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Council
MINUTES
18TH MEETING
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November 5, 2013
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:04 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor 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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J.
Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, I. Gibb, M. Hayward, G.
Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J. Logan, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter,
M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, P. Sauro, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors S. Orser, N. Branscombe and P. Van Meerbergen.
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At
4:05 PM Councillors S. Orser and P. Van Meerbergen enter the meeting.
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Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 6 of the 20th Report of the Community and Protective
Services Committee, having to do with Ontario Works decentralization, by
indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency who
carries out business with the Ontario Works. Councillor P. Hubert further
discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 20th Report of the Community
and Protective Services Committee, having to with the Ontario Works
participant profile, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a
social service agency who carries out business with Ontario Works.
Councillor P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the
20th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do
with Ontario Works caseload update, by indicating that he is the Executive
Director of a social service agency who carries out business with Ontario
Works. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause
C-6 of the Confidential Appendix to the 20th Report of the Community and
Protective Services Committee, having to do with 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, by
indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency who
carries out business with Ontario Works.
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Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 2 of the 13th Report of the Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee, having to do with a mixed-use development, including a performing
arts centre, by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is a
proponent.
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Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a
pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 20th Report of the Community and Protective
Services Committee, having to do with the 3rd Report of the Child Care Advisory
Committee, by indicating that his spouse operates a day care. Councillor P.
Van Meerbergen further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 15 of the 20th
Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with
the 2014 Child Care Service Plan, by indicating that his spouse operates a day care.
Councillor P. Van Meerbergen also discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 16
of the 20th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee and the related
Bill No. 442, having to do with the Children’s Services Funding Agreement, by
indicating that his spouse operates a day care.
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that Council rise and go into
Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:13 PM for the purpose of considering
the following:
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A matter pertaining
to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals to the Ontario
Municipal Board with respect to OPA 541, OPA 553, OPA 554, and OPA 557;
advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with appeals to the
Ontario Municipal Board from the decisions of Municipal Council to approve
OPA 541, OPA 553, OPA 554, and OPA 557 and a matter pertaining to
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to 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 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.
(C2/23/PEC)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board
employees, relating to the 2014 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List. (C1/13/IEPC)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, B.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
The Council rises and goes into Committee of
the Whole, in camera, at 4:15 PM, with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all
Members except Councillor N. Branscombe.
At 4:16 PM Councillor N. Branscombe enters
the meeting.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:33 PM
and Council resumes in regular session at 4:40 PM, with all Members present
except Councillors H.L. Usher and J.P. Bryant.
At 4:41 PM Councillors H.L. Usher and J.P.
Bryant enter the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the Minutes of the 17th meeting
held on October 22, 2013.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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None.
Councillor
B. Polhill presents.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve clauses 1 to 5, 7, and 9 to 11.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 7th Report of the Trees and
Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 25, 2013 BE
RECEIVED.
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That the 9th Report of the Advisory
Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on October 2, 2013 BE
RECEIVED.
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That the 10th Report of the Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October
17, 2013 BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken
with respect to local renewable electricity generation projects seeking
contracts under Version 3.0 of the Ontario Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program:
a) for
Category 1 Projects, the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign any
requested Council Resolution using the Municipal Council Blanket Support
Resolution, appended as Appendix “A” to the associated staff report, dated
October 29, 2013; and,
b) for
Category 2 Projects, the proposed resolution that the construction and
operation of ground-mounted solar projects, having little or no potential for
impacts on adjacent properties, be supported at specific locations identified
by the project developer where permitted by the FIT Program rules, BE
APPROVED as a two-step process:
i) the
Civic Administration prepare a report, to the appropriate Standing Committee,
advising of the proposed location; and,
ii) for
projects supported by the Civic Administration, the Civic Administration will
submit a Municipal Council Support Resolution, appended as Appendix “B” to
the associated staff report, dated October 29, 2013, to the appropriate
Standing Committee. (2013-E06/L04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the report dated October 29, 2013,
relating to the decision by the Ontario Municipal Board, concerning the
appeal by George Namo, with respect to an application for an amendment to
Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which was approved by the Municipal Council,
concerning the properties located at 404-408 Pall Mall Street and 600
Colborne Street BE RECEIVED. (2013-L01)
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
(LACH) from its meeting held on October 9, 2013:
a) on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit
Application of S. Deagle, requesting permission for alterations to the
designated heritage property located at 558 Colborne Street, BE APPROVED,
subject to the applicant consulting with the West Woodfield Heritage District
Association and the Heritage Planner prior to continuing with the proposed
alterations; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the
proposed porch repairs and alterations and has advised that the impact of
such alterations on the heritage features of the property identified in the
reasons for designation is negligible; it being further noted that the
above-noted alterations were initiated without the proper heritage processes
being followed; it being also noted that the LACH heard a verbal delegation
from S. Deagle, applicant, with respect to this matter; and,
b) that
clauses 2 to 8, inclusive, of the 10th Report of the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from W. Kinghorn, Chair,
LACH, with respect to these matters.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the extension of the Forgivable Upgrade to Building Code Loan
Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement Loan Program in the Downtown
and the Old East Village Community Improvement Project Areas:
a)
the
attached, revised, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013, to extend the Forgivable
Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement
Loan Program for the Downtown Community Improvement Plan Project Area;
b)
the
attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013, to extend the
Forgivable Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement
Loan Program for the Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Project
Area;
c)
the
Civic Administration be requested to explore opportunities to establish a
hoarding program;
d)
the
Civic Administration be requested to review the state of municipal parking
lots and rear lanes in the area; and,
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the
Civic Administration be requested to consider having staff pick up debris
from broken garbage bags in the area from Adelaide Street to English Street;
it being noted that the cost of the program
shall not exceed $1.1 million over the two (2) year timeframe of the
extension and is subject to annual budget approval;
it being pointed out that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following:
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a
communication, dated April 12, 2013, from S. Merritt, Manager, Old East
Village BIA; and,
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the
attached, revised, report, dated October 29, 2013, from the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee heard verbal presentations from M. Clark, C. Brian and
M. Drangova, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to this
matter. (2013-D19)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Southside
Construction Management Ltd., relating to the property located at 797 York
Street, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October
29, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
November 5, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the
Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community
Shopping Area (CSA1) Zone, which provides for and regulates a wide range of community-scale
retail and personal service uses, as well as some office, commercial
recreation, community facilities and commercial school uses, which serve the
needs of the community or a number of neighbourhoods located within
convenient walking and/or driving distance TO a Community Shopping Area
Special Provision (CSA1(_)) Zone, to permit Commercial/Private Schools and
Offices with a maximum gross floor area of 2,000m2 (21,527.8 sq. ft.);
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter. (2013-D14A)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 6.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and
Farhi Holdings Corporation, for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lot C,
Gore Concession, (Geographic Township of Delaware), City of London, County of
Middlesex, situated on the east side of Woodhull Road, north of Gideon Drive,
municipally known as 1820 Woodhull Road:
a) the
Special Provisions, appended as Schedule “D” to the associated staff report,
dated October 29, 2013, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between
The Corporation of the City of London and Farhi Holdings Corporation, for the
subdivisions of land over Part of Lot C, Gore Concession, (Geographic
Township of Delaware), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the
east side of Woodhull Road, north of Gideon Drive, municipally known as 1820
Woodhull Road and for the Woodhull Subdivision (39T-03511) BE APPROVED;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Source of
Financing Report appended as Schedule “A” to the associated staff report,
dated October 29, 2013;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the "Related
Costs and Revenues" appended as Schedule "B" to the associated
staff report, dated October 29, 2013; and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the above-noted Agreement,
any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its
conditions. (2013-D12)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that clause 6 be referred to the Civic
Administration for further review and a report back at a future Planning and
Environment Committee meeting.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor S.E White to Approve clause 8.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Emerald Ash Borer Business Plan:
a) the
Provincial Emerald Ash Borer funding, in the amount of $200,000 that expires
in 2013, BE PLACED in the 2014 Budget; it being noted that Planning Staff has
prepared a Business Case accordingly;
b) the
Business Plan Scenarios as contained in the staff report dated October 29,
2013 BE REFERRED to the 2014 Budget Process as background information; it
being noted that Scenario #2 is reflective of the business case that has been
prepared to date; it being further noted that a customized tree planting
program is not recommended;
c) the
Corporate Maintenance Management System BE IMPLEMENTED, as quickly as
possible, to improve the efficiency and capacity of the Emerald Ash Borer
management and other Forestry programs;
d) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to submit a request to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing to amend the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit the
purchase of trees as eligible expenditures for issuing debt; it being noted that
the Province’s financial support for the Emerald Ash Borer program ends on
December 31, 2013 and the City of London’s current plan to replant trees,
removed under the Emerald Ash Borer program, will take 9.5 years to complete
without the Province’s financial support; further noting that the Public
Accounting Standards Board (PSAB) does not currently consider trees as a
‘capital’ expense and the purchase of trees is ineligible for debt issuance;
and,
e) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore other revenue opportunities to
allow the public to participate and accelerate the program and to consider
all other potential revenue opportunities. (2013-F11)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 10.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the extension of the Forgivable Upgrade to Building Code Loan
Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement Loan Program in the Downtown and the
Old East Village Community Improvement Project Areas:
the attached, revised, by-law
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013,
to extend the Forgivable Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and the
Forgivable Façade Improvement Loan Program for the Downtown Community Improvement
Plan Project Area;
a) the
attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013, to extend the Forgivable
Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement
Loan Program for the Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Project Area;
b) the
Civic Administration be requested to explore opportunities to establish a
hoarding program;
c) the
Civic Administration be requested to review the state of municipal parking lots
and rear lanes in the area; and,
d) the
Civic Administration be requested to consider having staff pick up debris from
broken garbage bags in the area from Adelaide Street to English Street;
it being noted that the cost of the program
shall not exceed $1.1 million over the two (2) year timeframe of the extension
and is subject to annual budget approval;
it being pointed out that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following:
·
a
communication, dated April 12, 2013, from S. Merritt, Manager, Old East Village
BIA; and,
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the
attached, revised, report, dated October 29, 2013, from the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner;
it
being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard verbal
presentations from M. Clark, C. Brian and M. Drangova, Old East Village
Business Improvement Area, with respect to this matter. (2013-D19)
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, D. Brown,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 12.
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That, the report dated October 29, 2013
from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief
Building Official, relating to a City-initiated application to amend the
requirements relating to the implementation of holding provisions in Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further
consideration and a report back at a public participation meeting of the
Planning and Environment Committee meeting to be held on November 26, 2013;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter. (2013-D14A)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve clause 13.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
the following actions be taken with respect to the creation of a Heritage
Conservation District for the Wortley Village-Old South neighbourhood:
a) the proposed
by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 29, 2013 BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of the
Municipal Council to designate the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage
Conservation District under Part V (Section 41.(1)) of the Ontario
Heritage Act;
b) the proposed
by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 29, 2013 BE INTRODUCED at a
future meeting of the Municipal Council to amend Section 13.3.5
Implementation-Heritage Conservation District Plans to add Figure 13-6, to amend
Section 13.3.8 Specific Heritage Conservation Districts to add a character
statement and policies for the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage
Conservation District and to amend Chapter 13 Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest to add a new Figure 13-6 to identify the boundaries of the
Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District; and,
c) the
Wortley Village Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines BE
REFERRED to the Civic Administration to:
i)
amend
Section 19.2.2 Guideline Documents of the Official Plan to include the
Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines
as a guideline document;
ii)
to
adopt the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan and
Guidelines as a heritage conservation district plan pursuant to Section
41.1(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
iii)
to
report back on parts i) and ii), above, at a future meeting of the Planning
and Environment Committee;
it being noted that the proposed by-laws
referred to in parts a) and b), above, will be introduced at the Municipal
Council meeting following the Planning and Environment Committee meeting when
the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan and
Guidelines are considered;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals
made oral submissions in connection therewith:
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David
Winninger, 497 Old Wonderland Road – echoing the Heritage Planner’s comment
that it has been 20 years since Wortley Village-Old South was identified as a
potential heritage conservation district; noting that Wortley Village-Old
South has been waiting very patiently while five other districts were
designated; expressing support for the designation of Wortley Village-Old
South; and indicating that there are a lot of unique heritage homes and
buildings in Old South, such as the former Normal School, which has been
described as the jewel in the crown for heritage in all of London.
·
Bob
Porter, President, Old South Community Organization, 50 Byron Avenue East –
expressing appreciation to the City for bringing this matter forward;
advising that most of the residents in Old South have been very excited about
this happening; and believing that this is a great initiative for the City.
·
Gary
Brown, Member, Old South Community Organization, 35A – 59 Ridout Street –
expressing support for this initiative; expressing appreciation to the staff
and the consultants for all of their efforts in this endeavor; indicating
that he learned a lot about the neighbourhood during the process; advising
that, on page 163 of the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda, part f)
mentions the retention of existing grass boulevards; noting that he does not
like the use of the word “grass” as people sometimes naturalize their
boulevard; requesting the use of the word “naturalized” instead of “grass”;
indicating that on page 166 of the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda,
it mentions the London Normal School; and expressing concern that, as this is
the only good sized open space in the area, any proposed changes to the
grounds should require public site plan approval; and reiterating that the
green is just as important as the Normal School to the community.
·
Doug
Lansink, 66 Byron Avenue – expressing disagreement with the proposed Heritage
Conservation District; indicating that he believes that it is a way to
control density; and advising that he believes that it is important for
Wortley Village to have an increase in density. (2013-D09)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Councillor
D. Brown presents.
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve clauses 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 17.
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That the 6th Report of the Community Safety
and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September
26, 2013, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 10th Report of the London Housing
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 9, 2013, BE RECEIVED.
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That the communication dated October 2013,
from the Honorable M. Coteau, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, with
respect to the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in
Ontario, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Members are encouraged to consider
nominations for London volunteers. (2013-M11)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, in accordance with
section 14.4, subsections d) and e), of the Procurement Policy, the
following actions be taken with the respect to the maintenance, load testing
and supply of resident patient handling and hygiene equipment to the City of
London:
a) approval
hereby BE GIVEN to enter into negotiations for the maintenance, load testing
and supply of resident patient handling and hygiene equipment for a one (1)
year period with options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods
with ArjoHuntleigh Canada Inc., 90 Matheson Blvd. West, Suite 300,
Mississauga, ON, L5R 3R3;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this matter;
c) the above-noted approval hereby
given BE CONDITIONAL upon:
i) the
Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with
ArjoHuntleigh Canada Inc., to the satisfaction of the Manager of Purchasing
and Supply; and
ii) the
Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order,
relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2013-S03)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Parks & Recreation, in accordance with section 14.4,
subsections d) and e), of the Procurement Policy, the following actions be
taken with respect to the advertising services in the City's arena
facilities:
a) approval
hereby BE GIVEN to enter into formal negotiations with LK Promotions and
Advertising to provide advertising services in the City’s arena facilities
for a three-year period, with an option to renew the contract for a two additional
years;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this contract; and
c) the
approval hereby be 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. (2013-L04A)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 11th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC),
from its meeting held on October 3, 2013:
a) clause 1 BE NOTED AND FILED;
b) clause
2 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and staff BE REQUESTED
to provide an update at a November Community and Protective Services
Committee meeting with respect to the operational budget for 2013, and any
applicable contingency plan(s); clause 2, as referred, reads as follows:
“That the following actions be taken with respect to animal
care/welfare funding:
a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide clarification
with respect to where the cat and dog licensing funds are allocated, how the
reserve funds work and how to increase the current operating budget; it being
noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) heard a verbal
presentation from R. Oke, Animal Control & Welfare Coordinator, with
respect to the municipal animal welfare program funding; and,
b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to develop a business
case to support a $50,000 increase in the Animal Welfare Operating Budget to
be specifically used for spay/neuter and/or trap neuter release programs.”
c) clauses 3 to 11 BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from S. Rans,
AWAC Chair, with respect to this matter.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC),
from its meeting held on September 26, 2013:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the ACCAC Annual Empowerment and
Action Day:
i) the
date of the 19th Annual Empowerment and Action Day BE MOVED to December 3,
2013, to correspond with the United Nations International Day for Persons
with Disabilities;
ii) up
to $4,000 BE APPROVED from the ACCAC Budget to fund the above-noted event; it
being noted that the ACCAC has sufficient funds in its 2013 Budget for this
expense;
i)
NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the requested change to the Various Fees and
Charges By-law; it being noted that timing would not allow for a change prior
to the 2013 event;
b) clause
2, with respect to a change to the ACCAC Terms of Reference, BE REFERRED to
the City Clerk for review, and report back as required; clause 2, as
referred, reads as follows:
“2. That the
Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) BE
AMENDED to add one (1) non-voting representative from a professional
multi-culture outreach organization; it being noted that the ACCAC reviewed
and received a Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on June 25,
2013, with respect to this matter.”
c) clauses 3 to 16 BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 9th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory
Committee (LDRRAC), from its meeting held on October 17, 2013:
a) the
following expenditures BE APPROVED from the LDRRAC 2013 Budget:
i)
up
to $500.00 for the purchase of plaques for the recipients awarded the 2013
Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award; and,
ii)
up
to $300.00 for the purchase of cultural calendars for all the recipients
nominated for the 2013 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award;
b) that
the following actions be taken with respect to the 2013 Diversity, Race
Relations and Inclusivity Award:
i)
Lavish
Nightclub BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award,
in the Small Business and Small Labour Category, for their cameo all ages
dances;
ii)
Rogers
Television (London and Regions) BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity, Race Relations
and Inclusivity Award, in the Corporations, Large Business and Large Labour
Category, for their community access programming and volunteer program;
iii)
Western
University's Indigenous Services BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity, Race
Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Institutions (public or private)
Category, for their indigenous youth mini-university ;
iv) LUSO
Community Services, London Cross Cultural Learner Centre and South London
Neighbourhood Resource Centre BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity Race Relations
and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for-Profits)
Education and Training Category, for their Settlement Workers in Schools
Program; and,
v) Regional
HIV/AIDS Connection BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity Race Relations
and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth/Young Adult Groups of Organizations Category,
for their Open Closet Program; and,
c) clauses 3 to 8 BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from P.
Shanahan, Chair LDRRAC, with respect to this matter.
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That the request for delegation status,
from S. Cordes, Youth Opportunities Unlimited to provide an update on the
Cornerstone, BE APPROVED. (2013-S12)
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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 Meerbergent, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve clauses 4, 15 and 16.
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That the 3rd Report of the Child Care
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 17, 2013, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, in her capacity as
Administrator, Day Nurseries Act, the following actions be taken with respect
to the 2014 Child Care Service Plan:
a) the
Child Care Service Plan for 2014, as appended to the staff report dated
October 28, 2013, BE ENDORSED; and,
b) the
$1 Million funding allocation to support the above-noted Service Plan BE
APPROVED as a drawdown from the Child Care and Early Childhood Development
Reserve Fund. (2013-S12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-Law,
as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council Meeting of November 5, 2013 to:
a) approve
the standard form for the Children’s Services Funding Agreement (attached
as Schedule 1 to the By-Law);
b) delegate
to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services as
Administrator, Day Nurseries Act or her/his respective written designate, the
authority to insert the details into the respective Agreements in the form
approved in (a) above; and
c) delegate
to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services as
Administrator, Day Nurseries Act the authority to execute the Agreements.
(2013-L04)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve clauses 6, 7 and 8.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness, the staff report dated
October 28, 2013, with respect to an update on the decentralization of
Ontario Works, BE RECEIVED. (2013-S04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
Employment and Strategic Initiatives, with the concurrence of the Managing
Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated October
28, 2013, with respect to the Ontario Works participant profile as of July
2013, BE RECEIVED. (2013-S05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
Employment and Strategic Initiatives, with the concurrence of the Managing
Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated October
28, 2013, with respect to an update on the Ontario Works caseload for January
to September 2013, BE RECEIVED. (2013-S05)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 11.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the request by Speyside East Corp. to permit the placement of two
permanent company emblems on the approved roundabout gateway wall located at
the intersection of Tillman Road/ Raleigh Boulevard, in the Talbot Village
Subdivision:
a) the
report dated October 28, 2013 from the Managing Director, Development &
Compliance Services & Chief Building Official with respect to this
matter, BE RECEIVED; and
b) the
request for the inclusion of the developer’s emblem on the wall feature BE
REFUSED for the following reasons:
i) the
proposal is a prohibition under the Sign and Canopy By-law; and,
ii) the
proposed signage would be located within the public road allowance;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from V. Frijia
with respect to this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that clause 11 be referred back to
the Civic Administration for further consideration as a result of recent
correspondence from the applicant.
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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, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Councillor
J.P. Bryant presents.
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant to
Approve clauses 1 to 10, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to acquiring a Debt Management
System:
a) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate with Quatro Group Software
Systems Inc., 4275 Village Centre Court, Unit 100, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V3,
for the design and installation of a Debt Management System; it being noted
that:
i) preliminary
cost estimates indicate the project value will be $150,000 to $170,000,
excluding HST, dependent upon final system design;
ii) annual
maintenance support costs are estimated to be $30,000, plus applicable taxes;
and
iii) procurement
through Quatro Group Software Systems Inc. is a single source purchase in
accordance with sections 14.4 (e), (g) and (k) of the Procurement of Goods
and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated October
29, 2013;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this purchase;
d) approval
given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract with Quatro Group Software Systems Inc. for the work, subject to
successful negotiations; 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.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2014:
a) a
by-law to amend By-law A-5505-497 “A by-law to authorize the implementation
of a pre-authorized payment plan” so that the calculation of pre-authorized
payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average
increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the previous
year ( see Appendix “A” to the staff report dated October 29, 2013), BE
INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013; and
b) a
by-law to amend By-law A-8 “a by-law to provide for the collection of
property taxes” so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set
at a percentage of 40% of the previous year’s taxes and then increased by the
average increase in total municipal property tax rates in the residential
class in the previous year (see Appendix “B” to the staff report dated
October 29, 2013) BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November
5, 2013.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff
report dated October 29, 2013, with respect to the employee absenteeism 2013
mid-year review, BE RECEIVED for information.
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That Covent Garden Market BE AUTHORIZED to
spend an amount of approximately $70,500 (less a rebate of $10,000 from
London Hydro for a net approximate amount of $60,500) in order to implement
the final phase of its LED lighting system.
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That Shari Carter BE APPOINTED to the
Childcare Advisory Committee as a Voting Member-at-Large, for the term ending
February 28, 2015.
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That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee as Voting
Members-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2015:
• Nathaniel Bergman
• Edward Emery
• Natalie St. Amour
• Randy Trudeau
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That Chris Thompson BE APPOINTED to the
Town and Gown Committee as a Voting Member-at-Large, representing Ward 13,
for the term ending February 28, 2015.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
staff report dated October 29, 2013 regarding the City of London's credit
rating BE RECEIVED for information.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to a request from Councillor J.L. Baechler for authorization to
cover the costs associated with arrangements for a guest speaker at an open
forum on Deep Geological Repositories:
a) Councillor Baechler’s request BE
APPROVED; and
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate
Services Committee with respect to a potential amendment to the
Council-approved Council Members’ Expense Policy in order to accommodate
costs associated with educational forums hosted by Members of Council.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
Councillor
P. Van Meerbergen presents.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
to Approve clauses 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 1st Report of the LTC Long-Term Growth Report Working Group,
from its meeting held on October 10, 2013:
a)
clause
1 BE REFERRED to the London Transit Commission for review and consideration;
it being noted that clause 1 reads as follows:
"That the
following actions be taken with respect to a communication received from
Councillor J.P. Bryant with respect to dogs on public transit:
a)
the
request to allow dogs on public transit BE REFERRED to London Transit
Commission for consideration;
b)
the
London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to report back to the LTC Long Term
Growth Report Working Group (LTCWG) with respect to this matter"; and,
b) clauses 2 to 5 BE RECEIVED.
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That the 7th Report of the Transportation
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 1, 2013, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the sale of greenhouse gas
emission offsets from the W12A Landfill Gas Flaring System:
a) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with the offer from Dillon Consulting
Limited (Dillon) to purchase at least 1,740 tonnes of verified greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions offsets from The Corporation of the City of London at $10 per
tonne;
b) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2013, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of November 5, 2013 for the
purpose of approving the Confidentiality Agreement with NOVA Chemicals
Corporation with respect to discussions on business opportunities in the area
of landfill gas emissions management, including potential GHG emission offset
or credit opportunities available to NOVA Chemicals Corporation, and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement on the City’s
behalf; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to explore additional opportunities, if
needed, to sell the remaining verified GHG emissions offsets to other
interested buyers. (2013-E17)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Roads and Transportation, NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to
changing the parking regulations on Wellington Street between Grosvenor
Street and Cheapside Street. (2013-T02)
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That the staff report dated October 28,
2013 from the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, with respect to
the 2012 Community Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory: Challenges and
Opportunities report BE RECEIVED. (2013-E17)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(15)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve clause 4.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the expansion and upgrade of the
Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant:
a)
the
staff report dated October 28, 2013 with respect to the proposed expansion of
the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant BE REFERRED to the 2014 Wastewater
and Treatment Budget deliberations;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to make the following budget adjustments
to ES5233 Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion ($3,000k), ES5143
Hauled Liquid Waste Receiving ($2.4M), ES5234 Adelaide Wastewater and
Treatment Plant CSO ($2.8M), and ES5431 Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plan
Expansion Ph 2 ($1.9M), totaling $10.1 million, as part of the identified
funding for the proposed Greenway Expansion in the 2014 Wastewater &
Treatment Budget, subject to Budget approval; and,
c)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a communications strategy which
would include holding a Public Information Centre to review the design with
the public;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee heard the attached presentation from J. Lucas,
Director, Water, Wastewater and Treatment, with respect to this matter.
(2013-E07)
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Amend clause 4 by adding a new part d) as
follows:
“d)
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of
the Civic Works Committee with respect to climate change matters,
specifically as it related to flooding concerns;”
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve clause 4, as amended.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Clause
4, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the expansion and upgrade of the
Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant:
a) the
staff report dated October 28, 2013 with respect to the proposed expansion of
the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant BE REFERRED to the 2014 Wastewater and
Treatment Budget deliberations;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to make the following budget adjustments to
ES5233 Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion ($3,000k), ES5143 Hauled
Liquid Waste Receiving ($2.4M), ES5234 Adelaide Wastewater and Treatment Plant
CSO ($2.8M), and ES5431 Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion Ph 2
($1.9M), totaling $10.1 million, as part of the identified funding for the
proposed Greenway Expansion in the 2014 Wastewater & Treatment Budget,
subject to Budget approval;
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a communications strategy which
would include holding a Public Information Centre to review the design with the
public; and,
d)
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the
Civic Works Committee with respect to climate change matters, specifically as
it related to flooding concerns;
it
being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard the attached
presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water, Wastewater and Treatment, with
respect to this matter. (2013-E07)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve clause 7.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Adelaide Street/Canadian Pacific Railway Grade Separation:
a) the
Adelaide Street/Canadian Pacific Railway crossing BE CONFIRMED as the City’s
highest priority new rail-road grade separation candidate site;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the project environmental
assessment subject to its inclusion and approval in the 2014 Development
Charges and 2015 Capital Budget; and,
c) the
Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage Canadian Pacific Railway in discussions with
respect to this matter. (2013-T11)
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Pursuant to section 12.3 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor D. Brown calls for a separate vote on part b) of
clause 7.
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Motion to Approve parts a) and c) of clause
7 is put.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: J.P. Bryant (1)
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Motion to Approve part b) of clause 7 is
put.
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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, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D. Brown, J.P. Bryant (2)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve clause 9.
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That, on the recommendation of the Director,
Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated October 28, 2013,
providing an update on waste diversion and garbage collection, BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Civic Administration will be including information
from the Conference Board of Canada report on municipal waste in its
forthcoming report that is expected to be tabled with the Civic Works
Committee in November 2013, regarding alternative collection timeframes and
processes. (2013-E07)
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His
Worship the Mayor rules that a proposed amendment to clause 9 to reflect a
potential Gold Box reward program related to recycling, is contrary to clause
9.
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Councillor S. Orser appeals the decision of
the Chair. The City Clerk puts the question “shall the ruling of the Chair
be sustained?”
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Motion Passed to sustain the ruling of the
Chair.
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (12)
NAYS: B. Polhill, S. Orser, S.E. White (3)
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The
motion to Approve clause 9 is put.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve clause 10.
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That the attached presentation
from Mayor Al Edmonson and M. Looby, Middlesex Centre, and the attached
presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water, Wastewater and Treatment,
regarding the request by Middlesex Centre to amend the current Sanitary
Service Agreement between Middlesex Centre and the City of London BE RECEIVED
and BE REFERRED to the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering
Services and City Engineer for review and report back at a future meeting of
the Civic Works Committee. (2013-L04)
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At 6:35 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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At 6:44 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana resumes the
Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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The
motion to Approve clause 10 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, S.E.
White (9)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N.
Branscombe, M. Brown, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant (6)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clauses 11 and 12.
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That the communication dated August 9,
2013, from M. Bruggeman, with respect to the water bills for 51 Chesterfield
Avenue, BE REFERRED to staff for continued discussion and resolution.
(2013-E06)
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That the communication dated October 8,
2013, from J. Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, with respect to
Water Power Imports from Quebec, BE REFERRED to London Hydro Inc. (2013-E06)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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13th Report of the Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee
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Councillor
M. Brown presents.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to
Approve clauses 1, 3, 4 and 5.
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1.
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Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that J. Swan disclosed a
pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with a mixed-use
development for a Performing Arts Centre, by indicating that his employer,
Orchestra London, is a proponent.
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3.
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London Economic Development Corporation –
Activity Update
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That the Activity Update from the London
Economic Development Corporation, BE RECEIVED for information.
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4.
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Inquiry – CIP Development Along the 401
Corridor
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That it BE NOTED that Mayor Fontana made an
enquiry with respect to the Community Improvement Plan along the 401 Corridor;
it being noted that the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, advised
that the Community Improvement Plan will be an element of the Industrial Land
Development Strategy that will be reported upon by the Civic Administration.
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5.
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Porter Airlines in London, Ontario
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That the Greater London International
Airport Authority BE ADVISED that the City of London fully supports the
presence of Porter Airlines in London, Ontario.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve clause 2.
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2.
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Mixed-Use Development Including a
Performing Arts Centre – Review of Proposals and Public Input
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That, on the recommendation of the Director,
Corporate Investments and Partnerships, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Mixed-Use Development including a Performance Centre proposals
submitted by Music London and the Grand Theatre:
a) the
report dated November 4, 2013, which includes the public participation feedback
and the Novita report, from the Director, Corporate Investments and
Partnerships, BE RECEIVED for information; and
b) the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to investigate and review supplementary
information, as requested, of both project proponents and relevant City
departments, in order to present a suitable recommendation for Council
consideration at the January 2014 Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee
meeting.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.L.
Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (11)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, S. Orser, S.E. White
(3)
RECUSED: J.B. Swan (1)
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Councillor
M. Brown presents.
PRESENT: Mayor 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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J.
Braam, J.M. Fleming, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J. Logan, L.M.
Rowe and B. Warner.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to
Approve:
That, as a procedural matter pursuant to
section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following
recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in
public session:
1. 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, with the review and concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing,
Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to RFP 13-40 Lease of Office
Space, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to negotiate a lease with Capital
City Shopping Centre selected by the RFP Evaluation Committee as having had
the highest technical score. (2013-L07)
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Brown to Approve:
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, Corporate Services and City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty
Services, with respect to the property municipally known as 340 Wellington
Street, further described as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 33R-13763; subject to
R.O.W. over Part 2, Plan 33R-13763 as in 555592 in the City of London, County
of Middlesex,
containing an area of approximately 5,851 square feet with a two (2) storey
building containing 10,860 square feet with a full basement, the following
actions be taken:
a) the offer submitted by 1841949
Ontario Inc. to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of
$1,275,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:
i)
Insurance:
All buildings on the Property and all other things being purchased shall be and
remain until completion at the risk of the Vendor. Pending completion, Vendor
shall hold all insurance policies, if any, and the proceeds thereof in trust
for the parties as their interests may appear and in the event of substantial
damage, the Purchaser may either terminate this Agreement and have all monies
paid returned without interest or deduction or else take the proceeds of any
insurance and complete the purchase. No insurance shall be transferred on
completion;
ii)
Due
Diligence Period: The Purchaser shall have 30 calendar days following the
acceptance of this agreement as demonstrated by Council Resolution to review
and conduct the following with a result satisfactory to the Purchaser at the
Purchaser’s sole and absolute discretion:
·
Review
Lease agreements associated with the property; The Vendor shall provide
complete copies of any and all lease arrangements associated with the property;
·
Review
Environmental Site Condition;
·
Review
Heritage Considerations Associated with the Building;
·
Conduct
site inspection(s). The Vendor shall provide reasonable access to the site at a
mutually acceptable time.
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, with respect to the property municipally known as 280 York Street,
further described as Parts Lot 1, North East York Street,
designated as Part 1, Plan 33R-4538, together with as in 939027, in the City of
London, County of Middlesex, containing an area of approximately 4,149
square feet, with a two (2) storey building containing 6,256 square feet with a
small basement area, the following actions be taken:
a) the offer submitted by 1841950
Ontario Inc. to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $475,000.00
BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:
i)
Insurance:
All buildings on the Property and all other things being purchased shall be and
remain until completion at the risk of the Vendor. Pending completion, Vendor
shall hold all insurance policies, if any, and the proceeds thereof in trust
for the parties as their interests may appear and in the event of substantial
damage, the Purchaser may either terminate this Agreement and have all monies
paid returned without interest or deduction or else take the proceeds of any
insurance and complete the purchase. No insurance shall be transferred on
completion;
ii)
Due
Diligence Period: The Purchaser shall have 30 calendar days following the
acceptance of this agreement as demonstrated by Council Resolution to review
and conduct the following with a result satisfactory to the Purchaser at the
Purchaser’s sole and absolute discretion:
·
Review
Lease agreements associated with the property. The Vendor shall provide
complete copies of any and all lease arrangements associated with the property;
·
Review
Environmental Site Condition;
·
Review
Heritage Considerations Associated with the Building;
·
Conduct
site inspection(s). The Vendor shall provide reasonable access to the site at a
mutually acceptable time.
iii)
Tenancy:
The
Vendor represents and warrants that the Property is subject to a tenancy in
favour of Participation Support Services London and Area (the “Tenant”) the
particulars of which are outlined in Schedule “C” and the Lease Agreement will
be assigned to the Purchaser for the remaining term;
b) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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None.
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Councillor B.
Councillor B. Armstrong enquired as to whether the report regarding the
Veterans Memorial Parkway noise attenuation matter could be brought back to
the Civic Works Committee by December 13, 2013. The Managing Director,
Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer indicated that the
report will be submitted prior to the 2014 Budget deliberations. The
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
was requested to consult with Councillor B. Armstrong regarding any
additional concerns from the constituents that the Councillor may be aware
of.
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Councillor S. Orser enquired if the Civic
Administration would consider introducing a Gold Box reward program related
to recycling. It was noted that a report is forthcoming with respect to this
and other recycling matters.
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None.
At
7:00 PM Councillor S.E. White leaves the meeting.
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.No. 442.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (13)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. No. 442.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (13)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve
Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 442.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (13)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Introduction and First
Reading of Bill No.s 438 to 441 and Bill No.s 443 to 449.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 438 to
441 and 443 to 449.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Third Reading and
Enactment of Bill No.s 438 to 441 and 443 to 449.
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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, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant
(14)
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The
following by-laws are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the
City of London:
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Bill No. 438
By-law No. A.-7025-313
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 5th day of
November, 2013. (City Clerk)
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Bill No. 439
By-law No. A.-5505(l)-314
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. A.-5505-497 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the
implementation of a pre-authorized tax payment plan for The Corporation of
the City of London”. (3a/27/CSC)
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Bill No. 440
By-law No. A-8-13020
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. A-8, the Property Tax Collection By-law. (3b/27/CSC)
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Bill No. 441
By-law No. A.-7026-315
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A by-law to approve and authorize the
execution of a Confidentiality Agreement with respect to open
discussions of business opportunities in the area of landfill gas emissions
management, including potential greenhouse gas emission offset or credit
opportunities between
NOVA Chemicals Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London. (5/18/CWC)
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Bill No. 442
By-law No. A.-7027-316
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A By-law to approve
and adopt the standard form Children’s Services Funding Agreement and to
delegate authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood Children and Fire
Services as Administrator, Day Nurseries Act to insert information and
execute agreements which employ this form. (16/20/CPSC)
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Bill No. 443
By-law No. C.P.-1467(a)-317
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A
By-law to amend C.P.-1467-175 entitled “A by-law to establish financial
incentives for the Downtown Community Improvement Project Areas”.
(10a/23/PEC)
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Bill No. 444
By-law No. C.P.-1468(a)-318
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A
By-law to amend C.P.-1468-176 entitled “A by-law to establish financial
incentives for the Old East Village Community Improvement Project Areas”.
(10b/23/PEC)
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Bill No. 445
By-law No. S.-5604-319
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A
by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Clayton Walk).
(Chief Surveyor)
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Bill No. 446
By-law No. W.-5548-320
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A by-law to authorize
the Hyde Park Road Widening, Phase 2 (Project No. TS1477-2) (15/4/CWC)
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Bill No.447
By-law No. Z.-1-132241
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 797 York Street.
(11/23/PEC)
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Bill No. 448
By-law No. A.-7028-321
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A By-law to
authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the
City of London and 1841949 Ontario Inc. for the acquisition of 340 Wellington
Street and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
( 1/27/CSC)
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Bill No. 449
By-law No. A.-7029-322
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A By-law to
authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the
City of London and 1841950 Ontario Inc. for the acquisition of 280 York
Street and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
(2 /27/CSC)
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Motion
made by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourns at 7:07 PM.
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Joe
Fontana, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk