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Council

MINUTES

Nineteenth meeting

 

 

September 27, 2016

 

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

 

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

 

ABSENT:  Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, G. Belch, J. Braam, G. Bridge, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, J.M. Fleming, T. Gaffney, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, A. Heinz, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, J. Tansley, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power and J. Yanchula.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the 11th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee having to do with a matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed 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 lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency as his agency deals with and has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2017) by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency named in the staff report related to this matter.

 

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 21st Report of the Strategic Planning and Priorities Committee, having to do with an appointment to the Middlesex-London Health Unit, by indicating that he is employed by the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

 

Councillor T. park discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 5 and 6 of the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the London Health Sciences Centre South Street Campus Decommissioning and the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Request for Proposals, as well as clauses C-1 and C-2 of the Confidential Appendix of the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to City-owned lands known as the South Street Campus currently leased and occupied by London Health Sciences Centre; instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial information relating to the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition; and for the purpose of a vote for giving directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality or persons retained by or under a contract with the municipality, and a matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition, by indicating that her family owns property in the area.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 21st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda, by indicating that her brother has an interest in the property related to Application No. 2016-9.

 

Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill No. 360, by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board.

 

II

RECOGNITIONS

 

1.

His Worship the Mayor presents a plaque for the Economic Leadership Award to ZTR

 

III

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session with respect to the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition. (C1/21/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease amendment; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed lease amendment; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed lease amendment, 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 lease amendment whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed lease amendment whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease amendment. (C2/21/CSC)

 

c)

A matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed 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 lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space. (C1/11/CPSC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to an application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street. (C1/16/PEC)

 


 

e)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to the Health Partner Gateway Portal.  (C3/11/CPSC)

 

f)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to interviews for nomination to the Housing Development Corporation, London Board of Directors. (C2/11/CPSC)

 

g)

A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one or more of the Corporation's associations, unions and employee groups. (C3/21/CSC)

 

h)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to City owed lands known as the South Street Campus currently leased and occupied by London Health Sciences Centre; instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial information relating to the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition; and for the purpose of a vote for giving directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality or persons retained by or under a contract with the municipality. (C1/21/SPPC)

 

i)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition. (C2/21/SPPC)

 

j)

A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process. (C3/21/SPPC)

 

k)

A matter pertaining to personal matters including information about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for those purposes. (C4/21/SPPC)

 

l)

A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. (C1/22/CSC)

 

m)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to interviews for nomination to the Housing Development Corporation, London Board of Directors.  (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, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into Council, In Closed Session at 4:16 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

A. Zuidema, G. Bridge, V. McAlea Major and C. Saunders enter the meeting.

 

L. Rowe enters the meeting at 4:28 PM.

 

G. Bridge leaves the meeting at 4:28 PM.

 

A. Hagan, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda and L. Livingstone enter the meeting at 4:30 PM.

 

K. Dawtrey enters the meeting at 5:58 PM.

 

A. Hagan, J. Kobarda, L. Livingstone leave the meeting at 5:58 PM.

 

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 6:12 PM and Council reconvenes at 6:13 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE EIGHTEENTH MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve the Minutes of the Eighteenth Meeting, held on September 13, 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, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

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

 

1.

V. & B. Velker, 181 Commissioners Road East - Property located at 191 Commissioners Road East (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 9 of the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment 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, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

VIII

REPORTS

 

 

21st Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor J. Morgan presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clauses 1 to 6, inclusive.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of this Report, having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda, by indicating that her brother has an interest in the property related to Application No. 2016-9.

 

2.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Amendment to Terms of Reference

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the Terms of Reference for the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee BE AMENDED, effective October 1, 2016, by deleting the provision for a Voting Member from the Council for London Seniors and by increasing the number of Voting Members-at-Large from 3 to 4.

 

3.

City of London's Credit Rating

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 20, 2016, regarding the City of London's Aaa credit rating, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

4.

Operating Budget Mid-Year Monitoring Report - Property Tax, Water, Wastewater & Treatment Budgets

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the 2016 Operating Budget Mid-Year Monitoring Report for the Property Tax Supported (Appendix A of the staff report dated September 20, 2016), Water, and Wastewater and Treatment Budgets BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that Civic Administration is projecting:

 

i)          a Property Tax Supported Budget surplus of $4.5m as identified by Civic Administration and Boards and Commissions; it being noted that the year-end position could fluctuate significantly based on factors beyond the control of Civic Administration such as Ontario Works caseload pressures, winter maintenance conditions and mandatory community improvement plan program incentives.

ii)         a Water Rate Supported Budget surplus of $301k.

iii)         a Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget surplus of $64k;

 

 

b)         with respect to the Housing Development Corporation operational savings at year-end, if any, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to the Housing Development Corporation Reserve Fund which will be used to support housing initiatives and future work with the Housing Development Corporation;

 

c)         with respect to the Information Technology Services operational savings, if any, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to the Technology Services Reserve Fund to be used to support investments in corporate systems;

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to/draw down from the Water Capital Reserve Fund to balance year-end operations of the Water Budget should the budget be in a surplus/deficit position;

 

e)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve to balance year-end operations should there be a surplus position or draw down from the Sewage Works Reserve Fund to balance year-end operations should there be a deficit position in the Wastewater & Treatment Budget; and

 

f)         notification of the Civic Administration’s contribution of $1,019,652 ($916,482 – Property Tax Supported; $15,660 – Water; and $87,510 – Wastewater) to the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Economy reserves in 2016 BE RECEIVED for information.

 

5.

2016 Life-To-Date Capital Budget - 2016 Mid-Year Capital Monitoring Report

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the 2016 Life-to-Date Capital Budget – 2016 Mid-Year Capital Monitoring Report BE RECEIVED for information; and

 

b)         the capital projects in Appendix B to the staff report dated September 20, 2016, with a total of $7.4 million of net surplus funding, BE CLOSED and the following actions be taken:

 

i)          pay-as-you-go funding of $14,910.43 BE TRANSFERRED to the capital receipts account;

ii)         authorized debt financing of $1,606,438.75 BE RELEASED resulting in a reduction of authorized debt;

iii)         uncommitted reserve fund draws of $5,261,027.46 BE RELEASED from the tax/rate supported reserve funds which originally funded the projects; and,

iv)        uncommitted reserve fund draws of $559,105.99 BE RELEASED from the non-rate supported reserve funds which originally funded the projects.

 

6.

Brenda Elliot, Eldon House

 

That the attached presentation from Brenda Elliot, Executive Director, Eldon House, with respect to the activities of Eldon House, 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, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

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

 

7.

Tax Adjustment Agenda

 

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated September 20, 2016 BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax Adjustment Agenda.

 


 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (12)

 

RECUSED: T. Park (1)

 

II

RECOGNITIONS (continued)

 

2.

The Municipal Council recognizes the following City of London employees who have achieved 25 years of service during 2016:

 

From Development and Compliance Services: Sue Lefaivre; Larry Mottram; and Ron Oke.

 

From Environmental & Engineering Services: Charles E. Acres; Hubert Berkmortel; Lawrence (Larry) Davidson C.E.T.; Kelly Finch; Dale Gerster; Daniel Huggins; Jeff Kuchta; Andre Lavalliere; Jon MacMillan; Shane Maguire; Chris Monk; George Negas; Mark Shipway; Shaun Trudell; Teresa Vander Werf; and Peter Warwick.

 

From Finance and Corporate Services: Ken Baute; Rick Brown; Janice Glover; Darren Hack; Bob Hannah; Paul Kielstra; Joanne Scolaro; Ted Vardas; and Lisa Woods.

 

From Neighbourhood, Children, and Fire Services: Wendy Cowdrey; Robert Curtis; Paul D'Hollander; Shawn Davis; John Kobarda; Dennis Schiffers; Susan Stepien; John Sutton; Peter Vandermeyden; Brent E. West; and Steven Williamson.

 

From Planning Services: John M. Fleming and Andrew Macpherson.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that Council recess.

 

The Council recesses at 6:28 PM and reconvenes at 7:37 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

 

16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor P. Squire presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clause 10.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

9th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on September 7, 2016:

 

a)         Dr. Brennan Vogel BE INVITED to attend the next Advisory Committee on the Environment Committee (ACE) meeting to discuss how municipalities in Nova Scotia have implemented sustainability plans; it being noted that the ACE received the Sustainability Working Group Report from its meeting held on July 27, 2016;

 

b)         the following comments BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration with respect to provision of child minding services for the public at public participation meetings related to a Standing Committee meeting:

 

i)          concern that young children may be scared being left with someone they do not know;

ii)         consideration be given to reimbursing parents for hiring care as an alternative provision; and,

 

iii)         noting older children could stay in the council chamber gallery, with something to occupy them;

 

it being noted that the ACE reviewed and received the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on March 22, 2016, with respect to this matter;

 

c)         the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the 2016 Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) Work Plan:

 

i)          the revised 2016 ACE Work Plan appended to the 9th Report of the ACE be included on the next ACE Agenda for further consideration; and,

ii)         the matter of a potential request for an ACE representative to be appointed to the Food Council be placed on the next Agenda;

 

d)            a representative from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE REQUESTED to attend the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Environment to provide updates on the following matters:

 

i)              the potential of hydro generation in the Thames River;

ii)             the contribution of pollution in the Thames River to the algae bloom in Lake Erie; and,

iii)            the engineering requirements of West London Dyke as compared to alternative designs;

 

e)            the Civic Administration BE INVITED to the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Environment to provide an update on sewer/ stormwater overflows into the Thames River; and,

 

f)             clauses 1 to 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Lands south of Exeter Road north of Dingman Drive east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Official Plan Amendment No. 606 & 607 (O-8362)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) of Municipal Council’s approval of Official Plan Amendments 606 and 607 (By-law No. C.P.-1284-(st)-331) for the lands located south of Exeter Road, north of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain:

 

a)         the staff report dated September 19, 2016, entitled "City of London - Lands of Exeter Road, north of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Official Plan Amendment No. 606 and 607", BE RECEIVED for information; and,

 

b)         Map 7- Specific Policy Areas as amended to implement the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board BE FORWARDED to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to be incorporated through a modification to The London Plan.    (2016-D09)

 

4.

9th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on September 14, 2016:

 

a)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, relating to the request for the demolition of the heritage listed property located at 191 Commissioners Road East, the following actions be taken:

 

i)          191 Commissioners Road East BE REMOVED from the Inventory of Heritage Resources (Register);

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

iii)         the property owner BE REQUESTED to salvage those elements identified by the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report; and,

iv)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to submit a copy of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report to the London Room;

 

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard verbal presentations from M. Poddar, Planner, York Developments, T. Dingman, Thor Dingman, B. Architectural SC. Inc., The Ashfield Group Inc. and A. Soufan, York Developments, with respect to this matter;

 

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on July 26, 2016, with respect to the property located at 269 Thames Street:

 

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the activity and development at the above-noted address; and,

ii)         the property owner BE REQUESTED to provide any relevant archeological information related to the site;

 

c)         the following comments of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, with respect to the application by Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 661 and 667 Talbot Street, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration:

 

i)          the LACH strongly disputes the conclusions of the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties located at 661 to 667 Talbot Street; and,

ii)         the LACH encourages the reassessment of the following with respect to the submitted proposal:

 

A)        the massing of the building;

B)        the setbacks;

C)        the form of the building;

D)        the compatibility of building materials used with surrounding neighbourhood;

E)        the design of exterior façades;

F)         shadowing impacts onto adjacent heritage properties; and,

G)        lack of an appropriate commemoration of the former Locust Mount;

 

d)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Ontario Culture Strategy:

 

i)          the Manager of Culture BE REQUESTED to provide an update on the Ontario Culture Strategy at the next meeting of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; and,

ii)         it BE NOTED that the Ontario Culture Strategy, Telling our stories, growing our economy and the communication from R. Armistead, Manager of Culture appended to the 9th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, were received;

 

e)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee:

 

i)          it BE NOTED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage does not recommend the designation of the property located at 191 Commissioners Road East not be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, and it strongly supports the architectural salvage for the building as suggested by the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report;

ii)         the properties located at 479, 481, 483, 485, 487 and 489 Talbot Street (Camden Terrace) BE DESIGNATED with the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest recommended by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage in 2015; and,

i)              it BE NOTED that the Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes from its meetings held on July 27 and August 31, 2016, were received;

 

f)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to replace the windows of the building located at 183 Bruce Street, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED as described in the staff report dated September 14, 2016 SUBJECT TO the following terms and conditions:

 

i)              exterior grills be added to all street-facing replacement windows to recreate the historic proportions of the removed windows; and,

ii)             the Heritage Alteration Permit being displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

 

g)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to partially rebuild the lower front porch of the building located at 504 Colborne Street, within the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED as described in the staff report dated September 14, 2016 SUBJECT TO the Heritage Alteration Permit being displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

 

h)         it BE NOTED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) held a general discussion with respect to this matter and the LACH confirmed that the following actions be taken with respect to Camden Terrace:

 

i)              notice under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the properties located at 479, 481, 483, 485, 487 and 489 Talbot Street (Camden Terrace) to be of cultural heritage value and interest BE GIVEN as recommended by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage in 2015; and,

ii)             the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage does not consent to the demolition of the above-noted properties; and,

 

i)          clauses 1, 2, 4 to 8, 11 to 14, 16 to 18, 20, 21, 25 to 27, BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

Property located at 2825 Tokala Trail (Z-8638) (Relates to Bill No. 361)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of All Seniors Care Living Centre Ltd., relating to the property located at 2825 Tokala Trail:

 

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 27, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision / Convenience Commercial Special Provision (h-120*R9-7(17)*H30/CC6(4)) TO a Residential R9 / Convenience Commercial Special Provision (R9-7*H30/CC6(4)) Zone;

 

b)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

 

i)          ensure that the building is located along both the Tokala Trail and Dalmagarry Road frontages in order to establish a built edge. Minimize the setbacks to both Tokala Trail and Dalmagarry Road in order to help enclose the street and create a comfortable pedestrian environment;

ii)         ensure that the building is oriented to the street by including primary building entrances, individual unit patios, active indoor spaces and amenity areas with transparent windows and a dinning patio, along the street frontages in order to create an active street edge;

iii)           ensure that the building entrances located along the street frontages are pronounced architecturally and include elements such as transparent windows, canopies and signage;

iv)        include a forecourt at the entrance located at the intersection of Tokala Trail and Dalmagerry Road that includes a combination of hard surface and landscaping from the building to City sidewalks;

v)         locate parking spaces internal to the site;

vi)        minimize the amount of parking spaces within the internal courtyard and maximize the amount of green space in order to add amenity space and to visual screening of the parking area for the residents;

vii)       consider providing further amenity space to the area noted as 'Future Development'. Outdoor paths, landscaping and gardens have been proven to enhance the quality of life for seniors.  Outdoor amenity space also has the potential to provide more action on the street and around the building to strengthen the feeling of community and inclusion in the neighbourhood; and,

viii)       the amount of parking and the parking in the courtyard should be prioritized for outdoor amenity space and tree planting to screen the parking from the residential units especially at grade level;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter;

 

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

 

·                    the recommended amendment is consistent with the polices of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014);

·                     the recommended zone is consistent with the City of London Multi-Family, High Density Residential policies of the Official Plan;

·                     the removal of the existing special provisions will facilitate a desirable form of development on the subject site;

·                     the proposal will have no adverse impacts on the surrounding land uses; and,

·                    the proposal is in keeping with the London Plan as the proposed “Neighbourhood” place type with frontage onto two neighbourhood connectors would permit the proposed Continuum-of-Care Facility;

 

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.   (2016-D09)

 

6.

Properties located at 2870 and 2900 Tokala Trail (39CD-16509/Z-8644) (Relates to Bill No. 362)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Foxwood Development (London) Inc., relating to the properties located at 2870 and 2900 Tokala Trail:

 

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 27, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R6 (h*h*71*h-100*R6-1) Zone and a Holding Residential R6/ Neighbourhood Facility (h*h-71*h-100*h-108*R6-1/NF1) Zone, which permits cluster single detached dwellings and neighbourhood facility uses such as public schools, places of worship and community centres TO a Holding Residential R5 (h*h-71*h-100*R5-7) Zone and a Holding Residential R5/ Neighbourhood Facility (h*h*71*h-100*h-108*R5-7/NF1) Zone, to permit 48 townhouse dwelling units at a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and a maximum height of 12 metres SUBJECT TO holding provisions requiring a development agreement being entered into to the satisfaction of the City, street oriented development, adequate provision of municipal services, and that the block is consolidated with the lands to the east if the block is required as a future school site;

 

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for a Vacant Land Condominium;

 

c)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the concept Site Plan; and,

 

d)         the Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to utilize, if possible, one agreement, instead of a separate development agreement and a separate condominium agreement, to address the development of this site;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter;

 

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

 

·                    the requested zone to permit cluster townhouse dwellings is appropriate and consistent with the Multi-family Medium Density residential designation which applied to these lands;

·                    the requested amended zone retains the Neighbourhood Facility (NR1) Zone on Block 99, 33M-685 and would permit the block to be developed for a school, if required; and,

·                    the submitted draft plan of vacant land condominium is in conformity with the City's Condominium Submission Review and Approval Guidelines and the regulations of the recommended Residential R-5 (R5-7) Zone;

 

 

it being further noted that the Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.    (2016-D09/D07)

 

7.

Property located at 200 Villagewalk Boulevard (SP14-039271)

 

That on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application by 1904812 ONTARIO LIMITED, relating to the property located at 200 Villagewalk Boulevard:

 

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit the construction of a four (4) storey office building; and,

 

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the approval of the Site Plan application;

 

it being pointed out that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2016-D11)

 

8.

Amendment to Zoning By-law Z.-1, Section 1.3 - Deemed Conformity of Uses and Compliance with Regulations (Z-8595) (Relates to Bill No. 363)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on September 27, 2016, so that:

 

a)         the existing “Section 1.3 – Deemed Conformity of Uses and Compliance with Regulations” of Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 BE DELETED and BE REPLACED with a new “Section 1.3 – Non-Conforming Uses”; and,

 

b)         Sections 4.16(1) and 45.3(2) of Zoning By-law Z.-1 BE AMENDED in conformity with clause a) above to delete references to “Section 1.3 – Deemed Conformity of Uses and Compliance with Regulations” and replace with references to “Section 1.3 – Non-Conforming Uses”;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application to ensure that Section 1.3 of the Zoning By-law is consistent with the Planning Act.  (2016-D09)

 

9.

Property Located at 191 Commissioners Road East

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 191 Commissioners Road East:

 

a)         the property located at 191 Commissioners Road East BE REMOVED from the Inventory of Heritage Resources (Register); and,

 

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

 

c)         the property owner BE REQUESTED to salvage those elements identified by the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report;

 

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.  (2016-P10D/R01)

 

11.

Conservation Authorities

 

That the attached presentation from I. Wilcox, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, E. VanHooren, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority and D. Pearson, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, with respect to the roles and responsibilities of the Conservation Authorities, BE RECEIVED.

 

12.

Funding Request for the Hyde Park Business Association/Business Improvement Area (BIA) Designation

 

That delegation status BE GRANTED to D. Szpakowski, Hyde Park Business Association, at the next meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the request for funding for the establishment of a Hyde Park Business Improvement Area.    (2016-F11A)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

 

11th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor V. Ridley presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

 

3.

9th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 1, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

Jill Tansley, Manager, Strategic Programs & Partnership

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) Strategic Plan and online tools to attract immigrants to London and Middlesex:

 

a)         the above-noted Strategic Plan BE ENDORSED; and,

 

b)         the report dated September 20, 2016, with respect to the recently launched online tools to attract immigrants to London and Middlesex BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the attached presentation was received from J. Tansley, Manager, Strategic Programs & Partnership and Co-Chair LMLIP, D. Sainani, Co-chair LMLIP, and H. Hussein, Project Coordinator, LMLIP; it being further noted that the complete LMLIP Strategic Plan 2016-2019, and the LMLIP Community Achievement Report (April 2015 – March 2016) are available for viewing in the City Clerk’s Office.   (2016-S15)

 

7.

8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC), from its meeting held on August 25, 2016:

 

a)         the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider the ability to support children with special needs and disabilities when considering the selection of the service provider/delivery of service; it being noted that the ACCAC supports child minding at Public Participation Meetings of Municipal Council Standing Committees and the need for the provision of child minding services at Advisory Committee meetings, as this initiative would help to remove a barrier for interested individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate due to lack of available childcare; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 to 10 and 12 to 14 BE RECEIVED.

 

8.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the Deferred Matters List, as at September 2016, BE RECEIVED. 

 


 

10.

Upcoming Meetings of the Community and Protective Services Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the upcoming scheduled meetings of the Community and Protective Services Committee:

 

a)         the Special Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2016, for the purpose of a Public Participation Meeting related to the proposed Vehicle for Hire Licensing By-law BE RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at 4:00 PM;

 

b)         notwithstanding Section 2.7 of the Council Procedure By-law, the above-noted, rescheduled meeting BE HELD at Centennial Hall, or alternate location other than City Hall Chambers, in order to accommodate the anticipated interest and attendance; and,

 

c)         the Public Participation Meetings previously scheduled for October 26, 2016, for the matters of Door-to-door sales, payday loan lenders and contracts, BE RESCHEDULED to a future date. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 2.

 

2.

Museum London Endowment Fund

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with respect to the request of Museum London to transfer the Museum London Endowment funds (Operating Endowment and the Moore Acquisition Endowment) to the Museum London Foundation; it being noted that the CPSC received a communication dated August 9, 2016 from B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, with respect to this matter.   (2016-R03)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that clause 2 be amended by deleting the words “at a future meeting of” and by replacing them with the words "within six weeks to".

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 2, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Clause 2, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back within six weeks to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with respect to the request of Museum London to transfer the Museum London Endowment funds (Operating Endowment and the Moore Acquisition Endowment) to the Museum London Foundation; it being noted that the CPSC received a communication dated August 9, 2016 from B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, with respect to this matter.   (2016-R03)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve part a) of clause 6.

 

6.

8th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC), from its meeting held on August 18, 2016:

 

a)         the proposed name change of the “London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee” to the “Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee” (DIAAC) BE APPROVED; and,

 

At 7:53 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council board.

 

At 7:58 PM Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (9)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve the balance of clause 6.

 

b)         clauses 1 to 9 and clause 11, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from S. Lewkowitz, Chair, C. Callandar, K. Husain, S. Morrison and A. Sanchez, LDDRAC Members, with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 4.

 

4.

Health Partner Gateway Portal - The Corporation of the City of London - Dearness Home (Relates to Bill No. 359)

 

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 September 20, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 27, 2016 to:

 

a)         authorize and approve the Health Partner Gateway Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) and Network Services Agreement (NSA), between The Corporation of the City of London and the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres and other participants, substantially as attached to the proposed by-law; and

 

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreements authorized and approved in a), above.   (2016-S03)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 9.

 

9.

Heritage Properties – Property Standards By-law

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back with regulations that could be put in place, including, but not limited to amendments to By-law CP-16, A by-law prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property (Property Standards By-law) that would require owners of properties that are listed on the City’s Inventory of Heritage Resources, regardless of whether or not they are located within a Heritage District, to be maintained in a similar manner that is currently required for those properties that are designated and/or are located within a Heritage District under the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve reconsideration of clause 4.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 4.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS

 

 

22nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor J. Morgan presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 1.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

 

12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor V. Ridley presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

 

2.

Housing Development Corporation, London Board of Directors

 

That the attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 27, 2016 to:

 

a)         ratify and confirm the resolution of the Sole Shareholder of the Housing Development Corporation, London to appoint the following persons to the Housing Development Corporation, London Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2016:

 

            Louise Stevens for the term ending at the close of the annual meeting of the shareholder to be held in 2019, for the financial year ending November 1, 2018;

           

            Dick Brouwer for the term ending at the close of the annual meeting of the shareholder to be held in 2019, for the financial year ending November 1, 2018;

 

            Dan Ross for the term ending at the close of the annual meeting of the shareholder to be held in 2018, for the financial year ending November 1, 2017;

 

            Larry Hazel for the term ending at the close of the annual meeting of the shareholder to be held in 2018, for the financial year ending November 1, 2017; and,

 

            Vivian Lui for the term ending at the close of the annual meeting of the shareholder to be held in 2017, for the financial year ending November 1, 2016; and,

             

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the resolution of the Sole Shareholder of the Housing Development Corporation, London noted in part a) above.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

 

21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor V. Ridley presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 to 9, excluding clauses 2, 5 and 6.

 

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

 

a)            Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clauses 5, 6, C-1 and C-2 of this Report as her family owns a neighbouring property.

 

b)            Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency named within the associated staff report.

 

c)            Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

 

3.

STAFF REPORT - 2017 Budget Update Process and Format

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to the process and format for the 2017 Budget Update BE RECEIVED for information.

 

4.

STAFF REPORT - Service Review Initiatives, Process and 2016 Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to the service review initiatives, process and 2016 update BE RECEIVED for information.

 

7.

DELEGATION - Jen Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area

 

That the attached presentation by J. Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area and S. Merritt, Executive Director, Old East Village Development Corporation, with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, BE RECEIVED.

 

8.

COUNCIL MEMBER SUBMISSION - Middlesex-London Board of Health Vacancy

 

That Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Directors for the term ending November 30, 2018.

 

9.

ADDED - Temporary Appointment to Standing Committees

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to temporary appointments to the Community and Protective Services Committee and the Corporate Services Committee for the balance of Councillor J. Zaifman’s medical leave, or November 30, 2016, whichever comes first:

 

a)            Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED to serve on the Community and Protective Services Committee on an interim basis; and

 

b)            Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED to serve on the Corporate Services Committee on an interim basis;

 

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached communicated dated September 23, 2016 from Councillor J. Zaifman, confirming his support for the temporary appointments.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley Approve clause 2.

 

2.

STAFF REPORT - London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2017)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to providing an update on the London Community Grants Program BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session with respect to the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition. (C1/21/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease amendment; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed lease amendment; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed lease amendment, 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 lease amendment whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed lease amendment whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease amendment. (C2/21/CSC)

 

c)

A matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed 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 lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space. (C1/11/CPSC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to an application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street. (C1/16/PEC)

 

e)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to the Health Partner Gateway Portal.  (C3/11/CPSC)

 

f)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to interviews for nomination to the Housing Development Corporation, London Board of Directors. (C2/11/CPSC)

 

g)

A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one or more of the Corporation's associations, unions and employee groups. (C3/21/CSC)

 

h)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to City owed lands known as the South Street Campus currently leased and occupied by London Health Sciences Centre; instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial information relating to the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition; and for the purpose of a vote for giving directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality or persons retained by or under a contract with the municipality. (C1/21/SPPC)

 

i)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition. (C2/21/SPPC)

 

j)

A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process. (C3/21/SPPC)

 

k)

A matter pertaining to personal matters including information about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for those purposes. (C4/21/SPPC)

 

l)

A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. (C1/22/CSC)

 


 

m)

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to interviews for nomination to the Housing Development Corporation, London Board of Directors.  (C1/12/CPSC)

 

n)

A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process. (ADDED)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

The Council rises and goes into Council, In Closed Session at 8:43 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Salih, M. Cassidy S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

A. Zuidema, M. Hayward, L. Rowe, C. Saunders and B. Warner enter the meeting at 8:43 PM.

 

G. Belch, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming and J. Yanchula enter the meeting at 9:09 PM.

 

Councillor P. Hubert leaves the meeting at 9:09 PM.

 

Councillor P. Hubert enters the meeting at 9:37 PM.

 

S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, B. Warner and J. Yanchula leave the meeting at 9:37 PM.

 

N. Hall and K. Dawtrey enter the meeting at 9:37 PM.

 

J.M. Fleming, B. Warner and J. Yanchula enter the meeting at 9:43 PM.

 

Councillor T. Park leaves the meeting at 9:43 PM.

 

Councillor T. Park enters the meeting at 9:44 PM.

 

All staff leave the meeting at 9:44 PM, with the exception of A. Zuidema, G. Belch, K. Dawtrey, N. Hall, M. Hayward, L. Rowe and C. Saunders.

 

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 10:05 PM and Council reconvenes at 10:07 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Salih, M. Cassidy, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

 

16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee (continued)

Councillor P. Squire presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 10.

 

10.

Properties located at 1234-1246 Richmond Street (OZ-8552)

 

That the application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further discussion with the applicant and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

 

•           a communication dated September 1, 2016, from C. Butler, by e-mail; and,

•           a communication dated September 12, 2016, from G. Kulczycki, Vice-President, Resources and Operations, Western University;

 

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;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves the referral of this application to request further dialogue between the applicant and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that clause 10 of the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee be amended to read as follows:

 

“That the application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with further information regarding the recent submission of appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to this matter; it being noted that on September 23, 2016, the City Clerk received notices of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications;

 

it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

 

•           a communication dated September 1, 2016, from C. Butler, by e-mail; and,

•           a communication dated September 12, 2016, from G. Kulczycki, Vice-President, Resources and Operations, Western University;

 

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.”

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 10 as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

Clause 10, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with further information regarding the recent submission of appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to this matter; it being noted that on September 23, 2016, the City Clerk received notices of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications;

 

it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

 

•           a communication dated September 1, 2016, from C. Butler, by e-mail; and,

•           a communication dated September 12, 2016, from G. Kulczycki, Vice-President, Resources and Operations, Western University;

 

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.

 

Councillor T. Park leaves the meeting at 10:20 PM.

 

 

21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (continued)

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

5.

STAFF REPORT - London Health Sciences Centre South Street Campus Decommissioning

 

That consideration of the staff report dated September 26, 2016, with respect to heritage matters pertaining to the South Street Campus lands under lease to the London Health Sciences Centre BE REFERRED to the September 27, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council in order to receive additional information with respect to financing the proposed initiatives.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that clause 5 be amended to read as follows:

 

“That, on the recommendation of City Solicitor’s Office, the following actions be taken with respect to the South Street Campus lands under lease to the LHSC:

 

a)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to retain a+Link Architectural Inc. to provide heritage advisory services and to enter into a contract with a+Link to undertake Contract Administration for the salvage of heritage artifacts located on the City lands leased to LHSC, at an estimated cost of up to $25,000;

 

b)            notwithstanding the City’s purchasing policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to retain a qualified contractor experienced in the removal, salvage and storage of architectural artifacts at costs which are estimated in the amount of up to $175,000, pursuant to S. 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of Goods & Services Policy which provides:

 

“The required goods and/or services are to be supplied by a particular supplier having special knowledge, skills, expertise or experience.”;

 

c)            the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute contracts with the foregoing consultant, a+Link and selected contractor, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor’s office;

 

d)            the attached Source of Financing BE APPROVED; and

 

e)            the balance of the staff report dated September 26, 2016 BE RECEIVED for information.”

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (8)

 

NAYS: J. Morgan, V. Ridley (2)

 

Clause 5, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That, on the recommendation of City Solicitor’s Office, the following actions be taken with respect to the South Street Campus lands under lease to the LHSC:

 

a)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to retain a+Link Architectural Inc. to provide heritage advisory services and to enter into a contract with a+Link to undertake Contract Administration for the salvage of heritage artifacts located on the City lands leased to LHSC, at an estimated cost of up to $25,000;

 

b)            notwithstanding the City’s purchasing policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to retain a qualified contractor experienced in the removal, salvage and storage of architectural artifacts at costs which are estimated in the amount of up to $175,000, pursuant to S. 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of Goods & Services Policy which provides:

 

“The required goods and/or services are to be supplied by a particular supplier having special knowledge, skills, expertise or experience.”;

 


c)            the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute contracts with the foregoing consultant, a+Link and selected contractor, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor’s office;

 

d)            the attached Source of Financing BE APPROVED; and

 

e)            the balance of the staff report dated September 26, 2016 BE RECEIVED for information.”

 

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

 

6.

STAFF REPORT - Information Report on Old Victoria Hospital Lands - Request for Proposal

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning & City Planner, the staff report dated September 26, 2016, with respect to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a separate in camera recommendation report BE CONSIDERED regarding confidential matters related to a pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality per the Municipal Act.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (10)

 

Councillor T. Park enters the meeting at 10:24 PM.

 

 

6th Public Report of the Council, In Closed Session

Councillor P. Hubert 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, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and T. Park and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, G. Belch, G. Bridge, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, L.M. Rowe, B. Warner and J. Yanchula.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 1 as follows:

 

1.                     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, the request submitted by Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd. to extend its option to purchase and right of first refusal until September 30, 2021, over Parts 11 and 12, Plan 33R-18097, being approximately 10 acres, in the City’s Innovation Park, as outlined on the attached location map, BE APPROVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 


 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

Councillor J. Morgan enquires if staff could report back with respect to a potential solution for streaming Standing Committee meetings that have to be held outside of City Hall because a large number of members of the public are expected to be in attendance.  The Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer advised that he would have Information Technology Services staff review the matter and report back to the Municipal Council at a future date.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 358, 361 to 365, inclusive, and the Added Bill No. 366.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 358, 361 to 365, inclusive, and the Added Bill No. 366.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 358, 361 to 365, inclusive, and the Added Bill No. 366.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 359.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 359.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 359.

 


 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 360.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 360.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 360.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)

 

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

 

Bill No. 358

By-law No. A.-7451-252

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on 27th day of September, 2016. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 359

By-law No. A.-7452-253

A by-law to authorize and approve a Community Integration Information Management and Network Services Agreement, and a Community Integration Data Sharing Agreement, with respect to the Health Partner Gateway (HPG), owned and operated by the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreements. (4/11/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 360

By-law No. S.-5820-254

A by-law to stop up and close part of Cedarpark Crescent. (2/13/CWC)

 

Bill No. 361

By-law No. Z.-1-162520

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 2825 Tokala Trail.  (5/16/PEC)

Bill No. 362

By-law No. Z.-1-162521

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 2870 and 2900 Tokala Trail. (6/16/PEC)

Bill No. 363

By-law No. Z.-1-162522

 

A by-law to amend By-law Z.-1 to delete “Section 1.3 – Deemed Conformity of Uses and Compliance with Regulations” and replace with “Section 1.3 – Non-Conforming Uses” and replace related references to Section 1.3. (8/16/PEC)

 

Bill No.364

By-law No. A.-7453-255

 

A by-law to repeal By-law A.-5848-219 being A By-law to appoint James P. Barber as City Solicitor. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 365

By-law No. A.-7454-256

A by-law to ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Sole Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London. (2/12/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 366

By-law No. A.-7455-257

A by-law to approve and authorize an Amended Option Agreement and First Right of Refusal between The Corporation of the City of London and Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd., for property located in  Innovation Park, Phase III, identified as Parts 11 and 12, Plan 33R-18097, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C-1/21/CSC)

 

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that the meeting adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 10:36 PM.

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

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