Council

Minutes

The 3rd Meeting of City Council
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Council Chambers
Present:
  • Mayor E. Holder,
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • P. Squire,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
Also Present:
  • M. Hayward, A. Anderson, A.L. Barbon, G. Barrett, G. Belch, S. Datars Bere, K. Dickins, M. Geudens, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, P. McKague, D. O'Brien, R.Sanderson, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, S. Stafford, J. Taylor, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser, B. Westlake-Power, J. Wills

    The meeting is called to order at 4:01 PM, with all members present except Councillor P. Van Meerbergen


Councillor S. Lehman discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 7 (2.6) of the 3rd Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) 2020 Proposed Budget, by indicating that his is an LDBA member. 

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 10 (3.2) of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with local health care services, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex London Health Unit.    

At 4:04 PM, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen enters the meeting. 

  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

    4.1     Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

    A matter pertaining to personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and advice and recommendations of officers of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/3/CSC)

    4.2      Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and advice with respect to litigation with respect to various personal injury and property damage claims against the City. (6.2/3/CSC)

    4.3      Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice/ Land Acquisition/Disposition

    A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the decommissioning of City-owned lands known as the South Street Campus currently leased and occupied by London Health Sciences Centre; to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition and for providing directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality or persons retained by or under a contract with the municipality. (6.3/3/CSC)


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session, from 4:24 PM to 5:21 PM.


  • Motion made by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the Minutes of the 2nd Meeting held on January 14, 2020, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to the expropriation of the lands for the Project known as the Wharncliffe Road South Road Widening and Improvements Project, between Becher Street and Springbank Drive.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)A. Kayabaga

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of the lands for the Project known as the Wharncliffe Road South Road Widening and Improvements Project, between Becher Street and Springbank Drive:

    a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London, as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Appendix “A” appended to the staff report dated January 30, 2018, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being pointed out that the reasons for making this decision are as follows:

    i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the Wharncliffe Road South Widening and Improvement Project; 

    ii) the design of the Project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; and,
    iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations for the Wharncliffe Road South Road Widening and Improvements Project approved by Municipal Council on February 6, 2018; and

    b) that a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form;

    it being noted that a request for Hearing of Necessity in relation to Parts 1 and 2, Plan 33R-20265 (Parcel 8) was received and was subsequently withdrawn.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the meeting of the Approving Authority be adjourned and that the Municipal Council reconvene in regular session.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of the land as may be required for the Project known as the Wharncliffe Road South Road Widening and Improvements Project:

    a) the proposed by-law appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated January 28, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority, with respect to the lands described in Schedule “A” appended to the staff report dated January 28, 2020 (the “Expropriated Lands”);

    b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation;

    c) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and

    d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

6.4     Demoition Request for Heritage Listed Property at 247 Halls Mill Road

6.5     (ADDED) Analee J.M. Baroudi, Baroudi Law Professional Corporation

  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Council Agenda:

    6.3     A. Broudi, Baroudi Law Professional Corporation - Application - 1300 Fanshawe Rd. East;

    6.4     N. Lee, V. Lubrano, (Added) A Baroudi - Demolition Request for Heritage Listed Property at 247 Halls Mill Road; and,

    6.5     (Added) T. Okanski - 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, excluding Items 7 (2.6), 13 (3.3), 16 (4.1)  BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the 2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on December 4, 2019 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, in response to the letter of appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, received on October 16, 2019, submitted by Glen Dietz, relating to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (OZ-9049) with respect to the application by 2219008 Ontario Ltd, relating to the property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council has reviewed its decision relating to this matter and sees no reason to alter it. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 2584857 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 1820 Canvas Way, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 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 Special Provision (h*R5-3(14)/R6-5(21)) Zone TO a Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (R5-3(14)/R6-5(21)) Zone. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 700531 Ontario Limited, relating to the property located at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East, the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the request for a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision approval for the draft plan submitted by 700531 Ontario Limited, prepared by AGM Ltd., certified by Bruce S. Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Plan No. 9-L-4901, dated August 30, 2016), as redlined amended, which shows one (1) commercial block, two (2) high density residential blocks, one (1) medium density residential block, two (2) road widening blocks, and two (2) 0.3 m reserves, all served by one (1) new secondary collector road/neighbourhood connector (Blackwell Boulevard) SUBJECT TO the revised conditions contained in Schedule "A” appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020. (2020-D09)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the lands located at 2671 to 2695 Kettering Place, legally described as Lots 1 to 5 Plan 33M-773, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 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 TO a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone to remove the h holding provision. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Rockwood Homes, to exempt Blocks 52 and 54, Plan 33M-699 from Part-Lot Control:

    a)      pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Blocks 52 and 54, Plan 33M-699 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-5(2)) which permits street townhouse dwellings;

    b)      the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Blocks 52 and 54, Plan 33M-699 as noted in clause a) above:

             i) the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;

            ii) the applicant submit a draft reference plan to Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;

            iii) the applicant submits to Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;

           iv) the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;

           v) the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;

           vi) the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;

           vii) the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;

           viii) the applicant shall obtain confirmation from Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;

            ix) the applicant shall obtain approval from Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;

            x) the applicant shall submit to Development Services confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;

            xi) the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi) inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Chief Building Official for lots being developed in any future reference plan;

            xii) the applicant shall provide a draft transfer of the easements to be registered on title; and

            xiii) that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 731675 Ontario Ltd (York Developments), relating to the property located at 3080 Bostwick Road – Site 5, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to held on January 28, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R9/Convenience Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Office Special Provision Bonus (h*h-213*h-220*h-221*h-222*R9-7/CC4(5)/RO2(32)*B-57*H40) Zone TO a Residential R9/Convenience Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Office Special Provision Bonus (R9-7/CC4(5)/RO2(32)*B-57*H40) Zone. (2020-D09)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of November, 2019 BE RECEIVED for information. (2019-A23)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on January 8, 2020:

    a)     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 demolition request for the accessory building on the heritage listed property at 247 Halls Mill Road:

            i) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the
    Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18, of Municipal Council’s
    intention to designate the property at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural
    heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the revised Appendix E of the staff report dated January 8, 2020; and,

            ii) should no appeals be received to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate, a by-law to designate the property at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the above-noted Appendix E, BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council immediately following the end of the appeal period; it being noted that should an appeal to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Conservation Review Board;

    it being further noted that the presentation appended to the 2nd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from M. Greguol, Heritage Planner, with respect to this matter, was received;

    b)      a Working Group BE CREATED to review the Notice of Planning Application, dated December 18, 2019, from C. Lowery, Planner II, with respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments related to the properties located at 435-451 Ridout Street North and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated November 2019, from AECOM, with respect to the properties located at 435-451 Ridout Street North, and report back to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage at a future meeting;

    c)      S. Wise, Senior Planner, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is satisfied with the research, assessment and conclusion of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the properties located at 719-737 Dundas Street, dated September 20, 2019, from
    Stantec, as it relates to the Notice of Planning Application, dated December 11, 2019, from S. Wise, Senior Planner, with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment related to the properties located at 725-735 Dundas Street, 389-393 Hewitt Street, a portion of 700 King Street and other properties; it being noted that the above-noted Notice of Planning Application and HIA were received;

    d)      the attached 2020 Work Plan for the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE APPROVED; and,

    e)      clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1 and 5.5 BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from D. Dudek, Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Mr. Tao Tran and The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the properties located at 332 Central Avenue and 601 Waterloo Street:

    a)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 to amend the (1989) Official Plan by ADDING a policy to section 10.1.3. – Policies for Specific Areas; and,

    b)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 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 Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion (R3-2(6)/OC2) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion Special Provision (R3-2(6)/OC2(_)) 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 regarding these matters;

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

    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS, 2014
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type;
    • the recommended 1989 Official Plan amendment will provide policies to enable the adaptive re-use of the existing building for uses that are consistent with The London Plan and conform to the relevant review criteria for the Near-Campus Neighbourhoods and the Woodfield Neighbourhood; and,
    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District. (2020-D14)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Wastell Homes, relating to the property located at 435 Callaway Road (formerly 365 Callaway Road):

    a)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium by Wastell Homes, relating to the property located at 435 Callaway Road (formerly 365 Callaway Road);

    b)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval by Wastell Homes, relating to the property located at 435 Callaway Road (formerly 365 Callaway Road);

    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 regarding these matters. (2020-D09)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Long Range Planning and Sustainability, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by the City of London relating to a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Affordable Housing:

    a)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to designate lands within the City of London as the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act and as provided for under the Our Tools part of The London Plan;

    b)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to amend Map 8 (Community Improvement Project Areas) in Appendix 1 (Maps) of The London Plan to ADD the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area (as designated in part a) above);

    c)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to adopt the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan to outline objectives, programs, and monitoring of community improvement related to the development of new affordable housing units in the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area (as designated in part a) above);

    d)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “D” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020, to adopt a by-law to establish financial incentive programs for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area (as designated in part a) above);

    it being noted that the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan has been identified within the 2019-2023 Council Strategic Plan and a business case for incentive programs under this CIP have been submitted for evaluation through the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget process; and,

    it being further noted that, subject to evaluation and funding through the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget, incentive programs introduced under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan will come into effect the day after the multi-year budget is passed by Municipal Council;

    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 regarding these matters;

    it being further pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication from C. Butler with respect to this matter;

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

    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014;
    • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan; and,
    • the recommended amendment is consistent with the definition of Community Improvement in the Planning Act. (2020-S11)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the communication dated January 12, 2020, from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to a request to amend the Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-law, CP-9, BE RECEIVED for information. (2020-P01)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Orange Rock Developments, relating to the properties located at 3900 Scotland Drive, 3777 Westminster Drive, and 5110 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 28, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a holding Resource Extraction (h-226*EX1) Zone TO a Resource Extraction (EX1) Zone. (2020-D14)


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)E. Peloza

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the demolition request for the property located at 247 Halls Mill Road, which is included on the City of London’s Register of Cultural Heritage Resources:

    a)      notice BE GIVEN in accordance with section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E appended to the staff report, dated January 20, 2020;

    b)      subject to the receipt of no appeals with respect to a) above, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a by-law for introduction at a future meeting of the Municipal Council to designate the property located at 247 Halls Mill Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons noted in a) above;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to evaluate properties located in Halls Mill for possible designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18; and,

    d)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake an evaluation of barns located throughout the city for possible designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.O. 18;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    • a communication from J. and O. Santin, 217 Halls Mills Road;
    • a communication from A. Park;
    • a communication L. and C. Morrison, 21-1443 Commissioners Road West;
    • a communication from D. Park;
    • a communication dated January 15, 2020 from J. Grainger, President, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – London Branch;
    • a communication from T. and S. Long, 133 Brisbin Street;
    • a communication dated January 14, 2020 from E. Washburn, 16 – 1331 Commissioners Road;
    • a communication from J. Edwards;
    • a communication from L. Black, 327 Stephen Street; and,
    • a communication from P. Leeson, 33 – 1443 Commissioners Road West;

    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 regarding these matters. (2020-R01)


  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That consideration of the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) recommendation 3.3, as it relates to the demolition request for Heritage Listed Property at 247 Halls Mill Road BE REFERRED back to the PEC in order to allow for additional discussion with the property owner. 


    Yeas: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and M. van Holst
    Nays: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Failed (2 to 13)
  • The original recommendation motion IS PUT. 


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (3)S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, and Mayor E. Holder

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2492222 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 536 and 542 Windermere Road:

    a) pursuant to section 13.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, part c) of the resolution of the Municipal Council from the meeting held on April 23, 2019 relating to Item 3.8 of the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with the property located at 536 and 542 Windemere Road BE RECONSIDERED; it being noted that part c) reads as follows:

    “c) the trees on the westerly and northerly boundary BE PROTECTED AND BE PRESERVED with the exception of invasive species or trees that are in poor condition;”


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2492222 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 536 and 542 Windermere Road, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to consider implementing a vegetated buffer on the westerly and northerly boundary as a result of either retaining existing trees, or new plantings, or the combination of the two, in accordance with a landscape plan to be considered through the Site Plan Approval process;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    • a communication dated December 13, 2019, from M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and,
    • a communication dated January 16, 2020, from T. Mara. (2020-D14)


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting BE APPROVED, excluding Item 10 (3.2).


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), from the meeting held on November 28, 2019:

    a)      B. Madigan BE APPOINTED as the CSCP representative to the Safety Audit; it being noted that the CSCP heard the attached presentation from K. Oldham, Manager, Neighbourhood Development and Support, with respect to this matter; and,

    b)      clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 3.1 to 3.5, BE APPROVED.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 1st and 2nd Reports of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from the meetings held on December 11, 2019 and January 8, 2020, respectively, BE RECEIVED.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Employment Ontario Service Transformation and Service System Manager Competition:

    a)      the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home or designate BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate any terms related to potential contracts with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development related to the initiatives noted in the staff report dated January 21, 2020, with respect to this matter;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to obtain future approval from the Municipal Council on any contractual agreements with the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek endorsement of initiatives from the Municipal Councils located within the London Economic Region with respect to this matter; and,

    d)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit reports and updates to the Municipal Council through the appropriate Standing Committee regarding the Ontario Works – Employment Ontario Transformation. (2020-S04)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Civic Administration, the request to name the new sports park located at 1400 Adelaide Street North as “Northridge Fields”, BE APPROVED. (2020-R04)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th, 1st and 2nd Reports of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC), from the meetings held on November 21, 2019, December 19, 2019 and January 16, 2020, respectively:

    a)      that the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the DIAAC:

             i) that the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee Update:

                  A) that F. Cassar BE APPROVED as the secondary representative member from the DIAAC to sit on the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table; and,

                  B) that it BE NOTED that the DIAAC heard a verbal update from M. Mlotha and K. Husain, with respect to the recent joint Education and Awareness Sub-Committee and Policy and Planning Sub-Committee meeting; it being further noted that the joint sub-committee meeting minutes, as appended to the agenda, were received; and,

              ii) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2, BE RECEIVED;

    b)      that the 1st Report of the DIAAC BE RECEIVED; and,

    c)      that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the DIAAC:

             i) that the following actions be taken with respect to the joint Education and Awareness – Policy and Planning sub-committee update:

                 A) that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to a proposed $300.00 contribution towards 2020 Black History Month events, including but not limited to the February 15th Family Day Celebration and associated children’s services, as reflected in the 2020 DIAAC Work Plan; it being noted that financial grants/contributions or awards to third party individuals, organizations or groups shall be directed to the appropriate service area to be addressed through the approval and reporting processes already established by the Municipal Council for those situations;

                 B) up to $500.00, to recover costs born by DIAAC in the co-ordination and co-hosting of the March 21st ‘Hands Against Racism’ event, BE APPROVED subject to the review and approval by the City Clerk for compliance with the General Policy for Advisory Committees; and,

                C) that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to a request to consider issuing a proclamation for March 21st as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; it being noted that any organization may make an application through the City of London’s Proclamation Policy;

             ii) the City of London communications staff BE INVITED to a future meeting of the DIAAC to discuss compliance requirements for future promotional materials created by the DIAAC; and,

             iii) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4 and 6.2, BE RECEIVED.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st and 2nd Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC), from the meetings held on December 5, 2019 and January 9, 2020, respectively:

    a)      the 1st Report of the AWAC BE RECEIVED; and,

    b)      that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the AWAC:

             i) that the following actions be taken with respect to the Spring 2020 Go Wild, Grow Wild (GWGW) event:

                   A) the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE PERMITTED to attend the 2020 GWGW event in order to promote public education/awareness of animal welfare related issues in London; and,

                   B) the expenditure of up to $295.00 + tax from the 2020 AWAC budget BE APPROVED to pay for entry and booth space at the event; it being noted that the AWAC and the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee may seek to share the above-noted booth and associated costs; and,

             ii) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4 and 5.5, BE RECEIVED.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 21, 2020, related to the Housing Quarterly Report:

    a)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the above-noted staff report BE CIRCULATED to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to Middlesex County, the London Housing Advisory Committee, and the London Homeless Coalition; and,

    c)      the summary of Housing-related 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget submissions, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S11)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the information provided in the delegation from K. O’Neill, with respect to policies and funding related to arts and culture in the City of London, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and a report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; it being noted that the above-noted delegation was received.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a policy to restrict the issuance of parade permits on public streets, from November 1 to November 11, to those activities which are directly related to the honouring of Canada’s veterans and organized in partnership with veterans organizations; it being noted that the communication from Councillor S. Lewis, with respect to this matter, was received. (2020-P11)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the communication, dated January 12, 2020, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to the spectrum of transitional housing in the City of London, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S11)



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at January 17, 2020, BE RECEIVED.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the Advisory Committees that report to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) BE DIRECTED to submit a 2020 Work Plan for review and approval at the meeting of the CPSC directly following the next meeting of each Advisory Committee.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to a delegation from P. Bergmanis, Ontario Health Coalition:

    a)      the Mayor BE REQUESTED to call upon the Provincial Government to do the following with respect to health care funding:

             i) halt any mergers or reductions of funding to the local Public Health Unit, the Middlesex County Land Ambulance services and the Dearness Home; and,

             ii) restore funding, particularly the two special funds and per diem funding of long-term care homes, through the provincial tax base as it is the most equitable form of public financing for these critical institutions, as opposed to adding it to the property tax levy; and,

    b)      the above-noted delegation BE RECEIVED. (2020-S02)


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (2)M. van Holst, and P. Squire
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Motion Passed (12 to 2)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Council recess at this time for dinner break. 


    Yeas: (9)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (6)S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (9 to 6)

    The Council recesses at 6:30 PM, and reconvenes at 7:15 PM with all members present. 


  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That the 3rd Report of the Corporate Services Committee meeting BE APPROVED, excluding Item 7 (2.6). 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Appendix “A”, to amend the “City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens Policy” to provide clarification with respect to the implementation of the Policy BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held January 28, 2020.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Area:

    a)      the Argyle Business Improvement Area proposed 2020 budget submission in the amount of $284,100 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2020 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $215,000;

    c)      a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Schedule “B”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 28, 2020.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area:

    a)      the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2020 budget submission in the amount of $123,525 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2020 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000;

    c)      a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law C.P.-1528-486 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Schedule “B”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 28, 2020.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area:

    a)      the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area proposed 2020 budget submission in the amount of $396,981 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2020 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $386,401;

    c)      a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Schedule “B”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 28, 2020.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area:

    a)      the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2020 budget submission in the amount of $213,700 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2020 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000;

    c)      a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Schedule “B”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 28, 2020.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report regarding assessment growth for 2020, changes in taxable phase-in values, and shifts in taxation as a result of reassessment BE RECEIVED for information purposes.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, the staff report dated January 20, 2020 regarding the memorandum of understanding between the N'Amerind Friendship Centre and The Corporation of the City of London BE RECEIVED for information.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the request for a proclamation for London Black History Month:

    a)      the staff report dated January 20, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and,

    b)      February 2020 BE PROCLAIMED as Black History Month in the City of London; it being noted on the application under the Issuance of Proclamations Policy, to recognize and proclaim “Black History Month” on February 1st 2020 to February 29th 2020; it being further noted that every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, of past and present; this year the London Black History Month Coordinating committee has themed “Our Community, our strength” and invite Londoners to participate and learn through the many activities that will be happening throughout the month of February. Happy Black History Month.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association:

    a)      the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2020 budget submission in the amount of $1,826,490 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020;

    b)      the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2020 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $1,915,390;

    c)      a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

    d)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2020 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 28, 2020.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)S. Lehman

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the Council, In Closed Session, verbal report of progress from Councillor Lehman BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting BE APPROVED, excluding Items 4 (5.1) and 5 (5.2).


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following written submissions for the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget 2020 Public Participation Meeting BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its Multi-Year Budget approval process:

    a)      a communication dated May 2, 2019 from B. Brock;

    b)      a communication dated November 28, 2019 from G. Macartney, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce;

    c)      a communication dated December 5, 2019 and petition from G. LaHay;

    d)      a communication dated January 7, 2020 from A. Oudshoorn, RN, Assistant Professor, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing;

    e)      a communication dated January 7, 2020 from D. Whitelaw, Executive Director, Ark Aid Street Mission;

    f)       a communication dated January 7, 2020 from J. M. Thompson, Deacon, St. John the Evangelist Church;

    g)      a communication dated January 8, 2020 from J. Parent;

    h)      a communication dated January 7, 2020 from S. Cassidy;

    i)       a communication dated January 9, 2020 from A. McClenaghan, Chair, London Downtown Business Association and D. McCallum, Chair, MainStreet London, Downtown London;

    j)      a communication dated January 7, 2020 from V. Ezukuse, MSc Candidate-Health Promotion, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University;

    k)      two communications dated January 12, 2020 from Councillor van Holst;

    l)      a communication dated January 7, 2020 from T. Dam, Resettlement Assistance Program Manager, London Cross Cultural Learner Centre;

    m)    a communication dated January 15, 2020 from K. Cassidy;

    n)     a communication and presentation dated January 15, 2020 from M. Powell, President and Chief Executive Officer, F. Galloway, Chair BTTR, Community Mobilization Committee and G. Playford, Past Board Chair, London Community Foundation;

    o)      a communication dated January 17, 2020 from J. Sheffield, Nicholson Sheffield Architects Inc.;

    p)      a communication dated January 20, 2020 from E. and D. Kipfer;

    q)      a communication from M. Laliberte and J. Thompson, London Community Advocates Network;

    r)       a communication dated January 17, 2020 from S. Kopp, Ph.D Candidate, Department of Visual Arts, Western University;

    s)      a communication dated January 21, 2020 from B. Cowie, PhD Earth and Planetary Sciences;

    t)       a communication dated January 22, 2020 from D. Hall, London Cycle Link Board and Western Active Transportation Society;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals on the attached public participation meeting record made the oral submissions regarding these matters.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro proposed restructuring:

    a)      the staff report including the proposal from London Hydro Inc. (LHI), as appended to the staff report dated January 23, 2020 as Appendix "A”, and the risk assessment from KPMG LLP associated with the proposed corporate restructuring of LHI, appended to the staff report as as Appendix "B”, BE RECEIVED for information;

    b)      the Civic Administration, in conjunction with London Hydro, BE DIRECTED to:

              i) prepare a detailed analysis that would support a recommendation to the shareholder on the proposed restructuring that will include at a minimum the recommendations provided by KPMG LLP, as noted in Appendix "B” as appended to the staff report dated January 23, 2020; and,
              ii 0 prepare an implementation strategy to accompany the recommendation (if needed); and,

    c)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward the report from the January 23, 2020 Strategic Priorities and Policy meeting to the Municipal Council meeting for be held on January 28, 2020.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the “City Manager Search Committee Terms of Reference”:

    a)      pursuant to section 13.3 of the Council Procedure By-law the Municipal Council decision of November 12, 2019 with respect to clause 5.1 of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with Terms of Reference for the City Manager Search Committee BE RECONSIDERED to provide for amendments to process;


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That a new part e) BE ADDED in order to hold the Special SPPC meeting off-site, notwithstanding the Council Procedure By-law. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the “City Manager Search Committee Terms of Reference”, the “City Manager Search Committee Terms of Reference” BE AMENDED by deleting part d) under "Duties" in its entirety, and by replacing it with the following new part d):

    “d)      provide a recommendation to the Municipal Council, through the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) of three candidates to be interviewed at a Special Meeting of the SPPC with the preferred candidate being recommended to Municipal Council by the SPPC; it being noted that prior to the Special SPPC Meeting, all Members of Council shall make their best effort to complete the Bias Free Hiring Training provided through the City’s Human Resources Division; it being further noted that all Members of Council will make their best effort to be in attendance at the Special SPPC meeting in its entirety.”



  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Clause 5.1, as amended, reads as follows:

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the “City Manager Search Committee Terms of Reference”:

    a)      the “City Manager Search Committee Terms of Reference” BE AMENDED by deleting part d) under "Duties" in its entirety, and by replacing it with the following new part d):

    “d)      provide a recommendation to the Municipal Council, through the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) of three candidates to be interviewed at a Special Meeting of the SPPC with the preferred candidate being recommended to Municipal Council by the SPPC; it being noted that prior to the Special SPPC Meeting, all Members of Council shall make their best effort to complete the Bias Free Hiring Training provided through the City’s Human Resources Division; it being further noted that all Members of Council will make their best effort to be in attendance at the Special SPPC meeting in its entirety.”; and

    b)         that notwithstanding section 2.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, approval BE GIVEN for the above-noted Special Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting to be held at a location other than City Hall.


  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the resignation of Councillor M. Cassidy, dated January 20, 2020, from the RBC Place London Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Councillor S. Turner BE APPOINTED to the RBC Place London Board of Directors for the term ending November 15, 2022. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Clause 5.2 is revised to read as follows:

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the RBC Place London Board of Directors:

    a)     the resignation of Councillor M. Cassidy, dated January 20, 2020, from the RBC Place London Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; and,

    b)     Councillor S. Turner BE APPOINTED to the RBC Place London Board of Directors for the term ending November 15, 2022.


13.

  • Motion made by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 53 to 77, excluding Bill No.’s 58 and 75, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 53 to 77, excluding Bill No.’s 58 and 75, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 53 to 77, excluding Bill No.’s 58 and 75, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 58, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)S. Lehman

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 58, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)S. Lehman

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 58, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)S. Lehman

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 75, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)E. Peloza

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 75, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)E. Peloza

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 75, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)E. Peloza

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)

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

    Bill No.            

     

    By-law

    Bill No. 53

     

    By-law No. A.-7930-31A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 28th day of January, 2020. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 54

    By-law No. A.-7931-32 – A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2020 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.2d/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 55

    By-law No. A.-7932-33 A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2020 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.3d/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 56

     

    By-law No. A.-7933-34 – A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2020 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.4d/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 57

     

    By-law No. A.-7934-35 – A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2020 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.5d/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 58

     

    By-law No. A.-7935-36 – A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2020 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.6d/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 59

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(vg)-37 – A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 332 Central Avenue and 601 Waterloo Street. (3.2a/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 60

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1543-38 A by-law to designate the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area. (3.5a/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 61

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1512(p)-39 – A by-law to amend The London Plan for the City of London Planning Area - 2016, relating to Map 8 in Appendix 1 (Maps) and the Community Improvement Project Area for Affordable Housing. (3.5b/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 62

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1544-40 A by-law to adopt the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan. (3.5c/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 63

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1545-41 – A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Project Area. (3.5d/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 64

     

    By-law No. CPOL.-27(b)-42 – A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-27-223, as amended by By-law No. CPOL.-27(a)-397, being “City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens Policy” to provide clarification with respect to the implementation of the Policy. (2.1/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 65

     

    By-law No. CPOL.-398-43 – A by-law to enact a new Council Policy entitled “Selection Process Policy for Appointing Members to Committees, Civic Boards and Commissions” to provide clarity with respect to the selection and recommendation process for appointment of Members to various Committees, Civic Boards and Commissions. (4.1/21/SPPC – 2019)

    Bill No. 66

     

    By-law No. L.S.P.-3485-44 – A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the Wharncliffe Road South Road Widening and Improvements project between Beecher Street and Springbank Drive. (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 67

     

    By-law No. S.-6046-45 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Southdale Road West, east of Tillmann Road)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes on Southdale Road West, pursuant to Consent B.008/19 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 68

     

    By-law No. S.-6047-46 – A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Claybar Subdivision, Phase 3 Stage 3; 33M-676) (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 69

     

    By-law No. S.-6048-47 – A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Westfield Subdivision, Phase 1; Plan 33M-700) (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 70

     

    By-law No. S.-6049-48 – A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Talbot Village Subdivision Phase 1A; 33M-458) (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 71

     

    By-law No. S.-6050-49 – A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Talbot Village Subdivision Phase 2; 33M-624) (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 72

     

    By-law No. W.-5657-50 – A by-law to repeal by-law No. W.-5650-224 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the Southwest Capacity Improvement (Project No. ES5263)”.

    Bill No. 73

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-202828 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 1820 Canvas Way. (2.3/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 74

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-202829 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 2671 - 2695 Kettering Place. (2.5/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 75

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-202830 A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for lands located at 3900 Scotland Drive, 3777 Westminster Drive, and 5110 White Oak Road. (2.6/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 76

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-202831 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 3080 Bostwick Road – Site 5. (2.8/3/PEC)

    Bill No. 77

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-202832 A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 332 Central Avenue and 601 Waterloo Street.(3.2b/3/PEC)


  • Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That the meeting adjourn.


    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.