Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

Report

2nd Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
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PRESENT:
  • Councillors C. Rahman (Chair), 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • and P. Van Meerbergen 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillors S. Lewis and D. Ferreira; S. Datars Bere, A. Abraham, A. Barbon, K. Chambers, I. Collins, J. Dann, K. Dawtrey, C. McCreery, J. McMillan, K. Murray, B. Nourse, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, A. Rammeloo, K. Scherr, E. Skalski, S. Sleiman, J. Straub, B. Warner

    Remote attendance: S. Corman, M. Daley, D. Dubois, A. Dunbar, E. Hunt

    The meeting is called to order at 1:01 PM; it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

     

That it BE NOTED that Councillor C. Rahman disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 2.6, having to do with Contract Award: Tender No. RFT-2024-315 - East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 4 - Oxford Street East, by indicating that Fanshawe College is her employer. 

  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That Consent Items 2.1 to 2.11 BE APPROVED with the exception of items 2.6 and 2.9


    Yeas: (5)A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Lewis


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Association:

    a)    the Argyle Business Improvement Association proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $444,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report;

    b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $330,000;

    c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area:

    a)    the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $300,500 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report;

    b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000;

    c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law C.P.-1528-486 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association:

    a)    the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $864,868 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;

    b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $706,085;

    c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association:

    a)    the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $2,408,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;

    b)    the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $2,081,000;

    c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area:

    a)    the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2025 budget submission in the amount of $417,100 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;

    b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2025 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000;

    c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund – London Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion – Transfer Payment Agreement:

    a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025, to:

    i)    approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund: Intake 1 between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure (the “Province”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Recipient”);

    ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations;

    iii)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure to approve further Amending Agreements to the Agreement;

    iv)   authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amendments to the Agreement approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and

    v)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports (or delegate) to execute any financial reports required under this Agreement;

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




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the following actions be taken, with respect to Enterprise Mobility Devices and Services:

    a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025 to:

    i)    approve the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Rogers Communications Canada Inc. through Vendor of Record (Tender # 18677), Province of Ontario Agreement, for a six (6) year term with two (2), two (2) year options for extension; 

    ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;

    iii)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, or their designate, to approve and execute any further amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement;

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

    c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to adjust the quantity of devices, related supplies, and services as needed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, to address departmental requirements resulting from changes in staff levels, work locations, or mobility needs, provided such adjustments remain within the approved budget; and 

    d)    approval BE CONDITIONAL upon the City successfully negotiating satisfactory prices and terms and finalizing a formal contract, agreement or a purchase order related to this approval.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken:

    a)    the subject property Block 180, Registered Plan 33M799, designated as Parts 5 and 6, Plan 33R-21184, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and

    b)    the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the developer (abutting property owner) under the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken:

    a)    the subject properties Block H, G, J, I, Registered Plan 907, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and

    b)    the subject properties (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owners under the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 4 project;

    a)    the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the award of the contract for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 4 project; it being noted that in accordance with Section 13.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Request for Tender (RFT) contract awards greater than $6,000,000 requires approval of City Council:

    i)    the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $26,361,119.55 excluding HST, for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 4 project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of 4 bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

    ii)    AECOM Canada Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the construction inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $2,488,871.00 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    iii)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Appendix "A";

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

    v)    the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure or Director of Construction Infrastructure Services BE AUTHORIZED to approve Memorandums of Understanding between the Corporation of the City of London and public utilities and private service owners in relation to the cost-sharing of servicing works contained within this project;

    vi)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (Tender RFT-2024-315);

    vii)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations;

    b)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 13, 2025 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 21, 2025 to approve the Transportation Services Licence Agreement between the City of London, London Transit Commission and Fanshawe College regarding the construction, maintenance and operations of a transit facility on Fanshawe College Property and the following actions be taken;

    i)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Transportation Services Licence Agreement included in the proposed by-law (Appendix “B”); and

    ii)    the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure or written designate BE AUTHORIZED to approve and execute any further amendments to the Transportation Services Licence Agreement if the amendments are substantially in the form of the Agreement.


    Yeas: (3)A. Hopkins, J. Pribil, and S. Franke
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Recuse: (1)C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Lewis


    Motion Passed (3 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report regarding Assessment Growth for 2025, Changes in Taxable Phase-in Values and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessments BE RECEIVED for information purposes; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 9, 2025 and heard a verbal delegation from C. Butler with respect to this matter.


    Yeas: (5)A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Lewis


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)

    Additional Votes: 


  • Moved by:J. Pribil
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the delegation request by C. Butler BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.


    Yeas: (5)A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Lewis


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the January 6, 2025 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED. 


    Yeas: (5)A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Lewis


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    That the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed session to consider the following:

    6.1 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.

    6.2 Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to the expropriation of property located at 1690 Richmond Street North including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, Ontario Land Tribunal Case No.:  OLT-OLT-24-000079; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with the expropriation of property located at 1690 Richmond Street North; and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality regarding settlement negotiations and conduct of litigation or potential litigation in connection with the expropriation of a property located at 1690 Richmond Street North.

    6.3 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A  matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals and advice which is the subject of solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.   


    Yeas: (5)A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Lewis


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)

    The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed Session from 1:47 PM to 2:27 PM.


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.




    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM.