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Council
MINUTES
23RD
MEETING
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July 28, 2015
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C.
Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor S. Turner.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, S.
Beasley, G. Belch, J. Braam, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, T. Grawey,
M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, J. Kobarda, D. Lazenby, L. Livingstone, D. MacRae, V.
McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, D. Popadic, L. Rowe, J. Smout, S.
Spring, J. Stanford, A. Vandervoort, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power and J.
Wills.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillors B. Armstrong and S. Turner.
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Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 2 of the 19th Report of the Corporate Services Committee,
having to do with an interest-free loan being provided to the London
Community Players (Palace Theatre), by indicating that she is a former
employee of the Palace Theatre.
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 5 of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee, having to do with the Canada Post Community Mailbox Program,
by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.
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II
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REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
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None.
The Municipal Council recognizes the
organizers of Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training), as well as the
contributions of Mr. Jeff Brick, during his tenure with the Upper Thames River
Conservation Authority.
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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g)
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A matter pertaining
to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of
the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and
financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed
acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice
significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the
contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar
information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the
public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and
result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial
institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed
acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or
potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition
whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic
interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information
concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be
expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and
instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on
by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition.
(C4/19/CSC)
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h)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to reports,
advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
concerning employee negotiations and labour relations regarding the
Corporation's associations or unions including communications necessary for
that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation; personal matters, including
information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal
employees, with respect to employment related matters including
communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation;
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation
pertaining to proposed acquisitions and dispositions of land; advice that is
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees
of the Corporation pertaining to proposed acquisitions and dispositions of
land. (C1/20/SPPC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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The Council rises and goes into the
Committee of the Whole, in camera at 4:11 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the
Chair and all Members present, except Councillors B. Armstrong and S. Turner.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:29 PM
and Council reconvenes at 4:32 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present, except Councillors B. Armstrong and S. Turner.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve the Minutes of the 19th, 20th,
21st and 22nd Meetings held on June 25, July 8, July 15 and July 22, 2015,
respectively.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve referral of Communications
Nos. 1 and 2, as noted on the Agenda.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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None.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clauses 1, 2, 6 to 8, and 11 to 13
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting
Engineer for the Braesyde and Dengate Reconstruction 2015 Infrastructure
Renewal Project:
a) Dillon
Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the inspection, contract
administration and engineering services, including contingency and
geotechnical services for the Braesyde Avenue and Dengate Crescent
Reconstruction project at the upset limit of $191,270.75 (exclusive of HST),
in accordance with the estimate, on file, based upon the Fee Guideline for
Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of
Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City
of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:
b) the
financing for the work identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance
with the “Sources of Financing Report” appended to the staff report dated
July 20, 2015 as Appendix “A”;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this work;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the Consultant for the project; and
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to sewer flow monitoring services:
a) the
proposal submitted by AMG Environmental Inc. (AMG), at its proposal amount of
$166,475.00, excluding HST, for sewer flow monitoring services BE ACCEPTED in
accordance with Section 12 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and
Services Policy; it being noted that the proposal submitted by AMG represents
the best value out of four (4) proposals received and meets the City’s
specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 as Appendix
"A";
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchasing order for the services to be
supplied; and
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to review and report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee
with respect to options available for creating a protected bicycle lane along
the Quebec Street Bridge, in order to increase safety for both pedestrians
and cyclists; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received an
information report from the Director, Roads and Transportation, with respect
to this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Wonderland Road South
Environmental Assessment:
a) the
Wonderland Road South Municipal Class Environmental Study Report BE ACCEPTED;
b) a Notice of Completion for the
project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and,
c) the
Wonderland Road South Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on public record
for a 30-day review period;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee heard the attached presentation from the Director, Roads and
Transportation, with respect to this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Sponsored Research Agreement
with the University of Waterloo:
a) the
proposed Agreement to provide funding to support research on the development
of tools for sustainable infrastructure, as appended to the staff report
dated July 20, 2015, BE APPROVED;
b) the
financing for the work identified in (a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance
with the “Sources of Financing Report” attached as Appendix “A”; and
c) the
by-law appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015 to approve the Agreement and to
authorize the City Engineer to execute the Agreement noted in a), above,
substantially in the form attached to the staff report dated July 20,
2015 and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee received the attached additional background information with
respect to this matter.
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That consideration of the Deferred Matters
List BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Civic Works Committee and further
discussion of items potentially impacted by the Multi-Year Budget process
priorities BE UNDERTAKEN at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee to determine what impact the Budget priorities will have on
any deferred matters.
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to report back on a proposed decision-making process which would close the
gap between various Environmental Assessments and the Shift Rapid Transit
Initiative.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 3.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of the construction
contract for the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrades;
a) the
tender submitted by North American Construction (NAC) at its price of
$38,210,000 excluding H.S.T., for the construction of the Greenway Wastewater
Treatment Plant Expansion & Upgrades BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that NAC
submitted the lowest tender price of the five prequalified contractors and
their submission meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all
areas;
b) the
proposal submitted by Eramosa Engineering at its price of $359,769.30 to
complete Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Integration for the
project BE APPROVED; it being noted that this work is included in the tender
price as a cash allowance under the General Contract and will be assigned as
a Single Source Contract under section 14.4 (e) of the City’s Procurement of
Goods and Services Policy;
c) the
value of the total contract administration fees for CH2M, BE INCREASED by
$630,000 to $3.7M including contingency, to cover the additional design
effort and site supervision associated with a compressed construction
schedule;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that
are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached
Sources of Financing Report (Appendix “A”);
f) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon receiving Environmental Compliance
Approvals from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the
Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for
the work to be done relating to this project; and
g) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations;
it being noted that the Civic Works Committee
heard the attached presentation from the Director, Water and
Wastewater with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 4.
Councillor
B. Armstrong enters the meeting at 4:52 PM.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the hiring of London Hydro to
undertake customer engagement improvements to the MyLondonHydro web portal:
a) London
Hydro BE CONTRACTED to carry out web portal improvements estimated at
$150,000 (exclusive of HST), based on their proposal on file, in accordance
with Section 14.4 Single Source of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods
and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for the work identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance
with the “Sources of Financing Report” appended to the staff report dated
July 20, 2015, as Appendix “A”;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that
are necessary in connection with this work;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with London Hydro for the project; and
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that clause 4 be amended by adding
a new part f) as follows:
f) London
Hydro BE REQUESTED to include, as part of its scope of work, refinements
and/or improvements for accessing the portal and for the portal information,
in general, in order to improve ease of use.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L.
Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)
NAYS: J. Helmer, V. Ridley (2)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 4, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
NAYS: V. Ridley, J. Zaifman (2)
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Clause
4, as amended, reads as follows:
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the hiring of London Hydro to
undertake customer engagement improvements to the MyLondonHydro web portal:
a) London
Hydro BE CONTRACTED to carry out web portal improvements estimated at
$150,000 (exclusive of HST), based on their proposal on file, in accordance
with Section 14.4 Single Source of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods
and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for the work identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance
with the “Sources of Financing Report” appended to the staff report dated
July 20, 2015, as Appendix “A”;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this work;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with London Hydro for the project;
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and
f) London
Hydro BE REQUESTED to include, as part of its scope of work, refinements
and/or improvements for accessing the portal and for the portal information,
in general, in order to improve ease of use.
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 5.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to the Rainfall Event of June
23, 2015 BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee heard the attached presentation from the Director, Water and
Wastewater, with respect to this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that clause 5 be amended to
read as follows:
That
the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July
20, 2015 with respect to the rainfall event of June 23, 2015:
a)
a) the staff report BE RECEIVED for
information; and
b)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to
the Civic Works Committee with respect to Terms of Reference for a proposed
working group to examine rainfall events and potential solutions to the issues
arising therefrom, whose membership would include at least one Member of
Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P.
Squire, P. Hubert (5)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 5, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Clause
5, as amended, reads as follows:
That
the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 20,
2015 with respect to the rainfall event of June 23, 2015:
a) the
staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and
b) the Civic
Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with
respect to Terms of Reference for a proposed working group to examine rainfall
events and potential solutions to the issues arising therefrom, whose
membership would include at least one Member of Council.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 9.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer the
following actions be taken with respect to the designated haul route to the
W12A Landfill:
a) the
expansion of the designated haul route, as previously submitted to Civic
Works Committee on June 2, 2015 BE APPROVED to allow traffic going to the
W12A Landfill to use Wonderland Road South, south of Highway 402 and Manning
Drive west of the Landfill entrance subject to the completion of the Highway
401/Wonderland Road interchange and reconstruction of Manning Drive between
the Landfill entrance and Wonderland Road South; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
NAYS: A. Hopkins (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 10.
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to review and report back on any changes that could be made to the Traffic
& Parking By-law to provide for parking flexibility in neighbourhoods
with large boulevard areas; it being noted that Councillor A. Hopkins
provided a petition, containing approximately 62 signatures in support of
permitting parking on the boulevard on Wickerson Road.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 7, clause 10, and clauses 14 and 15.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services & Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken
with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision application of Drewlo Holdings
Inc., relating to the properties located at 1654 Highbury Avenue North, 1522
Kilally Road and a portion of 1782 Kilally Road:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports the Approval
Authority granting a one (1) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision
submitted by Drewlo Holdings Inc., prepared by Whitney Engineering Inc.,
certified by Archibald Gray & McKay, File No. 39T-05505, drawing
Edgevalley East Subdivision, as redline amended which shows 128 single
detached dwelling lots, 5 medium density blocks, 1 high density block, 1
stormwater management block, 1 open space block, 2 park blocks, and several
road allowance/reserve/widening blocks, all served by the extension of
Edgevalley Road, Agathos Street and Purser Street and 2 new local streets
SUBJECT TO the attached revised conditions (Appendix “A”) being met;
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports the Approval
Authority granting a further two (2) year extension of the draft plan of
subdivision without further public notification or Council review SUBJECT TO
the Applicant having advanced the application through to Design Studies
Clearance (all required studies submitted and accepted) for the application
within the initial one (1) year extension period; and,
c) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized
the claims and revenues appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated
July 20, 2015.
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That, on the
recommendation of the Manager, Development Services, the following actions be
taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the
subdivision of land over Part of Lot 9, Concession 1, (Geographic Township of
Westminster), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated north of Commissioners
Road East, between Jackson Road and Hamilton Road:
a) the
Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the
Victoria on the River Subdivision (39T-09502) Phase 2, appended as Schedule
“A” to the staff report dated July 20, 2015, BE APPROVED;
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized
the claims and revenues appended as Schedule “B” to the staff report dated
July 20, 2015;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached
revised Source of Financing Report (Schedule “C”); and
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a)
above, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill their
conditions.
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That, on the
recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be
taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Banman Developments Inc. for the for
the subdivision of land over Lot 32, Concession 2, (Geographic Township of
Westminster), now in the City of London, County of Middlesex:
a) the
attached revised Special Provisions (Schedule “A”), to be contained in
a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and for
the Banman Developments Inc. (Phase 4) Subdivision (39T-02502-4) BE
APPROVED;
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized
the claims and revenues as appended as Schedule “B”, to the staff report
dated July 20, 2015;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached
revised Source of Financing Report (Schedule “C”); and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a)
above, any amending agreements and all related documents required to fulfill
their conditions.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, based on the application of Speyside East Corporation,
relating to a portion of the property located at 3100 Colonel Talbot Road,
the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015 to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan) to change the zoning
of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1(h. R1-5) Zone TO a
Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone to remove the “h” holding provision.
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Sifton
Properties Limited - 1230 Riverbend Road - Removal of Holding Provisions
(H8481)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager
of Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of
Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 1230 Riverbend
Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015 to amend
Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan) to change the
zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision
(h·h-54·R5-4(13)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-4(13)) Zone,
to remove the “h” and “h-54” holding provisions.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Manager of Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions
be taken with respect to local renewable electricity generation projects
seeking contracts under Version 3.1 of the Ontario Feed-In Tariff (FIT)
program:
a) the
construction and operation of rooftop solar projects under the Feed-in-Tariff
Program (FIT) contract version 3.1 anywhere in the municipality BE
SUPPORTED by the Council of The Corporation of the City of London; and
b) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign any requested Council
Resolution using the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution appended
to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban
Regeneration, the following actions be taken with respect to the request for
demolition of the commercial building located at 1659 Wharncliffe Road South:
a)
the
report of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, dated July 20,
2015 BE RECEIVED; and,
b)
the
Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not intend
to issue a notice of its intent to designate the subject property under section
29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
it being pointed out that no individuals
spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to
initiate a zoning amendment application to apply the Heritage (HER) Zone to
the lands at 183 King Street and the adjacent lands at 175-181 King Street.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 9th Report of the London Advisory on Heritage, from its meeting
held on July 16, 2015:
a)
the
consultant undertaking the Western Road/Oxford Street Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment BE REQUESTED to evaluate the impact of placing the
buildings located at 78 to 88 Oxford Street West at an increased setback from
the front lot line in order to preserve the buildings;
b)
on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, the Heritage Alteration Permit
Application of D. Tuckey requesting removal by demolition of the buildings at
136A and 138 Wortley Road, and requesting permission for façade redesign at 136
Wortley Road and building replacement at 136A and 138 Wortley Road, within the
Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTTED subject
to the following terms and conditions being met:
i)
the
final design generally conform with the elevations appended as Appendix B to
the staff report dated July 16, 2015;
ii)
alter
the Fire Roasted Coffee Company entrance (currently a small gable) sufficient
in size to read as a main building entrance to the Wortley Road sidewalk;
iii)
alter
heights of Wortley Road façade window heights to meet the level of the existing
concrete band on Craig Street;
iv)
alter
ramp guard material to wood that is compatible with the steel columns enclosed
in rough sawn lumber;
v)
alter
backlit “HH” logo signs on west and chamfered corner elevations to externally
individually lit letters and/or signs face in painted, stained or carved wood
or materials with similar appearance with lettering styles that reflect the
traditional, historic character of the community; and,
vi)
the
gable to be located on the Fire Roasted Coffee Company building be “bumped out”
towards the street with the materials matching the adjacent building;
it being noted that
the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) viewed the “bumping out” of
the gable noted in vi) above, will add to the heritage value of the front
façade;
it being further
noted that the LACH received a presentation from the Manager, Urban
Regeneration;
it being further
noted that the LACH received a report from the Stewardship Sub-Committee
regarding this matter; and,
it being further
noted that G. Brown, a representative of the Old South Community Association
indicated support of the proposal.
c)
on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, the following actions be taken
with respect to the heritage designated property located at 472 Richmond
Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District:
i)
the
Heritage Alteration Permit Application from St. Paul’s Cathedral requesting
permission to construct a sloping sidewalk to allow barrier free access to the
west entrance of Cronyn Hall and adjacent landscaping changes BE PERMITTED;
and,
ii)
the
Heritage Alternation Permit application from St. Paul’s Cathedral requesting permission
to remove, repair, and replace the gutters and cornices and to reinforce a roof
truss BE PERMITTED;
it being noted that the impact of such
alterations on the heritage attributes are negligible; it being noted that the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) received a report from the
Stewardship Sub-Committee regarding this matter;
d)
on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, the Heritage Alteration Permit
Application of T. Hill requesting permission for a second storey addition to
the heritage designated property located at 434 English Street, within the Old
East Village Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED; it being noted that
the revisions to the proposed addition are consistent with the previous
direction provided by London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), and that
the impact of such alteration on the heritage features of the property
identified in the reasons for designation is acceptable with respect to
maintaining the heritage character of the streetscape; it being noted that the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) received a report from the
Stewardship Sub-Committee regarding this matter;
e)
on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, the Heritage Alteration Permit
Application of J. Nicholson to refurbish and expand an existing parking lot at
the heritage designated property located at 331 Talbot Street, within the
Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED subject to the final
design generally conforming with the elevations appended as Appendix D to the
staff report dated July 16, 2015; it being noted that the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage (LACH) received a report from the Stewardship
Sub-Committee Report, regarding this matter.
f)
on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration Manager, with respect to the
request for demolition of the commercial property located at 1659 Wharncliffe
Road South, the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council
does not intend to issue a notice of its intent to designate the subject
property under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; it being noted
that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) received a report from
the Stewardship Sub-Committee regarding this matter;
g)
the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that in the opinion of the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage (LACH), the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated April 30,
2015 prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd., for the property located at 505
Talbot Street does not satisfactorily address the historical architectural and
contextual importance of the subject property; it being noted that the LACH
received a report from the Stewardship Sub-Committee regarding this matter;
h)
the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that in the opinion of the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage (LACH), the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated April 22,
2015 prepared by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., for the property located at 356 Dundas
Street satisfactorily addresses the historical, architectural and contextual
importance of the subject property; it being noted that the LACH received a report
from the Stewardship Sub-Committee regarding this matter; it being further
noted that LACH requests that the archaeological significance be further
reviewed prior to development;
i)
the
Civic Administration BE ADVISED that in the opinion of the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage (LACH), the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated May 28,
2015 prepared by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., for the property located at 195 Dundas
Street satisfactorily addresses the historical, architectural and contextual
importance of the subject property; it being noted that the LACH received a
report from the Stewardship Sub-Committee regarding this matter; it being
further noted that LACH requests that the archaeological significance be
further reviewed prior to development;
j)
clauses1,
2a), 2b), 3, 8, 9 and 10, BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 8.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to
initiate an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of the Decision of the
County of Middlesex approving Official Plan Amendment No. 12 to the Official
Plan for the Municipality of Thames Centre, based on the planning rationale
provided in the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to this matter.
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The Managing Director, Planning and City
Planner gave the attached verbal presentation.
At 6:08 PM His Worship the Mayor places
Councillor M. Cassidy in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council board.
At 6:11 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the
Chair and Councillor M. Cassidy takes a seat at the Council board.
The motion to Approve clause 8 is put.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy,
P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (5)
NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 9 a).
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site
plan application by 2353034 Ontario Ltd. relating to the property located at
510 Central Avenue:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the
public participation meeting held with respect to the application for Site
Plan approval to permit the construction of a five(5) unit multiple
residential dwelling:
i) the
increase in the number of residential units from four to five units and the
potential negative impacts from the increased intensification on the
neighbourhood;
ii) retention
of a second driveway will lead to parking and safety issues; and,
iii) insufficient
provision of landscaped open space on the site; and,
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.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to
Approve clause 9 b).
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council requests that the
westerly driveway on the proposed draft site plan be removed and be replaced
with landscaping and the required parking space be provided at 609 William
Street;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
NAYS: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 11.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban
Regeneration, having consulted with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage,
the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of D. Tuckey, submitted under
section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act requesting removal by demolition
of the buildings at 136A and 138 Wortley Road, and requesting permission for
façade redesign at 136 Wortley Road and building replacement at 136A and 138
Wortley Road, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation
District BE GRANTED subject to the following terms and conditions being met:
i)
the
final design generally conform with the elevations appended as Appendix B to
the staff report to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, dated July 16,
2015;
ii)
alter
the Fire Roasted Coffee Company entrance (currently a small gable) sufficient
in size to read as a main building entrance to the Wortley Road sidewalk;
iii)
alter
heights of Wortley Road façade windows to meet the level of the existing
concrete band on Craig Street;
iv)
alter
ramp guard material to wood that is compatible with the steel columns enclosed
in rough sawn lumber;
v)
alter
backlit “HH” logo signs on west and chamfered corner elevations to externally
individually lit letters and/or signs face in painted, stained or carved wood
or materials with similar appearance with lettering styles that reflect the
traditional, historic character of the community;
vi)
the
gable to be located on the Fire Roasted Coffee Company building be “bumped out”
towards the street with the materials matching the adjacent building; and,
vii)
prior
to the initiation of the demolition, the applicant obtain a Heritage Alteration
Permit for an approved replacement structure that promotes the goals and
objectives of the Wortley-Old south Heritage Conservation District Plan and is
in keeping with the appropriate City policies;
it being pointed out that no individuals
spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that clause 11 be amended by
deleting the following words at the end of the clause “it being pointed out
that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with
this matter” and by replacing them with the following words: “it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with the
matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation
meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 11, as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B.
Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert,
A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Clause
11, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban
Regeneration, having consulted with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage,
the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of D. Tuckey, submitted under
section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act requesting removal by demolition
of the buildings at 136A and 138 Wortley Road, and requesting permission for
façade redesign at 136 Wortley Road and building replacement at 136A and 138
Wortley Road, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation
District BE GRANTED subject to the following terms and conditions being met:
i)
the
final design generally conform with the elevations appended as Appendix B to
the staff report to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, dated July 16,
2015;
ii)
alter
the Fire Roasted Coffee Company entrance (currently a small gable) sufficient
in size to read as a main building entrance to the Wortley Road sidewalk;
iii)
alter
heights of Wortley Road façade windows to meet the level of the existing
concrete band on Craig Street;
iv)
alter
ramp guard material to wood that is compatible with the steel columns enclosed
in rough sawn lumber;
v)
alter
backlit “HH” logo signs on west and chamfered corner elevations to externally
individually lit letters and/or signs face in painted, stained or carved wood
or materials with similar appearance with lettering styles that reflect the
traditional, historic character of the community;
vi)
the
gable to be located on the Fire Roasted Coffee Company building be “bumped out”
towards the street with the materials matching the adjacent building; and,
vii)
prior
to the initiation of the demolition, the applicant obtain a Heritage Alteration
Permit for an approved replacement structure that promotes the goals and
objectives of the Wortley-Old south Heritage Conservation District Plan and is
in keeping with the appropriate City policies;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with the matter, the individuals indicated on
the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions
in connection therewith.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 12.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban
Regeneration, with respect to the request for the demolition of the
commercial buildings located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street, having
consulted the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), and consideration
of issuing notice of intent to designate the these properties under Section
29 of the Ontario Heritage Act BE DEFERRED in accordance with the July 13,
2015 request received from the applicant; it being noted that a further
Public Participation Meeting regarding this matter will be held before a
future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being further
noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a delegation from
the Chair of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) regarding this
matter.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 12 be amended by adding
the following words to the end of the clause: “it being pointed out that at
the public participation meeting associated with the matter, the individual
indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an
oral submission in connection therewith.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 12, as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B.
Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert,
A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Clause
12, as amended, reads as follows:
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban
Regeneration, with respect to the request for the demolition of the
commercial buildings located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street, having
consulted the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), and consideration
of issuing notice of intent to designate the these properties under Section
29 of the Ontario Heritage Act BE DEFERRED in accordance with the July 13,
2015 request received from the applicant; it being noted that a further
Public Participation Meeting regarding this matter will be held before a
future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being further
noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a delegation from
the Chair of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) regarding this
matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting
associated with the matter, the individual indicated on the attached
public participation meeting record made an oral submission in connection
therewith.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 13.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban
Regeneration, the Mid-Century Modern properties described in Appendix A to
the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to this matter, BE INCLUDED
in the City of London’s Inventory of Heritage Resources, consistent with the
recommendation made in the 8th Report of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage (LACH), with the exception of the property located at 250
Commissions Road East, which will be referred back to the London Advisory
Committee on Heritage (LACH) for additional consultation and consideration;
it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a
communication from N. Millar, Harvest Bible Chapel of London, with respect to
this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clause 1 and clauses 3 to 6.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the attached
revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28,
2015 to:
a) approve
the agreement with the Optimist Club of North London for permission to use
portions of the North London Optimist Community Centre for the purpose of
providing its programs and services; and,
b) authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in (a) above.
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That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect financial penalties for violations of provincial regulations related
to fire and life safety issues:
a)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to urge the Ministry of Community
Safety and Correctional Services and London Fire Department to request the
Ontario Fire Marshal's (OFM) office to review current fines issued against
property owners found to be in violation of provincial regulations related to
fire and life safety issues, with a view to asking the OFM to establish
additional and more substantive pre-set Part I minimum fines for such
violations;
b)
the London Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing
staff BE ENCOURAGED to continue a coordinated approach, where applicable, to
improve the safety and quality of life for Londoners and to include, where
appropriate, other agencies and provincial officials in this coordinated
approach; and,
c)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate and report back at
a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, with
respect to the possibility of posting information pertaining to properties
that are found to be in non-compliance of Fire Code and municipal by-law
regulations on the City of London's website.
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with
respect to open air burning and air quality, current practices, enforcement
and impacts of same, specifically as an update to the last report made to the
CPSC and Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 2.
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That, on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children
& Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to RFP 15-03
– Driver Simulator:
a) the
negotiated amount with KnowledgeSurge Learning Solutions Inc., operating as
Drivewise, for the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator at their
proposed price of $169,342, HST extra, BE ACCEPTED;
b) the
funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and
d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation preparing a
purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that clause 2 be amended by
adding the following new part e):
“e) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Community and
Protective Services Committee, within one year of implementation, with
respect to operations, usage and potential partnership opportunities.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve
referral of the amended clause 2 back to the Community and Protective
Services Committee in order to allow for consideration of additional
information with respect to this matter.
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst that
Council recess.
The
Council recesses at 6:40 PM and reconvenes at 7:30 PM with Mayor M. Brown in
the Chair and all Members present except Councillor S. Turner.
The
motion to refer clause 2, as amended, is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Clause
2, as amended and referred, reads as follows:
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That, on the recommendation of the Fire
Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children
& Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to RFP 15-03
– Driver Simulator:
a) the
negotiated amount with KnowledgeSurge Learning Solutions Inc., operating as
Drivewise, for the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator at their
proposed price of $169,342, HST extra, BE ACCEPTED;
b) the
funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this purchase;
d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation preparing a
purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and
e) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Community and
Protective Services Committee, within one year of implementation, with respect
to operations, usage and potential partnership opportunities.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1, 4 and 6
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the staff report dated July 21, 2015,
revised to include the following additional comments, BE SUBMITTED to the
Province of Ontario in order to identify potential changes to the Municipal
Elections Act:
a) amend
to provide greater flexibility for municipalities to carry out the election
process to best meet the needs and voting preferences of the community,
including the use of ranked ballots, voting methods and minimum voting age,
permanent residency;
b) amend
to provide for innovation in the election process that reflects best and
shared practices among municipalities;
c) amend
the provisions for a question on a ballot to be binding based on either a
lower threshold or based on a percentage threshold of the number of electors
who participated in the election;
d) amend
the legislation to remove the requirement for municipalities to carry out
School Board elections or alternatively require that funding be provided to
municipalities to carry out the School Board elections; and
e) consideration
of moving back to a requirement for nomination signatures with the necessary
supports (e.g. accurate and timely voters' list) to facilitate this
requirement.
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That the request for designation of the
East Coast Celebration Festival as a municipally significant event BE NOTED
AND FILED; it being noted that the Festival organizers are looking forward to
launching the Festival in 2016.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Councillor
T. Park leaves the meeting at 8:02 PM.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 2.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the direction of the Municipal Council, the following actions be taken with
respect to an interest-free loan in the amount of $100,000 to the London
Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015 as Appendix
“A” to authorize an Agreement (appended as Schedule “A” to the proposed
by-law) for an interest-free loan by The Corporation of the City of London to
the London Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015; and
b) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement substantially
in the form of the agreement attached as Schedule A to Appendix A as
noted in part a), above; and
c) the
added communication from the Old East Village Business Improvement Area,
expressing support for the loan, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that clause 2 be amended to add a
new part d), as follows:
d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report, in the next meeting
cycle, to the Corporate Service Committee, with respect to additional options
related to the interest-free loan for the London Community Players,
specifically to replace the loan with a grant, including the source of
funding for the proposed grant.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 2, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (13)
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Clause
2, as amended, reads as follows:
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the direction of the Municipal Council, the following actions be taken with
respect to an interest-free loan in the amount of $100,000 to the London
Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015 as Appendix
“A” to authorize an Agreement (appended as Schedule “A” to the proposed
by-law) for an interest-free loan by The Corporation of the City of London to
the London Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015; and
b) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement substantially
in the form of the agreement attached as Schedule A to Appendix A as
noted in part a), above;
c) the
added communication from the Old East Village Business Improvement Area,
expressing support for the loan, BE RECEIVED; and
d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report, in the next meeting
cycle, to the Corporate Service Committee, with respect to additional options
related to the interest-free loan for the London Community Players,
specifically to replace the loan with a grant, including the source of
funding for the proposed grant.
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Councillor
T. Park enters the meeting at 8:13 PM.
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 3.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 28, 2015 to:
a) approve
a five-year extension agreement to December 31, 2020 between The Corporation
of the City of London (the City) and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. attached
as Appendix “B” to the by-law; it being noted that the Agreement includes a
90-day notice provision to terminate the contract with or without cause; and
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement as noted in part a),
above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 5.
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to investigate the potential for commemorating Queen Elizabeth II as the
longest reigning monarch on September 9, 2015, and report back to the
appropriate Standing Committee, at the earliest opportunity, with recommended
options that could be undertaken by the City of London to recognize Queen
Elizabeth II.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park to
Approve clauses 1, 2 and 4
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report having to do with the
Canada Post Community Mailbox Program by indicating that his spouse is an
employee of Canada Post.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Finance and Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, the staff report dated July 27, 2015 regarding proposed amendments to
the Development Charges Act, 1997 BE RECEIVED for information and the Civic
Administration BE REQUESTED to consult with industry representatives and other
stakeholders on this matter; it being noted that staff will provide a follow up
report to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee regarding Bill 73 and
its implications on the 2019 Development Charges Background Study, once it has
received Royal Assent.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 4th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting
held on July 6, 2015:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the use of a ranked voting system
for the appointment of citizens to boards, commissions and advisory
committees:
i) the
City Clerk BE REQUESTED to prepare a procedure and process for the use of a
ranked voting system for the City of London appointment of citizens to
boards, commissions and advisory committees; and,
ii) the
City Clerk BE REQUESTED report back to the Corporate Services Committee with
required changes to Council Policy 5(16) General Policy for Advisory
Committees to reflect the implementation of a) above;
it
being noted that the Governance Working Group reviewed information provided
by Councillor J. Morgan and the City Clerk with respect to this matter;
b) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the review of the legislative authority to
discuss board, commission and advisory committee appointments in closed
session;
c) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to a the implementation of a process to provide
an update to Members of Council and the public as to the status of major
initiatives; it being noted that the Civic Administration has processes in
place, by means of the annual calendar of meetings, the Standing Committees’
deferred lists and Standing Committee agenda management, to address the
concerns raised by the Governance Working Group (GWG);
d) the
review of the provision of a process to provide a current list of projects to
Members of Council BE DEFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working
Group (GWG) for further discussion; it being noted that input from the City
Manager will be sought at that time; and
e) clauses 1 to 3 BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 3.
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That the matter of requesting the London
Arts Council to consider amending its membership to include a Council Member
BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for a report back on the current
relationship between The Corporation of the City of London and the London
Arts Council, in order to provide Council Members with additional information
to take into consideration when determining whether or not to request the
above-noted change in membership.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
NAYS: M. Salih (1)
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Councillor
J. Helmer leaves the meeting at 8:21 PM.
Motion
made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 5.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Canada Post Community Mail Box Program:
a)
Canada
Post BE REQUESTED to delay further implementation of Community Mailboxes in
the City of London until such time as a satisfactory response to the matters
referenced in b), c) and d), below, has been received by the Municipal
Council:
b)
as
Canada Post has not had an opportunity to report back to the Municipal
Council with respect to the public consultation process undertaken prior to
the installation of the community mail boxes being commenced and the need to
provide a mechanism for members of the public to express safety concerns with
respect to the installation, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to advise
the Ward Councillors of any safety and operational concerns raised with
respect to the proposed location of a community mail box resulting from the
submission of an application for a Permit for Approved Works (PAWS); it being
noted that Ward Councillors will advise the Civic Administration of any
concerns that have come to their attention from members of the public with
respect to the location of a community mail box;
c)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to make the list of locations submitted
through the Permit for Approved Works process available to the public,
subject to meeting the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act;
d) the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to report back with respect to an Agreement with Canada Post to
formalize responsibilities as follows:
·
installation of the new Community Mailboxes to be done
entirely at Canada Post’s expense;
·
Canada Post to be fully responsible for maintenance
including snow-clearing and graffiti-removal. Litter pick up would not be
provided by Canada Post, however actions would be undertaken such as the
distribution of “good-customer” letters encouraging good behaviours where
concerns arise;
·
Canada Post would not require the City of London to
provide lighting nor would the City of London be installing lighting;
·
sidewalk
locations would be preferred but it is anticipated that this will not be
possible within many existing neighbourhoods. Where street-facing Community
Mailboxes are necessary, accessible curb cuts would be constructed at the
cost of Canada Post;
e) the
communication dated June 16, 2015 from Karen D., expressing concern with the
Community Mailbox Program, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Councillor
J. Helmer enters the meeting at 8:27 PM.
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A.
Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City
Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillors B. Armstrong and S.
Turner.
ALSO
PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, V.
McAlea Major, D. Popadic, L. Rowe, J. Smout, J. Stanford, A. Vandervoort, B.
Warner and J. Wills.
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to
Approve:
1. That, as a
procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the
following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a
vote in public session:
That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk and in accordance with Council Policy 1(3), the following students BE
AWARDED the 2015 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships, in the amounts shown:
•Zainab Mejeed Al Rohani Sir Wilfrid
Laurier Secondary School 98.33% $2,000
•Fariha Jamani Saunders
Secondary School 98.33% $2,000
2. That, as a
procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the
following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a
vote in public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the lease between the City and
Centennial House Limited (the “Landlord”), attached as Schedule “B”,
for approximately 3,157 square feet of useable space located at 520
Wellington Street Unit 11-12, for an additional term of five (5) years, for
the Risk Management Service Area, at a base semi gross rent of $7.50 per
square foot for the first three (3) years and $7.75 for the last two (2)
years BE APPROVED.
3. That, as a
procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the
following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a
vote in public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the lease between the City and
Centennial House Limited (the “Landlord”), attached as Schedule “B”,
for approximately 4,246 square feet of useable space located at 520
Wellington Street Unit 1-3, for an additional term of five (5) years, for the
Bylaw Enforcement Service Area, at a base semi gross rent of $7.50 per square
foot for the first three (3) years and $7.75 for the last two (2) years BE
APPROVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Councillor
B. Armstrong leaves the meeting at 8:55 PM.
None.
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Councillor H.L. Usher enquires if staff
have taken, or are intending to take, advantage of drone technology as a tool
for inspection and progress monitoring of new infrastructure installation and
other functions.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded
by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve leave for Councillor H.L. Usher for the
purpose of putting forth a substantive motion related to drone technology.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M.
Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (9)
NAYS: M. Brown, V. Ridley, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (4)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to approve that the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to report back on the potential use of drone technology in the
municipal environment by the City of London.
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that the motion requesting
information related to the use of drone technology BE REFERRED to the Civic Works
Committee for further discussion as to what information the Committee would
like to see provided by the Civic Administration related to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M.
Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)
NAYS: J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (3)
Councillor J. Helmer seeks a point of order
regarding a Member who apparently left the meeting without notifying the
Chair.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that in accordance with the
Council Procedure By-law, Councillor B. Armstrong's seat at the Council board
be ordered to remain empty for the duration of the meeting.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, V.
Ridley, T. Park, J. Zaifman (6)
NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy,
P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (7)
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XII
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EMERGENT
MOTIONS
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None.
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.s 268, 270 to 275 and 278 to 281.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 268,
270 to 275 and 278 to 281.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve Third reading and enactment of
Bill No.s 268, 270 to 275 and 278 to 281.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 269.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (12)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 269.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (12)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 269.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer,
M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L.
Usher, J. Zaifman (12)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.s 276 and 277 .
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 276
and 277.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J.
Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
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Bill No. 276
By-law No. S.-5742-222
Only
read a first and second time.
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A by-law to repeal
By-law No. S.-2624-248 entitled “A by-law to permit Ian Gibson McLay to
maintain and use an encroachment upon the road allowance for 1499 Stoneybrook
Crescent”. (City Solicitor)
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Bill No. 277
By-law No. S.-5743-223
Only
read a first and second time.
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A by-law to repeal
By-law No. S.-307-267 entitled “A by-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement with British American Oil Company Limited to maintain and use a
pole for supporting a sign at N.W. Dundas & Burbrook Streets”. (City
Solicitor)
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The
following by-laws are introduced and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of
the City of London:
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Bill No. 268
By-law No. A.-7289-215
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 28th day of July,
2015. (City Clerk)
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Bill No. 269
By-law No. A.-7290-216
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A By-law to approve
the Loan Agreement with London Community Players; and to authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2/19/CSC)
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Bill No. 270
By-law No. A.-7291-217
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A By-law to
authorize an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and
Donald Jones Management Services Inc., for the operation and management of
Centennial Hall, and to authorize the execution the Agreement. (3/19/CSC)
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Bill No. 271
By-law No. A.-7292-218
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A By-law to
authorize and approve a Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the City
of London and The Optimist Club of North London regarding the use of the
North London Optimist Community Centre; and
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (3/8/CPSC)
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Bill No. 272
By-law No. A.-7293-219
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A by-law to approve and authorize an Agreement
between The Corporation of the City of London and the University of Waterloo,
to undertake collaborative research exploring Water, Energy and
Affordability: Key Drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban
Water Infrastructure; and to authorize the Managing Director,
Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer to execute the
Agreements. (11/11/CWC)
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Bill No. 273
By-law No. A.-5273(da)-226
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A
by-law to amend By-law No. A.-5273-82 entitled, “A by-law to appoint
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the City of London.” (Chief Municipal
Law Enforcement Officer)
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Bill No. 274
By-law No. S.-5740-220
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A by-law to lay
out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public
highway. (As widening to Quebec Street, south of Oxford Street) (pursuant to
Site Plan SP14-034509) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill No. 275
By-law No. S.-5741-221
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A by-law to lay
out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of
London as public highway. (As part of Eclipse Walk, Jackpine Way and Canvas
Way) (required for approval & registration of Plan 33M-680) (Chief
Surveyor)
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Bill No. 278
By-law No. Z.-152410
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning on a portion
of the lands located at 3100 Colonel Talbot Road. (5/18/PEC)
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Bill No. 279
By-law No. Z.-152411
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning on lands
located at 1230 Riverbend Road. (6/18/PEC)
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Bill No. 280
By-law No. A.-7294-224
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A By-law to
authorize a Lease between The Corporation of the City of London and
Centennial House Limited, for the lease of office space located at 520
Wellington Street Units 1-3, for the By-law Enforcement Service Area, and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C4/19/CSC)
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Bill No. 281
By-law No. A.-7295-225
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A By-law to
authorize a Lease between The Corporation of the City of London and
Centennial House Limited, for the lease of office space located at 520
Wellington Street Units 11-12, for the Risk Management Service Area, and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C3/19/CSC)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourns at 9:19 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk