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Council

MINUTES

FOURTH MEETING

 

January 26, 2016

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:04 p.m.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillor V. Ridley.

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, R. Andrusevich, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, T. Gaffney, K. Graham, T. Grawey, N. Hall, M. Hayward, P. Kokkoros, L. Livingstone, J. Logan, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, D. Popadic, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, T. Van Klink (Miller, Thomson LLB.), A. Vandervoort, B. Warner, and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present, except Councillor V. Ridley. 

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee having to do with municipal golf, by indicating that his father manages a golf course.  Councillor J. Helmer further discloses a pecuniary interest in the Added Communication having to do with appointments to the 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force, by indicating that one candidate has been a client of his Company.

 

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in the Added Communication having to do with appointments to the 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force, by indicating that one candidate is his direct supervisor at Western University. 

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

1.

4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

2.

5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

None.

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the matters noted on the Added Agenda.

 

 

That Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to litigation currently before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court file No. 49075, affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/4/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose as it relates to the BMO Centre. (C1/2/CPSC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to the properties located at 175-183 King Street. (C1/2/PEC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C2/4/CSC)

 

e)

A matter pertaining to 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. (C4/4/CSC)

 

f)

A matter pertaining to personal information about identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C3/4/CSC)

 

g)

ADDED - A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C1/5/SPPC)

 

h)

ADDED - A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose as it relates to BMO Centre. (C1/12/CPSC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman, T. Park. (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:13 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor V. Ridley.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:52 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:56 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor V. Ridley.

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

IX

REPORTS

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that pursuant to section 7.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of clause 5 of the 4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, followed by clause 6 of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, at this time.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 5.

 

5.

Hydro One

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake a high level review, in liaison with London Hydro, as to the feasibility and desirability of investing in Hydro One; it being pointed out that delegations were received from Colleen Shaw, Darlene Faulds, Ange Thompson and Tina Stevens, representing Hydro One Not For Sale; and Roberta Cory, Co-Chair, London Chapter, Council of Canadians; as indicated on the attached delegation record.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Hubert (4)

 

 

2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor J. Zaifman presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 6.

 

6.

BMO Centre

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the funding request from the London Optimist Sports Centre for the expansion of the BMO Centre:

 

a)        the funding request, in the amount of $800,000 for the above-noted expansion, BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO the establishment of a Grant Agreement as directed by the City Council, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

 

b)        the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated January 19, 2016; and,

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report to the January 26, 2016 Municipal Council Meeting, with respect to a proposed framework for the above-noted Grant Agreement;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation and a communication dated January 8, 2016, from T. Partalas, President, London Optimist Sports Centre, with respect to this matter.  (2016-F11A)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that clause 6 be amended by adding the following new part d):

 

d)        the Mayor BE REQUESTED to provide a letter of support for the project to the Provincial and/or Federal Governments, should the London Optimist Sports Centre request such a letter;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (11)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer, H.L. Usher, T. Park (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve referral of clause 6 of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the BMO Centre funding request and recommendation, to the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget process. 

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, J. Helmer (2)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

At 5:47 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and leaves the Chambers.

 

At 5:48 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert resumes his seat at the Council Board. 

 

The motion to adopt clause 6, as amended, us put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the funding request from the London Optimist Sports Centre for the expansion of the BMO Centre:

 

a)        the funding request, in the amount of $800,000 for the above-noted expansion, BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO the establishment of a Grant Agreement as directed by the City Council, and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

 

b)        the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated January 19, 2016;

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report to the January 26, 2016 Municipal Council Meeting, with respect to a proposed framework for the above-noted Grant Agreement; and,

 

d)        the Mayor BE REQUESTED to provide a letter of support for the project to the Provincial and/or Federal Governments, should the London Optimist Sports Centre request such a letter;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation and a communication dated January 8, 2016, from T. Partalas, President, London Optimist Sports Centre, with respect to this matter.  (2016-F11A)

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE THIRD MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 12, 2016

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the Minutes of the Third Meeting held on January 12, 2016.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the Communications noted below:

 

a)        Communication No. 1, dated January 12, 2016, from Councillor V. Ridley, regarding her absence from the January 26, 2016 Meeting of Municipal Council, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)        Communication No. 2 from the Black Students’ Association, University of Western Ontario, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED for consideration with clause 9 of the 4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

ADDED Communication No. 3 - 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that  on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the appointment of following individuals to the 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force BE RATIFIED:

 

a)         Martin Horak

b)         Dan Ross

c)         Phyllis Retty; and

d)         Mike Moffatt.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

RECUSED: J. Helmer, J. Morgan (2)

 

 

2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor P. Squire presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clauses 6 and 7.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Advisory Committee on the Environment

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Advisory Committee on the Environment:

 

a)        the 2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on January 6, 2016, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)        the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Advisory Committee on the Environment BE APPROVED.

 

3.

Property located at 161 Windermere Road (39CD-14501/SP15-009524)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, in response to letters of appeal by Suzanne deJong and Tridon Properties Ltd. to the Ontario Municipal Board dated May 7, 2015, relating to Site Plan application SP15-009524 for the property located at 161 Windermere Road, the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council recommends that regard be had to the comments and conditions for Site Plan Approval appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2016, as Appendix 1.   (2016-L01)

 

 

4.

Boler Mountain Lands and 2426 Wickerson Road - Proposed Conveyance and Access Easements

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the access and use of Boler Mountain lands and the adjacent property located at 2426 Wickerson Road:

 

a)        the staff report dated January 18, 2016 BE RECEIVED as an update regarding Boler Mountain’s plans to acquire lands from 2426 Wickerson Road and to establish an access easement  for both vehicular traffic to Boler Mountain and a connection to the City’s public pathway system, subject to acceptance of an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) and the approval of related Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments; and,

 

b)        upon Provisional Consent being granted, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments that may be required to implement the proposed consent and protect the natural heritage features based on the accepted Environmental Impact Study and other relevant planning and servicing considerations.   (2016-D15)

 

5.

Candidate Approval for the Urban Design Peer Review Panel

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following candidates BE APPROVED for the positions listed below on the Urban Design Peer Review Panel:

 

a)         Adrian Dyer - Position of Architect;

 

b)         Jason McIntyre, Position of Architect; and,

 

c)         Sung Ae Sim, Position of Landscape Architect.  (2016-C12)

 

8.

1st Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee:

 

a)        the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee BE APPROVED; it being noted that further to the Environmental Management Guidelines on the 2016 Work Plan, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to ensure that sufficient funds are included in the Multi-Year Budget to allocate appropriate resources to ensure that items in Subdivision Agreements and the supporting detailed designs are being implemented as approved, including a review of people putting gates in fences after the subdivision adjacent to an Environmentally Significant Area has been assumed; it being noted that the above-noted recommendation is included in the Beacon Environmental EIS Performance Evaluation done for the City of London, June, 2014 and reviewed by the EEPAC in June, 2014; it being further noted that an update on the implementation was presented to the Planning and Environment Committee on December 14, 2015;

 

b)        C. Dyck BE APPOINTED as the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee representative to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee; and,

 

c)        L. Des Marteaux and J. Stinziano BE APPOINTED as the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee representative and alternate, respectively, for the Trails Focus Group for the 2016 Planning and Design Standards for Trails in ESA's Review;

 

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

 

9.

1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee:

 

a)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide semi-annual verbal or written updates, ideally in May and November, to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) with respect to the Urban Forestry Strategy and its implementation; it being noted that the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, received the attached presentation from S. Rowland, with respect to this matter;

 

b)        the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore the development of a City-planting watering program for spring 2016 implementation, including:

 

i)          the use of a planting contractor, separate watering contractor and/or City (summer) staff;

ii)         proposed  costs, warranty impacts and long-term benefits; and,

iii)         a program monitoring process to ensure adequate watering is taking place; and,

 

d)         clauses 1,2, 4, 5, 7, 9 to 11 BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the attached presentation from A. Cantell, Vice-Chair, Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, with respect to these matters.

 

10.

1st Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee:

 

a)        the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) indicated that in its opinion, the setback requirement for mushroom farms should be 500m from the nearest dwelling, institutional zone or hamlet zone, due to the nature of the business; it being noted that the AAC received a draft report from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, and heard a verbal report from L. Maitland, Planner 1, with respect to this matter;

 

b)        the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Agricultural Advisory Committee BE APPROVED; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 to 6 and 8 to 10, BE RECEIVED.

 

11.

Environmental Impact Statements

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee on how Development Agreements could be modified to include a mechanism for the Civic Administration to undertake compliance investigations to ensure that conditions set out in Environmental Impact Statements are and will be met; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the attached communication dated January 18, 2016, from Councillor T. Park.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 6.

 

6.

Property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road (39T-14504/OZ-8417) (Relates to Bill No. 65 and Bill No. 73)

 

That on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2219008 Ontario Limited c/o York Developments, relating to the property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road:

 

a)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to these matters, issues were raised with respect to the following:

 

i)              the increase in traffic;

ii)             the density of the proposed buildings; and,

iii)            condominium units backing onto yards without a buffer;

b)             the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2016 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation on Schedule “A”, Land Use, on a portion of these lands FROM Open Space TO Low Density Residential and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential; and FROM Environmental Review TO Low Density Residential and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential in order to more accurately reflect the boundary for the main drainage channel; to change Schedule “B1” Natural Heritage Features to more accurately reflect the boundaries of the “Significant River, Stream and Ravine Corridors” delineation and to remove the “Potential Upland Corridors” delineation in the vicinity of the drainage channel; and to amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan for a portion of the subject site FROM Open Space and Environmental Review TO Low Density Residential and Multi-Family Medium Residential to more accurately reflect the boundary of the main drainage channel;

 

c)             the attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix "B") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016 o amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone, a Holding Urban Reserve (h-2*UR4) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone TO:

 

·                     a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.h-100.R1-8(   )) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum frontage of 15.0 metres (49.2 feet), a minimum lot area of 600 square metres (6,458 square feet), with garages that shall not project beyond the façade of the dwelling or façade (front face) of any porch, and shall not occupy more than 50% of lot frontage;

                                                                                                                   

·                     a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198.R6-5(  )) Zone, to permit a range of low and medium cluster housing in the form of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, stacked townhouses, apartment buildings and senior citizen apartment buildings at a minimum density of 14 units/ha (6 units/acre), and maximum density of 35 units/ha (14 units/acre), and a maximum building height of 12m (39.4 feet);

 

·                     a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198.R6-5(  )) Zone, to permit a range of low and medium cluster housing in the form of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, stacked townhouses, apartment buildings and senior citizen apartment buildings at a minimum density of 18 units/ha (7 units/acre), and maximum density of 35 units/ha (14 units/acre), and a maximum building height of 10.5m (34.4 feet);

 

·                     a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198.R6-5(  )) Zone, to permit a range of low and medium density residential uses such as single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, stacked townhouses, apartment buildings and at a minimum density of 30 units/ha (12 units/acre)and maximum density of 35 units/ha (14 units/acre), and a maximum building height of 10.5m (34.4 feet);

 

·                     a Compound Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/R8 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198. R6-5( )/R8-4(  )) Zone, to permit medium density residential uses such as apartment buildings, stacked townhouses and senior citizen apartment buildings with a minimum density of 70 units/ha (26 units/acre) and maximum density of 75 units/ha (30 units/acre);

 

·                     a Compound Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/R8 Special Provision/ Convenience Commercial (h.h-100.h-198. R6-5( )/R8-4(  )/CC6) Zone, to permit medium density residential uses such as single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, apartment buildings, stacked townhouses and senior citizen apartment buildings with a minimum density of 70 units/ha(29 units/acre) and maximum density of 75 units/ha(30 units/acre), and in addition to the above noted uses, a limited range of convenience commercial uses such as convenience stores, medical/dental offices, food stores, offices, pharmacies and restaurants which service the immediate neighbourhood; 

 

·                     an Open Space (OS1) Zone, to permit uses such as City or private parks;

 

·                     an Open Space (OS4) Zone, to permit uses such as conservation lands, conservation works and public parks without structures; and,

·                     an Open Space (OS5) Zone on the naturalized corridor running through the subject site to permit the conservation and passive recreational uses (pathways and trails);

 

it being noted that holding provisions are recommended to encourage street oriented development along public streets, natural creek corridors and public pathways and discourage noise attenuation walls along arterial roads and to ensure that new development is designed and approved consistent with the design guidelines in the Southwest Area Plan; to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services; and to limit development up to 80 units until the watermain service is looped and a second public road access is available;

 

d)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the recommended plan of residential subdivision, as red-line amended, which shows 172 single detached residential lots, one (1) mixed use/medium density residential block (Block 173), three(3) medium density residential blocks (Blocks 174-176), three (3) walkway blocks (Blocks 181-183), one (1) future development block (Block 177), two (2) park blocks (Blocks 178-179), one (1) open space block (Block 180), a stormwater management block (Block 183) all serviced by Pack Road, Colonel Talbot Road, and six (6) new local streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix "C appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2016 and the requested Official Plan amendment coming into effect; and,

 

e)             the “Estimated Claims and  Revenues Report”, provided as Appendix ‘D’ to the associated staff report, dated January 21, 2016, BE APPROVED;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.   (2016-D09)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 6 of the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) be amended as follows:

 

a)         by adding the word “further” after the word “attached” in part c); and,

 

b)         by adding the following new part f):

 

“f)       pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN as the amendments are minor in nature and are in accordance with the public notice;”

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 6, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2219008 Ontario Limited c/o York Developments, relating to the property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road:

 

a)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to these matters, issues were raised with respect to the following:

 

i)              the increase in traffic;

ii)             the density of the proposed buildings; and,

iii)            condominium units backing onto yards without a buffer;

b)             the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2016 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation on Schedule “A”, Land Use, on a portion of these lands FROM Open Space TO Low Density Residential and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential; and FROM Environmental Review TO Low Density Residential and Multi-Family Medium Density Residential in order to more accurately reflect the boundary for the main drainage channel; to change Schedule “B1” Natural Heritage Features to more accurately reflect the boundaries of the “Significant River, Stream and Ravine Corridors” delineation and to remove the “Potential Upland Corridors” delineation in the vicinity of the drainage channel; and to amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan for a portion of the subject site FROM Open Space and Environmental Review TO Low Density Residential and Multi-Family Medium Residential to more accurately reflect the boundary of the main drainage channel;

 

c)             the attached, further revised, proposed by-law (Appendix "B") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016 o amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone, a Holding Urban Reserve (h-2*UR4) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone TO:

 

·                     a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.h-100.R1-8(   )) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum frontage of 15.0 metres (49.2 feet), a minimum lot area of 600 square metres (6,458 square feet), with garages that shall not project beyond the façade of the dwelling or façade (front face) of any porch, and shall not occupy more than 50% of lot frontage;

                                                                                                                   

·                     a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198.R6-5(  )) Zone, to permit a range of low and medium cluster housing in the form of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, stacked townhouses, apartment buildings and senior citizen apartment buildings at a minimum density of 14 units/ha (6 units/acre), and maximum density of 35 units/ha (14 units/acre), and a maximum building height of 12m (39.4 feet);

 

·                     a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198.R6-5(  )) Zone, to permit a range of low and medium cluster housing in the form of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, stacked townhouses, apartment buildings and senior citizen apartment buildings at a minimum density of 18 units/ha (7 units/acre), and maximum density of 35 units/ha (14 units/acre), and a maximum building height of 10.5m (34.4 feet);

 

·                     a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198.R6-5(  )) Zone, to permit a range of low and medium density residential uses such as single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, stacked townhouses, apartment buildings and at a minimum density of 30 units/ha (12 units/acre)and maximum density of 35 units/ha (14 units/acre), and a maximum building height of 10.5m (34.4 feet);

 

·                     a Compound Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/R8 Special Provision (h.h-100.h-198. R6-5( )/R8-4(  )) Zone, to permit medium density residential uses such as apartment buildings, stacked townhouses and senior citizen apartment buildings with a minimum density of 70 units/ha (26 units/acre) and maximum density of 75 units/ha (30 units/acre);

 

·                     a Compound Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/R8 Special Provision/ Convenience Commercial (h.h-100.h-198. R6-5( )/R8-4(  )/CC6) Zone, to permit medium density residential uses such as single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, apartment buildings, stacked townhouses and senior citizen apartment buildings with a minimum density of 70 units/ha(29 units/acre) and maximum density of 75 units/ha(30 units/acre), and in addition to the above noted uses, a limited range of convenience commercial uses such as convenience stores, medical/dental offices, food stores, offices, pharmacies and restaurants which service the immediate neighbourhood; 

 

·                     an Open Space (OS1) Zone, to permit uses such as City or private parks;

 

·                     an Open Space (OS4) Zone, to permit uses such as conservation lands, conservation works and public parks without structures; and,

 

·                     an Open Space (OS5) Zone on the naturalized corridor running through the subject site to permit the conservation and passive recreational uses (pathways and trails);

 

it being noted that holding provisions are recommended to encourage street oriented development along public streets, natural creek corridors and public pathways and discourage noise attenuation walls along arterial roads and to ensure that new development is designed and approved consistent with the design guidelines in the Southwest Area Plan; to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services; and to limit development up to 80 units until the watermain service is looped and a second public road access is available;

 

d)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the recommended plan of residential subdivision, as red-line amended, which shows 172 single detached residential lots, one (1) mixed use/medium density residential block (Block 173), three(3) medium density residential blocks (Blocks 174-176), three (3) walkway blocks (Blocks 181-183), one (1) future development block (Block 177), two (2) park blocks (Blocks 178-179), one (1) open space block (Block 180), a stormwater management block (Block 183) all serviced by Pack Road, Colonel Talbot Road, and six (6) new local streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix "C appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2016 and the requested Official Plan amendment coming into effect;

 

e)             the “Estimated Claims and  Revenues Report”, provided as Appendix ‘D’ to the associated staff report, dated January 21, 2016, BE APPROVED; and,

 

f)              pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN as the amendments are minor in nature and are in accordance with the public notice;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.   (2016-D09)

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 7.

 

7.

Properties located at 175-183 King Street (Z-8523) (Relates to Bill No. 74)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the zoning by-law amendment initiated by direction of Municipal Council on July 28, 2015 relating to a portion of the properties located at 175-183 King Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 26, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM a Holding Downtown Area Special Provision (h-3•DA1(6)•D350) Zone TO a Heritage/ Downtown Area Special Provision (HER/DA1(6)•D350) Zone;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated January 6, 2016, from M. Whalley, President, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, with respect to this matter;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter,  (2016-D09)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 7 be amended by adding the following new part b):

 

“b)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to have conversations with Southside Group in order to look for ways and opportunities to find a development that would incorporate the heritage features of this site in the future development.”

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (4)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)

 

The motion to adopt clause 7 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (continued)

                          Councillor J. Zaifman presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clauses 3, 6 and 7.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, having to do with the London Golf Club Agreement, by indicating that his father manages a golf course; it being noted that Councillor J. Helmer is not a member of the Community and Protective Services Committee.

 

2.

1st Report of London Housing Advisory Committee (Relates to Bill No. 64)

 

That the 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 9, 2015, BE RECEIVED. 

 

4.

Annual Review - 2016 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the revised proposed by-law which includes the 2016 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016.  (2015-A09)

 

5.

Integrated Assessment Record (IAR) Project Agreement - The Corporation of The City of London - Dearness Home

 

That, on the recommendation of the Administrator, Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016 to:

 

a)          authorize and approve an Integrated Assessment Record Data Sharing Agreement (attached to the proposed by-law as Schedule 1), between The Corporation of the City of London and Consolidated Health Information Services (CHIS); it being noted that the Agreement enables sharing of assessment information across community care health service providers (participants and CHIS); it being further noted that all Long Term Care Homes are required to submit Long Term Care standardized assessment information (RAI-MDS 2.0 data) to the Integrated Assessment Record (IAR) and the Performance Improvement and Compliance Branch (PICB) Director will require the IAR submission as a report under the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007 s.88 (2) (LTCHA); and,

 

b)          authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement.  (2016-S02)

 

8.

Climate Change Risk Disclosures on Gas Pumps through Municipal Licensing Powers

 

That the request for delegation status from R. Shirkey, Executive Director, Our Horizon, with respect to climate change risks disclosure regulations on gas pumps, through Municipal Licensing powers, BE APPROVED and that Mr. Shirkey BE INVITED to attend a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting.  (2016-C06A)

 

9.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the January 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

 

10.

2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 13, 2016:

a)        the attached 2016 Work Plan for the London Housing Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;

 

b)         clauses 1 to 7 and 9 BE RECEIVED.

 

11.

Absence from Meeting - Concillor V. Ridley

 

That the communication dated January 12, 2016, from Councillor V. Ridley, with respect to her absence at the January 19, 2016 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

At 6:22 PM Councillor J. Helmer leaves the meeting. 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 3.

 

3.

Municipal Golf - Agreement with London Golf Club (Relates to Bill No. 62)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016 to:

 

a)        approve the agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Golf Club for the purchase of blocks of 1000 transferable daily golf spots for use by members of the London Golf Club at the Municipal Golf Courses during restricted days and times during the 2016 playing season, at a price of $27,000 plus applicable tax per 1000 daily golf spots;

 

b)        authorize the City Manager, and his or her written designates, and the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, and his or her written designates, to approve such further documents, including further agreements with third-party golf re-sellers, that are consistent with the requirements contained in the Agreement approved in part (a) above; and,

 

c)        authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2016-R05)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

At 6:23 PM, Councillor J. Helmer enters to the meeting.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 7.

 

7.

2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 7, 2016:

 

a)        the following actions be taken with respect to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Companion Animals Sub-Committee:

 

i)          NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to expanding the spay/neuter program to include additional companion animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs;

 

ii)         the matter of a detailed breakdown of statistical information with respect to animal transfers to rescues serving London and to groups outside London, including who received the animals and the species transferred, as reported in the City of London Animal Services Update, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,

 

iii)         the minutes of the Companion Animals Sub-Committee, from its meeting held on January 4, 2016, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)        the 2016 Work Plan BE REFERRED back to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for further details including proposed resource allocations;

 

c)        the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider increasing the budget for the spay/neuter program by an additional $50,000.00; it being noted that this matter will be considered during the 2016-2019 multi-year budget and,

 

d)         clauses 1 to 3, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that Council recess.

 

Motion Passed

 

The Council recesses at 6:24 PM and reconvenes at 7:10 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors J. Morgan and V. Ridley. 

 

 

4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee (continued)

                          Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1, 2, 4, 7 and 10 to 14.

 

At 7:12 PM Councillor J. Morgan enters the meeting.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Agreement with the Province of Ontario to Participate in the Ontario Certified Site Program with the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment for 2506 Bonder Road, Innovation Park, Phase IV (Relates to Bill No. 60)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Water and Waste Water, the proposed by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated January 19, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 26, 2016 to:

 

a)        approve an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment, to promote 2506 Bonder Road, Innovation Park, Phase IV, as an “Investment Ready: Certified Site” that represents an ideal location for future investment and expansion projects; and

 

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in a), above.

 

4.

Assessment Growth for 2016, Changes in Taxable Phase-in Values and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessment

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated January 19, 2016 regarding assessment growth for 2016, changes in taxable phase-in values and shifts in taxation as a result of reassessment, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

7.

Confirmation of Appointment to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That Greg Thompson BE APPOINTED as a Voting Representative on the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, representing the Urban League of London, for the term ending February 28, 2019.

 

10.

Request for Designation of the International Food Festival as a Municipally Significant Event

 

That the International Food Festival, to be held June 24, 2016 to June 26, 2016, in Victoria Park, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

11.

Request for Designation of the London Rib Fest as a Municipally Significant Event

 

That the London Rib Fest, to be held July 28, 2016 to August 1, 2016, in Victoria Park, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

12.

Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List

 

That the Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List BE APPROVED, subject to the deletion of Item No. 1.9 as this matter has been dealt with through the Community and Protective Services Committee.

 

13.

Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program (Relates to Bill No. 61)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated January 19, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 26, 2016 to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and the City of London with respect to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for the Public Transportation Program.

 

14.

Absence from Meeting

 

That the communication dated January 12, 2016, from Councillor V. Ridley, advising of her absence from the January 19, 2016 meeting of the Corporate Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 3.

 

3.

Future Tax Policy - Possible Directions

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated January 19, 2016 regarding possible directions for future tax policy BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve that clause 3 be amended to read as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to future tax policy:

 

a)         the staff report dated January 19, 2016 BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Corporate Services Committee, in advance of the report on 2016 tax policy, on the following:

 

i)      pre/post conversion analysis of assessment, tax rates and total taxes and taxes per unit for all buildings that have converted from multi-unit residential to condominiums (and vice versa) in the period 2005-2015, including figures for the number of conversions, age of the buildings at the time of conversion, number of units in each building, when the conversions occurred, assessed value, tax rates and total taxes;

 

ii)             comparative equity analysis of different kinds of rental units (age of building, assessment, tax rates, taxes per unit, taxes per square foot, rent) for examples of each of the following:

 

A)         single detached home converted to rental housing;

B)        affordable housing multi-unit residential with preferential tax bylaw;

C)        high rise buildings (multi-unit residential, condo and affordable housing preferential tax bylaw);- older (i.e. rent regulated) high-rise building (multi-unit residential and condo)

- newer (i.e. not rent regulated) high-rise building (multi-unit residential and condo);

 

iii)            analysis of the implementation of the tax policy direction established in 2011, and its impact on the following:

 

A)        commercial properties, including discussion of the incidence of tax for rented and owned properties;

B)        industrial properties, including discussion of the incidence of tax for rented and owned properties;

C)        multi-unit residential properties, including discussion of the incidence of tax and the extent of any rent reductions required that have been required under the Residential Tenancies Act;

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult and collaborate with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and/or other local agencies, and BE AUTHORIZED to engage an external consultant to prepare an analysis of the rental housing market in London that would breakdown the regular CMHC rental housing report by how the rental properties are taxed (either as residential, multi-unit residential or via an affordable housing preferential bylaw); and

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore the potential of a Community Improvement Plan to encourage the creation of affordable housing in existing multi-unit residential buildings that would, similar to our current approach of taxing specific affordable housing multi-unit residential developments at a rate equivalent to the residential rate, provide for eligible multi-unit residential properties to be taxed at a rate somewhere between the residential rate and the multi-unit residential rate, depending on the proportion of affordable units in the building.

 

The motion to Approve part a) is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (6)

 

The motion to Approve part b)i) is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

The motion to Approve part b)ii) is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

 

The motion to Approve part b)iii) is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

The  motion to Approve part c) is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: P. Hubert (1)

 

The motion to Approve part d) is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

The motion to Approve clause 3, as amended, is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Clause 3, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to future tax policy:

 

a)         the staff report dated January 19, 2016 BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Corporate Services Committee, in advance of the report on 2016 tax policy, on the following:

 

i)      pre/post conversion analysis of assessment, tax rates and total taxes and taxes per unit for all buildings that have converted from multi-unit residential to condominiums (and vice versa) in the period 2005-2015, including figures for the number of conversions, age of the buildings at the time of conversion, number of units in each building, when the conversions occurred, assessed value, tax rates and total taxes;

 

ii)             comparative equity analysis of different kinds of rental units (age of building, assessment, tax rates, taxes per unit, taxes per square foot, rent) for examples of each of the following:

 

A)         single detached home converted to rental housing;

B)        affordable housing multi-unit residential with preferential tax bylaw;

C)        high rise buildings (multi-unit residential, condo and affordable housing preferential tax bylaw);- older (i.e. rent regulated) high-rise building (multi-unit residential and condo)

- newer (i.e. not rent regulated) high-rise building (multi-unit residential and condo);

 

iii)            analysis of the implementation of the tax policy direction established in 2011, and its impact on the following:

 

A)        commercial properties, including discussion of the incidence of tax for rented and owned properties;

B)        industrial properties, including discussion of the incidence of tax for rented and owned properties;

C)        multi-unit residential properties, including discussion of the incidence of tax and the extent of any rent reductions required that have been required under the Residential Tenancies Act;

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult and collaborate with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and/or other local agencies, and BE AUTHORIZED to engage an external consultant to prepare an analysis of the rental housing market in London that would breakdown the regular CMHC rental housing report by how the rental properties are taxed (either as residential, multi-unit residential or via an affordable housing preferential bylaw); and

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore the potential of a Community Improvement Plan to encourage the creation of affordable housing in existing multi-unit residential buildings that would, similar to our current approach of taxing specific affordable housing multi-unit residential developments at a rate equivalent to the residential rate, provide for eligible multi-unit residential properties to be taxed at a rate somewhere between the residential rate and the multi-unit residential rate, depending on the proportion of affordable units in the building.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 6.

 

6.

Public Question Session/Period

 

That the Governance Working Group BE REQUESTED to review and recommend the necessary changes to procedural processes for including a public question session/period at Municipal Council meetings, including reviewing the best practices of those municipalities who currently provide for public question sessions/periods, for the consideration of the Municipal Council.

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that clause 6 be amended by deleting the words "Municipal Council" and by replacing them with the words "Standing Committee".

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that pursuant to section 11.14 of the Council Procedure By-law, the question be put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan (4)

 

The motion to Approve the proposed amendment to clause 6 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (6)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 6, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (6)

 

Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the Governance Working Group BE REQUESTED to review and recommend the necessary changes to procedural processes for including a public question session/period at Standing Committee meetings, including reviewing the best practices of those municipalities who currently provide for public question sessions/periods, for the consideration of the Municipal Council.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 8.

 

8.

Request for Approval of an Expense on an Exception Basis

 

That the request by Councillor M. van Holst to provide $27.09 from his annual expense allocation for 3 nylon basketball nets for Trafalgar Public School BE DENIED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (8)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (6)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 9.

9.

Diversity, Integration and Inclusion in London

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee regarding the creation of a staff position, within the approved budget, that would be responsible for assisting with the attraction and retention of qualified individuals to London who reflect the diversity of our community; providing advice and tools to the Municipal Council and the Civic Administration to assist with addressing integration, diversity and inclusion of all Londoners; and to assist with the establishment of strategies to create a City of London workforce that is more reflective of the diversity of the community.

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that clause 9 be deleted in its entirety and be replaced with the following new clause 9:

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with strategies including the potential creation of a staff position within the approved budget, to assist with the attraction and retention of qualified individuals who reflect the diversity of our community; provision of advice and tools to the Municipal Council and the Civic Administration to assist with addressing integration, diversity and inclusion of all Londoners; and the establishment of strategies to create a City of London workforce that is more reflective of the diversity of the community.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clause 9, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Clause 9, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with strategies including the potential creation of a staff position within the approved budget, to assist with the attraction and retention of qualified individuals who reflect the diversity of our community; provision of advice and tools to the Municipal Council and the Civic Administration to assist with addressing integration, diversity and inclusion of all Londoners; and the establishment of strategies to create a City of London workforce that is more reflective of the diversity of the community.

 

 

1st Report of the Audit Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 to 4.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Election of Vice-Chair

 

That S. Khullar BE ELECTED Vice Chair of the Audit Committee for the term ending November 30, 2016.

 

3.

Proposed Risk Assessment and 2016 Performance - Based Audit Plan

 

That the Risk Assessment and 2016 Performance-Based Audit Plan identified in Appendix A of the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) report dated January 13, 2016, BE APPROVED.

 

4.

February Meeting Date

 

That the scheduled time for the February 23, 2016 meeting of the Audit Committee BE CHANGED to 4:00 PM.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the 4th and 5th Reports of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

 

 

4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

                          Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that the following disclosures of pecuniary interest were made:

 

a)        Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to any matters related to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency with a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works.

 

b)        Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any discussion pertaining to golf courses as his father operates a golf course.

 

c)        Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any matters pertaining to the Child and Youth Network.

 

d)        Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any matters related to CUPE Local 107 as her son is part of that employee group.

 

2.

2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget - Public Participation Meeting #1

 

That the delegations from the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget Public Participation Meeting #1 BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget approval process;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.   

 

3.

2016-2019 Budget - F. Pontarelli

 

That the communication dated January 14, 2016, from Frank Pontarelli, regarding the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget BE RECEIVED.

 

4.

Absence from Meeting

 

That the communication dated January 12, 2016, from Councillor V. Ridley, advising of her absence from the January 21, 2016 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

Appointment of Acting Mayor

 

That  the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of an Acting Mayor:

 

a)        Councillor A. Hopkins BE APPOINTED to serve as Acting Mayor for the period February 9, 2016 to February 12, 2016; and

 

b)        the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back to the Corporate Services Committee, as soon as possible and recognizing the need for public notice, with a proposed change to the Council Procedure By-law to permit the Mayor to select an Acting Mayor to serve in the absence/unavailability of the Mayor and the Deputy Mayors.

 

 

5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

                          Councillor P. Hubert presents.

                       

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest were disclosed.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (continued)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 8:31 PM, for the purpose of continuing discussion regarding the following matters:

 

d)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C2/4/CSC)

 

e)

A matter pertaining to 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. (C4/4/CSC)

 

f)

A matter pertaining to personal information about identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C3/4/CSC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 8:31 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor V. Ridley.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 9:00 PM and Council reconvenes at 9:03 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor V. Ridley.

 

 

4th Report of the Committee of the Whole

Councillor J. Helmer presents.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, S. Turner and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillor V. Ridley.

                                            

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, B. Coxhead, N. Hall, M. Hayward, P. Kokkoros, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, A. Vandervoort and L.M. Rowe.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve 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, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the acquisition of the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road, the following actions be taken to amend the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, dated June 25, 2015:

 

a)        the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, attached as Appendix “A”, BE AMENDED to provide for a reduction in the purchase price for 1577 Wilton Grove Road (Property 1), located on the south side of Wilton Grove Road, east of Highbury Avenue South, further described as Part Lots 8 & 9, Concession 3, shown as Part 1 on Reference Plan 33R-15000, save and except Parts 1, 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 33R-15630, being PIN No. 08200-0079, containing an area of approximately 101 acres, for the purpose of the development of a future industrial facility from $3,450,000 to $3,251,680, SUBJECT TO  the following conditions:

 

i)          the City having until 4:30 PM on February 5, 2016 to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the geotechnical, soil, and environmental condition of the property;

 

ii)         the City having until 4:30 PM on February 5, 2016 to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the archaeological outcome of the property;

 

iii)         the Vendor having the option to enter into a Residential Tenancy Agreement for a maximum of three months from the completion date;

 

iv)        a hold back provision of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00) from the sale price to be applied to any costs incurred by the Purchaser in completing fill area management and earth moving;

 

b)        the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, attached as Appendix “B”, BE AMENDED to provide for a reduction in the purchase price for 1687 Wilton Grove Road (Property 2),  located on the south side of Wilton Grove Road, east of Highbury Avenue South, further described as Part Lot 8, Concession 3, shown as Part 5 on Reference Plan 33R-15000, save and except Parts 4, 5 & 6 on Reference Plan 33R-15630, being PIN No. 08200-0081, containing an area of approximately 16.42 acres, for the purpose of the development of a future industrial facility, from $700,000 to $625,000, SUBJECT TO the following conditions:

 

i)          the City having until 4:30 PM on February 5, 2016 to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the geotechnical, soil, and environmental condition of the property; and

 

ii)         the City having until 4:30 PM on February 5, 2016 to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the archaeological outcome of the property.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the process to appoint an Integrity Commissioner:

 

a)            the Request for Proposal 15-35 – Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner BE CANCELLED;   

 

b)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to give notice to the proponents, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.5(5) Request for Proposal 15-35 – Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, that The Corporation of the City of London is cancelling Request for Proposal 15-35 and to extend the Municipal Council’s appreciation for their submissions;

 

it being noted that a confidential targeted recruitment process will be undertaken for the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.”

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (continued)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 9:09 PM, for the purpose of continuing discussion regarding the following matter:

 

d)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C2/4/CSC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 9:09 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor V. Ridley.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 9:32 PM and Council reconvenes at 9:35 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor V. Ridley.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that progress be reported with respect to the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to litigation currently before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court file No. 49075, affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/4/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose as it relates to the BMO Centre. (C1/2/CPSC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to the properties located at 175-183 King Street. (C1/2/PEC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C2/4/CSC)

 

f)

A matter pertaining to personal information about identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C3/4/CSC)

 

g)

ADDED - A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C1/5/SPPC)

 

h)

ADDED - A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose as it relates to BMO Centre. (C1/12/CPSC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 59 to 62, 64 to 74, and the Added Bill No. 75.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law reconsideration on the Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 59 to 62, 64 to 74, and the Added Bill No. 75, in order to separate a Bill for which there is a pecuniary interest.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

RECUSED: J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 59 to 61, 63 to 72, revised Bill No. 73, Bill No. 74, and the Added Bill No. 75.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 59 to 61, 63 to 72, revised Bill No. 73, Bill No. 74, and the Added Bill No. 75.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 59 to 61, 63 to 72, revised Bill No. 73, Bill No. 74, and the Added Bill No. 75.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 62.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

RECUSED: J. Helmer (1)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 62.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

RECUSED: J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 62.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

RECUSED: J. Helmer (1)

 

The following by-laws are introduced and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London. 

 

Bill No. 59

By-law No. A.-7344-45

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 26th day of January 2016. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 60

By-law No. A.-7345-46

A by-law to approve the Ontario Funding Agreement with the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment, to promote 2506 Bonder Road, Innovation Park, Phase IV, as an “Investment Ready: Certified Site” that represents an ideal location for future investment and expansion projects, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2/4/CSC)

 

Bill No. 61

By-law No. A.-7346-47

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement for the transfer of Provincial Gas Tax Revenues. (13/4/CSC)

 

Bill No. 62

By-law No. A.-7347-48

A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement between London Golf Club Inc and The Corporation of the City of London. (3/2/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 63

By-law No. A.-7348-49

A by-law to approve the City of London’s 2016 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual. (4/2/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 64

By-law No. A.-7349-50

A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Consolidated Health Information Services (CHIS) and other Parties for a Data Sharing Agreement and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (5/2/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 65

By-law No. C.P.-1284(sf)-51

 

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London - 1989, relating to 3493 Colonel Talbot Road. (6/2/PEC)

Bill No. 66

By-law No. S.-5777-52

A by-law to permit Peter Mitsis, Constantinos Mitsis, and George Mitsis to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 143 Central Avenue, City of London. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 67

By-law No. S.-5778-53

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Wimbledon Court, south of Base Line Road East). (pursuant to Consent B.008/11 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 68

By-law No. W.-5598-54

A by-law to authorize the East London Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre (Project RC2756). (12/1/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 69

By-law No. W.-5599-55

A by-law to authorize the MU1055-15 2015 Bus Purchase Replacement Expenditure. (3b/9/SPPC – 2015)

 

Bill No. 70

By-law No. W.-1841(a)-56

A by-law to amend By-law No. W.-1841-85 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the “Oxford Street Widening – Sanitorium Road to Hyde Park Road”. (Project No. TS1493).” (7/7/CWC – 2013)

 

Bill No. 71

By-law No. W.-5600-57

A by-law to authorize the Adelaide Street Grade Separation CPR Tracks. (Project No. TS1306) (5/2/CWC)

 

Bill No. 72

By-law No. W.-5550(a)-58

A by-law to amend By-law No. W.-5550-67 being “A by-law to authorize the Western Road Widening – Platts Lane to Oxford Street. (Project No. TS1489)

 

Bill No. 73

By-law No. Z.-1-162448

(REVISED)

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road. (6/2/PEC)

Bill No. 74

By-law No. Z.-1-162449

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone a portion of an area of land located at 175-183 King Street. (7/2/PEC)

Bill No. 75

By-law No. A.-7350-59

(ADDED)

A by-law to authorize and approve Amending Agreements between The Corporation of the City of London and Charles William Baker and Karen Louise Baker, for the acquisition of the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreements.

 (C4/4/CSC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 9:46 PM.

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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