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Council
MINUTES
5TH MEETING
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February 11, 2014
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor J.F Fontana and Councillors
B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe,
M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher,
J.P. Bryant, S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: B. Baar, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, T. Grawey, M. Hayward, L.
Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, M. Ribera,
L. Rowe, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At
the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present.
Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest
in clause 10 of the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and
related Bill No. 111, having to do with the properties located at 1920 and
1930 Blue Heron Drive, by indicating that her employer has been in
discussions with the proponent of this development.
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Councillor J.P. Bryant discloses a
pecuniary interest in clause 12 of the 3rd Report of the Planning and
Environment Committee, having to do with the boundary expansion request from
the Downtown Business Association Improvement Area, by indicating that she
owns property within the proposed boundary expansion. Councillor J.P. Bryant
further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 5th Report of the
Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the 2nd Report
of the London Housing Advisory Committee as it relates to proposed amendments
to the Secondary Dwelling Units Policy and related proposed Zoning By-law
amendments, by indicating that she owns property that contains a secondary
dwelling unit.
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Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause C-1 of the 6th Report of the Corporate Services Committee,
having to do with a matter to be considered for the purpose
of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of
the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and
financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed
acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to,
prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly
with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in
similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is
in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied,
and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial
institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed
acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or
potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition
whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic
interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information
concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be
expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and
instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on
by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition, by
indicating that the Thames Valley District School Board is his employer.
Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the
5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do
with the 2nd Report of the City of London and Thames Valley District School
Board Liaison Committee, by indicating that the Thames Valley District School
Board is his employer.
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Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 5 of the 2nd Report of the Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee, having to do with a proposal for a Downtown Arts and
Entertainment District, by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is
a proponent. Councillor J.B. Swan further discloses a pecuniary interest in
clause 2 of the 3rd Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee,
having to do with a proposal for a Downtown Arts and Entertainment District,
by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is a proponent.
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Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a
pecuniary interest in clause C-2 of the 6th Report of the Corporate Services
Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to the purpose of instructions
and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a
proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial
information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the
disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly
the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or
other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being
supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar
information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any
person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial,
information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the
Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information
concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be
expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its
competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose
disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial
interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation
concerning the proposed acquisition, by indicating that his spouse owns and
operates a day care. Councillor P. Van Meerbergen further discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 1 of the 5th Report of the Committee of the Whole and
related Bill No. 113, having to do with the acquisition of 165 Elmwood Avenue
East, by indicating that the proposed use of the property may include a day
care facility and his spouse owns and operates a day care.
None.
3rd
Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee
1. His
Worship the Mayor presents a certificate for “London’s Feature Community
Organization” to the Daya Counselling Centre.
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve that the Council rise and go
into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the
following:
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a) A matter
pertaining to the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and
employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land;
advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land;
commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the
proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to,
prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly
with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in
similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in
the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and
result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial
institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed
acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or
potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition
whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests
of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the
proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be
injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be
applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of
the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C1/6/CSC)
b) A matter
pertaining to the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and
employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land;
advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land;
commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the
proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to,
prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly
with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in
similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in
the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and
result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial
institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed
acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or
potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition
whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic
interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information
concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be
expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and
instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on
by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition.
(C2/6/CSC)
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
The Council rises and goes into Committee
of the Whole, in camera at 4:20 PM, with Mayor J. F. Fontana in the Chair and
all Members present.
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At 4:34 PM Councillor M. Brown leaves the
meeting.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:46 PM
and Council reconvenes at 4:48 PM with all Members present.
Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve the Minutes of the 4th
Meeting held on January 28, 2014.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D. G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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None.
None.
Councillor J.P.
Bryant presents.
Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant to
Approve clauses 1 to 12, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
staff report dated February 4, 2014 regarding additional Municipal Act
reporting requirements due to implementation of tangible capital assets BE
RECEIVED for information.
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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 City-owned property at 1017 Western Road:
a) the
Licence Agreement between the City and the Heritage London Foundation (HLF),
appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014 as Appendix “A” BE
APPROVED;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014 as
Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
February 11, 2014 to approve the Licence Agreement and to authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and
c) the
communication dated January 27, 2014 from P. deLange, A&B Party and Tent
Rental, regarding the provision of catering services at Elsie Perrin Williams
Estate and Grosvenor Lodge, BE REFERRED to the Licensee for discussion with
representatives of A&B Party and Tent Rental.
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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 City-owned property at 101-137 Windermere Road:
a) the
Licence Agreement between the City and the Heritage London Foundation (HLF)
appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014 as Appendix “A” BE
APPROVED;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014 as
Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
February 11, 2014 to approve the Licence Agreement and to authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and
c) the
communication dated January 27, 2014 from P. de Lange, A&B Party and Tent
Rental, regarding the provision of catering services at Elsie Perrin Williams
Estate and Grosvenor Lodge, BE REFERRED to the Licensee for discussion with
representatives of A&B Party and Tent Rental.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 4,
2014, to establish hours of voting at certain institutions and retirement homes
for the 2014 Municipal Election, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on February 11, 2014.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and
City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Deputy Clerk, the following
actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit
Committee:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014 as
Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
February 11, 2014 to establish a Municipal Compliance Audit Committee for the
2014 Municipal Election in accordance with Sections 81 and 81.1 of the
Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended;
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014 as
Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
February 11, 2014 to approve the appointments to the Municipal Election
Compliance Audit Committee for the 2014 Municipal Election in accordance with
Sections 81 and 81.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended; and,
c) the
Elections Reserve BE APPROVED as the source of funding for the annual
operating costs related to the Municipal Compliance Audit Committee for the
2014 Municipal Election.
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That the recommendations contained in the
Tax Adjustment Agenda dated February 4, 2014 BE APPROVED; it being noted that
there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate
Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax Adjustment
Agenda.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the request from C. Morley, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs,
Labatt Breweries, for the City of London to pass a by-law to allow a tourism
exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act for Labatt Breweries’ London
brewery, and the associated retail store located at the brewery:
a)
the
verbal information provided by the City Clerk and the City Solicitor
regarding the process and criteria for granting the requested exemption BE
RECEIVED;
b)
Labatt
Breweries BE REQUESTED to provide the Civic Administration with additional
information as to how its request meets the Province’s regulations; and
c)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to take the appropriate next steps to
move the request forward.
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That Vince Trudell BE APPOINTED as a Voting
Member-at-Large on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the term ending
February 28, 2015.
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That Maggie Zhu from Western University BE
APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member on the London Diversity and Race Relations
Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015.
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That the Managing Director, Planning and
City Planner BE DIRECTED to explore potential opportunities for engaging
partners to lease or manage City-owned heritage properties, as has been done
with the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate and Grosvenor Lodge.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the disposition of City-owned lands adjacent to 25 to 57
Stoneycreek Crescent:
a)
clause
7b) of the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by the
Municipal Council at its meeting held on December 17, 2013 BE RECONSIDERED;
it being noted that clause 7b), as adopted, reads as follows:
“b) the
subject properties referred to as Part A and Part B BE OFFERED for sale to
the individual abutting property owners at fair market value in accordance
with the City of London’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy,
inclusive of ancillary costs associated with the transaction, which includes
survey, fencing, and legal; and”;
b)
clause
7b) of the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE RESCINDED; and
c)
subject
to the adoption of part b), above, the following new clause 7b) BE ADOPTED in
order to remove the requirement for fencing:
“b) the
subject properties referred to as Part A and Part B BE OFFERED for sale to
the individual abutting property owners at fair market value in accordance
with the City of London’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy,
inclusive of ancillary costs associated with the transaction, which includes
survey and legal; and”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
Councillor H.L. Usher
presents.
Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clauses 1 to 8, inclusive.
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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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 award of contract for the
Dingman Creek Stormwater Management Erosion Control Wetland Facility
construction:
a) the
bid submitted by Ron Murphy Contracting Ltd., 4412 Manning Drive, London,
Ontario N6L 1K5, at its tendered price of $4,351,269.22 excluding H.S.T., for
the construction contract, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted
by Ron Murphy Contracting Ltd. was the lowest of ten(10) bids received and
meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) the
engineering fees for Delcan Corporation, 214-1069 Wellington Road South,
London, Ontario N6E 2H6, to carry out the Inspection and General Construction
Administration, including geotechnical and archaeological inspections,
monitoring of the existing water well, post-construction monitoring
($45,372), and contingency, in the total amount of $410,372, excluding HST,
for the Dingman Creek Stormwater Management Erosion Control Wetland Facility
BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design
in accordance with Section 15, Clause 15.2(g) of the Procurement of Goods and
Services Policy;
c) the
financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of
Financing Report” appended to the staff report dated February 3, 2014;
d) the
consulting fees for the project identified in b), above, BE IN ACCORDANCE with
the estimate, on file, which are based upon the Fee Guideline for
Professional Engineering Services, 2006, recommended by the Ontario Society
of Professional Engineers;
e) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that
are necessary in connection with this work;
f) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,
g) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2014-L04)
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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 Tender 13-113 Granular Materials:
a) the
bid submitted by Demar Aggregates, 358 Horton Street East, London, Ontario
N6B 1C7, at their tendered annual price of $443,204.50, excluding HST, for
Area “A” , north half of the City, BE ACCEPTED;
b) the
bid submitted by Aaroc Aggregates Ltd., 31 Exeter Road, London, Ontario N6L
1B6, at their tendered annual price of $526,618.90, excluding HST, for Area
“B”, south half of the City, BE ACCEPTED;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all of the administrative
acts that are necessary in connection with these contracts; it being noted
that the term of the contracts would be for a period of two (2) years with an
option to renew the contracts for a further two (2), one (1) year periods;
and,
d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into
formal contracts or issuing purchase orders or contract records relating to
this approval. (2014-F18)
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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 award of Phase II of the
Pollution Prevention and Control Plan:
a) CH2M
Hill Limited, 72 Victoria Street South, Suite 300, Kitchener, Ontario N2G
4Y9, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the preparation of Phase II of the
Pollution Prevention and Control Plan, at a cost of $322,042.00, including
contingency and excluding HST, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional
Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional
Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2(g) of the City of London’s
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the appointment
for subsequent phases will be contingent on satisfactory performance and a
future recommendation to Committee and Council;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated February 3, 2014;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2014-A05)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with
respect to appointment of a consultant for inspection, contract
administration and engineering services associated with the construction of
the Fox Hollow No. 1 SWM Facility – South Cell and Woodlot Berm:
a) the
engineering fees for Stantec Consulting Ltd., 171 Queens Avenue, Suite 600,
London, Ontario N6A 5J7, to carry out the Inspection and General Construction
Administration, including geotechnical inspections, monitoring of existing
water wells and post-construction monitoring, in the total amount of
$245,481.50 including contingency, excluding HST, for the Fox Hollow No 1 SWM
Facility - South Cell and Woodlot Berm BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this
firm completed the engineering design in accordance with Section 15.2(g) of
the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of
Financing Report” appended to the staff report dated February 3, 2014;
c) the
consulting fees for the project identified in a), above, BE IN ACCORDANCE
with the estimate, on file, which are based upon the Fee Guideline for
Professional Engineering Services, 2006, recommended by the Ontario Society
of Professional Engineers;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this work;
e) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2014-A05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Water, Wastewater and Treatment, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Schedule “B”
Study for the Southland Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) (in Lambeth) and the
Southwest Area Sanitary Servicing (SASS) Master Plan:
a) the
Municipal Class EA Schedule “B” Study Report for the Southland Wastewater
Treatment Plant BE ACCEPTED;
b) a Notice of Completion BE FILED
with the City Clerk;
c) the
Municipal Class EA Schedule “B” Southland Wastewater Treatment Plant BE
PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period; and,
d) the
Southwest Area Sanitary Servicing (SASS) Master Plan BE ACCEPTED. (2014-E01)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to circulate notice of a possible
street renaming and change in municipal addressing, with respect to the
section of Tennent Avenue between Glengarry Avenue and A. B. Lucas Secondary School,
to area residents and report back at a future public participation meeting of
the Civic Works Committee. (2014-D29)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director,
Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated February 3, 2014,
providing updates on the proposed Waste Reduction Act and related matters for
financing the Blue Box Program, BE RECEIVED for information. (2014-F11/E07)
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Pursuant to section 12.3 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Hubert calls for a separate vote on clause 8.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that clause 8 be amended by
deleting the clause in its entirety and by replacing it with the following
new clause:
“That, on the recommendation of
the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be
taken regarding the proposed Waste Reduction Act:
a) the staff report dated February
3, 2014, providing updates on the proposed Waste Reduction Act and related
matters for financing the Blue Box Program, BE RECEIVED for information; and,
b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to
forward a letter to the Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne, the leader of the
New Democratic Party Andrea Horwath and the leader of the Progressive
Conservative Party Tim Hudak and local Members of the Legislative Assembly of
Ontario urging the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to pass the
proposed Waste Reduction Act.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded
by Councillor S. Orser to Approve clauses 1 to 7 and clause 8, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Councillor J.L.
Baechler presents.
Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to
Approve clauses 1, 3 to 9, inclusive and clause 11.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 1st Report of the Trees and
Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 22, 2014 BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the response appended to the staff
report dated February 4, 2014, BE ENDORSED; it being noted that the response
has been submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in order
to satisfy the Ministry's requested deadline; it being further noted that the
City’s final response, including any recommended amendments, will be
confirmed in further correspondence following the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on February 11, 2014. (2014-D02)
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Properties located
at 3185 Jinnies Street, 3406 Jinnies Way and 3527 Singleton Avenue (H-8287)
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That, on the recommendation of the Planner
II, Development Planning, based on the application of Stantec Consulting,
relating to a portion of the properties located at 3185 Jinnies Street, 3046
Jinnies Way and 3527 Singleton Avenue, the proposed by-law, as appended to
the staff report dated February 4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on February 11, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No.
Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a
Holding Residential R1 (h-82*R1-5) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone to
remove the h-82 holding provision. (2014-D14B)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of
London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the subdivision of land over Part
of Lot 11, Concession 6, (Geographic Township of London), City of London,
County of Middlesex, situated on the north side of North Wenige Drive,
municipally referred to as 1100 North Wenige Drive:
a) the
Special Provisions, as appended as Schedule 'C' to the staff report dated
February 4, 2014, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the
Forest Hill (Phase 5) Subdivision, (39T-10501), BE APPROVED;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Related
Costs and Revenues" appended as Schedule ‘B’ to the staff report, dated
February 4, 2014; 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.
(2014-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the report dated February 4, 2014, with
respect to the withdrawal of the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, as
submitted by Alan Patton, Patton Cormier & Associates, on behalf of Old
Oak Properties, relating to the draft plan of subdivision located at 1602
Sunningdale Road West, BE RECEIVED. (2014-L01/2014-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the report dated February 4, 2014, with
respect to the withdrawal of the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board by
Barry Card, on behalf of Sydenham Investments Inc., relating to draft plan of
subdivision for the located at 255 South Carriage Road and 1331 Hyde Park
Road, BE RECEIVED. (2014-L01/2014-D12)
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That the Building Division Monthly Report
for the month of December 2013 BE RECEIVED. (2014-D00)
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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 Homes Unlimited Inc., relating to the property
located at 77 Tecumseh Avenue West:
a) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 11, 2014,
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 R8
Special Provision (h-5•h-149•R8-4(21)) Zone, which permits a maximum of 22
residential dwelling units in the public school building, as it existed at
the time of passing the by-law, subject to holding provisions which require a
public site plan review and confirmation of stormwater management servicing
capacity TO a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-149•R8-4(_)) Zone,
to permit a maximum of 22 residential dwelling units in a purpose designed
2-storey apartment building with a reduced exterior yard setback of 6.4m
subject to a holding provision to ensure sufficient stormwater capacity is
available and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(4)) Zone, which
permits single detached residential dwellings with special provisions to
allow for reduced front, exterior and interior yard setbacks;
b) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to implement, through the site plan
approval process, development of the subject property which is consistent
with the Site Plan and Elevation Drawings, as appended as Appendix ‘B’ to the
staff report dated February 4, 2014, particularly with regard to the
following:
i) the
positioning of the building at the street corner across from the public park
to create a defined street edge on Tecumseh Avenue West and Winston Avenue;
ii) employing
built form and architectural treatments that are sympathetic to the existing
residential dwellings in the neighbourhood to create a compatible form of
development;
iii) including
the various recesses and protrusions along the building facade that mimic the
rhythm of existing residential development;
iv) varying
materials, colours and architectural detail on the individual facades to add
further interest to the streetscape;
v) minimizing
the appearance of blank walls by incorporating a combination of architectural
articulation, windows, doors, canopies, porches and/or other creative
techniques into building facades that are visible from the public streets;
vi) providing
a low landscape wall and enhanced planting to screen the parking lot along
the Tecumseh Avenue West property line; and,
vii) visually
integrating the building into the landscape, through a combination of
foundation planting beds, paving, sitting areas, landscape walls and/or other
suitable landscape elements or treatments, particularly to the north and west
of the proposed building;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated November
20, 2013, from K. Wood, 27 Forbes Street, with respect to this matter;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals
made oral submissions in connection therewith:
·
Arnon
Kaplansky,
599 Maitland Street – indicating that
the first report, dated April 9, 2013, recommended 28 affordable housing
units plus 10 single-family dwellings; noting that there was a second report
provided on April 30, 2013; enquiring as to whether there was any change in
the planning principle to change the number of units; indicating that, on
page 127 of the Agenda, the last line of paragraph two in the staff report
reads “which are consistent with the existing lot fabric established through
Registered Plan 488”; advising that the Plan was registered in 1914; and,
enquiring as to whether or not the Planners are trying to do what they did in
1914 or are they trying to intensify the use in the Core areas.
·
Derrick
McBurney, 4 – 466 South Street – objecting to the misconception of the type
of people that move into affordable housing units.
·
Greg
Playford, on behalf of the applicant - expressing support for the staff
recommendation; noting that the process took longer than they had
anticipated; reiterating that they are happy with the outcome; and, believing
that it will be a very attractive addition to the affordable housing stock in
London. (2014-D14A)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
Motion
made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve clause 2.
That the 2nd Report of the Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January
16, 2014 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration has
advised that the Tree Conservation By-law will not be circulated for public
review by the end of the first quarter of this year.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve clause 10.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Gymworld
Inc., relating to the properties located at 1920 and 1930 Blue Heron Drive,
the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2014,
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 11,
2014, 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 Light
Industrial Special Provision (h-17*LI1(3)) Zone, which permits a range of
uses including assembling, bakeries, fabricating, manufacturing, processing,
research and development, warehousing, repair activities, printing and data
processing industries, wholesale establishments, custom workshops, service
trade and electronic product industries, support offices and commercial
schools uses TO a holding Light Industrial Special Provision
(h-17*LI1(3)/LI3(_)) Zone; it being noted that special provisions include a
reduced side yard setback distance of 2.4m from the required 6.0m, a reduced
front yard setback distance of 5.0m from the required 9.0m and a reduced
parking ratio of 1 parking space per 30m2 for commercial recreational uses
from the required 1 parking space per 20m2;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter. (2014-D14A)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E.
White (14)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve clause 12.
That the communication dated January 21,
2014, from the London Downtown Business Association Improvement Area, with
respect to a boundary expansion request and a review of the current Downtown
Business Improvement Area By-law (CP-2) BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration
for consideration and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and
Environment Committee;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications,
with respect to this matter:
• a
communication, dated January 21, 2014, from R.T. Usher, Board Chair, London
Downtown Business Association and J. MacDonald, Executive Director, Downtown
London; and,
• a
communication, dated December 10, 2013, from D. Winkler, Richmond Row.
(2014-D19/2014D14A)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: J.P. Bryant (1)
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Councillor
M. Brown presents.
Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to
Approve clauses 1, 3, 4 and 6.
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That it BE NOTED that the following
pecuniary interests were disclosed:
a) Councillor
J.P. Bryant discloses a pecuniary interest in part a) of clause 5 of this
Report having to do with the 2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory
Committee recommendation related to the Secondary Dwelling Units Policy, by
indicating that her residence has a secondary dwelling unit; and,
b) Councillor
M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report having to
do with the 2nd Report of the City of London and Thames Valley District
School Board Liaison Committee, by indicating that the Thames Valley District
School Board is his employer.
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That the 1st Report of the Community Safety
and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 23,
2014, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 1st Report of the Accessibility
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 23, 2014, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the proposed
by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 3, 2014, BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council Meeting of February 11, 2014 to:
a) approve
the standard form for the Grant Agreement (Schedule A to the by-law) for the
Strategic Funding Framework;
b) delegate
to the City Manager, the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and Managing Director, Neighbourhood,
Children & Fire Services, or their respective written designate, the
authority to act as City Representative and to insert the details into the
respective Agreements in the form approved in (a) above; and,
c) delegate
to the City Manager, the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and Managing Director, Neighbourhood,
Children & Fire Services, or their respective written designate, the
authority to execute the said Agreements. (2014 - F11/L04)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
Motion
made by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clause 2.
That the 2nd Report of the City Of London
and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee, from its meeting
held on October 30, 2013, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clause 5.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its
meeting held on January 15, 2014:
a) clause
1 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review, clause 1 reads as
follows:
“1. That
the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) requests that the following
actions BE CONSIDERED with respect to proposed amendments to the Secondary
Dwelling Units Policy and related proposed Zoning By-law amendments:
a) removal
of the Near-Campus Neighbourhood restriction, based on the following criteria
being maintained:
i) the
secondary units require owner occupation; it being noted that submissions
have been received by the Planning Department from both Western University
and Fanshawe College advising they are not opposed to removing this
restriction; it being further noted that the Near-Campus Neighbourhood
includes a significant area of the City; and,
ii) the
five bedroom limit be maintained;
b) secondary
units established between 1995 and 2014 and meeting all current building and
safety codes, be exempt from any new, more restrictive policies and/or by-law
limitations; and,
c) the
removal of the additional parking space requirement;
it being noted that
the LHAC recognizes that secondary units meet a key housing need and the LHAC
supports all safe and legal housing”; and
b) clauses 2 and 3 BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: J.P. Bryant (1)
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Councillor
J.B. Swan presents.
Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve clauses 1 to 4, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Swan
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report, having to do with
a community cultural investment proposal for a downtown arts and
entertainment district, by indicating that that his employer, Orchestra
London, is a proponent.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the potential donation of the “WW1 Wooden Gun Wheel” from the
Western Ontario Gunner Officers Association:
a) the
report dated January 27, 2014 from the Director, Corporate Investments and
Partnerships, with respect to the above-noted matter, BE RECEIVED for
information; and,
b) the
potential donation of the “WW1 Wooden Gun Wheel” BE REFERRED to the Culture
Office for review under the City of London Public Art Policy.
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That on the recommendation of the Director,
Corporate Investments and Partnerships, the following actions be taken with
respect to a music industry strategy in London:
a) a
Music Industry Development Task Force BE CREATED, to oversee a local music
strategy that will support the Province of Ontario Music Fund initiative in
London; and,
b) the
Civic Administration, in collaboration with local music stakeholders, BE
DIRECTED to prepare a Terms of Reference for the Task Force, for
consideration at a future meeting of the Investment and Economic Prosperity
Committee.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Western University and
Western University Research Parks; and
a) the
communication dated January 16, 2014, from G. Kulczycki, Vice President,
Resources and Operations, Western University, appended to the staff report dated
January 27, 2014, with respect to support for an Environment Assessment of
Western Road, Sarnia Road and Philip Aziz Avenue, BE RECEIVED for
information; and,
b) the
completion of an Environmental Assessment, as noted in a) above, BE SUPPORTED
IN PRINCIPLE, in order to carry out the required road improvements and
enhancements for Western Road from Huron College southerly to Sarnia Road.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED:
J.P. Bryant (1)
Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clause 5.
That the delegation from J. Caskey, Chair,
Downtown Performing Arts and Entertainment Task Force, with respect to the
creation of a Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, BE RECEIVED for
information; it being noted that a special meeting of the Investment and
Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC), if required, will be convened at the
call of the Vice Chair prior to the next regular meeting, subject to a
written submission relating to this matter being available in advance.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of
the Council Procedure By-law that clause 5 be reconsidered, due to a misunderstanding
of the question that was put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: J.B. Swan (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to
Approve clause 5.
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5.
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A Community Cultural Investment Proposal
for a Downtown Arts and Entertainment District
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That the delegation from J. Caskey, Chair,
Downtown Performing Arts and Entertainment Task Force, with respect to the
creation of a Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, BE RECEIVED for
information; it being noted that a special meeting of the Investment and
Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC), if required, will be convened at the
call of the Vice Chair prior to the next regular meeting, subject to a
written submission relating to this matter being available in advance.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: J.B. Swan (1)
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Councillor
M. Brown presents.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clauses 1 and 2.
1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Swan disclosed
a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report, having to do with a
community cultural investment proposal for a downtown arts and entertainment
district, by indicating that that his employer, Orchestra London, is a
proponent.
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2.
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A Community Cultural Investment Proposal
for a Downtown Arts and Entertainment District
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to a community cultural investment proposal for a Downtown Arts and
Entertainment District:
a) the
proposal dated February 2014, and the attached revised pages 3-9 and
3-10, from S. Richie, Downtown Performing Arts and Entertainment Task Force, M.
Faulkner, Music London and R. Koudys, The Grand Theatre, with respect to this
matter BE RECEIVED with thanks; and,
b) the
above-noted proposal BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration
and a due diligence review with a report back at the next IEPC meeting; it
being noted that the report back should include recommended governance
relationships, next steps, financing required and recommended consultants for
further review and business plan development.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: S. Orser (1)
RECUSED: J.B. Swan (1)
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Councillor
D. Brown presents.
PRESENT: Mayor J.F. Fontana and Councillors
B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant, S.E. White and C. Saunders.
ALSO PRESENT: B. Baar, J.P. Barber, J.M.
Fleming, M. Hayward, L. Livingstone, D. Mounteer, L.M. Rowe and B. Warner.
Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the following:
1. That, as a procedural matter
pursuant to Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following
recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in
public session:
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, with respect to the property
located at 165 Elmwood Avenue East, being the former London Normal School,
the following actions be taken:
a) the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale, substantially in the form attached as
Schedule “B” and acceptable to the City Solicitor, submitted by the Province
of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure (“the Province”),
to sell to the City the property municipally known as 165 Elmwood Avenue
East, located in Wortley Village, described as Part 1, Plan 33R-17277,
containing a land area of approximately 5.03 acres, improved with a 3-storey
former institutional building comprising 43,372 square feet, for the purpose
of a future lease to the YMCA of Western Ontario, for the sum of
$1,685,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:
i) the
City agreeing to pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price;
ii) the
property being purchased in an “As Is Where Is” condition, without any
representation by the Province as to the environmental condition of the
property;
iii) the
Province obtaining the consent of the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport,
given the property is a “provincial heritage property of provincial
significance”;
iv) a
covenant being made by the City to provide the Province with a fully executed
copy of the new Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement (HCEA) with the
Ontario Heritage Trust as a first encumbrance registered on title;
v) the
City entering into a Participation Agreement with the Province, whereby for a
period of ten (10) years from the date of closing, the Province has a
provision to prevent land speculation. In the event of a bona fide
arms-length sale or proposed sale of the property by the City, the Province
shall have the right to repurchase the property at the original purchase
price or receive any profit by which the sale price exceeds the base amount;
and
vi) the
Province and the City being responsible for their own legal and appraisal
costs in connection with the subject agreement and the completion of the
transaction of purchase and sale;
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: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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None.
None.
Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve leave to introduce an
emergent motion related to the raising of the Rainbow Flag on the Community
Flag Pole in support of the diversity of our Olympic athletes.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve that notwithstanding Council
Policy 16(21) Flags at City Hall, the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the
necessary arrangements to raise the Rainbow Flag on the Community Flag Pole
for the duration of the 2014 Winter Olympics as a show of support for the
diversity of our Olympic athletes and Principle 6 of the Olympics Charter:
"Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on
grounds of race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with
belonging to the Olympic Movement."
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.s 94 to 110, inclusive and Bill No. 112.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Second Reading of Bill
No.s 94 to 110, inclusive and Bill No. 112.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong,
J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 94 to 110, inclusive and Bill No.s 112.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Introduction and First
Reading of Bill No. 111.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E.
White (14)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Second Reading of Bill
No. 111.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E.
White (14)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Third Reading and Enactment
of Bill No. 111.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E.
White (14)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 113.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 113.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 113.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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The
following by-laws are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the
City of London:
Bill
No. 94
By-law
No. A.-7070-70
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 11th day of
February, 2014. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 95
By-law
No. A.-7071-71
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A By-law to approve
the Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and The
Heritage London Foundation, for use of the property located at 1017 Western
Road, known as the Grosvenor Lodge, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Licence Agreement. (3/6/CSC)
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Bill
No. 96
By-law
No. A.-7072-72
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A By-law to approve
the Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and The
Heritage London Foundation, for use of the property located at 101-137
Windermere Road, known as the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, and to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Licence Agreement. (4/6/CSC)
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Bill
No. 97
By-law
No. A.-7073-73
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A By-law to approve
and adopt the standard form Grant Agreement (Strategic Funding Framework);
and to authorize a City Representative to insert information and execute
agreements which employ this form and to replace by-law A.-6823-160 being a by-law to approve
and adopt the standard form Grant Agreement (Strategic Funding Framework);
and to authorize a City Representative to insert information and execute
agreements which employ this form. (6/5/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 98
By-law
No. C.P.-1492-74
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A by-law to exempt
from Part Lot Control lands located on Asima Drive, east of Turner Crescent,
legally described as Lots
60 to 73 and Lots 113 & 114 Plan 33M-533, in the City of
London and County of Middlesex.
(11/17/PEC-2013)
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Bill
No. 99
By-law
No. E.-174-75
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A by-law to provide
for reduced hours of voting at certain institutions and retirement homes for
the 2014 Municipal Election. (5/6/CSC)
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Bill
No. 100
By-law
No. E.-175-76
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A by-law to
establish a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2014
Municipal Election in accordance with Sections 81 and 81.1 of the Municipal
Elections Act, 1996, as amended. (6/6/CSC)
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Bill
No. 101
By-law
No. E.-176-77
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A by-law to approve
the appointments to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the
2014 Municipal Election in accordance with Sections 81 and 81.1 of the Municipal
Elections Act, 1996, as amended. (6/6/CSC)
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Bill
No. 102
By-law
No. S.-5551-78
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A
by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain
reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as
widening to Southdale Road West, west of Pomeroy Lane).
(Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 103
By-law
No. S.-5552-79
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A by-law to lay
out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of
London as public highway. (as widening to Hyde Park Road, south of Royal York Road). (Chief
Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 104
By-law
No. S.-5553-80
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Adelaide Street South and Thompson Road) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 105
By-law
No. S.-5554-81
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A by-law to permit
Raital Limited to maintain and use an encroachment upon the road allowance
for Mill Street, City of London. (City Solicitor)
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Bill
No. 106
By-law
No. S.-5555-82
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A by-law to assume certain works and
services in the City of London. (Gainsborough Place – Phase 3; 33M-626) (City
Engineer)
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Bill
No. 107
By-law
No. S.-5556-83
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A
by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Wickerson
Heights; Plan No. 33M-514) (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 108
By-law
No. S.-5557-83
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A
by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Cantebury
Estates – Phase 2; 33M-505) (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 109
By-law
No. S.-5558-85
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A by-law to permit
Lawrence James MacKinnon to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon
the road allowance for 9 Edward Street, City of London. (Manager, Licensing
and Elections)
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Bill
No. 110
By-law
No. Z.-1-142265
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the
zoning for a portion of land located at 3185 Jinnies Street, 3046 Jinnies Way
and 3527 Singleton Ave. (5/3/PEC)
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Bill
No. 111
By-law
No. Z.-1-142266
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1920 and
1930 Blue Heron Drive. (10/3/PEC)
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Bill
No.112
By-law
No. Z.-1-142267
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 77 Tecumseh
Avenue West. (11/3/PEC)
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Bill
No. 113
By-law
No. A.-7074-86
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A By-law to
authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the
City of London and Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of
Infrastructure, for the acquisition of the property located at 165 Elmwood
Avenue, London, Ontario, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the Agreement. (1/6/CSC)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to
Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM.
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Joe
Fontana, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk