Council

MINUTES

2ND MEETING

December 9, 2014

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J. M. Fleming, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, L.M. Rowe, J. Smout, S. Spring, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present.

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC), having to do with appointments to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee, by indicating that his spouse is employed by that School Board.  Councillor J. Morgan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 36 of the 3rd Report of the SPPC, having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors, by indicating that Western University is his employer. 

Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Liaison Committee, by indicating that the TVDSB is his employer. 

Mayor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the Argyle Business Improvement Association by indicating that one of the individuals recently assisted him with the purchase of a family vehicle. 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III

ADDED REPORTS

3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

V

RECOGNITIONS

1.

Smudging Ceremony

The Council is led in a First Nation Smudging Ceremony by Liz Akiwenzie of the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. 

2.

His Worship the Mayor recognizes Jeremy Grace, Central Secondary School, and his “Up High Movement”. 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING AND THE FIRST MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AND DECEMBER 1, 2014, RESPECTIVELY

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve the Minutes of the 26th Meeting held on November 25, 2014 and of the 1st Meeting held on December 1, 2014.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that Council convene as the Approval Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, dealing with the proposed expropriation of land for the project known as the Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension between Highway 401 and Wilton Grove Road.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

1.

Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services - Expropriation of Lands - Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension - TS1325

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services, with the review and concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands for the project known as the Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension between Highway 401 and Wilton Grove Road, the following actions be taken:

a)         the Council of The Corporation of the City of London, as the Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Appendix “A” attached hereto, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being pointed out that the reasons for making this decision are as follows:

            i)          the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the             extension of Veterans Memorial Parkway (VMP);

ii)         the design of the project will address extending the VMP as a 2 lane expressway, a new intersection at Wilton Grove and the VMP, replacement of the existing VMP bridge, and interchange improvements;

iii)         the design is in accordance with the Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study and a Group B Provincial Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations for the Veteran Memorial Parkway South Extension and Highway 401 Interchange Improvements accepted by Council on May 14, 2013;

b)         that a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form; and

c)         it being noted that a request for a Hearing of Necessity in relation to Parts 4 and 8, Plan 33R-18721 was received and a hearing was conducted on June 25, 2014, the findings and opinion of the Inquiry Officer are attached to the Report dated December 9, 2014, as Appendix “B”.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that the meeting of the Approval Authority be adjourned and that the City Council reconvenes in regular session.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

2.

Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services - Expropriation of Lands - Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension - TS1325

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands for the project known as the Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension between Highway 401 and Wilton Grove Road, the following actions be taken:

a)         the proposed by-law, attached to the report dated December 9, 2014 as Schedule ‘B’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 9, 2014 by The Corporation of the City of London as the Expropriating Authority, with respect to the lands described in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto (the “Expropriated Lands”);

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation;

c)         the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and     

d)         the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX

REPORTS

1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor B. Armstrong presents.

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clauses 1 to 3

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Council Orientation

That the attached orientation presentations provided by the Senior Leadership Team and the City Clerk BE RECEIVED for information.

3.

Proposed Smudging Ceremony

That the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to make the necessary arrangements to invite representatives of our First Nations community to attend the December 9, 2014 meeting of Municipal Council, or a future meeting of Municipal Council, in order to acknowledge the importance of our First Nations community and to request the representatives to carry out a smudging ceremony.

2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor T. Park presents. 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Strategic Plan - Initial Discussions

That the following actions be taken with respect to the development of the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan for 2015 -2019:

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) meeting on December 18, 2014, with a few possible draft Vision Statements for the consideration of the SPPC, based upon the input from the Members as summarized in the attached Appendix “A”;

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to set up a process to receive public input regarding a possible draft Vision Statement, recognizing that a deadline for input will need to be set in order to finalize the Strategic Plan;

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the SPPC meeting on December 18, 2014 with strategic areas of focus for the consideration of the SPPC, based upon the input from the Members as summarized in the attached Appendix “B”;

d)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to set up a process to receive public input regarding possible strategic areas of focus, recognizing that a deadline for input will need to be set in order to finalize the Strategic Plan;

e)         the 2011 - 2014 Mission and Value Statements BE MAINTAINED in the 2015 - 2019 Strategic Plan; subject to any additions to the list of values that may be desired as a result of the Strategic Plan development process; and

f)          the attached staff presentation BE RECEIVED.

3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor J. Morgan presents. 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clauses 1 to 45, excluding clauses 10, 12, 13, 19, 34 and 36.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

a)         Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of this Report having to do with appointments to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) Liaison Committee by indicating that his spouse is an employee of the LDCSB.

b)         Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 36 of this Report having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors by indicating that he is employed by Western University.

c)         Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of this Report having to do with appointments to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Liaison Committee by indicating that he is employed by the TVDSB.

d)         Mayor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report having to do with appointments to the Argyle Business Improvement Association by indicating that one of the individuals recently assisted him with the purchase of a family vehicle.

e)         Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report having to do with the appointment of a Deputy Mayor selected by the Mayor, by indicating that he is the subject of the decision.

2.

Deputy Mayor Policy

That the following actions be taken regarding a Deputy Mayor Policy:

a)         the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 9, 2014 to repeal and replace Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Process for the Appointment of an Acting Mayor” with a new Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Appointment of Deputy Mayors” which only requires a simple majority vote for appointments;

b)         a Governance Working Group (GWG) BE ESTABLISHED to undertake a review of Council Policy 5(1) “Appointments of Deputy Mayors” prior to September 1, 2015 to determine what changes, if any, should be made to the Policy in order to create opportunities for all Council Members to assume a leadership role during a Council term; and

c)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to canvass the Members of Council to determine their interest in serving on the GWG and report back with those names, as well as with proposed terms of reference for the GWG which would include responsibility for:

i)          reviewing the appointment process  of  the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Standing Committees in order to potentially provide for a multi-year appointment process that would see the Vice-Chair of a Standing Committee being automatically appointed as Chair of that Standing Committee at the beginning of the Council year following their term as Vice Chair; and

ii)         reviewing the recruitment process for advisory committees, board and commissions, as well as the Striking Committee structure and its terms of reference.

d)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to undertake the necessary steps to reflect the changes related to the appointment of a Deputy Mayor, as recommended by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, for consideration by the Municipal Council at its meeting on December 9, 2014;

e)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law to confirm Mayor M. Brown's selection of Councillor P. Hubert as Deputy Mayor; and

f)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law to confirm the Municipal Council’s selection of Councillor M. Cassidy as Deputy Mayor.

3.

Tabling of the 2015 Draft Budgets  

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft 2015 Tax-Supported Annual Operating and Capital Budgets, the Draft 2015 Water Budget and the Draft 2015 Wastewater and Treatment Budget:

a)         the Draft 2015 Tax-Supported Annual Operating and Capital Budgets BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the 2015 Tax-Supported Annual Operating and Capital Budgets review process; and

b)         the Draft 2015 Operating Budgets, Draft 2015 Capital Budgets and associated forecasts for Water Services and Wastewater and Treatment Services BE RECEIVED AND BE REFERRED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting being held on January 15, 2015, in order to receive public input and consider those draft Budgets;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the Manager III, Financial Planning and Policy, and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services & City Engineer, with respect to the above-noted Draft Budgets.

4.

Public Participation Meeting - Amendments to Council Procedure By-law

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 9, 2014 for the purpose of amending By-law No. A-45, as amended, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Rules of Order and Procedure for the Council of The Corporation of the City of London”, to:

a)         implement the provision for two Deputy Mayors and recognize the roles of the Deputy Mayors in accordance with the direction given by Municipal Council;

b)         amend the role of the Striking Committee to include recommendations of initial citizen appointments to boards and commissions; and,

c)         reallocate the mandate of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC), pending the outcome of the review of the IEPC as recommended by KPMG LLP.

5.

Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee:

a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN at this time to appoint Council Members to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC), pending the report back from the City Clerk with respect to the overall governance model, as directed by the Municipal Council from its meeting held on September 30, 2014;

b)         pending a Council decision arising from the report noted in a), above, the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary amendments to the Council Procedure By-law to permit the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to deal with those matters that currently fall within the mandate of the IEPC, in order to provide continuity during the interim period;

c)         subject to the approval of a) and b), above, the Chair or designate, of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPOINTED to serve on the London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network Governing Council; it being noted that the Chair of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee previously served on the Governing Council; and

d)         the communication dated November 25, 2014 from J. Swan requesting that he continue to be the City of London’s representative on the Governing Council BE RECEIVED.

6.

Consideration of Appointment to the Civic Works Committee  

Recommendation:  That the membership of the Civic Works Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows:

Councillor H.L .Usher (Chair)

Councillor M. van Holst

Councillor T. Park

Councillor V. Ridley

Councillor J. Helmer

7.

Consideration of Appointment to the Community and Protective Services Committee  

That the membership for the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows:

Councillor J. Morgan (Chair)

Councillor B. Armstrong

Councillor T. Park

Councillor V. Ridley

Councillor M. Salih

8.

Consideration of Appointment to the Corporate Services Committee  

That the membership of the Corporate Services Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows:

Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair-subject to by-law enactment at December 9, 2014 Council meeting.)

Councillor A. Hopkins

Councillor J. Morgan

Councillor J. Zaifman

Councillor H.L. Usher

9.

Consideration of Appointment to the Planning and Environment Committee  

That the membership of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows:

Councillor P. Hubert (Chair)

Councillor M. Cassidy

Councillor J. Helmer

Councillor P. Squire

Councillor S. Turner

11.

Consideration of Appointment to the Audit Committee

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Audit Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor P. Hubert (Chair-subject to by-law enactment at December 9, 2014 Council meeting.)

Councillor A. Hopkins

Councillor S. Turner

Councillor M. van Holst

Sumeet Khullar

14.

Consideration of Appointment to the Covent Garden Market Corporation Board of Directors

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Covent Garden Market Corporation Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor B. Armstrong

Councillor J. Zaifman

Justin Dias

Ronald Earnshaw

Mike Marsman

Don McCallum

Firas Sefian

Donna Szpakowski

Matt Thomas

15.

Consideration of Appointment to the Dearness Home Committee of Management  

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Dearness Home Committee of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor A. Hopkins

Councillor T. Park

Councillor H.L. Usher

Councillor J. Zaifman

Councillor V. Ridley

16.

Consideration of Appointment to the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management  

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Members:

Councillors H.L. Usher, V. Ridley and T. Park.

Alternate Members:

Councillors M. Cassidy, M. van Holst and B. Armstrong.

17.

Consideration of Appointment to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority - 3 Year Term

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2017:

Councillor J. Zaifman

Bill Mackie

Ralph Winfield

18.

Consideration of Appointment to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management  

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Members:

Councillors M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, V. Ridley and J. Helmer.

Alternate Members:

Councillors B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, J. Zaifman and A. Hopkins.

20.

London Convention Centre

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Convention Centre (LCC) Board of Directors:

a)         Councillor P. Hubert and Councillor J. Zaifman BE APPOINTED for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018;

b)         B. Soanes, J. Cookson, Dr. R. Holiday, J. Irwin, M. Seabrook, C. Colvin, T. Ferguson, P. White, BE APPOINTED to the LCC Board to complete their terms;

c)         C. Moss, Vin Nov, Tony Soares BE CONSIDERED for appointment as terms of members are completed;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 10, 2014 from the LCC Board of Directors, with respect to this matter.

21.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Downtown Business Association Board of Management

That Councillor T. Park BE APPOINTED to the London Downtown Business Association Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018; it being noted that other appointments will be considered at a future date, once available from the London Downtown Business Association.

22.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors

That Councillor M. van Holst BE APPOINTED to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

23.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Police Services Board

That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Police Services Board for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor S. Turner

Paul Paolatto

24.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Public Library Board

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Public Library Board:

a)         the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor A. Hopkins

Councillor T. Park

Scott Courtice

Vasiliki Douvalis

Mariam Hamou

Bassam Lazar

Gloria Leckie (one-year term)

Stuart Clark

Hannah Rasmussen 

b)         Donna Vachon BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library Board at the conclusion of G. Leckie’s one-year term appointment.

25.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Transit Commission

That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor J. Helmer

Councillor P. Squire

Eric Southern

Sheryl Rooth

R. Dean Sheppard

26.

Consideration of Appointment to the London Transit Commission Long Term Growth Report Working Group  

That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission Long Term Growth Report Working Group for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor J. Helmer

Councillor M. van Holst

Councillor P. Hubert

Councillor M. Salih

Councillor P. Squire

27.

Consideration of Appointment to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

a)         Councillors J. Helmer and S. Turner BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health; and

b)         the appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health return to two Council Members and one citizen appointment, and further that the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise for citizen applications to fill the citizen vacancy.

28.

Consideration of Appointment to the Museum London

That Councillor V. Ridley BE APPOINTED to Museum London for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

29.

Consideration of Appointment to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management  

That Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018; it being noted that the balance of appointments will be made at a future date, when available from the Old East Village Business Improvement Area.

30.

Consideration of Appointment to the Public Utility Commission of the City of London  

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Public Utility Commission of the City of London for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Mayor M. Brown

Councillor P. Hubert

Councillor J. Morgan

31.

Consideration of Appointment to the Tourism London Board of Directors

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Tourism London Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor P. Hubert

Councillor M. Salih

32.

Consideration of Appointment to the Town and Gown Committee  

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Town and Gown Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair-subject to by-law enactment at December 9, 2014 Council meeting.)

Councillor T. Park

Councillor M. Salih

Councillor P. Squire

33.

Consideration of Appointment to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - 3 Year Term

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2017:

Councillor A. Hopkins

Marie Blosh

Sandy Levin

35.

Consideration of Appointment to the Western Fair Association Programming Council (Requires 2 Council Members)

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Western Fair Association Programming Council for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor V. Ridley

Councillor M. Salih

37.

1st Report of the Striking Committee

That the 1st Report of the Striking Committee from its meetings held on November 27, 2014 and December 5, 2014 BE RECEIVED.

38.

Consideration of Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Gina Barber

John Fyfe-Millar

Shawn Lewis

Maria Mendes

Jeffrey Preston

39.

Consideration of Appointment to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision

That the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to re-advertise for applications for appointment to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

40.

Consideration of Appointment to Eldon House

That the following BE APPOINTED to Eldon House for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Mike Donachie

Jennifer Jolliffe

Ben Kent

Ron Koudys

Allison Martin

Joseph O'Neill

Theresa Regnier

Maureen Spencer Golovchenko

Mark Tovey

41.

Consideration of Appointment to the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum Board of Directors

That Mike Harris BE APPOINTED to the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

42.

Consideration of Appointment to the Council for Adult Education

That Carmelita Tang BE APPOINTED to the Council for Adult Education for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

43.

Consideration of Appointment to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority - 3 Year Term

That Stanley Caveney BE APPOINTED to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2017.

44.

Consideration of Appointment to the Plumbers' and Drain Layers' Examining Board

That the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to re-advertise for applications for appointment to the Plumbers' and Drain Layers' Examining Board for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

45.

Consideration of Appointment to the Plumbers' and Drain Layers' Examining Board

That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to direct letters to the Members of the Striking Committee to extend the Municipal Council’s appreciation for their efforts with respect to identifying citizen nominees for the local boards and commissions, and for the Municipal Council’s advisory committees.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 10.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Association: 

a)         the following BE APPOINTED to the Argyle Business Improvement Association for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor B. Armstrong

Jeff Baggaley

Jeremy Burns

Gus Dupuis

Elissa Ielapi

Dale Irwin

Matt McHardy

Crissy Viglianti

Mark Wilkie-Facchin

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to provide for the appointment of 9 directors, in addition to the Council representative;

c)         subject to the completion and approval of b), above,  Erik Lasch BE APPOINTED to fill the additional vacancy.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

RECUSED: M. Brown (1)

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 13.

That the following BE APPOINTED to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor M. Cassidy

Councillor B. Armstrong

Councillor P. Squire

Councillor J. Zaifman

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)

The motion to appoint Marci Allen-Easton to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018 is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

NAYS: J. Helmer, J. Zaifman (2)

The motion to appoint Michael Buzzelli to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

NAYS: M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan (3)

The motion to appoint Roberta Clifford to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (12)

NAYS: M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, T. Park (3)

The motion to appoint Abe Oudshoorn to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

NAYS: J. Morgan, J. Zaifman (2)

The motion to appoint Sean Quigley to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (13)

NAYS: J. Morgan, T. Park (2)

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to refer consideration to the December 18th Council meeting, in order to consult with the London Middlesex Housing Corporation to determine how they would like M. Allen-Easton, M. Buzzelli, R. Clifford, A. Oudshoorn and S. Quigley slotted into the various classes of Directors and to obtain further clarity as to the relevance of each class.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy (3)

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 12.

That the following BE APPOINTED to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor B. Armstrong

Councillor M. Cassidy

Councillor M. van Holst

Councillor P. Squire

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 36.

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Western University Board of Governors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

Mayor M. Brown

Matthew Wilson

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

IV

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that Council convene as Committee of the Whole, in camera, for a matter related to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and giving instructions and directions to the solicitors of the municipality in connection with such advice relating to appointments to the Western Fair Association.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (14)

NAYS: T. Park (1)

The Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 5:48 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members.   

The Committee of the Whole rises at 6:10 PM, and Council reconvenes at 6:13 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy, J. Helmer and M. van Holst.

Councillor M. van Holst enters the meeting at 6:14 PM.

Councillors M. Cassidy and J. Helmer enter the meeting at 6:15 PM.

34.

Consideration of Appointment to Western Fair Association Board of Governors

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that clause 34 be amended in the first line by deleting the word “APPOINTED” and replacing it with the word “NOMINATED”.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 34, as amended.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

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DEFERRED MATTERS

XI

ENQUIRIES

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

XIII

BY-LAWS

BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 2 to 14, inclusive.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 2 to 14, inclusive.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 2 to 14, inclusive.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

Bill No. 2

By-law No. A.-7204-2

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 9^th day of December, 2014. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 3

By-law No. L.S.P.-3443-3

A By-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension between Highway 401 and Wilton Grove Road. (5/2/CSC-2014)

Bill No. 4

By-law No. S.-5693-4

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Veterans Memorial Parkway) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 5

By-law No. S.-5694-5

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Gore Road at Veterans Memorial Parkway) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 6

By-law No. S.-5695-6

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Ridout Street South, south of Bruce Street) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 7

By-law No. S.-5696-7

A by-law to stop up and close part of Concept Drive between Old Victoria Road and Innovation Drive. (Chief Surveyor) (4/17/CWC)

Bill No. 8

By-law No. S.-5697-8

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Singleton Avenue, Morgan Avenue and Bradley Avenue West). (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 9

By-law No. S.-5698-9

A by-law to permit Dorothy Susan Pepper and William Leonard Harper to maintain and use an encroachment upon the road allowance for Grosvenor Street, City of London. (City Solicitor)

Bill No. 10

By-law No. A.-7205-10

A by-law to repeal and replace Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Process for the Appointment of an Acting Mayor” with a new Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Appointment of Deputy Mayors”. (2/2/SPPC)

Bill No. 11

By-law No. A-45-15002

A by-law to amend By-law No. A-45, as amended, entitled, “A by-law to provide for the Rules of Order and Procedure for the Council of The Corporation of the City of London”. (4/2/SPPC)

Bill No. 12

By-law No. A.-7206-11

A by-law to ratify and confirm the Resolution of the sole Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 13

By-law No. A.-7207-12

A by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor, as selected by the Mayor, for the City of London. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 14

By-law No. A.-7208-13

A by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor, as selected by the Council, for the City of London. (City Clerk)

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ADJOURNMENT