Council

MINUTES

24TH MEETING

November 22, 2016

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.

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 and T. Park and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

ABSENT:  Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, S. Datars Bere, B. Coxhead, K. Dawtrey, J.M. Fleming, T. Gaffney, K. Graham, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J. Lucas, L. Marshall, V. McAlea Major, S. Miller, D. Mounteer, J. Nolan, D. O’Brien, A. Patis, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, C. Smith, J. Smout, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill No. 423 regarding a boulevard parking matter by indicating that her family owns a neighbouring property.

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 27th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the City of London’s 2017 Federal Budget Submission, by indicating that he is an employee of Western University, which has an interest in this matter.  Councillor J. Morgan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 27th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, including the related Communication No. 3 and Bill No. 421, having to do with the expropriation of land for the Western Road widening, by indicating that he is an employee of Western University, which has an interest in this matter.

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of an in camera enquiry during the Council, In Closed Session.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given to add a Council, In Closed Session matter to receive information with respect to a matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that the following be added to the reasons for Council In, Closed Session:

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

II

RECOGNITIONS

III

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, in closed session, for the purpose of considering the matters included on the public Council (Added) Agenda, and the following additional matters:

a)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to a proposed grant program for individuals with low income to purchase bus passes for public transportation. (C1/16/CPSC)

b)

Personal matters pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2017 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List (C2-C7/16/CPSC)

c)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to employee negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C-1/25/SPPC)

d)

(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 one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. (C-2/25/SPPC)

e)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

The Council rises and goes into Council, In Closed Session, at 4:13 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 5:15 PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 5:18 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SECOND MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the Minutes of the Twenty-Second Meeting held on November 8, 2016.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed as follows:

a)         to permit consideration of clause 11 of the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee and related communications and petitions #4, having to do with the 1st Report of Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee as it related part c) of the Report, to be considered at this time;

b)         to permit consideration of item 2 contained in Stage X – Deferred Matters, having to do with the Proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law, to be considered immediately following the above-noted item.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

VIII

REPORTS

16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Councillor V. Ridley presents.

11.

1st Report of Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 20, 2016:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award:

i)          the North East Community Conversations Group BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social Community Services:  Small Category for their “North East Community Conversations Group” initiative (see attached nomination);

ii)         the Pride London Festival BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social Community Services: Large Category for their “Pride London Festival” initiative (see attached nomination); and,

iii)         Kings University College BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth Category for their “Interfaith Peace Camp” (see attached nomination);

it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received the minutes of the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee, from its meeting held on October 7, 2016;

b)         the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider the following recommendations with respect to the Draft Coloured Crosswalk Policy:

i)          the visual accessibility requirements of crosswalks; it being noted that the white stripes need to be incorporated into a crosswalk to ensure visible accessibility;

ii)         reviewing the feasibility of future requests on a case by case basis; and,

iii)         limiting the use of financial criteria as a means to restrict an application, to ensure requests are considered on merit, not on financial means;

it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received the staff report dated August 22, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to this matter;

c)         the following actions be taken, with respect to Carding:

i)          the Mayor BE REQUESTED to publicly call on the London Police  Services Board to permanently end the practice of street checks in London; it being noted that recently revised provincial regulations are not enough to address the systemic racism behind the practice; and,

ii)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to call on the London Police Services Board to ensure ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression training across its organization, to be delivered by external trainers/facilitators;

it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from S. Morrison with respect to Carding Receipts and received the attached communication with respect to an Independent Police Oversight Review being held on November 16, 2016; and,

d)         clauses 1 to 6, 8 to 12 and clauses 14, 16 and 17 BE RECEIVED.

4.

(ADDED) F. Joseph, Lerners Lawyers - 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee stage for consideration with clause 11 of the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee.)

At 5:26 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council board.

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that part c) of clause 11 of the 16th Report of the CPSC be amended to read as follows:

“c)       the following actions be taken, with respect to Carding:

i)          the Municipal Council calls upon the London Police Service Board to establish a policy that prohibits the use of street checks and ensures that all police activity will be non discriminatory, and  non arbitrary;

ii)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to publicly call on the London Police  Services Board to permanently end the practice of street checks in London; it being noted that recently revised provincial regulations are not enough to address the systemic racism behind the practice; and,

iii)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to call on the London Police Services Board to ensure ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression training across its organization, to be delivered by external trainers/facilitators;”.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 11, as amended, and the receipt and referral of Communication No. 4, as noted.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

That the following actions be taken with respect to 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 20, 2016:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award:

i)          the North East Community Conversations Group BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social Community Services:  Small Category for their “North East Community Conversations Group” initiative (see attached nomination);

ii)         the Pride London Festival BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social Community Services: Large Category for their “Pride London Festival” initiative (see attached nomination); and,

iii)         Kings University College BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth Category for their “Interfaith Peace Camp” (see attached nomination);

it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received the minutes of the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee, from its meeting held on October 7, 2016;

b)         the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider the following recommendations with respect to the Draft Coloured Crosswalk Policy:

i)          the visual accessibility requirements of crosswalks; it being noted that the white stripes need to be incorporated into a crosswalk to ensure visible accessibility;

ii)         reviewing the feasibility of future requests on a case by case basis; and,

iii)         limiting the use of financial criteria as a means to restrict an application, to ensure requests are considered on merit, not on financial means;

it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received the staff report dated August 22, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to this matter;

c)         the following actions be taken, with respect to Carding:

i)              the Municipal Council calls upon the London Police Service Board to establish a policy that prohibits the use of street checks and ensures that all police activity will be non-discriminatory, and  non-arbitrary;

ii)             the Mayor BE REQUESTED to publicly call on the London Police  Services Board to permanently end the practice of street checks in London; it being noted that recently revised provincial regulations are not enough to address the systemic racism behind the practice; and,

iii)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to call on the London Police Services Board to ensure ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression training across its organization, to be delivered by external trainers/facilitators;

it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from S. Morrison with respect to Carding Receipts and received the attached communication with respect to an Independent Police Oversight Review being held on November 16, 2016; and,

d)         clauses 1 to 6, 8 to 12 and clauses 14, 16 and 17 BE RECEIVED.

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

2.

Proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law (2/15/CPSC) (AS AMENDED)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law:

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a revised Vehicle for Hire By-law incorporating the following provisions, based on the comments previously received at the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) Public Participation Meeting held on October 26, 2016, and by correspondence:

i)              amend the minimum fare (lowest zone rate) for Executive Limousines to $10.25 and $9.50 (senior/student rate);

ii)             allow that debit machine charges may be borne by the passenger;

iii)            delete the vehicle entry age for all vehicles for hire;

iv)           permit an additional year of service for low-emission and/or environmentally-friendly vehicles;

v)            allow for brokers to make driver and/or owner application submissions online, as well as maintain the current system of applicants attending City Hall to submit application documents;

vi)           allow for third party record checks with a grading of: Pass, Fail or Concern, along with regulations for licensing where a Pass is not achieved;

vii)          require private vehicles for hire to maintain broker specific removable signage;

viii)         prohibit cash payments in private vehicles for hire;

ix)        delete the requirement for HST registration as part of the application process; it being noted that this is a Federal responsibility;

x)            continue the current license cap of one accessible plate for every 18 cab plates; and,

xi)        incorporate the errata sheet amendments, as circulated on October 26, 2016, to address minor typos and deletions in the draft By-law;

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the CPSC with respect to the following:

i)              uniform “cloud-based” camera system options for all vehicles for hire; it being noted that this report will be brought forward one year after the proposed by-law comes into force and effect;

ii)             crime statistics (including, but not limited to prevention, crimes solved, and other statistics) specific to vehicles for hire and the camera equipment currently required, following consultation with the London Police Service;

iii)            regulations that would encourage the use of low-emission and/or environmentally friendly vehicles as vehicles for hire;

iv)           the requirement for private vehicles for hire to maintain vehicle identification according to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; it being noted that the Province will be consulted with respect to this matter; and,

v)            potential changes to all licensing ratios (accessible and non-accessible) following additional consultation with the industry and other appropriate community partners and stakeholders; and,

c)         the matter of fees BE REFERRED back to staff to allow for additional information to be provided to the CPSC with respect to this matter;

it being noted that the following matters were considered by the CPSC with no amendment suggested to the proposed by-law: camera requirements, insurance requirements, Class B Cab Owner licenses, Workers’ Compensation, rickshaw regulation, vehicle safety checks, surge pricing and maintaining the role of the City as the Regulator. (AS AMENDED) (2/15/CPSC)

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the above-noted clause, with the exception of the following parts:

a)            part 2a)vi): "allow for third party record checks with a grading of:  Pass, Fail or Concern, along with regulations for licensing where a Pass is not achieved;"; and

b)            part 2b)i): "uniform “cloud-based” camera system options for all vehicles for hire; it being noted that this report will be brought forward one year after the proposed by-law comes into force and effect;".

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (10)

NAYS: J. Morgan (1)

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve part 2a)vi).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, T. Park (7)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins (4)

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Refer part 2b) i) back in order that the Civic Administration can report back to the CPSC with respect to uniform “cloud-based” camera system options for all vehicles for hire in January 2017.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of Communication No.1 and Communication No. 2 prior to Stage IX – Added Reports.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (10)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve receipt and referral of Communication No’s. 5 and 6, as noted.

5.

(ADDED) Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Update (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee stage for consideration with clause 19 of the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee.)

a)

Director, Community and Economic Innovation - Revised Appendix

b)

S. Lewkowitz, By E-mail

6.

(ADDED) Councillor H. Usher - Absence from Council Meeting

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (10)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve receipt and referral of Communication No. 3,as noted

3.

Manager, Realty Services - Expropriation of Land - Western Road Widening and Improvement Project TS1489-1 (Refer to the Corporate Services Committee stage for consideration with clause 6 of the 27th Report of the Corporate Services Committee.)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (10)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that speakers be limited to 3 minutes.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley (6)

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, T. Park (5)

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII

REPORTS

27th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Councillor J. Morgan presents.

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clauses 1 to 4, 7, 8 and 9.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clauses 5 and 6 of this Report having to do with the City of London’s 2017 Federal Budget Submission, and the expropriation of land for the Western Road widening, respectively, by indicating that he is an employee of Western University, which has an interest in both of these matters.

2.

Offer to Purchase Industrial Lands - PTN Holdings Limited - Part of Lot 4 - Trafalgar Industrial Park, Phase lll (Relates to Bill No. 411)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the City-owned industrial land located at the northeast end of Swiftsure Court in Trafalgar Industrial Park, Phase III, containing an area of approximately 1.99 acres, being comprised of Lot 4, Plan 33M-239, save and except Part 1, Plan 33R-17696, as outlined on the location map attached hereto as Appendix “A”:

a)         the offer submitted by PTN Holdings Limited (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $109,450.00 (reflecting a sale price of $55,000.00 per acre), as outlined on the location map attached, BE APPROVED;

b)         an initial building coverage of 11.5% in place of the required 15%, BE ACCEPTED; and

c)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 15, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016, to authorize and approve the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

3.

Signing Authority By-law (Relates to Bill No. 412)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Financial Services, the proposed by-law included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 15, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 for the purpose of repealing and replacing By-Law No. A.-7243-103, being “A By-law to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of the Corporation of the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. 6874-293”.

4.

Subordination Agreement Request: Libro Credit Union and London Community Players (Relates to Bill No. 413)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the City’s security interest associated with the City of London’s $100,000 loan to the London Community Players:

a)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of November 22, 2016 to:

i)          authorize and approve a Subordination Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law and to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Solicitor, between Libro Credit Union Limited (Libro), The Corporation of the City of London (City) and London Community Players (LCP), placing the City’s security interest associated with the City’s $100,000 loan to the LCP second to that of Libro;

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Subordination Agreement authorized and approved in a) above; and

b)         the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to report back with a by-law to authorize and approve an Amending Agreement between the City and the LCP in order to amend the original Loan agreement by deleting all mortgage references to “$400,000.00” and by replacing them with “$350,000.00”;

it being noted that the subordination was previously agreed to in the September 2015 Loan Agreement between the City and the LCP.

7.

Proposed Amendments to Council Procedure By-law - Acting Mayor and Council Policy 5(1) Appointment of Deputy Mayors (Relates to Bill No.'s 414 and 415)

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of an Acting Mayor and a Deputy Mayor:

a)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 15, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to amend the Council Procedure By-law, By-law No. A-50, as amended, to provide for the elimination of the position of Deputy Mayor selected by the Council; and,

b)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 15, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to repeal Council Policy 5(1) Appointment of Deputy Mayors and to replace it with a new Council Policy 5(1) Appointment of Deputy Mayor to eliminate reference to the position of Deputy Mayor selected by the Council;

it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.

8.

Canada 150 London Celebration

That the following actions be taken with respect to Celebrate Canada 150:

a)         on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the Celebrate Canada 150 update report dated November 15, 2015 BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from the Director, Community and Economic Innovation and the attached presentation from the Canada 150 Coordinator, with respect to this matter; and

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to determine if there is a way we can have a community celebration on Flag Day, or on another potential date, at a sufficiently large location such as Budweiser Gardens, and to report back on this matter, including details of a potential source of funding of up to $50,000 for such an event.

9.

Bill 46 - Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act (Councillor Pregnancy and Parental Leave) 2016

That the request for Municipal Council to send a letter, signed by Members of Council, to the Provincial Government, in support of Bill 46 - Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act (Councillor Pregnancy and Parental Leave) 2016, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

10.

Community Investment Reserve Fund

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to solicit input from Council Members and report back to the Corporate Services Committee with proposed Terms of Reference for the allocation of funds included in the Community Investment Reserve Fund, with a view to ensuring that any allocation of those funds is done in a consistent and appropriate manner.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (10)

NAYS: M. van Holst (1)

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 5 and 6.

5.

City of London 2017 Federal Budget Submission – City Building is Nation Building

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London 2017 Federal Budget Submission:

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the City of London 2017 Federal Budget Submission to the Government of Canada as part of the federal pre-budget submission process; and,

b)         the balance of the staff report dated November 15, 2016 BE RECEIVED for information.

6.

Expropriation of Land - Western Road Widening and Improvement Project TS 1489-1 (Relates to Bill No. 421)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Director, Roads and Transportation and the Manager of Realty Services, approval be given to the expropriation of land as may be required for the Western Road Widening and Improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith:

a)         application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority for the approval to expropriate the land required for Western Road Widening and Improvements  between Oxford Street W. and Platt’s Lane;

b)         The Corporation of the City of London serve and publish notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act;

c)         The Corporation of the City of London forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and

d)         the bylaw included as Schedule “B” to the staff report dated November 15, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on November 22, 2016 to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (10)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

20th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Councillor T. Park presents.

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clauses 1 to 7, 9, 13, 15 and 16.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Squire disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of this Report having to do with the application by The Roman Catholic Diocese of London relating to the property located at 806 Victoria Street as his wife works for the Diocese of London.

2.

11th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

That the 11th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on November 2, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

3.

10th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the 10th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 26, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

4.

Property located at 3260 Singleton Avenue (H-8668) (Relates to Bill No. 425)

That, on the recommendation of the Planner II, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 3260 Singleton Avenue:

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning on a portion the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision /Residential R6 Special Provision/Residential R7 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (h-54*h-71*h-100*h-105*h-136*R5-7(8)/R6-5(48)/R7(20)*D75*H13/R8-4(32)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision /Residential R6 Special Provision/Residential R7 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (h-136*R5-7(8)/R6-5(48)/ R7(20)*D75*H13/R8-4(32)) Zone, to remove the “h-54”, “h-71, “h-100”, and “h-105” holding provisions; and,

b)            the application to change the zoning on the remainder of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision /Residential R6 Special Provision/Residential R7 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (h-54*h-71*h-100*h-105*h-136*R5-7(8)/R6-5(48)/R7(20)*D75*H13/R8-4(32)) Zone, to remove the “h-54”, “h-71, “h-100”, “h-105”, and “h-136” holding provisions BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

•           the removal of the “h-54”, “h-71, “h-100”, “h-105”, and “h-136” holding provisions from the northerly portion of the subject lands is premature given that there is no application for Site Plan Approval at present; and,

•           the removal of the “h-136” from these lands is not required as the density of the proposed development with the maximum threshold permitted in the zone.   (2016-D09)

5.

Property located at 805 Killarney Road (Part Block 141 in Plan 33M-580) (P-8612) (Relates to Bill No. 420)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Auburn Developments Inc., the by-law appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016,  to exempt Part Block 141 in Registered Plan 33M-580 from the Part Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, for a period not to exceed three (3) years.    (2016-D12)

6.

Downtown Business Improvement Area and Old East Village Community Improvement Area - Result of Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (Z-8625)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated November 14, 2016, entitled "Downtown Business Improvement Area and Old East Village Community Improvement Area, Result of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board" BE RECEIVED for information.   (2016-D09)

7.

Property located on a portion of 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East (H-8692) (Relates to Bill No. 426)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Spriet Associates, relating to a portion of 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (h-11*h-182*ASA1/ASA2/  ASA3/ASA4/ASA5(6)/ASA6/ASA7) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA1/ASA2/ASA3/ASA4/ASA5(6)/ASA6/ASA7) Zone to remove the h-11 and h-182 holding provision.  (2016-D09)

9.

Property located at 607 Wellington Road (Z-8681) (Relates to Bill No. 428)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of 2116782 Ontario Inc. (Sungje Park), relating to the property located at 607 Wellington Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Highway Service Commercial (HS2) Zone TO a Highway Service Commercial Special Provision (HS2(_)) Zone;

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 regarding this matter;

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

- The recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014, which encourages healthy, livable and safe communities by promoting efficient and cost-effective development and land use patterns within settlements areas, and accommodating an appropriate range and mix of residential, employment and recreational uses to meet long-term needs.

- The recommended amendment is in keeping with the policies for secondary permitted uses for the Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridor designation of the Official Plan.

- The recommended zone increases the opportunities to establish new commercial uses in vacant units within an existing commercial plaza, which have similar impacts to existing uses, and are compatible with the existing commercial uses and surrounding neighbourhood.

- The recommended special provision recognizes the existing lot frontage, building location and parking area as being suitable to accommodate the needs of the permitted land uses, provided those uses occur within the existing building.

- The recommended Zoning By-law amendment is in keeping with the permitted land uses for the applicable Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type of The London Plan.  The recommended amendment will not inhibit the future redevelopment of the land, on its own or in conjunction with neighbouring lands, to meet the intensity and form policies of the Plan.

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.   (2016-D09)

13.

Property located at 806 Victoria Avenue

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning & City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 806 Victoria Street, the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the former administration building.

15.

11th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on November 9, 2016:

a)            on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the building located at 421 Ridout Street North (Museum London), within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as described in the staff report dated November 9, 2016, SUBJECT TO the following terms and conditions:

i)          the Heritage Planner be circulated the applicant’s Building Permit application to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; and,

ii)            the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

            it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal presentation from B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, with respect to this matter; it being further noted that J. Nicholson and G. Gallagher, Nicholson Sheffield Architects Inc., were in attendance in support of the application;

b)            the following actions be taken with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 806 Victoria Street:

i)              the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the former administration building; and,

ii)         the property owners BE REQUESTED to make efforts to salvage all architectural materials for reuse;

it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard verbal presentations from G. Minnall and R. Muscedere, on behalf of The Roman Catholic Diocese of London, with respect to this matter;

c)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee:

i)          the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage has no objection to the rezoning of the properties located at 2497 to 2591 Bradley Avenue, SUBJECT TO the Ontario farmhouse known as "Tara", located at 2591 Bradley Avenue, being retained and reused for ancillary or office use; and,

ii)             it BE NOTED that the Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on October 26, 2016, were received;

d)            the application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to build a new front porch for the building located at 882 Lorne Avenue, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED, SUBJECT TO the following terms and conditions:

i)              the final design of the porch and the material to be used in the upper deck be deferred to the Civic Administration and the applicant to mutually determine;

ii)         the owner be allowed to install three (3) columns instead of eight (8) columns;

iii)            the owner be required to use the original top, next and bottom of the original columns and new column shafts are to be cast of concrete and be the same height and diameter of the originals;

iv)           final updated drawing indicating material and construction for porch column piers along with revisions noted in parts a), b), and c) above, be provided to the Heritage Planner for approval prior to the issuance of the Building Permit;

v)            all exposed wood be painted; and,

vi)           the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal presentation from A. Rodie, applicant, with respect to this matter;

e)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice dated October 26, 2016, from J. Adema, Planner II, with respect to the application by MHBC Planning Ltd., relating to the properties located at 193 to 199 College Avenue:

i)             the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH is satisfied with the research in the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August 4, 2016 prepared by MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited (MHBC), for the properties located at 193 to 199 College Avenue;

ii)             the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH has no concerns with potential impacts on the subject property;

iii)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that LACH expressed concerns with potential impacts on neighbouring heritage properties and suggestions related to the following:

A)           the massing as the proposed building is bulky and intrusive on a small street;

B)           the scale of the proposed building;

C)           the setback of the proposed building;

D)           recommending a proposal that is more appropriate to the neighbourhood;

E)           suggesting the implementation of historic elements, heritage building design and materials such as the extensive use of red brick and stone highlights; and,

F)            encouraging a building design with particular emphasis on the Moore house; and,

iv)        the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH expressed concern with the impact on the property located at 189 College Avenue as it will be isolated;

f)             the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice dated October 26, 2016, from B. Turcotte, Senior Planner, relating to the application by Old Oak Properties, for the property located at 515 Richmond Street:

i)              the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH is satisfied with the research in the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August, 2016 prepared by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., for the property located at 515 Richmond Street;

ii)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH has no concerns with potential impacts on the subject property; and,

iii)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH has no concerns about the potential impact on adjacent heritage properties as the proposed development is in an area with a lot of commercial structures of various sizes, ages and architectural diversity and the proposed development fits in with the more diverse mix of buildings in the area;

it being noted that the LACH had difficulty reviewing the shadow study with the small images;

clauses 1, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12, BE RECEIVED.

16.

Intensification/Primary Transit Area

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

8.

Properties located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East (39T-108501/Z-8682) (Relates to Bill No. 427)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the applications of York Developments, relating to the properties located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East:

a)         the Planning and Environment Committee REPORT TO the Approval Authority the issues, if any, raised at the public meeting with respect to the application by York Developments for the revised draft plan of subdivision(39T-08501) relating to the properties located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East;

b)         Council SUPPORTS the Approval Authority issuing draft approval of the recommended revised plan of residential subdivision, which shows 26 single detached residential lots, served by two (2) local streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached Appendix "B",

c)         the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 22, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-7) Zone; a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-8) Zone; and a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision h.h-54.(R1-9(7)) Zone TO a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(*)) Zone to permit single detached dwellings with a 20.0m front yard setback from an arterial road with the front face of the dwelling unit oriented towards the arterial road along with other design related enhancements,; and a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(**)) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a reduced lot area of 580m2, a reduced rear yard setback of 6.0m (except where lot depth is <20.0m, the rear yard shall be not less than 3.0.m), and a reduced interior side yard setback of 1.2m(except where there is no attached garage, one side shall be 3.0m)

d)         the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-7) Zone; a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-8) Zone; and a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision h.h-54.(R1-9(7)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-8(   )) Zone to permit single detached dwellings with an 8.0m front yard setback from an arterial road; and to remove the h. holding provisions from the zones BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

•   the minimum setback front yard setback of 8m to Commissioners Road East is incompatible with the prevailing pattern of development in the area and does not represent good planning and,

•   the subdivision agreement has not been executed and therefore the ‘h’ holding provision cannot be removed.

e)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has summarized  claims and revenues information as attached in Appendix "C";

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 regarding this matter;

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these amended applications to change the setbacks from ten metres to eight metres  as suggested by the applicant after significant discussion by the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the proposed setback.  (2016-D09)

10.

Properties located at 1420 Westdel Bourne, 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West (39T-16502/Z-8621) (Relates to Bill No. 429)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited relating to the lands located at 1420 Westdel Bourne and portions of 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West:

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED of the issues, if any, raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision by Sifton Properties Limited relating to lands located at 1420 Westdel Bourne and portions of 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West;

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of subdivision as submitted by Sifton Properties Limited,  prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. and certified by Bruce Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Project No. 161413130 Drawing No.1, dated April 26, 2016), as red line revised which shows fourteen (14) single detached residential blocks, four (4) medium density residential blocks, one (1) high density residential block, one (1) school block, three (3) park blocks, one (1) open space block, one (1) walkway block, one (1) road widening block, two (2) reserve blocks, two (2) secondary collector roads, and seven (7) local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached Appendix “B”;

c)         the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 22, 2016 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 and a holding Urban Reserve (h-2•UR3) Zone TO:

i)          a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-4) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 360 square metres;

ii)         a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-5) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 415 square metres;

iii)         a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/R8 (h•h-   •R5-7/R6-5/R7•D75•H15/R8-4) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; senior citizens apartment buildings, nursing homes, continuum-of-care facilities, and emergency care establishments up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 15 metres; and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 13 metres;

iv)           a Holding Residential R5/R6/R9 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-  •R5-7(  )/R6-5(21)/R9-7(  )•H40) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; apartment buildings and lodging house class 2 up to a maximum density of 150 units per hectare and maximum height of 40 metres; together with a special provision for dwelling setback from a high pressure pipeline (minimum) 20 metres;

v)            a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h- •R5-7( )/R6-5(21)/R8-4( )) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; apartment buildings, lodging house class 2, and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of  75 units per hectare and maximum height of 13 metres; together with a special provision for dwelling setback from a high pressure pipeline (minimum) 20 metres;

vi)           a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h- •R5-7( )/R6-5(21)/R8-3( )) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; apartment buildings, lodging house class 2, and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of  65 units per hectare and maximum height of 13 metres; together with a special provision for dwelling setback from a high pressure pipeline (minimum) 20 metres;

vii)          a Holding Neighbourhood Facility / Residential R1 (h•NF1/R1-4) Zone to permit such uses as elementary schools, day care centres, community centres, libraries, fire stations and private clubs; and to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 360 square metres;

viii)         an Open Space (OS1) Zone to permit conservation lands, conservation works, golf courses, public and private parks; and,

ix)           an Open Space (OS5) Zone to permit conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking trails and multi-use pathways, and managed woodlots; and,

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

A)           (h) - to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development;

B)           (h-54) - to ensure completion of noise assessment reports and implementation of mitigation measures for development adjacent arterial roads; and,

C)        (h-   ) – to ensure development demonstrates compliance with the urban design policies of the Riverbend South Secondary Plan, and includes building  orientation towards public streets and public spaces;

d)                  the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, as Appendix "C";

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 regarding this matter;

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

·         the recommended draft plan and Zoning amendment conforms to the policies of the Official Plan, and are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

·         the proposed subdivision draft plan is in keeping with the Council-adopted Riverbend South Secondary Plan;

·          the subject lands are located within the urban growth boundary where full municipal services are currently in place or are planned to service new development; and,

·         the proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses; provides for an attractive, pedestrian oriented and compatible community; and contributes to compact urban form through the proposed range and mix of uses;

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.   (2016-D12)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that part b) of clause 10 be amended to read as follows:

“b)       the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of subdivision as submitted by Sifton Properties Limited,  prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. and certified by Bruce Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Project No. 161413130 Drawing No.1, dated April 26, 2016), as red line revised which shows fourteen (14) single detached residential blocks, four (4) medium density residential blocks, one (1) high density residential block, one (1) school block, three (3) park blocks, one (1) open space block, one (1) walkway block, one (1) road widening block, two (2) reserve blocks, two (2) secondary collector roads, and seven (7) local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached, revised, Appendix 39T-16502;”.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 8 be amended so that the last paragraph of the clause reads as follows:

“it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these amended applications to change the setbacks from eight metres to ten metres  as suggested by the applicant after significant discussion by the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the proposed setback.  (2016-D09)”

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clauses 8 and 10, as amended.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

8.

Properties located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East (39T-108501/Z-8682) (Relates to Bill No. 427)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the applications of York Developments, relating to the properties located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East:

a)         the Planning and Environment Committee REPORT TO the Approval Authority the issues, if any, raised at the public meeting with respect to the application by York Developments for the revised draft plan of subdivision(39T-08501) relating to the properties located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East;

b)         Council SUPPORTS the Approval Authority issuing draft approval of the recommended revised plan of residential subdivision, which shows 26 single detached residential lots, served by two (2) local streets SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached Appendix "B",

c)         the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 22, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-7) Zone; a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-8) Zone; and a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision h.h-54.(R1-9(7)) Zone TO a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(*)) Zone to permit single detached dwellings with a 20.0m front yard setback from an arterial road with the front face of the dwelling unit oriented towards the arterial road along with other design related enhancements,; and a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(**)) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a reduced lot area of 580m2, a reduced rear yard setback of 6.0m (except where lot depth is <20.0m, the rear yard shall be not less than 3.0.m), and a reduced interior side yard setback of 1.2m(except where there is no attached garage, one side shall be 3.0m)

d)         the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-7) Zone; a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-8) Zone; and a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision h.h-54.(R1-9(7)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-8(   )) Zone to permit single detached dwellings with an 8.0m front yard setback from an arterial road; and to remove the h. holding provisions from the zones BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

•   the minimum setback front yard setback of 8m to Commissioners Road East is incompatible with the prevailing pattern of development in the area and does not represent good planning and,

•   the subdivision agreement has not been executed and therefore the ‘h’ holding provision cannot be removed.

e)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has summarized  claims and revenues information as attached in Appendix "C";

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 regarding this matter;

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these amended applications to change the setbacks from eight metres to ten metres  as suggested by the applicant after significant discussion by the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the proposed setback.  (2016-D09)

10.

Properties located at 1420 Westdel Bourne, 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West (39T-16502/Z-8621) (Relates to Bill No. 429)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited relating to the lands located at 1420 Westdel Bourne and portions of 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West:

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED of the issues, if any, raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision by Sifton Properties Limited relating to lands located at 1420 Westdel Bourne and portions of 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West;

b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of subdivision as submitted by Sifton Properties Limited,  prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. and certified by Bruce Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Project No. 161413130 Drawing No.1, dated April 26, 2016), as red line revised which shows fourteen (14) single detached residential blocks, four (4) medium density residential blocks, one (1) high density residential block, one (1) school block, three (3) park blocks, one (1) open space block, one (1) walkway block, one (1) road widening block, two (2) reserve blocks, two (2) secondary collector roads, and seven (7) local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached, revised, Appendix 39T-16502;”

c)         the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 22, 2016 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 and a holding Urban Reserve (h-2•UR3) Zone TO:

i)          a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-4) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 360 square metres;

ii)         a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-5) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 415 square metres;

iii)         a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/R8 (h•h-   •R5-7/R6-5/R7•D75•H15/R8-4) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; senior citizens apartment buildings, nursing homes, continuum-of-care facilities, and emergency care establishments up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 15 metres; and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 13 metres;

iv)           a Holding Residential R5/R6/R9 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-  •R5-7(  )/R6-5(21)/R9-7(  )•H40) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; apartment buildings and lodging house class 2 up to a maximum density of 150 units per hectare and maximum height of 40 metres; together with a special provision for dwelling setback from a high pressure pipeline (minimum) 20 metres;

v)            a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h- •R5-7( )/R6-5(21)/R8-4( )) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; apartment buildings, lodging house class 2, and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of  75 units per hectare and maximum height of 13 metres; together with a special provision for dwelling setback from a high pressure pipeline (minimum) 20 metres;

vi)           a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h- •R5-7( )/R6-5(21)/R8-3( )) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres; apartment buildings, lodging house class 2, and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of  65 units per hectare and maximum height of 13 metres; together with a special provision for dwelling setback from a high pressure pipeline (minimum) 20 metres;

vii)               a Holding Neighbourhood Facility / Residential R1 (h•NF1/R1-4) Zone to permit such uses as elementary schools, day care centres, community centres, libraries, fire stations and private clubs; and to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 360 square metres;

viii)             an Open Space (OS1) Zone to permit conservation lands, conservation works, golf courses, public and private parks; and,

ix)                an Open Space (OS5) Zone to permit conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking trails and multi-use pathways, and managed woodlots; and,

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

A)           (h) - to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development;

B)           (h-54) - to ensure completion of noise assessment reports and implementation of mitigation measures for development adjacent arterial roads; and,

C)        (h-   ) – to ensure development demonstrates compliance with the urban design policies of the Riverbend South Secondary Plan, and includes building  orientation towards public streets and public spaces;

d)                  the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, as Appendix "C";

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 regarding this matter;

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

·         the recommended draft plan and Zoning amendment conforms to the policies of the Official Plan, and are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

·         the proposed subdivision draft plan is in keeping with the Council-adopted Riverbend South Secondary Plan;

·          the subject lands are located within the urban growth boundary where full municipal services are currently in place or are planned to service new development; and,

·         the proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses; provides for an attractive, pedestrian oriented and compatible community; and contributes to compact urban form through the proposed range and mix of uses;

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.   (2016-D12)

11.

Properties located at 1349, 1351, 1357 and 1361 Commissioners Road West (Z-8635) (Relates to Bill No. 430)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Treadstone Developments relating to the property located at 1349, 1351, 1357 and 1361 Commissioners Road West:

a)            the proposed attached, revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1/R5 (R1-9/R5-3) Zone and a Residential R5/R8 Special Provision (R5-4(1))/R8-4(2)) Zone TO a holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-5*R8-4(_)) Zone and an Open Space Special Provision (OS1(_)) Zone;

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

i)              define a pedestrian-oriented ground floor by incorporating a different design treatment and material application along the base of the building than the rest of the building;

ii)             differentiate the top of the building through an articulated roof form, stepbacks, cornices, and/or material change and enclose rooftop mechanical equipment within the built form;

iii)            incorporate a variety of materials and textures to highlight different architectural elements;

iv)           provide individual entrances to ground floor units on the south façade, with direct walkway access perpendicular to the public sidewalk, operable front doors and pedestrian scale features such as canopies and lighting;

v)            design ground floor amenity spaces as open courtyards or front porches extending into the front setback;

vi)           differentiate the primary entrance to the lobby from the individual units on the south façade through an increased proportion of glazing and appropriately scaled building mass; and,

vii)          screen all parking areas that are visible from the street;

c)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide the plan for the trail at a community meeting to be held in Byron and all interested parties be notified of the community meeting;

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 regarding this matter;

it being noted that the Municipal Council approves the amended application to include an h-5 holding provision and to request a community meeting after hearing extensive public consultation with respect to these matters;

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.  (2016-D09)

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that clause 11 of the 20th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee be amended by adding the following new part d):

“d)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and other applicable agencies with respect the proposed location of a trail through the Byron Valley and the potential resulting impact to species at risk.”

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

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

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

12.

Properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road (OZ-8667) (Relates to Bill No. 419 and Bill No. 431)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the Corporation of the City of London, relating to the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road:

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to:

i)          change the designations on Schedule “A,” Land Use,  FROM an “Urban Reserve – Industrial Growth,” “Open Space,” and “Environmental Review” designation, TO a “Light Industrial” and “Open Space;”

ii)         change Schedule “B-1,” Natural Heritage Features, by REVISING the boundary of the Environmentally Significant Area and Provincially Significant Wetland, REMOVING an Unevaluated Corridor and Potential Naturalization Area, and ADDING a Potential Naturalization Area; and,

iii)         change Chapter 10 – Policies for Specific Areas by ADDING a policy to permit food, tobacco, and beverage processing industries on the Light Industrial portions of the subject lands;

b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016, 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 properties FROM an Agricultural (AG2) Zone, a Holding Agricultural (h-2*AG2), an Environmental Review (ER) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1/LI2/LI6(_)) Zone on 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road, a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(_)) Zone on a portion of 1577 Wilton Grove Road and an Open Space (OS5) Zone;

c)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to require the submission of an Environmental Impact Study and Hydrogeological Study as part of an application for Site Plan Approval, and that the recommendations of these studies be implemented to the satisfaction of the City and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority;

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 regarding this matter;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Working Group comments with respect to these matters;

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

·                    the proposed amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014);

·                    the proposed amendments comply with the Official Plan policies and meet location criteria for the Light Industrial land use designation;

·                    the proposed amendments comply with the Official Plan policies for proposals to change the designation of lands in the “Urban Reserve – Industrial Growth” land use designation;

·                    the proposed amendments establish appropriate Official Plan and Zone lines between developable areas and Open Space;

·                    the proposed amendments are consistent with The London Plan policies for the Light Industrial Place Type; and,

·                    the proposed amendments are consistent with the Council-approved Industrial Land Development Strategy.    (2016-D09)

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that clause 12 be amended to read as follows:

That the following actions be taken with respect to the application of The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road:

a)         the proposed attached revised by-law (Appendix “A”), BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to:

i)          change the designations on Schedule “A,” Land Use,  FROM an “Urban Reserve – Industrial Growth,” “Open Space,” and “Environmental Review” designation, TO a “Light Industrial” and “Open Space;”

ii)         change Schedule “B-1,” Natural Heritage Features, by REVISING the boundary of the Environmentally Significant Area and Provincially Significant Wetland, REMOVING an Unevaluated Corridor and Potential Naturalization Area, and ADDING a Potential Naturalization Area; and,

iii)         change Chapter 10 – Policies for Specific Areas by ADDING a policy to permit food, tobacco, and beverage processing industries on the Light Industrial portions of the subject lands;

b)         the proposed attached revised by-law (Appendix “B”), BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016, 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 properties FROM an Agricultural (AG2) Zone, a Holding Agricultural (h-2*AG2), an Environmental Review (ER) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1/LI2/LI6(_)) Zone on 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road, a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(_)) Zone on a portion of 1577 Wilton Grove Road and an Open Space (OS5) Zone;

c)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to require the submission of an Environmental Impact Study and Hydrogeological Study as part of an application for Site Plan Approval, and that the recommendations of these studies be implemented to the satisfaction of the City and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority;

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 regarding this matter;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Working Group comments with respect to these matters;

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

•           the proposed amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014);

•           the proposed amendments comply with the Official Plan policies and meet location criteria for the Light Industrial land use designation;

•           the proposed amendments comply with the Official Plan policies for proposals to change the designation of lands in the “Urban Reserve – Industrial Growth” land use designation;

•           the proposed amendments establish appropriate Official Plan and Zone lines between developable areas and Open Space;

•           the proposed amendments are consistent with The London Plan policies for the Light Industrial Place Type; and,

•           the proposed amendments are consistent with the Council-approved Industrial Land Development Strategy.    (2016-D09)

At 8:00 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor A. Hopkins in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council board.

At 8:05 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor A. Hopkins takes her seat at the Council board. 

Motion Failed

YEAS: A. Hopkins, T. Park (2)

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley (9)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley (9)

NAYS: A. Hopkins, T. Park (2)

14.

Property located at 58 Sunningdale Road West (39T-16503/OZ-8637)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Barvest Realty Inc., relating to the property located at 58 Sunningdale Road West:

a)                  the application BE REFERRED to a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting  to provide an opportunity for further discussions between the applicant and the Civic Administration; and,

 b)                pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN except to the members of the public in attendance at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting held on November 14, 2016;

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 regarding this matter;

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

·                     the proposed red line revised draft plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

·                     the proposed red line revised draft plan is consistent with the Planning Act;

·                     the proposed red line revised draft plan is consistent with the Sunningdale Area Plan and the Official Plan;

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendments encourage the development of plan of subdivision that includes an appropriate mix of low, medium and commercial uses that support pedestrian oriented development; and,

·                    the proposed red line revised draft plan and Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Council approved London Plan.  (2016-D09)

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that part a) of clause 14 be amended to read as follows:

a)         the application BE REFERRED to a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting  to provide an opportunity for further discussions between the community, including members of the public who spoke at the November 14, 2016 Planning and Environment Committee public participation meeting, the applicant and the Civic Administration; and,

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 14, as amended.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Barvest Realty Inc., relating to the property located at 58 Sunningdale Road West:

a)         the application BE REFERRED to a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting  to provide an opportunity for further discussions between the community, including members of the public who spoke at the November 14, 2016 Planning and Environment Committee public participation meeting, the applicant and the Civic Administration; and,

b)                  pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN except to the members of the public in attendance at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting held on November 14, 2016;

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 regarding this matter;

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

·                     the proposed red line revised draft plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

·                     the proposed red line revised draft plan is consistent with the Planning Act;

·                     the proposed red line revised draft plan is consistent with the Sunningdale Area Plan and the Official Plan;

·                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendments encourage the development of plan of subdivision that includes an appropriate mix of low, medium and commercial uses that support pedestrian oriented development; and,

·                    the proposed red line revised draft plan and Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Council approved London Plan.  (2016-D09)

16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (continued)

Councillor V. Ridley presents.

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 to 19, excluding clause 11.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

9th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the 9th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 12, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

3.

Northeast London Family Centre – Provincial Investment and New Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 416)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 15, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to:

a)         approve a Funding and Project Agreement (as appended to the above-noted by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and the Thames Valley District School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at a new public elementary school being constructed in Northeast London; and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in part a), above;

it being noted that this new Funding and Project Agreement replaces the Agreement approved by Council on March 1, 2016 as a result of subsequent investment in funding from the Ministry of Education.  (2016-F11/S12)

4.

Northwest London Family Centre – Provincial Investment and New Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 417)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 15, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to:

a)         approve a Funding and Project Agreement (as appended to the above-noted by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and the Thames Valley District School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at a new public elementary school being constructed in Northwest London;

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in part a), above;

it being noted that this new Funding and Project Agreement replaces the Agreement approved by Council on March 1, 2016 as a result of subsequent investment in funding from the Ministry of Education.  (2016-F11/S12)

5.

Family Centre Westminster – Increased Provincial Investment (Relates to Bill No. 418)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 15, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to:

a)         approve an amending agreement to the Funding and Project Agreement (as appended to the above-noted by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and the London District Catholic School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School approved by Council on March 30; and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in part a), above;

it being noted that this new Funding and Project Agreement replaces the Agreement approved by Council on March 30, 2016 as a result of subsequent investment in funding from the Ministry of Education.   (2016-F11/S12)

6.

Age Friendly London Year Three Progress Report and Impact Assessment

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated November 15, 2016 with respect to the Age Friendly London year three progress report and impact assessment BE RECEIVED.  (2016-S02)

7.

London for All Update: First 12 Months Recommendations and Development of the Implementation Body

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated November 15, 2016 with respect to the London for All update BE RECEIVED.  (2016-S04)

8.

Putting Consumers First Act

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Putting Consumers First Act:

a)         the staff report dated November 15, 2016, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue with the development of potential municipal licensing regulations related to door-to-door sales and payday loan lenders; and,

c)         the matters noted in b), above, BE ADDED to the Corporate Services Committee agenda scheduled with local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, to be held in early 2017.      (2016-P01)

9.

S. Hubbard Krimmer, CEO & Chief Librarian, London Public Library

That, at the request of S. Hubbard Krimmer, CEO and Chief Librarian, the delegation request from the London Public Library BE POSTPONED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.

10.

Subsidized Public Transit

That the following actions be taken with respect to proposed subsidy for public transportation:

a)         the staff report dated November 15, 2016, with respect a proposed subsidy model for public transit and information with respect to children under 12/13 years of age ride for free, BE RECEIVED:

b)         a public participation meeting BE HELD at the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) meeting scheduled for December 13, 2016, in order to obtain public input with respect to the proposed subsidy model in the above-noted report;

c)         the matters of children under 12/13 years of age riding the bus for free and potential discounts for high school students riding the bus BE REFERRED to the Budget Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, scheduled for November 24, 2016; and,

d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to identify potential sources of financing for any new subsidy programs noted in part c), above;

it being noted that the CPSC received the attached presentation from M. Tahir and H. Yousuf, London Youth Advisory Council, with respect to a related petition for a proposed discounted bus pass and associated plan.  (2016-S07)

12.

3rd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 24, 2016:

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the following, with respect to the proposed provision of child minding services for the public at public participation meetings and/or advisory committee meetings:

            i)          Financial Costs:

A)        qualified staff for program time as well as time associated with program planning; it being noted that the afternoon meetings could be a challenge for providing qualified staff; and,

B)        program supplies including costs associated with purchased materials and developing the program budget;

            ii)         Liability Issues:

            A)        overall risk liability; and,

            B)        the transfer of responsibility (parent/guardian sign in and sign out);

            iii)         Administration Responsibility:

A)        registration process including deadlines for participation (pre-registration);

B)        child information  (medical needs, special needs,  age, allergies, emergency procedures);

C)        no shows and unregistered children showing up;

D)        parent/guardian responsibilities (supplying of personal supplies such as formula, diapers etc); and,

E)        budget planning for program administration;

            iv)        Location

A)        potential accommodation and size requirements for up to three age groups;

B)        onsite and in close proximity to the meeting area for ease of accessibility to the parent in case of emergency; and,

C)        washroom access including accessible washrooms; and,

            v)         Material Provisions:

            A)        materials for engaging children in age appropriate activities; and,

            B)        snacks and/or meals to meet nutritional requirements;

it being noted that Childcare Advisory Committee (CCAC) considers that childcare provision for an advisory committee meeting and a public participation meeting would be very different scenarios, with a different set of needs, that the above-noted comments are a preliminary list of feedback, not a full report and the CCAC would be willing to be consulted if this proposal is moved forward; and, it being further noted that a similar process is in place with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee (TVPIC), whereby the TVDSB partners with licensed childcare providers through an expression of interest to provide this service; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 9 BE RECEIVED.

13.

6th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 26, 2016:

a)         clause 6 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration; it being noted that clause 6 addresses proposed changes to the Advisory Committees pages of the City of London website; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 BE RECEIVED.

14.

10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 27, 2016:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy Sub-Committee report dated October 3, 2016:

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) with respect to how other municipalities are handling colour contrast and visual accessibility with respect to coloured crosswalks;  it being noted the ACCAC has concerns related to the draft coloured crosswalk policy; and,

ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider amending the Mayor’s   New Year’s Honour List “Persons with Disabilities” category to be the “Accessibility” category, with the description being changed to “awarded to those who, through action and/or example foster an environment of inclusion that embraces citizens of all abilities”; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 13 BE RECEIVED.

15.

R. Rowland, 120 Chesterfield Avenue - Amend By-law for Visiting Dogs

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to follow up with enforcement officers with respect to concerns raised related to visiting dogs to a residence, where the number of licensed animals exceeds the prescribed limits, and also to follow up further with the delegate, R. Rowland with respect to this matter; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from R. Rowland 120 Chesterfield Ave., and C. Rowland, #421 - 1132 Adelaide Street, with respect to this matter.

16.

Deferred Matters List

That the November 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

17.

11th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the 11th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 3, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

18.

10th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the 10th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 9, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

19.

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Update

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with developing a Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy in accordance with the approach outlined in the staff report dated November 15, 2016, and an accelerated timeline BE PROVIDED to Council at the meeting of November 22, 2016 for consideration; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from K. Graham, Director, Community & Economic Innovation with respect to this matter.  (2016-C08/R08)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

IX

ADDED REPORTS

25th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Reconciliation of Tabled Budget to Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Financial Statement Budget

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial officer, the staff report dated November 21, 2016 with respect to the reconciliation of the tabled budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Financial Statement Budget BE RECEIVED for information.

3.

Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) Shareholder Declaration

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home and with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the by-law included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 21, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held November 22, 2016 to:

a)        ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), approving the Shareholder Declaration for HDC attached to the By-law as Schedule “1”;

b)        authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder; and

c)        authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Shareholder Declaration attached to  the Resolution of the Shareholder as Schedule “A”.

4.

London Hydro Inc. - Appointment of Auditors Resolution of the Shareholder

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the by-law included as Attachment “A” to the staff report dated November 21, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held November 22, 2016 to:

a)        ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. appointing the auditors of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and

b)        authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. appointing the auditors as London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law.

5.

Absence from Meeting

That the communication dated November 14, 2016, from Councillor V. Ridley, advising of her absence from the November 24 and November 25 (if needed), 2016 meetings of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE RECEIVED.

6.

Multi-Year Budget

That the verbal delegations and the following written submissions, for the 2017 Multi-Year Budget Public Participation Meeting, BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its 2017 Multi-Year Budget approval process:

a)            a communication dated November 14, 2016, from Jacqueline Thompson, Co-Chair and Mike Laliberte, Co-Chair, London Community Advocates Network;

b)            a communication dated November 10, 2016, from C. Butler, 863 Waterloo Street;

c)            a communication dated November 13, 2016 from A. Caveney, 46 Kingspark Crescent;

d)            a communication from J. and S. Blocker, 367 Grosvenor Street;

e)            a communication dated November 15, 2016, from Dr. J. W. Berry, 901-19 King Street;

f)             a communication from T. Cull;

g)            a communication dated November 16, 2016 from R. Huber, President,  Thames River Anglers Association; and

h)            the attached communication dated November 11, 2016, from G. Macartney, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce;

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.   

7.

 Multi-Year Water and Wastewater Rates

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

a)        all rates and charges related to the provision of Water Services, with the exception of the Customer Assistance charge, BE INCREASED by 3% effective January 1, 2017, 3% effective January 1, 2018, and 3% effective January 1, 2019;

b)        all rates and charges related to the provision of Wastewater and Treatment Services, with the exception of charges related to the installation or replacement of Private Drain Connections, BE INCREASED by 3% effective January 1, 2017, 3% effective January 1, 2018, and 3% effective January 1, 2019; 

c)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 21, 2016 to amend the Water By-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 22, 2016 to effect the rates and charges noted in (a), above;

d)        the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 21, 2016 to amend the Wastewater & Stormwater By-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 22, 2016 to effect the rates and charges noted in (b), above; and

e)        the communication dated November 7, 2016, from M. Bruggeman and the communication dated November 14, 2016 from H. Black BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer to take appropriate action;

it being pointed out that there were no verbal delegations at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   

8.

 Strategic Plan: Semi-Annual Progress Report and 2016 Report to the Community

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to Council’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan:

a)        the Semi-Annual Progress Report and the 2016 Report to the Community BE RECEIVED;

b)        the approach for completing an impact assessment on the Strategic Plan as outlined in the staff report dated November 21, 2016 BE ENDORSED; it being noted that this approach includes engaging an external party to complete an impact assessment on the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan with a target completion date of January 2019; and

c)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to refer strategic plan milestones that are “caution” or “below plan” to meetings of the appropriate Standing Committee, following the tabling of the May and November update reports on the Strategic Plan;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with respect to this matter.

9.

DELEGATION - Jeff Wright, Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Fanshawe College, Titus Ferguson, Executive Director, UnLondon Digital Media Association, Larry MacKinnon - London Economic Development Corporation, Janette MacDonald - Downtown London, Deb Mountenay - Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board, David Hill - Lawson Health Research Institute re London's Community Economic Road Map - First Year Update

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated November 21, 2016 on London’s Community Economic Road Map – First Year Update BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from Jeff Wright, Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Fanshawe College, Titus Ferguson, Executive Director, UnLondon Digital Media Association, Larry MacKinnon, London Economic Development Corporation, Janette MacDonald, Downtown London, Deb Mountenay, Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board and David Hill, Lawson Health Research Institute with respect to this matter.

10.

 London Convention Centre Corporation Board Appointments

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Convention Centre (LCC) Board of Directors:

a)        N. Fisher, T. Soares and C. Schlachta BE APPOINTED to the LCC Board of Directors for a 2-year term starting December 1, 2016 and ending November 30, 2018;

b)        C. Colvin BE REAPPOINTED to the LCC Board of Directors for a second 2-year term commencing January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018, to serve as Chair of the LCC Board of Directors; and

c)        T. Ferguson BE REAPPOINTED to the LCC Board of Directors for a second 2-year term commencing January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS (cONTINUED)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that Council convene as the Approving 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, with respect to the expropriation of the lands for the project known as Western Road Widening and Improvements Project, between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane – Project T-1489-1.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

1.

Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer - Expropriation of Lands - Western Road Widening and Improvements Project - TS1489-1

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 Western Road Widening and Improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith:

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 Western Road Widening and Improvements Project;

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 Western Road Widening and Improvements Project accepted by Council on October 13, 2015; and

b)         that 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 parcel included in 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, T. Park (11)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the meeting of the Approving Authority be adjourned and that the City Council reconvene in regular session.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

2.

Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer - Expropriation of Lands - Western Road Widening and Improvements Project - TS1489-1

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 the Western Road Widening and Improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith:

a)         the proposed by-law attached as Schedule ‘B’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 22, 2016 by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority, with respect to the lands 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 Mayor and 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.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

X

DEFERRED MATTERS (CONTINUED)

1.

Municipal Council resolution from its session held on November 8, 2016 with respect to the Network of Canada 150 Community Leaders (6/26/CSC) (AS AMENDED)

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that Floranda Ahmed Agroam BE APPOINTED to the Network of Canada 150 Community Leaders, as well as Lia Karidas, from the Civic Administration and Councillor J. Morgan from the Municipal Council.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION (continued)

a)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to a proposed grant program for individuals with low income to purchase bus passes for public transportation. (C1/16/CPSC)

b)

Personal matters pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2017 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List (C2-C7/16/CPSC)

c)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to employee negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable individuals who are municipal employees with respect to employment related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C-1/25/SPPC)

d)

(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 one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. (C-2/25/SPPC)

e)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (11)

The Council rises and goes into Council, In Closed Session, at 8:28 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors P. Squire, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 9:56 PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 9:57 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors P. Squire, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and J. Zaifman.

IX

ADDED REPORTS (continued)

11th Public Report of the Council in Closed Session

Councillor P. Hubert presents.

XI

ENQUIRIES

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

XIII

BY-LAWS

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

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 410 to 436, excluding Bill No.’s 421 and 423.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (9)

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 410 to 436, excluding Bill No.’s 421 and 423.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (9)

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 410 to 436, excluding Bill No.’s 421 and 423.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (9)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 421.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (8)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 421.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (8)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 421.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (8)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 423.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins (8)

RECUSED: T. Park (1)

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 423.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins (8)

RECUSED: T. Park (1)

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 423.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins (8)

RECUSED: T. Park (1)

Bill No. 410

By-law No. A.-7471-286

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 22nd day of November, 2016. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 411

By-law No. A.-7472-287

A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and PTN Holdings Limited, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2/27/CSC)

Bill No. 412

By-law No. A.-7473-288

A by-law to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. A.-7243-103 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. A.-6874-293.” (3/27/CSC)

Bill No. 413

By-law No. A.-7474-289

A by-law to authorize and approve a Subordination Agreement with respect to the Loan Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Community Players and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Subordination Agreement. (4/27/CSC)

Bill No. 414

By-law No. A-50-16002

 A by-law to amend By-law A-50, as amended, being a by-law to provide for the Rules of Order and Procedure for the Council of The Corporation of the City of London to eliminate the provision for and references to the position of Acting Mayor selected by the Council. (7a/27/CSC)

Bill No. 415

By-law No. A.-7475-290

A by-law to repeal Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Appointment of Deputy Mayors” and to replace it with a new Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Appointment of Deputy Mayor” to provide for the elimination of the Deputy Mayor position selected by Municipal Council. (7b/27/CSC)

Bill No. 416

By-law No. A.-7476-291

A by-law to approve the Funding and Project Agreement with Thames Valley District School Board for construction of a Neighbourhood Family Centre at a new public elementary school to be constructed in Northeast London and to delegate authority under the Agreement to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood Children and Fire Services and to his or her written delegate. (3/16/CPSC)

Bill No. 417

By-law No. A.-7477-292

A by-law to approve the Funding and Project Agreement with Thames Valley District School Board for construction of a Neighbourhood Family Centre at a new public elementary school to be constructed in Northwest London and to delegate authority under the Agreement to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood Children and Fire Services and to his or her written delegate. (4/16/CPSC)

Bill No. 418

By-law No. A.-7478-293

A by-law to approve the Amending Agreement to the Funding and Project Agreement with the London District Catholic School Board for construction of a Neighbourhood Family Centre at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement. (5/16/CPSC)

Bill No. 419

By-law No. C.P.-1284(su)-294

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road. (12/20/PEC)

Bill No. 420

By-law No. C.P.-1517-295

A by-law to exempt from Part Lot Control, lands located on the south side of Killarney Road, east of Cedarhollow Boulevard, legally described as a Part Block 141 in Registered Plan 33M-580, more particularly described as Parts 1-9 in Plan 33R-19598 in the City of London and County of Middlesex. (5/20/PEC)

Bill No. 421

By-law No. L.S.P.-3458-296

 A by-law to authorize and approve an application to expropriate land in the City of London in the County of Middlesex for the Western Road Widening and improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane.  (6/27/CSC)

Bill No. 422

By-law No. L.S.P.-3459-297

A By-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the Western Road Widening and Improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane. (2/20/CSC)

Bill No. 423

By-law No. S.-5827-298

A by-law to permit Karen Helen Bowman to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 295 Hill Street, City of London. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 424

By-law No. S.-5828-299

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Southdale Road West, west of Wonderland Road South) (for road widening purposes on Southdale Road West registered as Instrument No’s 791306 and ER1065717 respectively that require dedication at the present time as public highway) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 425

By-law No. Z.-1-162535

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning on lands located on a portion of 3260 Singleton Avenue.  (4/20/PEC)

Bill No. 426

By-law No. Z.-1-162536

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located on a portion 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East. (7/20/PEC)

Bill No. 427

By-law No. Z.-1-162537

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road East. (8/20/PEC)

Bill No. 428

By-law No. Z.-1-162538

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 607 Wellington Road. (9/20/PEC)

Bill No. 429

By-law No. Z.-1-162539

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone lands located at 1420 Westdel Bourne and portions of 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West. (10/20/PEC)

Bill No. 430

By-law No. Z.-1-162540

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1349, 1351, 1357 & 1361 Commissioners Road West.  (11/20/PEC)

Bill No. 431

By-law No. Z.-1-162541

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road.  (12/20/PEC)

Bill No. 432

By-law No. A.-7479-300

A by-law to ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London approving a Shareholder Declaration. (3/25/SPPC)

Bill No. 433

By-law No. A.-7480-301

A by-law to confirm and ratify the Resolution of the Sole Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. (4/25/SPPC)

Bill No. 434

By-law No. S.-5829-302

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway (as part of Merlin Crescent), and to repeal By-law No. S.-5811-209 entitled, “A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as part of Merlin Crescent)” (City Solicitor) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 435

By-law No. W-8-16005

A by-law to amend By-law No. W-8 entitled, “Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London.” (7c/25/SPPC)

Bill No. 436

By-law No. WM-28-16004

A by-law to amend By-law No. WM-28 entitled, “A by-law for regulation of wastewater and stormwater drainage systems in the City of London.” (7d/25/SPPC)

XIV

ADJOURNMENT