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Council
minutes
19TH
MEETING
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June 25, 2015
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert,
A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher T. Park and J. Zaifman and C.
Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor P. Squire.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, D. Dobson, C. Dziedzic, J.M Fleming, P.
Foto, K. Graham, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone,
V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, L.M. Rowe, J. Stanford, M.
Tomazincic, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are presents except Councillors P. Squire and J. Morgan.
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At
4:05 PM Councillor J. Morgan enters the meeting.
Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 7th Report of the Community
and Protective Services Committee having to do with a matter to be considered
for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the
Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of
the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and
financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed
acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to, prejudice
significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the
contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar
information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the
public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result
in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution
or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that
belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary
value; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could
reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation
or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition
whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial
interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation
concerning the proposed acquisition, by indicating, that he is the Executive
Director of a social services agency that has contracts with Ontario Works.
Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the
7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do
with the interpretation services and written translation services request for
proposal, by indicating that the service provider is a tenant of the social
services agency for which he is the Executive Director. Councillor P. Hubert
further discloses a pecuniary interest in the Added in camera reason having to
do with a matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers
and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee
negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s associations or unions, including
communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing
instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation; and
advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose; and the security of the property of the
municipality, including communication’s necessary for that purpose, by
indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that
has contracts with Ontario Works.
None.
None.
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that Council rise and go into the
Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the
following matters:
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e)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with
respect to employment-related matters, and related to labour relations or
employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of
the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose with
respect to the status of past project action plans. (C-1/4/AUDIT)
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f)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to reports,
advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the
Corporation’s associations or unions including communications necessary for
that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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The
Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:24 PM, with
Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor P.
Squire.
At
4:35 PM Councillor P. Hubert leaves the meeting.
At
4:36 PM Councillor P. Hubert enters the meeting.
The
Committee of the Whole rises at 4:38 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:41 PM, with
Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor P.
Squire.
Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the Minutes of the 17th and
18th Meetings held on June 10 and June 18, 2015, respectively.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve referral of the following communications
as noted on the Agenda and Added Agenda:
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3.
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J. Baechler, Back to the River (Refer to
the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 4
of the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
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4.
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Highbury Avenue Gospel Hall, Property
located at 1192 Highbury Avenue North (OZ-8463) (Refer to the Planning and
Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 8 of the 15th
Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
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5.
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R. Knutson, Knutson Development Consultants
Inc., Property located at 1192 Highbury Avenue North (OZ-8463) (Refer to the
Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 8 of
the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
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6.
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G. Hodder, Architectural Conservancy
Ontario, London Region (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage
for consideration with clause 10 of the 15th Report of the Planning and
Environment Committee.)
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7.
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(ADDED) B. Lansink, The London Plan -
Second Draft (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for
consideration with clause 2 of the 16th Report of the Planning and
Environment Committee.)
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8.
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(ADDED) J. McGuffin, Monteith Brown
Planning Consultants, The London Plan - Second Draft (Refer to the Planning
and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 2 of the 16th
Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
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9.
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(ADDED) J. Plutino, Mainline Planning
Services Inc.,, The London Plan - Second Draft (Refer to the Planning and
Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 2 of the 16th
Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
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10.
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(ADDED) B. Card, Barrister & Solicitor,
The London Plan - Second Draft (Refer to the Planning and Environment
Committee stage for consideration with clause 2 of the 16th Report of the
Planning and Environment Committee.)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that Council convene as the
Approval Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication
No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and
City Engineer, dealing with the proposed expropriation of land for the
project known as the Fanshawe Park Road Widening and Improvements Project -
Phase II, between Adelaide Street North and Highbury Avenue.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Communication No. 1.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the
advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of
the Director, Roads and Transportation, with respect to the expropriation of
lands for the a project known as the Fanshawe Park Road Widening and
Improvements Project - Phase II, between Adelaide Street North and Highbury
Avenue, the following actions be taken:
a) the
Council of The Corporation of the City of London, as Approving Authority
pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY
APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Appendix “A” attached
hereto, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being pointed out that
the reasons for making this decision are as follows:
i) the
subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the widening
of Fanshawe Park Road East;
ii) the
design of the project will address the current and future transportation
demands along the corridor; and,
iii) the
design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Study Recommendations for the Fanshawe Park Road East Widening and
Improvements accepted by Council on April 2, 2009; and
b) a
certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the
Approving Authority in the prescribed form;
it being noted that there were no requests
for a Hearing of Necessity received for the parcels included in Appendix “A”
appended to the staff report dated June 25, 2015.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the meeting of the
Approval Authority be adjourned and that the City Council reconvene in
regular session.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Communication No. 2.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the
advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of
the Director, Roads and Transportation, with respect to the expropriation of
lands for the project known as the Fanshawe Park Road East Widening and
Improvements Project-Phase II, between Adelaide Street North and Highbury
Avenue, the following actions be taken:
a) the
proposed by-law attached as Schedule ‘B’ to the staff report
dated June 25, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June
25, 2015 by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority,
with respect to the land described in Schedule ‘A’ attached
hereto (the “Expropriated Lands”);
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a
plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or
plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the
Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the
Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation;
c) the
City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority,
the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the
Expropriated Lands; and
d) the
City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of
expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and
such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the
Expropriated Lands.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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None.
Councillor
M. Cassidy presents.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 to 8, except clauses 3 and 5.
1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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2.
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Signing Authority for Computer Lease
Renewals
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2015 to amend
By-law No. A.-6724-281 entitled “A By-law to ratify, confirm and approve
various agreements between Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Canada Company
(HPFS) and The Corporation of the City of London for the leasing of computer
equipment; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreements.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 25, 2015
in order to reflect organizational changes.
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4.
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Property Disposition - 2532 Main Street
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager, Realty Services, the following actions be taken
with respect to the property located at 2532 Main Street, further described
as Part Lots 1 and 2, Plan 443, in the City of London, measuring
approximately 28 x 82 feet:
a) the
offer submitted by 1724830 Ontario Inc. o/a Flandscape to purchase the
subject property from the City, for the sum of $111,600.00, BE ACCEPTED
subject to the following conditions:
i) the
Purchaser acknowledging that the property is being purchased on an “AS IS”
basis;
ii) the
City agreeing to provide an easement in favour of the Purchaser in order to
access and maintain the septic system;
iii) the
City agreeing to deposit on title a reference plan describing the property,
if required;
iv) the
Purchaser having fifteen (15) days from the acceptance of its offer, at its
sole expense, to conduct an inspection of the septic system, and must notify
the City as to whether or not they are satisfied with the condition of the
septic system; and
b) subject
to the approval of a), above, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff
report dated June 15, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on
June 25, 2015 to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale
between The Corporation of the City of London and 1724830 Ontario Inc. o/a
Flandscape, for the acquisition of 2532 Main Street and to authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
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5.
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Green Municipal Fund - Combined Loan and
Grant Agreement
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting of June 25, 2015 to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Combined Loan and Grant Agreement between the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities and The Corporation of the City of
London for the Green Municipal Fund.
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6.
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Ranked Ballots for Municipal Elections in
Ontario
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The communication from M. McAlpine, on
behalf of 123London, with respect to ranked ballots for municipal elections
in Ontario, BE REFERRED to the consultation process for the Province's
current review of the Municipal Elections Act and 123London BE THANKED for
its submission on the matter of ranked ballots.
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7.
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Province of Ontario - Legislation Review -
Municipal Elections Act, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and Municipal Act
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Province of Ontario’s review of the Municipal Elections Act,
the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and the Municipal Act, 2001:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to
provide and communicate opportunities for the public to participate in the
Province of Ontario’s call for public comment with respect to the above-noted
review;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop an appropriate process to solicit
and submit suggestions from individual Councillors, and from The Corporation
of the City of London, as a municipality, with respect to the above-noted
review; and
c) the
Province of Ontario BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports providing
municipalities with the option to use ranked balloting for the 2018 municipal
election.
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8.
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Request for Proposals Process for Land
Leases for City-Owned Land in the Vicinity of the W12A Landfill and Resource
Recovery Area
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environment, Fleet & Solid Waste, the staff report dated June
15, 2015 regarding the request for proposals process for land leases for
City-Owned land in the vicinity of the W12A landfill and resource recovery
area BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve that clause 5 be amended by
adding the following words to the end of the clause: "it being noted
that the above-noted project is the Aquatic Centre."
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding
clause 3, and including clause 5, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Clause 5, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting of June 25, 2015 to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Combined Loan and Grant Agreement between the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities and The Corporation of the City of London for the
Green Municipal Fund; it being noted that the above-noted project is the Aquatic
Centre.
Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clause 9.
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That the Ombudsman Report entitled
“Investigation into whether the City of London’s Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee held an illegal meeting on March 2, 2015” BE RECEIVED for
information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 3.
3.
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Single Source Award of Contract for Phase 5
Facility Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Parks & Recreation and
Manager of Purchasing and Supply, the following actions be taken with respect
to the Phase 5 – 2015 Facility Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program, subject
to the provision of additional background information at the Municipal
Council meeting of June 25, 2015:
a) the
proposal submitted by Ameresco Canada Inc., 90 Sheppard Avenue East, 7th
Floor, Toronto, ON, M2N 6X3, included as Schedule “A” to Appendix “B” to the
staff report dated June 15, 2015, to undertake the Phase 5 – 2015 Facility
Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program at an upset limit of $1,907,338.00,
excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED on a single source basis in accordance with
section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated June
15, 2015;
c) future
annual operating savings of approximately $48,100.00 BE RECOGNIZED as a
result of this project; it being noted that these savings will assist in
achieving future budget targets;
d) the
proposed by-law attached as Appendix “B” to the staff report
dated June 15, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June
25, 2015 to:
i) approve
an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Ameresco
Canada Inc., for Phase 5 2015 Facility Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program at
an upset limit of $1,907,338.00; and
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement forming Schedule “A” to
the by-law appended hereto as Appendix “B”.
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that clause 3 be amended in part
d) by deleting the words “the proposed by-law attached as Appendix “B” to the
staff report dated June 15, 2015” and by replacing them with the words “the attached
revised proposed by-law (Appendix “B”)” and by replacing Schedule “A” to the
proposed by-law with the attached revised Schedule “A”, which
includes the last two pages of the Agreement which were inadvertently omitted
in the original staff report.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 3, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Clause
3, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with
the concurrence of the Managing Director, Parks & Recreation and Manager of
Purchasing and Supply, the following actions be taken with respect to the Phase
5 – 2015 Facility Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program, subject to the provision
of additional background information at the Municipal Council meeting of June
25, 2015:
a) the
proposal submitted by Ameresco Canada Inc., 90 Sheppard Avenue East, 7th Floor,
Toronto, ON, M2N 6X3, included as Schedule “A” to Appendix “B” to the staff
report dated June 15, 2015, to undertake the Phase 5 – 2015 Facility Renewal
and Energy Retrofit Program at an upset limit of $1,907,338.00, excluding HST,
BE ACCEPTED on a single source basis in accordance with section 14.4 (d) of the
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated June
15, 2015;
c) future
annual operating savings of approximately $48,100.00 BE RECOGNIZED as a result
of this project; it being noted that these savings will assist in achieving
future budget targets;
d) the
attached revised proposed (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting on June 25, 2015 to:
i) approve
an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Ameresco Canada
Inc., for Phase 5 2015 Facility Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program at an upset
limit of $1,907,338.00; and
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement forming Schedule “A” to
the by-law appended hereto as Appendix “B”.
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18th Report of the Corporate Services
Committee
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Councillor
M. Cassidy presents.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 and 2.
1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That
it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2.
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Pride London Festival – Request for
Designation as Event of Municipal Significance
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That the Pride London Festival, to be held
July 24, 2105 to July 26, 2015 in Victoria Park, BE DESIGNATED as an event of
municipal significance in the City of London.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clauses 5 and 7.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest
were disclosed.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the property located at 447 Old Wonderland Road:
a) the
Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a
public participation meeting before the Planning and Environment Committee
with respect to the application for site plan approval for the development of
a medical/dental office at the property located at 447 Old Wonderland Road;
and,
b) the
report of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, dated June 15,
2015 with respect to the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board relating to
the appeal by 2376563 Ontario Inc. BE RECEIVED for information.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering
into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and Speyside East Corporation Inc. for the subdivision of land over Part of
Lots 77 and 78, Concession East of the North Branch of the Talbot Road, City
of London, County of Middlesex, situated west of Colonel Talbot Road and
north of Raleigh Boulevard:
a) the
Special Provisions, (Schedule “A”), as appended to the staff report dated
June 15, 2015 to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Speyside East Corporation Inc. for
Talbot Village Phase 4 (39T-13504) BE APPROVED;
b)
the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has
summarized the claims and revenues to be as per Schedule “B”, as appended to
the above-noted staff report; and,
c) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any
amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the London Community Foundation’s Back to the River Design Competition:
a) the
winning design team selected through the Request for Proposal issued by the
London Community Foundation (LCF) for the Back to the River Design
Competition in July, 2015 BE AWARDED a City consulting contract for detailed
design of the inaugural project per Section 15.2 (e) of the City’s
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the City will
negotiate a contract with the winning consultant, in keeping with standard
professional fee schedules for detailed design;
b) the
approved funding from existing capital programs associated with Thames River
Valley improvements (PD2123 - Thames Valley Corridor Plan [$20,000] and
PD2134 - Thames Valley Parkway [$80,000]) in the total amount of $100,000, BE
TRANSFERRED to the approved funding for Downtown Waterfront (PD1215), to
support the preparation of detailed design for the inaugural project;
c) the
financing for this above-noted detailed design project BE APPROVED as set out
in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated June
15, 2015;
d) the
winning design from the Competition BE PRESENTED by the LCF, to the Planning
and Environment Committee by December of 2015 for Council endorsement, prior
to the City proceeding with any implementation of the design; and
e) the
approval of scope of work and funding for construction of any components of
the design BE CONSIDERED by Council through the multi-year budget process,
prior to proceeding to any tender process to initiate construction;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee received a verbal delegation from the LCF with respect
to this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the
staff report dated June 15, 2015 with respect to the application of Spike’s
Indoor Beach Volleyball relating to a portion of the property located at 120
Weston Street, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 25,
2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan,
to change the zoning of the subject site FROM a Holding Residential R9
Special Provision (h?h-5?h-8?R9-7(4)?H40) Zone which permits a wide range of
residential uses TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision
(h?h-5?h-8?R9-7(_)?H40) Zone;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an
oral submission in connection therewith.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of York Developments (London) Inc. relating to the
property located at 1192 Highbury Ave North:
a) the
proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2015 BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting on June 25, 2015 to amend the Official Plan
to change the designation of the subject lands FROM Low Density Residential
designation TO Auto Oriented Commercial Corridor;
b) the
proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2015 as
Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June
25, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official
Plan as amended in part (a) above, to change the zoning of the subject
property FROM a Neighbourhood Facility (NF1) Zone TO a Restricted Service
Commercial Special Provision (RSC1(_)/RSC4(_)) Zone;
c) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
issues through the site plan process:
i)
noise
study to be completed, and mitigation measures be implemented as appropriate;
ii) implement
2.4m high ornamental noise attenuation barriers the perimeter of the site to
mitigate any potential noise from the proximity of the drive-through lanes
and abutting uses to the east;
iii) maintain
pedestrian walkway through the south portion of the site to provide for
non-vehicular connectivity and permeability between the residential
neighbourhood to the east and the uses located along Highbury Avenue North,
including transit;
iv) include
a low masonry wall and plant materials to screen all exposed parking from the
public street and create an urban street wall;
d)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring forward to a Special Meeting
of the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on June 24, 2015 at 3:00
PM, a by-law to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the
subject lands (3 Mark Street) FROM Low Density Residential TO Auto-Oriented
Commercial Corridor;
e) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring forward to the Special Meeting of
the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on June 24, 2015 at 3:00
PM, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, in conformity with the Official
Plan as amended in part (d) above, to change the zoning of the subject
property (3 Mark Street) FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Restricted
Service Commercial Special Provision (RCS1(_)/RSC4(_)) Zone; and,
f) pursuant to Section
34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no
further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-laws as a public
participation meeting has been held with respect to this matter;
it
being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public
participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 8th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
(LACH):
a) the
consideration of the listing of the following properties on the City of
London’s Inventory of Heritage Resources BE REFERRED to a future meeting of
the Planning and Environment Committee to provide an opportunity for the Civic
Administration to make a presentation regarding this matter :
i) 1020
Elias Street – Priority 1
ii) 534
Huron Street – Priority 1
iii) 544
Fanshawe Park Road East – Priority 1
iv) 1650
Gloucester Road – Priority 1
v) 1137
Western Road – Priority 1
vi) 122
Bloomfield Drive – Priority 1
vii) 33
Bromleigh Avenue – Priority 1
viii) 656
Warren Road – Priority 1
ix) 471
Ridgewood Crescent South – Priority 1
x) 11
Wellington Crescent – from Priority 2 to Priority 1
xi) 415 Base
Line Road East – Priority 1
xii) 1945
Highland Heights – Priority 1
xiii) 245
Pall Mall Street – Priority 1
xiv) 29
Victoria Street – Priority 1
xv) 250
Commissioners Road East – Priority 1
xvi) 1231
Richmond Street – Priority 1
xvii) 511
Cheapside Street – Priority 1
it being noted that the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage received a presentation from Sandra Miller, Forest City
Modern;
b) on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, the following actions be taken
with respect to the request for demolition of the residence located at 348
Sunningdale Road East:
i) the
Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that council does not intent to issue a
notice of its intent to designate the property under section 29 of the
Ontario Heritage Act; and,
ii) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to photo document the subject residence,
prior to the demolition;
it being noted that the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage received a presentation from J. Yanchula, Manager,
Urban Regeneration; and,
c) on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration and having consulted the London
Advisory Committee on Heritage, the application under section 42 of the
Ontario Heritage Act for a permit to demolish the building located at 183
King Street in the Downtown London Heritage Conservation District BE REFUSED
and that notice of refusal BE GIVEN to the applicant;
it being noted that the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage received a presentation from the Manager, Urban
Regeneration; and,
it being further noted that the London
Advisory Committee on Heritage strongly opposes the request for demotion, as
the subject property has significant heritage value for the City of London.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the application by Southside Construction Mgmt. Ltd. with respect
to the property located at 183 King Street:
a) the
application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for a permit to
demolish the building located at 183 King Street in the Downtown London
Heritage Conservation District BE REFUSED and that notice of refusal be given
to the applicant; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the PEC with respect to
the potential of a zoning by-law amendment to apply the Heritage (HER) Zone
to that portion of the lands at 175-183 King Street that encompasses the
significant heritage property attributes, recognizing that the rear additions
to the buildings at these addresses may not be necessary to retain, and their
removal may be appropriate to allow for future redevelopment;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with the matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith.
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to examine and report back on possible methods of ensuring that, as a
condition of approval or extension, planning and development applications
which are delayed in implementation are required to be consistent with the
most current planning and engineering policies, guidelines, and regulations
in the areas including, but not limited to, environment, transit, emergency
preparedness and infrastructure; it being noted that this review should
recognize the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the way it is to be
applied to planning and development applications that were initiated before
the 2014 PPS, to final approval of draft approved subdivisions, and to the
extension of draft-approved subdivisions.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 5.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Lambeth Wellness Centre Ltd. relating to the
property located at 4366 & 4402 Colonel Talbot Road:
a) the
proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2015, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 25, 2015 to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, to change the zoning
of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial (AC2) and Neighbourhood
Facility (NF) Zone TO a holding Arterial Commercial (h-17*h-18*h-124*AC2)
Zone, a holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-18*BDC(_))
Zone, and a Holding Urban Reserve (h-18*UR1) Zone;
b) the
Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design
issues through the site plan process:
i) maintain
access for the proposed health and wellness centre entirely from Colonel
Talbot Road;
ii) plan
for a joint vehicular access between 4366 Colonel Talbot Road and 4402
Colonel Talbot Road;
iii) review
a tree preservation report which evaluates any impact from the development on
relevant vegetation, and implement any mitigating measures or site
modifications to reduce the impact;
iv) install
privacy fencing and enhanced landscaping to screen the parking lot from the
adjacent residential dwellings;
v) ensure
exterior lighting provided for the Wellness Centre is directed to minimize
the impact on abutting residential dwellings;
vi) replace
a portion of the existing surfaced front yard parking area at 4402 Colonel
Talbot Road with landscaped open space to create a better separation between
vehicular and pedestrian areas;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 7.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager of Urban
Regeneration, the following actions be taken with respect to the request for
the demolition of the residence located at 348 Sunningdale Road East:
a) the
Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not intend
to issue a notice of its intent to designate the above-noted property under
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
b)
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to photo document the existing
residence prior to any demolition;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
NAYS: M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher (4)
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16th Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2.
1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest
were disclosed.
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2.
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The London Plan – Second Draft – June 2015
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning & City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the second draft of The London Plan (June 2015):
a) the
second draft of The London Plan-the Official Plan, dated June 2015, for the
City of London BE RECEIVED and circulated for public review and comment;
b) a
Public Participation Meeting BE SCHEDULED before the end of 2015 to adopt The
London Plan as the Official Plan for the City of London, pending the timing
of the Province’s passing of the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015
(Bill 73); and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Planning and
Environment Committee, prior to the consideration of future revisions of the
London Plan, with respect to the potential impact of revised intensification
targets on the policies contained within the London Plan, including information
and a breakdown of the proposed housing mix of such intensification and the
location(s) of the intensification;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter held on June 22, 2015 and
June 24, 2015, the individuals indicated on the attached public
participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection
therewith.
it being further pointed out that the
Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications:
b)
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M. Wells, WBC Holding Limited
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d)
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G. Smith, Friends of Meadowlily Woods
Community Association
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e)
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S. Levin, Environmental and Ecological
Planning Advisory Committee - London Plan Working Group
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i)
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L. Kirkness, London Area Planning
Consultants
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 to 3, inclusive.
1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That
it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest were disclosed.
2.
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London Psychiatric Hospital Lands and South
West Area Secondary Plan
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning & City Planner, the proposed amendments to the London
Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan to
be consistent with the new Official Plan for the City of London (The London
Plan), appended to the staff report dated June 24, 2015 as Appendix ‘A’ and
Appendix ‘B’ BE CIRCULATED for review and comment, and that a public
participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to consider
the adoption of the Secondary Plans BE SCHEDULED for a future date.
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3.
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Application by York Developments (London)
Inc. re property located at 3 Mark Street and 1192 Highbury Avenue North
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of York Developments (London) Inc. relating to the
property located at 3 Mark Street (situated between 7 Mark Street and 1192
Highbury Avenue North):
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 25, 2015 as Appendix
"A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 25, 2015
to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM
Low Density Residential TO Auto Oriented Commercial Corridor; and
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 25, 2015 as Appendix
"B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 25, 2015
to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan as
amended in part (a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a
Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision
(RSC1(_)/RSC4( _)) Zone;
it being noted the Planning and Environment
Committee received a communication dated June 22, 2015, from R. Knutson with
respect to this matter.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Councillor
J. Morgan presents.
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clauses 2 and 5.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law
appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2015 as Schedule “A”, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 25, 2015 to:
a) approve
a Purchase of Service Agreement (Appendix A) between The Corporation of the
City of London and Investing in Children lnc., 205 Oxford St. E., Suite 206
London, ON, N6A 5G6 for Project Management, Coordination and Development
Services for the implementation of strategies developed by the
implementation/working groups of the Child and Youth Network for a period of
twelve months with an option to renew for a maximum of two one-year terms;
b) delegate
to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the
authority to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may
be required in furtherance of the Agreement, and that do not require
additional funding or are provided for in the City's current budget, and that
do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London;
and,
c) delegate
to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the
authority to execute the Agreement in a) above.
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That on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood,
Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated June 16, 2015, with
respect to the information request from the Ontario Fire Marshal, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Parks & Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood,
Children and Fire Services the following actions be taken with respect to the
Proposal for a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the Southwest
Community Centre, YMCA and Library (RFP No. 15-28):
a) the
proposal submitted by Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd., 131 Delta Park Blvd.,
Brampton, Ontario, L6T 5M8 in the amount of $1,339,500.00 excluding HST for
Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Services for the construction
of the Southwest Community Centre, YMCA and Library BE ACCEPTED; it being
noted that this project will have a two-phase award process to Aquicon
Construction Co. Ltd., with Phase 1 being the award of the CM/GC Services
Agreement and Phase 2 being the future award of the construction contract to
Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd., for the construction of the Southwest
Community Centre, YMCA and Library, subject to successful completion of Phase
1;
b) the
financing for Construction Manager/General Contractor Services portion of
this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report
appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated June 16, 2015; and
c) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2015 to:
i) approve
the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Aquicon
Construction Co. Ltd. for the provision of Construction Manager/General
Contractor Services for the construction of the Southwest Community Centre at
an upset limit of $1,339,500.00, excluding HST; and
ii) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement forming Schedule “A” to
the by-law appended hereto as Appendix “B”.
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That the delegation from Mr. D. Abdi,
African Community Council, with respect to his continued concern about the
lack of support for the African Community Council’s funding requests, BE
RECEIVED; it being noted that the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services
and Dearness Home will be reporting back on an action plan for barriers
facing immigrants in the labour market and will consider Mr. Abdi's and the
Council Members’ comments in her report back on this matter.
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That the Deferred Matters List for the
Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clause 2.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with the concurrence of
the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the acquisition of
interpretation and written translation services:
a) the
submission from Across Languages, 129 and 131 Wellington Street, London, ON
N6B 2K7, for implementing interpretation and written translation services for
the City of London BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Civic Administration
has estimated the total annual cost to be $150,000.00 (excluding HST);
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this contract; and
c) approvals
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this
approval.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 5.
That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the attached
revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
June 25, 2015 to:
a) approve
an Agreement with the London Heritage Council (LHC) to provide services
including the administration of City funding for the Community Heritage
Investment Program (CHIP) and other specified heritage services as set out in
this Agreement for the implementation of London’s Cultural Prosperity Plan;
and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Agreement for 2015 to 2019, attached
as Schedule “A” to the above-noted by-law.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 1 to 3, inclusive.
1.
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Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2014 Financial Audit and Audit Findings Report 2014, as
prepared by KPMG:
a) the
2014 Financial Report of The Corporation of the City of London BE RECEIVED;
and
b) the Audit Findings Report for
the year ending December 31, 2014 BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Audit Committee
received the attached presentation from the Director, Financial
Services and a verbal presentation from KPMG with respect to these matters
and the attached, revised presentation pages.
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3.
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Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results
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That the Risk Assessment and 2015
Performance-Based Audit Plan identified in the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC)
report dated June 23, 2015, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Audit Plan
includes the additional project of “Housing, Social Services & Dearness
Home: Long-term care – Governance, oversight and structure review”.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Councillor
J. Morgan presents.
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert,
A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher T. Park and J. Zaifman and C.
Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor P. Squire.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J.
Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, C. Dziedzic, J.M Fleming, P. Foto, A.
Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D.
O’Brien, L. Palarchio, L.M. Rowe M. Tomazincic and B. Warner.
1. That, as a procedural
matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following
recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in
public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager, Realty Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the acquisition of the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton
Grove Road:
a) the offer
submitted by Charles William Baker and Karen Louise Baker (the “Vendor”) to
sell to the City land municipally known as 1577 Wilton Grove Road (Property 1),
located on the south side of Wilton Grove Road, east of Highbury Avenue South,
further described as Part Lots 8 & 9, Concession 3, shown as Part 1 on Reference
Plan 33R-15000, save and except Parts 1, 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 33R-15630,
being PIN No. 08200-0079, containing an area of approximately 101 acres, for
the purpose of the development of a future industrial facility, for the sum of
$3,450,000, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:
i) the
City having 90 days from the date of acceptance to carry out geotechnical, soil
and environmental tests, satisfactory to the City;
ii) the
City having 90 days from the date of acceptance to carry out archaeological
tests, satisfactory to the City;
iii) the
Vendor having the option to enter into a Residential Tenancy Agreement for a
maximum of three months;
b) the offer
submitted by Charles William Baker and Karen Louise Baker (the “Vendor”) to
sell to the City land municipally known as 1687 Wilton Grove Road (Property
2), located on the south side of Wilton Grove Road, east of Highbury Avenue
South, further described as Part Lot 8, Concession 3, shown as Part 5 on
Reference Plan 33R-15000, save and except Parts 4, 5 & 6 on Reference Plan
33R-15630, being PIN No. 08200-0081, containing an area of approximately 16.42
acres, for the purpose of the development of a future industrial facility, for
the sum of $700,000, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:
i) the
City having 90 days from the date of acceptance to carry out geotechnical, soil
and environmental tests, satisfactory to the City;
ii) the
City having 90 days from the date of acceptance to carry out archaeological
tests, satisfactory to the City;
c) the
financing for the acquisitions BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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None.
Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that pursuant to section 17 of
the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and
the making of a substantive motion to provide for an additional in camera
reason to receive an update with respect to a labour relations matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve that pursuant to section 17 of
the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and
the making of a substantive motion related to an update with respect to the
Truth and Reconciliation Report.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to investigate the recommendations contained within the Truth and
Reconciliation Report that are directed specifically at municipalities and
report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with respect to
this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of
the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an
emergent motion regarding the Weeping Tile Disconnect Program.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to report back to the August 24, 2015 Civic Works Committee with
respect to implementing an enhanced Weeping Tile Disconnect Program; it being
noted that within the last nine months, a number of neighbourhoods, including
the Westmount neighbourhood, have experienced repeated property damage as a
result of sanitary and storm water backup.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that Council recess until 7:15 PM.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
At 6:14 PM Councillor P. Hubert leaves the
meeting.
The Council recesses at 6:14 PM and
reconvenes at 7:14 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present
except Councillors P. Squire, P. Hubert and H.L. Usher.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN
CAMERA (continued)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that the Municipal Council rise
and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, to consider a matter pertaining
to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard
to the Corporation’s associations or unions including communications
necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and
directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice that is
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose; and the security of the property of the municipality, including
communications necessary for that purpose.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner,
T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)
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The Council rises and goes into Committee of
the Whole, in camera, at 7:15 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors P. Squire, P. Hubert and H.L. Usher.
At 7:17 PM Councillor H.L. Usher enters the
meeting.
At 10:26 PM Councillor V. Ridley leaves the
meeting.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 10:25 PM,
and Council reconvenes at 10:27 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors P. Squire, P. Hubert and V. Ridley.
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No.s 246, 247 and 249 to 264, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 246,
247 and 249 to 264, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 246, 247 and 249 to 264, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L.
Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 248.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer (2)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 248.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer (2)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill
No. 248.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer (2)
The following by-laws are passed and
enacted as by-law of The Corporatoin of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 246 By-law No. A.-7278-197
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 25th day of June, 2015.
(City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 247 By-law No. A.-7279-198
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A By-law to
authorize and approve a Purchase of Service Agreement between The Corporation
of the City of London and lnvesting in Children lnc"; and to authorize
the Director, Neighbourhood & Children's Services to execute the
agreement. (3/7/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 248 By-law No. A.-7280-199
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A By-law to approve
the Purchase of Service Agreement between London Heritage Council and the
Corporation of the City of London; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the agreement. (5/7/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 249 By-law No. A.-7281-200
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A by-law to approve
an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Aquicon
Construction Co. Ltd. for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC)
Services for the construction of the Southwest Community Centre, YMCA and
Library and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement. 6/7/CPSC
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Bill
No. 250 By-law No. A.-6724(a)-201
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. A.-6724-281, entitled “A By-law to ratify, confirm and approve
various agreements between Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Canada Company
(HPFS) and The Corporation of the City of London for the leasing of computer
equipment; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreements.” (2/16/CSC)
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Bill
No. 251 By-law No. A.-7282-202
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A by-law to approve
a Services Agreement with Ameresco Canada Inc. for the Phase 5 - 2015 Facility
Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program and to authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute the Agreement. (3/16/CSC)
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Bill
No. 252 By-law No. A.-7283-203
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A By-law to
authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The
Corporation of the City of London and 1724830 ONTARIO INC o/a FLANDSCAPE, for
the acquisition of 2532 Main Street and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Agreement. (4/16/CSC)
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Bill
No. 253 By-law No. A.-7284-204
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A By-law to approve
the Combined Loan and Grant Agreement with the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities for the purpose of securing a loan and grant from the Green
Municipal Fund in support of the 2013 Facility Renewal and Energy Retrofit
Program Phase IV project at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre; and to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to act on behalf the City of London and execute the
Agreement. (5/16/CSC)
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Bill
No. 254 By-law No. C.P.-1284(rs)-205
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A by-law to amend
the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 1192 Highbury Avenue
North. (8/15/PEC)
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Bill
No. 255 By-law No. S.-5739-206
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A by-law to permit
Elizabeth Prior Camp to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the
road allowance for part of the untravelled portion of the highway adjacent to
168 Tecumseh Avenue East, City of London. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 256 By-law No. Z.-1-152406
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 4366 & 4402 Colonel
Talbot Road. (5/15/PEC)
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Bill
No. 257 By-law No. Z.-1-152407
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 120 Weston Street.
(6/15/PEC)
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Bill
No. 258 By-law No. Z.-1-152408
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1192 Highbury Avenue
North. (8/15/PEC)
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Bill
No. 260 By-law No. A.-5273(da)-208
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A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-5273-82
entitled, “a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the
City of London.” (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 261 By-law No. L.P.S. -3448-209
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A by-law to expropriate lands in the City
of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the Fanshawe Park Road Widening
and Improvements Project – Phase II, between Adelaide Street North and McLean
Drive. (City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 262 By-law No. C.P.-1248(rt)-210
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the
City of London, 1989 relating to 3 Mark Street (situated between 7 Mark
Street and 1192 Highboury Avenue North). (3/17/PEC)
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Bill
No. 263 By-law No. Z.-1-152409
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone
an area of land located at 3 Mark Street (situated between 7 Mark Street and
1192 Highbury Avenue North). (3/17/PEC)
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Bill
No. 264 By-law No. A.-7285-211
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A by-law to authorize Agreements of
Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Charles
William Baker and Karen Louise Baker, for the acquisition of the properties
located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road and to authorize the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the Agreements.
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Motion
made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourned at 10:34 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk