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Council
MINUTES
25TH MEETING
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November 11, 2014
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
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PRESENT: Acting Mayor D. Brown,
Councillors B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N.
Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant and S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Mayor J. Baechler.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, G. Bridge, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, N.
Hall, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D.
O’Brien, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L. Rowe, C. Smith, S. Spring, B. Warner, B.
Westlake-Power and J. Wills.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Mayor J. Baechler and Councillor S.E. White.
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Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 5 of the 25th Report of the Corporate Services Committee,
having to do with Lorne Avenue Public School, by indicating that the Thames
Valley District School Board is his employer.
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S.
Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (14)
The Council rises and goes into the Committee
of the Whole, in camera, at 4:12 PM, with Acting Mayor D. Brown in the Chair
and all Members except Mayor J. Baechler and Councillor S.E. White.
Councillor S.E. White enters the meeting at
4:19 PM.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:20 PM,
and Council reconvenes at 4:24 PM, with Acting Mayor D. Brown in the Chair and
all Members present except Mayor J. Baechler and Councillor S.E. White.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve the Minutes of the 24th Meeting
held on October 14, 2014.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (13)
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Councillor
S.E. White enters the meeting at 4:26 PM.
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve receipt and referral of
the following communication, as noted on the Agenda:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of
the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for Councillor N. Branscombe to
introduce a motion to reconsider the actions of Municipal Council taken at
its meeting of June 10, 2014 related to the adoption of part e) of clause 10
of the 12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC),
requesting a report back from the Civic Administration regarding the
correlation between Lodging Houses and the R-1 zoning.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve reconsideration of the actions
of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of June 10, 2014, related to
the adoption of part e) of clause 10 of the 12th Report of the Community and
Protective Services Committee (CPSC), concerning a request that the Civic
Administration report back to the current term of Council regarding the
correlation between Lodging Houses and the R-1 zoning. Part e) of clause 10
reads as follows:
“e) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report to the appropriate Standing
Committee with respect to the correlation between Lodging Houses and R-1
Zoning prior to the conclusion of the current term of Council; it being noted
that a home, rented to more than three unrelated people, none of whom is the
owner, and whose only common bond is the need for shared temporary rental
accommodation is considering a Class 2 Lodging House and therefore not a
permitted use in an R-1 Zone single detached dwelling;…”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor W.R. Monteith to Approve that the Civic Administration
BE REQUESTED to bring a report forward at a future meeting of the Planning
and Environment Committee, in early 2015, with respect to the correlation
between Lodging Houses and R-1 zoning.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve clauses 1 to 19.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 10th Report of the Environment and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 23,
2014, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 8th Report of the Trees and
Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 22, 2014, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner
and the London Advisory Committee on Heritage's Planning and Policy
Sub-Committee, the delegation of authority to consent to, or grant, Heritage
Alteration Permits for heritage designated properties BE CIRCULATED for
comment; it being noted that a public participation meeting will be held at a
future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee. (2014-R01)
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That, the report dated November 4, 2014,
from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the
Heritage Planner, the Heritage Conservation District Work Plan and
Prioritization, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration
intends to update the Heritage Places document to establish a list of areas
to be considered for designation. (2014-R01)
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That, the Ontario Municipal Board decision
relating to the appeal by Debbie Newman and Lynn Johnston, with respect to
the Municipal Council decision to approve a Zoning By-law amendment, relating
to the property located at 193 Clark Road, BE RECEIVED. (2014-D14)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Cedar Hollow
Developments Limited, relating to the property located at 1671 Fanshawe Park
Road East, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November
4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
November 11, 2014, 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*R1-3) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-4) Zone by
removing the “h” holding provision. (2014-D14)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application by 2047790 Ontario
Limited relating to a portion of the property located at 530 Sunningdale Road
East, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 4,
2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November
11, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official
Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-2) Zone, a
Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special
Provision (h*R1-3(7)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1/Neighbourhood Facility
(h*R1-2/NF) Zone, and a Holding Residential R1 Special
Provision/Neighbourhood Facility (h*R1-3(7)/NF) Zone TO a Residential R1
(R1-2) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone, a Residential R1 Special
Provision (R1-3(7)) Zone, a Residential R1/Neighbourhood Facility (R1-2/NF)
Zone, and a Residential R1 Special Provision/Neighbourhood Facility
(R1-3(7)/NF) Zone to remove the holding (h) provision. (2014-D12)
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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 Vista Wood Estates Limited, for the subdivision of land over Block
94, Plan 33M-639, City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the north
side of Fanshawe Park Road West, west of Wonderland Road North, municipally
known as 1235 Eagletrace Drive, (formerly 751 Fanshawe Park Road West):
a) the
Special Provisions, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, as
Schedule “C”, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Vista Wood Estates Limited for the
Vista Woods Subdivision, Phase 1A (39T-11505) BE APPROVED;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Related Costs
and Revenues” appended to the staff report, dated November 4, 2014 as
Schedule “B”; and,
c) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any
amending agreements and all related documents required to fulfill its
conditions. (2014-D12)
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That, the Building Division Monthly Report
for September, 2014, BE RECEIVED. (2014-D00)
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 11th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
(LACH) from its meeting held on October 8, 2014:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to clause 7, relating to the
Stewardship Sub-Committee Report:
i) the
Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes from its October 2014 meeting BE RECEIVED;
ii) the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH does not object to the
demolition of the building located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East;
iii) notice
of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at
2770 Sheffield Place (formerly 1603 Hamilton Road) to be a cultural heritage
value of interest BE GIVEN, for the reasons, appended to the LACH Report, under
the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
O. 18;
iv) the
Mayor BE REQUESTED to communicate to Infrastructure Ontario the
disappointment of the City of London with respect to the neglect of “Cottage
#1” at 600 Sanatorium Road; and,
v) subject
to the approval of part iv), above, the Honorable D. Matthews, Legislative
Assembly of Ontario and the Honorable Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Sport, BE COPIED on the correspondence;
b) clauses 1 to 6, inclusive and
clauses 8 to 13, inclusive, BE RECEIVED;
it being pointed out that the Planning and
Environment Committee did not hear a verbal presentation from W. Kinghorn,
Chair, LACH, with respect to the above-noted matters.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
in consultation with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the following
actions be taken with respect to the demolition requests for the properties
located at 2526 Oxford Street West and 600 Sanatorium Road:
a) the
Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council consents to the
requests for the demolition of the properties located at 2526 Oxford Street
West and 600 Sanatorium Road;
b) Infrastructure
Ontario BE ASKED to provide detailed documentation on these identified
cultural heritage resources for future reference;
c) Infrastructure
Ontario BE ASKED to reclaim salvageable heritage materials from these
properties for reuse elsewhere;
d) Infrastructure
Ontario BE REQUESTED to proceed with the request from the Municipal Council,
in August 2014, relating to the property located at 2526 Oxford Street West,
to provide interpretive signage related to the residence, its history and its
relationship to the history of the local area;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with
respect to this matter:
• a
communication, dated October 20, 2014, from J. and J. Forster, 111 Chalfont
Crescent; and,
• a communication, dated October
23, 2014, from H. Charron-McGee, by e-mail;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter. (2014-P10D)
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That, the application relating to the
proposed demolition of the property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East BE
REFERRED back to the City Solicitor and Managing Director, Planning and City
Planner to report back at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Environment
Committee meeting to be held on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 4:00 PM, with
respect to the following:
a) the feasibility of preparing a
Statement of Significance for the property;
b) the
ability to require the applicant to protect the trees on the property and to
prepare a Tree Conservation Plan through the heritage designation process;
and,
c) the
actions that can legally be undertaken to protect the trees on the property,
if the structure(s) are to be demolished;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications,
with respect to this matter:
• a communication from N. Leak,
by e-mail;
• a communication, dated October
28, 2014, from F. Solomon, 22 Donnybrook Road;
• a communication, dated October
30, 2014, from S. Roch, by e-mail; and,
• a communication, dated November
2, 2014, from L. Barbon, by e-mail;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals
indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith. (2014-P10D)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Connorco
Inc., relating to the property located at 1470 Dundas Street, the attached,
revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on November 11, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an
Associated Shopping Area/Restricted Service Commercial (ASA5/RSC6) Zone TO an
Associated Shopping Area/Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision
(ASA1/ASA2/ ASA5/RSC5( )RSC6)) Zone;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter. (2014-D14)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Coves Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master
Plan:
a) the
Conservation Master Plan for the Coves Environmentally Significant Area
(ESA), appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE ADOPTED as a
Conservation Master Plan in accordance with Section 15.3.8. of the Official
Plan;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an Official Plan amendment to
add the Master Plan as a Guideline Document under Section 19.2.2. (ii) h) of
the Official Plan, and to initiate an Official Plan amendment and related
Zoning By-law amendment to implement the recommended changes to the ESA
boundary, including amendments to Schedule A - Land Use and Schedule B -
Natural Heritage Features;
c) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation of the Coves
Master Plan at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee;
and,
d) the
volunteer members of the Coves ESA Local Advisory Committee BE THANKED for
their work in the preparation of the document;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals
indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith. (2014-E20)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of 2359617 Ontario Ltd., relating to the property
located at 130 Thompson Road:
a) the
proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014,
to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands
FROM Light Industrial TO Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential;
b) the
proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014,
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 Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone TO a Restricted Office Special Provision
(RO2(_)) Zone;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission
in connection therewith. (2014-D14)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of
Archibald, Gray and McKay Ltd, relating to the property located at 6667
Wonderland Road South, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report
dated November 4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on November 11, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an
Agricultural (AG2) Zone TO an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(4)) Zone
and an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2( )) Zone;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission
in connection therewith. (2014-D14)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application of Kirkness Consulting Inc., on behalf of Millstone Homes
Ltd., relating to the property located at 1452 Byron Baseline:
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 of draft plan of vacant land condominium; and,
b) the
Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to utilize, if possible, one agreement, in
place of a separate development agreement and condominium agreement, to
address the development of this site;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission
in connection therewith. (2014-D12)
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE)
from its meeting held on October 1, 2014:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to clause 3, relating to the Climate
Change Forum held in Ottawa, April 2014, and attended by D. Szoller:
i) the
Middlesex-London Health Unit BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect
to the London Climate Change Adaptation Task Force at a future Advisory
Committee on the Environment meeting;
ii) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to the
City of London Emergency Preparedness Strategy at a future Advisory Committee
on the Environment meeting; and,
iii) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to the
City of London Climate Change Strategy at a future Advisory Committee on the
Environment meeting;
it being noted that the ACE received a
verbal update from D. Szoller, ACE, with respect to this matter;
b) the
following action be taken with respect to clause 3, relating to the an
information event with respect to the Plight of the Pollinators:
i) the
hosting of an information event with respect to the Plight of the
Pollinators: Making London Pollinator Friendly, on Monday, November 24, 2014,
7:00 – 8:30 pm at Wolfe Hall, London Central Library, BE APPROVED; it being
noted that the projected total budget is $750.00 and the ACE has sufficient
funds in its budget for these expenditures;
c) the
following action be taken with respect to clause 9, relating to the Let’s
Talk Transit - London Transit Routes and Services Review:
i) the
submission, appended to the ACE Report, prepared by D. Szoller with respect
to the Let’s Talk Transit – London Transit Routes and Services Review being
undertaken by Dillon Consulting, BE APPROVED and SUBMITTED; it being noted
that D. Szoller attended the stakeholder input session and the ACE members
were encouraged to submit comments to D. Szoller with respect to this matter;
d) clauses
1 and 2, inclusive, clauses 4 to 7, inclusive and clauses 10 to 12,
inclusive, BE RECEIVED.
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Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S.
Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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21st Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee
Councillor B. Polhill presents.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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2.
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Property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road
East - Request for Demolition
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
the following actions be taken with respect to the building(s) on the
property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East:
a) the
Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the
demolition of this property and does not intend to issue a notice of intent
to designate the property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
b) prior
to demolition, the owner BE REQUESTED to provide a photographic record of the
building and the site;
c) as
part of the demolition or removal, salvageable heritage materials BE
CONSERVED for future use where appropriate; and,
d) the
owner BE REQUESTED to acknowledge the historic associations of the property
in a future redevelopment of the site through interpretive signage or some
other manner;
it being noted that the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage has been consulted on this request;
it being further noted that the Planning
and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications
with respect to this matter:
• a
communication, dated September 30, 2014, from A. Soufan, York Developments;
and,
• the attached communication from
I. Meddoui, 2431602 Ontario Limited. (2014-P10D)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown to
Approve clauses 1 to 10.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 9th Report of the London Housing
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 8, 2014, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 11th Report of the Animal Welfare
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 2, 2014, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 9th Report of the Accessibility
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 23, 2014, BE RECEIVED.
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That the communication dated October 2014
from the Honourable M. Chan, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and
International Trade, with respect to the June Callwood Outstanding
Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario, BE RECEIVED. (2014-M11)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the by-laws appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2014, BE
INTRODUCED at the Council meeting of November 11, 2014 to:
a) amend
the Animal Control By-law PH-3 to replace the wording in section 10.2(3) to
use the phrase “dwelling unit” which is a defined term in the by-law; and,
b) amend
the Dog Licensing and Control By-law PH-4 to address minor housekeeping
matters in the by-law and to revise the wording of section 4.1 to provide for
an offence provision for set fines. (2014-C01)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 6th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee (CSCP), from its meeting held on October 23, 2014:
a) the following actions be taken
with respect to the YMCA Children’s Safety Village:
i) the
London Police Services Board BE ADVISED that the CSCP is deeply concerned
with the reduction of staff of the Children’s Safety Village and the
elementary and secondary schools;
ii) the
London Police Services Board BE REQUESTED to maintain Police staffing levels
at the Children’s Safety Village at a 4-day schedule until June 2015; and,
b) clauses 1 to 4 and 6 and 7, BE
RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 6th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory
Committee, from its meeting held on October 16, 2014:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Awards and Recognitions
Sub-Committee Report:
i) the
following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Diversity, Race Relations
and Inclusivity Awards:
A) the
School of Communication Science and Disorders, Western University, BE AWARDED
the 2014 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Institutions
Category, for their Social Justice Through Clinical Education Project (see
attached nomination);
B) the
London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership BE AWARDED the 2014
Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Social/Community
Services Category, for their Eye on London Campaign (see attached
nomination);
C) the
Epilepsy Support Centre BE AWARDED the 2014 Diversity, Race Relations and
Inclusivity Award in the Youth and Young Adults Category, for their Game On:
Sports and Active Games for Children with Neurological Conditions (see
attached nomination);
D) up
to $700 from the LDRRAC Budget BE ALLOCATED to the purchase of plaques for
the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award; and
ii) Florence Cassar BE
APPOINTED Chair of the Awards Sub-Committee; and
b) clauses 1 to 6 and clause 8 BE
RECEIVED.
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to review and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee with respect
to the following:
a) a
review of the playground equipment at Cavendish Part with a view to upgrading
the playground area, as well as expanding and addressing the renewed need for
children in the Park; and,
b) an update on the condition of
Cavendish Park, as it is located on a former landfill.
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That the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to
review the existing contract for animal care and control in light of the
recent disciplinary action levied by the Ontario College of Veterinarians,
concerning Dr. L. Palumbo.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant, S.E. White (14)
Councillor
P. Van Meerbergen leaves the meeting at 4:45 PM.
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant to
Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clause 5.
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That is BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Solicitor, on the advice of the Risk Manager, the staff report dated November
4, 2014, with respect to the 2013 Annual Report for Risk Management Services,
BE RECEIVED for information.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2015:
a) the
by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014,
to amend By-law A.-5505-497, being “A by-law to authorize the implementation
of a pre-authorized payment plan” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, 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
by-law attached as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014,
to amend By-law A-8, being “A by-law to provide for the collection of
property taxes” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
November 11, 2014, so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be
set at a percentage of 40% of the previous year’s taxes and then increased by
the average increase in total municipal property tax rates in the residential
class in the previous year.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on November 11, 2014
to establish the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Environmental Reserve
Fund.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff
report dated November 4, 2014 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on the Schedules
pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there
were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated
with this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Applications, dated November
4, 2014, as amended by the added revision to Application No. 2012-220 for the
property known as 1925 Dundas Street, BE APPROVED; it being noted that there
were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated
with this matter, to speak to the Corporate Services Committee.
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That the following individuals be appointed
as Voting Members to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for the term
ending February 28, 2015:
• Natalie Rowlandson (Member at
Large)
• Peggianne Wright (Member at
Large)
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That Emily Van Kesteren BE APPOINTED as a
Non-Voting Representative of the Active and Safe Routes to School on the
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending
February 28, 2015.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor H.L Usher
enquired as to the status of the staff report regarding the policy and
process with respect to the appointment of Deputy Mayor positions and why the
report would be placed before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
(SPPC) rather than the Corporate Services Committee (CSC). The City Clerk
advised that based on the Council Procedure By-law, governance matters fall
within the mandate of the SPPC and that the report will be presented at the
November 24, 2014 SPPC meeting.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B Swan
enquired as to the status of the proposed greenhouse project. The City
Manager provided a verbal update regarding the matter.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(13)
Motion
made by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve clause 5.
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That it BE NOTED that the Corporate
Services Committee received a verbal report from the Manager, Realty Services
and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, providing an update
with respect to Lorne Avenue Public School, including the status of the
proposed purchase, next steps, and engagement of the community in the
process.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clauses 1 to 12.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 8th Report of the Transportation
Committee, from its meeting held on October 7, 2014, BE RECEIVED.
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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 3, 2014, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014
for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111).
(2014-C01)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to
closing part of Concept Drive:
a) the
closing of part of Concept Drive between Old Victoria Road and Innovation
Drive on Plan 33M-544, BE APPROVED; and,
b) the
Chief Surveyor BE AUTHORIZED to initiate the process of legally closing the
portion of Concept Drive between Old Victoria Road and Innovation Drive by
by-law. (2014-T09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Director
of Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to
closing part of the unnamed road allowance on Sarnia Road:
a) the
closing of part of the unnamed road allowance on Registered Plan 48(C) lying
north of the Canadian Pacific Railway, BE APPROVED; and,
b) the
Chief Surveyor BE AUTHORIZED to initiate the process of legally closing that
portion of the said road allowance by by-law; it being noted that the closing
will not be initiated until the City obtains any necessary consents from
abutting owners and enters into a purchase and sale or land exchange
agreement with the applicant, 905 Sarnia Road Inc., that is acceptable to the
City, hereafter the lands will be conveyed in accordance with the agreement
subject to any required utility easements. (2014-T09)
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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 a Consultant
for the Gore Road Area Project-Braesyde and Dengate Infrastructure
Replacement:
a) Dillon
Consulting Limited, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the
detailed design and tendering for the Gore Road Area Project-Braesyde and
Dengate Infrastructure Replacement, at an upset amount $204,803.50, including
contingency, excluding 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 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it
being noted that this consultant shall obtain approval to proceed with
subsequent phases of engineering for this project subject to satisfying all
financial, reporting and other conditions contained within this Policy;
b) the
financing for this work BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2014;
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 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. (2014-A05)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC), from its
meeting held on October 15, 2014:
a) that,
on the recommendation of the Cycling Advisory Committee, the attached
submission, prepared by D. Szoller, and dated October 15, 2014, with respect
to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario’s (MTO) Cycling Action Plan BE
APPROVED and BE SUBMITTED to the MTO, on behalf of The Corporation of the
City of London; and,
b) clauses 1 to 15, and clauses 17
to 18, inclusive, BE RECEIVED.
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That the communication dated July 15, 2014,
from Reverend Lyndon Hutchison-Hounsell, 280 James Street, with respect to
Parking Regulation Changes for 280 James Street, BE RECEIVED. (2014-T02)
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That the communication dated October 20,
2014, from W. Oke, 90-1241 Beaverbrook Avenue, with respect to the sharp
curve at the north end of Proudfoot Lane BE REFERRED to the Civic
Administration for report back at a future Civic Works Committee meeting.
(2014-T08)
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That the request for the installation of
traffic control measures at Hyde Park Road and South Carriage Road BE
REFERRED to the Civic Administration for report back at a future meeting of
the Civic Works Committee; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee
received communications from D. Foster, Northcliff Red Light Committee, D.
Szpakowski, Hyde Park Business Association and Tricar Development Corporation
with respect to this matter and were also advised of a petition containing
approximately 616 signatures in support of the traffic control measures,
available for viewing in the City Clerk’s Office. (2014-T07)
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That the communication dated October 16.
2014, received from Z. Saarloos, 284 Exmouth Circle, with respect to
permitting overnight parking during additional months of the year, BE
REFERRED to the Civic Administration for report back at a future Civic Works
Committee meeting.
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That the Civic Works Committee meeting
scheduled for November 17, 2014, BE CANCELLED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(13)
At
4:53 PM, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen enters the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve that it BE NOTED that the Committee of the Whole met, in camera, for
the purpose of considering the following:
a) A
matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees,
with respect to the 2015 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (C1/20/PEC)
b) A
personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal
employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List
(C1/18/CPSC)
c) A
personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal
employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List
(C2/18/CPSC)
d) A
personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal
employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List
(C3/18/CPSC)
e) A
personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal
employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List
(C4/18/CPSC)
f) A
personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal
employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List
(C5/18/CPSC)
g) A
matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,
including communications necessary for that purpose relating to a demolition
request for 420 Fanshawe Park Road East.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
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None.
Councillor
J.B. Swan leaves the meeting.
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Councillor
D.G. Henderson enquired about road construction standards, and the City’s
flexibility with the standards. The Chair referred the enquiry to the Civic
Administration to follow up with the Councillor directly.
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Councillor
H.L. Usher enquired about whether a follow up report would be prepared with
respect to the 2014 election voting equipment and processes. The City Clerk
advised that it is standard practice to evaluate the equipment, processes and
make appropriate changes for the next election.
Councillor
H.L. Usher further enquired about a recent fire in the city and the
accommodations available for vulnerable populations. The City Manager
advised that stakeholder meetings have already taken place in this regard to
identify any gaps and what remedial actions are necessary.
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Councillor J.P.
Bryant enquired if a report related to Council Members’ seating in the
Council Chambers could considered prior to the end of the term. The City
Clerk advised that a report could be brought forward to the next scheduled
meeting of the Corporate Services Committee.
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Motion made by Councillor W.R. Monteith and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve that pursuant to section 19.2
of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an
emergent motion regarding the relocation of the December 1, 2014 Inaugural
Council Meeting to the London Convention Centre.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser,
W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
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Motion made by Councillor W.R. Monteith and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve that pursuant to section 2.8
of the Council Procedure By-law, the December 1, 2014 Inaugural Municipal
Council meeting be held at the London Convention Centre commencing at 6:00
PM, in order to provide sufficient space to permit members of the public to
attend the meeting.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Armstrong, S. Orser, W.R.
Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (2)
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Introduction and First
Reading of Bill No.s 506 to 530.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser,
W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Second Reading of Bill
No.s 506 to 530.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser,
W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve Third Reading of Bill No.s 506
to 530.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, S. Orser,
W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
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The following Bills are introduced and
enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 506
By-law
No. A.-7198-362
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 11th day of November,
2014. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 507
By-law
No. A.-5505(m)-363
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. A.-5505-497 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the implementation of
a pre-authorized tax payment plan for The Corporation of the City of London”.
(3/25/CSC)
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Bill
No. 508
By-law
No. A-8-14021
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. A-8, the Property Tax Collection by-law. (3/25/CSC)
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Bill
No. 509
By-law
No. A.-7199-364
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A by-law to
establish the PUC Environmental Reserve Fund. (4/25/CSC)
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Bill
No. 510
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(ra)-365
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A by-law to amend
the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 130 Thompson Road.
(16/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 511
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3441-366
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A by-law to designate 1156 Dundas Street to be of historical and
contextual value or interest. (16/13/PEC)
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Bill
No. 512
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3442-367
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A by-law to designate 273 Regent Street to be of historical and
contextual value or interest. (16/13/PEC)
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Bill
No. 513
By-law
No. PH-3-14014
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A by-law to amend
By-law PH-3 entitled, “A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction
and prohibition of the keeping of animals in the City of London”. (6/18/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 514
By-law
No. PH-4-14027
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A by-law to amend
By-law PH-4 entitled, “A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction
and prohibition of the keeping and the running at large of dogs in the City
of London”. (6/18/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 515
By-law
No. PS-111-14135
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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.” (3/17/CWC)
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Bill
No. 516
By-law
No. S.-5685-368
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A by-law to permit
Jamal Didi and Randa Didi to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon
the road allowance for 114 Patience Crescent, City of London. (Manager,
Licensing and Elections)
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Bill
No. 517
By-law
No. S.-5686-369
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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
Gainsborough Road, west of Hyde Park Road). (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 518
By-law
No. S.-5687-370
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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
Oxford Street West at Sanatorium Road). (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 519
By-law
No. S.-5688-371
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (for the purposes
of a public highway for pedestrian use only, between Pelkey Road and Bradwell
Chase; and for the purposes of a public highway for pedestrian use only,
south of Horseshoe Crescent). (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 520
By-law
No. S.-5689-372
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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 Ballymote Avenue, north of Ballymote
Place). (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 521
By-law
No. S.-5690-373
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A by-law to assume
certain works and services in the City of London. (Riverbend Meadows
Subdivision – Phase 2) (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 522
By-law
No. S.-5691-374
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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 Main Street, west of Campbell Street North) (Chief
Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 523
By-law
No. W.-5568-375
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A by-law to authorize
the Hamilton Road & Highbury Avenue Intersection Improvements (Project
No. TS1309). (6/16/CWC)
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Bill
No. 524
By-law
No. W.-5569-376
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A by-law to authorize
the Wharncliffe Road Widening (Project No. TS1355-1). (7/16/CWC)
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Bill
No. 525
By-law
No. W.-5570-377
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A by-law to authorize
the Wharncliffe Road Improvements (Project No. TS1355-2). (7/16/CWC)
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Bill
No. 526
By-law
No. Z.-1-142359
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A by-law
to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for
an area of land located on a portion of 1671 Fanshawe Park Road. (7/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 527
By-law
No. Z.-1-142360
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A by-law
to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for
an area of land located on a portion of 530 Sunningdale Road East. (8/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 528
By-law
No. Z.-1-142361
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A by-law
to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1470 Dundas Street.
(14/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 529
By-law
No. Z.-1-142362
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A by-law
to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 130 Thompson Road.
(16/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 530
By-law
No. Z.-1-142363
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A by-law
to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 6667
Wonderland Road South. (17/20/PEC)
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Motion
made by Councillor D.G. Henderson and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert that the
Meeting Adjourn.
The
meeting adjourns at 5:25 PM.
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J.
Baechler, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk