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Council
MINUTES
NINTH MEETING
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March 2, 2017
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, 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.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present, except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
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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.
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None.
None.
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:
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a)
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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)
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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 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)
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d)
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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)
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e)
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(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)
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f)
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(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)
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g)
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(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)
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h)
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(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)
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i)
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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)
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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, 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.
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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
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At 5:17 PM, Councillor V. Ridley enters the
meeting.
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:
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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VII
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MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
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None.
Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to
Approve clauses 1 to 21, excluding clauses 6, 8, 17 and 18.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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That the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 2, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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That the February 2017 Deferred Matters
List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve
clause 6.
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.
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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".
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 6, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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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.
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)
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clause 17.
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)
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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.”
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At 5:38 PM, Mayor M. Brown places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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At 5:41 PM Mayor M. Brown resumes the
Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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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)
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The motion to Approve parts a) and b) of
clause 17 is put.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 17, as amended.
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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)
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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.
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)
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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)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clause 10.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, the staff report dated February 21, 2017, regarding the Strategic
Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED for information.
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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.
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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 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”.
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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 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”.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to provide Members of Council with electronic access to corporate
administrative policies.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to
Approve clauses 1 to 19, excluding clauses 6 and 17.
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At
7:35 PM Councillor V. Ridley enters the meeting.
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 2nd Report of the Transportation
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 7, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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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.
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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 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)
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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)
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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 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)
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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
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)
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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 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)
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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)
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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 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)
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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)
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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)
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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 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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion
made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 6.
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)
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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.
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher (11)
NAYS: M. Salih (1)
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The motion to approve part b) of clause 6 is
put.
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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)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 17.
At
7:57 PM, Councillor T. Park enters the meeting.
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)
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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)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 3, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That 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.
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That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report,
for the year ending December 31, 2016, BE APPROVED.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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10th Report of the Corporate Services
Committee
Councillor P. Hubert presents.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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2.
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2017 Debenture Issue Update
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee
Councillor A. Hopkins presents.
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to
Approve clauses 1 to 6, excluding clause 5.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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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.
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2.
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Information Report on Civic Administration’s
Approach for Addressing Council’s Recent Directions Regarding London’s
Downtown
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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.
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3.
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2017 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation
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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.
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4.
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Council Policy Manual Review
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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.
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6.
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Request for Continuance of the Housing
Development Corporation, London (HDC) Board Member V. Lui for a Second Term
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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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.
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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.
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IV
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COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION
(CONTINUED)
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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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a)
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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)
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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 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)
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c)
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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)
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d)
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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)
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e)
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(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)
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f)
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(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)
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g)
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(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)
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h)
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(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)
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i)
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(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)
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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, 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
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ADDED REPORTS (Continued)
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
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None.
None.
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor 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.
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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,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
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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.
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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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
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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
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 2nd day of March,
2017. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 100
By-law
No. A.-7518-78
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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)
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Bill
No. 101
By-law
No. A.-7519-79
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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)
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Bill
No. 102
By-law
No. A.-7520-80
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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)
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Bill
No. 103
By-law
No. PH-18-17001
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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)
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Bill
No. 104
By-law
No. S.-5848-82
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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)
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Bill
No. 105
By-law
No. S.-5849-83
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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)
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Bill
No. 106
By-law
No. S.-5850-84
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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
Commissioners Road West, east of Boler Road.) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to
Site Plan SP17A-002 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.)
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Bill
No. 107
By-law
No. S.-5851-85
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A By-law to stop up
and close part of Riverside Drive opposite St. Anthony Road. (7/3/CWC)
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Bill
No. 108
By-law
No. W.-5236(a)-86
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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)
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Bill
No. 109
By-law
No. W.-5619-87
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A by-law to authorize
the Dundas Flexible Street. (Project No. TS1135) (6/3/CWC)
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Bill
No. 110
By-law
No. D.-773-81
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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)
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Bill
No. 111
By-law
No. A.-7521-88
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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)
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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