Council

Minutes

10th Meeting of City Council
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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).
We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.
As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.
Present:
  • Mayor J. Morgan, 
  • H. McAlister, 
  • S. Lewis, 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • S. Stevenson, 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • S. Trosow, 
  • C. Rahman, 
  • S. Lehman, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • P. Van Meerbergen, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • E. Peloza, 
  • and D. Ferreira 
Absent:
  • S. Hillier 
Also Present:
  • L. Livingstone,  A. Barbon, S. Corman, K. Dickins, D. Escobar, K. Gonyou, H. McNeely, S. Mathers, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, J. Taylor

    Remote Attendance:  E. Bennett, B. Card, I. Collins, K. Dawtrey, M. Feldberg, M. Goldrup, A. Hagan, A. Hovius, H. Lysynski, C. McCreery, S. Mollon, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power

    The meeting is called to order at 1:00 PM; it being noted that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen was in remote attendance.

     

Councillor S. Trosow discloses a pecuniary interest in item 5 (clause 2.4) of the 8th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the Broughdale Dyke Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Funding - Contribution Agreement, by indicating that he owns property in the area of the project. 

His Worship the Mayor recognizes the recipient of the 2023 Tim Hickman Health and Safety Scholarship:  Melissa Norton

  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

    4.1    Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of building by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/9/CSC) 

    4.2      Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Litigation/Potential Litigation / Matters Before Administrative Tribunals / Solicitor- Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, concerning the Corporation’s associations and bargaining units. (6.2/9/CSC) 

    4.3    Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation

    A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals arising out of the Masonville Secondary Plan ("MSP") at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/8/PEC) 

    4.4    Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation 

    A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") arising out of a Committee of Adjustment decision as it relates to 1 Westcott Street, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/8/PEC) 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session at 1:11 PM and reconvenes at 1:18 PM. 


  • Motion made by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That the Minutes of the 9th Meeting held on April 25, 2023, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda:

    6.1     Proclamation - Longest Day of SMILES; and

    6.2     Appointment to Governance Working Group - J. Pribil.


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 9th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 6 (clause 4.1).


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 1, 2023 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 16, 2023 to:

    a) approve an Agreement to appoint Principles Integrity as the Integrity Commissioner for The Corporation of the City of London and to approve an Agreement for a Municipal Integrity Commissioner between The Corporation of the City of London and Principles Integrity and to repeal By-law No. A.-8117-168, being “A by-law to approve an Agreement for Municipal Integrity Commissioner between The Corporation of the City of London and Gregory F. Stewart and to appoint Gregory F. Stewart as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of London”;

    b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to have the Mayor and City Clerk execute the above noted Agreement; and

    c) delegate authority to the City Clerk, or written delegate to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in regard to the Agreement.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 1, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023 to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, as amended, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001”, by deleting Schedule “C” – Procurement of Goods and Services Policy in its entirety and by replacing it with a new Schedule “C” – Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, to update the Policy, to provide additional clarity and updates.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That based on the application dated April 14, 2023 from Childcan, September 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That based on the application dated April 27, 2023 from The London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre, June 20, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as Life As A Refugee Event.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the application dated April 9, 2023 from Operation Smile Canada for "Longest Day of SMILES", BE REFERRED back to staff for further information regarding the organization's connection to London.


    Yeas: (2)S. Lehman, and S. Trosow
    Nays: (12)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Failed (2 to 12)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That based on the application dated April 9, 2023 from Operation Smile Canada, June 18, 2023, BE PROCLAIMED as "Longest Day of SMILES."


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 8th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 5 (clause 2.4). 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on April 6, 2023:

    a) B. Samuels, Chair of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) meeting to provide more information on library programs that are being undertaken with respect to bird friendly initiatives; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter;

    b) a member of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) meeting to receive comments and questions from the AWCAC in regards to the ESACAC Goldfish Brochure; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter; and,

    c) clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 5.2 to 5.4 BE RECEIVED.

     




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff reported, dated May 2, 2023, related to the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre and McMahen Park Engagement Results:

    a) the short-term project, multi use pad/outdoor ice rink, identified through resident engagement near the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre Assessment Centre BE ENDORSED;

    b) the budget for the short-term project, multi use pad/outdoor ice rink on the current basketball court beside the community centre, BE APPROVED, in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and,

    c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with implementation of the multi use pad/outdoor ice rink, it being noted that this work will be undertaken in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy. (2023-R05B)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 2, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023, to:

    a) approve the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, for the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, to be entered into with Ontario Health with respect to the Dearness Home; and,

    b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2023-S03)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated May 2, 2023, related to the Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) Update: 

    a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring London’s implementation of the Housing Collaborative Initiative Project into alignment with City of London technology and project management best practices;

    b)    the project Governance Group BE REQUESTED to approve a strategy outlining how future legislative changes will be addressed and communicated to the project governance team and back to City Council;

    c)    the Governance Group BE REQUESTED to approve a revised set of project requirements to be used as the basis of all future project activity;

    d)    that Governance Group BE REQUESTED to provide quarterly updates to City Council until the completion of the project; and,

    e)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2023-S11)  




  • Motion made by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following amendment BE APPROVED with respect to the Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) Update:

    Amend to provide a new part e) "that Governance Group report back to City Council on project status by Q3 2023" and re-letter existing part e) to part f).


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That item 5, clause 2.4, as amended, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (10)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (4)S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, and S. Trosow
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (10 to 4)

    Item 5, clause 2.4, as amended reads as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated May 2, 2023, related to the Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) Update:

    a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring London’s implementation of the Housing Collaborative Initiative Project into alignment with City of London technology and project management best practices;

    b) the project Governance Group BE REQUESTED to approve a strategy outlining how future legislative changes will be addressed and communicated to the project governance team and back to City Council;

    c) the Governance Group BE REQUESTED to approve a revised set of project requirements to be used as the basis of all future project activity;

    d) that Governance Group BE REQUESTED to provide quarterly updates to City Council until the completion of the project; 

    e) that Governance Group report back to City Council on project status by Q3 2023; and,

    f) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2023-S11)


  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the 8th Report of the Civic Works Committee, BE APPROVED, excluding item 5 (clause 2.4).


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    Councillor S. Trosow discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 2.4, having to do with the Broughdale Dyke Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Funding – Contribution Agreement, by indicating that he owns property in the area of project.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on April 5, 2023, BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on April 19, 2023:

    a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to make a presentation and provide statistics on the rate of vehicular accidents in the last 10 years within the City of London, including but not limited to:

    i) all vision zero accidents;

    ii) a breakdown of accident data based upon mode of transportation, which includes pedestrian accidents;

    iii) comparable statistics to other cities that are similar size to the City of London (if available);

    iv) number of fatalities per year related to vehicular accidents; and,

    b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated May 2, 2023, related to a Consultant Fee Increase for Tributary 12 Construction Contract Administration and Design Fees:

    a) the contract with Matrix Solutions Inc. for detailed design, construction inspection and contract administration for the Southwinds Channel Project BE INCREASED by $83,275.00 from $296,287.85 to $379,562.85 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 8.1(a) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, and as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

    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. (2023-E03)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the public consultation, released April 18, 2023, from the Environment and Climate Change Canada’s “Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste”:

    a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide written feedback on the proposed plastic regulatory framework and technical document through the federal government process by the May 18, 2023 deadline;

    b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a copy of the written submission to the Civic Works Committee at a future meeting; and,

    c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a copy of the written submission to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee for information as part of ongoing discussions dealing with Blue Box transition in London. (2023-D22)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated May 2, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023, to:

    a) approve the Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, for Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF): Broughdale Dyke Reconstruction Project between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities (“Canada”) and The Corporation of the City of London (“Recipient”);

    b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;

    c) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure to approve amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement provided it does not increase the indebtedness or liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London;

    d) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any of the above-noted amending agreements approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and,

    e) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, or their delegate, to execute any financial reports required as a condition under the above-noted Agreement. (2023-F11)


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Recuse: (1)S. Trosow
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 15th Report of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 6 (clause 4.4).


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That is BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy: 

    a)    the 2023 Industrial Land Development Strategy, as appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2023 as Appendix "A", BE ADOPTED as City Council’s strategy for developing municipally-owned industrial land; it being noted that the Strategy is based on continuing the goal of developing and maintaining an ongoing supply of 200 hectares of strategically-located serviced industrial land;

    b)    the funding requirement of for the above-noted maintenance of an ongoing supply of 200 hectares of serviced industrial land BE CONSIDERED as part of the multi-year budget process; 

    c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to ensure that the inventory of municipally-owned industrial land are sold to targeted industries including: Advanced Manufacturing, Life and Health Sciences, Information and Digital Media, and Research and Development while prohibiting sales to non-targeted uses, including Warehouses, Transportation and Logistics, Truck Terminals, businesses that store and process data for retrieval, or speculative development to the private sector without verification that the end-user will be a targeted industry; 

    d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake an Industrial Land Needs Assessment, which shall include the use of the Climate Emergency Screening Tool; and, 

    e)    a communication BE FORWARDED to the London Transit Commission requesting information, including a presentation to the appropriate standing committee, related to developing a sufficient industrial land strategy transit plan following the completion of the first quarter pilot program servicing the area.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the communication from Mayor J. Morgan with respect to his Provincial and Federal Government Lobbying Activities in Support of Health and Homelessness System Response, BE RECEIVED for information. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Police Services Board Candidate Interview Process:

    a)    the communication from Mayor J. Morgan BE RECEIVED;

    b)    the attached amended process, BE ENDORSED; 

    c)    the five candidates BE INVITED to attend a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to be held on June 5, 2023 to conduct interviews; it being noted that it may be necessary to accommodate an additional meeting date for a candidate; and,

    d)    notwithstanding the current Council Policy “Audio Recording of Municipal Council and Standing Committee In Closed Session Meetings Policy”, the audio recordings of the LPSB interviews BE MADE AVAILABLE to any Member of Council who is unable to attend the meeting, upon request.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Eldon House Board of Directors:

    a)  the communication dated April 17, 2023 from R. Griesmayer BE RECEIVED;

    b)  the resignation of Rebecca Griesmayer from Eldon House Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED, effective April 19, 2023; and,

    c)  the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise in the usual manner to solicit applications for appointment to Eldon House Board of Directors, with applications to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the May Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Report BE RECEIVED for information.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That Councillor S. Franke BE APPOINTED to the Governance Working Group for the term ending November 14, 2026.




  • Motion made by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That item 6, clause 4.4, be amended to read as follows:

    "That Councillors S. Frank and J. Pribil, BE APPOINTED to the Governance Working Group for the term ending November 14, 2026."


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    At 1:27 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor A. Hopkins in the Chair. 

    At 1:29 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair. 


  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That item 6, clause 4.4, as amended, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    Item 6, clause 4.4, as amended, reads as follows:

    That Councillors S. Frank and J. Pribil, BE APPOINTED to the Governance Working Group for the term ending November 14, 2026.


  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 8 (clause 3.4);

    it being noted that any and all written submissions relating to application(s) that were made to the Planner on file, the Planning and Environment Committee and to the Municipal Council, as well as oral submissions made at the public meeting held under the Planning Act have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations regarding these matters. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on April 12, 2023:
     
    a)    the Community Advisory Committee on Planning membership renewal with Community Heritage Ontario for 2023 BE APPROVED;
     
    b)    the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to refer the matter of the Heritage Alteration Permit Application by R. Bryson for the property located at 27 Bruce Street, Wortley Village - Old South Heritage Conservation District back to the Civic Administration to allow for continued work with the applicant; and,
     
    c)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1 and 5.2 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-C04)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 20, 2023:
     
    a)    K. Moser and S. Hall BE APPOINTED as Representative and Alternate to the Trails Advisory Group;
     
    b)    the Working Group comments relating to the property located at 735 Southdale Road West BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration; and,
     
    c)    clauses 1.1, 3.1, 5.2 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED for information. 
    (2023-C04)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the staff report dated May 1, 2023 entitled "Annual Report on Building Permit Fees", BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-P10)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 2060 Jetstream Road:

    a)    consistent with Policy 43_1 of the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, the subject lands, 2060 Jetstream Road, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the Heavy Industrial Place Type;

    b)    the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI2) Zone TO a Heavy Industrial Special Provision (HI1(_)) 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:

    •    the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Heavy Industrial Place Type; and,
    •    the recommended amendment would align the zoning of the property to that of the westerly adjacent lot (roll number 030330077040000), simplifying the future development of the sites together as one.   (2023-D14)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Old Oak Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 595 Proudfoot Lane, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 1, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R9/Convenience Commercial (R9-7*H42/CC4) Zone TO a Residential R9/Convenience Commercial/Day Care Special Provision (R9-7*H42/CC4/DC(_)) Zone;

    it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

    •    B. McCauley, Old Oak Properties;

    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, 2020;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force polices of the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Neighbourhoods Place Type;
    •    the recommended amendment would permit a new use that is appropriate within the surrounding context; and,
    •    the recommended amendment would provide access to a day care centre in a convenient and  accessible location to meet the daily needs of neighbourhood residents.   (2023-D14)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 3480 Morgan Avenue:
     
    a)    the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h*h-11*h-63*h-82*h-95*h-100*h-105*h-135*CSA5(3)) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision R8-4(_)) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reason:
     
    i)    the Application did not include Holding Provisions, a number of holding provisions are considered necessary to address a range of planning and servicing issues associated with the proposed development;
     
    b)    the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Holding Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h*h-11*h-63*h-82*h-95*h-100*h-105*h-135*CSA5(3)) Zone TO an Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h*h-95*h-100*h-105*h-198*R8-4(_)*H14) Zone, for the following reasons:
     
    i)    the recommended zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
    ii)    the recommended zoning conforms to the in-force policies of the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, including, but not limited to, the Shopping Area Place Type, City Building and Design, Our Tools, and all other applicable Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 policies; and,
    iii)    the zoning will permit development that is considered appropriate and compatible with the existing and future land uses surrounding the subject lands;
     
    it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:
     
    •    L. Clark, Sifton Properties Limited.     (2023-D14)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by LA-Rosa Community Ltd., relating to the property located at 614 Westmount Crescent, the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider adding clauses relating to the access alignment across from 608 Commissioners Road West (clause a) ii)), enhanced privacy screening (clause a) xiii)), and the installation of a sidewalk on Westmount Crescent (clause a) xiv));

    it being noted that the following urban design and site plan matters were raised during the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority: 

    i)    provide 2-storey townhouses south of the access along Westmount Crescent to provide an appropriate height transition from abutting low-density residential as per the site plan dated February 21, 2023;
    ii)    consider locating the access to align with the proposed access at 608 Commissioners Road West; 
    iii)    provide lockable front doors and habitable living space on street-facing facades, including direct connections from the front doors to a walkway or sidewalk connection along the frontage of the property;
    iv)    no fencing be provided between the buildings and the public street;
    v)    clarify how the disposable recycling and waste is stored and collected on the site plan;
    vi)    confirm the gross floor area of each dwelling unit and confirm basement ceiling height is 1.8 metres or more;
    vii)    provide shared amenity space on site, and consider adding purposeful features to this space for amenity;
    viii)    protect and retain as many of the City trees on the adjacent boulevard as possible. No tree removals shall happen until a permit has been issued by Forestry Operations in compliance with the City of London Boulevard Tree Protection By-law. Replacement trees shall be provided in appropriate locations;
    ix)    consider offsetting any tree removals with plantings;
    x)    update the tree preservation plan to ensure all required information outlined by the Landscaped Architect has been included;
    xi)    ensure pedestrian circulation and access refinements are done with the Accessibility Review Checklist; 
    xii)    identify the location of fire route signage and provide a standard detail on the site plan;
    xiii)    include enhanced privacy aspects such as 7 foot high fences and more evergreen trees or cedar hedges; and,
    xiv)    the installation of a sidewalk along Westmount Crescent;

    it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

    •    S. Allen, MHBC; and,
    •    R. Marghella.    (2023-D14)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Item 8, clause 3.4, BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    "That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application regarding Delegation of Authority – Subdivisions and Condominiums:

    a) the proposed attached, revised, by-law as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 to change the requirement for public meetings for vacant land condominiums and common elements condominiums under policy 1619 and to remove policy 1683 in its entirety; and,

    b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 1, 2023 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023 to amend By-law CP-17 being the Subdivision & Condominium Delegation & Approval By-law to include delegated approvals for minor revisions to the draft plan of subdivision, extensions to the draft plan of subdivision, subdivision agreements with special provisions, and change the requirement for public meetings for vacant land condominiums and common elements condominiums;

    it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

    • M. Wallace, London Development Institute;
    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
    • streamline development approvals to allow the Civic Administration to get permit ready lots to market quicker;
    • delegations are also administrative in nature and will allow the Municipal Council to focus on more strategic priorities;
    • the delegations of draft plan extensions, minor red line revisions, subdivision agreement with special provisions will create time savings of 30 days; and,
    • the delegations to adjust public meeting requirements for vacant land condominiums and common elements condominiums will create time savings of 45 to 60 days. (2023-D07/D12)"


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Item 8, clause 3.4, as amended, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    That Item 8, clause 3.4, BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application regarding Delegation of Authority – Subdivisions and Condominiums:

    a) the proposed attached, revised, by-law as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 to change the requirement for public meetings for vacant land condominiums and common elements condominiums under policy 1619 and to remove policy 1683 in its entirety; and,

    b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 1, 2023 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023 to amend By-law CP-17 being the Subdivision & Condominium Delegation & Approval By-law to include delegated approvals for minor revisions to the draft plan of subdivision, extensions to the draft plan of subdivision, subdivision agreements with special provisions, and change the requirement for public meetings for vacant land condominiums and common elements condominiums;

    it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

    • M. Wallace, London Development Institute;
    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
    • streamline development approvals to allow the Civic Administration to get permit ready lots to market quicker;
    • delegations are also administrative in nature and will allow the Municipal Council to focus on more strategic priorities;
    • the delegations of draft plan extensions, minor red line revisions, subdivision agreement with special provisions will create time savings of 30 days; and,
    • the delegations to adjust public meeting requirements for vacant land condominiums and common elements condominiums will create time savings of 45 to 60 days. (2023-D07/D12)


None.

13.

 
  • Motion made by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 144 to 163, excluding Bill No. 147 and including the revised Bill No. 149, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 144 to 163, excluding Bill No. 147 and including the revised Bill No. 149, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 144 to 163, excluding Bill No. 147 and including the revised Bill No. 149, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 147 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Recuse: (1)S. Trosow
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 147 BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Recuse: (1)S. Trosow
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 147 BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Recuse: (1)S. Trosow
    Absent: (1)S. Hillier


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

    The following Bills are enacted as By-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:

    Bill No. 144

     

    By-law No. A.-8365-102 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 16th day of May, 2023. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 145

     

    By-law No. A.-6151(ag)-103 - A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, as amended, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001”, by deleting and replacing Schedule “C” – “Procurement of Goods and Services Policy” to update the Policy to provide additional clarity and updates. (2.2/9/CSC)

    Bill No. 146

     

    By-law No. A.-8366-104 - A by-law to approve an Agreement to appoint Principles Integrity as the Integrity Commissioner for The Corporation of the City of London and to approve an Agreement for a Municipal Integrity Commissioner between The Corporation of the City of London and Principles Integrity and to repeal By-law No. A.-8117-168, being “A by-law to approve an Agreement for Municipal Integrity Commissioner between The Corporation of the City of London and Gregory F. Stewart and to appoint Gregory F. Stewart as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of London”. (2.1/9/CSC)

    Bill No. 147

     

    By-law No. A.-8367-105 - A by-law to approve the Contribution Agreement for Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) between His Majesty the King in right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities (“Canada”) and the Corporation of the City of London (“Recipient”) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement and any future amending agreements. (2.4/8/CWC)

    Bill No. 148

     

    By-law No. A.-8368-106 - A by-law to approve the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. (2.3/8/CPSC)

    Bill No. 149

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1512(cb)-107 - A by-law to amend The Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 relating to policies 1619 and 1683. (3.4a/8/PEC)

    Bill No. 150

     

    By-law No. CP-17-23007 - A bylaw to amend By-law CP-17 to delegate certain portions of Council’s assigned authority with respect to approvals for plans of subdivision and condominium pursuant to the Planning Act. (3.4b/8/PEC)

    Bill No. 151

     

    By-law No. S.-6224-108 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish, name, and assume lands in the City of London as public highway to be known as Purser Street; and to lay out constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway (as part of Purser Street; and as part of Agathos Street).  (Chief Surveyor – for road dedication purposes pursuant to registration of 33M-757; registration of 33M-757 requires 0.3m reserves on abutting plan 33M-443 to be dedicated for unobstructed legal access throughout the subdivision)

    Bill No. 152

     

    By-law No. S.-6225-109 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway to be known as Scanlan Street; and to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway (as widening to Gore Road, east of River Road)  (Chief Surveyor – for road dedication purposes pursuant to SPA21-107)

    Bill No. 153

     

    By-law No. S.-6226-110 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to White Oak Road, north of Bateman Trail (south leg))  (Chief Surveyor – for road dedication purposes pursuant to SPA22-005)

    Bill No. 154

     

    By-law No. S.-6227-111 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to White Oak Road, south of Southdale Road East)  (Chief Surveyor – for road dedication purposes pursuant to SPA22-001)

    Bill No. 155

     

    By-law No. S.-6228-112 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Huron Street, east of Clarke Road; and as widening to Clarke Road, south of Huron Street)  (Chief Surveyor – for road dedication purposes pursuant to B.030/22)

    Bill No. 156

     

    By-law No. S.-6229-113 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Meadowlily Road South, north of Commissioners Road East)  (Chief Surveyor – for road dedication purposes pursuant to SPA19-115)

    Bill No. 157

     

    By-law No. S.-6230-114 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Oxford Street West, west of Beaverbrook Avenue)  (Chief Surveyor – for road dedication purposes pursuant to SPA22-039)

    Bill No. 158

     

    By-law No. W.-5693-115 - A by-law to repeal by-law No. W.-5688-46 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the East London Link – Construction Rapid Transit (Project No. RT1430-3A)”  (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 159

     

    By-law No. W.-5581(c)-116 - A by-law to amend by-law No. W.-5581-134, as amended, entitled “A by-law to authorize the Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road Intersection Improvements (Project No.TS1134).” (2.5/6/CWC)

    Bill No. 160

     

    By-law No. W.-5671(a)-117 - A by-law to amend by-law No. W.-5671-65 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements (Roundabout) (Project No. TS1332).”  (2.9/6/CWC)

    Bill No. 161

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-233104 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land consisting of the property municipally known as 2060 Jetstream Road. (3.1/8/PEC)

    Bill No. 162

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-233105 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 595 Proudfoot Lane. (3.2/8/PEC)

    Bill No. 163

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-233106 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone lands located at 3480 Morgan Avenue. (3.3b/8/PEC)

     


  • Motion made by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 2:16 PM.