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Council

MINUTES

TWENTY-SECOND MEETING

 

November 8, 2016

 

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

 

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

 

ABSENT:  Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, F. Angeletti (Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP) B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, A. Hagan, N. Hall, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, W.B. McKaig (Sullivan Mahoney LLP), D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, A. Patis, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, K. Scherr, J. Smout and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present, except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None.

 

II

RECOGNITIONS

 

None.

 

III

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

 

MOTION FOR IN CLOSED SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In closed session, with respect to the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C3/22/SPPC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to employee negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation and advice subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  (C5/22/SPPC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to employment-related matters and identifiable individuals. (C1/26/CSC)

 

 

 

d)

ADDED - A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to an application for hearing by London Police Services Board to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission arising out of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process. (C-1/23/SPPC)

 

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, T. Park (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Council, In Closed Session at 4:10 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

At 4:48 PM Councillors M. Salih, P. Squire and V. Ridley leave the meeting.

 

At 5:03 PM Councillor M. Cassidy leaves the meeting.

 

The Council, In Closed Session rises at 5:03 PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 5:11 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy and J. Zaifman.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of Stage IX Added Reports – 9th Public Report of Council, In Closed Session, to be considered at this time.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS

 

 

9th Public Report of the Council in Closed Session

                        Councillor S. Turner Presents

 

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

 

ABSENT:  Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, F. Angeletti (Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP) A. Hagan, N. Hall, V. McAlea Major, W.B. McKaig (Sullivan Mahoney LLP), D. Mounteer, L. Palarchio and L.M. Rowe.

 

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

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the matter of a budget appeal to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission against the City of London pursuant to section 39 of the Police Services Act:

 

a)         the attached Minutes of Settlement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board BE APPROVED; and

 

 

 

 

b)         outside legal counsel for The Corporation of the City of London BE INSTRUCTED to:

 

i)          advise the Ontario Civilian Police Commission of the Settlement noted in a), above, in conjunction with the appropriate representative of the London Police Services Board; and

 

          ii)          work with the London Police Services Board in determining a mutually acceptable means of informing the public of the Settlement.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that Council recess.

 

Motion Passed

 

The Council recesses at 5:45 PM and reconvenes at 6:05 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy and J. Zaifman.

 

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FIRST MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 25, 2016

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve the Minutes of the Twenty-First Meeting, held on October 25, 2016.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda.

 

1.

J. MacDonald, Downtown London - Vehicle for Hire By-law (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee stage for consideration with clause 2 of the 14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee.)

 

a)

(ADDED) R. Caranci, Caranci Consulting

 

2.

(ADDED) R. Huber, Thames River Anglers Association - One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII

REPORTS

 

 

14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

                        Councillor V. Ridley presents.

           

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Vehicle for Hire By-law (Relates to Bill No. 398)

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the licensing of vehicles for hire:

 

a)         the attached by-law to amend By-law No. L.-129-51 being “A by-law to provide for the licensing, regulation and governing of vehicles for hire, including cab, accessible cab, limousine and group transportation vehicle drivers, owners and brokers” to replace section 6.6 of the by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of November 8, 2016; and

 

b)         further discussion with respect to the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law BE REFERRED to a Special Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), to be held prior to the November 8, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council; (2016-P09)

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and the public attached submissions; and,

 

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.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

NAYS: S. Turner (1)

 

 

15th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

                        Councillor V. Ridley presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 2.

 

2.

Vehicle for Hire By-law – Action from Public Participation Meeting

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a revised Vehicle for Hire By-law incorporating the following provisions, based on the comments previously received at the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) Public Participation Meeting held on October 26, 2016, and by correspondence:

 

            i)          amend the minimum fare (lowest zone rate) for Executive Limousines to $10.25 and $9.50 (senior/student rate);

 

            ii)         allow that debit machine charges may be borne by the passenger;

 

            iii)        delete the vehicle entry age for all vehicles for hire;

 

            iv)        permit an additional year of service for low-emission and/or environmentally-friendly vehicles;

 

            v)         allow for brokers to make driver and/or owner application submissions online, as well as maintain the current system of applicants attending City Hall to submit application documents;

 

            vi)        allow for third party record checks with a grading of:  Pass, Fail or Concern, along with regulations for licensing where a Pass is not achieved;

 

            vii)       require private vehicles for hire to maintain broker specific removable signage;

 

            viii)      prohibit cash payments in private vehicles for hire;

 

            ix)        delete the requirement for HST registration as part of the application process; it being noted that this is a Federal responsibility;

 

            x)         continue the current license cap of one accessible plate for every 18 cab plates; and,

 

            xi)        incorporate the errata sheet amendments, as circulated on October 26, 2016, to address minor typos and deletions in the draft By-law;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the CPSC with respect to the following:

 

            i)          uniform “cloud-based” camera system options for all vehicles for hire; it being noted that this report will be brought forward one year after the proposed by-law comes into force and effect;

 

            ii)         crime statistics (including, but not limited to prevention, crimes solved, and other statistics) specific to vehicles for hire and the camera equipment currently required, following consultation with the London Police Service;   

 

            iii)        potential incentives (financial or otherwise) that would encourage the use of low-emission and/or environmentally friendly vehicles as vehicles for hire;

 

            iv)        the requirement for private vehicles for hire to maintain vehicle identification according to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; it being noted that the Province will be consulted with respect to this matter; and,

 

            v)        potential changes to all licensing ratios (accessible and non-accessible) following additional consultation with the industry and other appropriate community partners and stakeholders; and,

 

c)         the matter of fees BE REFERRED back to staff to allow for additional information to be provided to the CPSC with respect to this matter.

 

it being noted that the following matters were considered by the CPSC with no amendment suggested to the proposed by-law: camera requirements, insurance requirements, Class B Cab Owner licenses, Workers’ Compensation, rickshaw regulation, vehicle safety checks, surge pricing and maintaining the role of the City as the Regulator.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 2 be amended by deleting part b) iii) in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new part b) iii):

 

"b) iii) regulations that would encourage the use of low-emission and/or environmentally friendly vehicles as vehicles for hire;"

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that clause 2, as amended, be referred to the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 for further consideration. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (7)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (6)

 

Clause 2, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a revised Vehicle for Hire By-law incorporating the following provisions, based on the comments previously received at the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) Public Participation Meeting held on October 26, 2016, and by correspondence:

 

i)          amend the minimum fare (lowest zone rate) for Executive Limousines to $10.25 and $9.50 (senior/student rate);

 

            ii)         allow that debit machine charges may be borne by the passenger;

 

            iii)         delete the vehicle entry age for all vehicles for hire;

 

iv)        permit an additional year of service for low-emission and/or environmentally-friendly vehicles;

 

v)         allow for brokers to make driver and/or owner application submissions online, as well as maintain the current system of applicants attending City Hall to submit application documents;

 

vi)        allow for third party record checks with a grading of:  Pass, Fail or Concern, along with regulations for licensing where a Pass is not achieved;

 

vii)       require private vehicles for hire to maintain broker specific removable signage;

 

            viii)       prohibit cash payments in private vehicles for hire;

 

ix)        delete the requirement for HST registration as part of the application process; it being noted that this is a Federal responsibility;

 

           x)          continue the current license cap of one accessible plate for every 18 cab plates; and,

 

xi)        incorporate the errata sheet amendments, as circulated on October 26, 2016, to address minor typos and deletions in the draft By-law;

 

 b)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the CPSC with respect to the following:

 

i)            uniform “cloud-based” camera system options for all vehicles for hire; it being noted that this report will be brought forward one year after the proposed by-law comes into force and effect;

 

ii)           crime statistics (including, but not limited to prevention, crimes solved, and other statistics) specific to vehicles for hire and the camera equipment currently required, following consultation with the London Police Service;   

 

iii)          regulations that would encourage the use of low-emission and/or environmentally friendly vehicles as vehicles for hire;

 

iv)          the requirement for private vehicles for hire to maintain vehicle identification according to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; it being noted that the Province will be consulted with respect to this matter; and,

 

v)          potential changes to all licensing ratios (accessible and non-accessible) following additional consultation with the industry and other appropriate community partners and stakeholders; and,

 

c)         the matter of fees BE REFERRED back to staff to allow for additional information to be provided to the CPSC with respect to this matter.

 

it being noted that the following matters were considered by the CPSC with no amendment suggested to the proposed by-law: camera requirements, insurance requirements, Class B Cab Owner licenses, Workers’ Compensation, rickshaw regulation, vehicle safety checks, surge pricing and maintaining the role of the City as the Regulator.”

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 1.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that Council recess.

 

Motion Passed

 

The Council recesses at 6:39 PM and reconvenes at 7:20 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

 

 

26th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

                        Councillor J. Morgan presents.

           

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 10 to 18.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Vesting Properties in the Name of the City after a Tax Sale

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following properties BE VESTED in the name of the City of London in accordance with section 379(5)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 at a time to be determined by the City Treasurer and City staff BE DIRECTED to enter into discussions with the appropriate representatives of the Crown in Right of Canada with respect to the disposition of the Crown interests in the properties:

 

a)         1694 Evangeline Street, London Ontario PIN 08108-0097 (LT) roll number 39.36.030.280.135.00; and

 

b)         126 Hamilton Road, London Ontario PIN 08316-0187 roll number 39.36.050.090.077.00.

 

3.

Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan By-law and Collection of Property Taxes By-law (Relates to Bill No.'s 392 and 393)

 

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 2017:

 

a)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 1, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 8, 2016 to amend by-law A-5505-497 entitled “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; and

 

b)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 1, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 8, 2016 to amend By-law A-8 entitled “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 property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year.

 

 

 

 

4.

Forked River Brewing - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

 

That Forked River Brewing’s 4th Anniversary celebration, to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, at 4-45 Pacific Court, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

5.

Ontario Good Roads Association

 

That Councillor V. Ridley BE REIMBURSED for:

 

a)         expenses she may incur related to campaign material for her bid for re-election to the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Board, up to a maximum of $500.00, outside of her annual expense allocation, subject to annual budget approval, and in accordance with the Council’s Travel and Business Expense Policy; and

 

b)         in the event she is re-elected to the OGRA Board, expenses over and above those which the OGRA Board covers, related to her attendance at the 2017/18 Board meetings, outside of her annual expense allocation, subject to annual budget approval, and in accordance with the Council’s Travel and Business Expense Policy.

 

7.

Length of Time of Council, In Closed Session

 

That the communication dated October 22, 2016 from Councillor H.L. Usher BE RECEIVED; it being understood that the City Clerk, in consultation with the Chair, will identify approximately when Council, In Closed Session will recess and Council will reconvene in public session on the public agenda.

 

10.

Confirmation of Appointment to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That Mary Spinks, University Students' Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

11.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Cycling Advisory Committee

 

That Carlie Forsythe, Fanshawe Student Union BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the Cycling Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

12.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Advisory Committee on the Environment

 

That Grace Zhu, University Students' Council, Western University, BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the Advisory Committee on the Environment, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

13.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

 

That Temitope Olasehinde, University Students' Council, Western University, BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

14.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That Mauricio Diaz, University Students' Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

15.

Confirmation of Appointment to the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That Jamie Cleary, University Students' Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the London Housing Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

16.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That Jamie Cleary, University Students' Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the Transportation Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

17.

Confirmation of Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That Camille Chung, University Students' Council, Western University BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member-at-Large to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, for the term ending November 30, 2017.

 

18.

Terms of Reference – Advisory Committee on the Environment and Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

 

That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with the necessary proposed amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committee on the Environment and the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee in order to permit two non-voting student representatives, one from each of the University Students' Council, Western University and the Fanshawe Students’ Union, should both of those entities be interested in putting forward nominees from their respective organizations.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (10)

 

At 7:30 PM Councillors V. Ridley and H.L. Usher enter the meeting.

 

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

 

6.

Canada 150 Community Leader

 

That consideration of the designation of a City of London representative(s) to the newly-created Network of Canada 150 Community Leaders, including the matter of financing related travel expenses for that individual(s), if any, BE REFERRED to the November 8, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council; it being understood that Council Members should come prepared with any names for consideration.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that clause 6 be amended to read as follows:

 

“That consideration of the designation of a City of London representative(s) to the newly-created Network of Canada 150 Community Leaders, including the matter of financing related travel expenses for that individual(s), if any, BE REFERRED to the November 22, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council; it being understood that Council Members should come prepared with any names for consideration.”

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, T. Park (9)

 

NAYS: P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (3)

 

Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That consideration of the designation of a City of London representative(s) to the newly-created Network of Canada 150 Community Leaders, including the matter of financing related travel expenses for that individual(s), if any, BE REFERRED to the November 22, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council; it being understood that Council Members should come prepared with any names for consideration.”

 

At 7:35 PM Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

15th Report of the Civic Works Committee

                        Councillor J. Helmer presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helme to Approve clauses 1 to 14, excluding clauses 11 and 12.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

9th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) from its meeting held on October 4, 2016:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) supports the draft Coloured Crosswalk Policy as outlined in the staff report dated August 22, 2016 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer; it being noted that the TAC considers the proposed policy to be fair, reasonable and comprehensive; and, it being further noted that the TAC reviewed and received a Municipal Council resolution from its session held on August 30, 2016 with respect to this matter;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to advise the Ministry of Transportation of the following comments with respect to the Ontario Intercommunity Bus Policy proposal:

 

i)          the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) supports a reduction in transportation barriers; and,

 

ii)         the Ministry be asked to consider new and emerging technologies which may be appropriate for intercommunity passenger travel;

 

it being noted that the TAC reviewed and received the following with respect to this matter:

 

i)          a communication from H. Valentine entitled “The Intercity Bus in Ontario – Long Term Trends and Future Options”, and,

 

ii)         a News Release from the Ministry of Transportation entitled “Ontario Intercommunity Bus Policy Proposal”’ and,

 

c)         clauses 1 to 4 and 7 to 8, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

10th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

 

That the 10th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 19, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

 

4.

South Street and Grey Street Two Way Conversion

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the conversion of South Street and Grey Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations:

 

a)         the staff report dated November 1, 2016, from the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, entitled “South Street and Grey Street Two-Way Conversion” BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the conversion of South Street and Grey Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations as outlined in the staff report noted in a) above;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to request the Canadian National Railway (CNR) to undertake the necessary railway crossing modifications to implement the conversion noted in b) above;

 

 

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to maintain the provision for parking on the south side of Grey Street between Colborne Street and Maitland Street during weekday evenings and on weekends to address the operational needs of Beth Emanuel Church and the Fugitive Slave Chapel;

 

e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate potential parking improvements that could be undertaken on Waterloo Street, Maitland Street and William Street to mitigate the loss in parking resulting from the conversion of South Street and Grey Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations; and,

 

f)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate additional parking analysis, infrastructure modifications and required by-law amendments to implement the conversion noted in b), above, subject to the provisions outlined in d) and e), above, and subject to the railway crossing modifications noted in c), above, being completed.  (2016-T05)

 

5.

Victoria Bridge - Environmental Assessment - Appointment of Consulting Engineer

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Victoria Bridge Environmental Assessment:

 

a)         AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the project in the amount of $389,400.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2016, 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 to give effect to these recommendations.  (2016-E05)

 

6.

Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law (Relates to Bill No. 399)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2016 as Appendix 'A' BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111).  (2016-T08)

 

7.

Update on the Provincial Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Application Process and Next Steps

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to the update on the Provincial Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Application Process and next steps:

 

a)         the comments and discussion BE ENDORSED and the staff report dated November 1, 2016 BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights Registry posting (EBR 012-8727) titled “Discussion Paper: Electric Vehicle Incentives, Infrastructure and Awareness”; and,

 

b)         the additional comments and discussion focused on the municipal role with respect to electric vehicles, local economic development and increased convenience to Londoners and visitors, along with the Council resolution, BE APPROVED and submitted to the Ministry of the Transportation Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights Registry posting (EBR 012-8727) prior to the Ministry’s deadline of November 14th 2016;

 

 

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a communication dated October 20, 2016, from J. Hughes, Director Ministry of Transportation with respect to this matter.  (2016-E17)

 

8.

Utility-Issued Alternate Locate Agreements (Relates to Bill No. 394)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of delegating to the City Engineer the authority to execute utility-issued Alternate Locate Agreements on behalf of the Corporation.  (2016-E06)

 

9.

2016 External Audit of London's Drinking Water Quality Management System and 2016 Management Review

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water and Wastewater, the staff report dated November 1, 2016 with respect to the 2016 external audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System, and the subsequent 2016 Management Review meeting, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2016-E08)

 

10.

Appointment of Consultants - Clean Water and Wastewater Fund Projects

 

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 Consulting Engineers for the Sewer Separation Program applied for under Phase 1 of the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF):

 

a)         the following Consulting Engineering firms BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the pre-design and design of the said projects, at the upset amounts identified below, including contingency and exclusive of H.S.T., in accordance with the estimate on file, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that these consultants may obtain approval to proceed with subsequent phases of engineering for their projects subject to satisfying all financial, reporting and other conditions contained within this Policy:

 

i)          Contract 18:  Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Limited, in the amount of $228,302.00;

 

ii)          Contract 19:  AECOM Canada Ltd, in the amount of $253,602.00; and,

 

iii)         Contract 20:  Ricor Engineering, in the amount of $188,680.00;

 

b)         the financing for design of the projects identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report as Appendix 'A';

 

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

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with each Consultant for the respective project; 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.  (2016-E08)

 

13.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at October 11, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Downtown Parking Study

 

That the Downtown Parking Study BE EXPANDED to include a review of commercial downtown boulevard parking fees.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 11.

 

11.

Commercial Boulevard Parking Application - 472 Ridout Street North

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the commercial boulevard parking application made by Peter M. Behr, Behr Holdings Incorporated, for 472 Ridout Street North BE DENIED for the following reasons:

 

a)         Strategic Direction #4 of the London Downtown Plan: Green our Downtown, recommends increasing tree canopy cover and reducing the heat island effect in the Downtown whereas the application proposes to remove an existing healthy City boulevard tree and paving over existing green space which is not in keeping with the above direction;

 

b)         the Downtown Design Guidelines recommend that surface parking be screened from the street and daylight triangle sightlines to parking area accesses be maintained for pedestrian crossings on sidewalks whereas the proposal will negatively impact the streetscape and introduce sightline conflicts for drivers using the adjacent driveway parking access to the north; and,

 

c)         there is a considerable amount of existing parking in the area including on-site, on-street and in surrounding parking lots;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design and a communication dated October 12, 2016 from P. Behr, Behr Holdings Incorporated, with respect to this matter;

 

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 in connection with this matter.  (2016-D17)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 12.

 

12.

One River-Master Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2016 as Appendix ‘A’ BE APPROVED with the following revised draft EA Problem/Opportunity Statement:

 

“The river that flows through London’s downtown has many names:

 

•           Deshkan Ziibiing (known to the Anishnaabeg and Lenape of the Great Lakes);

•           Kahwyˆhatati (ONYOTA?:KA); and,

•           The Thames (John Graves Simcoe)

 

This river is both our inheritance and our living legacy.  It is our collective responsibility to maintain and enhance this shared natural, cultural recreational and aesthetic resource.  The One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment will consider the area historically influenced by the Springbank Dam and will provide a plan that coordinates critical infrastructure projects in ways that improve the overall health of the river, identify potential impacts to downstream communities and where possible avoid them, protect species at risk and respect the vision of Back to the River’s “The Ribbon of the Thames” concept plan.  This study, in the context of many other ongoing initiatives, will preserve for future generations this valuable resource and allow people of all abilities to enjoy and access this designated Canadian Heritage River.”;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from S. Mathers, Manager, Stormwater, with respect to this matter.  (2016-E21)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 12 be amended to include wording in the statement of objectives that requires that there be an understanding of the impacts that critical infrastructure projects may have on species at risk, and/or endangered species.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 12, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: M. Salih, T. Park (2)

 

Clause 12, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference appended to the staff report dated November 1, 2016 as Appendix ‘A’ BE APPROVED with the following revised draft EA Problem/Opportunity Statement:

 

“The river that flows through London’s downtown has many names:

 

•            Deshkan Ziibiing (known to the Anishnaabeg and Lenape of the Great Lakes);

•            Kahwyˆhatati (ONYOTA:KA); and,

•            The Thames (John Graves Simcoe)

 

This river is both our inheritance and our living legacy.  It is our collective responsibility to maintain and enhance this shared natural, cultural recreational and aesthetic resource.  The One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment will consider the area historically influenced by the Springbank Dam and will provide a plan that coordinates critical infrastructure projects in ways that improve the overall health of the river, identifies and creates an understanding of potential impacts these projects may have on downstream communities, species at risk and/or endangered species and where possible avoids them  and respects the vision of Back to the River’s “The Ribbon of the Thames” concept plan.  This study, in the context of many other ongoing initiatives, will preserve for future generations this valuable resource and allow people of all abilities to enjoy and access this designated Canadian Heritage River.”;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from S. Mathers, Manager, Stormwater, with respect to this matter.  (2016-E21)”

 

 

19th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

                        Councillor P. Squire presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clauses 1 to 14, inclusive.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Properties located at 1235-1249 Hyde Park Road (H-8689) (Relates to Bill No. 402)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Motivity Land Inc., c/o James Bennett, relating to the properties located at 1235 to 1249 Hyde Park Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Restricted Service Commercial (h-17*RSC1/RSC3/RSC5) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC3/RSC5) Zone to remove the holding “h-17” provision. (2016-D09)

 

3.

Local Renewable Electricity Generation Projects Seeking Ontario Feed-In Tariff Contracts - Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution Landfill Gas Projects on Active and Closed Landfill Sites Feed-In Tariff (FIT) 5.0 Prescribed Forms

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Services and Planning Liaison, the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign any requested Council resolution using the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, relating to landfill gas projects seeking contracts under Version 5.0 of the Ontario Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program.    (2016-E17)

 

4.

Properties located at 110 and 120 Shamrock Road (Relates to Bill No. 397)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of John Shirley, relating to the properties located at 110 and 120 Shamrock Road:

 

a)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016 to deem Lots 28 and 29 in Registered Plan of Subdivision 33M-272 not to be in a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act;

 

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

 

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

 

5.

Property located at 2332 Wickerson Road (H-8345) (Relates to Bill No. 403)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Planner II, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of MHBC, c/o Scott Allen, relating to the property located at 2332 Wickerson Road:

 

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-37*h-100*R1-3(7)) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-37*h-100*R1-4) Zone, which permits singled detached dwellings TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3(7)) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-4) Zone to remove the “h-37” holding provision; and,

 

b)         the application to change the zoning of a portion of the properties located at 2332 Wickerson Road FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-37*h-100*R1-3(7)) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-37*h-100*R1-4) Zone to remove the h-37 holding provision BE REFUSED as the existing livestock/building infrastructure still impacts these lots.   (2016-D09)

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Property located at 3343 Morgan Avenue (H-8536) (Relates to Bill No. 404)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 3343 Morgan Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/R10 (h*h-54*h-71*h-100*h-134*R5-7/R6-5/R7.D100.H45/ R10-3.H45) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/R10 (h*h-54*h-71R5-7/ R6-5/R7.D100.H45/R10-3.H45) Zone to remove the “h-100” and “h-134” holding provisions.  (2016-D09)

 

7.

Request for Municipal Council Support Resolution - Ground Mounted Solar Project Under the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application for a Category 2 FIT project to construct a ground mounted solar project on the property located at 1875 Wharncliffe Road South:

 

a)            the Applicant BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the construction and operation of this project;

 

b)         a Municipal Council Support Resolution in the forms appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, as Appendices “A” and “B” BE ISSUED for this project; and,

 

c)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Municipal Council Support Resolution noted in part b), above;

 

it being noted that the sole purpose of this resolution is to enable the applicant to receive priority points under the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program and may not be used for any other form of municipal approval in relation to the project.   (2016-E17)

 

8.

Building Division Monthly Report for August 2016

 

That the Building Division Monthly Report for August 2016 BE RECEIVED.    (2016-A23)

 

9.

Property located at 2028 Wickerson Road (39CD-16507/OZ-8645) (Relates to Bill No's. 395 and 405)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Vacant Land Plan of Condominium, Official Plan and Rezoning applications of The Ridge At Byron Inc., relating to the property located at 2028 Wickerson Road:

 

a)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016 ,to amend the Official Plan to change the designation on Schedule “A” - Land Use, on a portion of these lands FROM Urban Reserve Community Growth TO Low Density Residential, to permit single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwellings and cluster single detached dwellings at a maximum density of 30 units per hectare;

 

b)          the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone to permit 12 single detached dwellings and a Residential R6 (R6-1) Zone to permit 44 multiple residential units and one open space block on a private road created through a vacant land condominium;

 

c)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Vacant Land Condominium application; and,

 

d)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Concept Site Plan;

 

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;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

 

•           the recommended residential zoning will conform to the recommended Low Density Residential designation in the Official Plan, and provides for a form of low density development that is compatible with the scale of development in surrounding neighbourhood;

•           the submitted Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity with Official Plan Policies and the City's Condominium Submission Review and Approval Guidelines; and,

•           the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity to the City of London Z.-1 Zoning By-law and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

 

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.   (2016-D09/D07)

 

10.

Property located on a portion of 3260 Singleton Avenue (39CD-16512/SPA16-031)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Planner II, 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 3260 Singleton Avenue:

 

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for draft plan of vacant land condominium relating to a portion of 3260 Singleton Avenue; and,

 

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED there were no issues raised at the public meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to a portion of 3260 Singleton Avenue;

 

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;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

 

•           the submitted Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity with Official Plan Policies and the City's Condominium Submission Review and Approval Guidelines;

•           the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium can be accommodated on the subject lands and can be integrated with adjacent surrounding lands; and,

•           the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium is in conformity to the City of London Z.-1 Zoning By-law and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

 

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.    (2016-D07)

 

11.

Properties located at 2044, 2062, 2070 and 2100 Meadowgate Boulevard (OZ-8663) (Relates to Bill No's. 396 and 406)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ironstone Building Company, relating to the properties located at 2044, 2062, 2070 and 2100 Meadowgate Boulevard:

 

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016, to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Community Commercial Node designation TO a Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation;

 

b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016,  as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area (CSA5) Zone and an Associated Shopping Area/Service Station (ASA1/ ASA2/ASA3/SS3) Zone TO a Residential R5 (R5-5) Zone and a Private Road/Residential R5 (PR/R5-5) Zone; and,

 

c)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following through the site plan process:

 

i)          include a warning clause detailing the use of the private road for the commercial and residential uses within the Development Agreement to serve as notice for each tenant or owner;

ii)         design the access easement to appear as a public street including sidewalks and boulevard trees;

iii)         provide street-orientation to Meadowgate Blvd. and the Private Road (PR) zone (access easement) through the provision of front entrances and a high level of architectural detail and articulation on these facades; and,

iv)        design end and corner units that are visible from the public realm to incorporate the same level of detail and articulation into side facades as is present on the fronts of the buildings;

 

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;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

 

•           the recommended amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014);

•           the recommended amendment is consistent with the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential policies of the City of London Official Plan;

•           the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment provides for a sensitive and compatible development within the surrounding neighbourhood;

•           the proposed residential development will not inhibit the adjacent commercial lands to develop; and,

•           the proposed residential development is generally in accordance with the London Plan;

 

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.    (2016-D09)

 

12.

Property located at 255 South Carriage Road (39T-08502/Z-8614) (Relates to Bill No. 407)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following action be taken with respect to the request from Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 225 South Carriage Road;

 

a)            the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the proposed revisions to the draft plan of subdivision and the request for a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision approval for the draft plan submitted by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., File No. 39T-08502, prepared by Holstead and Redmond Limited (dated April 1, 2016), as revised which shows a total of ninety seven (97) single detached residential lots, eight (8) multi-family residential blocks, served by four (4) new local streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached, revised, Appendix "39T-08502”; it being noted that the Legal Services Division are to confirm their concurrence with the deletion of Condition 75 which reads as follows:

 

            “Further, the owner shall obtain approval of their proposed design from the Manager of Urban Design Prior to any submission of an application for a building permit for corner lots with an exterior sideyard in this plan.”;

 

b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016, 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 Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (14)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings one storey in height, maximum of 5 metres, a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 10 metres TO a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-100*R4-4 (_)) Zone, which permits street townhomes one storey in height, maximum of 5 metres, with a minimum lot frontage of 5.5 metres per unit and a lot minimum lot area of 180m2;

·                     FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres TO a Holding Residential R4 (h*h-100*R4-4) Zone, which permits street townhomes with a minimum lot frontage of 5.5 metres per unit and a minimum lot area of 180m2 and maximum height of 10.5 metres;

·                     FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 270m2 and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres TO a Holding Residential R4 (h*h-100*R4-4) Zone, which permits street townhomes with a minimum lot frontage of 5.5 metres per unit and a minimum lot area of 180m2 and maximum height of 10.5 metres;

·                     FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 270m2 and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres;

·                     FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 10 metres and minimum lot area of 300m2 TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres;

·                     FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-13 (6)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 270m2 and minimum lot frontage of 9 metres; and,

·                     FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (8)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and minimum lot frontage of 11 metres TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3 (4)) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings with minimum lot frontage of 10 metres and minimum lot area of 300m2; and,

 

c)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, as Appendix “B”;

 

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;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

 

·                     the proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

·                     the proposed revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning by-law amendment provide for a form of residential development that is consistent with the Hyde Park Community Plan;

·                     the proposed revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment provide for a form of residential development that is consistent with the Low and Multi Family Medium Density Residential policies of the Official Plan and compatible with the surrounding residential development;

·                     conditions of draft plan approval and recommended zoning contains provisions which will ensure development of the lands for sensitive land uses does not occur until noise and vibration mitigation measures are in place both physically on the ground and through warning clauses in the subdivision agreement; and,

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendments include appropriate Holding Provisions to ensure that the residential development is successfully integrated with abutting uses and all required municipal services are provided;

 

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.    (2016-D09/D12)

 

 

 

13.

11th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on October 20, 2016:

 

a)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) recommends that fencing, without gates, be included in the draft plan of subdivision to protect the adjacent Environmentally Significant Area; it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed and received a Notice, dated September 20, 2016, from L. Mottram, Senior Planner, with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the properties located at 1509 Ed Ervasti Land and a portion of 1295 Sandy Somerville Drive;

 

b)            the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Sifton Bog Report prepared by Stantec :

 

i)              the comments of the 2016 Sifton Bog Working Group, appended to the 11th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) BE PROVIDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; it being noted that the EEPAC held a discussion with respect to the merits of the Civic Administration’s proposal and was unable to reach a majority decision; and,

ii)             the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consult the public of the potential relocation of the viewing platform currently located at Redmond's Pond, prior to a final decision on action;

 

c)            the following actions be taken with respect to the updated Sunninglea Scoped Environmental Impact Study Working Group comments:

 

i)          consideration of the updated Working Group comments BE POSTPONED to the next Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) meeting; and,

ii)         the assigned Planner BE INVITED to attend the EEPAC meeting to respond to any enquiries;

 

d)            a Working Group consisting of S. Levin (lead) and R. Trudeau BE ESTALBISHED to review the Subject Land Status Report relating to the properties located at 1557 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road; it being noted that the application will be discussed at the November 14, 2016, Planning and Environment Committee meeting;

 

e)            a Working Group consisting of N. Weerasuriya (lead), E. Arellano and L. Des Marteaux BE ESTABLISHED to review the Ecological Restoration Plan prepared by St. Williams Nursery and Ecology Centre, for the Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills Environmentally Significant Area; it being noted that the Working Group will report back at the next meeting of EEPAC;

 

f)             the following actions be taken with respect to the draft City-Wide Terrestrial Invasive Plant Strategy prepared by J. MacKay, Ecologist Planner:

 

i)              a Working Group consisting of S. Levin (lead), S. Peirce, J. Stinziano, M. Thorn and N. Weerasuriya BE ESTABLISHED to review the draft City-Wide Terrestrial Invasive Plant Strategy;

ii)             the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to use available project funding for phragmites control if required on approved engineering services projects currently being undertaken; and,

iii)            the Civic Administration BE ASKED to include funding in future budgets for the control and mitigation of phragmites by restoring natural or native species by methods such as: natural colonization or succession, seeding with native grasses/herbaceous species, planting appropriate native trees and shrubs, planting live cuttings and using landscape cloth or heavy mulching

 

g)         J. Stinziano BE PERMITTED to remain on the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) during his Fulbright Scholarship as Mr. J. Stinziano continues to participate in Working Group projects and is a valuable member of the EEPAC; and,

 

h)         clauses 1 to 6, 8 and 11, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the attached communication from S. Levin, Chair, EEPAC, with respect to phragmites.

 

14.

Property located at 1877 Sandy Somerville Lane (Z-8661) (Relates to Bill No. 408)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited relating to lands located at 1877 Sandy Somerville Lane, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 8, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-10(6)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5( )) Zone, to permit various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouses, stacked townhouses, and apartment buildings, together with a special provision to permit uses to be developed in the form of land lease community homes, at a maximum density of 30 units per hectare, minimum lot frontage of 0 metres, minimum side yard depth adjacent to an OS5 Zone of 1.0 metre, and minimum side yard depth adjacent to a R6-5(7) and R1-10( ) Zone of 1.2 metres; an Open Space OS5 Zone, to permit such uses as conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking trails and multi-use pathways, and managed woodlots; and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-10( )) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with access permitted via a private right-of-way to a public street, a minimum lot area of 0.3 hectares, minimum yard depth from an R6-5( ) Zone of 6.0 metres, and minimum yard depth from an OS5 Zone of 10 metres;

 

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;

 

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

 

•           the recommended zoning is compatible with adjacent development and represents an appropriate extension of Sandy Somerville Lane, a private street within the Riverbend Golf community;

•           the proposed site development plan incorporates an appropriate buffer from the Kains Woods ESA, and as part of this amendment will be rezoned Open Space OS5; and,

•           the recommended zoning is consistent with the Official Plan designation for the site, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

 

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.   (2016-D09)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

At 7:55 PM Councillor B. Armstrong leaves the meeting.

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS (continued)

 

 

23rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

                        Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 to 6, inclusive.

 

1.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

2015 Annual Report – Development Charges Reserve Funds

 

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the annual statement of the City Treasurer included as Appendix “A” and Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 7, 2016, with respect to the operation of the City Services Reserve Funds and Urban Works Reserve Funds for the year ended December 31, 2015, BE RECEIVED for information and BE MADE available to the public on the City of London website.

 

3.

Development Charges Rate Monitoring – 2016 Review

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated November 7, 2016, with respect to the 2016 review of development charges rate monitoring, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

4.

Tabling the 2018 (Tax Supported Operating, Capital, Water and Waste Water Treatment

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Annual Update of the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget:

 

a)            the attached overview presentation by the Director, Financial Planning and Policy BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the draft Tax-Supported Operating, Capital, Water and Wastewater Treatment Budgets, as well as the 2017 Budget Amendment Forms, BE REFERRED to the 2017 Annual Update process for the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget; and

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the November 24, 2017 Budget session with options for financing any Budget amendments that the Municipal Council may ultimately wish to make, without impacting the tax levy (e.g. funding through Assessment Growth, provincial and federal funding sources, efficiencies, surplus, etc.).

 

5.

London Music strategy

 

That the staff report dated November 7, 2016, and the attached presentation by the London Music Industry Development Officer, both having to do with an update on the London Music Strategy, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

6.

Standing Committee Appointments

 

That the following appointments be made to the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2016 to November 30, 2017:

 

a)         Civic Works Committee

 

Councillor M. van Holst (Chair)

Councillor B. Armstrong

Councillor P. Squire

Councillor P. Hubert

Councillor V. Ridley

 

b)         Community and Protective Services Committee

 

Councillor M. Salih (Chair)

Councillor B. Armstrong

Councillor M. Cassidy

Councillor P. Squire

Councillor H.L. Usher

 

c)         Corporate Services Committee

 

Councillor J. Helmer

Councillor J. Morgan

Councillor P. Hubert

Councillor H.L. Usher

Councillor T. Park (on an interim basis, pending the return of Councillor J. Zaifman)

Councillor J. Zaifman (replacing Councillor T. Park upon his return from medical leave)

 

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee deferred consideration of the appointment of a Chair for the Corporate Services Committee until such time as the Municipal Council has dealt with the related report back from the City Clerk regarding changes to the Procedure By-law, and any related policies, arising from the elimination of the position of Deputy Mayor selected by the Municipal Council.

 

 

 

d)         Planning and Environment Committee

 

Councillor T. Park (Chair)

Councillor J. Helmer

Councillor M. Cassidy

Councillor A. Hopkins

Councillor S. Turner

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)

 

MOTION FOR IN CLOSED SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P.Hubert to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In closed session, with respect to the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C3/22/SPPC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to employee negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation and advice subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  (C5/22/SPPC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to employment-related matters and identifiable individuals. (C1/26/CSC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (12)

 

The Council rises and goes into the Council, In Closed Session at 7:55 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy and J. Zaifman.

 

At 9:26 PM Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner and T. Park leave the meeting.

 

At 9:36 PM Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner and T. Park enter the meeting.

 

The Council, In Closed Session rises at 10:09 PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 10:12 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy and J. Zaifman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26th Report of the Corporate Services Committee (continued)

                        Councillors J. Morgan and J. Helmer present.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 8.

 

8.

Appointment By-laws

 

That the communication dated October 24, 2016, from Councillor J. Morgan, with respect to the utilization of by-laws to appoint members of the Senior Leadership Team and any other statutory officers of The Corporation of the City of London, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee in order to receive additional information, including information regarding the currency of Council Policy 18(17) entitled “Appointments Requiring Council Approval”.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 9.

 

9.

Consideration of Appointment to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

 

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to Environmental and Ecological Planning the Advisory Committee as a Voting Member-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2019:

 

Chris Evans

Berta Krichker

Alison Regehr

Ian Whiteside

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by V. Ridley to amend clause 9 by deleting the name “Berta Krichker” and by replacing it with the name “Edward Krynak”.

 

Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, at the joint request of the mover and the seconder, the motion is withdrawn.

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 9 be amended to read as follows:

 

 “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, 2019:

 

Chris Evans

Alison Regehr

Ian Whiteside”

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (9)

 

NAYS: P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (2)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 9, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

 

 

Clause 9, as amended, reads as follows:

 

“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, 2019:

 

Chris Evans

Alison Regehr

Ian Whiteside”

 

IX

ADDED REPORTS (continued)

 

 

9th Public Report of the Council in Closed Session (continued)

                        Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Councillor P. Hubert reports progress on the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C3/22/SPPC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to employee negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation and advice subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  (C5/22/SPPC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to employment-related matters and identifiable individuals. (C1/26/CSC)

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

Councillor T. Park enquires as to the status of the City Solicitor recruitment process.

 

The City Manager indicated that he is hoping to be able to report to Municipal Council in the next couple of weeks.

 

Councillor M. Salih enquires as to the status of the report back regarding a request to change the membership of the London Police Services Board from five (5) members to seven (7) members.

 

The City Manager indicates that the Civic Administration became aware that the Province of Ontario is undertaking a review of the Police Services Act and that it would be advisable to delay reporting back until that review is complete as there may be amendments made to the Act that may impact the makeup of Police Services Boards.  The City Manager indicates that he will make his best efforts to report back on this matter at the next meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

 

 

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 391 to 408, inclusive.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 391 to 408, inclusive.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 391 to 408, inclusive.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

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

 

Bill No. 391

By-law No. A.-7468-276

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 8th day of November, 2016. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 392

By-law No. A.-5505(p)-277

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/26/CSC)

 

Bill No. 393

By-law No. A-8-16023

A by-law to amend By-law No. A-8, entitled “Property Tax Collection By-law”. (3b/26/CSC)

 

Bill No. 394

By-law No. A.-7469-278

A by-law to delegate authority for executing Alternate Locate Agreements. (8/15/CWC)

 

Bill No. 395

By-law No. C.P.-1284(ss)-279

 

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London - 1989, relating to 2028 Wickerson Road. (9/19/PEC)

Bill No. 396

By-law No. C.P.-1284(st)-280

 

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 2044, 2062, 2070 & 2100 Meadowgate Boulevard. (11/19/PEC)

 

Bill No. 397

By-law No. C.P.-1516-281

 

A by-law to deem a portion of Registered Plan No. 33M-272 not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13. (4/19/PEC)

 

Bill No. 398

By-law No. L.-129(e)-282

A by-law to amend By-law No. L.-129-51 being “A by-law to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of vehicles for hire, including cab, accessible cab, limousine and group transportation vehicle drivers, owners and brokers”. (2a/14/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 399

By-law No. PS-111-16162

A by-law to amend By-law No. PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (6/15/CWC)

 

 

Bill No. 400

By-law No. S.-5825-283

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (North Centre Road Subdivision - UWO Lands; 33M-405) (City Engineer)

 

Bill No. 401

By-law No. S.-5826-284

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Clarke Road, north of Sudbury Avenue) (for road widening purposes on Clarke Road registered as Instrument No. ER1056542 on August 9, 2016 pursuant to SPA16-001 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 402

By-law No. Z.-1-162528

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning of the lands located at 1235-1249 Hyde Park Road. (2/19/PEC)

 

Bill No. 403

By-law No. Z.-1-162529

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for the lands located at 2332 Wickerson Road. (5/19/PEC)

 

Bill No. 404

By-law No. Z.-1-162530

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning on lands located at 3343 Morgan Ave. (6/19/PEC)

 

Bill No. 405

By-law No. Z.-1-162531

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located 2028 Wickerson Road. (9/19/PEC)

Bill No. 406

By-law No. Z.-1-162532

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 2044, 2062, 2070 & 2100 Meadowgate Boulevard. (11/19/PEC)

Bill No. 407

By-law No. Z.-1-162533

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 255 South Carriage Road. (12/19/PEC)

Bill No. 408

By-law No. Z.-1-162534

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone lands located at 1877 Sandy Somerville Lane. (14/19/PEC)

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 10:28 PM.

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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