Council - February 27, 2014

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	Council MINUTES 7TH MEETING (2014 BUDGET)
	February 27, 2014

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.

PRESENT: Mayor J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk). ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, AL. Barbon, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, I. Collins, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, L. Palarchio, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, J. Senese and B. Westlake-Power.
At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present, except Councillor D. Brown.

I	DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor S.E. White discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters having to do with the Homeless Partnering Strategy and CHP Program by indicating that she is employed by CMHA/WOTCH, which receives funding from the City of London.

Councillor J.P. Bryant discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3. j)vi) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network, by indicating that her spouse is on the faculty of Western University.

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Ontario Works and the Ontario Works Decentralization Strategy, specifically in clause 3.j) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Ontario Works Decentralization Strategy (Business Case #49), by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 o)iv) with respect to the associated matters pertaining to Ontario Works, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works.

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Centennial Hall, Orchestra London, the Community Arts Investment Program, a mixed-use development in the Downtown core and the Grand Theatre, including clauses 2.g)i) and 2.g)ii) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, by indicating that Orchestra London has an interest in these matters, and is his employer.

Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters having to do with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) by indicating that the TVDSB is his employer. Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3.m)v) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the municipal grant request from JCI London, by indicating that he is a member of JCI London.

Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters having to do with childcare by indicating that his spouse owns and operates a childcare business.

Councillor N. Branscombe discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 b)iv) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with a proposed allocation of funds to the Veterans’ Memorial Parkway tree planting project, by indicating that her spouse owns a business in the area.

II	REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

None.

III

ADDED REPORTS

None.

IV	COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Approve that the Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:

a) A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s employees. (C1/5/SPPC)

b) A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to a proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to a proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning a proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning a proposed acquisition, the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition regarding the Industrial Land Strategy. (C2/5/SPPC)

c) A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s employees; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees. (C3/5/SPPC)

d) (ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to the London police Services Board budget and the implications of the Ontario Police Services Act Adequacy Standards.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

The Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera at 4:15 PM, with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillors J.B. Swan and D. Brown.

At 4:17 PM Councillors J.B. Swan and D. Brown enter the meeting.

The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:25 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:26 PM with all Members present, except Councillor N. Branscombe.

V	RECOGNITIONS

None.

Councillor N. Branscombe enters the meeting at 4:27 PM.

VI	COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

1.	S. Levin, 59 Longbow Road - 2014 Budget (Refer to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Stage for Consideration with the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.)

Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve referral of Communication No. 1 to the relevant section of the 5^th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)

At 4:30 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor H.L. Usher in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

None.

VIII

REPORTS

5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee – 2014 Budget

Mayor J.F. Fontana presents.

Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Mayor J.F. Fontana be permitted to speak longer than five minutes.

Motion Passed

Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve clause 2.l)v) and clauses 3.b)xii) and 3.c)vii).

2.l)v)

A) the 2014 Operating Budget for the London Police Services, in the amount of $92,489K BE APPROVED; which reflects a 2.9% increase from rates, and a $900K allocation from assessment growth; it being noted that the Strategic Planning and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 23, 2014 from the London Police Services Board and heard a presentation and received a handout from M. Deeb, Chair, London Police Services Board, as well as a summary of the staff report dated November 17, 2011, from the City Solicitor regarding the Municipal Council’s authority with respect to the London Police Services Board Budget, received a further verbal update from the Police Chief on February 7, 2014 and February 25, 2014 with respect to the London Police Service Budget;

B) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back, as soon as possible, with respect to the enactment of a by-law to provide the Council with the fullest amount of information possible, related to the London Police Service annual budget; and,

C) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to additional steps that may be taken for Council to have input into the adequacy standards for policing services.

3.b)xii)

the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Protective Services/Police Services (Page 160) in the amount of $1,627K, BE APPROVED;

3.c)vii)

the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects PROTECTIVE SERVICES/POLICE SERVICES (Page 171), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 1.

1.	Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

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

a) Councillor S.E. White discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters having to do with the Homeless Partnering Strategy and the CHP Program by indicating that she is employed by CMHA/WOTCH, which receives funding from the City of London.

b) Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Ontario Works and the Ontario Works Decentralization Strategy by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3j)vix) of this Report having to do with the Ontario Works Decentralization Strategy (Business Case #49) by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works.

c) Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters having to do with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) by indicating that the TVDSB is his employer. Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3m)v) of this Report having to do with the municipal grant request from JCI London by indicating that he is a member of JCI London.

d) Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Centennial Hall, Orchestra London, the Community Arts Investment Program, a mixed-use development in the Downtown core and the Grand Theatre, including clauses 2g)i) and 2g)ii) of this Report, by indicating that Orchestra London has an interest in these matters and is his employer.

e) Councillor J.P. Bryant discloses a pecuniary interest clause 3j)vi) of this Report having to do with the Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network by indicating that her spouse is on the faculty of Western University.

Motion Passed

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve the clause 2.l)iv), and clauses 3.b)xi), 3.c)vi) and 3.d)vi).

2.l)iv)

the 2014 Operating Budget for Fire Services BE APPROVED as follows:

A) the London Fire Service’s net budget increase BE LIMITED to 2%, or $1,091K; it being noted that the Budget, as submitted, reflected a potential increase of 4.0%, or $2,183K, primarily as a result of the London Professional Fire Fighters Association’s request for salary, benefit and other monetary increases as part of the current interest arbitration; it being further noted that the request is deemed to be both unaffordable and unsustainable for the City of London tax payers, particularly in light of the current state of the economy and the current Consumer Price Index of 1.2% (year over year per Statistics Canada January 24, 2014); and

B) the Fire Chief BE DIRECTED to maintain levels of service, limit recruitment of positions within the approved complement and initiate hiring only as deemed necessary and to allow for the realignment of positions to the Fire Prevention Division; it being noted that the realignment of positions to the Fire Prevention Division can be accommodated within the 2% budget increase.

3.b)xi)

the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Protective Services/Fire Services (Page 160), in the amount of $1,260K, BE APPROVED;

3.c)vi)

the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects - Protective Services/Fire Services (Page 171), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

3.d)vi)

the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Protective Services/Fire Services (Page 183), in the amount of $1,000K, BE APPROVED;

Motion Passed

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 2.a) and 2.b).

2.	Corporate Operating Budget

a)	Overview and Updates - 2014 Budget

That it BE NOTED that the overview and updates were received from M. Hayward, Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer; L. Palarchio, Director, Financial Planning and Policy; A. Dunbar, Manager III, Financial Planning and Policy; and J. Senese, Manager III, Financial Planning and Policy with respect to the 2014 Budget.

b)	Decision Point #1 - 2014 Operating Business Cases #1 - #5

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Business Cases #1 – #5: (Included in submitted Budget - Pages 197 - 209)

i) all direct City funding to the Downtown London Business Improvement Area BE ELIMINATED; it being noted that this results in a reduction to the property tax levy of $53K (Business Case #1);

ii) 2013 Operating Surplus, in the amount of $3,800K BE ALLOCATED on a one-time basis, to the Economic Development Reserve Fund;

iii) the contribution to the Sanitary Landfill Reserve Fund BE REDUCED by $255K as a result of less business garbage going to the landfill (Business Case #3);

iv) NO ACTION BE TAKEN to reduce the contract with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority by $72K, related to the management of the City’s environmentally-significant areas (Business Case #4); and,

v) consideration of the addition of a Curator devoted to conserving, researching, interpreting, promoting and exhibiting its unique Harris family collection for Eldon House BE POSTPONED for consideration with the Operating Budget for Eldon House (Item 2g)iv)); it being noted that the addition of a Curator would result in an increase of $59K to the tax levy (Business Case #5).

Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor Baechler calls for a separate vote on clause 2.b)iv).

The Chair directs that consideration of clause 2.b)ii) be postponed.

The motion to adopt clauses 2.a) and 2.b)i), 2.b)iii) and 2.b)v).

Motion Passed

The motion to Approve 2.iv) is put.

Motion Failed

YEAS: P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen (2)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve $72,000 BE ALLOCATED to the Municipal Tree Planting Fund – “Tree Bank”; it being noted that a portion of that Fund will be available to support the Veterans Memorial Parkway planting program.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

RECUSED: N. Branscombe (1)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.c).

c)	Decision Point #1 - 2014 Business Cases #6 - #13

That the following actions be taken with respect to 2014 Business Cases #6 – #13: (Included in submitted Budget – Pages 210 - 231):

i) NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the allocation of 2013 year-end operational savings or permanent capital levy, in the amount of $200K, to Capital Project SW6030 – Landfill Site Property Acquisition (Business Case #6);

ii) the request for the allocation of available 2013 year-end operational savings, in the amount of $500K, on a one-time basis, to Capital Project MU1044-14 Bus Purchase Replacement (Business Case #7) BE DELETED as the General Manager for the London Transit Commission has advised that this funding is no longer required;

iii) $1,700K BE ALLOCATED to Capital Project TS1446-14 – 2014 Arterial Road Rehabilitation – Main (Business Case #8); it being noted that the source of financing is through capital levy on a permanent basis

iv) NO ACTION BE TAKEN to allocate $125K to Capital Project RC2608 – Glen Cairn Major Upgrades(Business Case #9) from the capital levy on a permanent basis;

v) NO ACTION BE TAKEN to allocate $200K to Capital Project PP2014 – Floodplain Acquisition (Business Case #10) from capital levy on a permanent basis;

vi) NO ACTION BE TAKEN to allocate $175K to Capital Project TS4207 – Downtown On-Street Pay & Display Parking Meters (Business Case #11) from the capital levy on a permanent basis;

vii) $200K BE ALLOCATED to Capital Project TS1739-14 – Bike Lane Program (Business Case #12); it being noted that the source of financing is through the capital levy on a permanent basis; and

viii) NO ACTION BE TAKEN TO allocate $500K to Capital Project TS6217-14 – Facility Energy Management (Business Case #13).

Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor J.B. Swan calls for a separate vote on clauses 2.iii) and 2.vii).

The motion to Approve clauses 2.c)i), 2.c)ii), 2.c)iv), 2.c)v), 2.c)vi) and 2.c)viii) is put.

Motion Passed

Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve an amendment to 2.c)iii) by removing the amount of $1,700K, and by replacing it with the amount of $850K.

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, D.G. Henderson, S.E. White (4)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (11)

The motion to Approve clause 2.c)iii) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (11)

NAYS: B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, D.G. Henderson, S.E. White (4)

The motion to Approve clause 2.c)vii) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.d).

d)	2015 - 2014 Capital Plan Funding

That an increase of $3.1 million to the base capital levy for 2014 BE APPROVED in order to provide a permanent source of funding for the Capital Plan.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: J.B. Swan, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2. e).

e)	Decision Point #2, Category A - 2014 Business Cases #14 to #30

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Business Cases 14 – 30. (Included in submitted Budget – Pages 232 - 259)

i) assessment growth funding in the amount of $15,000 - Operating BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Garbage, Recycling and Composting - Leaf and Yard Composting (Business Case #14);

ii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $58,000 – Operating BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Garbage, Recycling and Composting – Recycling Collection (Business Case #15);

iii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $94,000 - Operating BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Garbage, Recycling and Composting – Garbage Collection (Business Case #16);

iv) assessment growth funding in the amount of $21,000 - Operating BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Garbage, Recycling and Composting – Garbage Disposal (Business Case #17);

v) assessment growth funding in the amount of $89,000 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreational Services – Community Centres – Southwest London (Business Case #18);

vi) assessment growth funding in the amount of $148,511 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, and $85,000 – Capital, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services – Sports Services (Business Case #19);

vii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $327,020 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, and $91,000 – Capital, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry – Parks and Horticulture (Business Case #20);

viii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $35,768 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry – Parks and Natural Areas Planning & Design (Business Case #21);

ix) assessment growth funding in the amount of $27,667 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry – Urban Forestry (Business Case #22);

x) assessment growth funding in the amount of $0, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Parking – Parking Enforcement (Business Case #23);

xi) assessment growth funding in the amount of $290,593 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Roadways – Roadway Maintenance (Business Case #24);

xii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $180,586 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Roadways – Road and Sidewalk Snow Control (Business Case #25);

xiii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $335,000 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Roadways – Roadway Maintenance (Business Case #26);

xiv) assessment growth funding in the amount of $145,180 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Roadways – Street Light Maintenance (Business Case #27);

xv) assessment growth funding in the amount of $29,555 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Roadways – Traffic Signal Maintenance (Business Case #28);

xvi) assessment growth funding in the amount of $1,300,000 – Capital, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Roadways - Roadways (Business Case #29); and

xvii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $400,593 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Corporate, Operational & Council Services/Corporate Services and Corporate Planning and Administration (Business Case #30).

Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen calls for a separate vote on clause 2.e)x).

The motion to Approve clause 2.e), excluding 2.e)x) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)

The motion to Approve clause 2.e)x) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (12)

NAYS: S. Orser, D. Brown, S.E. White (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.f).

f)	Decision Point #2, Category B - 2014 Business Cases #31 - #40

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Business Cases #31 – #40. (Included in submitted Budget – Page 260 - 275)

i) assessment growth funding in the amount of $85,000 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Culture/Heritage (Business Case #31);

ii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $19,000 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Conservation Authorities – Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (Business Case #32);

iii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $100,000 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Garbage, Recycling and Composting – Leaf and Yard Composting (Business Case #33);

iv) assessment growth funding in the amount of $60,000 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Garbage, Recycling and Composting – Garbage Collection (Business Case #34);

v) assessment growth funding in the amount of $110,000 - Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Environmental Services/Garbage, Recycling and Composting – Recycling Collection (Business Case #35);

vi) NO ACTION BE TAKEN to allocate assessment growth funding in the amount of $82,406 – Operating to Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services – Age Friendly London (Business Case #36);

vii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $66,372 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, and $80,000 - Capital BE ALLOCATED to Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry – Parks and Horticulture (Business Case #37);

viii) assessment growth funding in the amount of $85,000 – Operating, less 30% of the associated staffing costs, BE ALLOCATED to Planning & Development/Land Use Planning – City Planning and Research (Business Case #38);

ix) consideration of the allocation of assessment growth funding in the amount of $900,000 - Operating to Protective Services/Police Services (Business Case #39) BE DEFERRED to consideration with other Police Budget matters;

x) assessment growth funding in the amount of $2,000,000 - Capital BE ALLOCATED to Transportation Services/Roadways - Roadways (Business Case #40).

Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve an amendment to clause 2.f)i) to 2.f)x), inclusive, to reduce each item by an additional 10% specific to personnel costs, where applicable.

Motion Failed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown (7)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (8)

The motion to Approve clause 2.f) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (4)

Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to recess for 10 minutes.

Motion Passed

The Council recesses and resumes at 7:40 PM, with Councillor H.L. Usher in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillors D. Brown and S.E. White.

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to approve clause 2.g).

g)	2014 Operating Budget - Culture Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Culture Services (Page138):

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Centennial Hall, in the amount of $101K, BE APPROVED;

ii) A) the 2014 Operating Budget for Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding, in the amount of $2,171K, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Budget has been amended to reflect the approval of Business Case #57 relating to the Cultural Prosperity Plan; and

B) $500,000 in Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Category #1 funding for the year 2014 BE AWARDED to the Grand Theatre.

iii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Museum London, in the amount of $1,550K, BE APPROVED;

iv) the 2014 Operating Budget for Eldon House, in the amount of $232K BE APPROVED; it being noted that this reflects the addition of a Curator for $59K;

v) the 2014 Operating Budget for Heritage, in the amount of $157K, BE APPROVED; it being noted that this reflects a 30% reduction to proposed increased staffing costs; and

vi) the 2014 Operating Budget for the London Public Library, in the amount of $18,713K, BE APPROVED.

Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor J.B. Swan calls for a separate vote on clauses 2.g)i) and 2.g)ii).

At 7:43 PM Councillors D. Brown and S.E. White enter the meeting.

The motion to Approve clauses 2.g)iii) to 2.g)vi), inclusive, is put.

Motion Passed

The motion to Approve clauses 2.g)i) and 2.g)i) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

RECUSED: J.B. Swan (1)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.h).

h)	2014 Operating Budget - Economic Prosperity

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Economic Prosperity (Page 138)

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Business Attraction & Retention, in the amount of $10,993K, BE APPROVED; it being noted that this Budget item reflects a $4.2 Million permanent contribution to the Economic Development Strategy;

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Community Improvement/ Business Improvement Area, in the amount of $191K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Operating Budget for the London Convention Centre, in the amount of $600K, BE APPROVED;

iv) the 2014 Operating Budget for Tourism London, in the amount of $1,845K, BE APPROVED; and

v) the 2014 Operating Budget for the Covent Garden Market, in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED.

Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor D.G. Henderson calls for a separate vote on 2.h)iv).

Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Orser calls for a separate vote on 2.h)i).

The motion to Approve clauses 2.h)ii), 2.h)iii) and 2.h)v) is put.

Motion Passed

Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Approve an amendment to clause 2.h)i) to revise the 2014 Operating Budget for Business Attraction & Retention amount to be $6,793K.

At 8:16 PM Councillor H.L. Usher puts Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

At 8:19 PM Councillor H.L. Usher resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

The motion to Approve the proposed amendment to clause 2.h)i) is put.

Motion Failed

YEAS: S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Approve an amendment to clause 2.h)i) to add the following:

“That the $4.2 million permanent contribution to the Economic Development Reserve Fund BE REINVESTED by Civic Administration into industrial land development strategy initiatives and Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to amend the 2014 to 2023 capital plan by adding the appropriate capital projects to support the Industrial Land Development Strategy as endorsed by Council; it being noted that the timeline on said contribution would be five years.”

Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the motion moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor M. Brown is, at the joint request of the mover and the seconder and with the consent of the Council, withdrawn.

Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Approve an amendment to clause 2.b)ii) to read as follows:

“2013 Operating Surplus, in the amount of $3,800K BE ALLOCATED as follows: the amount of $1,800K to the Economic Development Reserve Fund, for a 2014, and $2,000K to 2014 levy reduction.”

Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve the deferral of consideration of item 2.b)ii) to the end of the budget debate.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (9)

NAYS: S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (6)

Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor M. Brown to amend clause 2.h)i) to read as follows:

i) A) the 2014 Operating Budget for Business Attraction & Retention in the amount of $10,993K, BE APPROVED; it being noted that this Budget reflects a $4.2 Million permanent contribution to the Economic Development Reserve Fund; and,

B) the $4.2 million permanent contribution and the $3.8 Million one-time contribution to the Economic Development Reserve Fund BE REINVESTED by Civic Administration into the Industrial Land Development Strategy initiatives and the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to amend the 2014 to 2023 Capital Plan by adding the appropriate capital projects to support the Industrial Land Development Strategy, as endorsed by the Municipal Council; it being noted that the timeline on said contribution would be five years.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve clause 2.h)i), as amended.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

Clause 2.h)i), as amended, reads as follows:

“2.h)i) A) the 2014 Operating Budget for Business Attraction & Retention in the amount of $10,993K, BE APPROVED; it being noted that this Budget reflects a $4.2 Million permanent contribution to the Economic Development Reserve Fund; and,

The motion to Approve clause 2.h)iv) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

NAYS: D.G. Henderson (1)

Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill that Council recess for 10 minutes.

Motion Passed

The Council recesses and resumes in regular session at 9:14 PM with Councillor H.L. Usher in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill and S.E. White.

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.o)iv).

o)	2014 Operating Budget - Corporate, Operational and Council Services

2.o)iv) the 2014 Operating Budget for Financial Management BE REDUCED by $3.1 Million from $88,924 to $84,794 to achieve corporate-wide permanent savings and the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to allocate that reduction amongst various service areas by way of housekeeping transfers, keeping in mind the Municipal Council’s strategic goals and objectives; it being noted that this Budget has been adjusted to reflect various actions taken throughout the Budget process; and

At 9:15 PM, Councillors J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill and S.E. White enter the meeting.

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve an amendment to clause 2.o)iv) by applying a contribution from the Stabilization Reserve in the amount of $1,740K.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: J.L. Baechler, J.P. Bryant (2)

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve an amendment to clause 2.o)iv) to apply $250,000 from the 2013 London Middlesex Health Unit surplus.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

NAYS: J.L. Baechler, M. Brown (2)

The motion to Approve clause 2.o)iv), as amended, is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

Clause 2.o)iv), as amended, reads as follows:

“o) iv) the 2014 Operating Budget for Financial Management, in the amount of $82,876, BE APPROVED; it being noted that this reflects various adjustments to the original Budget, as submitted, including housekeeping adjustments pertaining to 2013 one-time assessment growth funding, $25K capital levy funding for traffic calming (Business Case #54), $200K capital levy for Emerald Ash Borer (Business Case #56), $50K contribution to reserves for the Million Tree Challenge, $1.7 Million related to 2014 Arterial Road Rehabilitation (Business Case #8), $200K for the Bike Lane Program (Business Case #12), a global reduction to the capital levy in the amount of $740K, a $3.1 Million reduction to achieve corporate-wide permanent savings, allocation of $72K to the Tree Bank, a draw of $1.7 Million from the Stabilization Reserve Fund and $250K in surplus from the Middlesex-London Health Unit;”

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 2.o)ii), 2.o)iii) and 2.o)v).

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Corporate Planning & Corporate Administration, in the amount of $2,012K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Council Services, in the amount of $3,240K, BE APPROVED;

v) the 2014 Operating Budget for Public Support Services, in the amount of $54K, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.o)i).

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Corporate, Operational and Council Services (Page 140)

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Corporate Services, in the amount of $42,129K BE APPROVED;

At 9:46 PM Councillor H.L. Usher places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve an amendment to clause 2.o)i) to add the following:

“and an additional $55K BE ALLOCATED to this Budget on a one-time in order to expand the current Intern Program, on the understanding that the Civic Administration will bring forward a business case, as part of the 2015 Budget, that would allow the Intern Program to be expanded on a permanent basis.”

Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve referral of the proposed expanded Intern Program for 2014 to the Civic Administration in order for a business case to be prepared.

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser (4)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)

The motion to Approve the amendment to clause 2.o)i) to add $55K in one-time funding to expand the current Intern Program is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: J.B. Swan, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

At 10:19 PM Councillor H.L. Usher resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and seconded by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve an amendment of clause 3.m)i) to add the following new part B):

“B) That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to dedicate the resources of a single internship placement in 2014, to work in conjunction with the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and the Dearness Home, to explore mechanisms to reduce or eliminate barriers experienced by newcomers, in accessing employment and employment related services in London.”

Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve referral of the proposal to dedication of a specific Intern, to the Civic Administration in order to report back to the appropriate committee.

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher (4)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)

The motion to Approve the amendment to clause 3.m)i) is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

NAYS: D. Brown (1)

The motion to Approve clause 2.o)i), as amended, is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)

Clause 2.o)i), as amended, reads as follows:

“the 2014 Operating Budget for Corporate Services, in the amount of $42,129K, BE APPROVED, and an additional $55K BE ALLOCATED to this Budget on a one-time basis in order to expand the current Intern Program, on the understanding that the Civic Administration will bring forward a business case, as part of the 2015 Budget, that would allow the Intern Program to be expanded on a permanent basis.”

At 10:25 PM Councillor S. Orser leaves the meeting.

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 2.i) to 2.n), excluding clauses 2.j)i), 2.l)iv) and 2.l)v), and 2.m)vi).

i)	2014 Operating Budget - Environmental Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Environmental Services (Page 138):

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, in the amount of $393K, BE APPROVED:

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, in the amount of $93K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Operating Budget for the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, in the amount of $2,726K, BE APPROVED;

iv) the 2014 Operating Budget for Environmental Stewardship, in the amount of $712K, BE APPROVED; and

v) the 2014 Operating Budget for Garbage, Recycling And Composting, in the amount of $13,184K, BE APPROVED.

j)	2014 Operating Budget - Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services (Page 139):

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Parks and Urban Forestry, in the amount of $11,507K, BE APPROVED; and

iii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back in 2014 with respect to the municipal grant policies, including historical information on past recipients.

k)	2014 Operating Budget - Planning and Development Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Planning and Development Services (Pages 139):

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Building Controls, in the amount of ($1,253K), BE APPROVED;

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for City Planning And Research, in the amount of $3,151K, BE APPROVED; it being noted that this amount includes an increase of $85K related to an additional Business Case for an increase in staff complement for Community Planning-Urban Regeneration;

iii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Development Services, in the amount of $3,523K, BE APPROVED.

l)	2014 Operating Budget - Protective Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Protective Services (Pages 139)

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Animal Services, in the amount of $1,436K BE APPROVED; it being noted that this Budget reflects the Emerging Issue referred to in clause 3l) of this Report;

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for By-Law Enforcement & Property Standards, in the amount of $1,139K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Emergency and Security Management, in the amount of $1,184K, BE APPROVED;

m)	2014 Operating Budget - Social and Health Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Social and Health Services (Page 139):

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Housing - Social Housing, in the amount of $12,278K, BE APPROVED;

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Housing - London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, in the amount of $8,052K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Long Term Care, in the amount of $4,722K, BE APPROVED on the understanding that the 2015 Budget submission will include a summary of the related contract;

iv) the 2014 Operating Budget for Primary Health Care - Land Ambulance, in the amount of $11,712K, BE APPROVED;

v) the 2014 Operating Budget for Primary Health Care - Middlesex-London Health Unit, in the amount of $6,095K, BE APPROVED

n)	2014 Operating Budget - Transportation Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Operating Budget for the following services within Transportation Services (Page 140)

i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Parking, in the amount of ($3,093K), BE APPROVED;

ii) the 2014 Operating Budget for Public Transit (LTC), in the amount of $26,096K, BE APPROVED

iii) ROADWAYS - $38,383K.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.j)i).

2.j)i) the 2014 Operating Budget for Neighbourhood and Recreation Services, in the amount of $18,286K, BE APPROVED;

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

RECUSED: M. Brown, P. Van Meerbergen (2)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.m)vi).

2.m)vi) the 2014 Operating Budget for Social and Community Support Services, in the amount of $23,417K, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (11)

RECUSED: P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, S.E. White (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 3.a) to 3.h), excluding clauses 3.b)xi) and 3.b)xii), 3.c)vi) and 3.c)vii) and 3.d)vi).

At 10:35 PM, Councillor S. Orser enters the meeting.

3.	Corporate Capital Budget

a)	Overview - Capital Budget and Reserve Funds

That it BE NOTED that the L. Palarchio, Director of Financial Planning and Policy, provided an overview of the Capital Budget and Reserve Funds.

b)	2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects (Pages 154-163) on the understanding that all projects, with the exception of 3b)xvii), will be subject to housekeeping adjustments at the discretion of the Civic Administration in order to achieve overall savings of $740K in the Capital Plan:

i) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Culture/Cultural Services (Page 156), in the amount of $590K, BE APPROVED;

ii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Culture/Heritage (Page 156), in the amount of $547K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Culture/Libraries (Page 156), in the amount of $400K, BE APPROVED;

iv) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development (Page 157), in the amount of $1,186K, BE APPROVED;

v) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Environmental Services/Garbage Recycling & Composting (Page 157), in the amount of $2,585K, BE APPROVED;

vi) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services (Page 158), in the amount of $4,206K, BE APPROVED;

vii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry (Page 158), in the amount of $3,628K, BE APPROVED;

viii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Planning & Development Services/Building Controls (Page 159), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

ix) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Planning & Development Services/City Planning & Research (Page 159), in the amount of $100K, BE APPROVED;

x) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Protective Services/Emergency & Security Management (Page 160), in the amount of $150K, BE APPROVED;

xiii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Social & Health Services/Housing (Page 161), in the amount of $2,208K, BE APPROVED;

xiv) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Social & Health Services/Long Term Care (Page 161), in the amount of $400K, BE APPROVED;

xv) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Transportation Services/Parking (Page 161), in the amount of $100K, BE APPROVED;

xvi) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects - Transportation Services/Public Transit (Page 161), in the amount of $6,710K, BE APPROVED;

xvii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects -Transportation Services/Roadways (Page 162)in the amount of $22,103K, BE APPROVED; and,

xviii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects -Corporate, Operational & Council Services/Corporate Services (Page 163), in the amount of $9,574K, BE APPROVED.

c)	2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects (Pages 164 - 176) on the understanding that all projects, with the exception of 3c)ix), will be subject to housekeeping adjustments at the discretion the Civic Administration in order to achieve overall savings of $740K in the Capital Plan:

i) the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects for Culture/Libraries (Page 166), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

ii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development (Page 166), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services (Page 167), in the amount of $18,781K, BE APPROVED;

iv) the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry (Page 167), in the amount of $1,570K, BE APPROVED;

v) the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects - Planning & Development Services/Development Approvals (Page 170), in the amount of $324K, BE APPROVED;

viii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects - Transportation Services/Public Transit (Page 172), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED; and

ix) the 2014 Capital Budget for Growth Projects - Transportation Services/Roadways (Page 172), in the amount of $26,540K.

d)	2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects (Pages 177 - 185) on the understanding that all projects, with the exception of 3d)xi), will be subject to housekeeping adjustments at the discretion of the Civic Administration in order to achieve overall savings of $740K in the Capital Plan:

i) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Culture/Cultural Services (Page 179), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

ii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development (Page 180), in the amount of $2,200K, BE APPROVED;

iii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Environmental Services/Garbage Recycling & Composting (Page 181), in the amount of $120K, BE APPROVED;

iv) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services (Page 182), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

v) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry (Page 182), in the amount of $75K, BE APPROVED;

vii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Social & Health Services/Housing (Page 183), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

viii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Social And Health Services/Social And Community Support Services (Page 183), in the amount of $0K, BE APPROVED;

ix) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Transportation Services/Parking (Page 184), in the amount of $125K, BE APPROVED;

x) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Transportation Services/Public Transit (Page 184), in the amount of $1,439K, BE APPROVED; it being noted that this is being entirely funded through gas tax revenues;

xi) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Transportation Services/Roadways (Page 184), in the amount of $600K, BE APPROVED; and

xii) the 2014 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects - Corporate, Operating & Council Services/Corporate Services (Page 185), in the amount of $898K, BE APPROVED.

e)	2015 - 2023 Capital Plan - Life Cycle Renewal Projects

That the 2015 - 2023 capital plan for Life Cycle Renewal Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

f)	2015 - 2023 Capital Plan - Growth Projects

That the 2015 - 2023 capital plan for Growth Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

g)	2015 - 2023 Capital Plan - Service Improvement Projects

That the 2015 - 2023 capital plan for Service Improvement Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

h)	2014 Corporate Capital Cash Flow

That the 2014 Corporate Capital Cash Flow that identifies the accounting recognition of capital expenditures for 2014, consistent with the Public Sector Accounting Board standards, as highlighted in the 2014 Draft Capital Budget Highlights BE APPROVED. (Page 153)

Motion Passed

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 3.i).

i)	Reserves/Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules

That the Reserves/Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules BE APPROVED as contained in the 2014 Draft Budget; it being noted that the projections are subject to annual review and adjustment. (Pages 186 – 190)

Motion Passed

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 3.j, 3.k, 3.l and 3.m, as amended, excluding clauses 3.j)vi) and 3.j)vii), and 3.m)v) and 3.m)vii).

j)	Decision Point #3 - Strategic Investments

That 2013 Operating Surplus in the amount of $2,300,000 BE ALLOCATED to Business Case #49 (Page 309) – Economic Development Initiative/Ontario Works Decentralization Strategy; it being noted that the following Strategic Investments were also considered:

i) Business Case #41 (Page 279) - Transportation Master Plan – Lifecycle Infrastructure Gap - $7,000,000;

ii) Business Case #42 (Page 286) – Transportation Master Plan – Growth Infrastructure Gap - $1,200,000;

iii) Business Case #43 (Page 291) – Bus Rapid Transit - $0;

iv) Business Case #44 (Page 294) – Downtown Master Plan - $0;

v) Business Case #45 (Page 299) – Economic Development Initiative/Industrial Land Development Strategy - $4,800,000;

viii) Business Case #48 (Page 307) – Economic Development Initiative/Hydro Lands (Kilmer Brownfield) - $0.

k)	Decision Point #3 - Emerging Issues

That the following actions be taken regarding the following emerging issues:

i) Business Case #50 (Page 311) – Blackfriars Bridge - $0 (2014) $3,000,000 (2015) BE NOTED AND FILED;

ii) Business Case #51 (Page 313) – Huron Street Improvements $500,000 (2014) BE APPROVED for inclusion in the 2014 Budget and the 2014 Budget BE ADJUSTED accordingly, subject to completion of the fast food development;

iii) Business Case #52 (Page 315) – Safety Issues for Railway Pedestrian Crossings - $135,000 (2014) and $170,000 (2015) BE NOTED AND FILED;

iv) Business Case #53 (Page 317) – Veterans Memorial Parkway Noise Wall BE APPROVED in the amount of $500,000 (2014); it being noted that one-time funding for this item will come from the 2013 Surplus;

v) Business Case #54 (Page 319) – Traffic Calming Program - $25,000 (2014) BE APPROVED with the source of funding to be the capital levy on a permanent basis;

vi) NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to Business Case #55 (Page 321) – Sidewalk Maintenance Program - $315,000 (2014);

vii) Business Case #56 (Page 324) – Emerald Ash Borer - $200,000 (2014) BE APPROVED with the source of funding to be the capital levy on a permanent basis; and

viii) Business Case #57 (Page 327) – Cultural Prosperity Plan –$100,000 (2014) BE APPROVED with the source of funding to be the tax levy.

l)	Emerging Issue - Enhanced Animal Welfare Services

That the allocation of up to $376K – Operating through tax levy and up to $700K in one-time capital funding for the additional emerging issue for enhanced animal welfare services BE APPROVED and the 2014 Budget BE ADJUSTED accordingly.

m)	Decision Point #3 - Municipal Grant Requests (Business Case #58)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the municipal grant requests, as detailed in Business Case #58 (Page 333):

i) A) NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the African Community Council municipal grant request in the amount of $92,968 for ongoing operational funding; and

B) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to dedicate the resources of a single internship placement in 2014, to work in conjunction with the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and the Dearness Home, to explore mechaisms to reduce or eliminate barriers experienced by newcomers in accessing employment and employment-related services in London;

ii) the request from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in the amount of $19,140 for one-time operational funding BE NOTED AND FILED;

iii) NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the municipal grant request from Family Services Thames Valley in the amount of $16,850 for ongoing operational funding;

iv) the Grand Theatre BE ALLOCATED $100,000 in one-time capital funding from the 2013 surplus;

vi) the municipal grant request from London Celebrates Canada for $50,000 in ongoing operational funding BE REFERRED back to staff to report back with Celebrate Canada’s plan for 2017;

viii) St. Joseph’s Hospice BE ALLOCATED $200,000 in one-time capital funding from the 2013 surplus.

Motion Passed

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to approve clause 3, part j) vi).

j) vi) Business Case #46 (Page 302) – Economic Development Initiative/Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network - $1,000,000;

The vote for the above-noted motion was closed due to misunderstanding of the clause under consideration, and in order that the entire clause may be reconsidered.

Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve reconsideration of item 3.j), in order to correct a voting error.

Motion Passed

The motion to Approve clause 3.j), in its entirety, is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve that pursuant to section 2.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, section 11.10 of the said by-law be suspended for the purpose of permitting the meeting to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

NAYS: P. Hubert (1)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 3.m)v).

v) That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the municipal grant request from JCI London for $20,000 in one-time operational funding;

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

RECUSED: M. Brown (1)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 3.m)vii).

vii) That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the municipal grant request from London Children’s Museum in the amount of $150,000 in one-time operational funding.

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, S.E. White (6)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (9)

Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Approve that $75,000 BE ALLOCATED to the London Children's Museum, one-time funding in 2014, for the purpose of supporting the first phase of the development of a strategic plan; it being noted that the funding would be from the operating budget contingency reserve.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (10)

NAYS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen (5)

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 3.n).

n)	Decision Point #3 - Additional Municipal Grant Request

That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the additional municipal grant request from Sunfest in the amount of $50,000.

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (6)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (9)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve that $20,000 in one-time funding BE ALLOCATED to Sunfest, in recognition of the Sunfest’s 20th anniversary; it being noted that the source of funding will be the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve Fund.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 2.b)ii).

ii) 2013 Operating Surplus, in the amount of $3,800K BE ALLOCATED on a one-time basis, to the Economic Development Reserve Fund

Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Approve to amend clause 2.b)ii) to read as follows:

“2013 Operating Surplus, in the amount of $3,800K BE ALLOCATED in the amount of $1,800K to the Economic Development Reserve Fund for a 2014 and the amount of $2,000K to reduce the 2014 tax levy.

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, S.E. White (6)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (9)

The motion to Approve clause 2.b)ii) is put.

2.b)ii)

2013 Operating Surplus, in the amount of $3,800K BE ALLOCATED on a one-time basis, to the Economic Development Reserve Fund;

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

NAYS: S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (3)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 4, 5 and 6.

4.	Municipal Tree Planting Fund

That the additional Business Case for the Municipal Tree Planting Fund - "Tree Bank" in the amount of $50,000 BE APPROVED for inclusion in the 2014 Budget and the 2014 Budget BE ADJUSTED accordingly.

5.	Community Planning - Urban Regeneration

That the additional Business Case for Community Planning - Urban Regeneration, in the amount of $85K BE APPROVED for inclusion in the 2014 Budget and the 2014 Budget BE ADJUSTED accordingly.

6.	Tax Mitigation

That the following measures be taken to for tax mitigation purposes:

a) unallocated assessment growth in the amount of $1.524 Million BE USED for tax mitigation purposes; and

b) $1.2 Million in unallocated capital levy BE USED for tax mitigation purposes.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 3.o) and 3.p).

o)	By-laws - 2014 Operating and Capital Budgets

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the 2014 Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at the Municipal Council meeting on February 27, 2014.

p)	2014 Budget Transfers - Housekeeping in Nature

That the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accommodate the 2014 Budget transfers that are considered "housekeeping" in nature, and do not impact the Corporate Net Operating Budget.

Motion Passed

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clause 3.q)

q)	2014 Tax Levy

Recommendation:

i) the 2014 Tax Levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $498,730K; it being pointed out that the tax levy represents an approximate 2.8% increase over the 2013 tax levy after recognizing $5,832K of increased taxation from assessment growth; and

ii) the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2014 Tax Levy By-law and to submit it to the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate time.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)

NAYS: B. Polhill, S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (4)

6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 to 3, inclusive.

1.	Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

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

a) Councillor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3b), having to do with JCI London, by indicating that he is a member of JCI London.

b) Councillor S.E. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matter, having to do with mental health, by indicating that she is employed by CMHA/WOTCH.

c) Councilor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3l), having to do with the African Community Council presentation, by indicating that the presentation referred to Ontario Works matters and he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.

2.	Director, Financial Planning and Policy - 2014 Budget - Public Input

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Financial Planning and Policy, the report dated February 10, 2014 regarding the 2014 budget public input and the supplementary report dated February 10, 2014, BE RECEIVED for information.

3.	2014 Budget - Public Participation Meeting

That the verbal submissions with respect to the draft 2014 Budget, BE RECEIVED;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made oral submissions with respect to this matter:

a)	Natalie Spoozak, President Board of Directors of the Children's Museum – indicating that the Children’s Museum in the midst of entering a time of transition; noting that the Children’s Museum has been a pillar of the City for 35 years providing educational experience for the children of London and the surrounding community; indicating that the Children’s Museum crosses boundaries between social, community, education and culture; indicated that the Children’s Museum is better and stronger; noting that community leaders, little visitors and their parents present a better story (Secretary’s note: at this time a video is played); noting that the Children’s Museum is an essential economic contributor to London by bringing in visitors and providing jobs; indicating that the Children’s Museum contributes over a $1 million dollars to the London economy; noting that the Museum attracts families to the community; indicating that the current structure is in need of improvements and in fact inhibits the Museum from creating a new dynamic content to align with today’s children; indicating that 90% of respondents have indicated that the Children’s Museum is an important part of London; indicating that funding will also be provided by other partners, sponsors and organizations; asking the Committee to reconsider their request for funding; indicating that in recognition of the budgetary challenges that the City has, the Museum has adjusted its funding request to $100,000; noting that the funding provided by the City of London will be used to leverage funding from other levels of government, reiterating that the Children’s Museum has the support of the community and provided the ~~attached~~ communication.
b)	Mike Napier, President and CEO, JCI London and Bianca Lopes, Executive Vice-President, JCI London – providing the ~~attached~~ presentation.
c)	Kate Bowley, 5 Clenray Place and Olivia Roke, 806 Talbot Street –indicating that they are students of King’s University College Social Justice and Peace Program; indicating that they wish to speak to workplace harassment issues; noting that in 2002 only 8% of sexual assaults were reported to the police; reviewing current legislation regarding workplace harassment and employers obligations under the legislation; proposing the creation of an educational program to bring awareness to young students as to their rights and expected treatment in the workplace; noting that they will rely on government resources; indicating that they will provide guest speakers and facilitate discussion to acknowledge and help individuals deal with harassment issues; indicating that the program would be run by volunteers comprised of university students; noting that they will provide the program to grade 10 high school students to assist in educating future generations so that they are comfortable and safe in their future workplace; indicating that workplace harassment leads to absenteeism and unemployment; noting that their program will educate young people and assist in creating a positive and productive future workforce and requesting funding in the amount of $1,500.00 to assist with start up costs, marketing, payment for guest speakers and costs related to rental of venues.
d)	Amanda Wilson, 926 Collins Drive and Nichelle Howarth, 7 Windermere Place - indicating that the City of London provides inadequate assistance to newcomers who may have trouble adjusting to a new city and country; noting that the culture needs of newcomers are ignored by all levels of government; indicating that newcomers must rely on third party organization to assist them in becoming engaged in the community; noting that by failing to appropriately engage newcomers, results in a loss of $2.25 billion in economic activity; indicating that the City of London culture office continues to oversee with cross culture immigration centre however, the City does not participate in on-line assistance for the successful integration of newcomers to the community; noting that the City’s website does not provide a direct link to the immigration portal and provides no option for non-official languages; noting that it is difficult to find access to the portal on the City’s website; indicating that they researched other City’s websites, such as Brampton, who provides a direct link to the immigration portal and offers helpful links to language guides; noting that the City of Toronto’s website also provides a direct link to the immigration portal and a direct link to a translation bar; noting that the City of Windsor’s website offers a translation bar and provides interpreters and indicating that surrounding cities provide easy access to immigration information; requesting that the City modify and reformat the website to be more accessible for newcomers so that they may be better integrated into the community.
e)	Tonya Marie Salomons, 36 Noel Avenue and Nadine Jacqueline Squires, 1104-500 Springbank Drive – indicating that they are students of the Social Justice and Peace Program and King’s University College; noting that they are in attendance to address the need to provide additional support for single parents noting single parents who receive Ontario Works, need to spend more than 50% of their income on housing; noting that housing is a firm foundation that needs to be met; introducing Nadine, who is a single mother who speaks to her experience in trying to find subsidized housing in London; noting the lengthy waiting list to obtain social housing; indicating that housing first strategy is the correct goal and that housing must come first; indicating her support of the City of London and the London Housing Development Corporation in their goal to provide safe, secure and suitable housing that recognizes the individual’s ability to pay; asking the City to direct more efforts to the provision of affordable housing; noting that the provision of affordable housing is cost effective; noting the need to create a more cost effective process to provide affordable housing; indicating that every dollar spent results in $1.40 in increased GDP; noting that women also need access to education to escape the poverty cycle; noting that mothers have young lives relying on their success; indicating that single mothers must juggle responsibilities and that results in many leaving higher education to care for children; indicating that they are requesting the City support a similar initiative such as the “Project Chance” in Montreal; indicating that this initiative provides residential units in common areas to mothers, based on rent to income, while they obtain education; this initiative also provides community based day care; requesting that the City imagine a different future for all single mothers; requesting the City to consider funding research into implementing a similar strategy in London and noting that London is a great city for this program, with the finest post secondary education; and provided the ~~attached~~ presentation.
f)	Mick Kunze, 782 Adelaide Street North - Withdrawn
g)	Sue Wilson, Director, Office for Systemic Justice, Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada - acknowledging that Council has a difficult and complex budget task before them; acknowledging that Council has to make do with limited resources; noting that there are many conflicting issues and values in play; acknowledging that the budget process is looked upon as political work, but the budget process also encompasses strong ethical dimensions; noting that the decisions made today will help to shape who we are as a community; noting that these decisions impact the relationships that we establish with each other; indicating that huge investments in our community have been made by the faith communities to address poverty and social distribution; indicating that it is important that fundamentals are in place for fairness in the city; indicating that as Council discusses projects in the City, Council needs to remember fundamental principles of providing for those who have the least; requesting that Council retain the $2 million allocated to affordable housing; requesting that Council ensure that funding is in place for homelessness prevention and housing stability; noting that basic human needs such as housing have to be a priority; noting that 70% of Canadians are concerned that Canada is becoming a less fair society and noting that Council has a chance to make sure London is a fair community.
h)		Amir Eftekharpour and Christina, London Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) – indicating that this is the London Youth Advisory Council’s first budget submission; indicating that public engagement is crucial to an inclusive process; noting that engagement broadens communication with the public to reflect the priorities of the residents; indicating that the LYAC has interests in a number of broad issues; noting that all decisions made by Council, impact youth directly; indicating that LYAC wishes to speak to two main topics regarding the 2014 Budget, economical sustainability and transportation investment; noting that in the last 10 years, the City has invested in capital projects such as the Covent Market Garden and Budweiser Gardens which were debt financed; indicating that the LYAC wishes the City pay back debt and balance the budget in 2014 by either raising taxes or reducing costs; requesting that Council not place the debt on the next generation; requesting Council to consider how their decisions impact the next generation and the sustainability and prosperity of the City; indicating that it is important for the City to have a vision for the future that is funded in a fair and reasonable manner; indicating that the LYCA fully endorses the Downtown Master Plan and requests that funding be included in the 2014 Budget to support this initiative; indicating that from a youth perspective the promotion of young entrepreneurs; noting that the London Transit Commission recently implemented Pilot 90 which is the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route in the City of London; noting that Pilot 90 has shown success and exceeded expectations; indicating that the LYAC completely supports the BRT and strongly supports discussion of a long term commitment to the BRT; requesting that Council provide funding for the London Transit Commission to undertake the required Environment Assessment in order to provide a clear picture on the BRT from both an economical and environmental perspective and requesting that the City begin investing in the Transportation Master Plan now and continue an open conversation regarding TMP.
i)		ADDED - David Ennis, 25 Argyle Street – indicating that he is a citizen of the City and has paid taxes for many years; indicating that he is also the Animal Services Director for Progress Animal Welfare Services (PAWS), who also submitted a bid on the recent Request for Proposal for animal care services; noting that the cost of $2.2 million for current services is a source of concern; indicating that improved services to meet concerns of the residents will cost $375,776 per year; noting that PAWS offered the same services for less other than $50,000 for reserves for future off-leash dog parks; noting that PAWS supports the recently opened east village hospital; noting that the bidder that was selected is a for profit organization that will cost the City taxpayers in 10 years, $1.25 million for veterinary services; indicating that he does not believe that Council has had a chance to make an informed decision regarding animal services given the restrictions of the procurement process; noting that $1 million in capital costs will need to be found this year for enhanced services, including a cat adoption centre run by volunteers; indicating that it will cost an additional $375,776 annually to make the new model work, totaling $3.75 million over ten years; noting that if Council proceeds with the new model the additional costs forever to the citizens; noting the time and dollars spent on the RPP process that will end up costing additional money; damned if you do, damned if you don’t; and indicating concern that past Councils have uploaded costs for these services to the present Council and that this Council will upload the costs to future Councils.
j)		ADDED - Lorne Keith, 706 Huron Street – indicating concerns regarding the link between obesity and fluoridation and the related costs to fluoridate City water and requesting that the City reduce fluoride in City water.
k) l) m) n) o)		ADDED - Patrick Whelan, President, University Students' Council providing the ~~attached~~ presentation. ADDED – Hope Clark and Deeq Abdi, African Community Council – indicating that she is an independent consultant retained by the African Community Council (ACC) to speak on their behalf to have a voice; over the past three years the ACC has worked with City staff, and Pillar Non-profit on the London newcomers employment initiative and has met all recommendations of council to staff; noting that they have chaired Town Hall meetings resulting in a voice that clearly indicates that employment sector in London is not working for newcomers; noting that this initiative is not a duplication of services and is in fact a very positive move forward for London; noting that research indicates that for every $1.00 spent will result in $26.00 in savings; asking that Council relook and readdress this issue as its votes is contrary to city staff recommendations and Pillar Town Hall meetings; indicating that the ACC Board of Directors requests that Councillor Hubert declare a conflict of interest as he is in charge of one of the largest employment agencies in London; purpose of the initiative is not to deliver service but to provide a link between existing services and the community; noting that there are many agencies and there is a need to find the right agency with the community and indicating that the City paid for the independent consultant to prepare a business plan and hold Town Hall meetings resulting in a report from the community. ADDED - Dean Sheppard, Reforest London - indicating the importance of tree planting in the budget process and the importance of continuing the investment; noting that for every $350 spent on a tree, the City sees a 460% return; indicating that the planting of trees results in higher property values and that people are active; thanking the City for its efforts in continued tree street planting; indicating that additional steps will be needed next year; thanking the City for the establishment of tree bank seed money; noting that the growing of the City’s urban forest will need to continue and will require investment and noting that the community looks to the City to provide leadership. ADDED - Vicki Van Linden, 431 Ridgewood Crescent, Animal Alliance of Canada – maintaining the funding already recommended for enhanced animal services; Vicki reads a letter from the Animal Alliance of Canada and indicating that cat adoption centre will provide extra shelter space for cats while waiting to be adopted. ADDED - Marie Blosh, 43 Mayfair Drive – indicating funding for a City veterinarian and cat shelter are key to reaching a “no kill” policy; asking Council to keep the funding for these initiatives in the Budget and noting that these initiatives will add transparency and accountability to the animal care in London.

7th Report of the Committee of the Whole

Mayor J.F. Fontana presents.

Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve that it BE NOTED that progress was made with respect to the in camera matters.

Motion Passed

IX	DEFERRED MATTERS

None.

X	ENQUIRIES

None.

XI	EMERGENT MOTIONS

None.

XII

BY-LAWS

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

Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 123 and 124.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

NAYS: B. Polhill, P. Van Meerbergen (2)

Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 123 and 124.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

NAYS: B. Polhill, P. Van Meerbergen (2)

Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Third Reading of Bill No.s 123 and 124.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

NAYS: B. Polhill, P. Van Meerbergen (2)

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

Bill No. 123, By-law No. A.-7076-94

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 27th day of February, 2014. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 124, By-law No. A.-7077-95

A by-law respecting the 2014 Capital and Tax Supported Operations Budget. (5/SPPC)

XIII

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to adjourn.

Motion Passed.

The meeting adjourned at 11:35 PM.

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Joe Fontana, Mayor

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Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

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