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Council
MINUTES
21ST MEETING
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July 15, 2015
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The Council meets in Special Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:10 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert,
A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher T. Park and J. Zaifman and C.
Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor P. Squire.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, D. Dobson, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, M.
Hayward, M. Henderson, C. Keller, L. Livingstone, B. Martinez, J.P.
McGonigle, K. Pawelec, L. Rowe, C. Smith and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors P. Squire and S. Turner.
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19th
Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
Councillor
V. Ridley presents.
Motion
made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 and 2.
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests
were disclosed.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the City of London’s Multi-Year Budget:
a) the
following strategies BE ENDORSED as the Municipal Council’s top priorities for
new investment in the Multi-Year Budget:
i)
Implement
and enhance safe mobility choices for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users and
drivers through the provision of complete streets, connected pathways, and
enhanced transit services. (Building a Sustainable City, 2A); Improve travel by
managing congestion and increasing roadway safety. (Building a Sustainable City,
2C);
ii)
Address
and manage the infrastructure gap to maintain what we have now and reduce the
tax burden on future generations. This includes everything from roads to parks
to buildings. (Building a Sustainable City, 1A);
iii)
Support
small businesses by improving City processes. (Growing our Economy, 1D);
Deliver great customer service experiences to residents, businesses, and
visitors. (Leading in Public Service, 5B);
iv)
Invest
in London’s downtown as the heart of our city. (Growing our Economy, 2A);
Partner with the London Community Foundation on the “Back to the River
Project”. (Growing our Economy, 1C);
v)
Eliminate
barriers for individuals facing poverty, mental health and addictions and help
them find pathways to be successful. (Strengthening our Community, 3A)
[Consider: Create new partnerships to build, and support the building of, new
affordable housing. (Growing our Economy, 2B) and Reduce and prevent
homelessness. (Strengthening our Community, 3C)];
vi)
Attract
and retain newcomers, including international students, foreign trained
professionals, and multi-generational immigrants to strengthen London’s
workforce. (Growing our Economy, 5D);
vii)
Plant
more trees and better protect them from deforestation, invasive species, and
other threats. (Building a Sustainable City, 3C); Work together to protect all
aspects of our natural environment including woodlands, wetlands, river and
watercourses, and air quality as our city grows. (Building a Sustainable City,
3E);
viii)
Use
community improvement plans to coordinate City and private investment to meet
both local & city-wide priorities. (Growing our Economy, 2C );
ix)
Work
better together for economic growth: Western Fair District, London Economic
Development Corporation, London Hydro, London International Airport, Tourism
London, London Convention Centre, Covent Garden Market, London Chamber of
Commerce, Business Improvement Areas, and other key stakeholders. (Growing our
Economy, 4A); Use new and emerging technology to improve quality of life and
grow London’s economy. (Growing our Economy, 3A); and,
x)
Make
community engagement a priority. Make the public a partner who has access to
our information and helps make decisions with Council. (Leading in Public
Service, 1A); Support neighbourhood driven activities and decision making. (Strengthening
our Community, 1A);
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare business cases for each strategy
identified in a), above, for consideration during the Multi-Year Budget
process; and
c) the
staff report dated July 13, 2015, and the attached presentation from the
Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, BE RECEIVED for
information.
Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting at
4:16 PM.
Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to amend clause 2a)ii) by adding at the end
the words “to managing and improving water, wastewater and stormwater
infrastructure services;” in order to address the infrastructure gap.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to further Amend clause 2 so that paragraph 1
reads as follows:
“a) the
following strategies BE ENDORSED as the Municipal Council’s potential top
priorities for new investment in the Multi-Year Budget, subject to the
Municipal Council’s review of the business cases to be developed by the Civic
Administration:”.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion
made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to further
Amend clause 2a) by adding a new part xi) which reads as follows:
“xi) Expand
support for resident and community driven initiatives that encourage waste
reduction and other environmental behaviours (Building a Sustainable City, 3D);”
Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion
made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve
clause 1 and clause 2, as amended.
Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Clause 2, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the City of London’s Multi-Year Budget:
a) the
following strategies BE ENDORSED as the Municipal Council’s potential top
priorities for new investment in the Multi-Year Budget subject to the review of
related Business Plans to be developed by the Civic Administration:
i)
Implement
and enhance safe mobility choices for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users and
drivers through the provision of complete streets, connected pathways, and
enhanced transit services. (Building a Sustainable City, 2A); Improve travel by
managing congestion and increasing roadway safety. (Building a Sustainable
City, 2C);
ii)
Address
and manage the infrastructure gap to maintain what we have now and reduce the
tax burden on future generations. This includes everything from roads to parks
to building; manage and improve water, wastewater and storm water
infrastructure and services. (Building a Sustainable City, 1A);
iii)
Support
small businesses by improving City processes. (Growing our Economy, 1D);
Deliver great customer service experiences to residents, businesses, and
visitors. (Leading in Public Service, 5B);
iv)
Invest
in London’s downtown as the heart of our city. (Growing our Economy, 2A);
Partner with the London Community Foundation on the “Back to the River
Project”. (Growing our Economy, 1C);
v)
Eliminate
barriers for individuals facing poverty, mental health and addictions and help
them find pathways to be successful. (Strengthening our Community, 3A)
[Consider: Create new partnerships to build, and support the building of, new
affordable housing. (Growing our Economy, 2B) and Reduce and prevent
homelessness. (Strengthening our Community, 3C)];
vi)
Attract
and retain newcomers, including international students, foreign trained
professionals, and multi-generational immigrants to strengthen London’s
workforce. (Growing our Economy, 5D);
vii)
Plant
more trees and better protect them from deforestation, invasive species, and
other threats. (Building a Sustainable City, 3C); Work together to protect all
aspects of our natural environment including woodlands, wetlands, river and
watercourses, and air quality as our city grows. (Building a Sustainable City,
3E);
viii)
Use
community improvement plans to coordinate City and private investment to meet
both local & city-wide priorities. (Growing our Economy, 2C );
ix)
Work
better together for economic growth: Western Fair District, London Economic
Development Corporation, London Hydro, London International Airport, Tourism
London, London Convention Centre, Covent Garden Market, London Chamber of
Commerce, Business Improvement Areas, and other key stakeholders. (Growing our
Economy, 4A); Use new and emerging technology to improve quality of life and
grow London’s economy. (Growing our Economy, 3A;
x)
Make
community engagement a priority. Make the public a partner who has access to
our information and helps make decisions with Council. (Leading in Public
Service, 1A); Support neighbourhood driven activities and decision making.
(Strengthening our Community, 1A); and,
xi)
Expand
support for resident and community driven initiatives that encourage waste
reduction and other environmental behaviours (Building a Sustainable City, 3D);
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare business cases for each strategy
identified in a), above, for consideration during the Multi-Year Budget
process; and
c) the staff
report dated July 13, 2015, and the attached presentation from the Managing
Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, BE RECEIVED for
information.
None.
None.
None.
Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 266.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong
and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve Second Reading of Bill
No. 266.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B.
Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A.
Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 266.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B.
Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A.
Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
The following by-law is passed and
enacted as a by-law of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill No. 266
By-law
No. A.-7287-213
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A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council Meeting held on the 15th day of July, 2015. (City Clerk)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to
Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourns at 5:16 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk