Council

Minutes

6th Meeting of City Council
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Present:
  • Mayor J. Morgan, 
  • H. McAlister, 
  • S. Lewis, 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • S. Stevenson, 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • C. Rahman, 
  • S. Lehman, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • P. Van Meerbergen, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • E. Peloza, 
  • D. Ferreira, 
  • and S. Hillier 
Absent:
  • S. Trosow 
Also Present:
  • L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, S. Corman, K. Dickins, S. Mathers, H. McNeely, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power

    Remote attendance:  B. Card, I. Collins, C. Cooper, K. Murray, E. Skalski, B. Warner

    The meeting is called to order at 1:03 PM; it being noted that Councillors D. Ferreira, S. Franke, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen were in remote attendance.  

     

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests are disclosed.  

None.

  • Motion made by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    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. (6.1/4/CSC)


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Hillier, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session, from 1:12 PM to 1:16 PM. 


  • Motion made by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That the Minutes of the 5th meeting of the Municipal Council, held on February 14, 2023, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That the communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the agenda. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the 4th Report of the Civic Works Committee, excluding items 5 (2.4) and 11 (3.1), BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That is BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC), from the meeting held on February 1, 2023:

    a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application for the Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, dated January 26, 2023, relating to the property located at 735 Wonderland Road West:

    i)    a Working Group consisting of B. Samuels, A. Hames and A. Wittingham BE ESTABLISHED to review and report back on the Notice of Planning Application relating to the property located at 735 Southdale Road West; and,
    ii)    the staff presentation relating to this matter BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 BE RECEIVED. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, related to the request for tender RFT-2022-311 for Dedicated Locate Services Contract Award - Irregular Result:

    a)    the bid submitted by GTel Engineering of $1,350,000 (excluding HST), to provide dedicated locate services for one (1) year as the initial term, and four (4) optional terms of one (1) year each, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, it being noted that the bid submitted by GTel Engineering was the only bid that met the technical criteria and the City’s specifications and requirements;

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

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

    d)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement, or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-T04)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, related to the Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle pilot projects:

    a)   the proposed by-law, as appended to the above noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held March 7, 2023 to establish a Pilot Project for Electric Kick Scooters and for Cargo Powered-Assisted, for use on highways and bicycle lanes (not sidewalks) in the City of London; 

    b)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held March 7, 2023 to amend By-law PS-114, entitled "A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London";

    c)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held March 7, 2023 to amend By-law No. S-1, entitled "A by-law to provide for the Regulation of Streets";

    d)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held March 7, 2023 to amend By-law No. PR-2, entitled "A by-law relating to the use, protection and regulation of Public Parks and Recreation Areas in the City of London"; and,

    e)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held March 7, 2023 to amend By-law No. A-54, as amended, being "A By-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London" to designate the Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law;

    it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a verbal delegation from A. Petre, as appended to the Added Agenda, as well as a verbal delegation from M. Miksa, with respect to this matter. (2023-T10)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated February 22, 2023, with respect to the 2022 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Drinking Water System BE RECEIVED. (2023-E13)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, related to the request for proposal RFP-2022-245 for the Pollution Prevention Control Plan (PPCP) Update Study:

    a)    GM BluePlan Engineering Limited BE APPOINTED as the consulting engineers to complete the Pollution Prevention Control Plan (PPCP) Update Study, in the total amount of $300,839.00, including contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15 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, as 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;

    d)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; 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. (2023-E05)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2023 relating to 2022 administrative amendments, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023, to amend By-law PS-114 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”.  (2023-T02/T08)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023, to amend By-law PS-114 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”. (2023-T02/T08)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, with respect to a Contract Amendment for Detailed Design for Bradley Avenue Extension from Wharncliffe Road South to Jalna Boulevard:

    a)    the contract with WSP E&I Canada Limited BE INCREASED by $293,625.75 to $801,634.75 (excluding HST), to complete additional detailed design activities for drainage improvements to the White Oaks Drain culvert, in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)   the financing for this appointment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as 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 contract amendment; 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. (2023-E09)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 15, 2023, BE RECEIVED. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, related to the results of the 2022 Bike Share Request for Proposal and Next Steps:

    a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the results and learnings will be part of the development of the Mobility Master Plan; and,

    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a micromobility services business case, including bike share services, for inclusion in the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget process;

    it being noted that the communication as appended to the Added Agenda, from C. Butler, with respect to this matter, was received. (2023-T10)




  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    Motion to approve clause 2.4, excluding part b)

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, related to the results of the 2022 Bike Share Request for Proposal and Next Steps:

    a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the results and learnings will be part of the development of the Mobility Master Plan; and,

    it being noted that the communication as appended to the Added Agenda, from C. Butler, with respect to this matter, was received. (2023-T10)


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)S. Stevenson
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    Motion to approve part b)

    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a micromobility services business case, including bike share services, for inclusion in the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget process;


    Yeas: (8)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, S. Stevenson, and J. Pribil
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (8 to 6)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman

    That the following recommendations related to paratransit BE FORWARDED to the London Transit Commission, with a request for an update back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to proposed implementation:

    a)    same-day booking options, smart card access in all busses and sensitivity training for drivers by 2023;

    b)    online booking options, live bus tracking and increased efficiencies to reduce travel time for riders by 2024; and

    c)    increased annual ride capacity by 10% annually within the next 4 years.

    it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from Dr. J. Preston, with respect to this matter.




  • Motion made by:D. Ferreira
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That item 11, clause 3.1, BE AMENDED by adding a new part d), as follows:

    “d)   enhance customer feedback mechanisms by tasking a third party to complete research and reports that are compliant with peer-reviewed research methodology and AODA, by 2023/2024.”


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That item 11, clause 3.1, as amended, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    Clause 3.1, as amended, reads as follows:

    That the following recommendations related to paratransit BE FORWARDED to the London Transit Commission, with a request for an update back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to proposed implementation:

    a)    same-day booking options, smart card access in all busses and sensitivity training for drivers by 2023;

    b)    online booking options, live bus tracking and increased efficiencies to reduce travel time for riders by 2024; 

    c)    increased annual ride capacity by 10% annually within the next 4 years; and,

    d)   enhance customer feedback mechanisms by tasking a third party to complete research and reports that are compliant with peer-reviewed research methodology and AODA, by 2023/2024.

    it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from Dr. J. Preston, with respect to this matter.


  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, BE APPROVED, excluding item 2 (2.1). 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Proposed Whole of Community System Response:

    a) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and with the concurrence of the City Manager, the report dated February 28, 2023, regarding the Health and Homelessness Summits – Proposed Whole of Community System Response Report BE RECEIVED for information; 

    b) the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response co-developed through the Health and Homelessness Summits as appended to the staff report dated February 28, 2023 as Appendix "A", BE ENDORSED;

    c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate the remaining fund of $2,884,186 from the London Community Recovery Network funds towards the implementation of the system it being noted that Civic Administration will return to Council with a business case detailing the proposed use of the funds;

    d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with supporting the implementation of the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response; and

    e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back monthly to future standing committees on progress updates;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the follow communications with respect to this matter:

    ·    M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute 
    ·    J. DeActis, Executive Director, Salvation Army - Centre of Hope 
    ·    J. Seeler, Co-Chair, London Homeless Coalition 
    ·    B. Mitchell, Co-CEO and L. Sibley, Co-CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
    ·    M. Oates, Executive Director and S. Ashkanase, Chair, Board of Directors, St. Leonard's Community Services London and Region
    ·    S. Williams, Chief of Police, London Police Service
    ·    K. Scott, Chair, Board of Directors and M. McMahon, Executive Director, Thames Valley Family Health Team
    ·    A. Lockie, CEO, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
    ·    N. Memo, Executive Director, Family Service Thames Valley
    ·    S. Courtice, Executive Director, London InterCommunity Health Centre
    ·    K. Ziegner, President and CEO, United Way Elgin Middlesex
    ·    J. Schleifer Taylor, President and CEO, London Health Sciences Centre
    ·    N. Roberts, Chief, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
    ·    E. Ayala Ronson, Executive Director, Mission Services of London
    ·    T. Smuck, Executive Director, Changing Ways (London) Inc.
    ·    A. Armstrong, Executive Director, London Cares Homeless Response Services
    ·    R. Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph's Health Care London
    ·    B. Legate, Legate Injury Lawyers
    ·    M. Anderson
    ·    Sister M. Ritchie, Congregational Leader and all the Sisters of St. Joseph
    ·    B. Maly, Downtown London Executive Director and S. Collyer, LDBA Board Chair, Downtown London
    ·    M. Davis, Supervisor - Community Support Program - Extreme Cleaning and Hoarding Support (London), VHA Home HealthCare
    ·    R. Corneil, CEO, St. Joseph's Health Care Society
    ·    Mayor J. Morgan
    ·    S. Jani, Manager, Client Care and Operations, Community Support Programs, VHA Home HealthCare
    ·    L. Crossley-Hauch, Co-Chair and M. McMahon, CoChair, Middlesex London Ontario Health Team
    ·    School of Social Work, King's University College
    ·    C. Nolan, Managing Director, Street Level Women at Risk
    ·    C. Rodrigues
    ·    B. Baginski




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

    a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated February 28, 2023 entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Draft Strategies and Order of Magnitude Costing” BE RECEIVED for information;

    b) the attached, revised draft strategies for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan BE ACCEPTED for additional consultation with the public;

    c) the report dated February 28, 2023 entitled "Developing 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Community Engagement Update" BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation with the attached additional slide and the attached delegation from G. Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce with respect to this matter.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

    a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated February 28, 2023 entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Draft Metrics” BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b) the attached revised draft metrics BE INCLUDED with the draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That Cara Awcock BE APPOINTED to the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors for the term ending December 31, 2025 (Third Class); it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from S. Chowns, Board of Directors, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That Mariam Hamou BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 9, 2023:

    a) the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee BE AUTHORIZED to organize and host an event on Friday, March 31 at approximately 6 PM, to recognize and celebrate Trans Day of Visibility; it being noted that Victoria Park would be the preferred location for the event;

    b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate the Corporate use and potential cessation of the term “stakeholder”; it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, received a verbal presentation from B. Hill with respect to this matter; and, 

    c) clause 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 7.2 BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated February 28, 2023, regarding the 2023 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a delegation from M. Wallace, London Development Institute (LDI) and received a communication dated February 26, 2023 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.




  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    Motion to approve clause 2.1, excluding Business Case 11:

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated February 28, 2023, regarding the 2023 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation BE RECEIVED for information, excluding Business Case #11 Police Services: Increase Complement.


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That Business Case #11 Police Services: Increase Complement BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)S. Franke
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the 4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, BE APPROVED, 

    it being noted that any and all written submissions relating to application(s) that were made to the Planner on file, the Planning and Environment Committee and to the Municipal Council, as well as oral submissions made at the public meeting held under the Planning Act have been, on balance, taken into consideration. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the revised Building Division Monthly report for November 2022 BE RECEIVED for information.  (2023-A23)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the Building Division Monthly report for December 2022 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A23)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, the 3rd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on February 8, 2023, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2023-A02)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Topping Brothers Land Corp./Topping Family Farm Inc., for the subdivision of land over CON ETR E PT LOT 77, situated south of Southdale Road West and west of Bostwick Road, municipally known as 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road:

    a)    the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Topping Brothers Land Corp./Topping Family Farm Inc., for the Talbot Village Subdivision, Phase 7 (39T-21502_7) appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

    b)    the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023, as Appendix “B”;

    c)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023, as Appendix “C”; and,

    d)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.  (2023-D12)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Foxwood Developments (London) Inc., for the property located at 1602 Sunningdale Road West, the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports granting a three (3) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision, submitted by Foxwood Developments (London) Inc. (File No. 39T-11503) prepared by Stantec Consulting Inc., certified David Bianchi, OLS (dated November 8, 2011), as redline revised which shows 16 low density residential blocks (reduced from 18 blocks), five (5) medium density residential blocks (reduced from 6 blocks), one (1) high density residential block, two (2) school blocks, two (2) park blocks, road widening blocks and various reserve blocks served by 14 new streets and the extension of Dyer Drive subject to the conditions contained in the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Schedule "39T-11503".   (2023-D12)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the staff report dated February 21, 2023 entitled "2022 Annual Development Report" BE RECEIVED for information.   (2023-D02)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval to construct a new building on the property at 54 Duchess Avenue, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as described herein and shown in Appendix C, subject to the following terms and conditions:

    a)    the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with this Heritage Alteration Permit prior to issuance of the Building Permit;

    b)    the front porch railing to consist of painted wood with spindles set in between a top and bottom rail, if a railing is required; 

    c)    simulated divided lights be used to implement the two-over-two fenestration pattern of windows; and,

    d)    the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed.   (2023-R01)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the staff report dated February 21, 2023 entitled "The London Plan Comprehensive Review:  Preliminary Approach and Timeline", BE RECEIVED for information.   (2023-D08)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval to pave a portion of the front yard for parking on the heritage designated property at 864 Hellmuth Avenue, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at the next meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, with respect to the installation of a driveway to be contingent upon the applicant applying for both a Heritage Alteration permit and a building permit for the installation of an accessible ramp;

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation and received a communication from P. McCulloch-Squires, with respect to this matter.  (2023-R01)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Oxford Seven Inc., relating to the property located at 1930-1940 Oxford Street East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restrictive Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC4/RSC5) Zone TO a Restrictive Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC2/RSC3/RSC4/ RSC5) Zone;

    it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

    •    Taylor Bridges, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;

    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;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Commercial Industrial Place Type;
    •    the recommended amendment would facilitate the reuse of an otherwise underutilized industrial building within an existing area that already facilitates both industrial and commercial uses; and,
    •    the proposed amendment will assist in transitioning the area south of the railway corridor to commercial/industrial-oriented uses which are appropriate for the existing mixed-use landscape.   (2023-D21)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, and the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, regarding the request by the Municipality of Middlesex Centre for an amendment to the servicing agreement between the Municipality and the City of London:

    a)    authority BE DELEGATED  the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve an amendment to the Agreement removing the annual and five year limits on units added;

    b)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED execute the amendment to the Agreement approved by the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development;

    c)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to ensure an amended agreement requires appropriate payment for development charges, sanitary and sewer charges; and,

    d)    the staff report dated February 21, 2023 entitled "Request from Municipality of Middlesex Centre: Arva Sanitary Servicing" BE RECEIVED for information.   (2023-E02)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the communication dated January 31, 2023 from the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association, BE REFERRED to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) And Financial Incentives Program 5-Year Review being undertaken by Civic Administration, to assess the feasibility of the Hyde Park Hamlet as a candidate for a Community Improvement Plan and financial incentives, specifically for Gainsborough Road; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

    •    a communication dated February 16, 2023, from P. Sattler, MPP, London West;
    •    a communication dated February 16, 2023 from M. Inglis, Gymworld Inc.;
    •    a communication dated February 16, 2023 from V. Balazs, Owner, JAYDANCIN INC.;
    •    a communication dated February 16, 2023 from M. Sakr, President and Managing Director, FastSigns; and,
    •    a communication dated February 17, 2023 from T. Delaney, General Manager, Oxford Dodge.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken:

    a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix "A" to amend By-law No. A.-7431-196 being “a by-law to approve the Service Manager Administration Agreement for the 2016 Infrastructure Fund (SIF) with the Minister of Housing and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 7, 2023 to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute reports required under the Agreement; and,

    b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix "B" to amend By-law No. A.-7181-333 being “a by-law to approve an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the City to administer the Investment in Affordable Housing Program (2014 Extension); and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 7, 2023 to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute reports required under the Agreement.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to approve the appointments of Hearings Officers in accordance with By-law A.-6653-121, as amended”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That on the recommendation of the Director, Information Technology Services (ITS), and with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the Irregular Result RFT-2022-247-Solarwinds Orion Network Performance Monitoring System Licensing, Warranty and Technical Support Services single bid award recommendation, as per City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 19.4 “Only One Bid Received”, that;

    a) the Request for Tender (RFT 2022-247) submitted by Softchoice LP for an initial cost of $103,738.87, excluding HST, for perpetual licensing and for a one (1) year term of software support, with ongoing annual software support in the amount of $1,909.70, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED;

    b) the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix "A";

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

    d) the approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Information Technology Services and with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken, with respect to desktop computing and related technologies:

    a) approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into a three (3) year Single Source contract with an optional two (2) additional, one (1) year extensions for Personal Computing Devices and Services from CompuCom Canada Co., 1830 Matheson Boulevard, Unit 1, Mississauga, ON, Canada L4W 0B3 at a planned cost of $991,841.64 in 2023, $1,368,025.42 in 2024 and $1,091, 680.00 in 2025;

    b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix "A";

    c) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 to:

    i) approve the Master Agreement Adoption Agreement between CompuCom Canada Co. (the “Supplier”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Buyer”) for the “RFB Agreement #14952” for Personal Computing Devices and Services, forming a part of the By-law and attached as Appendix B; and
    ii) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement;

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

    e) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating the maintaining of satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with CompuCom Canada Co. to the satisfaction of the Director, Information Technology Services and the City Solicitor’s Office and subject to future budget approval; and,

    f) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to two cemeteries known as the Scottsville Cemetery and the North Street United Church Cemetery, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, the following actions be taken:

    a) the subject cemetery property located at 5190 Colonel Talbot Road, shown as Property Number One on Appendix "A" as appended to the staff report, known as the Scottsville Cemetery, BE ASSUMED by The Corporation of the City of London;

    b) the subject cemetery property located at 5825 Colonel Talbot Road, shown as Property Number Two on Appendix "B" as appended to the staff report, known as the North Street United Church Cemetery, BE ASSUMED by The Corporation of the City of London; and,

    c) that all administrative acts BE APPROVED to allow for the assumption of each of the two subject properties, inclusive of a future land transfer, on an amicable basis as prescribed by legislation informed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO).




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023, to authorize and approve the Licence Amending Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Heritage London Foundation (HLF), for the licenced use of the City-owned lands known municipally as 101-137 Windermere Road, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, and with the concurrence of the Director, Information Technology Services, Enterprise Supports the following actions be taken with respect to the Cognos Modernization Phase Two:

    a) the single proposal submitted by Newcomp Analytics,161 Bay St Suite 2700, Toronto, ON M5J 2S1, for Cognos Modernization for a total cost of $554,640 (excluding taxes) BE ACCEPTED in accordance with section 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated February 21, 2023 as Appendix "A";

    c) subject to approval of a) above, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract;

    d) the approval and authorization provided for in a) above, 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; and,

    e) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to the actions set out in a) above.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated February 21, 2023 with respect to the 2023 Accessibility Compliance BE RECEIVED for information purposes. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023 Tax Policy:

    a) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated February 21, 2023, regarding the 2023 Tax Policy Expectations BE RECEIVED for information; and

    b) the Mayor BE DIRECTED to continue advocacy to the Province, on behalf of the City of London, with respect to Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and the freezing/unfreezing of tax class valuations. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That based on the application dated February 7, 2023 from Carrefour Communautaire Francophone de London, March 20, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED International Francophonie Day.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That based on the application dated February 16, 2023 from Conscious Planet, March 21, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Save Soil Day.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That based on the application dated February 16, 2023 from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC), March 31, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Trans Day of Visibility. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 2, 2023, BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, related to a Housing Stability Services Contract Amendment:

    a)    a one-time contract amendment, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section 20.3.e, BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of $465,000 to support the Salvation Army Centre of Hope, Housing Stability Bank;

    b)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; and,

    c)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into or amending a Purchase of Service Agreements with the program. (2023-S11)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023, to approve the potential demolition of vacant buildings located at 929 Cheapside Street and 176 Piccadily Street, under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act. (2023-P10D)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023, to ament the Fence By-law, PS-6, to edit and add sections to the by-law. (2023-C01)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, related to Tow Truck Business and Impound Yard Provincial Regulations Update:

    a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and,

    b)    the Minister of Transportation and Director of Towing BE ADVISED that for the purposes of prompt customer service and consumer protection principles the City of London recommends that its Municipal Law Enforcement Officers be authorized to enforce the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act using a partnered compliance protocol with the Province, as may be determined in further municipal consultations. (2023-C01A)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023, to:

    a)    approve the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program Contribution Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and The Corporation of the City of London, substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law;

    b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program Contribution Agreement;

    c)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to approve and execute any further Amendments to the above-noted Agreement if the amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Agreement; and,

    d)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement. (2023-R05B)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Request for Engine and Aerials (SS-2023-037):

    a)    Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED, in accordance with Sections 14.4(d) and (k) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, to enter into negotiations with City View Specialty Vehicles, Inc., 1213 Lorimar Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1M9, for a one-time, single source purchase with a cost of $7,251,653 (excluding HST), for one (1) Fire Engine and two (2) Articulating Aerial Platform vehicles for the London Fire Department;

    b)    the above-noted approval, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a one-time purchasing agreement with City View Specialty Vehicles, Inc. to provide one (1) Fire Engine and two (2) Articulating Aerial Platform vehicles to the London Fire Department;

    c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted authorization; and,

    d)    the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2023-V01)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, related to a Request for Proposal, 2022-308, for the Design, Supply and Installation of Typical Playground Equipment for Multiple Parks: 

    a)    the bid submitted by Park N Water, 9-75 First Street, Suite #253, Orangeville, ON, L9W 5B6, for the Design, Supply and Installation of new playground equipment in Cayuga Park, Carriage Hill Park, Jaycee Park, St. Lawrence Park, and Upperpoint Park, in accordance with RFP2022-308, at its bid price of $181,883.52 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; 

    b)    the bid submitted by New World Park Solutions Incorporated, 42 Woodway Trail, Brantford, ON, N3R 6G7, for the Design, Supply and Installation of new playground equipment in Kiwanis Park, Thompson Ravine Park, and Pawnee Park, in accordance with RFP2022-308, at its bid price of $150,000.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED;

    c)    the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; 

    d)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all of the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this 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. (2023-R04)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, related to the Request for Proposal 2022-306 for Hyde Park Village Natural Playground Equipment and Rubber Safety Surfacing: 

    a)    the bid submitted by Earthscape Play Inc., 7215 Wellington Road 86, Wallenstein, ON, N0B 2S0, for Natural Playground Equipment and Rubber Safety Surfacing at Hyde Park Village Green, in accordance with RFP2022-306, at its bid price of $149,805.92 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Earthscape Play Inc. was the only bid received that meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

    b)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as 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. (2023-R04)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 22, 2023, related to the Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund for Foxfield District Park Transfer Payment Agreement:

    a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 7, 2023, to:

    i)    approve the Transfer Payment Agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure, and The Corporation of the City of London for the provision of funding under the Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund, substantially in the form, as appended to the above-noted by-law;
    ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; 
    iii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or written delegate, to approve any amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement, provided the amending agreements to not increase the indebtedness or liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London under the above-noted Agreement;
    iv)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amending agreements approved by the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and,
    v)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or their written delegate, to execute any financial reports required under the above-noted Agreement and to undertake all administrative, financial, and reporting acts necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement; and,

    b)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter. (2023-D04)




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 1st Report of the Audit Committee, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That Councillor S. Stevenson BE APPOINTED as Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2023. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That it BE NOTED the Audit Committee received a verbal presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports with respect to the high level overview of the Audit Committee. 




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report, for the year ending December 31, 2022, BE APPROVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing Procedures for the London Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program, for the year ending December 31, 2022, BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the communication from MNP, with respect to the briefing note from the internal auditor, BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the final report dated February 6, 2023 from MNP regarding the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program Value for Money (VfM) Audit, BE APPROVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That the 5th Report of Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.

    1.    Property Acquisition – 21 Raywood Avenue – Wellington Gateway Project

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 21 Raywood Avenue, further described as LT 36, PL 467 (4TH); PT LT 35, PL 467 (4TH), as in 910386, in the City of London, being all of PIN 08358-0102 (LT), containing an area of approximately 4,230.21 square feet, as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken:

    a)    the offer submitted by Amber Nicole Flight (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $453,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in the agreement attached as Appendix “C”; and,

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


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports the report regarding the Public Sector Salary Disclosures Act Report for Calendar Year 2022 BE RECEIVED for information.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports the following actions be taken:

    a)    in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Statements of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials, as appended to the staff report dated March 6, 2023 as Appendix “A” and Appendix “B”, BE RECEIVED for information;

    b)    in accordance with City Council resolution of March 2012, the annual report on the Mayor’s Office’s expenditures BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    c)    in accordance with City Council Travel and Business Expenses Policy, the Statement of Travel Expenses for Senior Administration Officials, as appended to the staff report dated March 6, 2023 as Appendix “C” and “D”, BE RECEIVED for information.




    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the report dated February 24, 2023 from P. Dube, Ombudsman of Ontario regarding the closed meeting complaint from the meeting held on October 12, 2021 BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed

Councillor S. Stevenson enquiries with respect to London Cares Homelessness Response provision of 24/7 emergency drop-in space.  The Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development provides information to the Council with respect to this matter.

13.

 
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 73 to 93, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 73 to 93, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 73 to 93, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 94, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 94, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 94, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

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

    Bill No. 73

     

    By-law No. A.-8337-53 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 7th day of March 2023. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 74

     

    By-law No. A.-7431(a)-54 - A bylaw to amend By-law No. A.-7431-196, being “a by-law to approve the Service Manager Administration Agreement for the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) with the Minister of Housing and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.” (2.1a/4/CSC)

    Bill No. 75

     

    By-law No. A.-7181(a)-55 - A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-7181-333, being “a by-law to approve an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the City to administer the Investment in Affordable Housing Program (2014 Extension); and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.” (2.1b/4/CSC)

    Bill No. 76

     

    By-law No. A.-8338-56 - A by-law to approve the appointments of Hearings Officers in accordance with By-law A.-6653-121, as amended, being “A by-law to establish the positions of Hearings Officer”. (2.2/4/CSC)

    Bill No. 77

     

    By-law No. A.-8339-57 - A by-law to approve the Master Agreement Adoption Agreement to the Master Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and CompuCom Canada Co.; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Master Agreement Adoption Agreement. (2.4c/4/CSC)

    Bill No. 78

     

    By-law No. A.-8340-58 - A by-law to authorize and approve a Licence Amending Agreement between Heritage London Foundation and the City, covering the licenced use of the City owned property at 101-137 Windermere Road, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2.6/4/CSC)

    Bill No. 79

     

    By-law No. A.-8341-59 - A by-law to approve the potential demolition of vacant buildings at 929 Cheapside Street and 176 Piccadilly Street under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act. (2.3/4/CPSC)

    Bill No. 80

     

    By-law No. A.-8342-60 - A by-law to approve and authorize the execution of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program Contribution Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and The Corporation of the City of London (2.6/4/CPSC)

    Bill No. 81

     

    By-law No. A.-8343-61 - A by-law to approve and authorize the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London for the provision of funding under the Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund. (2.10/4/CPSC)

    Bill No. 82

     

    By-law No. A.-8344-62 - A by-law to establish a Pilot Project for Electric Kick-Scooters and for Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles, for use on highways and bicycle lanes, (not sidewalks) in the City of London. (2.3a/4/CWC)

    Bill No. 83

     

    By-law No. A-54-23012 - A by-law to amend By-law No. A-54, as amended, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to designate the Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-assisted Bicycle By-law. (2.3e/4/CWC)

    Bill No. 84

     

    By-law No. PR-2-23007 - A by-law to amend By-law No. PR-2, entitled “A by-law relating to the use, protection and regulation of Public Parks and Recreation Areas in the City of London” (2.3d/4/CWC)

    Bill No. 85

     

    By-law No. PS-6-23004 - A by-law to amend the Fence By-law PS-6 to edit and add sections to the By-law. (2.4/4/CPSC)

    Bill No. 86

     

    By-law No. PS-114-23006 - A by-law to amend By-law PS-114 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (2.7/4/CWC)

    Bill No. 87

     

    By-law No. PS-114-23007 - A by-law to amend By-law PS-114 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (2.8/4/CWC)

    Bill No. 88

     

    By-law No. PS-114-23008 - A by-law to amend By-law PS-114 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (2.3b/4/CWC)

    Bill No. 89

     

    By-law No. S-1-23017 - A by-law to amend By-law No. S-1, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Regulation of Streets”. (2.3c/4/CWC)

    Bill No. 90

     

    By-law No. S.-6218-63 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish, name, and assume lands in the City of London as public highway to be known as Victory Court.  (Chief Surveyor – pursuant to the Huron Industrial C1 Lands development)

    Bill No. 91

     

    By-law No. S.-6219-64 - A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Sunningdale West Subdivision – Phase 2; 33M-782)  (Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure)

    Bill No. 92

     

    By-law No. W.-5689-65 - A by-law to authorize Project RT1430-1B - Wellington Gateway – Land Rapid Transit. (6.4/3/CSC)

    Bill No. 93

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-233090 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1930 & 1940 Oxford Street East. (3.1/4/PEC)

    Bill No. 94

     

    By-law No. A.-8345-66 - A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Amber Nicole Flight for the acquisition of the property located at 21 Raywood Avenue in the City of London for the Wellington Gateway Project, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.  (6.1/4/CSC)


  • Motion made by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.