I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor V. Ridley disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report, having to do with the Ontario Power Generation's proposed nuclear waste repository by indicating that she owns property in the area.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

STAFF REPORT - Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Habitat Banking Arrangement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated July 31, 2017, with respect to the concept of initiating the process to create a habitat banking arrangement between the City of London and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, BE ENDORSED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

3.

STAFF REPORT - Elgin Middlesex Pumping Station Pump Upgrades -  Project Increase in Engineering Fees

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to an increase in Engineering Fees for the Elgin Middlesex Pumping Station Upgrades Project (EW3540):

a)         the Engineering Fees for AECOM (AECOM), BE INCREASED by $30,000.00, excluding H.S.T., to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the project in accordance with the fee estimate on file, in accordance with Section 15.2(g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated July 31, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

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

d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-A05)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

4.

STAFF REPORT - 38-16 Forbes Street Development Agreement Claimable Works

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the payment of eligible road and sewer works contained within the development agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario Incorporated for 38-16 Forbes Street:

a)         the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated July 31, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

b)         the Municipal Council BE ADVISED of the following reimbursement from the Capital Works Budget:

i)              for roads and sewer works on Forbes Street undertaken on behalf of the City in the amount of $166,603.71 (CDN) inclusive of all applicable taxes and engineering fees.  (2017-F01)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

5.

STAFF REPORT - Corporate Energy Management Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated July 31, 2017, with respect to the Corporate Energy Management Program Update, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

6.

STAFF REPORT - Strategic Plan Progress Variance

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated July 31, 2017, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

7.

Changes to the Wastewater and Stormwater By-Law WM-28

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 31, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 22, 2017 for the purpose of amending the Wastewater and Stormwater By-law (WM-28).  (2017-E08)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

Motion to Open the Public Participation Meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

Motion to Close the Public Participation Meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

8.

PUBLIC SUBMISSION - F. Fernandez - Ontario Power Generation's Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository

That the Mayor BE AUTHORIZED to issue a letter to the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, reiterating the City of London's opposition to Ontario Power Generation's proposed nuclear waste repository at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station by way of reissuing the previous resolution of Council on this matter and/or by executing the resolution proposed by F. Fernandez, Stop the Great Lakes Nuclear Dump, in his communication dated June 21, 2017, at the discretion of the Mayor.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong (2)

RECUSED: V. Ridley (1)

9.

8th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 19, 2017:

a)       the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Cycling Advisory Committee would like to see adequate consideration be given to the recreational cycling traffic that utilizes Clarke Road from the Veteran Memorial Parkway Extension to Fanshawe Park Road and utilizing the Thames Valley corridor for the future Thames Valley Parkway extension during the Municipal Class EA being undertaken to identify transportation improvements to the Clarke Road corridor; it being noted that the Cycling Master Plan identifies cycling facility development for this project study area;

b)       the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider supporting the Middlesex County Cycling Strategy by reviewing the attached comments from the Cycling Advisory Committee; and,

c)       the comments noted in b), above, BE CONSIDERED for inclusion in future discussions with Middlesex County related to transportation infrastructure designs; it being noted that future initiatives to enhance the infrastructure will support regional tourism and recreational cycling;

it being further noted that the Cycling Advisory Committee received a verbal presentation from W. Pol with respect to this matter; and,

d)       clauses 1 through 3, clauses 5 through 8 and clause 10, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

10.

COUNCIL MEMBER SUBMISSION - Notification Process - Tree Planting on City-Owned Property

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement, on a go forward basis, a notification process for advising residents of the City of London’s intent to plant a tree on the public boulevard in front of their property, with the notice period to allow a reasonable amount of time for the resident to make any necessary arrangements to alter or remove any improvements that have been undertaken on the publicly-owned land, that may interfere with the planting of a tree.  (2017-E04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

11.

Deferred Matters List

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at July 25, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley (3)

12.

(ADDED) COUNCILLOR ENQUIRY – B. Armstrong - Garbage Bins in Condominiums and Town House Units

That it BE NOTED that Councillor B. Armstrong enquired about a progress update on garbage bins at condominiums and town house units; it being noted that the Civic Administration advised that the City of London is continuing to work with these properties on this issue.

13.

(ADDED) COUNCILLOR ENQUIRY – B. Armstrong - CN/CP Rail

That it BE NOTED that Councillor B. Armstrong enquired about potential talks with CP and CN with respect to future integration of utilizing the rail lines; it being noted that the Civic Administration advised that initial meetings have been set for the purpose of discussing this matter.

14.

(ADDED) COUNCILLOR ENQUIRY – V. Ridley – Pedestrian Safety

That it BE NOTED that Councillor V. Ridley enquired about the potential for utilizing pedestrian friendly options, such as pedestrian only crossing at intersections; it being noted that the Civic Administration advised that pedestrian –friendly options are considered when traffic intersections are reviewed.

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:51 PM.