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Council
MINUTES
2ND MEETING
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January 15, 2013
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:48 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor J.F Fontana, B. Polhill,
W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, B. Coxhead, J. Fleming, E. Gamble, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, G.
Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, J. Page, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, M.
Turner, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors W.J. Armstrong and J.P. Bryant.
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Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 4 of the 1st Report of the Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee, having to do with a performing arts centre proposal, by
indicating that the project could have an impact on his employer, Orchestra
London. Councillor J.B. Swan also discloses a pecuniary interest in part c)
of clause 4 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee
having to do with the recommendation of the London Housing Advisory Committee
related to the property at 451 Ridout Street, by indicating that his employer
rents space from the property owner.
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Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 13 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee and the related Bill No.s 45 and 68, having to do with the
properties located at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305
Richmond Street, by indicating that there is a private career college in the
circulation area, and that he is the Executive Director of a social service
agency which holds a private career college license. Councillor P. Hubert
further discloses a pecuniary interest in the 2nd Report of the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee related to any budget matters pertaining to
Ontario Works by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social
services agency with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works. Councillor
P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in part c) of clause 4 of the
1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with the
recommendation of the London Housing Advisory Committee related to the
property at 451 Ridout Street, by indicating that he is the Executive
Director of a social services agency that rents space from the property
owner.
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Councillor N. Branscombe discloses a
pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works
Committee, having to do with an update on landfill gas utilization, by
indicating that she has a distant association with one of the original
project submissions.
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Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 13 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee having to do with the properties located at 142 Horton Street East
and 291, 297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street, by indicating that her employer
operates a business within 500m of the location.
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Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 6 of the 1st Report of the Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee having to do with development proposals from Councillor
D. Henderson, by indicating that his employer, the Thames Valley District
School Board, is named in the proposals. Councillor M. Brown further
discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill No.s 52 (widening to Coronation Drive
at Gainsborough Road) and 54 (assume certain works and services, Gainsborough
Place Subdivision), by indicating that his residence is within the vicinity
of these projects.
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None.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve that Council rise and go into
Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the
following:
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A matter pertaining
to a proposed 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 disposition of land; commercial and financial
information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the
disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly
the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or
other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no
longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest
that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss
or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency;
commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to
the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;
information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could
reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the
Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed
disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to
the financial interests of the Corporation; instructions to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
Corporation concerning the proposed disposition; advice and recommendations
of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations with
respect to associations or unions of the Corporation. (SPPC)
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A matter pertaining to litigation or
potential litigation with respect to the application of AnnaMaria Valastro to
the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, bearing Court File No. 8937-12 in
connection with By-law DR-102-207, advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection
with the application of AnnaMaria Valastro to the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice, bearing Court File No. 8937-12 in connection with By-law DR-102-207
and giving instructions and directions to the solicitors of the municipality
in connection with the application filed in the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice. (CWC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant
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The Council rises and goes into Committee of
the Whole, in camera, at 4:53 PM, with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all
Members present.
The
Committee of the Whole rises and Council resumes in regular session at 5:34 PM,
with all Members present, except Councillor P. Van Meerbergen.
Councillor
P. Van Meerbergen enters the meeting at 5:36 PM.
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His Worship the Mayor introduces John
Fleming and Gerta Zonruiter who present a cheque to Andrew Lockie representing
The United Way.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve the Minutes of the 1st
Meeting held on December 11, 2012.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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None.
None.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve clauses 1 to 17, except clauses 13 and 16.
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Hubert calls for a separate vote on part c) of
clause 4.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of this Report having to do with
the application of Richmond Corporate Centre Inc. relating to the properties
located at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street,
as there is a private career college in the circulation area, by indicating
that he operates a private career college.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the attached Subdivision Amendment
Agreement, relating to the subdivision agreement between The Corporation of
the City of London and Futurestreets Inc., for the Futurestreets Subdivision,
which was registered on June 26, 2009, as Instrument Number ER648737, BE
APPROVED.
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That the Building Division Monthly Report
for October 2012, BE RECEIVED.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH)
from its meeting held on December 12, 2012:
a) on
the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner,
with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit
Application of A. Premat requesting permission for an alteration to the porch
of the designated heritage property located at 62 Palace Street BE APPROVED;
it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the changes and has
advised that the impact of such alteration on the heritage features of the
property identified in the reasons for designation is negligible;
b) a
notice of the Municipal Council's intention to designate the property located
at 2950 Glanworth Drive to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE
GIVEN, for the attached reasons, under the provisions of
Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18; it being
noted that the owners of the subject property (London Public Library) have
concurred with this recommendation, with the understanding that the land to
be included in the designation will be as shown on the assessment roll;
c) notwithstanding
the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), on
the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner,
with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit
Application of Farhi Holdings requesting permission for an exterior sign
addition between the second and third stories to the designated heritage
property located at 451 Ridout Street North BE APPROVED; it being noted that
the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed sign and has advised that the
impact of such alteration on the heritage features of the property identified
in the reasons for designation is negligible;
it being further
noted that the LACH reviewed and received the attached Report,
dated December 12, 2012, from the Managing Director, Land Use Planning and City
Planner, with respect to this matter;
d) the
Heritage Alteration Permit Application from T. Forster requesting permission
for an alteration to the designated heritage property located at 849 Princess
Avenue for changes already made to the existing porch and changes to complete
the work, BE DEFERRED until the owner is agreeable to lowering the porch
railing to its previous height; it being noted that the Building Division
would have to approve the recommendation for the lower railing height; it
being further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH)
reviewed and received a Report, dated December 12, 2012, from the Managing
Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, with respect to this matter;
e) that
the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) BE ALLOWED to retain its
2012 Budget surplus in the approximate amount of $4,498, for use in 2013, for
the purchase of interpretive signage for the Tempo VII Hydroplane and the
replacement of a bronze heritage plaque commemorating the former Supertest
station located on Carfrae Crescent; it being noted that the Supertest
station plaque was reported stolen on December 5, 2012 and was valued at
$3,700; and,
f) that
clauses 6 to 19, inclusive, of the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee
on Heritage (LACH), BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from G. Goodlet, Chair,
LACH, with respect to these matters.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2nd Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) from
its meeting held on November 21, 2012:
a) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake the following actions, with
respect to the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference:
i) no
further action with respect to the inclusion of a National Farmers Union
representative and alternate, as voting members, noting that organizations
should submit a formal request for consideration for committee membership,
where appropriate;
ii) no
further action be taken with respect to modifying the language of the AAC
mandate from “secure, economically viable agricultural industry” to “secure
& sustainable agricultural community”; and,
iii) a
revision to the Terms of Reference be undertaken to encompass Urban
Agriculture;
it
being noted that the AAC held general discussion with respect to these
matters; and,
b) that
clauses 2 to 6, inclusive, of the 2nd Report of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee (AAC), BE RECEIVED;
it
being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal
presentation from H. Fletcher, Chair, AAC, with respect to these matters.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of
Zelinka Priamo Limited, relating to the property located at 373 Wharncliffe
Road South, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), FROM an Arterial
Commercial (AC4/AC5) Zone, which permits such uses as animal hospitals,
dwelling units above the first floor, bake shops, catalogue stores, clinics,
convenience service establishments, duplicating shops, food stores, financial
institutions, home and auto supply stores, medical/dental offices, offices,
personal service establishments, printing establishments, restaurants,
eat-in, retail stores, service and repair establishments, studios, video
rental establishments, brewing on premises establishment, automobile repair
garages, automotive uses, restricted and taverns TO an Arterial Commercial
Special Provision (AC2( )/AC4/AC5) Zone, which permits the above uses in
addition to animal hospitals, dwelling units above the first floor, clinics,
convenience stores, convenience service establishments, duplicating shops,
florist shops, medical/dental laboratories, medical/dental offices, offices,
personal service establishments, accessory dwelling units, converted
dwellings, day care centres, emergency care establishments, existing
dwellings, group home type 2, lodging house class 2 and ‘automobile sales and
service establishments’, with a minimum 0.5 metre parking area setback from
Langarth Street and a minimum interior yard (west) setback of 0.6 metres;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, for the purpose of amending
Planning Fees By-law No. CP-18 by adding Schedule “D”, which establishes fees
for municipal input on local renewable electricity generation projects
seeking Ontario Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) contracts;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Nelson-Wolfe
Developments Inc., relating to the property located at 585 Third Street, the attached,
revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan), to extend the Temporary (T-55) Zone, to permit a
repair and rental establishment, warehouse, service and repair establishment,
service trade, office, and convenience store with no outdoor storage for any
of the permitted uses for a further three (3) year period;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of 1253634
Ontario Ltd., relating to the property located at 1900 Huron Street, the attached
proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the
Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light
Industrial/Service Station (LI4/SS) Zone, which permits a wide range of light
industrial, commercial, small scale office uses and gas bars TO a Holding
Light Industrial/Restricted Service Commercial (h-11*LI4/RSC4) Zone, to
permit automobile repair garages, moderate intensity commercial uses and
trade service uses while maintaining the existing Light Industrial uses and a
holding provision to provide for appropriate access arrangements to the site;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the application of The Y Group
Investments & Management Inc., relating to the property located at 2371
Highbury Avenue North, and a portion of a vacant parcel located at the
northwest corner of Highbury Avenue North and Sunningdale Road East, the
request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject
properties FROM a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone, which permits Single Detached
Dwellings and an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone, which permits existing dwellings,
some agricultural uses, conservation lands, managed woodlot, wayside pit,
passive recreation uses, kennels, private outdoor recreation clubs, and riding
stables, TO a Holding Neighbourhood Shopping Area (h•NSA3) Zone, to permit a
wide range of commercial, retail and office type uses as well as apartment
buildings with residential units above the first floor, BE REFUSED for the
following reasons:
i) the
proposal is inconsistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy
Statement, 2005, which do not permit partial services for the proposed form
of development;
ii) the
proposal is inconsistent with the policies of the City of London Official
Plan which do not permit individual on-site wastewater treatment for new
commercial development;
iii) the
Urban Reserve Zone is intended to protect large tracts of land from premature
subdivision and development in order to provide for future comprehensive
development on those lands (i.e. plan of subdivision) whereas the requested
amendments would facilitate the premature subdivision of land; and,
iv) the
subject lands should be re-zoned and developed comprehensively in conjunction
with a plan of subdivision in order to fulfill its planned function to serve
the needs of the surrounding community when a planned community is in place;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals
made oral submissions in connection therewith:
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John
Ross, 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East – advising that his concerns are reflected
in the Civic Administration’s recommendation and his letter to the Planner,
as provided in Appendix ‘A’ to the Civic Administrations’ report.
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Clarence
Davidson, 2377 Highbury Avenue North – advising that they are interested in
the outcome of the application.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site
plan approval application of the Adamas Group for a 15 storey apartment
building with 126 three, four and five bedroom units at 1461-1465 Oxford
Street East and 613-629 First Street:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that at the public participation meeting of the
Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to this matter, issues
were raised with respect to the blank wall on the west side of the building
and the potential for the students to drink alcoholic beverages on the patio;
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the site
plan application for a 15 storey apartment building with 126 three, four and
five bedroom units, with the following amendments:
i) request
the developer install a 2.4 metre (8 foot) fence on the west side of the
building; and,
ii) request
the developer install windows along the west side of the building;
c) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to look at the installation of an advanced
green left hand turn signal on First Street, at the intersection of Oxford
Street;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals
made oral submissions in connection therewith:
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Agnes
Murray, 603 First Street – see attached presentation.
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Harry
Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd, on behalf of the applicant – advising that the
design objectives need to be addressed before the site plan can be approved;
indicating that he needs to review the Ontario Municipal Board decision
relating to the windows on the west side of the building.
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Peter
White, London Economic Development Corporation – advising that he has been
working with the Domas Group for over 18 months; advising that Fanshawe College
is making major program and building enhancements; advising that this
building will closely resemble the enhancements that Fanshawe College has
made to its buildings; indicating that London is trying to attract
international students; advising that this model will be implemented across
Ontario and Canada.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site
plan approval application of Zelinka Priamo Ltd for a 19 storey apartment
building with 311 two bedroom units at 1235-1253 Richmond Street:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect
to the application for site plan approval; and,
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the site
plan application for a 19 storey apartment building with 311 two bedroom
units;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals
made oral submissions in connection therewith:
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Harry
Froussios, Zelinka Priamo
Ltd, on behalf of the applicant – advising that he will be meeting with the
Civic Administration on Wednesday morning; advising that they need to have a
site plan similar to what is on the Planning and Environment Agenda to keep
their bonusing.
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Brenda
Kellar-Parsons, 1246 Richmond Street – advising that there will be increased
traffic with the number of new units being built; indicating that she does
not know where the driveways will be located; indicating that the idea of a
bus bay is an excellent idea; enquiring as to where the bus stop is going to
be relocated; enquiring as to whether or not a traffic study in this area of
Richmond Street has been completed; enquiring as to whether or not a parking
study has been done for the reduced parking on this site; enquiring as to
whether or not the reduced parking for this site has been approved;
indicating that she does not like the shadow that this building will put on
her property; enquiring as to how construction and noise will be handled;
requesting that the City ensures that the builder will not go bankrupt during
the building process; indicating that the increased number of students will
increase the use of Ross Park and will increase the City’s maintenance fees;
and enquiring as to when the project is scheduled to start.
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Jake
Riffel, 82 Victoria Street – advising that he is a resident of North London;
expressing curiosity with respect to who is going to be using the 600 extra
beds; noting that approximately 120 single family homes are currently rented
to students; and enquiring as to whether the dilapidated student house beside
him will become vacant once this building is built and sold at a discount.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 3rd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC)
from its meeting held on November 28, 2012:
a) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE REQUESTED to allow the Tree
Conservation By-law review to remain open for comments until such time as the
Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) has had an opportunity to provide
its feedback on the Urban Forestry Strategy, noting its immediate response
timeframe;
it being noted that
the TFAC reviewed and received a communication from I. Listar, Manager, Urban
Forestry, with respect to the Tree Conservation By-law and a communication
from S. Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner with respect to the Draft Urban
Forestry Strategy Report; it being further noted that the TFAC determined
that the Urban Forestry Strategy should be a priority for its Working Group
to review, and will meet in December to discuss and provide comment. The
TFAC asked that the Working Group comments arising from its meeting be
forwarded directly to the Civic Administration for their information, and
placed on the next agenda of the TFAC; and,
b) that
clauses 2 to 9, inclusive, of the 3rd Report of the Trees and Forests
Advisory Committee (TFAC), BE RECEIVED.
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That Councillor S. White BE ELECTED as Vice
Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term ending November
30, 2013.
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to study the Hamilton Road area to allow businesses to open without having
parking on their property.
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The
motion to adopt clauses 1 to 17, except clauses 4c), 13 and 16 is put.
Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve part c) of clause 4.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert (2)
Part c) of clause 4 reads as follows:
c) notwithstanding
the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), on
the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner,
with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit
Application of Farhi Holdings requesting permission for an exterior sign
addition between the second and third stories to the designated heritage
property located at 451 Ridout Street North BE APPROVED; it being noted that
the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed sign and has advised that the
impact of such alteration on the heritage features of the property identified
in the reasons for designation is negligible;
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 13.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Richmond Corporate Centre Inc., relating to the
properties located at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305
Richmond Street:
a) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend the Official Plan to change
the designation of the subject lands FROM a Light Industrial designation TO
an Office Area designation, to permit the office use not in association with
an industrial use;
b) the
attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part
a), above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light
Industrial (LI2) Zone, which permits light manufacturing uses which are
typically contained wholly within a building TO an Office Special Provision
(OF8( )) Zone, which permits a maximum gross floor area of 4,663 square
metres, commercial recreational use with a maximum gross floor area of 1,125
square metres, commercial school uses with a maximum gross floor area of
1,765 square metres, a minimum exterior side yard setback of 1.0 metres, a
minimum front, rear and exterior side yard setback to a parking area of 0.0
metres, a minimum landscaped open space of 8%, a minimum of 80 bicycle
parking spaces and 110 vehicular parking spaces including 6 barrier free
spaces minimum based on a gross floor area of 4,663 metres2;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated October
13, 2012, from T. Park, SoHo Community Association, with respect to this
matter;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: P. Hubert, D. Brown (2)
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 16.
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That pursuant to Section 2.8 of the Council
Procedure By-law, a special Planning and Environment Committee meeting BE
HELD at Centennial Hall, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, for the
purpose of hearing public submissions relating to the proposed methadone
clinic at 527 Wellington Road South.
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and seconded
by Councillor B. Polhill to Amend clause 16 by adding at the end the words
"; and staff BE REQUESTED to make the report available to the public as
soon as possible in advance of the meeting."
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
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The motion to adopt clause 16, as amended,
is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
Clause 16, as amended, reads as follows:
Pursuant to Section 2.8 of the Council
Procedure By-law, a special Planning and Environment Committee meeting BE
HELD at Centennial Hall, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, for the
purpose of hearing public submissions relating to the proposed methadone
clinic at 527 Wellington Road South; and staff BE REQUESTED to make the
report available to the public as soon as possible in advance of the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve clauses 1 to 7.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the December 2012 Dearness Newsletter
BE RECEIVED.
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That the 4th Report of the Accessibility
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 22, 2012, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of Tim Dobbie –
Consultant, City of London, the attached proposed by-law
(Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 15,
2013 to:
a) approve
an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and The
Corporation of the City of London for funding to support the Late Career
Nurse Initiative; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement approved in (a), above.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the attached
proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
of January 15, 2013 to set the maximum per diem rate payable to emergency
shelter operators for costs of board and lodging pursuant to an “Emergency
Hostel Services Agreement” from the rate of $43.50 to $44.00 in accordance
with the provincially-approved maximum cost sharable rate, effective December
1, 2012 and concluding December 31, 2012. (2012-C06-00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the following actions
be taken with respect to the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative:
a) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to:
i) authorize
and approve a Service Manager Agreement, substantially in the form attached
as Schedule 1 to the by-law, for the Community Homelessness Preventative
Initiative, between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the
Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing;
ii) delegate
authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire
Services, or designate, to execute the Agreement authorized and approved
under section a)i), above; and
iii) authorize
and approve the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Investment Plan,
substantially in the form attached as Schedule 2 to the by-law,
for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
b) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix B) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to:
i) authorize
and approve a standard form Purchase of Service Agreement, substantially in
the form attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law, for the
Community Homelessness Preventative Initiative, to be entered into between
The Corporation of the City of London and various Service Providers; and
ii) delegate
authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire
Services, or designate, to execute Purchase of Service Agreements with
Service Providers, employing the standard form Agreement authorized and
approved under section b)i), above, with no further approval required from
Council;
it being noted that
subject to the Municipal Council approving the above-noted by-laws, the
Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or designate,
will be executing a Purchase of Service Agreement with The Governing Council
of the Salvation Army in Canada, Centre of Hope, to operate the Housing First
Temporary Support Fund on a short-term basis; and
c) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “C”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to implement the
“Housing First Temporary Support Fund Policy”;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached
presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire
Services with respect to this matter.
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That the request for delegation status from
M. Navakas, with respect to a food truck proposal, BE REFERRED to the Civic
Administration for review and report back at a future meeting of the
Community and Protective Services Committee.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant to
Approve clauses 1 to 22.
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor D. Brown calls for a separate vote on clause 11.
Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor J.L. Baechler calls for a separate vote on clause
21.
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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
Clerk, notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – Policy for City Events at
Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event
days over a five year consecutive period, that the request from the Parkinson
Society Southwestern Ontario to host a Charity Lunch Event featuring local
restaurants on June 10, 2013 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the
Budweiser Gardens.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, the
following actions be taken:
a) the
tender for the Supply and Delivery of a Cab and Chassis with Combination
Sewer Cleaner and Hydro Excavation Unit submitted by Cubex Ltd., 189 Garden
Ave., Brantford, Ontario N3S 0A7 at their tendered price of $429,919.88
(excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED;
b) the
Sources of Financing BE APPROVED as detailed in Appendix “A” of the
associated staff report dated January 8, 2013;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this award; and
d) approvals
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this
approval.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
Realty Services, with respect to the vacant property consisting of a portion
of Pottersburg Creek and the adjacent floodplain land owned by Elron
Developments Limited, municipally known as 600-650 Industrial Road, the
following actions be taken:
a) accept
the offer submitted by Elron Developments Limited to sell to the City land
municipally known as 600 and 650 Industrial Road, located on the south side
of Oxford Street East north of Industrial Road, further described in the
draft Reference Plan as Parts 3, 4, 10 and 11 (shown in yellow on Schedule
“A” attached), containing an area of approximately 4 acres, for
the purpose of the protection and addition of floodplain lands and the
watercourse in perpetuity, for a nominal sum of $2.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to
the following conditions:
i) the
City and Elron Developments Limited agreeing to split the total cost in
preparing and depositing a reference plan on title (a cost of approximately
$15,000.00) setting out the lands to be conveyed, as well as the lands for
the multi-purpose easement for municipal services;
ii) the
City agreeing to pay Elron Developments Limited’s legal fees of approximately
$2,500.00 plus disbursements to close this transaction, subject to
assessment;
b) the
Sources of Financing BE APPROVED as detailed in Appendix “A” of the
associated staff report dated January 8, 2013; and
c) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on January 15, 2013 to approve this acquisition and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement of Purchase
and Sale and Grant of Easement agreement.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
Realty Services, with respect to a portion of Riverbend Park, described as
Part of Block 52, Plan 33M-549, fronting on Riverbend Road, containing
approximately 0.5 acres, as shown on Schedule “A” attached (the
“Subject Lands”), the following actions be taken:
a) the Subject Lands BE DECLARED
surplus;
b) a
land exchange between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton
Properties Limited BE APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
i) in
exchange for the Subject Lands, Sifton Properties Limited transferring to the
City a parcel that contains approximately 0.8 acres of residential
development land to be annexed to Riverbend Park;
ii) Sifton
Properties Limited fencing the perimeter of the 0.5 acre parcel acquired from
the City in a manner acceptable to Parks Planning;
iii) Sifton
Properties Limited constructing a new pathway on the Riverbend Park lands for
public access from Riverbend Road to the School Block, as outlined on the attached
Schedule “A”, in a manner acceptable to Parks Planning;
iv) Sifton
Properties re-grading both parcels to have independent storm water drainage,
after confirming with the Ministry of Natural Resources that the lands being
transferred to the City are not to remain in their current state to protect
potential species at risk habitat;
v) should
the catch basin located in the City parcel to be transferred to Sifton
Properties need to be relocated, Sifton Properties doing the required work
and easement rights for storm water drainage being preserved, subject to
review and acceptance by Development Services and Parks Planning;
vi) Sifton
Properties preparing a Reference Plan of the Parcels exchanged, including any
easements that are required; and
vii) the
City’s Zoning By-law Z-1 being amended for the parcels exchanged, as outlined
in the application by Sifton Properties under File #Z-8113;
it being noted that the land exchange
increases the size of the Park, provides a connecting pathway between the
adjoining school site and Riverbend Road at the developer’s expense, and
permits development of four additional houses, with an increase in the City’s
assessment base.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Risk Management, the report dated January 8, 2013 regarding the reporting of
statements of claim 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
attached proposed by-law, being a By-Law to amend By-Law No.
A.-6151-17, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 15,
2013, to revise Schedule “C” to By-Law No. A.-6151-17, being the Procurement
of Goods and Services Policy, to add a new section 2.14 for compliance with
the new AODA requirements starting January 1, 2013.
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That consideration of Tender No. 12-102 for
No. 1 Fire Station (400 Horton Street East) – Interior Alterations – Project
No. PP1176-11 BE REFERRED to the 2013 Budget deliberations.
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the Civic Administration BE
AUTHORIZED to submit a bid for the City of London to host the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities 2015 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade
Show.
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That the communication dated November 30,
2012 from D. Duncan, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance regarding the OMERS
pension contribution increases; and the attached presentation
from M. Robinson and J. Pierce, OMERS, BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the communication dated December 3,
2012 from Councillor H.L. Usher and Councillor J.L. Baechler regarding the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors meeting held on
November 20-23, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the request from Adam Fearnall, President, University Students’
Council, for delegation status at the Corporate Services Committee to discuss
how post-secondary students could become more involved in Municipal
Government:
a) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on measures that could be
taken to provide for greater involvement of the post-secondary school
population in the municipal decision-making process; and,
b) the
Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to make arrangements for Mr. Fearnall, and
other post-secondary education institution student representatives, to appear
as a delegation at the meeting which the report requested in a), above, is
before the Corporate Services Committee.
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That the Covent Garden Market BE AUTHORIZED
to increase the draw down on its reserve to $78,711.23 in order to replace
the existing lighting in the underground parking at the Covent Garden
Market.
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That the communication from Craig Neilans,
resigning his appointment to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, BE
ACCEPTED and Mr. Neilans BE THANKED for participating on the Trees and
Forests Advisory Committee.
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That the communication dated November 22,
2012 from Kathlene Badeski, resigning her appointment to the Accessibility
Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED and Ms. Badeski BE THANKED for participating
on the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
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That the communication dated November 28,
2012 from David Woods, resigning his appointment to the Accessibility
Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED and Mr. Woods BE THANKED for participating on
the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
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That the communication dated December 17,
2012 from Kathy Butler, resigning her appointment to the London Housing
Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED and Ms. Butler BE THANKED for participating
on the London Housing Advisory Committee.
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That the following individual BE APPOINTED
to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term
ending February 28, 2015;
Voting:
• Sandra Cruz - London District
Catholic School Council
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with
respect to implementation of Phase 1 of the rooftop solar PV (photovoltaic)
strategy, the attached proposed bylaw (Appendix A) BE
INTRODUCED at the Council meeting of January 15, 2013 to:
a) approve
the solar facility roof lease agreement between the small FIT project
applicants and the Corporation of the City of London for the use of the
City’s roof space as hosts for solar PV power generating systems,
substantially in the form attached and as approved by the City
solicitor; and
b) authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in (i) above. (See Report attached.)
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to report back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to what steps are
being taken, and may be taken, to take advantage of energy and cost savings
arising from advancements in lighting technology.
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The
motion to adopt clauses 1 to 22, except clauses 11 and 21 is put.
Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert,
D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E.
White (15)
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RECOGNITIONS, continued.
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3.
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His Worship the Mayor recognizes the
contributions made to London by the following citizens who were named to the
Mayor's New Year's Honour List in the categories indicated: Bramwell Gregson
(The Arts), Meredith Fraser (Diversity and Race Relations), Shane O'Neill
(The Environment), Joe O'Neil (Heritage), David Nelms (Housing), Suzanne Huot
(Humanitarianism), Carmen Sprovieri (Persons with Disabilities), Lou Rivard
(Safety and Crime Prevention), Bruce Huff (Sports).
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Motion
made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Recess.
Motion
Passed
The
Council recesses at 6:30 PM and reconvenes at 7:33 PM with Mayor J.F. Fontana
in the chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Polhill, M. Brown,
P. Hubert, H.L. Usher and S.E. White.
At
7:34 PM Councillors M. Brown and S.E. White enter the meeting.
Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Approve that pursuant to section 7.3 of
the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business BE CHANGED to consider the
1st Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee at this time.
Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve clauses 1 to 6, except clause 4.
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At
7:36 PM Councillors B. Polhill, P. Hubert and H.L. Usher enter the meeting.
Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor M. Brown calls for a separate vote on clause 6.
The
motion to Approve clauses 1 to 5, except clause 4, is put.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Swan
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clauses 3 and 4 of this Report, having to
do with the development of a Strategic Investment and Economic Prosperity
Plan and the proposal for a Performing Arts Centre, respectively, by
indicating that Orchestra London is involved with both proposals, and he is
employed by Orchestra London.
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That Councillor M. Brown BE ELECTED as the
Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee’s Vice Chair for the term ending
November 30, 2013.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and
the Director of Corporate Investments and Partnerships, the following actions
be taken with respect to the development of a Strategic Investment and
Economic Prosperity Plan:
a) the
document entitled “A Path to Prosperity: Community Business Ideas to
Stimulate our Economy” attached to the staff report dated
December 18, 2012, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that reference to J. Malkin in
the above-noted document should read “London Multicultural Community
Association”;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a
public participation meeting and to circulate the document noted in part a)
above, to obtain public input; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future Investment and
Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) meeting providing information with
respect to the public comments received through the consultation process;
it being noted that the IEPC heard the attached
presentation from the Director of Corporate Investments and Partnerships and
M. Daley and C. Dziedzic, Specialists, Corporate Investments and
Partnerships, with respect to this matter, and heard a verbal update from J.
Yanchula, Manager, Community Planning and Urban Design, with respect to the
Fincore project for the SOHO development, advising that a report will be going
forward to the Planning and Environment Committee on February 5, 2013,
related to this matter.
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That W. Komer, Co-founder, CLW Holdings and
KoolGroups and their partners BE GRANTED delegation status at the next
Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) meeting to bring forth an
alternate proposal for a technology development centre facility; it being
noted that the IEPC reviewed and received a communication dated December 6,
2012 and heard a verbal delegation from Mr. Komer, with respect to this
matter.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
The
motion to approve clause 6 is put.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor D.
Henderson provided a verbal report with respect to discussions with
developers and related opportunities for job creations for the City of
London.
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Amend clause 6 of the 1st Report of
the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee be amended by deleting the
word “a” and adding the following words “the attached” after the words
“provided”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Approve clause 6, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, H.L. Usher (2)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:
That it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Henderson
provided the attached verbal report with respect to discussions
with developers and related opportunities for job creations for the City of
London.
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At
7:43 PM Councillor J.B. Swan leaves the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clause 4.
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That the communications dated November 28
and 30, 2012, and the delegation request from S. Farhi, President, Farhi
Holdings Corporation, with respect to his proposals for a Performing Arts
Centre at the Forks or in the area of Queens Avenue and Ridout Street BE
RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the Strategic Investment and Economic Prosperity
Plan process; it being noted that this process includes a due diligence
checklist and fairness audit.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
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At
7:44 PM Councillor J.B. Swan returns to the meeting.
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2nd Report of the Corporate Services
Committee, continued.
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The
Director of Corporate Communications gives a verbal overview of the Welcoming
the World to London Campaign.
Motion
made by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve clause 11.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human
Resources Officer, Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to transfer up to a
maximum of $100,000 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to
Corporate Communications in 2013 to implement the “Welcoming the World to
London” marketing communications campaign; it being noted that the City is
working with its partners to obtain matching funding; it being further noted
that the Corporate Services Committee heard the attached
presentation from the Director of Corporate Communications with respect to
this matter.
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At 8:01 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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At 8:09 PM, Mayor J.F. Fontana resumes the
Chair and Councillor Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (7)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, S. Orser, N. Branscombe,
M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher (8)
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Motion
made by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve clause 21.
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That the Civic Administration BE ADVISED
that it is the Municipal Council’s expectation that the Civic Administration
will continue to assist, wherever possible, with the successful hosting of
the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships; it being understood that there
may be extraordinary circumstances where time pressures may require the Civic
Administration to make certain administrative/operational decisions which
might otherwise have been vetted through the Municipal Council.
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Amend clause 21 to read as follows:
“That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships:
a)
the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that it is the Municipal Council’s
expectation that the Civic Administration will continue to assist, wherever
possible, with the successful hosting of the 2013 World Figure Skating
Championships; and,
b)
the
City Manager and Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer BE AUTHORIZED to expend up to $50,000 for unforeseen
and ancillary expenditures which directly enhance the event and community
experience;
it being understood that there may be
extraordinary circumstances where time pressures may require the Civic
Administration to make certain administrative/operational decisions which
might otherwise have been vetted through the Municipal Council."
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen calls for a separate vote on
part a).
The
motion to Approve part a) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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The
motion to Approve the balance of clause 21 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown (4)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Amend clause 21 to add a new part c, as
follows:
"c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to transfer up to a maximum of $100,000
from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to Corporate Communications in
2013 to implement the “Welcoming the World to London” marketing
communications campaign, on the understanding that any brand utilized for
marketing purposes would not incorporate use of the maple leaf to replace
letters and the marketing team will consider use of the maple leaf elsewhere
in the brand design; it being noted that the City is working with its
partners to obtain matching funding; it being further noted that the
Corporate Services Committee heard the attached presentation
from the Director of Corporate Communications with respect to this matter.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown (4)
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Approve clause 21, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown (4)
Clause 21, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2013 World Figure Skating Championship:
a)
the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that it is the Municipal Council’s
expectation that the Civic Administration will continue to assist, wherever
possible, with the successful hosting of the 2013 World Figure Skating
Championships;
b)
the
City Manager and Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer BE AUTHORIZED to expend up to $50,000 for unforeseen
and ancillary expenditures which directly enhance the event and community
experience;
c)
the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to transfer up to a maximum of $100,000
from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to Corporate Communications in
2013 to implement the “Welcoming the World to London” marketing
communications campaign, on the understanding that any brand utilized for
marketing purposes would not incorporate use of the maple leaf to replace
letters and the marketing team will consider use of the maple leaf elsewhere
in the brand design; it being noted that the City is working with its partners
to obtain matching funding; it being further noted that the Corporate
Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the
Director of Corporate Communications with respect to this matter;
it being understood that there may be
extraordinary circumstances where time pressures may require the Civic
Administration to make certain administrative/operational decisions which
might otherwise have been vetted through the Municipal Council.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
to Approve clauses 1 to 3.
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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 Transportation Advisory Committee, from its
meeting held on December 4, 2012:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the LTC Long
Term Growth Report Working Group:
i) the
Civic Works Committee BE ADVISED that the Transportation Advisory Committee
supports clause 1 of the 3rd Report of the LTC Long Term Growth Report
Working Group, relating to bus rapid transit; and,
ii) the
London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to provide status updates to the
Transportation Advisory Committee with respect to bus rapid transit;
b) clauses 2 through 8 BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environmental Programs & Solid Waste and the Director, Roads
& Transportation, the attached comments BE APPROVED and
submitted by London Municipal Council to the Ministry of Transportation by
January 29th, 2013 in response to the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry
posting (EBR 011-7552) titled Ontario Ministry of Transportation Cycling
Strategy. (2012-S11-00)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve clause 4.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environmental Programs & Solid Waste, the following actions be
taken with respect to W12A Landfill gas utilization:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to terminate the Request for Expressions of
Interest (REOI) process to identify a partner to develop landfill gas and
potentially other biogas feedstock utilization projects at the W12A Landfill
site; it being noted that the Ontario Energy Board did not approve the price
premium for Renewable Natural Gas that was being sought by Union Gas and
Enbridge and was important to the financial feasibility of the project; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to prepare options and an updated business
case for the development of a landfill gas power plant to produce electricity
at the W12A Landfill, including clearly defined roles for optimizing private
sector investment and operations, the role for a community energy co-op or
aboriginal participation, all other related matters as required by the
Ontario Power Authority, the funding allotted from HELP Clean Water from the
Federal and Provincial Governments, and report back in March 2013.
(2012-W04-00)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Amend clause 4 in part b) to add the
words “including other possible models” after the word “options”, and to add
an “it being noted that a full report related to biosolids will be coming
forward at a future date.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: N. Branscombe (1)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve clause 4, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: N. Branscombe (1)
Clause 4, as amended, reads as follows:
that, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environmental Programs & Solid Waste, the following actions be
taken with respect to W12A Landfill gas utilization:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to terminate the Request for Expressions of
Interest (REOI) process to identify a partner to develop landfill gas and
potentially other biogas feedstock utilization projects at the W12A Landfill
site; it being noted that the Ontario Energy Board did not approve the price
premium for Renewable Natural Gas that was being sought by Union Gas and
Enbridge and was important to the financial feasibility of the project; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to prepare options, including other
possible models, and an updated business case for the development of a
landfill gas power plant to produce electricity at the W12A Landfill,
including clearly defined roles for optimizing private sector investment and
operations, the role for a community energy co-op or aboriginal participation,
all other related matters as required by the Ontario Power Authority, the
funding allotted from HELP Clean Water from the Federal and Provincial
Governments, and report back in March 2013; it being noted that a full report
on biosolids will be coming forward at a future date.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
to Approve clause 1.
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That
it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: J.L. Baechler (1)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 5.
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That it BE NOTED that the following
pecuniary interests were disclosed:
a) Councillor
P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining
to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social service agency
with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.
b) Councillor
J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining
to Orchestra London as Orchestra London is his employer and receives funding
from the City of London.
c) Councillor
S.E. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining
to the London Mental Health Crisis Centre/CMHA as her employer has a business
relationship with these organizations.
d) Councillor
W.J. Armstrong disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters
pertaining to fees for rental properties as he owns a number of rental
properties.
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That the attached
presentation by the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City
Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer and the Director, Financial Planning and
Policy, BE RECEIVED.
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That the attached
presentations as contained in the attachment noted in clause 2, above, from
M. Mitchell, London Public Library; S. Matthew, London-Middlesex Housing
Corporation; L. Ducharme, London Transit Commission, and the attached presentation
from B. Duncan, London Police Service BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the communication dated November 19,
2012 from J. Morgan, Chair, London Public Library Board and S. Hubbard
Krimmer, CEO and Chief Librarian, London Public Library regarding the 2013
Operating Budget BE RECEIVED.
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That the communication dated January 7,
2013 from P. Johnson, Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE REFERRED to a special
meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee prior to the January
15, 2013 Council meeting.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That Councillor M. Brown BE ELECTED Chair
and Councillor P. Hubert BE ELECTED Vice Chair of the Audit Committee for the
term ending November 30, 2013.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
PRESENT: Mayor J.F Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, V. McAlea Major, J.
Page, L.M. Rowe, E. Soldo, and B. Warner.
Councillor
P. Hubert reports progress with respect to the following matters:
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a)
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A matter pertaining to instructions and
directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a
proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial
information supplied in confidence pertaining to 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. (CSC)
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b)
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A matter pertaining to personal matters
regarding the employment of an identifiable individual; employee
negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose; and advice
or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation. (CSC)
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c)
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A matter pertaining to personal information
about an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with
respect to employment related matters; advice or recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that
purpose. (CSC)
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d)
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A matter pertaining to personal information
about an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with
respect to employment related matters; advice or recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that
purpose. (CSC)
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e)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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
regarding parking services. (SPPC)
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f)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding roadway maintenance. (SPPC)
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g)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding downtown maintenance. (SPPC)
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h)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding road patching. (SPPC)
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i)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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
regarding customer relations. (SPPC)
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j)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding fire services. (SPPC)
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k)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding the relocation of fire service training tower. (SPPC)
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l)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding interface and mobile data. (SPPC)
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m)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the
purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of
the Corporation regarding the London Public Library. (SPPC)
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n)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding corporate initiatives. (SPPC)
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A matter pertaining to a proposed
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 disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied
in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which
could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive
position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other
negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer
being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that
similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or
gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency;
commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to
the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;
information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could
reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the
Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed
disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to
the financial interests of the Corporation; instructions to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
Corporation concerning the proposed disposition; advice and recommendations
of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations with
respect to associations or unions of the Corporation. (SPPC)
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p)
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A matter pertaining to litigation or
potential litigation with respect to the application of AnnaMaria Valastro to
the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, bearing Court File No. 8937-12 in
connection with By-law DR-102-207, advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection
with the application of AnnaMaria Valastro to the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice, bearing Court File No. 8937-12 in connection with By-law DR-102-207
and giving instructions and directions to the solicitors of the municipality
in connection with the application filed in the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice. (CWC)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve 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:
1.
That,
on the recommendation of the Director Corporate Investments & Partnerships,
with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering
Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Manager Realty Services,
with respect to the property at 5801 White Oak Road, the following actions be
taken:
a)
W12A Landfill Property Value Protection Plan agreement for 5801 White Oak
Road BE APPROVED; and
b)
5801 White Oak Road BE PURCHASED by the City.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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The
motion to Approve clause 1 is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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1.
Disclosures
of Pecuniary Interest.
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
2. Joint Venture
– Fit Program
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the proposed Joint Venture Agreement between London Hydro Inc. and
the London District Renewable Energy Cooperative:
a) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013; it being noted that
the Civic Administration has not had sufficient time to engage in the
standard due diligence process for reviewing the Joint Venture Agreement
(supplied substantially in the form considered by the Board of London Hydro
Inc.); it being further noted that staff at London Hydro Inc. have been advised
as to the concerns raised and are prepared to address these concerns;
b) the
Municipal Council BE PROVIDED with a timely update, including financial
details, on this initiative within the 120-day review period, in order to
satisfy itself with respect to this initiative;
it being pointed out that the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 7,
2013 from P. Johnson, Chair, London Hydro Inc. and heard verbal delegations
from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer/Chief
Financial Officer, J. Smout, Solicitor II, D. Mounteer, Solicitor II and V.
Sharma, CEO, London Hydro Inc., with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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None.
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Councillor S. White enquires as to sourcing
additional funds for a donation to the Glanworth Library.
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Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and
seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Approve leave to introduce a substantive
motion with respect to the Glanworth Library.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
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Motion
made by Councillor S.E. White and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED That the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to find a source of financing for
$1,975.00, in order to top up the Infrastructure Funding awarded to the
Glanworth Library Branch to $100,000.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Councillor W.J.
Armstrong enquires about what could be done to avoid excessive parking rates
and fines being charged by private parking lot operators during the World
Figure Skating Championships. The Chair referred Councillor Armstrong’s
inquiry to the Civic Administration, for report back at a future meeting of the
Civic Works Committee.
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None.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Leave to introduce Added By-laws
69 and 70.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve 1st reading of Bill No.s 35 to 70,
except Bill No.s 45, 52, 54 and 68.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve 2nd reading of Bill No.s 35 to
70, except Bill No.s 45, 52, 54 and 68.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Approve 3rd reading and enactment of all Bill
No.s 35 to 70, except Bill No.s 45, 52, 54 and 68.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve 1st reading of Bill No.s 45 and
68.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve 2nd reading of Bill No.s 45 and
68.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve 3rd reading and enactment of Bill
No.s 45 and 68.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve 1st reading of Bill No.s 52
and 54.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve 2nd reading of Bill No.s 52 and
54.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve 3rd reading and enactment of Bill
No.s 52 and 54.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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The
following by-laws are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the
City of London:
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Bill
No. 35
By-law
No. A.-6896-22
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A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held
on the 15th day of January, 2013. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 36
By-law
No. A.-6897-23
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A By-law to approve an Agreement with Her Majesty The Queen in
Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care;
and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
(4/2/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 37
By-law
No. A.-6898-24
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A By-law to approve an increase in the maximum per diem rate for
board and lodging paid to emergency shelters for emergency hostel services.
(5/2/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 38
By-law
No. A.-6899-25
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A by-law with respect to a Service Manager Agreement for the
Community Homelessness Preventative Initiative. (4a/2/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 39
By-law
No. A.-6900-26
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A by-law with respect to a standard form Service Provider
Agreement for the Community Homelessness Preventative Initiative. (6b/2/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 40
By-law
No. A.-6901-27
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A by-law to implement the Housing First Temporary Support Fund
Policy. (6c/2/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 41
By-law
No. A.-6902-28
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A By-law to authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and
Grant of Easement Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and
Elron Developments Limited, for the acquisition of property located at 600 -
650 Industrial Road, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the Agreements. (4/2/CSC)
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Bill
No. 42
By-law
No. A.-6903-29
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A By-law to approve the Roof Lease Agreement for the use of Municipal
Building roofs as solar photovoltaic generating system hosts and to authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement with small FIT program
applicants. (20/2/CSC)
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Bill
No. 43
By-law
No. A.- 6151(g)-30
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A By-law to amend By-law A.-6151-17, being a by-law to establish
policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. (7/2/CSC)
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Bill
No. 44
By-law
No. CP-18-13003
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A by-law to amend By-law CP-18 by establishing fees for
processing applications on local renewable electricity generation projects
seeking Ontario Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) contracts. (7/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 45
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(sx)-31
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989
relating to 142 Horton Street East and 291,297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street.
(13/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 46
By-law
No. S.- 5505-32
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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 Adelaide Street North,
north of Huron Street) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 47
By-law
No. S.- 5506-33
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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 part of Buroak Drive,
east of Denview Avenue) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 48
By-law
No. S.- 5507-34
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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 part of Singleton
Avenue: as part of Jinnies Way and as part of Jinnies Street) (Chief
Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 49
By-law
No. S.- 5508-35
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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 Riverside Drive, north
of Warren Road) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 50
By-law
No. S.- 5509-36
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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 York Street, east of Maitland
Street) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 51
By-law
No. S.- 5510-37
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in
the City of London as public highway. (for the purposes of a public highway
for pedestrian use only, north of Mantle Place) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 52
By-law
No. S.- 5511-38
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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 Coronation Drive, at
Gainsborough Road) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 53
By-law
No. S.- 5512-39
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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 Southdale Road West,
east of Springmeadow Road) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 54
By-law
No. S.- 5513-40
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A by-law to assume certain works and services in the
City of London. (Gainsborough Place Subdivision – Phase 2; 33M-585)
(City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 55
By-law
No. S.- 5514-41
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A by-law to assume certain works and services in the
City of London. (Hanrose Park Subdivision – Phase 2; 33M-407)
(City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 56
By-law
No. S.- 5515-42
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A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of
London. (Longwood Oaks Subdivision – Phase 2; 33M-576)
(City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 57
By-law
No. S.- 5516-43
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A by-law to assume certain works and services in the
City of London. (Highbury Estates Subdivision; 33M-567) (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 58
By-law
No. S.- 5517-44
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A by-law to assume certain works and services in the
City of London. (Summerside Subdivision – Phase 16; 33M-584)
(City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 59
By-law
No. S.- 5518-45
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A by-law to permit Ryan John Brady to maintain and use an
encroachment upon the road allowance for William Street, City of London.
(City Solicitor)
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Bill
No. 60
By-law
No. S.- 5519-46
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A by-law to permit The World Vietnamese Buddhist Order – Duc
Quang Buddhist Centre to maintain and use an encroachment upon the road
allowance for Trafalgar Street and Hamilton Road, City of London. (City
Solicitor)
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Bill
No. 61
By-law
No. S.- 5520-47
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A by-law to permit The N’Amerind, (London) Friendship Centre
Inc. to maintain and use an encroachment upon the road allowance for Colborne
Street, City of London. (City Solicitor)
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Bill
No. 62
By-law
No. W.- 5531-48
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A by-law to authorize the SWM Facility – Hyde Park 4 Project
(Project No. ES3020-HP4)
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Bill
No. 63
By-law
No. W.- 5532-49
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A by-law to authorize the SWM Pond-Uplands North B2 Project
(Project No. ES3020-UPNB2)
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Bill
No. 64
By-law
No. W.- 5533-50
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A by-law to authorize the 2012 New Major Open Spaces Project
(Project No. PD2043-12)
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Bill
No. 65
By-law
No. Z.-1-132160
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land
located at 373 Wharncliffe Road South. (6/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 66
By-law
No. Z.-1-132161
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A by-law to extend the Temporary Use for an area of land located
at 585 Third Street. (8/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 67
By-law
No. Z.-1-132162
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land
located at 1900 Huron Street. (9/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 68
By-law
No. Z.-1-132163
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land
located at 142 Horton Street East and 291,297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street.
(13/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 69
By-law
No.A.-6904-51
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A By-law to authorize a Property Value Protection Plan Agreement
between The Corporation of the City of London and Victoria Miller and Manuel
A. S. Camara to provide property value protection for the property located at
5801 White Oak Road. (C-1/2/CWC)
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Bill
No. 70
By-law
No.A.-6905-52
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A by-law to ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder
of London Hydro Inc. authorizing and approving the joint venture between
London Hydro Inc. and London District Renewable Energy Cooperative. (1/2/CW)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Adjourn.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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Joe
Fontana, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk