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Council

MINUTES

8th meeting

(2015 budget)

 

 

February 26, 2015

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.

 

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

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, L. Palarchio, R. Paynter, L. Rowe, J. Senese, S. Spring and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillor B. Armstrong.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations.  Councillor P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA.

 

Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) of the 9th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 9th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding.

 

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.

 

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his father manages a golf course.

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

None.

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

None.

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

None.

 

Councillor B. Armstrong enters the meeting at 4:12 PM.


 

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

1.

(ADDED) Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer - Dundas Flexible Street Project - Source of Financing

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the financing for the Dundas Flexible Street project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached Sources of Financing Report.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

VIII

REPORTS

 

 

9th Report of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to approve clause 1.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

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

 

a)         Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations.  Councillor P. Hubert also disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA.

 

b)         Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding.

 

c)         Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.

 

d)         Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to the London Youth Advisory Council by indicating that this organization is a client of his company.  Councillor J. Helmer further disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his family owns a golf course.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Amend part d) of clause 1 to indicate that Councillor Helmer’s pecuniary interest is related to the fact that his father is the manager of a golf course.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 1, as amended

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 1, as amended reads as follows:

 

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

 

a)         Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations.  Councillor P. Hubert also disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA.

 

b)         Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding.

 

c)         Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.

 

d)         Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to the London Youth Advisory Council by indicating that this organization is a client of his company.  Councillor J. Helmer further disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his father manages a golf course.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 2, with the exception of parts b)ii); e)i); e)ii); g)i) and h)vi).

 

2.

Corporate Operating Budget

 

a)

That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal overview with respect to the 2015 Operating Budget from the Director of Financial Planning and Policy.

 

b)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Culture Services BE APPROVED as follows: (Page 73)

 

i)

Centennial Hall - $105,000

 

iii)

Museum London - $1,614,000

 

iv)

Eldon House - $263,000

 

v)

Heritage - $145,000

 

vi)

London Public Library

-$19,114,000   (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

-$2,020,000     Debt Financing - Additional Investment #3-Central Library Revitalization Plan – representing two-years’ project costs with the expectation that grants and alternative sources of financing for the Additional Investment will be actively sought and noting that the Library will report back at the end of the first year, and second year if applicable, with respect to the actual amounts utilized in the aforementioned total amount.  (Additional Life Cycle Capital Budget)

 

c)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Economic Prosperity BE APPROVED: (Page 84)

 

i)

Business Attraction & Retention - $11,959,000 (Base Budget)

 

Less:

$1,800,000 for 2015, to the Economic Development Reserve Fund contribution related to the Industrial Land Development Strategy;

 

it being noted that business attraction & retention remains a top priority of the Municipal Council. 

                                                                       

ii)

Community Improvement/Business Improvement Area - $195,000

 

iii)

London Convention Centre

-$569,000        (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

-$1,965,000     - Debt Financing - Additional Investment Request #4-Reconfiguration of the Main Level; it being noted that future debt servicing costs may be offset by increased revenues generated by the reconfiguration of the London Convention Centre. (Additional Life Cycle Capital Budget)

 

iv)

Tourism London - $1,892,000

 

v)

Covent Garden Market - $0

 

d)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Environmental Services BE APPROVED: (Page 94)

 

i)

Kettle Creek Conservation Authority - $411,000 (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

$1,000 for 2015, to adjust the budget to reflect the Conservation Authority’s final funding request.

 

ii)

Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority - $104,000 (Base Budget)

 

Less:

$4,000 for 2015, to adjust the budget to reflect the Conservation Authority’s final funding request.

 

iii)

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - $2,874,000 (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

$11,000 for 2015, to adjust the budget to reflect the Conservation Authority’s final funding request; and

 

the Administration of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE REQUESTED to consider meeting with PricewaterhouseCoopers for the purpose of an efficiency, effectiveness and value-for-money audit under the provisions of the services that are provided through the City of London audit function.  

 

iv)

Environmental Action Programs & Reporting - $735,000

 

v)

Garbage, Recycling & Composting - $13,529,000

 

f)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Planning and Development Services BE APPROVED: (Page 113)

 

i)

Building Approvals - ($1,151,000)

 

ii)

City Planning & Research (Land Use Planning) - $3,201,000

 

iii)

Development Services - $3,751,000

 

g)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Protective Services BE APPROVED: (Page 121)

 

ii)

By-law Enforcement & Property Standards - $1,182,000

 

iii)

Corporate Security & Emergency Management - $1,341,000

 

iv)

Fire Services - $55,944,000 (Base Budget)

 

Less:

$277,000 for 2015, as a result of operational efficiencies.

 

v)

London Police Services - $93,166,000

 

h)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Social and Health Services BE APPROVED: (Page 131)

 

i)

Social Housing - $12,544,000

 

ii)

London & Middlesex Housing Corporation - $8,541,000

 

iii)

Long Term Care - $4,400,000

 

iv)

Land Ambulance - $12,132,000

 

v)

Middlesex-London Health Unit - $6,095,000

 

i)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Transportation Services BE APPROVED: (Page 142)

 

i)

Parking ($3,240,000)

 

ii)

London Transit Commission - $26,857,000

 

iii)

Roadways - $36,407,000

 

j)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Corporate, Operational and Council Services BE APPROVED as follows: (Page 152)

 

i)

Corporate Services - $42,196,000

 

ii)

Corporate Planning & Administration - $2,603,000

 

iii)

Council Services - $3,250,000

 

iv)

Financial Management

-approve in the amount of $94,736,000 (Base Budget)

 

-refer Additional Investment Request #1 (Infrastructure Gap-Contribution to Capital Infrastructure Reserve Fund - $2,505,000) to the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget process.

 

-allocate $590,000 of 2014 surplus, if realized, to fund Additional Investment Request #2 (Corporate Properties – Carrying Costs), recognizing that key decisions will have to be made that will affect the use and/or disposition of properties.

 

v)

Public Support Services - $195K

 

k)

That Assessment Growth Business Cases 1-18 (Appendix F, page 249) BE RECEIVED for information; it being pointed out that assessment growth related costs of $7.5 million exceed the projected available assessment growth revenue of $5.0 million or 1% and that the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, or designate, will report back by March 2015 on the allocation of those funds, in accordance with the process approved by Council at its meeting held on May 22 and 23, 2012.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 2b)ii)

 

b)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Culture Services BE APPROVED as follows: (Page 73)

 

ii)

Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding - $2,253,000 (Base Budget), including approval of the allocation of $500,000 in Community Arts Investment Program funding to the Grand Theatre.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: T. Park (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve part clause 2e)i).

 

e)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services BE APPROVED: (Page 104)

 

i)

Neighbourhood and Recreation Services - $18,806,000 (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

-  approval of one-time funding from the Economic Development Reserve Fund, in the amount of $25,853, for 2015 for the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex; it being noted that the ongoing funding request of the organization would be eligible for consideration as part of the City of London's multi-year budget process

 

-  approval of one time funding for the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council (LMIEC) in the amount of $18,009 to be funded from the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that future funding request would be eligible for consideration as part of the multi-year budget process.

 

-  approval of one-time funding in the amount of $40,000 for 2015 for the Northwest London Resource Centre, with the source of funding to be from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve.

 

-  referral of the funding request from the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre for consideration as part of the multi-year budget process.

 

-  approval of an interest-free loan of up to $100,000 for the Palace Theatre, subject to the provision of a business plan and consultation with the City of London’s Facilities staff, in order to ensure appropriate due diligence occurs.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert, S. Turner, T. Park (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 2e)ii).

 

e)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services BE APPROVED: (Page 104)

 

ii)

Parks and Urban Forestry - $11,367,000

 

Plus:

 

$175,000, for 2015, for operating costs associated with the implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSE:  J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 2h)vi).

 

h)

That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Social and Health Services BE APPROVED: (Page 131)

 

vi)

Social & Community Support Services - $21,585,000

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to approve clause 2g)i).

 

i)

Animal Services - $1,539,000

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve an amendment to part 2g)i) to add the following at the end of the clause:

 

"and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make every effort to maximize the number of procedures completed under the spay/neuter program, in order to reduce the City of London’s future costs related to animal services."

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve part 2g) i), as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Clause 2g)i), as amended, reads as follows:

 

i)

Animal Services - $1,539,000

 

and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make every effort to maximize the number of procedures completed under the spay/neuter program, in order to reduce the City of London’s future costs related to animal services.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 3, excluding parts 3b)vi), 3l), 3m) and 3n).

 

3.

Corporate Capital Budget

 

a)

Financial Planning and Policy Introduction - Overview of Capital Budget and Reserve Funds.

 

 

That the attached presentation by the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Director of Financial Planning and Policy, regarding the 2015 Capital Budget and Reserve Funds, BE RECEIVED for information.  

 

b)

That the 2015 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects (Pages 168-177) BE APPROVED as follows:

 

i)

Page 170 - Culture/Cultural Services - $1,630,000

 

ii)

Page 170 - Culture/Heritage - $547,000

 

iii)

Page 170 - Culture/Libraries - $670,000

 

iv)

Page 171 - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development - $696,000

 

v)

Page 171 - Environmental Services/Garbage Recycling & Composting - $815,000

 

vii)

Page 172 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry - $3,526,000

 

viii)

Page 173 - Planning & Development Services/City Planning & Research - $175,000

 

ix)

Page 174 - Protective Services/Emergency & Security Management - $150,000

 

x)

Page 174 - Protective Services/Fire Services - $3,535,000

 

xi)

Page 174 - Protective Services/Police Services - $1,794,000

 

xii)

Page 175 - Social & Health Services/Housing - $2,208,000

 

xiii)

Page 175 - Social & Health Services/Long Term Care - $400,000

 

xiv)

Page 175 - Transportation Services/Public Transit - $6,335,000

 

xv)

Page 176 - Transportation Services/Roadways - $28,611,000

 

xvi)

Page 177 - Corporate, Operational & Council Services/Corporate Services - $7,285,000

 

c)

That the 2015 Capital Budget for Growth Projects  (Pages 178-193) BE APPROVED as follows:

 

i)

Page 180 - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development - $1,255,000

 

ii)

Page 181 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services - $10,817,000; it being understood that Project RC2756 - Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre East, Aquatics Anchored will be accelerated, and Project RC2758 Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre Southeast, Arena Anchored follow, rather than to have the two projects proceed simultaneously.  

 

iii)

Page 181 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry - $2,875,000

 

iv)

Page 185 - Planning & Development Services/City Planning and Research - $100,000

 

v)

Page 185 - Planning & Development Services/Development Approvals - $50,000

 

vi)

Page 187 - Transportation Services/Roadways - $35,930,000

 

d)

That the 2015 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects (Pages 194-203) BE APPROVED as follows:

 

i)

Page 196 - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development - $8,487,000; it being noted that funding for subsequent contributions of $350,000 for the years 2016 – 2019 has been removed.

 

ii)

Page 198 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry - $480,000

 

iii)

Page 199 - Planning & Development Services/City Planning and Research - $100,000

 

iv)

Page 202 - Transportation Services/Parking - $300,000

 

v)

Page 202 - Transportation Services - Roadways - $675,000

 

vi)

Page 203 - Corporate, Operational & Council Services/Corporate Services - $863,000

 

e)

That the 2016 - 2024 capital plan for Life Cycle Renewal Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

 

f)

That the 2016 - 2024 capital plan for Growth Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

 

g)

That the 2016 - 2024 capital plan for Service Improvement Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

 

h)

That the 2015 Corporate Capital Cash Flow that identifies the accounting recognition of capital expenditures for 2015, consistent with the Public Sector Accounting Board standards, as highlighted in the 2015 Draft Capital Budget Highlights BE APPROVED. (Page 167)

 

i)

That the Reserves/Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules BE APPROVED as contained in the 2015 Draft Budget; it being noted that the projections are subject to annual review and adjustment. (Pages 204-213)

 


 

j)

That the Additional Investments (Pages 6 and 49) that were identified, but not approved as part of the 2015 Budget, BE REFERRED for consideration in conjunction with other additional investments that may be identified through the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process; it being noted that those Additional Investments include the following:

 

Page 6:

 

Additional Investment #5 – Unapproved Municipal Grant Requests

 

Page 49:

 

Additional Investments #2*, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13, and #14.

 

*less $100,000 approved as part of the 2015 Budget

 

k)

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at the Municipal Council meeting on February 26, 2015.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve part 3b)vi).

 

b)

That the 2015 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects (Pages 168-177) BE APPROVED as follows:

 

vi)

Page 172 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services - $4,089,000

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSE:  J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve part 3l).

 

l)

That the 2015 Tax Levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $517,151,315; it being pointed out that the tax levy represents an approximate 2.5% increase over the 2014 tax levy after recognizing $5,835,136 of increased taxation from assessment growth.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve parts 3m) and 3n).

 

m)

That the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2015 Tax Levy By-law and to submit  it to the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate time.

 

n)

That the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accommodate the 2015 Budget transfers that are considered "housekeeping" in nature, and do not impact the Corporate Net Operating Budget.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

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

 

4.

Strategic Funding Framework

 

That, as part of its review of the Strategic Funding Framework process and the development of a multi-year budget, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider and report back on the feasibility of using non-levy revenue sources that the City of London receives, such as the Western Fair Slots revenues, London Hydro dividends, etc., as the source of financing for the City’s various community funding initiatives (e.g. Strategic Funding Framework, CAIP I & II, SPARKS!, etc.), as well as the process and timing for funding allocations; it being noted that community partners will be consulted during the review process.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

IX

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

X

ENQUIRIES

 

None.

 

XI

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 93 and 94.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 93 and 94.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 93 and 94.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

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

 

Bill No. 93, By-law No. A.-7232-76

 

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 26th day of February, 2015. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 94, By-law No. A.-7233-77

 

A by-law respecting the 2015 Capital and Tax Supported Operating Budget. (9/SPPC)

 

XIII

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk