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Council
MINUTES
FIRST
MEETING
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December 12, 2017
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown; Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner and H.L. Usher; and C. Saunders
(City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillors T. Park and J.
Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT: M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon, B.
Card, J. Carter, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, A. Dunbar, J. Farmer
Bosma, J.M. Fleming, N. Hall, S. Khan, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, P.
McKague, J. Millson, K. Murray, D. O’Brien, A. Patis, D. Popadic, M. Ribera, L.
Rowe, K. Scherr, J. Senese, C. Smith, J. Smout, S. Spring, S. Stafford, J.
Tansley, B. Warner B. Westlake-Power and R. Wilcox.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present, except Councillors P. Hubert, T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Councillor
P. Hubert enters the meeting at 4:09 PM.
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Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary
interest in:
a)
clause
12 of the 1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with
an appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, by indicating that he
has a professional relationship with one of the applicants; and
b)
clause
6a)i)F) of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee,
having to do with Business Case #6-Increased Ontario Works Administration
Subsidy, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services
agency with a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works.
Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary
interest in:
a)
clause
11 of the Planning and Environment Committee, including the associated Bill
No. 16, having to do with planning for non-therapeutic cannabis in retail
stores, by indicating that his employer has an inspection capacity with
respect to this matter;
b)
clause
12 of the 1st Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, including
the associated Bill No. 17, having to do with the Business Licensing By-law review,
by indicating that his employer has an inspection capacity with respect to
this matter;
c)
clause
6a)ii)A) of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee,
having to do with Business Case #7-Proposed Minimum Wage Increases, by
indicating that he has a working relationship with CUPE Local 101, as he
supervises CUPE Local 101 employees;
d)
clause
6a)ii)B) of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee,
having to do with Business Case #8-A matter pertaining to labour relations
and employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and
employees of the Corporation including communications for that purpose, and for
the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees
of the Corporation, by indicating that he has a working relationship with
CUPE Local 101 as he supervises CUPE Local 101 employees; and
e)
clause
9 of the 1st Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee,
having to do with the Community Mental Health and Addiction Strategy for
London: Moving Forward Together, by indicating that his employer has an
interest in this matter.
Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary
interest in:
a)
clause
6a)ii)A) of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee,
having to do with Business Case #7-Proposed Minimum Wage Increases, by
indicating that her son is an employee of the City of London; and,
b)
clause
6a)ii)B) of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee,
having to do with Business Case #8-A matter pertaining to labour relations
and employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and
employees of the Corporation including communications for that purpose, and
for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and
employees of the Corporation, by indicating that her son is an employee of
the City of London.
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None.
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following matters:
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to reports,
advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the
Corporation's associations or unions and advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/1/SPPC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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At
4:58 PM, Councillor S. Turner leaves the meeting.
At
5:07 PM, Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting.
At
5:11 PM, Councillor S. Turner leaves the meeting.
At
5:13 PM, Councillor A. Hopkins leaves the meeting.
At
5:15 PM Councillors A. Hopkins and S. Turner enter the meeting.
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The Council rises and goes Council, In
Closed Session at 4:37 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members
present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
The Council, In Closed Session rises at 5:16
PM and Council reconvenes at 5:19 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and
all Members present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the Minutes of the Twenty-Eighth
meeting held on November 28, 2017.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve receipt and referral of the
following communications as noted on the Added Agenda:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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None.
At
5:26 PM, Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clauses 4, 7 and 10.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of this Report, having to do with
appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, by indicating that he
has a working relationship with one of the applicants.
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That Councillor J. Morgan BE ELECTED Vice
Chair of the Corporate Services Committee for the term ending November 30,
2018.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken:
a) the
staff report dated December 5, 2017, entitled “Asset Review: Class C – Major
Venues, Non-Core Services and Assets”, BE RECEIVED for information;
b) the
Guiding Principles for the review BE AMENDED to incorporate the following additional
Guiding Principle:
“6. Revenue
Generation: Has the potential to generate revenue for the City of London”;
and
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate opportunities to find
alternative space in the city for community groups that are currently using
space within the T-Block building, noting that the London Community Grants
Program 2020 - 2023 multi-year granting process provides an opportunity for
the affected groups to apply for funding if required.
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with
respect to the execution of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
Amending Agreements for the Kiwanis Park and Harris Park Pavilion projects:
a) the
proposed by-law included in the staff report dated December 5, 2017 as
Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to:
i) authorize
and approve the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Amending
Agreement #1, regarding the Kiwanis Park project, (Schedule “A” to the
by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the
Queen in Right of Canada hereby represented by the Minister responsible for
the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario;
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement authorized and
approved in a) i), above;
b) the
proposed by-law included in the staff report dated December 5, 2017 as
Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to:
i) authorize
and approve the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Amending
Agreement #4, regarding the Harris Park Pavilion, (Schedule “B” to the
by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the
Queen in Right of Canada hereby represented by the Minister responsible for
the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario;
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement authorized and
approved in b) i), above.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
staff report dated December 5, 2017, entitled “Understanding the City’s
Procurement Process and Practices”, BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the recommendations contained in the
Tax Adjustment Agenda dated December 5, 2017 BE APPROVED; it being noted that
there were no members of the public in attendance to speak before the
Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax
Adjustment Agenda.
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That Councillor V. Ridley BE REIMBURSED for
the following expenditures associated with the Ontario Good Roads Association
(OGRA):
a) expenses
Councillor Ridley may incur related to campaign material for her bid for
re-election to the OGRA Board, up to a maximum of $250.00, outside of her
annual expense allocation, subject to annual budget approval, and in
accordance with the Council’s Travel and Business Expense Policy; and
b) in
the event Councillor Ridley is re-elected to the OGRA Board, expenses over
and above those which the OGRA Board covers, related to her attendance at the
2018/20 Board meetings, outside of her annual expense allocation, subject to
annual budget approval, and in accordance with the Council’s Travel and
Business Expense Policy.
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That Rebecca Henderson BE APPOINTED as a
Voting Representative from London Cycle Link, to the Cycling Advisory
Committee, for the term ending February 28, 2019.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
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At
5:26 PM, Councillor M. Salih enters the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 10.
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That the Governance Working Group BE
REQUESTED to investigate and report back on the implications of changing the
Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule in terms of time of day and
day of week.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (9)
NAYS: P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher (4)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 4.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff
report dated December 5, 2017, entitled “Crowd Control Procedures at
Meetings”, BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that clause 4 be amended to read
as follows:
“That the staff report dated December 5,
2017, entitled “Crowd Control Procedures at Meetings”, BE REFERRED back to
the Civic Administration to incorporate additional procedures with respect to
the entry doors into the Chambers Gallery during Council and Standing
Committee meetings.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Clause
4, as amended reads as follows:
That the staff report dated December 5, 2017,
entitled “Crowd Control Procedures at Meetings”, BE REFERRED back to the Civic
Administration to incorporate additional procedures with respect to the entry
doors into the Chambers Gallery during Council and Standing Committee meetings.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 12.
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That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28,
2019:
Wendy Lau (Voting Member-at-Large)
Katie Schmidt (Voting Member - Person with
a Disability)
it being noted that the appointments were
made in accordance with the attached ranked ballots.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that clause 12 be amended by
replacing the name Wendy Lau, with the name Kendra Ramer.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 12, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Clause
12, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019:
Kendra Ramer (Voting Member-at-Large)
Katie Schmidt (Voting Member - Person with a
Disability)
it
being noted that the appointments were made in accordance with the attached
ranked ballots.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 7.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk and the Solicitor II, the following actions be taken with respect to
proposed amendments to the Council Procedure By-law A-50, as amended:
a) the
staff report dated December 5, 2017 entitled “Amendments to the Council
Procedure By-law A-50, as amended, Resulting from the Modernizing Ontario’s
Municipal Legislation Act, 2017” BE RECEIVED; and,
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017 as
Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to amend the Council Procedure By-law A-50, as amended, to
replace the definition of the term “meeting” and to provide for four
additional reasons a meeting may be closed to the public, all of which are in
keeping with recent amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001;
it being noted that there were no members of
the public in attendance at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 7 be amended by adding
a new part c), as follows:
“c) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with the necessary steps that would be
required to allow Council Members to participate in meetings in accordance
with recent changes to the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, as
amended.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 7, as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Clause
7, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk
and the Solicitor II, the following actions be taken with respect to proposed
amendments to the Council Procedure By-law A-50, as amended:
a) the
staff report dated December 5, 2017 entitled “Amendments to the Council
Procedure By-law A-50, as amended, Resulting from the Modernizing Ontario’s
Municipal Legislation Act, 2017” BE RECEIVED;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017 as Appendix
“A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12,
2017 to amend the Council Procedure By-law A-50, as amended, to replace the
definition of the term “meeting” and to provide for four additional reasons a
meeting may be closed to the public, all of which are in keeping with recent
amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001; and,
c) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with the necessary steps that would be
required to allow Council Members to participate in meetings in accordance with
recent changes to the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
it
being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the
public participation meeting associated with this matter, to speak before the
Corporate Services Committee.
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to
Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clause 10.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That Councillor T. Park BE ELECTED Vice
Chair of the Civic Works Committee for the term ending November 30, 2018.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken regarding
the community program for enhancements along the Veterans Memorial Parkway:
a) the
staff report dated December 4, 2017, satisfying the termination clauses of
the Agreement with Landscape Ontario, BE RECEIVED;
b) Landscape
Ontario BE THANKED for their participation in the Veterans Memorial Parkway
Community Enhancement Program;
c) the
volunteers who supported the Program as Executive Committee members,
advisors, planting day technical support and the public BE THANKED for their
efforts to make the Program a success;
d) as
per the conditions of the Agreement, a request BE MADE to Landscape Ontario
to transfer the remaining funding in the amount of approximately $28,000 from
the reserve held by Landscape Ontario to the City of London, to be utilized
to fund the on-going monitoring of new trees along the Veterans Memorial
Parkway;
e) $50,000
of the remaining funding in the City’s capital account PD1142, which was set
up to support the enhancement of the Veterans Memorial Parkway, BE UTILIZED
to support the extension of the Veterans Memorial Parkway south of Highway
401, with additional tree planting similar to that done north of Highway 401;
f) in
accordance with Section 14.4 (e) of the City’s Procurement Policy, the
not-for-profit organization “Trees for …” BE RETAINED by the City in the
amount of up to $37,500 of the remaining approved funding in the City’s
capital account PD1142 to support the administration of a similar Program to
enhance portions of Highbury Avenue, adjacent to Commissioners Road East,
and;
g) the
balance of the remaining approved funding of $105,000 in capital account
PD1142 for Veterans Memorial Parkway BE TRANSFERRED to a new capital account
to support the creation of a permanent Vimy Ridge Park in recognition of
London’s veterans; it being noted that the permanent location of this Park
will be the subject of a separate report and decision of Council. (2017-T04)
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That on the recommendation of the Director,
Environment, Fleet & Solid Waste, the staff report dated December 4, 2017,
entitled “Proposed Food and Organic Waste Framework, Blue Box Program Plan
Amendment and Waste Free Ontario Act” BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-E07)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-law included as Appendix A to the staff report dated December 4,
2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December
12, 2017 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law
(PS-113). (2017-T08)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, the
staff report dated December 4, 2017, entitled “Public Education and
Communication Program: Toilets Are Not Garbage Cans”, BE RECEIVED for
information. (2017-E07)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 entitled “Flooding
Matters: Weeping Tile Connection Charge Feasibility Analysis”:
a) the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
BE DIRECTED to report back, at the February 6, 2018 meeting of the Civic
Works Committee, with what steps could be undertaken to implement a public
communication campaign targeted at homes with suspected weeping tile
connections to the sanitary sewer system; it being understood that the
purpose of the campaign would be to inform homeowners, in neighbourhoods
upstream of areas historically impacted by basement flooding, of the City’s
weeping tile disconnection grant program; and
b) the staff report dated December
4, 2017 BE RECEIVED.(2017-E13)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Local Improvement process:
(a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the revised local improvement
initiation process; and
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to create educational materials in the form
of web content and a brochure to assist in communicating the local
improvement process and regulation. (2017-E17)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
staff report dated December 4, 2017, entitled “2017 External Audit of
London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System and 2017 Management Review,
BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-F03)
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That the Managing Director, Environmental
and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE DIRECTED to:
a) review,
either through Lean Six Sigma or more generally, the process of issuing
permits for approved works, including consultation with key stakeholders such
as the Utilities Coordinating Committee, emergency services, the London
Development Institute, business improvement associations and others who are
likely to apply for permits for approved works on major roads; and
b) report
back to the Civic Works Committee, by the end of March 2018, on:
i) ways
to improve communication with affected business, organizations and residents
about the timing, duration and impacts of permits for approved works,
including unexpected developments;
ii) ways
to improve the scheduling and coordination of private and public projects
affecting roadways and sidewalks that carry significant pedestrian, cyclist,
transit and auto traffic;
iii) resources
required to implement these improvements; and
iv) any
other improvements identified through the review. (2017-T04)
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That the 10th Report of the Transportation
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 28, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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That the Deferred Matters List for the
Civic Works Committee, as at November 30, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion
made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 10.
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That the 11th Report of the Cycling
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 22, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (12)
NAYS: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner to
Approve clauses 1 to 30, excluding clauses 11 and 28.
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That it BE NOTED that the following
pecuniary interests were disclosed:
a) Councillor
S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of this Report having
to do with planning for non-therapeutic Cannabis in retail stores, by
indicating that his employer, the Middlesex-London Health Unit, provided
comments.
b) Councillor
T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 15 of this Report having to
do with the property located at 391 South Street (Colborne Building), by
indicating that her family owns property in the area of the subject property.
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That Councillor A. Hopkins BE ELECTED Vice
Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term ending November
30, 2018.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 12th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from
its meetings held on November 22, 2017:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval process and
tree planting and landscape plans:
i)
E.
Conway, Landscape Planner, BE REQUESTED to report back at the January meeting
of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) with respect to the site
plan approval process for tree planting and landscape plans; and,
ii) J.
Spence, Manager, Urban Forestry, BE REQUESTED to report back at a future
meeting of the TFAC with a verbal update on the 2018 recommendations to the
Design Guidelines, as they relate to tree planting;
it being noted that
the TFAC received a handout from A. Van Damme, London Hydro, from the report
“London Hydro’s Review of Vegetation Management”, with respect to this
matter; and,
b) clauses 1 to 8, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Secondary Plan for the White Oak/Dingman area:
a) the
staff report dated December 4, 2017, entitled "White Oak/Dingman
Secondary Plan - Terms of Reference for Project Initiation" BE RECEIVED;
and,
b) the
White Oak/Dingman Secondary Plan Terms of Reference appended to the
above-noted report as Appendix “A” BE CIRCULATED to stakeholders, agencies
and the public for the purposes of initiating the Secondary Plan for the
White Oak/Dingman area, noting that draft Official Plan policies will be
brought forward for consideration at a future meeting of the Planning and
Environment Committee, following consultations with stakeholders, agencies
and the public. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application of Greengate Village Limited, relating to the property
located on the north side of Bradley Avenue, between Jackson Road and
Meadowgate Boulevard, legally described as Part of Lots 13 and 14, Concession
1 (geographic Township of Westminster) and Part of Asima Drive and Part of
Block 116 and all of Lots 60 to 73, both inclusive, and all of Lots 113 and
114 on Plan 33M-533:
a) the
Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to approve a three (3) year extension to
Draft Plan Approval for the residential plan of subdivision File No.
39T-07508, SUBJECT TO the revised conditions contained in Schedule “A”
39T-07508 appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017; and,
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and
revenues appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as Schedule “B”
39T-07508. (2017-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering
into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and Wastell Builders (London) Inc., for the subdivision of land over Block
‘C’, Registered Plan No. 795 and Part of Lot 7, Concession 2, (Geographic
Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the
north side of Michael Street, municipally known as 1245 Michael Street:
a) the
Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Wastell Builders (London) Inc., for the
Michael Street Subdivision (39T-16506) appended to the staff report dated
December 4, 2017 as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED;
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and
revenues appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as Schedule “B”;
and,
c) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any
amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.
(2017-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application by Town and Country Developments (2005) Inc., to exempt the
properties located at 2313 and 2373 Callingham Drive from Part Lot Control:
a) pursuant
to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed
revised by-law appended to the December 4, 2017 Planning and Environment
Committee Added Agenda BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt
Block 2 and 3, Plan 33M-664, from the Part Lot Control provisions of
subsection 50(5) of the said Act, for a period not to exceed three (3)
years;
b) the
following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the
passage of a Part Lot Control By-law for Block 2 and 3, Plan 33M-664 as noted
in clause a) above:
i) the
submission by the Applicant of a draft reference plan to Development Services
for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development
plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the
reference plan being deposited in the Land Registry Office;
ii) the
submission by the Applicant to Development Services of a digital copy,
together with a hard copy, of each reference plan to be deposited. The
digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's
Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83
UTM Control Reference;
iii) the
submission by the Applicant of each draft reference plan to London Hydro
showing driveway locations and to obtain approval for hydro servicing
locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference
plan being deposited in the Land Registry Office;
iv) the
submission by the Applicant to the City for review and approval prior to the
reference plan being deposited in the Land Registry Office; any revised lot
grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide
the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a
result of the approval of the reference plan;
v) the
Applicant entering into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if
necessary;
vi) the
Applicant agreeing to construct all services, including private drain
connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design
of the lots;
vii) the
Applicant obtaining confirmation from Development Services that the
assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the
reference plan(s) to be deposited;
viii) the
Applicant obtaining approval from Development Services for each reference
plan to be registered, prior to the reference plan being registered in the
Land Registry Office;
ix) the Applicant submitting to the
City confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development
has been deposited in the Land Registry Office; and,
x) the Applicant obtaining
clearance from the City that requirements iii), iv) and v) inclusive,
outlined above, have been satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of
building permits by the Building Division for lots being developed in any
future reference plan; and,
c)
the
Applicant BE ADVISED that the cost of registration of the above-noted by-law
is to be borne by the Applicant, in accordance with City policy. (2017-D25)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application by Adrian Plante, to exempt 1357 Hyde Park Road from Part Lot
Control:
a) pursuant
to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed
revised by-law appended to the December 4, 2017 Planning and Environment
Committee Added Agenda BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt
PART OF LONDON CON 3 PT 27 RP further described as Part 1, 33R-19095 from the
Part Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act, for a period
not to exceed three (3) years;
b) the
following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the
passage of a Part Lot Control By-law for PART OF LONDON CON 3 PT 27 RP,
further described as Part 1, 33R-19095, as noted in clause a) above:
i) the
submission by the Applicant of a draft reference plan to Development Services
for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development
plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the
reference plan being deposited in the Land Registry Office;
ii) the
submission by the Applicant to Development Services of a digital copy,
together with a hard copy, of each reference plan to be deposited. The
digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's
Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83
UTM Control Reference;
iii) the
submission by the Applicant of each draft reference plan to London Hydro,
showing driveway locations and obtaining approval for hydro servicing
locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference
plan being deposited in the Land Registry Office;
iv) the
submission by the Applicant to the City for review and approval, prior to the
reference plan being deposited in the Land Registry Office; any revised lot
grading and servicing plans, in accordance with the final lot layout to
divide the blocks, should there be further division of property contemplated
as a result of the approval of the reference plan;
v) the
Applicant entering into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if
necessary;
vi) the
Applicant agreeing to construct all services, including private drain
connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design
of the lots;
vii) the
Applicant obtaining confirmation from Development Services, that the assignment
of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference
plan(s) to be deposited;
viii) the
Applicant obtaining approval from Development Services for each reference
plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the
Land Registry Office;
ix) the
Applicant submitting to the City confirmation that an approved reference plan
for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;
x) the
Applicant obtaining clearance from the City that requirements iii), iv) and v)
inclusive, outlined above, have been satisfactorily completed, prior to any
issuance of building permits by the Building Division for lots being
developed in any future reference plan;
xi) the
receipt of a letter from Minister of Environment & Climate Change confirming
acceptance of Record of Site Condition;
xii) the
receipt of a letter from Owner’s engineer or surveyor certifying all existing
buildings and structures have been removed from the Block;
xiii) confirmation
that the 0.3 metre reserve on Findlay Drive has been removed to the
satisfaction of the City Surveyor;
xiv) confirmation
that Zoning By-law amendment (Z-8816) be completed and be in full force and
effect that permits street townhouse development;
xv) confirmation
that Consent application (B.036/17) be completed and be in full force and
effect that creates the separate parcel that permits the development of
street townhouse; and,
c) the
Applicant BE ADVISED that the cost of registration of this by-law is to be
borne by the applicant in accordance with City policy. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering
into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and Colonel Talbot Developments Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part
of Lot 72 and 73, Concession East of the North Branch of the Talbot Road,
(Geographic Township of Westminster), City of London, County of Middlesex,
situated on the east side of Colonel Talbot Road, north of Lambeth:
a) the
Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Colonel Talbot Developments Inc., for
the Hunt Lands Subdivision (39T-12503) appended to the staff report dated
December 4, 2017 as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED;
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and
revenues appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as Schedule “B”,
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as Schedule “C”;
and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any
amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.
(2017-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering
into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and Foxhollow North Kent Developments Inc., for the subdivision of land over
Part of Lot 23, Concession 5, (Geographic Township of London), City of
London, County of Middlesex, situated on the south side of Sunningdale Road
West, between Wonderland Road North and Hyde Park Road and on the north side
of the Heard Drain, municipally known as 1284 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West:
a) the
Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Foxhollow North Kent Developments Inc.,
for the Foxhollow North Kent Subdivision, Phase 2 (39T-04510-2) appended to
the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED;
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and
revenues appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017, as Schedule
“B”;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as Schedule “C”;
and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any
amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.
(2017-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Adelaide and
Phillbrook Centre Inc., relating to the property located at 1880 Phillbrook
Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4,
2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December
12, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official
Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a holding Office
Special Provision (h-103*OF4(4)) Zone TO an Office Special Provision (OF4(4))
Zone to remove the “h-103” holding provision. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
the by-law appended to the December 4, 2017 Planning and Environment
Committee Added Agenda to designate the property located at 329 Victoria
Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017; it being noted
that this matter has been considered by the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage and public notice has been completed with respect to the designation
in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
the proposed revised by-law appended to the December 4, 2017 Planning and
Environment Committee Added Agenda to designate the properties located at
93-95 Dufferin Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017;
it being noted that this matter has been considered by the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage and public notice has been completed with respect to
the designation in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage
Act. (2017-R01)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
the proposed revised by-law appended to the December 4, 2017 Planning and
Environment Committee Added Agenda to designate the property located at 391
South Street (the Colborne Building) to be of cultural heritage value or
interest BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017; it being noted that this matter has been considered by the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage and public notice has been completed
with respect to the designation in compliance with the requirements of the
Ontario Heritage Act. (2017-R01)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following candidates BE APPROVED for
the positions listed below on the Urban Design Peer Review Panel:
a) McMichael Ruth– Position of
Architect;
b) Steven Cooper – Position of
Architect; and,
c) Heather
Price (nee Holbrook) – Position of Senior Planner/Urban Designer.
(2017-D32)
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That the Building Division Monthly Report
for the month of October, 2017 BE RECEIVED. (2017-D04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to implementing new guidelines for financial incentive programs
permitted through the Downtown, Old East Village, SoHo and Industrial Lands
Community Improvement Plan financial incentive programs:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to amend By-law C.P.–1467-175, as amended, being “A by-law
to establish financial incentives for the Downtown Community Improvement
Project Areas”, to delete the existing program guidelines and related
schedules and to replace them with new program guidelines and schedules;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to amend By-law C.P.–1468-176, as amended, being “A by-law
to establish financial incentives for the Old East Village Community
Improvement Project Area”, to delete the existing program guidelines and
related schedules and to replace them with new program guidelines and
schedules;
c) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to repeal and replace By-law C.P.–1481-176, being “A by-law
to establish financial incentives for the SoHo Community Improvement Project
Area”, with a new by-law that provides for new program guidelines and
schedules; and,
d) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix “D” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to amend By-law C.P.–1494-217, being “A by-law to adopt the
Community Improvement Plan for Industrial land uses”, to delete Schedules 3
and 4 and to replace them with new Schedules 3 and 4;
it being noted that financial incentive
program guidelines for the forthcoming Hamilton Road Area Community
Improvement Plan and the Lambeth Community Improvement Plan will be
introduced when the respective Community Improvement Plans are brought
forward to Municipal Council for approval and adoption;
it being pointed out that the Planning and
Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from M. Zucchet, Vice
President, Property Management, Atlantis, with respect to this matter.
(2017-D19)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of
Fanshawe Motors, relating to the eastern portion of the property located at
1357 Hyde Park Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated
December 4, 2017 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No.
Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the
subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision
(h•h-100•R1-13(6)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision
(h•h-100•R4-4(__)) Zone;
it being noted that no individuals spoke at
the public participation meeting associated with this matter;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• staff
have reviewed the requested Zoning By-law Amendment application and find that
it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms with the
existing Official Plan policies as well as the Council-adopted London Plan
policies that apply to the subject site;
• staff
have worked with the applicant to reduce the requested maximum lot coverage
from 52% to 45%, to allow for a better fit with the properties to the north
and south of the subject site; it being noted that the properties to the
north and south of the subject site are currently in a Residential R4-4 Zone
which permits a maximum lot coverage of 35%. These properties are subject to
a Zoning By-law Amendment application that is currently under review for a
requested special provision to increase the maximum permitted lot coverage
from 35% to 45% (Z-8850). A reduction in the maximum lot coverage to 45%
would allow for a consistent form with the townhouses on the adjacent
properties, should the Zoning By-law Amendment on the adjacent sites be approved.
The applicant is supportive of this revision and this revision is
incorporated into the recommended zoning; and,
• the
site is currently not serviced and does not have access to a public road. The
existing holding provision, which is proposed to be retained, prohibits
development until the necessary services are in place. (2017-D25)
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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 Youth Opportunities Unlimited, relating to the
properties located at 329 and 331 Richmond Street:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on December 12, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a
Holding Downtown Area (h-3•DA1•D350) Zone TO a Holding Downtown Area Bonus (h-3•DA1•D350•B(_))
Zone, SUBJECT TO the completion of a development agreement to facilitate the
development of a high quality, multi-storey, mixed-use building with a
maximum of 36 dwelling units (556 units per hectare) which substantively
implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated
December 4, 2017 as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the
following facilities, services and matters:
i) Exceptional
Building Design
the building design
shown in the various illustrations contained in Schedule “1” of the amending
by-law is being bonused for features which serve to support the City’s
objectives of promoting a high standard of design while retaining cultural
heritage features for buildings being constructed in strategic or prominent
locations in the Downtown;
ii) Overall
Design
329
Richmond Street
the residential
portion of (3rd-6th floors) of the development provides a contemporary design
separating it from the historic ground floor base through a horizontal band
of curtain wall glazing. The historically designated stone archway and
columns along the east and south building face of 329 Richmond Street will be
preserved and infilled with curtain wall glazing; it being noted that the
rhythm of the existing brick piers along the York Street facade will remain;
it being further noted that a rooftop greenhouse and landscape amenity area
are to be provided;
331
Richmond Street
the east elevation
of the ground floor of 331 Richmond Street will replicate the architectural
style of the original building facade with brick piers infilled with
storefront glazing; it being noted that the second to fourth floors will
maintain the existing horizontal and vertical proportions of the existing
streetscape matching the brick and stone as closely as possible allowing the
4 storey structure to blend in, leaving the corner property to stand as the
contemporary architectural focal point; and,
b) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the implementation of
the facilities, services and matters described in the above-noted clause a)
through the site plan approval process;
it
being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting
associated with this matter;
it being further noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application for the following reasons:
•
the
recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
2014;
•
the
recommended amendment is consistent with the City of London Official Plan
policies and Downtown Heritage Conservation District;
•
the
recommended amendment facilitates the redevelopment of an underutilized site
and encourages an appropriate form of development;
•
the
bonusing of the subject site ensures the building form and design will fit
within the surrounding area and provide for an enhanced design standard;
•
the
recommended use is contemplated through the London Plan; and,
•
the
recommended amendment is consistent with the planning policies of Our Move
Forward – London’s Downtown Plan. (2017-D09)
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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 the City of London, relating to the Brydges
Street Review:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on December 12, 2017 to amend the Official Plan by ADDING a new special
policy to Chapter 10 “Policies for Specific Areas” to apply to the Brydges
Street Area; and,
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting,
to amend The London Plan by ADDING new policies to the Specific Policies for
the Industrial Place Types to apply to the Brydges Street Area and ADDING the
subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan and that
three readings of the by-law enacting The London Plan amendments BE WITHHELD
until such time as The London Plan is in force and effect;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions regarding these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• following
the Industrial Lands Development Strategy industrial lands within the
interior of the city, like the Brydges Street Area, have been seen to
struggle to attract new industrial users;
• there
also remains existing successful industrial businesses within the study area;
• recent
comprehensive review has not indicated that the Brydges Street Area should be
removed from the City’s employment lands;
• commercial
uses subject to specific criteria set out through a special policy area have
the potential to maintain the existing building stock and to reduce vacancy
while new industrial users are sought;
• the
criteria set out within the proposed amendment seek to ensure any commercial
uses that do locate within the Brydges Street Area do not negatively affect
existing or future industrial or residential uses. (2017-D09)
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That on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the Site
Plan Control application by Homes Unlimited, relating to the property located
at 770 Whetter Avenue/8 Fairview Court:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the
public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application to permit
the construction of a four (4) storey apartment building with a total of
fifty-four (54) residential units with respect to:
i) flooding
when there is significant rainfall;
ii) backing
up of traffic in both directions when there is a train;
iii) train
signals going hours after the train has gone by causing noise pollution for
the residents;
iv) installing
the largest building near single family homes;
v) privacy
as the dwelling will tower over one and two storey homes;
vi) the
slope of the parking lot and the elevation of the swale;
vii) the
vibrations from the construction of the proposed building potentially
damaging the foundations of the area residents homes;
viii) safety
of children walking to school with the increase in traffic; and,
ix) the
noise from the train bounce off the proposed building and potentially
impacting the residents further; and,
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site
Plan application to permit the construction of a four (4) storey apartment
building with a total of fifty-four (54) residential units;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions regarding these matters. (2017-D12)
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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 Marigold Homes Inc., relating to the property
located at 467-469 Dufferin Avenue:
a) the
request to amend the Official Plan to ADD a Specific Area Policy to Chapter
10 (Policies for Specific Areas) to allow an apartment building with
12-“Micro-suites”, and a maximum density up to 307 units per hectare BE
REFUSED for the following reasons:
i) the
requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
(2014) which encourages intensification at appropriate locations where it can
be accommodated; it being noted that there is no clear commitment to satisfy
the definition of affordable housing in the Provincial Policy Statement
(2014); it being further noted that the proposed development is not
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) which directs that
cultural heritage resources shall be conserved;
ii) the
requested amendment does not satisfy the location criteria for a Special
Policy Area; it being noted that the proposed development does not satisfy
all the criteria of a Planning Impact Analysis required for a Specific Policy
Area;
iii) the
proposed development requires the removal or demolition of the existing
building located on the subject lands within the East Woodfield Heritage
Conservation District; it being noted that the requested amendment does not
conform to the Official Plan or The London Plan that encourages cultural
heritage resources be conserved and protected; it being further noted that
the proposed development does not conform to the East Woodfield Heritage
Conservation District Plan; and,
iv) the
proposed redevelopment represents an over intensification of the subject
lands;
b) the
request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to ADD the definition of
“Micro-suites” to Section 2 (Definition) and to change the zoning of the
subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-2) Zone TO a Residential
R3/Residential R8 Special Provision Bonus (R3-2/R8-4(_)•B(_)) Zone, BE
REFUSED for the following reasons:
i)
the
requested amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
(2014) which encourages intensification at appropriate locations where it can
be accommodated; it being noted that there is no clear commitment to satisfy
the definition of affordable housing in the Provincial Policy Statement
(2014); it being further noted that the proposed development is not
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) which directs that
cultural heritage resources shall be conserved;
ii)
the
requested amendment does not conform to the density of development
contemplated in the Official Plan, nor the use and height of development
contemplated in the “Neighbourhoods” Place Type in The London Plan;
iii)
the
requested amendment does not satisfy all the criteria of a Planning Impact
Analysis required for applications considering residential intensification;
iv)
the
proposed development requires the removal or demolition of the existing building
located on the subject lands within the East Woodfield Heritage Conservation
District; it being noted that the requested amendment does not conform to the
Official Plan or The London Plan that provides for the conservation and
protection of cultural heritage resources; it being further noted that the
proposed development does not conform to the East Woodfield Heritage
Conservation District Plan;
v)
the
request for Bonus Zoning does not satisfy the general Bonus Zoning objectives
in the Official Plan, and not all of the proposed bonusable items are
eligible for the Bonus Zoning;
vi)
there
is no clear commitment to satisfy the definition of affordable housing in the
Provincial Policy Statement (2014), the 1989 Official Plan or The London Plan
as a rationale for Bonus Zoning;
vii)
a
compelling reason has not been provided to define “Micro-suites” separately
for the purposes of this application; and,
viii)
the
requested amendment represents an over intensification of the subject lands;
it being noted that the Planning and Environment
Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to
this matter:
·
a
communication dated November 26, 2017 from M. Bloxam, President, London
Region Branch, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario;
·
a
communication dated November 27, 2017 from M. Coles, 38 Palace Street;
·
a
petition with 111 signatures expressing support for the proposed development
and 2 signatures against the proposed development from B. Lansink;
·
a
communication dated November 21, 2017, from P.M. Shearer, Region 1 Executive
Board Member, Local 112-153, Ontario Public Service Employees Union; and,
·
a
communication from G. Warren, 16-624 William Street;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions regarding these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council refuses these applications for the following reasons:
•
the
applicant has requested a Specific Policy Area to permit the proposed
apartment building up to a maximum density of 307 units per hectare that
otherwise would not be permitted on lands designated “Low Density
Residential” by the policies in the Official Plan. The proposed use and
height of 3-storeys is also not contemplated on the subject lands within the
Neighbourhoods Place Type with frontage on a Neighbourhood Street according
to Table 10 and Table 11 in The London Plan. Specific Policy Areas are
intended to augment the standard policy direction with more detailed and
specific policy direction for an area. However, the subject lands within the
Low Density Residential designation have the ability to redevelop and
intensify under the existing in-force policies up to Medium Density
Residential development (75 units per hectare). Being mindful that policies
specific to the Woodfield Neighbourhood direct that the neighbourhood be
maintained as a predominately Low Density Residential area, there is nothing
particularly unique about the subject lands to warrant residential
intensification beyond the scale contemplated under the existing in-force
policies;
•
the
applicant has requested that “Micro-suites” be permitted through the
requested Specific Policy Area and also defined within the Zoning By-law. As
proposed to be defined by the applicant, “Micro-suites” are intended
primarily for occupancy by one (1) individual with a maximum of one (1)
bedroom and a floor area maximum of 42 sq. m. The proposed dwelling units
have the ability to comply with the minimum dwelling unit area for a bachelor
of 37 sq. m as set out in the Zoning By-law. The fact that the accessible
units on the ground floor are shown as bachelors and that the door between
the sleeping area and living area for the other units is shown as “optional”,
is a strong indication the need to define “Micro-suites” separately is not
particularly compelling for the purposes of this application (see Proposed
Floor Plan on page 15 of the staff report);
•
the
requested definition proposes to restrict occupancy and bedroom number in
order to manage how intensely a site with Micro-suites is used. The request
to recognize an intended occupancy of one (1) person through Zoning tools is
not consistent with other regulatory documents such as the Property Standard’s
By-law CP-16 or the Ontario Building Code. Moreover, the conventional
standard in the Zoning By-law is to attribute density to the number of dwelling
units per hectare;
•
the
Provincial Policy Statement (2014) directs planning authorities to plan for
residential intensification in appropriate locations where it can be
accommodated. The policies of the Official Plan and The London Plan permit
residential intensification in Low Density Residential areas to a scale that
is appropriate for the receiving neigbourhood. Specific Area Policies which
augment the general residential intensification policies provide additional
guidance on what is considered to be appropriate residential intensification
for the neighbourhood in which the subject lands are located. Having
considered the planned intent for the neighbourhood as well as the physical
constraints of the subject lands, the proposed development is not consistent
with the intent of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) to manage
intensification wisely and direct intensification where it can be
appropriately accommodated. The proposed redevelopment does not conform to
the policies in the Official Plan or The London Plan that provide clear
direction as to how the receiving neighbourhood is expected to grow and change.
The proposed development of the subject lands requires several special
provisions to the requested R8 Zone to regulate the proposed use. The amount
of special provisions and the degree by which they diverge from the standard
zoning requirements is a clear indication the proposed redevelopment is an over-intensification
of the site;
•
the
Provincial Policy Statement (2014) requires planning authorities to plan for
an appropriate range of housing types and densities to meet the housing
requirements of all residents, including the provision of housing which is
affordable. The Official Plan and The London Plan encourage housing choice,
and recognize the potential of intensification in increasing the supply of
housing which is affordable. Although, Micro-suites have the potential to add
to housing choice, the applicant has not demonstrated that the proposed units
will be affordable relative to units of a comparable size, and there is a
lack of a clear commitment by the applicant to meet the definition of affordable
housing in the governing policy documents. The proposed development is not
required to contribute to the long-term supply of sustainable affordable
housing. The proposed units are intended to be privately controlled market
rate rentals with no agreements with the City or provincially mandated
service providers of affordable housing to ensure affordability will be
maintained over the long term. There is no certainty that the proposed
development will contribute to the creation of sustainable affordable housing
in return for the requested increase in density;
•
the
Provincial Policy Statement (2014) promotes the wise use and management of
cultural heritage resources and directs that significant built heritage
resources be conserved. Consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement
(2014), there is an underlying preference by the Official Plan and The London
Plan policies that cultural heritage resources be conserved and protected,
and that the removal of these resources is the least desirable course of
action and should be discouraged. In order to manage cultural heritage
resources The London Plan requires consideration of mitigation measures to
address any impacts on the cultural heritage resources and to conserve the
cultural heritage resource; and,
•
located
within the East Woodfield Heritage Conservation District (HCD), the subject
lands are a protected heritage property designated under Part V of the Ontario
Heritage Act. Further research and evidence to fully substantiate the
cultural heritage value or interest of the property, including the existing
building as built heritage resource, is required before any irreversible
decisions regarding the property (i.e. removal or demolition of the existing
building) are made. As a result of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) not
considering mitigation measures to address the impacts of the proposed
development, including the removal or demolition of the existing building,
the HIA has not demonstrated how this significant built heritage resource
will be conserved. The application is contrary to the policy direction of the
Provincial Policy Statement, the Official Plan and The London Plan. (2017-D09)
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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 Thames Valley District School Board, relating
to the properties located at 790, 792 and 794 Quebec Street:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on December 12, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a
Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone, TO a Neighbourhood Facility (NF) Zone; and,
b) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following through
the site plan process:
i) the
installation of 1.8m tall board on board privacy fence where the subject site
abuts residential dwellings to the south and east;
ii) the
installation of 1.5m tall transparent fence of wrought iron or similar style
where the subject site abuts Quebec Street;
iii) the
use of landscaping including tree planting and flax grasses or similar
treatment where the subject site abuts Quebec Street; and,
iv) further
discussions with the applicant with respect to the proposed location of the
fence on the school property in order to allow the resident to maintain their
property;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals
indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made
oral submissions regarding these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
enlargement of the existing school is consistent with the Provincial Policy
Statement, 2014 as it creates a more functional space and optimizes the
existing public service facility;
• the
recommended amendment is consistent with the Community Facility policies of
the existing Official Plan as well as the Neighbourhood policies of the
London Plan; and,
• the
existing East Carling Public School is compatible with the surrounding
residential neighbourhood, and the additional land will create a larger and
more viable school yard. (2017-D09)
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That, the application of Southside Group,
relating to the properties located at 940 and 956 Wharncliffe Road South, BE
REFERRED back to the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, to
identify and report back on the appropriate raw materials that can be stored
on the property. (2017-D09)
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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 SmartREIT, relating to the properties located
at 1235 – 1295 Fanshawe Park Road West:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on December 12, 2017 to amend the Official Plan by ADDING a policy to
Chapter 10 – “Policies for Specific Areas” to permit multiple-unit
residential developments having a low-rise profile, and certain specialized
residential facilities such as small-scale nursing homes, retirement lodges, emergency
care establishments and continuum-of-care facilities;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on December 12, 2017 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 an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special
Provision (ASA3/ASA6/ASA8(5)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R8 Special
Provision (h-147·R8-4(*)) Zone and a Holding Residential R8 Special
Provision/ Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision
(h-147·R8-4(**)/ASA3(_)/ASA6(_)/ ASA8(5) Zone;
c) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
and engineering issues through the site plan approval process:
i) creation
of a grid or modified grid internal drive-aisle hierarchy including primary
internal drive aisles aligning with the driveways for 2900 Tokala Trail and
2825 Dalmagarry Drive, to provide for short and direct connections through
and within the site for vehicles, pedestrians and other active mobility
modes;
ii) designing
of primary drive aisles and driveways as local streets including parallel
on-street parking where appropriate, sidewalks, pedestrian-scale lighting,
and boulevard trees;
iii) ensuring
that the east-west primary internal drive aisle extends to the west property
line to provide for a possible future vehicular connection through the Lowe’s
site to the public street network;
iv) encouraging
underground parking for commercial and mixed-se development; it being noted
that where underground parking is not provided, direct large surface parking
areas to the side and rear of buildings and the primary internal streets and
strategically screen them from view with a combination of low landscape walls
and planting;
v) encouraging
the siting of common amenity space(s) in centrally located areas that are
highly visible and easily accessible from the primary internal drive aisles
and form an integral part of the pedestrian mobility network on the site;
vi) encouraging more intensive
building forms/heights to be directed to the south part of the site,
providing for a transition in height and intensity toward the low density
residential neighbourhood to the north;
vii) contributing to the character of
the neighbourhood by establishing active frontages, creating a sense of
enclosure and providing a comfortable, high quality pedestrian environment,
place design emphasis for all development forms on the relationship of the
buildings and landscape treatments to the public streets, prominent
intersections, the primary internal drive aisles and the common amenity
space(s), considering such elements as:
A) orienting buildings and main
entrances to buildings to these features;
B) designing side elevations
that are visible from the public realm to have a similar level of prominence
and detail as front facades;
C) exploring opportunities to
highlight prominent public street intersections or entrances into the
development with enhanced building design;
D) using building and roof line
articulation, appropriately scaled and located windows, and variation in
materials, colours and architectural treatments to create a human-scaled
rhythm, add interest and break down large facades; and,
E) providing high-quality
landscaping in these areas;
viii) in mixed-use and apartment
buildings, residential units should be designed to:
A) providing direct access from
individual units to adjacent sidewalks; and,
B) providing individual private
outdoor amenity space that may be delineated from and provide a transition to
the adjacent communal areas through the use of grade changes, landscaping,
low walls or other vertical elements that maintain views for safety;
ix) supporting mixed-use
development, encourage additional main floor height to facilitate the use or
conversion of this space for non-residential uses;
x) townhouses
should be designed to:
A) orienting buildings (primary
entrance, high level of vision glass and architectural detail) to public
streets and primary internal drive aisles as a first and second priority,
respectively.
B) providing for direct
pedestrian access from primary entrances to the sidewalk on the public street
or primary internal drive aisle;
C) discouraging the use of
fencing between the front of the unit and the public street, other than low,
decorative fencing intended solely to delineate private from public space;
and,
D) providing sufficient useable
amenity area behind buildings;
xi) providing enhanced
landscaping/buffering for mixed-use or residential development adjacent to
the existing commercial development to the west;
xii) for units along the north
property line west of Tokala Trail, considering opportunities to orient
dwelling toward Tokala Trail, in conjunction with any future development
proposals by others at 2975 Tokala Trail; and,
xiii) revising existing Sanitary
Area plans and design sheets if required;
d) pursuant
to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal
Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as City staff gave notice of the possible additional consideration
of other special regulation such as for building setbacks from property
lines, and the recommended zones and special provisions reflect the same or
fewer land use permissions, and the same or more restrictive regulations than
advertised in the Notice of Application; and,
e) the
request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject
property FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision
(ASA3/ASA6/ ASA8(5) Zone TO a revised Associated Shopping Area Commercial
Special provision (ASA3/ASA6/ASA8(5)) Zone to permit,
in addition to the above-noted uses, apartment buildings, handicapped
persons apartment buildings, senior citizen apartment buildings, townhouses
and stacked townhouses, nursing homes, retirement lodges, lodging house class
2, emergency care establishments, and continuum-of-care facilities, with
special regulations to allow all uses to develop either in a standalone
building or as part of a mixed-use building, including a live-work format;
and for residential uses, a maximum height of 4 storeys, a maximum lot
coverage of 40%, and a minimum landscaped open space of 30%, BE REFUSED for
the following reasons:
i)
it
is more appropriate to combine a Residential R8 Zone with the existing
Associated Shopping Area Special Provision (ASA3/ASA6/ASA8(5)) Zones than to
add residential uses as special provisions to the commercial zones, for this
property;
ii)
the
recommended land uses for the north part of the property are restricted to
residential or specialized residential facilities, omitting the existing
commercial zones from this area;
iii)
the
recommended regulations include yard depth setbacks, density and height
provisions and restrictions on parking, drive aisles and drive-through
facilities for new residential or mixed-use development that were not
requested by the applicant but which will help to implement desirable urban
design features and ensure adequate servicing can be provided; and,
iv)
a
holding provision is recommended to ensure the design issues identified in
clause c) are considered at the site plan stage;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an
oral submission regarding these matters;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
recommended amendment to the 1989 Official Plan aligns the policy basis for
the proposed development of the property with the Shopping Area policies of
The London Plan which was adopted by Council;
• the
recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement,
2014;
• the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the recommended
amendment to the 1989 Official Plan;
• the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Shopping Area and
City Design policies of The London Plan;
• the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment provides for and distinguishes an
appropriate range of permitted uses on the subject site;
• the
recommended zoning special provisions support development and urban design
goals that are appropriate for the site and its context; and,
the
matters requested to be considered by the site plan approval authority
support development, urban design and engineering goals that are appropriate
for the site and its context. (2017-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the
Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building
Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the Parking Strategy
for Downtown London:
a) the
Parking Strategy Report and Action Plan for Downtown London as summarized in
the Executive Summary appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix A, BE ACCEPTED as the basis for the future actions with respect to
parking in downtown;
b) the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief
Building Official BE DIRECTED to look for opportunities to invest in joint
venture projects by participating within the next 3-20 years in the Downtown
London Business Improvement Area (BIA) boundary and in sub areas 3, 4 and 1
in central and southwest downtown, and a business case be brought forward for
the 2020-2024 multi-year budget for the new Municipal Council’s
consideration;
c) the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief
Building Official BE DIRECTED to report back at a future date on the
financial implications and a strategy to fund new public parking spaces as
part of new developments in the next 20 years;
d) the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief
Building Official BE DIRECTED to explore opportunities to improve
coordination of all City owned and controlled on and off-street parking
facilities to achieve improved downtown area wide parking management and
transportation demand management opportunities;
e) the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief
Building Official BE DIRECTED to undertake a gradual approach to the
discontinuation of temporary zone permissions for temporary surface
commercial parking lots in downtown where there is surplus public parking due
to lower parking utilization and in coordination with future parking
utilization monitoring and travel mode shifts;
f) the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief
Building Official BE DIRECTED to amend the Downtown Community Improvement
Plan (CIP) to allow for bonusing of private entities and the creation of
public-private partnerships for the purpose of developing public parking and
municipal parking garages within the Downtown; and,
g) an
increase in the annual commercial boulevard parking rate in the downtown from
$3.10 per square foot to $4.80 per square foot BE INCLUDED in a future Fee
and Charges Bylaw update;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee received the attached presentation from Stuart
B. Anderson, BA Consulting Group Ltd., with respect to these matters.
(2017-T02)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the concurrence of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the following actions be taken with respect to Downtown Temporary Commercial
Parking lots:
a) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE DIRECTED to initiate an
Official Plan amendment to The London Plan’s Temporary Use Provisions
section, in order to add criteria, consistent with the Downtown Parking
Strategy, that will be considered when reviewing planning applications for
temporary zoning for surface commercial parking lots in the Downtown;
b) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE DIRECTED to amend the
guideline document entitled “Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan” to
provide more detailed and streetscape-specific guidance on the evaluation of
planning and development applications for temporary zoning to permit and
design surface commercial parking lots in the Downtown; and,
c) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE DIRECTED to continue to
proactively advise owners and operators of existing unlicensed surface
commercial parking lots to obtain a business license noting that one of the
conditions of issuance of a business license includes conformity with
municipal By-laws including the Zoning By-law. (2017-T02)
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 11th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee (EEPAC) from its meeting held on November 16, 2017:
a) the
Working Group comments appended to the 11th Report of the EEPAC related to
the Parker Stormwater Management Facility BE FORWARDED to the Civic
Administration for consideration;
b) a
Working Group consisting of S. Levin (lead), B. Krichker, S. Madhavji and I.
Whiteside, BE ESTABLISHED to review the application by MHBC Planning,
relating to the property located at a portion of 3700 Colonel Talbot Road and
3645 Bostwick Road and to report back at the next Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) meeting; it being noted that
the EEPAC reviewed and received a Notice dated October 30, 2017, from N.
Pasato, Senior Planner, with respect to this matter;
c) the
following actions be taken with respect to Amendment Form - Case #9 – Invasive
Species Management Strategy for the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget:
i) the
Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee supports the above-noted proposed amendment; and,
ii) the
Municipal Council BE ENCOURAGED to include funding in future budgets for
Invasive Species management;
d) a
Working Group, consisting of J. Stinziano, R. Trudeau and I. Whiteside, BE
ESTABLISHED to review the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating
to the properties located at a portion of 3614, 3630 Colonel Talbot Road and
6621 Pack Road and to report back at the next Environmental and Ecological
Planning Advisory Committee meeting; it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed
and received a Notice dated October 19, 2017, from N. Pasato, Senior Planner,
with respect to this matter; and,
e) clauses 1 to 5, 7, 9, 12 to 14,
BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that Council recess.
The
Council recesses at 6:32 PM and reconvenes at 7:20 PM with Mayor M. Brown in
the Chair and all Members present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of
the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit
consideration of the 1st Report of the Community and Protective Services
Committee at this time.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 9 and 12.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That Councillor V. Ridley BE ELECTED
Vice-Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term
ending November 30, 2018.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to Museum London’s request to transfer
the Operating Endowment fund to the Museum London Foundation:
a) the
transfer of the Operating Endowment fund from Museum London to the Museum
London Foundation BE APPROVED, subject to the funds being held in trust by
the Museum London Foundation for Museum London and The Corporation of the
City of London; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a trust agreement with Museum
London and Museum London Foundation to support the above-noted transfer.
(2017-F11A)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the proposed
by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017, to:
a) adopt
the Emergency Management Program, including the London Emergency Response
Plan as set out in Schedule “A” of the above-noted by-law; and,
b) repeal By-law A.-7495-21.
(2017-P03)
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That, on the recommendation of the Division
Manager, Corporate Security and Emergency Management, with the concurrence of
Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer and
the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the
following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Memorandums of
Understanding with St. John Ambulance and the London Intercommunity Health
Centre:
a) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12 , 2017
to:
i) approve
the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the St. John
Council for Ontario, for the provision of Medical First Response Services and
Special Equipment, as set out in Schedule “A” of the by-law; and,
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;
b) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held December 12, 2017 to:
i) approve
the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London
Intercommunity Health Centre for the provision of Emergency/Disaster Relief
Services, as set out in Schedule “A” of the by-law; and,
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2017-P03)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home the following actions be
taken with respect to the Supply Chain Group Purchasing and Revenue Share
Agreements:
a) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017
to:
i) authorize
and approve a Purchasing Agreement between Extendicare (Canada) Inc. carrying
on business as SGP Purchasing Partner Network (“SGP”) and The Corporation of
the City of London, for the purpose of providing group purchasing services of
a Supply Chain Group Purchasing Organization under which the City will
purchase food products and other services and products for City service
areas, including the Dearness Home, as set out in Schedule ‘1’ to the by-law;
and,
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Purchasing Agreement;
b) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017
to:
i) authorize
and approve a Revenue Share Agreement between Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
carrying on business as SGP Purchasing Partner Network (“SGP”) and The
Corporation of the City of London, commencing January 1, 2018, for the
purpose of participating in a Revenue Share Program to receive a share of
rebates received by the SGP on volume purchases of food products and other
related services and products, as set out in Schedule ‘2’ to the by-law,
pursuant to the Purchasing Agreement authorized and approved in part a)
above; and,
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to executive the above-noted Revenue Share Agreement.
(2017-L04A)
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That it BE NOTED that the 4th Report of the
Town and Gown Committee, from its meeting held on November 16, 2017, was
received.
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That it BE NOTED that the 10th Report of
the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 8,
2017, was received.
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That the communication from F. Bander with
respect to taxi operating expenses BE REFERRED to the Managing Director,
Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official for
consideration in future, related reports with respect to this matter; it
being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a
verbal delegation from F. Bander with respect to this matter. (2017-P09)
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That the communication from H. Savehilaghi,
Yellow London Taxi Inc., with respect to taxi issues BE REFERRED to the
Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building
Official for consideration in future, related reports with respect to this
matter; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee
heard a verbal delegation from H. Savehilaghi with respect to this matter.
(2017-P09)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC)
from its meeting held on November 23, 2017:
a)
the attached Executive Summary and findings of the Accessibility
Open Houses BE RECEIVED, as presented by M. Dawthorne, Chair, ACCAC and M.
Cairns, J. Sanders, A. Forrest and J. Madden, Members, ACCAC; it being noted
that the ACCAC has the intent of returning in the new year with specific priorities
and requests intended to inform city staff for its update to the City of
London’s 2018-2021 Accessibility Plan; it being further noted that the
Education and Awareness Sub-Committee reports from the meetings held on
October 10, 2017 and November 12, 2017, were received;
b)
the request for delegation status by The Forward Movement to present
information related to the Dynamic Symbol of Access (DSA) BE APPROVED for a
future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee; and,
c) clauses 1 to 4, 6 to 16 and 18
to 21, BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 11th Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 16, 2017:
a) the
attached communication BE FORWARDED to the City Clerk for the purpose
of moving forward with the request of the Diversity, Inclusion and
Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) for equity group data to be
collected from candidates in the 2018 election; it being noted that the DIAAC
received a communication from A. Hazma with respect to this matter;
b) the
attached letter BE FORWARDED to the London Police Services in response
to its request for feedback to the London Police Service Community
Consultation Process; and,
c) clauses 1 to 9 and 12, BE
RECEIVED.
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That the December 2017 Deferred Matters
List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
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The City Clerk BE REQUESTED to investigate
and give a verbal report back to the Community and Protective Services
Committee (CPSC) with respect to what occurred during the CPSC meeting held
on December 5, 2017 when the Council Chamber gallery doors were locked
following the committee meeting, In Closed Session.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 9.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home:
a) the
staff report, dated December 5, 2017, with respect to the Community Mental
Health and Addiction Strategy for London: Moving Forward Together BE RECEIVED
for information;
b) the
Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer BE DIRECTED to allocate remaining budgetary funds at the end of 2017,
estimated at approximately $112,000, towards implementation activities of the
Community Mental Health and Addiction Strategy for London; and,
c) it
BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression Advisory Committee
will be specifically included, in addition to various stakeholders, in the
on-going consultation related to the implementation activities noted in b),
above;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from
J. Tansley, Manager, Strategic Programs and Partnerships and A. Spencer,
Optimus SBR, related to this matter. (2017-S08)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that part c) be amended by adding
the Accessibility Advisory Committee to the consultation.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve the following portions of clause
9, as amended:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home:
a) the
staff report, dated December 5, 2017, with respect to the Community Mental
Health and Addiction Strategy for London: Moving Forward Together BE RECEIVED
for information;
c) it
BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression Advisory Committee
and the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be specifically included, in
addition to various stakeholders, in the on-going consultation related to the
implementation activities noted in b), above;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from
J. Tansley, Manager, Strategic Programs and Partnerships and A. Spencer,
Optimus SBR, related to this matter. (2017-S08); as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)
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The motion to Approve part b) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher (9)
NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V.
Ridley (4)
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Clause
9, as amended, reads as follows:
That on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home:
a) the
staff report, dated December 5, 2017, with respect to the Community Mental
Health and Addiction Strategy for London: Moving Forward Together BE RECEIVED
for information;
b) the
Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer BE DIRECTED to allocate remaining budgetary funds at the end of 2017,
estimated at approximately $112,000, towards implementation activities of the
Community Mental Health and Addiction Strategy for London; and,
c) it
BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression Advisory Committee
and the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be specifically included, in
addition to various stakeholders, in the on-going consultation related to the
implementation activities noted in b), above;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from J.
Tansley, Manager, Strategic Programs and Partnerships and A. Spencer, Optimus
SBR, related to this matter. (2017-S08)
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 12.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the Business Licensing By-law, as appended to the staff report dated December
5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to provide for the licensing and regulation of various
businesses; it being noted that the new and revised regulations were
developed with consideration of public comments received from eight public
participation meetings. (2017-P09)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve the addition of a new part b), as
follows:
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the web page that appeared on the City’s
previous website, for inclusion on the current website, that sets out the
process for members of the public to seek delegation status at a Standing
Committee meeting, including information as to what to expect at the meeting.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve the addition of a new part c) as
follows:
c) the
Civic Administration be DIRECTED report back with a public engagement
protocol for consulting with individuals, outside of a formal public
participation meeting process, who identify as vulnerable members of the
population, be they sex trade workers, street level and at-risk individuals,
individuals with lived experience with drugs, alcohol and gambling, adult
entertainers or others that would protect and respect the individual's
privacy.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve the addition of a new part d),
as follows:
d)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with workers (current and/or
former) in the adult live entertainment and body rub parlour industry on changes
to provisions in the business licensing bylaw relating to these types of
businesses that would enhance worker safety and minimize harm to workers,
consistent with provincial and federal legislation.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 12, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (12)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Clause
12, as amended reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with respect to the
Business Licensing By-law Review:
a)
the
Business Licensing By-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5,
2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12,
2017 to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses; it
being noted that the new and revised regulations were developed with
consideration of public comments received from eight public participation
meetings;
b)
the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the web page that appeared on the City’s
previous website, for inclusion on the current website, that sets out the
process for members of the public to seek delegation status at a Standing
Committee meeting, including information as to what to expect at the meeting;
c)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED report back with a public engagement protocol
for consulting with individuals, outside of a formal public participation
meeting process, who identify as vulnerable members of the population, be they
sex trade workers, street level and at-risk individuals, individuals with lived
experience with drugs, alcohol and gambling, adult entertainers or others that
would protect and respect the individuals’ privacy; and
d)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with workers (current and/or
former) in the adult live entertainment and body rub parlour industry on
changes to provisions in the Business Licensing By-law relating to these types
of businesses that would enhance worker safety and minimize harm to workers,
consistent with provincial and federal legislation.
Councillors
V Ridley and M. Salih leave the meeting at 8:12 PM.
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1st Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee (continued)
Councillor S. Turner presents.
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 11.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the concurrence of the City
Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to non-therapeutic
cannabis legalization:
a) the
staff report dated December 4, 2017, entitled “Planning for Non-Therapeutic
Cannabis Retail Stores" BE RECEIVED for information;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to establish a new Council Policy entitled “Siting of
Cannabis Retail Stores in London”;
c) the
Council Policy, noted in b) above, BE FORWARDED to the Province of Ontario
for their consideration when determining the siting of the first cannabis
retail store in the city;
d) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE DIRECTED to initiate the
necessary amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, to plan for
cannabis retail stores at appropriate locations, ensure adequate parking
facilities and require appropriate site design (where applicable) going
forward;
e) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to work with the provincial and
federal governments to identify the potential policing, by-law enforcement,
and community services requirements associated with the legalization of
non-therapeutic cannabis and to request that a portion of the revenues raised
from the taxation of cannabis products be identified as a source of financing
for municipalities; and,
f) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advise the relevant Ministries that the
Municipal Council requests that consideration be given for the opening of up
to five (5) retail stores in London by July 1, 2018; it being noted that
London is the only municipality in Southwestern Ontario with current
illegally operated dispensaries in place; it being further noted that London
serves a much larger population beyond the city boundaries, given that the
closest municipalities that is proposed to be opening a retail store are
Windsor and Kitchener-Waterloo;
it being noted that the Province of Ontario
or its agents are not bound by municipal policies or by-laws relating to the
siting of cannabis retail stores, but that Ministry of Finance and Liquor
Control Board of Ontario representatives have indicated that the Province of
Ontario intends to respect any such policies or by-laws established by local
municipalities; and,
it being further noted that the Province of
Ontario has indicated that it is intending to open a cannabis retail store in
London by July 1, 2018. (2017-D09)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve the addition of a new part g), as
follows:
g) the
Mayor BE DIRECTED to write a letter to the Government of Canada expressing
municipal Council's thanks and support for agreeing to a 25%/75%
Federal/Provincial split of tax revenue from cannabis sales; and further,
that a copy of the letter BE SENT to the local Members of Parliament.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 11, as amended.
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At 8:30 PM, His Worship the Mayor places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 8:36 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes
the Chair, and the Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that part b) of clause 11 BE
REFERRED back to the Civic Administration, in order for the Province to provide
additional guidance related to this matter.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: P. Hubert, A. Hopkins (2)
NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, H.L. Usher (8)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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The
motion to Approve clause 11, as amended, is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Clause
11, as amended, reads as follows:
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the concurrence of the City
Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to non-therapeutic
cannabis legalization:
a) the
staff report dated December 4, 2017, entitled “Planning for Non-Therapeutic
Cannabis Retail Stores" BE RECEIVED for information;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 4, 2017 as
Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 12, 2017 to establish a new Council Policy entitled “Siting of
Cannabis Retail Stores in London”;
c) the
Council Policy, noted in b) above, BE FORWARDED to the Province of Ontario
for their consideration when determining the siting of the first cannabis
retail store in the city;
d) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE DIRECTED to initiate the
necessary amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, to plan for
cannabis retail stores at appropriate locations, ensure adequate parking
facilities and require appropriate site design (where applicable) going
forward;
e) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to work with the provincial and
federal governments to identify the potential policing, by-law enforcement,
and community services requirements associated with the legalization of
non-therapeutic cannabis and to request that a portion of the revenues raised
from the taxation of cannabis products be identified as a source of financing
for municipalities;
f) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advise the relevant Ministries that the
Municipal Council requests that consideration be given for the opening of up
to five (5) retail stores in London by July 1, 2018; it being noted that
London is the only municipality in Southwestern Ontario with current illegally
operated dispensaries in place; it being further noted that London serves a
much larger population beyond the city boundaries, given that the closest
municipalities that is proposed to be opening a retail store are Windsor and
Kitchener-Waterloo; and,
g) the
Mayor BE DIRECTED to write a letter to the Government of Canada expressing
municipal Council's thanks and support for agreeing to a 25%/75%
Federal/Provincial split of tax revenue from cannabis sales; and further,
that a copy of the letter BE SENT to the local Members of Parliament.
it being noted that the Province of Ontario
or its agents are not bound by municipal policies or by-laws relating to the
siting of cannabis retail stores, but that Ministry of Finance and Liquor
Control Board of Ontario representatives have indicated that the Province of
Ontario intends to respect any such policies or by-laws established by local
municipalities; and,
it being further noted that the Province of
Ontario has indicated that it is intending to open a cannabis retail store in
London by July 1, 2018. (2017-D09)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 28.
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That, the application of Bradel Properties
Limited, relating to the property located at 324 York Street, to extend the
Temporary Use (T-71) Zone for a period not exceeding six (6) months BE
REFUSED as there are existing parking lots surrounding this development and
the rezoning to add an additional parking lot is not required;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral
submission regarding these matters. (2017-D09)
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy
(3)
NAYS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (8)
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Councillor
B. Armstrong leaves the meeting at 8:56 PM.
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that, on the recommendation of
the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be
taken with respect to the application of Bradel Properties Limited relating
to the property located at 324 York Street, the by-law appended to the staff
report dated December 4, 2017 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting on December 12, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in
conformity with the Official Plan, by extending the Temporary Use (T-71) Zone
for a period of no exceeding six (6) months;
it being pointed out that the public
participating meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record mad an oral
submission regarding this matter.
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application based on the Rationale set out in the associated
staff report dated December 4, 2017.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (8)
NAYS: J. Helmer, M. Cassidy (2)
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At 9:02 PM Councillor M. Brown places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and leaves the meeting.
At 9:03 PM Councillor B. Armstrong enters the
meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor S. Turner to Approve clause 31.
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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 Hamilton Road Area Community Improvement Plan:
a) the
draft Hamilton Road Area Community Improvement Plan appended to the staff
report dated December 4, 2017 BE CIRCULATED for public review and comment
until January 19, 2018, to the Hamilton Road Area Business Association, the
Hamilton Road Community Association, the Crouch Neighbourhood Resource
Centre, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, the Canadian National
Railway, the London Transit Commission, the London Police Service, the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Ministry of Housing, area property owners
and all those who have previously participated in the process to date; and,
b) based
on the feedback received through the circulation process, the final Community
Improvement Plan and any associated Community Improvement Plan By-law(s) and
Official Plan amendment(s) BE PRESENTED at a future meeting of the Planning
and Environment Committee for consideration and approval. (2017-D19)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher (10)
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At
9:08 PM Mayor M. Brown enters the meeting and takes a seat at the Council
Board.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clauses 1 to 5 and 7.
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That it BE NOTED that the following
pecuniary interests were disclosed:
a) Councillor
A. Hopkins disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of this Report,
specifically as it relates to Case #7 - Proposed Minimum Wage Increases and
Case #8 – Confidential Matter, by indicating that her son is employed by the
City of London.
b) Councillor
P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of this Report,
specifically as it relates to Case #6 – Increased Ontario Works
Administration Subsidy, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a
social services agency with a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario
Works.
c) Councillor
S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of this report, specifically
as it relates to Case #7 - Proposed Minimum Wage Increases and Case #8 –
Confidential Matter, by indicating that he supervises CUPE Local 101 staff at
the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Councillor S. Turner further discloses a
pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to the Middlesex-London Health
Unit or Childreach, as he is employed by the Middlesex-London Health Unit and
his spouse is employed by Childreach.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of
the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, the staff report dated November 27, 2017, regarding the London
Children’s Museum capital funding request, 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
staff report dated November 27, 2017, regarding public engagement for the
2018 Multi-Year Budget Update, 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
following actions be taken:
a) the
status of the Municipal Council approved strategic investments BE RECEIVED
for information; it being noted that the Civic Administration is not
recommending the deferral of any strategic investment; and
b) notwithstanding
the Assessment Growth Policy, $1,538,429 which represents the estimated
assessment growth revenue in excess of costs to service growth BE ALLOCATED
to reduce the tax levy in 2018; it being noted that the tax levy from rates
in 2018 would be reduced from 3.3% to 3.0% and the 2016-2019 average annual
tax levy from rates would be reduced from 3.0% to 2.9%.
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That the attached budget
presentation from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE RECEIVED.
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a) Water Capital Budget Amendments
i) That
the following 2018-2019 Multi-Year Budget adjustments to the Water Capital
Budget BE APPROVED and the associated 2020-2025 forecast period adjustments,
where applicable, BE APPROVED in principle; it being noted that financing can
be accommodated within the Capital Plan without impacting the water rates:
Lifecycle Renewal
(Page 1)
A) EW3708
– Trunk Watermain Valve Chambers
($500,000)
(2018)
($700,000)
(2019)
$1,015,000
(2020-2025)
B) EW3674
– Wharncliffe Road Watermain Replacement (Case #2)
$0
(2018)
($1,242,000)
(2019)
$1,242,000
(2020-2025)
Growth (Page 1)
A) EW3658
– Westmount Pumping Station to Viscount Road High Level Water Reinforcement
(Case #3)
$65,000
(2018)
($1,213,000)
(2019)
$1,148,000
(2020-2025)
B) EW3692
– Medway-Wonderland Road Trunk Watermains (Case #4)
($1,103,000)
(2018)
($9,928,000)
(2019)
$11,031,000
(2020-2025)
C) EW3675
- Summercrest Southdale High Level (Case #5)
($1,131,000) (2018)
$1,131,000
(2019).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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6.
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Corporate Operating and Capital Budgets
(rounded to the closest $1,000)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve the following portions of clause 6:
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i) That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustments to the Operating Budget resulting
from new Council direction and cost/revenue drivers impacting the
municipality BE APPROVED; it being noted that the 2016-2019 average annual
tax levy increase would remain at 2.8%:
A) London
Music Industry Development Office
(Case
#1):
$0 Net
(2018)
$0 Net
(2019)
C) Upper
Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) 10 Year Environmental Targets
Strategic Plan
(Case
#3):
$182,000
Net (2018)
$390,000
Net (2019)
E) Elimination
of the Annual Payment to the Stiller Centre
(Case
#5)
($224,000)
Net (2018)
($228,000)
Net (2019)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve the following portion of clause 6:
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i) That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustments to the Operating Budget resulting
from new Council direction and cost/revenue drivers impacting the
municipality BE APPROVED; it being noted that the 2016-2019 average annual
tax levy increase would remain at 2.8%:
B) Councillors’
Annual Compensation (Case #2):
$0 Net
(2018)
$245,000
Net (2019)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (8)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire
(3)
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve the following portion of clause 6:
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i)
That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustments to the Operating Budget resulting
from new Council direction and cost/revenue drivers impacting the
municipality BE APPROVED; it being noted that the 2016-2019 average annual
tax levy increase would remain at 2.8%:
D) Dundas
Place – Ongoing Place Management
(Case
#4)
$0
Net (2018)
$375,000
Net (2019)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (7)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire,
J. Morgan (4)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve the following portion of clause 6:
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i)
That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustments to the Operating Budget resulting
from new Council direction and cost/revenue drivers impacting the
municipality BE APPROVED; it being noted that the 2016-2019 average annual
tax levy increase would remain at 2.8%:
F) Increased
Ontario Works Administration Subsidy
(Case
#6)
($600,000)
Net (2018)
($600,000)
Net (2019)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve the following portion of clause 6:
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ii)
That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustments impacting the Operating Budget,
arising from regulatory changes and a corporate “in camera” matter BE
APPROVED; it being noted that the 2016-2019 average annual tax levy increase
would rise from 2.8% to 3.0%:
A) Proposed
Minimum Wage Increases
(Case
#7):
$1,203,000
Net (2018)
$1,724,000
Net (2019)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher
(10)
RECUSED: A. Hopkins (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that pursuant to section 13.3 of
the Council Procedure By-law, clause 6a)ii)A) be reconsidered.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve the following portion of clause 6:
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ii)
That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustments impacting the Operating Budget,
arising from regulatory changes and a corporate “in camera” matter BE
APPROVED; it being noted that the 2016-2019 average annual tax levy increase
would rise from 2.8% to 3.0%:
A) Proposed
Minimum Wage Increases
(Case
#7):
$1,203,000
Net (2018)
$1,724,000
Net (2019)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (9)
RECUSED: A. Hopkins, S. Turner (2)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve the following portion of clause 6:
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ii) That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustments impacting the Operating Budget,
arising from regulatory changes and a corporate “in camera” matter BE
APPROVED; it being noted that the 2016-2019 average annual tax levy increase
would rise from 2.8% to 3.0%:
B) Confidential
Matter – A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations,
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 (Case #8):
$1,455,000 Net
(2018)
$2,485,000
Net (2019).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (9)
RECUSED: A. Hopkins, S. Turner (2)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve the following portions of clause 6:
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iii)
That
the following Multi-Year Budget adjustment to the Operating Budget resulting
from a new Council direction, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the proposed
Source of Financing would have no impact on the 2016-2019 average annual tax
levy:
A)
Reduced Rate Transit Pass for Youth (Ages 13-17) - Amendment 3A: Bulk
Purchase and re-sale of bus passes at $52.00/month Pilot Project
(Case
#20).
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iv)
That
the estimated savings from the phasing out of the vacancy tax rebate of
$895,000 in 2018 and $915,000 in 2019 (incremental) be applied to reduce the
tax levy, subject to Council approval of the changes to the vacancy tax
rebate program; it being noted that changes to funding for existing and new
incentive programs, if directed by Council, may come forward as a business
case in the 2019 Multi-Year Budget Update or the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that, pursuant to section 13.3 of
the Council Procedure By-law, part b) of clause 7 of the 14th Report of the
Community and Protective Services Committee, adopted by Municipal Council at
its meeting of October 17, 2017, pertaining to the income related subsidized
transit program as it relates to reduced bus fares for seniors BE RECONSIDERED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor P. Squire to Approve that clause 6a)iii) of the 20th
Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee be amended by adding
the following new parts B) and C):
“B) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include, as an additional part of the
above-noted Pilot Project, provision for reduced rate (25% discount) transit
tickets for seniors; and
C) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law, at the January
16, 2018 meeting of the Municipal Council, to implement the addition to the
Pilot Project, as detailed in B), above.”
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At
10:03 PM Councillor P. Squire leaves the meeting.
At
10:10 PM Councillor P. Squire enters the meeting.
The
motion to amend clause 6a)iii) is put.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, H.L. Usher (5)
NAYS: M. Brown, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P.
Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner (6)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve part b) of clause 7 of the 14th
Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, adopted by
Municipal Council at its meeting of October 17, 2017, pertaining to the
income related subsidized transit program as it relates to reduced bus fares
for seniors, which states as follows:
“b) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 17, 2017, to repeal
sections 1, 2 and 3 of By-law L.T.C.-52-13, being a by-law to provide for
entering into an arrangement with the London Transit Commission with respect
to reduced bus fares for elderly persons, passed on December 16, 1991; and,”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (8)
NAYS: P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Turner (3)
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Councillor
B. Armstrong leaves the meeting at 10:18 PM.
The
motion to adopt clause 6a)iii) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M.
Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher
(10)
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Councillor
B. Armstrong enters the meeting at 10:19 PM.
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor P. Squire to Approve that part 6a)iv) be amended by
deleting the wording "; it being noted that changes to funding for
existing and new incentive programs, if directed by Council, may come forward
as a business case in the 2019 Multi-Year Budget Update or the 2020-2023
Multi-Year Budget”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (6)
NAYS: M. Brown, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P.
Hubert, A. Hopkins (5)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve clause 6a)iv), as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Clause
6a)iv), as amended, reads as follows:
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iv) That
the estimated savings from the phasing out of the vacancy tax rebate of
$895,000 in 2018 and $915,000 in 2019 (incremental) be applied to reduce the
tax levy, subject to Council approval of the changes to the vacancy tax
rebate program.
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 6b).
b) Capital
Budget Amendments
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i)
That
the following 2018-2019 Multi-Year Budget adjustments to the Capital Budget
BE APPROVED and the associated 2020-2025 forecast period adjustments, where
applicable, BE APPROVED in principle; it being noted that financing can be
accommodated within the Capital Plan without impacting the tax levy:
LIFECYCLE
RENEWAL (Page 5):
A) Invasive
Species Management Strategy
(Case
#9):
$350,000
(2018)
$350,000
(2019)
B) London
Police Service – Capital Plan Changes
(Case
#10):
$77,000
(2018)
$80,000
(2019)
$574,000
(2020-2025)
C) Exterior
Lighting Redesign & Replacement for all London & Middlesex Housing
Corporation (LMHC) Sites
(Case
#11):
$500,000
(2018)
$500,000
(2019).
GROWTH
(Page 6):
A) Realignment
of Growth Parks Projects
(Case
#12)
($1,617,000)
(2018)
$807,000
(2019)
$810,000
(2020-2025)
B) Deferral
of New Fire Station 15
(Case
#13)
($200,000)
(2019)
$611,000
(2020-2025)
C) Adelaide
Street/CPR Grade Separation
(Case
#14)
$7,100,000
(2018)
$12,800,000
(2019)
$40,000,000
(2020-2025)
D) Western
Road Widening – Platts Lane to Oxford Street
(Case
#15)
$3,500,000
(2018)
E) Realignment
of Growth Transportation Projects (Case #16)
($11,623,000)
(2018)
$4,215,000
(2019)
$7,408,000
(2020-2025).
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT (Page 7):
A) Dundas
Place Field House (Case #4)
$280,000
(2019)
B) Farquharson,
Glen Cairn & Silverwoods Arenas Decommissioning (Case #17)
$54,000
(2018)
$126,000
(2020-2025)
C) Relocation
of Existing Resources to New Fire Station 16
(Case
#18)
($500,000)
(2018)
$300,000
(2019)
$597,000
(2020-2025)
D) Western
Rd. & Philip Aziz Ave. Improvements Deferred
(Case
#19)
($6,000,000)
(2018)
$6,000,000
(2020-2025).
ii) That
the following Capital Budget adjustments only impacting the 2020-2025 Capital
Budget Forecast BE APPROVED in principle:
A) Northwest
Branch Library Update $1,232,000
B) London
Convention Centre Capital Projects Realigning $20,000
C) Additional
Funding for New Spray Pads
$306,000
D) Replacement
& Relocation of Fire Training Tower
$0
E) Parking
Technology System $500,000
F) Realignment
of Growth Transportation Projects Only Impacting 2020-2025
$0
G) Vehicle
and Equipment Replacements
$1,089,000.
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Councillor
B. Armstrong leaves the meeting at 10:39 PM.
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Mayor M. Brown to Approve that clause 6b) be amended in part i) by
adding a new part D), under LIFECYCLE RENEWAL, as follows:
“D) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a revised cost estimate
for the 2018 Hamilton Road and Sackville Street Infrastructure Project,
including engineering costs to provide for the relocation of utilities and
telecommunications infrastructure to be placed underground, and a source of
financing to accommodate the additional work; it being noted that the source
of financing is to include information regarding potential impacts to 2019
Projects that may need to be cancelled or postponed to accommodate the
increase budget.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner (6)
NAYS: J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, H.L.
Usher (4)
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Councillor
B. Armstrong enters the meeting at 10:41 PM.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 6 b), as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Clause
6b), as amended, reads as follows:
b) Capital
Budget Amendments
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ii)
That
the following 2018-2019 Multi-Year Budget adjustments to the Capital Budget
BE APPROVED and the associated 2020-2025 forecast period adjustments, where
applicable, BE APPROVED in principle; it being noted that financing can be
accommodated within the Capital Plan without impacting the tax levy:
LIFECYCLE
RENEWAL (Page 5):
A) Invasive
Species Management Strategy
(Case
#9):
$350,000
(2018)
$350,000
(2019)
B) London
Police Service – Capital Plan Changes
(Case
#10):
$77,000
(2018)
$80,000
(2019)
$574,000
(2020-2025)
C) Exterior
Lighting Redesign & Replacement for all London & Middlesex Housing
Corporation (LMHC) Sites
(Case
#11):
$500,000
(2018)
$500,000
(2019).
D) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a revised cost estimate
for the 2018 Hamilton Road and Sackville Street Infrastructure Project,
including engineering costs to provide for the relocation of utilities and
telecommunications infrastructure to be placed underground, and a source of
financing to accommodate the additional work; it being noted that the source
of financing is to include information regarding potential impacts to 2019
Projects that may need to be cancelled or postponed to accommodate the
increase budget.
GROWTH
(Page 6):
A) Realignment
of Growth Parks Projects
(Case
#12)
($1,617,000)
(2018)
$807,000
(2019)
$810,000
(2020-2025)
B) Deferral
of New Fire Station 15
(Case
#13)
($200,000)
(2019)
$611,000
(2020-2025)
C) Adelaide
Street/CPR Grade Separation
(Case
#14)
$7,100,000
(2018)
$12,800,000
(2019)
$40,000,000
(2020-2025)
D) Western
Road Widening – Platts Lane to Oxford Street
(Case
#15)
$3,500,000
(2018)
E) Realignment
of Growth Transportation Projects (Case #16)
($11,623,000)
(2018)
$4,215,000
(2019)
$7,408,000
(2020-2025).
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT (Page 7):
A) Dundas
Place Field House (Case #4)
$280,000
(2019)
B) Farquharson,
Glen Cairn & Silverwoods Arenas Decommissioning (Case #17)
$54,000
(2018)
$126,000
(2020-2025)
C) Relocation
of Existing Resources to New Fire Station 16
(Case
#18)
($500,000)
(2018)
$300,000
(2019)
$597,000
(2020-2025)
D) Western
Rd. & Philip Aziz Ave. Improvements Deferred
(Case
#19)
($6,000,000)
(2018)
$6,000,000
(2020-2025).
ii) That
the following Capital Budget adjustments only impacting the 2020-2025 Capital
Budget Forecast BE APPROVED in principle:
A) Northwest
Branch Library Update $1,232,000
B) London
Convention Centre Capital Projects Realigning $20,000
C) Additional
Funding for New Spray Pads
$306,000
D) Replacement
& Relocation of Fire Training Tower
$0
E) Parking
Technology System $500,000
F) Realignment
of Growth Transportation Projects Only Impacting 2020-2025
$0
G) Vehicle
and Equipment Replacements
$1,089,000.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that pursuant to section 11.11 of
the Council Procedure By-law, the meeting be permitted to proceed beyond 11:00
PM.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve
clause 6c)i) which states “That the reconciliation of the tabled Budget with
the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for
information. (Appendix F, Page 51)”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clause 6c)ii)A) which states:
“ii) That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Operating Budget (Appendix
A, Page 29):
A) the
revised 2018 tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of $920,361,272 and in
the net amount of $579,532,227 after recognizing $7,063,000 of increased taxation
from assessment growth; and”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher (10)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clause 6c)ii)B) which states:
“ii) That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Operating Budget (Appendix
A, Page 29):
“B) the
revised 2019 forecasted tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of
$940,096,979 and in the net amount of $597,656,613.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (9)
NAYS: P. Squire, J. Morgan (2)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clause 6)c)iii), iv), v) and vi) which states:
“iii) That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Capital Budget (Appendix
C, Page 40):
A) the
revised 2018 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $159,336,000;
B) the
revised 2019 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $192,232,000;
C) the
revised 2020-2025 Capital Forecast BE APPROVED in principle, in the gross
amount of $1,373,619,000.
iv) That
the Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview BE APPROVED; it being noted
projections are subject to annual review and adjustment (Appendix D, Page
47).
v) That
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws
regarding the Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at the Municipal
Council meeting on December 12, 2017.
vi) That
the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer and the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to prepare the 2018 Tax Levy By-law
for introduction and enactment by the Municipal Council at the appropriate
time.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 8.
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That the City Manager BE REQUESTED to
report back, during the 2019 Budget review process, with potential
adjustments to the 2019 Budget that would provide for the targets set by the
2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
NAYS: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to
Approve clauses 1, 3, 5 and 6
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At
10:51 PM Mayor M. Brown leaves the meeting.
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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 proposed Casino expansion in London:
a) the
attached presentation by K. Andrews, Senior Vice President and
Managing Director, Ontario for Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited and
the verbal delegation from P. Pellizzari, Executive Director of Social
Responsibility for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), outlining
the OLG’s role in the expansion project, BE RECEIVED; and
b) the
information provided in a), above, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration
for consideration in developing options for seeking public input into this
matter, as part of its report back on the steps that are required to be taken
by the Municipal Council, under O.Reg. 81/12 under the Ontario Lottery and
Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, for the proposed expansion of a gaming site in
London.
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That Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED to
serve on the London Police Services Board for the term ending November 30,
2018; it being noted that the appointment was made in accordance with the attached
ranked ballot.
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That Jennifer Diplock BE APPOINTED to the
London Convention Centre Board of Directors as the Business Sector
Representative, effective December 15, 2017 to November 30, 2018.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher (10)
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At
10:56 PM Mayor M. Brown enters the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 4.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2019 Development Charges (DC) Study – Growth Projections:
a) the
staff report dated December 11, 2017, entitled “2019 Development Charges (DC)
Study – Growth Projections” BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to
provide a sensitivity analysis of DC revenue impacts through various housing
ratio projections (e.g. higher, lower and as projected in the Watson report);
and
b) the
attached presentation from K. Edwards, Manager III, Development
Finance and J. Cook, Watson & Associates BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (6)
NAYS: M. Brown, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P.
Hubert, A. Hopkins (5)
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Motion
made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clause 2.
At
11:12 PM Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert assumes his
seat at the Council Board.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2020 International Plowing Match:
a) the
staff report dated December 11, 2017, entitled “Financial and Other Resources
Required to Host International Plowing Match 2020”, BE RECEIVED; and
b) the
communication dated December 4, 2017, from Councillor B. Armstrong, providing
additional letters of support for hosting the 2020 International Plowing
Match, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve:
1. Lease Extension – 201 Queens
Avenue, 2nd and 3rd Floors – Information Technology Services
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken:
a) the
Lease Extension Agreement attached as Schedule “B”, between The Corporation
of the City of London (the “City”) and Farhi Holdings Corporation (the
“Landlord”), for the lease of space on the 2nd and 3rd floors at 201 Queens
Avenue, for a five (5) year term BE APPROVED;
b)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek a second Lease Extension Agreement
for an additional five (5) year term, at the preferential rate specified in
Clause 2 c) iii) in the Lease Extension Agreement attached as Schedule “B”
prior to June 30, 2018; and
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to execute the second Lease Extension
Agreement for an additional five (5) year term extending the term by a total
of ten (10) years.
2. Property Acquisition – 1195
Dundas Street East – Shift Rapid Transit Project
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Environmental and
Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Director, Roads and
Transportation and the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation, on the
advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the property located at 1195 Dundas Street East, further described
as Part Lots 3 and 4, Plan 413, as in Instrument 765176, having a lot size of
approximately 65 x 168 ft. x irregular, as shown on the location map
attached, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate SHIFT:
a)
the
offer submitted by Michael James Ward and Tammy Lynn Ward to sell the subject
property to the City, for the sum of $275,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the
following conditions:
i) the
City having the right to view the property two further times prior to
closing;
ii) the
City assuming the rental contracts for the water tanks;
iii) the
transaction including the existing appliances in apartments 1 & 3;
iv) the
City assuming the existing tenancies;
b) 1195
Dundas Street East BE APPROVED for demolition and the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to demolish the building(s), including
completing a request for quotation for work to be completed, obtaining a
demolition permit, and any other activities to facilitate demolition of the
improvements on the site; and
c) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
3. Property Acquisition – 240 Huron
Street – Shift Rapid Transit Project
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Environmental and
Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Director, Roads and
Transportation and the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation, on the
advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the property located at 240 Huron Street, further described as
Part Lot 1, Plan 321, as in Instrument 620223, having a lot size of
approximately 54 ft. frontage x irregular, as shown on the location map
attached, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate SHIFT:
a) the
offer submitted by Bhavesh Lalijibhai Gandhi and Hetal Bhavesh Gandhi to sell
the subject property to the City, for the sum of $360,000.00, BE ACCEPTED
subject to the following conditions:
i) the
City having the right to view the property two further times prior to
closing;
ii) the
City assuming the rental contract for the hot water tank;
iii) the
City assuming the existing tenancies;
iv) the
transaction including all of the existing appliances; and
b) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
4. Property Acquisition – 2547 Main
Street – Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road – Intersection Improvements
Project
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken
with respect to the property located at 2547 Main Street, further described
as Part of Lot 1 and 2, North of Side Road and East of Talbot Road,
Registered Plan No. 443 (C), designated as Part 3, Plan 33R-19755, containing
an area of approximately 3,440 square feet, as shown on the location map
attached, for the purpose of the Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road
Intersection Improvements Project:
a) the
offer submitted by Mariusz Wojciechowski (the Vendor) to sell the subject
property to the City, for the sum of $86,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the
following conditions:
i) the
City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal costs;
ii) the
City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable appraisal costs up to an amount
of $3,757.08 including tax;
iii) the
City having a period of sixty (60) days from the date of acceptance to
satisfy itself as to the environmental conditions of the subject property;
iv) the
City agreeing to pay the Vendor a further sum of $41,500.00 which represents
any and all disturbance costs, including injurious affection, if any;
v) the
City agreeing to pay the Vendor a further sum of $3,500.00 for the area
subject to a temporary easement agreement;
vi) in
the event that the City expropriates the subject property prior to the
completion date, the Vendor acknowledging and agreeing, that this Agreement
of Purchase and Sale shall constitute an Agreement within the meaning of
Section 24 of the Expropriations Act R.S.O 1990, c. E.26, as amended, and the
sale price and other consideration payable under this Agreement shall
constitute the full compensation owing by reason of the expropriation; and
b) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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None.
Councillor H.L. Usher enquires about the
status of the hiring of two foreign-trained professionals under the City of
London’s internship program. The Chair directs the enquiry to the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer for direct
response to Councillor Usher.
None.
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 16.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill No 16.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 16.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 17.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 17.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 17.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher (10)
RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No.’s 1 to 30, excluding Bill No.’s 16 and 17, and Added Bill No.’s 31
to 36, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 1 to
30, excluding Bill No.’s 16 and 17, and Added Bill No.’s 31 to 36, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.’s 1 to 30, excluding Bill No. No.’s 16 and 17, and Added Bill No.’s
31 to 36, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher (11)
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The
following by-laws are enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of
London:
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Bill
No. 1
By-law
No. A.-7654-1
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 12th day of
December, 2017. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 2
By-law
No. A.-7655-2
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A by-law to approve
the Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
as represented by the Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic
Development Agency for Southern Ontario and The Corporation of the City of
London; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
(5a/1/CSC)
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Bill
No. 3
By-law
No. A.-7656-3
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A by-law to approve
the Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
as represented by the Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic
Development Agency for Southern Ontario and The Corporation of the City of
London; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
(5b/1/CSC)
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Bill
No. 4
By-law
No. A.-7657-4
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A by-law to repeal
By-law No. A.-7495-21 and to adopt an Emergency Management
Program and Plan. (4/1/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 5
By-law
No. A.-7658-5
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A By-law to approve
an agreement to provide Emergency Disaster/Relief Services with the St. John
Council of Ontario and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the Agreement. (5a/1/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 6
By-law
No. A.-7659-6
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A by-law to approve
an agreement to provide Emergency Disaster/Relief Services with the London
Intercommunity Health Centre and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the Agreement. (5b/1/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 7
By-law
No. A.-7660-7
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A by-law to
authorize and approve a Purchasing Agreement between Extendicare (Canada)
Inc. carrying on business as SGP Purchasing Partner Network (“SGP”) and The
Corporation of the City of London for the purpose of providing group
purchasing services of a Supply Chain Group Purchasing Organization under
which the City will purchase food products and other services and products
for City service areas, including the Dearness Home. (6a/1/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 8
By-law
No. A.-7661-8
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A by-law to
authorize and approve a Revenue Share Agreement between Extendicare (Canada)
Inc. carrying on business as SGP Purchasing Partner Network (“SGP”) and The
Corporation of the City of London, commencing January 1, 2018, for the
purpose of participating in a Revenue Share Program to receive a share of rebates
received by the SGP on volume purchases of food products and other related
services and products. (6b/1/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 9
By-law
No. A-50-18004
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A by-law to amend By-law No. A-50, as
amended, being, “A by-law to provide for the Rules of Order and Procedure for
the Council of The Corporation of the City of London” and to replace the
definition of the term “meeting” and to provide for four additional
discretionary clauses that may be used for a meeting to be closed to the
public. (7/1/CSC)
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Bill
No. 10
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(tn)-9
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the
City of London, 1989 relating to the Brydges Street Area. (21/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 11
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(to)-10
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A by-law to amend
the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 1235 – 1295
Fanshawe Park Road West. (26/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 12
By-law
No. C.P.-1467(a)-11
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A by-law to amend By-law No. C.P.-1467-175,
as amended, being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the
Downtown Community Improvement Project Areas”. (18a/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 13
By-law
No. C.P.-1468(a)-12
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A by-law to amend By-law No. C.P.-1468-176,
as amended, being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Old
East Village Community Improvement Project Area”. (18b/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 14
By-law
No. C.P.-1521-13
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A by-law to repeal and replace By-law No.
C.P.-1481-176, being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the SoHo
Community Improvement Project Area”. (18c/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 15
By-law
No. C.P.-1493(a)-14
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A by-law to amend By-law No. C.P.-1493-217,
being “A by-law to adopt the Community Improvement Plan for Industrial land
uses”. (18d/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 16
By-law
No. CPOL.-232-15
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A by-law to
establish a new Council policy entitled “Siting of Cannabis Retail Stores in
London”. (11/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 17
By-law
No. L.-131-16
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A by-law to provide
for the Licensing and Regulation of Various Businesses. (12/1/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 18
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3468-17
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A by-law to
designate 329 Victoria Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
(13/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 19
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3469-18
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A by-law to
designate 93-95 Dufferin Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
(14/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 20
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3470-19
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A by-law to
designate 391 South Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
(15/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 21
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3471-20
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A by-law to
designate 4402 Colonel Talbot Road to be of cultural heritage value or
interest. (11/17/PEC)
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Bill
No. 22
By-law
No. PS-113-18012
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. PS-113, entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of
motor vehicles in the City of London.” (5/1/CWC)
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Bill
No. 23
By-law
No. S.-5897-21
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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 Wilton
Grove Road, east of Highbury Avenue South) (Chief Surveyor - require
dedication at the present time as public highway)
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Bill
No. 24
By-law
No. S.-5898-22
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A by-law to assume certain works and
services in the City of London. (Northridge Village Subdivision Phase 2, Plan
33M-650) (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 25
By-law
No. S.-5899-23
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A by-law to assume certain works and
services in the City of London. (Sandbar Subdivision Phase 2 State 1, Plan
33M-597) (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 26
By-law
No. Z.-1-182630
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning on lands
located at 1880 Phillbrook Drive. (12/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 27
By-law
No. Z.-1-182631
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1357 Hyde Park Road.
(19/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 28
By-law
No. Z.-1-182632
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 329 and 331 Richmond
Street. (20/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 29
By-law
No. Z.-1-182633
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone
an area of land located at 790, 792 and 794 Quebec Street. (24/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 30
By-law
No. Z.-1-182634
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1235 –
1295 Fanshawe Park Road West. (26/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 31
By-law
No. A.-7662-24
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A By-law to
authorize and approve the renewal of the lease of property at 201 Queens
Avenue and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Lease
Extension Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Farhi
Holdings Corporation. (C-1/1/CSC)
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Bill
No. 32
By-law
No. A.-7663-25
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A By-law to
authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The
Corporation of the City of London and Michael James Ward and Tammy Lynn Ward,
for the acquisition of 1195 Dundas Street East, and to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C-2/1/CSC)
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Bill
No. 33
By-law
No. A.-7664-26
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A By-law to
authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The
Corporation of the City of London and Bhavesh Lalijibhai Gandhi and Hetal
Bhavesh Gandhi, for the acquisition of 240 Huron Street, and to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C-3/1/CSC)
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Bill
No. 34
By-law
No. A.-7665-27
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A by-law to
authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The
Corporation of the City of London and Mariusz Wojciechowski, for the acquisition
of property located at 2547 Main Street, in the City of London, for the Main
Street and Colonel Talbot Road Intersection Improvement Project, and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C-4/1/CSC)
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Bill
No. 35
By-law
No. Z.-1-182635
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 324 York
Street. (28/1/PEC)
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Bill
No. 36
By-law
No. A.-7666-28
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A by-law respecting
the 2016 – 2019 Multi-Year Capital and Tax Supported Operating Budget for The
Corporation of the City of London. (6c/20/SPPC)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to
adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourns at 11:32 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk