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Council

MINUTES

7TH MEETING

 

February 24, 2015

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:06 PM.

 

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

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, M. Butlin, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, S. Miller, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, D. Popadic, L. M. Rowe, S. Spring, and B. Warner, P. Whelan, B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present, except Councillor P. Squire.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

 

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

1.

His Worship the Mayor presents a certificate for "London's Featured Community Organization" to the Rotary Club of London.

 

2.

The recognition of municipal staff, Jamie Skimming, in his achievement of being presented with the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Spirit Award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is deferred to a future Council meeting.

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed 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 disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition. (C1/7/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C2/7/CSC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to litigation affecting the municipality, specifically an outstanding appeal by AAR-CON Enterprises Corporation to the Ontario Municipal Board, File No. PL030543; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose relating to a pending hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board. (C1/5/PEC)

 

d)

A matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results and a matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results – Development & Compliance Services – By-law Enforcement & Licensing. (C1/2/AC)

 

 

e)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C1/11/SPPC)

 

 

f)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding citizen appointments to Advisory Committees.  (C2/11/SPPC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

The Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole at 4:16 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor P. Squire.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:29 PM, and Council reconvenes at 4:31 PM, with all Members present except Councillor P. Squire.

 

 

 

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SIXTH MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2015

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve the Minutes of the Sixth Meeting held on February 9, 2015.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Receipt and Referral of the following communications, as noted on the Added Agenda of Council:

 

1.

Downtown Businesses, By E-mail - Food Trucks (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee.)

 

2.

(ADDED) E. Cormier, Patton Cormier & Associates - Food Trucks (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee stage for consideration with clause 12 of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee.)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

IX

REPORTS

 

 

7th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 to 10, inclusive.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Additional Municipal Act Reporting Requirements Due to Implementation of Tangible Capital Assets

 

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated February 17, 2015 regarding additional Municipal Act reporting requirements due to implementation of Tangible Capital Assets BE RECEIVED for information.

 

3.

2015 Debenture Issuance

 

That the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the issue of debentures to provide permanent financing for capital works in an amount not to exceed $40,500,000 (Appendix A to the staff report dated February 17, 2015) through debentures in the capital markets with the flexibility to postpone the issuance for unfavourable market conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Declare Surplus a Portion of City-Owned Property - 7 Annadale Drive - Former Sherwood Forest Public School

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Planning and City Planner, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to a portion of the City-owned property (subject to Reference Plan) at 7 Annadale Drive, described as All of Lots 225-227, 242-245, 267-271, Block “I” and part of Block “K”, Registered Plan No. 891, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, containing a land area of approximately 3.8 acres, as shown on Schedule “A” (“Surplus Lands”) as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2015:

 

a)         the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE DECLARED surplus; and

 

b)         the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE DISPOSED of in compliance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy via a Request for Proposals.

 

5.

7 Annadale Drive - Former Sherwood Forest Public School - Request for Proposals

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 17, 2015 pertaining to the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a portion of City- owned property located at 7 Annadale Drive, as shown on Schedule “A” (and described as “Surplus Lands), BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Managing Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer has recommended, under separate cover and with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the declaration of those lands shown on Schedule “A”  to the staff report dated February 17, 2015 (and described as “Surplus Lands”) as “Surplus Lands”, and further that those “Surplus Lands” be disposed of through a Request for Proposal process.

 

6.

Submission to Ministry of Education Review of the Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline (PARG)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the following actions be taken in connection with the Ministry of Education Review of the Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline (PARG):

 

a)         the draft City of London response to the Ministry of Education Review of the Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline BE ENDORSED;

 

b)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to the Minister of Education, advising of the City of London's concerns with respect to this Review;  and

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee following the release of any revisions to the PARG by the Ministry of Education.

 

7.

Bid to Host 2017 Board Meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to submit a proposal for the City of London to host an FCM Board Meeting in March or September 2017, including an undertaking that the City of London will:

 

a)         host and finance a welcome reception and a reception/dinner event;

 

b)         provide complimentary computer equipment and an on-call technician during the entire event;

 

c)         provide complimentary shuttle transportation between hotels and to social events, if necessary; and

 

d)         contact local media and encourage coverage of meetings and possible press conferences.

 

 

 

8.

Tax Adjustment Agenda

 

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated February 17, 2015 BE APPROVED; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith:

 

•    C. McAlpine, on behalf of F. Obahi, indicating support for the recommended 2014 tax reduction for the property located at 1445 Sunningdale Road, and asking if the decision regarding 2013 taxes could be appealed, notwithstanding the statutory appeal period was not met by the owner.

 

9.

Request for Designation of the International Food Festival as a Municipally Significant Event

 

That the International Food Festival to be held June 26, 2015 to June 29, 2015 in Victoria Park, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

10.

Request for Designation of the London Rib Fest as a Municipally Significant Event

 

That the London Rib Fest, to be held July 30, 2015 to August 3, 2015, in Victoria Park, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 to 11, inclusive. 

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

 

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2015:

 

a)         clauses 1 to 10 of the 1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee providing information on the types of trees species that are planted on the boulevard.

 

3.

Urban Regeneration Engagement and Education Outreach Strategy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Urban Regeneration Engagement and Education Outreach Strategy:

 

a)         the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner’s report, dated February 17, 2015, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the outreach strategy in the community with respect to the Urban Regeneration Engagement and Education Strategy.   (2015-D19)

 

4.

Draft Beaufort/Irwin/Gunn/Saunby (BIGS) Secondary Plan

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the draft Beaufort/Irwin/Gunn/Saunby (“BIGS”) Secondary Plan:

 

 

a)         the draft Beaufort/Irwin/Gunn/Saunby (“BIGS”) Secondary Plan, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2015, BE CIRCULATED to the public, agencies and other City departments for review and comment; and,

 

b)         a Public Participation Meeting BE SCHEDULED at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.  (2015-D09)

 

5.

Chelsea Green Subdivision (formerly Terrace Street Subdivision) - Amendment to Special Provisions (39T-02511)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and AAR-CON Enterprises Corp., for the subdivision of land over Part of Blocks A, B and C, Part of Terrace Street (Closed by By-law No. 8865-28, Inst. No. CB225), Registered Plan No. 437(C), All of Lots 1 to 12 (both inclusive), All of Block W and Part of Block R, Registered Plan No. 500, (amended by order No. EL34037), in the former Township of Westminster, now in the City of London, County of Middlesex, situated at the west limit of Terrace Street, west of Adelaide Street South, the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the approval of the amended Special Provisions, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2015 as Schedule “A”, which are to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and AAR-CON Enterprises Corp., for the Chelsea Green Subdivision (39T-02511); it being noted that the recommended amendments to the Special Provisions, which were approved by the Municipal Council on September 2, 2014, affect clauses 28 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and 28 (av) and the addition of a new clause 28 ( ).    (2015-D12)

 

6.

Building Division Monthly Report for December 2014

 

That, the Building Division Monthly Report for December 2014, BE RECEIVED.   (2015-D00)

 

7.

Downtown Design Manual

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Downtown Design Manual:

 

a)         the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner's report, dated February 17, 2015, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)         the Draft Downtown Design Manual, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2015,  BE CIRCULATED to the London Development Institute, the Urban League of London, the London Homebuilders Association, the London Area Planning Consultants, London area landscape architects and urban designers, the London Transit Commission, the London Society of Architects, the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, the City’s Utility Coordinating Committee, the Urban Design Peer Review Panel and other Advisory Committees and external agencies;

 

it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.    (2015-D32)

 

8.

General Orientation - Key Committee Matters - Planning

 

That, the attached orientation presentation from the Manager, Urban Regeneration, BE RECEIVED.

 

9.

General Orientation - Key Committee Matters - Development Services

 

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the  orientation presentation from the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison:

 

a)         the orientation presentation from the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report to the Planning and Environment Committee, on an annual basis, the nature of the variances that are granted by the Committee of Adjustment.

 

10.

Proposed Lambeth Community Improvement Plan

 

That, the communications from Councillor A. Hopkins and G. Faul, President, Lambeth Community Association, with respect to the request for a Community Improvement Plan for the Lambeth area, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for incorporation into the Planning Departments Work Plan, the South West Area Plan and 2015 Budget and to report back at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting;

 

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

 

•           a communication, dated January 29, 2015, from Councillor A. Hopkins; and,

•           a communication, dated February 5, 2015, from G. Faul, President, Lambeth Community Association.  (2015-D19)

 

11.

General Orientation - Key Committee Matters - Development Financing

 

That, the Director, Development Finance BE DIRECTED to present an orientation presentation relating to development charges and development finance, at a future Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor J. Morgan presents. 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by   to Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 4, 5 and 12.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest were disclosed.

 

2.

1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 29, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

London's Child and Youth Network 2014 Progress Report and Child and Youth Network Impact Assessment Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Child and Youth Network 2014 Progress Report and the Child and Youth Network Impact Assessment update BE RECEIVED, for information. (2015-S12)

 

6.

Recreation Activity Management System (RFP 14-48)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children, and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the acquisition of a Recreation Activity Management System (RFP 14-48):

 

a)         the submission from Active Network Limited, 717 N. Harwood Street, #2500, Dallas, Texas, USA., to implement a Recreation Activity Management System for the City of London and their submitted implementation cost of $56,400 and annual service agreement of one percent (1%) of revenue processed for the contract term of three (3) years (excluding H.S.T.), BE ACCEPTED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the purchase;

 

c)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

 

d)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2015;

 

it being noted that the above-noted additional costs will be reflected in the 2016 operating budget.  (2015-F18)

 

7.

Agreement to Approve a Management Contract (AAMC) Regarding the Long Term Care and Adult Day Program Management Consulting and Administrator Services Contract for the  Dearness Homes

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of an agreement to approve a Management Agreement with respect to the Management Consulting Services and Administrator Services Contract for the Dearness Home:

 

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 24, 2015 to:

 

i)          approve the Agreement, substantially in the form appended to the staff report, dated February 18, 2015, between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, The Corporation of the City of London and Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; and,

 

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement; 

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement.  (2015-S02)

 

8.

Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated February 18, 2015, with respect to the development of an Information System for Social Housing Administration, through the Housing Collaborative Initiative, BE RECEIVED for information.(2015-S11)

 

9.

Changes to Proposals Under Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Program (RFP14-36)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the project proposals received under the Investment in Affordable Housing Program (RFP14-36):

 

a)         the proposal from Cindy and Robert Sedge for a project located at 736 Talbot Street, London, with a municipal allocation of $425,000 and a federal/provincial allocation of $610,000, BE WITHDRAWN;

 

b)         the total government allocation to Rivas Majano Corporation, now known as 8999872 Canada Ltd., for its project located at 228-230 Dundas Street, London, BE INCREASED by $110,000 per unit for three (3) additional units, bringing the total number of units funded to thirty-three (33);

 

c)         the municipal allocation for 8999872 Canada Ltd., BE REDUCED by $308,100, for a revised total municipal allocation of $840,900 or $25,482 per unit; and the federal/provincial allocation BE INCREASED by $638,100 for a total revised federal/provincial allocation of $2,288,100 or $69,336 per unit; it being noted that this allocation adjustment fully utilizes the final amount remaining in the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) (2014 Extension) Year-1 federal/provincial allocation;

 

d)         the City of London BE DIRECTED to forward the above-noted project changes to the Province for program funding adjustment under the Investment in Affordable Housing Program (IAH 2014 Extension); and,

 

e)         in accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-law No A.-5814-11, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 24, 2015, to:

 

i)          authorize an Amendment to the Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of an Agreement appended (Appendix B) to the by-law and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor for the proponent noted in part b) and c), above; and,

 

ii)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the said Amendment Agreement.  (2015-F18)

 

10.

Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Program (2014 Extension) Funding Years 2 to 6 and Recommendation for Additional Proposal Under (RFP 14-36)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Program (2014 Extension), funding years 2 to 6 (RFP 14-36):

 

a)         a municipal allocation for Escalade Property Corp. BE APPROVED for $40,000 per unit for twenty-six (26) IAH units, plus funding of $5,000 per unit for four (4) accessible units, for a total municipal allocation of $1,060,000 and a federal/provincial allocation of $70,000 per unit, for a total federal/provincial allocation of $1,820,000, for a project located at 1166 Hamilton Road, London;

 

b)         the City of London BE DIRECTED to forward the above-noted project proposal to the Province for program funding approval under the Investment in Affordable Housing (2014 Extension) Program Year-2;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2015; and, 

 

d)         in accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-law No A.-5814-11, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 24, 2015, to:

 

i)          authorize a Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of an agreement appended to the by-law (Appendix C) and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor for the above-noted proponent; and,

 

ii)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the said Agreement.  (2015-F18)

 

11.

End of Operation Agreement (EOA) for Social Housing Providers in London and Middlesex County

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the End of Operating Agreements (EOA) for Social Housing Providers in London and Middlesex County:

 

a)                     a strategic approach to the End of Operating Agreements and decline in federal funding for social housing BE DEVELOPED, outlining the requirements to meet the legislated service level standards to ensure an adequate local supply of affordable housing that is financially viable and in an adequate operating condition; and,

 

b)         in conjunction with related sector organizations, the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA), the Co-operative Housing Federation (CHF), the Canadian Housing & Renewal Association (CHRA) and the Housing Services Corporation (HSC), the City of London BE ENGAGED with senior levels of government for shared solutions.  (2015-S11)

 

13.

General Orientation – Key Committee Matters

 

That the Age Friendly Network and Child and Youth Network orientation presentations, from L. Livingstone, Managing Director, Neighbourhood and Children and Fire Services, BE RECEIVED.  (2015-S12)

 

 

14.

2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 5, 2015:

 

a)          the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) endorses the draft protocol for beavers, subject to the inclusion that feeder trees be planted and maintained in areas where flow devices are installed; it being noted that the AWAC received the attached presentation and Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy draft Beaver Protocol, from S. Mathers, Division Manager, Stormwater and J. McKay, Ecologist;

 

b)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) and service providers to continue to develop protocols, in concert with the Humane Wildlife Conflict Policy, to create preventative and pro-active protocols to avoid the necessity of lethal actions; it being noted that the AWAC received a communication dated January 27, 2015, from V. Van Linden, with respect to coyote death and species-specific wildlife protocols;

 

c)          the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) Chair BE DIRECTED to present the recommendation, on the AWAC’s behalf, at the February 19, 2015 Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee 2015 Budget Public Participation Meeting: “the Community Programs, including Spay/Neuter Program, BE INCREASED an additional $150,000 for a total of $300,000 per year”; it being noted that the AWAC received a communication dated January 19, 2015, from V. Van Linden, with respect to this matter;

 

d)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the following with respect to the animals at Storybook Gardens:

 

i)          the discontinuation all live animal displays at Storybook Gardens, with the zoo portion being permanently closed;

ii)         ensure that no new animal housing be built at Storybook Gardens; and,

iii)         seek permanent sanctuary homes for the remaining animals;

 

it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee received a communication dated February 3, 2015 from V. Van Linden, with respect to this matter; and,

 

e)         clauses 1 to 2, 4 to 6, 8 and 10 BE RECEIVED.

 

15.

1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 22, 2015:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the London Block Parent program:

 

i)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider maintaining the current levels of funding for the London Block Parent and the Neighbourhood Watch programs; it being noted that these programs support the safety and wellbeing of all Londoners; and,

 

ii)        the communication with respect to the London Block Parent® Program updates BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the CSCP heard a verbal report from M. O’Halloran, Executive Director, London Block Parent® Program with respect to this matter;

 

b)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to auto manufacturers, with respect to concerns related to the lack of proper use of multiple car and/or booster seats, as legislated, due to the inability to accommodate more than one booster and or car seat in newly designed automobiles; it being noted that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee received the attached presentation from M. Melling, with respect to the Kids Need a Boost – Child Safety Booster Seat Campaign;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider amending the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to include Emergency Medical Services as a non-voting resource member as they are actively represented at the Children’s Safety Village and would be an asset to this committee; and,

 

d)         clauses 1 to 6 and 8 and 10 BE RECEIVED.

 

16.

2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 14, 2015:

 

a)          the following actions be taken with respect to licensing and policy considerations related to the operation and management of group homes:

 

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation to the London Housing Advisory Committee with respect to the current Business Licensing By-laws and their enforcement; and,

 

ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider licensing and policy inclusions related to the operation and management of group homes in the by-law review currently underway, including the best practices of other municipalities with respect to this matter;

 

iii)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to submit a letter to both the Provincial and Federal Governments addressing concerns and encouraging additional support and regulations with respect to the support needs of individuals in the community with mental health issues and financial limitations; and,

 

it being noted that the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) received a presentation from J. Schlemmer, Neighbourhood Legal Services, with respect to this matter;

 

b)         clauses 1, 2, 4 and 5 BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 4.

 

4.

Memorandum of Understanding - Proposed Joint Venture to Construct and Operate a Facility between The City of London and The YMCA of Western Ontario and The London Public Library Board

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the advice of legal counsel, the following actions be taken with respect to the Memorandum of Understanding for the proposed joint venture to construct and operate a facility between The Corporation of the City of London and the YMCA of Western Ontario and the London Public Library Board:

 

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 24, 2015, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA of Western Ontario and the London Public Library Board with respect to a joint venture to construct and operate a community centre, recreation centre and a public library branch in Southwest London;

 

b)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the above-noted Memorandum of Understanding. (2015-R05B)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 5.

 

5.

Architect to Act as  Prime Consultant for the Southwest Multi-Purposed Recreation Centre (RFP 14-61) (Project # RC2755)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Southwest Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre (RFP 14-61, Project # RC2755):

 

a)         the proposal submitted by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd., 202-19 Duncan Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H1, to act as Prime Consultant for the project, with a fee in the amount of $2,498,600 (excluding H.S.T.), BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the proposal submitted by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. was deemed to provide the best technical and financial value to the Corporation and meets the City’s requirements in all areas; if being further noted that acceptance is in compliance with Section 15.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2015;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the project;

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2015-F18)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to approve clause 12. 

 

12.

Food Trucks

 

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the amendments to the Business Licensing By-law L-6:

 

a)         the report dated February 18, 2015, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 24, 2015, to provide regulations for a new category of refreshment vehicle license, associated regulations and fee schedule for refreshment vehicles operating on City streets and parks and to provide updated General Provisions for business licensing administration and enforcement;

 

c)         subject to the above-noted by-law changes, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) if the application demand for this Category 7 refreshment vehicles licenses exceeds the limit for licenses approved (Section 18.20.1(a)); and,

 

d)         subject to the above-noted by-law changes, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back in the fall of 2015 with respect to the number of this Category 7 refreshment vehicles licenses issued during 2015 and on any other associated matters; 

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard the attached presentation from E. Ling, Development Policy Coordinator and received a communication, dated February 12, 2015, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager and R. Usher, Board Chair, Downtown London, with respect to this matter; (2015-P09)

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith;

 

it being noted that the Council received the following additional communications with respect to this matter:

 

  • Downtown Businesses, email; and,
  • E. Cormier, Patton Cormier & Associates. 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor B. Armstrong be permitted to speak longer than 5 minutes with respect to clause 12. 

 

Motion Passed

 

At 5:06 PM, Councillor P. Squire enters the meeting. 

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor M. van Holst be permitted to speak longer than 5 minutes with respect to clause 12. 

 

Motion Passed

 

The motion to adopt clause 12 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law clause 12 of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECONSIDERED, as there was a misunderstanding of the question that was put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the amendments to the Business Licensing By-law L-6:

 

a)         the report dated February 18, 2015, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 24, 2015, to provide regulations for a new category of refreshment vehicle license, associated regulations and fee schedule for refreshment vehicles operating on City streets and parks and to provide updated General Provisions for business licensing administration and enforcement;

 

c)         subject to the above-noted by-law changes, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) if the application demand for this Category 7 refreshment vehicles licenses exceeds the limit for licenses approved (Section 18.20.1(a)); and,

 

d)         subject to the above-noted by-law changes, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back in the fall of 2015 with respect to the number of this Category 7 refreshment vehicles licenses issued during 2015 and on any other associated matters; 

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard the attached presentation from E. Ling, Development Policy Coordinator and received a communication, dated February 12, 2015, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager and R. Usher, Board Chair, Downtown London, with respect to this matter; (2015-P09)

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.

 

it being noted that the Council received the following additional communications with respect to this matter:

 

  • Downtown Businesses, email; and,
  • E. Cormier, Patton Cormier & Associates. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 17.

 

17.

1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2015:

 

a)         clause 2 of the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee BE REFERRED back to the Town and Gown Committee for the election of a Vice-Chair, as M. Cassidy, Deputy Mayor, currently fulfills that role as Chair, in accordance with a previous Council decision; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 and 3 to 16 BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: A. Hopkins (1)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that pursuant to section 13.8 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of December 9, 2014 with respect to clause 32 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee related to the appointment of Councillor M. Cassidy as Chair of the Town and Gown Committee BE RECONSIDERED to recognize that the term of the appointment for Councillor M. Cassidy should be concurrent with the term of her appointment as Deputy Mayor.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that the following actions with respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee:

 

a)            clause 32 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee which provides for the appointment of Councillor M. Cassidy as Chair of the Town and Gown Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018 BE RESCINDED;

 

b)         Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED as a Member of the Town and Gown Committee, concurrent with her term as Deputy Mayor; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 to 16 BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

 

 

Clause 17 reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2015:

 

a)         pursuant to section 13.8 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of December 9, 2014 with respect to clause 32 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee related to the appointment of Councillor M. Cassidy as Chair of the Town and Gown Committee BE RECONSIDERED to recognize that the term of the appointment for Councillor M. Cassidy should be concurrent with the term of her appointment as Deputy Mayor;

 

b)         clause 32 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee which provides for the appointment of Councillor M. Cassidy as Chair of the Town and Gown Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018 BE RESCINDED;

 

c)         Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED as a Member of the Town and Gown Committee, concurrent with her term as Deputy Mayor; and,

 

d)         clauses 1 to 16 BE RECEIVED.

 

 

2nd Report of the Audit Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert Approve clauses 1 to 4, inclusive.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Report on Specified Auditing Procedures

 

That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing Procedures, dated July 23, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

Audit Planning Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2014

 

That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report, for the year ending December 31, 2014, BE APPROVED.

 

4.

Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results - Development and Compliance Services - By-law Enforcement and Licensing

 

That, on the recommendation of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the Action Plans identified in PwC's report dated February 18, 2015 BE IMPLEMENTED with respect to the Quarterly Reports on Internal Audit Results – Development and Compliance Services - By-law Enforcement and Licensing; it being noted that the Civic Administration will report back on the recommendations through the Audit Committee and/or the appropriate Standing Committee where applicable. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy Approve clauses 1 to 20, inclusive.

 

1.         Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.         2015 Budget – Public Participation Meeting

 

That the oral and written submissions on the 2015 Budget BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated February 17, 2015 from G. Thompson, President, Urban League of London, providing comments on the 2015 Budget and on the draft Strategic Plan;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.

 

3.         Appointments to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision

 

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

 

C. Edgar

W.R. Monteith

W.C. Pol

 

4.         Appointments to the Plumbers’ and Drain Layers’ Examining Board

 

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Plumbers' and Drain Layers' Examining Board for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:

                                 

S. Atchison

D. Brouwer

M. Salliss

 

5.         2nd Report of the Striking Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Striking Committee, from its meetings held on January 8, 2015, January 201, 2015 and February 3, 2015, respectively:

 

a)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:


Sherry Abray (Person with a Disability)

Jill Bell (Parent of a Child with a Disability)

Rob Campbell (Person with a Disability)

Julia Cunningham (Member-at-Large)

Michael Dawthorne (Member-at-Large)

Florencia de Lasa (Person with a Disability)

Carrie Dodman (Person with a Disability)

Ashton Forrest (Person with a Disability)

Michael Hale (Person with a Disability)

Maria Mavrikkou (Member-at-Large)

Jim Sanders (Member-at-Large)

Dora Tam (Member-at-Large)

Daryl Thomas (Person with a Disability)

 

b)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Advisory Committee on the Environment for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Jamie Baxter (Member-at-Large)

Ken Birchall (Member-at-Large)

Mike Bloxam (Industrial Sector)

Christine Borselli-Morgan (Member-at-Large)

Sarah Brooks (Member-at-Large)

Susan Hall (Member-at-Large)

Mary Ann Hodge (Member-at-Large)

Janice Howell (Environmental Sector)

Lois Langdon (Private Sector)

Susan Ratz (Member-at-Large)

Gabor Sass (Member-at-Large)

Becki Schulz (Member-at-Large)

 

 

 

 

 

c)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:


Kris Dinel

Skylar Franke

Aaron W.C. Lawrence

Michael McAlpine (alternate Member-at-Large)

Lawlor McKenna

 

d)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 


Kathryn Ashe (Member-at-Large)

Wendy Brown (Wildlife Rehabilitator)

Jennifer Fawcett-Cornish (Member-at-Large)

Vicky Lightfoot (Animal Rescue Group)

Kaylie McIntosh (Member-at-Large)

Peter Newbould (Pet Shop Owner)

Colleen Perquin (Member-at-Large)

Marcy Puzanov (Member-at-Large)

Douglas M. Simpson (Member-at-Large)

Michelle Toplack (Member-at-Large)

Peggianne Wright (Member-at-Large)

 

e)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Child Care Advisory Committee  for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 


Tamara Blaney (Child Care Provider)

Shari Carter (Child Care Provider)

Neil Elhayek (Child Care Provider)

Diane Gordon (Child Care Provider)

Barbara Jackson (Child Care Provider)

Julie Keens (Child Care Provider)

Stephanie McKee (Child Care Provider)

Jo-elle Rinker (Informed Community Member)

Amanda Ryan (Child Care Provider)

Carol Wagg (Child Care Provider)

Kathy Watad (Education)

 

f)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Izabela Bielaska-Hornblower (Member-at-Large)

Dan Judson (Member-at-Large)

Bruce Rankin (Member-at-Large)

 

g)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Cycling Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 

 

David Mitchell (Member-at-Large)

William Pol (Cycling Club)

Charlene Quirk (Member-at-Large)

 

h)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 


Erick Arellano

Fernando Cirino

Lauren Des Marteaux

Carol Dyck

Jethro Odanga Edubagwa

Peter L. Ferguson

Brian Gibson

David Hiscott

Caitlin Kushnir

Sandy Levin

Alfredo Martinez-Iglesias

Katrina A. Moser

Meaghan Elise Murphy

Silke Nebel

Sarah Peirce

Natalie St. Amour

Joseph Stinziano

Randy Trudeau

 

i)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 

 

Sarah Gibson

Thomas Thayer

Kerby Waud

 

j)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 

 

Chad Callander

Florence Cassar

Janan Dean

Mohamed Hammoud

Zeba Hashmi

Lina Hernadez

Shawna Lewkowitz

Suzanne Morrison

Leroy R. Osbourne

Anne-Marie Sanchez

Ian Silver (French Speaking)

 

k)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Housing Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 

 

Julia Coley (Non-Profit Sector)

Heidi Drennan (Member-at-Large)

John Peaire (Alternate Member-at-Large)

Angela Galloway (Member-at-Large)

Moon Inthavong (Member-at-Large)

Kathy Kaill (Alternate Member-at-Large)

Siu Ming Kwok (Member-at-Large)

Jacob (Jack) Malkin (Member-at-Large)

Jessica Muller (Member-at-Large)

Doug Nemeth (Member-at-Large)

Betsy Odegaard (Emergency Housing Sector)

Deb Peckham (Tenants Sector)

Joshua Randall (Private Housing Sector)

Nadine Reeves (Member-at-Large)

David Yuhasz (Member-at-Large)

 

l)

Jean-Marc Metrailler, residing in Ward 13, BE APPOINTED to the Town and Gown Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019.

 

m)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Transportation Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 

 

Amir Farahi

Steven Greenley

Jon Kostyniuk

 

n)

the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019: 

 

Aleix Adgira (Member-at-Large)

Amber Cantell (Forestry Expertise)

Patricia Ciufo (Member-at-Large)

Roberto Mannella (Member-at-Large)

Gord Mitchell (Member-at-Large)

Casey Wolfe (Member-at-Large)

 

o)      the following proposed changes to the appointment process for Boards and Commissions and Advisory Committees BE FORWARDED to the Governance Working Group for consideration and recommendation:

 

                            i)              revisions to the application form to require the following additional information:

 

A)           disclosure of current appointments to a Board, Commission or Advisory Committee and the length of appointment;

B)           additional and more detailed information with respect to background in support of the request for appointment;

C)           voluntary disclosure with respect to diversity; and,

D)           submission of references in support of the request for appointment;

 

                            ii)             requesting Boards and Commissions to provide descriptions of the roles of the Boards and Commissions so that potential applicants have a fuller understanding of the purpose and work of the Boards and Commissions;

 

                           iii)             the holding of an Open House prior to the deadline for submission of applications, where and Board, Commission and Advisory Committee Chairs/Members would be in attendance to provide information to potential applicants with respect to the work and time commitments of the Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees and where the Striking Committee could clarify what information they require to make informed recommendations;

 

                           iv)             requiring applications for Boards and Commissions to be submitted by September 15th of a Municipal Election year in order to provide the Striking Committee with sufficient time to thoroughly review the applications, and if deemed necessary, to interview the applicants prior to submitting recommendations to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration;

 

                            v)             requiring applications for Advisory Committee appointments to be submitted by November 15th  of a Municipal Election year in order to provide the Striking Committee with sufficient time to thoroughly review the applications, and if deemed necessary, to interview the applicants prior to submitting recommendations to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration;

 

                           vi)             staggering the appointment terms for Advisory Committee members to ensure knowledge and experience continuity;

 

                          vii)             amending the Terms of Reference for the Striking Committee to provide for two additional Members-at-Large; and,

 

                         viii)             investigating methods to more widely circulate the request for the submission of applications for appointment to the Boards and Commissions and Advisory Committees, which may include the use of social media.

 

p)

clause 1 BE RECEIVED.

 

6.         Confirmation of Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Non-Voting Members on the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Joyce Bennett - Board of Education

Valerie Waines - Seniors' Community of London

 

 

 

7.         Confirmation of Appointment to the Advisory Committee on the Environment

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Members on the Advisory Committee on the Environment for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

                                  

Voting:

 

Christina Baranik - Thames Region Ecological Association

 

Non-Voting:

 

Pat Almost - Ministry of the Environment

Iqbal Kalsi - Middlesex-London Health Unit

Linda De Vos - Thames Valley District School Board

 

8.         Confirmation of Appointment to the Agricultural Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Voting Members on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Hugh Fletcher - Middlesex Federation of Agriculture

Crispin Colvin - Middlesex Federation of Agriculture - Alternate

Steve Twynstra - Middlesex Soil and Crop Improvement Association

Patrick Conlin - Middlesex Soil and Crop Improvement Association – Alternate

 

9.         Confirmation of Appointment to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Members on the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

                                  

Voting:

 

Jeve Sukhdeo - London Dog Owners' Association

Margaret Gelinas - Friends of Captive Animals

 

Non-Voting:

 

Fatih Sekercioglu - Middlesex-London Health Unit

 

10.       Confirmation of Appointment to the Child Care Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Non-Voting Members on the Child Care Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Ellen De Freitas - Middlesex-London Public Health Unit

Holly Gerrits - Local School Boards

Jeff Havemen - Support Services for Children with Special Needs

 

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

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Members on the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Voting:

 

Sheena Davis - Thames Valley District School Board

Joyce Bennett - Thames Valley Council of Home & School Associations

Paul Arcese - Neighbourhood Watch London - Board of Directors

Betty Spearman - Block Parent Central Committee

Laila Norman - London and Area Council of Women

Marnie Sherritt - Council for London Seniors

Meagan Melling - Child Safety Middlesex London

 

 

 

 

Non-Voting:

 

Dianne Lebold - Fire Prevention

Simon Pont - Neighbourhood Watch Office

Maureen O'Halloran - Block Parent Office

Mary Lou Albanese - Middlesex-London Health Unit

Nancy Collister - London Public Library

Emily van Kesteren - London and Area Active & Safe Routes to School

 

12.       Confirmation of Appointment to the Cycling Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Members on the Cycling Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Voting:

 

Dianne Szoller - London and Middlesex Road Safety Committee

Jason Jordan - Thames Region Ecological Association

Maureen Zunti - London Development Institute

 

Non-Voting:

 

Paul Dubniak - London Transit Commission

Gary Strang - London Police Service

 

 13.      Confirmation of Appointment to the EEPAC

 

That Christine Creighton, representing the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE CONFIRMED as a Non-Voting Member on the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019.

 

 14.        Confirmation of Appointment to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Voting Members on the London Advisory Committee on Heritage for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Shawn Adamsson - Emerging Leaders Initiative

Hazel Elmslie - Local History (London & Middlesex Historical Society)

Tara Jenkins - Archaeology/Anthropology (Ontario Archaeological Society, London Chapter)

Jim Cushing - Natural Heritage (McIlwraith Field Naturalists)

Dan Brock - Movable Heritage - archives (Archives Association of Ontario)

John Manness - Movable Heritage - Museums & Galleries (Museum London or The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum)

Wes Kinghorn - Neighbourhoods (Urban League of London)

Derek Dudek - Development Community (London Home Builders Association)

Heather Garrett - Urban Design Community (London Urban Design Association)

 

 15.   Confirmation of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

 

That Jessica Hill, representing Educational Institutions/Organizations/Services BE CONFIRMED as a Non-Voting Member on the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for the term of March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019.

 

 16.       Confirmation of Appointment to the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Non-Voting Members on the London Housing Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Judith Binder - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (London Office)

Steve Matthew - London & Middlesex Housing Corp.

Melissa Hardy-Trevenna - London & St. Thomas Real Estate Board

 

 17.       Confirmation of Appointment to the Town and Gown Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Members on the Town and Gown Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Voting:

 

Susan Grindrod - Administrative Representative from Western University

Jen Carter - Student Council Representative from Western University

Tony Frost - Administrative Representative from Fanshawe College

Matt Stewart - Student Council Representative from Fanshawe College

Alison Shott - Western University Society of Graduate Students

Taryn Scripnick - Representative of Brescia, Huron and King's University College

 

Non-Voting:

 

Emma Sims - London Property Management Association

Sergeant David Ellyatt - London Police Services

Wendy Cowdrey - London Fire Services

Glenn Matthews - Housing Mediation Office

 

 18.       Confirmation of Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Members on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Voting:

 

Alyssa Penney - London Middlesex Road Safety Committee

Julian Peccia - Canadian Automobile Association

Amanda Stratton - Urban League of London

Jim Kennedy - London Development Institute

Tanis Siddique - Council for London Seniors

 

Non-Voting:

 

Katie Burns - London Transit Commission

Staff Sergeant Arlene Wilson - London Police Service

Iqbal Kalsi - Middlesex-London Health Unit

Jen Carter - Post-Secondary Student

 

 19.        Confirmation of Appointment to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

 

That the following BE CONFIRMED as Members on the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee for the term March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2019:

 

Voting:

 

Iqbal Kalsi - Middlesex-London Health Unit

Craig Linton - London Development Institute/London Home Builders Association

 

Non-Voting:

Brandon Williamson - Upper Thames Valley Conservation Authority

 

 20.       2015 Budget – Public Input

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Financial Planning and Policy, the staff report dated February 19, 2015 regarding 2015 Budget public input BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5th Report of the Committee of the Whole

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

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

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, W. Abbott, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, M. Butlin, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, S. Miller, D. Popadic and L. M. Rowe.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve:

 

1.  That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned industrial land located on the south side of Scanlan Street, in the River Road Industrial Park, containing an area of 3.36 acres, being comprised of Part of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10, Plan 33M-415, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “A”, the offer submitted by Tire Supplier Distribution Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $252,000.00 (reflecting a sale price of $75,000.00 per acre) BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:

 

a)                     the City permitting an initial building coverage of 10.9 percent in place of the required 15 percent, as prescribed by Clause 5(2) of the Industrial Land Sale Policy; and

 

b)         the Purchaser satisfying itself that it will be able to obtain site plan approval in connection with the Purchaser’s intended development and use of the subject property.

 

2.  That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property expropriated by the City, located at 1600 – 1622 Hyde Park Road, shown as Parts 4, 5 and 6, Plan 33R-18316, further described as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Expropriation Plan ER-936617 registered on June 30, 2014, containing an area of 10,381.8 square feet, for the purpose of the Hyde Park Road Widening and Improvements Project between South Carriage Road and Fanshawe Park Road West:

 

a)         the Settlement Agreement submitted by Hyde Park Investments 2012 Limited (the “Owner”), attached as Appendix “B”, to settle in full, final and complete settlement of all claims of the Owner, including interest, against the City arising out of or in any way connected with the expropriation BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:

 

            i)          the City agreeing to pay the Owner’s reasonable legal costs, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes to complete this transaction, subject to assessment;

 

            ii)         the City agreeing to arrange for and to pay for the loss of the parking bollards, any gravel and paved sections, relocation/ removal of sign(s), and any landscaping; and

 

b)         the financing for this settlement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

 

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 82 to 90, including Added Bill No.s 91 and 92.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 82 to 90, including Added Bill No.s 91 and 92.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 82 to 90, including Added Bill No.s 91 and 92.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

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

 

Bill No. 82

By-law No. A.-7225-66

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 24th day of February, 2015. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 83

By-law No. A.-7226-67

 

A by-law to approve an amendment agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and 8999872 Canada Ltd   (the Proponent) for the purpose of establishing the City of London Affordable Housing Program and the City’s obligation to provide funding to the Proponent; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. (9/3/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 84

By-law No. A.-7227-68

 

 

 

A by-law to approve an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and Escalade Property Corp. (the Proponent) for the purpose of establishing the City of London Affordable Housing Program and the City’s obligation to provide funding to the Proponent; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. (10/3/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 85

By-law No. A.-7228-69

 

 

 

A By-law to approve an “Agreement to Approve a Management Contract” between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, The Corporation of the City of London and Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. (7/3/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 86

By-law No. A.-7229-70

 

 

 

 

A By-law to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA of Western Ontario and the London Public Library Board for the construction and operation of a multi-use community facility; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (4/3/CPSC)

 

Bill No. 87

By-law No. L-6-15021

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. L-6 entitled “A by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses”. (12/3/CPSC)

Bill No. 88

By-law No. S.-5716-71

 

 

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Byron Base Line Road, east of Grandview Avenue) (pursuant to Site Plan SP14-026298 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 89

By-law No. S.-5717-72

 

 

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Adelaide Street North, north of Glenora Drive) (pursuant to Site Plan SP14-025186 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 90

By-law No. W.-5310(a)-73

 

 

A By-law to amend by-law No. W.-5310-268 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the Biosolids Disposals and Optimization Plan Project. (Project No. ES2095)” (2/9/CWC-2012)

Bill No. 91

By-law No. A.-7230-74

 

A By-law to authorize an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Tire Supplier Distribution Inc., to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C1/7/CSC)

 

Bill No. 92

By-law No. A.-7231-75

 

A By-law to authorize a Settlement Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Hyde Park Investments 2012 Limited, for the property expropriated located at 1600 – 1622

Hyde Park Road, further described as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Expropriation Plan ER-936617, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C2/7/CSC)

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

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