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Council

MINUTES

NINTH MEETING

 

March 2, 2017

 

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

 

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

 

ABSENT:  Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  M. Hayward, G. Belch, B. Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, E. Skalski, E. Soldo, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present, except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the London Community Grants Program Outcomes and Sustainability Plans for all Funded Organizations, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency that is named in the report.

 

II

RECOGNITIONS

 

None.

 

III

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst 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:

 

a)

A matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which  could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space. (C1/3/CPSC)

b)

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 the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C1/8/CSC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions and instructions to officers, employees or agents of the Corporation with respect to the Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results – Status of Past Project Action Plans. (C1/2/AC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C2/8/CSC)

 

 

e)

(ADDED)  A matter pertaining to labour relations; employee negotiations; personal matters about identifiable individuals, including current and former municipal employees with respect to employment related matters; outstanding litigation affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose; and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/10/CSC)

 

 

f)

(ADDED)  A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including current and former municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C2/10/CSC)

 

 

g)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a former municipal employee with respect to employment related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and 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.  (C1/6/SPPC)

 

 

h)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a former municipal employee with respect to employment related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and 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. (C2/6/SPPC)

 

 

i)

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individual, 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. (C3/6/SPPC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Council, In Closed Session, at 4:05 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 5:13 PM and Council reconvenes at 5:16 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors V. Ridley, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE EIGHTH MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017.

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve the Minutes of the Eighth meeting held on February 14, 2017.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

At 5:17 PM, Councillor V. Ridley enters the meeting.

 

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

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

 

1.

Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament, London North Centre - Request for Naming of Vimy Ridge Park

 

(Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 17 of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee)

 

2.

(ADDED) W. Komer, Campus Creative - Lorne Avenue Public School Request for Proposals - Update and Next Steps

 

(Refer to the Corporate Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 8 of the 8th Report of the Corporate Service Committee.)

 

3.

(ADDED) B. Brock - Budweiser Gardens Flex Street, BRT

 

(Refer to the Civic Works Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 3 of the 4th Report of the Civic Works Committee)

 

4.

(ADDED) S. Trosow, By E-mail - Proposed By-law to Amend City of London Ward Boundaries

 

(Refer to the Corporate Services Stage for Consideration with Clause 2 of the 9th Report of the Corporate Services Committee.)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

VIII

REPORTS

 

 

3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor M. Salih presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clauses 1 to 21, excluding clauses 6, 8, 17 and 18.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting held on February 8, 2017:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Town and Gown Committee (T&GC) with the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group reports; it being noted that the T&GC held a general discussion related to this matter; and, 

 

b)         clauses 1 to 6 and 8, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 26, 2017:

 

a)         a Steering Committee BE ESTABLISHED to facilitate the re-establishment of the “Block Walk Program” that was part of the former London Block Parent Program; it being noted that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee received the attached presentation from G. McMahon, with respect to this matter; and,

 

b)         clauses 1, 2 and 4 to 11, BE RECEIVED.

 

4.

1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 26, 2017:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee reports from the meetings held on December 12, 2016 and January 9, 2017:

 

            i)        prior to the development of a newly constructed or renovated Community Garden Project, Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) with a proposed site plan for review and an opportunity for comments related to design considerations for accessibility;

            ii)       a member of ACCAC BE REQUESTED to attend the upcoming Urban Agriculture Planning Meeting to be held on February 4, 2017; it being noted that if a member of ACCAC is not able to attend, a member of the Urban Agriculture Planning Meeting will come to the February ACCAC meeting to give an update;

            iii)       the Urban Agriculture Team BE REVISED to include ACCAC as a Council Committee “stakeholder” that supports an Urban Agriculture Strategy that recognizes accessibility and provides inclusive design considerations for our community; and,

 

            iv)      prior to the development of a newly constructed Urban Agriculture project location, the ACCAC BE PROVIDED with a proposed site plan for review and opportunity for comments related to design considerations for accessibility;

 

 

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the Policy Sub-Committee with respect to alternate formats for Council and Standing Committee agendas to support greater participation in local government; it being noted that the Accessibility Advisory Committee received the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on December 19, 2016 with respect to this, and related, matters;

 

c)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy:

 

            i)          Kate Graham, Director, Community and Economic Innovation, BE             INVITED to the February meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) to give an update on the status of the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy development; and,

            ii)         the draft Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy BE PROVIDED to the ACCAC for review prior to the March, 2017 meeting of the committee in order to provide comments; and,

 

d)         clauses 1, 2, 4 to 13, and, 15 BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

2nd and 3rd Reports of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the 1st and 2nd Reports of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meetings held on January 11, 2017 and February 8, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

7.

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 2, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

9.

Supporting Community Response to Syrian Newcomers - Update

 

That, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on potential survey questions or other means of gathering information, related to various matters impacting settlement in the community, including (but not limited to) mental health, social services and supports; it being noted that this information may provide data related to potential financial impacts that these may have in the community;

 

it being further noted that the related staff report, dated February 22, 2017, was received. (2017-S15)

 

10.

Strategic Plan Progress Variance

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated February 22, 2017, with respect to the Strategic Plan progress variance, BE RECEIVED. (2017-C08)

 

11.

Single Source 17-03 - Single Source Procurement of Lifeguard Qualifications Literature/Manuals and Associated Registration Fees/Documents

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the single source (17-03) procurement of lifeguard qualifications literature/manuals and associated registration fees/documents:

 

a)         the requirement that the Lifesaving Society be established as the only acceptable provider of Lifesaving Certification and Manual Fees for the City of London, at an estimated annual purchase value of $90,650 (HST   excluded), for a two (2) year period BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that   this will be a single source contract as per the Procurement of Goods and    Services Policy Section 14.4 e);

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and,

 

c)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2017-R05C)

 

 

 

12.

Journey Together Early Years Transfer Payment Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 102)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 2, 2017 to:

 

a)         approve a Transfer Payment Agreement, appended to the staff report, between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”), respecting the             "Journey Together" capacity funding allocation;

 

b)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the authority to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may be required in furtherance of the above-noted Agreement, and are consistent with the requirements contained in the agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City's approved budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness   of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

 

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2017-S07)

 

13.

Business Licensing By-law Review Contractors - Donation Bins, Personal Service Establishment and Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Retailers

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following categories of business BE INCLUDED in the updated Business Licensing By-law – contractors, donation bins, personal service establishments and tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers; it being noted that upon completion of all public participation meetings related to the review of the Business Licensing By-law, a further public participation meeting will be scheduled to repeal and replace the current Business Licensing by-law as per the direction of Municipal Council on December 19, 2016; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from C. Deforest, Manager, Business Services, with respect to this matter;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith. (2017-P09)

 

14.

Public Nuisance By-law - Use of Roofs/Social Gatherings (Relates to Bill No. 103)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the proposed amendment to the Public Nuisance By-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 2, 2017 to add to the definition of "Nuisance Party";

 

it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, there were no submissions made. (2017-P01)

 

15.

1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

 

The following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 26, 2017:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the attached, revised Terms of reference for the Child Care Advisory Committee; it             being noted that the proposed revisions reflect changes to the membership composition only; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 to 8, and 10 to 12, BE RECEIVED.

 

16.

Assist Community Organizations in Distribution of Food to Individuals in Need

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back in a timely manner to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) on actions that could be taken to assist community organizations in meeting government regulations to distribute food to individuals in need, including a timeline as to when any potential actions would be implemented; it being noted that this could include providing access to a refrigerated truck to collect donations from corporate grocery suppliers;

 

it being further noted that the CPSC received a written submission dated February 6, 2017 from Councillors M. van Holst and M. Cassidy with respect to this matter. (2017-S12)

 

19.

Housing and ODSP Residents

 

That the delegation request by R. Illingworth, with respect to Housing and ODSP Residents, BE APPROVED and scheduled for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-S11)

 

20.

100In1Day London

 

That the delegation request by N. St. John, Lead Organizer, 100In1Day London with respect to 100In1Day London BE APPROVED and scheduled for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-M02)

 

21.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the February 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clause 6.

 

6.

2nd Report of the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

 

That the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to include the International Day for the Elimination of Hate on their next committee agenda for discussion; it being noted that the 2nd Report of the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 19, 2017, was received.

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 6 be amended by deleting the word "Hate" and by replacing it with the words "Racial Discrimination".

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 6, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to include the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on their next committee agenda for discussion; it being noted that the 2nd Report of the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 19, 2017, was received.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clause 8.

 

8.

Immigration Strategy Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop the London Immigration Strategy to attract and retain newcomers, including international students, foreign trained professionals, and multigenerational immigrants to strengthen London’s workforce in accordance with the approach outlined in the staff report dated February 22, 2017. (2017-S15)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clause 17.

 

17.

Request for Naming of Vimy Ridge Park

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the request for naming of Vimy Ridge Park:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to complete appropriate stakeholder consultation report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), as soon as possible, with respect to a location that would be adequate and a suitable Vimy Ridge commemorative location, including the necessary budget; and,

 

b)         the request to name a parcel of land located adjacent to the Charlie Fox     Overpass at Hale Street and Trafalgar Street, “Vimy Ridge Park” BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the CPSC when the above-noted information is available related to this matter; 

 

it being noted that the CPSC heard delegations in support of this request from the following individuals:

 

•           N. Sauter – presentation included on the CPSC Added Agenda;

•           S.F. Newman, 989 Apache Road;

•           R. Seip; and

•           S. Lewis - see attached presentation. (2017-R04)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Squire to Approve that clause 17 be amended by adding the following new part c):

 

“c)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements for the land located adjacent to the Charlie Fox Overpass at Hale Street and Trafalger Street to be designated as the temporary “Vimy Ridge Park” until such time as the actions outlined in a) and b) above, have been completed and a permanent “Vimy Ridge Park” has been established.”

 

At 5:38 PM, Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 5:41 PM Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

 

The motion to Approve a new part c) to clause 17 is put.

 

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, T. Park (12)

 

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

 

The motion to Approve parts a) and b) of clause 17 is put.

 

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 17, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, H.L. Usher (2)

 

Clause 17, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the following actions be taken with respect to the request for naming of Vimy Ridge Park:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to complete appropriate stakeholder consultation report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), as soon as possible, with respect to a location that would be adequate and a suitable Vimy Ridge commemorative location, including the necessary budget;

 

b)         the request to name a parcel of land located adjacent to the Charlie Fox     Overpass at Hale Street and Trafalgar Street, “Vimy Ridge Park” BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the CPSC when the above-noted information is available related to this matter;  and,

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements for the land located adjacent to the Charlie Fox Overpass at Hale Street and Trafalger Street to be designated as the temporary “Vimy Ridge Park” until such time as the actions outlined in a) and b) above, have been completed and a permanent “Vimy Ridge Park” has been established;

 

it being noted that the CPSC heard delegations in support of this request from the following individuals:

 

•           N. Sauter – presentation included on the CPSC Added Agenda;

•           S.F. Newman, 989 Apache Road;

•           R. Seip; and

•           S. Lewis - see attached presentation. (2017-R04)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clause 18.

 

18.

Request for Renaming Mildred Barons Park to "Vimy Ridge Park"

 

That the request to rename Mildred Barons Park, located at 444 Kathleen Avenue, to “Vimy Ridge Park” BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee when additional information is available related to this matter. (2017-R04)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor B. Armstrong be permitted to speak longer than 5 minutes with respect to the request to rename Mildred Barons Park to “Vimy Ridge Park”.

 

Motion Passed

 

The motion to approve clause 18 is put. 

 

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, T. Park (2)

 

 

 

 

8th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clause 10.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Strategic Plan Progress Variance

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated February 21, 2017, regarding the Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

3.

2016 Annual Update on Budweiser Gardens

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the 2016 Annual Update on Budweiser Gardens, appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2017 as Appendix B, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

4.

Reserve Fund Housekeeping - Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (Relates to Bill No.100)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law included in the staff report dated February 21, 2017 as Appendix C BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2017 to repeal and replace By-law No. A.-5998-513, being “A by-law to establish the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund” and to also repeal By-law No. A.-5076-148 being “A by-law to establish a reserve fund for Miscellaneous Land Acquisitions”.

 

5.

Reserve Fund Housekeeping - Social Housing Major Repairs, Upgrades and Stabilization Reserve Fund (Relates to Bill No.101)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law included in the staff report dated February 21, 2017 as Appendix B, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 2, 2017 to repeal and replace By-law No. A.-6041-647, being “A by-law to establish the Social Housing Major Repairs and Upgrades Stabilization Reserve Fund”.

 

6.

Sherwood Forest Public School Request for Proposals - Update and Next Steps

 

That consideration of the staff report dated February 21, 2017, with respect to the disposition of City-owned surplus lands on the site of the former Sherwood Forest Public School, BE DEFERRED pending an opportunity to undertake additional consultation with constituents within the subject area.

 

7.

Apportionment of Taxes

 

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 21, 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.

 

8.

Lorne Avenue Public School Request for Proposals - Update and Next Steps

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Lorne Avenue Public School Request for Proposals process:

 

a)         the staff report dated February 21, 2017 BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to return with a plan for demolition of the Lorne Avenue Public School building; it being noted that a source of financing for the demolition costs will need to be identified;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to hold a community meeting to re-engage the local Old East Village community to update them on the process to date and articulate the community’s vision for parkland and residential infill on a cleared site; and

 

d)         in the event that staff feel that there is a viable opportunity for retention of the building that comes forward prior to its demolition, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring that opportunity forward for the consideration of the Municipal Council;

 

it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received written communications from W. Komer, Executive Director, Campus Creative and J. Surry, Director, Society for Learning in Retirement, as well as heard verbal delegations from the following individuals:

 

•           W. Komer, Executive Director, Campus Creative – stating that the concept for Campus Creative’s use of the building fits perfectly with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan; noting that their project is completely financially backed and would not require any taxpayer dollars; emphasizing that their proposal would accomplish what the Request for Proposals was seeking; and indicating his willingness to engage in further discussions with the City in order to answer any questions regarding their proposal.

•           J. Surry, Director, Society for Learning in Retirement – noting her Society is comprised of approximately 400 seniors and is in support of the Campus Creative proposal; advising of the views of activist Jane Jacobs as it relates to the positioning of parks; emphasizing the benefits of having Campus Creative utilize the school building as it would provide “eyes on the park” during periods when, if it were replaced by residential development, people would normally be absent from the residential properties due to their jobs; indicating that no mother in their right mind would let their child play in an unsupervised and isolated park; stating she feels that Sherwood Forest School has been wasted; and that it is important to the Old East Community that Lorne Avenue School remain for community uses.

 

9.

Request for Designation of the London Taco Fest

 

That the London Taco Fest, to be held Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Covent Garden Market, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

11.

Administrative Policies

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide Members of Council with electronic access to corporate administrative policies.

 

12.

Ombudsman Report

 

That the Ombudsman Report entitled “Investigation into complaints about closed meetings held by Council for the City of London on May 17 and June 23, 2016” BE RECEIVED.

 

13.

Extended Leaves of Absence

 

That is BE NOTED that Councillor H. L. Usher enquired about how long a Council Member is permitted to be absent from Council.  The Deputy City Clerk advised that section 259 of the Municipal Act, 2001 addresses this circumstance and indicated that she would provide the councilor with a written summary of the relevant provisions with respect to his enquiry.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

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

 

10.

Length of Council and Standing Committee Meetings

 

That the communication dated February 6, 2017, from Councillors M. van Holst and P. Squire, with respect to length of Standing Committee and Council meetings BE NOTED AND FILED.

 

At 6:34 PM, Mayor M. Brown places Councillor A. Hopkins in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 6:39 PM, Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair, and Councillor A. Hopkins takes her seat at the Council Board.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Squire (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that Council recess. 

 

Motion Passed

 

The Council recesses at 6:41 PM and Council reconvenes at 7:32 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillors V. Ridley, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

 

4th Report of the Civic Works Committee

Councillor M. van Holst presents. 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clauses 1 to 19, excluding clauses 6 and 17.

 

At 7:35 PM Councillor V. Ridley enters the meeting.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That the 2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 7, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

4th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group

 

That the 4th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group from its meeting held on February 9, 2017, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a communication dated February 12, 2017, from B. Brock, with respect to this matter.

 

4.

Sole Source Award - Acoustic Fiber Optic Monitoring Contract - Project No. EW3538

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Acoustic Fibre Monitoring (AFO) Monitoring Contract:

 

a)       the contract value for Pure Technologies Ltd., BE APPROVED, in accordance with section 14.3(c) of the Corporation of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, in the amount of $150,922.00, excluding H.S.T., to continuously monitor 15.86 km of the City’s most critical watermains;

 

b)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED from the current available budget as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;

 

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

 

d)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-E08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Contract Award: Tender No.17-06 - 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program - Dundas Street Reconstruction Project

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Dundas Street Reconstruction Project:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. (Bre-Ex), at its tendered price of $7,746,941.96, excluding H.S.T.,  BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex was the lowest of five bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         Dillon Consulting Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $603,482.00, excluding H.S.T., based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2(g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;

 

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

 

e)         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 17-06); and,

 

f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-T04)

 

7.

Wonderland Road Environmental Assessment - Southdale Road to Sarnia Road - Appointment of Consulting Engineer

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Wonderland Road Environmental Assessment:

 

a)         Dillon Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the project in the amount of $836,202.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 21, 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-T04)

 

8.

Contract Award: Tender No. T16-117 Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility #3 (ES3020-FH3) and Trunk Sanitary Sewer (ES5236-16) Construction Phase 2

 

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 Phase 2 of the Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility #3 and Trunk Sanitary Sewer project:

 

a)         the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited, at its tendered price of $4,063,057.20, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited, was the lowest of four (4) bids received and is confirmed by Stantec Consulting Limited to be fully compliant with the project specifications outlined within the tender documents;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 21, 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. T16-117); 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)

 

9.

One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment - Appointment of Engineering Consultants

 

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 engineering consultants for the One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment (PD1215):

 

a)         CH2M BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to conduct the One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment, in the total amount of $636,523.00,  plus a further $63,500.00 contingency, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with the estimate on file, which is based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, 2015, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, and in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         Civitas and Stantec Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED to conduct the preliminary design of the inaugural project, in the total amount of $160,000.00, plus a further $10,000.00 for contingency, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with the Council Resolution dated June 25, 2015;

 

c)         the financing for these appointments BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these works;

 

e)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts with these consultants for the work assignments; and,

 

f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contracts or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-E21)

 

10.

Forest City Road Race - Finish Line Request

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, notwithstanding the existing provisions within the Sign and Canopy By-law, an exemption BE AUTHORIZED to allow the implementation of a permanent finish line for the Forest City Road Races on the north side of Dufferin Street between Clarence Street and Wellington Street. (2017-P11)

 

11.

Contract Price Increase: Tender No. T09-50 - Southeast Pumping Station and Reservoir Project No. EW3614

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the construction contract with McKay Cocker Construction Limited for the Southeast Pumping Station and Reservoir Project (EW3614):

 

 

 

 

a)         the Southeast Pumping Station and Reservoir Contract with McKay Cocker Construction Limited., BE INCREASED from $45,417,143.00 by $880,000.00 to $46,297,143.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 20.3(e) of the City of London’s 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 21, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;

 

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

 

d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-E08)

 

12.

Update: Local Improvements Charges (LIC's) for Energy Efficiency (Conservation) Improvements

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to the update on Local Improvements Charges (LIC’s) for Energy Efficiency (Conservation) Improvements:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to revise the timeline for preparing a business case for an energy-related private property LIC pilot project in London until further details on funding and incentives of the Ontario Climate Change Solutions Deployment Corporation are known and to report back to the Civic Works Committee with an update and/or the Business Plan by September 2017; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide input and recommendations with respect to the potential for incorporating Local Improvement Charges (LICs) into the services of the future Ontario Climate Change Solutions Deployment Corporation (i.e., “Green Bank”) and report back to the Civic Works Committee on the outcomes.  (2017-E17)

 

13.

Strategic Plan Process Variance

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated February 21, 2017, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2017-C08)

 

14.

Transportation Energy Optimization Plan (TEOP) - Phase 2 Contract Award

 

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 the 2016 LED Street Light Upgrade Phase 2 Project:

 

a)         the proposal submitted by Ameresco Canada Inc., BE ACCEPTED for the 2016 LED Street Light Upgrade Phase 2 in the amount of $4,034,835.73, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 12.2(b) 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 21, 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-T01)

 

15.

Cedar Hollow Developments Limited - Application for Street Renaming - Cedarpark Crescent - East of Cedarhollow Boulevard (Relates to Bill No. 104)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2017 to change the name of Cedarpark Crescent, lying east of Cedarhollow Boulevard, to Cedarpark Way, in the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. S.-5830-3 entitled, “A by-law to change the name of Cedarpark Crescent, lying east of Cedarhollow Boulevard, to Cedarpark Way, in the City of London”.  (2017-D29)

 

16.

Highway 401 Improvements at Pond Mills Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 21, 2017, with respect to improvements to Highway 401 in London, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a presentation from V. Nantais, Ministry of Transportation and T. Cross, Dillon Consulting with respect to this matter.  (2017-T04)

 

18.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at February 14, 2017:

 

a)         items 1, 2, 6, 9 and 12 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 2nd Quarter of 2017; and,

 

b)         the Deferred Matters List, as amended in a) above, BE RECEIVED. 

 

19.

Basement Flood Grant Program By-law

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to:

 

a)         report back to the Civic Works Committee with a draft proposed by-law to amend By-law No. A.-7015-285 entitled “A by-law to repeal and replace By-law No. A.-6403-272 being “A By-law to provide for a City of London Sump Pump, Sewage Ejector, and Storm Private Drain Connection Grant Program to owners of semi-detached, detached and duplex residential properties, condominium corporations, and to non-profit housing co-operatives for units used for residential purposes” to provide for the following:

 

i)          a grant of up to 90% of the demonstrated installation costs; and,

 

ii)         remaining costs to be provided to the home owner by means of a loan with a repayment period of up to 10 years, with payments being applied to the property taxes; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to anticipated uptake for the program and whether or not the anticipated uptake could be covered within the existing budget;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached communication dated February 17, 2017, from Councillors V. Ridley and J. Helmer with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 6.

 

6.

2017 Annual Warranted Sidewalk Program

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Annual Warranted Sidewalk Program:

 

a)         curbface sidewalks BE CONSIDERED on Oak Park Drive;

 

b)         Wayne Road, Regis Avenue and Regis Place BE PULLED from the 2017 Warranted Sidewalk List and consideration of these projects BE REFERRED to a future date so that a broader conversation can take place with the community with respect to parking concerns related to school accessibility and the need for further sidewalks in the area; and,

 

c)         the remainder of the proposed new sidewalks identified herein BE ENDORSED for implementation;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a written submission dated February 16, 2017 and a verbal delegation from D. Jordan, Regis Avenue Committee, outlining the information contained in her written submission with respect to this matter.  (2017-T04)

 

At 7:48 PM, Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 7:50 PM, Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

 

At 7:55 PM, Councillor T. Park leaves the meeting. 

 

Pursuant to section 12.3 of the Council Procedure Bylaw, Councillor J. Helmer calls for a separate vote on part b) of clause 6.

 

The motion to approve parts a) and c) of clause 6 is put. 

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

 

The motion to approve part b) of clause 6 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, V. Ridley (4)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 17.

 

At 7:57 PM, Councillor T. Park enters the meeting. 

 

17.

Oakridge Area New Sidewalks 2017 and 2018 - East Mile Road, Oban Crescent, West Mile Road, North Mile Road and Green Lane

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the installation of sidewalks on East Mile Road, Oban Crescent, West Mile Road, North Mile Road, and Green Lane:

 

a)         curbface sidewalks BE IMPLEMENTED throughout the Oakridge Acres community, specifically on East Mile Road, North Mile Road, West Mile Road, Green Lane, and Oban Crescent;

 

b)         a road width of 7 meters BE IMPLEMENTED;

 

 

c)         parking BE PERMITTED on one side of the road, to alleviate any potential traffic congestion and concerns;

 

d)         the attached presentation from A. Rozentals, Environmental Service Engineer, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received verbal delegations from:

 

•           S. Young – outlining the information contained in the attached communication;

•           K. Overeem, Principal Riverside Public School – advising he would like the voices of the students of Riverside Public School to be heard as sidewalks impact them directly and introducing a video prepared by the students; and,

•           M. Luce – requesting that construction vehicles not be allowed to idle when not working to reduce exhaust fumes and noise, stating that he was informed that the City is currently working on an initiative to reduce exhaust fumes on construction sites, indicating that this could be an initial starting point for this initiative and questioning why the work is being done in 2 phases, suggesting it should be completed in 1 phase;

 

it being further noted that the Civic Works Committee received written submissions from:

 

•           D. and E. Farr, by email;

•           K. Browne, 478 Glen Crescent;

•           T. Dailey, by email

•           M. Edwards, 477 East Mile Road;

•           D. Popovic, 791 North Mile Road;

•           J. and J. Morgan, 433 West Mile Road;

•           S. Zimmer, 510 West Mile Road;

•           J. and T. Pyke, 504 West Mile Road;

•           R. and D. Stehle, 776 North Mile Road;

•           J. Young, by email;

•           V. and W. Malaschitz, 765 North Mile Road;

•           W. Krammerer, Priest in Charge; F. David, Directress, Pinetree Montessori School; I. Haley, Churchwarden and V. Chicoine, Churchwarden, St. Martin-in-the-Fields; 489 Pinetree Drive;

•           Active and Safe Routes to School, by email; and,

•           J. Miles, 781 North Mile Road. (2017-T04)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

 

2nd Report of the Audit Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

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

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)  Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results, dated February 15, 2017:

 

a)         the action plans identified in the Report BE RECEIVED and BE IMPLEMENTED as noted;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Audit Committee, in the 4th Quarter of 2017, with respect to a proposed implementation plan for the rollout of barcoding as a fleet asset management tool; and,

 

c)         the Status of Past Project Action Plans (Housing Access Centre Process Review, By-law Enforcement & Licensing, Facilities Design & Construction, Development & Compliance Services and Corporate Services) BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Corporation of The City of London - Audit Planning Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2016

 

That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report, for the year ending December 31, 2016, BE APPROVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

 

 

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS

 

 

9th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Proposed By-law to Amend City of London Ward Boundaries

 

The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED report back to the Corporate Services Committee (CSC) following a review of the comments made during the public participation meeting, as well as a review of the 2016 Census Data with respect to any proposed additional and/or revised ward boundary adjustments; it being noted that the Councillors representing the affected proposed ward boundary adjustments are encouraged to seek public input in their wards; it being further noted that the above-noted report back will endeavour to be brought forward to allow for any changes to be in effect for the 2018 Municipal Election; it being noted that the CSC received the attached presentation from S. Corman, Manager, Licensing and Elections;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting recorded made oral submissions in connection therewith.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

 

10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents. 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

2017 Debenture Issue Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Acting City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 debenture issue:

 

a)         the issue of serial debentures for a total of $41,000,000 BE APPROVED, noting the average all-in-rate is 2.48% over a 10-year term; and

 

b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 1, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of March 2, 2017, to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $41,000,000, toward the cost of certain capital works of The Corporation of the City of London;

 

it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received the attached presentation from Paul Belanger, Managing Director, Government Finance and Mansoor Khan, Vice President, Government Finance, TD Securities regarding the debenture issuance and general market conditions and forecasts.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

 

 

 

 

6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor A. Hopkins presents. 

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clauses 1 to 6, excluding clause 5.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report, having to do with the London Community Grants Program Outcomes and Sustainability Plans for all Funded Organizations, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency that is named in the report.

 

2.

Information Report on Civic Administration’s Approach for Addressing Council’s Recent Directions Regarding London’s Downtown

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning & City Planner, with the concurrence of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the  Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services, the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services, the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, and the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated March 1, 2017, entitled “Information Report on Civic Administration’s Approach for Addressing Council’s Recent Directions Regarding London’s Downtown,” BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

2017 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Acting City Manager, the 2017 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation Report BE RECEIVED for information.

 

4.

Council Policy Manual Review

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer & Acting City Manager and with the concurrence of the Senior Leadership Team, the following actions be taken with respect to updating the Council Policy Manual:

 

a)         the process for completing a comprehensive update to the current Council Policy Manual, as detailed in this report, BE ENDORSED;

 

b)         subsequent to the completion of the comprehensive update to the current  Council Policy Manual noted above, the Governance Working Group BE REQUESTED to undertake an evaluation of the Council Policy Manual and provide strategic direction to the Municipal Council on steps the Civic Administration should take to modernize the Council Policy Manual; and

 

c)         any reports related to parts a) and b) above, BE SUBMITTED through the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being understood that upon completion of the actions noted in a) and b), above, any future policy amendments will come forward through the Standing Committee that has jurisdiction over the subject area of the policy.

 

6.

Request for Continuance of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) Board Member V. Lui for a Second Term

 

That on the recommendation of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) board of Directors, the appointment of Vivian Lui, for a second term Board Member, Class 3, BE APPROVED, with the term ending December 31, 2019; it being noted that the information related to Board applications will be made available at the Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2017.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clause 5.

 

                                    5.         London Community Grants Program Outcomes and Sustainability Plans                 for all Funded Organizations

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated March 1, 2017, entitled “London Community Grants Program Outcomes and Sustainability Plans for all Funded Organizations”, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

Councillor P. Hubert enquires as to a claim against the Corporation that has been reported to in the media.  Mr. G. Belch, Corporation Counsel, provides a verbal overview and circulates the attached claim.

 

Councillor H.L. Usher enquires with respect to the progress of the 2016-2019 Foreign Trained Professionals Project, anticipated to start in 2017.  The Managing Director Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer advises the Council that the positions are currently posted and the City will be reviewing the applications submitted.

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)

 

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:

 

a)

A matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which  could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space. (C1/3/CPSC)

 

b)

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 the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C1/8/CSC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions and instructions to officers, employees or agents of the Corporation with respect to the Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results – Status of Past Project Action Plans. (C1/2/AC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C2/8/CSC)

 

 

e)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to labour relations; employee negotiations; personal matters about identifiable individuals, including current and former municipal employees with respect to employment related matters; outstanding litigation affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose; and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/10/CSC)

 

 

f)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including current and former municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C2/10/CSC)

 

 

g)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a former municipal employee with respect to employment related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and 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.  (C1/6/SPPC)

 

 

h)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a former municipal employee with respect to employment related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and 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. (C2/6/SPPC)

 

 

i)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individual, 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. (C3/6/SPPC)

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Council, in Closed Session, at 8:19 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 8:55 PM and Council reconvenes at 8:59 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Salih, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS (Continued)

 

 

9th Public Report of the Council In Closed Session

Councillor P. Hubert presents. 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve 9th Report of the Council, In Closed Session.

 

1.                     That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre, attached as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED with respect to the licencing of office space at the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre, located at 244 Adelaide Street South.

 

2.                     That the PricewaterhouseCoopers Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results, dated February 15, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 99 to 109, and the Added By-laws Bill No.’s 110 and 111.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 99 to 109, and the Added By-laws Bill No.’s 110 and 111.

 

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 99 to 109, and the Added By-laws Bill No’s. 110 and 111.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

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

 

Bill No. 99

By-law No. A.-7517-77

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 2nd day of March, 2017. (City Clerk)

 

 

Bill No. 100

By-law No. A.-7518-78

A by-law to establish the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund and to repeal and replace By-law A.-5998-513 being “A by-law to establish the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund” and repeal By-law A.-5076-148 being “A by-law to establish a reserve fund for Miscellaneous Land Acquisitions”(4/8/CSC)

 

Bill No. 101

By-law No. A.-7519-79

A by-law to repeal and replace By-law A.-6041-647 being “A by-law to establish the Social Housing Major Repairs and Upgrades Stabilization Reserve Fund.” (5/8/CSC)

 

Bill No. 102

By-law No. A.-7520-80

A By-law to authorize and approve a Transfer of Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and “Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”) respecting The Journey Together Capacity Funding Allocation. (12/3/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 103

By-law No. PH-18-17001

A By-law to amend By-law PH-18 entitled “A By-law to prohibit and regulate public nuisances within the City of London” (14/3/CPSC)

 

 

Bill No. 104

By-law No. S.-5848-82

 

A by-law to change the name of Cedarpark Crescent lying east of Cedarhollow Boulevard to Cedarpark Way, in the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. S.-5830-3 entitled, “A by-law to change the name of Cedarpark Crescent lying east of Cedarhollow Boulevard to Cedarpark Way, in the City of London”. (15/5/CWC)

 

Bill No. 105

By-law No. S.-5849-83

 

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Fanshawe Park Road West, west of Aldersbrook Gate). (Chief Surveyor - result of the approval of Site Plan SPA17-005)

 

Bill No. 106

By-law No. S.-5850-84

 

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Commissioners Road West, east of Boler Road.)  (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to Site Plan SP17A-002 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.)

 

Bill No. 107

By-law No. S.-5851-85

 

A By-law to stop up and close part of Riverside Drive opposite St. Anthony Road. (7/3/CWC)

Bill No. 108

By-law No. W.-5236(a)-86

A by-law to amend by-law No. W.-5236-9 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the Riverbend Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. (Project No. ES5253)” (3/3/CWC)

Bill No. 109

By-law No. W.-5619-87

 

A by-law to authorize the Dundas Flexible Street. (Project No. TS1135) (6/3/CWC)

Bill No. 110

By-law No. D.-773-81

 

A by-law to authorize the borrowing upon installment Debentures in the Aggregate principal amount of $41,000,000.00 towards the cost of certain Capital Works of The Corporation of the City of London. (2/10/CSC)

 

Bill No. 111

By-law No. A.-7521-88

A by-law to authorize and approve a Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre, for the licence of office space at 244 Adelaide Street South, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.(1C/8/CPSC)

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that the meeting Adjourn.

 

Motion passed

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:04 PM.

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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