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Council

MINUTES

SIXTEENTH MEETING

 

May 16, 2017

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:01 PM.

 

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

 

ABSENT:  Councillors B. Armstrong and J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT: M. Hayward, B. Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham,  A. Hagan, G. Kostifas, L. Livingstone, N. MacDonald, M. Marcellin, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, A. Patis, A. Prince, L.M. Rowe, K. Scherr, S. Spring, A. Thompson and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillors B. Armstrong, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the Wellington Street and Wellington Road South portion of the proposed “7” corridor by indicating that she owns property within 150 metres of the Wellington Street portion of the proposed north-south corridor and the “Shift London’s Rapid Transit Initiative Business Case”, dated January 2017, suggests that properties within 500 metres of a rapid transit route may see financial benefits from being located in close vicinity of the route.

 

Councillor V. Ridley discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the southern route of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that her parents own property on that corridor.

 

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 10 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making regarding the northern route (both drafted and contemplated) of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he is an employee at Western University and has recently become a member of the Negotiating Committee for his bargaining association (Professional Managerial Association).

 

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the southern route of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he owns property in the area.  Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 16 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with the request by Brockley-Shaver Coalition to reschedule the June 15, 2017 public participation meeting relating to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions, by indicating that his employer has a regulatory role in this matter.  Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 18th Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with employee absenteeism 2016 by indicating that the staff report makes reference to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 101 employees and that some members of his employer’s staff are members of CUPE 101. 

 

II

RECOGNITIONS

 

None.

 

 

 

 

III

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law the order of business be changed to provide Stage XI – Enquires to be considered prior to Stage IV – Council, In Closed Session. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

Councillor M. Salih enquires with respect to a matter pertaining to personal matters, including municipal employees of one of the Corporation’s associations, with respect to employment related matters, litigation or potential litigation, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and communications necessary for those purposes, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for those purposes and for the purposes of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given to bring forward a substantive motion.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that the following additional matter be considered during the Council, In Closed Session:

 

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including municipal employees of one of the Corporation’s associations, with respect to employment related matters, litigation or potential litigation, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and communications necessary for those purposes, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for those purposes and for the purposes of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following matters:

 

a)         (ADDED)  A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C-1/11/SPPC)

 

b)         (ADDED)  A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C-2/11/SPPC)

 

 

 

c)         (ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including municipal employees of one of the Corporation’s associations, with respect to employment related matters, litigation or potential litigation, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and communications necessary for those purposes, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for those purposes and for the purposes of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Council, In Closed Session, at 4:18 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

 

At 5:10 PM. Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting.

 

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 5:16 PM and Council reconvenes at 5:18 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert and J. Zaifman.

 

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTEENTH MEEING HELD ON MAY 2, 2017.

 

At 5:19 PM Councillor M. Cassidy enters the meeting.

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve the Minutes of the Fifteenth meeting held on May 2, 2017.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve receipt and referral of the following Communications,  as noted on the Agenda:

 

1.

SHIFT Rapid Transit

 

(Refer to the Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 3 of the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee )

 

a)

Nivek Hutchison

 

b)

Hamish Brailey

 

c)

Cheryl Takaoka

 

d)

Amanda Seabrook

 

e)

Merlin Chatwin

 

f)

L. Shelby

 

g)

(ADDED) B. Brock

 

2.

Mike Bloxam, Architectural Conservancy Ontario - File OZ8462 – 560 and 562 Wellington Street

 

(Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

 

 

3.

Jacob McNiven, Heritage London Foundation - GSP Group Inc. - Proposal for 560 and 562 Wellington Street

 

(Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

 

4.

Stephen Stapleton, Auburn Developments - 560 & 562 Wellington St - Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - File OZ-8462

 

(Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

At 5:20 PM Councillor P. Hubert enters the meeting.

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit clause 10 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to be considered at this time.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS

 

 

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

                        Councillor A. Hopkins presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clause 10.

 

10.

Rapid Transit Corridors

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the rapid transit initiative:

 

a)         the King Street/Queens Avenue couplet system BE APPROVED as the preferred downtown east-west corridors;

 

b)         the Richmond Street corridor BE APPROVED as the preferred northern corridor through the downtown;

 

c)         an at-grade level crossing at the CP Railway with dedicated bus lanes BE APPROVED as the preferred cross section on the Richmond Street corridor at this time;

 

d)         alternative methods to separate both automobile and transit vehicles from the railway in the downtown (for example, a tunnel or grade separation, etc.) BE EVALUATED for long term implementation, noting that this evaluation would be subject to a separate assessment and future business case for implementation;

 

e)         staff BE AUTHORIZED to contact the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within the City of London limits;

 

f)         the Bus Rapid Transit Network, with the above noted modifications BE APPROVED as the preferred alternative for the completion of the Rapid Transit Master Plan, as the basis for the updated Business Case and the undertaking of a Transit Project Assessment Process (as per Regulation 231/08);

 

 

 

g)         subject to the approval of c), the implementation of the Adelaide Street / CP railway grade separation BE CONSIDERED a necessary element of the rapid transit system and a request for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase II program be advanced;

 

h)         options to support Back to the River and service to Via and the Airport be explored further during the Transit Project Assessment Process;

 

i)              Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a communications plan for bus rapid transit; and

 

j)          the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 15, 2017 and the added communications from Councillor J. Zaifman, B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, C. Richards, D. Sylvester, Principal, King’s University College and B. Brock BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part a) of clause 10:

 

a)         the King Street/Queens Avenue couplet system BE APPROVED as the preferred downtown east-west corridors;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire, S. Turner (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part b) of clause 10:

 

b)         the Richmond Street corridor BE APPROVED as the preferred northern corridor through the downtown;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (9)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, P. Squire (3)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part c) of clause 10:

 

c)         an at-grade level crossing at the CP Railway with dedicated bus lanes BE APPROVED as the preferred cross section on the Richmond Street corridor at this time;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, S. Turner (5)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part d) of clause 10:

 

d)         alternative methods to separate both automobile and transit vehicles from the railway in the downtown (for example, a tunnel or grade separation, etc.) BE EVALUATED for long term implementation; it being noted that this evaluation would be subject to a separate assessment and future business case for implementation;

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part e) of clause 10:

 

e)         staff BE AUTHORIZED to contact the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within the City of London limits.

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that part e) of clause 10 be amended to read as follows:

 

e)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to work with appropriate parties, including  the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within the City of London limits;

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve part e) of clause 10, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the Richmond Corridor:  north of Queens Avenue. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (8)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih,  J. Helmer, P. Squire (4)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the South Corridor:  Wellington Road south of King Street regardless of King Street or couplet.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (8)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire (2)

 

RECUSED: V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (3)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the East Corridor: east of Wellington Street to Fanshawe College.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire (2)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the West Corridor:  west of the Thames River to Wonderland Commercial Area.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part g) of clause 10:

 

g)         subject to the approval of c), the implementation of the Adelaide Street / CP railway grade separation BE CONSIDERED a necessary element of the rapid transit system and a request for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase II program BE ADVANCED;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part h) of clause 10:

 

h)         options to support Back to the River and service to Via and the Airport BE EXPLORED further during the Transit Project Assessment Process;

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that part i) of clause 10 be amended to read as follows:

 

i)             the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a communications plan for bus rapid transit; it being noted that the communications plan should include multiple, diverse options to reach as many Londoners as possible and be an active (rather than passive) communications strategy;

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve part i), as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part j) of clause 10:

 

j)         the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 15, 2017 and the added communications from Councillor J. Zaifman, B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, C. Richards, D. Sylvester, Principal, King’s University College and B. Brock BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that clause 10 be amended by adding the following new part k):

 

k)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the London Transit Commission (LTC) Administration and the RTIWG to communicate to the public, the preliminary framework for a future LTC network and how it supports the rapid transit network. 

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve part k) of clause 10, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 10, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the rapid transit initiative:

 

a)         the King Street/Queens Avenue couplet system BE APPROVED as the preferred downtown east-west corridors;

 

b)         the Richmond Street corridor BE APPROVED as the preferred northern corridor through the downtown;

 

c)         an at-grade level crossing at the CP Railway with dedicated bus lanes BE APPROVED as the preferred cross section on the Richmond Street corridor at this time;

 

d)         alternative methods to separate both automobile and transit vehicles from the railway in the downtown (for example, a tunnel or grade separation, etc.) BE EVALUATED for long term implementation, noting that this evaluation would be subject to a separate assessment and future business case for implementation;

 

e)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to work with appropriate parties, including  the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within the City of London limits;

 

 

f)          the Bus Rapid Transit Network, with the above-noted modifications BE APPROVED as the preferred alternative for the completion of the Rapid Transit Master Plan, as the basis for the updated Business Case and the undertaking of a Transit Project Assessment Process (as per Regulation 231/08);

 

g)         subject to the approval of c), the implementation of the Adelaide Street / CP railway grade separation BE CONSIDERED a necessary element of the rapid transit system and a request for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase II program be advanced;

 

h)         options to support Back to the River and service to Via and the Airport be explored further during the Transit Project Assessment Process;

 

i)              the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a communications plan for bus rapid transit; it being noted that the communications plan should include multiple, diverse options to reach as many Londoners as possible and be an active (rather than passive) communications strategy;

 

j)          the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 15, 2017 and the added communications from Councillor J. Zaifman, B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, C. Richards, D. Sylvester, Principal, King’s University College and B. Brock BE RECEIVED; and,

 

k)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the London Transit Commission (LTC) Administration and the RTIWG to communicate to the public, the preliminary framework for a future LTC network and how it supports the rapid transit network.” 

 

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

VIII

REPORTS

 

 

18th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

                        Councillor P. Hubert presents.                       

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests disclosed.

 

2.

Corporate Human Rights and Code of Conduct Inquiries, Requests, Complaints and Training Initiatives 2016

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 regarding corporate human rights and Code of Conduct inquiries, requests, complaints and training initiatives BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 3.

 

3.

Employee Absenteeism 2016

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 regarding employee absenteeism in 2016 BE RECEIVED for information.

 

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

RECUSED: S. Turner (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 4.

 

4.

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Activities

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services & Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 regarding workplace diversity and inclusion activities BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the Specialist II, Organizational Development and the Specialist II, Organizational Development (Workplace Diversity & Inclusion), with respect to this matter.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Mayor M. Brown to Approve that clause 4 be amended by adding the following new part b):

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an on-going process of data collection (metrics) for new hires at the City of London, by means of voluntary self-disclosure to assist with the collection of demographic information within the Corporation workforce, with the information to be reported out quarterly; it being noted that this process is expected to be similar to the process currently utilized by the London Police Services;

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clause 4, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 4, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the following actions be taken with respect to workplace diversity and inclusion activities:

 

a)         the staff report dated May 9, 2017 entitled “Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Activities”, BE RECEIVED for information; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an on-going process of data collection (metrics) for new hires at the City of London, by means of voluntary self-disclosure to assist with the collection of demographic information within the Corporation workforce, with the information to be reported out quarterly; it being noted that this process is expected to be similar to the process currently utilized by the London Police Services;

 

it being further noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the Specialist II, Organizational Development (Workplace Diversity & Inclusion),with respect to this matter.”

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 5.

 

5.

Appleseed Cider Festival - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

 

 

That the Appleseed Cider Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at Hassan Law Gallery, 142 Dundas Street and, subject to obtaining the necessary approvals, also at an adjacent street closure on Dundas Street as per the attached diagram, BE DESIGNATED as a municipally significant event.

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (12)

 

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 6.

 

6.

Canada 150 Celebrations

 

That the following one-time allocations from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to the Canada 150 Celebrations, to cover the funding shortfall related to the grant application submitted to the Federal Government for local Canada 150 celebrations, BE APPROVED:

 

a)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $135,270  for the following projects:

 

i)          Fanshawe Pioneer Village – Dominion Day ($3,150);

ii)          London Regional Children’s Museum ($1,700);

iii)         London Heritage Council ($20,700);

iv)        Canada 150 London ($48,045):

v)         Eldon House ($9,350);

vi)        East London ($3,000);

vii)        Museum London ($4,000); and

viii)       London Celebrates Canada – Harris Park ($45,325);

 

b)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $25,000 for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area;  and

 

c)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $10,000 for the Chippewas of the Thames.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that part b) of clause 6 be amended by deleting the amount of “$25,000” and by replacing it with the amount of “$6,400”.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve part a) and part b), as amended, of clause 6.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer, S. Turner (2)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve part c).

 

c)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $10,000 for the Chippewas of the Thames.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (12)

 

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

 

 

 

 

 

Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the following one-time allocations from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to the Canada 150 Celebrations, to cover the funding shortfall related to the grant application submitted to the Federal Government for local Canada 150 celebrations, BE APPROVED:

 

a)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $135,270  for the following projects:

 

i)          Fanshawe Pioneer Village – Dominion Day ($3,150);

ii)          London Regional Children’s Museum ($1,700);

iii)         London Heritage Council ($20,700);

iv)        Canada 150 London ($48,045):

v)         Eldon House ($9,350);

vi)        East London ($3,000);

vii)        Museum London ($4,000); and

viii)       London Celebrates Canada – Harris Park ($45,325);

 

b)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $6,400 for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area;  and

 

c)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $10,000 for the Chippewas of the Thames.”

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that Council recess.

 

Motion Passed

 

Council recesses at 6:52 PM and reconvenes at 7:29 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors, B. Armstrong and J. Zaifman.

 

VIII

REPORTS (Continued)

 

 

9th Report of the Civic Works Committee

                        Councillor M. van Holst presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clauses 1 to 21, excluding clauses 11, 13 and 15.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Single Source for Pump Replacement at the Wonderland Pumping Station

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of a replacement pump for the Wonderland Pumping Station (PS):

 

a)         the quotation submitted by Xylem Inc. at its price of $85,320.50, including freight but excluding H.S.T., for one replacement pump for use at the Wonderland Pumping Station BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is a single source purchase in accordance with Section 14.4 (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 appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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. (2017-E07)

 

3.

Gordon Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation - Project No. ES2473 -  RFP NO. 17-02

 

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 a contract for the construction of the Gordon Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation:

 

a)         the proposal submitted by LiquiForce Services at its price of $1,587,690.74, excluding H.S.T., for the Gordon Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that their submission meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas and was the best rated proposal using the price-per-point evaluation system and was the low bid;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

c)         Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an amount of $51,150.00, excluding H.S.T, in accordance with Clause 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

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

 

e)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (RFP 17-02); 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

 

4.

Fox Hollow SWM Facility No. 3 (ES3020-FH3) - Contract Amendment to Phase 1 Grading Tender (T16-47)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the construction grading contract for Phase 1 of the Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility #3 project (ES3020-FH3):

 

a)         the Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility #3/Outlet Channel and Area Grading Contract (Tender No. T16-47) with 560789 Ontario Limited o/a R & M Construction, BE INCREASED from $1,624,336.80 by $350,000.00 to $1,974,336.80, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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 or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender No. T16-47); 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..

 

5.

Changes to the Waste Discharge By-law WM-16 and the Wastewater and Storm water By-law WM-28

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 entitled Changes to the Waste Discharge By-law WM-16 and the Wastewater and Storm water By-law WM-28 Report BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration, for further review. (2017-E07)

 

 

 

6.

Basement Flooding Grant Program By-law Update (Relates to Bill No. 204)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Grants for Sump Pump, Sewage Ejector, and Storm Private Drain Connection By-law: 

 

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on May 16, 2017, to repeal and replace the existing Grants for Sump Pump, Sewage Ejector, and Storm Private Drain Connection By-law A-7015-285 in order to reflect the following changes to the grants available for owners of single detached, semi-detached, and duplex dwellings deemed eligible to participate in the grant program, subject to funding being available in the yearly budget allocation for this purpose:

 

i)          a splitting of costs between the property owner, condominium corporation, or non-profit housing co-operative and the City such that the City would pay nine tenths of the construction costs up to certain upset limits;

 

ii)         a loan which the property owner, condominium corporation, or non-profit housing co-operative has the option of obtaining from the City in order to pay for their portion of the construction costs with such loan not to cover any unrelated renovation works;

 

iii)        updates to the upset limit amounts, which were last adjusted in September, 2013;

 

iv)        item i) above to be retroactive to applicants that have been approved for the basement flooding grant program funding on or after January 1, 2017; it being noted that if applicants have already received a grant payment they will receive an additional grant payment equal to the difference between what they would have been approved for given the new 90% grant funding and increased upset limits, and their received grant payment amount; and, if applicants have not yet received a grant payment they will receive a payment under the updated grant funding structure;

 

v)         in order to be eligible for the program, quotes for the proposed construction works must be obtained directly from a licensed bona fide plumbing contractor, not a 3rd party representative;

 

vi)        property owners who install a sump pump and backwater valve through the grant program are also eligible to receive grant funding for sump pump battery backup systems;

 

vii)       residential properties which don’t have weeping tiles (foundation drains) connected to City storm or sanitary sewers are eligible for grant funding for backwater valves if the property is in an area that is susceptible to basement flooding due to sanitary sewer surcharging;

 

viii)      some residents may qualify for backwater valve alarms under the grant program, depending on the type of alarm installed and the City’s need to obtain backwater valve data for the area;

 

ix)        a backwater valve installation is required in order to receive grant funding for disconnecting weeping tiles and installing a sump pump;

 

x)         where the distance from the discharge point of an installed sump pump to a City sidewalk, road, or neighbouring property is less than four metres, or at the City Engineer’s discretion (depending on lot grading and soil type), a Storm Private Drain Connection is required to be installed in order to receive grant funding for disconnecting weeping tiles and installing a sump pump;

 

xi)        homes which have a reverse grade driveway and have private catch basins connected to the sanitary sewer are eligible to receive grant funding for the disconnection of the catch basin from the sanitary sewer, and installation of a sump pump and a storm private drain connection;

 

 

xii)       condominium corporations and non-profit housing cooperatives are only eligible for grant funding if their  weeping tiles are or will be disconnected from the City’s sanitary sewers;

 

xiii)      condominium corporations and non-profit housing cooperatives are only eligible for grant funding for the individual units having works completed to them or receive a direct benefit from the works (such as grading), not the total number of units in the condominium block; and,

 

xiv)      the City may advance 100% of the grant and loan amounts to the plumbing contractor who completes the construction works for the applicant owner(s), condominium corporation, or non-profit housing cooperative upon receipt of an invoice for the completed construction works and confirmation that a plumbing permit has been issued and passed in full.  (2017-D03/F11A)

 

7.

Appointment of Consulting Engineer For Contract Administration Services Associated with the Construction of 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Projects -  Waterloo Street, Trowbridge Avenue

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the following 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Projects; Waterloo St Reconstruction, Trowbridge Ave Reconstruction:

 

a)            the following Consulting Engineering firms BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the contract administration services, including geotechnical services for the projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, 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:

 

i)          Waterloo St Reconstruction: Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec), in the amount of $148,936.90, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;

 

ii)         Trowbridge Ave Reconstruction: Dillon Consulting Ltd. (Dillon), in the amount of $227,573.50, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;

 

b)         the financing for the work identified in a) above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Source of Financing report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the work to be done; 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. (2017-T04)

 

8.

Installation of Water Meters Contract Award

 

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 a contract to EMCO Corporation Waterworks for the installation of water meters:

 

a)         a contract with EMCO Corporation Waterworks BE APPROVED for the installation of water meters, at an estimated value of $1,630,000.00, plus H.S.T.; it being noted that this proposal is the successful proponent of RFP 17-03;

 

b)         a purchase order with London Hydro BE APPROVED for the integration of data services between London Hydro’s SAP Customer Information System and EMCO Corporation’s Work Order Management System, at an estimated value of $150,000.00;

 

c)         the funding for these purchases BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these contracts;

 

e)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing purchase orders relating to the subject matter of this approval; 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. (2017-E08)

 

9.

Clark Road Widening Environmental Assessment - VMP North Extension to Fanshawe Park Road East - Appointment of Consulting Engineer

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Clarke Road Widening Environmental Assessment:

 

a)         Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the project in the amount of $212,653.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix 'A';

 

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 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. (2017-T04)

 

10.

Single Source Procurements - Street Sweeper and Sidewalk Sweeper

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of a street sweeper and sidewalk sweeper:

 

a)         approval BE GIVEN to exercise the single source provisions section 14.4 (d)(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for two fleet equipment purchases at a cost greater than $50,000.00;

 

b)         the Single Source negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase one (1) Ravo 5 iSeries Vacuum Street Sweeper for a total estimated price of $274,109.00, excluding H.S.T., from Cubex Ltd.;

 

c)         the Single Source negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase one (1) MadVac LS100 Sidewalk Sweeper at a total estimated price of $94,429.00, excluding H.S.T., from Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. (JJEI);

 

d)         the funding for these purchases BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix 'B', conditional upon satisfactory terms and conditions being negotiated and approved;

 

e)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase, including the reallocation of the necessary capital funds; and,

 

f)          the 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. (2017-F17)

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Hyde Park Road Closing (Relates to Bill No. 206)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to closing part of Hyde Park Road north of Dyer Drive:

 

a)         the closing of part of Hyde Park Road being part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 5 and part of the original road allowance between Lots 24 and 25, Concession 5 in the geographic Township of London, now in the City of London and County of Middlesex, designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-19761, BE APPROVED; and,

 

b)         the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ closing Hyde Park Road, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017.  (2017-T09)

 

14.

5th Report for Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That the 5th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 25, 2017, BE RECEIVED

 

16.

V. Ridley - Absence from Meeting

 

That the communication dated April 24, 2017, from Councillor V. Ridley, with respect to her absence from the Civic Works Committee Meeting held May 9, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

17.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as of May 2nd, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

18.

Councillor M. van Holst - Highbury Bridge Drainage

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back with respect to current drainage issues and long term solutions for the bridge located at the Highbury Avenue extension.

 

19.

Councillor M. van Holst - Proposed Strategy - BRT Rollout

 

That the attached request from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to the use of an agile and low impact strategy for the roll out of the Bus Rapid Transit Strategy BE REFERRED to the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group for consideration.

 

20.

Enquiry - Councillor B. Armstrong - Basement Flooding - Third Street/CP Crossing

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor B. Armstrong advised staff of concerns with respect to basement flooding in homes located on the east side of Third Street at the CP Crossing and enquired about possible solutions to assist the affected homeowners.

 

21.

Enquiry - Councillor J. Helmer - Relocation of Railroad Lines

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer enquired what the process was for requesting that the CP Railroad lines be relocated from the Downtown.  The Director, Roads and Transportation advised that he would arrange for a copy of a letter from CP Rail with respect to this matter to be posted on the FAQ website.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 11.

 

11.

Vision Zero - London Road Safety Strategy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to Vision Zero and the City of London Road Safety Strategy:

 

a)         the Vision Zero Principles described in the staff report dated May 9, 2017 BE ADOPTED; and,

 

b)         the 2016 Status Report for the London Road Safety Strategy BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-T08)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 13.

 

13.

Amendments To The Traffic And Parking By-law (Relates to Bill No. 205)

 

That the attached revised proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113); it being noted that the Civic Works Committee members were provided with the attached briefing note with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the section in the original proposed by-law pertaining to Wilkins Street has been referred back to the Civic Administration for further review; it being also noted that Section 5 - Pedestrian Crossover was amended from “Hamilton Road - 80 m west of Meadowlily Road N.” to “Hamilton Road - 80 m east of Meadowlily Road N.”  (2017-T02)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that clause 13 be amended to read as follows:

 

That the attached further revised proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113); it being noted that the Civic Works Committee members were provided with the attached briefing note with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the section in the original proposed by-law pertaining to Wilkins Street has been referred back to the Civic Administration for further review; it being also noted that Section 5 - Pedestrian Crossover was amended from “Hamilton Road - 80 m west of Meadowlily Road N.” to “Hamilton Road - 80 m east of Meadowlily Road N.; it being further noted that Section 5 – Pedestrians Crossover was further amended to reflect “Huron Street – 122 m east of Wedgewood Drive”.   (2017-T02)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 13, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 13, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the attached further revised proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113); it being noted that the Civic Works Committee members were provided with the attached briefing note with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the section in the original proposed by-law pertaining to Wilkins Street has been referred back to the Civic Administration for further review; it being also noted that Section 5 - Pedestrian Crossover was amended from “Hamilton Road - 80 m west of Meadowlily Road N.” to “Hamilton Road - 80 m east of Meadowlily Road N.; it being further noted that Section 5 – Pedestrians Crossover was further amended to reflect “Huron Street – 122 m east of Wedgewood Drive”.   (2017-T02)”

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 15.

 

15.

5th Report for Cycling Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 19, 2017:

 

a)         the Municipal Council, in collaboration with the Cycling Advisory Committee, BE REQUESTED to consider providing its support, in principle, to the Federal Active Transportation Strategy; it being noted that a communication dated April 13, 2017, from J. Varga-Toth, Canada Bikes, J. Hilland, the National Active and Safe Routes to School Working Group and C. Maynes, Canada Walks (Green Communities Canada), was received with respect to this matter;

 

b)         the attached 2017 Cycling Advisory Committee work plan BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 through 6, clause 8 and clause 10, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve amend part b) of clause 13 to read as follows:

 

b)         the attached 2017 Work Plan for the Cycling Advisory Committee BE APPROVED. 

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 15, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 15, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 19, 2017:

 

a)         the Municipal Council, in collaboration with the Cycling Advisory Committee, BE REQUESTED to consider providing its support, in principle, to the Federal Active Transportation Strategy; it being noted that a communication dated April 13, 2017, from J. Varga-Toth, Canada Bikes, J. Hilland, the National Active and Safe Routes to School Working Group and C. Maynes, Canada Walks (Green Communities Canada), was received with respect to this matter;

 

b)         the attached 2017 Cycling Advisory Committee work plan BE APPROVED; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 through 6, clause 8 and clause 10, BE RECEIVED.”

 

 

9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

                        Councillor T. Park presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 12 and 14.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 16 of this Report having to do with the request by the Brockley-Shaver Coalition to reschedule the June 15, 2017 public participation meeting relating to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions, by indicating that his employer has a regulatory role in this matter.

 

2.

4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 20, 2017:

 

a)            the Fulbright Canada RBC Eco-Leadership Grant discussion BE POSTPONED to the June 22, 2017 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee meeting to allow Mr. J. Stinziano an opportunity to provide input on this matter;

 

b)            the Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to place the 2017 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Work Plan on every Agenda;

 

c)            R. Trudeau BE APPOINTED as the Alternate Representative to the Lower Dingman Trails Advisory Group; it being noted that the EEPAC currently has a Representative on the Lower Dingman Trails Advisory Group;

 

d)            the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to consider a public education initiative with respect to asking people to not feed birds bread; it being noted that the EEPAC Members have noticed people feeding birds bread on several occasions in park areas; and,

 

e)        clauses 1 to 7, 9 to 11, 13, 15, 16 and 17, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Properties located in Talbot Village Subdivision (Phase 5) (39T-14506)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Speyside East Corporation and Topping Family Farms, for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 76, East of the North Branch of the Talbot Road, (Geographic Township of Westminster), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the north side of Pack Road, east of Settlement Trail and south of Old Garrison Boulevard, municipally known as 3105 Bostwick Road:

 

a)         the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Speyside East Corporation and Topping Family Farms, for the Talbot Village Subdivision, Phase 5 (39T-14506) appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “B”;

 

c)         the financing for eligible works associated with 39T-14506 BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “C”;

 

d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions; and,

 

e)          the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Civic Administration have reviewed the North Talbot Community Plan and have determined that no changes are considered necessary at this time.   (2017-D12)

 

4.

Properties located at 2244, 2252 and 2258 Wateroak Drive (H-8337) (Relates to Bill No. 211)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Claybar Developments Inc., relating to the properties located at 2244, 2252 and 2258 Wateroak Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.*R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone to remove the h. holding provision from these lands.  (2017-D09)

 

 

 

5.

Property located at 200 Villagewalk Boulevard ( H-8439) (Relates to Bill No. 212)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Old Oak Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 200 Villagewalk Boulevard, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/ Residential R7 Special Provision/ Office Special Provision (h-5*h-53*h-99*h-100*R6-5 (26)/R7 (10)/OF (1)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision/ Residential R7 Special Provision/ Office Special Provision (R6-5 (26)/R7 (10)/OF (1)) Zone to remove the holding “h-5”, “h-53”, “h-99” and “h-100” holding provisions.  (2017-D09)

 

6.

Properties located at 3924-4138 Colonel Talbot Road (39T-12503)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Colonel Talbot Developments Inc., for the subdivision municipally referred to as 3924-4138 Colonel Talbot Road;

 

a)         the Land Acquisition Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Colonel Talbot Developments Inc. – Phase 1  (39T-12503) appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “B”;

 

c)         the financing for eligible works associated with this agreement (39T-12503) BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “C”;

 

d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.   (2017-D12)

 

7.

Property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road (39T-14504)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2219008 Ontario Limited (aka York Developments) for the subdivision municipally referred to as 3493 Colonel Talbot Road:

 

a)         the Land Acquisition Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2219008 Ontario Limited (York Developments)  (39T-14504), appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “B”;

 

c)         the financing for eligible works associated with this agreement (39T-14504) BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “C”; and,

 

d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.   (2017-D12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Properties located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road West (Relates to Bill No. 213)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of Highland Green London Inc., relating to land located at 185 and 191 Commissioners Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(6)) Zone and Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(7)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-8(6)) Zone and Residential R1 Special Provision R1-8(7)) to remove the “h.”  holding provision.   (2017-D09)

 

9.

Designation of an Improvement Area Under Section 204 of the Municipal Act 2001- Hyde Park BIA

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and City Manager:

 

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, to designate an area as an improvement area in accordance section 204 of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with issuing notices in accordance with section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to every person who, on the last returned assessment roll, is assessed for ratable property that is in a prescribed business property class which is located in the proposed improvement area.  (2017-D19)

 

10.

5th Report of London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on April 12, 2017:

 

a)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that, in the opinion of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), the application by Rygar Corporation Inc., relating to the properties located at 150 Dundas Street and 153 Carling Street, does not have any adverse impacts to the on-site heritage resources; it being noted that given the premiere location, the Heritage Impact Statement does not adequately address the following impacts to downtown heritage resources:

 

·                     first story articulation, including transparency of first floor glass, and a smaller scale, pedestrian-friendly scale, in keeping with the Downtown Heritage Conservation District;

·                     more significant design characteristics of the entire tower with more attention paid to the top in order to make it a skyline feature; and,

 

·                     a podium setback of 5 metres, increased from 3 metres, on both street fronts in compliance with the Heritage Conservation District guidelines;

 

b)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports a one year extension of the temporary operation of a commercial parking lot as per the application by Sifton Properties Limited, with respect to the property located at 221 Queens Avenue; it being noted that the LACH encourages the redevelopment of vacant spaces in the downtown Heritage Conservation District;

 

c)            the following actions be taken with respect to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) Work Plan:

 

i)          the 2017 LACH Work Plan appended to the 5th Report of the LACH BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and,

ii)         the 2016 LACH Work Plan Summary appended to the 5th Report of the LACH BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for information;

 

d)            the initiative of creating a committee information brochure for the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE REFERRED to the Education Sub-Committee;

 

 

 

e)            the Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to place the staff report related to vacant unit rebates and vacant/excess land subclass tax reductions, listed as item number 5 on the Heritage Planners' Report, on the May agenda of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; it being noted that the submission from K. Gonyou and L. Dent, Heritage Planners, with respect to various updates and events, was received;

 

f)             clauses 1 to 9, 11, 13, 17 and 18, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee did not hear a delegation from D. Dudek, Chair, London Advisory Committee on Heritage, with respect to these matters.

 

11.

Property located at 855 Trafalgar Street (OZ-8662) (Relates to Bill No. 214)

 

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2503153 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 855 Trafalgar Street:

 

a)            the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/Day Care (R3-2/DC) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision/Residential R3/Day Care (R8-4(_)/R3-2/DC) Zone;

 

b)            the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the concerns raised by the public during the public participation meeting;

 

c)            pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN as the proposed revision to the by-law is minor;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

 

·                     the recommended amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014);

·                     the proposed amendment is consistent with the Low Density Residential Intensification policies of the City of London Official Plan;

·                     the subject site is underutilized in the context of the neighbourhood and surrounding area.   (2017-D09)

 

13.

Property located at 515 Richmond Street (Z-8704) (Relates to Bill No. 216)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Old Oak Properties, relating to the property located at 515 Richmond Street:

           

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 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 Downtown Area (h-3·DA2·D250) Zone TO a Downtown Area Bonus (DA2·B-(*)) Zone; it being noted that the Bonus “B-(*) Zone shall be implemented through a development agreement that would provide for increased height up to 101 metres and an increased density up to 342 units per hectare in return for the following services, facilities and matters which are described in greater detail in the proposed by-law:

 

i)              a building design which, with minor variations at the discretion of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, is consistent with the Site Plan and illustrations shown in Schedule “1” of the amending by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017;

 

ii)             High Design Standards

 

 

the site-specific building design to be constructed in this prominent Downtown location, promoted by:

 

            Base Features:

 

i)          a base height equal to two stories, including floor to ceiling vision glass on the east façade and wrapping around partially to the south and north facades;

ii)         60% vision glass on the south, east and north facades, including a secondary entrance on the south façade facing the storefronts of the adjacent commercial building;

iii)         seven architectural stainless steel columns to the east and south of the building supporting the residential floors above;

iv)        a large canopy supported by steel columns, extending towards the street on a slight angle with lighting integrated on the underside;

v)         an enclosed corridor attaching the main building to the parking structure, including alternating resident storage areas and vision glass into the corridor;

 

Tower Features:

 

vi)        a point tower form with a tower floor-plate maximum of 700 square metres;

vii)        60% (linear) vision glass on residential floors;

viii)       fully wrap-around balconies on floors 3 through 28, alternating every 4th or 5th floor between the following:

 

A)        wood finish metal panel on the underside and visible portions of the balcony, paired with tainted glass and a coordinated colour for metal portions of the railing; balconies rotated on a slight angle (  3 degrees) from the angle of the building; and,

B)        light grey finish metal panel on the underside and visible portions of the balcony, paired with clear glass and a coordinated colour for metal portions of the railing; balconies rotated on the opposite angle of above;

 

ix)        light grey finish metal panel balconies wrapping two separate portions of the building on floors 29 through 32, with wood finish metal panel balconies wrapping the north east corner with a higher portion of vision glass and a taller roof height and cap;

x)         a mechanical penthouse fully enclosed and clad in materials complimentary to the building.

 

Pedestrian Plaza and Forecourt:

 

xi)        a pedestrian-only plaza located in the setback from Richmond Street, delineated from the public sidewalk by fixed, architectural planters with integrated seating; and,

xiv)      a decorative pavement pattern extending across the east entry plaza and into the linear plaza on the south side of the building;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated May 3, 2017 from F. Tranquilli, Lerners, with respect to this matter;

 

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

 

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the “Managing and Directing Land Use to Achieve Efficient and Resilient Development and Land Use Patterns” policies of Section 1.0 of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014;

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the “Wise Use and Management of Resources” policies of Section 2.0 of the Provincial Policy Statement;

·                     the recommended Bonus “B-(*)” Zone is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the Downtown Area, Urban Design and Bonus Zone policies of the City of London Official Plan and the Strategic Directions of the “Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan” and design principles of the “Downtown Design Manual”;

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the Cultural Heritage policies of the City of London Official Plan and the “West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District”;

·                     the recommended Bonus “B-(*)” Zone, including the recommended front yard setback from Richmond Street, ensures that the building form and design, including the public plaza (that area to the south of the proposed apartment tower) and public arcade (that area to the east of the proposed apartment tower) fit within the surrounding area and provide for an enhanced design standard;

·                     the removal of the Holding “h-3” Zone is viewed as being appropriate given the findings of the Pedestrian Level Wind Preliminary Impact Assessment submitted in support of the requested Zoning By-law amendment; and,

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is also viewed as being consistent with, and serves to implement, the use, intensity and form policies of the Downtown Place Type of the London Plan.    (2017-D09)

 

15.

5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 26, 2017:

 

a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC);

 

i)              clause 6 of the 4th Report of the TFAC be amended to delete clause c) of the clause; it being noted that the TFAC endorsed the Tree Planting Strategy based on a verbal presentation and was not provided with a copy of the strategy to thoroughly review and further were advised there was a hard deadline of April 24, 2017 for comment; and,

ii)             clauses 1 to 5 and 7 to 11, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)       clauses 1 and 3 to 10, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 12.

 

12.

Property located at 1992 Fanshawe Park Road West (TZ-8734) (Relates to Bill No. 215)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Ken Van Steensel, relating to the property located at 1992 Fanshawe Park Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to extend the Temporary Use (T-45) Zone to permit a golf driving range and accessory uses for an additional three (3) year period;

 

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

 

·                    the recommended extension of the Temporary Use (T-45) Zone conforms to the criteria for temporary uses in Section 19.4.5 of the Official Plan and in Policy 1672 of the London Plan;

·                    the golf driving range permitted by the Temporary Use (T-45) Zone is a seasonal outdoor use and a low-impact use. The golf driving range is compatible with the surrounding land uses and has operated on the subject property for an extended period of time without any serious adverse impacts for the surrounding agricultural uses, residential uses and natural heritage features;

·                    the portion of the subject property used for the golf driving range can easily revert back to agricultural use should the lands be required for that purpose; and the golf driving range will not preclude the subject property or the surrounding area from future planning and development; and,

 

·                     the subject property is a sufficient size to accommodate the existing golf driving range, the required on-site parking and related traffic movements/circulation.   (2017-D09)

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, V. Ridley, S. Turner (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 14.

 

14.

Properties located at 560 and 562 Wellington Street (OZ-8462)

 

That the application by GSP Group Inc. for the property located at 560 and 562 Wellington Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to continue to work with the applicant to submit a revised application for consideration at a future Public Participation Meeting that is more in keeping with and conforms to the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District Plan, the Official Plan and The London Plan;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter;

 

·                     a communication dated April 30, 2017, from H. Elmslie, 63 Arcadia Crescent;

·                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from R. Cane, 93 Shavian Boulevard;

·                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from A. Kingshott, 1673 Richmond Street;

·                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crane, 829 Richmond Street;

·                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from G. Kerhoulas, Cushman and Wakefield Southwestern Ontario, Brokerage;

·                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Petrie and A. Crake, 532 Dufferin Avenue;

·                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crich, Auburn Developments;

·                     a communication dated May 2, 2017, from J. MacDonald, G. Gallacher and D. McCallum, Downtown London;

·                     a communication dated May 5, 2017, from C. and L. Rorabeck, 1440 Corley Drive.   (2017-D09)

 

At 8:08 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 8:11 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board. 

 

The motion to Approve clause 14 is put.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (4)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (9)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that the application by GSP Group Inc. for the property located at 560 and 562 Wellington Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration in order to continue to work with the applicant to submit a revised proposal that is more compatible with the surrounding context with consideration given to the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, the Official Plan and the London Plan;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter;

 

•           a communication dated April 30, 2017, from H. Elmslie, 63 Arcadia Crescent;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from R. Cane, 93 Shavian Boulevard;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from A. Kingshott, 1673 Richmond Street;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crane, 829 Richmond Street;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from G. Kerhoulas, Cushman and Wakefield Southwestern Ontario, Brokerage;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Petrie and A. Crake, 532 Dufferin Avenue;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crich, Auburn Developments;

•           a communication dated May 2, 2017, from J. MacDonald, G. Gallacher and D. McCallum, Downtown London;

•           a communication dated May 5, 2017, from C. and L. Rorabeck, 1440 Corley Drive.   (2017-D09)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (8)

 

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (5)

 

Clause 14, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the application by GSP Group Inc. for the property located at 560 and 562 Wellington Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration in order to continue to work with the applicant to submit a revised proposal that is more compatible with the surrounding context with consideration given to the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, the Official Plan and the London Plan;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter;

 

•           a communication dated April 30, 2017, from H. Elmslie, 63 Arcadia Crescent;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from R. Cane, 93 Shavian Boulevard;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from A. Kingshott, 1673 Richmond Street;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crane, 829 Richmond Street;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from G. Kerhoulas, Cushman and Wakefield Southwestern Ontario, Brokerage;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Petrie and A. Crake, 532 Dufferin Avenue;

•           a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crich, Auburn Developments;

•           a communication dated May 2, 2017, from J. MacDonald, G. Gallacher and D. McCallum, Downtown London;

•           a communication dated May 5, 2017, from C. and L. Rorabeck, 1440 Corley Drive.   (2017-D09)”

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 16.

 

16.

Request for Rescheduling of June 15 Public Participation Meeting

 

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the request of the Shaver-Brockley Coalition to postpone the public participation meeting schedule for June 15, 2017 with respect to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions:

 

a)            pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of May 2, 2017, related to the adoption of part a) of clause 4 of the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, concerning the June 15, 2017 public participation meeting relating to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions, BE RECONSIDERED; and,

 

b)            the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a public participation meeting with respect to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee at a time that is mutually acceptable to all parties;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated May 5, 2017 from R.-L. Gillis, Brockley-Shaver Coalition, with respect to this matter.

 

The motion to Approve part a) of clause 16 is put:

 

a)       pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of May 2, 2017, related to the adoption of part a) of clause 4 of the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, concerning the June 15, 2017 public participation meeting relating to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions, BE RECONSIDERED;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

RECUSED: S. Turner (1)

 

The  motion to Approve part b) of clause 16 is put:

 

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the request of the Shaver-Brockley Coalition to postpone the public participation meeting schedule for June 15, 2017 with respect to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions:

 

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a public participation meeting with respect to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee at a time that is mutually acceptable to all parties;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated May 5, 2017 from R.-L. Gillis, Brockley-Shaver Coalition, with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

RECUSED: S. Turner (1)

 

 

5th Report of the Audit Committee

                        Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed

 

2.

2017 - 2020 Draft Internal Audit Plan

 

That the 2017-2020 Draft Internal Audit Plan, dated May 2017, from Deloitte BE RECEIVED and BE ENDORSED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from Deloitte, as included on the public agenda with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

                        Councillor A. Hopkins presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clauses 2 and 3.

 

2.

Absence from Meeting - Councillor V. Ridley

 

That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) received two communications dated April 24, 2017 and April 27, 2017, respectively, from Councillor V. Ridley, with respect to her attendance at the May 3, 2017 meeting of the SPPC.

 

3.

SHIFT Rapid Transit

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the May 3, 2017 public participation meeting associated with SHIFT Rapid Transit:

 

a)            the attached presentation from B. Hollingworth and Eric Peissel, IBI Group Inc., BE RECEIVED;

 

b)            the staff report dated May 3, 2017, entitled “Rapid Transit Alternative Corridor Review” BE RECEIVED for information;

 

c)             the following written communications BE RECEIVED:

 

i)              a letter dated April 13, 2017, from J. Winston, General Manager, Tourism London, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Tourism London, outlining concerns regarding the current plan and requesting consideration of alternative routing options that minimize business disruption and maximize community buy-in;

 

ii)             a communication from A. Stark, supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;

 

iii)            a communication from A. Stratton, supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;

 

iv)           a communication dated April 30, 2017, from C. Butler, indicating route preferences and matters that should be considered in developing a rapid transit plan, and indicating support for proceeding with BRT without the tunnel;

 

v)            a communication dated April 26, 2017, from D. Bray, suggesting that the plans needs to slow down and more careful consideration needs to be given to the matter prior to moving forward as the prospect and implications of the tunnel alone are ominous;

 

vi)           a communication from D. Perry indicating continued support for rapid transit in London;

 

vii)          a communication from F. Berry, outlining some concerns with the plan, citing some examples of bus rapid transit which have proven successful in other municipalities, and suggesting that the City needs to go back to the 2013 London Transit Commission Plan and start doing some realistic planning, based upon best practices elsewhere so London gets it right;

 

viii)         a communication from J. Hassan indicating support for moving ahead with a strong rapid transit system;

 

ix)           a communication from J. Jordan, 970 Willow Drive, indicating support for the current proposed routes, including the tunnel and King Street 2-way;

 

x)            a communication dated May 1, 2017, from K. Cook, supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;

 

xi)           a communication from L. Bursch supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;

 

xii)          a communication from R. Barker, indicating concerns with the plans and the associated costs;

xiii)         a communication from S. Morrison raising concerns about the plan, stating that the proposal is not citizen-friendly and questioning the cost projections;

 

 

xiv)        a communication from S. Quigley, indicating support for the proposed routes and tunnel and a strong rapid transit system; and

 

xv)         a communication from S. Shuit, indicating that he does not support the current rapid transit system plan; and

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clause 1.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 1 be amended to read as follows: 

 

Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 3 of this Report having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making regarding the northern route (both drafted and contemplated) of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he is an employee at Western University and they have taken a stance on this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 1, as amended

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 1, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 3 of this Report having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making regarding the northern route (both drafted and contemplated) of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he is an employee at Western University and they have taken a stance on this matter.”

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS (continued)

 

 

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (Continued)

                        Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1, 2, 5 to 9 and 11.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

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

 

a)            Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making regarding the northern route (both drafted and contemplated) of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he is an employee at Western University and has recently become a member of the Negotiating Committee for his bargaining association (Professional Managerial Association).

 

b)            Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the Wellington Street and Wellington Road South portion of the proposed “7” corridor by indicating that she owns property within 150 metres of the Wellington Street portion of the proposed north-south corridor and the “Shift London’s Rapid Transit Initiative Business Case”, dated January 2017, suggests that properties within 500 metres of a rapid transit route may see financial benefits from being located in close vicinity of the route.

 

c)            Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the southern route of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he owns property in the area.

 

d)         Councillor V. Ridley disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the southern route of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that her parents own property on that corridor.

 

2.

1st Report of the Governance Working Group

 

That the 1st Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on April 6, 2017 BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS): 2018 Annual Review & Update

 

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of the Official Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works:

 

a)            the 2018 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update BE APPROVED as included in Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated May 15, 2017; it being noted that:

 

i)          Fox Hollow SWM 1 North Cell will be rescheduled from 2022 to 2019;

ii)         North Lambeth SWM 10 will be rescheduled from 2018 to 2021;

iii)         Wickerson Watermain will be rescheduled from 2024 to 2018;

iv)        Kilally Watermain A30 will be rescheduled from 2030 to 2025;

v)         Dingman Watermain A20 will be rescheduled from 2028 to 2026;

vi)        project design work for Dingman Watermain A21 will commence in 2017;

 

b)         the project timing adjustments and changes to budget estimates arising from the 2018 Growth Management Implementation Strategy BE REFLECTED in the 2018 Annual Update of the Multi-Year Budget;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work together with the industry to undertake a pilot project to expedite the availability of ready to build lots; and

 

d)         the communication dated May 10, 2017, from P. Masschelein, Vice President, Neighbourhood Developments, Sifton Properties Limited, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Manager III, Development Finance, with respect to this matter;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission.

 

 

6.

London and Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) – State of Infrastructure

 

That the presentation appended to the Added Agenda, made by M. Buzzelli, Board Chair and J. Browne, Chief Executive Officer, London Middlesex Housing Corporation, regarding the state of the public housing assets, and the associated communication entitled "Update on the State of Public Housing Assets" BE RECEIVED for information.

 

7.

Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation:

a)         the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 12, 2017, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 24, 2017, from J. Browne, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, with respect to this matter.

 

8.

Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting for the Housing Development Corporation, London

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation:

a)         the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 12, 2017, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 24, 2017, from S. Giustizia, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Development Corporation, with respect to this matter.

 

9.

Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting for London Hydro Inc.

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.:

a)         the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on May 29, 2017, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London Hydro Inc. in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc. and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 31, 2017, from M. Mathur, Chair, Board of Directors, with respect to this matter.

 

 

 

 

11.

Potential Additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Meeting

           

That it BE NOTED that the Chair indicated that he would work in conjunction with the Committee Secretary to make arrangements with the Council Members for an additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting in the event it is necessary to address agenda requirements.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 3.

 

3.

Council Policy Manual Review of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8

 

That the staff report dated May 15, 2017, with respect to the Council Policy Manual Review of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 BE REFERRED to an  upcoming meeting of the Governance Working Group for review and recommendation to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of March 2, 2017, related to the process for updating the Council Policy Manual BE RECONSIDERED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that clause 3 be amended to read as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the updating of the Council Policy Manual:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to direct proposed amendments under Phase II of the project to the Governance Working Group for review and recommendation to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and

 

b)         subsequent to the completion of Phase II of the project, the Governance Working Group BE DIRECTED to review and make recommendations with respect to the overall modernization of the Council Policy Manual.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 3, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the following actions be taken with respect to the updating of the Council Policy Manual:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to direct proposed amendments under Phase II of the project to the Governance Working Group for review and recommendation to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and

 

b)         subsequent to the completion of Phase II of the project, the Governance Working Group BE DIRECTED to review and make recommendations with respect to the overall modernization of the Council Policy Manual.”

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 4.

 

4.

Update on Municipal Implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report:

 

a)            on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the staff report dated May 15, 2017, with respect to the municipal implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, BE RECEIVED for information; and

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore items 40, 43, 47, 55, 75, 87 and 88 to see if further calls to action could be undertaken.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Mayor M. Brown to Approve that clause 4 be amended by adding the following new part c):

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to invite the Munsee-Delaware Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to provide their flags and have them raised in an appropriate manner at London City Hall.

 

At 8:45 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 8:49 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board. 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that the request to invite the Munsee-Delaware Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to provide their flags and have them raised in an appropriate manner at London City Hall BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration in order to allow for consultation and report back with respect this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 4 as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 4, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the following actions be taken with respect to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report:

 

a)         on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the staff report dated May 15, 2017, with respect to the municipal implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, BE RECEIVED for information;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore items 40, 43, 47, 55, 75, 87 and 88 to see if further calls to action could be undertaken; and,

 

c)         the request to invite the Munsee-Delaware Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to provide their flags and have them raised in an appropriate manner at London City Hall BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration in order to allow for consultation and report back with respect this matter.”

 

XII

 

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that, pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for the introduction of an emergent motion to authorize the flying of Canadian flags on utility poles along City of London streets until September 5, 2017, in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, subject to the consent of London Hydro and providing that the flags and their accessories do not pose any risk to worker or public safety.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that the flying of Canadian flags on utility poles along City of London streets until September 5, 2017, in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, BE AUTHORIZED subject to the consent of London Hydro and providing that the flags and their accessories do not pose any risk to worker or public safety.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that, pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for the introduction of an emergent motion to authorize a contribution of $2,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund in order to assist in relief efforts in the Township of Minden Hills, Ontario, specifically by way of a contribution to Minden’s local Food Bank.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

At 9:44 PM Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Mayor M. Brown to Approve that a contribution of $2,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund BE AUTHORIZED in order to assist in relief efforts in the Township of Minden Hills, Ontario, specifically by way of a contribution to Minden’s local Food Bank.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that Council rise and resume In Closed Session at 9:45 PM, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

 

a)         (ADDED)  A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C-1/11/SPPC)

 

b)         (ADDED)   A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C-2/11/SPPC)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 10:00 PM, and Council reconvenes at 10:02 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Salih and J. Zaifman.

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS (continued)

 

 

15th Report of the Council, In Closed Session

                        Councillor Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 1.

 

 

1.         Recruitment:  Managing Director, Corporate Services, City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer:

 

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 City Manager, and on the nomination of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, the following actions be taken with respect to the position of Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer:

 

i)          Anna Lisa Barbon BE APPOINTED Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, effective May 22, 2017; and,

 

ii)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all actions necessary to implement the appointment noted in i), above.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 203, 204, revised Bill No. 205, Bill No.’s 2016 to  214, Bill No. 216 and the Added Bill No. 217.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 203, 204, revised Bill No. 205, Bill No.’s 206 to 214, Bill No. 216 and the Added Bill No. 217.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 203, 204, revised Bill No. 205, Bill No.’s 206 to 214, Bill No. 216 and the Added Bill No. 217.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.215.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: S. Turner (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.215.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: V. Ridley, S. Turner (2)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 215.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: V. Ridley, S. Turner (2)

 

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

 

Bill No. 203

By-law No. A.-7561-159

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 16th day of May, 2017. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 204

By-law No. A.-7562-160

A By-law to repeal and replace By-law A.-7015-285 being The Grants for Sump Pump, Sewage Ejector, and Storm Drain Connection Grant Program By-law. (6/9/CWC)

 

Bill No. 205

By-law No. PS-113-17003

(REVISED)

A by-law to amend By-law PS-113 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (13/9/CWC)

 

Bill No. 206

By-law No. S.-5864-161

A By-law to stop up and close part of Hyde Park Road north of Dyer Drive. (12/9/CWC)

 

Bill No. 207

By-law No. S.-5865-162

 

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Sarnia Road from Wonderland Road North to Sleightholme Avenue) (Chief Surveyor - require dedication at the present time as public highway)

 

Bill No. 208

By-law No. S.-5866-163

 

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Central Avenue, west of Richmond Street) (Chief Surveyor - registered as Instrument No. ER1097131 on April 13, 2017, pursuant to Site Plan SPA16-053 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)

 

Bill No. 209

By-law No. S.-5867-164

 

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Richmond Street, south of Tower Lane) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to Site Plan SP14-038450 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)

 

Bill No. 210

By-law No. W.-5622-165

A by-law to authorize the Bradley Ave Extension – Phase 1, Wharncliffe Road to Wonderland Road. (Project No. TS1523-1) (7/8/CWC)

 

Bill No. 211

By-law No. Z.-1-172576

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 2244, 2252 and 2258 Wateroak Drive. (4/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 212

By-law No. Z.-1-172577

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning of the land located at 200 Villagewalk Boulevard. (5/9/PEC)

Bill No. 213

By-law No. Z.-1-172578

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning of the lands located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East. (8/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 214

By-law No. Z.-1-172579

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 855 Trafalgar Street. (11/9/PEC)

Bill No. 215

By-law No. Z.-1-172580

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1992 Fanshawe Park Road West. (12/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 216

By-law No. Z.-1-172581

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 515 Richmond Street. (13/9/PEC)

Bill No. 217

By-law No. A.-7563-166

(ADDED)

A by-law to appoint Anna Lisa Barbon as the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer of The Corporation of the City of London. (1/15/CCS)

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that the Meeting Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 10:15 PM.

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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