Civic Works Committee

Report

The 16th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

PRESENT:

• Councillors C. Rahman (Chair), 
• H. McAlister, 
• P. Cuddy, 
• S. Trosow, 
• and P. Van Meerbergen 

ABSENT:

• Mayor J. Morgan 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillors D. Ferreira, S. Lewis and J. Pribil; J. Dann, D. MacRae, A. Rammeloo, J. Stanford, J. Taylor, P. Yeoman and J. Bunn (Committee Clerk) 

  Remote Attendance: S. Corman, A. Hovius and E. Skalski

  The meeting was called to order at 12:03 PM; it being noted that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen was in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That Items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (2)	Mayor J. Morgan, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

2.1

11th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That the 11th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 1, 2023, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Endorsement of Updated Operational Plans for the City of London Drinking Water System

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 14, 2023, related to the Endorsement of Updated Operational Plans for the City of London Drinking Water System:

  a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

  b)    the current Operational Plan for the City of London Drinking Water System BE ENDORSED by Council as per the requirements of O. Reg. 188/07; and,

  c)    the current Operational Plan for the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station (London Portion) BE ENDORSED by Council as per the requirements of O. Reg. 188/07. (2023-E13)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

New Sidewalk Project List 2024

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 14, 2023, related to the New Sidewalk Project List 2024:

  a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

  b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to remove Sovereign Court from Appendix A of the above-noted staff report. (2023-T04)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Northridge Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the Northridge Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan, as appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2023, BE APPROVED to inform the annual Renew London Construction Program with the exception of the proposed Glengarry Avenue, Dalkeith Avenue, Algoma Avenue, Glengyle Crescent, Dunboyne Crescent, Maxwell Crescent and Tweed Crescent sidewalks; 

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

  •    B. Bontje;
  •    K. Leitch;
  •    G. Finlay;
  •    W. Takola;
  •    N. Nielsen;
  •    D. Berberich;
  •    P. De Sensi;
  •    M. McDonald;
  •    P. Harris;
  •    S. Burns;
  •    P. Sanford; and,
  •    B. Lazar;

  it being noted that the attached presentation from J. Dann, Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, with respect to this matter, was received. (2023-T04)

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	P. Van Meerbergen, P. Cuddy, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (2)	H. McAlister, and S. Trosow
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (2)	Mayor J. Morgan, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)
• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2

Huron Heights Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan

• That the Huron Heights Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan, as appended to the staff report dated November 14, 2023, BE APPROVED to inform the annual Renew London Construction Program with the exception of the proposed Kaladar Drive, Cayuga Crescent, Mark Street and Michael Street sidewalks;

  it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; and,

  it being further noted that the attached presentation from J. Dann, Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, with respect to this matter, was received. (2023-T04)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  Motion to amend the staff recommendation by adding the words “excluding the proposed Kaladar Drive, Cayuga Crescent, Mark Street and Michael Street sidewalks.”

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	P. Van Meerbergen, P. Cuddy, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (2)	H. McAlister, and S. Trosow
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)
• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  Motion to approve the motion as amended.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	P. Van Meerbergen, P. Cuddy, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (2)	H. McAlister, and S. Trosow
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:20 PM.