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Council
MINUTES
7TH MEETING
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February 24, 2015
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:06 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J.
Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, 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.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present, except Councillor P. Squire.
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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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:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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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.
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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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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:
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1 to 10, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
staff report dated February 17, 2015 regarding additional Municipal Act
reporting requirements due to implementation of Tangible Capital Assets BE
RECEIVED for information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1 to 11, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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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.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 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)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 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)
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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)
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That, the Building Division Monthly Report
for December 2014, BE RECEIVED. (2015-D00)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 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)
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That, the attached orientation
presentation from the Manager, Urban Regeneration, BE RECEIVED.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by to Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 4, 5 and 12.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest
were disclosed.
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That the 1st Report of the Accessibility
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 29, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 4.
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)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 5.
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)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to approve clause 12.
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.
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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)
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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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor J. 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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 17.
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.
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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)
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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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor J. 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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Clause
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.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert Approve
clauses 1 to 4, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing
Procedures, dated July 23, 2014, BE RECEIVED.
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That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report,
for the year ending December 31, 2014, BE APPROVED.
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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.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1 to 20, inclusive.
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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:
b)
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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)
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k)
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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)
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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.
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)
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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”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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None.
None.
None.
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.s 82 to 90, including Added Bill No.s 91 and 92.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 82 to
90, including Added Bill No.s 91 and 92.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 82 to 90, including Added Bill No.s 91 and 92.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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The following by-laws are passed and enacted
as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
Bill
No. 82
By-law
No. A.-7225-66
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A
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 24th
day of February, 2015. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 83
By-law
No. A.-7226-67
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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)
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Bill
No. 84
By-law
No. A.-7227-68
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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)
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Bill
No. 85
By-law
No. A.-7228-69
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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)
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Bill
No. 86
By-law
No. A.-7229-70
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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)
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Bill
No. 87
By-law
No. L-6-15021
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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)
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Bill
No. 88
By-law
No. S.-5716-71
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A
by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of
London as public highway. (as widening to 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)
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Bill
No. 89
By-law
No. S.-5717-72
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A
by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of
London as public highway. (as widening to Adelaide Street North, north of
Glenora Drive) (pursuant to Site Plan SP14-025186 and in accordance with
Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 90
By-law
No. W.-5310(a)-73
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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)
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Bill
No. 91
By-law
No. A.-7230-74
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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)
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Bill
No. 92
By-law
No. A.-7231-75
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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)
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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