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Council

MINUTES

16TH MEETING

 

 

May 26, 2015

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:00 p.m.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, R. Andrusevich, J.P. Barber, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, D. Dobson, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, K. Graham, A. Hagan, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, D. MacRae, S. Matthews, V. McAlea Major, S. Miller, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, L.M. Rowe, E. Soldo, J. Stanford, T. Thompson, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillor M. Cassidy.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 13th Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with the Employee Absenteeism 2014 Update by indicating that her son is employed by The Corporation of the City of London.

 

Councillor M. Cassidy enters the meeting at 4:05 PM.

 

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in the added in camera matter for the Committee of the Whole having to do with a matter that pertains 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 by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works.

 

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of the 9th Report of the Civic Works Committee, specifically as it relates to Item #39 of the Deferred Matters List having to do with the Canada Post Community Mailbox Program, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

            None.

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

            14th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

1.

His Worship the Mayor presents a certificate for "London's Featured Community Organization" to the Pride London Festival.

 

2.

His Worship the Mayor and Council recognize the outgoing members of the London Youth Advisory Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley 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:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to 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. (C1/13/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to 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. (C2/13/CSC)

 

c)         (ADDED)  A matter that pertains 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.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

 

 

The Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:29 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.

 

Councillor P. Hubert leaves the meeting at 4:33 PM.

 

Councillor V. Ridley leaves the meeting at 5:03 PM.

 

Councillor V. Ridley enters the meeting at 5:05 PM.

 

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 5:31 PM, and Council reconvenes at 5:38 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE THIRTEENTH, MEETING, the SPECIAL (EMERGENCY) FOURTEENTH MEETING AND THE SPECIAL (EMERGENCY) FIFTEENTH MEETING HELD ON MAY 12, 22 AND 24, 2015, RESPECTIVELY.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the Minutes of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Meetings held on May 12, 22 and 24, 2015, respectively.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve referral of the following communications as noted on the Added Agenda:

 

 

 

1.

(ADDED)  E. Soldo, 164 Sherwood Forest Square (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 14 of the 12th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee).

 

 

 

2.

(ADDED) A. Patton, Patton Cormier & Associates, Development Charges Grant Program for Downtown & Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Area (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 3 of the 12th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee).

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

IX

REPORTS

 

 

12th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

5th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

 

That the 5th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on May 6, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

4.

Property located at 1285 Western Road (H-8480)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Brescia University College, relating to the property located at 1285 Western Road, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Regional Facility Special Provision (h-143*RF (12) Zone TO a Regional Facility Special Provision (RF (12)) Zone to remove the h-143 holding provision. (2015-D09)

 


5.

Property located at 1166 Hamilton Road (H-8237)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Planner II, Development Planning, based on the application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 1166 Hamilton Road, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R7/Residential R9 (h-5*R7*D100*H20/R9-1*H20) Zone TO a Residential R7/ Residential R9 (R7*D100*H20/R9-1*H20) Zone to remove the h-5 holding provision.  (2015-D09)

 

6.

Vista Woods Estates Subdivision - Special Provisions (39T-03505)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vista Wood Estates Limited for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the north side of Fanshawe Park Road West, north of Medway Park Drive:

 

a)         the Special Provisions, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vista Wood Estates Limited for the Vista Wood Estates Subdivision (39T-03505-2) BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Relates Costs and Revenues” appended to the staff report, dated May 19, 2015, as Schedule “B”;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing” appended to the staff report, dated May 19, 2015, as Schedule “A”; 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.   (2015-D12)

 

 

8.

Property located at 3243 Manning Drive (Z-8473)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of The Corporation of City of London, relating to the property located at 3243 Manning Drive, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 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 Agricultural (AG2) Zone TO a Holding Agricultural Special Provision (h-18*h-89*AG2( )) 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.    (2015-D09)

 

9.

Properties located at 690, 696, 698, and 700 King Street, 372 Lyle Street and 701 and 729 Dundas Street (Z-8543)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of East Village Investments Ltd., relating to the properties located at 690 696, 698, 700 King Street, 372 Lyle Street and 701 and 729 Dundas Street:

 

a)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to:

 

i)          change the Zoning of the subject properties FROM a Business District Commercial (BDC•D160•H36) Zone and a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(24)•D160• H36•B-10) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(24) •D160•H36•B-(_)) Zone; and,

ii)         DELETE Section 4.3(4)(j) Bonus Zone B-10 of the Site Specific Bonus Provisions;

 

 

 

b)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

 

i)          inclusion of a temporary amenity area or a pedestrian connection over 701 Dundas Street to provide activity to the public interface along Dundas Street;

ii)         provision of a secure bicycle rack in a public area for visitor’s bicycles;

iii)         inclusion of an ‘extensive’ green roof system given that the large roof area of the base building is not for common use but has high visibility for some residents of the proposed building and adjacent high-rise and will provide an aesthetic quality, insulation value and contribution to storm water management within the area;

iv)        increasing the height of the proposed row of trees/planters at the main entrance off Lyle Street to be at least 2m in height or wind screens 70% to 80% solid at the same height to deal with higher then desired wind conditions and the inclusion of additional tall trees, planters or screening along other areas around the perimeter of the site; and,

v)         providing additional off-site amenity areas for dogs specifically on the undeveloped lands located along Hewitt Street;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advance the Capital Works Budget for the lifecycle replacement of sewer and other infrastructure works on English Street between Princess Street and Dundas Street, tentatively scheduled for 2020 to support the proposed development, if required;

 

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.    (2015-D09)

 

 

11.

Property located at 165 Elmwood Avenue East (SP15-011783) (OZ-8464)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison,   the following actions be taken with the property located at 165 Elmwood Avenue East:

 

 

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to amend the Official Plan BY ADDING a specific policy to Section 10.1.3 – Policies for Specific Areas; and,

 

b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 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 Heritage/Office (HER/OF) Zone TO a Heritage Special Provision/Office Special Provision (HER( )/OF( )) Zone;

 

c)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit an expansion  to the Normal School and site improvements generally as illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, issues were raised with respect to the:

 

i)          increase in traffic;

ii)         possibility of an entrance and exit on Wortley Road;

iii)         parking at the building;

iv)        possibility of providing hedges between the parking lot and the green space;

v)         possibility of making the one-way street a two-way street;

vi)        implementation of traffic calming measures;

vii)       keeping of trees near the children’s playground; and,

viii)       surface of the parking lot be environmentally friendly;

 

d)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan application; and,

 

 

 

 

e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to a future Planning and Environment Committee regarding traffic flow in the immediate vicinity of the Normal School and Village Green and provide advice to improve safety and mitigate traffic volume where possible;

 

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.   (2015-D11/D09)

 

 

12.

Property located at 1653 Richmond Street - Site Plan (SP15-011783)

 

That on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application by Richmond Medical Centre Inc., relating to the property located at 1653 Richmond Street:

 

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit the construction of a four (4) storey mixed use building containing 430 square metres of medical offices and nine (9) apartment units; and,

 

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan application;

 

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.   (2015-D11)

 

13.

Properties located at 1631, 1635, 1639, 1643 and 1649 Richmond Street - Site Plan (SP15-011562)

 

 

That on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services & Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application by 1635 Richmond (London) Corporation Rise Real Estate Inc. relating to the properties located at 1631, 1635, 1639, 1643 and 1649 Richmond Street:

 

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit the construction of a two apartment buildings with 242 residential units, each six storeys in height and 18 townhouse units in five blocks, issues were raised with respect to the:

 

i)          potential negative impact on property values in the surrounding neighbourhoods and on the neighbourhood school; and,

ii)         the design of the proposed buildings;

 

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan application;

 

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.   (2015-D11)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 3.

 

 

3.

Development Charges Grant Program for Downtown & Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Areas

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Program Guidelines for the Downtown and Old East Village Residential Development Charges Grant Program and the Downtown and Old East Village Community Improvement Plans:

a)         the Program Guidelines for the Downtown and Old East Village Residential Development Charges Grant program, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the proposed by-laws, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, amending the Downtown and Old East Village Community Improvement Plans, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015; it being noted that the by-law amendments provide for the Development Charge grant program (replacing the former DC exemption in the Development Charges By-law);

 

c)         the communication dated May 22, 2015, from A. Patton, Patton Cormier & Associates BE RECEIVED.   (2015-F11A)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the Development Charges Grant Program for Downtown & Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Areas BE REFERRED back to staff in order for additional consultation with specific stakeholders. 

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, V. Ridley (4)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (11)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve reconsideration of the vote to refer back clause 3 for additional consultation.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the Development Charges Grant Program for Downtown & Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Areas BE REFERRED back to staff in order for additional consultation with specific stakeholders. 

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire (2)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion to Approve clause 3 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 7.

 

7.

Properties located at 941, 943 and 945 Hamilton Road (Z-8457)

 

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, relating to the properties located at 941, 943 and 945 Hamilton Road, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 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 (AC4) Zone TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC4(_)) Zone;

 

it being noted that if there is a future application on this site, the Municipal Council is opposed to direct vehicular traffic from the plaza to Giles Street;

 

 

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.    (2015-D09)

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, A. Hopkins (3)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 10.

 

 

10.

Properties located on a portion of 3105 Bostwick Road and Block 172, 33M-562, Talbot Village Phases 5 and 6 (39T-14506/Z-8436)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment applications relating to a portion of 3105 Bostwick Road and Block 172, 33M-562, located on the north side of Pack Road, west of Bostwick Road, (legally described as Part of Lot 76, Concession east of the North Branch of Talbot Road, Geographic Township of Westminster), and all of Block 172, Plan 33M-562:

 

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to amend the Official Plan to add Street B as a Secondary Collector on Schedule “C” – Transportation Corridor;

 

b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h. h-100•R2-4(*) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 450 m2 and minimum lot frontage of 15m, semi-detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 600m2 (280m2) and minimum lot frontage of 18.0m (8.5m) and duplex dwellings with a minimum lot area of  600 m2 and a minimum lot frontage of 15.0m, with a special provision for a reduced front yard setback of 3.0m to the house and 5.5m to the garage from a collector or local road, a minimum interior side yard depth of 1.2m, except where no garage is attached to the dwelling, one side will be 3.0m, and a maximum lot coverage of 45%, except that any unenclosed porch shall not be included in the calculation of lot coverage; a Neighbourhood Facility (NF1) Zone, which permits places of worship, elementary schools, day care centres, community centres, libraries, private schools, fire stations, private clubs and police stations as the main permitted uses; and an Open Space (OS1) Zone, which permits conservation lands, conservation works, cultivation of land for agricultural/horticultural purposes, golf courses, private and public parks,  recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks, campgrounds and managed forest as the main permitted uses;

 

it being noted that the following holding provisions have also been applied:

 

•           (h) holding provision - to ensure that there is orderly development through the execution of a subdivision agreement; and,

•           (h-100) - to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access, a looped watermain system must be constructed and a second public access must be available;

 

c)         the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-1(13)) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 9.0m and a minimum lot area of 250 m2; semi-detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 18.0m (8.5m) and a minimum lot area of 430 m2, (200 m2); duplex dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 12.0m and a minimum lot area of 430 m2; and converted dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10.5m and a minimum lot area of 430 m2; it being noted that the special provisions would permit front and exterior side yard depth minimum – 4.5m from main building, 6.0m from garage; interior side yard depth minimum - 1.2m, except that where no private garage is attached to the dwelling, one side shall be 3.0m; interior side yard depth minimum for zero lot line dwellings where no garage is provided - 3.2 m; Lot coverage maximum – 45 %, except that any unenclosed porch shall not be included in the calculation of lot coverage, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

 

·                     the requested zone would not appropriately implement the proposed lot structure submitted by the applicant, which shows lots with lot frontages greater than 14m; and,

·                     the recommended R2-4 Special Provision Zone variation more appropriately reflects the proposed lot sizes;

 

d)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for draft plan of subdivision of Zelinka Priamo Limited, relating to a portion of the property located at 3105 Bostwick Road, and Block 172, 33M-562;

 

e)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, submitted by Zelinka Priamo Limited, (File No. 39T-14506), prepared by Zelinka Priamo Limited, drawing No. SPE/LON/12-02, as red-line amended, which shows 244 single detached lots, 1 school block, 1 park block, 1 road widening, and 2 - 0.3 m reserves, all served by the extension of Old Garrison Boulevard (a secondary collector), 2 secondary collectors and 8 new local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix "C", as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015;

 

f)          the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Relates Costs and Revenues” appended to the staff report, dated May 19, 2015, as Appendix "D";

 

g)         the Urban Design Guidelines for the North Talbot Community Plan BE AMENDED to include these lands to ensure that the development is consistent with adjacent development within the North Talbot Community; and,

 

h)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the alternative design standards, square-abouts, open space connections/walkways, road allowance widths and school block locations within the North Talbot Community Plan to determine if any changes shall be considered and report back at a future meeting of Planning and Environment Committee;

 

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.  (2015-D09)

 

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve referral of the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment applications relating to a portion of 3105 Bostwick Road and Block 172, 33M-562, located on the north side of Pack Road, west of Bostwick Road, (legally described as Part of Lot 76, Concession east of the North Branch of Talbot Road, Geographic Township of Westminster), and all of Block 172, Plan 33M-562 in order for the Civic Administration to report back on a means by which a buffer could be put in place to ensure a suitable buffer for the woodlands to the north.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, A. Hopkins, T. Park (4)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (11)

 

Motion to Approve clause 10 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins (3)

 

 

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 14.

 

14.

Property located at 164 Sherwood Forest Square - Site Plan (SP15-004713)

 

 

That on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services & Planning Liaison, the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the site plan approval application relating to the property located at 164 Sherwood Forest Square:

  

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit the construction of six, four storey apartment buildings with a  total of 147 residential units and offsite site improvements to Sherwood Forest Square, issues were raised with respect to the:

 

i)                          increase in the traffic and resulting safety concerns;

ii)             determining whether or not Sherwood Forest Square is the appropriate street access to the property;

iii)            students’ safety concerns; and,

iv)           storm sewer capacity;

 

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan application; and

 

c)         the Municipal Council resolution, from its meeting held on September 2, 2015 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that additional comments have been forwarded to the Approval Authority for consideration, from the Ward Councillor;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated April 22, 2015, from P. and B. Southern, 17–122 Sherwood Forest Square, 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.   (2015-D11)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley 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, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

The Council recesses at 6:41 PM and reconvenes at 7:25 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors H.L. Usher and M. van Holst.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 15.

 

 

 

15.

Great Near Campus Neighbourhood Strategy Review - Terms of Reference

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the Terms of Reference for the Great Near Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy Review, as appended to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE APPROVED; it being noted that Section 3.1 BE AMENDED to include the 2001 Census year data;

 

it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the communications with respect to this matter:

 

•           a communication dated April 1, 2015 from P. Beechey, by e-mail;

•           a communication dated May 7, 2015 from M. Leonard, by e-mail; and,

 

•           a communication dated April 10, 2015 from D. Bartlett, London Neighbourhood Community Association Inc.;

 

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.   (2015-D09)

 

Councillor H.L. Usher enters the meeting at 7:26 PM.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor J. Morgan presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clauses 7 and 11

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

1st Report of the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee

 

That the 1st Report of the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee from it meeting held on April 8, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

 

That the 2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 29, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

4.

4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 23, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 7, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

6.

Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Program (2014 Extension) Recommendation for Proposals Under RFP 15-14

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Program (2014 Extension):

 

a)         the proposal from It’s Our Home in the amount of a municipal allocation of $13,106.79 per unit for fourteen (14) IAH units, plus funding of $5,000 per unit for two (2) accessible units, for a total municipal allocation of $193,495 and a federal/provincial allocation of $101,893.21 per unit, for a total federal/provincial allocation of $1,426,505, for a project located at 193 Clarke Road, London, BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the funding allocation from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, for the total municipal allocation of $193,495, noted in a) above, BE APPROVED, as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015;

 

c)         the proposal from 1822039 Ontario Ltd. in the amount of a federal/provincial allocation of $70,000 per unit for twenty one (21) units, for a total federal/provincial allocation of $1,470,000, for a project located at 534 Albert Street, Strathroy, BE APPROVED;

 

d)         the above-noted project proposals BE FORWARDED to the Province for program funding approval under the Investment in Affordable Housing (2014 Extension) Program Year 2;

 

e)         in accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law No A.-5814-11, the by-laws appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015, as Appendix B and Appendix C, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to:

 

i)          authorize a Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of an agreement appended to the by-law and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor for the above-noted proponents; and,

 

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreements.  (2015-S11/F12)

 

 

8.

2014-2017 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement Dearness Home Adult Day Program and the South West LHIN Declaration of Compliance

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, and with the concurrence of the City Manager, the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home BE AUTHORIZED to take the following actions with respect to compliance with the terms of the 2014-2017 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement for the Dearness Home Adult Day Program for the period April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015:

 

a)        declare to the Board of Directors of the South West Local Health Integration Network (the “LHIN”) that after making inquiries of the Administrator of Dearness Home, the person responsible for managing the Dearness Home on a day to day basis, and other appropriate officers and subject to any exceptions identified on Appendix 1 to the Declaration of Compliance, to the best of the Board’s knowledge and belief, Dearness Home has fulfilled, its obligations under the service accountability agreement (the “M-SAA”) in effect during the Applicable Period; and,

 

b)        execute the Compliance Declaration, appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015 as Appendix A, and provide it to the Board Chair of the Board of Directors of the LHIN.  (2015-L04A)

 

9.

RZONE Policy - Implementation Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated May 20, 2015, with respect to the RZONE Policy implementation update, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2015-S12)

 

10.

Update on Responses to Unsafe Housing Conditions of Vulnerable Persons

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home, the staff report dated May 20, 2015, with respect to the responses to unsafe housing conditions of vulnerable persons, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from A. Oudshoorn and J. Schlemmer, Executive Director, Neighbourhood Legal Services (London & Middlesex), with respect to this matter; it being further noted that there will be on-going consideration of the appropriate and necessary composition of the Community Working Group.  (2015-S11)

 

12.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the Community and Protective Services Committee Deferred Matters List, as at May 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 7.

 

 

 

 

7.

Immigrants and the Labour Market - A London Perspective

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the “Immigrants and the Labour Market - A London Perspective” Report:

 

a)        the staff report dated May 20, 2015, from the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, and accompanying “Immigrants and the Labour Market - A London Perspective” Report, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)        the above-noted reports BE REFERRED to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, for its review; it being noted that the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home will publically circulate these reports to the appropriate stakeholders.  (2015-S15)

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve the addition of the following new parts c) and d):

 

(c)       the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a report back with an action plan following consultation; and

 

(d)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to determine the community impact of the cancellation of the Ontario Self Employment Benefit, through consultation with London’s Small business Centre, the London Economic Development Corporation, and the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and report back on opportunities to encourage self-employment and small business development.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 7, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Clause 7, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the “Immigrants and the Labour Market - A London Perspective” Report:

 

a)        the staff report dated May 20, 2015, from the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, and accompanying “Immigrants and the Labour Market - A London Perspective” Report, BE RECEIVED; and,

 

b)        the above-noted reports BE REFERRED to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, for its review; it being noted that the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home will publically circulate these reports to the appropriate stakeholders;

 

c)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a report back with an action plan following consultation; and

 

d)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to determine the community impact of the cancellation of the Ontario Self Employment Benefit, through consultation with London’s Small business Centre, the London Economic Development Corporation, and the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and report back on opportunities to encourage self-employment and small business development.  (2015-S15)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 11.

 

11.

5th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

 

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) from its meeting held on April 16, 2015:

 

a)        the LDRRAC BE AUTHORIZED to hold a Public Participation Meeting to receive input from the community regarding the proposed name change of the Advisory Committee to the  London Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee; it being noted that public input will also be sought with respect to the general direction of the LDRRAC;

 

b)        the LDRRAC BE REQUESTED to report back on any proposed changes that they may recommend to the Terms of Reference that would further assist them in carrying out the mandate of the Committee;

 

c)        the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee BE DIRECTED to continue to update the 2015 Work Plan;

 

d)        the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee BE DIRECTED to contact Civic Administration with respect to the City’s Strategic Plan consultation process;

 

            it being noted that Policy and Planning Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on April 2, 2015, were received by the LDRRAC; and,

 

e)         clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 13 BE RECEIVED;

 

            it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from C. Callander, Chair, LDRRAC, with respect to this matter.

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

 

 

13th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 1 and clauses 4 to 14.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that Councillor A. Hopkins disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report having to do with the Employee Absenteeism 2014 Update as her son is employed by The Corporation of the City of London.

 

4.

RFP 15-05 Financial Banking Services

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:

 

a)         the proposal submitted by The Bank of Nova Scotia, 255 Queens Ave, Suite 1200, One London Place, London, Ontario, N6A 5R8 for Financial Banking Services at their submitted rates, for a five (5) year period, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) year period, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the proposal submitted by The Bank of Nova Scotia scored the highest overall during the evaluation and their financial proposal was the most competitive of the four received;

 

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

 

c)         the approval hereby BE GIVEN 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 or other documents, if required, in a form or forms acceptable to the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, to give effect to the above recommendations.

 

5.

Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Revisions

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached proposed revised by-law to amend Schedule “C” to By-law No. A.-6151-17, being “A By-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 26, 2015 in order to revise the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to:

 

a)         add “integrity commissioner” to section 6.2 (c), and;

 

b)         add “integrity commissioner” to Schedule “B” of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy as a new subsection 8 vii.

 

6.

City Initiated Assessment Appeals

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Taxation staff BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with appeals under the Assessment Act for the properties as set out in Schedule A to the staff report dated May 19, 2015.

 

7.

Request from O.C. Holdings '87 Inc. - Extend its Option to Purchase - Innovation Park, Phase 1 - Parts 2, 3 and 4 - Plan 33R-17213

 

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:

 

a)         the request submitted by O. C. Holdings ‘87 Inc. to extend its option to purchase until May 1, 2017, on approximately 9.79 acres of land located on the east side of Innovation Drive, described as Parts 2, 3 and 4, Plan 33R-17213, save and except Parts 1 and 2, Plan 33R-19042, as outlined on the location map attached to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, BE APPROVED; and

 

b)         the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated May 19, 2015 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26, 2015, to approve this request and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amended Option Agreement;

 

it being noted that the year stated in line 4 of the Background section of the staff report dated May 19, 2015 should read 2013, not 2015.

 

8.

Declare Surplus City-Owned Property - Part of Unopened Road Allowance on Registered Plan 48(C) Lying North of CPR

 

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 a portion of the vacant City-owned property, described as Part of the unopened road allowance as shown on Registered Plan 48(C), also described as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 33R-19116, containing an area of approximately 0.822 acres (0.333 ha):

 

a)         the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and

 

b)         the subject property BE OFFERED for sale to the abutting property owners at fair market value in accordance with the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Declare Surplus Property - 3 Mark Street

 

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 a vacant parcel of City owned land municipally known as 3 Mark Street, further described as part of Block B, Plan 795 (subject to a reference plan), abutting 1192 Highbury Avenue North:

 

a)         the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and

 

b)         the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE DISPOSED OF in compliance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.

 

10.

Required Expenditure- HVAC Units/Caps on Outside Stairwells - Covent Garden Market Corporation

 

That Covent Garden Market BE AUTHORIZED to spend an amount of approximately $110,000 to cover the cost of replacing 2 heating and cooling roof top units and to spend approximately $70,000 to put caps on stairwells on Market Square which are used to enter the underground parking.

 

11.

Appointment to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

 

That Thomas Wall BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Member representing the LGBT Groups on the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, for the term ending February 28, 2019.

 

12.

Governance Working Group - Matters Referred to the Corporate Services Committee

 

That the Municipal Council resolution dated April 15, 2015 regarding a process for reviewing Council policies; reporting of expenditures that the Civic Administration has been delegated authority to approve; potential methods for enhancing public participation at public participation meetings, including the use of social media; and expanded utilization of the electronic agenda and voting system, including use of the data generated by the system BE REFERRED to the appropriate members of the Civic Administration, for review and report back, with the understanding that the Civic Administration’s review of these various matters will incorporate input from Members of Council who have raised these potential improvements, as well as input from other Council Members who may also have input to offer on these matters

 

13.

Request for Approval of an Expense on an Exception Basis

 

That, notwithstanding Council Policy 28(2) – Council Members’ Expense Account, the request by Councillor S. Turner to provide up to $625.00 from his annual expense allocation to cover the costs associated with the rental of the Showmobile for the Gathering on the Green, which is being held on June 6, 2015 in Wortley Village, BE APPROVED.

 

14.

Reg Cooper Square

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake a review of the by-law which governs the use of Reg Cooper Square to see how the Square may be better utilized for community purposes, with consultation with residents of Centennial House and consideration of permissible weight loads.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Outstanding London Ambassador Award

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, including the attached revised Appendix “B”, regarding the outstanding London Ambassador Award:

 

a)         the staff report BE RECEIVED for information;

 

b)         clause 5a) of the 8th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by the Municipal Council on March 10, 2015, BE RECONSIDERED;

 

c)         subject to the approval of b), above, the Terms of Reference for the Outstanding London Ambassador Award BE AMENDED to:

 

i)          permit recipients, in the case of an individual, to be a non-London resident, if the individual lived in London during the period of time when the initiative was undertaken by the individual, although they may no longer live here;

 

ii)         include a representative from each of Western University’s Alumni Association and Fanshawe College’s Alumni Association; and

 

d)         the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to investigate the design and acquisition of a pin for an award and report back on options for such an award, including costs.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve reconsideration of clause 5a) of the 8th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve That part cii) be amended to read as follows:

 

ii)         include a representative from a London University Alumni Association and a representative from a London College Alumni Association; and

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 2, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Clause 2, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 19, 2015, including the attached revised Appendix “B”, regarding the outstanding London Ambassador Award:

 

a)         the staff report BE RECEIVED for information;

 

b)         clause 5a) of the 8th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by the Municipal Council on March 10, 2015, BE RECONSIDERED;

 

c)         subject to the approval of b), above, the Terms of Reference for the Outstanding London Ambassador Award BE AMENDED to:

 

i)          permit recipients, in the case of an individual, to be a non-London resident, if the individual lived in London during the period of time when the initiative was undertaken by the individual, although they may no longer live here;

ii)         include a representative from a London University Alumni Association and a representative from a London College Alumni Association; and

 

d)         the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to investigate the design and acquisition of a pin for an award and report back on options for such an award, including costs.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 3.

 

3.

Employee Absenteeism 2014 Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated May 19, 2015 regarding the 2014 employee absenteeism update BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

RECUSED: A. Hopkins (1)

 

 

9th Report of the Civic Works Committee

Councillor H.L. Usher presents.

 

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding 8 and 11.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Contract Award Tender No. 15-51 Commissioners Road West Widening Wonderland Road South to Huxley Street

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the Commissioners Road Widening from Wonderland Road South to Huxley Street (Tender 15-51):

 

a)         the bid submitted by Birnam Excavating Ltd., at its submitted tendered price of $12,900,923.65, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Birnam Excavating Ltd. was the lowest of four (4) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         Parsons Corporation, BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration in the amount of $994,362.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015;

 

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

 

e)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project; and,

 

f)          the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.   (2015-L04)

 

 

3.

London Hydro Alternate Locate Agreement

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015 as Schedule ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 26th, 2015:

 

 

a)         approve the Alternate Locate Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and London Hydro, substantially in the form and to satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and,

 

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the municipality.  (2015-L04A)

 

 

4.

Contract Award: Tender No. 15-24 2015 Arterial Road Rehabilitation Contract #3

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the 2015 Arterial Road Rehabilitation Project Contract #3 (Tender 15-24):

 

a)         the bid submitted by Dufferin Construction Company, at its submitted tendered price of $7,016,614.60, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Dufferin Construction Company was the lowest of two (2) bids received and 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 appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015;

 

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 or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to 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.  (2015-L04)

 

 

5.

Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Inspection, Contract Administration and Engineering Services Associated with the Construction of 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Projects: Riverside, Vancouver and Egerton Reconstruction Projects

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the following 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Projects:

 

a)         the following Consulting Engineering firms BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the inspection, contract administration and engineering services, including contingency and geotechnical services for the said projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate, on file, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:

 

i)          Riverside Reconstruction - IBI Group (IBI), in the amount of $227,385.40, excluding H.S.T.;

ii)         Vancouver Reconstruction - R.V. Anderson Associates Limited (RVA); in the amount of $225,500.00, excluding H.S.T.; and,

iii)         Egerton Reconstruction - AECOM Canada Ltd. (AECOM); in the amount of $161,370.00, excluding H.S.T.; and,

 

b)         the financing for the work identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015;

 

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

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts with the Consultants for the projects; and,

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2015-A05)

 

 

6.

Transportation Energy Optimization Plan (TEOP) Phase 1 Financing

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of Phase 1 of the LED Street Light Upgrade Program:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to issue a Request for Proposal  for the supply and installation of LED street lights, from the City’s pre-approved manufacturers list, for Phase 1 of the LED Street Light Upgrade Program; and,

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015.  (2015-T10)

 

 

7.

Municipal Parking Lot Upgrade Strategy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated May 20, 2015 with respect to a Municipal Parking Lot Upgrade Strategy BE RECEIVED for information and BE REFERRED to the 2016 multi-year budget process; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a communication from K. Keane, Old East Village Board Chair, with respect to this matter.  (2015-T02)

 

9.

Proposed Water By-law (W-8) Amendment Regarding Outdoor Water Use Restrictions

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the outdoor watering restrictions in By-Law W-8 being “A by-law to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London”:

 

a)          the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated May 20, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on May 26, 2015 to amend By-law W-8,  “Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London”, to reflect changes to outdoor water use restrictions such that Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays would be excluded, and to provide a definition of “Holiday”; and,

 

b)          the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this proposed by-law amendment;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from R. Welker, Manager, Water Engineering, with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.  (2015-C01) 

 

 

10.

3rd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC):

 

a)         part a) of clause 10 BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for consideration;

 

b)          part b) of clause 10 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to be brought forward as part of the Multi-Year Budget process;

 

c)          the remaining clauses  of the 3rd Report of the TAC BE RECEIVED for information; and,

 

d)          the communication dated May 20, 2015, from Councillor J. Zaifman, regarding concerns in the area of Pond Mills Road and Bradley Road BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for assessment and consideration in the Warranted Sidewalk program, if findings are in compliance with the policy criteria;

 

it being noted the Civic Works Committee received the attached communication dated May 20, 2015, from J. Kostyniuk, with respect to this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Recycling Bins in City Parks

 

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to look at the potential of installing recyclingg bins in City parks and report back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 8.

 

8.

School Zone Speed Limit Policy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to a School Zone Speed Limit Policy:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to finalize a School Zone Speed Limit Policy based on the draft guiding principles identified in the staff report dated May 20, 2014 and through consultation with stakeholders; and,

 

b)         a public participation meeting BE HELD before the Civic Works Committee (CWC), when the above-noted, finalized policy is presented;

 

 it being noted that the CWC received the following with respect to this matter:

 

•           a verbal delegation from M. Albenes, Manager Healthy Communities and Injury Prevention, MLHU; and

•           a communication dated April 28, 2015, from R. Tisdale, Chair, TVDSB. (2015-A09)

 

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the referral of the matter of school zone speed limit policy to the City’s and School Board Liaison Committees, and to further expand the scope of the policy to all safety.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire (2)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

Motion to approve clause 8 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 11.

 

11.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at May 2015:

 

a)         items 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 22, 33 iv), 38 and 39 BE REMOVED as they are complete;

 

b)         the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to provide an update at the next CWC meeting on the status of Item 4, so that the CWC can consider if it should be removed from the Deferred List;

 

c)         Items 11 and 30 BE CONSOLIDATED as they are related matters;

 

d)         all acronyms BE SPELLED OUT;

e)         item 30 BE AMENDED to note the expected reply date is consistent with item 11; and,

 

f)         the Deferred Matters List BE PLACED on each agenda of the CWC with the understanding that the status of any outstanding items will be kept current.

 

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that Item #39 be deleted from part a).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 11, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Clause 11, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at May 2015:

 

a)         items 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 22, 33 iv), and 38 BE REMOVED as they are complete;

 

b)         the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to provide an update at the next CWC meeting on the status of Item 4, so that the CWC can consider if it should be removed from the Deferred List;

 

c)         Items 11 and 30 BE CONSOLIDATED as they are related matters;

 

d)         all acronyms BE SPELLED OUT;

 

e)         item 30 BE AMENDED to note the expected reply date is consistent with item 11; and,

 

f)         the Deferred Matters List BE PLACED on each agenda of the CWC with the understanding that the status of any outstanding items will be kept current.

 

 

 

 

(ADDED) 14th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 and 2

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Canada 150 Funding Programs

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Canada 150 Funding Programs:

 

a)            the Federal Government BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London supports the applications of the City of London, as well as its local boards and commissions, for Federal funding under the Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund and the Canada 150 Fund;

 

b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to finalize and prioritize the applications for the projects being submitted to the Federal Government for funding under the Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund, with the applications to include, amongst others, a funding request for the Westminster Ponds boardwalk; and

 

 

c)             the Mayor BE DIRECTED to provide a transmittal letter for the City of London’s, and its local boards’ and commissions’, applications under the Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund which summarizes the projects being submitted for consideration and which reiterates the Municipal Council’s support for those applications.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

13th Report of the Committee of the Whole

Councillor J. Morgan presents.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown, and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, A. Hagan, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, L. Palarchio, L.M. Rowe, J. Stanford and B. Warner.

 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

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 Manager, Realty Services, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the W12A Landfill Property Value Protection Plan Agreement, attached as Appendix “B”, for 3674 Glanworth Drive, BE APPROVED.

 

2.                     That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer, with the concurrence of the Director of Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager, Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 51 Wharncliffe Road South, further described as Part Lot 11, Plan 63, measuring approximately 49 x 53 feet, for the purpose of future Wharncliffe Road South widening and CN rail structure lengthening (2019):

 

a)         the offer submitted by Peteris Bergmanis and Rae-Ann Catherine Bergmanis to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $230,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:

 

i)          the City having five (5) business days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to completing a building inspection;

 

ii)         the City agreeing to assume the existing tenancy, being a lease expiring on April 30, 2016;

 

iii)         the seller providing, within five (5) business days from acceptance, full particulars of the tenancy being assumed as required by the City Solicitor, including providing any written tenancy agreements affecting the tenancy;

 

iv)        the City having the right to view the property two further times prior to closing;

 

v)         the City assuming the rental contract for the hot water tank; and,

 

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

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

            None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

Councillor M. Cassidy noted that last week the Province opened the consultation process regarding the new Moving Ontario Forward program, with a planned $15 billion investment in infrastructure for municipalities outside of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas.  She further noted that the City of London’s Rapid Transit plans are building momentum, and that the City will need support and partnership from other levels of government to make these plans a reality.   Councillor Cassidy noted that the City of Hamilton was granted $1 Billion earlier today from the Province of Ontario for transit.  She enquired as to what steps are being taken to participate in this important process in order to ensure London receives its fair share of financial support from the Province.

 

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 direct the Civic Administration to ensure active involvement in the Moving Ontario Forward participation process and to pursue every opportunity to advocate for Rapid Transit funding for the City of London.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to submit a report to the June 2, 2015 Civic Works Committee providing information with respect to the Moving Ontario Forward program and outlining opportunities that may be available for London to seek federal and provincial funding to advance Rapid Transit in London.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins 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 concerns with the Government of Ontario’s proposal to sell Hydro One.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: M. Cassidy (1)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that the Government of Ontario BE ADVISED that the City of London strongly objects to the sale of Hydro One without the express consent of the residents of Ontario who are the rightful owners of this public utility; it being noted that the sale of Hydro One will result in lost revenues and potentially may lead to higher electricity rates for Ontarians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (5)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (9)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve reconsideration of the vote related to the emergent motion.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that the Government of Ontario BE ADVISED that the City of London strongly objects to the sale of Hydro One without the express consent of the residents of Ontario who are the rightful owners of this public utility; it being noted that the sale of Hydro One will result in lost revenues and potentially may lead to higher electricity rates for Ontarians.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (5)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (10)

 

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

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

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 207 to 212, 214 to 222, 224, 225, 227 and Added Bill Nos. 228 and 229.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 207 to 212, 214 to 222, 224, 225, 227 and Added Bill Nos. 228 and 229.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading of Bill No.s 207 to 212, 214 to 222, 224, 225, 227 and Added Bill Nos. 228 and 229.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill Nos. 213 and 226.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill Nos. 213 and 226.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer (2)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve Third Reading of Bill Nos. 213 and 226.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, H.L. Usher (3)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 223.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst (1)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 223.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, A. Hopkins (3)

 

 

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 223.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, A. Hopkins (3)

 

The following Bills are passed and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:

 

 

Bill No. 207

By-law No. A.-7263-172

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 26th day of May, 2015. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 208

By-law No. A.-7264-173

A by-law to approve and authorize an Amending Option Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and O.C. Holdings ’87 Inc., and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (7/13/CSC)

Bill No. 209

By-law No. A.-7265-174

A by-law to approve an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and 1822039 Ontario Ltd. (the Proponent) for the purpose of establishing the City of London Affordable Housing Program and the City’s obligation to provide funding to the Proponent; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. (6/6/CPSC)

Bill No. 210

By-law No. A.-7266-175

A by-law to approve an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and It’s Our Home (the Proponent) for the purpose of establishing the City of London Affordable Housing Program and the City’s obligation to provide funding to the Proponent; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. (6/6/CPSC)

Bill No. 211

By-law No. A.-7267-176

A by-law to approve an Alternate Locate Agreement between the Corporation of the City of London and London Hydro Inc. and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (3/9/CWC)

Bill No. 212

By-law No. A.-6151(l)-177

A by-law to amend By-law A.-6151-17, being a by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, in Schedule “C” – Procurement of Goods and Services Policy. (5/13/CSC)

Bill No. 213

By-law No. C.P.-1284(rp)-178

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to a portion of 3105 Bostwick Road, and Block 172, 33M-562. (10/12/PEC)

Bill No. 214

By-law No. C.P.-1284(rq)-179

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 165 Elmwood Avenue East. (11/12/PEC)

Bill No. 215

By-law No. C.P.-1467(c)-180

A by-law to amend C.P.-1467-175 entitled “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Downtown Community Improvement Project Areas”. (3/12/PEC)

Bill No. 216

By-law No. C.P.-1468(b)-181

A by-law to amend C.P.-1468-176 entitled “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Old East Village Community Improvement Project Area” (3/12/PEC)

Bill No. 217

By-law No. W.-5583-182

A by-law to authorize the 2015 New Major Open Space Network. (Project No. PD2043-15) (4/11/PEC)

Bill No. 218

By-law No. W.-5584-183

A by-law to authorize the SWM Facility Dingman Creek North Lambeth No. P9. (Project No. ESSWM-DCNLP9) (10/8/CWC)

Bill No. 219

By-law No. W.-5585-184

A by-law to authorize the SWM Facility Dingman Creek No. B-4. (Project No. ESSWM-DCB4) (11/8/CWC)

Bill No. 220

By-law No. W-8-15003

A by-law to amend By-law W-8 entitled, “Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London.” (9/9/CWC)

Bill No. 221

By-law No. Z.-1-152393

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provision from the zoning of the land located at 1285 Western Road. (4/12/PEC)

Bill No. 222

By-law No. Z.-1-152394

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for the lands located at 1166 Hamilton Road. (5/12/PEC)

Bill No. 223

By-law No. Z.-1-152395

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 941, 943 and 945 Hamilton Road. (7/12/PEC)

Bill No. 224

By-law No. Z.-1-152396

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 3243 Manning Drive. (8/12/PEC)

Bill No. 225

By-law No. Z.-1-152397

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 690, 696, 698, 700 King Street, 372 Lyle Street, 701, 729 Dundas Street. (9/12/PEC)

Bill No. 226

By-law No. Z.-1-152398

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located on a portion of 3105 Bostwick Road, and Block 172, 33M-562. (10/12/PEC)

Bill No. 227

By-law No. Z.-1-152399

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 165 Elmwood Avenue East. (11/12/PEC)

Bill No. 228

By-law No. A.-7268-185

A by-law to approve and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Property Value Protection Plan Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Shirley Marie Bradish, to provide property value protection for the property located at 3674 Glanworth Drive, For the City’s W12A landfill site. (ADDED) (1/13/CW)

Bill No. 229

By-law No. Z.-7269-186

A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Peteris Bergmanis and Rae-Ann Catherine Bergmanis, for the acquisition of 51 Wharncliffe Road South and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (ADDED) (2/13/CW)

 

 

 

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ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting Adjourns at 9:30 PM.

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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