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Council

MINUTES

TWELFTH MEETING

 

May 17, 2016

 

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

 

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

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, T. Grawey, N. Hall, M. Hayward, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, L.M. Rowe, C. Smith, E. Soldo, S. Spring, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.

 

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

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 8th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the closing of part of Cedarpark Crescent and Kilcrest Way, by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board. 

 

Councillor P. Squire discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and related Bill No.s 186 and 197, having to do with the application by Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited, relating to the property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West, by indicating that he is a member of the Sunningdale Golf and Country Club.

 

Councillor M. Salih discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and related Bill No. 189, having to do with properties located at 776-802 Killarney Road.

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

1.

12th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

 

2.

14th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

1.

His Worship the Mayor recognizes the Rowbust Dragon Boat Racing Team.

 

At 4:04 PM Councillor B. Armstrong enters the meeting.

 

2.

His Worship the Mayor presents the 2014 BRAVO Awards of Excellence.

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality with respect to the Springbank Dam. (C1/8/CWC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to construction lien actions arising out of the Market Lane redevelopment project; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to construction liens arising out of the Market Lane redevelopment project. (C1/9/PEC)

 

 

c)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, 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. (C1/14/SPPC)

 

 

d)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an application for hearing by the London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016 Multi-Year Budget process; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to an application for hearing by the London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016 Multi-Year Budget process. (C2/14/SPPC)

 

 

e)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals with respect to employment related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C3/14/SPPC)

 

 

f)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition.  (C1/7/CSC)

 

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 (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:23 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

The Committee of the Whole recesses at 4:47 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:51 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE ELEVENTH MEETING HELD ON MAY 3, 2016

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that the Minutes of the Eleventh Meeting held on May 3, 2016 BE APPROVED.

 

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 (14)

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda:

 

1.

L. McCracken, 2712 Torrey Pines Way - Property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West (OZ-8094) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 10 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

 

2.

(ADDED) "One River" - Master Plan Environmental Assessment (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 7 of the 8th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)

 

a)

A.M. Valastro, 133 John Street, Unit 1; and

 

b)

B. Wells, 408-190 Cherryhill Circle

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None. 

 

At 4:54 PM, Councillor J. Zaifman enters the meeting.

 

IX

REPORTS

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of clause 2 of the 13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Shift Rapid Transit Business Case, to be considered at this time.

 

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 (14)

 

 

13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve of clause 2.

 

2.

Shift Rapid Transit - Business Case

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve that pursuant to section 13.7 of the Council Procedure By-law, the May 3, 2016 decision of the Municipal Council to not hold an additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting in May for the purpose of holding a public participation meeting with respect to Shift Rapid Transit BE RECONSIDERED.

 

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)

 

At 4:59 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor M. Cassidy in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At 5:01 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor M. Cassidy takes her seat at the Council Board. 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve part b) of clause 2.

 

b)        that the staff report dated May 5, 2016, from the City Manager, and entitled “Shift Rapid Transit Business Case” BE REFERRED to an additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) meeting in May for the purpose of holding a public participation meeting with respect to the Shift Rapid Transit initiative, in sufficient time for the matter to be dealt with by the Municipal Council by no later than its meeting scheduled for May 31, 2016, in order to allow any public input from the public participation portion of that meeting to inform further consideration of this matter as the SPPC formulates its recommendation to the Municipal Council on the Business Plan; it being understood that the City Clerk will consult with the Chair and the Members in identifying a suitable meeting date.

 

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 c) of clause 2.

 

c)        the communication dated May 3, 2016, from Jim Kennedy, President, London Development Institute, in support of a full Bus Rapid Transit System, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer; the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner; the Director, Roads and Transportation; the Director, Community and Economic Innovation; the General Manager, London Transit Commission; and B. Hollingworth, IBI Group.

 

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)

 

At 5:12 PM Councillor J. Zaifman leaves the meeting.

 

 

8th Report of the Civic Works Committee

                        Councillor J. Helmer presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clauses 1, 3, 4 and 8 to 13.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. van Holst disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with the closing of part of Cedarpark Crescent and Kilcrest Way, by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board.

 

3.

Proposed Alternate Locate Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 184)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 10, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to:

 

a)        approve the proposed standard form Alternate Locate Agreement which governs the excavation procedures contractors must follow when excavating without obtaining a locate of City-owned underground services; and,

 

b)        authorize the City Engineer to make amendments to the approved excavation procedures associated with Alternate Locate Agreements, to approve and reject applications, and to execute and terminate Alternate Locate Agreements on behalf of the Corporation.  (2016-E05)

 

4.

Selling Blue Boxes at the Envirodepots

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the sale of blue boxes at the Envirodepots:

 

a)        the sale of Blue Boxes at cost from the four (4) EnviroDepots beginning August 2016, BE APPROVED;

 

b)        the price of $6.00 per Blue Box and a maximum of 2 per purchase, BE APPROVED; and,

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter.  (2016-E07)

 

8.

Irregular Result - Rotary Mowers

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Irregular Result - Rotary Mowers:

 

a)        the revised/negotiated bid from Turf Care Products Canada Limited, for (4) four 2016 Toro GM4500D mowers, Tender (RFT 16-51) Section B, at a submitted price of $276,644.00, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED;

 

b)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accept the bid from Turf Care Limited despite the irregular bid result, as per section 8.10(b) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

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

 

d)        the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

 

e)        the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 10, 2016 as Appendix “A”.  (2016-F18)

 

9.

Pay by App for Parking (Relates to Bill No. 185)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the pay by app for parking:

 

a)        the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to:

 

i)          authorize and approve a Master Subscriber Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Honk Mobile Inc., with respect to the non-exclusive licensed use of an application which allows parking customers to pay for parking using mobile applications and subscribers to manage parking inventory, collect payments and enforce non-compliance; and,

 

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement;

 

b)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary in connection with this project; and,

 

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

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached revised page 2 of the Agreement.  (2016-T02)

 

10.

5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC) from its meeting held April 20, 2016:

 

a)        the request from the Cycling Advisory Committee for delegation status at the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to the Thames Valley Parkway – North Branch Environmental Assessment Report in order to relay its position with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 to 5, inclusive BE RECEIVED.

 

11.

Aldersbrook Gate- Traffic Congestion and Safety Concerns

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) upon the completion of a traffic assessment at the Aldersbrook Gate and Fanshawe Park Road intersection, after the completion of construction at Dalmagarry Road and traffic flows have normalized; it being noted that the CWC received a communication from A. Mercer, 1819, Aldersbrook Gate with respect to this matter. (2016-T08)

 

12.

Garbage Can, Needle Bins and Signage - Downtown London

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to a request  to provide garbage cans, needle bins and signage in Downtown London:

 

a)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to analyze, in coordination with London CAReS and other groups or organizations (where applicable), the attached map prepared by Thames River Rally and give consideration to all the locations identified as hot spots for possible garbage bins, needle bins and signage;

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to organize a day to go out with members of Thames River Rally to the identified hot spots to analyze the situation on the ground;

 

d)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee by Wednesday, June 8, 2016 after having visited to the locations identified on the map, with their recommendations of which locations along the river should receive additional garbage and needle bins and signage as per the recommendations made in the attached map;

 

e)        the communication dated May 10, 2016, from Councillor B. Armstrong, BE RECEIVED;

 

f)         the communication and verbal presentation from T. Cull, Thames River Rally, in support of Councillor Armstrong’s submission, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

g)        the communication dated May 5, 2016, from A. Lukach, SoHo The Heart of London, BE RECEIVED. (2016-E07)

 

13.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at May 3, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 2.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Closing of Part of Cedarpark Crescent and Kilcrest Way

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the closing part of Cedarpark Crescent and Kilcrest Way:

 

a)        the closing of Cedarpark Crescent lying south of Lot 44 and all of Kilcrest Way on Plan 33M-580 BE APPROVED; and,

 

b)        the Chief Surveyor BE AUTHORIZED to initiate the process of legally stopping up and closing that part of Cedarpark Crescent and Kilcrest Way as public highway by by-law, subject to a Zoning By-law amendment being approved and the Notice of Provisional Decision of Consent being issued and the expiry of the respective appeal periods in support of the Thames Valley District School Board’s proposed development for a new school on vacant lands adjacent to Cedarhollow Boulevard.  (2016-T09)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 5.

 

5.

Options for Collection and Diversions of Christmas Trees

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to options for the collection and diversion of Christmas trees:

 

a)         a one-year pilot project for curbside collection of Christmas trees, to take place January 7, 2017 and January 14, 2017, to assist with the implementation of the 2016 Interim Waste Diversion Plan, BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the elimination of the temporary, seasonal Christmas tree depot service for January 2017, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the four (4) EnviroDepots are open on winter hours;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare amendments to the Municipal Waste and Resource Materials Collection By-law (WM-12) designating Christmas trees as a non-collectable material for Council’s consideration;

 

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

 

e)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee by April 2017 with respect to the results of the Pilot Project.  (2016-E07)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that part c) of clause 5 be amended to read as follows:

 

“c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare amendments to the Municipal Waste & Resource Materials Collection By-law (WM-12) to allow for the separate collection of Christmas trees as a pilot project and deem Christmas trees as a non-collectable material for garbage pickup, for Council’s consideration;”

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 5, 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 (14)

 

Clause 5, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to options for the collection and diversion of Christmas trees:

 

a)         a one-year pilot project for curbside collection of Christmas trees, to take place January 7, 2017 and January 14, 2017, to assist with the implementation of the 2016 Interim Waste Diversion Plan, BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the elimination of the temporary, seasonal Christmas tree depot service for January 2017, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the four (4) EnviroDepots are open on winter hours;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare amendments to the Municipal Waste & Resource Materials Collection By-law (WM-12) to allow for the separate collection of Christmas trees as a pilot project and deem Christmas trees as a non-collectable material for garbage pickup, for Council’s consideration;

 

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

 

e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee by April 2017 with respect to the results of the Pilot Project.  (2016-E07)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 6.

 

6.

Garbage Container Limits (Waste Diversion)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to the garbage container limits (waste diversion):

 

a)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a community information and engagement process to receive feedback regarding reducing the garbage container set out limit and BE DIRECTED to report back at the June 8, 2016 meeting of the Civic Works Committee with the results of the community information and engagement process; and,

 

b)        a Public Participation Meeting regarding reducing the garbage container set out limit BE HELD at the June 8, 2016 meeting of the Civic Works Committee.   (2016-E07)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: M. van Holst (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 7.

 

7.

"One River" - Master Plan Environmental Assessment

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Terms of Reference and budget for a consultant assignment to complete a “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) Study that would encompass an area from the Boler Road bridge to the Forks of the Thames and Harris Park, having regard to the Thames Valley Corridor Plan and the City of London’s Official Plan; it being understood that proceeding with this EA would not preclude a decision to decommission the Springbank Dam should the Municipal Council choose to do so; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the following communications:

 

a)         an excerpt from the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held March 22, 2016 with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment;

 

b)         the staff report dated March 8, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment;

 

c)         the staff report dated March 22, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment: Background Information; and,

 

d)         the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer with respect to this matter.

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that clause 7 be amended as follows:

 

a)       by adding the following words after the words “Official Plan”:

 

“Species at Risk, endangered species and any other relevant data and report back to the Civic Works Committee with the draft Terms of Reference, including time lines and decision-making points for the Study for approval”; and,

 

b)       by adding the following new part e):

 

“e)      the attached communication dated May 10, 2016 from Chief Leslee White-Eye BE CONSIDERED during the Environmental Assessment (EA) Study 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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 7, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (10)

 

NAYS: M. Salih, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (4)

 

Clause 7, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Terms of Reference and budget for a consultant to complete a “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) Study that would encompass an area from the Boler Road bridge to the Forks of the Thames and Harris Park, having regard to the Thames Valley Corridor Plan, the City of London’s Official Plan, Species at Risk and any other relevant data and report back to the Civic Works Committee with the draft Terms of Reference, including time lines and decision making points for the Study for approval; it being understood that proceeding with this EA would not preclude a decision to decommission the Springbank Dam should the Municipal Council choose to do so; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the following communications:

 

a)         an excerpt from the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held March 22, 2016 with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment;

 

b)         the staff report dated March 8, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment;

 

c)         the staff report dated March 22, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer with respect to the “One River” Master Plan Environmental Assessment: Background Information;

 

d)         the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer with respect to this matter; and,

 

e)         the attached communication dated May 10, 2016 from Chief Leslee White-Eye BE CONSIDERED during the Environmental Assessment (EA) Study process.

 

 

 

 

 

9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor P. Squire presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clauses 1 to 4, clause 6 and clauses 11 to 13.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That Councillor P. Squire disclosed an interest in clause 10 of this Report having to do with the application by Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited, relating to the property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West, by indicating that he is a member of the Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited.

 

2.

5th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the  5th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) from its meeting held on April 21, 2016:

 

a)        the revised Working Group comments relating to the Richmond Street Pedestrian Pathway Connection appended to the 5th Report of the EEPAC BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;

 

b)        N. St. Amour BE APPOINTED as the EEPAC representative to the Advisory Committee on the Environment;

 

c)        the Dark Sky Initiative Working Group consisting of representatives from the EEPAC and the Advisory Committee on the Environment BE REQUESTED to also consider bird deaths in relation to high rise buildings; it being noted that the EEPAC Working Group consists of L. Des Marteaux, A. Boyer, K. Doughty, S. Hall, C. Kushnir and N. St. Amour; and,

 

d)        clauses 1 to 9, 12 and 13, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Fibre Optic Connection Grant Pilot Program for Downtown London (Relates to Bill No. 188)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the revised by-law appended to the May 9, 2016 Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to replace Schedule “A” of By-law No. C.P.-1467-175 being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Downtown Community Improvement Project Areas” with a new Schedule “A” entitled “Last Mile”/Fibre Optic Connection Grant Program”.   (2016-F11A)

 

4.

Shipping Containers and Trailers

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official, on the advice of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the use of shipping containers as accessory structures in residential areas:

 

a)        the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official’s report dated May 9, 2016, BE RECEIVED for information; and,

 

b)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an application to amend the Zoning  By-law and the Site Plan Control By-law to implement provide regulations for shipping containers and trailers as outlined in the above-noted report.   (2016-D04)

 

6.

Property located at 255 South Carriage Way (H-8577) (Relates to Bill No. 193)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 255 South Carriage Road:

 

a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of 255 South Carriage Road FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone and a Holding Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h*100* NF1/R1-3 (4)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone and a Holding Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 Special Provision (h-100*NF1/R1-3 (4)) Zone to remove the h. holding provision; and,

 

b)        the application to change the zoning of the properties located at 255 South Carriage Road FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-100*R1-13(6)) Zone and a Holding Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 Special Provision (h*100* NF1/R1-3 (4)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3 (4)) Zone, a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3 (8)) Zone, a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-13 (6)) Zone and a Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 Special Provision (NF1/R1-3 (4)) Zone BE DEFERRED until such time as a second public access and water looping is provided.     (2016-D09)

 

11.

Property located at 1880 Phillbrook Drive (OZ-8584) (Relates to Bill No. 187 and Bill No. 198)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Adelaide and Phillbrook Centre Inc., relating to the property located at 1880 Phillbrook Drive:

 

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation TO an Office Area designation;

 

b)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 (NF/R1-1) Zone TO a holding Office Special Provision (h-103*OF4(_)) Zone; and,

 

c)            the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design objectives through the site plan process, prior to the removal of the h-103 holding provision:

 

i)              ensure street orientation by including the following:

 

A)           front the primary building façade to the Adelaide Street frontage;

B)           include the primary entrances into individual ground floor unit along the Adelaide Street frontage;

C)           include walkways from the City sidewalk to individual unit entrances; and,

D)           include large transparent storefront windows on facades facing Adelaide Street and Phillbrook Drive;

 

ii)             include a hard surface plaza at the intersection of Phillbrook Drive and Pennybrook Crescent, with seating, landscaping, pedestrian scale lighting, and an east-west walkway through the centre of the space, in order to implement the “Pocket Park” shown on the conceptual site plan submitted in consideration of the zoning by-law amendment;

iii)            include a combination of low landscape walls and landscaping along the Phillbrook Drive and Pennybrook Crescent frontages in order to screen the parking area from the street;

iv)        include a hardscape forecourt at the intersection of Adelaide Street and Phillbrook Drive extending from the intersection of City sidewalks to the proposed building;

v)         include a pedestrian walkway along the south property line in order to allow for convenient access between the parking area and the unit entrances along Adelaide Street;

vi)        include durable building materials, particularly at the base of the building;

vii)       increase the visual prominence of the primary building entrances, within the proposed west and east building elevations;

viii)       provide individual canopies overtop each commercial building entrance, to enhance the articulation of the façade and the rhythm of commercial bays; and,

ix)        holding a public site plan meeting;

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 this matter.    (2016-D09)

 

12.

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 27, 2016:

 

a)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider including the communication appended to the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) with respect to the bi-annual Urban Forest Strategy update; it being noted that the TFAC will extend an invitation to the members of the Planning and Environment Committee when these updates are presented;

 

b)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the proposed recommendations appended to the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee with respect to the City of London’s “Design Specifications and Requirements” and the “Climate Change Action Plan” and tree planting; it being noted that I. Listar, Urban Forester, provided additional information to the TFAC with respect to this matter; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

 

13.

Green Roofs

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to potential policy and/or by-law changes that would provide a mechanism by which green roofs could be included in the calculation of required landscape open space.   (2016-E04)

 

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 (14)

 

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

 

5.

Properties located at 776-802 Killarney Road (Relates to Bill No. 189)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Auburn Developments Inc. and the Thames Valley District School Board, relating to the properties located at 776-802 Killarney Road:

 

a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to deem Lots 45 to 50 inclusive, on Registered Plan 33M-580, City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be in a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act;

b)        the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and undertake registration of the Deeming By-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act; and,

 

c)        the applicant BE REQUIRED to pay for any costs incurred to register the deeming by-law at the land registry office.   (2016-D14)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: M. Salih (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 7.

 

 

 

 

7.

Property located at 3300 Castle Rock Place (H-8559) (Relates to Bill No. 194)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Kirkness Consulting Inc., relating to the property located 3300 Castle Rock Place, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 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 R5/R6 (h.h-54.h-71.h-100.h-104.h-137·R5-4/R6-5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6 (h-137·R5-4/R6-5) Zone to remove the “h”, “h-54”, “h-71”,“h-100” and “h-104” holding provisions.  (2016-D09)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that clause 7 be amended to read as follows:

 

“That, based on the application of Kirkness Consulting Inc., relating to the property located 3400 Castle Rock Place, the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 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 R5/R6 (h.h-54.h-71.h-100.h-104.h-137·R5-4/R6-5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6 (h-137·R5-4/R6-5) Zone to remove the “h”, “h-54”, “h-71”,“h-100” and “h-104” holding provisions.  (2016-D09).”

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 7, 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 (14)

 

Clause 7, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That, based on the application of Kirkness Consulting Inc., relating to the property located 3400 Castle Rock Place, the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 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 R5/R6 (h.h-54.h-71.h-100.h-104.h-137·R5-4/R6-5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6 (h-137·R5-4/R6-5) Zone to remove the “h”, “h-54”, “h-71”,“h-100” and “h-104” holding provisions.  (2016-D09).

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 8.

 

8.

Property located at 1602 Sunningdale Road West (Z-8587) (Relates to Bill No. 195)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Foxwood Development (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 1602 Sunningdale Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 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*h-100*R1-4(26)) Zone, which permits single detached lots with a minimum lot frontage of  12m, a minimum lot area of 360m2, a 3.0m minimum and 4.5m maximum front yard setback to a dwelling, a 6.0m minimum setback to a garage and a maximum lot coverage of 40% TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-4(*)) Zone, which permits single detached lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12m, a minimum lot area of 360m2, a 4.5m minimum and a 7.5m maximum front yard setback to a dwelling, a 5.5m minimum setback to a garage and a maximum lot coverage of 45%; it being noted that holding provisions are included to ensure that municipal services are provided and that a development agreement is entered into with the City;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter. (2016-D09)

 

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

 

NAYS: S. Turner (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 9.

 

9.

Property located at 195 Dundas Street (TZ-8592) (Relates to Bill No. 196)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Ayerswood Development Corp., relating to the property located at 195 Dundas Street, the attached, revised, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), by extending the Temporary Use (T-54) Zone for a period not exceeding one (1) year;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.   (2016-D09)

 

At 6:29 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board. 

 

At 6:33 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board. 

 

The motion to Approve clause 9 is put.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (6)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (8)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Ayerswood Development Corp., relating to the property located at 195 Dundas Street, the attached, revised, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), by extending the Temporary Use (T-54) Zone for a period not exceeding two (2) years;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.   (2016-D09)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (9)

 

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (5)

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 10.

 

10.

Property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West (OZ-8094) (Relates to Bill No. 186 and Bill No. 197))

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve that, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following action be taken with respect to the request from Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited, relating to the property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West:

 

a)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Low Density Residential designation TO an Open Space designation; and,

 

b)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone;

 

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 this matter.   (2016-D09)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

 

 

13th Report of the 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 no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

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 (14)

 

 

14th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents. 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 to 10, inclusive. 

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

 

 2.

Strategic Plan - Semi-Annual Progress Report

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated May 16, 2016 regarding Semi-Annual Progress Report on Council’s Strategic Plan BE RECEIVED for information.

 

       3.

London Hydro Inc. - 2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.:

 

a)            the attached presentation and “Report on Progress” provided by Vinay Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, and Mohan Mathur, Chair of the Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc. BE RECEIVED;

 

b)             the following actions be taken with respect to the two Board Member (First Class) vacancies:

 

i)              the Shareholder Annual Resolutions BE AMENDED to include Gabe Valente as a Board Member (First Class), to hold office until the close of the annual meeting of the shareholder to be held in 2019 for the financial year ending December 31, 2018;

 

ii)             the following steps be taken to fill the one remaining Board Member (First Class) vacancy:

A)           the candidate names to form a short-listed ballot BE APPROVED as follows: Larry Ducharme, Paul A.W. Hayman, Guy Holburn, Harry Joosten, Ahmed Farouk Menesy, Margaret A. Parks, Mark F. Rosehart, Jack Smit, Eric Southern, Diane Szoller and J. Gary Zavitz;

 

B)           the Committee Secretary BE DIRECTED to produce a ballot that includes the names noted in A), above, as well as ranked ballot procedures, for the June 9, 2016 meeting of the SPPC;

 

C)           provision for a maximum of 6 candidates to be ranked 1 to 6, in order of preference, with all other candidates to be ranked 7, BE INCLUDED in the procedures noted in B), above; and

 

D)           the top three candidates from the ranked ballot process BE INVITED to participate in an interview at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee;

 

c)            on the recommendation of the City Manager, the attached revised by-law (Attachment “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to:

 

i)          ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and

 

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and

 

d)            on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 16, 2016 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to:

 

i)                          ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. approving the Shareholder Declaration for London Hydro Inc., attached to the by-law as Schedule “1”;

 

ii)             authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder; and

 

iii)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Shareholder Declaration attached to the Resolution of the Shareholder as Schedule “A”.

 

4.

London & Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) - 2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation:

 

a)            the attached presentation by V. Blackmore, Vice Chair, London & Middlesex Housing Corporation BE RECEIVED;

 

b)            on the recommendation of the City Manager, the attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 31, 2016, to:

 

i)              ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and,

 

ii)             authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law;

 

c)            the letters of resignation from R. Sexsmith and S. Clifford BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the City Clerk will advertise for the vacancies, including extending an invitation to the unsuccessful applicants for the Hydro and Airport Boards and bring forward the list of interested applicants at the earliest possible date; it being further noted that the LMHC is hoping that the new appointees would bring accounting and legal expertise, as well as a passion to assist those requiring the services of the LMHC; and

 

d)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back with respect to a review of the current delivery model and what changes, if any, might be in order, in advance of the Service Contract Renewal in 2017.

 

    5.

Interim Report to Council - 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force

 

That the communication dated April 20, 2016, from Dan Ross, Chair, 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force, providing an update with respect to the work of the Task Force, BE RECEIVED.

 

            6.

Notice of Application - London Police Service Board

 

That the Notice of Application by the London Police Service Board, to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission, for a hearing arising out of the 2016 Multi-Year Budget process, BE RECEIVED.

 

7.

A London for All - I. Mathyssen, MP

 

That the communication dated April 25, 2016 from I. Mathyssen, MP, London-Fanshawe, regarding “A London For All”, BE RECEIVED.

 

  8.

Greater London International Airport Authority Nominees

 

That the following individuals BE INVITED for interview by the Corporate Services Committee for possible nomination by The Corporation of the City of London to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors:

 

a)            Heather Broadhead

b)            Michelle Campbell

c)            Gus Kotsiomitis

d)            Kapil Lakhotia

e)            Maureen O’Leary Pickard

f)             Jack Smit

 

it being noted that the applicants were shortlisted for interview in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

 

  9.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management

 

That the resignation of Jeff Baggaley from the Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management BE ACCEPTED, and Adrienne Bennett, Branch Manager, RBC, BE APPOINTED to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Baggaley.

 

  10.

Tourism London Bid – 2018 Ontario Summer Games

 

That the bid by Tourism London to host the 2018 Ontario Summer Games in London, Ontario, to be held August 3 to 5, 2018, BE SUPPORTED.

 

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 (14)

 

 

12th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents. 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 1.

 

    1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

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 (14)

 

 

12th Report of the Committee of the Whole

Councillor P. Hubert presents. 

 

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 and T. Park and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, N. Hall, M. Hayward, V. McAlea Major, L.M. Rowe and B. Warner.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Solicitor, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Municipal Integrity Commissioner:

 

a)        an Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as “Appendix A”, between The Corporation of the City of London and Gregory F. Stewart, for the performance of Municipal Integrity Commissioner duties and responsibilities by Gregory F. Stewart, for The Corporation of the City of London BE APPROVED;

 

b)        the Civic Administration BE INSTRUCTED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the Agreement noted in a), above.

 

At 6:57 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor M. Cassidy in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board. 

 

At 6:59 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor M. Cassidy takes her seat at the Council Board.

 

The Motion to Approve the above-noted clause is put.

 

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 (14)

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 203.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 203.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 203.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor H. Usher and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that Council recess.

 

Motion Passed

 

The Council recesses at 7:06 PM and reconvenes at 8:04 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Mayor M. Brown to Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to request support for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel costs for the five London Professional Fire Fighters’ Association members who have travelled to Alberta to assist with the Fort McMurray emergency.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangement to reimburse the out-of-pocket travel costs in the amount of $3,517.85 for the five London Professional Fire Fighters’ Association members who have travelled to Alberta to assist with the Fort McMurray emergency.

 

At 8:07 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor M. Cassidy in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board. 

 

At 8:10 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor M. Cassidy takes her seat at the Council Board

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that pursuant to section 11.14 of the Council Procedure By-law, that the question be put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, H.L. Usher (4)

 

The motion to Approve the above-noted emergent motion is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA (CONTINUED)

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that Council rise and reconvene as the Committee of the Whole, in camera.

 

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 (14)

 

The Council rises and reconvenes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 8:34 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 9:10 PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 9:12 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

 

12th Report of the Committee of the Whole (continued)

Councillor P. Hubert presents. 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director of Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 94 Oxford Street West, further described as Lot 13, Plan 444, having a lot size of approximately 39.75 x 113.5 feet,  as shown on the location map attached, for the purpose of future road improvements:

 

a)         the offer submitted by Cameron Shea to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $237,000.00, BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

 

i)           the City agreeing to assume the existing tenancy on a month-to-month basis;

ii)          the City having the right to view the property two further times prior to closing;

iii)         the City assuming the rental contract for the hot water tank; and

 

b)        the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

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 (14)

 

 

 

XIII

BY-LAWS (Continued)

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 183 to 202, excluding Bill No.s 186, 189, 196 and 197.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 183 to 202, excluding Bill No.s 186, 189, 196 and 197.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 183 to 202, excluding Bill No.s 186, 189, 196 and 197.

 

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 (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 186 and 197.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: P. Squire (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 186 and 197.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: P. Squire (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 186 and 197.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

RECUSED: P. Squire (1)

 

At 9:23 PM Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 189.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 189.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill 189.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Introduction and First Reading of  Bill No. 196, as revised.

 

Motion Passed

 YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (11)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, T. Park (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 196, as revised.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (4)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment Bill No. 196, as revised.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (4)

 

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

 

Bill No. 183

By-law No. A.-7398-142

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 17th day of May, 2016. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 184

By-law No. A.-7399-143

A by-law governing the form and approving authority for Alternate Locate Agreements. (3/8/CWC)

 

Bill No. 185

By-law No. A.-7400-144

A by-law to authorize and approve a Honk Mobile Master Subscriber Agreement between Honk Mobile Inc. (HonkMobile) and The Corporation of the City of London for the non-exclusive licensed use of a parking application and to authorize the execution of the Agreement. (9/8/CWC)

 

Bill No. 186

By-law No. C.P.-1284(si)-145

 

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 259 Sunningdale Road West.  (10/9/PEC)

Bill No. 187

By-law No. C.P.-1284(sj)-146

 

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 1880 Phillbrook Drive. (11/9/PEC)

Bill No. 188

By-law No. C.P.-1467(d)-147

A by-law to amend C.P.-1467-175 entitled “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Downtown Community Improvement Project Areas”. (3/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 189

By-law No. C.P.-1511-148

 

A by-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan 33M-580 not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13. (5/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 190

By-law No. S.-5800-149

A by-law to permit Hazel Shirley Elmslie to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 42 Palace Street, City of London. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 191

By-law No. S.-5801-150

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Colonel Talbot Road, northwest of Lambeth Walk) (for road widening purposes on Colonel Talbot Road registered as Instrument No. ER1035789 on April 8, 2016 pursuant to Consent B.033/15 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 192

By-law No. S.-5802-151

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Thompson Road, west of King Edward Avenue) (for road widening purposes on 380 Thompson Road registered as Instrument No. ER1037329 on April 21, 2016 pursuant to Site Plan SPA16-005 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1.) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 193

By-law No. Z.-1-162470

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 255 South Carriage Road. (6/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 194

By-law No. Z.-1-162471

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning on lands located at 3480 to 3526 Singleton Ave and 3400 to 3426 Castle Rock Place (formerly 3300 Castle Rock Place). (7/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 195

By-law No. Z.-1-162472

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1602 Sunningdale Road West. (8/9/PEC)

 

Bill No. 196

By-law No. Z.-1-162473

REVISED

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 195 Dundas Street. (9/9/PEC)

Bill No. 197

By-law No. Z.-1-162474

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 259 Sunningdale Road West. (10/9/PEC)

Bill No. 198

By-law No. Z.-1-162475

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1880 Phillbrook Drive. (11/9/PEC)

Bill No. 199

By-law No. A.-7401-152

A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. (3d/14/SPPC)

 

Bill No. 200

By-law No. A.-7402-153

A by-law to ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. authorizing and approving a Shareholder Declaration for London Hydro Inc. (3e/14/SPPC)

 

Bill No. 201

By-law No. A.-7403-154

A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation. (4/14/SPPC)

 

Bill No. 202

By-law No. A.-7404-155

 

 

A By-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Cameron Shea, for the acquisition of 94 Oxford Street West and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C1/12/CSC)

 

Bill No. 203

By-law No. A.-7505-156

 

 

A by-law to approve an Agreement for Municipal Integrity Commissioner between The Corporation of the City of London and Gregory F. Stewart and to appoint Gregory F. Stewart as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of London. (C1/SPPC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 9:28 PM.

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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