Council

Minutes

The 3rd Meeting of City Council
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2021 Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency
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Present:
  • Mayor E. Holder,
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • P. Squire,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
Also Present:
  • M. Ribera, C. Saunders and B. Westlake-Power

    Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, K. Dickins, M. Goldrup, A. Hagan, G. Kotsifas, P. McKague, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, E. Skalski, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Warner, R. Wilcox, J. Wills, P. Yeoman.

    The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating, except Councillors M. Cassidy and P. Van Meerbergen; it being noted that the following Members attended the meeting remotely:  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier.

     


Mayor E. Holder discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 13 (5.1) of the 1st Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the Deferred Matters List, specific to the properties located at 745 and 747 Waterloo Street, by indicating that his daughter and spouse own a business at that location. 

Councillor S. Lehman discloses pecuniary interests in the following Items:

Item 5 (2.4) of the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee and related Bill No. 40, having do with the approval of the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2021 budget, by indicating that he is a member of the Association; and,

Item 5 (4.2) of the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the Downtown London Business Association, by indicating that he is a member of the Association.  

Councillor M. Cassidy discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 6 (2.4) of the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and related Bill No. 55, having to do with an application related to the property located at 307 Fanshawe Park Road East, by indicating that she owns property in close vicinity to the subject property.

Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 6.4 of the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee and related Bill No. 60, having to do with the Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Civic Employees Local Union No. 107 (Chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress), by indicating that her son is employed by the City of London and is a member of Local Union No. 107.

At 4:04 PM, Councillor M. Cassidy enters the meeting.

At 4:09 PM, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen enters the meeting.

None.

  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That pursuant to section 6.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following changes in order BE APPROVED:

    a)      Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By-laws, with the exception of Bill No. 36, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 2nd Day of February, 2021, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and

    b)      Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 – 3rd Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Minutes of the 2nd Meeting held on January 12, 202, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

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

    6.1     Application - 307 Fanshawe Park Road East (H-92255)

              1.     B. Day

               2.    C. Clausius

              3.     D. Beverley

              4.     F. Cull

              5.     M. Crawford

    6.2     Application - 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street,  400 Lyle Street, 701, 725, 729, 735, 737 Dundas Street and 389, 391, 393 Hewitt Street

              1.     M. Carroll

              2.     J. Elizabeth

              3.     A.M. Valastro

              4.     (ADDED) A. Grzyb and R. Odegaard, Unity Project


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 19, 2021, related to the award of contracts through Single Source procurement requiring Committee and City Council approval for awards greater than $50,000:

    a)      a Single Source Procurement (SS 20-34), as per section 14.4(a) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE AWARDED to 186 King Street Holdings Incorporated for the provision of up to twenty (20) units at an estimated cost of $180,000 (excluding HST) for use in the Head Lease program for a one year term with an option to renew for two additional one year terms based on available funding/budget; and,

    b)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter. (2021-S14)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the undated communication from Councillor M. van Holst regarding the construction of park facilities or a community hub at the Holy Cross School on Elm Street, BE RECEIVED. (2021-S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the delegation request by T. Gillis, S. Cordes and M. Doucet, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), with respect to funding awarded to YOU in 2017, BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; it being noted that a communication from T. Gillis, S. Cordes and M. Doucet, dated January 8, 2021, was received with respect to this matter. (2021-S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at January 7, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 5 (2.4) and 9 (2.7). 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

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

    a)      the Argyle Business Improvement Area proposed 2021 budget submission in the amount of $262,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2021 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $215,000;

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

    d)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

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

    a)      the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2021 budget submission in the amount of $135,231 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2021 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000;

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

    d)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

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

    a)      the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area proposed 2021 budget submission in the amount of $442,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2021 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $434,000;

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

    d)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

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

    a)      the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2021 budget submission in the amount of $234,350 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021;

    b)      the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2021 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000;

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

    d)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the appointment of Councillor E. Peloza to the National Board of the Climate Caucus for the term commencing October 19, 2020 through November 2021 BE SUPPORTED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated January 18, 2021, with respect to Assessment Growth for 2021, Changes in Taxable Phase-Values, and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessments BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That based on the application dated December 17, 2020, from London Black History Coordinating Committee, the month of February BE PROCLAIMED as Black History Month 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That based on the application dated January 13, 2021, from the End FGM Canada Network, February 6, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

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

    a)      the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2021 budget submission in the amount of $1,972,282 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021;

    b)      the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2021 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $1,877,082;

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

    d)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • At 4:36 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Deputy Mayor J. Morgan in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

    At 4:40 PM, Mayor E. Holder resumes the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Morgan takes his seat at the Council Board.

    Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Appendix “A”, being a by-law to approve and authorize the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Province”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Recipient”) to provide funding for expenses related to the to return to first-past-the-post election framework for the 2022 Municipal Election, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (9 to 6)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 1st Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 12 (4.1) to 13 (5.1). 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Mayor E. Holder discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5.1, having to do with Item 4 of the Deferred Matters List, related to the properties at 745 and 747 Waterloo Street, by indicating that his daughter owns a business located at 745 Waterloo Street.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That Councillor S. Turner BE ELECTED Vice-Chair of the Civic Works Committee for the term ending November 30, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 19, 2021, related to the Large Diameter Watermain Inspection Project:

    a)      the bid submitted by Kenwave Solutions Inc., 7080 Derrycrest Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5W 0G5, in the amount of $1,041,546.00 (excluding H.S.T.) BE AWARDED in accordance with Section 15.2.e of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the above-noted staff report;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and,

    d)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AURTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 19, 2021 related to the Proposed Expansion of the W12A Landfill Site and updated Environmental Assessment Engineering Consulting Costs:

    a)      Oakridge Environmental BE APPOINTED to carry out additional project coordination services as part of the Individual Environmental Assessment (EA) process for the proposed expansion of the W12A Landfill and provide advice/assistance on the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Water Resource Act (OWRA) and Planning approvals for the Expansion of the W12A Landfill, in the total amount of $61,000 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing report appended to the above-noted staff report:

    c)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and,

    d)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E07)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 19, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021, to close a part of Huxley Street, designated as Part 2 on Plan 33R-20888; it being noted that, subject to the passing and registration of the above-noted closing by-law in the Land Registry Office, utility easements shall be conveyed to Enbridge Gas, Bell Canada, Rogers Communications and London Hydro and the City will retain a municipal services easement and an easement for public walkway over the lands to be conveyed. (2021-T09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 19, 2021, related to the appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment Study:

    a)      R.V. Anderson Associates Limited BE APPOINTED as a Consulting Engineer to complete the Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements at an upset amount of $174,471 (excluding HST) in accordance with RFP20-56 and Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)      the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the above-noted staff report;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment;

    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 including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T05/E05)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 19, 2021 related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Springbank Dam Decommissioning:

    a)      Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the pre-design and detailed design of the 2021 Springbank Dam Decommissioning, as per the recommendations outlined in the One River Environmental Assessment, in the total amount of $328,318.28, including contingency, (excluding HST);

    b)      the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the above-noted staff report;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work;

    d)      the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the project; 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. (2021-E21)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 19, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021 to amend By-law PS-113, entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”. (2021-T02/T08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the required municipal road closures related to the Highway 401 / Highway 4 (Colonel Talbot Road) interchange improvements and the Highway 4 and Glanworth Drive underpass bridge replacements BE ENDORSED, as outlined in the staff report dated January 19, 2021, in accordance with the approved Transportation Environmental Study Report prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO). (2021-T09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 19, 2021, related to RFP20-72 for the Supply and Delivery of Medium Duty Crew Cab Trucks:

    a)      the submission from Carrier Centers, 90 Enterprise Drive, London, Ontario, N6N 1A8, BE ACCEPTED for the supply and delivery of four (4) medium duty crew cab trucks at a total purchase price of $578,955 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 b) of the Goods and Services Policy which states “Awards under the Request for Approval (RFP) process require the following approval: Committee and City Council must approve an RFP award for purchases greater than $100,000”;

    b)      Fleet Services BE AUTHORIZED to award a contract term of one (1) year for the replacement of (4) four units in 2021, with three (3) option years to replace nine (9) units in 2022, and ten (10) units in 2023, as per the replacement schedule approved in the 2020-2023 capital budget, funded by ME202201 and ME202301 capital projects;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these purchases;

    d)      approval, hereby given, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval, in accordance with Section 12.2 b) of the Goods and Services Policy which states “Awards under the RFP process require the following approval: Committee and City Council must approve an RFP award for purchases greater than $100,000”; and,

    e)      the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the above-noted staff report. (2021-V01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited related to the renaming of Darlington Place, the portion of “Darlington Place” from Kettering Place southward to Lot 9, Concession 1, Part 2 of Reference Plan 33R-19902, within Registered Plan 33M-773, BE RENAMED to “Barn Swallow Place”; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2021-T00)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the communication from A. Mercer, dated December 29, 2020, related to Implementing Speed Bumps on Aldersbrook Gate, BE NOTED AND FILED, noting that the author has since requested the communication to be withdrawn; it being noted that the Civic Administration will undertake to review the current related policy. (2021-T04)


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at January 7, 2021, BE RECEIVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 6 (2.4) and 7 (3.1). 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Foxhollow North Kent Developments Inc., relating to the property located at 2700 Buroak Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R6 (h*h-54*h-71*h-95*h-100*R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R6 (R6-5) Zone and FROM a Holding Residential R6/R7/R8 (h*h-54*h-71*h-95*h-100*R6-5/R7*H15* D75/R8*H15*D75) Zone TO a Residential R6/R7/R8 (R6-5/R7*H15*D75/ R8*H15*D75) Zone to remove the “h, h-54, h-71, h-95 and h-100” holding provisions.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Rembrandt Developments (Fanshawe) Inc., relating to lands located at 2261 Linkway Boulevard, legally described as Block 90 Plan 33M-768, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R6 (h-54•h-71•R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R6 (R6-5) Zone to remove the h-54 and h-71 holding provisions.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Inclusionary Zoning review:

    a)     the Terms of Reference for the Inclusionary Zoning Review, appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021, BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to complete steps necessary to prepare the Draft Assessment Report, consistent with Provincial requirements; it being noted that a draft Assessment Report will be brought before a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee for Council’s consideration.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated January 18, 2021 entitled "2019 State of the Downtown Report" BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of Municipal Council a by-law to incorporate the proposed amendments to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area By-law as requested by the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management as outlined in the communication dated December 15, 2020 from R. Pinheiro, Chairman, Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 1423197 Ontario Inc. (Royal Premier Homes), relating to the property located at 307 Fanshawe Park Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-5*h-54*h-89*R5-7(10)) Zone TO Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(10)) Zone to remove the “h-5, h-54 and h-89” holding provisions.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the properties located at 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street, 400 Lyle Street, 701, 725, 729, 735, 737 Dundas Street, and 389, 391, 393 Hewitt Street:

    a)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject properties BY AMENDING the Bonus (B-32) Zone, and to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(24)*D160*H36*B-32) Zone and a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(19)*D250*H46) Zone TO a holding Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (h*BDC(24)*D160*H36*B-32) Zone;

    the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate a high quality mixed-use commercial/residential apartment building, with a maximum height of 24 storeys (82m), and a maximum density of 750 units per hectare for the overall site, which substantively implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “1” for phase 3 to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters:

    i)      Exceptional Building Design

    A)     an active commercial ground floor design that divides the floor space along Dundas Street into multiple bays with separate and direct entrances to the sidewalk;
    B)     a minimum floor to ceiling height of 4.5m (15 ft) for the ground floor that is greater than the height of all other individual storeys, to activate the street and create a vibrant pedestrian realm;
    C)     the provision of a portion of the fifth floor roof as a landscaped outdoor amenity areas for residents;
    D)     a minimum step-back of 25m (82 ft) of the tower portion of the building from Dundas Street above the sixth storey;
    E)     a slim tower floor plate of less than 1,075m² (11,571sq ft) for floors 7-24 to minimize the overall mass, visual impact and sunlight disruption of the tower;
    F)     utilize changes in colour and material to visually break up the massing of the tower; and,
    G)     utilize building step-backs above the 22nd storey to define the building cap and completely conceal the mechanical and elevator penthouse within the overall architectural design;

    ii)      Provision of a minimum of 393 parking spaces within two levels of underground parking and structured parking within the podium;

    iii)     Provision of Affordable Housing

    the provision of affordable housing shall consist of:

    A)     a total of thirteen (13) residential dwelling units provided as nine (9) one bedroom units, and four (4) two-bedroom units;
    B)     two of the residential dwelling units shall be provided as accessible units, which may be the one or two bedroom units, or a combination thereof;
    C)     rents not exceeding 80% of the Average Market Rent (AMR) for the London Census Metropolitan Area as determined by the CMHC at the time of building occupancy;
    D)     the duration of affordability shall be set at 30 years from the point of initial occupancy;

    b)     the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised during the public participation meeting with respect to the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the properties located at 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street, 400 Lyle Street, 701, 725, 729, 735, 737 Dundas Street, and 389, 391, 393 Hewitt Street:

    i)      the proposed number of affordable housing units should be increased;
    ii)     thirty rent geared to income units should be provided for a period of one hundred years instead of the proposed thirteen affordable housing units at eighty percent market rate for thirty years;
    iii)    the rationale for the bonus zoning needs to be further clarified;
    iv)    lack of greenspace proposed to be provided for the residents;
    v)     lack of trees being provided for on the proposed development;
    vi)    the negative impact of the shadows from the proposed building will have on neighbouring properties;
    vii)   the proposed density is too high;
    viii)  the proposed height of the building is too high;
    ix)    concerns with location of garbage bins;
    x)     concerns about the proposed reduced side yard setback;
    x)     concerns with the current maintenance of the interior and exterior of the existing building owned by the same Corporation; and,
    xi)    the walkway that was to be built between the building owned by the same Corporation and Dundas Street should be provided for;

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

    ●     a communication from C. BakerBriden; and,
    ●     the staff presentation;

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

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

    ●     the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 which promotes intensification, redevelopment and a compact form in strategic locations to minimize land consumption and servicing costs and provide for a range of housing types and densities to meet projected requirements of current and future residents, and by promoting a land use pattern, density and a mix of uses that serve to minimize the length and number of vehicle trips and support the development of viable choices and plans for public transit and other alternative transportation modes;
    ●     the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the Old East Village Dundas Street Corridor Secondary Plan that promotes the continued revitalization of the area;
    ●     the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to, Our City, Key Directions, and City Building, and will facilitate a built form that contributes to achieving a compact, mixed-use City;
    ●     the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the objectives of the Old East Village Main Street Commercial Corridor policies which encourages redevelopment in The Village Annex segments of the Main Street Commercial Corridor;
    ●     the recommended amendment will facilitate an enhanced form of development in accordance with the Old East Village Commercial Corridor Urban Design Manual which includes an architecturally defined base, middle and top with the base serving to frame the pedestrian realm at a human-scale; and,
    ●     the recommended amendment is appropriate for the site and surrounding context and will assist with the continued improvement and revitalization of the broader Old East Village.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • At 5:14 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Deputy Mayor J. Morgan in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

    At 5:16 PM, Mayor E. Holder resumes the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Morgan takes his seat at the Council Board.

    Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That clause 3.1 BE AMENDED in part a) to read as follows:

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the properties located at 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street, 400 Lyle Street, 701, 725, 729, 735, 737 Dundas Street, and 389, 391, 393 Hewitt Street:

    a)     the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject properties BY AMENDING the Bonus (B-32) Zone, and to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(24)*D160*H36*B-32) Zone and a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(19)*D250*H46) Zone TO a holding Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (h*h-5*BDC(24)*D160*H36*B-32) Zone;

    the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate a high quality mixed-use commercial/residential apartment building, with a maximum height of 24 storeys (82m), and a maximum density of 750 units per hectare for the overall site, which substantively implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “1” for phase 3 to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters:

    i)      Exceptional Building Design

    A)    an active commercial ground floor design that divides the floor space along Dundas Street into multiple bays with separate and direct entrances to the sidewalk;
    B)    a minimum floor to ceiling height of 4.5m (15 ft) for the ground floor that is greater than the height of all other individual storeys, to activate the street and create a vibrant pedestrian realm;
    C)    the provision of a portion of the fifth floor roof as a landscaped outdoor amenity areas for residents;
    D)    a minimum step-back of 25m (82 ft) of the tower portion of the building from Dundas Street above the sixth storey;
    E)    a slim tower floor plate of less than 1,075m² (11,571sq ft) for floors 7-24 to minimize the overall mass, visual impact and sunlight disruption of the tower;
    F)    utilize changes in colour and material to visually break up the massing of the tower; and,
    G)    utilize building step-backs above the 22nd storey to define the building cap and completely conceal the mechanical and elevator penthouse within the overall architectural design;

    ii)     Provision of a minimum of 393 parking spaces within two levels of underground parking and structured parking within the podium;

    iii)    Provision of Affordable Housing

    the provision of affordable housing shall consist of:

    A)     a total of thirteen (13) residential dwelling units provided as nine (9) one bedroom units, and four (4) two-bedroom units;
    B)     two of the residential dwelling units shall be provided as accessible units, which may be the one or two bedroom units, or a combination thereof;
    C)     rents not exceeding 80% of the Average Market Rent (AMR) for the London Census Metropolitan Area as determined by the CMHC at the time of building occupancy;
    D)     the duration of affordability shall be set at 30 years from the point of initial occupancy;


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)
  • At 5:29 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Deputy Mayor J. Morgan in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

    At 5:30 PM, Mayor E. Holder resumes the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Morgan takes his seat at the Council Board.

    Motion made by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the main motion, as amended BE APPROVED:

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the properties located at 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street, 400 Lyle Street, 701, 725, 729, 735, 737 Dundas Street, and 389, 391, 393 Hewitt Street:

    a)     the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 2, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject properties BY AMENDING the Bonus (B-32) Zone, and to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(24)*D160*H36*B-32) Zone and a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(19)*D250*H46) Zone TO a holding Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (h*h-5*BDC(24)*D160*H36*B-32) Zone;

    the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate a high quality mixed-use commercial/residential apartment building, with a maximum height of 24 storeys (82m), and a maximum density of 750 units per hectare for the overall site, which substantively implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated January 18, 2021 as Schedule “1” for phase 3 to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters:

    i)      Exceptional Building Design

    A)    an active commercial ground floor design that divides the floor space along Dundas Street into multiple bays with separate and direct entrances to the sidewalk;
    B)    a minimum floor to ceiling height of 4.5m (15 ft) for the ground floor that is greater than the height of all other individual storeys, to activate the street and create a vibrant pedestrian realm;
    C)    the provision of a portion of the fifth floor roof as a landscaped outdoor amenity areas for residents;
    D)    a minimum step-back of 25m (82 ft) of the tower portion of the building from Dundas Street above the sixth storey;
    E)    a slim tower floor plate of less than 1,075m² (11,571sq ft) for floors 7-24 to minimize the overall mass, visual impact and sunlight disruption of the tower;
    F)    utilize changes in colour and material to visually break up the massing of the tower; and,
    G)    utilize building step-backs above the 22nd storey to define the building cap and completely conceal the mechanical and elevator penthouse within the overall architectural design;

    ii)     Provision of a minimum of 393 parking spaces within two levels of underground parking and structured parking within the podium;

    iii)    Provision of Affordable Housing

    the provision of affordable housing shall consist of:

    A)     a total of thirteen (13) residential dwelling units provided as nine (9) one bedroom units, and four (4) two-bedroom units;
    B)     two of the residential dwelling units shall be provided as accessible units, which may be the one or two bedroom units, or a combination thereof;
    C)     rents not exceeding 80% of the Average Market Rent (AMR) for the London Census Metropolitan Area as determined by the CMHC at the time of building occupancy;
    D)     the duration of affordability shall be set at 30 years from the point of initial occupancy;

    b)     the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised during the public participation meeting with respect to the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the properties located at 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street, 400 Lyle Street, 701, 725, 729, 735, 737 Dundas Street, and 389, 391, 393 Hewitt Street:

    i)      the proposed number of affordable housing units should be increased;
    ii)     thirty rent geared to income units should be provided for a period of one hundred years instead of the proposed thirteen affordable housing units at eighty percent market rate for thirty years;
    iii)    the rationale for the bonus zoning needs to be further clarified;
    iv)    lack of greenspace proposed to be provided for the residents;
    v)     lack of trees being provided for on the proposed development;
    vi)    the negative impact of the shadows from the proposed building will have on neighbouring properties;
    vii)   the proposed density is too high;
    viii)  the proposed height of the building is too high;
    ix)    concerns with location of garbage bins;
    x)     concerns about the proposed reduced side yard setback;
    x)     concerns with the current maintenance of the interior and exterior of the existing building owned by the same Corporation; and,
    xi)    the walkway that was to be built between the building owned by the same Corporation and Dundas Street should be provided for;

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

    ●     a communication from C. BakerBriden; and,
    ●     the staff presentation;

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

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

    ●     the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 which promotes intensification, redevelopment and a compact form in strategic locations to minimize land consumption and servicing costs and provide for a range of housing types and densities to meet projected requirements of current and future residents, and by promoting a land use pattern, density and a mix of uses that serve to minimize the length and number of vehicle trips and support the development of viable choices and plans for public transit and other alternative transportation modes;
    ●     the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the Old East Village Dundas Street Corridor Secondary Plan that promotes the continued revitalization of the area;
    ●     the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to, Our City, Key Directions, and City Building, and will facilitate a built form that contributes to achieving a compact, mixed-use City;
    ●     the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the objectives of the Old East Village Main Street Commercial Corridor policies which encourages redevelopment in The Village Annex segments of the Main Street Commercial Corridor;
    ●     the recommended amendment will facilitate an enhanced form of development in accordance with the Old East Village Commercial Corridor Urban Design Manual which includes an architecturally defined base, middle and top with the base serving to frame the pedestrian realm at a human-scale; and,
    ●     the recommended amendment is appropriate for the site and surrounding context and will assist with the continued improvement and revitalization of the broader Old East Village.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 2 (2.1), 4 (4.1) and 5 (4.2). 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Lehman disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 4.2, having to do with appointments to the Downtown London Business Association, by indicating that he is a member of the Association.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated January 26, 2021 entitled “Truth and Reconciliation Commissions – Update on City of London Efforts”, BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Meeting of the Governance Working Group meeting held on January 11, 2021:

    a)      the following actions be taken with respect to the Advisory Committee Review:

    i)       the report dated January 11, 2021 entitled "Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report IV", BE RECEIVED;

    ii)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with drafting revised Terms of References for Advisory Committees based on the proposed changes set out in staff report dated November 10, 2020 entitled "Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report III", incorporating additional direction from the Municipal Council and the Governance Working Group; and,

    iii)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate the draft revised Terms of References noted in b) above, to the Advisory Committees for input and to report back to the Governance Working Group with the draft revised Terms of Reverence and comments received from the Advisory Committees;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft revised Code of Conduct for Advisory Committees that would be similar in nature to the Code of Conduct for Council Members, including processes for both adjudication and enforcement of the revised Code of Conduct, and report back to the Governance Working Group with the draft revised Code of Conduct;

    c)      clause 1.1 BE RECEIVED for information;

    d)      the Additional Feedback from Current Advisory Committee Members BE RECEIVED; and

    e)      the communications dated March 15, 2019 and January 4, 2021 from the Transportation Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Grants Policy:

    a)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 2, 2021, to repeal and replace By-law No. CPOL.-390-124, entitled London Community Grants Policy;

    b)     that the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    c)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring back recommendations for the potential introduction of an anonymized application process for the London Community Grants Program that could be implemented for 2022 funding allocations and be used going forward.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That parts a) and b), BE APPROVED:

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Grants Policy:

    a)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 2, 2021, to repeal and replace By-law No. CPOL.-390-124, entitled London Community Grants Policy;

    b)      that the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and,


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That part c), BE APPROVED:

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring back recommendations for the potential introduction of an anonymized application process for the London Community Grants Program that could be implemented for 2022 funding allocations and be used going forward.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the comparison of proposed London Hydro Inc. restructuring options:

    a)      the report dated January 26, 2021 entitled "Comparison of Proposed London Hydro Restructuring Options", BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the necessary by-laws and documentation to implement the proposed "Newco Option" with respect to London Hydro Inc. restructuring;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advise the Board of London Hydro Inc. that the Municipal Council will not be proceeding with the proposed "Holdco Option"; and,

    d)      the Board and staff of London Hydro Inc. and the Civic Administration of the City of London, BE THANKED for the work undertaken with respect to London Hydro Inc. restructuring;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 24, 2021 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Downtown Business Association for the term ending November 15, 2022:

    Jerry Pribil - Marienbad Restaurant
    Scott Collyer - Empyrean Communication Resources.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

None.

13.

  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No’.s 37 to 54, excluding Bill No. 40, and the revised Bill No. 56, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Second Reading of Bill No’.s 37 to 54, excluding Bill No. 40, and the revised Bill No. 56, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No’.s 37 to 54, excluding Bill No. 40, and the revised Bill No. 56, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 40, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 40, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 40, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 55, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 55, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 55, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

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

    4.1     Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/2/CSC)

    4.2      Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/2/CSC)

    4.3 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.3/2/CSC)

    4.4 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor client-privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.4/2/CSC)

    4.5 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor client-privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.5/2/CSC)

    4.6 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor client-privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.6/2/CSC)

    4.7 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and advice with respect to litigation with respect to various personal injury and property damage claims against the City. (6.7/2/CSC)


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session at 5:48 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating.

    At 6:02 PM, Councillor A. Hopkins leaves the meeting.

    At 6:05 PM, Councillor A. Hopkins enters the meeting.

    At 6:11 PM,  Council resumes in public session, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating.


  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    1.      Partial Property Acquisition – 3095 Bostwick Road – Southdale Road West Improvements Project

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, and Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 3095 Bostwick Road West, further described as Part of Lot 77, East of the North Branch of Talbot Road, designated as Parts 1, 5 and 6, Plan 33R-20759, being the part of PIN 08209-0298 (LT), as shown on the location map attached, for the purpose of future road improvement to accommodate the Southdale Road West Improvements Project, the following be taken:

    a)      the offer submitted by Glen Arrand Topping and Ronald William Topping (the Vendors), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $213,000.00, and the City agreeing to pay a further sum of $5,000.00 in consideration of the Grant of Temporary Easement and Consent to Enter Agreement, subject to the additional conditions as outlined in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Grant of Temporary Easement and Consent to Enter Agreement attached as Appendix C BE ACCEPTED; subject to the following conditions:

    i)      the City agreeing to pay a further sum of $15,000.00 as full and final payment for loss of trees, shrubs, fencing, driveway and landscaping;

    ii)     the City agreeing to pay the Vendors’ reasonable legal costs and appraisal costs (up to a limit of $10,000.00 for appraisal costs) including fees, disbursements, and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete the transaction;

    iii)    the City agrees for access to reserve over the Property a right of way for ingress and egress until such time as the Property is dedicated by by-law as a public highway;

    iv)    the City shall have a period of 45 days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to satisfy itself as to the soil, geotechnical, archeological and environmental condition of the Property;

    v)     the City agreeing to pay compensation for any bonus legally payable and for any loss incurred by reason of a difference in interest rates, pertaining to the existing mortgage; and

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

    2.      Partial Property Acquisition – 4551 Wellington Road South – Dingman Drive Road Improvements

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and the Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 4551 Wellington Road South, further described as Part Lot 16, Concession 4, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, designated as Parts 4, 5, and 6, on Draft Reference Plan to be deposited, being part of PIN 08204-0075, as shown on the Location Map attached as Appendix B, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Dingman Drive Road Improvements Project, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the offer submitted by Byrex Inc. (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $133,000.00, BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

    i)     the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete this transaction;

    ii)     the City, at its expense, agreeing to prepare and deposit on title, on or before closing, a reference plan describing the subject property;

    iii)    the City agreeing to pay a further sum of $3,521.61 for appraisal and consulting fees; and

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

    3.     Partial Property Acquisition – 1185 Southdale Road West- Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road Improvements

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, and Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 1185 Southdale Road West, further described as Part Lot 79, Concession West of the North Branch of Talbot Road Township of Westminster, Parts 1-9, Plan 33R-20381, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, being part of PIN 08224-0302, designated as Parts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 on a draft plan to be deposited, as shown on the location map attached, for the purpose of future road improvement to accommodate the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements, the following actions be taken:

    a)     the offer submitted by Lecram Inc. (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $170,000.00, BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

    i)     the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete this transaction;

    ii)     the City, at its expense, agreeing to prepare and deposit on title, on or before closing, a reference plan describing the subject property;

    iii)    the City agreeing to pay a further sum of $400.00 for a Grant of Temporary Easement and Consent to Enter Agreement, wherein additional compensation and additional terms have been agreed to between the Parties, being the “Related Transaction”; and

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

    5.      Execution of Collective Agreement – Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (Registered Nurses Bargaining Unit) January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, People Services, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in order for the Mayor and the City Clerk to obtain the necessary authorization to execute the Collective Agreement for the years 2019 to 2020, appended as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated January 18, 2021, pursuant to interest arbitration award dated August 6, 2020 (Appendix “A”), between The Corporation of the City of London and Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada (Registered Nurses Bargaining Unit) (“SEIU RN”).

    6. Execution of Collective Agreement – Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (Full Time and Part Time Office Workers Bargaining Unit) January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, People Services, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in order for the Mayor and the City Clerk to obtain the necessary authorization to execute the Collective Agreement for the years 2019 to 2022, appended as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated January 18, 2021, pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement dated April 15, 2019 (Appendix “A”), between The Corporation of the City of London and Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada (Full Time and Part Time Office Workers Bargaining Unit) (“SEIU Clerical”).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    4.      Execution of Collective Agreement – London Civic Employees Local Union No. 107 (Chartered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees and affiliated with the Canadian Labour Congress) for January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, People Services, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in order for the Mayor and the City Clerk to obtain the necessary authorization to execute the Collective Agreement for the years 2020 to 2023, appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated January 18, 2021, pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement dated October 23, 2019 (Appendix “A”), between The Corporation of the City of London and London Civic Employees Local Union No. 107 (Chartered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees and affiliated with the Canadian Labour Congress ) (“CUPE 107”).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 36 and Added Bill No.’s 57 to 59, 61 and 62, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 36 and Added Bill No.’s 57 to 59, 61 and 62, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 36 and Added Bill No.’s 57 to 59, 61 and 62, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 60, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 60, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 60, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

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

    Bill                   

    By-law

    Bill No. 36

    By-law No. A.-8052-28 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 2nd day of February, 2021. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 37

    By-law No. A.-8053-29 - A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2021 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.1d/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 38

    By-law No. A.-8054-30 - A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2021 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.2d/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 39

    By-law No. A.-8055-31 - A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2021 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (2.3d/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 40

    By-law No. A.-8056-32 - A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2021 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.4d/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 41

    By-law No. A.-8057-33 - A by-law to raise the amount required for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the year 2021 in accordance with section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2.5d/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 42

    By-law No. A.-8058-34 - A by-law to approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the City of London for the reimbursement of election expenses incurred to return to first-past-the-post election framework. (2.7/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 43

    By-law No. CPOL.-402-35 - A by-law to repeal Council Policy related By-Law No. CPOL.-390-124 being “London Community Grants Policy” and replace it with a new Council policy entitled “London Community Grants Policy”. (2.1/4/SPPC)

    Bill No. 44

    By-law No. L.S.P.-3488-36 - A by-law to designate 75 Langarth Street East to be of cultural heritage value or interest. (5.1/18/PEC – 2020)

    Bill No. 45

    By-law No. PS-113-21058 - A by-law to amend By-law PS-113 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (2.7/1/CWC)

    Bill No. 46

    By-law No. S.-6098-37 - A by-law to stop up and close Huxley Street south of Base Line Road West. (2.3/1/CWC)

    Bill No. 47

    By-law No. S.-6099-38 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Colonel Talbot Road and Pack Road)  (Chief Surveyor - registered as Instrument No. ER1173760)

    Bill No. 48

    By-law No. S.-6100-39 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Gainsborough Road, west of Wonderland Road North; and as widening to Wonderland Road North, south of Gainsborough Road)  (Chief Surveyor - registered as Instrument No. ER1276950, pursuant to Consent B.021/19 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 49

    By-law No. S.-6101-40 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Ridout Street North between Dundas and Fullarton Streets; and as widening to Queens Avenue east of Ridout Street)  (Chief Surveyor - for the purposes of establishing lands as public highway)

    Bill No. 50

    By-law No. S.-6102-41 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to South Street west of Maitland Street)  (Chief Surveyor - registered as Instrument No. ER1331196, pursuant to Site Plan SPA19-057 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 51

    By-law No. S.-6103-42 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as part of Buroak Drive)  (Chief Surveyor - registration of Plan of Subdivision requires a 0.3m Reserve on the abutting Plan, being 33M-750, to be dedicated as public highway for unobstructed legal access throughout the Subdivision)

    Bill No. 52

    By-law No. W.-5598(b)-43 - A by-law to amend by-law No. W.-5598-54, as amended, entitled, “A by-law to authorize the East London Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre (Project RC2756).” (2.2/2/CPSC)

    Bill No. 53

    By-law No. Z.-1-212901 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 2700 Buroak Drive. (2.2/2/PEC)

    Bill No. 54

    By-law No. Z.-1-212902 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 2261 Linkway Boulevard; legally described as Block 90 Plan 33M-768. (2.3/2/PEC)

    Bill No. 55

    By-law No. Z.-1-212903 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provision from the zoning for lands located at 307 Fanshawe Park Road East. (2.4/2/PEC)

    Bill No. 56

    (REVISED) By-law No. Z.-1-212904 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street, 400 Lyle Street, 701, 725, 729, 735, 737 Dundas Street, and 389, 391, 393 Hewitt Street. (3.1/2/PEC)

    Bill No. 57

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8059-44 - A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Glen Arrand Topping and Ronald William Topping, for the partial acquisition of a portion of the property located at 3095 Bostwick Road West, in the City of London, for the Southdale Road West Road Improvements Project, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.1/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 58

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8060-45 - A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Byrex Inc., for the partial acquisition of a portion of the property located at 4551 Wellington Road South, in the City of London, for the Dingman Drive Road Improvements Project, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.2/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 59

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8061-46 - A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Lecram Inc., for the partial acquisition of a portion of the property located at 1185 Southdale Road West, in the City of London, for the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road Improvements Project, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.3/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 60

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8062-47 - A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and London Civic Employees Local Union No. 107 (Chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress). (6.4/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 61

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8063-48 - A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (Registered Nurses Bargaining Unit). (6.5/2/CSC)

    Bill No. 62

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8064-49 - A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (Full Time and Part Time Office Workers Bargaining Unit).  (6.6/2/CSC)


  • Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourns at 6:28 PM.