Civic Works Committee

Report

Meeting #:10th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers
PRESENT:
  • Councillors P. Squire (Chair),
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • and S. Lehman
ABSENT:
  • E. Peloza
  • and Mayor E. Holder
ALSO PRESENT:
  • J. Bos, S. Chambers, G. Dales, G. Gauld, G. Irwin, P. Kavcic, S. King. P. Kokkoros, P. Lupton, D. MacRae, S. Maguire, S. Mathers, M. Ribera, A. Rozentals, A. Salton, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, P. Shack, D. Simpson, and J. Stanford

     

    The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM


That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That all items except 2.4, 2.8, 2.9 and 2.19, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (4)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and P. Squire
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That it BE NOTED that the 6th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 15, 2019, was received.



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the Colonel Talbot Pumping Station construction project:

    a)            the bid submitted by Hayman Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $5,089,201.00, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Hayman Construction Inc. was the lowest of five bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

    b)            the value of the total detailed design and contract administration fees for Stantec Consulting Ltd., BE INCREASED by $174,535.00, excluding HST to $1,534,085.60 (including contingency), to cover additional efforts required as a result of additional work scope;

    c)            the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 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 relating to this project (Tender 19-65); 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. (2019-E03)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the Dingman Creek Pumping Station Forcemain construction project:

    a)            the bid submitted by 291 Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $3,572,506.65, excluding HST in response to Tender 19-48, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by 291 Construction Ltd. was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

    b)            the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $4,912,985.47, excluding HST in response to Tender 19-49, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of three bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

    c)            the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 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 formal contracts relating to this project (Tenders 19-48 and 19-49); 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. (2019-E03)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to the construction of the Crinklaw-Scott and Branch ‘D’ of the Hampton-Scott Municipal Drains:

    a)            the drainage reports, appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix 'A', prepared by Spriet Associates London Ltd, Consulting Engineers for the construction of the Crinklaw-Scott and Branch ‘D’ of the Hampton-Scott Municipal Drains BE ADOPTED; and it being noted the notice of the meeting was provided to the benefitting property owners in accordance with the provisions of Section 41 of the Drainage Act; and,

    b)            the proposed by-laws appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix 'B' BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on June 25, 2019 and BE GIVEN two readings to authorize the construction of the Crinklaw-Scott and Branch ‘D’ of the Hampton-Scott Municipal Drains projects, it being noted that the third reading and enactment of the by-law would occur after the holding of the Court of Revision in connection with the project. (2019-E09)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    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 consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program:

    a)            the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified 2020 – 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program funded projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:

    i)            AECOM Canada Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design and detailed design of the 2020 City Centre Servicing Strategy Program Phase 3, Richmond Street from York Street to Dundas Street reconstruction, in the total amount of $358,015.00 (including contingency), excluding HST;

    ii)           Development Engineering (London) Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, detailed design and construction administration of the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 1, Oxford Park South Area Reconstruction Phase 1, Britannia Avenue from Riverside Drive to Edinburgh Street, and Tozer Avenue, all, in the total amount of $224,647.50 (including contingency), excluding HST;

    iii)          Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, detailed design and construction administration of the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 2, Euclid Avenue from Wharncliffe Road to Wortley Road, and Birch Street from Byron Avenue to Euclid Avenue reconstruction, in the total amount of $372,218.00 (including contingency), excluding HST;

    iv)         Spriet Associates (London) Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, detailed design and construction administration of the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 12, Hyla Street from Hamilton Road to Trafalgar Street, and Elm Street from Hamilton Road to Trafalgar Street reconstruction, in the total amount of $369,245.80 (including contingency), excluding HST, and,

    v)          AECOM Canada Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design and detailed design of the 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program Assignment ‘A’, English Street from Dundas Street to Princess Avenue, and Lorne Avenue from English Street to 100m east reconstruction in the total amount of $199,990.00 (including contingency), excluding HST;

    b)            Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design and detailed design of the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 10, Egerton Street Phase 3 reconstruction, in the total amount of $173,800.00 (including contingency), excluding HST, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2(g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    c)            the financing for the projects identified in a) and b) above BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix ‘A’;

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

    e)            the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with each consultant for the respective project; 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. (2019-T06)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Clarke Road Improvements Environmental Study Report:

    a)            Clarke Road Improvements Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment BE ACCEPTED;

    b)            a Notice of Study Completion for the Project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and,

    c)            the Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on the public record for a 30 day review period. (2019-T04)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken:

    a)            the submission from Team Truck Centers Inc., 795 Wilton Grove Road London, Ont. N6N 1N7,  BE ACCEPTED;  for the supply and delivery of four (4) CNG Rear Loading Waste Collection Trucks at a total purchase price of $1,090,920 ($272,730 per unit) excluding HST;

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

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

    d)            the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix “A”. (2019-V01/E07)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken: 

    a)            the submission from Vision Truck Group 1220 Franklin Blvd. Cambridge Ontario N1R 8B7 for the supply and delivery of one (1) CNG Top Loading Waste Collection Truck for the purchase price of $425,990 excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; 

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

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

    d)            the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix “A”. (2019-V01/E07)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Long Term Water Storage Options Municipal Class Environmental Assessment: 

    a)            the Long Term Water Storage Municipal Class Assessment Executive Summary appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix ‘A’, BE ACCEPTED;

    b)            a Notice of Completion BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and, 

    c)            the Project File for the Long Term Water Storage Options Municipal Class Environmental Assessment BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period. (2019-E08)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Adelaide Street North Grade Separation Project:

    a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix A BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2019 to:

    i)             authorize and approve the Memorandum of Understanding appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Schedule 1 of Appendix A, between The Corporation of the City of London and Canadian Pacific Railway Company, to set out the terms under which the parties have agreed to proceed with the Project;

    ii)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding; and,

    b)            authority BE DELEGATED to the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, or their designate, to execute any financial reports required as a condition of the Memorandum of Understanding authorized and approved in a) above. (2019-T05)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    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 contract for the Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility No. 1 North Cell project:

    a)            the bid submitted by DeKay Construction (1987) Ltd., at its tendered price of $2,962,027.20, excluding HST,  BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by DeKay Construction (1987) Ltd., was the lowest of five (5) bids received;

    b)            the budget adjustment to increase Development Charges funding for project ESSWM-FH1 BE APPROVED to the Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility #1 North Cell, with a total budget increase of $600,000 and an overall budget total in the amount of $3,700,000;

    c)            the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 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 No. RFT19-56); 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. (2019-E03)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to City of London’s contribution to infrastructure:

    a)            The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the following projects in concert with the City by increasing the City’s share by $657,500 (including contingency), excluding HST, in order to complete the following 2018 approved works:

    i)             Phase 4 of the West London Dyke reconstruction project;

    ii)            Phase 5 of the Fanshawe Dam concrete and dam repair;

    b)            The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the Phase 5 of the West London Dyke detailed design with the City’s share being $69,750 (including contingency), excluding HST;

    c)            The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the Phase 6 of the West London Dyke detailed design with the City’s share being $33,250 (including contingency), excluding HST;

    d)            The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the Fanshawe Dam Safety Study with the City’s share being $38,500 (including contingency), excluding HST;

    e)            the financing for this work BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix ‘A’; and,

    f)             the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary to give effect to these recommendations.(2019-E21)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to the closing and disposing of certain City owned public lane bounded by Redan Street, Nelson Street and Marmora Street:

    a)            the closing of the above noted lane BE APPROVED;

    b)            the  proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix ‘A’ closing the Lane bounded by Redan, Nelson and Marmora Streets” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25th, 2019;

    c)            the above-noted lane BE DECLARED SURPLUS;

    d)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to make all decisions and undertake all necessary steps required to divide and transfer the closed lane to the abutting property owners as fairly and equitably as possible, where possible, subject to the following guidelines;

    i)             no portion of the lane shall be disposed of that would result in the sole legal vehicular access to a property being lost;

    ii)            property owner objections to disposing of the untraveled lane by reason of potential for future use will not be considered;

    iii)           property owners abutting the subject closed lane shall be given the first right of refusal to acquire the portion of the lane abutting their property to the middle of the lane (one-half the lane width). If that option is not exercised, the surplus land will be made available to the other abutting property owners. In general, the City will support any lane disposition that is agreed to by property owners and that eliminates or minimizes the creation of remnant parcels;

    iv)           the subject lane land will be offered to the abutting property owners for the nominal sum of $1 with the City being responsible for all land transfer costs. The City will pay for the preparation of a reference plan and the property owner will be required to retain a lawyer to facilitate the transfer of the subject land. Subject to pre-approval by the City Solicitor, the City will be responsible for all reasonable legal fees and disbursements relating to the transfer. The property owner’s lawyer must agree to provide an undertaking acceptable to the City Solicitor, committing to consolidating the property’s Property Identification Numbers (PIN’s) post conveyance, the cost of which will be included in the approved legal fees;

    v)            any required fence relocations and obstruction removal made necessary by the transfer of land will be the sole responsibility of the property owners; and,

    vi)           where circumstances prevent the lane or a portion thereof from being conveyed, the lane will be retained by the City and will continue to be available for use by the abutting property owners and be subject to the City’s Lane Maintenance Policy until such time it can be disposed of;

    it being noted that subject to passing and registration of the above noted by-law, any utility easements shall be conveyed to utility owners if needed, and a municipal easement will be retained by the City if required. (2019-T09)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    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 contract for the Mill and Overlay of Various City of London Streets:

    a)            the bid submitted by Dufferin Construction Company at their tendered price of $760,875.00, excluding HST BE ACCEPTED, it being noted that the bid submitted by Dufferin Construction Company was an irregular result (only one bid received), however, was below the estimated expenditure and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

    b)            the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix ‘A’;

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

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

    e)            the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2019-T04)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to closing Isaac Drive north of Clayton Walk:

    a)          the closing of Isaac Drive north of Clayton Walk BE APPROVED; and,

    b)          the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix ‘A’ closing Isaac Drive north of Clayton Walk BE INTRODUCED at the June 25th, 2019 Council Meeting;

    it being noted that subject to the passing and registration of the above noted closing by-law in the Land Registry Office, utility easements shall be conveyed to utility owners as needed and the City will retain a municipal services easement over the lands to be conveyed. (2019-T09)



    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of a replacement reheater at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant:

    a)            the approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into negotiations for the single source purchase of new reheater heat exchanger from Arvos Schmidtsche-Schack LLC;

    b)            the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with Arvos Schmidtsche-Schack LLC, to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, it being noted that there may not be sufficient time to adhere to the normal Committee and Council contract approval process due to escalating steel commodity prices resulting in limited price guarantees; and,

    c)            the approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2019-F17)


    Yeas: (4)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and P. Squire
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-laws appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2019 as Appendix ‘A’ and ‘B’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2019, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113). (2019-T08)


    Yeas: (4)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and P. Squire
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the sidewalk candidates proposed for the 2020 Annual New Sidewalk Program BE ENDORSED for implementation in 2020;

    it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a communication from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter. (2019-T04)


    Yeas: (3)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, and P. Squire
    Nays: (1)M. van Holst
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (3 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the Work Approval Permit Program BE MODIFIED in general accordance with the recommendations contained in the staff report dated June 18, 2019 and entitled “Work Approval Permit Program Enhancements”;

    it being noted that the proposed Work Approval Permit Program modifications may be further refined based on available resources and future adjustments that may be required;

    it being further noted that proposed fee changes will be brought forward for consideration at a future Public Participation Meeting before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as part of the annual review of City’s Fees and Charges By-law;

    it being further noted that the attached presentation from A. Salton, Manager, Zoning and Public Property Compliance and a communication from L. Landgon, CEO, London Home Builders Association with respect to the above matter, were received. (2019-P01)


    Yeas: (4)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and P. Squire
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 28th, 2019:

    a)            clause 2.1 of the above-noted Report BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and report back to the Civic Works Committee; and,

    b)            clauses 1.1, 3.1-6.2, BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (4)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and P. Squire
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to develop a set of guidelines to evaluate efficiency and Greenhouse Gas reduction investments and provide some suggested best practices. (2019-E17)


    Yeas: (3)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, and M. van Holst
    Nays: (1)P. Squire
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (3 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That it BE NOTED that the Deferred Matters List as of June 17, 2019, was received.


    Yeas: (4)S. Lewis, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, and P. Squire
    Absent: (2)E. Peloza, and E. Holder

    Motion Passed (4 to 0)

The meeting adjourned at 5:48 PM.

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