Council

Minutes

The 2nd Meeting of City Council
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2021 Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency
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Present:
  • Mayor E. Holder,
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • P. Squire,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
Also Present:
  • C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, J. Taylor and B. Westlake-Power.

    Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, G. Belch, M. Butlin, B. Card, K. Dickins, G. Kotsifas, K. Scherr, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Warner.

    The meeting was called to order at 4:12 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating, except Councillor S. Turner; it being noted that the follow Members attended the meeting remotely:  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier. 


Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 8.5 (4.5 c)) of the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with matters associated with childcare, by indicating that his spouse operates a daycare business.

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 8.5 (4.5 b)) of the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the golf operating budget, by indicating that his father is an employee of the National Golf Course Owners Association and the City is a Member of the Association.

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 8.6 (2.1) of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Mandatory Face Coverings By-law Status Update, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex London Health Unit.

His Worship the Mayor recognizes the contributions made to London by the following citizens who were named to the 2021 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List in the categories indicated: Gerald (Gerry) LaHay, posthumously (Accessibility); Jean Knight (Age Friendly); Betty Anne Younker (Arts); Joey Hollingsworth, Jim Campbell, Mitchell A. Baran, posthumously and Wayne Dunn (Distinguished Londoner); Mary Alikakos (Diversity and Race Relations); Marianne Griffith (Environment); Sylvia Chodas (Heritage); Abe Oudshoorn (Housing); Jeremy McCall (Humanitarianism); Murray Howard (Sports)

None.

  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That pursuant to section 6.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following changes in order BE APPROVED:

    a)      Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By-laws, with the exception of Bill No. 18, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 12th Day of January 2021, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and

    b)      Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 - 2nd Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the Minutes of the 1st Meeting held on December 8, 2020, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda:

    6.1    Governance Functional Review – Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC)
              1.    C. Sprovieri, Homes Unlimited (London) Inc.


    6.2    Review of Budget Amendments (2021 to 2023 totals: rounded to the closest $1,000)
              1.    Councillor M. van Holst
              2.    (ADDED) C. Butler, 863 Waterloo Street


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the 1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That Councillor Michael van Holst BE ELECTED Vice Chair of the Corporate Services Committee for the term ending November 30, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Lottery Licensing By-law:

    a)      the report dated December 14, 2020 entitled “Update to Lottery Licensing By-law”, BE RECEIVED; and

    b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to consult with community organizations and charity associations involved in lottery licensing with respect to the proposed changes to the Lottery Licensing By-law as set out in a) above, and report back to the Corporate Services Committee with the results of that consultation.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on January 12, 2021 to:

    a)      authorize the City Treasurer to approve and execute, together with the Mayor, any document, form or agreement that may be required for financial services with the Bank of Nova Scotia;

    b)      authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any contract or other document required to renew and amend the Banking Services Agreement with Scotiabank, in a form or forms acceptable to the Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer;

    c)      authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Banking Resolution and Certificate, as appended to the above-noted by-law; and

    d)      authorize the City Treasurer to borrow up to two (2) million dollars on the Visa Commercial Card Program provided by the Bank of Nova Scotia.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That Councillor Hopkins BE ELECTED as Vice Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term ending November 30, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That S. Levin, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) BE GRANTED authority to draft a summary of comments from EEPAC members with respect to the City of London 2021 Budget Update for submission to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the 4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 26, 2020.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Area Regeneration Study:

    a)      the staff report dated December 14, 2020, entitled "Argyle Regeneration Study Recommendations" BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the development of a Community Improvement Plan for the Argyle area;

    it being noted that any potential funding requirements associated with the Argyle Community Improvement Plan will be identified for Council’s consideration as part of a comprehensive review and recommendation on funding levels for all Community Improvement Plan programs, prior to the 2024-2027 Multi Year Budget process.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Whiterock Village Inc., relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021 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 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-161*R1-3 (21)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision h*h-100*h-161*R1-3 (22)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision R1-3 (21) Zone, and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3 (22)) Zone to remove the h, h-100, h-161 and h-227 holding provisions.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Norquay Developments, relating to a portion of the lands located at 1093 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a holding Residential R1 (h.h-82*R1-4) TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone to remove the holding provisions.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Minor Variances as per subsections 45 (1.3) and (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13:

    a)      the staff report dated December 14, 2020 entitled "Subsections 45 (1.3) and (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 regarding the two-year freeze on Minor Variances following a privately initiated Zoning Amendment" BE RECEIVED for information;

    b)      the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to resolve that subsection 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 shall not apply, pursuant to subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13;

    c)      pursuant to subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, all Minor Variances shall be exempted from the two-year moratorium contemplated in subsection 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 except for the following classes of applications:

    i)      applications for Minor Variance to any zone that is in conjunction with an h-5 holding provision requiring a public site plan review;
    ii)     applications for Minor Variance to any Bonus Zones passed under S.37 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13;
    iii)    applications for Minor Variance to modify a regulation permitted by Special Provision;
    iv)    applications for Minor Variance to a General Provision (Section 4) within the Z.-1 Zoning By-law; and,
    v)     applications for Minor Variance to change a Definition (Section 2) within the Z.-1 Zoning By-law.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the Building Division Monthly Report for October 2020 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Goldfield Ltd., relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane:

    a)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane; and,

    b)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

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

    •      the proposed Vacant Land Condominium is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, which directs new development to designated growth areas and areas adjacent to existing development;
    •      the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but not limited to Our Tools, Key Directions, and the Neighbourhoods Place Type policies;
    •      the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the policies of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and will implement an appropriate housing form for the North Longwoods Neighbourhood; and,
    •      the proposed Vacant Land Condominium conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential Designation and will implement an appropriate form of residential development for the site.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Shana’a Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 260 Sarnia Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021 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 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4 (_)) Zone;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

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

    •      the requested amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 that encourage efficient development and land use patterns that support the use of transit and active transportation where it exists;
    •      the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan including but limited to the Key Directions, City Design policies, and Neighbourhoods Place Type policies that contemplate townhouses as a primary permitted use where the property has frontage on a Civic Boulevard;
    •      the requested amendment conforms to the Residential Intensification policies of The London Plan and the 1989 Official Plan which direct intensification to ensure that character and compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood is maintained. The subject lands represent an appropriate location for Residential Intensification, within the Built-Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area, along a higher-order street at the periphery of an existing neighbourhood. The recommended amendment would permit development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and,
    •      the requested amendment is consistent with the policies for Near Campus Neighbourhoods in The London Plan and the 1989 Official Plan, insofar as the site is unique within its context and has special attributes that warrant a site-specific amendment to permit the proposed form and intensity of development. As well, the site can reasonably accommodate the use, intensity and form of the proposed use.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Auburn Developments Ltd., relating to portions of the lands located at 660 Sunningdale Road East:

    a)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R1-4(27) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R4-6( )) Zone, FROM a Holding Residential R1/R4 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R1-3)/R1-4(27) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-173*R5-6(__)/R6-5(__)) Zone; Special provisions for the proposed R5-6(__)/R6-5(_) zone would include rear yard decks to encroach in the yard setback as per section 4.27 (5) but may be closer than the stipulated maximum of 1.2m (3.9 feet) permitted;

    b)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the proposed red-line revisions to the draft-approved plan of subdivision as submitted by Clawson Group Inc., prepared by Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. (Drawing No. DP 1, Office File: 1442-1 dated June 4, 2020), which shows the amalgamation of Blocks 21-24, Blocks 27-29, Block 26, Block 30 and Streets “H”, “J”, Moon Street and Luna Crescent SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in staff report dated December 14, 2020 as Appendix ‘A-2’; and,

    c)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the proposed red-line revisions to the draft plan of subdivision for Applewood Subdivision, as submitted by Clawson Group Inc.;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;

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

    •      the recommended zoning amendments and revisions to draft plan of subdivision are considered appropriate and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
    •      the proposed and recommended amendments conform to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to Our Strategy, Our City and the Key Directions, as well as conforming to the policies of the Neighbourhoods Place Type;
    •      the proposed and recommended amendments conform to the policies of the (1989) Official Plan, specifically Low Density Residential and Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential; and,
    •      the zoning and red-line revisions as proposed are compatible and in keeping with the character of the existing neighbourhood.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the Director, City Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:P. Squire

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on December 9, 2020:

    a)      on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the heritage designated property at 660 Sunningdale Road East (2370 Blackwater Road), the following actions be taken:

    i)      Notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property designated to be of cultural heritage value or interest by By-law No. L.S.P.-3476-474, as amended, as defined in the staff report dated December 9, 2020 as Appendix B; and,
    ii)     should no appeals be received to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property, a by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council immediately following the end of the appeal period;

    it being noted that should an appeal to Municipal Council’s notice of intent to pass a by-law to amend the legal description of the property be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Conservation Review Board;

    b)      on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for consent to alter the heritage designated property at 660 Sunningdale Road East (2370 Blackwater Road) BE GIVEN subject to the following terms and conditions:

    •      the mortar used in the adaptive reuse colour match the existing mortar;
    •      a corrugated sheet metal roof material, as shown in Appendix D6, be used for the roof of the barns and their gable ends;
    •      the replica concrete piers faithfully replicate the details of the original concrete piers, including the colour and casting details/lines;
    •      within amendment(s) to this Heritage Alteration Permit, the following details be provided:
    •      specifications on the proposed outer windows;
    •      specification on the proposed new doors/doorways;
    •      specifications on the proposed interior walls of the barns, demonstrating their reversibility, the protection of the interior clay tiles, as well as the cladding/finish of the interior walls;
    •      mechanical and electrical requirements required to facilitate the adaptive reuse of the barns;
    •      approval authority for subsequent amendment to this Heritage Alteration Permit required to implement the adaptive reuse of the red barns be delegated to the City Planner;
    •      the Civic Administration be directed to pursue a Heritage Easement Agreement with the property owner to define the scope and extent of the interior clay tile required for preservation;
    •      where possible, the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; and,
    •      the property owner commemorate and interpret the cultural heritage value of the barns, the adaptive reuse of the barns, and the three original barns through signage;

    it being noted that a verbal delegation from R. Redshaw, MHBC, with respect to this matter, was received;

    c)      on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for alterations to property at 59 Wortley Road, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions:

    •      the replacement railing on the steps be constructed of iron (metal) with a painted or powder coated finish as depicted in the staff report dated December 9, 2020 as Appendix C; and,
    •      the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

    d)      on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the alterations to the heritage designated property at 61 Wilson Avenue, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as submitted in the drawings appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2020 as Appendix C with terms and conditions that all exposed wood be painted within one year of Municipal Council’s decision;

    e)      on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for alterations on English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED;

    f)      the London Advisory Committee on Heritage 2021 membership with the Community Heritage Ontario BE APPROVED; it being noted that the CHOnews newsletter for Autumn 2020, was received; and,

    g)      clauses 1.1 and 1.2 and 3.1 to 3.3, inclusive, BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 26, 2020:

    a)      Jay Menard BE APPOINTED as the interim Accessibility Advisory Committee representative to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership Table; it being noted that a permanent representative will be appointed in early 2021;

    b)      Jay Menard, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) BE GRANTED authority to draft a summary of comments from ACCAC members with respect to the City of London 2021 Budget Update for submission to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and,

    c)      clauses 1.1, 2.1 to 2.3 and 5.2, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and Manager, Purchasing and Supply, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services and the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 15, 2020 related to a Contract Award Recommendation for Homeless Prevention Resting Spaces:

    a)      the Request for Proposal 20-63 BE AWARDED to the London Cares Homeless Response Service and Canadian Mental Health Association Elgin-Middlesex for a combined total funding amount of $992,000 in 2021 to provide Resting Spaces, with an option to renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms at the City’s sole discretion, based on satisfactory services, performance, and funding/budget availability throughout the City of London and/or other funding sources; it being noted that the proposals submitted by all proponents meet the City’s requirements and are in compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

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

    c)      the approval, given herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Purchase of Service Agreement with the London Cares Homeless Response Service and Canadian Mental Health Association Elgin-Middlesex. (2020-S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 15, 2020 related to an update on urgent transitional and modular supported housing:

    a)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue advancing opportunities to develop additional properties to create up to 150 units;

    b)      the financing for the modular housing development at 122 Baseline Road BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop communication strategies to engage impacted communities including required communications from City of London, Development and Compliance Services as well as a ‘Get Involved’ survey for Londoners to provide feedback about affordable housing; and,

    d)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2020-S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 15, 2020 related to an update on the 345 Sylvan Street and stabilization space:

    a)      the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, in partnership with the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), BE DIRECTED to prepare the property located at 345 Sylvan Street for a zoning by-law amendment which promotes a range of uses that conform to the Official Plan up to and including demolition of the existing structure as deemed necessary;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to pursue Federal and Provincial funding opportunities for preparing the property located at 345 Sylvan Street that promote a range of uses that conform to the Official Plan; and,

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to pursue operational funding opportunities and secure alternate locations for the operation of stabilization spaces, as intended within the scope of the Council approved Core Area Action Plan (CAAP). (2020-S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, on the advice of the Division Manager, Parks Planning and Operations and on the advice and with the concurrence of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Parkland Acquisition related to specific requirements within Subdivision Plan 33M-757, as shown on the Location Map appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2020, further described as Blocks 131, 135, 137, 138 and 147, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, for the purpose of parkland for the Edge Valley Subdivision and to ensure that the Thames Valley Parkway can continue to be extended along the river valley edge:

    a)      the cost of land acquisition, as agreed between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the City to acquire lands to be used for parkland and open space purposes for the total sum of $712,746.10, BE ACCEPTED;

    b)      the offers submitted by Drewlo Holdings Inc. (the “Vendor”), as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendices “B”, “C” and “D”, to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $712,746.10, BE ACCEPTED, subject to the approval of the above-noted budget;

    c)      the source of financing for this acquisition, as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE APPROVED; and,

    d)      subject to the above-noted approvals, the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021, to:

    i)      authorize and approve the Agreements, as appended to the above-noted by-law, being Purchase and Sale Agreements between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc. for Blocks 131, 135, 137, 138 and 147 in Registered Plan 33M-757; and,
    ii)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreements. (2020-D12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the East Lions Community Centre Construction Update:

    a)      the report dated December 15, 2020, with respect to the above-noted matter, BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the existing contract with MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd., BE INCREASED by $426,230.00, to an upset limit of $1,515,430.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

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

    d)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the project. (2020-R05B)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 15, 2020, related to the Single Source Procurement of Resting Spaces and Programs for Indigenous Individuals Experiencing Homelessness:

    a)      a contract BE AWARDED to Atlohsa Family Services, up to a maximum funding amount of $225,000 for the period up to March 31, 2021, to provide programs for Indigenous individuals and families experiencing homelessness with an option to renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms at the City’s sole discretion, based on satisfactory services, performance, and funding/budget availability through the City of London, and/or other funding sources;

    b)      a contract BE AWARDED to Atlohsa Family Services for a total funding amount of $250,000 in 2021 to provide Resting Spaces for Indigenous individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with an option to renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms at the City’s sole discretion, based on satisfactory services, performance, and funding/budget availability;

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

    d)      that the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Purchase of Service Agreement with Atlohsa Family Services. (2020-S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from A. Valastro, as appended to the agenda, related to a request for delegation with respect to Core Area Free Parking:

    a)      the above-noted request for delegation BE APPROVED; and,

    b)      the above-noted communication and verbal delegation from A. Valastro BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of the Municipal Council a by-law to incorporate the proposed amendments to the Eldon House Corporation by-law, as requested by the Eldon House Corporation Board of Directors as outlined in the communication dated November 24, 2020, from M. Donachie, Eldon House Corporation. (2020-C12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the communication from Councillor J. Helmer, with respect to a discussion on the priorities of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) for the current Council year, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the CPSC held a general discussion with respect to this matter. (2020-C04)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Deferred List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at December 7, 2020:

    a)      items 1, 2, 13 and 14, on the above-noted Deferred Matters List, BE REMOVED; and,

    b)      the above-noted Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.  



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following written submissions for the 2021 - 2023 Multi-Year Budget 2020 Public Participation Meeting BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its 2020 Multi-Year approval process:

    a communication dated November 29, 2020 from C. Butler; and
    a communication dated November 30, 2020 from V. Lubrano lll;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

8.5
2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
 

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in matters associated with the funding for the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU), by indicating that the MLHU is his employer. Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in matters associated with children's services, specifically with funding for EarlyON, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.

    Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in matters associated with childcare, by indicating that his spouse operates a daycare business.

    Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in the golf operating budget, by indicating that his father is an employee of the National Golf Course Owners Association, and the City is a member of the Association.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That it BE NOTED that the 2021 Budget Overview presentation from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer was received.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.  



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Items 1 and 2 (3.1) BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Annual Budget Update:

    a)      Case #1 - RBC Place London - Promissory Note Forgiveness - Operating Expenditure ($72,000); Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    b)      Case #2 - RBC Place - Revised Capital Plan - Capital Expenditure $166,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    c)      Case #3 - Recycling and Composting - Repair of Material Recovery Facility Fire Suppressant System - Capital Expenditure $800,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    d)      Case #4 - Children's Services - Reduction in Required Investment in 2021 due to impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($1,630,000); Net Levy ($1,630,000), BE APPROVED;

    e)      Case #5 - Middlesex-London Health Unit - Increased Funding by the Ministry of Health in 2021 - Operating Expenditure ($610,000); Net Levy ($610,000), BE APPROVED;

    f)       Case #6 - Ontario Works - Reduction in Investment in 2021 in Connection with Impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($425,000); Net Levy ($425,000), BE APPROVED;

    g)      Case #7 - Corporate Services - Administrative Recoveries from Water, Wastewater and Treatment and Joint Water Boards - Operating Expenditure $0; Net Levy ($1,582,000), BE APPROVED;

    h)      Case #8 - Other Related Financing - Reduction to Corporate Contingency Budget - Operating Expenditure ($1,900,000); Net Levy ($1,900,000), BE APPROVED;

    i)      Case #9 - Parks and Recreation - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London
    i)      the document entitled “London Community Ideas for Film Industry Development”, as submitted by Councillors M. van Holst and P. Squire, BE REFFERED to the Civic Administration for consideration;
    ii)     Business Case #9 - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London BE AMENDED to increase the annual funding allocation to $300,000; and
    iii)    the above-noted amended Business Case #9 BE FURTHER AMENDED by revising the source of funding to be from the Economic Development Reserve Fund;

    j)      Case #10 - Revised Implementation - 60% Waste Diversion Action Plan - Operating Expenditure ($3,750,000); Net Levy ($3,750,000), BE APPROVED; and,

    k)      Case #4B - City of London Infrastructure Gap, BE AMENDED to have annual contributions as follows:
    2021 - 1,000,000
    2022 - 1,750,000
    2023 - 2,500,000



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.1, parts a), b), c), e), f), g), h) and k) being Cases  #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #4B, BE APPROVED.

    a)      Case #1 - RBC Place London - Promissory Note Forgiveness - Operating Expenditure ($72,000); Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    b)      Case #2 - RBC Place - Revised Capital Plan - Capital Expenditure $166,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    c)      Case #3 - Recycling and Composting - Repair of Material Recovery Facility Fire Suppressant System - Capital Expenditure $800,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    e)      Case #5 - Middlesex-London Health Unit - Increased Funding by the Ministry of Health in 2021 - Operating Expenditure ($610,000); Net Levy ($610,000), BE APPROVED;

    f)      Case #6 - Ontario Works - Reduction in Investment in 2021 in Connection with Impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($425,000); Net Levy ($425,000), BE APPROVED;

    g)      Case #7 - Corporate Services - Administrative Recoveries from Water, Wastewater and Treatment and Joint Water Boards - Operating Expenditure $0; Net Levy ($1,582,000), BE APPROVED;

    h)      Case #8 - Other Related Financing - Reduction to Corporate Contingency Budget - Operating Expenditure ($1,900,000); Net Levy ($1,900,000), BE APPROVED;

    k)      Case #4B - City of London Infrastructure Gap, BE AMENDED to have annual contributions as follows:
    2021 - 1,000,000
    2022 - 1,750,000
    2023 - 2,500,000


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.1, part d),  Case #4 BE APPROVED.

    d)      Case #4 - Children's Services - Reduction in Required Investment in 2021 due to impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($1,630,000); Net Levy ($1,630,000), BE APPROVED;


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (1)J. Helmer
    Recuse: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 1)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.1, part i), Case #9 BE APPROVED.

    i)     Case #9 - Parks and Recreation - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London
          i)       the document entitled “London Community Ideas for Film Industry Development”, as submitted by Councillors M. van Holst and P. Squire, BE REFFERED to the Civic Administration for consideration;
          ii)      Business Case #9 - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London BE AMENDED to increase the annual funding allocation to $300,000; and
          iii)      the above-noted amended Business Case #9 BE FURTHER AMENDED by revising the source of funding to be from the Economic Development Reserve Fund;


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Nays: (1)A. Hopkins
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

    At 5:07 PM, Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting.


  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.1 part j), Case #10, BE APPROVED.

    j)     Case #10 - Revised Implementation - 60% Waste Diversion Action Plan - Operating Expenditure ($3,750,000); Net Levy ($3,750,000), BE APPROVED; and,


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That clause 4.1, part j), Case #10, BE AMENDED by adding the following:

    "and that staff BE DIRECTED to include mixed waste technologies in both the public engagement and the procurement processes for the 60% waste diversion action plan".



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, with the permission of Council, the motion was withdrawn at the joint request of the mover and seconder.


  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That items 4 (4.2), 5 (4.3) and 6 (4.4) BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    (4.2) Reserve and Reserve Funds Overview

    That the Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview BE RECEIVED; it being noted projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the Debt Overview BE RECEIVED for information.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the reconciliation of the tabled budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the operating budget (Appendix A):

    a)      Middlesex-London Health Unit
    i)       the revised 2021 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $6,095,059 and net amount of $6,095,059;
    ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $13,409,130 and net amount of $13,409,130.

    b)      Golf
    i)       the revised 2021 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $3,695,630 and net amount of $40,255;
    ii) the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $7,528,799 and net amount of $132,626.

    c)      Children’s Services
    i)       the revised 2021 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $60,972,901 and net amount of $9,902,857;
    ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $123,574,350 and net amount of $20,073,508.

    d)      All Other Areas
    i)       the revised 2021 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the net amount of $657,542,662 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and 2021 gross expenditures equal to $968,398,612;
    ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $2,015,476,425 and net amount of $1,389,138,809;

    e)      Total Budget
    i)       it being noted that the revised total 2021 tax levy is the net amount of $673,580,833 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and total 2021 gross expenditures equal to $1,039,162,202; and,
    ii)      it being noted that the revised total 2022 to 2023 forecasted tax levy is equal to the gross amount of $2,159,988,704 and net amount of $1,422,754,073.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.5, part a), BE APPROVED.

    That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the operating budget (Appendix A):
    a)      Middlesex-London Health Unit
    i)       the revised 2021 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $6,095,059 and net amount of $6,095,059;
    ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $13,409,130 and net amount of $13,409,130.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.5, part b), BE APPROVED:

    b)  Golf
         i)      the revised 2021 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $3,695,630 and net amount of $40,255;
         ii)     the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $7,528,799 and net amount of $132,626.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)A. Kayabaga
    Recuse: (1)J. Helmer

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.5, part c), BE APPROVED.

    c) Children’s Services
         i) the revised 2021 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $60,972,901 and net amount of $9,902,857;
         ii) the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $123,574,350 and net amount of $20,073,508.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Item 4.5, parts d) and e), BE APPROVED.

    d) All Other Areas
          i)      the revised 2021 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the net amount of $657,542,662 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and 2021 gross expenditures equal to $968,398,612;
         ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $2,015,476,425 and net amount of $1,389,138,809;

    e) Total Budget
         i)      it being noted that the revised total 2021 tax levy is the net amount of $673,580,833 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and total 2021 gross expenditures equal to $1,039,162,202; and,
         ii)     it being noted that the revised total 2022 to 2023 forecasted tax levy is equal to the gross amount of $2,159,988,704 and net amount of $1,422,754,073.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the capital budget (Appendix B), it being noted the 2021, 2022 and 2023 budget figures reflect the exclusion of the Master Accommodation Plan as approved via the “Master Accommodation Plan Update and Procurement Process” report (SPPC, Nov 17, 2020, Agenda Item 2.1) approved at the Council meeting on November 24, 2020:


    a)     the amended 2021 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $228,419,000.

    b)     the amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $290,668,000.

    c)     the amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $392,039,000.

    d)     the amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $1,546,794,000.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Items 9 (4.7), 10 (4.8), 11 (4.9), 12(4.10), 13 (5.1) and 14 (5.2) BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    (4.7) By-law regarding Tax Levy, Operating and Capital Budgets

    That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding tax levy, the operating and capital budgets for introduction at Municipal Council.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 to 2023 operating budgets and 2021 to 2023 capital budgets and associated forecasts for Water and Wastewater and Treatment Services:

    a)     the 2021 to 2023 operating budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $271,713,000;

    b)     the 2021 to 2023 capital budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $157,289,000;

    c)     the 2024 to 2029 capital forecast for Water Services BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $278,507,000;

    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Water Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020, as approved by Council on November 26, 2019, and will be increased 2.5% effective January 1 each year for 2021 to 2023 as approved by Council on October 27, 2020;

    d)     the 2021 to 2023 operating budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $341,149,000;

    e)     the 2021 to 2023 capital budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $280,300,000; and

    f)      the 2024 to 2029 capital forecast for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $599,818,000;

    it being noted that all rates and charges relating to the provision of Wastewater and Treatment Services were increased by 2.5%effective January 1, 2020, as approved by Council on November 26, 2019, and will be increased 2.5% effective January 1, 2021, 2.7% effective July 1, 2021, and 2.5%effective January 1 each year for 2022 and 2023 as approved by Council on October 27, 2020.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following 2020 to 2023 Multi-Year Budget overviews BE RECEIVED for information:

    a)     Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview - Water; and,

    b)     Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview - Wastewater and Treatment.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the reconciliation of the tabled budgets to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following communications BE RECEIVED with respect to the 2021 Budget update:

    a communication dated December 7, 2020 from the Accessibility Advisory Committee;
    a communication dated December 6, 2020 from Shawna Lewkowitz, President, Urban League of London;
    a communication dated December 7, 2020 from Kirk Jarrett, Animal Coordinator and Film Service Provider;
    a communication dated December 7, 2020 from Joan Martin; and
    a communication dated December 8, 2020 from Dan Axford.



    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Following up on Municipal Council’s resolution on 16 June 2020, The London Police Services Board BE REQUESTED to update Municipal Council on how it has responded and is responding to the issues raised during the Black Lives Matter protest; it being noted that London Police Services Board reduced its multi-year budget request in 2019 by a total of $1,362,960 over the four year period and supported the deferral of three additional 2020 assessment growth positions to 2021, the funding for which was re-allocated by Municipal Council to homelessness prevention in June 2020.



    Motion Passed

8.6
3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
 

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.1 having to do with the Mandatory Face Coverings By-law Status Update, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex London Health Unit.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated December 16, 2020 entitled “Covid-19 – City of London Services Update (Winter)”, BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal presentation from Megan Walker, Jessie Rodger and Dani Bartlett, Coordinating Committee to End Women Abuse with respect to proposed pillars to creating a safe London for women and girls. 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding  Items 3 (2.3), 4 (2.1), 7 (4.1) and 9 (5.1).


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the governance review of London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH):

     

    a)      the recommendations of the LMCH Board, as outlined in their presentation and report dated December 16, 2020, BE ENDORSED;

     

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary documentation to action the above-noted recommendations at a future meeting of the Shareholder.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award:

    a)     Immploy BE AWARDED the 2020 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for-Profits) (49 or fewer employees/members);

    b)     Guru Nanak Mission Society, London, ON BE AWARDED the 2020 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth/Young Adult Groups or Organizations (<26 years of age); and,

    c)      Melanated View (Open Tabs) BE AWARDED the 2020 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small Business/Labour (49 or fewer employees/members). 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Recovery Network:

    a)     the report dated December 16, 2020 from the London Community Recovery Network (appended as Appendix A) with ideas for action to support London’s recovery from COVID-19 BE RECEIVED for information;

    b)     the recommended short term ideas for action to support London’s COVID-19 community recovery, as submitted by the London Community Recovery Network (the Network) BE RECEIVED;

    c)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to determine implementation plans for ideas in Table 2, excluding those included in Table 1, and return to the appropriate standing committee for approval in early 2021, noting that with the report to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on September 20, 2020 (2020 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report & COVID-19 Financial Impacts), Council authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and,

    d)     the report dated December 16, 2020, entitled "London Community Recovery Network - Immediate Ideas for Action to Support London's COVID-19 Community Recovery" BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Amendment:
    Motion made by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That Item 2.3 BE AMENDED by adding the following new part e):


    "e)     the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Improvement Plan loans:
              i)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to take all necessary actions to further extend the deferral of all Community Improvement Plan loan repayments on an interest-free basis, with repayments resuming in October 2021 unless advised otherwise; and,
              ii)   the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to further extend the deferral period for the loan payments on the interest-free loan to the London Community Players until October 2021; it being noted that the October loan repayments will be cashed as planned, unless advised otherwise;"


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Item 2.3, as amended, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Item 2.3 as amended, reads as follows:

    "That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Recovery Network:

    a)     the report dated December 16, 2020 from the London Community Recovery Network (appended as Appendix A) with ideas for action to support London’s recovery from COVID-19 BE RECEIVED for information

    b)     the recommended short term ideas for action to support London’s COVID-19 community recovery, as submitted by the London Community Recovery Network (the Network) BE RECEIVED;

    c)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to determine implementation plans for ideas in Table 2, excluding those included in Table 1, and return to the appropriate standing committee for approval in early 2021, noting that with the report to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on September 20, 2020 (2020 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report & COVID-19 Financial Impacts), Council authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures;

    d)     the report dated December 16, 2020 entitled “London Community Recovery Network - Immediate Ideas for Action to Support London’s COVID-19 Community Recovery”, BE RECEIVED; and,.

    e)     the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Improvement Plan loans:

            i)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to take all necessary actions to further extend the deferral of all Community Improvement Plan loan repayments on an interest-free basis, with repayments resuming in October 2021 unless advised otherwise; and,

            ii)   the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to further extend the deferral period for the loan payments on the interest-free loan to the London Community Players until October 2021; it being noted that the October loan repayments will be cashed as planned, unless advised otherwise.”


  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, and with the concurrence of the Medical Officer of Health, Middlesex London,  and the City Manager;

    a)     the staff report dated December 16, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information purposes; and

    b)     the by-law PH-20 BE RESCINDED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 12, 2021;

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

    a communication dated December 13, 2020, and the attached presentation from Andrew Lee;
    a communication dated December 13, 2020 from Vaughan Sansom;
    a communication dated December 14, 2020 from Sylvia Bennewies; and
    a communication dated December 14, 2020 from Kristen Nagle.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Managing Director, Corporate Services and the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and with the concurrence of the City Manager, that the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed restructuring of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), next steps and timelines:

    a)      the report dated December 16, 2020 titled “Governance Functional Review – Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the Acting Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home BE AUTHORIZED to implement recommendations contained in the report noted in a) above;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-laws and documentation to dissolve Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) and to integrate the affordable housing portfolio into the Corporation of City of London’s Corporate Structure with an implementation timeline of Q2 2021; and,

    d)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all other actions required to support the effective implementation c) above, within the timelines set out in the report noted in a) above.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the communication dated November 17, 2020 from Dr. J. Sukhera, Chair, London Police Services Board and S. Williams, Chief of Police, BE RECEIVED and the protocol therein BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

None. 

Councillor A. Hopkins enquired if the Civic Administration could reach out to representatives of Boler Mountain  to provide guidance with respect to a safe reopening of Boler Mountain, in accordance with Provincial and Public Heath regulations and guidelines, when the Province permits the reopening to occur.  The City Manager responded that the Civic Administration would contact Boler Mountain when the Province allows the reopening of the facility.

13.

  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 19 to 32, inclusive, and Bill No. 34 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 19 to 32, inclusive, and Bill No. 34 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That Third Reading of Bill No.'s 19 to 32, inclusive, and Bill No. 34 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 33 BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That Second Reading of Bill No 33 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 33 BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

    4.1 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations
    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/1/CSC)
    4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations
    A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. (6.2/1/CSC)



    Motion Passed

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session, from at 5:49 PM, Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating..

    At 6:06 PM, Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.

    At 6:07 PM, Council resumes in public session, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating, except Councillor M. Salih.


9.
Added Reports
 

  • Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    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, with respect to the City-owned industrial land located in Innovation Park, Phase III, containing an area of approximately 8.5 acres, subject to survey, located on the south side of Discovery Drive, legally described as Part of Block 2, Plan 33M-627, being Part of PIN 08197-0209 (LT), as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Appendix “A”, the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), attached as Appendix “B”, submitted by 2747327 Ontario Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase 8.5 acres of the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $595,000.00, reflecting a sale price of $70,000.00 per acre BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

    a)      the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to examine title, at the Purchaser’s own expense;

    b)      the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to carry out soil tests as it might reasonably require;

    c)      the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to conduct environmental inspections and investigations of the property;

    d)      the Purchaser satisfying itself, within ninety (90) days from the acceptance of the geotechnical condition of the property;

    e)      the Purchaser satisfying itself, within (90) days from the date of acceptance, of the financial feasibility of the intended use;

    f)       the City agreeing to prepare and deposit on title, on or before closing, at its expense, a reference plan describing the property;

    g)      the City having ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to terminate the existing Farm Lease Agreement with the farm tenant; and

    h)      the City having ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance, to obtain approval of the proposed use from Dr. Oetker.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)M. Salih

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 18 and Added Bill No. 35 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)M. Salih

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 18 and Added Bill No. 35 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)M. Salih

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.18 and Added Bill No. 35 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)M. Salih

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

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

    Bill                   

    By-law

    Bill No. 18

    By-law No. A.-8046-14 – A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 12th day of January 2021. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 19

    By-law No. A.-8047-15 – A by-law to approve an Amending Agreement between the Bank of Nova Scotia and The Corporation of the City of London. (2.2/1/CSC)

    Bill No. 20

    By-law No. A.-8048-16 – A by-law to authorize and approve Purchase and Sale Agreements between The Corporation of the City of London (the “City”) and Drewlo Holdings Inc., to sell to the City Blocks 131, 135, 137, 138 and 147 in Registered Plan 33M-757, and to authorize the, Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreements. (2.7d/2/CPSC)

    Bill No. 21

    By-law No. S.-6090-17 – A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Jubilee Subdivision; Plan 33M-723) (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 22

    By-law No. S.-6091-18 – A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Powell Farms Phase 4; Plan 33M-724) (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 23

    By-law No. S.-6092-19 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (for unobstructed legal access throughout their respective abutting Subdivisions)  (Chief Surveyor)

    Bill No. 24

    By-law No. S.-6093-20 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Windermere Road, east of Richmond Street). (Chief Surveyor – for road widening purposes on Windermere Road registered as Instrument No. ER1327375, pursuant to Site Plan SPA19-098 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 25

    By-law No. S.-6094-21 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Riverside Drive, between Hyde Park Road and Hazel Avenue) (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes on Riverside Drive registered as Instrument No’s. ER1325276 and ER1325277, pursuant to Site Plan SPA19-087 and Consent B.039/19 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 26

    By-law No. S.-6095-22 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Fanshawe Park Road West, west of Richmond Street; and as widening to Richmond Street, north of Fanshawe Park Road West)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes on Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road West registered as Instrument No. ER1318362, pursuant to Site Plan SPA20-036 in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 27

    By-law No. S.-6096-23 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Aldersbrook Gate, north of Fanshawe Park Road West)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes on Aldersbrook Gate, registered as Instrument No. ER1325503, pursuant to Consent B.053/19 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z.-1)

    Bill No. 28

    By-law No. S.-6097-24 – A by-law to permit J. A. Miles and M. J. Miles to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 419 William Street, City of London. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 29

    By-law No. Z.-1-212897 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 3087 White Oak Road. (2.3/1/PEC)

    Bill No. 30

    By-law No. Z.-1-212898 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for a portion of the lands located at 1093 Westdel Bourne. (2.4/1/PEC)

    Bill No. 31

    By-law No. Z.-1-212899 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 260 Sarnia Road. (3.2/1/PEC)

    Bill No. 32

    By-law No. Z.-1-212900 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 660 Sunningdale Road East. (3.3/1/PEC)

    Bill No. 33

    By-law No. A.-8049-25 – A by-law respecting the 2020 – 2023 Multi-Year Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budget for The Corporation of the City of London. (4.7/2/SPPC)

    Bill No. 34

    By-law No. A.-8050-26 – A by-law to repeal By-law No. PH-20 being “A by-law to temporarily require the use of face coverings within enclosed publicly-accessible spaces in the City of London” (2.1/2/SPPC)

    Bill No. 35

    (ADDED)  By-law No. A.-8051-27 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and 2747327 Ontario Inc., for the purchase of City owned industrial land, located on the south side of Discovery Drive, legally described as being Part of Block 2, Plan 33M-627, being Part of PIN 08197-0209 (LT), containing approximately 8.5 acres (subject to final survey), and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.  (6.1/1/CSC)


  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourns at 6:16 PM.