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Council
MINUTES
EIGHTH MEETING
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February 14, 2017
and February 15, 2017
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:01 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillor M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and
C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor J. Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, A.L. Barbon, B.
Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, C. DeForest, A. Drost, J.M.
Fleming, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L.
Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, A. Patis, D. Popadic, M.
Ribera, L.M. Rowe, K. Scherr, J. Smout, S. Spring, J. Stanford, A. Thompson,
T. Wellhauser and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 11 of the 4th Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee, having to do with the Minister’s modifications to the London Plan as
it relates to secondary dwelling units, by indicating that her son owns rental
in the Near Campus Neighbourhood.
Councillor V. Ridley discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 3 of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy
Committee, having to do with asset review with respect to London Hydro, by
indicating that some of the discussion referenced alternative energy sources
and her spouse is employed by energy source provider.
None.
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following
matters:
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g)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual,
including a municipal employee, with respect to employment-related matters,
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the
Corporation, advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/5/SPPC)
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h)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, with
respect to employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that
purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose. (C2/5/SPPC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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The Council rises and goes into the
Council, in Closed Session, at 4:20 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and
all Members present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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At 4:21 PM Councillor T. Park enters the
meeting.
At 4:50 Council, In Closed Session recesses and
Council, In Closed Session resumes at 5:31 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair
and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.
The Council, In Closed Session rises at 5:38
PM and Council reconvenes at 5:41 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve the Minutes of the Sixth and
Seventh meetings held on January 31, 2017 and February 3, 2017, respectively.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve receipt and referral of the
following communications, as noted on the Agenda:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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None.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that pursuant to section 6.4
of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit
consideration of Bill No. 92 contained in Stage XIII – By-laws, having to do
with the Proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law, at this time.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD
TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 92.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher (11)
NAYS: V. Ridley, S. Turner (2)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 92.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve the following amendments to Bill
No. 92 that would result in cameras only being required in those vehicles for
hire that accept street hails, specifically cabs, accessible cabs and
limousines:
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a) Amend in Schedule 1 section 3.1 by
deleting subsection (h) in its entirety. Subsection (h) reads as follows
“(h) Operate a Vehicle for Hire without
it being equipped with an operating camera system in accordance with subsection
2.1(b) of Schedule “2” to this By-law.”
b) Amend
Schedule 1 section 3.1 by adding the following new subsections:
“h) Operate a Cab without it being
equipped with an operating camera system in accordance with subsection 2.6 (d)
of Schedule “2” to this By-law;
i)
Operate an Accessible Cab without it being
equipped with an operating camera system in accordance with subsection 2.7 (j)
of Schedule “2” to this By-law;
j) Operate a Limousine without it
being equipped with an operating camera system in accordance with subsection
2.8 (a) of Schedule “2” to this By-law.”
c) Amend Schedule 2 section 2.1 by
deleing subsection (b) in its entirety. Subsection (b) reads as follows:
“b) has
a fully-operational security camera system:
i)
that has been approved by the Licence
Manager;
ii)
that is capable of recording images of
persons in the Cab at all hours of the day or night;
iii)
that is capable of recording forward facing
images of the road as seen by the driver;
iv)
with access to the information recorded by
the camera system limited to an Enforcement Officer to access the information
for law enforcement purposes only, noting that forward facing images may be
downloaded by a Licensed Broker only for the purposes of accident
investigations; and”
d) Amend Schedule 2 section 2.1 by
renumbering subsection (c) to subsection (b).
e) Amend
Schedule 2 section 2.1(b) by deleting the semicolon “;” after the word
“By-law”, and by replacing it with a period “.”.
f) Amend
Schedule 2 section 2.6 (c) by deleting the period “.” after the word “Fleet” and
by replacing it with a semicolon “;”.
g) Amend Schedule 2 section 2.6 by
adding the following new subsection 2.6(d):
“d) a
fully-operational security camera system:
i)
that has been approved by the Licence
Manager;
ii)
that is capable of recording images of
persons in the Cab at all hours of the day or night;
iii)
that is capable of recording forward facing
images of the road as seen by the driver;
iv)
with access to the information recorded by
the camera system limited to an Enforcement Officer to access the information
for law enforcement purposes only, noting that forward facing images may be
downloaded by a Licensed Broker only for the purposes of accident
investigations.”
h) Amend
Schedule 2 section 2.7 (i) by deleting the period “.” after the word “Fleet”
and by replacing it with a semicolon “;”
i)
Amend Schedule 2 section 2.7 by adding the
following new subsection 2.7(j):
“(j) a
fully-operational security camera system:
i)
that has been approved by the Licence
Manager;
ii)
that is capable of recording images of
persons in the Cab at all hours of the day or night;
iii)
that is capable of recording forward facing images of the road as seen
by the driver;
iv) with
access to the information recorded by the camera system limited to an
Enforcement Officer to access the information for law enforcement purposes
only, noting that forward facing images may be downloaded by a Licensed Broker
only for the purposes of accident investigations.”
j) Amend
Schedule 2 by deleting section 2.8 in its entirety and by replacing it with the
following new section 2.8:
“2.8 In
addition to all of the requirements set out in section 2.1 of this Schedule,
every Limousine Owner shall ensure that their Limousine has:
a)
fully-operational security camera system:
i)
that has been approved by the Licence
Manager;
ii)
that is capable of recording images of
persons in the Limousine at all hours of the day or night;
iii)
that is capable of recording forward facing
images of the road as seen by the driver;
iv)
with access to the information recorded by the camera system limited to
an Enforcement Officer to access the information for law enforcement purposes
only, noting that forward facing images may be downloaded by a Licensed Broker
only for the purposes of accident investigations; and
b)
the Owner Plate issued for the Limousine
securely affixed to its right rear trunk.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M.
Cassidy, P. Squire, V. Ridley, S. Turner (7)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Morgan, P.
Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (6)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that Schedule 5 – Fees of Bill
No. 92 be amended by deleting the Driver Licence fee of $10 per month and by
replacing it with a Driver Licence fee of $15 per quarter.
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At 6:29 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor
P. Hubert in the Chair and leaves the meeting.
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At 6:34 PM Mayor M. Brown enters the
meeting and resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the
Council Board.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (8)
NAYS: P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (5)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that Bill No. 92 be amended to
remove requirements for cameras to be installed in all vehicles for hire,
including, cabs, accessible cabs, limousines and private vehicles for hire.
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At 6:43 PM Mayor M. Brown leaves the
meeting and places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair.
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At 6:50 PM Mayor M. Brown enters the meeting
and resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council
Board.
Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council
Procedure By-law, the motion moved by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by
Councillor V. Ridley is, at the joint request of the mover and the seconder and
with the consent of the Council, withdrawn.
At 7:01 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor
P. Hubert in the Chair and leaves the meeting.
At 7:05 PM Mayor M. Brown enters the meeting
and resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council
Board.
Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 92, as
amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (8)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (5)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 92
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (8)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (5)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 92, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (8)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (5)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 7:19 PM and Council
reconvenes at 8:09 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members presence
except Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, T. Park and J.
Zaifman.
Councillor M. van
Holst presents.
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to
Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clauses 6 and 12.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 3rd Report of the Rapid Transit
Implementation Working Group, from its meeting held on January 12, 2017, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the
Tributary “C” Stormwater Management Facilities A, F & G project:
a) the
bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of
$7,272,473.92, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid
submitted by L82, was the lowest of four (4) bids received;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 as Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) 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 No. T16-57); and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2017-E03)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 as
Appendix 'B' BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
February 14, 2017 for the purpose of abandoning the Anguish Municipal Drain.
(2017-E09)
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That, at the request of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff
report dated February 7, 2017, with respect to the Transportation Energy
Optimization Plane (TEOP) Phase II Contract Award, BE REMOVED from the
February 7, 2017 Civic Works Committee (CWC) Agenda; it being noted that new
information has been received on this matter making it necessary for staff to
further review this matter before finalizing its report for the consideration
of the CWC.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to closing part of Riverside Drive
opposite St. Anthony Road:
a) the
closing of part of Riverside Drive being part of Block 269 on Plan 33M-189
designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-19674 BE APPROVED; and,
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 as
Appendix ‘A’ for the purpose of closing Riverside Drive, BE INTRODUCED at a
future meeting of Municipal Council subject to the applicant, Revere
Developments (Riverside) Inc., acquiring title to the abutting property.
(2017-T09)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Water and Wastewater, the staff report dated February 7, 2017 with
respect to the 2016 Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Inspection
Report for the City of London Water Distribution System, BE RECEIVED for information.
(2017-E13)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Water and Wastewater, the 2016 Drinking Water Annual Report and
Summary Report for the City of London Distribution System BE RECEIVED for
information. (2017-E13)
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That,
on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering
Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Waste Management Working
Group, the following actions be taken with respect to the development of
London’s Long-Term Solid Waste Resource Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste
Disposal Strategy as part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process (Phase
One - Prepare Terms of Reference and Phase Two – Undertake EA):
a) the
following Draft Guiding Principles for the development of London’s Long-Term
Resource Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste Disposal Strategy BE ENDORSED
for feedback in the community engagement program for the development of the
Terms of Reference:
• Be
Socially Responsible
• Ensure
Financial Sustainability
• Ensure
Impacts of Residual Waste Disposal are Minimized
• Ensure
Responsibility for Waste Management
• Implement
more Resource Recovery Solutions
• Make
the Future System Transparent
• Make
Waste Reduction the First Priority
• Prioritize
our Community’s Health and Environment
• Support
Development of Business (contractual) Partnerships
• Support
Development of Community Partnerships
• Work to
Mitigate Climate Change Impacts
b) the
general framework for the community engagement program, as presented in the
staff report dated February 7, 2017, BE APPROVED including:
i) the
use of the following community engagement tools and forums: public notices,
project website including use of the new Engage London program, interested
stakeholders contact and distribution list, open houses, meetings/presentations,
City of London Advisory Committees, and using a range of information and
communications tools;
ii) contact
with individuals and groups within the following broad stakeholder
categories: the general public, the Government Review Team and Indigenous
Communities; and,
iii) the
typical flow of information/reporting structure as identified in Figure 1 in
the staff report dated February 7, 2017;
c) in
addition to all the requirements of the Terms of Reference process, the
following proposed parameters BE ENDORSED and included in the community
engagement program for feedback:
i) the
study period for the strategy be 25 years beyond the current approved
capacity of the W12A Landfill of 2025, ending in approximately 2050;
ii) the
maximum amount of waste that can be landfilled each year, as per the current
provincial Environmental Compliance Approval, remain unchanged at 650,000
tonnes at this time;
iii) the
service area include the City of London, Elgin County, Middlesex County,
Huron County, Lambton County, Oxford County, Perth County, and the local
First Nation Communities; it being noted that the City Council will have the
authority to determine which, if any, municipalities, communities or
businesses outside of London are allowed to use any future waste disposal
facility or facilities or future resource recovery facility or facilities and
under what conditions; and,
iv) the
capacity of any new residual waste disposal facility be sized assuming the
residential waste diversion rate is 60% by 2022; and take into consideration
the Provincial interim goals for total solid waste diversion of 30% by 2020,
50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050;
d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to canvass municipalities responsible for
waste management within the proposed service area to determine interest in
using any future waste disposal or future resource recovery facility;
e) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee
with an Interim Update Report and the Final Draft Terms of Reference, which
would incorporate a public participation meeting to conclude Phase One
activities;
f) the
attached presentation from J. Stanford, Director, Environment, Fleet
and Solid Waste, with respect to this matter BE RECEIVED; and,
g) the
1st Report of the Waste Management Working Group, from its meeting held
January 19, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2nd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC), from its
meeting held on January 18, 2017:
a) a
proposal for a partnership of the Cycling Advisory Committee, the City of
London, local cycling clubs and other sponsors to host a Canada 150 Bike Tour
London in June 2017, to provide an inclusive cycling tour (as set out in
action number 12 in the Cycling Master Plan) BE ENDORSED; it being noted that
the CAC received a communication from W. Pol, with respect to this matter;
and,
b) clauses 1 to 4 and 6 to 8, BE
RECEIVED.
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That the Civic Works Committee Deferred
Matters List, as at January 17, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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At 8:11 PM Councillors B. Armstrong and P.
Hubert enter the meeting.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher (11)
Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to
Approve clause 6.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting
Engineer for the Dundas Place Project:
a) Dillon
Consulting Limited, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the detailed design
and tendering for the project at an upset amount of $1,369,500.00, excluding
H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and
Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 as Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2017-D19)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher (10)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to
Approve clause 12.
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to report back to the Civic Works Committee by June 30, 2017 with respect to
the following:
a) a
report summarizing the Pollution Prevention Control Plan (PPCP) Phase 1
Report, and providing the status of the PPCP Phase 2 Report, with the latter
to include details on work to date, findings and next steps for measuring
overflows and bypasses; and,
b) a
report providing historical and current data on the amount of untreated
sewage being discharged from pollution control plants to the Thames, the
reason for the aforementioned discharges, a summary of system improvements in
the last 10 to 20 years, a summary of system improvements included in the
current Capital Budget, as well as any other related information that may be
educational for both the Municipal Council and the public. (2017-E13)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that part b) of clause 12 be
amended by adding the following words "and other wastewater
infrastructure" after the words "pollution control plants" and
to add the words "and other waterways" following the words
"the Thames".
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve clause 12, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Clause 12, as amended, reads as follows:
“That
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works
Committee by June 30, 2017 with respect to the following:
a) a report summarizing the Pollution
Prevention Control Plant (PPCP) Phase 1 Report, and providing the status of the
PPCP Phase 2 Report, with the latter to include details on work to date,
findings and next steps for measuring overflows and bypasses; and,
b) a report providing historical and
current data on the amount of untreated sewage being discharged from pollution
control plants and other wastewater infrastructure to the Thames and other
waterways, the reason for the aforementioned discharges, a summary of system
improvements in the last 10 to 20 years, a summary of system improvements
included in the current Capital Budget, as well as any other related
information that may be educational for both the Municipal Council and the
public”
Councillor S. Turner
presents.
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner to
Approve clauses 1 to 18, excluding clauses 11, 12 and 14.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor A. Hopkins
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of this Report having to do with
the Minister’s modifications to the London Plan as it relates to secondary
dwelling units, by indicating that her son owns property that he rents in the
Near Campus Neighbourhood.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2nd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 19, 2017:
a) the
following Working Groups, BE ESTABLISHED to review the application by Sifton
Properties Limited, relating to the properties located at 3614 and 3630
Talbot Road and 6621 Pack Road and to report back at the next Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) meeting:
Geotechnical and
Hydrogeological Review – I. Whiteside and A. Regehr;
Subject Land Status
Report – R. Trudeau (Lead), C. Evans and S. Levin;
it being noted that
the EEPAC reviewed and received a Notice, dated January 11, 2017, from N.
Pasato, Senior Planner, with respect to this matter;
b) the
Working Group comments dated December 12, 2016, related to the Baker Lands
Environmental Impact Study for the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton
Grove Road, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;
c) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental and Ecological
Planning Advisory Committee Workplan:
i) the
2017 Work Plan for the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee (EEPAC) appended to the 2nd Report of the EEPAC BE FORWARDED to the
Municipal Council for consideration; and,
ii) it
BE NOTED that the 2016 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee (EEPAC) Workplan Summary appended to the 2nd Report of the EEPAC was
received; and,
d) clauses 1 to 6, 8 to 12, 15 and
16, BE RECEIVED.
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That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the
Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 25,
2017, was received.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area
(south) Conservation Master Plan Phases I and II:
a) the
Natural Heritage Inventory and Evaluation for the Medway Valley Heritage
Forest Environmentally Significant Area (MVHF ESA), forming Phase I of the
Conservation Master Plan appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017
as Appendix ‘A’, BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 15.3.8. of the
Official Plan and policies 1421 and 1422 of The London Plan;
b) the
Addendum to the Natural Heritage Inventory and Evaluation MVHF ESA, including
the existing trail review appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017
as Appendix ‘B’, BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 15.3.8. of the
Official Plan and policies 1421 and 1422 of The London Plan;
c) the
Local Advisory Committee BE INCLUDED in the trail planning and discussions
relating to environmentally significant areas as appropriate;
d) the
members of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee,
Nature London and the community BE THANKED for their work in the review and
comments on the Phase I document; and,
e) based
on the process within the recently updated Guidelines for Management Zones
and Trails in ESAs, Phase II of the Conservation Master Plan for the Medway
Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (south) BE
INITIATED. (2017-E20)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner regarding the complex
ecological-restoration works in Westminster Ponds / Pond Mills
Environmentally Significant Area, east of the tourism building a single
source purchase for the implementation of complex, ecological-restoration
works by St. Williams Nursery and Ecology Centre for $68,781.00, excluding
HST, BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of
Goods and Services Policy. (2017-E20)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017
entitled "Application by York Development Group MAI Inc., 598, 600, 604
and 608 Springbank Drive", BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017
entitled "Application by Rygar Properties Inc., 100 Fullarton Street,
475 to 501 Talbot Street and 93 to 95 Dufferin Avenue" BE RECEIVED for
information; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed
and received a communication from A.M. Valastro, 133 John Street, with
respect to this matter. (2017-D09/L01)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application of Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the property located on
the south side of Evans Boulevard, west of Meadowgate Boulevard, east of
Highbury Avenue South, legally described as Part of Lots 15 and 16,
Concession 1 (former Geographic Township of Westminster and now in the City
of London):
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing a
three (3) year extension to Draft Plan Approval for the residential plan of
subdivision, as red-line amended, SUBJECT TO the conditions appended to the
staff report dated February 6, 2017 as Appendix “A” #39T-92020-D; and,
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has summarized
the estimated costs and revenues information appended to the staff report
dated February 6, 2017 as Appendix “B”. (2017-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the Draft Plan of Subdivision application of 700531 Ontario Limited
(Marsman), relating to the property located at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports a three (3)
year extension to Draft Approval for the draft plan of subdivision submitted
by 700531 Ontario Limited, prepared by AGM Ltd., certified by Bruce S. Baker,
Ontario Land Surveyor (Plan No. 9-L-4901, dated August 30, 2016), which shows
one (1) commercial block, two (2) high density residential blocks, one (1)
medium density residential block, one (1) park block, and several reserve and
road widening blocks served by one (1) new secondary collector road
(Blackwell Boulevard) SUBJECT TO the revised conditions appended to the staff
report dated February 6, 2017, as Schedule "A”; and,
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has projected
the following claims and revenues information appended to the staff report
dated February 6, 2017 as Schedule “B”. (2017-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, the staff report dated February 6, 2017 entitled "Strategic
Plan Progress Variance" BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-C08)
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That the Building Division monthly report
for the month of December, 2016, BE RECEIVED. (2017-A23)
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That consideration of the application from
2423652 Ontario Ltd., relating to a Brownfield Incentive for the property
formerly known as 1 Terrace Street BE REFERRED to the next Planning and
Environment Committee meeting for consideration; it being noted that the
applicant requested the referral. (2017-D09)
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That delegation status BE GRANTED to C.
Linton, Developro Land Services Inc., M. Kasem, 6726 Navin Crescent, M. Chadi,
978 Longworth Road; T. Kasem, 6730 Navin Crescent and A. Saab, 986 Longworth
Road, at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee,
concurrent with a staff report with respect to the request to remove the
h-189 holding provision for the properties located at 946, 954 and 962
Longworth Road;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications:
• a
communication dated January 23, 2017, from C. Linton, Developro Land Services
Inc.;
• a communication dated January
23, 2017, from M. Kasem, 6726 Navin Crescent;
• a communication dated January
27, 2017, from M. Chadi, 978 Longworth Road;
• a communication dated January
25, 2017, from T. Kasem, 6730 Navin Crescent; and,
• a communication from A. Saab,
986 Longworth Road.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017
entitled "Use of New Technology for Engagement" BE RECEIVED for
information. (2017-M17)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 1st Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee from its
meeting held on January 18, 2017:
a) the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Agricultural Advisory Committee
(AAC) supports the Farm Property Class Tax Ratio for 2016 and recommends the
continuation of the same ratio in 2017; it being noted that the AAC heard a
delegation from J. Logan, Division Manager, Taxation and Revenue, with
respect to this matter;
b) the
following comments with respect to the application by 748094 Ontario Inc. and
2624 Jackson Road Inc., relating to the lands located on the east side of
Jackson Road between Commissioners Road East and Bradley Avenue BE FORWARDED
to the Civic Administration for consideration, the Agricultural Advisory
Committee is not supportive of the application due to:
i) the
encroachment on the urban growth boundary;
ii) the
priority of the City of London should be preserving the rural/urban
interface; and,
iii) approving
this application promotes urban sprawl within City limits;
c) consideration
of the recommendation related to beekeeping in London BE DEFERRED to the
March 15, 2017 meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC); it being
noted that the AAC held a general discussion related to the matter and
reviewed the submission by S. Franke; and,
d) clauses 1 to 3, 5, 6 and 9, BE
RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher (11)
Motion made by Councillor S. Turner to
Approve clause 11.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Minister’s modifications to the London Plan as they relate to
secondary dwelling units and specifically Policy 942:
a) the
report of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, dated February 6,
2017 and entitled “Minister’s Modifications to the London Plan Secondary
Dwelling Units”, BE RECEIVED; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a
Public Participation Meeting before the Planning and Environment Committee to
receive input from the public with respect to the Minister’s modifications to
the London Plan regarding secondary dwelling units;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee received a delegation and the attached
communication from Mr. J. Schlemmer, Neighbourhood Legal Services with
respect to this matter. (2017-D09)
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The motion to Approve part a) of clause 11
is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher
(10)
RECUSED: A. Hopkins (1)
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At 8:24 PM Councillor V. Ridley enters the
meeting.
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The motion to Approve part b) of clause 11
is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M.
Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (9)
NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire (2)
RECUSED: A. Hopkins (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner to
Approve clause 12.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017
entitled "The London Plan Appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board"
BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-L01)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner to
Approve clause 14.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the
staff report dated February 6, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on February 14, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in
conformity with the Official Plan), to:
a) amend
the Section Number 4.32 of the General Provisions to provide new regulations
to reference the updated MDS guidelines;
b) amend
Section Number 45.1 of the Agricultural (AG) Zone to reference the updated MDS
guidelines; and,
c) amend
Section Number 45.3 of the Agricultural (AG) Zone to reference the updated
MDS guidelines and remove Schedules ‘C’ and ‘D’;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions regarding these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2014 direct municipalities to use Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS) to address manure impacts;
• both
the 1989 Official Plan and The London Plan provide policies on implementing
MDS within the City of London, and the proposed amendment is in conformity
with those policies;
• the
Zoning By-law Z.-1 currently contains regulations which apply to a version of
the MDS formulae which is no longer supported by Provincial or Municipal
policy; and,
• the
proposed amendments would ensure that MDS is applied in London in accordance
with the most recent MDS formulae and guidelines. (2017-D09)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that the proposed by-law be
amended by replacing the word “regulations” with the word “guidelines”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 14, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Clause 14, as amended, reads as follows:
“That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 14, 2017 to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to:
a)
amend
the Section Number 4.32 of the General Provisions to provide new regulations to
reference the updated MDS guidelines;
b)
amend
Section Number 45.1 of the Agricultural (AG) Zone to reference the updated MDS
guidelines; and,
c)
amend
Section Number 45.3 of the Agricultural (AG) Zone to reference the updated MDS
guidelines and remove Schedules ‘C’ and ‘D’;
it being pointed out
that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the
individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record
made oral submissions regarding these matters;
it being further
noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following
reasons:
·
the
Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2014 direct municipalities to use Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS) to address manure impacts;
·
both
the 1989 Official Plan and The London Plan provide policies on implementing MDS
within the City of London, and the proposed amendments is in conformity with
those policies;
·
the
Zoning By-law Z.-1 currently contains regulations which apply to a version of
the MDS formulae which is no longer supported by Provincial or Municipal
policy; and
·
the
proposed amendments would ensure that MDS is applied in London in accordance
with the most recent MDS formulae and guidelines. (2017-D09)”
At 8:50 PM Councillor V. Ridley leaves the
meeting.
Councillor P. Hubert
presents.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 14, excluding clauses 7 and 12.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
proposed by-law included as Appendix A to the staff report dated February 7,
2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February
14, 2017 to establish a Capital Infrastructure Gap Reserve Fund.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and
the Director, Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken
with respect to mobile devices and services:
a) approval
BE GIVEN to enter into the Vendor of Record, Province of Ontario Agreement
available to the Broader Public Sector (BPS) for a three (3) year contract
(2017-2020) with an optional two (2) additional, two (2) year extensions for
Mobile Devices and Services (VOR OSS-00415819);
b) the
proposed by-law included as Appendix A to the staff report dated February 7,
2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of February 14, 2017 to:
i) approve
the agreement with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (the “Supplier”) and The
Corporation of the City of London (the “Buyer”) for the “Publicly Funded
Organization Agreement” for Mobile Devices and Services (Schedule A); and
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that
are necessary in connection with this matter;
d) the approval hereby given BE
CONDITIONAL upon:
i) the
Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with ranked
vendors to the satisfaction of both the City Treasurer and the Director,
Information Technology Services;
ii) the
Corporation entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase
order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and
e) the
estimated annual on-going operating savings of $150,000 BE ALLOCATED to the
2017 Multi-Year Base Budget and subsequent year service review target.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the issue of debentures to provide permanent
financing for capital works in an amount not to exceed $41,000,000 (as
detailed in Appendix A to the staff report dated February 7, 2017) through
debentures in the capital markets, with the flexibility to postpone the
issuance for unfavourable market conditions.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Information Technology Services, with the concurrence of the City
Clerk, the staff report entitled “Streaming Offsite Standing Committee
Meetings” BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens:
a) on
the recommendation of the City Clerk, and notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8)
– City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from
having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request
from the United Way London & Middlesex to host the annual United Way
Campaign Launch & 3M Harvest Lunch on September 20, 2017 BE APPROVED as a
City of London Day at Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that the only other
request for 2017, for London Celebrates Canada, was cancelled at its request;
and,
b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to:
i) promote
the opportunity for booking City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens to
charitable organizations receiving funding from the City of London; and
ii) ask
Pillar Nonprofit Network to advise its members of the opportunity to book
City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff
report dated February 7, 2017 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on those Schedules,
pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there
were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate
Services Committee at the public hearing associated with this matter.
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That the recommendations contained in the
Tax Adjustment Agenda dated February 7, 2017 BE APPROVED; it being noted that
there were no members of the public in attendance to speak before the
Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax
Adjustment Agenda.
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That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to the Cycling Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019:
Bernadette McCall - Non-Voting
Representative of the Middlesex-London Health Unit
Dan Doroshenko - Voting Representative of
the Urban League of London
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That Randy Walker BE APPOINTED to the Trees
and Forests Advisory Committee as a Voting Representative of the
Middlesex-London Health Unit for the term ending February 28, 2019.
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to report back on the proposal contained in the communication dated January
30, 2017 from Councillor M. van Holst, related to tax relief for vacant
buildings.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer
enquired about the status of assessment changes related to farm properties.
The Manager of Customer Service and Assessment advised that there has been a
substantial increase in the valuation of farm properties and that the
Division Manager – Taxation and Revenue will be reporting back with further
details on this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher (11)
At 8:52 PM Councillor V. Ridley enters the
meeting.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 7.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the proposed Election Sign By-law:
a) the presentation from the
Manager, Licensing and Elections BE RECEIVED; and
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with a proposed by-law that ensures
that election sign placement at intersections and adjacent to roadways is as
permissive as possible, without compromising public safety and remaining
consistent with other traffic regulations; includes a limit, wherever
possible, on the number and size of signs that can be placed on public property
adjacent to roadways, in order to ensure multiple candidates can place
signage within the same public area; and, only allows candidates to place
their signs on public property if that property is within, or immediately
adjacent to, the jurisdiction for which the candidate is running for office;
it being noted that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter Devin Munro, 482 Baseline
Road East, requested further clarification regarding signage on roads
alongside public parks and at roadway intersections.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Councillor P. Hubert
presents.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1, 2 and 4.
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1.
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Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests
were disclosed.
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2.
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Strategic Plan Progress Variance
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, the staff report dated February 13, 2017, with respect to the
Strategic Plan progress variance, BE RECEIVED for information.
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4.
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Consideration of Appointment to the
Economic Partnership Advisory Panel
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That the Council Member position on the
Economic Partnership Advisory Panel recently vacated by Councillor T. Pak BE
REPLACED with a member from the business community.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 3.
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3.
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Asset Review of London Hydro Inc. –
Discussion Paper
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to a review of London Hydro Inc.:
a) the
discussion paper regarding London Hydro and potential alternatives, included as
Appendix “A” to the staff report dated February 13, 2017, BE RECEIVED for
information; and,
b) in order
to fulfill the direction to the Municipal Council from its meeting held on
December 6, 2016, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to engage a consultant
with industry-specific knowledge to assist with a strategic review of London
Hydro, addressing financial, economic and legal implications related to
possible mergers, acquisitions, amalgamations, partnership and dispositions.
The motion to Approve part a) of clause 3 is
put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that pursuant to section 9.6 of
the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor M. van Holst be permitted to speak
longer than 5 minutes with respect to the Asset Review of London Inc. –
Discussion Paper.
The motion to Approve part b) of clause 3 is
put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, S. Turner (7)
NAYS: P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher (4)
RECUSED: V. Ridley (1)
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IV
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COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION
(Continued)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following
matters:
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a)
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A matter being considered pertains to
litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals to the Ontario
Municipal Board arising out of the London Plan and advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to appeals to the
Ontario Municipal Board arising out of the London Plan. (C1/4/PEC)
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b)
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A matter pertaining to instructions and
directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a
proposed acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of
the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land;
commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the
proposed acquisition or disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably
be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere
significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation,
result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation
where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so
supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or
financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the
proposed acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has
monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the
proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be
expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its
competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition or
disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to
the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to
any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition. (C2/6/CSC)
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c)
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A matter being considered pertains to
reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard
to the Corporations’ associations or union and litigation or potential
litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the
municipality and advice which is the subject of solicitor-client privilege.
(C1/2/CPSC)
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d)
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A matter pertaining to reports, advice and
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, concerning
labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the
Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation,
including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality
and advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/4/SPPC)
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e)
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A matter pertaining to personal matters,
including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a
municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including
communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.
(C2/4/SPPC)
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f)
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A matter pertaining to personal matters,
including information regarding identifiable individuals with respect to
employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees
of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and
for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and
employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to solicitor client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
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g)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual,
including a municipal employee, with respect to employment-related matters,
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the
Corporation, advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose. (C1/5/SPPC)
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h)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, with
respect to employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that
purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose. (C2/5/SPPC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
The Council rises and goes into Council, In
Closed Session at 9:22 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members
present except Councillors M. Salih, A. Hopkins, T. Park and J. Zaifman.
The Council, In Closed Session rises at 10:50
PM and Council reconvenes at 10:53 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors M. Salih, T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that the meeting proceed beyond 11:00
PM.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (9)
NAYS: P. Squire, P. Hubert (2)
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IV
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COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION
(Continued)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following
matters:
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f)
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A matter pertaining to personal matters,
including information regarding identifiable individuals with respect to
employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and
employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that
purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to solicitor
client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
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g)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual,
including a municipal employee, with respect to employment-related matters,
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the
Corporation, advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/5/SPPC)
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h)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, with
respect to employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that
purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C2/5/SPPC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher (10)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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The Council rises and goes into Council, in
Closed Session at 10:55 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members
present except Councillors M. Salih, T. Park and J. Zaifman.
The Council, In Closed Session rises at 11:53
PM and Council resumes at 11:54 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors M. Salih, T. Park and J. Zaifman.
Councillor P. Hubert
presents.
Councillor P. Hubert reports progress on the
eight matters that were considered at Council, In Closed Session.
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7th Report of the Corporate Services
Committee (Continued)
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Councillor P. Hubert
presents.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 12.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken
with respect to the proposed community celebration event and promotion:
a) funding
of $75,000 to the City’s Culture Office BE APPROVED for the development of a
community celebration event and promotion for London to celebrate Canada 150;
and
b) the
financing as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, included as Appendix
“A” to the staff report dated February 7, 2017, BE APPROVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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None.
None.
None.
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No.’s 88 to 96, excluding Bill No. 92, and Added Bill No.’s 97 and 98.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 88
to 96, excluding Bill No. 92, and Added Bill No.’s 97 and 98.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.’s 88 to 96, excluding Bill No. 92, and Added Bill No.’s 97 and 98.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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The following by-laws are enacted as by-laws
of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 88
By-law
No. A.-7512-67
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 14th day of February,
2017. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 89
By-law
No. A.-7513-68
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A by-law to establish the Capital Infrastructure Gap Reserve Fund. (2/7/CSC)
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Bill
No. 90
By-law
No. A.-7514-69
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A By-law
to approve the “Master Agreement Adoption Agreement” with with Rogers Communications
Canada Inc.
for
Vendor of Record Mobile Devices and Services; and to authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and to approve Rogers Communications
Canada Inc.
as a Vendor of Record for Mobile Devices and Services for the City of London.
(3/7/CSC)
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Bill
No. 91
By-law
No. DR.-106-70
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A By-law to provide
for the abandonment of drainage works in the City of London - the Anguish Drain
(4/3/CWC)
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Bill
No. 92
By-law
No. L.-130-71
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A By-law to provide for the licensing,
regulating and governing of vehicles for hire, including cabs, accessible
cabs, limousines, private vehicles for hire and accessible vehicles for hire,
owners and brokers. (11/2/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 93
By-law
No. S.-5846-72
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Grand Avenue, east of Ridout Street and as widening to Ridout Street, south
of Grand Avenue) (Chief Surveyor – pursuant to Consent B.012/16)
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Bill
No. 94
By-law
No. S.-5847-73
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Wharncliffe Road North, north of Empress Avenue) (Chief Surveyor – Instrument
No. LC148834, on July 17, 1969)
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Bill
No. 95
By-law
No. S.-5848-74
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to King
Street, east of Lyle Street and as widening to Dundas Street, east of Lyle
Street)
(Chief Surveyor – pursuant to Site Plan SP15-018104)
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Bill
No. 96
By-law
No. Z.-1-172557
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to amend regulations for Minimum Distance Separation.
(14/4/PEC)
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Bill
No. 97
By-law
No. A.-7515-75
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(ADDED) A by-law to
repeal by-law No. A.-6820-157 entitled “A by-law to appoint Arthur Zuidema as
City Manager and to repeal By-law No. A.-6775-47 entitled “A by-law to
appoint Tim L. Dobbie as Interim City Manager pursuant to a Consulting
Services Agreement made between The Corporation of the City of London and Tim
L. Dobbie Consulting Ltd. dated January 25th, 2012”. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 98
By-law
No. A.-7516-76
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(ADDED) A by-law to
appoint Martin Hayward as Acting City Manager. (City Clerk)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that the meeting Adjourn.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourned at 12:01 AM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk