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Council
MINUTES
18th MEETING
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October 24, 2011
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The
Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 5:00
p.m.
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PRESENT: Mayor J.F. Fontana, Councillors B.
Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe,
M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher,
S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: J.A. Fielding, R.L. Fair, M.
Hayward, P. McNally, D. Ailles, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, J. Fleming,
E. Gamble, J. Kobarda, B. Krichker, I. Mackay, V. McAlea Major, J. Page, L.M.
Rowe, R. Skinner, J.W. Taylor and B. Westlake-Power.
ABSENT: Councillor J.P. Bryant
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His Worship the Mayor introduces the London
Lightning basketball team.
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Councillor N. Branscombe discloses a
pecuniary interest in clause 16 of the 25th Report of the Finance and
Administration Committee, having to do with the Airport Cargo Terminal,
by indicating that her husband owns and operates a business in the
immediate vicinity of the project.
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Councillor
D. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 17th Report of the
Community and Neighbourhoods Committee, having to do with the Taxi/Limousine
By-law review, by indicating that her employer has a taxi division.
Councillor D. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 14
and 15 of the 17th Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee
having to do with the proposed National Public Transit Strategy
and Voyageur vehicles, respectively, by indicating that her employer has
a contract with the London Transit Commission.
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Councillor
P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of
the 17th Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee, having to
do with the childcare fee subsidy, by indicating that his wife
owns and manages a daycare.
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Motion made by P. Van Meerbergen and
seconded by D. Brown to amend the Minutes of the Seventeenth Meeting with
respect to the Report clauses of the 31st Report of the Committee of the
Whole to correct the recorded voting results with respect to clauses 4(b) and
4(c), so that they read as follows:
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The Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on
part (b) of clause 4 of this report, with respect to the Financing: Future
Capital Initiatives. The members voting as follows:
YEAS: Mayor Fontana, Councillors Swan, M. Brown,
Hubert, Usher, Bryant and White. (7)
NAYS: Councillors Polhill, Orser,
Henderson, Van Meerbergen and D. Brown. (5)
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The Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on
part (c) of clause 4 of this report, with respect to the Financing: Future
Capital Initiatives. The members voting as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Polhill, Swan, M. Brown, Hubert,
Henderson, Van Meerbergen, Usher and Bryant. (8)
NAYS: Mayor Fontana, Councillors Orser, D. Brown
and White. (4)
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve the Minutes of Sixteenth Meeting,
held on October 3 and the Seventeenth Meeting, as amended, held on October 4,
2011.
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Motion Passed
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None.
2. Councillor
H. Usher – Bill C-615 – An Act to Establish a National Public Transit Strategy.
(Referred to the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee Stage for Consideration
with Clause 14 of the 17th Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee.)
3. a) G.
Thompson, President, The Urban League of London – Hydro Shared Utilities
Model;
b) R.
McMaster, 46 Briscoe Street – Hydro Shared Utilities Model;
c) D.
Sheppard, E-mail – Hydro Shared Utilities Model;
d) R.
Bezner Kerr, Department of Geography, UWO – Hydro Shared Utilities Model; and
e) M.
Does, E-mail – Hydro Shared Utilities Model.
(Referred to the
Finance and Administration Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 2 of
the 25th Report of the Finance and Administration Committee.)
None.
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1. 26th Report of the
Finance and Administration Committee
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Motion made by Councillor H. Usher to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the renaming of
Queen Street Bridge to Wolseley Bridge:
(a) on
the recommendation of the City Clerk, NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the
request to rename and dedicate the Quebec Street Bridge to “Wolseley Bridge”;
it being noted that there is concern raised by emergency services with
respect to the potential confusion with Wolseley Avenue; and,
(b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to:
(i) consult
with the appropriate representatives of the Area Support Unit London to
investigate a proposed alternative name for the Quebec Street Bridge, that
recognizes our military’s past and present in London, and meets the
requirements as set out in Council Policy 3(7), entitled “Naming/Renaming or
Dedicating of Municipal Property, Buildings and Park Elements”; and,
(ii) bring
forward the proposed alternative name identified in (b)(i), above, to the
appropriate Standing Committee, for consideration, in accordance with the
approval process as defined in Policy 3(7). (2011-D17-00/S08-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Environmental Programs
and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to providing
competitive bids for Blue Box processing services to other municipalities:
(a) the
principles outlined in the attached ‘Appendix A’ be used to establish
pricing to respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Tenders from other
municipalities to provide Blue Box processing services BE APPROVED;
(b) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on October 24, 2011, to delegate to the Executive Director
of Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services, the authority to prepare
and submit bids responding to competitive RFPs or Tenders to provide Blue Box
processing services to other municipalities;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this matter;
(d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the appropriate Standing
Committee related to the outcome of any proposal or bid submitted to provide
Blue Box processing services; and,
(e) subsequent
to the City being awarded a RFP or Tender, the Mayor and City Clerk BE
AUTHORIZED to execute all documents that are necessary in connection with the
matter. (2011-W08-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the
Taxi/Limousine By-Law review:
(a) the
Public Participation Meeting relating to the proposed Taxi/Limousine By-law
scheduled for November 29, 2011, BE HELD at Centennial Hall; and,
(b) the
information Report, dated October 18, 2011, from the Director of Building
Controls and Chief Building Official, and the communication, dated October
18, 2011, from J. R. Donnelly, Vice-President and Chief Operation Officer,
Aboutown, with respect to the proposed changes to the Taxi/Limousine By-law,
BE REFERRED to the Public Participation meeting as noted in (a) above;
it being noted that the above-noted
information report is in response to the direction of the Municipal Council
for additional information. (2011-P10-02)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Amend in part (b) of clause 3 by
replacing the words, “BE REFERRED to the Public Participation Meeting as
noted in (a) above;” with the words, “BE RECEIVED
and part 3.1(w) of Schedule B of the proposed by-law BE REMOVED and the
practice of hailing be continued, as it has in the past; it being noted that
this issue is outside the scope of December 2010 direction of Council.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, S.E.
White (9)
NAYS: M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, H.L. Usher (4)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by Councillor S. White to further Amend clause 3 by adding a new
part (c) to prohibit plate leasing.
Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council
Procedure By-law, the motion is withdrawn, at the joint request of the mover
and seconder, and with the consent of the Council.
The motion to adopt part (b) of clause 3,
as amended, is put.
Motion Passed
The motion to adopt part (a) of clause 3 is
put.
Motion Passed
Clause 3, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Taxi/Limousine By-Law review:
(a) the
Public Participation Meeting relating to the proposed Taxi/Limousine By-law
scheduled for November 29, 2011, BE HELD at Centennial Hall; and,
(b) the
information Report, dated October 18, 2011, from the Director of Building
Controls and Chief Building Official, and the communication, dated October
18, 2011, from J. R. Donnelly, Vice-President and Chief Operation Officer,
Aboutown, with respect to the proposed changes to the Taxi/Limousine By-law, BE RECEIVED and part 3.1(w) of Schedule B of the proposed
by-law BE REMOVED and the practice of hailing be continued, as it has in the
past; it being noted that this issue is outside the scope of December 2010
direction of Council;
it being further noted that the above-noted
information report is in response to the direction of the Municipal Council
for additional information.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill that pursuant to section 7.3 of the Council
Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit the consideration
of clause 2 of the 25th Report of the Finance and Administration Committee, at
this time.
Motion Passed
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Finance and Administration Committee
Councillor P. Hubert presents the 25th
Report
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the attached
presentation from London Hydro and EPCOR with respect to a Hydro Shared
Utilities Model:
(a) the
presentation from Peter Johnson, Chair, London Hydro Inc. and Don Lowry,
President and CEO, EPCOR BE RECEIVED; and
(b) the
City and London Hydro BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a “Cooperation Agreement”
with EPCOR, allowing the parties a period of time to explore a partnering
arrangement on an exclusive and confidential basis, with the draft Agreement
to be reviewed by the City Solicitor and brought back to the Municipal
Council for approval.
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At 5:50 p.m., his Worship the Mayor places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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Motion
made by Mayor J. Fontana and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Amend
clause 2 by replacing it with the following new part (b):
“(b) consideration
of entering into a “Cooperation Agreement” with EPCOR BE DEFERRED
until after the Civic Administration has reported back to the Municipal
Council with respect to the potential for a shared utilities model and the
Municipal Council has made a decision thereon.”
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong that pursuant to section 9.6 of the
Council Procedure By-law, Councillor J.L. Baechler be permitted to speak
longer than 5 minutes with respect the presentation from London Hydro and
EPCOR related to a Shared Utilities Model.
Motion Passed
Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council
Procedure By-law, the motion to Amend clause 2, by replacing part (b), moved
by Mayor J. Fontana and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill is, at the joint
request of the mover and seconder and with the consent of Council,
withdrawn.
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Amend clause 2 by replacing part (b),
with the following:
“(b) the
principles (with respect to a shared utility model) as stated in the
resolution adopted by Council on October 3, 2011, BE REAFFIRMED.”
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown that pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor H.L. Usher be permitted to speak longer than 5
minutes with respect the presentation from London Hydro and EPCOR related to
a Shared Utilities Model.
Motion Passed
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At 6:01 p.m., his Worship the Mayor resumes
the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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At 6:52 p.m., his Worship the Mayor places
Councillor M. Brown in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 7:01 p.m., his Worship the Mayor resumes
the Chair and Councillor M. Brown takes his seat at the Council Board.
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The motion to adopt the amendment to part
(b) is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown (3)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve part (a) of clause 2.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve part (b) of clause 2, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
Clause 2, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the attached presentation from London Hydro and EPCOR with
respect to a Hydro Shared Utilities Model:
(a) the
presentation from Peter Johnson, Chair, London Hydro Inc. and Don Lowry,
President and CEO, EPCOR BE RECEIVED; and
(b) the
principles (with respect to a shared utility model) as stated in the
resolution adopted by Council on October 3, 2011, BE REAFFIRMED.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 7:07 p.m. and
reconvenes at 7:53 p.m. with all Members present except Councillors
Branscombe, Van Meerbergen and Bryant.
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17th Report of the Community and
Neighbourhoods Committee (continued)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, and with the
concurrence of the Executive Director of Community Services, the attached
proposed By-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on October 24, 2011, to:
(a) authorize
the Fire Chief, or designate, to prepare the necessary documents to register
various City of London Fire Services rescue boats in the Canadian Register of
Vessels small vessel register, in compliance with the Canada Shipping Act,
2001, or any successor legislation; and,
(b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute and seal the necessary documents that
have been prepared by the Fire Chief, or designate, in section (a) above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing,
with the concurrence of the Executive Director of Community Services, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Investment in the Affordable
Housing (IAH) Program:
(a) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on October 24, 2011, to authorize an Administration
Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, substantially in the form of an agreement
appended to the by-law and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and,
(b) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement in section
(a) above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Social and Community
Support Services and with the concurrence of the Executive Director of
Community Services, the attached proposed By-law (Appendix A) BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011,
to:
(a) approve
the Contribution Agreement between the City and Addiction Services of Thames
Valley, under the London CAReS Program;
(b) authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Contribution Agreement approved in (a)
above; and,
(c) authorize
the Executive Director of Community Services to act under certain sections of
the Contribution Agreement approved in (a) above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Neighbourhood &
Children’s Services, with the concurrence of the Executive Director of
Community Services, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011, to:
(a) approve
the Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the
Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du Canada, for permission to use portions of
the Boyle Memorial Community Centre for the purpose of program and storage
space; and,
(b) authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Licence Agreement in (a) above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence
of the Executive Director, Community Services, the following actions be taken
with respect to the supply and delivery of Fire Department fire apparatus
(RFP 11-14):
(a) the
proposal submitted by Carl Thibault Fire Trucks Inc., 38 Thibault Street,
Pierreville, PQ., for the supply and delivery of three (3) pumper rescues in
the amount of $1,455,886 (HST extra), BE ACCEPTED;
(b) the
funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Finance
Report, attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
(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 entering into a
formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to
the subject matter of this approval; and,
(e) the
Fire Chief BE AUTHORIZED to establish a practice of retaining one (1) fire
apparatus that has been retired from the frontline fleet for the purposes of
training; it being noted that this represents an increase of one (1) vehicle
to the fire department fleet and an annual budget impact of $5,000, that will
be accommodated within the existing Fire Service Fleet Budget.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on
the Environment (ACE), clause 1 of the 9th Report of the ACE BE REFERRED to
the City Clerk for consideration with the Advisory Committee Review currently
being undertaken:
Clause 1 read as follows:
“1. That the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to include the addition of climate change mitigation in the Terms
of Reference for the Advisory Committee on the Environment.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Child Care Advisory Committee
(CCAC), the Mayor BE ASKED to send a letter to the Minister of Education
requesting additional provincial funding for childcare fee subsidy, noting
that the London waitlist is projected to be over 600 by November 2011.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Trees and Forests
Advisory Committee (TFAC), clause 1 of the 8th Report of the TFAC BE REFERRED
to the Services Review Committee for consideration, in conjunction with its
current review of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Strategy:
Clause 1 reads as follows:
“1. That, recognizing that the City
of London should aim to at least maintain its current level of leaf cover,
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to use a diameter-ratio replacement
method to determine the ash tree replanting rate; it being noted that based
on the City of London’s street tree data, this equates to a replant ratio of
3:1 trees for every tree removed, even with the 3:1 ratio, it will not
recapture the lost leaf cover for up to 20 years. Should a 3:1 ratio not be
financially obtainable, a 2:1 ratio should be the absolute minimum amount of
loss the City should accept; it being further noted that the Trees and
Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) reviewed and received a Report, dated
September 27, 2011, from the Executive Director of Planning, Environmental
and Engineering Services and heard the attached presentation, dated
September 27, 2011, from the Manager of Urban Forestry, with respect to the
Emerald Ash Borer Management Strategy.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
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At 7:57 p.m., Councillor N. Branscombe enters
the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that the attached communication dated October 6, 2011, from
Councillor J. Bryant, with respect to a request that the proposed park
located in the Cedar Hollow development be officially named “Tolpuddle Park”,
BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration and review.
(2011-E07-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Environmental Programs
and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to the next
steps in addressing the public comments and the direction in expanding the
scope of City of London animal welfare initiatives:
(a) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to prepare and release a Request for
Expression of Interest (REOI) for service providers interested and qualified
to perform activities in one or more of the following areas:
• education
and awareness services for responsible pet ownership (adults and children);
• coordination
of community-based animal welfare initiatives (including trap, neuter, return
program for cats, volunteer coordination);
• fostering
and adoption facility(ies) and program for stray cats;
• fostering
and adoption facility(ies) and program for stray dogs;
• pet
identification (licensing) system;
• animal
services community patrol;
• by-law
enforcement; and,
• shelter
facility for stray and impounded animals;
(b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with (a) above;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on the outcome of the REOI
process at a future meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee;
(d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to examine short and long-term shelter
solutions in other jurisdictions, using different models such as
public/private partnerships, public/not-for-profit partnerships, privately
and publicly owned options, and report on these details to Community and
Neighbourhoods Committee in November 2011;
(e) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to examine community-based models for coordinating
and managing a variety of animal welfare initiatives including potential
financial arrangements;
(f) the
following Phase 1 Work Plan for 2011/2012 BE APPROVED; it being noted that
the other animal welfare items identified in the July 25, 2011 Municipal
Council resolution will be addressed as part of the Phase 2 Work Plan and
submitted at a future meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee:
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2011/2012 Phase
1 Work Plan Activity Areas
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Proposed
Timeframe
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Enhance
community-based adoption programs for cats and dogs
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Ongoing
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Maximize
spay/neuter opportunities within existing approved funds and examine
partnerships for high-volume spay/neuter programs
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Ongoing
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Release a Request
for Expression of Interest (REOI) for service providers interested
and qualified to perform activities in various animal service areas
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November 2011 to
February 2012
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Examine short and
long-term shelter solutions in other jurisdictions using different models
such as public/private partnerships; public/not-for-profit partnerships,
privately owned, and publicly owned options
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November 2011
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Examine community-based
models for coordinating and managing a variety of animal welfare
initiatives including potential financial arrangements
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December 2011 to
February 2012
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Submit briefing details
to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) regarding municipal perspectives on the
future of animal services and the need for changes at the municipal level
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January 2012
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Evaluate options
for financing animal services including the role of fees for licenses, tags
and microchips
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December 2011 to
February 2012
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Prepare details
to help Londoners make better decisions when it comes to obtaining a new
pet (Responsible Pet Purchasing)
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March 2012
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(g)
the
remainder of this report BE RECEIVED as information for the continued
dialogue on expanding the scope of animal welfare initiatives in the city;
(h) the report
dated October 18, 2011, from the Director, Environmental Programs and Solid
Waste BE REFERRED to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for information;
and,
(i)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider engaging the public, throughout
this process, by way of public participation meetings and/or focus groups, as
required;
it being noted that
the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee heard the attached
presentation from the Director of Environmental Programs and Solid Waste, as
well as heard verbal delegations from Councillors B. Polhill and J. Swan,
with respect to this matter.(2011-P04-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
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At 7:59 p.m., Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
enters the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that the Mayor BE ASKED to write a letter of support related to the attached
communications, dated September 16, 2011 and October 17, 2011, from F. R.
Berry, Chair, London Transit Commission, and L. Ducharme, London Transit
Commission, respectively, with respect to Bill C-615, an Act to establish a
National Public Transit Strategy. (2011-S11-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve that the attached communication, dated October 6, 2011, from
H. Bernat, 57 Wistow Street, with respect to Voyageur vehicles blocking his
driveway while picking up residents of Participation House located at 59 Wistow
Street, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration and the London Police
Services Board for review of Mr. Bernat’s parking and speeding concerns, as
well as a review of the feasibility of accessible parking at 59 Wistow Street
and traffic calming measures for the area; it being noted that the Community
and Neighbourhoods Committee (CNC) heard a verbal delegation from H. Bernat,
and received communications, dated November 10, 2010 and October 18, 2011,
from L. E. Ducharme, General Manager, London Transit Commission, and S.
Maguire, Division Manager, Parking and Traffic Signals, respectively, with
respect to this matter. (2011-P07-00)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: D. Brown (1)
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The Chair directs that the following report
clauses be received for information:
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received the 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee from its meeting held on September 22, 2011. (See Report attached.)
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received the 6th Report of the Community Safety and
Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 22,
2011. (See Report attached.)
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19.
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6th Report of the
London Housing Advisory Committee
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee reviewed and received an information Report from the Director of
Social and Community Support Services, with the concurrence of the Executive
Director of Community Services and the Deputy City Treasurer, with respect to
the supply, fitting, adjustment and repair of ophthalmic spectacles (Tender
09-71).
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21.
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9th Report of the
Advisory Committee on the Environment
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee (CNC) reviewed and received clauses 2 to 9, inclusive, of the 9th
Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on
October 5, 2011. (See Report attached.)
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22.
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4th Report of the
Childcare Advisory Committee
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee (CNC) reviewed and received clauses 2 to 8, inclusive, of the 4th
Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee from its meeting held on
September 21, 2011. (See Report attached.)
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23.
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8th Report of the
Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
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That the Community and Neighbourhoods
Committee (CNC) reviewed and received clauses 2 to 8, inclusive, of the 8th
Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on
September 28, 2011. (See Report attached.)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions
be taken with respect to the Council Procedure By-law:
(a) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting on October 24, 2011 for the purpose of amending By-law No.
A-38, the Council Procedure By-law, to change references to the title of
Chief Administrative Officer to City Manager;
(b) the
attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting on October 24, 2011 for the purpose of repealing
and replacing By-law No. A-38, the Council Procedure By-law, with a new
Council Procedure By-law to take effect on December 1, 2011, to:
(i) incorporate
the new standing committee structure;
(ii) reflect
the introduction of electronic agendas;
(iii) reflect
the introduction of electronic voting;
(iv) extend
the time for the holding of a Council meeting that has been postponed for
emergency situations from 3 days to 7 days;
(v) provide
additional clarification as to consent agendas; and
(vi) make
reference to the Council Code of Conduct;
it being pointed out that there were no
submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with
this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Amend by adding a new part (c), as
follows:
“(c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED report back with draft terms of
reference for the new standing committees;”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 1, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
Clause 1, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Procedure
By-law:
(a) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting on October 24, 2011 for the purpose of amending By-law No.
A-38, the Council Procedure By-law, to change references to the title of
Chief Administrative Officer to City Manager;
(b) the
attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting on October 24, 2011 for the purpose of repealing
and replacing By-law No. A-38, the Council Procedure By-law, with a new Council
Procedure By-law to take effect on December 1, 2011, to:
(i) incorporate
the new standing committee structure;
(ii) reflect
the introduction of electronic agendas;
(iii) reflect
the introduction of electronic voting;
(iv) extend
the time for the holding of a Council meeting that has been postponed for
emergency situations from 3 days to 7 days;
(v) provide
additional clarification as to consent agendas; and
(vi) make
reference to the Council Code of Conduct;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED report back with draft terms of reference
for the new standing committees;
it being pointed out that there were no
submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with
this matter.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that the recommendations in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated October
19, 2011 BE APPROVED; it being noted that at the public hearing associated
with the Agenda, no members of the public came forward to speak to the items
contained therein.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the attached proposed
by-Law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of October
24, 2011 to:
(a) approve
the agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented
by the Minister of Tourism and Culture, to obtain Provincial funding of
$100,000 to develop a cultural prosperity plan and cultural profile /
cultural mapping project; and
(b) authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute the Agreement in (a) above.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the attached proposed
by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 24, 2011 for
the purpose of amending Council Policy 28(2), being the Council Members’
Expense Account Policy, to adjust the annual expense allocation for each
Council Member by an equal share of the annual amount budgeted for
reimbursement of claims for local City business travel, in order to
amalgamate the two allocations into one lump sum, effective January 1, 2012 and
to reflect the elimination of the Board of Control.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that the communication dated October 7, 2011 from the City Clerk with respect
to candidates who were in default of filing their financial statements for the
2010 Municipal Election BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Managing Director -
Corporate Assets - Lease Agreement between the City and Thames Valley
District School Board - London Environmental Education Centre at the
Wellington Road Tourist Information Centre Location
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director - Corporate Assets, on
the advice of the Manager Realty Services, the following actions be taken
with respect to the London Environmental Education Centre:
(a) the
City BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a five (5) year land lease with the Thames
Valley District School Board (TVDSB) covering the use of an area behind the
City’s Wellington Road Tourist Information Centre building where two portable
classrooms are currently located at 696 Wellington Road, subject to the
following conditions:
(i) the
subject lands to be used as a London Environmental Education Centre;
(ii) the
TVDSB agreeing to pay to the City a rental rate of $6,600.00 per annum plus
utilities;
(iii) the
TVDSB having the use of the washrooms in the Wellington Road Tourist
Information Centre; and
(iv) the
TVDSB having periodic use of the meeting room in the Wellington Road Tourist
Information Centre at an additional charge of $100.00 per half day; and
(b) the
attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting on October 24, 2011, to approve the lease of lands to the Thames
Valley District School Board and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the Lease Agreement. (2011-L16-01)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Director of Intergovernmental and
Community Liaison, the report dated October 19, 2011 with respect to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual General Meeting,
Conference and Trade Show 2011 BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Intergovernmental and
Community Liaison, the Mayor and Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to submit
a proposal for the City of London to host the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario (AMO) Annual General Meeting, Conference and Trade Show for 2014,
2015 and 2016, including an undertaking that the City of London will:
(a) host and finance the Welcome
Reception;
(b) provide
volunteers to assist with the collation of delegate kits, and to guide
companion program tours, study tours and other tasks;
(c) provide
a local planning committee which will develop study tours and companion
tours;
(d) provide shuttle buses between
hotels, if necessary;
(e) provide study tour and
companions program buses; and
(f) provide civic greetings to
delegates from the Mayor.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Chief Technology Officer, with the
concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect
to the provisioning of cellular services for The Corporation of the City of
London:
(a) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations for a month to
month extension of the cellular services contract with Rogers Wireless Inc.,
700-40 Weber St. East, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 6R3;
(b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the necessary
administrative acts in connection with this matter, including the execution
of an Agreement; and
(c) the
approval of clause (b) above BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating
satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with Rogers Wireless to the
satisfaction of the Chief Technology Officer and the Manager of Purchasing
and Supply.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Division Manager of Fleet Services
and Departmental Resources:
(a) the
tender for the supply and delivery of two (2) Crew Cab & Chassis
submitted by Carrier Centers, 90 Enterprise Drive, London, Ontario N6N 1A8 at
their tendered price of $154,600.00 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED;
(b) the
funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with this award; and
(d) approvals
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this
approval.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to provide a conditional grant of
up to $10,000 to UnLondon, a local nonprofit organization, for the purposes
of hosting a contest to create budget-related technology applications
(“apps”); it being noted that funding for this grant can be accommodated
within existing operating budget.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that the City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer’s report dated October 19,
2011 with respect to the City maintaining its Aaa credit rating BE RECEIVED
for information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to Downtown parking:
(a) consideration
of the attached report of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
and the attached related communications dated October 17, 2011 from S.
Farhi with respect to undertaking a competitive bid process for the provision
of parking spaces in the downtown BE REFERRED to a Special Meeting of the
Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) to be held on Monday, October 24,
2011 at 4:00 p.m. in order for the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer to
provide additional details to assist the FAC in its decision making;
(b) a
procurement policy BE DEVELOPED for the acquisition of Downtown parking by
the City of London; and
(c) the
Code of Conduct for Council Members BE AMENDED to reference section 6.2 of
the Procurement Policy pertaining to “Interference in the Procurement
Process”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that the attached communication dated October 19, 2011 from J.
Preston, with respect to his appointment to the Committee of Adjustment BE
RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that representatives of the London International Airport Authority
and the London Economic Development Corporation BE REQUESTED to attend the
November 2, 2011 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee to
provide an update on the Airport Cargo Terminal project, including details as
to what economic benefits the community is realizing as a result of the
project.
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor M. Brown to Amend clause 16 in line 3 by deleting the words
“Finance and Administration Committee” and by replacing them with the words
“Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert (2)
RECUSED: N. Branscombe (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve 16, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
RECUSED: N. Branscombe (1)
Clause 16, as amended, reads as follows:
That representatives of the London
International Airport Authority and the London Economic Development
Corporation BE REQUESTED to attend the November 2, 2011 meeting of the Investment
and Economic Prosperity Committee to provide an update on the Airport Cargo
Terminal project, including details as to what economic benefits the
community is realizing as a result of the project.
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Finance and Administration Committee
Councillor Hubert presents the 26th Report
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to Downtown
Parking:
(a)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to commence negotiations with the Tricar
Group for the lease of a parking garage at King Street and Ridout Street;
(b)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to obtain an appraisal and prepare a
business plan with respect to the opportunity noted in (a), above;
(c)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to (a) and (b)
so that the matter can be considered as part of the upcoming Budget process;
(d)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update the City’s long-term parking plan
and associated studies, including the financial plan associated therewith;
and
(e)
the
October 17, 2011 and October 20, 2011 communications from S. Farhi, related
to downtown parking, BE NOTED AND FILED.
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Motion made by Councillor D.G. Henderson
and seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Amend in part (b) by adding
the words, "and legal issues" after the word “opportunity”.
At 8:37 p.m., his Worship the Mayor places Councillor
Henderson in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.B. Swan (1)
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Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor H.L. Usher requests that parts (a), (b) and (c)
be called separately from parts (d) and (e).
Pursuant to section 17.2 of the Council
Procedure By-law, Councillor Swan requests separate vote on clause 1, part (b).
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At 8:49 p.m., his Worship the Mayor resumes
the Chair and Councillor Henderson takes his seat at the Council Board.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve part (a) of clause 1.
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The motion to adopt the amendment to part
(b) is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, S.E. White (10)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, D. Brown,
H.L. Usher (4)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve part (b) of clause 1, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (11)
NAYS: J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown
(3)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve part (c) of clause 1.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, M. Brown (2)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve parts (d) and (e) of clause 1.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler (1)
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Clause 1, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following
actions be taken with respect to Downtown Parking:
(a)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to commence negotiations with the Tricar
Group for the lease of a parking garage at King Street and Ridout Street;
(b)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to obtain an appraisal and prepare a
business plan with respect to the opportunity and legal issues noted
in (a), above;
(c)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to (a) and (b)
so that the matter can be considered as part of the upcoming Budget process;
(d)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update the City’s long-term parking plan
and associated studies, including the financial plan associated therewith;
and
(e)
the
October 17, 2011 and October 20, 2011 communications from S. Farhi, related
to downtown parking, BE NOTED AND FILED.
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The
Chair directs that the following report clause be noted:
2. Proposed
Parking Garage – Competitive Bid Process
That
the Finance and Administration Committee received and noted a confidential
information report dated October 24, 2011, from the City Solicitor, providing
advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, with respect to downtown parking.
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Motion made Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning
and the Managing Director of Development Approvals, based on an application
by Hudson Boat Works relating to the property located at 2519 Fanshawe Park
Road East, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future
meeting of the Municipal Council 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 Light Industrial Special Provision (h-42*LI1(5)) Zone TO
remove the “h-42” holding provision.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning and
Managing Director, Development Approvals Business Unit, based on the
application of Sifton Properties Ltd. relating to the property located at
1451 Wharncliffe Road South, the attached proposed by-law BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011 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 holding provision.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning,
based on the application of Whitney Engineering Inc. relating to the property
located at 751 Fanshawe park Road West, the attached proposed by-law
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011
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*R1-4)
and Holding Residential R5/R6 (h*h-54*R5-4/R6-5) Zone TO Residential R1
(R1-4) and Holding Residential (h-54*R5-4/R6-5) Zone to remove the “h”
holding provision.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning,
the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Auburn
Developments relating to the property located at 2062 Denview Avenue:
(a) the
attached proposed by-laws BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council
meeting to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official
Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands as follows:
(i) FROM
a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone;
(ii) FROM
a Holding Special Provision R1 (h*R1-3(7)) and Holding Residential R1
(h*R1-3) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone and a Special Provision
Residential (R1-3(7)) Zone; and a R5/R6/R7 (R5-3/R6-5/R7*H12*D50) Zone; and,
(iii) FROM
a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone, a Holding Special Provision
Residential/Residential R1/R2 (h*R1-3(7)/R2-3) and a Holding Residential
R5/R6/R7 (h*R5-3/R6-5/R7*H12*D50) TO a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone, a Special
Provision Residential/Residential R1/R2 (R1-3(7)/R2-3) and a Residential
R5/R6/R7 (R5-3/R6-5/R7*H12*D50); to remove the “h” holding provision; and,
(b) the
introduction of the above-noted by-law BE SUBJECT TO the satisfaction of the
Civic Administration as to the execution of the related subdivision
agreement.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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5.
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City of London –
1607, 1609 (eastern portion), 1611, 1615, 1619, 1623, 1627, 1631, 1635, 1639,
1643, 1649 and 1653 Richmond Street (OZ-7965)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and
City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application
by the City of London relating to the properties located at 1607, 1609
(eastern portion), 1611, 1615, 1619, 1623, 1627, 1631, 1635, 1639, 1643, 1649
and 1653 Richmond Street, on the west side of Richmond Street between
Hillview Boulevard and Shavian Boulevard:
(a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to retain a transportation planning
consultant to prepare a traffic impact assessment to assist with area
transportation policies and development conditions; it being noted that the
Civic Administration will continue to work with the community to alleviate
their concerns where feasible; and,
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the appropriate Standing
Committee with respect to:
(i) the
costs associated with the storm sewer capacity improvements required to
accommodate the proposed development between Hillview Avenue and Shavian
Boulevard which represents a significant increase in development density;
and,
(ii) to
identify a sources of financing to undertake these works in 2012;
it being noted that the Civic
Administration have initiated an application for Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments for these lands and are preparing a Master Plan to be
considered for adoption as a Guideline Document to the Official Plan;
it being further noted that a concurrent
Site Plan application for the lands at 1631, 1635 and 1639 Richmond Street
will be presented at a future public meeting of the appropriate Standing
Committee for consideration, together with the proposed Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Wastewater and
Treatment, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011 to approve a Non-Disclosure
Agreement with the Insurance Bureau of Canada for purposes of participating
in a Municipal Flooding Risk Assessment initiative and to authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Water & City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the
contract for the 2011 decommissioning of historical production wells (Project
EW3754):
(a) the
proposal submitted by Davidson Well Drilling Limited, 147 North Street West,
in the amount of $164,400.00, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted
that the City is exercising the second (2) year of a three (3) year term
contract (Tender No. 10-97) awarded to Davidson Well Drilling Limited in 2010
and that all original unit prices have been maintained; it being further
noted that this is the second year of a three year term contract, where the
City has the sole discretion to renew the contract for one additional term
based on the price and performance;
(b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached hereto 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 purchase order for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project; and,
(e) the
Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Water & City
Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to increasing the scope
of work and provision of engineering services for the Elgin Middlesex Pumping
Station Pump Upgrades Project (EW3540):
(a) the
engineering fees for AECOM Canada Ltd., 410 – 250 York Street, Citi Plaza,
London, Ontario, N6A 6K2, BE INCREASED, in the amount of $93,181.00 to a
revised total of $157,784.00, excluding H.S.T., for this project; it being
noted that the scope change is driven by revised design criteria, but will
result in annual hydro cost savings of almost 20%;
(b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached hereto as Appendix "A"; it being noted that
the request for a funding increase is within the existing funding allocation
for the project;
(c) the
consulting fees for the project BE IN ACCORDANCE with the estimate, on file,
based upon the Fee Guideline for the 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; and,
(d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project; it being noted that the
Corporation previously entered into a formal contract with AECOM Canada Ltd.
to undertake the preliminary design and design of this project, and this work
is an extension of that contract.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City
Planner, based on the application of the Hermitage Club relating to the
property located at 1040 and 1036 Commissioners Road West, the attached
proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
October 24, 2011 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the
Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential
R5/Residential R8 (R5-3/R8-4) Zone which permits medium density residential
development in the form of cluster townhouses and low rise apartments and a
Commercial Recreation (CR) Zone which permits commercial recreation
establishments TO a Residential R5 Special Provision/Residential R8
(R5-3(_)/R8-4) Zone to allow an existing single detached dwelling with a
14.9m lot frontage, a 1.0 metre minimum east interior side yard setback and a
3.0 metre minimum front yard setback and a Commercial Recreation Special
Provision (CR(_)) Zone to permit a commercial recreational use with a 0.0
metre west interior side yard setback and a 0.0 metre front yard setback; it
being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public
participation meeting held in connection with this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning
& City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the
application of the City of London relating to portions of the properties
located at 1366 Huron Street and 1295 Webster Street:
(a) the
proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "B" BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011 to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to
change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Facility (NF)
Zone which permits churches and elementary schools TO a Neighbourhood
Facility (NF1) Zone which permits community centres, day care centres,
libraries, private schools, fire stations, private club, police station,
churches and elementary schools; and,
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to address the following design
considerations through the process of designing and constructing this
project:
(i) locate
the driveway access to parking along the eastern property boundary;
(ii) ensure
pedestrian entrance has a direct connection to public sidewalk;
(iii) locate
parking along the eastern and southern edges of the site;
(iv) use
building massing to identify pedestrian entrance separate from garage/fire
truck entrance;
(v) ensure
building elevations clearly identify building base, middle and top;
(vi) use
a limited palette of complementary building materials, such as brick and
stone; and,
(vii) design/surface
vehicle access and parking areas so as to ‘read’ as forecourt/plaza spaces
rather than exclusively as driveway;
it being noted that the Built and Natural
Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated October 9,
2011 from W. Ludwig, 1359 Webster Street, with respect to this matter;
it being pointed out that there were no oral
submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with
this matter. (2011-D11-02)
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Executive Director of Planning,
Environmental & Engineering Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the implementation of the Official Plan growth management policies
applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works as
outlined in the Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) update:
(a) the attached GMIS
(Appendix “C”) BE APPROVED;
it being noted that:
(i) this
strategy will provide direction on future development applications;
(ii) the
GMIS will be used in setting the final 2012 Capital Program for growth
infrastructure and will be re-examined in 2013; and,
(iii) the
GMIS is identified as a Guideline Document as set out in Section 19.2.2 of
the Official Plan;
(b) Projects
T69 (Foxhollow SWMF) and T80 (Riverbend SWMF) BE REFERRED to the Civic
Administration for further consultation with related Developers, with a
report back to the appropriate Standing Committee within 60 days; and,
(c) the
Civic Administration BE ASKED to report back to the appropriate Standing
Committee on the inclusion of Project T67B (Old Victoria SWMF) within 60 days
within the GMIS;
it being
noted that the following communication was received in support of the GMIS
Report:
·
The
Urban League of London, dated October 17, 2011, as included in the Built and
Natural Environment Committee (BNEC) Added Communications.
it being
also noted that the following communications were received in opposition to
the GMIS Report:
·
P.
Sergautis, Extra Realty Limited, dated October 17, 2011, as included in the
BNEC Communications; and,
·
R.
Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., dated October 17, 2011, attached,
included in the BNEC Added, Added Communications.
it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this
matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection
therewith:
·
J.
Kennedy, London Development Institute – advising that the GMIS was last
updated in June, 2010; advising that LDI representatives met with Civic
Administration in February, 2011 and did not receive a first draft until September,
2011; indicating that he is speaking from an industry perspective; advising
that they received the final update last Thursday and reviewed the document
over the weekend; advising that a number of questions that they raised have
been addressed; recommending that a formal process is developed to review the
GMIS on an annual basis; expressing concern that some of the costs of the
projects will increase with phasing and that the LDI has had discussions with
the industry with respect to phasing; enquiring as to how it was determined
which projects are to be delayed and which projects were moved ahead of
schedule; indicating that the Municipal Servicing and Financing Agreement
needs to be finalized; reiterating that there needs to be deadlines, consultation
with industry and increased communication; and advising that timing is a key
component.
·
B.
Stratford, R. W. Stratford Consulting – advising that he is representing the
property owners of Fox Hollow SWM Pond; indicating that the staff advised the
property owners that the SWM pond would be constructed in 2012 and now the
ponds are being phased; indicating that he has a problem with the GMIS being
approved with the deferral of the SWM ponds; advising that it is difficult to
understand the timing if not certain about phasing dates and boundaries;
requesting that the phased works be left as they are and asking Staff come
back with phasing timelines and funding; advising that he supports phasing
but they are left dangling with the process; expressing concern with the
timing; and advising that this may change things on paper but it may not
change the project.
·
P.
Masschelein, Sifton Properties Limited – advising that the City and the
industry need to talk about phasing; advising that they have 2 ponds that
have been maintained as projects for 2012 and indicating that if these
projects can be phased, that is great, but if they can’t, these projects have
been in place for years and there are unique conditions; advising that they
have people ready to move in but are unable to; advising that a deferral
would cause problems; advising that there are 350-400 lots for one SWM pond;
advising that this is his third time addressing the Old Victoria Area;
advising that an area plan was completed in 2006/2007; advising that this was
all completed before the implementation of the GMIS; advising that the
initial GMIS has not changed; indicating that they are looking at areas of
London to invest in; indicating that this is a unique circumstance as
functional and detailed designs would commence and development could proceed;
advising that the area has not been serviced; advising that there are
families with one member who commutes to other cities along the 401;
indicating that this development is a mid to upper level development that backs
onto the River; indicating that great planning and visioning work has been
done in this area; advising that they received a Council resolution asking
Staff to report back in August and that August comes and goes with no
response; advising that the River Bend EA has not been done in 3 years;
indicating that the Old Victoria Area is a great area for investment;
indicating that the estimated revenues are $12,000,000; advising that all of
the infrastructure is there; indicating that people may move to the
communities outside of London; indicating that this is a great opportunity
for London; realizing that a committee has been established to deal with the
Municipal Servicing and Financing Agreement, which will work for commercial
property, but not residential property; advising that the GMIS is the next
mechanism for change; realizing that there is a lot of commercial activity
planned for Highbury Avenue; and requesting that project TS67 (Old Victoria
SWM No. 2) be bumped to 2012 as they are ready for the project.
·
B.
R. Card, on behalf of Sifton Properties Limited – expressing concern with
project T67; advising that he is generally in agreement with the staff
recommendation; advising that Sifton is expecting to see financing for the
Old Victoria Project; indicating that the City has invested a lot of money in
the southwest area of the city; and that Sifton is prepared to register a new
subdivision and need to be able to have a SWM pond; indicating that Sifton
has a commitment to spend at least $5,000,000; advising that this is exciting
as it targets different owners than the Summerside subdivision; indicating
that he expected to be able to address this matter before now and that the
project is too important to be deferred; realizing that the Committee may be
intending to approve the GMIS project tonight and asking that this project be
included; and requesting that the Old Victoria subdivision be considered with
this matter as the project has been around for years and needs to proceed in
2012.
·
S.
Levin, on behalf of the Urban League of London – advising that the Urban
League of London has been involved in London’s growth since the 1990’s;
indicating that the GMIS is a growth financing strategy; supporting Staff’s
recommendation of Option #1; indicating that the question becomes how much
new capacity the Council wants to add as most of these works have a
non-growth component; requesting that projects that aren’t in the DC Study
not be added; advising that the DC Study may not be able to support the
payments in option #3; advising that some of the same mistakes are being made
that the 2003 Council made; noting that with the Sifton Project and Tributary
C, it is interesting to talk about the EA not being completed; advising that
Tributary C is a cold water tributary; and advising that the really
challenging part is how you advance projects in the GMIS today and then say
no to the next project.
·
S.
Cornwell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd – representing Tridon Group Limited and the
Thames Village Joint Venture; advising that they have been involved in the
process; indicating that they helped put together the EA report; advising
that there is an undersupply of residential lots in the east area of the
City; and indicating that he would like to see the GMIS amended to allow them
to go ahead with their plans.
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J.
DeJong, Tridon Developments – advising that they have been working with
families in the area and that there have been 4 stages of an archaeological
review completed, noting that they are trying to put forward something that
was complete; advising that London is losing families to smaller communities
outside of London; advising that he would like to have been involved in the
GMIS project in 2008; and indicating that they have completed pond work in
other areas; the process has taken over 20 years and there is plenty of sewer
capacity to proceed with the project. (2011-D18-00)
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Motion
made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to
Amend in part (b) by adding the words “,Project T67B (Old Victoria SWMF)” after
the words, “(Foxhollow SWMF)” and by deleting part (c).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve clause 11, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
Clause 11, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the
Executive Director of Planning, Environmental & Engineering Services, the
following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of the Official
Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related
infrastructure works as outlined in the Growth Management Implementation
Strategy (GMIS) update:
(a) the attached GMIS
(Appendix “C”) BE APPROVED;
it being noted that:
(i) this
strategy will provide direction on future development applications;
(ii) the
GMIS will be used in setting the final 2012 Capital Program for growth
infrastructure and will be re-examined in 2013; and,
(iii) the
GMIS is identified as a Guideline Document as set out in Section 19.2.2 of
the Official Plan;
(b) Projects
T69 (Foxhollow SWMF),
Project T67B (Old Victoria SWMF) and T80 (Riverbend SWMF) BE REFERRED to
the Civic Administration for further consultation with related Developers,
with a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee within 60 days;
it being
noted that the following communication was received in support of the GMIS
Report:
·
The
Urban League of London, dated October 17, 2011, as included in the Built and
Natural Environment Committee (BNEC) Added Communications.
it being
also noted that the following communications were received in opposition to
the GMIS Report:
·
P.
Sergautis, Extra Realty Limited, dated October 17, 2011, as included in the
BNEC Communications; and,
·
R.
Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., dated October 17, 2011, attached,
included in the BNEC Added, Added Communications.
it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this
matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection
therewith:
·
J.
Kennedy, London Development Institute – advising that the GMIS was last
updated in June, 2010; advising that LDI representatives met with Civic
Administration in February, 2011 and did not receive a first draft until
September, 2011; indicating that he is speaking from an industry perspective;
advising that they received the final update last Thursday and reviewed the
document over the weekend; advising that a number of questions that they
raised have been addressed; recommending that a formal process is developed
to review the GMIS on an annual basis; expressing concern that some of the
costs of the projects will increase with phasing and that the LDI has had
discussions with the industry with respect to phasing; enquiring as to how it
was determined which projects are to be delayed and which projects were moved
ahead of schedule; indicating that the Municipal Servicing and Financing
Agreement needs to be finalized; reiterating that there needs to be
deadlines, consultation with industry and increased communication; and
advising that timing is a key component.
·
B.
Stratford, R. W. Stratford Consulting – advising that he is representing the
property owners of Fox Hollow SWM Pond; indicating that the staff advised the
property owners that the SWM pond would be constructed in 2012 and now the
ponds are being phased; indicating that he has a problem with the GMIS being
approved with the deferral of the SWM ponds; advising that it is difficult to
understand the timing if not certain about phasing dates and boundaries;
requesting that the phased works be left as they are and asking Staff come
back with phasing timelines and funding; advising that he supports phasing
but they are left dangling with the process; expressing concern with the
timing; and advising that this may change things on paper but it may not
change the project.
·
P.
Masschelein, Sifton Properties Limited – advising that the City and the
industry need to talk about phasing; advising that they have 2 ponds that
have been maintained as projects for 2012 and indicating that if these
projects can be phased, that is great, but if they can’t, these projects have
been in place for years and there are unique conditions; advising that they
have people ready to move in but are unable to; advising that a deferral
would cause problems; advising that there are 350-400 lots for one SWM pond;
advising that this is his third time addressing the Old Victoria Area;
advising that an area plan was completed in 2006/2007; advising that this was
all completed before the implementation of the GMIS; advising that the
initial GMIS has not changed; indicating that they are looking at areas of
London to invest in; indicating that this is a unique circumstance as
functional and detailed designs would commence and development could proceed;
advising that the area has not been serviced; advising that there are
families with one member who commutes to other cities along the 401;
indicating that this development is a mid to upper level development that backs
onto the River; indicating that great planning and visioning work has been
done in this area; advising that they received a Council resolution asking
Staff to report back in August and that August comes and goes with no
response; advising that the River Bend EA has not been done in 3 years;
indicating that the Old Victoria Area is a great area for investment;
indicating that the estimated revenues are $12,000,000; advising that all of
the infrastructure is there; indicating that people may move to the communities
outside of London; indicating that this is a great opportunity for London;
realizing that a committee has been established to deal with the Municipal
Servicing and Financing Agreement, which will work for commercial property,
but not residential property; advising that the GMIS is the next mechanism
for change; realizing that there is a lot of commercial activity planned for
Highbury Avenue; and requesting that project TS67 (Old Victoria SWM No. 2) be
bumped to 2012 as they are ready for the project.
·
B.
R. Card, on behalf of Sifton Properties Limited – expressing concern with
project T67; advising that he is generally in agreement with the staff
recommendation; advising that Sifton is expecting to see financing for the
Old Victoria Project; indicating that the City has invested a lot of money in
the southwest area of the city; and that Sifton is prepared to register a new
subdivision and need to be able to have a SWM pond; indicating that Sifton
has a commitment to spend at least $5,000,000; advising that this is exciting
as it targets different owners than the Summerside subdivision; indicating
that he expected to be able to address this matter before now and that the
project is too important to be deferred; realizing that the Committee may be
intending to approve the GMIS project tonight and asking that this project be
included; and requesting that the Old Victoria subdivision be considered with
this matter as the project has been around for years and needs to proceed in
2012.
·
S.
Levin, on behalf of the Urban League of London – advising that the Urban
League of London has been involved in London’s growth since the 1990’s;
indicating that the GMIS is a growth financing strategy; supporting Staff’s
recommendation of Option #1; indicating that the question becomes how much
new capacity the Council wants to add as most of these works have a
non-growth component; requesting that projects that aren’t in the DC Study
not be added; advising that the DC Study may not be able to support the
payments in option #3; advising that some of the same mistakes are being made
that the 2003 Council made; noting that with the Sifton Project and Tributary
C, it is interesting to talk about the EA not being completed; advising that
Tributary C is a cold water tributary; and advising that the really
challenging part is how you advance projects in the GMIS today and then say
no to the next project.
·
S.
Cornwell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd – representing Tridon Group Limited and the
Thames Village Joint Venture; advising that they have been involved in the
process; indicating that they helped put together the EA report; advising
that there is an undersupply of residential lots in the east area of the
City; and indicating that he would like to see the GMIS amended to allow them
to go ahead with their plans.
·
J.
DeJong, Tridon Developments – advising that they have been working with
families in the area and that there have been 4 stages of an archaeological
review completed, noting that they are trying to put forward something that
was complete; advising that London is losing families to smaller communities
outside of London; advising that he would like to have been involved in the
GMIS project in 2008; and indicating that they have completed pond work in
other areas; the process has taken over 20 years and there is plenty of sewer
capacity to proceed with the project. (2011-D18-00)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development
Approvals Business Unit with respect to advancing the Old Victoria
subdivision in the absence of any formal tool being approved, the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to work with the technical review team
on the parameters for a possible Municipal Servicing and Financing Agreement
that would ensure minimal risk to the taxpayer and be in the best interest of
the taxpayer.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning,
the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval
application of M. Garcia relating to the property located at 495 Oakridge
Drive:
(a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
participation meeting of the Built and Natural Environment Committee held
with respect to the subject site plan application for the 7 single-detached
cluster units at 495 Oakridge Drive;
(b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the
granting of approval of the attached site plan;
(c) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the
granting of the Development Agreement Clauses proposed in the attached
Appendix 1; and,
(d) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has projected the
attached claims and revenues;
it being pointed out that there were no
oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection
with this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning, the
following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application
of Nadio Di Pando relating to the property located at 1872 and 1874 Trafalgar
Street:
(a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that at the public meeting of the Built and
Natural Environment Committee held with respect to this matter, the following
issues were raised:
(i) concern
that the application proceeds in its original form; and,
(ii) neighbours
developed illnesses and rashes when the former structure was demolished and
removed;
(b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED the Municipal Council supports the granting of
the approval of the attached site plan and elevations for one (1)
duplex dwelling at 1872 and a second duplex dwelling at 1874 Trafalgar Street
subject to the site plan being green-line amended to include a sidewalk, and
acceptance of site servicing drawings and the Civic Administration consulting
with the applicant to add a buffer to the property to the west of the
application;
(c) the Approval Authority BE
ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the granting of the
Development Agreement Clauses proposed in the staff report; and,
(d) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has projected the
attached claims and revenues;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director of Land Use
Planning and City Planner, to introduce a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No.
Z.-1, the application of Cedar Auto of London Ltd., relating to a portion of
the subject land located at 2170 Wharncliffe Road South, BE REFERRED to the
Civic Administration for further consideration and to address Mr. D. K. Bluhm’s
concerns;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals
made an oral submission in connection therewith:
• S.
Cornwell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., representing the applicant – advising that
there is a technical matter with the holding provision (h-80) that isn’t
workable; advising that they need sanitary and storm sewer services before
the start of construction; and suggesting that a reasonable solution can be
reached to protect the drain located on the property.
• D.
K. Bluhm, 2153 Wharncliffe Road South – advising that he sent a communication
to the City expressing the concerns of the homeowners across from the
property; indicating that they were advised that it would not be used as a
car lot; advising that people in that area still use wells and noting that
the lights from the proposed use would shine in their houses.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director of Building
Controls, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed
amendments to the Sign and Canopy By-law as it relates to construction signs
and real estate signs, such amendments to be revised as follows:
(a) the
attached, revised, proposed By-law (Appendix 6) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011 to amend the Sign
& Canopy By-law for Construction and Real Estate Advertising Signs; it
being noted that the Built and Natural Environment Committee requested the
following additional amendments to the draft by-law:
(i) increase the
permitted sign coverage area from 5% to 10%; and,
(ii) allow the sign to
be displayed for 365 days per calendar year;
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to enforce the Sign & Canopy By-law,
relating to all signs throughout the City (including banner signs and
construction signs) as per Council Policy 13(2) “Enforcement by City
Personnel”, or any successor Council policy; and,
(c) the
Civic Administration BE ASKED to report back to the 2012 Budget with an
appropriate sign fee structure that is comparable to other municipalities;
it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this
matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection
therewith:
·
E.
Simms, London Property Management Association – advising that she does not
support the proposed staff amendments; advising that it hurts the industry to
have a restriction on advertising signs at this time due to the high vacancy
rates; advising that the size of sign allowed is too small; indicating that
allowing signs to be posted for 210 days a year is not enough and enquiring
as to why you would want to restrict the amount of time that signs can be
placed on buildings; indicating that signs should be allowed to be posted
year round; indicating that the by-law is unreasonable; and requesting that
if the by-law is passed, to please allow one year for compliance.
·
G.
Brommett, Farhi Holdings Corporation – advising that London is on the cusp of
change; enquiring as to why this was on the last BNEC Agenda under consent
items; enquiring as to why some members of Council indicated that the passing
of the Sign & Canopy by-law was a done deal; indicating that she has not
heard any data on the number of complaints; indicating that the city is full
of other types of signs, such as those on the LTC buses; noting that those
signs are distracting while she is driving; and requesting the Committee
refer the by-law back to staff for further consideration.
·
S.
Trosow, 43 Mayfair Drive – advising that there is an overabundance of signs
downtown; expressing puzzlement as to why people think there is a connection
between the economy and large signs; and indicating that we don’t need huge
signs.
·
S.
Farhi, Farhi Holdings Corporation – indicating that if you have 700,000
square feet leased at $10.00 a square foot, you have $7,000,000 in revenue
coming in and at 5% tax on commercial buildings, that is $3,500,000 in
revenue for the City; advising that he travels for his business and cities
such as New York have beautiful signs; indicating that London has the #1
vacancy rate in Canada; indicating that if the buildings are full, the signs
are not necessary; advising that because of his signs, he has attracted two
new businesses to London; enquiring as to why murals are allowed but signs
are not; expressing agreement that tired looking signs should be replaced;
advising that he took 600 pictures of signs and that if everyone paid $30.00
per sign, it would be $18,000 more revenue for the city; and expressing hope
that the city will increase the size of signs to 10%. (2011-D24-00)
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Motion
made by Councillor N. Branscombe and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Amend
part (a) to read as follows:
“(a) a by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
November 7, 2011 Municipal Council meeting to amend the Sign & Canopy
By-law for Construction and Real Estate Advertising Signs as included in the
staff recommendation of October 17, 2011, including:
(i) a
maximum permitted sign coverage area of 5%;
(ii) a
maximum number of days per year of 210 days; as well as
(iii) to
exempt the two existing signs which exceed the 5% permitted sign coverage
area (Farhi) to remain for a period of up to one year;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher (11)
NAYS: B. Polhill, D. Brown, S.E. White (3)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve clause 16 as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D. Brown (1)
Clause 16, as amended reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the proposed amendments to the Sign and Canopy By-law as it
relates to construction signs and real estate signs, such amendments to be
revised as follows:
(a) a by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
November 7, 2011 Municipal Council meeting to amend the Sign & Canopy
By-law for Construction and Real Estate Advertising Signs as included in the
staff recommendation of October 17, 2011, including:
(i) a
maximum permitted sign coverage area of 5%;
(ii) a
maximum number of days per year of 210 days; as well as
(iii) to
exempt the two existing signs which exceed the 5% permitted sign coverage
area (Farhi) to remain for a period of up to one year;
(b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to enforce the Sign & Canopy By-law,
relating to all signs throughout the City (including banner signs and
construction signs) as per Council Policy 13(2) “Enforcement by City
Personnel”, or any successor Council policy; and,
(c) the
Civic Administration BE ASKED to report back to the 2012 Budget with an
appropriate sign fee structure that is comparable to other municipalities;
it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this
matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection
therewith:
·
E.
Simms, London Property Management Association – advising that she does not
support the proposed staff amendments; advising that it hurts the industry to
have a restriction on advertising signs at this time due to the high vacancy
rates; advising that the size of sign allowed is too small; indicating that
allowing signs to be posted for 210 days a year is not enough and enquiring
as to why you would want to restrict the amount of time that signs can be placed
on buildings; indicating that signs should be allowed to be posted year
round; indicating that the by-law is unreasonable; and requesting that if the
by-law is passed, to please allow one year for compliance.
·
G.
Brommett, Farhi Holdings Corporation – advising that London is on the cusp of
change; enquiring as to why this was on the last BNEC Agenda under consent
items; enquiring as to why some members of Council indicated that the passing
of the Sign & Canopy by-law was a done deal; indicating that she has not
heard any data on the number of complaints; indicating that the city is full
of other types of signs, such as those on the LTC buses; noting that those
signs are distracting while she is driving; and requesting the Committee
refer the by-law back to staff for further consideration.
·
S.
Trosow, 43 Mayfair Drive – advising that there is an overabundance of signs
downtown; expressing puzzlement as to why people think there is a connection
between the economy and large signs; and indicating that we don’t need huge
signs.
·
S.
Farhi, Farhi Holdings Corporation – indicating that if you have 700,000
square feet leased at $10.00 a square foot, you have $7,000,000 in revenue
coming in and at 5% tax on commercial buildings, that is $350,000 in revenue
for the City; advising that he travels for his business and cities such as
New York have beautiful signs; indicating that London has the #1 vacancy rate
in Canada; indicating that if the buildings are full, the signs are not
necessary; advising that because of his signs, he has attracted two new
businesses to London; enquiring as to why murals are allowed but signs are
not; expressing agreement that tired looking signs should be replaced;
advising that he took 600 pictures of signs and that if everyone paid $30.00 per
sign, it would be $18,000 more revenue for the city; and expressing hope
that the city will increase the size of signs to 10%.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and
City Planner, based on the application of Linda Anne Brand relating to the
property located at 1240 Richmond Street, the request to amend Zoning By-law
No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential R1
Special Provision (R1-5(3)) Zone which permits one single detached dwelling
subject to a special provision which restricts: maximum floor area; maximum
floor area ratio; the minimum rear yard depth; and, restricts the location of
parking areas TO a Residential R2 (R2-3) Zone to permit single detached
dwellings; semi-detached dwellings; duplex dwellings; and converted dwellings
(maximum 2 dwelling units) BE REFUSED for the following reasons:
(i) the
requested amendment is not consistent with the policies of the Provincial
Policy Statement, 2005 which encourage efficient development and land use
patterns which sustain the financial well-being of the municipality;
(ii) the
requested amendment is not consistent with the Residential Intensification
policies of the Official Plan;
(iii) the
requested amendment is not consistent with the intent of the North
London/Broughdale Special Official Plan Policies which exist in this area to
promote neighbourhood stability; and,
(iv) the
requested amendment constitutes “spot” zoning for a site that is not unique
and does not have any special attributes which would warrant a site specific
amendment;
it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this
matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection
therewith:
·
R.
Knutson, on behalf of the applicant – advising that he was not aware of the
legal history of this property; indicating that the report and appendices
were filed in June, 2011 and that the staff report does not include any of
this information; indicating that if the staff recommendation is approved,
this file will go to the Ontario Municipal Board; requesting that the matter
be adjourned and requesting the staff provide the planning justification
report to Council; it being noted that the Civic Administration responded to
the planning justification report statement made by Mr. Knutson; indicating
that an honest mistake was made on page 255 as the application noted the
current zoning is R1-5(3) and the zoning requested is R2-3; advising that
this section of Richmond Street carries 35,000 cars a day; indicating that
this property is three stories and the surrounding properties are two
stories; advising that an addition was put on the property in 2004;
indicating that the property is serviced by the lane on Raymond Avenue;
noting that there are a lot of student rentals in the area; advising that the
property is approximately 700 metres from the University of Western Ontario
gates; indicating that the houses located across the street at 1235 to 1253
Richmond Street, were removed to build high rises; disagreeing with the
statement that this application is not in conformity with the Provincial
Policy Statement; advising that this is an urban area; noting htat after
reviewing the Official Plan and Broughdale policies, the application should
be deemed to be in compliance; indicating that the property to the north will
probably be demolished; and asking that staff be directed to prepare a by-law
for this property.
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A.
Rostis, 18 Mayfair Drive – indicating that he was here in the spring when the
application was made to rezone four properties on the other side of the
street, into a high rise; indicating that Mayor Fontana and Councillor
Polhill argued that the application should be approved to protect the
Broughdale area which consists of four streets; and advising that if you
allow a duplex in a single-family residential zoned area, other neighbours
will ask for rezoning as well.
·
M.
Blosh, 43 Mayfair Drive – advising that this is a precedent setting
application and that even the application indicates this; advising that this
was done illegally and now the owner is asking to change the law so that they
can be in compliance with the law; advising that it is a big house because it
was expanded; indicating that Marie came to City Hall and spoke to the
Building Department because the addition was built on stilts, that the
building is an eyesore, but she was advised to live with it as it complies
with the Building Code; expressing appreciation to the Planning Division
Staff for working with the neighbours; requesting that intensification be
done on a planned basis; indicating that the owner popped the roof up and
added wings to add more bedrooms; indicating that there are now five bedrooms
per duplex unit and soon everyone else will be doing this; requesting that
the Broughdale Plan be followed; and expressing dismay that she has to come
down to speak to this issue.
·
S.
Trosow, 43 Mayfair Drive – advising that he was hoping to hear more
information on the application; enquiring as to whether or not the applicant
has complied with the court order; enquiring as to why the city can’t get
into the property to see how many bedrooms are in the building; suggesting
that there should be some compliance with the law; advising that the property
owner has demonstrated time and time again that they don’t need to comply
with the law and that it isn’t right.
·
Mr.
Irving, Resident, Raymond Avenue – indicating that it makes him sick to walk
by this property; indicating that he has called at least 50 times about the
amount of garbage and that there are a lot of cars parked on the property.
(2011-D11-02)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning
& City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the
application of Riverside United Church relating to the property located at
675 Riverside Drive:
(a) the
proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix "B" BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 24, 2011 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 (R1-10) Zone TO
a Holding Neighbourhood Facility (h-( )*NF) Zone to allow for the ‘Church’
use which would result in an expansion of the existing parking lot for the
Riverside United Church resulting in approximately 36 additional parking
spaces, in addition to permitted uses such as Elementary schools; it being
noted that the (h-( )) has been added to ensure that development takes a
form compatible with the adjacent land uses so that the issues identified
below as a condition of approval can be implemented; it being further noted that
the "h-( )" symbol shall not be deleted until an agreement is
entered into for subject the lands with the City of London, and a lot grading
plan, storm water servicing plan, landscape plan, a site plan and security
sufficient to cover the works identified in these plans is provided to the
satisfaction of the City of London; it being also noted that submitted plans
are to show, at a minimum, the following:
• required
road widening and location of accesses;
• trees
preserved, trees/vegetation to screen the view of the new parking area from
Riverside Drive;
• definition
of pedestrian circulation in the parking area using contrasting paving
materials or colors to distinguish between pedestrians and vehicle routes;
• 6
foot high wood screen fence along all common property lines;
• a
landscaped buffer of at least 3m between the new parking area and the
abutting residential properties to address privacy; and,
• full
cut-off lighting to reduce glare to the adjacent residential properties;
(b) Mr.
Zelinka’s communication, dated September 12, 2011, BE REFERRED to the site
plan approval process; and,
(c) the
Civic Administration BE ASKED to report back on the parking restrictions on
Dunedin Drive at a future meeting of the Built and Natural Environment
Committee;
it being
pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this
matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection
therewith:
·
A.
R. Patton, on behalf of the applicant – requesting approval of the
application; indicating that he contacted Mr. Zelinka upon receipt of Mr.
Zelinka’s communication; advising that the church is willing to work with the
neighbour identified in Mr. Zelinka’s communication as well as abutting
owners in the neighbourhood; stating that churches perform more than a
religious function; advising that the church would like to remain in the
neighbourhood and be a good neighbour; and advising that there is sufficient
room on the site plan to accommodate buffers to the neighbouring properties.
·
G.
Rutherford, 662 Warren Road – indicating that they share the border with 675
Riverside Drive; enquiring as to why the church needs more parking after 50
years; advising that there are never more than 50 cars parked on the street;
the Bromley Avenue church doesn’t have parking; indicating that the cars only
park on the street for two hours on Sunday mornings; and indicating that
there is no sense of security when you abut a parking lot not a residential
property.
·
L.
Margison, 478 Dunedin Drive – advising that they have taken over the Hyde
Park Church members as their church is closed; indicating that the Riverside
United Church now has two services on Sunday; indicating that there is no
increase in the number of parking spaces used on the street; advising that fencing,
privacy, sound barriers and security are all issues that have been brought
up; wondering if extra parking is necessary for a couple of hours; and
suggesting that the money could be put to better use.
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C.
Dalgity, 450 Dunedin Drive – indicating that they live across from the
church; indicating that the proposed parking lot will abut five properties;
noting that trees will need to be removed and neighbours are going to have to
replace the trees themselves; and indicating that they have lived at their property
for 20 years and that the church was busier years ago.
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R.
Meadows, 469 Dunedin Drive – indicating that the church owns the property
located at 665 Riverside Drive; indicating that the proposed loss of the
residence on the property will mean a loss of tax revenue; indicating that
the property values will decrease if the parking lot is put in; and enquiring
as to the long-range plans of the church.
·
K.
Marsh, 656 Warren Road – advising that her property is L-shaped and if the
parking lot is put in its proposed location and the church acquires a couple
of other properties, her lot will be surrounded by a parking lot.
·
M.
Hunter, 647 Amberley Avenue – advising that he is a member of the church and
is on their transportation committee; indicated that 50 parking spaces were
lost with the elimination of parking on Dunedin Drive; and indicating that
approximately 1,000 people attend the church.
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R.
Wright, 455 Dunedin Drive – indicating that he lives on the north side of the
egress and is adjacent to the church on two sides to the east and will have
the parking lot; indicating that there have been no provisions for privacy or
noise; indicating that the church has not approached him about his loss of
enjoyment; indicating that he was advised at a church meeting that the
parking lot will be expanded; advising that there are not many obstructions
and that the cars in the parking lot will be able to see in to three or four
backyards; and advising that he can’t see a clear plan that addresses the
neighbours’ concerns.
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J.
Newman, 780 Sunninghill Avenue – expressing concern with the removal of a
house for the installation of a parking lot; indicating that Riverside Drive
is a busy through street; advising that this sets a dangerous precedent for
the commercialization of Riverside Drive and advising that she doesn’t mind
having people park in front of her house. (2011-D11-06)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve that pursuant to section 17.4 of
the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and
making of a substantive motion with respect to clause 22.
Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve the following new clause 18A:
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to identify and include linkages to support and revitalize the at-risk
neighbourhoods and the disenfranchised population, in and near the City core
with respect to the “Looking Forward/Next Steps” of the Downtown Report
(State of the Downtown Report 2011), and all Downtown Initiatives including,
but not exclusive to the Downtown Heritage Conservation Plan and the Downtown
Vision.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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The Chair directs that the following report
clauses be noted:
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received an information report from the Acting
Director of Roads and Transportation with respect to the interim road
maintenance strategy for Sunningdale Road.
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20.
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7th Report of the
Transportation Advisory Committee
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received the 7th Report of the Transportation Advisory
Committee from its meeting held on October 4, 2011.
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21.
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Building Division
Monthly Report
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received the Building Division Monthly Report for
August, 2011 from the Director of Building Controls.
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee reviewed and received an information report from the City Solicitor
with respect to the Judgement of the Ontario Superior Court upholding By-law
No. CP-19, the Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law.
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24.
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Confidential
Matters
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That the Built and Natural Environment
Committee (BNEC) passed the following resolution prior to moving in camera
from 10: 23 p.m. to 10:35 p.m.:
That the Built and Natural
Environment Committee move in camera to consider the following:
(a) litigation
or potential litigation with respect to the appeals of Nortel Networks
Limited and Nagata Auto Parts Canada Co., Ltd. to the Environmental Review
Tribunal from an Order of the Director, Ministry of the Environment, Order
No. 3250-8J4J3G, dated July 20, 2011 and a motion before the Ontario Superior
Court of Justice, Court File No. 09-CL-7950;
(b) advice
that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose, in connection with the appeals of Nortel Networks
Technology Corporation and Nortel Networks Limited to the Environmental
Review Tribunal from an Order of the Director, Ministry of the Environment,
Order No. DP-6548-7WJKV4, dated October 29, 2009 and a motion before the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court File No. 09-CL-7950; and
(c) for
giving directions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality, local
board or committee of either of them or persons retained by or under a
contract with the municipality or local board.
The BNEC is submitting a confidential
report to the Municipal Council regarding this matter. (See Confidential
Appendix to the 25th Report of the Built and Natural Environment Committee
enclosed for Council Members only.)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the
PricewaterhouseCoopers Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results, relating
to CAO’s Department – Development Approvals and Environmental &
Engineering Services – Water & Sewage Revenue, dated September 29, 2011:
(a) the report BE APPROVED IN
PRINCIPLE; and
(b) the
report BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to review and develop an
implementation strategy to present to the appropriate committee of Council;
it being noted the Audit Committee received
a presentation from I. Sadler, S. Gilfillan and C. Shah (PwC), as included in
the meeting agenda package; it being further noted that the implementation
timing of items 1 and 2 relating to Water and Sewage Revenue was amended to
December 2012.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, PricewaterhouseCoopers, PWC LLP, BE ENGAGED to complete a review of
lessons learned in the developing brownfield projects following the City’s
experience with recent projects, such as the BMO Centre.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the Municipal
Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) comparative measures for the three
years ending December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, as detailed in the report
dated September 29, 2011, BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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The Chair directs that the following report
clause be noted:
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That the Audit Committee reviewed and
received the 3rd Report of the Audit Committee from its meeting held on July
14, 2011.
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None.
None.
None.
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve 1st reading of Bill No.’s 410 and
415 to 442, excluding Bill No.’s 437 and 432.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve 2nd reading of Bill No.’s
410 and 415 to 442, excluding Bill No.’s 437 and 432.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve 3rd reading and enactment
of Bill No.’s 410 and 415 to 442, excluding Bill No.’s 437 and 432.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
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The following by-laws are passed and enacted
as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 410
By-law
No. A.-6727-288
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A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council
Meeting held on the 4th day of October, 2011. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 415
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held
on the 24th day of October, 2011. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 416
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to authorize a Lease Agreement between The Corporation
of the City of London and the Thames Valley District School Board, for the
London Environmental Education Centre, for the use of the City owned property
at 696 Wellington Road and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Lease Agreement. (25/FAC)
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Bill
No. 417
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to approve the Ontario Funding Agreement for the
development of a cultural prosperity plan and cultural profile / cultural
mapping project with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented
by the Minister of Tourism and Culture Creative Communities Prosperity Fund;
and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
(25/FAC)
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Bill
No. 418
By-law
No. A-
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A by-law to provide for the Rules of Order and Procedure for the
Council of The Corporation of the City of London. (25/FAC)
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Bill
No. 419
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to authorize the preparation and execution of
documentation to register various London Fire Department rescue boats in the
Canadian Register of Vessels, Small Vessel Register. (17/CNC)
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Bill
No. 420
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to approve an agreement between The Corporation of the
City of London (the City) and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
for the City to administer the Investment in Affordable Housing Program; and
to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. (17/CNC)
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Bill
No. 421
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to authorize and approve a Contribution Agreement with
Addiction Services of Thames Valley under the London CAReS program; to
delegate to the Executive Director certain authority under the agreement; and
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (17/CNC)
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Bill
No. 422
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to authorize and approve a Licence Agreement between
The Corporation of the City of London and Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du
Canada regarding the use of the Boyle Memorial Community Centre; and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (17/CNC)
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Bill
No. 423
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to authorize and approve a Non-Disclosure Agreement
between The Corporation of the City of London and the Insurance Bureau of
Canada for the purposes of participating in a Municipal Flooding Risk
Assessment initiative; and to authorize the Mayor and the City clerk to
execute the Agreement. (25/BNEC)
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Bill
No. 424
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to amend Council Policy 28(2) entitled, “Council
Members’ Expense Account.” (25/FAC)
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Bill
No. 425
By-law
No. A.-38 amend
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A by-law to amend By-law A-38 entitled, “A by-law to provide the
Rules of Order and Procedure for the Council of The Corporation of the City
of London” to change references to the title of “Chief Administrative
Officer” to “City Manager.” (25/FAC)
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Bill
No. 426
By-law
No. S.-
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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 Green Hedge Lane, west
of Hartson Road) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 427
By-law
No. S.-
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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 Commissioners Road
West, east of Nottinghill Road; and As widening to Commissioner Road West,
west of Nottinghill Road) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 428
By-law
No. S.-
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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 Hyde Park Road, south
of Gainsborough Road) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 429
By-law
No. S.-
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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 Dundas Street, east of Ontario
Street) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 430
By-law
No. S.-
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in
the City of London as public highway. (As part of Nova Court; and As widening
to Old Victoria Road, south of Discovery Drive) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 431
By-law
No. S.-
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A by-law to repeal By-law No. S.-5358-244 entitled, “A by-law to
lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as
public highway. (As part of Coronation Drive, north of South Carriage Road)
(Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 433
By-law
No. W.-
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A by-law to authorize the 2011 New Urban Parks Program (Talbot
Village) Project. (Project No. PD3019) (2/21/BNEC)
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Bill
No. 434
By-law
No. A.-
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A by-law to delegate powers to the Executive Director of Planning,
Environmental and Engineering Services to prepared and submit bids to provide
Blue Box processing services to other municipalities. (17/CNC)
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Bill
No. 435
Z.-1-112046
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding
provision from the zoning on a portion of the land located at 1451
Wharncliffe Road South. (//BNEC)
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Bill
No. 436
Z.-1-112047
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding
provision from the zoning for an area of land located at 751 Fanshawe Park
Road West. (//BNEC)
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Bill
No. 438
By-law
No. Z.-1-112049
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding
provision from the zoning for an area of land located at 2062 Denview Avenue.
(//BNEC)
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Bill
No. 439
By-law
No. Z.-1-112050
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding
provision from the zoning for an area of land located at 2062 Denview Avenue.
(//BNEC)
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Bill
No. 440
By-law
No. Z.-1-112051
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land
located at 1036 Commissioners Road West and 1040 Commissioners Road West.
(//BNEC)
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Bill
No. 441
By-law
No. Z.-1-112052
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land
located at 1295 Webster Street and 1366 Huron Street. (//BNEC)
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Bill
No. 442
By-law
No. Z.-1-112053
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land
located at 675 Riverside Drive. (//BNEC)
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XIII
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COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve that Council rise and go into
Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 9:36 pm for the purpose of considering
the following:
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f)
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A matter being
considered pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to
the appeals of Nortel Networks Limited and Nagata Auto Parts Canada Co., Ltd.
to the Environmental Review Tribunal from an Order of the Director, Ministry
of the Environment, Order No. 3250-8J4J3G, dated July 20, 2011 and a motion
before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court File No. 09-CL-7950; advice
that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose, in connection with the appeals of Nortel Networks
Technology Corporation and Nortel Networks Limited to the Environmental
Review Tribunal from an Order of the Director, Ministry of the Environment,
Order No. DP-6548-7WJKV4, dated October 29, 2009 and a motion before the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court File No. 09-CL-7950; and for giving
directions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality, local board
or committee of either of them or persons retained by or under a contract
with the municipality or local board.
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The Council rises and goes into the Committee
of the Whole, in camera at 9:36 p.m., with all Members present except
Councillor J.P. Bryant.
The Committee rises and Council resumes in
regular session at 9:48 p.m.
Committee
of the Whole
Councillor Hubert
presents the 32nd Report
Present: Mayor J.F. Fontana, Councillors B.
Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E.
White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: J.A Fielding, R.L. Fair, M.
Hayward, P. McNally, J.P. Barber, V. McAlea Major, L.M. Rowe and B.
Westlake-Power.
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1.
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K.
Briggs – Automobile Damage
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve
that, as
a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act,
2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for
deliberation and a vote in public session:
That, on the
recommendation of the Manager, Risk Management, with the concurrence of the
City Solicitor, the appeal by Ken Briggs for compensation for costs arising
from damage to his vehicle BE DENIED. (2011-L05-01)
Motion Passed
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2. Service
Employees’ International Union, Local 1 Canada (RN Full Time and Part Time
Bargaining Units) – Execution of 2011-2014 Collective Agreement
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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 Chief
Human Resources Officer, the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to
execute the Collective Agreement for the period January 1, 2011 to December
31, 2014, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Service
Employees International Union Local 1 Canada (Registered Nurses Full Time and
Part Time Bargaining Units) (SEIU - RNs) attached at Schedule
“A”, the June 30, 2011 Memorandum of Agreement.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill that pursuant to Section 17.4 of the Council
Procedure By-law, leave be given for the discussion and debate and the making
of a substantive motion with respect to clauses 1 and 2 of the 32nd Report of
the Committee of the Whole.
Motion Passed
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve the following recommendations:
1. That, on
the recommendation of the Manager, Risk Management, with the concurrence of the
City Solicitor, the appeal by Ken Briggs for compensation for costs arising
from damage to his vehicle BE DENIED.
2. That, on
the recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Mayor and the City
Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Collective Agreement for the period
January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014, between The Corporation of the City of
London and the Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada (Registered
Nurses Full Time and Part Time Bargaining Units) (SEIU - RNs) attached
at Schedule “A”, the June 30, 2011 Memorandum of Agreement.
Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve 1st reading of Bill No. 443.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve 2nd reading of Bill No. 443.
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Motion Passed
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Motion made by Councillor H. Usher and
seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Approve 3rd reading and enactment of
Bill No. 443.
Motion Passed
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The following by-law is passed and enacted as
a by-law of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 443
By-law
No. A.-6738-306
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A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Collective Agreement between Dearness Home (The Corporation of the City of
London) and Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada – Registered
Nurses Bargaining Unit, Full Time & Part Time Bargaining Units. (2/32/CW)
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XIV
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ADJOURNMENT
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Motion
moved by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Joe
Fontana, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk