Civic Works Committee

Report

The 4th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Councillors S. Lehman (Chair),
• S. Lewis,
• M. Cassidy,
• P. Van Meerbergen,
• E. Peloza,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillors S. Hillier, A. Hopkins, and M. van Holst; M. Bushby, G. Dales, G. Irwin, O. Katolyk, L. Loubert, D. MacRae, S. Maguire, S. Mathers, M. McVicar, S. Miller, S. Mollon, S. Preece, A. Rammeloo, M. Ribera, A. Rozentals, K. Scherr, J. Stanford, J. Taylor, D. Turner, B. Westlake-Power, P. Yanchuk and J. Yanchula
  
  The meeting was called to order at 12:03 PM.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That items 2.1 to 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, and 2.13 to 2.19 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the 2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 25, 2020, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

4th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 19, 2020:

  a)       that, in light of the discussion-heavy format of the 2020 Ontario Bike Summit ('Share the Road') conference, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC) Budget:

  i)       a second member of the CAC BE PERMITTED to attend the above-noted conference; and,

  ii)       the expenditure of up to $375.00 + tax from the 2020 CAC budget BE APPROVED to cover the conference fees for the additional attendee; it being noted that the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on February 11, 2020, with respect to the 2nd Report of the CAC, was received;

  b)       that the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to fill the existing vacancies in the Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC) membership in order that the CAC meet its full potential given the breadth and depth of the committee's objectives, as espoused in its 2020 work plan; it being noted that the CAC strongly supports a re-staffing process that emphasizes and results in an equitable committee composition, including (but not limited to) diversity in gender, accessibility, age, et cetera; it being further noted that the communication from K. Brawn, with respect to her resignation from the CAC, was received;

  c)       that the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to forward the attached communications to Dillon Consulting and WSP, respectively, for their consideration; it being noted that the above-noted communications were drafted by the Old East Village Bikeway Working Group and approved by the Cycling Advisory Committee in response to the developers' presentations and call for feedback at the CAC's December 18, 2019 meeting; and,

  d)       the remainder of the report BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Contract Award: Tender No. 20-15 Wenige Expressway Bridge Rehabilitation

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the Wenige Expressway Bridge Rehabilitation:

  a)       McLean Taylor Construction Limited, BE APPOINTED the Contractor to complete the project, in the amount of $8,846,864.57 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 13.2 a) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the bid submitted by McLean Taylor Construction Limited was the lowest of seven (7) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

  b)       Parsons Inc. (Parsons) BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $781,660 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  c)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  e)       the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 20-15); and,

  f)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-T05/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Contract Award: Tender No. 20-16 - Dundas Street - Old East Village

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the Dundas Street – Old East Village infrastructure renewal project:

  a)       the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $12,482,777.14 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

  b)       Dillon Consulting Ltd. (Dillon) BE AUTHORIZED Consulting Engineers to complete the contract administration and supervision for Dundas Street – Old East Village in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $1,498,109.03 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  c)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  e)       the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 20-16);

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

  g)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue consultation with the Old East Village Business Improvement Association throughout the duration of the construction project. (2020-T10/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Contract Award: Tender RFT 20-05 Veterans Memorial Parkway Northward Extension and Huron Street Improvements 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for Veterans Memorial Parkway Northward Extension and Huron Street Improvements:

  a)       the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $11,248,527.24 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City’s specification and requirements in all areas;

  b)       Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) BE AUTHORIZED Consulting Engineers to complete the contract administration, construction supervision and additional effort required for coordination of utility relocation and stormwater management work required for the said projects in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $854,882.92 (excluding HST), and in accordance with Section 15.2 g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  c)       the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Reports” as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  e)       the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 20-05); and,

  f)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-T04/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Cycling Master Plan Technical Amendments 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Cycling Master Plan - Technical Amendments:

  a)       the amendments to the Cycling Master Plan BE APPROVED as identified in Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020; and,

  b)       the report content providing an update on Cycling Master Plan Action Item #6 – “Creating a Cycling Specific Web Presence”, and Action Item #9 – “Establishing Performance Measures” BE RECEIVED for information. (2020-T10)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-laws, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020, each to amend By-law PS-113 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 24, 2020. (2020-T08)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.9

Transportation Management Centre Video Management System Single Source

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Transportation Management Centre Video Management System (VMS):

  a)       approval BE GIVEN to enter into a contract with Avent Technical Group Ltd. in the amount of $79,039.95 (excluding H.S.T.), to supply a Video Management System (VMS) and associated licenses in accordance with the ‘Procurement of Goods and Services Policy’ Section 14.4 d) Single Source and Section 14.5 b);

  b)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  d)       approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, and conditions Avent Technical Group Ltd. to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer or designate; and,

  e)       approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2020-T10/A03)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.13

Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-47 Award - Supply and Delivery of Light Duty Fleet Vehicles

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and delivery of light duty fleet vehicles:

  a)       the submission from Guelph Toyota, 635 Woodlawn Rd W, Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E9, BE ACCEPTED for the supply and delivery of compact cars, hybrid compact cars, plug in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and hybrid SUVs (Class 1 vehicles) for a seventeen (17) month term at a total price of $361,487 (2020) and $385,162 (2021) (excluding HST), with an option to extend the contract for four (4) additional, one (1) year terms at the sole discretion of the City based on performance and price;

  b)       the submission from Oxford Dodge Chrysler, 1249 Hyde Park Rd, London, Ontario N6H 5K6, BE ACCEPTED for the supply and delivery of small and large cargo vans and passenger minivans (Class 2 vehicles) for a seventeen (17) month term at a total price of $32,324 (2020) and $142,140 (2021) (excluding HST) with an option to extend the contract for four (4) additional, one (1) year terms at the sole discretion of the City based on performance and price;

  c)       the submission from Cotrac Ford Lincoln, 204 Currie Rd, Dutton, Ontario N0L 1J0, BE ACCEPTED for the supply and delivery of pick-up trucks (1/2 ton to 1 ton), and cab and chassis units (Class 3 vehicles) for a seventeen (17) month term at a total price of $76,184 (2020) and $618,381 (2021) (excluding HST) with an option to extend the contract for four (4) additional, one (1) year terms at the sole discretion of the City based on performance and price;

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

  e)       approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

  f)       the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020. (2020-E17/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.14

Contract Award: RFT 20-01 - 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Downtown Sewer Separation Phase 3 Project - Richmond Street  

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Downtown Sewer Separation Phase 3 Richmond Street Project:

  a)       the bid submitted by L-82 Construction Limited at its tendered price of $5,999,884.24 (excluding HST) for the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Downtown Sewer Separation Phase 3 Richmond Street project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L-82 Construction Limited was the lowest of eight bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

  b)       AECOM Canada Ltd. (AECOM) BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $439,843.00 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 15.2 g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  c)       the proposed by-laws, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020, to allow for the temporary two way configuration of King St and for the removal of the temporary measure BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 24, 2020, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113);

  d)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  f)       the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (RFT 20-01); and,

  g)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E01/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.15

Contract Award: RFT 20-21 - 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program - Churchill Avenue, Winnipeg Boulevard, Wavell Street Project

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Churchill Avenue, Winnipeg Boulevard, Wavell Street Project:

  a)       the bid submitted by Elgin Construction Company Limited, at its tendered price of $3,771,467.32 (excluding HST) for the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Churchill Avenue, Winnipeg Boulevard, Wavell Street Project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Elgin Construction Company Limited was the lowest of eight bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

  b)       Dillon Consulting Limited, BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $383,190.50 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  c)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  e)       the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (RFT20-21); and,

  f)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.(2020-E01/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.16

Contract Award: Request for Tender 20-14 - 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract #10 - Egerton Street, Hamilton Road, and Trafalgar Street Project

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the 2020 Infrastructure Renewal Program Egerton Street, Hamilton Road, and Trafalgar Street reconstruction project:

  a)       the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its tendered price of $4,644,111.78 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

  b)       Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Ltd. (AGM) BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $422,400.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, noting that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;

  c)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  e)       the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (Tender RFT20-14); and,

  f)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E01/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.17

Single Source Purchase for Replacement Land Surveying Equipment 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Single Source Purchase of land surveying equipment:

  a)       the price submitted by Leica Geosystems Ltd. of $134,693.04 (excluding HST) for the supply of two GNSS rovers and two total stations and associated components BE ACCEPTED, it being noted that this is a single source purchase in accordance with Section 14.4 d) and e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  b)       the financing for these acquisitions BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  d)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-V07)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.18

Contract Award: 2020 Watermain Cleaning and Structural Lining RFT 20-23 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the 2020 Watermain Cleaning and Structural Lining Project:

  a)       the bid submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd., 171 Fenmar Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9L 1M7, at its tendered price of $6,784,800.00 (excluding H.S.T.), for the 2020 Watermain Cleaning and Structural Lining program, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. was the lowest of two bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas and that this is the first year of a three year contract, where the City has the sole discretion to renew the contract for two additional years based on price and performance;

  b)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020;

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

  d)       the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (RFT 20-23); 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. (2020-E08/L04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.19

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and City of London - Flood Protection Projects

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to City of London’s contribution to infrastructure:

  a)       the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the following projects with the City share in the total amount of $242,290.63, including contingency (excluding HST), as per Section 14.3 a) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:

  i.       West London Dyke Phase 7 Design and Construction Administration; and,

  ii.       Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Project Management Fees;

  b)       the financing for this work BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020; and,

  c)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E21)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

Comments on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Draft Transportation Plan for Southwest Ontario 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That, on the joint recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the comments and discussion included in the staff report dated March 10, 2020, regarding the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Draft Transportation Plan for Southwest Ontario BE ENDORSED and be submitted by City Administration to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regarding Connecting the Southwest: A Draft Transportation Plan for Southwestern Ontario; it being noted that staff were requested to include the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan Pillar “Creating a safe London for Women and Girls” in the report. (2020-T10)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.10

Automated Speed Enforcement Update

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program in London:
  
  a)       the program BE DEFERRED one year in order to fully understand the effectiveness and viability of the ASE program as amended by the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario on November 28, 2019, and to allow for the Civic Administration to provide additional information and updates the Civic Works Committee; and,
  
  b)       that the Mayor BE REQUESTED to draft a letter to the Province expressing the implementation complications that have been raised at the Municipal level with respect to the recent legislative changes as part of the 180-day consultation period. (2020-T08)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That part a) above BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That part b) above BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy
  Nays: (1)	P. Van Meerbergen

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

2.11

Area Speed Limit Implementation 

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of the Area Speed Limit program:

  a)       the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 24, 2020, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113);

  b)       the Area Speed Limit Program BE IMPLEMENTED on local and collector streets in neighbourhoods where the London Transit Commission have identified no, limited or low impact to transit service; and,

  c)       the implementation of the Area Speed Limit Program in neighbourhoods where the London Transit Commission have identified as having a medium or high impact to transit service BE DEFERRED until the transit impact data from the initial areas is analyzed. (2020-T08)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020, with respect to the implementation of the Area Speed Limit program, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to allow for the drafting of a by-law for the downtown arterial roads separate from other proposed changes.

  
  

  Yeas: (2)	P. Van Meerbergen, and E. Holder
  Nays: (4)	S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Failed (2 to 4)

2.12

Request for Proposal (RFP) 20-04 Award - Supply and Delivery of Electric Ice Resurfacers

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the delivery of electric ice resurfacers:

  a)       the transition of ice resurfacers from compressed natural gas models to electric battery powered models to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of these units BE APPROVED; and,

  b)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the following actions:

  i)       the submission from Zamboni Company Ltd., 38 Morton Ave. E, Box 1388, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, N3T 5T6, BE ACCEPTED for the supply and delivery of up to (6) six battery powered ice resurfacing machines at a unit price of $125,375 each (excluding HST);

  ii)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to appoint Zamboni Company Ltd., 38 Morton Ave. E, Box 1388, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, N3T 5T6, as the vendor of record for supply and delivery of up to fourteen (14) battery electric ice resurfacers over the next four (4) years at the sole discretion of the City based on performance and price;

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

  iv)       approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

  v)       the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 10, 2020. (2020-E17/L04)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.20

Overnight Parking and 12 Hour Parking Limit

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the following actions be taken with respect to overnight parking restrictions contained in the Traffic and Parking By-law PS-113, as amended and the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law, A-54, as amended:
  
  a)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward for consideration the following amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law PS-113, as amended:
  
  i.       section 9(1)n) of the By-law be amended to provide for parking on a roadway or shoulder for 18 hours, instead of the current 12 hour restriction; it being noted that this amendment would be brought forward as part of the omnibus review of the By-law;

  ii.       until such time as i. above is in effect, an administrative practice be implemented to provide for warnings to be given to the owner(s) of vehicles who exceed the current 12 hour restriction; and,

  iii.       section 9(3) of the By-law be amended to allow the parking of non-recreational vehicles between April 30th and November 1st of each year, commencing April 30, 2020;
  
  b)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include as part of the staff report being brought forward on March 31, 2020 with respect to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law A-54, as amended, an amendment to the By-law to increase parking violation fines by $5.00 in order to achieve By-law compliance;
  
  it being noted that the winter road maintenance program for the City of London aligns with the proposed overnight program noted in a)iii. above; it being further noted that the current additional restrictions with respect to on-street parking in near campus neighbourhoods would remain in effect. (2020-T02)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Sidewalk Snow Removal By-law - Councillor S. Hillier

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the communication from Councillor S. Hillier, dated February 18, 2020, with respect to a proposed sidewalk snow removal by-law, BE RECEIVED. (2020-T06)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy
  Nays: (1)	E. Peloza

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

4.2

Elimination of Sidewalk Construction on Fox Mill Crescent - Petition

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That, notwithstanding requirements set out in the London Plan and the warranted sidewalk program with respect to the installation of sidewalk infrastructure, Fox Mill Crescent BE EXEMPTED from the intended sidewalk installation associated with the planned watermain replacement project and road rehabilitation project; it being noted that the delegation from J. Lang, with respect to this matter, was received. (2020-D19)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and E. Holder
  Nays: (1)	M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That the delegation request from J. Lang BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Absent: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed

4.3

(ADDED) Removal of Trees on Camden Crescent - Councillor M. Cassidy

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That, notwithstanding policies set out in the London Plan and the warranted sidewalk program with respect to the installation of sidewalk infrastructure, Camden Crescent BE EXEMPTED from the intended sidewalk installation and any planned tree removal associated with construction of the sidewalk; it being noted that the delegation from J. McIntyre, with respect to this matter, was received; it being further noted that a petition containing approximately 50 signatures, with respect to this matter, was received and is on file in the City Clerk's Office. (2020-E04)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That the delegation request from J. McIntyre BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Absent: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the Deferred Matters list, as at March 2, 2020, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, E. Holder, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:02 PM.