14TH REPORT OF THE
Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee
meeting held on June
23, 2014, commencing at 4:01 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London
City Hall.
PRESENT: Acting Mayor J.B. Swan, Councillors
B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown,
P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.T. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant and S. White and L. Rowe (Secretary).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P.
Barber, A.L. Barbon, G. Barrett, J. Braam, P. Christiaans, B. Coxhead, S.
Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, S. Galloway, K. Graham, T. Grawey, G.T. Hopcroft, M.
Johnson, G. Kotsifas, K. Lakhotia, L. Livingstone, S. Mathers, V. McAlea Major,
H. McNeely, D. Mounteer, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, B. Warner and P. Yeoman.
That it BE NOTED that
Councillor J.P. Bryant disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this
Report, having to do with the Advanced Manufacturing Park, by indicating that
her spouse is on the faculty of Western University.
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Director of Financial Planning & Policy, with the
concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report
dated June 23, 2014 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting of June 24, 2014 to approve the form and detail of the budget estimates,
as Schedule 1 to the proposed by-law, of the London Police Services Board and
the specific dates for which the budget is required to be submitted to The
Corporation of the City of London.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, D.G. Henderson, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, S. Orser,
J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher,
S.E. White, B. Armstrong (14)
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3.
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Approval of 2014
Development Charges By-law and DC Background Study
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Recommendation: That on the recommendation
of the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief
Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014
Development Charges By-law and the 2014 Development Charges Background Study:
a) the
2014 Development Charges Background Study and associated hard services master
plans, as amended by Council on May 20, 2014, BE APPROVED; it being noted
that the amendments previously approved are contained in Appendix A to the staff
report dated June 23, 2014;
b) the
proposed 2014 Development Charges By-law, as amended by Council on May 20,
2014 and June 10, 2014 (attached as Appendix B to the staff report dated June
23, 2014) BE INTRODUCED at the meeting of Municipal Council on June 24, 2014,
to come into force and effect on August 4, 2014; it being noted that By-law
C.P.-1473-212 (as amended), being the City’s existing Development Charges
By-law, will expire coincidental with the coming into force of the new by-law
which incorporates the new DC rates identified in Schedule 1A to 1F of the
proposed 2014 DC By-law; it being further noted that the proposed By-law is
reflective of the exclusion of collection for the Water Supply rate component
and incorporates a commercial DC rate phase in, in accordance with
Alternative 6 contained in the June 9, 2014 Staff report as directed by
Council on June 10, 2014 (these amendments are described in Appendix C of the
staff report dated June 23, 2014);
c) in
accordance with s. 5(1)5. Of the Development Charges Act, 1997, it BE
CONFIRMED that the Municipal Council has expressed its intention that excess
capacity of the works identified in the 2014 Development Charges Background
Study be paid for by development charges; and,
d) it
BE CONFIRMED that the Municipal Council has determined that no further notice
or public meetings are required pursuant to Section 12 of the Development
Charges Act, 1997.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, D.G. Henderson, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, S. Orser,
J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher,
S.E. White, B. Armstrong (14)
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer, with regard to the implementation of the Official
Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related
infrastructure works the Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update BE
APPROVED as attached in Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated June 23, 2014;
it being noted that:
a) the
Growth Management Implementation Strategy will be used to adjust the 2015
10-year Capital Program for growth infrastructure; and
b) DC
reserve funds for hard services will require close monitoring, and project
deferrals are possible in the near future;
it being noted that the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated June 20, 2014
from J. Kennedy, President, London Development Institute, and a communication
dated June 19, 2014, from J. Paul, Principal, Stantec Consulting Ltd., with
respect to this matter.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, D.G. Henderson, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, S. Orser,
J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher,
S.E. White, B. Armstrong (14)
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Recommendation: That the request for the
allocation of additional land to fulfill the future needs of the Advanced
Manufacturing Park, as identified in its Master Plan, BE REFERRED to the
Civic Administration for review, in liaison with the stakeholders, and report
back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it
being noted that the report back would address details such as timing, the
amount of land involved, Urban Growth Boundary implications, as well as any
other relevant considerations; it being further noted that the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard a presentation (as attached to
the SPPC Agenda) from A. Chakma, President and Vice Chancellor, Western
University, Peter Devlin, President, Fanshawe College and Paul Paolatto,
Executive Director, Western Research Parks and WORLDiscoveries), with respect
to this matter.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, D.G.
Henderson, B. Polhill, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White, B. Armstrong (13)
RECUSED:
J.P. Bryant (1)
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the
following actions be taken with respect to the new Official Plan – The London
Plan:
a) the
staff report dated June 23, 2014 with respect to the draft new Official Plan,
and containing a review of the new Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 and a
review of the draft new Official Plan with the new Provincial Policy
Statement, BE RECEIVED for information;
b) a
statutory public participation meeting BE SCHEDULED before the Planning and
Environment Committee meeting at its meeting to be held on September 9, 2014
to consider an Official Plan amendment to the London Psychiatric Hospital
(LPH) Secondary Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (SWAP) to include
policies from the current Official Plan in those Secondary Plans; and,
c) the
statutory public participation meeting for The London Plan BE SCHEDULED
before the Planning and Environment Committee at a future date in order to
receive comments and feedback from the public regarding the new Official
Plan, and for consideration of the approval of The London Plan as the Official
Plan for the City of London; it being noted that the Managing Director,
Planning and City Planner advised that it is not likely that The London Plan
will be adopted prior to early 2015, in order to continue with fulsome
engagement of the public;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith.
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Voting
Record:
Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (11)
Motion
to close the PPM
YEAS:
J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (11)
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7.
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Economic
Development Review
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Economic Development Review completed by KPMG:
a) the
Economic Development Review, as prepared by KPMG and attached as Appendix
"A" to the staff report dated June 23, 2014, and the covering staff
report, BE RECEIVED for information;
b) the
City Manager BE DIRECTED to report back on the proposed recommendations
contained in the KPMG report dated March 26, 2014, including a proposed
implementation plan and timelines for updating the Municipal Council on this
matter; and
c) the
Governance Working Group BE RECONVENED to review the mandate of the
Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee and report back to the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) with a suggested course of action with
respect to any potential refinements to the current governance model that may
enhance the Municipal Council's model for addressing economic development
matters, for the consideration of the incoming Council;
it being noted that the SPPC heard the attached
overview from R. Bryan, KPMG, with respect to this matter.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, J.P.
Bryant, B. Polhill, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White, B. Armstrong (13)
NAYS:
D.G. Henderson, (1)
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None.
None.
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(See Confidential Appendix to the 14th
Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members
only.)
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The Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 9:29 PM to 9:40 PM
after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following
matters:
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The meeting adjourned at 9:41 PM.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
MEETING COMMENTS
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6.
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The London Plan – A New Official Plan for
the City of London
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Alex
E. Sumner, VP of Acquisitions and Development, Revel Development Corporation,
Kitchener, ON – expressing concern that The London Plan is a patchwork
approach; noting some lands are not being included in the Urban Growth Boundary
change that should logically be included in that change; indicating that you
can’t just plan by numbers and statistics, you must also use common sense;
advising that there is a desire to attract industry to London and the property
near Bradley Avenue and Jackson Road would be an ideal area to accommodate
industrial growth; emphasizing that London’s Plan requires vision and
leadership by the Municipal Council, rather than waiting for staff to have a
“brain wave” and that we need a hero for London to progress.
- Sean Quigley, Executive Director,
Emerging Leaders – providing the attached letter and reiterating
the position expressed therein.
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Tammy
Lee Marche – expressing thanks for all the work that has been done to date on
The London Plan; indicating she is a lifelong Londoner and she wants to
specifically address how The London Plan affects East London, particularly east
of Highbury Avenue; indicating she originally had concerns that the East
transit village didn’t go far enough east on Dundas Street, but now recognizes
that Dundas Street doesn’t have the capacity to locate the transit village further
east; noting that she still has concerns about the industrial area because of
lack of trees and mobility of people to get to work; imploring that transit be
taken seriously; indicating general support for the general building policies,
particularly as some assist East London and noting that the Plan points to a
more caring nature through urban regeneration (repurposing, more openness to
rezoning and more intensification), built form (ensuring urban regeneration
policies are appropriate) and homeless prevention and housing, and mixed-use
facilities.
- Shawna Lewkowitz, Women and Politics
London – providing the attached letter and reiterating the position
expressed therein.
- Peter Sergautis, Extra Realty Limited –
providing the attached letter and reiterating the position
expressed therein.
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Benjamin
Vazquez, Director, Old East Village Community Association – noting that London
thinks of itself as a green City and as environmentally friendly (UTRCA,
ReForest London) and the Plan supports that vision; indicating that the Plan
encourages business through its flexibility and allowance for public input;
expressing that London also sees itself as a vibrant and artistic City, which
is also supported by the Plan; indicating support for transit and intensification;
expressing his support for the Plan as it allows us to build on our City.
- K. Patpatia, 1787996 Ontario Inc. and J.
Manocha, 6-971 Commissioners Road East – providing the attached
letter and reiterating the position expressed therein.
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Jesse
Helmer, 24 Amy Crescent – thanking the City for coming out with such a great
Plan; indicating that transit needs to be improved and that the Plan will give
people choice in this regard, that areas will be transformed through transit
villages, students from cities with better transit systems will be more
satisfied with London and may be more inclined to remain here after they
graduate, and indicating he likes the route that takes between Dundas Street,
Fanshawe College and Western University; indicating the importance of active
transportation in forming the Plan as this will benefit cyclists; expressing
support for infill as it allows communities to “age in place”; suggesting that
the reference in section 50.2 should not read “design” as it relates to areas
being accessible and accommodating all persons, but rather should be taken one
step further to say “is”; noting that rezoning is front and centre in planning
and he would like to set a more ambitious goal of 50% infill within a boundary;
indicating it is important to do more infill as it benefits the community in so
many ways; and commending staff and the public for their leadership.
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Philip
Squire – thanking the City for the work on the Plan and indicating general
support for the Plan; noting the lack of consultation with local School Boards
as they are a very important partner; encouraging the City to take time to meet
with the School Boards and work with them on the Plan.
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Gabor
Sass – providing the attached presentation.
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David
Billson, President, rtraction – indicating that he heartily endorses the Plan;
pointing out cities have created a vision for themselves and London also needs
to do this; noting emphasis needs to be put on local food, attraction and
retention of workers; noting he has direct experience with 20 to 30 year olds
leaving the City because their peers have left and they are not engaged in
London; stating there is a need to attract talent to London as we have the
potential, but we need to move to the next level and appeal to everyone; noting
he is not asking the City to take this on on its own, that there are willing
partners; and suggesting that the City has no identity and is in depression at
this time.
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Stephen
Turner – providing the attached presentation.
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Michelle
Baldwin, Executive Director, Pillar Nonprofit Network – providing the attached
presentation.
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Bill
Brock – providing the attached presentation.
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Nancy
McSloy – providing the attached presentation.
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Josh
Morgan – indicating the importance of reaching out to neighbouring
municipalities to ensure our priorities align with theirs as a strong,
collaborative relationship is required; indicating support for not passing the
Plan this term in order to allow robust consultation on the back end; noting
that the premise of inclusivity is good, but while engagement is phenomenal for
those that want to speak, effort will need to be made to reach out to Londoners
who have not yet participated; indicating it will be important to write in a
way that is accessible to the broader community so that the language of the Plan
is understandable; suggesting it will be important to attach the words of the
community to the Plan (i.e. you said this and this is what we did); noting that
it is important to not let other matters cloud the work on the Plan as the Plan
is about the next 20 years.
- Jen Carter, Vice-President External of
the University Students Council – providing the attached letter and
reiterating the position expressed therein.
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Scott
Wilkinson, London Youth Council – Ward 8 – providing the attached
presentation.
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Nicole
Worozbyt, London Youth Council – Ward 4 – providing the attached
presentation.
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Gary
Brown, 35A-59 Ridout Street – indicating general support for The London Plan;
noting it is a plan of places and placemaking; noting support for zonal
development charges; and suggesting The London Plan is deficient in the area of
cycling as there are no protected bike lanes.
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Mike,
46 Manitoulin Drive – indicating support for The Plan in its efforts to have
citizens decide, for philosophical reasons, what they would like their City to
be
like.