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Council

MINUTES

3RD Meeting

 

 

January 14, 2014

 

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

 

PRESENT:  Mayor J.F. Fontana and Councillors B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillor D. Brown.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, B. Baar, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, L. Burgess, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, J. Edward, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L. Rowe, E. Soldo, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillors N. Branscombe and D. Brown.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor N. Branscombe enters the meeting at 4:11 PM.

 

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, clause 1 of the 3rd Report of the Committee of the Whole, and the related Bill No. 68, all having to do with a matter to be considered for the purpose of 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, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works.

 

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with a question on the ballot regarding the funding of a Performing Arts Centre, by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is currently involved in the process with the City of London.  Councillor J.B. Swan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, particularly those matters pertaining to Centennial Hall and Orchestra London, by indicating that his employer is Orchestra London, which rents space at Centennial Hall.

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

 

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

1.

3rd Report of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

IV

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that the Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following: 

 

a)

A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and advice which is the subject of solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose. (C3/4/CSC)

 

b)

A matter to be considered for the purpose of 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. (C1/3/CPSC)

 

c)

A matter to be considered for the purpose of 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. (C2/3/CPSC)

 

d)

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. (C1/4/CSC)

 

e)

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. (C2/4/CSC)

 

f)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to correspondence dated December 18, 2013 from the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission  concerning municipal regulation of methadone health services in the City of London.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera at 4:25 PM, with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor D. Brown.

 

At 4:30 PM Councillor P. Huberts leaves the meeting.

 

At 4:31 PM Councillor P. Hubert enters the meeting.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:50 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:56 PM with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors D. Brown and J.B. Swan.

 

 

Councillor J.B. Swan enters the meeting at 4:57 PM.

 

V

RECOGNITIONS

 

1.

His Worship the Mayor presents a certificate for "London's Featured Community Organization" to the Amabile Choir of London.

 

2.

His Worship the Mayor recognizes the contributions made to London by the following citizens who were named to the Mayor's New Year's Honour List in the categories indicated: John Nicholson (The Arts), Rebecca Howse (Diversity and Race Relations), Gary Smith (The Environment), Lloyd Stevenson (Housing), Kenneth Wright (Humanitarianism), Talia Goldberg (Persons with Disabilities) and Barry Fay (Sports).

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF the 2nd MEETING HELD ON dECEMBER 17, 2013

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve the Minutes of the 2nd Meeting held on December 17, 2013.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve referral of the following communication as noted:

 

1.

(ADDED) Division Manager, Corporate Asset Management Division - State of the Infrastructure Report 2013 (Refer to the Corporate Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 6 of the 4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee.)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

VIX

REPORTS

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor S. Orser 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 3 of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee at this time. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

 

2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee

Councillor H.L. Usher presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor Usher to Approve clause 3.

 

 

 

 

3.

Veterans Memorial Parkway Noise Attenuation Wall

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Veterans Memorial Parkway Noise Attenuation Wall:

 

a)         a wooden noise wall BE APPROVED for the purpose of noise abatement from 151 Martinet Avenue to 272 Simpson Crescent; it being noted that the draft 2014 Capital Budget includes a $500,000 item for the wall; and,

 

b)         the noise wall installation BE SUBJECT TO property owner execution of a consent-to-enter agreement at no charge to the City.  (2013-T04A)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Amend clause 3, in part a) by deleting the word "wooden" and by inserting the following words "meeting the City's specifications" after the word “wall”.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Polhill, J.L. Baechler, D.G. Henderson, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (5)

 

NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, J.P. Bryant (9)

 

The motion to Approve clause 3 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

At 5:29 PM Councillor B. Armstrong leaves the meeting.

 

 

3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor M. Brown presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clauses 1 to 8.

 

1.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting on December 11, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

 

That the communication dated November 2013, from L. Vincent, Manager, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, with respect to the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, BE RECEIVED and BE FORWARDED to the Child and Youth Network for consideration. (2013-M11)

 

4.

4th Report of the Town and Gown Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th report of the Town and Gown Committee, from its meeting held on November 13, 2013:

 

a)         the following actions be taken regarding the current practices being undertaken in dealing with the conduct of students attending local post-secondary institutions:

 

i)              the questions and concerns raised at the public participation meeting held on November 13, 2013, regarding the above-noted matter, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration, in consultation with community partners, including, but not limited to, the London Police Service, Fanshawe College and Western University, to report back at a future meeting of the Town and Gown Committee, providing responses to the concerns and questions and recommending any suggested changes that could be undertaken to better educate the community regarding municipal by-laws and Project Learn and how to better engage the student population;

 

ii)             a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Town and Gown Committee BE HELD to provide a further opportunity to dialogue with the community regarding Project Learn;

 

iii)            an Information Workshop BE HELD at a future meeting of the Town and Gown Committee to permit a more informal forum for further discussion regarding concerns related to Project Learn;

 

iv)           the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to find a means to inform the public of future Town and Gown Committee meetings; and,

 

v)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an information  binder for Members of the Town and Gown Committee containing by-laws, policies and processes related to dealing with the conduct of students attending local post-secondary institutions;

 

it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee reviewed and received the following communications:

 

•           the attached presentation from the Manager Licensing & Municipal Law Enforcement;

•           the attached communications from D. Schaefer, 398 Chambers Place;

•           the attached communication from G. Parker, Executive Director, Institute of Canadian Justice; and,

•           the attached communication from D. Bentley, Distinguished University Professor, and C.F. Klinck, Professor in Canadian Literature;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:

 

·                     Adam Gourley, President, Fanshawe Student Union – see attached presentation.

·                     Amir Eftekharpour, Vice-President, University of Western Ontario Students Council – indicating that the community, the students, the Police and City officials need to come together to address the issues that have arisen the last few years; advising that students have concerns on how the previous Project Learn functioned; noting that many of these issues have been resolved recently; indicating that with the zero tolerance, students are immediately ticketed; noting that neighbours are treated differently; and, advising that we need to come together as a community.

·                     Renald Richer, 1509 Ryersie Road – expressing concern with the number of break ins over the last year in his neighbourhood; and, enquiring as to whether or not resources are allocated to areas to patrol when there are frequent break ins.

·                     John Warner, 131 Ann Street – indicating that during the school year it is a different neighbourhood; advising that his family has lived here for 58 years; indicating that there is a lack of enforcement in the area; and, advising that it is no longer a family neighbourhood.

·                     Kevin Watts, 152 Broughdale Avenue – advising that he and his two roommates are $1,700 in debt due to Project Learn; indicating that he is in his second year at Western and is an honours student; advising that negativity breeds negativity; indicating that at the Queen’s University homecoming, the Police kept the students on their respective properties without handing out multiple tickets; and, advising that Project Learn does not take into account well-rounded, educated students.

·                     Pauline House, Huron Heights – advising that she has seen a vast improvement since zero tolerance was implemented; indicating that warnings do not work; expressing appreciation for the Police presence in her neighbourhood; understanding the students’ frustration; explaining that the students are living in residential areas where the residents are looking for peace and quiet; and, advising that it does not matter if it is a student or an adult, if they are making too much noise, she would call the Police regardless.

·                     John Erb, 20 Craig Street – advising that he has recently moved to London from Toronto; indicating that, except for a couple of incidents, the students in London are exceptional people; noting that the students represent almost 10% of London’s population; indicating that the students are under more pressure than any other generation; advising that students need to know they are part of the community, not an enemy of the community; and, enquiring where the zoning is that allows young people a place to let off steam.

·                     Gerald Parker, Executive Director, Institute of Canadian Justice – indicating that it takes a village to raise a child; advising that when you discipline children, do not go to the extreme; and recommending that the City starts listening to the community.

·                     George Lightfoot, 170 St. Bee’s Close – see attached presentation.

·                     Kyle Parker - see attached presentation.

·                     Eugene DiTrolio, 14 St. George Street – enquiring as to what the Student Councils and/or Administration are doing on campus to promote education between students and the community and how the students can more peacefully fit into a neighbourhood.

·                     Anne Marie Valastro, 133 John Street – expressing appreciation to the London Police Chief relating to Project Learn; advising that she has experienced a lot of vandalism; requesting that students not be dealt with any differently than anyone else; indicating that she has not seen any public outreach in her neighbourhood by the students; and, recommending that there be neighbourhood captains to establish a relationship between students and the neighbours.

·                     Paul Beechey, 1033 Waterloo Street – advising that he has resided in his neighbourhood for 20 years; indicating that Project Learn and zero tolerance works because it gets people’s attention; advising that Western University’s residences have rules and regulations and there are not parties in the University residences; enquiring as to the number of fines levied over the years to Western University students, Fanshawe College students and non-students; enquiring as to the cost to the London Police Service of patrolling the student areas; and enquiring as to whether or not Fanshawe College or the University of Western Ontario provide funding to the London Police Service to patrol parties.

·                     Charles Joles, 1022 Waterloo Street – indicating that the only concerns that should be considered are the ones of the residents that are affected by this outrageous behaviour; and, advising that students should be acting like adults.

·                     Nico DiPlacido, 177 Sherwood Avenue – advising that he and his roommates held a soiree, with the proceeds going to charity, last year; advising that, at the soiree, they did receive a noise complaint and received a ticket for $1,200.00; indicating that they have an excellent rapport with the London Police Service; noting that they have experienced a break in at their residence; advising that he was not provided with any warning before he received the ticket; indicating that, if he had had a warning, and was advised that if the Police came back a second time he would receive a ticket, he would have shut the party down; and, advising that they do outreach to their neighbours.

·                     Kirosh Digani, 7 St. George Street – advising that this issue should be dealt with in a more open-minded manner; advising that there should be opportunities for learning rather than zero tolerance; indicating that they have had parties and have checked with the neighbours to ensure that it did not bother them; and, indicating that zero tolerance antagonizes the students.

·                     Julie Flesh, 344 Harvard Street – indicating that she does not feel safe walking at night; advising that her car has been broken into three times in eight months; indicating that a friend was injured when a party was shut down and a door was kicked in; and, requesting that the Project Learn program be amended to be more educational and to assist students in acting like adults; and, advising that zero tolerance has a negative impact on students.

·                     Jean Marc Metrailler, 462 Maitland Street – advising that he lives in a residential community, away from the students; encouraging the Committee to find other areas of the City for students to live in, outside of the student ghettos, such as Old East London; indicating that there could be express bus service for students in these areas; and, advising that it may help the area.

·                     Pat Gianoni, Owner, G’s Pizza & Panini – advising that he is in the heart of Richmond Row and is surrounded by noise from neighbouring restaurants and bars; and, expressing concern with the activities of the London Police Service.

·                     Marie Blosh, 43 Mayfair Drive – advising that the programs that have been implemented are working in their community; indicating that Project Learn is not a punishment and is required; and, indicating that landlords and real estate agents are missing from this meeting.

·                     Coraline Knight, 332 Richmond Street – indicating that when tickets are given with no warning, it can ruin a person’s life; advising that she does not see the problem with couches on lawns, it is the same as having a nice patio set; noting that some people even had couches on their roofs.

·                     Owen McGinnis, 7 St. George Street – advising that he was approached by a Police Officer when he was walking down the street; indicating that during his discussion with the Police Officer, he accidentally dropped his water bottle, picked it up and was given a littering ticket.

·                     Jack Litchfield, 20 Gower Street – expressing appreciation to the London Police Service for their quick response to the media backlash on Project Learn; indicating that it is difficult for students, who are living away from home for the first time, to receive no warning, just a ticket, and grow as adults; indicating that the student code of conduct should not be imposed on their personal lives; and, advising that the City should be following its policies to encourage students to remain in London after they graduate.

·                     Richard Zukat, 1125 Western Road – expressing appreciation to the London Police Service for scaling Project Learn back; advising that Project Learn makes him feel like a second class citizen; enquiring as to what is being done to protect the safety of the students; and, also enquiring as to what engagement strategies can be implemented.

·                     Brian Bellman, 116 Mill Street – advising that Project Learn creates the divide between students and area residents; and, recognizing that there are problems with students, but Project Learn is not the answer.

·                     Oliver Hobson, 45 Evergreen Avenue – indicating that the provincial laws have changed to allow the Police to use tasers; and, recommending that the London Police Service engage the Ombudsman to discuss other options than tasers.

·                     Matt Helfin, 567 Waterloo Street – indicating that students have a right to reside in the neighbourhoods they currently reside in; indicating that there is a way to address the competing interests between the students and the area residents and find a solution for everyone; advising that the best outcome is to find a solution for everyone; also advising that what is being discussed is a community problem; further advising that students are a valuable part of the community; and, expressing support for moving away from zero tolerance and promoting education.

·                     Sam Trosow, 43 Mayfair Drive – advising that he and area residents have been trying for years to improve the housing structures; indicating that they are now at the breaking point; advising that real estate agents are constantly trying to get them to sell their house; indicating that there are enforcement issues; advising that there is something wrong with the housing market; indicating that there are privacy issues for the students; enquiring about how more transparency on how the real estate market and rental market operate; and, advising that the general public should be allowed to find out who the landlord who owns the problem property is.

·                     Cathy Cave, 220 St. George Street – see attached submission.

·                     Edgar Allen Smuck, 928 Western Road – indicating that the number of students causing problems is a small number of the student population; noting that these students are very vocal; advising that there are alternative measures that can be taken if the Police choose to look the other way; advising that London does not enforce lodging houses at the present time; indicating that universities and colleges could be run as a business and students would have to sign a Code of Conduct; and, indicating that the Charter of Rights does give you the right to freedom, but does not give you the right to break the law.  

·                     Laura Cricht, Nursing Student – advising that we need to create a community of caring rather than blame; indicating that not all students are the same; noting that the generalized approach being taken is not effective; suggesting that it would be better to give students community service; recommending that students should meet the residents to see how they live as well; indicating that students want to be a part of this community; and, indicating that students are here to learn.

·                     Sean Quigley, Executive Director, Emerging Leaders, 59 Pennybrook Crescent – expressing appreciation to Police Chief Duncan for reaching out to the various community groups; indicating that Project Learn failed because we failed it collectively as a community; recognizing that the events that took place on Fleming Drive shocked the city; noting that there was a small number of students involved in that event; and, advising that the answer is to work with the community to build a more vibrant and healthy London.

·                     Susan Bentley, 34 Mayfair Drive – advising that the number of students has increased greatly over the years; indicating that a lot of the houses in their neighbourhood have become landlord-owned houses; indicating that Broughdale is not just a street, it is a community; expressing support for the educational information that the University provides to the students and the area residents; enquiring as to whether or not people read the information; and, encouraging everyone to get together to act communally on these issues.

·                     James Hirsh, 887 Richmond Street – requesting that everyone remember the importance of the universities and colleges within the community; encouraging the Committee to look at Project Learn as a whole.

 

b)         clause 2 of the 4th report of the Town and Gown Committee BE RECEIVED.

 


 


5.

Request for Delegation Status - S. Milos, Executive Director, London Housing Registry - 30 Year Anniversary of the London Housing Registry

 

That the request of S. Milos, Executive Director, London Housing Registry, for delegation status before the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED and the Committee Secretary BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements for a future meeting.  (2013-S11)

 

6.

2014-2017 Community Accountability Planning Submission (CAPS_ for the Dearness Home - Adult Day Program

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the amended 2014 - 2017 Community Accountability Planning Submission for Dearness Home Adult Day Program, as appended to the staff report dated Jaunary 6, 2014, BE APPROVED for submission to the South West Local Health Integration Network (the LHIN); it being noted that it is a requirement of the LHIN that the Planning Submission be approved by the Board of Directors (City Council).  (2013-S02)

 

7.

Contract Award RFP 13-48 London CAReS

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the contract regarding Request for Proposal (RFP) 13-48 London CAReS:

 

a)         the joint proposal submitted by Addiction Services of Thames Valley, 200 Queens Avenue, Suite 260, London, ON, N6A 1J3; Regional HIV/AIDS Connection, 186 King Street, Suite 30, London, ON, N6A 1C7; and Unity Project for the Relief of Homelessness in London, 717 Dundas Street, London ON, N5W 2Z5, at a fiscal budget (2014/2015) of $1,547,917, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted in collaboration by Addiction Services of Thames Valley, Regional HIV/AIDS Connection and Unity Project for the Relief of Homelessness in London was the only bid received and meets the City’s terms, conditions and specifications;

 

b)         the funding for this project, in the amount of $1,547,917 per fiscal year, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the funding will commence on a pro-rated basis February 1, 2014;

 

c)         the funding approval noted in b) above BE SUBJECT TO the ongoing funding available under the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative and BE ALLOCATED as follows:

•           Addiction Services of Thames Valley in the amount of  $843,295

•           Regional HIV/AIDS Connection  in the amount of $458,620

•           Unity Project for the Relief of Homelessness in London in the amount of $246,002.  (2013-L04)

 

8.

Additional Discussion - Capital Recreation Facility Projects and Severe Weather

 

That it BE NOTED that the Community and Protective Services Committee held a general discussion related to the following matters:

 

a)         the prioritization of capital recreation facility projects in the west, argyle east and south east; and,

 

b)         the actions being undertaken during the current severe weather situation, to ensure public safety.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

 

4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor B. Polhill presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clauses 7 and 8.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of this report having to do with a question on the ballot regarding the funding of a Performing Arts Centre by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is currently involved in the process with the City of London.

 

2.

Declare Surplus - City-Owned Property - 2532 Main Street, former London Police Service Substation in Lambeth

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned property at 2532 Main Street, legally described as Part Lots 1 and 2, Plan 443, south of Main Street east of Colonel Talbot Road, as shown on Schedule “A” attached to the staff report dated January 7, 2014, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the subject property BE DECLARED surplus; and

 

b)         the subject property BE DISPOSED OF in compliance with the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.

 

3.

Letter of Agreement - Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) as appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2014 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 14, 2014 to authorize the Mayor and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and the City of London with respect to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.

 

4.

Enterprise License Agreement with ESRI Canada Inc.

 

That, on the recommendation of the Chief Technology Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to an Enterprise License Agreement with ESRI Canada Inc.:

 

a)         the proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) as appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2014 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 14, 2014 to:

 

i)          authorize and approve an Enterprise License Agreement (attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and ESRI Canada Inc. to qualify for obtaining unlimited end user licenses for most ESRI products;

 

ii)         delegate to the Chief Technology Officer the authority to execute the agreement authorized and approved in part a), above; and

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the necessary administrative acts in connection with this matter.

 

5.

Introduction of Electronic Bingo in the City of London

 

That the matter of introducing electronic bingos in the City of London BE REFERRED back to the City Clerk to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee (CSC) with a proposed course of action based upon the following, and including the original staff report from the CSC meeting held on May 28, 2013, for reference purposes:

 

a)         public input that has been received with respect to this matter;

 

b)         further input from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), including details as to where the OLG sees the gaming landscape in the next five years;

 

c)         an assessment of whether the proposed allocation of revenues is acceptable; and

 

d)         details of the experience of other municipalities that have implemented electronic bingos;

 

it being noted that the CSC received a brief overview regarding this matter from the Manager, Licensing and Elections;

 

it being pointed out that the following individuals made oral submissions in connection with this matter:

 

  • Dale Mackness, Citizens Against Gambling Expansion – expressing the hope that a full-fledged casino does not come to London; indicating that he had gambling issues as a youth; commending staff for the concerns they have noted with respect to the agreement the OLG is requiring municipalities to sign when implementing electronic bingo, as he shares those concerns; suggesting that the agreement conditions leave it open to add other games in the future, without consulting the municipality, which could see such things as slots and alcohol in bingo halls; noting that the OLG has not permitted any municipality to amend the agreement; noting that the City would not have any power to terminate the agreement, but the OLG would; indicating he has no concerns with charging back any expenses that are incurred; pointing out that Nordex Research determined that expanded gambling was not popular in London, Ontario and that the leading rationale against expanded gambling included such matters as addictions, family issues, distrust of foreign ownership; further pointing out that the arguments in support of expanded gambling did not resonate well with respondents, who also did not see gambling as a recreational activity, all as detailed in the attached submission; requesting that a referendum be held for any proposal for expanded gambling, which he feels would be the case if the City of London were to enter into the standard agreement for electronic bingo and that a further referendum be held specific to the matter of expanded gambling; and further requesting to keep the bingo halls operating “as is”.

 

  • Dr. Chris Robson, 13-1625 Attawandaron Road – indicating that he has a good understanding of gamblers and gambling; noting that the OLG has the largest non-taxable revenue source through gaming; suggesting that this is the biggest “train robbery” of the century with implementing electronic bingos and eliminating slots;  stating that the “modernization” is really just a move to end slots and create more casinos and electronic bingos, the latter of which is really just like slots; noting that e-bingos are addictive, and are just like slots, and therefore a bad deal for London and the Province of Ontario; noting that the “less well off” in society are most likely to play bingo and are therefore the ones donating to the charities, but it should be the wealthy that donate to charities; indicating that while he feels the Western Fair District is responsible, the gambling mentality belongs and should be kept at the race track as that’s where it is best done;  and stating that owners of bingo get 47% and we are biting off the hand that feeds us if we go with expanded gambling.

 

  • Wes Bydeweg, 178 Martinet Avenue – indicating he is not talking on behalf of the OLG or Dearness Drive Bingo Association, but on behalf of one of the charities running a bingo at the Dearness Drive Bingo Hall for about eight years; noting St. Roberts Catholic School has been involved in bingos for about 20 years;  stating he can understand concerns with gambling and gambling addictions, but much like any form of gambling it can be a form of entertainment when handled responsibly; indicating his belief that bingo in and of itself is one of the largest sources of monies that schools can take advantage of to purchase things above and beyond the school budget; stating that this is a great revenue source for helping students to enjoy school, including accessing technological advancements such as smart boards, iPads, etc.; noting this his school has the highest cultural diversity of any other school and is in a lower socio-economic area;  stating he sees this as an enhancement to the bingo experience and that the licensing costs should be set at a level to cover the City’s costs.

 

  • Ken Ross, 15 Tewkesbury Crescent – representing the Dearness Drive Charity Association as the Chairperson of the Executive, rebutting most of what said tonight as believes people are misinformed about what bingos are all about; stating we are not here to fill the City’s or Province’s pockets, but to fill the charities’ pockets; stating he has been involved in bingos since 1976; noting a charity he has been involved in some years ago made $250,000 while this year it only made $9,600; pointing out that there were some cooperative changes between operators and the City which reduced the number of bingo halls and the revenue distribution; stating it is difficult to raise the same kind of funds today; noting there has been a decline because the demographics of the player is older, not that they are on welfare; suggesting that lots of the players are older and single and looking for an inexpensive evening out; totally disagreeing with other’s views of what the demographic of the players are; noting we need to change the people that are attracted to the bingo halls;  suggesting we need to attract younger people and younger people like electronics, which is why e-gaming is a way to go; noting there was reference that if bingo halls had slot machine-type operations, that less people would go to casinos but the opposite effect happened when casinos came to Ontario; stating that when casinos appeared bingo revenues declined dramatically because people are playing electronically, not with paper; agreeing that the reference to gambling being an addiction can be true; and pointing out that bingos happen to be one way of raising funds and if bingos are not there people will turn to another form of gambling to raise funds because the rich don’t always give to charities.

 

            6.

State of the Infrastructure Report 2013

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the State of Infrastructure Report 2013:

 

a)         the State of Infrastructure Report 2013 BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to advise the Municipal Council, at its meeting to be held on January 14, 2014, as to what additional recommendations may be in order in response to the above-noted Report; and

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Corporate Asset Management Plan prior to the 2015 Budget, that is to be updated annually, in order to ensure the Municipal Council has a current Plan to consider when deliberating future years’ Budgets;

 

it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the Division Manager, Corporate Asset Management and Ross Homeniuk, Vice President, Utilities Management Solutions, CH2MHill, with respect to this matter.

 

9.

Consideration of Appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Accessibility Advisory Committee as Voting Members for the term ending February 28, 2015:

 

Voting - Members at Large (Requires 2):

 

•           Julia Cunningham

•           Jim Sanders

 

Voting - Persons with a Disability (Requires 4):

 

•           Rob Campbell

•           Florencia de Lasa

•           Carrie Dodman

•           Clifton S. Young

 

Voting - Parent with a Child with a Disability (Requires 1):

 

•           Renee MacLachlan

 

10.

Consideration of Appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Environment

 

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Advisory Committee on the Environment as Voting Members-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2015:

 

Voting:

 

•           Jamie Baxter

•           Becki Schulz

 

11.

Consideration of Appointments to the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Housing Advisory Committee as Voting Members for the term ending February 28, 2015:

 

Voting - Member at Large (Requires 2):

 

•           Chris Moss

•           Peggy Stewart

 

Voting - Emergency Housing Non-Profit (Requires 1):

 

•           Doug Nemeth

 

12.

Municipal Regulation of Methadone Health Services in the City of London

 

That the attached communication dated December 18, 2013, from the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to collect the requested documentation and provide same to the OHRC, emphasizing the City's ongoing commitment to upholding human rights, and for the Civic Administration to monitor and report back to the Corporate Services Committee, as appropriate, with respect to this matter.

 

Pursuant to section 12.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Hubert calls for a separate vote on clause 5.

 

The motion to Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clause 5, 7 and 8 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

The motion to Approve clause 5 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)

 

NAYS: P. Hubert (1)

 

Councillor J.B. Swan leaves his seat at 5:35 PM.

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 7.

 

7.

Funding of Performing Arts Centre - 2014 Municipal Election Ballot

 

That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the communication dated December 6, 2013, from Councillor S. Orser, regarding placing a plebiscite question on the next 2014 Municipal Election ballot pertaining to the City of London financing a Performing Arts Centre.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)

 

NAYS: S. Orser (1)

 

Councillor J.B. Swan returns to his seat at 5:37 PM.

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 8.

 

8.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Meeting - Ottawa, ON - November 26-29, 2013

 

That the communication dated January 7, 2014 from Councillor H.L. Usher and Councillor J.L. Baechler regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors meeting held on November 26-29, 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario BE RECEIVED for information.

 


 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

 

 

2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee (continued)

Councillor H.L. Usher presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 3.

 

1.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Notice of Abandonment of the Crinklaw Drain in the Dingman Creek Subwatershed

 

That, on the recommendation of Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, a Notice for Abandonment BE ISSUED by Council to all tributary land owners of the identified Crinklaw Municipal Drain within the Dingman Creek Subwatershed.(2013-E09)

 

4.

Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements/Remediation Works Along Richmond Street Corridor

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated January 6, 2014, with respect to the Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements/Remediation Works along the Richmond Street corridor from Hillside Drive to the Thames River-North Branch, BE RECEIVED for information. (2013-D24)

 

5.

Western/Wharncliffe Road North Widening Environmental Assessment Study-Appointment of Consulting Engineer

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for the Western / Wharncliffe Road Environmental Assessment (EA) from Platts Lane to Oxford Street (TS1489):

 

a)         AECOM Canada Limited, 250 York Street, Suite 410, London ON, N6A 6K8, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Environmental Assessment Study for Western / Wharncliffe Road North, in the amount of $417,714.00, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2014;

 

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

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2013-T04B)

 

6.

Snow-Packed Roads and Snow Dumping form Private Property

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated January 6, 2014, with respect to snow packed roads and snow dumping from private property, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2013-T06)

 

7.

Request for a Four-way Stop to be Placed on Curry Street at the Corner of Piccadilly Street

 

That the communication from L. VanSteensel, with respect to a request for a four-way stop to be installed on Curry Street at the corner of Piccadilly Street, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration of qualification under the provisions of the Traffic Calming Program.  (2013-T08)

 

8.

Southdale Road Widening

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen extended his appreciation to those involved in the widening and opening of  Southdale Road, between Wharncliffe Road and Wonderland Road. 

 

At 5:41 PM Councillor B. Armstrong enters the meeting.

 

Pursuant to section 12.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen calls for a separate vote on clause 8.

 

Pursuant to section 12.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Hubert calls for a separate vote on clause 6.

 

The motion to Approve clauses 1 to 7, except clauses 3 and 6, is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

The motion to Approve clause 6 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

The motion to Approve clause 8 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

 

3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor J.L. Baechler presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

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

 

a)         Councillor S.E. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters having to do with Homelessness Initiatives by indicating that she works in the mental health crisis service area, which is managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association.

 

b)         Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Ontario Works.

 

c)         Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Centennial Hall and Orchestra London by indicating that his employer is Orchestra London.          

 


 

2.

2014 Tax-Supported Budget - General Overview

 

That the following presentations providing a general overview of the 2014 Tax-Support Budget BE RECEIVED for information:

 

a)         the attached presentation from L. Palarchio, Director, Financial Planning and Policy; A.L. Barbon, Manager, Financial and Business Services; I. Collins, Senior Financial Business Administrator; M. Spencer Golovchenko, Chair, Eldon House Board of Directors; and L. Ducharme, General Manager, London Transit Commission; and

 

b)         the attached presentation from M. Deeb, Chair, London Police Services Board and B. Duncan, Police Chief.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

 

 

3rd Report of the Committee of the Whole

Councillor N. Branscombe presents.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor J.F. Fontana and Councillors B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, S. Datars Bere, M. Hayward, D. Mounteer, L.M. Rowe, P. Sauro, E. Soldo, J. Stanford and B. Warner.

 

Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve the following:

 

 1.                    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, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to the Lease of Office Space at 1275 Highbury Avenue North, known as the Northland Mall, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the Lease Agreement between the City and Capital City Shopping Centre Limited attached as Appendix “B” BE APPROVED; and

 

b)         the financing for the leasehold improvements associated with the lease valued at $362,700 BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

 

2.                     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 of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property at 4233 Scotland Drive:

 

a)         the offer submitted by Thomas Michael Robinson and Teresa Lynn Robinson to sell to the City land municipally known as 4233 Scotland Drive, located on the south side of Scotland Drive west of White Oak Road, described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 6 (Part 2), containing an area of approximately 11.13 acres, for the purpose of buffering the City’s W12A landfill site, for the sum of $420,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following condition:

 

i)          the City agreeing to pay the Vendors’ reasonable legal fees, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this transaction, subject to assessment; and

           

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

 

3.                     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, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the acquisition of a portion of property from the property municipally known as 379 - 465 Sunningdale Road West, further described as Part 7, Plan 33R-18452, containing an area of approximately 0.70 acres, for the purpose of the Sunningdale Road West Roundabout Project at the intersection of Sunningdale Road West and Wonderland Road North:

 

a)         the offer submitted by Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited to sell to the City the subject portion of property, for the sum of $212,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following condition:

 

i)          the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal costs, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes to complete this transaction, subject to assessment; and

                                               

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

 

The motion to Approve clause 1 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

The motion to Approve clauses 2 and 3 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 57 to 70, excluding Bill No. 68.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 57 to 70, excluding Bill No. 68.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Third Reading of Bill No.s 57 to 70, excluding Bill No. 68.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.68.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.68.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Third Reading of Bill No.68.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

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

 

Bill No. 57

By-law No. A.-7059-43

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 14th day of January, 2014. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 58

By-law No. A.-7060-44

A By-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement for the transfer of Provincial Gas Tax Revenues.(3/4/CSC)

Bill No. 59

By-law No. A.-7061-45

A by-law to authorize and approve an Enterprise License Agreement with ESRI Canada Inc. and to authorize the Chief Technology Officer to execute the Agreement and other related documents.(4/4/CSC)

Bill No. 60

By-law No. L.S.P.-3433-46

A by-law to designate 1061 Richmond Street to be of historical and contextual value or interest. (11/22/PEC2013)


 

Bill No. 61

By-law No. S.-5642-47

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Hamilton Road, east of Norlan Avenue) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 62

By-law No. S.-5625-48

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Pond Mills Road, south of Commissioners Road East) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 63

By-law No. S.-5626-49

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

Bill No. 64

By-law No. S.-5627-50

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Highbury Avenue North, north of Huron Street) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 65

By-law No. S.-5628-51

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Hyde Park Road, between Oxford Street West and the Canadian Pacific Railway) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 66

By-law No. W.-5549-52

A by-law to authorize the Sunningdale Road Widening Phase 2. (Project No. TS1496-2) (15/5/CWC)

Bill No. 67

By-law No. A.-6073(c)-53

A By-law to amend By-law A-6073-44 entitled, “A by-law to designate Inspectors and Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Tree Conservation By-law and the Site Alteration By-law of The Corporation of the City of London.”

(Managing Director, Planning and City Planner)

Bill No. 68

By-law No. A.-7062-54

A By-law to authorize a Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Capital City Shopping Centre Limited, for the use of Office Space at 1275 Highbury Avenue North, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (1/2/CPSC)

Bill No. 69

By-law No. A.-7063-55

A By-law to authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Thomas Michael Robinson and Teresa Lynn Robinson, for the acquisition of the property located at 4233 Scotland Drive, for the City’s W12A landfill site, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (1/4/CSC)

Bill No. 70

By-law No. A.-7064-56

A By-law to authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited, for the acquisition of a portion of 379 - 465 Sunningdale Road West, further described as Part 7, Plan 33R-18452 and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2/4/CSC)

 

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ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor D.G. Henderson and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Joe Fontana, Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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