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Council
MINUTES
TWENTY-FIFTH
MEETING
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October 17, 2017
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:04 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and
C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor V. Ridley.
ALSO PRESENT: M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon, B.
Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J. Farmer Bosma, J.M. Fleming, N. Hall, G.
Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, L. Rowe, K. Scherr, C. Smith, S. Spring, S.
Stafford, J. Stanford, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser, B. Westlake-Power and J.
Wills..
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire and V.
Ridley.
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At
4:07 PM Councillor J. Helmer enters the meeting.
At
4:07 PM Councillor M. van Holst leaves the meeting.
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Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 2 of the 13th Report of the Community and Protective
Services Committee and related Bill No.s 611 and 612, having do with proposed
amendments to the Business Licensing By-law, by indicating that his employer
is responsible for inspecting some of businesses that are subject to the
Business Licensing By-law.
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None.
None.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following matters:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M.
Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (11)
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The Council rises and goes into Council, In
Closed Session, at 4:08 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members
present except Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire and V. Ridley.
At 4:09 PM Councillor M. van Holst enters the
meeting.
At 4:25 PM Councillor B. Armstrong enters the
meeting.
The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 4:42
PM and Council reconvenes at 4:45 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors P. Squire and V. Ridley.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the Minutes of the Twenty-Fourth
meeting held on October 3, 2017.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that Council convene as the
Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication
No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services
and City Engineer, with respect to the expropriation of the lands for the
project known as the Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road Improvements Project
(TS-144616) at the intersection of Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Communication No. 1.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the
advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of
the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with
respect to the expropriation of lands for the project known as the Main
Street and Colonel Talbot Road Improvements Project (TS-144616) at the
intersection of Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road:
a) the
Council of The Corporation of the City of London, as Approving Authority
pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY
APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Appendix “A”
appended to the staff report dated October 17, 2017, in the City of London,
County of Middlesex; it being pointed out that the reasons for making this decision
are as follows:
i) the
subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the
Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road Improvements Project; and
ii) the
design of the project will address the current and future transportation
demands along the corridor; and,
b) a
certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the
Approving Authority in the prescribed form;
it being noted that there were no requests
for Hearings of Necessity received for the parcels described in the
above-noted Appendix “A”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that the meeting of the
Approving Authority be adjourned and that Council reconvene.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Communication No. 2.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the
advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of
the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with
respect to the expropriation of lands for the project known as the Main
Street and Colonel Talbot Road Improvements Project (TS-144616) at the
intersection of Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road
a) the
proposed by-law appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated October
17, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October
17, 2017 by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority,
with respect to the lands described in Appendix “A” appended to the staff
report dated October 17, 2017 (the “Expropriated Lands”);
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a
plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or
plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the
Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the
Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation;
c) the
City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority,
the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the
Expropriated Lands; and
d) the
City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of
expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and
such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the
Expropriated Lands.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve receipt and referral of the
following Communiclations:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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None.
Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clause 10.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
with the concurrence of the Manager of Purchasing and Supply, the following
actions be taken with respect to the Phase 6 – 2017 Facility Renewal and
Energy Retrofit Program:
a) the
proposal appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017 as Schedule A
(to Appendix “B”) submitted by Ameresco Canada Inc., 90 Sheppard Avenue East,
7th Floor, Toronto, ON, M2N 6X3, to undertake the Phase 6 – 2017 Facility
Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program at an upset limit of $3,200,000 excluding
HST BE ACCEPTED on a single source basis in accordance with section 14.4 (d)
of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017 as Appendix “A”;
c) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017 as
Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 17,
2017 to:
i) approve
an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Ameresco
Canada Inc., for Phase 6 - 2017 Facility Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program
at an upset limit of $3,200,000; and
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement forming Schedule “A” to
the by-law appended hereto as Appendix “B”.
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That, on the recommendation of the Director,
Community & Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with
respect to the City of London’s 2018 Budget Submissions:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the City of London 2018 Provincial
Budget Submission to the Government of Ontario as part of the provincial
pre-budget submission process;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the City of London 2018 Federal
Budget Submission to the Government of Canada as part of the federal
pre-budget submission process; and,
c) the staff report dated October
11, 2017 BE RECEIVED for information.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the concurrence of the
Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste Management and Division Manager,
Transportation and Roadside Operations, the following actions be taken with
respect to the easterly 44 feet in perpendicular width of the City-owned land
located at 1410 - 1450 Oxford Street West, described as Concession 1, Part
Lots 27 and 28, Geographic Township of London, containing an area of approximately
33,002 square feet (3,066 square meters):
a) the subject property BE DECLARED
surplus; and
b) the
subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE DISPOSED of by direct sale to Matthews
Hall, the abutting land owner, at market value in accordance with the City’s
Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy as it pertains to disposition of
land to abutting owners.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
III, Risk Management and the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City
Solicitor, the staff report dated October 11, 2017, regarding the annual
report for Risk Management Services, BE RECEIVED for information.
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That, on the recommendation of the City Manager,
the staff report dated October 11, 2017 regarding the City of London
experience with new hours of service BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the communication dated September 28,
2017 from Councillor H.L. Usher and Councillor T. Park, regarding the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors meeting held
September 12 - 15, 2017 in Wood Buffalo, AB, BE RECEIVED for information.
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The City Manager BE DIRECTED to take the
necessary actions to initiate a review and report back as to how the Codes of
Conduct for Employees could be amended to include the following:
a) the
provision of an independent third party, appointed by Municipal Council to
receive and process complaints launched against the City Manager, Intake
Administrator, Managing Director or Chief Human Resources Officer who will
report their findings directly to Municipal Council;
b) the
provision of the ability for the complainant(s) and the individual(s),
subject to an investigation, to seek support during and after the completion
of the process without being in breach of confidentiality and therefore be
found to be in violation of the Code of Conduct for Employees;
c) the
establishment of a written process as to how, when and under what authority
an investigation is launched; and,
d) any other amendments deemed to
be appropriate.
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The City Manager BE DIRECTED to review and
report back with a recommended process and policy to provide residents and
employees of the City of London with an avenue to bring forward concerns with
respect to potential fraud, waste and misuse of assets and resources of the
municipality that will ensure that the concerns are received by an
independent third party that would report directly to Municipal Council.
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That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to the Town and Gown Committee as Voting Members for the term ending February
28, 2019:
Joe Henry representing King's University
College
Morganna Sampson representing Fanshawe
Student Union
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That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
as Alternate Voting Members to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019:
Robin Harvey representing Thames Valley
Council of Home & School Associations
Ruth Tisdale representing Thames Valley
District School Board
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That the request from Mr. Scott Jackson to
put the question of whether or not the public wishes the City of London to
proceed with Bus Rapid Transit on the 2018 ballot BE NOTED AND FILED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 10.
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That the Tequila Expo Show 2017, to be held
on November 18, 2017 at Budweiser Gardens from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, BE
DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Councillor
T. Park presents.
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park to
Approve clauses 1 to 14, excluding clauses 4 and 11.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 3rd Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee from its
meeting held on September 20, 2017:
a) the
Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC)
supports the residual waste strategy related to the proposed expansion of the
W12A Landfill which includes:
• an
extension of the waste disposal capacity to the year 2050 (25 years beyond
existing capacity);
• placing
limits on annual tonnage that can be landfilled;
• considering
allowing neighbouring municipalities to use new/expanded facilities; and,
• committing
to increasing residential waste diversion from 45% to 60%;
it being noted that the AAC heard a
presentation, as appended to the agenda, from W. Abbott, Project Manager,
Solid Waste Management, related to this matter;
b) the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) BE ADVISED that the Agricultural
Advisory Committee (AAC) supports updating the LACH Terms of Reference to
remove the voting representative from the AAC as a part of the LACH
membership; it being noted that the AAC is willing to provide support on an
ad hoc basis when required;
c) G.
Nichols, Ecological Technician, BE ADVISED that H. Fletcher will attend
London Phragmites Working Group (LPWG) meetings to represent the Agricultural
Advisory Committee, schedule-permitting;
d) S.
Franke BE REQUESTED to contact P. Kozak, Provincial Apiarist, Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, to request that the Agricultural
Advisory Committee be notified when The Bees Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. B.6 is
available for review and public consultation, as it is expected this review
will begin later this year; and,
e) clauses 1 and 3 to 7 BE
RECEIVED.
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That the 10th Report of the Trees and
Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 27, 2017, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, in response to the letter of appeal to
the Ontario Municipal Board, received April 29, 2017, submitted by Ryan
O’Donnell, relating to the Zoning By-law Amendment Z-8695, concerning 581
Ross Street, the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal
Council has reviewed its decision relating to this matter and sees no reason
to alter it. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the Planning Services Work Program
update, appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017, BE RECEIVED and
that the Strategic Plan Dashboard BE UPDATED accordingly. (2017-A23)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the following actions be taken with respect to administrative changes to the
following by-laws to reflect recent civic administration title changes and to
address operational efficiencies:
a)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
October 17, 2017 to amend By-law No. CP-7, as amended, the “Committee of
Adjustment and London Consent Authority By-law” by deleting all references to
the title “Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison” and replacing
them with the title “Director, Development Services”;
b)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
October 17, 2017 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1455-541, as amended, the “Site
Plan Control Area By-law”, to:
i)
delete
all references to the title of “Manager, Development Services and Planning
Liaison” and replace them with the title “Director, Development Services”;
ii)
add
the title “Manager, Development Services (Site Plans)” to section 2.2;
iii)
delete
all references to the title “General Manager of Environmental Services and
City Engineer” and replace them with the title “Managing Director,
Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer”; and,
iv)
delete
all references to the title “Managing Director of Development Approvals
Business Unit” and replace them with the title “Managing Director,
Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official”;
c)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
October 17, 2017 to amend By-law No. CP-17, as amended, the “Subdivision and
Condominium Delegation and Approval By-law”, to delete all references to the title
“Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison” and replace them with
the title “Director, Development Services;
d)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix “D” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
October 17, 2017 to amend By-law No. C.P-1470-218, as amended, the “Complete
Application Delegation and Acceptance By-law”, to delete all references to
the title “Manager, Director, Development Services and Planning Liaison” and
replace them with the title “Director, Development Services”;
e)
the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated
October 10, 2017 as Appendix “E” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on October 17, 2017 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1363-381, as amended,
the “Site Alteration By-law”, to:
i) delete all references to the
title “Manager, Director, Development Services and Planning Liaison” and
replace them with the title “Director, Development Services”; and,
ii) delete all references to the
title “Manager, Development Services & Engineering Liaison” and replace
them with the title “Manager, Development Engineering”;
f) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix “F” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October
17, 2017 to amend By-law No. B-1, as amended, the “Naming of Highways &
Number of Buildings & Lots By-law”, to delete all references to the title
“Manager, Development Services & Engineering Liaison” and replace them
with the title “Manager, Development Engineering”; and,
g) the proposed by-law appended to
the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as Appendix “G” BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017 to amend By-law No.
A-1, as amended, the “Execution of Certain Documents By-law”, to:
i) delete all references to the
title “Manager of Development Services & Planning Liaison” and replace
them with the title “Director, Development Services”; and,
ii) add
the title “Manager, Development Services (Subdivisions)” to sections
1.2.1. (2017-D00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of 1891614 Ontario Inc., relating to the property
located at 1835 Dundas Street:
a)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017 to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to
change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Associated Shopping
Area/Restricted Service Commercial (ASA5/RSC6) Zone TO an Associated Shopping
Area Special Provision (ASA1/ASA2/ASA3(*)) Zone; and,
b)
the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
issues through the site plan process:
i)
provide
for a 2-storey massing along the Dundas Street corridor;
ii)
minimize
the front yard depth of buildings located along the Dundas Street corridor
while allowing for views to adjacent buildings and for architectural
encroachments that support the building design such as canopies,
roofline/cornice projections;
iii)
incorporate
windows, entrances, and building articulation along the Dundas Street
frontage to animate the street;
iv) provide
methods to reduce noise and visual impact, including a minimum 5.5m
landscaped buffer comprised of dense landscaping, along the eastern property
line abutting a residential zone; and,
v) include
walkways through the parking area linking the proposed building at the rear
of the property with the City sidewalk and include walkways linking each
building;
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 these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
•
the
recommended action is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy
Statement, 2014, particularly as those policies pertaining to the efficient
use of land, regeneration and intensification;
•
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment to add a limited range of service, office
and retail uses is consistent with the permitted use policies of the
Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridor designation of the City of London Official
Plan;
•
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment to establish site-specific zoning
regulations to the Associated Shopping Area (ASA3) Zone is consistent with
the form policies of the Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridor designation of the
City of London Official Plan; and,
•
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment will provide for the adaptive re-use and
redevelopment of a site in a manner that is consistent with the Transitional
Urban Corridor Place Type policies of the London Plan. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Tara Forristal, relating to the property
located at 4380 Castleton Road:
a)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017, to amend
Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the
zoning of the subject lands FROM a Light Industrial (LI1) Zone TO a Light
Industrial/Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1/LI6(*)) Zone;
b)
the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
issues through the site plan process:
i)
the
most appropriate placement of the stormwater management facility;
ii)
restrictions
with truck access from the south to be incorporated into this site;
iii)
whether
or not Castleton Road can handle the weight of the trucks; and,
iv)
the
extent of the vegetation buffer along the south and east portions of the
property;
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 these matters;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated October 4,
2017, from R.-L. Gillis, on behalf of the Brockley residents, with respect to
this matter;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
•
the
recommended action is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the
policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014, particularly those
policies pertaining to facilitating a mix of uses, accommodating freight
supportive land uses, and expanding the range of employment opportunities;
•
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment to add an expanded range of industrial
and complimentary land uses is consistent with the policies of the Light
Industrial designation of the City of London Official Plan;
•
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment to establish site-specific zone
regulations to the Light Industrial (LI6) Zone is consistent with the
“Function and Purpose” and “Built Form and Intensity” policies of the
Brockley Industrial Neighbourhood designation of the Southwest Area Secondary
Plan; and,
•
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment is also consistent with the policies of
the Light Industrial Place Type of the London Plan. (2017-D09)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 9th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on September 28, 2017:
a)
the
following actions be taken with respect to the 7th and 8th Reports of the Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) from its meetings held on
July 20 and August 24, 2017:
i) the
7th Report of the EEPAC BE RECEIVED; and,
ii)
the
8th Report of the EEPAC BE AMENDED in clause 2 to correct the spelling of A.
Boyer;
b)
the
revised Working Group comments appended to the 9th Report of the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, related to the
Parker Stormwater Management Facility and Trunk Storm Sewer Environmental
Impact Study, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;
c)
the
Working Group comments appended to the 9th Report of the Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, related to the Bostwick Road
Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Subject Lands Status
Report and Environmental Impact Study, BE FORWARDED to the Civic
Administration for consideration;
d)
the
Acting Division Manager, Stormwater Engineering, BE ADVISED that, based on
the information received to date, the review by the Environmental and Ecological
Planning Advisory Committee of said information and pending further
information specifically related to fluvial geomorphology and benthic
monitoring data, specifically the Environmental Impact Study, the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee believes that the
restoration of the Springbank Dam would have an undesirable impact on:
i)
fisheries
and fish management;
ii) water
quality;
iii)
reptiles
and their habitat, especially turtles; and;
iv)
the
red horse sucker species and their habitat will be negatively impacted;
it being noted that
the EEPAC received a presentation from A. Rammeloo, Acting Division Manager,
Stormwater Management, with respect to the One River Master Plan
Environmental Assessment Study;
e) the
Working Group comments related to the Conservation Master Plan Phase II draft
for the southern portion of the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally
Significant Area, BE APPROVED; it being noted that S. Levin will incorporate
and forward the Working Group comments into the format requested by the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner;
f) the
Working Group comments appended to the 9th Report of the Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, related to the Thames Village
Environmental Impact Study, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for
consideration;
g) the
Working Group comments appended to the 9th Report of the Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, related to the Draft Urban
Agriculture Strategy, BE FORWARDED to the Managing Director, Planning and
City Planner, for consideration; it being noted that there were no changes
from the previous EEPAC submission relating to this matter;
h) J.
Ramsay, Project Manager, Rapid Transit, BE ADVISED that C. Evans will
represent the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
(EEPAC) on the Municipal Advisory Group related to Rapid Transit, subject to
the meeting schedule and his availability; it being noted that B. Krichker
will act as an alternate representative for the EEPAC on the Advisory Group;
i)
the
proposed amendments recommended by the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
(AWAC) to the Cat and Bird pamphlet BE COMPLETED and the revised pamphlet BE
FORWARDED to Corporate Communications for review; it being noted that Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee will work with AWAC on the
distribution of the pamphlet when complete;
j)
C.
Kushnir BE PERMITTED to remain on the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee (EEPAC); it being noted that Ms. Kushnir's educational
schedule does not permit her to attend meetings until January, 2017; it being
further noted that Ms. Kushnir continues to participate in Working Group
projects and is a valuable member of the EEPAC;
k)
the
Working Group comments appended to the 9th Report of the Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, related to the Boler Mountain Access
Road Environmental Impact Study, BE FORWARDED to the Managing Director,
Planning and City Planner; and,
l)
clauses 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12 to 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of E & E McLaughlin Ltd., relating to the
properties located at 100, 335 and 353 Kellogg Lane, 1063, 1080, 1097 and
1127 Dundas Street and 1151 York Street:
a)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on October 17, 2017 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation
of those lands located at the north portion of 100 Kellogg Lane and 1097 and
1127 Dundas Street FROM a Light Industrial designation TO a Main Street
Commercial Corridor designation;
b)
the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on October 17, 2017 to amend the Official Plan by ADDING a policy to
section 10.1.3 – Policies for Specific Areas;
c) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix "C" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on October 17, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with
the Official Plan as amended in parts a) and b) above, to change the zoning
of the lands at the north portion of 100 Kellogg Lane FROM a Light Industrial
(LI8) Zone TO a Holding Business District Commercial/Business District
Commercial Special Provision (h-(_)*BDC1/BDC2(_)) Zone and on the south
portion of 100 Kellogg Lane FROM a Light Industrial (LI8) Zone TO a Light
Industrial Special Provision/Light Industrial (LI1(_)/LI3/LI4/LI5) Zone and
on the lands located at 1097 and 1127 Dundas Street FROM a Light Industrial
(LI2) TO a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision
(h-(_)*BDC1/BDC2(_)) Zone and on the north portion of 1063 Dundas Street and
1080 Dundas Street FROM a Business District Commercial (BDC) Zone TO a
Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(_)) Zone and on the lands
located at 335 and 353 Kellogg Lane and the south portion of 1063 Dundas Street
FROM a Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision
(R2-2(_)) Zone and on the lands located at 1151 York Street FROM a Light
Industrial (LI7) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI7(_));
d) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as
Appendix "D" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to amend
The London Plan by ADDING new policies to the Specific Policies for the Rapid
Transit and Urban Corridor Place Type and Specific Policies for the
Neighbourhoods Place Type and Light Industrial Specific Policies AND ADDING
the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan and
that three readings of the by-law enacting The London Plan amendments BE
WITHHELD until such time as The London Plan is in force and effect; and,
e) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider, through the site plan
process, that accessory parking lots provide quality landscaping and
screening along with a knee high wall on Dundas Street;
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 these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council supports this application for the following reasons:
•
the
recommendation is consistent with Provincial Policy Statement 2014.
•
the
recommendation is consistent with the Main Street Commercial Corridor, Light
Industrial policies and Policies for Specific Areas of the Official Plan;
•
the
recommendation provides for a compatible adaptive reuse of a large industrial
site located within a community in transition comprised of legacy industrial
uses, residential uses and new commercial land use policies;
•
the
recommendation will provide the subject site a variety of uses that will help
activate the pedestrian realm along an arterial road and future rapid transit
corridor;
•
the
lands being designated Main Street Commercial Corridor are in keeping with
the future Rapid Transit Corridor place type of the London Plan;
•
the
recommendation to remove the subject site from the requirements of section
7.3.2 of the Official Plan and 40.3(4)(a) of the Zoning By-law No. Z-1, is
appropriate as the London Plan recommends Light Industrial place types within
300 metres of the site; and,
•
the
recommended Policies for Specific Areas on the remaining sites is appropriate
as it maintains the existing designations identified through the London Plan
while providing flexibility for the site to support the uses at 100 Kellogg
Lane as they have historically done. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, in response to the appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board, dated October 15, 2014, as submitted by Peter Sergautis
(Sherway Limited), relating to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
concerning the property located at 2054 Adelaide Street North:
a) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports the
revised redlined draft plan of subdivision and revised conditions, appended
to the staff report dated October 10, 2017 as Appendix “A”, submitted by
Sherway Limited (File No. 39T-11502), which shows 132 single detached lots,
one (1) low density block, two (2) medium density blocks, four (4) open space
blocks, one (1) future access block, one (1) road widening block, several 0.3
m reserves, all served by four (4) new local streets and one (1) new
secondary collector (Superior Drive) for the following reasons:
i) the
proposed draft plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
ii) the
proposed draft plan is consistent with the Planning Act;
iii) the
proposed draft plan is consistent with the Official Plan;
iv) the
recommended Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments encourage the
development of a plan of subdivision that includes placemaking elements, and
protects significant natural heritage features;
b) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that Municipal Council recommends that the
Official Plan BE AMENDED on the subject lands appended to the staff report
dated October 10, 2017 as Appendix "B" to:
i) amend
Schedule A - From Low Density Residential, Multi-Family, Medium Density
Residential and Environmental Review to Low Density Residential,
Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential, and Open Space; and,
ii) amend
Schedule C – add a Secondary Collector (Superior Drive); and,
c) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that Municipal Council recommends that the
Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 BE AMENDED appended to the staff report dated October
10, 2017 as Appendix “C”, in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in
part b) above FROM an Environmental Review (ER) Zone and an Urban Reserve
(UR3) Zone TO:
i)
a
Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-4(**)) Zone to permit
single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 360 m2 and a
minimum lot frontage of 12 m, with special provisions for reduced front yard
setbacks of 3.0 metres to the main dwelling and 5.5 metres to the garage from
a collector or local street and a 16.5 metres rear yard setback from the high
pressure gas pipeline easement;
ii)
a
Holding Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-35*h-100*R5-2(*)/R6-1(*))
Zone to
permit cluster townhouses and stacked townhouses at a maximum height of 12 metre
and a maximum density of 30 units per hectare with a special provision for a
minimum lot frontage of 12.0m (whereas 30.0 m is required in an R5 Zone), and to permit cluster
single detached dwellings at a height of 10.5 metres and a maximum density of
15 units per hectare within the R6 Zone variation, with a special provision
for a minimum lot frontage of 12.0m (whereas 30.0 m is required in an R6
Zone);
iii)
a
Holding Residential R5 Special Provision/R6 Special Provision
(h*h-100*R5-4(**)/R6-5(**)) Zone to permit cluster townhouses and stacked
townhouses at a maximum height of 12 metres and a maximum density of 30 units
per hectare, with special provisions for reduced front yard setbacks of 3.0
metres to the main dwelling and 5.5 metres to the garage from a collector or
local road and a 16.5 metres rear yard setback from the high pressure gas
pipeline easement (within the R5 Zone variation), and to permit cluster
single detached, semi-detached or duplex dwellings at a height of 10.5 metre
and a maximum density of 30 units per hectare, with special provisions for
reduced front yard setbacks of 3.0 metres to the main dwelling and 5.5 metres
to the garage from a collector or local road and a 16.5 metres rear yard
setback from the high pressure gas pipeline easement;
iv) a
Holding Residential R5 Special Provision/R6 Special Provision/Residential R8
(h. h-100•R5-4(*)/R6-5(*)/R8-4) Zone to permit cluster townhouses and stacked
townhouses at a maximum height of 12 metres and a maximum density of 40 units
per hectare (within the R5 Zone variation), with special provisions for
reduced front yard setbacks of 3.0 metres to the main dwelling and 5.5 metres
to the garage from a collector or local road, and to permit cluster single
detached, semi-detached or duplex dwellings at a height of 12 metres and a
maximum density of 35 units per hectare (within the R6 Zone variation), with
special provisions for reduced front yard setbacks of 3.0 metre to the main
dwelling and 5.5 metre to the garage from a collector or local road, and to
permit apartment buildings, handicapped person’s apartment buildings, lodging
house class 2, stacked townhousing, senior citizen apartment buildings,
emergency care establishments, and continuum-of-care facilities at a maximum
height of 13.0 metres and a maximum density of 75 units per hectare;
v) an
Open Space (OS1) Zone to permit conservation lands and works, public and
private parks, and public and private golf courses (used as a public
pathway); and,
vi) an
Open Space (OS5) Zone to permit conservation land and works;
it being noted that the holding provisions
will address the following:
•
(h)
- to ensure that there is orderly development through the execution of a
subdivision agreement and adequate securities; and,
•
(h-100)
-to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access, a looped
watermain system must be constructed and a second public access must be
available;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated September
28, 2017, from A .L. Ferreia, Ferreira Law, with respect to this matter. (2017-D09/L01)
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That the Agricultural Advisory Committee BE
REQUESTED to provide comments on small agricultural lot creation for
microfarming operations in the context of Provincial Policy Statement Section
2.3.4.1.a), London Plan Policy 1228 and Official Plan (1989) Policies
9.2.14.3 and 9.1.1.iv.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve
clause 4.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, in response to the letter of appeal to
the Ontario Municipal Board, received July 25, 2017, submitted by Daniel
Cardoso, relating to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment OZ-8711
concerning 633, 635, 637, 645, 649, 651, 655 Base Line Road East, the Ontario
Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council has reviewed its
decision relating to this matter and sees no reason to alter it. (2017-D09)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that clause 4 be amended to read
as follows:
“That the staff report dated October 10,
2017 from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and entitled
“Application by: Seasons Retirement Communities 633, 635, 637, 645, 651
& 655 Base Line Road East Notice of Appeal to the Ontario Municipal
Board”, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the appeal to the
Ontario Municipal Board regarding this matter has been withdrawn.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clause 4, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Clause
4, as amended, reads as follows:
“That
the staff report dated October 10, 2017 from the Managing Director, Planning
and City Planner and entitled “Application by: Seasons Retirement Communities
633, 635, 637, 645, 651 & 655 Base Line Road East Notice of Appeal to the
Ontario Municipal Board”, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the
appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding this matter has been
withdrawn.”
At
5:30 PM, Councillor P. Squire enters the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor S. Turner to Approve clause 11.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of
Mainline Planning Services Inc., relating to the property located at 6188
Colonel Talbot Road, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 by changing
the zoning of the subject property FROM an Agricultural (AG2) Zone TO a
Holding Agricultural Special Provision (h-18•AG2(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the
following reasons:
a) the
requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
(2014) with regards to agricultural lot creation;
b) the
requested amendment does not comply with the policies of the 1989 Official
Plan for the City of London that relate to agricultural lot creation;
c) the
requested amendment does not comply with the policies in The London Plan that
relate to agricultural lot creation; and,
d) the
requested amendment would facilitate the creation of parcels that are not of
a suitable size for the type of agricultural uses common to the area, and
therefore do not maintain flexibility for future changes in the type or size
of agricultural operations;
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 these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council does not support this application for the following reasons:
•
the
requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
(2014) with regards to agricultural lot creation;
•
the
requested amendment does not comply with the policies of the 1989 Official
Plan for the City of London that relate to agricultural lot creation;
•
the
requested amendment does not comply with the policies in The London Plan that
relate to agricultural lot creation; and,
•
the
requested amendment would facilitate the creation of parcels that are not of
a suitable size for the type of agricultural uses common to the area, and
therefore do not maintain flexibility for future changes in the type or size
of agricultural operations. (2017-D09)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher, that pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor A. Hopkins be permitted to speak longer than 5
minutes with respect to this matter.
Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that clause 11 of the 19th
Report of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the
application of Mainline Planning Services Inc., relating to the property
located at 6188 Colonel Talbot Road to rezone the subject land to facilitate
the severance of an indoor hydroponic mushroom farm from a larger
agricultural parcel BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to undertake
further discussions with the applicant as to other options that may be
available with respect to this proposal and to report back to a future
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee on the results of those
discussions.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: B. Armstrong, A. Hopkins (2)
NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher,
T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)
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The
motion to Approve clause 11 is put.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J.
Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (7)
NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy,
P. Squire, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (7)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that clause 11 of the 19th
Report of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the
application of Mainline Planning Services Inc., relating to the property
located at 6188 Colonel Talbot Road to rezone the subject land to facilitate
the severance of an indoor hydroponic mushroom farm from a larger
agricultural parcel BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to examine
options available under Provincial policy and to potentially engage an
independent Planner with respect to the application, and to report back to a
future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (6)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)
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Municipal
Council was unable to reach a majority decision on this matter and therefore
the matter will be placed as a Deferred Matter on the next Council Agenda for
consideration and disposition.
Councillor
H.L. Usher presents.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clauses 1 to 3, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Business Licensing By-law
review:
a) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 4, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017 to
amend By-law No. L-128-117 entitled “A by-law for licensing, regulating and
governing persons who carry on the business of leasing mobile signs”; and,
b) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 4, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017 to
amend By-law No. L-6 entitled “A by-law to provide for the licensing and
regulation of various businesses”. (2017-P09)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the revised proposed Business Licensing By-law, as appended to the
staff report dated October 4, 2017 from the Managing Director, Development
and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official:
a) the
draft Business Licensing By-law BE REFERRED to the Chief Municipal By-law
Enforcement Officer for additional review, based on the comments heard at the
public participation meeting held on October 4, 2017, with a report back
within two meeting cycles; and,
b) recognizing
that the stigma associated with sex work can be a barrier to participation in
public participation meetings, the City Manager or designate BE DIRECTED to
report back with a proposed consultation and engagement approach for any
future public participation meetings for amendments with respect to the business
licensing by-law related to adult live entertainment parlours and adult body
rub parlours to allow people with lived experience of sex work to share their
experiences and comment on the licensing bylaw and proposed amendments
thereto without sharing personal identification;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached
presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and a
communication from N. Sayers, with respect to this matter;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made
submissions in connection therewith. (2017-P09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
At 5:50 PM Councillors P. Hubert and J.
Zaifman leave the meeting.
Councillor
M. Salih presents.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to
Approve clauses 1 to 5 and 7 to 16.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the
Town and Gown Committee, from its meeting held on September 13, 2017, was
received.
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That it BE NOTED that the 8th Report of the
London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 13,
2017, was received.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director,
Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended
to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017 to:
a) authorize
and approve an Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The
Corporation of the City of London and PepsiCo Beverages Canada to supply cold
beverages at the City’s three municipal golf courses and for the vending
machines at City of London Arenas, Community Centres, Dearness Home and City
Hall; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2017-F17)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building
Official, the following actions be taken with respect to veterinary services:
a) the
contracting of a full-time veterinary service provided by Tracy Satchell,
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and expanded scope of animal welfare
initiatives for the City of London and the submitted total annual cost of
services of $107,823.00 BE ACCEPTED;
b) the
Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building
Official, or designate, BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts
which are necessary in connection with this contract; and,
c) approvals
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London
entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchasing order, related to the
subject matter of this approval. (2017-P14)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence
of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief
Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the income
related subsidized transit program:
a) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 17, 2017 to:
i) approve
an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London
Transit Commission for the establishment of a Low Income Bus Pass and to
authorize a grant to the London Transit Commission; and,
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;
b) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 17, 2017, to repeal
sections 1, 2 and 3 of By-law L.T.C.-52-13, being a by-law to provide for
entering into an arrangement with the London Transit Commission with respect
to reduced bus fares for elderly persons, passed on December 16, 1991; and,
c) any
2018 costs in excess of the funding already identified with respect to the
enhanced income-related subsidy program, BE FUNDED first from any potential
2018 Property Tax Supported Operating Budget Surplus and then, if required,
through a drawdown from contingency reserves; it being noted that program
uptake will be assessed in 2018 to determine the ongoing funding requirements
for the program and Civic Administration will bring forward a 2019 Budget
Amendment to provide for permanent, ongoing program funding. (2017-T03)
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That, on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief and the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children
and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated
October 11, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held
on October 17, 2017, to:
a) approve
the Automatic Aid Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and
the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin regarding the provision
of certain fire protection services by Central Elgin to specified areas
within London; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2017-P03)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of
the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect
to the award of the contract for London Homeless Prevention Allowance Program
(RFP 17-39):
a) the
contract BE AWARDED to each of the following five organizations, in
accordance with Appendix “A” as appended to the staff report dated October
11, 2017: London CAReS, Regional HIV/AIDS Connection; Street Level Women at
Risk, Addiction Services of Thames Valley; Rotholme Women’s and Family
Shelter, Mission Services of London; Project Home, St. Leonard’s Society of
London; and, Housing First Program, Canadian Mental Health Association
Middlesex for a combined total funding amount of up to $400,000 in 2017 and
$500,000 in 2018 and 2019 to provide London Homeless Prevention Allowances;
it being noted that the proposals submitted by all proponents meet the City’s
requirements and are in compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy;
b) the
Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or designate,
BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in
relation to this project;
c) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of
London entering into a Purchase of Service Agreement with Regional HIV/AIDS
Connection; Addiction Services of Thames Valley; Mission Services of London,
Rotholme Women’s and Family Shelter; St. Leonard’s Society of London; and,
Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex; and,
d) the
annual funding approval noted in part a) above, is SUBJECT TO the
availability of funding through the City of London, and/or other funding
sources. (2017-S14)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 9th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its
meeting held on September 28, 2017:
a) that
the following actions be taken with respect to the Education and Awareness
Sub-Committee Report from the meeting held on July 4, 2017:
i) the
Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) BE APPROVED to
officially promote and respond to media inquiries for the Accessibility Open
Houses on behalf of the ACCAC as a whole; it being noted that the ACCAC
supports designation of a delegate from the committee to speak on behalf of
the ACCAC, on matters related to the Accessibility Open Houses as needed;
ii) that
it BE NOTED that funds identified in the 2017 Work Plan, for the purpose of
“translation” may be used for alternate format production of ACCAC documents,
as required; and,
iii) the
remainder of the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee Report, BE RECEIVED;
b) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and
Facilities Sub-Committee Reports from the meetings held on July 10, 2017 and
September 11, 2017:
i) a
representative of the Development and Compliance Services area BE REQUESTED
to formally present the site-plan review checklist format and usage to the
Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) with the anticipation of the ACCAC's
endorsement for use by City staff as a resource tool with respect to the
ACCAC's AODA review process requirements;
ii) the
Community and Protective Services Committee BE REQUESTED to give delegate
status to a representative of the ACCAC to present/discuss concerns with
respect to the City's implementation of inclusive designs, policies and/or
best practices specifically related, but not limited, to the Community
Gardens Program;
iii) the
Sub-Committee review of the current Draft Conservation Master Plan Phase II
for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (south), as appended to the
above-noted report, BE FORWARDED to L. McDougall, Ecologist Planner and the
City of London Trail Advisory Group for their consideration;
iv) the
Sub-Committee review of the Annual Status Update (current draft v3) of the
City of London Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, as appended to the above-noted
report, BE FORWARDED to C. Da Silva, Specialist I, Municipal Policy (AODA),
for consideration;
v) a
representative of the London Transit Commission BE INVITED to a future
meeting of the ACCAC to provide information regarding the status of
accessible and specialized transit within the City of London, with particular
focus on:
A) strategies
and approaches designed to improve service for persons with disabilities;
and,
B) the
anticipated outcomes of BRT and its impact on persons with disabilities; and,
vi) the
remainder of the Sub-Committee reports BE RECEIVED;
c) that
the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy Sub-Committee
report from the meeting held on July 4, 2017:
i) Municipal
Council BE REQUESTED to read a statement, in the spirit of the following,
prior to each Council and Standing Committee meeting:
"The City of
London is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive community
wherein all members of the public have equitable access to Municipal Council
and its activities. To facilitate this environment, the City of London offers
supportive devices, communications supports and adaptive technologies to
those in attendance and those off-site. If you require assistance, please
contact the City Clerk.";
ii) the
Division Manager, Roadway Lighting and Traffic Control BE REQUESTED to
provide information to the Accessibility Advisory Committee with respect to
“Deaf/Blind Child Area” signage, specifically:
A) how
placement is determined;
B) application/request
process;
C) duration
of review periods; and,
D) other
similar signage available or under consideration (e.g. related to Autism);
and,
iii) the
remainder of the Policy Sub-Committee Report BE RECEIVED;
d) that
J. Ramsay, Project Manager, Rapid Transit, BE ADVISED that Kash Husain will
represent the Accessibility Advisory Committee on the Municipal Advisory
Group related to Rapid Transit;
e) that
no action BE TAKEN with respect to the request for support from The Forward
Movement to adopt the Dynamic Symbol of Access (DSA) as alternative to the
currently used International Symbol of Access (ISA); and,
f) clauses 1, 2, 6 to 15, 17 to
19, 21 and 22, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the four proposed by-laws, appended to the staff report dated October 11,
2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October
17, 2017, to:
a) amend
By-law No. PH-3, entitled “A by-law to provide for the regulation,
restriction and prohibition of the keeping of animals in the City of London”
to amend fees and charges related to cat registration fees within Schedule
“A”, appended to the by-law, and for minor housekeeping amendments;
b) amend
By-law No. PH-4, entitled “A by-law to provide for the regulation,
restriction and prohibition of the keeping and running at large of dogs in
the City of London” to amend fees and charges related to dog registration licensing
fees within Schedule “A”, appended to the by-law, and for minor housekeeping
amendments;
c) amend
By-law No. PH-5, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Appointment of a
Poundkeeper and to regulate the Public Pound” to amend fees and charges related
to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule “A”, appended to the
by-law, and for minor housekeeping amendments; and,
d) amend
By-law No. PH-12, entitled “A by-law to provide for the licensing and
regulation of the keeping of Pit Bull Dogs in the City of London” to amend
fees and charges related to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule
“A”, appended to the by-law;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, there were no submissions
made. (2017-P14)
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That no action BE TAKEN with respect to the
communication from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to a request for
information from London Police Services related to the costs of policing the
protests on August 26, 2017 and September 23, 2017 at London City Hall.
(2017-P16)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 8th and 9th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
(AWAC) from its meetings held on September 7, 2017 and October 5, 2017:
a) on
the recommendation of the AWAC, clause 4 of the 8th Report, from the meeting
held on September 7, 2017, BE RESCINDED; it being noted that the AWAC has
referred the matter of proposed amendments to the Animal Control By-law to
the AWAC sub-committee for re-evaluation;
b) the
following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Animal
Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 7, 2017:
i) the
Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building
Official, BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC)
supports and endorses the attached communication with respect
to the recommendations for the Business Licensing By-law list of Permitted
Animals for Sale in Pet Stores, with the removal of the reference to bees
(under Invertebrates) as this removal aligns with the Urban Agriculture
Strategy position with respect to bees; and,
ii) clauses
1 to 3, 6 and 7 BE RECEIVED;
c) the
following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Animal
Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 5, 2017:
i) the
Director, Water and Wastewater BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation to the
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee with respect to One River – Creating a
Master Plan, as it relates to animal welfare and urban wildlife; and,
ii) clauses
1, 2, 4 and 5 BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 9th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 14, 2017:
a) a
representative from the Advisory Committee on the Environment BE REQUESTED to
make a presentation with respect to the Resilient Cities Conference at the
next meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Oppression Advisory
Committee (DIAAC); it being noted that the DIAAC deferred consideration of
the request for financial support for the event to the next meeting; and,
b) clauses 1 to 9 and 11 to 16, BE
RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 28, 2017:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to clause 6 of the 4th Report of the
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee:
i) pursuant
to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal
Council taken at its meeting of July 25, 2017, related to the adoption of
clause 6 of the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services
Committee, concerning the 2017 Community Safety Week BE RECONSIDERED; and,
ii) clause
6 BE AMENDED by deleting part a) in its entirety and replacing it with the
following:
“a) Councillors A.
Hopkins, P. Hubert and V. Ridley and other City representatives deemed
appropriate BE REQUESTED to meet with L. Steel (Chair), J. Bennett (Co-Chair)
and L. Norman (Co-Chair) to discuss the 2017 Community Safety Week;”;
b) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Community Safety Surveys:
i) the
Community Safety Surveys BE REFERRED to the Community Safety Week Working
Group to review and to report back at a future meeting; and,
ii) Corporate
Communications BE REQUESTED to issue a Media Release asking the public to
fill out the Community Safety and Crime Prevention online survey;
c) the
attached 2017 Work Plan for the Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;
d) J.
Ramsay, Project Manager, Rapid Transit, BE ADVISED that G. Lowe will
represent the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP)
on the Municipal Advisory Group related to Rapid Transit, subject to the
meeting schedule and his availability; it being noted that M. Sherritt will
act as an alternate representative for the CSCP on the Advisory Group;
e) a
representative from the London Police Services and Municipal By-law
Enforcement BE REQUESTED to attend a future Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Advisory Committee meeting to discuss traffic calming measures in
school zones, specifically relating to education and enforcement; and,
f) clauses 1 to 3, 6, 7, 10 and
11, BE RECEIVED.
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That the September 2017 Deferred Matters
List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
At 5:52 PM Councillor P. Hubert enters the
meeting.
Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve
clause 6.
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That, on the recommendation of the Acting
Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director,
Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the following actions be taken with
respect to the East Community Centre, Tender 17-67, Project #P015-RC2756:
a) the
bid submitted by Jasper Construction Corp., 344 North Rivermede Road,
Concord, Ontario, L4K 3N2, at its tendered price of $21,444,000.00 (excluding
HST), BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted was the lowest bid
received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) the
existing contract with MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. (MJMA) BE
INCREASED by $127,000.00 to an upset limit of $1,089,200.00 (excluding HST),
in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract with the contractor for the work; and,
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2017-R05B)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve
clause 17.
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That the Managing Director, Neighbourhood,
Children and Fire Services BE DIRECTED to bring forward a proposal for a
youth bus pass to be considered during budget deliberations with the
following general guidelines:
a) the
pass will provide for a reduced rate bus pass for all youth aged 13-17 with
consideration given to the same monthly pass rate as the low income bus pass
being $52.00 per month;
b) that
the pass be available for a two year pilot only, during which time staff will
monitor the success of the pass in terms of both sales revenue and cost. At
the end of the pilot period council shall consider the continuation of the
pass on a permanent basis;
c) staff
will work with the London Transit Commission to ensure that the Commission
does not suffer a loss in revenue from pass sales and ticket sales for
current youth passengers. Staff will also work with the commission to ensure
that the commission is compensated for any additional costs attributable to
the pass. Provided, however that the commission will not be compensated for
all youth bus passes sold during the pilot period;
d) staff
will continue to work with the London District Catholic School Board and the
Thames Valley District School Board to encourage their support for and
participation in this pilot project; and,
e) this
proposal shall be referred to the budget deliberations for 2018 as a proposed
business case which shall include alternative proposals, costs and sources of
funding. (2017-T03)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Councillor
J. Morgan presents.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clauses 1, 3 and 4.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests
were disclosed.
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3.
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Standing Committee Appointments
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That the following appointments BE MADE to
the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2017
to November 30, 2018:
a) Civic Works Committee
Councillor V. Ridley (Chair)
Councillor P. Squire
Councillor P. Hubert
Councillor H.L. Usher
Councillor T. Park
b) Community and Protective Services
Committee
Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair)
Councillor B. Armstrong
Councillor M. Salih
Councillor V. Ridley
Councillor P. Squire
c) Corporate Services Committee
Councillor J. Helmer (Chair)
Councillor M. van Holst
Councillor P. Hubert
Councillor J. Morgan
Councillor J. Zaifman
d) Planning and Environment Committee
Councillor S. Turner (Chair)
Councillor J. Helmer
Councillor M. Cassidy
Councillor A. Hopkins
Councillor T. Park;
it
being noted that the above-noted Chair appointments were made in accordance
with the attached ranked ballots.
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4.
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Resignation from the Rapid Transit
Implementation Working Group
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That
the resignation from Councillor A. Hopkins from the Rapid Transit
Implementation Working Group BE ACCEPTED.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve
clause 2.
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2.
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Establishment of Indigenous Relations
Working Group
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the establishment of an
Indigenous Relations Working Group:
a) the
following Members of Council BE APPOINTED to serve on the Indigenous Relations
Working Group:
• Mayor M. Brown
• Councillor M. Cassidy
• Councillor A. Hopkins
• Councillor T. Park
• Councillor V. Ridley
• Councillor H.L. Usher
• Councillor M. van Holst; and
b) the
proposed Terms of Reference for the Indigenous Relations Working Group,
appended to the staff report dated October 16, 2017, BE APPROVED.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that part b) of clause 2 be
amended to read as follows:
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b) the proposed attached revised Terms of
Reference for the Indigenous Relations Working Group BE APPROVED; it being
noted that the “Duties” of the Working Group were amended by deleting part b).”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 2, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Clause
2, as amended, reads as follows:
“That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the establishment of an
Indigenous Relations Working Group:
a) the
following Members of Council BE APPOINTED to serve on the Indigenous Relations
Working Group:
• Mayor M. Brown
• Councillor M. Cassidy
• Councillor A. Hopkins
• Councillor T. Park
• Councillor V. Ridley
• Councillor H.L. Usher
• Councillor M. van Holst; and
b) the proposed attached revised Terms of
Reference for the Indigenous Relations Working Group BE APPROVED; it being
noted that the “Duties” of the Working Group were amended by deleting part b).”
Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve
clause 5.
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5.
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Support of Hosting Request – International
Plowing Match
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to hosting the International Plowing
Match:
a) the
Ontario Plowmen’s Association BE ADVISED that the City of London is interested
in the potential for the City of London hosting an International Plowing Match
in London, Ontario, subject to the City of London undertaking the necessary due
diligence in order to determine whether or not it wishes to submit a formal bid
to host the event; and
b)
the City Manager, in liaison with the appropriate City staff and partners,
BE REQUESTED to determine what financial or other resources would be required
in connection with the event and where those resources would be sourced, and
report back with that information so that the Municipal Council can make an
informed decision with respect to whether or not the City of London wishes to
commit to hosting the event;
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from Cathy Lasby, Executive
Director, Ontario Plowmen’s Association, providing general information
regarding the resources, oversight and commitment of the Ontario Plowmen’s
Association toward the International Plowing Match; emphasizing the fact that
the event not only showcases the participants, but also the host community;
indicating that often the $100,000 seed monies sought from the host community
are not required in full or, in some cases, are even waived and are not
required as part of a bid submission; and providing general information
regarding this year’s Plowing Match in terms of participation, attendance and
returns for the host community;
it being further noted that the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 6, 2017
from Mayor M. Brown and Councillor B. Armstrong, and a communication dated
October 13, 2017 from Councillor B. Armstrong, with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher (10)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Morgan, T. Park (3)
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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, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C.
Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor V. Ridley.
ALSO PRESENT: M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon, B.
Card, B. Coxhead, J.M. Fleming, N. Hall, L. Rowe, K. Scherr, J. Stanford, B.
Warner and T. Wellhauser.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 3, inclusive.
1. Property Value Protection Plan
Agreement – 5725 White Oak Road – W12A Landfill Site
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That, as a procedural matter pursuant to
Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be
forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the concurrence of the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
and the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the W12A Landfill
Property Value Protection Plan Agreement, attached as Appendix “B”,
for 5725 White Oak Road, BE APPROVED.
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2. Lease of Office Space – Request
for Proposal No. 17-22 for Rapid Transit Implementation Office, Environmental
and Engineering Services – London Public Library – 251 Dundas Street
That, as a procedural matter pursuant to
Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be
forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with
the concurrence of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services
and City Engineer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the
following actions be taken with respect to the lease of office space at 251
Dundas Street, the London Public Library:
a) the lease
agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Public
Library, attached as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED; and
b) the
financing for the leasehold improvements associated with the lease in the
amount of $500,000, representing fit out costs, BE APPROVED as set out in the
Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
3. Managing Director, Parks and
Recreation
That, as a procedural matter pursuant to
Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be
forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Corporate
Services Committee, on the advice of the City Manager, the following actions be
taken with respect to the position of Managing Director, Parks and Recreation:
a) Scott
Stafford BE APPOINTED Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, effective
October 18, 2017; and
b) the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to take all actions necessary to implement the
appointment in a), above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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None.
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Councillor B. Armstrong enquires as to the
status of the City of London’s bid to host the 2019 Juno Awards noting that
he saw an article in the media indicating that the Juno organization has
approached the City of Hamilton with respect to a bid to host the same
Awards. Councillor B. Armstrong asked if Tourism London could provide a
report providing an update with respect to the City of London bid.
Councillor P. Hubert, as a member of Tourism London Board, indicates that this
matter was discussed at the Tourism London Board meeting held today and that
it is an open bid process and that London continues to be very much in the
running to host the Awards.
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Councillor M. Cassidy enquires as to the
applicability of the warranted sidewalk program where existing sidewalks may
not meet accessibility requirements and noted that this is an issue in her ward
and questions if there is a more consolidated approach to addressing these
out-of-standard sidewalks. The City Engineer outlines the approach during
construction projects and that staff are looking at the potential for a
future program to address this issue, which will be brought forward for consideration
during the discussion of a future multi-year budget.
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None.
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17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee (continued)
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Councillor
J. Morgan presents.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that pursuant to section 13.2 of
the Council Procedure By-law reconsideration of clause 5 of the 17th Report
of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee be permitted.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 5.
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5.
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Support of Hosting Request – International
Plowing Match
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to hosting the International Plowing
Match:
a) the
Ontario Plowmen’s Association BE ADVISED that the City of London is interested
in the potential for the City of London hosting an International Plowing Match
in London, Ontario, subject to the City of London undertaking the necessary due
diligence in order to determine whether or not it wishes to submit a formal bid
to host the event; and
b)
the City Manager, in liaison with the appropriate City staff and partners,
BE REQUESTED to determine what financial or other resources would be required
in connection with the event and where those resources would be sourced, and
report back with that information so that the Municipal Council can make an
informed decision with respect to whether or not the City of London wishes to
commit to hosting the event;
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from Cathy Lasby, Executive
Director, Ontario Plowmen’s Association, providing general information
regarding the resources, oversight and commitment of the Ontario Plowmen’s
Association toward the International Plowing Match; emphasizing the fact that
the event not only showcases the participants, but also the host community;
indicating that often the $100,000 seed monies sought from the host community
are not required in full or, in some cases, are even waived and are not
required as part of a bid submission; and providing general information
regarding this year’s Plowing Match in terms of participation, attendance and
returns for the host community;
it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 6, 2017 from Mayor
M. Brown and Councillor B. Armstrong, and a communication dated October 13,
2017 from Councillor B. Armstrong, with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (9)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, T.
Park (4)
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.’s 596 to 621, the revised Bill No. 622 and Added Bill No.’s 623
to 626, excluding Bill No.’s 611 and 612.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 596
to 621, the revised Bill No. 622 and Added Bill No.’s 623 to 626, excluding
Bill No.’s 611 and 612.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Third Reading and Enactment Bill
No.’s 596 to 621, the revised Bill No. 622 and Added Bill No.’s 623 to 626,
excluding Bill No.’s 611 and 612.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.’s 611 and 612.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s
611 and 612.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill
No.’s 611 and 612.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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The
following by-laws are enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of
London:
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Bill
No. 597
By-law
No. A.-7623-497
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 17th day of October,
2017. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 598
By-law
No. A.-7624-498
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A by-law to approve a Services Agreement
with Ameresco Canada Inc. for the Phase 6 - 2017 Facility Renewal and Energy
Retrofit Program and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement. (2/27/CSC)
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Bill
No. 599
By-law
No. A.-7625-499
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A by-law to
authorize and approve an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of
London and PepsiCo Beverages Canada to supply cold beverages at the City’s
three municipal golf courses and for the vending machines at City of London
Arenas, Community Centres, Dearness Home, and City Hall, substantially in the
form attached and satisfactory to the City Solicitor and to authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (4/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 600
By-law
No. A.-7626-500
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A by-law to approve an agreement with the
London Transit Commission for the establishment of a Low Income Bus Pass, and
to authorize a grant to the London Transit Commission, and to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. (7a/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 601
By-law
No. A.-7627-501
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A by-law to approve
the Automatic Aid Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and
The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin; and to authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. (8/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 602
By-law
No. A-1-17014
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. A-1, as amended, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Execution
of Certain Documents”. (7g/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 603
By-law
No. B-1-17005
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. B-1, as amended, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Naming of
Highways and the Numbering of Buildings and Lots”. (7f/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 604
By-law
No. CP-7-17013
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. CP-7, entitled the “Committee of Adjustment and London Consent
Authority By-law”. (7a/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 605
By-law
No. CP-17-17005
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. CP-17 entitled the “Subdivision and Condominium Delegation and
Approval By-law”. (7c/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 606
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(th)-502
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the
City of London, 1989 relating to the north portion of 100 Kellogg Lane, 1097
and 1127 Dundas Street. (12a/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 607
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(ti)-503
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the
City of London, 1989 relating to 100, 335 And 353 Kellogg Lane, 1063,
1080, 1097, 1127 Dundas Street and 1151 York Street. (12b/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 608
By-law
No. C.P.-1363(h)-504
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. C.P.-1363-381 entitled “The City of London Site Alteration
By-law”. (7e/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 609
By-law
No. C.P.-1455(o)-505
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. C.P.-1455-541, as amended, entitled the “Site Plan Control Area By-law”.
(7b/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 610
By-law
No. C.P.-1470(e)-506
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. C.P.-1470-218, as amended, entitled the “Complete Application
Delegation and Acceptance By-law”. (7d/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 611
By-law
No. L-6-17023
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A by-law to amend By-law
No. L-6 entitled “A by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of
various businesses”. (2/13/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 612
By-law
No. L.-128(a)-507
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. L.-128-117 entitled “A by-law for licensing, regulating and
governing persons who carry on the business of leasing mobile signs”.
(2/13/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 613
By-law
No. L.T.C.-53-508
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A by-law to repeal sections 1, 2 and 3 of
By-law No. L.T.C.-52-13, being, “A by-law to provide for entering into an
arrangement with the London Transit Commission with respect to reduced bus
fares for elderly persons.” (7b/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 614
By-law
No. PH-3-17015
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A by-law to amend By-law No. PH-3 entitled,
“A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the
keeping of animals in the City of London”. (11a/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 615
By-law
No. PH-4-17028
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. PH-4, as amended, entitled “A by-law to provide for the
regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping and the running at
large of dogs in the City of London”. (11b/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 616
By-law
No. PH-5-17006
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. PH-5 entitled “A by-law to provide for the Appointment of a
Poundkeeper and to regulate the Public Pound”. (11c/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 617
By-law
No. PH-12-17003
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A by-law to amend By-law No. PH-12
entitled, “A by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of the
keeping of Pit Bull Dogs in the City of London”. (11d/14/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 618
By-law
No. S.-5890-509
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A by-law to permit
1724870 Ontario Inc. to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the
road allowance for 457 Simcoe Street, City of London. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 619
By-law
No. Z.-1-172617
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone
an area of land located at 1835 Dundas Street. (8/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 620
By-law
No. Z.-1-172618
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone
an area of land located at 4380 Castleton Road. (9/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 621
By-law
No. Z.-1-172619
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 100, 335 and 353 Kellogg
Lane, 1063, 1080, 1097, 1127 Dundas Street and 1151 York Street. (12c/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 622 (REVISED)
By-law
No. A.-7628-510
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A by-law to repeal By-law No. A.-7541-128
and to appoint deputies to the City Clerk. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 623 (ADDED)
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3466-511
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A By-law to expropriate lands in the City
of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the Main Street and Colonel Talbot
Road Intersection Improvements Project at the intersection of Main Street and
Colonel Talbot Road. (vii/25/COUNCIL)
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Bill
No. 624 (ADDED)
By-law
No. A.-7629-512
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A by-law to approve and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to execute the Property Value Protection Plan Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and The Estate of James William Johnston,
to provide property value protection for the property located at 5725 White
Oak Road, for the City’s W12A landfill site. (C-1/27/CSC)
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Bill
No. 625 (ADDED)
By-law
No. A.-7630-513
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A by-law to authorize and approve a Lease
Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Public
Library, for the lease of office space located at 251 Dundas Street, in the
City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement. (C-3/27/CSC)
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Bill
No. 626 (ADDED)
By-law
No. A.-7631-514
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A by-law to appoint Scott Stafford as
Managing Director, Parks and Recreation. (City Manager)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk