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Council
MINUTES
24TH MEETING
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September 1, 2015
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:00 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and
J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, M. Hayward, G.
Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, S. MacDonald, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, R.
Paynter, M. Ribera, L. Rowe, J. Smout, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors J. Helmer and S. Turner.
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At 4:02 PM Councillors J. Helmer and S.
Turner enter the meeting.
Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 8 of the 20th Report of the Corporate Services Committee,
having to do with the option to convert an interest-free loan to a grant for
the London Community Players (Palace Theatre), by indicating that she is a
former employee of the Palace Theatre. Councillor T. Park further discloses
a pecuniary interest in Bill No. 297, having to do with a boulevard parking
area upon the road allowance for 300 South Street, by indicating it is her
personal property.
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Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary
interest in Clause 3 of the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee, having to do with the Canada Post Community Mailbox
Program, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.
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Councillor J. Zaifman discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 4 of the 19th Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee, and the related Bill No. 285, both having to do with the
Meadowlily Subdivision (33M-603), by indicating his family has an interest in
the project.
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A moment of silence is held in
acknowledgement of the passing of Londoner Mitch Baron.
None.
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor P. Squire to Approve that Council rise and go into the
Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (1)
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The
Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera at 4:17 PM,
with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.
The
Committee of the Whole rises at 5:21 PM and Council reconvenes at 5:27 PM, with
Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the Minutes of the 23rd
Meeting held on July 28, 2015.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve referral of the following
communications as noted:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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None.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 4, 9 and 14.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of the London
District Catholic School Board, relating to the property located at 1212
Coronation Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated
August 24, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
September 1, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the
Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding
Neighbourhood Facility (h*h-100*NF1) Zone and a Holding Residential R1
Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Facility (NF1)
Zone and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3 (4)) Zone to remove the h
and h-100 holding provisions. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Vista
Woods Estates Ltd., relating to the property located at 751 Fanshawe Park
Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 24,
2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September
1, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official
Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential
R1 (h.R1-4) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h. R1-6) Zone TO a Residential
R1 (R1-4) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone to remove the holding h.
provision. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of
London and York Developments Inc., for the subdivision of land over Lot 72,
Concession East of the North Branch of Talbot Road, City of London, County of
Middlesex, situated north of Wharncliffe Road South, west of Savoy Street:
a) the
Special Provisions (Schedule "A") appended to the staff report
dated August 24, 2015, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and York Developments Inc., for the
Foxwood Subdivision, Phase 2 (39T-07507) BE APPROVED;
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized
the claims and revenues appended as Schedule “B” to the staff report dated
August 24, 2015;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as summarized in the Source of
Financing Report appended as Schedule “C” to the staff report dated August
24, 2015; and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a)
above, any amending agreements and all related documents required to fulfill
their conditions. (2015-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application by Greengate Village Limited, to exempt the following lands
from Part Lot Control:
a) pursuant
to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the attached,
revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on September 1, 2015, to exempt Lots 60 to 65, Plan 33M-533 (also
described as Parts 1 to 12 on Reference Plan No. 33R-18783 deposited at the
Land Registry Office on December 27, 2013) from the Part Lot Control
provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act, for a period not to exceed
one (1) year; it being pointed out that these lands are subject to a
registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R1 Special
Provision (R1-3(12)) Zone in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits single
detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10m and minimum lot area of
300m2; and,
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the cost of registration of this by-law is to be
borne by the applicant in accordance with City policy. (2015-D25)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services and Engineering Liaison, the following actions be taken
with respect to the subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City
of London and Samuel John Shirley, for the subdivision of land over
Registered Plan 33M-272, located on the south side of Exeter Road, west of
Wellington Road:
a) the
Amending Agreement appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015,
between The Corporation of the City of London and Samuel John Shirley, for
the Shamrock Subdivision (Plan 33M-272) BE APPROVED; and
b) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a)
above, any amending agreements and all related documents required to fulfill
their conditions. (2015-D12)
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That, the site plan application by Rand
Developments Inc., relating to the properties located at 250, 268, 270 and
272 Springbank Drive BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for further
discussion with the applicant and to report back at a future meeting of the
Planning and Environment Committee;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee received a communication dated August 19, 2015, from R.
Knutson, Knutson Development Consultants Inc., on behalf of the applicant and
the attached communication dated August 24, 2015, from R. Knutson,
Knutson Development Consultants Inc., on behalf of the applicant, with
respect to this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning & City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage
Planner, having consulted the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the
application of B. Baillargeon & P. Jones, under Section 42 of the Ontario
Heritage Act for a permit to demolish the building located at 122 Wortley
Road, within in the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District,
BE GRANTED with the following terms and conditions:
a) the
applicants obtain a Heritage Alteration Permit for an approved replacement
structure that is compatible with the goals and intent of the Wortley
Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan prior to the initiation
of the demolition; and,
b) photographic
documentation be completed prior to the initiation of demolition activities
and submitted to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner;
it being noted that clause 13 of the 10th
Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage Report from its meeting
held on August 19, 2015, relates to the above-noted property;
it being pointed out that no individuals
spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
(2015-P10D)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the
application of Rembrandt Developments (Fanshawe) Inc., relating to the
property located at 1921 Wonderland Road North:
a) the
attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No.
Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the
subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 (h*R5-7) Zone, which permits
townhouses and stacked townhouses, a Holding Neighbourhood Facility (h-17*NF)
Zone, which permits places of worship, elementary schools and daycare
centres and an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone, which permits existing uses TO a
Compound Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (R5-7/R6-4 (_)) Zone, which
permits cluster single, semi and duplex dwellings with a minimum lot
frontage of 20m and minimum exterior side yard setback (along Wonderland
Road) of 3m, and a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7 (_)) Zone, which
permits cluster townhouse and stacked townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot
frontage of 20m, a minimum rear yard setback of 3.5m and a minimum interior
side yard setback of 4.5m;
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect
to the application for draft plan of vacant land condominium relating to the
property located at 1921 Wonderland Road North;
c) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect
to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at
1921 Wonderland Road North;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral
submission regarding this matter. (2015-D07)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the Vacant Land Plan of Condominium application of Sifton Properties Limited,
relating to the property located at 555 Sunningdale Road East:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect
to the application for draft plan of vacant land condominium relating to the
property located at 555 Sunningdale Road East; and,
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect
to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 555
Sunningdale Road East;
it being pointed out that no individuals
spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
(2015-D07)
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That, the Managing Director, Planning and
City Planner’s report dated August 24, 2015, with respect to the request for
the demolition of the commercial buildings located at 505, 507 And 511 Talbot
Street, BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with
respect to this matter:
• a communication from R.
Semmens, 907-549 Ridout Street North; and,
• a communication dated August
15, 2015, from M. Fitzgerald, by e-mail;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions regarding this matter. (2015-P10D)
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from
its meeting held on August 19, 2015:
a) the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) asked that the following
comments, relating to the redevelopment of the former McCormick Factory site,
BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration:
i) the
LACH is pleased to see the site being redeveloped and generally supportive of
the proposed concept;
ii) consideration
should be given to the balance position and Tower materials in relation to
the existing façade;
iii) the
smoke stack should be retained; and,
iv) consideration
should be given to recognition/commemoration of the original use of the site;
it being noted that
the LACH reviewed and received the Notice dated July 17, 2015, from M.
Tomazincic, Manager, Current Planning, with respect to the application from
the City of London, relating to the properties located at 1156 Dundas Street
and 463 Ashland Avenue;
b) on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit
application of B. Baillargeon and P. Jones, to remove the existing building
at 122 Wortley Road, located within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage
Conservation District and to erect a new structure BE PERMITTED as described
in the drawings appended to the staff report dated August 19, 2015, as
Appendix D to the 10th Report of the LACH; and,
c) clauses 1 to 7, 9 to 12, 14, 15
and 16, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 4.
That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken
with respect to the subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City
of London and Jackson Summerside Land Corp., for the subdivision of land over
Registered Plan 33M-603, located on the north side of Commissioners Road
East, west of Jackson Road:
a) the
proposed by-law, being "a by-law to authorize an Assignment Agreement
between The Corporation of the City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc.
and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement" BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015;
and,
b) execution
of this Assignment Agreement by the City BE DELAYED until such time as the
owner has provided the City with a copy of the Transfer document as proof of
the purchase and sale. (2015-L04A/D12)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)
RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 9.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Speyside East Corporation, relating to a
portion the property located at 3100 Colonel Talbot Road:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015
to amend the Official Plan by:
i) adding
the subject site to the list of Locations of Convenience Commercial and
Service Station Uses in section 3.6.5.vi);
ii) adding
the subject site to Appendix “1” to the City of London Official Plan –
Convenience Commercial and Service Stations – as a Convenience Commercial
use; and,
iii) including
a policy to permit Convenience Commercial uses in the Low Density Residential
designation within the North Talbot Community special policies (3.5.11);
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015
to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as
amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM
a holding Residential R5/Residential R6/Community Facility
(h•h-53•h-56•h-91•R5-2/R6-4/CF3) Zone TO a holding Residential R5/
Residential R6/Community Facility/Convenience Commercial Special Provision
(h•h-53•h-56•h-91•R5-2/R6-4/CF3/CC(_)) Zone;
c) consistent
with the Official Plan special policies for the North Talbot Community, the Southwest
Area Secondary Plan and the Talbot Community Urban Design Guidelines, the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
matters through the site plan process:
i)
the
north and south units of the proposed building have their principal building
entrances on the western façade of the building facing Colonel Talbot Road;
it being noted that this design will meet the intent of the holding provision
for street orientation;
ii)
canopies
are to be included over the principal building entrances facing Colonel
Talbot Road;
iii)
enhanced
pedestrian connections to Raleigh Boulevard and the local road; it being
pointed out that these connections should measure 2.4m in width provide for
pedestrian priority (ie raised walkways) through the parking area to provide
a safe walking environment;
iv)
screen
exposed parking areas from Colonel Talbot Road, Raleigh Boulevard and the
local road; it being noted that this should consist of knee high landscape
wall and appropriate landscaping;
v)
all
building façades are to contain 50% transparent glazing; and,
vi)
units
not having a principal entrance facing Colonel Talbot Road ensure that their
façade is not blank and provides a variety of materials, massing and
transparent glazing that contributes positively to the public realm;
it
being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public
participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this
matter. (2015-D09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 14.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of 505 Talbot Limited, relating to the properties
located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street and 94 Dufferin Avenue:
a) the
Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not intend
to issue a notice of its intent to designate the subject properties under Section
29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015
to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to
change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Downtown Area
(h-3*DA2*D250) Zone TO a Downtown Area Bonus (DA2*D250*B-__) Zone; it being
noted that the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through a development
agreement to provide for increased height up to 97m, an increased density up
to 990 units per hectare and a reduction in bicycle parking in return for the
provision of the following services, facilities and matters which are
described in greater detail in the proposed by-law:
i) a
podium design which is sensitive to, and responds to, the heritage designated
church located to the north of the subject lands; it being noted that this
includes a significant podium set-back from the church property along a
portion of the Talbot Street frontage;
ii) the
provision of a heritage courtyard to provide spacing between the podium and
the church and to and offer a landscaped space including interpretive signage
relating to the buildings currently located on the site;
iii) salvage
and reclamation of significant architectural artefacts and building materials
from the existing buildings on the subject site, for incorporation into the
new building’s interior and/or exterior or within the heritage courtyard;
and,
iv) a
high quality of building design, including such design qualities as:
I)
abundant
use of brick and clear glazing materials on the podium;
II)
generous
floor-to-ceiling window walls on the podium, with projecting canopies lining
the pedestrian-oriented podium;
III)
a
street façade design that incorporates brick material in discrete units to
echo the rhythm of the building massing that currently exists along Talbot
Street;
IV)
inclusion
of frosted glass windows on the upper levels of the podium to allow for
nighttime lighting;
V)
a
point tower form with the massing of the building mitigated by a high
proportion of glass materials and a relatively low proportion of exposed
concrete or similar materials;
VI)
a
visually interesting building cap that will contribute positively to the
Downtown London skyline; and,
VII)
high
quality landscaping, as described in the proposed by-law;
v)
three
levels of underground vehicular parking
vi)
green
roof treatments on substantial portions of both the podium and tower roofs;
vii)
sustainable
development features that will be equivalent to the LEED gold standard; and,
viii)
public
art contribution in the amount of 1% of construction value up to $250,000;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with
respect to this matter:
·
a
communication dated August 18, 2015, from J. Bryant, by e-mail;
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a
communication dated August 20, 2015, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General
Manager, Downtown London; and,
·
the
attached communication dated August 24, 2015, from J. House, by
e-mail;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions regarding this matter. (2015-D09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
NAYS: B. Armstrong (1)
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RECOGNITIONS, continued
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that Council recess at 6:35 PM.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 6:35 PM and
reconvenes at 7:42 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 2.
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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 of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law,
appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Appendix A, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of September 1, 2015 to:
a) approve
a Transfer Payment Agreement, (Appendix B) between The Corporation of the
City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province
of Ontario”), for funding to deliver/implement the Healthy Kids Community
Challenge Project in London;
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement in (a) above;
c) delegate
to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the
authority to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may
be required in furtherance of the Agreement, and that do not require
additional funding or are provided for in the City's current budget, and that
do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London.
(2015-L04A/S08)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff information
report dated August 25, 2015, with respect to the Middlesex-London in
motion™, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Community and Protective
Services Committee heard a verbal delegation and received the attached
presentation from M.L. Albanese, Chair, Middlesex-London Community Challenge,
with respect to this matter. (2015-S12)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 1st Report of the City Of London and Thames Valley District
School Board Liaison Committee from its meeting held on May 13, 2015:
a) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to submit a letter to the Thames Valley District
School Board (TVDSB) requesting concurrence with a change to the Terms of
Reference of the City of London and TVDSB Liaison Committee to reflect the
recent City of London governance change appointing the Deputy Mayor selected
by Municipal Council as a member of the City of London and TVDSB Liaison
Committee, instead of the Mayor;
b) the
London Transit Commission (LTC) BE REQUESTED to attend a future joint meeting
of the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison
Committee and the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) Liaison
Committee to discuss the potential for LTC bus passes for elementary and
secondary school students;
c) the
following actions be taken with respect to a joint meeting of the School
Board Liaison Committees:
i) the
Administrations of the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the
London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) and the City of London BE
REQUESTED to co-ordinate a joint meeting of the two School Board Liaison
Committees, to be held in the Fall of 2015 to discuss areas of mutual
interest including, but not limited to, the following matters: London
Transit Commission (LTC) bus passes for elementary and secondary school
students; traffic safety in school zones and the SHIFT: Rapid Transit
Initiative; and potential partnerships to achieve a greater degree of
coordination and financial efficiencies; and,
ii) a
joint meeting of the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee and the City of London and London District Catholic School
Board Liaison Committee BE HELD at least once a year; and,
d) clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 9 to
11 BE RECEIVED.
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That the Deferred Matters List for the
Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
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That it BE NOTED that the Managing Director
of Parks and Recreation provided a verbal update to the Community and
Protective Services Committee, with respect to the recent playground
vandalism.
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That it BE NOTED that the Managing Director
of Parks and Recreation provided a verbal update to the Community and
Protective Services Committee, with respect to the recent required pesticide
use at various city-owned locations.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the London Community Gardens Program Strategic Plan (2015 – 2019):
a) on
the recommendation of the Managing Directors of Neighbourhood, Children and
Fire Services and of Parks and Recreation, the London Community Gardens
Program Strategic Plan (2015 – 2019) and the year one Implementation Plan, as
appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Schedule A, BE
ENDORSED; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with key stakeholders and to
report back at a future meeting of the appropriate standing committee, with
respect to the feasibility of an overarching urban agriculture policy that
will outline the following:
i) an
inventory of parcels of City-owned land that are potential locations for
urban farming;
ii) the
role the City of London could play with regard to urban farming on public
lands;
iii) a
clear definition of “urban agriculture”; and,
iv) a
review of the current license policies and by-laws to ensure that the City
plays a role that does not hinder the various aspects of urban agriculture
such as land preparation, food growth, food production and food sales.
(2015-S12)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clause 8.
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve an amendment to clause 7, by
adding a new part f) as follows:
f) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to potential inclusions
within the policy to allow for funding of community ward initiatives, within
specific parameters, including a potential annual limit.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (5)
NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M.
Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
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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
by-law appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Appendix
"A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of September 1,
2015 to approve the Occupancy Agreement with London Hydro for an Electric
Vehicle Charger with Battery Storage System (“Agreement”) with respect to the
installation of an electric vehicle charger with battery storage system at
the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, and to authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute the Agreement on the City’s behalf.
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2015 Federal General Election:
a) the
Mayor BE REQUESTED to forward a letter to all candidates in each of the four
London ridings in the 2015 Federal General Election for a written response to
the questions in Appendix B with the following amendments: an additional
item under "Local Jobs and Growth" to include support of rapid
transit; addition of a general question regarding strengthening the role of
municipalities at the federal level; and revising the questions so they are
specific to the City of London, rather than municipalities generally; and
b) the
responses received from the candidates BE PLACED on the City of London’s
website for information, as soon as they are received.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Solicitor, the following actions be taken with respect to an Encroachment
Agreement for the northwest corner of Dundas Street and Burbrook Street:
a) the
proposed By-law No. S.-5743-223, as appended to the staff report dated August
25, 2015, to repeal By-law No. S.-307-267 being a by-law to “authorize the
execution of an agreement with British American Oil Company Limited to
maintain and use a pole for supporting a sign at N.W. Dundas & Burbrook
Streets”, BE INTRODUCED for Third Reading and Enactment at the Municipal Council
meeting on September 1, 2015; and
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back on a revised and
updated policy for future encroachment agreements which reflects current best
practices.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Solicitor, the proposed By-law No. S.-5742-222 as appended to the staff
report dated August 25, 2015, to repeal By-law No. S.-2624-248, being a
by-law to “permit Ian Gibson McLay to maintain and use an encroachment upon
the road allowance for 1499 Stoneybrook Crescent”, BE INTRODUCED for Third
Reading and Enactment at the Municipal Council meeting on September 1, 2015.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, with input from the Operations Management Team (OMT) and the Manager
of Culture, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to make the necessary
arrangements to recognize the milestone of Queen Elizabeth II becoming the
longest reigning monarch by implementing the following:
a) placement
of a commemorative book of well wishes for the public to sign in the Lobby of
City Hall;
b) planting
an oak tree next to the King George VI oak tree in Victoria Park;
c) submitting
a letter from the Mayor to the Queen, recognizing the achievement; and
d) acknowledging
the milestone at the commencement of the Civic Works Committee meeting on
September 9, 2015, with additional recognition at the Municipal Council
meeting on September 15, 2015;
it being noted that the financing for the
above-noted recognitions will be provided by Culture Office budget.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to Council Policy 28(2) - Council Members’ Expense Account, Council
Policy 28(2):
a) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with a proposed by-law to amend Council
Policy 28(2) as follows:
i) by
deleting the current requirements for reimbursement of in-town vehicle
expenses and by replacing them with either a flat rate transportation
allowance or submission of a Car Allowance Statement (attached to the
staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Appendix C) which details vehicle usage
for City business, with the choice between the two options being at the
discretion of each individual Councillor;
ii) to
reflect the requirement to submit a form (attached to the staff report
as Appendix B) for the collection of sufficient detail for the Municipal
Council to consider requests for approval for an exception to the Policy for
items that may not otherwise be considered an eligible expense; and
iii) adding
a requirement that receipts must be submitted within 45 days of an
expenditure in order to be eligible for consideration for reimbursement;
b) the
current method of in-town vehicle expense reimbursement BE DISCONTINUED,
effective immediately, and pending the enactment of an alternative,
reimbursement BE MADE solely for fuel expenses;
c) consideration
of potential amendments to expense eligibility during an election year BE
DEFERRED until such time as any amendments to the Municipal Elections Act are
known;
d) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the current provisions related to ticket
purchases for community events; and
e) the
Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer/Chief Financial
Officer BE REQUESTED to report back on whether or not it would be
advantageous to issue individual corporate credit cards to each Council
Member.
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That Scott Armstrong, representing the
Thames Valley District School Board, BE CONFIRMED as a Non-Voting Member on
the Advisory Committee on the Environment for the term ending February 28,
2019.
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That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
as Voting Members to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending
February 28, 2019:
Jennifer N. Ehiwario (Member at Large)
Michael Cairns (Person with a Disability)
Larry Firby (Person with a Disability)
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor H.L. Usher
advised that Deputy Mayor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Zaifman and he have each
been appointed to Standing Committees of the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities.
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That Councillor J. Morgan BE REQUESTED to
report back, in conjunction with the City Clerk, on alternative options for
counting ranked ballots which would incorporate technology to assist in the
tabulating process, particularly when there are multiple vacancies to fill.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 8.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
staff report dated August 25, 2015 regarding the option to convert an
interest-free loan to a grant for the London Community Players (Palace
Theatre) BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (14)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clauses 1 to 9, excluding clauses 2 and 7.
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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, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-laws appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, as
Appendices ‘A’ & ‘B’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to
be held on September 1, 2015, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and
Parking By-law (P.S. 111) to address safety concerns during the Western
Fair. (2015-C01A)
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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 award of the Transportation
Energy Optimization Plan (TEOP) 2015 LED Street Light Upgrade Phase 1
Project:
a) the
proposal submitted by Realterm Energy Corp., for the 2015 LED Street Light
Upgrade Phase 1 in the amount of $4,999,422.97, excluding H.S.T., in
accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy BE ACCEPTED;
b) the
financing for the project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
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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 appointment of consultant
surveyors for the Shift Rapid Transit Initiative:
a) Callon
Dietz Incorporated, BE APPOINTED Survey Consultant to complete the
engineering survey for the Environmental Assessment North and East Corridors,
in the amount of $167,750.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section
15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) Archibald,
Gray and McKay Ltd., BE APPOINTED Survey Consultant to complete the
engineering survey for the Environmental Assessment South and West Corridors,
in the amount of $190,190.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section
15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
c) the
financing for these assignments BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, as
Appendix ‘A’;
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 with the consultants for the work; 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. (2015-A05)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated August 24, 2015,
with respect to the Veterans Memorial Parkway noise attenuation wall current
noise levels, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-T04)
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That the London Transit Commission 2014
Annual Report, dated April 2015, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted
that the Civic Works Committee heard a verbal overview from K. Paleczny,
General Manager, London Transit Commission with respect to this matter.
(2015-C05)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at July
28, 2015:
a) items 31 and 34 BE REMOVED as
they are complete;
b) item
37 remain on the list with the status being “IN PROGRESS”, to be reviewed as
part of overall Winter Maintenance Multi-year Budgeting Strategy; and,
c) the Deferred Matters List, as
amended above, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 2.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to confirmation of project and the
award of contract for the construction of the Burbrook Trunk Storm Sewer
Project:
a) the
price submitted by Ward and Burke Microtunnelling Ltd. of $9,521,970.00,
excluding H.S.T., for the 2015 Burbrook Trunk Storm Sewer Project, BE
ACCEPTED; it being noted that the price submitted by Ward and Burke Microtunnelling
Ltd. meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas and
includes the installation of two crossings under CN Rail;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the revised staff report dated August 24, 2015, as
Appendix ‘A’;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this work, including that required to
obtain Canadian National Railway approvals, working easements, and Permit To
Take Water;
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 (Tender 15-87); 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. (2015-A05)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 2 of the 12th Report
of the Civic Works Committee be amended in part d) by adding the words “the
agreements required for obtaining the necessary temporary working easements
being in place to allow the construction and”, after the words “BE
CONDITIONAL upon”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 2, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Clause
2, 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 confirmation of project and the
award of contract for the construction of the Burbrook Trunk Storm Sewer
Project:
a) the price
submitted by Ward and Burke Microtunnelling Ltd. of $9,521,970.00, excluding
H.S.T., for the 2015 Burbrook Trunk Storm Sewer Project, BE ACCEPTED; it being
noted that the price submitted by Ward and Burke Microtunnelling Ltd. meets the
City's specifications and requirements in all areas and includes the
installation of two crossings under CN Rail;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the revised staff report dated August 24, 2015, as Appendix
‘A’;
c) the Civic
Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are
necessary in connection with this work, including that required to obtain
Canadian National Railway approvals, working easements, and Permit To Take
Water;
d) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the agreements required for obtaining
the necessary temporary working easements being in place to allow the
construction and 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 15-87); 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. (2015-A05)
Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 7.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the construction of sanitary sewer and watermain as part of the
Local Improvement Program, on initiation, for Franklinway Crescent and
Franklinway Gate:
a) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to
proceed under the provisions of The Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario
Regulation 586/06 with the publishing and the serving of Notice of the Municipal
Council’s intention to undertake these works in accordance with the following
estimated cost breakdown:
Location Owner's
Share Corporation's Share Gross Cost
(After
Exemptions) (After Exemptions)
Franklinway Crescent $408,723.75 $281,276.25
$690,000.00
& Franklin way Gate
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Local
Improvement Report appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, as
Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
attached communication dated August 21, 2015, from Councillor J.
Morgan, with respect to the Local Improvement Process pertaining to the
above-noted works, BE RECEIVED;
e) the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to report back on:
i) potential
improvements to community outreach related to the local improvement process,
particularly related to informal surveys; and,
ii) setting
clear guidelines for the conditions under which Council will consider
initiating a local improvement; and,
f) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the regulations for petitions
under the local improvement process to ensure that the process is fair and
equitable for those who are potentially impacted by the process and to
include any suggested improvements in feedback to the Province of Ontario.
(2015-D24)
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor J. Morgan calls for a separate vote on parts a, b
and c of clause 7.
The motion to Approve parts a), b) and c)
of clause 7 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
NAYS: M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S.
Turner (4)
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The motion to Approve parts d), e) and f)
of clause 7 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve
clause 10.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to a pilot project to extend the permissible period for overnight
parking up to and including November 1, 2015:
a) the
attached proposed revised by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015 to amend by-law
P.S.-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor
vehicles in the City of London” to provide for the overnight parking of motor
vehicles on City streets from Victoria Day to November 1, inclusive, for
2015;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee
with findings from the pilot project noted in a) above; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit a Business Case as part of the
Multi-Year Budget process detailing the financial implications of permanently
extending the provisions for overnight parking of motor vehicles on City
streets from Victoria Day to November 1, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (5)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that Council rise and go into the
Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering a matter
pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose with respect to Canada Post.
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The
Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera at 9:52 PM,
with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor J.
Helmer.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 10:22 PM
and Council reconvenes at 10:25 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 6, excluding clause 3.
1. Disclosures
of Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, having to do with
the Canada Post Community Mailbox Program, by indicating that his spouse is
employed by Canada Post.
2. 2015
Annual Community Survey
That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, the staff report dated August 31, 2015 regarding the City of London
2015 Annual Community Survey BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that
the Director, Community and Economic Innovation gave a brief overview of the
survey findings.
4. 5th
Report of the Governance Working Group
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting
held on July 29, 2015:
a) the
City Clerk BE REQUESTED to amend section (d) of Council Policy 5(1)
“Appointment of Deputy Mayor” to provide for the use of a ranked voting
process with respect to the selection and appointment of the Deputy Mayor
selected by Municipal Council;
b) the
City Clerk BE REQUESTED to amend Council Policy 5(34) “Appointment of Council
Members to Standing Committees of Council and Various Civic Boards and
Commissions” to reflect the current Standing Committee structure and
appointment process;
c) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake the following actions with
respect to the recruitment process for Advisory Committees, Boards,
Commissions and Striking Committee Terms of Reference:
i) the
City Solicitor’s Office BE REQUESTED to review and report back to the
Governance Working Group (GWG) regarding the recommendation from the Striking
Committee that applicants be requested to voluntarily disclose information
pertaining to diversity;
ii) the
City Clerk and the City Solicitor’s Office BE REQUESTED to review and report
back to the Governance Working Group (GWG) regarding the processes undertaken
by other municipalities with respect to Council appointments to Advisory
Committees, Boards and Commissions and provide a recommendation regarding
best practices that could be considered to ensure a transparent, streamlined
and fair process for appointments; it being noted that the review is to
consider, but not be limited to, the following matters:
A) staggered
term appointments to provide for appointments to be made at the beginning and
middle of each term of Council so that the process is not onerous;
B) membership
of the Striking Committee;
C) provisions
that restrict Striking Committee members from being appointed to Advisory
Committees, Boards or Commissions;
D) possible
creation of a different type of committee structure for appointments;
E) a
process that provides for the short listing of applicants;
F) an
interview process for applicants;
G) an
improved communications and recruitment process;
H) clear
and plain language descriptions of the role of the Advisory Committees,
Boards and Commissions; and,
I) clearer
guidelines with respect to the disclosure of potential conflicts of interest
by appointed Advisory Committee members;
d) the
Governance Working Group (GWG) Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to extend the
term to December 31, 2015, in order to provide additional time for the GWG to
complete its work; and
e) clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 BE
RECEIVED.
5. Appointments
to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the
term ending November 30, 2018:
Maria Drangova - Representative
Ken Keane - Business Owner/Property Owner
Michelle DeVeau - Business Owner
Henry Eastabrook - Outreach/Advocate Worker
Dave Chandler - Property/Business Owner
Jeff Pastorius - Business Owner
Dave Thuss - Business Owner
Aaron Chandler - Business Owner
Victor Wagner - Business/ Property Owner
Maryse Leitch - Representative
Clark Bryan - Business/ Property Owner
Michelle Navackas - Representative
Heather Blackwell - Corporate Affairs
Manager
it being noted that the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated August 14,
2015, from J. Pastorius, Old East Village Business Improvement Area Manager,
with respect to the above appointments.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
At 10:30 PM His Worship the Mayor places
Councillor M. Cassidy in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 10:30 PM Councillor J. Helmer leaves the
meeting.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 3.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program:
a)
the
City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to report back to the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee (SPPC) on the legal actions being undertaken by the City of
Hamilton with respect to Canada Post's Community Mailbox Program and on what
legal remedies the City of London might have available to it in order to
address concerns within the City of London's jurisdiction;
b)
the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer
BE DIRECTED to:
i)
bring
forward the draft proposed agreement with Canada Post, as directed by the
Municipal Council on July 28, 2015, to the SPPC at its meeting on September
14, 2015; and
ii)
liaise
with Canada Post to obtain a clear, easy-to-understand list of proposed
Community Mailbox locations, and to make that list available to the public,
including the various concerns raised by the City of London in relation to
specific locations;
c)
the
following communications BE RECEIVED:
i)
a
communication dated August 17, 2015, from the Deputy City Clerk, advising of
the receipt of a petition in support of keeping door-to-door postal service;
ii)
a
communication dated August 6, 2015, from S. Margles, Vice President,
Government Relations and Policy, Canada Post, providing information regarding
Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program;
iii)
a
communication from A. Paterson, Canada Post, providing information regarding
Canada Post’s community outreach and customer interaction activities in 2015
for London;
iv)
a
communication dated August 17, 2015 from H. Rabb, Special Projects
Coordinator, Councillor Terry Whitehead’s Office, City of Hamilton,
requesting delegation status for Councillor T. Whitehead;
v)
a
communication from Samuel E. Trosow requesting delegation status;
vi)
a
communication from Wendy Goldsmith requesting delegation status;
vii)
a
communication from David Heap, representing himself and the Kensington
Village Association, requesting delegation status; and
d)
the
attached delegation record summarizing the oral submissions BE
RECEIVED.
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At 10:42 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the
Chair and Councillor M. Cassidy takes her seat at the Council Board.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that pursuant to section 2.4 of
the Council Procedure By-law, section 11.10 of the said by-law be suspended for
the purpose of permitting the meeting to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.
Motion Passed
Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that part a) be amended to
read as follows:
a)
it BE NOTED that the Committee of the Whole received a written report
from the City Solicitor on the legal actions being undertaken by the City of
Hamilton with respect to Canada Post's Community Mailbox Program and on what
legal remedies the City of London might have available to it in order to
address concerns within the City of London's jurisdiction at the Council
meeting of September 1, 2015;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 3 as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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The
motion to Approve the remainder of clause 3 is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Clause
3, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program:
a)
it
BE NOTED that the Committee of the Whole received a written report from the
City Solicitor on the legal actions being undertaken by the City of Hamilton
with respect to Canada Post's Community Mailbox Program and on what legal
remedies the City of London might have available to it in order to address
concerns within the City of London's jurisdiction at the Council meeting of
September 1, 2015;
b)
the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE
DIRECTED to:
i)
bring
forward the draft proposed agreement with Canada Post, as directed by the
Municipal Council on July 28, 2015, to the SPPC at its meeting on September 14,
2015; and
ii)
liaise
with Canada Post to obtain a clear, easy-to-understand list of proposed
Community Mailbox locations, and to make that list available to the public,
including the various concerns raised by the City of London in relation to
specific locations;
c)
the
following communications BE RECEIVED:
i)
a
communication dated August 17, 2015, from the Deputy City Clerk, advising of
the receipt of a petition in support of keeping door-to-door postal service;
ii)
a
communication dated August 6, 2015, from S. Margles, Vice President, Government
Relations and Policy, Canada Post, providing information regarding Canada
Post’s Community Mailbox Program;
iii)
a
communication from A. Paterson, Canada Post, providing information regarding
Canada Post’s community outreach and customer interaction activities in 2015
for London;
iv)
a
communication dated August 17, 2015 from H. Rabb, Special Projects Coordinator,
Councillor Terry Whitehead’s Office, City of Hamilton, requesting delegation
status for Councillor T. Whitehead;
v)
a
communication from Samuel E. Trosow requesting delegation status;
vi)
a
communication from Wendy Goldsmith requesting delegation status;
vii)
a
communication from David Heap, representing himself and the Kensington Village
Association, requesting delegation status; and
d)
the
attached delegation record summarizing the oral submissions BE
RECEIVED.
At 11:01 PM Councillor J. Helmer enters the
meeting.
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman
and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, J.M. Fleming, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, V. McAlea Major, L. Rowe, J.
Smout and B. Warner.
Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve:
1. That, as a procedural matter
pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following
recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in
public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned
industrial land located on the northeast corner of Huron Street and Robin’s
Hill Road, in Skyway Industrial Park, Phase II, containing an area of 18.106
acres, being comprised of Part of Block 1, Plan 33M-615, as outlined on the
sketch attached hereto as Schedule “A-1”, the offer submitted by
Dancor Huron Robin’s Hill Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject
property from the City, at a purchase price of $600,000.00 (reflecting a sale
price of $33,138.18 per acre), BE ACCEPTED subject to the following
conditions:
a) the
Purchaser satisfying itself, within sixty (60) days from the date of
acceptance of this agreement, that the storm water management plan and the
acreage available to the Purchaser is adequate for its intended development
of the property;
b) the
Purchaser satisfying itself that there is adequate water pressure and
quantity for their proposed use, including fire protection requirements; and
c) the
Purchaser acknowledging that the property is in an “as is” condition, with
approximately 11 acres considered developable, and the remaining 7 acres
considered not developable.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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None.
1.
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Councillor M. van Holst enquires about the
timing of the Hamilton Road Community Improvement Plan. The Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner provides an update in response to the
enquiry.
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2.
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Councillor B. Armstrong enquires about the
condition of undesirable vegetation growth in Reg Cooper Square. The Chair
directs that the Civic Administration report back with respect to what
actions are being taken to properly maintain the Square.
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None.
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 276 and 277.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 285.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)
RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 285.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)
RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 285.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)
RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 297.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (14)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 297.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (14)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 297.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (14)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 303.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 303.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 303.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (11)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert (4)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (11)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert (4)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill
No. 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (11)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert (4)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.s 282 to 307, excluding Bill No.s 285, 297, 303 and 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 282
to 307, excluding Bill No.s 285, 297, 303 and 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 282 to 307, excluding Bill No.s 285, 297, 303 and 306.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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The
following by-laws are introduced and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of
the City of London:
Bill
No. 276
By-law
No. S.-5742-222
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A
by-law to repeal By-law No. S.-2624-248 entitled “A by-law to permit Ian Gibson
McLay to maintain and use an encroachment upon the road allowance for 1499
Stoneybrook Crescent”. (5/20/CSC)
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Bill
No. 277
By-law
No. S.-5743-223
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A
by-law to repeal By-law No. S.-307-267 entitled “A by-law to authorize the
execution of an agreement with British American Oil Company Limited to
maintain and use a pole for supporting a sign at N.W. Dundas & Burbrook
Streets”. (4/20/CSC)
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Bill
No. 282
By-law
No. A.-7296-226
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A
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 1st day of
September, 2015. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 283
By-law
No. A.-7297-227
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A
By-law to authorize and approve a Transfer of Payment Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and “Her Majesty the Queen in Right of
Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”) respecting Healthy Kids Community
Challenge Grant funding; to delegate authority to the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the agreement; and to authorize the Managing Director,
Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services to authorize and approve related
documents and agreements. (3/9/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 284
By-law
No. A.-7298-228
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A
by-law to approve the Occupancy Agreement With London Hydro For An Electric
Vehicle Charger With Battery Storage System at the Canada Games Aquatic
Centre; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act on behalf the City
of London and execute the Agreement. (2/20/CSC)
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Bill
No. 285
By-law
No. A.-7299-229
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A
by-law to authorize an Assignment Agreement between The Corporation of the
City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc; and to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (4/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 286
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(ru)-230
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A
by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to
3100 Colonel Talbot Road. (9/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 287
By-law
No. C.P.-1505-231
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A
by-law to exempt from Part Lot Control, lands located on the south side of
Silverfox Crescent, at Denview Avenue, legally described as part of Block 77
in Registered Plan 33M-622, more particularly described as Parts 1-15 in Plan
33R19242 in the City of London and County of Middlesex. (5/12/PEC-2014)
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Bill
No. 288
By-law
No. C.P.-1506-232
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A
by-law to exempt from Part Lot Control lands located on the south side of
Asima Drive, east of Turner Crescent, legally described as Lots 60 to 65 Plan
33M-533, in the City of London and County of Middlesex.
(6/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 289
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3449-233
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A
by-law to designate 161 Windermere Road to be of historical and contextual
value or interest. (5/10/PEC)
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Bill
No. 290
By-law
No. PS-111-15141
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A
by-law to amend By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the
parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (3/12/CWC)
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Bill
No. 291
By-law
No. PS-111-15142
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A
by-law to amend By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the
parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (3/12/CWC)
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Bill
No. 292
By-law
No. S.-5743-234
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A
by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of
London as public highway. (as widening to York St, west of Rectory Street)
(pursuant to Site Plan SP15.-001668 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)
(Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 293
By-law
No. S.-5744-235
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A
by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of
London as public highway. (as widening to Gore Road east of Crumlin Side
Road) (pursuant to Consent Application B.013/14 and in accordance with Zoning
By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 294
By-law
No. S.-5745-236
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A
by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of
London as public highway. (as widening to Hyde Park Road north of Fanshawe
Park Road) (pursuant to SP-14-035396 and in accordance with Zoning By-law
Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 295
By-law
No. S.-5746-237
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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 part of Tanglewood Drive, as part of
Oakwood Drive and as part of Conifer Crescent). (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 296
By-law
No. S.-5747-238
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A
by-law to permit Reynold Joseph Panth to maintain and use a boulevard parking
area upon the road allowance for 6 Cliftonvale Avenue, City of London.
(Manager, Licencing and Elections)
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Bill
No. 297
By-law
No. S.-5748-239
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A
by-law to permit Jamie Edwards to maintain and use a boulevard parking area
upon the road allowance for 300 South Street, City of London. (Manager,
Licencing and Elections)
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Bill
No. 298
By-law
No. S.-5749-240
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A
by-law to permit Tobias Lowe to maintain and use a boulevard parking area
upon the road allowance for 44 Cliftonvale Avenue, City of London. (Manager,
Licencing and Elections)
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Bill
No. 299
By-law
No. W.-1778(b)-241
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. W.-1778-97 entitled “A by-law to authorize the
Commissioners Road West widening from Wonderland Road South to Viscount Road.
(Project No. TS1470)” (2/9/CWC)
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Bill
No. 300
By-law
No. W.-5586-242
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A
by-law to authorize the 2015 Recreation Facilities. (Project No. RC2201-15)
(3/16/CSC)
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Bill
No. 301
By-law
No. Z.-1-152412
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning
for a portion of land located at 1212 Coronation Drive. (2/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 302
By-law
No. Z.-1-152413
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning
for lands located at 751 Fanshawe Park Road West. (3/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 303
By-law
No. Z.-1-152414
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located on a
portion of the lands at 3100 Colonel Talbot Road.
(9/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 304
By-law
No. Z.-1-152415
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at
1921 Wonderland Road North. (11/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 305
By-law
No. Z.-1-152416
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 505-511
Talbot Street and 94 Dufferin Avenue. (14/19/PEC)
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Bill
No. 306
By-law
No. PS-111-15143
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A
by-law to amend By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the
parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (Director of Roads and
Transportation)
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Bill
No. 307
By-law
No. A.-7300-243
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A
by-law to authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation
of the City of London and Dancor Huron Robin’s Hill Inc., to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C1/20/CSC)
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourns at 11:25 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk