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Council

MINUTES

11TH MEETING

 

 

April 4, 2017

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner and J. Zaifman; and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillors M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, T. Park and H.L. Usher.

 

ALSO PRESENT: M. Hayward, G. Bridge, B. Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, T. Gaffney, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, M. Marcellin, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, K. Paleczny, A. Patis, L. Rowe, K. Scherr, J. Smout, E. Soldo, S. Spring, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillors M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, T. Park, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 14 of the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the Open Air Burning By-law, as he is an employee of the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

 

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 4 and 5 and of 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with Ontario Works employment innovations and Ontario Works employment assistance purchase of services agreements, respectively, by indicating that he is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of a social services agency that does business with Ontario Works and also has a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 12th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the 2016 Compliance Report in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, by indicating that he is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of a social services agency that does business with Ontario Works and also has a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.

 

Councillor P. Squire discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of the 12th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with an appointment to the London Police Services Board, by indicating that one of the candidates was involved with his election campaign.

 

II

RECOGNITIONS

 

None.

 

III

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

 

 

 

 

a)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to interviews for nomination to the London Police Services Board. (C1/12/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy. (C2/12/CSC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; 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 lease of office space; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition 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 lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition 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 lease of office space. (C3/12/CSC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition 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 acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition 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 acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition 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 acquisition. (C4/12/CSC)

 

e)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C1/8/SPPC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (10)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Council, in Closed Session, at 4:10 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, T. Park, P. Squire, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

 

Councillor P. Squire enters the meeting at 4:14 PM.

 

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 4:33 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:35 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman.

 

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TENTH MEETING HELD ON MARCH 21, 2017.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the Minutes of the Tenth Meeting held on March 21, 2017.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (10)

 

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda:

 

1.

Councillor T. Park - Absence from Meeting

 

2.

J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager and Gerald Gallacher, Board Chair, Downtown London - Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment

 

(Refer to the Civic Works Committee Stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 6th Report of the Civic Works Committee)

 

3.

B. Brock -  Bus Rapid Transit Discussions

 

(Refer to the Civic Works Committee Stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 6th Report of the Civic Works Committee)

 

4.

D. Wake, 597 Kildare Road - Zoning Amendment, Rembrandt Meadowilly Inc. - Meadowlark Ridge

 

(Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 6th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (10)

 

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

VIII

REPORTS

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of clause 12 of the 6th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the 5th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, at this time.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (10)

 

 

6th Report of the Civic Works Committee

Councillor M. van Holst presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 12.

 

12.

5th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, from its meeting held March 9, 2017;

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Rapid Transit Implementation Project:

 

i)          bring forward two alternate route options including an alternative north-south route and an alternative east-west route, with a high-level cost analysis included;

 

ii)         develop an analysis of potential business impacts by zone, with mitigation strategies in consultation with businesses on Richmond Row, from Oxford Street to Central Avenue, on King Street and with Budweiser Gardens and the Covent Garden Market; and,

 

iii)         hold a public participation meeting related to the above-noted alternate routing options; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 to 6, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from K. Scherr, Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, as well as a communication dated March 20, 2017, from D. Mitchell, Chair, Cycling Advisory Committee with respect to the Rapid Transit Implementation Project as it relates to the Queens Avenue and Colborne Street Cycletracks.  (2017-T05)

 

The Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer provides the attached presentation.

 

Councillor J. Zaifman enters the meeting at 4:54 PM.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that clause 12 be amended to read as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, from its meeting held on March 9, 2017;

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Rapid Transit Implementation Project:

 

i)              review alternate route options in the Downtown as follows, including a high level cost analysis:

 

A)           one east-west corridor option through Downtown (Queens Avenue and King Street couplet recommended);

B)           one north corridor option (Wharncliffe Road to Western Road [Option 1b] recommended);

 

ii)             review alternatives (grade separation [underpass] at the rail crossing, bus lanes at grade) to the Richmond Row tunnel, should the route remain as recommended;

 

iii)        generally categorize residential and business impacts along the routes based upon changes to access, property acquisition (partial or full demolition), construction impacts and parking access; and

 

iv)           hold a public participation meeting before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on May 3, 2017, related to the above-noted alternate routing options;

 

b)            the following proposed timelines BE ENDORSED:

 

April 25 and 26, 2017 – staff-led property owner meetings for each alternative route

 

May 3, 2017 – Special Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee public participation meeting (alternate routes and impact assessment provided by staff and public input opportunity for Londoners)

 

May 15, 2017 – Recommendation before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for either of original or alternate routes

 

May 16, 2017 – Consideration of the recommendation from the May 15, 2017 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

If original routes are approved on May 16, 2017:

 

June 12, 2017 – Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee consideration of the updated Rapid Transit Master Plan and Business Case, with changes recommended by the Province;

 

June 13, 2017 – Council consideration of the recommendation from the June 12, 2017 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee;

 

If alternative routes are approved on May 16, 2017:

 

June 2017 – Additional Public Information Centre

 

July 24, 2017 – Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee consideration of revised Rapid Transit Master Plan and Business Case

 

July 25, 2017 – Council consideration of the recommendation from the July 24, 2017 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

c)            clauses 1 to 6 of the 5th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from K. Scherr, Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, as well as a communication dated March 20, 2017, from D. Mitchell, Chair, Cycling Advisory Committee with respect to the Rapid Transit Implementation Project as it relates to the Queens Avenue and Colborne Street Cycletracks, and the Municipal Council received the attached updated presentation from K. Scherr, Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer.

 

At 5:11 PM - His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 5:16 PM - His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

 

The motion to Approve that the wording of clause 12 be amended is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (10)

 

NAYS: V. Ridley (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve reconsideration of the proposed amendment to clause 12 as a Member of Council indicated that they misunderstood of the question that was put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that clause 12 be amended to read as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, from its meeting held on March 9, 2017;

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Rapid Transit Implementation Project:

 

i)             review alternate route options in the Downtown as follows, including a high level cost analysis:

 

A)           one east-west corridor option through Downtown (Queens Avenue and King Street couplet recommended);

B)           one north corridor option (Wharncliffe Road to Western Road [Option 1b] recommended);

 

ii)             review alternatives (grade separation [underpass] at the rail crossing, bus lanes at grade) to the Richmond Row tunnel, should the route remain as recommended;

 

iii)        generally categorize residential and business impacts along the routes based upon changes to access, property acquisition (partial or full demolition), construction impacts and parking access; and

 

iv)        hold a public participation meeting before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on May 3, 2017, related to the above-noted alternate routing options;

 

b)            the following proposed timelines BE ENDORSED:

 

April 25 and 26, 2017 – staff-led property owner meetings for each alternative route

 

May 3, 2017 – Special Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee public participation meeting (alternate routes and impact assessment provided by staff and public input opportunity for Londoners)

 

May 15, 2017 – Recommendation before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for either of original or alternate routes

 

May 16, 2017 – Consideration of the recommendation from the May 15, 2017 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

If original routes are approved on May 16, 2017:

 

June 12, 2017 – Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee consideration of the updated Rapid Transit Master Plan and Business Case, with changes recommended by the Province;

 

June 13, 2017 – Council consideration of the recommendation from the June 12, 2017 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee;

 

If alternative routes are approved on May 16, 2017:

 

June 2017 – Additional Public Information Centre

 

July 24, 2017 – Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee consideration of revised Rapid Transit Master Plan and Business Case

 

July 25, 2017 – Council consideration of the recommendation from the July 24, 2017 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

c)            clauses 1 to 6 of the 5th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from K. Scherr, Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, as well as a communication dated March 20, 2017, from D. Mitchell, Chair, Cycling Advisory Committee with respect to the Rapid Transit Implementation Project as it relates to the Queens Avenue and Colborne Street Cycletracks, and the Municipal Council received the attached updated presentation from K. Scherr, Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, J. Zaifman (9)

 

NAYS: V. Ridley, S. Turner (2)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clause 12, as amended. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, J. Zaifman (10)

 

NAYS: S. Turner (1)

 

 

12th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor J. Helmer presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clauses 5 and 9.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Advance Voting Days and Use of Vote Counting Equipment, Voting Machines, Voting by Mail, and Proxy Voting (Relates to Bill No.'s 143 and 144)

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2018 Municipal Election:

 

a)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated March 28, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to establish the following advance voting dates and times: 

 

Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

 

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 to Saturday, October 13, 2018, inclusive, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; and

 

b)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated March 28, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to authorize the use of poll optical scanning vote tabulators, touch screen voting machines, voting by mail, advance voting and proxy voting for the 2018 Municipal Election.

 

3.

Vacant Unit Rebate and Vacant/Excess Land Subclass Tax Reductions

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Acting City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to vacant unit tax rebates and vacant/excess land subclass tax reductions in the commercial and industrial property classes:

 

a)         a policy BE ADOPTED IN PRINCIPLE to phase out the current vacancy rebate program and eliminate the subclass tax reductions on vacant commercial and industrial land and excess land either immediately beginning with the calendar year 2018, or over a two-year period beginning in the year 2018 with complete elimination before the 2020 calendar year; it being noted that any timing will be determined after consultation with the business community as described in (b) below; and

 

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to send this report to the London Economic Development Corporation, the boards of management of Business Improvement Areas in the City and the London Chamber of Commerce in order to obtain comments on behalf of their clients and members in the commercial and industrial sectors with respect to the elimination or phase-out as described in (a) above, and for the City to make contact with property owners that received a vacancy rebate or subclass reduction in 2016 to inform them of the process being undertaken by the City, with such comments to be returned to the City no later than August 31, 2017 for review by Council.

 

4.

Appointed Citizen Members 2017 Remuneration

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Acting City Manager and the City Clerk, the 2017 remuneration for appointed citizen members of local boards and commissions where stipends are paid BE ADJUSTED by 1.8% over 2016, effective January 1, 2017, in keeping with Council Policy 5(32), “Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members”; it being noted that Council Members remuneration will not be adjusted at this time in accordance with the Policy, as Council resolved at its meeting held on April 14, 2015, that this action be deferred.

 

6.

Sherwood Forest Public School Request for Proposals - Update and Next Steps

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report with respect to additional consultation with constituents within the subject area to discuss the disposition of City-owned lands on the site of the former Sherwood Forest Public School BE RECEIVED for information and that staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with a tender sale of the surplus land.

 

7.

Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2016

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated March 28, 2017, regarding the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act report for the calendar year 2016, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

8.

Declare Surplus – Closed Road Allowance – Part of Riverside Drive

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Acting City Manager, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the closed road allowance on Riverside Drive, described as Part of Block 269, Plan 33M-189, designated as Part 1, Reference Plan 33R-19674, containing an area of approximately 303 square feet (28.18 m2), BE DECLARED SURPLUS.

 

 

10.

Consideration of Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Persons with Disabilities to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019:

 

Stephanie McKee

Bonnie Quesnel

Julie Quigg

Daryl Thomas

 

it being noted that the above individuals were appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

 

11.

Consideration of Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That Hani Moussa BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member at Large to the Transportation Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019; it being noted that the above individual was appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

 

12.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

 

That Lissa Foster, representing Pillar Non-Profit Network, BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member to the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 5.

 

5.

2016 Compliance Report in Accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Acting City Manager the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Compliance Report in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:

 

a)         as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section 8.11 (c), an annual report of total payments where a supplier has invoiced the City a cumulative total value of $100,000 or more in a calendar year, BE RECEIVED for information (included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated March 28, 2017);

 

b)         the administrative contract awards for Professional Consulting Services with an aggregate total greater than $100,000, as per Section 15.1 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, decentralized from Purchasing and Supply that have been reported to the Manager of Purchasing and Supply and have been reviewed for compliance to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information (included as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated March 28, 2017);

 

c)         the list of administrative contract awards for Tenders with a value up to $3,000,000 that do not have an irregular result, as per Section 13.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information (included as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated March 28, 2017); and

 

d)         the City Treasurer or delegate BE DELEGATED authority to, at any time, refer questions concerning compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to the City’s internal auditor and the City Treasurer or delegate also BE AUTHORIZED to ratify and confirm completed awards or purchases between $10,000 and $50,000 where the City Treasurer or delegate is of the opinion that the awards or purchases were in the best interests of the Corporation.

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (10)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 9.

 

9.

Ontario 150 Community Celebration Program and Ontario 150 Partnership Program Transfer Payment Agreements (Relates to Bill No. 141)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Acting City Manager, the by-law included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated March 28, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to:

 

a)         approve the Ontario 150 Community Celebration Program Transfer Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario hereby represented by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport;

 

b)         approve the Ontario 150 Partnership Program Transfer Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario hereby represented by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport;

           

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Ontario 150 Community Celebration Program Transfer Payment Agreement, attached as Schedule A to the by-law; and,

 

d)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Ontario 150 Partnership Program Transfer Payment Agreement, attached as Schedule B to the by-law.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that clause 9 be amended so that the first paragraph reads as follows:

 

“That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Acting City Manager, the proposed attached revised by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to:”.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 9, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (11)

 

Clause 9, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Acting City Manager, the proposed attached revised by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to:

 

a)         approve the Ontario 150 Community Celebration Program Transfer Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario hereby represented by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport;

 

b)         approve the Ontario 150 Partnership Program Transfer Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario hereby represented by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport;

           

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Ontario 150 Community Celebration Program Transfer Payment Agreement, attached as Schedule A to the by-law; and,

 

d)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Ontario 150 Partnership Program Transfer Payment Agreement, attached as Schedule B to the by-law.

 

Councillor J. Zaifman leaves the meeting at 5:40 PM.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 13.

 

13.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Police Services Board

 

That Susan Toth BE APPOINTED to the London Police Services Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of P. Paolatto, effective March 31, 2017; it being noted that the above individual was appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

RECUSED: P. Squire (1)

 

At 5:41 PM Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.

 

 

6th Report of the Civic Works Committee (continued)

Councillor M. van Holst presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clause 12.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Construction Administration of Old Victoria Stormwater Management Facility No. 1 (ESSWM-OV1)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for construction administration of the Old Victoria Stormwater Management Facility (SWMF) No. 1:

 

a)         AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineer to carry out the construction administration of the Old Victoria SWMF No. 1, in the total amount of $219,830.00, plus a further $21,983.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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

 

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

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017E08)

 

 

3.

New 2017 Traffic Signals

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the installation of new traffic signals:

 

a)         the installation of an intersection pedestrian signal on Sarnia Road at Brescia Lane BE APPROVED; and,

 

b)         the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Southdale Road West and Boler Road BE APPROVED.   (2017-T07)

 

4.

Emergency Repair - Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Incinerator Heat Exchangers and Dome Replacement

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated March 27, 2017, with respect to the emergency repair of the preheater heat exchanger, reheater heat exchanger and dome bricks at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the final contractor costs for repair was $795,730.00, excluding H.S.T.  (2017-A20)

 

5.

Contract Award Tender 17-23 - Veterans Memorial Parkway Resurfacing - Gore Road to Oxford Street East

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Resurfacing, Gore Road and Oxford Street East:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc. (London) at its submitted tendered price of $5,738,000.00, excluding H.S.T., for the said project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc. (London) was the lowest of two bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         Parsons Inc., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection, contract administration of the said project in the amount of $314,787.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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

 

e)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 17-23); and,

 

f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-T04)

 

6.

Contract Award Tender 17-21 - Sarnia Road Improvements Phase 3 - Hyde Park Road to Oakcrossing Gate

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the Sarnia Road improvements between Hyde Park Road and Oakcrossing Gate:

 

 

a)         the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its submitted tendered price of $4,636,899.67, excluding H.S.T., for the said project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         AECOM Canada Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection, contract administration of the said project in the amount of $273,295.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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

 

e)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 17-21); and,

 

f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-T04)

 

7.

Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Contract Administration Services Associated with the Construction of 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Projects - Emery Street, East Mile Road/Oban Crescent/Glen Crescent/Hyman Street/Victor Street/Tecumseh Avenue/Byron Avenue

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the following 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Projects; Emery Street Reconstruction, East Mile Road/Oban Crescent/Glen Crescent Reconstruction, Hyman Street Reconstruction and Victor Street/Byron Avenue/Tecumseh Avenue Reconstruction:

 

a)         the following Consulting Engineering firms BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the contract administration services, including geotechnical services for the projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

i)          Emery Street Reconstruction: Spriet Associates London Limited (Spriet), in the amount of $243,793.00 including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;

 

ii)         East Mile Road/Oban Crescent/Glen Crescent Reconstruction: Development Engineering (London) Limited (DELL); in the amount of $228,002.50, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;

 

iii)         Hyman Street Reconstruction: Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Limited  (AGM), in the amount of $107,303.00 including contingency, excluding H.S.T.; and,

 

iv)        Victor Street/Byron Avenue/Tecumseh Avenue Reconstruction: Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Limited  (AGM), in the amount of $231,572.00 including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;

 

b)         the financing for the work identified in a) above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing report appended to the staff report as Appendix 'A';                       

 

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

 

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

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-T04)

 

8.

Contract Award: Tender No. 17-15 - 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program - Byron Baseline Road Reconstruction Project

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Byron Baseline Road Reconstruction Project:

                       

a)         the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. (Bre-Ex) at its tendered price of $5,849,025.30, excluding H.S.T., for the 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 6, Byron Baseline Road Reconstruction Project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex, was the lowest of five bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         R.V. Anderson Associates Limited (RVA), BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, for the amount of $464,200.00 excluding H.S.T., and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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

 

e)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 17-15); and,

 

f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-T04)

 

9.

Contract Award: Tender No. 17-11 -  2017 Infrastructure Lifecycle Renewal Program - Contract 2: St. George Street, Cheapside Street and Bridport Street

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the 2017 Infrastructure Lifecycle Renewal Program, Contract 2: St. George Street, Cheapside Street and Bridport Street Reconstruction Project:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Omega Contractors Inc. (Omega), at its tendered price of $3,474,842.47, excluding H.S.T., for the 2017 Infrastructure Lifecycle Renewal Program, Contract 2 project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Omega, was the lowest of eight bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         Spriet Associates London Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $286,825.00, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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

 

e)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 17-11); and,

 

f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-T04)

 

10.

3rd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 7, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

11.

3rd and 4th Reports of the Cycling Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd and 4th Reports of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meetings held on February 15, 2017 and March 15, 2017, respectively, BE RECEIVED.

 

13.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at March 21, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

 

6th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor S. Turner presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner to Approve clauses 1 to 17, excluding clause 16.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor A. Hopkins disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report having to do with the property located at 581 Ross Street, by indicating that her son owns rental property in the Near Campus Neighbourhood.

 

2.

3rd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 22, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Powell Subdivision - Phase 4 (38T-15504)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2047790 Ontario Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 14, Concession 6 (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the north side of Superior Drive, west of Adelaide Street North, municipally known as 530 Sunningdale Road East:

 

a)   the Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2047790 Ontario Inc., for the Powell Subdivision, Phase 4 (39T-15504) appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the Applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017, as Schedule “B”; and,

 

c)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.    (2017-D12)

 

4.

Properties located at 2870 and 2900 Tokala Trail (H-8717) (Relates to Bill No. 150)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Foxwood Development, relating to the properties located at 2870 and 2900 Tokala Trail, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Residential R5 (h*h-71*h-100*R5-7) Zone TO a Residential R5 (R5-7) Zone, to remove the h, h-71 and h-100 holding provisions. (2017-D09)

 

 

5.

Subdivision and Development Agreement Security Policy - 2016 Update (Relates to Bill No. 142)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Engineering Liaison, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to repeal and replace Council Policy 19(18) entitled “Subdivision & Development Agreement Security Policy” with an updated Council Policy 19(18) entitled “Subdivision & Development Agreement Security Policy”.  (2017-F25)

 

6.

Annual Report on Building Permit Fees

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the staff report dated March 27, 2017, entitled “Annual Report on Building Permit Fees”, BE RECEIVED for information.   (2017-F21)

 

7.

Building Division Monthly Report - February 2017

 

That the Building Division monthly report for the month of February, 2017 BE RECEIVED.   (2017-A23)

 

8.

4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage:

 

a)         consideration of the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 34 Muir Street BE POSTPONED until after the public participation meeting later in the meeting;

 

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Education Sub-Committee report appended to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on March 6, 2017:

 

i)          the renaming of Carfrae Park West to Charles Hunt Park BE  SUPPORTED by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; and,

ii)         it BE NOTED that the remainder of the Education Sub-Committee report  was received;

 

c)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, on the advice of the Heritage Planner, notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of the Municipal Council's intent to designate the property located at 43 Bruce Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the staff report dated March 8, 2017;

 

d)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Heritage Alteration Permit application by Feroze Zubair, relating to the property located at 30 Oxford Street West in the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District:

 

i)          the application BE REFUSED as submitted as the alterations are  contrary to the objectives of the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage  Conservation District Plan; and,

ii)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on  Heritage supports the following terms and conditions for a future Heritage  Alteration Permit application:

 

A)        installation of a hung style window which fills the entire void of the   brick opening on the west façade;

B)        reinstatement of the transom above the front door with a glass pane;

C)        painting of the replacement door and window to complement the house; and,

D)        display of the Heritage Alteration Permit in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; and,

 

e)         clauses 1, 3 to 10, 14 to 19, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from D. Dudek, Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters.

 

9.

3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 16, 2017:

 

a)         the revised Working Group comments dated March, 2017, related to the Eagle Ridge Phase 2 Environmental Impact Statement, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;

 

b)         the revised Working Group comments dated February 10, 2017, related to the draft Colonel Talbot property Subject Lands Status Report, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;

 

c)         K. Moser and S. Hall BE APPOINTED as the Representative and the Alternate, respectively, to the Local Advisory Committee for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (south) Conservation Master Plan - Phase 2;

 

d)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) Work Plan:

 

i)          Corporate Communications BE DIRECTED to assist the Working Group prior to the finalization of the brochure relating to keeping cats and dogs out of Environmentally Significant Areas; and,

ii)         it BE NOTED that the Working Group will provide a draft of the proposed Dark Sky/Bird Deaths from High Rises Initiative for the EEPAC to review at a future meeting;

 

e)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back through the Planning and Environment Committee as to how the One River Environmental Assessment will be addressing the collection of data for all seasons; and,

 

f)          clauses 1 to 10 and 14, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from S. Levin, Chair, EEPAC, with respect to these matters.

 

10.

Property located at 581 Ross Street (Z-8695)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Ryan O’Donnell, relating to the property located at 581 Ross Street, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-2(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

 

a)         the proposed amendment is contrary to the North London Broughdale Neighbourhood policies and Near Campus Neighbourhood policies of the 1989 Official Plan;

 

b)         the proposed amendment is contrary to the Near Campus Neighbourhood policies of the London Plan; and,

 

c)         the proposed 4 unit, converted dwelling represents an over-intensification of the site;

 

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

 

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

 

•           the proposed amendment is contrary to the North London Broughdale Neighbourhood policies and the Near Campus Neighbourhood policies of the Official Plan;

•           the proposed amendment is contrary to the Campus Neighbourhood policies of the London Plan; and,

•           the proposed four unit, converted dwelling represents an over-intensification of the site.    (2017-D09)

 

 

11.

Property located at 34 Muir Street - Demolition Request

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 34 Muir Street, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         34 Muir Street BE REMOVED from the Inventory of Heritage Resources (Register); and,

 

b)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council consents to the demolition of this property;

 

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.      (2017-R01/P10D)

 

12.

Properties located at 1013, 1133, 1170 and 1250 Meadowlark Ridge (Z-8726/P-8727) (Relates to Bill No. 151)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the applications of Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc., relating to the properties located at 1013, 1133, 1170 and 1250 Meadowlark Ridge:

           

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Residential R5 Special Provision/ Residential R6 Special Provision (R5-4(11)/R6-5(15)) Zone, which permits cluster housing in the form of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, duplex dwellings, triplex dwellings, townhouse dwellings, stacked townhouse dwellings, apartment buildings, fourplex dwellings and cluster townhouse dwellings TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-4(_)) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum 10 metre setback from lands zoned Open Space (OS5);

 

b)         pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, a proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting, to exempt Parts of Blocks 1, 3, 4 and 13  in Registered Plan 33M-603 from Part Lot Control provisions in accordance with Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, for a period not to exceed two (2) years; it being pointed out that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and the rezoning as outlined above;

 

c)         the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part Lot Control by-law for Parts of Blocks 1, 3, 4 and 13  in Registered Plan 33M-603, as noted in clause b) above:

 

i)          the applicant shall submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services Division for review and approval to ensure the proposed lots comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the Land Registry Office;

ii)         the applicant shall submit to the Development Services Division a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan, as noted in part i) above, to be deposited; it being noted that the digital file shall be in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;

iii)         the applicant shall obtain confirmation from Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed, in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited; 

iv)        the applicant shall submit to the City, confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;

v)         the applicant shall enter into an amended subdivision agreement with the City for Registered Plan 33M-603 and provide adequate security; and,

vi)        the R1-4 (_) Zone, as recommended in clause a) above, be in full force and effect;

 

d)         the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute an amendment to the subdivision agreement between the Corporation of the City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlily Inc., to implement updated servicing standards and other municipal requirements for the subdivision and any other agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions; and,

e)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the cost of registration of this Part Lot Control by-law is to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City policy;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication from G. Smith, President, Friends of Meadowlily Woods Community Association and Member of the Urban League of London;

 

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

 

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

 

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law Amendments will permit single detached dwellings compatible with the uses in the area; and,

·                     the recommended zoning is appropriate and represents good land use planning.    (2017-D09/D25)

 

13.

Property located at  300 Dundas Street - Retroactive Tax Grant Incentive Program

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on a grant application made on September 23, 2016, by 2335765 Ontario Inc., under the Tax Grant Incentive Program for the property located at 300 Dundas Street, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to process the grant application as retroactive to the date of issuance for building permit; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from K. Millson, 2335765 Ontario Inc., with respect to this matter.  (2017-F11A)

 

14.

Trail Planning in the Riverbend South Area

 

That the verbal presentation from A. Macpherson, Manager, Environmental and Parks Planning, with respect to trail planning in the Riverbend South area, BE RECEIVED.

 

15.

4th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on March 1, 2017:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Advisory Committee on the Environment Work Plan:

 

i)          the revised 2017 Work Plan for the Advisory Committee on the  Environment BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for  consideration;  and,

ii)         the revised 2016 Advisory Committee on the Environment  Work Plan Summary BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for their  information;

 

b)         consideration of the delegation request by S. Langer, National Diabetes Trust, related to textile waste and Diabetes Canada's textile diversion program BE DEFERRED to a future meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) in order to allow the Waste Sub-Committee to follow up with Mr. Langer for more information; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 to 9, 11 to 15 and 17, BE RECEIVED.

 

17.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner to Approve clause 16.

 

16.

Properties located at 100 Fullarton Street, 475-501 Talbot Street and 93-95 Dufferin Avenue - Brownfield CIP Incentives

 

That, the Brownfield Incentive application and Business Case submission from Rygar Properties Inc., relating to the properties located at 100 Fullarton Street, 475-501 Talbot Street, and 93-95 Dufferin Avenue, BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for further consultation with the applicant on the business case for the brownfield incentives program, to refine the costs of remediation to exclude the costs, particularly for excavation, removal and disposal of soil, that would be incurred if the property was a clean site and not a brownfield site.    (2017-D09)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Mayor M. Brown to Approve that clause 16 be amended to read as follows:

 

The following actions be taken with respect to the brownfield incentive application and business case submission from Rygar Properties Inc., relating to the properties located at 100 Fullerton Street, 475-501 Talbot Street, and 93-95 Dufferin Avenue:

 

a)         the application and business case submission BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for further consultation with the applicant and to consider the implications of a reduction in the total expenditure in the municipal brownfields financial incentives of the costs associated with the removal and disposal of soil that would be incurred if the property was a clean site and not a brownfield site;

 

b)         Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Planning and Environment Committee on clause a) above.

 

At 5:53 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor V. Ridley in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 6:00 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor V. Ridley takes her seat at the Council Board. 

 

The motion to amend clause 16 is put.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, P. Hubert (3)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner (6)

 

The motion to Approve clause 16 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner (6)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, P. Squire, P. Hubert (3)

 

 

4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor B. Armstrong presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding 4, 5, 7 and 14.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed

 

2.

3rd Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 16, 2017 BE RECEIVED

 

3.

Report to the Licensee of the Dearness Home Regarding the 2016-2019 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Between The Corporation of The City of London (Dearness Home) and the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)  Declaration of Compliance 2016

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated March 28, 2017, with respect to the Dearness Home Committee of Management direction to execute the Declaration of Compliance, under the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement for the reporting period of January 1 to December 31, 2016, BE RECEIVED. (2017-S02)

 

6.

Municipal Golf -  Agreement with Ultimate Golf Club (formerly London Golf Club) (Relates to Bill No. 138)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks & Recreation, with respect to the use of third party re-sellers to assist with revenue generation for the London Municipal Golf System, the revised proposed by-law, as included on the Added Community and Protective Services Committee Agenda for the meeting held on March 28, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on April 4, 2017 to:

 

a)            approve the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Ultimate Golf Club Inc. for the purchase of blocks of 1850 transferable daily golf spots for use by members of the Ultimate Golf Club Inc. at the Municipal Golf Courses during restricted days and times during the 2017 playing season at a price of $50,000 plus applicable taxes;

 

b)            authorize the City Manager, and his or her written designate and the           Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, and his or her written designate, severally, to approve such further documents, including further agreements with 3rd party golf re-sellers, that are consistent with the requirements contained in the above-noted agreement do not require additional funding or are provided for in the current budget and that do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

 

c)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreements. (2017-R05D)

 

8.

London's Homelessness Prevention System - Homelessness Partnering Strategy - Homeless Individuals and Families Information System - Community Coordinator Funding Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 140)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 28, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017, to:

 

a)         approve the Funding Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, for one-time funding in the amount of $80,000 under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy;

 

b)         authorize the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or designate, to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the Funding Agreement approved under section a) above; and,

 

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Funding Agreement. (2017-S14)

 

9.

Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2nd and 3rd Reports of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd and 3rd Reports of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meetings held on February 23, 2017 and March 23, 2017:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee:

 

i)              that Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the Accessibility Advisory Committee in exploring and evaluating all options for captioning all City Council and Standing Committee meeting videos;

 

ii)             that the attached 2017 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and,

 

iii)         clauses 1 to 4, 6 to 12, and 14, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee:

 

i)              that Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide references/connections or copies of technical drawings that outline field construction details (such as dimensional profiles for changes in elevations) that may be applicable to the accessibility design features of sidewalks and street access routes to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee;

 

ii)         that Jacqueline Madden BE APPOINTED as the Accessibility Advisory Committee representative on the Local Advisory Committee of the Conservation Master Plan (CMP) for the     Medway Valley Heritage Forest, Environmentally Significant Area  (MVHF ESA); and,

 

iii)         that clauses 1 to 4, 6 to 10, and 12 to 13, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an update with respect to closed captioning at the April 25, 2017 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting.

 

10.

2nd and 3rd  Reports of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd and 3rd Reports of the Community and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meetings held on February 22, 2017 and March 23, 2017:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Community and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP):

 

i)          that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Community Safety Week:

 

A)        the proposed activities for 2017 Community Safety Week, as appended to the 2nd Report of the CSCP, BE APPROVED; it being noted that Community Safety Week activities are still being organized;

B)        a budget of up to $1,500 BE APPROVED for expenditures; it being noted that the CSCP has sufficient funds in its 2017 Budget to accommodate this request;

C)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to assist with the design and printing of brochures;

D)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee with the City of London logo for inclusion on brochures;

E)        the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to forward the attached communication from L. Norman and L. Steel, on behalf of the CSCP, to the Municipal Council Members; and,

F)         the Planning Committee Working Group Report from its meeting held on February 9, 2017, BE RECEIVED;

 

ii)         that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 and 2017 CSCP Work Plans:

 

A)        the attached, revised, 2016 Work Plan BE PROVIDED to the Municipal Council for information; and,

B)        consideration of the 2017 CSCP Work Plan BE POSTPONED to the next meeting;

 

iii)         that the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to amend the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to include Alternate Members for the following Voting organizations:

 

•           Thames Valley District School Board;

•           London District Catholic School Board;

•           Thames Valley Council of Home & School Associations;

•           London District Catholic School Council;

•           Neighbourhood Watch London – Board of Directors;

•           London and Area Council of Women;

•           Traffic Safety Education Committee (Safety Village); and,

•           Child Safety Middlesex London; and,

 

iv)        clauses 1 to 4, 6 to 8, 10 and 11, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the CSCP:

 

i)            that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Community Safety Week proposed activities:

 

A)       the proposed draft Community Safety Week activities poster as appended to the 3rd Report of the CSCP BE AMENDED to include the dates of the Student Social Media Award Ceremony, the Car Seat Safety event and the Public Input Session;

B)       the above-noted poster BE APPROVED in principle, it being noted that event locations need to be confirmed and additional details are required;

C)       that the following request to the Civic Administration BE REFERRED for consideration:

 

·                     the attached proposed draft Online Survey BE APPROVED in principle; it being noted that the survey questions will be revised and be considered for approval at the April 27, 2017 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee meeting; and,

 

D)       the Minutes from the March 10, 2017 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Safety Week 2017 Planning Committee, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

ii)         clauses 1 to 4 and 6, BE RECEIVED.

 

11.

Housing and ODSP Residents

 

That Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to include in the anticipated report regarding the Housing Stability Bank, potential changes that can be made to that loan program, including but not limited to grants and grants/loan hybrid; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a delegation and received the attached presentation from R. Illingworth with respect to this matter

 

12.

100in1 Day London

 

.That the delegation and attached presentation from N. St. John and W. Kinghorn with respect to the 100in1 Day London event, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the individual Councillors were asked to assist in the promotion of this initiative, and the associated individual events

 

13.

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, on behalf of the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Steering Committee, the steps outlined in the staff report, dated March 28, 2017, with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Update BE ENDORSED as the process for finalizing the CDIS; it being noted that the final CDIS will be presented to Council in July, 2017; it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a delegation and received the attached presentation from K. Graham, Director, Community and Economic Innovation, R. Hussein and J. Antone, related to this matter. (2017-S15)

 

15.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the March 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

 

16.

Youth Subsidized Bus Passes (13 to18 years of age)

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward for consideration and discussion at a joint meeting of the City of London and the Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee and the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee regarding a potential subsidized bus pass for City of London youth between 13 to 18 years of age.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clauses 4 and 5.

 

4.

Ontario Works Employment Innovations - Bridges Out of Poverty and Circle Baseline Evaluation

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated March 28, 2017, with respect to a baseline evaluation of the Ontario Works employment innovations, Bridges Out of Poverty and Circle, BE RECEIVED.  (2017-S04)

 

5.

Renewal of Ontario Works Employment Assistance Purchase of Services Agreements (Relates to Bill No. 137)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the renewal of Ontario Works Employment Assistance Purchase of Services Agreements:

 

a)         the proposed by-law related to amending the purchase of service agreement for Ontario Works Employment Assistance Services, as appended to the staff report dated March 28, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017, to:

 

i)          approve the Amending Agreement to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and each of the following twelve corporations:

 

•           College Boreal;

•           Daya Counselling Centre;

•           Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes;

•           Hutton House Association for Adults with Disabilities;

•           LEADS Employment Services London Inc.;

•           Literacy Link South Central;

•           Nokee Kwe Occupational Skill Development Inc.;

•           Pathways Skill Development & Placement Centre;

•           March of Dimes, Rehabilitation Foundation for the Disabled;

•           The London Community Small Business Centre;

•           WIL Counselling and Training for Employment;

•           Youth Opportunities Unlimited – London and Middlesex; as appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule A;

 

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreements; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to the diversity of the boards for the above-noted corporations included in the Amendment to Purchase of Service Agreement for Ontario Works Employment Assistance Services. (2017-S04)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner (8)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clause 7.

 

7.

London Majors Baseball - Licence Agreement for use of Labatt Park (Relates to Bill No. 139)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks & Recreation, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated March 28, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2017, to:

 

a)         approve a Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the City of       London and London Majors Baseball Corporation for non-exclusive use of Labatt Park for the period of April 15, 2017 to October 31, 2018;

 

b)         authorize the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, or designate,     to approve such further other documents, including agreements, that may        be required in furtherance of the licence agreement that are:

 

i)          consistent with the requirements contained in the Agreement;

ii)         that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget; and

iii)         that do not increase the indebtedness or liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the City Solicitor; and,

 

c)         authorize the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, or designate, to execute any agreements approved under a) or b) above. (2015-R05)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clause 14.

 

14.

Open Air Burning By-law

 

That the delegation requests by C. Oglan, D. McMillan, A. Hyslop and R. Astles, with respect to a Ban on Outdoor Wood Burning, BE APPROVED to be heard at the April 25, 2017 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-P01)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley (8)

 

RECUSED: S. Turner (1)

 

 

3rd Report of the Audit Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Deloitte - An Introduction to Internal Audit Services

 

That the presentation from K. Constantopoulos, J. Pryce and A. Ruffudeen, Deloitte, with respect to an introduction to Internal Audit Services for the City of London, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS

 

 

8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor V. Ridley presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 to 4.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Service London Update: 661-CITY and CRM Portal

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Director, Information and Technology Services and the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste:

 

 

a)            the update on the Service London 661-CITY (2489) and the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Portal projects BE RECEIVED for information; and

 

b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on the costs that would be incurred if the City were to utilize 311 as a call option.

 

3.

Scott Gillingwater, Species At Risk Biologist, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - Effects of Barriers and Low Flow on Species at Risk Along the Upper Thames River

 

That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard a presentation, as appended to the SPPC Agenda, from Scott Gillingwater, Species At Risk Biologist, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, with respect to the effects of barriers and low flow on species at risk along the Upper Thames River.

 

4.

Potential Establishment of an Urban Indigenous People’s Advisory Committee

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with local indigenous governments and organizations with respect to the establishment of an Urban Indigenous People’s Advisory Committee; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached communication dated April 3, 2017, from Councillor T. Park, with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

 

 

11th Public Report of the Council, In Closed Session

Councillor V. Ridley presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clauses 1 to 3.

 

1.

Lease of Office Space – Lease Assignment and Equipment Purchase – 1021 Wonderland Road South

 

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 Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Acting City Manager, with the review and concurrence of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, and the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the lease of office space at 1021 Wonderland Road South, Unit # C:

 

a)         the Lease Assignment Agreement, inclusive of the lease that is being assigned, attached hereto as Schedule “B”, between the City and 2004145 Ontario Limited and Wonderland Animal Hospital Professional Corporation BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the Bill of Sale, attached hereto as Schedule “C”, payable one time to the Tenant associated with unamortized leasehold improvements, equipment and supplies, BE APPROVED; and

 

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

 

2.

Property Acquisition – Warbler Woods ESA

 

That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Acting City Manager, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the land owned by Sifton Properties Limited, located to the south of the intersection of Oxford Street West and Commissioners Road West, containing an area of approximately 25.87 acres, being comprised of Part of Lots 49 and 50, Concession B, as shown on the reference plans attached hereto as Appendix “C”,:

 

a)         the offer submitted by Sifton Properties Limited (the “Vendor”) to sell to the City the subject properties at a purchase price of $232,800.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

 

i)          the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal costs, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this transaction, subject to assessment;

 

ii)         the City having thirty (30) days to satisfy itself as to the environmental conditions of the subject properties, and

 

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

 

3.

City Manager Appointment

 

That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

a)            Martin Hayward BE APPOINTED City Manager effective March 21, 2017; and

 

b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take any actions necessary to effect the appointment of Mr. Hayward as City Manager.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

 

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

Councillor J. Morgan enquires about when the review of the City of London’s incentive programs will be completed and reported upon to the Municipal Council.  The Managing Director, Planning and City Planner advises that the review was on track and that the Civic Administration is expecting to report back to the Planning and Environment Committee on April 24, 2017.

 

Councillor B. Armstrong enquires if the Mayor would send a letter of congratulations, on behalf of the Municipal Council, to the Vimy Ridge Legion for a very successful celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge.  The Mayor advises that he would be most happy to do so.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 137.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner (8)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 137.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner (8)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 137.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner (8)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 136 and 138 to 155 (including the revised Bill No. 141).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 136 and 138 to 155 (including the revised Bill No. 141).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 136 and 138 to 155 (including the revised Bill No. 141).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

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

 

Bill No. 136

By-law No. A.-7529-108

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 4th day of April, 2017. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 137

By-law No. A.-7530-109

A By-law to approve the Amending Agreement to the Purchase of Service Agreement for Ontario Works Employment Assistance Services. (5/4/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 138

By-law No. A.-7531-110

A By-law to authorize and approve an Agreement between Ultimate Golf Club Inc. and The Corporation of the City of London. (6/4/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 139

By-law No. A.-7532-111

A By-law to authorize and approve a Licence Agreement between London Majors Baseball Corporation  and The Corporation of the City of London; and to authorize the  Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, or designate, to execute the Agreement. (7/4/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 140

By-law No. A.-7533-112

A By-law to approve the Funding Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy; and, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute these Agreements. (8/4/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 141

By-law No. A.-7534-113

(REVISED) A by-law to approve the Transfer Payment Agreements between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and The Corporation of the City of London; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements. (9/12/CSC)

Bill No. 142

By-law No. CPOL.-13-114

A by-law to repeal and replace Council Policy 19(18) entitled “Subdivision & Development Agreement Security Policy” with an updated Council Policy 19(18) entitled “Subdivision & Development Agreement Security Policy”. (5/6/PEC)

 

Bill No. 143

By-law No. E.-181-115

A by-law to establish the dates for advance voting and the hours during which voting places shall be open on those dates for the 2018 Municipal Election. (2/12/CSC)

 

Bill No.144

By-law No. E.-182-116

A by-law to authorize the use of touchscreen voting machines, poll optical scanning vote tabulators, voting by mail, advance voting and proxy voting for the 2018 Municipal Election; and to repeal By-law No. E.-178-192 entitled “A by-law to authorize the use of accessible voting machines, optical scanning vote tabulators, mail in voting, advance voting and proxy voting at Municipal Elections.” (2/12/CSC)

 

Bill No.145

By-law No. S.-5855-117

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (for the purposes of a public highway for pedestrian use only, south of Seven Oaks Ridge) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to the Subdivision Agreement for Registered Plan 33M-707)

 

Bill No.146

By-law No. S.-5856-118

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway.  (as part of Leeds Crossing and as part of Seven Oaks Ridge). (Chief Surveyor - 33M-672 and 33M-688, to be dedicated as public highway for unobstructed legal access throughout the Subdivision)

 

Bill No. 147

By-law No. S.-5857-119

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (for the purposes of a public highway for pedestrian use only, east of Kilgorman Key) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to the Subdivision Agreement for Registered Plan 33M-682)

Bill No. 148

By-law No. S.-5858-120

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Riverside Drive, west of Palmtree Avenue) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to Consent B.005/16 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)

 

Bill No. 149

By-law No. W.-5621-121

 

A by-law to authorize the 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program – Base Line Road E., Sylvan Street, Balderstone Avenue and Percy Street Reconstruction Project. (Project No.TS301417) (4/5/CWC)

 

Bill No. 150

By-law No. Z.-1-172563

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning of the land located at 2870 and 2900 Tokala Trail. (4/6/PEC)

 

Bill No. 151

By-law No. Z.-1-172564

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of lands located at 1013, 1133, 1170 and 1250 Meadowlark Ridge. (12/6/PEC)

 

Bill No. 152

By-law No. A.-7535-122

(ADDED) A By-law to authorize and approve a Lease Assignment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2004145 Ontario Limited (c/o ICORR Properties International) and Wonderland Animal Hospital Professional Corporation, for the lease of office space at 1021 Wonderland Road South, Unit C, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement. (C3/12/CSC)

 

Bill No. 153

By-law No. A.-7536-123

(ADDED) A By-law to authorize and approve a Bill of Sale Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Wonderland Animal Hospital Professional Corporation, for the acquisition of leaseholds and equipment, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Bill of Sale Agreement. (C3/12/CSC)

 

Bill No. 154

By-law No. A.-7537-124

(ADDED) A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the acquisition of property located at the south of the intersection of Oxford Street West and Commissioners Road West, further described as Parts 49 and 50, Concession B, in the City of London, for the Warbler Woods ESA, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C4/12/CSC)

 

Bill No. 155

By-law No. A.-7538-125

(ADDED) A by-law to repeal by-law No. A.-7516-76 entitled “A By-law to appoint Martin Hayward as Acting City Manager”’ and to appoint Martin Hayward as City Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley that the meeting Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 6:50 PM.

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

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