Civic Works Committee

Report

The 15th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee
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PRESENT:
  • Councillors C. Rahman (Chair), 
  • H. McAlister, 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • S. Trosow, 
  • P. Van Meerbergen, 
  • and Mayor J. Morgan 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillors D. Ferreira and J. Pribil; J. Adema, A. Alkema, G. Dales, S. Grady, A. Job, T. Koza, D. MacRae, A. Rammeloo, K. Scherr, J. Stanford and J. Bunn (Committee Clerk)
     
    Remote Attendance: Councillor S. Hillier; E. Bennett, S. Corman, K. Oudekerk and E. Skalski
     
    The meeting was called to order at 12:01 PM.

     

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That Items 2.1 to 2.4 and 2.6 to 2.8 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (5)P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)Mayor J. Morgan


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 4, 2023:

    a)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend or provide a written communication to the November 1, 2023 Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee meeting to provide an update on fishing line receptacles;

    b)    the start time of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee BE CHANGED from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on the first Wednesday of the month; it being noted that a majority of members selected this time; and,

    c)    clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1 to 5.4 and 6.1 BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to the Single Source Procurement for the Operation and Maintenance of Landfill Gas Collection and Flaring System for the W12A Landfill Site (SS-2023-261):

    a)    approval BE GIVEN to exercise the single source provisions of section 14.4 (d) and (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for the operation and maintenance of the landfill gas collection and flaring system at the W12A Landfill Site in accordance with the proposal submitted by Comcor Environmental Limited, for a cost greater than $50,000 per year, for a two-year term;

    b)    the single source annual estimated price of $150,530 (plus HST) submitted by Comcor Environmental Limited BE ACCEPTED to continue to provide operation and maintenance services of the landfill gas collection and flaring system services at the W12A Landfill Site in accordance with the terms and condition outlined in contract record C17-009 and applicable revisions;

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

    d)    approval, hereby given, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2023-E07)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to the Kensington Bridge Environmental Study Report Notice of Completion: 

    a)    the Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment Study BE ACCEPTED;

    b)    a Notice of Study Completion for the Project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and,

    c)    the Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on the public record for a 30-day review period. (2023-T04)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 24, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114). (2023-T08/T02)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to the Planned Rebuild of Incinerator Systems at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant and Procurement Approvals:

    a)    replacement fluidizing blower and repair of the existing blower BE AWARDED to Gardner Denver Nash LLC for the total price of $273,587.00 USD, estimated at $375,000.00 CDN, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)    the supply of expansion joints BE AWARDED to Senior Flexonics Canada for the total price of $615,000.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    c)    the purchase orders issued for emergency repairs to the incinerator and related systems at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant under Section 14.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy at a projected total price of $99,086.00 (excluding HST), BE CONFIRMED;

    d)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

    e)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,

    f)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2023-E03)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to the Greenway and Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plans Climate Change Resiliency Equipment Preselection:

    a)    the supply of an equalization tank BE AWARDED to Greatario Engineered Storage Systems for the total price of $889,887.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)    the supply of vertical propeller pumps equipment BE AWARDED to Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc. for the total price of $1,515,821.37, including contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    c)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

    d)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,

    e)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2023-E03)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to the Oxford Wastewater Treatment Plant Membrane Replacement Consultant Award:

    a)    CIMA Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED Design Consulting Engineers in the amount of $325,000.00, including contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)    the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the above-noted staff report;

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

    d)    the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; 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. (2023-E03)




    Motion Passed
  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to the Mobility Master Plan 2050 Mode Share Target:

    a)    the Mobility Master Plan 2050 Mode Share Target report BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to be aligned with the discussion related to the land use study and intensification;

    b)    the Mobility Master Plan project team BE DIRECTED to consult with the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC) with respect to this matter; and,

    c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to clearly indicate how any options align with the Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) goals;

    it being noted that the delegation and presentation, as appended to the Added Agenda, from R. Buchal, ITCAC, with respect to this matter, were received. (2023-T10)




    Motion Passed

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    Motion to refer the Mobility Master Plan 2050 Mode Share Target staff report to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.


    Yeas: (6)Mayor J. Morgan, P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (6 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    Motion to amend the referral by adding the following:

    b)    the Mobility Master Plan project team BE DIRECTED to consult with the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter; and,

    c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to clearly indicate how any options align with the Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) goals.


    Yeas: (4)H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Absent: (1)Mayor J. Morgan


    Motion Passed (4 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    Motion to approve parts b) and c) of the clause.


    Yeas: (5)Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (5 to 1)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    The London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to review and refine the grading criteria for the 2023 annual report, with particular focus being given to service delivery standards, and alignment with the City of London’s Strategic Plan, as it relates to public transit, and report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee;

    it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, from J. Preston, W. Lau, M. Sheehan, C. Dolphin, L. Worsfold and P. Moore, the delegations from J. Preston, W. Lau and M. Sheehan and the London Transit Commission's 2022 Annual Report, dated October 11, 2023, with respect to this matter, were received.


    Yeas: (5)Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    Motion to approve the delegation requests from J. Preston, W. Lau and M. Sheehan, to be heard at this meeting.


    Yeas: (5)Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:Mayor J. Morgan

    That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, dated October 13, 2023, BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (5)Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That the 11th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on October 18, 2023, BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (5)Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That the Civic Works Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following:

    6.1    Personal Matters /Identifiable Individuals        

    A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2024 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Environment” Category.


    Yeas: (4)H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)Mayor J. Morgan, and P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (4 to 0)

    The Civic Works Committee convened In Closed Session from 1:41 PM to 1:45 PM.


The meeting adjourned at 1:47 PM.