Province of Ontario, with an area of approximately 33.5 acres as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of a future south west district sports park, the following actions be taken:
    a) the offer submitted by Julia Cox, John Cox, Sarah Morton, Gregory Morton, Rita Hazelwood, Simon Hazelwood, Zsofia Sefcsik (the “Vendors”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $1,750,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the agreement attached as Appendix “C”; and
    b) the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

    4. Property Acquisition – 1710 Wilton Grove Road, London

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, and with the concurrence of the Interim Director, Economic Services and Supports, with respect at 1710 Wilton Grove Road, containing an area of approximately 64 acres, legally described as being Part of Lot 12 Concession 2; Designated Part 1, 33R9191 Formerly in the Town of Westminster now in the City of London, County of Middlesex being all of PIN 081990006 together as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Appendix “C”, the following actions be taken:
    a) the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), submitted by Karen Auzins and Eric Auzins (the Vendors) to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $4,160,000.00 BE ACCEPTED which the Agreement is attached as Appendix “B”; and,
    b) the financing for the acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

    5 Property Disposition – Surplus Land – East Side Purser Street

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned surplus land located south of east side of Purser Street, an area of approximately 0.08 acres, and legally described as Part of Roadway, Closed by By-law S-5030-63 as in ER488782, Plan 91(C), London Township, designated as Part 7 on 33R-17289 & Block 60, Plan 33M-443 in the City of London, County of Middlesex, being part of PIN 08146-0786 and all of PIN 08146-0243 as outlined on the Location Map attached hereto as Appendix “A”, and the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”) attached as Appendix “B”, as submitted by Drewlo Holdings Inc. (the “Purchaser”), to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $125,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the agreement.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Introduction and First Reading of the Added Bill No.’s 381 to 384  BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of the Bill No. Added Bill No.’s 381 to 384 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That Third Reading and Enactment of the Bill No. Added Bill No.’s 381 to 384 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

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

    Bill No. 312

    By-law No. A.-8145-216 – A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 10th day of August, 2021. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 313

    By-law No. A.-8146-217 – A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the local power distribution company (London Hydro) with respect to the connection of power generation at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant. (2.3/10/CWC)

    Bill No. 314

    By-law No. A.-6123(e)-218 – A by-law to provide for a Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program for residential properties of three or less dwelling units. (2.6/10/CWC)

    Bill No. 315

    By-law No. A.-6151(z)-219 – A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, as amended, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001”, by deleting and replacing Schedule “B” – “Hiring of Employees Policy”. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 316

    By-law No. A.-6151(aa)-220 – A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001” by deleting and replacing Schedule “E”, being “Public Notice Policy”. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 317

    By-law No. A.-6151(ab)-221 – A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001” by deleting and replacing Schedule “F”, being the Accountability and Transparency to the Public Policy. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 318

    By-law No. C.P.-1566-222 – A by-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan No. 33M-251 not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13. (2.8/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 319

    By-law No. C.P.-1567-223 – A by-law to exempt from Part-lot Control lands located on the east side of Kains Road, north of Shore Road; being composed of Part of Block 6 on Registered Plan No. 33M-429, more accurately described as Parts 3 to 6, inclusive, on Plan 33R-19849, in the City of London, County of Middlesex. (2.9/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 320

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(vy)-224 – A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 450 Wharncliffe Road South. (3.1a&b/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 321

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(vz)-225 – A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 400 Southdale Road East. (3.6a/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 322

    By-law No. C.P.-1512(al)-226 – A by-law to amend The London Plan for the City of London, 2016 relating to relating to 400 Southdale Road East. (3.6b/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 323

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(wa)-227 – A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 180 – 186 Commissioners Road West. (3.7a/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 324

    By-law No. C.P.-1568-228 – A by-law to adopt the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South) Conservation Master Plan. (3.9a/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 325

    By-law No. C.P.-1512(am)-229 – A by-law to amend The London Plan for the City of London, 2016 for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South). (3.9d/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 326

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(wb)-230 – A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (South). (3.9e/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 327

    By-law No. CPOL.-18(d)-231 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-18-214, as amended, being “Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List Policy”, to clarify eligibility criteria for nomination. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 328

    By-law No. CPOL.-29(a)-232 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-29-225, as amended, being “Grants to Centennial Hall”, to remove outdated language. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 329

    By-law No. CPOL.-30(a)-233 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-30-226, as amended, being “Reduced Rental Rates for Non-Profit Groups”, to update staff titles and reference to the Fees and Charges By-law. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 330

    By-law No. CPOL.-31(a)-234 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-31-227, as amended, being “Objectives of Centennial Hall”, to add clarifying language in section 4(b). (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 331

    By-law No. CPOL.-33(a)-235 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-33-229, as amended, being “Lessee Protection and Non-Competitive Clauses”, to change the title to “Lessee Protection and Non-Competitive Clauses – Centennial Hall” to reflect the scope of the policy. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 332

    By-law No. CPOL.-38(a)-236 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-38-234, as amended, being “London Community Grants Policy”, to delete reference to Housing Development Corporate, London (HDC) in section 4.3(b)(v). (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 333

    By-law No. CPOL.-39(b)-237 – A by-law to amend By-law CPOL.-39-235 being “Investment Policy”. (2.5/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 334

    By-law No. CPOL.-43(a)-238 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-43-239, as amended, being “Identification of Operating Surpluses – Boards and Commissions”, to align wording in applicability and policy sections with the budget monitoring process. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 335

    By-law No. CPOL.-45(b)-239 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-45-241, as amended, being “Multi-Year Budget Policy”, to update definition and policy sections, and to clarify applicability to the property tax supported as well as water and wastewater budgets. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 336

    By-law No. CPOL.-46(b)-240 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-46-242, as amended, being “Surplus/Deficit Policy”, to add clarifying language in the policy section and renumber accordingly. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 337

    By-law No. CPOL.-47(a)-241 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-47-243, as amended, being “Assessment Growth Policy” to provide for strengthened eligibility criteria and for the prioritization of requests. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 338

    By-law No. CPOL.-48(a)-242 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-48-244, as amended, being “Debt Management Policy”, to add intergenerational equity and maintaining a strong credit rating to objectives, and to add clarifying language in the policy section. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 339

    By-law No. CPOL.-52(a)-243 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-52-248, as amended, being “Capital Budget and Financing Policy”, to update the definitions and the policy sections. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 340

    By-law No. CPOL.-71(b)-244 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-71-303, as amended, being “Appointment of Council Members to Standing Committees of Council and Various Civic Boards and Commissions Policy” to redefine the Council Year to align with the Council Term as set out in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 341

    By-law No. CPOL.-77(b)-245 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-77-309, as amended, being “Legal Services and Accounts”, to change claim amount to align with thresholds in the Procurement Policy. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 342

    By-law No. CPOL.-80(a)-246 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-80-312, as amended, being “Dedication of Fire Stations”, to update applicability by changing the number of fire stations from seven to six. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 343

    By-law No. CPOL.-114(d)-247 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-114-366, as amended, being “Flags at City Hall Policy”, to clarify that flags at the back entrance of City Hall are to be removed over the winter. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 344

    By-law No. CPOL.-123(b)-248 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-123-375, as amended, being “Promotion of Corporate Products to City Employees” to change the policy title to “Promotion of Corporate Products or Services to City Employees”, and to update general guidelines. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 345

    By-law No. CPOL.-139(a)-249 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-139-391, as amended, being “Gender Equity in Recreation Services”, to modernize language in three definitions (2.2 to 2.4), and to add a section 4.iii under Policy to address removing barriers. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 346

    By-law No. CPOL.-140(a)-250 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-140-392, as amended, being “Financial Assistance for Program Activity Fees”, to update and clarify language, to add a new section 4.11 concerning applicants receiving financial assistant from the province, and to renumber the sections accordingly. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 347

    By-law No. CPOL.-145(a)-251 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-145-397, as amended, being “Policy for waiving or reducing fees for use of city owned community centres and recreation facilities” to change the policy title to “Request to Waive or Reduce Facility Rental Fees”. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 348

    By-law No. CPOL.-156(b)-252 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-156-408, as amended, being “Mayor – Contracted Staff”, to add clarifying language about benefits. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 349

    By-law No. CPOL.-167(b)-253 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-167-419, as amended, being “Urban Design Awards”, to add language to include virtual processes and to clarify selection process for People’s Choice Award (Student). (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 350

    By-law No. CPOL.-170(a)-254 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-170-422, as amended, being “Notices of OPA and ZBA Received From Other Municipalities”, to clarify that where there are no municipal concerns identified by the Director, Planning & Development, no response or further action is required. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 351

    By-law No. CPOL.-185(b)-255 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-183-435, as amended, being “Leasing and Licencing of City-Owned Land”, to incorporate wording from policy to be repealed “Leasing Parkland”. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 352

    By-law No. CPOL.-188(b)-256 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-188-440, as amended, being “Real Property Acquisition Policy”, to incorporate changes to legislation. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 353

    By-law No. CPOL.-193(c)-257 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-193-445, as amended, being “City of London Community Suite Policy” by deleting and replacing Schedule A. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 354

    By-law No. CPOL.-202(b)-258 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-202-454, as amended, being “Discretionary Benefits”, to address the intent of the policy and the new provincial model towards life stabilization. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 355

    By-law No. CPOL.-368(a)-259 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-368-372, being “Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy”, to update policy section to ensure policy directive for external loans and refinements to principles to be considered if Council approves external loans. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 356

    By-law No. CPOL.-378(a)-260 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.- 378-473, being “Access and Privacy Policy” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 357

    By-law No. CPOL.-383(a)-261 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-383-90, being “Code of Conduct for Members of Council” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 358

    By-law No. CPOL.-396(a)-262 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-396-7, being “Respectful Workplace Policy (Anti-Harassment/ Anti-Discrimination)”, to add clarifying language. (2.6a/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 359

    By-law No. CPOL.-403-263 – A by-law to repeal By-Law No. CPOL.-131-383, as amended, being “Leasing Parkland”, as this Policy has been incorporated into the Policy titled “Leasing and Licensing of City Owned Land”. (2.6b/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 360

    By-law No. CPOL.-404-264 – A by-law to repeal By-Law No. CPOL.-138-390, being “Parkland Accounts”, as the Policy is redundant as the information is contained in other legislation or other policies. (2.6b/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 361

    By-law No. CPOL.-405-265 – A by-law to repeal By-Law No. CPOL.-233-50, as amended, being the Policy titled “Siting of Safe Consumption Facilities and Temporary Overdose Prevention Sites in London”, as the Policy is redundant as the London Plan policies 1099A-1099F are now in force and effect. (2.6b/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 362

    By-law No. CPOL.-406-266 – A by-law to repeal By-Law No. CPOL.-132-384, as amended, being the Policy titled “Value of Parkland Dedication”, as the Policy is redundant as the information is contained in the Policy titled “Parkland Dedication Cash in lieu”. (2.6b/13/CSC)

    Bill No.363

    By-law No. PS-113-21071 – 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.” (2.2a/10/CWC)

    Bill No.364

    By-law No. PS-113-21072 – 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.” (2.2b/10/CWC)

    Bill No. 365

    By-law No. PS-113-21073 – 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.” (2.2c/10/CWC)

    Bill No. 366

    By-law No. S.-6131-267 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Chesterfield Avenue and Veronica Avenue) (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes, registered as ER1362973, pursuant to B.015/19 and in accordance with Z-1)

    Bill No. 367

    By-law No. S.-6132-268 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Adelaide Street N, south of Ross St)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes, registered as ER1368539 on April 19, 2021, pursuant to SPA19-063 and in accordance with Z.-1)

    Bill No. 368

    By-law No. S.-6133-269 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Sarnia Road, west of Oakcrossing Gate)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes, registered as ER1102153 that require dedication)

    Bill No. 369

    By-law No. S.-6134-270 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Wickerson Road and Byron Baseline Road)  (Chief Surveyor – lands that require dedication at the present time)

    Bill No. 370

    By-law No. S.-6135-271 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Horn Street, south of Beecher Street)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes registered as ER1373220, pursuant to B.054/19 and in accordance with Z.-1)

    Bill No. 371

    By-law No. S.-6136-272 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to High Street, south of Grand Avenue)  (Chief Surveyor - road widening purposes, registered as ER1258435, pursuant to SPA18-063 and in accordance with Z.-1, that require dedication at the present time)

    Bill No. 372

    By-law No. Z.-1-212947 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from an area of land located at 3343 Morgan Avenue. (2.2/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 373

    By-law No. Z.-1-212948 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 704 & 706 Boler Road. (2.6/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 374

    By-law No. Z.-1-212949 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 1284 Sunningdale Road West. (2.11/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 375

    By-law No. Z.-1-212950 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 50 Southbridge Drive. (2.12/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 376

    By-law No. Z.-1-212951 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 704, 706 & 720 Boler Road. (2.13/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 377

    By-law No. Z.-1-212952 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 450 Wharncliffe Road South. (3.1c/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 378

    By-law No. Z.-1-212953 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 414-418 Old Wonderland Road. (3.5/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 379

    By-law No. Z.-1-212954 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 400 Southdale Road East. (3.6c/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 380

    By-law No. Z.-1-212955 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 180 – 186 Commissioners Road West. (3.7b/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 381

    By-law No. A.-8147-273 – A by-law to authorize and approve a Settlement Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Suncor Energy Inc., for the partial acquisition of property located at 1679 Richmond Street, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement (6.1/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 382

    By-law No. A.-8148-274 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Julia Cox, John Cox, Sarah Morton, Gregory Morton, Rita Hazelwood, Simon Hazelwood, and Zsofia Sefcsik for the acquisition of the property located at 19 Dingman Drive, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.2/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 383

    By-law No. A.-8149-275 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Karen and Eric Auzins for the purchase of land located at 1710 Wilton Grove Road, an area of approximately 64 acres, legally described as being Part of Lot 12 Concession 2; Designated Part 1, 33R9191 Formerly in the Town of Westminster now in the City of London, County of Middlesex Being all of PIN 081990006, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.3/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 384

    By-law No. A.-8150-276 – A by-law to authorize and approve the Agreement of Purchase and Sale as submitted by Drewlo Holdings Inc. for the sale of City owned surplus lands, described as Part of Roadway, Closed by By-law S-5030-63 as in ER488782, Plan 91(C), London Township, designated as Part 7 on 33R-17289 & Block 60, Plan 33M-443 in the City of London, County of Middlesex, being part of PIN 08146-0786 and all of PIN 08146-0243 in the City of London, County of Middlesex, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to executed this Agreement. (6.4/13/CSC)

    Bill No. 385

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(wc)-277 – A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 1047-1055 Dearness Drive. (3.8a/11/PEC)

    Bill No. 386

    By-law No. Z.-1-212956 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1047-1055 Dearness Drive. (3.8b/11/PEC)


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

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.  



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.