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Council
MINUTES
Fifteenth
meeting
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September 19, 2011
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 5:02 p.m.
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PRESENT: Mayor J.F. Fontana, Councillors B.
Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White, C. Saunders (City Clerk)
ALSO PRESENT: J.A. Fielding, R.L. Fair, M.
Hayward, P. McNally, G.T. Hopcroft, E. Gamble, B. Westlake-Power, V. McAlea
Major, J. Braam, J. Stanford, T.A. Johnson, M. Turner, J. Kobarda, D. Ailles,
S. Axford
ABSENT WITH REGRETS: Councillor N.
Branscombe
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve a test vote.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: M. Brown (1)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Councillor
S. White discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 18 of the 21st Report of
the Built and Natural Environment Committee, having to do with Beaufort Street,
Irwin Street, Gunn Street and Saunby Street Neighbourhood Planning Options, by indicating that her employer owns property and
has an office that Councillor White occasionally works out of an office on
Gunn Street.
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Councillor
Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest on clause C-3 of the Confidential
Appendix to the 21st Report of the Finance and Administration Committee,
having to do with a matter pertaining to litigation commenced by Practical
Plumbing Co. Ltd. against The Corporation of the City of London in connection
with a flooding at 76 Brunswick Avenue, by indicating that he has a personal
relationship with the owners of 76 Brunswick Avenue. Councillor Hubert
further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 21st Report of the
Built and Natural Environment Committee Meeting, having to do with an
agreement and grant toward the revitalization of the Red Antiquities
Building, 129 Wellington Street, and the associated By-law No. 371, by
indicating that he is the Executive Director of Pathways Skill Development
& Placement Centre, a party to the Agreement.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the Minutes of the fourteenth meeting
of London Council; it being noted that the Minutes should reflect that
Councillor H. Usher left the meeting at 1:00 a.m.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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The Council reviews the confidential
matters listed for consideration at this meeting and determines that none
should be considered in public.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to change the order of business, pursuant
to section 7.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, in order to permit the
consideration of clause 6 of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee
Report at this time.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Community and Neighbourhoods Committee
Councillor Usher presents the 15th Report
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2013 World
Figure Skating Championships:
(a) the
attached Report, dated September 13, 2011, from the Chief
Administrative Officer, with the concurrence of the City Treasurer, Chief
Finance Officer, with respect to the next steps for the proposed and
requested initiatives associated with the 2013 World Figure Skating
Championships BE SUPPORTED IN PRINCIPLE; and,
(b) the
Civic Administration BE ASKED to provide a priortized list of initiatives,
additional details with respect to capital projects and funding sources, as
outlined in the above-noted report, to the Service Review Committee for
consideration in conjunction with other business case requests;
it being noted that the Community and
Neighbourhoods Committee heard verbal delegations from J. Winston, General
Manager, Tourism London, and C. Finn, Manager, Sports Tourism, with respect
to this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor W.J. Armstrong
and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Amend clause 6 of the Community and
Neighbourhoods Committee (CNC) Report, by adding a new part (c) to request
the London Police Service Board to liaise with the RCMP, with respect to the
2013 World Figure Skating Championships and provide a report to the CNC.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser,
P. Van Meerbergen (4)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.L.
Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant, S.E. White (10)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Amend clause 6 of the Community and
Neighbourhoods Committee (CNC) Report, at the end of part (a) by replacing
the words "BE SUPPORTED IN PRINCIPLE," with the words "BE
APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE" and in part (b) by deleting the words following
"above-noted report" and substituting with "to the Finance and
Administration Committee meeting of October 19, 2011".
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
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Motion made by Councillor D.G. Henderson
and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Refer clause 6 back to
Administration for further information.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown (4)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant, S.E. White (10)
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At 6:19 p.m., His Worship the Mayor places
Councillor Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 6:28 p.m., His Worship the Mayor resumes
the Chair, and Councillor Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor Van Meerbergen calls for a separate vote on
parts (a) and (b) of clause 6.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve part (a) of clause 6, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown (3)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by to Approve part (b) of clause 6, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships:
(a) the
attached Report, dated September 13, 2011, from the Chief
Administrative Officer, with the concurrence of the City Treasurer, Chief
Finance Officer, with respect to the next steps for the proposed and
requested initiatives associated with the 2013 World Figure Skating
Championships BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE; and,
(b) the
Civic Administration BE ASKED to provide a priortized list of initiatives,
additional details with respect to capital projects and funding sources, as
outlined in the above-noted report, to the Finance and Administration
Committee meeting of October 19, 2011;
it being noted that the Community and
Neighbourhoods Committee heard verbal delegations from J. Winston, General
Manager, Tourism London, and C. Finn, Manager, Sports Tourism, with respect
to this matter.
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At 6:32 p.m., the
Municipal Council recognizes the following City of London Employees who have
achieved 25 years of service during 2011:
Community Services - Keith Elder, Kim
Harris, Bea Jones, Scott Stafford, Terrina Watson
Dearness Services - Earla Bernardi,
Rebecca Kuakini, Promila Peter
Finance - Lindsey Banks,
Vicky Henseler, Stacey Root, Dawn Vanderloop
Police Services - Robert S. Aves,
Dan Axford, John Bink, Stephen J. Cochrane, Grant W. Coon, Patrick Corcoran,
Paul Cornelius, Philip Dern, John Philip Frangos, Paul N. Gilpin, Steven
Hartwick, Rob Herlick, Ronald J. Hettinga, Brian J. LeBlanc, Barbara J.
Lovie, Paul V. Martin, Chris McCoy, Roger McCoy, Barbara McDonald, G. Kevin
Mills, Chris Newton, Sandra Perks, Brian W. Pinkney, Martin J. Spoelstra,
Frank Trafagander, Mark Walton, Rob Weatherstone and Heather Wilson.
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Councillor
Swan moves, seconded by Councillor Orser, that Council recess. Motion
passed
The
Council recesses at 6:40 p.m. and reconvenes at 7:52 with all Members present
except Councillors Swan, Branscombe, Van Meerbergen and White.
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Executive Director-Planning,
Environmental and Engineering Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Anaergia Non-Disclosure Agreement, the attached
proposed By-law (Appendix ‘A’) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on September 19, 2011 to:
(a) approve the Non-Disclosure
Agreement with Anaergia; and,
(b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in part (a),
above. (2011-W13-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (11)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Executive Director, Planning,
Environmental and Engineering Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the urban parkette in the Talbot Village Subdivision:
(a) the
tender submitted by Frank Van Bussel & Son Ltd., 3 Ilderbrook Circle,
Ilderton, Ontario N0M 2A0, in the amount of $139,589.44, excluding HST, BE
ACCEPTED; in being noted that the bid submitted by Frank Van Bussel & Son
Ltd., was the lowest bid of five bids and meets the terms, conditions and
specifications in all areas.
(b) the
funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this contract;
(d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract, having a purchase order or contract record relating to the
subject matter of this approval; and,
(e) the
future additional annual operating costs for the Talbot Village Park in the
amount of $13,000.00 BE CONSIDERED as a commitment from available assessment
growth in 2012, subject to final budget approval.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (11)
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At 7:54 p.m. Councillors Swan and White enter
the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and
City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the provision of
a grant, in the amount of $50,000, towards the revitalization initiative of
the Red Antiquities Building, which is consistent with the SoHo Community
Improvement Plan and the associated incentive programs, relating to the
Antiquities Building located at 129 Wellington Street:
(a) the
attached By-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on September 19, 2011 to; and,
(i) authorize
and approve an agreement between Pathways Skill Development & Placement
Centre and The Corporation of the City of London; and,
(ii) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this contract;
(b) the
funding for this municipal allocation BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources
of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
it being noted that the Built and Natural
Environment Committee received the attached communication dated
September 8, 2011 from L. Culford, Chair, Pathways Skill Development and J.
Manness, Chair, Heritage London Foundation, with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: S. Orser (1)
RECUSE: P. Hubert (1)
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Secretary’s Note: during the Council meeting
Councillor Hubert removed himself from the Council Board during the
consideration of the above-noted clause 3. The vote displayed during the
meeting incorrectly reflected Councillor Hubert voting “Nay” to the motion.
The record has been prepared to demonstrate that Councillor Hubert did not vote
on the above-noted clause 3.
Councillor Van Meerbergen enters the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that on the recommendation of the Director Development Finance, the
following actions be taken with respect to deposits submitted by resident
landowners related to the costs of Environmental Assessment (EA) studies
undertaken for storm/drainage and stormwater management servicing works for
land development within the identified Old Victoria catchment area:
(a) the deposit amounts BE RETURNED
to those who provided the deposits; it being noted that the City Services
Reserve Fund will bear the costs of financing the study from this point
forward;
(b) that, prior to paying any
amount referred to in paragraph (a) above, Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to take all necessary steps to obtain from all claimants of the funds,
appropriate written directions, releases and indemnities, to the satisfaction
of the City Solicitor;
(c) the Source of Financing for the
above-noted claims, attached to this report as Appendix ‘A’, BE
APPROVED; and,
(d) the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to review similar circumstances and report back to a future meeting
of the appropriate standing Committee with respect to the findings and
potential budget implications.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Roads &
Transportation, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 19, 2011
for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111), to
correct typographical errors and to address traffic safety, operations and
parking concerns on Bathurst Street, Jalna Boulevard, South Carriage Road and
Wonderland Road North.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Development
Approvals Business Unit, the following actions be taken with respect to the
Fox Hollow Development Area Stormwater Management Facility No. 1 (ES3019-11):
(a) an
offer of purchase in the amount of $1,369,279.61, located at 1602 Sunningdale
Road, being Parts 1, 3, 7, and 8 on Reference Plan 33R-18005, BE ENDORSED for
the acquisition of 6.1ha of land required for the Fox Hollow Development Area
Stormwater Management Facility No. 1;
(b) a
parkland dedication of Parts 2 and Part 5 of Reference Plan 33R-18005 BE
ENDORSED and BE ELIGIBLE for future land dedication against the development
of the associated draft plan for the 1602 Sunningdale Road area;
(c) a
condition to sell and dedicate lands to the City BE ADDED to the consent
decision for the severance of the lands located at 1602 Sunningdale Road, to
provide a storm water management block and parkland to the City;
(d) Stanton
Brothers Ltd. BE COMPENSATED an amount of $13,788.33, excluding HST, relating
to the establishment of the Fox Hollow Development Area Stormwater Management
Facility No. 1 block;
(e) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED, as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”; and,
(f) Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Built
and Natural Environment Committee with a recommended procedure to provide
compensation for engineering and other consulting costs, incurred by the host
landowner in relation to City Services Reserve Fund financed stormwater
management facilities for projects that are relevant or of value to the City.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, a special meeting of the Built and Natural Environment
Committee BE HELD on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 3:30 p.m., to receive a
report from Civic Administration with respect to the application of Ayerswood
Development Corp. relating to the site plan application for the property
located at 940 Springbank Road, with said report to address:
(a) appointing the Municipal Council
as the approval authority for this application;
(b) providing a summary of the Civic
Administration’s review of the application; and,
(c) the Civic Administration’s
position;
it being noted that the Built and Natural
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following with respect to
this matter:
• an information
report, dated September 12, 2011, from the City Solicitor;
• the corrected
second page of the information report, dated September 12, 2011, from the
City Solicitor;
• a Municipal Council
resolution adopted at its meeting held on June 20, 2011; and,
• the site plan and
development agreement that was submitted to the Built and Natural Environment
Committee, at its meeting held on June 16, 2011.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of Wortley Wellness
Centre Inc. requesting permission for a portico addition and gable
alterations to the designated heritage property located at 119 Wortley Road
BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the
proposed alterations and has advised that the impact of such alterations on
the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons for
designation are appropriate for the style and age of the building; it being
further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage did not hear a
presentation from the Property Manager for this property.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of C. Mamo requesting
permission for a dormer addition to the designated heritage property located
at 335 St. James Street BE APPROVED; SUBJECT TO the applicant using hardy
board for the dormer addition; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has
reviewed the proposed addition and has advised that the impact of such
alteration on the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons
for designation is negligible.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that clause 3 of the 9th Report of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage having to do with the request to relocate the Springbank Fountain,
BE REFERRED to the Heritage Planner for further consideration.
Clause 3 reads as follows:
“That, on the recommendation of the London
Advisory Committee on Heritage, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to
relocate the Springbank fountain, currently located at the Dearness Home, to
an appropriate location or safely store, until an alternate appropriate
location can be found, as the fountain is a significant remnant of London’s
history; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
received a communication dated August 16, 2011 from S. Harding, 1462 Trafalgar
Street, with respect to this matter.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage, the Director of Building Controls and Chief Building Official BE
ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) does not
support the designation of the property located at 24 The Ridgeway; it being
noted that the LACH requested that all salvageable heritage aspects of the
property be retained.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of 2126555 Ontario Inc.
/ T. McGregor-Temple requesting permission for an alteration to the
designated heritage property located at 79 Ridout Street South BE APPROVED;
SUBJECT TO the replacement of the slate shingles with a material that
resembles the slate roof; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has
reviewed the proposed alteration and has advised that the impact of such
alteration on the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons
for designation is acceptable.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that clause 6 of the 9th Report of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage asking the Civic Administration to establish a policy to prohibit
dirt bikes in Environmentally Significant Areas BE REFERRED to the Upper
Thames River Conservation Authority ESA Management Team.
Clause 6 reads as
follows:
“That the Civic
Administration BE ASKED to establish a policy to prohibit dirt bikes in
Environmentally Significant Areas; it being noted that the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage was advised by J. O’Neil that an article was published
in The Londoner with respect to people using dirt bikes in Meadowlily Woods.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage, the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage has reviewed and approved, in principle, the attached
proposed wording of the Sarnia Road Bridge plaque.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and
City Planner, the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix
"A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
September 19, 2011 to amend the Official Plan to clarify Section 19.7.1,
“Applications for Consent”, such that final consent will not be granted until
any required zoning by-law amendment or minor variances associated with the
application for consent has been dealt with and is in full force and effect;
it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public
participation meeting held in connection with this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by
Councillor Polhill to Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director
of Land Use Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of 1307918 Ontario Limited (Helen Wilson)
relating to the property located at 763 Colborne Street:
(a) the
request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject
lands FROM a Residential (R2-2) Zone which permits single, semi, duplex dwellings
and converted dwelling maximum 2 units TO a Residential R3 Special Provision
(R3-1 (_) Zone to permit the above use and a three unit converted dwelling
with a lot frontage of 9.75m, a 4.5m front yard setback, a 0m north interior
side yard setback, a 1.4m interior side yard setback and 1 parking space, BE
REFUSED, as the
requested Zoning By-law amendment is not consistent with the Official Plan as
follows:
·
the
North London/Broughdale Neighbourhood policies of the Official Plan require
that multiple
unit residential development is directed to those areas within the Oxford,
Richmond and Adelaide Street corridors that are designated Multi-Family, High
and Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential;
·
the
current zoning for this area is appropriate, promotes neighbourhood
stability, and allows redevelopment of residential properties in a manner
which is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood, consistent with the
Provincial Policy Statement;
·
the
requested amendment has the potential to create impacts on the abutting land
owners resulting from the introduction of a multiple unit residential
development into a stable residential area;
·
the
requested amendment could set a further precedent for additional multiple
unit residential uses and erode the residential character of the area;
·
the
proposed amendment would constitute “spot” zoning, and is not considered
appropriate in isolation from the surrounding neighbourhood; and,
·
for
the foregoing reasons, the requested Zoning By-law amendment is not
consistent with the Official Plan;
(b) subject to Policy 19.1.1. of the
Official Plan, the subject lands BE INTERPRETED to be located within the “Low
Density Residential” designation;
it being noted that the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received the attached communication
dated September 9, 2011 from J. McGuffin, Monteith Brown Planning
Consultants, with respect to this matter;
it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this
matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection
therewith:
·
J.
McGuffin, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, on behalf of the applicant –
see attached presentation; advising that at the pre-application
meeting in March, 2011, Mr. McGuffin met with staff and received a favourable
response to the proposed application; advising that the only concern
expressed was the parking; indicating that he was advised that at the
pre-consultation meeting that a zoning by-law amendment would be required and
the staff requested that the tree in front of the property be retained;
advising that the concerns received by the neighbours were illegal parking
and student housing; indicating that the Provincial Policy Statement charges
municipalities with finding infill housing; enquiring as to how the staff can
ask the Council to ask for something different than what he was asked for in
the pre-consultation meeting; advising that this is not spot zoning and that
the application will not set a precedent; advising that his client purchased
the property in June of 2010 and has spent $65,000 in improvements, including
an interlocking brick driveway and a new storage shed.
·
D.
Bale, 776 Colborne Street – expressing opposition to the application;
indicating that he is happy that the property has been improved to a degree;
advising that no one is sanguine about the property being rezoned; advising
that there are usually three vehicles parked in front of the house;
indicating that it may be true that there is a plan in place for a shared
driveway in the back; advising that if you increase the dwelling numbers, you
will have more people parking; advising that Mr. McGuffins’ map indicates
that the parking is straddling the boundary; advising that all the businesses
are on Oxford Street; advising that approving the application will drive a
wedge into the neighbourhood and that it is setting an unfortunate
precedent. (2011-D11-08)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the demolition
application of D. Russell for the residential property located at 24 The
Ridgeway:
(a) on
the recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the
above-noted demolition permit BE ISSUED; and,
(b) the
property owners BE REQUESTED to permit the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage to photograph the heritage features of the property prior to its
demolition;
it being noted that the LACH discussed this
matter and indicated that it did not wish to designate the property under the
Ontario Heritage Act; it being pointed out that there were no oral
submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with
this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant and
seconded by Councillor Baechler to Amend clause 16 of the 21st Report of the
Built and Natural Environment Committee by adding a new part (c), as
follows:
"(c) all
salvageable heritage aspects of the building BE RETAINED and all reusable
heritage items BE STORED so they may be incorporated into future construction
on the site;”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve clause 16 of the 21st Report of the Built and Natural Environment
Committee, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
Clause 16, as amended, reads as follows:
that the following actions be taken with
respect to the demolition application of D. Russell for the residential
property located at 24 The Ridgeway:
(a) on
the recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the
above-noted demolition permit BE ISSUED; and,
(b) the
property owners BE REQUESTED to permit the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage to photograph the heritage features of the property prior to its
demolition; and,
(c) all
salvageable heritage aspects of the building BE RETAINED and all reusable
heritage items BE STORED so they may be incorporated into future construction
on the site;
it being noted that the LACH discussed this
matter and indicated that it did not wish to designate the property under the
Ontario Heritage Act; it being pointed out that there were no oral
submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with
this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and
City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to potential
actions that can be taken to stop infill and intensification in the Irwin
Street, Gunn Street, Saunby Street and Beaufort Street area:
(a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek out a potential source of financing
in the amount of up to $30,000 to retain a Planning Consultant to conduct the
planning study and prepare the associated planning amendments in keeping with
the study; it being noted that the Planning Division does not have resources
to conduct the planning study and there is no source of financing available
in the Planning Division budget to pay for consulting services; and,
(b) subject
to appropriate funding being established, the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to initiate the following course of action to manage infill and
intensification:
(i) retain
a Planning Consultant to prepare a planning study for the Essex Street Area
(bounded by the Canadian Pacific Railway to the south, the Thames River to
the east, the University of Western Ontario and Thames River to the north,
and Platt’s Lane to the west); it being noted that this plan will consolidate
the recommendations of the Essex Street Study prepared in March 1995, where
appropriate, and may include a master plan and policies to direct future
development within the context of the Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods
Strategy;
(ii) consider
initiating Official Plan amendments to implement the recommendations of the
planning study, as identified in part (i) above; and,
(iii) consider
adding zoning regulations in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended,
as noted in clause (ii) above;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide the Built and Natural Environment
Committee with a presentation on the Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods
Strategy at its meeting to be held on September 26, 2011;
it being noted that the Built and Natural
Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from J. Corcoran, 43 Gunn
Street, with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.B. Swan (1)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that a special meeting of the Built and Natural Environment Committee
BE HELD on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 3:30 p.m., for the purpose of
considering the following with respect to the application of Kenmore Homes
(London) Inc. relating to the Subdivision Draft Plan approval, Official Plan
and Zoning By-law amendments to properties located at 255 South Carriage Road
and 1331 Hyde Park Road:
(a) a revised report from the Civic
Administration;
(b) R.
Knutson, Knutson Development Consultants Inc. will bring forward a
communication with respect to the following:
(i) the
rationale for redesignating lands fronting Hyde Park Rd from Multi-family
Medium Density Residential to a Commercial land use designation;
(ii) the
justification for maintaining the lot sizes as originally proposed;
(iii) a
comparision of his clients original subdivision design and staffs proposed
redesign with specific rationale as to which design is preferable; and,
(iv) requests
for any changes to the draft plan, any of the draft plan conditions, the
requested Official Plan amendment and/or Zoning By-law amendment;
it being noted that the Built and Natural
Environment Committee received the attached communications
dated September 9, 2011 from R. Knutson, Knutson Development Consultants
Inc., with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Land Use
Planning and City Planner, with the concurrence of the applicant, the request
for the demolition of the listed heritage property at 13-15 York Street BE
REFERRED to the Civic Administration for further discussion with the
applicant; it being noted that the Built and Natural Environment Committee
received the attached communication dated September 12, 2011,
with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report with
respect to how the Ministry of Natural Resource’s mapping was missed relating
to OMB Appeal No. 438 and Sifton Properties Limited extension of the draft
plan of subdivision at a special meeting of the Built and Natural Environment
Committee BE HELD on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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The Chair directs that the following report
clauses be received for information.
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received an information report from the Executive
Director-Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services, with respect to an
agreement between the Corporation of the City of London and the Horticultural
Trades Association Incorporated, acting as Landscape Ontario for future
enhancement of the Veterans Memorial Parkway.
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23.
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Fall 2011 Landscape
Enhancement Project for the Veterans Memorial Parkway
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received an information report, dated September 12,
2011, from the Executive Director of Planning, Environmental and Engineering
Services, with respect to the fall 2011 landscape enhancement project for the
Veterans Memorial Parkway.
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24.
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Brochures
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received an information report, dated August 31, 2011,
from the Director, Wastewater and Treatment, with respect to sewer use
brochures.
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25.
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Building Division
Monthly Report for July 2011
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received the monthly report from the Director of
Building Controls relating to Building Activity and Inspector Workloads for
July 2011.
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26.
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9th Report of EEPAC
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received the 9th Report of the Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 18,
2011.
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27.
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9th Report of LACH
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee (BNEC) received the attached communication dated
September 7, 2011 from Councillor M. Brown with respect to a request for
residents to be informed when repair or replacement construction work is
being completed in the area. The BNEC asked the Civic Administration to
undertake this initiative.
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29.
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Disclosure of Pecuniary
Interest - Councillor D. Brown
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That Councillor D. Brown disclosed the
following pecuniary interests, with this report:
(a) clause
5, having to do with amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law, by
indicating that her employer owns property on York Street near Thames Street;
(b) clause
20, having to do with the demolition application of S. Copp relating to the
properties located at 13-15 York Street, by indicating that her employer
leases land adjacent to the subject property; and,
(c) clause
27, having to do with clause 17 of the 9th Report of the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage relating to the property at 11 York Street by
indicating that her employer leases land adjacent to the subject property.
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That Councillor S. White disclosed a
pecuniary interest in clause 19 of this report having to do with Beaufort
Street, Irwin Street, Gunn Street and Saunby Street Neighbourhood Planning
Options, by indicating that her employer owns property and has an office that
Councillor White occasionally works out of an office on Gunn Street.
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31.
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Confidential
Matters
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee (BNEC) passed the following resolution prior to moving in camera
from 4:43 p.m. to 5:35 p.m.:
“That the Built and Natural
Environment Committee move in camera to consider the following:
(a) potential
litigation with respect to a proposed payment of monies given to the City in
2006 for the purpose of engaging a consultant to undertake a Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment for storm/drainage and stormwater management
servicing works for land development within the Old Victoria total catchment
area, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the
municipality or local board;
(b) advice
that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose regarding a proposed payment of monies given to
the City in 2006 for the purpose of engaging a consultant to undertake a
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for storm/drainage and stormwater
management servicing works for land development within the Old Victoria total
catchment area; and,
(c) litigation
or potential litigation, including matters before administrative, tribunals,
affecting the municipality of local board, with respect to a proposed payment
of monies given to the City in 2006 for the purpose of engaging a consultant
to undertake a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for storm/drainage
and stormwater management servicing works for land development within the Old
Victoria total catchment area, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.”
The BNEC is submitting a confidential
report to the Municipal Council regarding this matter. (See Confidential
Appendix to the 21st Report of the Built and Natural Environment Committee
enclosed for Council Members only.)
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Built and Natural Environment Committee
Councillor Polhill presents the 22nd Report
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1.
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Ayerswood Development
Corp – Site Plan – 940 Springbank Drive
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Motion made by
Councillor Polhill to Approve that the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Ayerswood Development Corporation for the
construction of an apartment building located at 940 Springbank Drive:
(a)
the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting of September 19, 2011 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1455-541, a by-law to
designated a site plan control area and to delegate Council’s power under
section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 with respect to an
application for site plan approval submitted by Ayerswood Development
Corporation for the construction of an apartment building at 940 Springbank
Drive;
(b) the application by Ayerswood
Development Corporation, accepted on April 29, 2011 and amended on May 2,
2011, for approval of a site plan for a 165 unit apartment building with 12
floors of residential and two levels of parking BE APPROVED, SUBJECT TO the
following conditions:
(i)
Ayerswood
Development Corporation entering into a development agreement with The
Corporation of the City of London;
(ii)
Ayerswood
Development Corporation provide to the satisfaction of and at no expense to
the municipality:
·
facilities
to provide access to and from the land;
·
a
servicing plan;
·
a
grading plan;
·
a
landscaping plan;
·
hydrogeological
studies; and
·
drawings
and an urban design brief showing matters relating to exterior design for
consideration by the municipality’s urban design review panel;
(c)
the
Managing Director of Development Planning and the Director of Development
Planning BE DIRECTED to formally prepare for final approval by Municipal
Council drawings, plans and development agreement referred to above and
report back to the Built and Natural Environment Committee at its meeting
held on October 31, 2011;
it
being noted that the Built and Natural Environment Committee asked the Civic
Administration to outline the Urban Design Review Process;
it being also noted
that the Built and Natural Environment Committee received the following
communications with respect to this matter:
·
a
Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on June 20, 2011;
·
a
report from the City Solicitor, dated August 31, 2011;
·
a
report from the City Solicitor, dated June 16, 2011;
·
the
attached actions taken by the Built and Natural Environment
Committee at its meeting held on June 13, 2011;
·
the
attached report from the City Clerk;
·
the
attached report from the City Solicitor;
·
the
attached report, dated September 15, 2011, from the Managing
Director, Development Approvals Business Unit; and,
·
the
attached report, dated June 6, 2011, from the Director,
Development Planning
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Motion made by
Councillor Swan and seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Amend clause 1 of the
22nd Report of the Built and Natural Environment Committee by adding a new
part (d), as follows:
“(d)
public delegations BE RECEIVED at the Built and Natural Environment
Committee meeting at which the final versions of the above-noted plans are
received;”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by
Councillor Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Amend part
(c) clause 1 of the 22nd Report of the Built and Natural Environment
Committee by deleting the title, “Managing Director of Development Approvals”
and replacing it with the title, “Executive Director of Planning,
Environmental & Engineering Services”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.P. Bryant
(1)
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The motion to adopt
part (a) of clause 1, as amended, is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White
(9)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
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Motion made by
Councillor Polhill and seconded by Councillor Orser to Approve that the
following Bill be introduced: Bill No. 397, a by-law to amend By-law No.
C.P.-1455-541, a by-law to designate a site plan control area and to delegate
Council’s power under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13, with respect to an application for site plan approval submitted by
Ayerswood Development Corporation for the construction of an apartment
building at 940 Springbank Drive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White
(9)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
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Motion made by
Councillor Polhill and seconded by Councillor Orser to Approve first reading
of Bill No. 397.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White
(9)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
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Motion made by
Councillor Polhill and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve second
reading of Bill No. 397.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White
(9)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
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Motion made by
Councillor Polhill and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve third
reading and enactment as a By-law of Bill No. 397.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White
(9)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
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Motion made by
Councillor Polhill to Approve parts (b), (c) and (d) of clause 1, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White
(9)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
Clause 1, as amended, reads as follows:
That,
the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ayerswood
Development Corporation for the construction of an apartment building located
at 940 Springbank Drive:
(a)
the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting of September 19, 2011 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1455-541, a by-law to
designated a site plan control area and to delegate Council’s power under
section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 with respect to an
application for site plan approval submitted by Ayerswood Development
Corporation for the construction of an apartment building at 940 Springbank
Drive;
(b) the application by Ayerswood
Development Corporation, accepted on April 29, 2011 and amended on May 2,
2011, for approval of a site plan for a 165 unit apartment building with 12
floors of residential and two levels of parking BE APPROVED, SUBJECT TO the
following conditions:
(i)
Ayerswood
Development Corporation entering into a development agreement with The Corporation
of the City of London;
(ii)
Ayerswood
Development Corporation provide to the satisfaction of and at no expense to
the municipality:
·
facilities
to provide access to and from the land;
·
a
servicing plan;
·
a
grading plan;
·
a
landscaping plan;
·
hydrogeological
studies; and
·
drawings
and an urban design brief showing matters relating to exterior design for
consideration by the municipality’s urban design review panel;
(c)
the
Executive
Director of Planning, Environmental & Engineering Services and the
Director of Development Planning BE DIRECTED to formally prepare for final
approval by Municipal Council drawings, plans and development agreement
referred to above and report back to the Built and Natural Environment
Committee at its meeting held on October 31, 2011;
(d)
public delegations BE RECEIVED at the Built and Natural Environment
Committee meeting at which the final versions of the above-noted plans are
received;
it
being noted that the Built and Natural Environment Committee asked the Civic
Administration to outline the Urban Design Review Process;
it being also noted
that the Built and Natural Environment Committee received the following
communications with respect to this matter:
·
a
Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on June 20, 2011;
·
a
report from the City Solicitor, dated August 31, 2011;
·
a
report from the City Solicitor, dated June 16, 2011;
·
the
attached actions taken by the Built and Natural Environment
Committee at its meeting held on June 13, 2011;
·
the
attached report from the City Clerk;
·
the
attached report from the City Solicitor;
·
the
attached report, dated September 15, 2011, from the Managing
Director, Development Approvals Business Unit; and,
·
the
attached report, dated June 6, 2011, from the Director,
Development Planning
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2.
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Kenmore Homes
(London) Inc. – 255 South Carriage Road and 1331 Hyde Park Road
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill to
Approve that
the Civic Administration be directed to undertake the following actions with
respect to the application submitted by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc. for an
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and draft plan of
subdivision for the lands located at 255 South Carriage Road and 1331 Hyde
Park Road:
(a)
the
Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner BE ASKED to undertake a review
of the commercial zone on the east and west corridors of Hyde Park Road,
south of Carriage Road to the Canadian Pacific Railway Line; and,
(b)
a
public participation meeting BE HELD at a future meeting of the Built and
Natural Environment Committee with respect to the proposed draft plan of
subdivision;
it being noted that
the BNEC received and reviewed an information report, dated September 15,
2011, from the Director, Development Planning and the Managing Director,
Development Approvals Business Unit and the attached
communication from R. Knutson, Knutson Development Consultants Inc., with
respect to this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor Baechler and
seconded by Councillor M. Brown that clause 2 be amended by adding the
following words following “Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., “as amended by
staff”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion
made by Councillor Baechler and seconded by Councillor Polhill to further
Amend clause 2 by changing part (a) to read as follows:
“(a) the Director of Land Use Planning
and City Planner BE ASKED to undertake a review of the land use designations
on the east and west corridors of Hyde Park Road, south of Carriage Road to
the Canadian Pacific Railway Line, with the potential for commercial zones”.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion
made by Councillor Polhill to Approve clause 2, as amended.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
Clause
2, as amended reads as follows:
That the Civic
Administration be directed to undertake the following actions with respect to
the application submitted by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., as amended by
staff, for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and draft plan
of subdivision for the lands located at 255 South Carriage Road and 1331 Hyde
Park Road:
(a)
the
Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner BE ASKED to undertake a review
of the land use designations on the east and west corridors of Hyde Park
Road, south of Carriage Road to the Canadian Pacific Railway Line, with the
potential for commercial zones,
(b)
a
public participation meeting BE HELD at a future meeting of the Built and
Natural Environment Committee with respect to the proposed draft plan of
subdivision;
it
being noted that the BNEC received and reviewed an information report, dated
September 15, 2011, from the Director, Development Planning and the Managing
Director, Development Approvals Business Unit and the attached
communication from R. Knutson, Knutson Development
Consultants Inc., with respect to this matter.
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The Chair directs that the following report
clause be noted.
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3.
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Sifton Properties Limited – Ballymote Woods
Subdivision
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee (BNEC) reviewed and received an information report dated September
16, 2011, from the Managing Director of Development Approvals and the
Director, Development Planning, with respect to the application of Sifton
Properties Limited relating to the Ballymote Woods Subdivision. The BNEC
asked the Civic Administration to meet with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing and the Ministry of Natural Resources with respect to their
respective roles and responsibilities and to report back at a future meeting
of the BNEC.
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve that,
on the recommendation of the Interim Administrator of the Dearness Home, with
the concurrence of the Executive Director of Community Services, the attached
proposed by-Law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting
to be held on September 19, 2011 to:
(a) approve
the Ontario Telemedicine Network Membership Agreement for the Dearness Home;
(b) approve
the ONE®Network Order Agreement with e-Health for Ontario Telemedicine
Network Services for the Dearness Home; and,
(c) authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements in sections (a) and (b)
above. (2011-C11-01)
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Motion Passed
Secretary’s Note: due to a technical
malfunction, the voting data from the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee
15th Report is not available.
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve that,
on the recommendation of the Director of Social and Community Support
Service, with the concurrence of the Executive Director of Community
Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Homelessness Partnering
Strategy Sub-project Funding Agreements (RFP 11-25):
(a) the following proposals listed
below as (i) through (v), BE ACCEPTED:
(i) My
Sisters’ Place of WOTCH Community Mental Health Services (MSP), 534 Queens
Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Y6 at their allocated annual fiscal funding of
$140,000, HST included, based on a thirty (30) month contract;
(ii) Canadian
Mental Health Association (CMHA), 648 Huron Street, London, ON N5Y 4J8 at
their allocated annual fiscal funding of $81,893, HST included, based on a
thirty (30) month contract;
(iii) Youth
Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), 200-141 Dundas Street, London ON N6A 1G3 at
their allocated annual fiscal funding of $50,000, HST included, based on a
thirty (30) month contract;
(iv) Mission
Services of London, 415 Hamilton Road, London, ON N5Z 1S1 at their allocated
annual fiscal funding of $140,000, HST included, based on a thirty (30) month
contract; and,
(v) At
Lohsa Native Family Healing Services Inc, 343 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A
3C2 at their allocated annual fiscal funding of $50,000, HST included, based
on a thirty (30) month contract;
(b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this award; and,
(c) approvals
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this
approval. (2011-C10-00)
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve that,
on the recommendation of the Director of Social and Community Support
Services, with the concurrence of the Executive Director of Community
Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London CAReS
Outreach (RFP11-15):
a) the
proposal submitted by Addiction Services of Thames Valley (ADSTV), 260-200
Queens Avenue, London, ON N6A 1J3 at the allocated annual funding of
$540,000.00, HST included, based on a twenty-seven (27) month contract, BE
ACCEPTED;
(b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this award; and,
(c) the
approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract relating to the subject matter of this approval.
(2011-C10-00)
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve that,
on the recommendation of the Director of Social and Community Support
Services and Interim Administrator of the Dearness Home, with the concurrence
of the Executive Director of Community Services, the attached
proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on September 19, 2011, for the purpose of designating a contact
person under subsection 15(2) of the Personal Health and Information
Protection Act, 2004. (2011-I05-00)
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation, with the
concurrence of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Executive Director of
Community Services, and notwithstanding the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy set out in the Council Policy By-Law A-6151-17, the transfer of
surplus play equipment from Ed Blake Park and Oakridge Park to London
Middlesex Housing Corporation BE APPROVED.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
(TFAC), the 2012 Budget allocation for the TFAC BE INCREASED by $1,000.00 for
a total allocation of $2,005, to assist interested members to attend the 2012
Canadian Urban Forest Conference to be hosted by the City of London; it being
noted that the requested increase will be for one year only and that the
proposed registration fee for the Conference, will be approximately $500.00
per person; it being further noted that the TFAC reviewed and received a
communication, dated August 11, 2011, from B. Westlake-Power, Manager of
Legislative Services, with respect to the 2012 Budget development for
Advisory Committees.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made Councillor Usher to Approve that
notwithstanding the recommendation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
(AWAC), clause 1 of the 8th Report of the AWAC BE REFERRED to the City Clerk
for consideration with the Advisory Committee Review currently being
undertaken;
Clause 1 read as follows:
“1. That the Animal Welfare Advisory
Committee (AWAC) Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to provide for Alternate
Voting Members.”
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve that
the attached communication, dated August 30, 2011, from
Councillor D. Brown, with respect to her request for an adjustment to the
hours of operation at the Greenway Off-Leash Dog Park to a later opening
time, especially on the weekends, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to
investigate the neighbourhood noise concerns surrounding the Greenway
Off-Leash Dog Park, as well as the scope and volume of complaints received
to-date from all dog parks in London, with a report back at a future meeting
of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee (CNC); it being noted that the
CNC heard a verbal delegation from Councillor D. Brown, with respect to this
matter. (2011-E06-00)
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve that,
the Mayor BE ASKED to write a letter of support related to the attached
communication, dated August 18, 2011, from K. Balderston, Chairperson, and G.
McMahon, Executive Director, London Block Parent, with respect to the
activities of the Block Parent Program. (2011-F12-00)
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve that
the attached communication, dated July 8, 2011, from C. Heffer,
486 Alderbury Crescent, Corunna, ON, with respect to information on Lyme
Disease and a request for the City of London to support the Lyme disease
petition endorsed by MPP Bob Bailey, BE REFERRED to Dr. G. Pollett, Medical
Officer of Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit, for a report back at a
future meeting of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee (CNC) on how the
City of London is dealing with this issue; it being noted that the CNC heard
the attached presentation from C. Heffer, with respect to this
matter.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made Councillor Usher to Approve that
the following actions be taken with respect to the attached
communication, dated September 7, 2011, from Councillor S. Orser, with
respect to his request that the alleyway between 632 and 634 Dundas Street be
closed:
(a) the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to send a letter to the property owners at 632 and 634 Dundas
Street, the London Fire Department and London Police Services Board, asking
for their agreement to permanently close the alleyway between the above-noted
properties, or secure it from public access;
(b) the installation of needle
collection boxes and an increase in clean-up efforts in the above-noted
alleyway, while it remains accessible, BE IMPLEMENTED;
(c) the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to report back at the next meeting of the Community and
Neighbourhoods Committee with respect to the costs and the feasibility
associated with installing surveillance cameras from Adelaide Street, down
Dundas Street to Rectory Street, to help improve community safety; and,
(d) the attached
communications, dated September 12, 2011 and September 13, 2011, from the
Deputy Fire Chief, London Fire Department and S. Merritt, Manager, Old East
Village BIA, respectively, with respect to the above-noted alleyway BE
REFERRED to the Civic administration, for their information.
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Motion made by Councillor Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor Orser to Amend part (c) of clause 12 of the 15th
Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee, by adding the following
words following words, after the words “Rectory Street”, “as well as for the
Argyle area, specifically the Dundas Street corridor between Highbury Avenue
and Veterans Memorial Parkway”.
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Motion Failed
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The motion to adopt clause 12 is put.
Motion Passed
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Motion made Councillor Usher to Approve that,
on the recommendation of the Director of Environmental Programs and Solid
Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to a response to a Request
for Proposals (RFP) to provide for Blue Box processing services to the City
of Stratford:
(a) the
principles outlined in the attached report be used to establish
pricing to respond to the RFP from the City of Stratford to provide for Blue
Box processing services BE APPROVED; it being noted that the report requested
by Municipal Council for the principles to be used to establish pricing for
RFPs and tenders for other municipalities requesting Blue Box processing services,
will be presented at a future Community and Neighbourhoods Committee meeting;
(b) the
Executive Director of Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services, BE
DELEGATED the authority to prepare and submit a bid to the City of Stratford
no later than the last day identified in Stratford’s RFP document (currently
identified as September 28, 2011);
(c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this matter;
(d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on the outcome of the RFP
submission to the City of Stratford, as part of a future update report on
London’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF); and,
(e) subsequent
to the outcome of Stratford’s RFP process, the Mayor and the City Clerk BE
AUTHORIZED to execute all documents that are necessary in connection with
this matter.
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Motion Passed
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The Chair directs that the following report
clauses be noted.
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received the Dearness Home Community Newsletter for
September, 2011. (2011-C11-00)
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received the 7th Report of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee from its meeting held on August 25, 2011. (See Report attached.)
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That the Community and Neighbourhood
Committee reviewed and received an information report, dated September 13,
2011, from the Executive Director of Planning, Environmental and Engineering
Services, with respect to the current condition of the Bruce Nuclear Power
Plant. (2011-W11-00)
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received an information report, dated September 13,
2011, from the Director of Environmental Programs and Solid Waste, with
respect to an update on the Green Bin Pilot Project; it being noted that in
the Overview of Green Bin Pilot Project, Component “Collection Frequency”, of
this report, the garbage winter schedule (October to March) should read
“Bi-weekly” opposed to “Weekly”. (2011-W11-00)
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received clauses 2 to 9, inclusive, of the 7th Report
of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on August
24, 2011. (See Report attached.)
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received clauses 2 to 11, inclusive, of the 8th Report
of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on August 23,
2011. (See Report attached.)
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee (CNC) reviewed and received an information report, dated September
13, 2011, from the Director of Parks and Recreation, with the concurrence of
the Executive Director of Community Services, with respect to the Parks and
Recreation Strategic Master Plan and 2009-2010 Accomplishments; it being
noted that the CNC heard the attached presentation, dated September
13, 2011, from the Director of Parks and Recreation and L. Livingston,
Director, Neighbourhood and Children’s Services, with respect to this
matter. (2011-E06-00)
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee recessed and convened as the Committee of Appeals to hear an appeal
with respect to the Notice to Muzzle a Dog, issued to J. Hasiwar, 615
Commissioners Road East. Pursuant to City of London By-law PH-4, a decision
was made to uphold the muzzle order; it being noted that the Committee of
Appeals heard verbal presentations from the appellant K. Hasiwar and from
Officer C. Lewis, London Animal Care Centre, with respect to this matter.
(2011-P04-00)
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22.
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Youth Opportunities
Unlimited Presentation
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received the attached communication, and
heard a verbal update from D. Grantham, Past President and S. Cordes,
Executive Director, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), and M. Wasylko,
Wasylko Architect Inc., with respect to the YOU project at the Cornerstone.
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that clauses 1, 2 and 3 be received for information.
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Motion Passed
Secretary’s Note: due to a technical
malfunction, some of the voting data from the Finance and Administration
Committee 21st Report is not available.
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Division Manager of Fleet Services and
Departmental Resources:
(a) the tender for the manufacture
and installation of six (6) dump bodies, complete with snow plow equipment,
submitted by Alliston Truck Equipment, 3 Marconi Court, Bolton, Ontario L7E
1H3 at their tendered price of $314,987.88 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED;
(b) the
funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this award; and
(d) the
approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of
this approval. (2011-V04-00)
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Division Manager of Fleet Services and
Departmental Resources:
(a) the
tender for the supply and delivery of six (6) cab and chassis submitted by
Carrier Truck Centers, 90 Enterprise Drive, London, Ontario N6N 1A8 at their
tendered price of $595,800.00 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED;
(b) the
funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this award; and
(d) the
approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of
this approval.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer, the following actions be taken:
(a) the
2011 Capital Budget Status - Second Quarter Report BE RECEIVED for
information;
(b) the
capital projects listed in the attached Appendix “A”, worth a
total of $3,956,800 funding BE CLOSED and that the following actions be
taken:
(i) Reserve
fund draws released of $1,298,890 BE TRANSFERRED back to the reserve funds which
originally funded the projects;
(ii) Pay-as-you-go
funding released of $80,551 BE TRANSFERRED to the capital receipts account;
and,
(iii) Debt
financing released of $2,577,358 BE USED to reduce authorized debt.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2011 Operating
Budget Status – 2nd Quarter Report, dated September 14, 2011:
(a) the
General (Property Tax Supported refer to Appendix A, attached),
Water and Wastewater Budgets BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that
Civic Administration is projecting:
(i) a
$3.8 million in savings for the General (Property Tax Supported) budget,
noting that the year-end position could fluctuate significantly based on
factors beyond the control of Civic Administration such as Ontario Works
caseload and winter maintenance;
(ii) a
$1.2 million deficit in the Water rate supported budget; and,
(iii) a
break even position in the Wastewater rate supported budget is anticipated.
(b) the Civic Administration BE
AUTHORIZED to:
• contribute
any year end savings realized in the operating budget for AODA to the AODA
Reserve which will be utilized in future years for corporate costs that will
be required for the implementation of the Integrated Accessibility Standards;
and
• contribute
to the Unfunded Liability Reserve at 2011 year end with operational savings from
unspent personnel and contingency budgets;
(c)
the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to/draw down from the
Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to balance year end operations of the
Property Tax Supported Budget should the budget be in a surplus/deficit
position;
(d)
the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to/draw down from the
Water Capital Reserve Fund to balance year end operations of the Water Budget
should the budget be in a surplus/deficit position;
(e) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to/draw down from the
Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve to balance year end operations of the
Wastewater Budget should the budget be in a surplus/deficit position;
(f) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to draw down from the Operating Budget
Contingency Reserve $9,602 to fund Tourism London’s 2010 operating deficit
that was identified through 2010 yearend financial statement finalization
noting that the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation had an increase in
their 2010 year end surplus by $93,205 which, consistent with Council
resolution was contributed to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve; and
(g) the
Civic Administration’s contribution of $546,896 ($493,727 – property tax
supported; $36,514 – wastewater; and $16,655 – water) to the applicable
Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Economy Reserve (formerly Vacancy Management
Reserve) BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the creation of a separate Eldon
House Board:
(a) the
proposed model for the establishment of a separate Eldon House Municipal
Service Board BE ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE; and
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Finance and
Administration Committee with respect to:
(i) a
more detailed transition plan to put the Eldon House Municipal Service Board
in place by December 31, 2012; and,
(ii) a
review of this transitional plan through a formal public consultation
process.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that the Finance and Administration Committee received and noted an
information report, dated September 14, 2011, from the Chief Human Resources
Officer with respect to an update on employee absenteeism.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that the Civic Administration, London Economic Development Corporation and
the Boards and Commissions BE REQUESTED to review ways to assist the London
Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council with their mandate to provide
employment opportunities for internationally trained individuals.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken
with respect to the establishment of and appointments to the Investment and
Economic Prosperity Committee:
(a)
the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) to amend By-law No.
A-38 entitled “A by-law to provide for the Rules of Order and Procedure for
the Council of The Corporation of the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting on September 19, 2011 to implement the new
Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee; and
(b) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) to implement a policy
pertaining to the appointment of Council Members to Standing Committees of
Council and to various Civic Boards and Commissions BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting on September 19, 2011 to extend the term of the
initial appointments of Council Members to the Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee to November 30, 2012;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection
with this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Director of Building Controls and Chief
Building Official, the following actions BE TAKEN:
(a) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) to amend By-law No. L-6
entitled “A by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of various
businesses” BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on September 19, 2011 to
increase business license fees by $15 per business category; and,
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on potential business license
categories for inclusion in the Business Licensing By-law for the purposes of
nuisance control, health and safety, quality of life issues and consumer
protection;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection
with this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to undertake the following actions with respect to Council Members’
use of personal vehicles for local city business:
(a) to
discontinue the current procedure for local travel and apply the current
budgetary amount of $22,000 evenly amongst the annual expense allocation for
each Council Member, excluding the Mayor; and
(b) amend
the policy for the Council Members’ annual expense allocation to provide for
reimbursement of eligible local travel from those monies;
it being noted that this would allow the
Council Members to use their monies for any eligible expenditure identified
in the Council policy applicable to their annual expense allocation, and the
associated costs could be accommodated within the existing budget.
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Motion made by Councillor Usher and
seconded by Councillor White to Refer clause 13 of the 21st Report of the
Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) back to staff for additional
consideration, with a report back to a future meeting of the FAC.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert, H.L.
Usher, S.E. White (4)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, J.P. Bryant (10)
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The motion to adopt clause 13 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, J.P. Bryant (10)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert, H.L.
Usher, S.E. White (4)
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that the Covent Garden Market’s Board of Directors BE AUTHORIZED to draw down
on its reserve in the amount of $250,000 to replace the parking equipment at
the Covenant Garden Market.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Bryant to Approve
that the Finance and Administration Committee received and noted correspondence
from J. B. Delaney, President, Better Business Bureau of Western Ontario -
Sponsorship to the Better Business Bureau for their Business Integrity Awards
Program.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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The Chair directs that the following report
clause be noted.
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Confidential
Matters
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That the Finance and Administration Committee
(FAC) passed the following a motion to go in camera from 11:25 a.m. to 12:35
p.m.:
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“That
the Finance and Administration Committee move in camera to consider the
following:
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C-1.
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A matter pertaining
to litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, personal
matters about an identifiable individual and information whose disclosure
could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the
Corporation or instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or
to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation as it relates to a
property damage claim.
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A matter pertaining
to security of the property of the Corporation as it contains commercial and
financial information supplied in confidence to the Corporation the disclosure
of which could be reasonably expected to prejudice significantly the
competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other
negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, result in
similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is
in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied
and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial
institution or agency.
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A matter pertaining
to litigation commenced by Practical Plumbing Co. Ltd as against The
Corporation of the City of London for contribution and indemnity for any
amount that Practical Plumbing Co. Ltd. is required to pay to Joseph Ronald
Norman Coursol and Laurie Elizabeth Coursol in connection with a flooding at
76 Brunswick Avenue in the City of London; advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose regarding litigation by Practical Plumbing Co. Ltd as against The
Corporation of the City of London for contribution and indemnity for any
amount that Practical Plumbing Co. Ltd. is required to pay to Joseph Ronald
Norman Coursol and Laurie Elizabeth Coursol in connection with a flooding at
76 Brunswick Avenue in the City of London; and for the purpose of giving
directions to employees of the municipality.
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A matter pertaining
to proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality in connection
with the Springbank Drive road widening project and related expropriations;
litigation or potential litigation with respect to the expropriation of
temporary easement on a property located at 339 Springbank Drive, including
matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local
board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with the
expropriation of temporary easement on a property located at 339 Springbank
Drive; and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of
the municipality regarding settlement negotiations and conduct of litigation
in connection with the expropriation of temporary easement on a property
located at 339 Springbank Drive.
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A
matter pertaining to personal matters, including matters involving municipal
employees, reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of
the Corporation concerning labour relations, and litigation or potential
litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the
municipality.
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A matter pertaining to litigation or
potential litigation affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose, in connection with the Motion for Leave to Appeal to the Divisional
Court of the interim decision of the Assessment Review Board in Town Inn
Suites v. Municipal Property Assessment Corp. Region Nos. 9 and the City of
London.
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A matter pertaining to personal matters,
including matters involving municipal employees, reports, advice and
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning
labour relations, and litigation or potential litigation, including matters
before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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Finance and Administration Committee
Councillor Bryant presents the 22nd Report
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The Chair directs that the following report
clause be noted.
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1. That the Finance
and Administration Committee (FAC) passed the following resolution prior to
moving in camera from 3:31 p.m. to 3:37 p.m.:
That the Finance
and Administration Committee move in camera to consider the following:
(a) for the purpose of considering a
matter pertaining to security of the property of the Corporation as it
contains commercial and financial information supplied in confidence to the
Corporation the disclosure of which could be reasonably expected to prejudice
significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the
contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or
organization, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the
Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information
continue to be so supplied and result in undue loss or gain to any person,
group, committee or financial institution or agency; and
(b) for the purpose of considering a
matter a matter pertaining to instructions and
directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a
proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; financial information supplied
in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which
could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive
position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other
negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer
being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that
similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or
gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency;
commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to
the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;
information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could
reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the
Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed
disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to
the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to
any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
Corporation concerning the proposed disposition.
The FAC is
submitting a confidential report to the Municipal Council regarding this
matter. (See Confidential Appendix to the 22nd Report of Finance and
Administration Committee enclosed for Council Members only.)
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Services Review
Committee
Councillor Hubert presents the 3rd Report
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert Approve that
the following actions be taken with respect to Arts, Culture & Heritage
Advisory and Funding (1.1.2):
(a) the Cultural Prosperity Plan,
targeted for 2012, BE REFERRED to the Investment and Economic Prosperity
Committee; and,
(b) the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to look at shared service models (ie. Centre for Social Innovation)
that may be utilized by arts organizations within the City; it being noted
that measurables will be incorporated in both granting and evaluation
criteria.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to current
subsidies and potential re-allocation of resources, related to heritage, arts
and culture.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the following actions be taken with respect to Libraries:
(a) the
London Public Library Board BE REQUESTED to petition the Province with
respect to providing changes to the regulatory framework related to the fees
that a public library may charge for services in order to allow for revenue
generation within the library service; and,
(b) the
London Public Library Board BE REQUESTED to provide information to the
Services Review Committee, related to the Board’s fundraising, funding
initiatives and innovations currently being undertaken or considered.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Civic Administration, in conjunction with the Covent Garden Market,
BE REQUESTED to report back to the Services Review Committee with respect to
governance options, funding, building ownership options and other
opportunities related to the Covent Garden Market.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the following actions be taken with respect to business attraction and
retention:
(a) the
Chief Administrative Officer’s August 12, 2011 presentation to the Economic
Summit BE FORWARDED to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, when
enacted; and,
(b) the
London Economic Development Corporation BE REQUESTED to provide information,
and assist with opportunities, to strengthen business retention, particularly
as it relates to accessing private capital funding.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the London Economic Development Corporation BE REQUESTED to provide the
Competitive Advantage Report to the next meeting of the Committee of the
Whole.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that Tourism London BE REQUESTED to provide an information report to the
appropriate standing committee with respect to the formulation of a plan for
tapping niche markets and for the establishment of an attraction or
entertainment destination within the City of London.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the following actions be taken with respect to the potential
establishment of a “Destination Marketing Fee” or “Hotel Levy” in the City of
London:
(a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the
Services Review Committee (SRC) with respect to the feasibility and logistics
of considering the implementation of the above-noted fee, including
consultation with Tourism London; and,
(b) Tourism
London BE REQUESTED to provide information to the SRC with respect to
possible future direction of the Provincial Government with respect to this
matter, including potential changes based on the October 2011 election.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to petition the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario to lobby the Provincial Government with respect to
the need for a review of the funding model for Conservation Authorities in
Ontario.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Green
Bin Program, as noted in the Environmental Services program business plan:
(a) the
support of the Services Review Committee (SRC) for the Green Bin Program BE
CONFIRMED;
(b) the
examination of a “utility model” for the implementation of the Green Bin
Program BE INCORPORATED in to the pilot project, including potential revenue
streams; and,
(c) a
report related to the utility model, noted above in part (b), BE FORWARDED to
a future meeting of the SRC.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Western Fair District (Western Fair Association) BE REQUESTED to
consider a more substantive contribution to the re-use of the Arts Building
at Queens Park, in consideration of the current rental agreement; it being
noted that the SRC is fully supportive of the re-use of the building.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to
potential revenue generation opportunities related to sponsorship of
facilities, naming rights, etc. related to community centres.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that, notwithstanding the current Council direction related to the Municipal
Golf System, the matter of municipal golf BE “PARKED” for consideration with
all projects; see clause 30, below.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Civic Administration BE ASKED to report back with respect to
opportunities to re-evaluate rental fees for “for-profit” events, with a
charity component, based on the amount of event-profit being provided to the
charity.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Services
Review Committee with respect to efficiencies related to the administration
of adult sports, sports tourism, and like activities, that may be
advantageous to consider consolidating.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the following actions be taken with respect to the Parks and
Horticulture Business Plan;
(a) the
Executive Director of Community Services BE REQUESTED to bring forward a
report to the Services Review Committee (SRC) related to a business case for
the roadside maintenance requirements of the Veterans’ Memorial Parkway;
(b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the SRC related to
opportunities for maintenance of community spaces and common areas, including
programs such as “adopt-a-park”; and,
(c) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate opportunities related to the
maintenance of subdivision developments (boulevards, stormwater management
ponds, etc.), including retro-active opportunities.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made Councillor Hubert to Approve that
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an information report to the
Services Review Committee (SRC) with respect to the feasibility of
establishing “sunset” dates for existing subsidy programs and incentives; it
being noted the SRC held a general discussion with respect to funding
programs and the potential re-introduction of development charges for the
downtown area, in order to assist in funding such projects as urban civic
public spaces.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to the
Services Review Committee with respect to the potential for the integration
of Building and Fire Inspection services in order to streamline inspections,
provide a more efficient and cost effective services as well as take
advantage of revenue generation opportunities.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the following actions be taken related to the 2012 Budget:
(a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepared a summary of the process
undertaken by the Service Review Committee (SRC) with respect to Pre-Budget
preparation and indicate that the Budget process is intended to deal with the
“parked items” (add and cut list);
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare report back to the SRC with
respect to initiatives to improve the public engagement process during the
Budget process; and,
(c) the
Chair of the Service Review Committee BE DIRECTED to meet with the Mayor to
review the Pre-Budget process undertaken by the Service Review Committee in
preparation for the Budget review process.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Refer part
(a) of clause 20 of the 3rd Report of the Services Review Committee BE
REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to provide a report to the
Committee of the Whole, including but not limited to the following matters,
relating to the SRC structure:
(i)
the
propsed re-naming to “Service Review – Pre-Budget Committee”;
(ii)
a
revised terms of reference for the Committee to address a mandate of
‘pre-budget review’ and recommendations to Council concerning the budget; and
(iii)
revised
membership to ensure that all of the Council’s Standing Committees are
appropriately represented;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
Part (a) of clause 20, as referred, reads
as follows:
(a) the
name of the Service Review Committee (SRC) BE CHANGED to “Service Review –
Pre-Budget Committee”;
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
part (b) of clause 20, that the following actions be taken with respect to
the Services Review Committee:
(b) at
an October meeting of the SRC, the need to petition the Province of Ontario
to undertake legislative changes to provide more flexibility for
municipalities to collect fees for services provided by the municipality in
order to maintain current service levels, specifically related to animal
control to support activity and alternative means of delivering the service,
BE INCLUDED on the agenda for discussion.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report evaluating the
administrative restructuring with respect to the reporting relationships to
the City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, including providing
information on the resources required to ensure that administration is
right-sized for the area.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to submit a Business Plan.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit a Business Plan for the
implementation of a 311 System; it being noted that improved customer service
and internal efficiencies are a priority for the Service Review Committee.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that the Director of Environmental Programs & Solid Waste BE REQUESTED to
provide a report to the Services Review Committee with respect to energy
initiatives that have been and will be undertaken, including information from
London Hydro with respect to energy initiatives that they are undertaking, in
order to ensure a coordinated approach.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert to Approve
that Service Shop Operations Leads from London Police Services, London
Transit Commission, London Fire Services and London Hydro BE INVITED to
attend a future Services Review Committee meeting to discuss the potential
for integrated fleet service shops.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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The Chair directs that the following report
clauses be noted.
That the Service Review
Committee reviewed and received an addendum to Appendix A “Business Planning
Process”.
That the Service Review Committee reviewed
and received an information report from the City Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer regarding Community Engagement in Business Planning Process.
That the Service Review Committee reviewed
and received an information report from the City Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer regarding the Toronto Service Review Program – Observations and
Comparison to London.
That the Service Review Committee reviewed
and received the Business Plan Workbook 2012 to 2016.
That the Services
Review Committee (SRC) “parked” the following business cases for consideration
and review at a future meeting of the SRC, with a recommendation to be
forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget:
·
Library
– Service to Seniors
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Business
Plan 2.1.2 (Community Improvement/BIA) – Mainstreet portion, pending
information from Civic Administration with respect to the uptake of the program
·
5.2.1
- Land Use Planning, awaiting analysis related to the staffing in this area
·
5.3.1 Development
Approval Business Unit, pending information specific, but not exclusive to,
staffing levels and revenue streams
·
Community
Development and Funding – London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategies (LSNS)
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4.1.7
– Golf
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Sports
Services – Sports park development
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Urban
Civic Spaces, noting that this will be an amenity associated with the 2013
World Figure Skating Championships
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Parks,
Recreation and Neighbourhood Services – Management of Emerald Ash Borer
Infestation
That the following matters were reviewed and
noted by the Services Review Committee:
August 15
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1.1.2 Arts,
Culture and Heritage Advisory and Funding
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1.1.3 Art
Gallery and Museums
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1.3.1 Library
Services
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2.1.7 Covent
Garden Market
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2.1.3 Conventions,
Meetings & Events Attraction (LCC)
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10.1.15
Risk Management
August 17
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5.1.1 Building
Approvals
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8.2.1 London
Transit Commission
August 30
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4.1.1 Aquatics
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4.1.3 Children’s
Services
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4.2.3 Parks
& Natural Areas
That the Services
Review Committee requested on-going updates with respect to efficiencies and new
ideas for consideration related to the operation of Storybook Gardens
The following pecuniary interests were
disclosed:
(a)
Councillor
J.B. Swan with respect to the business plan of Centennial Hall, as his employer
rents space from Centennial Hall;
(b)
Councillor
D. Henderson with respect to the business plan of Centennial Hall, as he
operates a related business;
(c)
Councillor
D. Brown with respect to the business plan Transportation (8.2.1), as her
employer has transportation contracts;
(d)
Councillor
P. Hubert with respect to Ontario Works (7.4.6), as he is the Executive
Director of a Social Service Agency that has a contract with Ontario Works;
(e)
Councillor
D. Brown with respect to the business plan for Subsidized Transit (7.4.5), as
her employer has a contract with Ontario Works
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill and
seconded by Councillor Orser to Approve first reading of Bill No. 371.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSE: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve second reading of Bill No. 371.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSE: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor Swan and seconded
by Councillor Usher to Approve third reading and enactment as a by-law of
Bill No. 371.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSE: P. Hubert (1)
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The following is passed and enacted as a
by-law of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Motion made by Councillor Orser and
seconded by Councillor Swan to Approve first reading of Bill No. 379
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSE: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor Polhill and
seconded by Councillor White to Approve second reading of Bill No. 379
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSE: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor Usher and
seconded by Councillor Swan to Approve third reading, and enactment as a
By-law of Bill No. 379
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSE: D. Brown (1)
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The following is passed and enacted as a
by-law of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor Hubert to Approve first reading of Bill No.'s 366 to 395,
excluding Bill No.'s 371 and 379
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by D. Brown and seconded by Councillor
Polhill to Approve second reading of Bill No.'s 366 to 395, excluding Bill
No.'s 371 and 379
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor Usher and
seconded by Councillor Hubert to Approve third reading and enactment as
By-laws of Bill No.'s 366 to 395, excluding Bill No.'s 371 and 379
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
The following Bills are passed and enacted
as a by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill No. 366
By-law
No. A.-6714-250
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 19th day of September,
2011. (City Clerk)
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor Van Meerbergen and
seconded by Councillor Hubert to Approve that Council rise and
go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the
following:
Motion Passed
The Council rises and goes into the Committee
of the Whole, in camera at 9:55 p.m., with all Members present except
Councillor Branscombe.
The Committee rises and Council resumes in
regular session at 10:12 p.m.
Motion made by Councillor Swan and seconded
by Councillor Orser to Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the
Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering a personal matter about identifiable
individuals, including municipal or local board employees, relating to
appointments to outside Boards and Commissions.
Motion Passed
The Council rises and goes into the Committee
of the Whole, in camera at 10:13 p.m. p.m., with all Members present except
Councillor Branscombe.
The Committee rises and Council resumes in
regular session at 10:22 p.m.
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Committee of the Whole
Councillor Hubert presents the 27th Report
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Present: Mayor J.F. Fontana, Councillors B.
Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White, C. Saunders (City Clerk)
ALSO PRESENT: J.A. Fielding, P. McNally, G.T.
Hopcroft, B. Westlake-Power, V. McAlea Major, J. Braam, J. Stanford, T.A.
Johnson, M. Turner, S. Axford, J. Barber, J. Page, T. Johnson, B. Warner, J.
Fleming, D. Mounteer
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1. M.
Doucet – Sprinkler System Damage
That, as a
procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation
and a vote in public session:
That the appeal to
Finance and Administration Committee by Maraika Doucet for compensation for
costs arising from damage to her in-ground sprinkler system, BE DENIED.
(2011-L05-05)
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2. Banking
Services Agreement
That,
as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act,
2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for
deliberation and a vote in public session:
That on the
recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following
action be taken:
(a) The
City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to bring a Banking
Services Agreement, with The Bank of Nova Scotia, 420 Richmond Street,
London, ON N6A 3C9, with respect to monthly banking services, cash
management services and commercial card to the October 19, 2011
meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee for consideration.
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3. Offer
From Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd. To Purchase Block 3 and Part of Block 4, Plan
33M-627 – Innovation Park, Phase lll
That, as a
procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation
and a vote in public session:
That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director - Corporate Assets and the
recommendation of the Director, Wastewater and Treatment Planning,
Environment and Engineering Services, on the advice of
the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated April 21, 2011 between
the City and Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd;
(a) To
recognize additional construction costs associated with soil conditions on
Block 3 of the site, the attached Amending Agreement BE
ACCEPTED to provide additional credits against the purchase price up to the
net value of the transaction ($2,910,175) to be held in Escrow and paid to
the Purchaser, or otherwise, subject to verification of said costs; and
(b) the
Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an escrow agreement with Stikeman
Elliot LLP in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor to give effect to the
escrow closing arrangements provided for in a) above; and,
(c) that a by-law BE INTRODUCED
at the September 19, 2011 Council meeting to authorize the First Amending
Agreement to the April 21, 2011 Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The
Corporation of the City of London and Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd., to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amending Agreement.
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Motion made by
Councillor Hubert and seconded by Councillor M. Brown that pursuant to
Section 17.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the
discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion with respect to
clauses 1 to 3, inclusive of the 27th Report of the Committee of the Whole.
Motion Passed
Motion made by
Councillor Hubert to Approve the following recommendations:
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1. That the
appeal to Finance and Administration Committee by Maraika Doucet for compensation
for costs arising from damage to her in-ground sprinkler system, BE DENIED.
(2011-L05-05)
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2. That on
the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following action be taken:
(a) The
City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to bring a Banking
Services Agreement, with The Bank of Nova Scotia, 420 Richmond Street,
London, ON N6A 3C9, with respect to monthly banking services, cash management
services and commercial card to the October 19, 2011 meeting of the Finance
and Administration Committee for consideration.
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3. That, on
the recommendation of the Managing Director - Corporate Assets and the
recommendation of the Director, Wastewater and Treatment Planning,
Environment and Engineering Services, on the advice of
the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated April 21, 2011 between
the City and Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd;
(a) To
recognize additional construction costs associated with soil conditions on
Block 3 of the site, the attached Amending Agreement BE
ACCEPTED to provide additional credits against the purchase price up to the
net value of the transaction ($2,910,175) to be held in Escrow and paid to
the Purchaser, or otherwise, subject to verification of said costs; and
(b) the
Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an escrow agreement with Stikeman
Elliot LLP in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor to give effect to the
escrow closing arrangements provided for in a) above; and,
(c) that a by-law BE INTRODUCED
at the September 19, 2011 Council meeting to authorize the First Amending
Agreement to the April 21, 2011 Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The
Corporation of the City of London and Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd., to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amending Agreement.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert and
seconded by Councillor Orser to Approve first reading of Bill No. 396.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Hubert and
seconded by Councillor Swan to Approve second reading of Bill No. 396.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor Usher and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve third reading and enactment as a
by-law of Bill No. 396.
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Motion Passed
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The following is passed and enacted as a
by-law of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill No. 396, By-law No. A.-6721-277
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A By-law to
authorize the First Amending Agreement to the April 21, 2011 Agreement of
Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Dr.
Oetker Canada Ltd., to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
amending Agreement. (3/27/CW)
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Motion moved by Councillor Hubert and
seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Adjourn.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
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Joe Fontana,
Mayor
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Catharine Saunders, City Clerk