Council

MINUTES

18TH MEETING

June 25, 2014

The Council meets in Special Session in the Council Chambers this day at 1:07 PM.

PRESENT:  Mayor J. Baechler, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

ABSENT:  Councillor N. Branscombe.

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G.T. Hopcroft, V. McAlea Major, R. Paynter, J. Purser, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, J. Smout and B. Westlake-Power.

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillor N. Branscombe.

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

No pecuniary interests are disclosed.

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III

ADDED REPORTS

IV

RECOGNITIONS

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEVENTEENTH MEETING HELD ON JUNE 24, 2014

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve the Minutes of the 17th Meeting held on June 24, 2014.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

1.

Resolution from the Special Council Meeting of June 24, 2014 with respect to the filling of the vacancy of a Ward seat.

Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the receipt of the communication from the City Clerk, dated June 25, 2014, outlining the following with respect to the filling of the Ward 5 seat vacancy:

a)      Council Members each BE INVITED to bring forward a nomination to fill the vacant Ward 5 Councillor position, to the special Council meeting scheduled for 1 PM, June 25, 2014; it being noted that any such nominated person must attend the City Clerk’s Office prior to 11 AM, on June 25, 2014, in order to confirm their eligibility and be certified as an eligible candidate; and.

b)        the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward, to the June 25, 2014 Council meeting, a process for filling the vacancy which incorporates b) above, into a similar nomination process as was followed for the filling of the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII

REPORTS

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to filling the vacancy in the office of Ward 5 Councillor:

a)            the attached procedure for filling the vacancy in the office of Ward 5 Councillor, which    reflects the direction of the Municipal Council from its special meeting held on June 24, 2014, BE APPROVED; and,

b)         subject to the selection of an individual to fill the vacancy in the office of Ward 5 Councillor, the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to prepare the appropriate by-law for introduction and enactment by the Municipal Council, at the earliest possible date, to appoint the successful nominee to the Ward 5 seat.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve that the slate of nominees for appointment to the office of Councillor for Ward 5, BE COMPRISED of the following nominees:

Hamou, Mariam

Monteith, Russell

Williams, Garth

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that Russell Monteith, having received a majority of votes, BE APPOINTED to the office of Councillor for Ward 5  for the City of London for a term commencing on June 25, 2014 and ending on November 30, 2014, pursuant to section 260(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that the slate of nominees received the following votes:  Nominee Hamou, Mariam, 1 vote; Nominee Monteith, Russell, 11 votes; and Nominee Williams, Garth, 1 vote.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

IX

DEFERRED MATTERS

X

ENQUIRIES

Councillor Usher enquired how the recent appointments to the Office of the Mayor and the office of Ward 5 Councillor will impact current appointments to Standing Committees and Boards and Commissions.  The Chair advised that these matters would be considered at the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

Councillor D. Brown enquired who would be attending the upcoming meetings of the Boards and Commissions until such time as the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee has considered the appointments that are currently filled by Mayor Baechler and Municipal Council has confirmed the appointments.  The Chair indicated that she would continue to attend meetings until such time as the appointments have been considered by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and confirmed by Municipal Council.

Councillor S.E. White enquired as to the process that would be undertaken to inform the nominees for the Ward 5 vacancy as to the decision of Municipal Council with respect to the matter.  The Chair requested that the City Clerk inform the nominees and forward a letter of thanks to each of the nominees for their interest in letting their name stand for nomination. 

XI

EMERGENT MOTIONS

XII

BY-LAWS

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

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 336 and Bill No. 337.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 336 and Bill No. 337.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 336 and Bill No. 337.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)

Bill No. 336

By-law No. A.- 7142-250

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on the 25^th day of June, 2014. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 337

By-law No. A.-7143-251

A by-law to appoint a Councillor for Ward 5 for the City of London. (City Clerk)

XIII

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve adjournment.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)