Council

Minutes

The 16th Meeting of City Council
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Present:
  • Mayor E. Holder,
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • P. Squire,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
Also Present:
  • C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, S. Spring, B. Westlake-Power
    Remote Attendance: L. Livingstone, A. Anderson, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, K. Dickins, M. Goldrup, G. Kotsifas, K. Scherr, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Warner, P. Yeoman
    The meeting is called to order at 4:06 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and Councillors S. Lewis, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman A. Hopkins and E. Peloza present; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, A. Kayabaga, S. Hillier.


Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 9 (5.2) of the 10th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with backyard fires on private property, by indicating that his employer, the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU) provides advice on this matter.

None.

  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Turner

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

    a)     Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By-laws, with the exception of Bill No. 255, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 15th Day of September, 2020, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and

    b)     Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 - 14th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the Minutes of the 15th Meeting held on August 25, 2020, BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That the 14th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and on the advice of the Manager III, Corporate Asset Management, the staff report dated September 8, 2020 with respect to Corporate Asset Management Plan 2020 Review BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, People Services and the concurrence of the City Manager, the staff report regarding Corporate Human Rights and Code of Conduct inquiries, requests and training initiatives BE RECEIVED for information purposes.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Assistant City Solicitor, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to appoint a Director of 1220109 Ontario Inc.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the closed portion of road publicly described as 640 Adelaide Street, located on the east side of Adelaide Street north, more specifically shown as Blocks A, B and C, Plan 449(3RD), and Part Block C, Plan 386 (3RD) as in GD24607, and Part Block G, and Part Lots 1, 2 and 3, Plan 386(3RD) as in 711193, City of London, being Part of PIN 082790121 (LT), containing an area of approximately 178 square metres (0.043 acres), the following actions be taken:

    a)     the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and

    b)     the subject property BE TRANSFERRED to Canadian Pacific Railway.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

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

    a)     the Capital Asset Renewal and Replacement Reserve Funds by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 as Appendix C, which includes the establishment and continuance of the reserve funds listed in Schedule A of the by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to establish the Capital Asset Renewal and Replacement Reserve Funds By-law, and govern the administration and management of said funds, and to repeal the following by-laws as provided for in Schedule B of the by-law:

    · Capital Infrastructure Gap A.-7513-68
    · City Facilities A.-5993-508
    · Courts Administration Repairs and Maintenance A.-6004-519
    · Dearness Home Capital A.-6258-296
    · Fire Vehicles and Equipment Replacement F.-144-552
    · Golf Course A.-5550-202
    · Library Facilities, Vehicle and Equipment A.-5995-510
    · Material Recovery A.-6968-184
    · Parking Facilities A.-6970-186
    · Police Vehicle and Equipment Replacement A.-7195-351
    · Public Art Acquisition A.-6306-34
    · Public Art Maintenance A.-6305-33
    · Public Housing Major Upgrades A.-6003-518
    · RBC Place London A.-7730-218
    · Sanitary Landfill Site A.-5174-97
    · Social Housing Major Repairs, Upgrades and Stabilization A.-7519-79
    · Technology Services A.-6967-183
    · Vehicle and Equipment Replacement A.-5994-509
    · Woodland Acquisition and Management A.-7526-93
    · Sewage Treatment Plant Capacity A.-6068-32
    · Sewage Works A.-5353-265
    · New Capital Water A.-5477-267; and,

    b)     the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE AUTHORIZED to take all actions necessary to implement the changes to the City’s reserve funds outlined in the above-noted report.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

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

    a)     the following proposed by-laws appended as Appendix A to the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020:

    i) A by-law to establish the Building Permit Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund;
    ii) A by-law to establish the Dearness Home Gift Reserve
    iii) A by-law to establish the Municipal Election Reserve Fund;
    iv) A by-law to establish the Official Plan Reserve Fund;
    v) A by-law to establish the Tree Bank Reserve Fund; and,
    vi) A by-law to establish the Unfunded Liability Reserve Fund; and,

    b)     the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 as Appendix B BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to establish a reserve fund by-law in accordance with the January 12, 2016 Council approved Red Light Camera Program Implementation.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That based on the application dated August 25, 2020, from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, the week of October 25 - 31, 2020 BE PROCLAIMED as Respiratory Therapy Week.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the 13th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 10 (3.2).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, to exempt Block 130, Plan 33M-785 from Part-Lot Control:

    a)     pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 130, Plan 33M-785 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-100 R4-6(8)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 7.0m;

    b)     the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 130, Plan 33M-785 as noted in clause a) above:

    i)      the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;
    ii)     the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    iii)    the applicant submits to the Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;
    iv)    the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    v)     the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;
    vi)    the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;
    vii)   the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;
    viii)  the applicant shall obtain confirmation from the Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    ix)    the applicant shall obtain approval from the Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;
    x)     the applicant shall submit to the City, confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;
    xi)    the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi)    inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Building Controls Division for lots being developed in any future reference plan;
    xii)   the applicant shall provide a draft transfer of the easements to be registered on title for the reciprocal use of parts 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 by parts 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 32; and,
    xiii)  that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part-Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, to exempt Block 124, Plan 33M-785 from Part-Lot Control:

    a)     pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 124, Plan 33M-785 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-100 R4-6(8)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 7.0m;

    b)     the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 124, Plan 33M-785 as noted in clause a) above:

    i)      the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;
    ii)     the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    iii)     the applicant submits to the Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;
    iv)    the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    v)     the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;
    vi)    the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;
    vii)   the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;
    viii)  the applicant shall obtain confirmation from the Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    ix)    the applicant shall obtain approval from the Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;
    x)     the applicant shall submit to the City, confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;
    xi)    the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi) inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Building Controls Division for lots being developed in any future reference plan;
    xii)   the applicant shall provide a draft transfer of the easements to be registered on title for the reciprocal use of parts 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 37, 41, 42, 45 and 46 by parts 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 43 and 44; and,
    xiii)  that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part-Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Rockwood Homes, to exempt Block 49, Plan 33M-699 from Part-Lot Control:

    a)     pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 49, Plan 33M-699 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-5(2)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouse dwellings;

    b)     the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 49, Plan 33M-699 as noted in clause a) above:

    i)      the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;
    ii)     the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    iii)     the applicant submits to the Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;
    iv)     the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    v)      the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;
    vi)     the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;
    vii)    the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;

    viii)   the applicant shall obtain confirmation from the Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    ix)    the applicant shall obtain approval from the Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;
    x)     the applicant shall submit to the City, confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;
    xi)    the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi) inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Building Controls Division for lots being developed in any future reference plan;
    xii)   the applicant shall provide a draft transfer of the easements to be registered on title for the reciprocal use of parts 2, 5, 7, 9, and 11 by parts 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10; and,
    xiii)  that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part-Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Goldfield Ltd., to exempt Block 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, Plan 33M-786 from Part-Lot Control:

    a)      pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, Plan 33M-786 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-4(2)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 6.7m, a minimum exterior and interior side yard depth of 1.2m and maximum lot coverage of 45%;

    b)      the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, Plan 33M-786 as noted in clause a) above:

    i)      the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;
    ii)     the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    iii)    the applicant submits to the Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;

    iv)    the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    v)     the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;
    vi)    the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;
    vii)   the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;
    viii)  the applicant shall obtain confirmation from the Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
    ix)    the applicant shall obtain approval from the Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;
    x)     the applicant shall submit to the City, confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;
    xi)    the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi) inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Building Controls Division for lots being developed in any future reference plan;
    xii)   that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part-Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to exempt Block 98, Plan 33M-733 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, for a period not exceeding three (3) years.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to exempt Block 97, Plan 33M-733 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, for a period not exceeding three (3) years.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Tricar Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 230 North Centre Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 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 R9 Special Provision Bonus (h-183/R9-7/B55) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Bonus (R9-7/B55) Zone to remove the “h-183” holding provision.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken regarding the application by Northwest Crossing London Limited, relating to the property located at 1176, 1200, 1230 Hyde Park Road and a portion of 1150 Gainsborough Road:

    a)     the proposed revised, attached, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (h*RSC1(13)/RSC2(9)/ RSC3(11)/RSC4(8)/RSC5(6)/RSC6(4)) Zone and Open Space (OS1) Zone TO a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (h*h-100*BDC2(*)*B(*)), a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (h*h-100*BDC2(**)*B(*)), a Holding Residential Special Provision (h*h-100*R5-7(*)/R6-5(*)/R7(*)*H14/R8-4(*)) Zone, a Holding Residential Special Provision (h*h-100*R5-7(**)/R6-5(**)/R7(**)*H12/R8-4(**) Zone, a Holding Residential Special Provision (h*h-100*h-18*R5-7(***)/R6-5(***)/R7(***)*H12/R8-4(***) Zone, an Open Space Special Provision (OS1(*)) Zone and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(*)) Zone;

    the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of high quality mixed-use apartment buildings and standalone apartment buildings with a maximum height of 22 metres (6-storeys), which substantively implements the site-specific “Design Criteria”;

    Design Criteria:

    Site Development

    •      Building Sitting:
    o buildings shall be located along the majority of the Hyde Park Road and Street ‘A’ frontages to provide for a built edge along the street; and,
    o all service and loading facilities associated with building shall be located within and/or behind buildings away from amenity areas and not visible from the public street;

    •      Pedestrian Connectivity:
    o mid-block walkway connections from Hyde Park Road through Block 1 shall be provided between buildings fronting Hyde Park Road, leading to internal parking area and to walkways behind buildings leading to sidewalks along the northern and southern portions of Street ‘A’; and,
    o walkway connections from the sidewalk along Hyde Park Road shall be provided from both ends of the building for Block 2, with a further connection to the sidewalk along Street ‘A’;

    •      Access and Parking:
    o vehicular access for both Blocks 1 and 2 shall be provided from Street ‘A’;
    o no parking or vehicular drive isles shall be located between buildings and the Hyde Park road frontage; and,
    o low masonry walls (max. 0.75m), complimentary in design to the buildings, shall be provided with a combination of landscaping to screen any parking located along the edge of Street ‘A’;

    •      Common Outdoor Amenity Areas:
    o outdoor common amenity areas shall be provided for each building, alternatively these spaces can be combined into one, centrally located common outdoor amenity space per Block;
    o these spaces shall be an appropriate size to provide adequate amenity for the proposed number of residents and provide the opportunity for passive and/or active recreation;
    o these spaces shall be located within close proximity to a building entrance/exit. Alternatively a safe, appropriately sized, and conveniently aligned walkway connection(s) will be provided from the nearest building entrance/exit. If the spaces are combined into one centrally located space provide for walkways from each building to the space;
    o enhanced landscaping shall be provided along the Hyde Park Road frontage in the form of small amenity areas and trees between buildings. Efforts will be made to provide opportunities for additional amenity space through site and building design, with the intention of providing spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors and animating street frontages to facilitate pedestrian oriented environments;

    Built form

    •      All buildings:
    o the development shall feature contemporary building designs with a mix and articulation of building materials including brick, metal panels, concrete, wood veneer and vision and spandrel glass; and,
    o buildings shall be designed in a way that breaks up the structures horizontally and vertically through articulation, architectural details, and an appropriate proportion and rhythm of windows and balconies;

    •      Buildings along Hyde Park frontage:
    o the design for buildings facing Hyde Park Road shall be defined by complementary changes in building articulation and design above the 4th floor that will contribute to the provision of a human-scaled environment along the street. Potential design solutions may include a step-back, balconies or outdoor areas, which would provide proportionate step-backs from the front face of the building;
    o buildings shall include active commercial uses along the Hyde Park Road frontage, and all main floor commercial unit entrances shall be oriented towards Hyde Park Road;
    o the ground-floor street façade shall be primarily comprised of vision glazing for views into and out of the building. Where vision glazing is not used, alternative urban design measures that contribute to an animated streetscape shall be required; and,
    o overhead protection from natural elements shall be provided above the first floor in locations such as pedestrian entrances where appropriate to architecturally differentiate the building base from the upper levels;

    •      Buildings along the Street ‘A’ frontage:
    o the development shall provide street-oriented features for residential buildings, including individual entrances to ground-floor residential units with operable and lockable doors, and pedestrian-scale features such as lighting and weather protection. Private amenity areas shall also be provided and may include enclosed courtyards with a combination of planters and low decorative fencing; and,
    o the design for buildings facing Street ‘A’ shall be defined by complementary changes in building articulation and design above the 4th floor that will contribute to the provision of a human-scaled environment along the street. Potential design solutions may include a step-back, balconies or outdoor areas, which would provide proportionate step-backs from the front face of the building;

    b)     the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to affordable housing as it relates to the application for draft plan of subdivision of Northwest Crossing London Limited relating to a property located at 1176, 1200, 1230 Hyde Park Road and a Portion of 1150 Gainsborough Road; and

    c)     the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, submitted by Northwest Crossing London Limited (File No. 39T-19502), prepared by MHBC Planning, Project No. 16-200, dated March 18, 2020, which shows two (2) mixed-use residential blocks, two (2) medium density residential blocks, three (3) open space blocks, one (1) road widening block and two (2) 0.3 m reserve blocks, all served by one (1) local/neighbourhood streets (Street A), SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix “B” appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020;

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

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

    •      the proposed and recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 which promotes a compact form of development in strategic locations to minimize land consumption and servicing costs, provide for and accommodate an appropriate affordable and market-based range and mix of housing type and densities to meet the projected requirements of current and future residents;
    •      the proposed and recommended amendments conform to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to Our Strategy, Our City and the Key Directions, as well as conforming to the policies of the Neighbourhoods, Shopping Area and Green Space Place Type;
    •      the proposed and recommended amendments conform to the policies of the (1989) Official Plan, specifically Policies for Specific Areas 10.1.3, cxlxii); and,
    •      the proposed and recommended zoning amendments will facilitate an appropriate form of mixed-use and medium density residential development that conforms to The London Plan and the (1989) Official Plan.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 by deleting certain references to policy sections, land use designations, and map schedules of the 1989 Official Plan and by adding references to policies of the London Plan as required;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on August 12, 2020:

    a)     that the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated May 19, 2020, from L. Davies Snyder, Planner II, related to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments with respect to the properties located at 1153-1155 Dundas Street:

    i)      L. Davies Snyder, Planner II, BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) is in support of the preliminary research and findings of the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated March 16, 2020, from Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being noted that the LACH believes the smokestacks on the property to be a significant heritage attribute and supports incorporation and retention of the structure in the adaptive reuse of this heritage listed property; and,
    ii)     the above-noted Notice of Application BE RECEIVED;

    b)     that the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 13, 2020, with respect to Implementing Additional Residential Units Requirements of the Planning Act (Bill 108):
    i)      the Heritage Planners BE REQUESTED to review existing Heritage Conservation District plans and applicable planning policies to identify how additional residential units are addressed and report back at a future meeting of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; and,
    ii)     the above-noted report BE RECEIVED;

    c)     that, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the request to demolish the building on the heritage designated property at 120 York Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District:

    i)      the above-noted request for demolition BE PERMITTED;
    ii)     the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED of Municipal Council’s intention in this matter;
    iii)    the applicant BE REQUIRED to obtain final Site Plan Approval for the property; and,
    iv)    the Heritage Planner BE REQUESTED to confirm and implement the appropriate mitigation measures with the property’s owner and heritage consultant, in writing, in advance of the demolition of the building located at 120 York Street, in order to protect the adjacent heritage designated properties;

    it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage does not believe that surface parking supports the heritage character of the Downtown Heritage Conservation District;

    d)     the staff report, dated August 12, 2020, with respect to a Heritage Alteration Permit Application by S. MacLeod, for the property located at 59 Wortley Road in the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE DEFERRED to a future meeting of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage;

    e)     on the recommendation of the Managing Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval and approval for alterations to the property located at 70 Rogers Avenue, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions:

    •       the window replacements occur within one year of Municipal Council’s decision;
    •       the sash windows feature the applied mullion detail (simulated divided light) on the exterior of the windows to replicate the fenestration pattern of the original windows; and,
    •       the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

    f)      on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the proposed alterations to the property located at 512 English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions:

    •       the voussoirs consist of salvaged buff brick that matches the brick of the dwelling;
    •       the space in between the two windows be clad with salvaged buff brick;
    •       the sills of the new window openings consist of matching materials consistent with the remaining window openings on the dwelling; and,
    •       the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

    g)     on the recommendation of the Managing Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for alterations to property located at 784 Hellmuth Avenue, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage encourages the applicant to engage with the Heritage Planners to identify a solution; and,

    h)     clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.4, inclusive, BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration, with the exception of Item 4, Inclusionary Zoning.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • At 4:38 PM, His Worship the Mayor leaves the Chair to take a seat at the Council Board and Councillor J. Morgan takes the Chair.

    At 4:40 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor J. Morgan takes a seat at the Council Board.

    Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken based on the application by 1423197 Ontario Inc. (Royal Premier Homes), relating to the property located at 3557 Colonel Talbot Road:

    a)     the proposed attached, revised, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-6(_)) Zone, Open Space Special Provision (OS4(_)) Zone and an Open Space Special Provision (OS5(_)) Zone; it being noted that the provision of enhanced screening/privacy along the northern property line, including boundary landscaping along the north and west property boundaries, was raised during the application review process as a matter to be addressed at the Site Plan Approval Stage; it being further noted that the H-5 holding provision allows for a public participation meeting during site plan stage;

    b)     pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the changes are minor in nature;

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

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

    •     the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS, 2020 because it encourages the development of an underutilized parcel within the settlement area and provides for an appropriate range of uses and opportunities for development;
    •     the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, Neighbourhoods Place Type and the Open Space Place Type;
    •     the recommended amendment confirms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation;
    •     the recommended amendment is consistent with the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, including the Lambeth Neighbourhood policies; and,
    •     the recommended amendment facilitates the development of an underutilized site within the Urban Growth Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the 10th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, BE APPROVED, excluding Item 9 (5.2).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020, to:

    a)     approve the attached revised Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and York Developments (London) Inc. for the construction and donation of a pavilion in White Oaks Park; and,

    b)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2020-L04A)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020, to:

    a)     authorize and approve the Gift Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between the CMA Foundation and The Corporation of the City of London; and,

    b)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Gift Agreement. (2020-L04A)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and concurrence of the Director of Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, related to the award of the Request for Proposal (RFP20-24) Research Services for Primary Research into Labour Market Participation Rates in the London Economic Region:

    a)     the Request for Proposal (RFP20-24) BE AWARDED to Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP for a total one-time funding amount of $115,101 (exclusive of applicable taxes), for the delivery of the labour market research project; it being noted that the proposal submitted by the Successful Proponent meets the City’s requirements and is in compliance with the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    b)     the proposal submitted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP for the design and delivery of the Labour Market Research BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

    c)     the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative actions which are necessary in relation to this project;

    d)     the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory terms and conditions with Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate;

    e)     the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

    f)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an update to Municipal Council on the outcomes, findings and final report of the Labour Market Research. (2020-M11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Parkland Dedication By-law CP-9 Update:

    a)      that the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020, to amend By-law CP-9, Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-law, in conformity with the Official Plan to change to the parkland dedication fee rates; and,

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the next bi-annual Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-law CP-9 for January 1, 2022;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter. (2020-M02)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Acting Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated September 9, 2020, with respect to London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty Implementation Update as well as the London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty Impact Assessment Report, dated July 2020, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from K. Ziegner, United Way Elgin-Middlesex, was received with respect to this matter. (2020-S04)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication, dated August 20, 2020, from H. Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc. related to a request for delegation status to speak to renewal fees pertaining to the taxi industry:

    a)      the above-noted delegation request BE APPROVED to be heard at this meeting; and,

    b)      the above-noted delegation BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from H. Savehilaghi with respect to this matter. (2020-P09A)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at August 31, 2020, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lewis

    That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the communication dated August 26, 2020, from H. Kaplan, related to an objection to backyard fires on private property; it being noted that a representative of the Fire Department previously responded to the concerns raised by the individual in the above-noted communication. (2020-P01)


    Yeas: (11)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (3)A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, and M. Cassidy
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (11 to 3)

None.

13.

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 256 to 275, excluding Bill No. 274, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 256 to 275, excluding Bill No. 274, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 256 to 275, excluding Bill No. 274, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 274 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 274 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 274 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

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

    4.1.      Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations 

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/14/CSC)

    4.2       Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice/Litigation or Potential Litigation

    A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/13/PEC) 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session, at 5:09 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating.

    At 5:25 PM, the Council resumes in public session, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating.


  • Motion made by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    1. Property Acquisition – Part of 1985 Gore Road for Natural Heritage Open Space

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property municipally known as part of 1985 Gore Road, located on the south side of Gore Road west of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, as shown on the attached location map, further described as Part of Part of Lot 2, Concession A designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4, Plan 33R-9149, except Parts 2 and 3, Plan 33R-12797 and secondly: being Part Lot 1, Concession A, designated as Part 1, Plan 33R-12797, being Part of PIN 081320167, containing an area of approximately 17.98 acres, for the purpose of a park acquisition to protect natural heritage features and to the allow the City to implement part of the City’s Cycling Master Plan, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the offer submitted by Dancor Phase III Oxford Inc. (the “Vendor”), attached as Schedule “A”, to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $219,321.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:
         i)     the City to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the soil; geotechnical, archaeological and environmental condition of the property;
         ii)     the Vendor agreeing, at its expense, to complete a reference plan; and describing the property; and

    b)      the attached Source of Financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED, it being noted that future assessment growth funding will be requested to support the future operating costs of these new lands.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • 13.  By-laws (Continued)

    Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 255 and the Added Bill No. 276, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 255 and the Added Bill No. 276, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 255 and the Added Bill No. 276, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

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

    Bill                    

    By-law

    Bill No. 255

    By-law No. A.-8009-183 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 15th day of September, 2020. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 256

    By-law No. A.-8010-184 - A by-law to establish the Capital Asset Renewal and Replacement Reserve Funds By-law and to govern the administration and management of said funds. (2.1/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 257

    By-law No. A.-8011-185 - A by-law to establish the Animal Welfare Reserve Fund. (2.2a/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 258

    By-law No. A.-8012-186 - A by-law to establish the Building Permit Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund. (2.2a/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 259

    By-law No. A.-8013-187 - A by-law to establish the Dearness Home Gift Reserve Fund. (2.2a/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 260

    By-law No. A.-8014-188 - A by-law to establish the Municipal Election Reserve Fund. (2.2a/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 261

    By-law No. A.-8015-189 - A by-law to establish the Official Plan Reserve Fund. (2.2a/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 262

    By-law No. A.-8016-190 - A by-law to establish the Tree Bank Reserve Fund. (2.2a/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 263

    By-law No. A.-8017-191 - A by-law to establish the Unfunded Liability Reserve Fund. (2.2a/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 264

    By-law No. A.-8018-192 - A by-law to establish the Red Light Camera Program Reserve Fund. (2.2b/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 265

    By-law No. A.-8019-193 - A by-law to appoint a director of 1220109 Ontario Inc. (2.5/14/CSC)

    Bill No. 266

    By-law No. A.-8020-194 - A by-law to authorize an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and York Developments Inc.; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2.1/10/CPSC)

    Bill No. 267

    By-law No. A.-8021-195 - A by-law to approve the CMA Foundation Gift Agreement with the CMA Foundation; and, to delegate authority to execute the Agreement. (2.2/10/CPSC)

    Bill No. 268

    By-law No. CP-9-20006 - A by-law to amend By-law CP-9 entitled “A by-law to provide for the conveyance of land and cash in lieu thereof for park and other purposes”. (3.1/10/CPSC)

    Bill No. 269

    By-law No. C.P.-1549-196 - A by-law to exempt from Part-Lot Control, lands located at 1830 Finley Crescent legally described as Block 98 in Registered Plan 33M-733. (2.6/13/PEC)

    Bill No. 270

    By-law No. C.P.-1550-197 - A by-law to exempt from Part-Lot Control, lands located at 1860 Finley Crescent legally described as Block 97 in Registered Plan 33M-733. (2.7/13/PEC)

    Bill No. 271

    By-law No. W.-5667-198 - A by-law to authorize the Huron Industrial Lands Stormwater Management Facility (SWMF) (Project No. ID2095A). (2.11/10/CWC)

    Bill No. 272

    By-law No. Z.-1-202868 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 230 North Centre Road. (2.4/13/PEC)

    Bill No. 273

    By-law No. Z.-1-202869 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1176, 1200, 1230 Hyde Park Road and portion of 1150 Gainsborough Road. (3.1/13/PEC)

    Bill No. 274

    By-law No. Z.-1-202870 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 3557 Colonel Talbot Road. (3.2/13/PEC)

    Bill No. 275

    By-law No. Z.-1-202871 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove references to 1989 Official Plan and add references to The London Plan. (3.3/13/PEC)

    Bill No. 276

    (ADDED)  By-law No. A.-8022-199 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Dancor Phase III Oxford Inc., to sell to the City part of 1985 Gore Road, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.1/14/CSC)


  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That the meeting adjourn.


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM.