Council

Minutes

1st Meeting of City Council
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2021 Meeting - Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency
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Present:
  • Mayor E. Holder,
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • M. Hamou,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • J. Fyfe-Millar,
  • and S. Hillier
Also Present:
  • M. Ribera, C. Saunders, B. Westlake-Power

    Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Anderson, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, G. Bridge, B. Card, J. Davison, K. Dickins, M. Goldrup, G. Kotsifas, D. Popadic, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser, R. Wilcox

    The meeting is called to order at 4:03 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner and S. Hillier.


Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, specific to any budget items that may relate to the London Public Library (LPL), by indicating that his spouse is employed by the LPL.  

Councillor S. Turner discloses a further pecuniary interest with respect to item 15 (4.10) of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the London Public Library (LPL) Board of Directors, by indicating that his spouse is employed by the LPL.  

Councillor M. Salih discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to item 7 (2.3) of the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with an Agreement for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, by indicating that he is employed by the federal government. 

His Worship the Mayor presents the 2021 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards to the Rights and Responsibilities Awareness Initiative and to NEST - the Network for Economic and Social Trends. 

None. 

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

    That pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Council Agenda BE APPROVED to provide for Stage 4, Council, In Closed Session, and Stage 9, Added Reports, to be considered after Stage 13, By-laws. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Fyfe-Millar
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the Minutes of the 15th Meeting held on November 16, 2021, BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

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

    6.1     Encouraging the Growing of Food in Urban Areas (OZ-9332)

    1.     G. Pearson and J. Roy;

    2.     L. Thorne;

    6.2     99 Southdale Road West (Z-1962)

    1.   S. Vergiris; 

    2.   P. McInnes;

    3.   K. Kulchycki;

    4.   W. Pol;

    6.3     1453 - 1459 Oxford Street East and 648 - 656 Ayreswood Avenue

    1.  C. Kulchycki;

    6.4     New Sidewalks in Established Neighbourhoods

    1.   Sherwood Forest Delegation 2021;

    6.5     Governance Working Group Membership

    1.   Councillor M. Cassidy;

    2.   Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar;

    6.6     City of London Procurement Process Assessment Review

    1.   Inclusive Economy London and Region Team.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.
Reports
  

  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That the 17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, BE APPROVED, excluding Items 17 (3.3) and 21 (3.7). 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 27, 2021:
     
    a)  the City BE REQUESTED to use the new Municipal Climate Lens tool to explore the implications of varying hydro lines in new developments or developments particularly as it relates to reducing the impact of severe storms on the electrical systems as well as on improving the ability to plant much larger trees along sidewalks in order to make walking a more attractive form of transportation; and,
     
    b)  clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That the 9th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on November 3, 2021, BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the Parking Standards Review Information Report appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021, which is the process to review and update the current City of London Parking requirements in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 BE RECEIVED and BE CIRCULATED for public review and feedback. (2021-T02)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 915 Upperpoint Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential Special Provision R4 (h*h-54*h-209*R4-6(11)), a Holding Residential Special Provision R5 (h*h-54*h-209*R5-7(9)), a Holding Residential Special Provision R6 (h*h-54*h-209*R6-5(61)), and a Holding Residential Special Provision R8 (h*h-54*h-209*R8-3(5))  Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R4 (R4-6(11)), a Residential Special Provision R5 (R5-7(9)), a Residential Special Provision R6 (R6-5(61)), and a Residential Special Provision R8 (R8-3(5)) Zone.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the northern portion of the property located at 235 Kennington Way, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provisions and R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-198*R5-4(23)/R6-5(51)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provisions and R6 Special Provision (R5-4(23)/R6-5(51)) Zone.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to exempt Block 100, 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:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the subdivision of land over Concession 1, Part of Lots 15 and 16, situated east of Highbury Avenue North, southwest of Meadowgate Boulevard and north of Bradley Avenue:

    a)    the Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the Summerside Subdivision, Phase 18 (39T-92020_18) appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

    b)    the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “B”;

    c)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “C”; and,

    d)  the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2021-D12)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Townline Orchard Property Limited, relating to lands located at 1478 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-4) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-5) Zone, a Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-209•R6-5(77)/R8-4(64)) Zone, and a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-209•R4-6(11)/R5-7(9)/R6-5(61)/R8-3(5)) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone, a Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h-54•h-209•R6-5(77)/R8-4(64)) Zone, and a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h-54•h-209•R4-6(11)/R5-7(9)/R6-5(61)/R8-3(5)) Zone to remove the holding (h) provision. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the designation of the property at 370 South Street, that the following actions be taken:

    a)    Notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the staff report dated November 20, 2021 as Appendix D and Appendix E; and,

    b)    should no objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a by-law to designate the property at 370 South Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix D and Appendix E of this report BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period;

    it being noted that should an objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared; and,

    it being further noted that should an appeal to the passage of the by-law be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. (2021-R01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.O. 18, seeking retroactive approval for alterations to the heritage designated properties at 466-468 Queens Avenue, in the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED with the following terms and conditions:

    a)   the existing wood windows on the 466 Queens Avenue portion of the property be retained; and,

    b)  the London Doorway on the 466 Queens Avenue portion of the property be retained. (2021-R01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.O. 18, seeking approval for alterations to the porch of the heritage designated property at 10 Bruce Street, located within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED as submitted with the following terms and conditions:

    a)  the porch be reconstructed using the salvaged brick and concrete block materials;

    b)  the porch and railing system be reconstructed as previously constructed according to photographic documentation;

    c) the new columns consist of concrete with fluting and ornamental capitals to be replicated in kind based on the porch’s previous construction;

    d)   the Heritage Planner be circulated on the Building Permit to ensure the railing and columns are consistent with design of the previous porch;

    e)  the proposed alterations to the porch be completed within six (6) months of Municipal Council’s decision on this Heritage Alteration Permit; and,

    f)  the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed. (2021-R01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Foxwood Developments, relating to the property located at 1595 Capri Crescent (1600 Twilite Boulevard), the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5 and R6 (h*h-54*h-71*h-100*R5-6/R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R5 and R6 (R5-6/R6-5) Zone to remove the “h”, “h-54”, “h-71” and “h-100” holding provisions. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Town and Country Developments (2005) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to exempt Blocks 2 and 3 of Registered Plan 33M-664 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 six (6) months. (2021-D25)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 2831570 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 3047 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/Residential R6 Special Provision Residential R8 Bonus (h*h-100*h-161*h-227*R1-10/R6-5(59)/R8-4(46)*B60) Zone;

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

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
    •    the recommended amendment is consistent with and will serve to implement the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 which encourage infill and intensification and the provision of a range of housing types, and efficient use of existing infrastructure;
    •    the proposed residential uses and scale of development are consistent with the policies of the London Plan, the 1989 Official Plan, the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and the North Longwoods Area Plan policies; and,
    •    the subject lands are of a suitable size and shape to accommodate the development proposed. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law relating to policies and regulations for the growing of food in urban areas: 

    a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend The London Plan by ADDING a new subsection in the Food Systems Chapter to allow for the growing of food in urban areas on lands, in greenhouses and shipping containers; and ADDING a new policy in the Our Tools part of the Plan to allow for a scoped site plan approval process for greenhouses; and

    b)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with The London Plan), by REVISING Section 4.26 (Uses Permitted in All Zones) to include Urban Agriculture and ADDING a new Section 4.38 (Urban Agriculture) to provide regulations for greenhouses and shipping containers used for growing of food;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to these matters:

    •    the staff presentation;
    •    a communication dated November 18, 2021, from J. Cordes, Chair, Middlesex London Food Policy Council; and,
    •    a communication dated November 17, 2021, from Members of the Urban Agricultural Steering Committee - 2021;
    it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with these matters; 

    it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves these applications for the following reasons:

    •    the recommended amendments to the London Plan and Zoning By-law Z.-1 are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020);
    •    the recommended amendments are consistent with three of Councils goals in the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan; and,
    •    the recommended amendments to the London Plan and Zoning By-law provides more opportunities to allow for the growing of food within the City’s Urban Growth boundary (UGB).   (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Vision SoHo Alliance, relating to the properties located at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street: 

    a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan, to add policies to Section 19.15.4 Vacant Land Condominiums;

    b)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend The London Plan, 2016 to add policies to Policy 1709 Vacant Land Condominiums;

    c)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "C" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan to change the designation of a portion of the subject the subject lands FROM a Low-Rise Residential designation TO a Mid-Rise Residential designation and amend policies pertaining to the Mid-Rise Residential designation and The Four Corners designation;

    d)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "D" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject lands FROM R8 Special Provision (h*h-5* R8-4(56) Zone; Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h*h-5* R8-4(57); and, a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h*h-5*R8-4(58)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (h*h-5*R4-6(13)/R8-4(59)) Zone, with amendments to the associated special provisions of the Residential R8-4 zones applicable to the subject lands;

    e)    the requested amendment to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan to remove policy from 20.6.4.1(iii) regarding commercial at the ground floor BE REFUSED given the goals and objectives for the designation within the secondary plan;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

    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 amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2020 by providing a mix of residential uses including affordable housing in an appropriate location and at a time of defined need;
    •    the proposed amendments conform to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Multi Family High Density Residential designation which applies to the subject lands;
    •    the proposed amendments conform to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place type which applies to the subject lands;
    •    the proposed amendments conform to the policies of the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan; and,
    •    the amendment to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan recommended for refusal is recommended as such because it is not consistent with the vision for the area set out within the objectives of the plan. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Vision SoHo Alliance, relating to the property located at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street: 

    a)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of five new apartment buildings and the redevelopment of two existing buildings on the subject lands; and,

    b)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council has no issues with respect to the Site Plan Application, and the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan Application;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

    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 Site Plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which directs development to designated growth areas and that development be adjacent to existing development;
    •    the proposed Site Plan conforms to the applicable policies of The London Plan with the exception of the Vacant Land Condominium policies subject of the application OZ-9418;
    •    the proposed Site Plan is in conformity with the applicable policies of the Official Plan (1989) with the exception of the Vacant Land Condominium policies subject of the application OZ-9418;
    •    the proposed Site Plan is in conformity with the policies of the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan (2014) with the exception of the designation and design policies subject of the application OZ-9418;
    •    the proposed Site Plan will conform to the regulations of the Z.-1 Zoning By-law subject to the approval of the requested Zoning By-law amendment under consideration as OZ-9418; and,
    •    with the exception of minor drawing amendments required, the proposed Site Plan conforms to the regulations of the Site Plan Control By-law.   (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the property located at 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road:

    a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve UR3 Zone TO a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h*R2-3(_)) Zone; a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h*h-__*R2-3(_)) Zone; a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-198*h-__*R4-4(2)) Zone; an Open Space OS1 Zone, and an Urban Reserve UR3 Zone;

    b)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the property located at 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road; and,

    c)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of subdivision as submitted by Southside Construction Management Ltd., prepared by Zelinka Priamo (Project No. SPE/LON/12-02), certified by Jason Wilband O.L.S., dated November 11, 2021, as red-line revised, which shows a total of 168 single detached residential lots, three (3) street townhouse residential blocks, three (3) park blocks, two (2) urban reserve blocks, three (3) future road block served by the extensions of Frontier Avenue, Regiment Road, Raleigh Boulevard and four (4) new local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions appended in the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “B”;

    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 noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:
    •    the proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 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 draft plan of subdivision and zoning conforms to the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, Our Strategy, City Building and Design, Our Tools, and all other applicable London Plan policies;
    •    the proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning conforms to the policies of the (1989) Official Plan, including but not limited to the Low Density Residential; Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential; and Open Space designations; and, 
    •    the proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning conforms to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, including but not limited to the Low Density Residential; Medium Density Residential; and the Open Space and Environmental Review designations. The proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning conforms to the vision for the North Talbot Neighbourhood that new development will reflect the existing character of the neighbourhood, provide a walkable environment with a pedestrian scale, and incorporate street-oriented development on public right-of-ways.   (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on November 10, 2021:

    a) the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) 2022 membership with the Community Heritage Ontario BE APPROVED; it being noted that the LACH has sufficient funds in its 2021 Budget to cover the $75.00 renewal fee;

    b) on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, seeking approval for alterations to the porch of the heritage designated property located at 10 Bruce Street, located within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED, as submitted, with the following terms and conditions:

    • the porch be reconstructed using the salvaged brick and concrete block materials; • the porch and railing system be reconstructed as previously constructed according to photographic documentation; • the new columns consist of concrete with fluting and ornamental capitals to be replicated in kind based on the porch’s previous construction; • the Heritage Planner be circulated on the Building Permit to ensure the railing and columns are consistent with design of the previous porch; • the proposed alterations to the porch be completed within six (6) months of Municipal Council’s decision on this Heritage Alteration Permit; and, • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed;

    c) the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, seeking retroactive approval for alterations to the heritage designated properties located at 466-468 Queens Avenue, in the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED with the following terms and conditions:

    • the existing wood windows on the 466 Queens Avenue portion of the property be retained; and, • the London Doorway on the 466 Queens Avenue portion of the property be retained;

    d) on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 10, 2021, related to the Designation of the Health Services Building and War Memorial Children’s Hospital, located at 370 South Street, under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act:

    i) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the above-noted property to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix D and Appendix E of the above-noted report; and, ii) should no objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to

    designate be received, a by-law to designate the property located at 370 South Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix D and Appendix E of the above-noted report BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period;

    it being noted that should an objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared;

    it being further noted that should an appeal to the passage of the by-law be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and,

    it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage encourages that effort be put into locating and using the original memorial plaque, as appended to the above-noted staff report in Appendix C, in the development of the property; and,

    e) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1 and 4.4, BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 18, 2021:

    a)    S. Levin, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) BE DIRECTED to speak on behalf of the EEPAC at the Planning and Environment Committee public participation meeting relating to Environmental Management Guidelines; and,

    b)  clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.4, inclusive, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

8.1
17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee
  

  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Southdale West Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 99 Southdale Road West: 

    a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, 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) and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Zone (R9-5(_) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone;

    it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process to be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process:

    i)    ensure that the development provides adequately sized and located enhanced outdoor amenity and recreation area(s) to support healthy and livable environment for the number of residents. This can be achieved by providing a central amenity space and smaller compatible amenity areas serving individual buildings;
    ii)    provide for a safe network of internal streets with convenient and direct pedestrian connections throughout the site (North- South and East- West) connecting building entrances, amenity areas, parking spaces, open spaces and the city sidewalk along Southdale Road East;
    iii)    ensure an active building façade along Southdale Road by including principal building entrance(s), lobbies, common amenity areas and street-oriented residential units with front porches/courtyards and individual unit entrances connected to the public sidewalk along that frontage. Provide direct walkway connections from ground floor units to the sidewalk to create a pedestrian scale rhythm and activation;
    iv)    explore opportunities to minimize the visual impact of surface parking by reducing the expanse of surface parking and drive aisles to the required minimum and accommodate majority of the parking underground to provide adequate amenity and recreational areas and in turn reduce the heat island effect;
    v)    ensure the design of the proposed building(s) offer variation in appearance and massing to add character throughout the development and promote wayfinding;
    vi)    ensure an EMP (Environmental Management Plan) is completed through the site approval process; and,
    vii)    consider the comments made at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community of London and Vicinity;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

    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 to Zoning By-law Z.-1 is consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents present and future;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, which contemplates a range of residential uses including stacked townhouses, fourplexes, and low-rise apartments within the Neighbourhoods Place Type where the property has frontage on a Civic Boulevard;
    •    conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan including, but not limited to the Policies for the Multi-Family Medium Density Residential and Open Space designations. The recommended amendment would permit development at an intensity that is at the upper range of the maximum density for residential intensification within the Multi-family, Medium Density Residential designation but still ensures the nature of development is suitable for the site and the immediate neighbourhood. The recommended amendment would help to reach the objective of supplying housing choices and options for all residents;
    •    the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Southwest Area Secondary Plan. The subject lands represent an appropriate location for residential intensification, along a higher-order street at the fringe of a developing neighbourhood, and the recommended amendment would permit development at a magnitude that is suitable for the site and the adjacent neighbourhood; and,
    •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:J. Fyfe-Millar

    That clause 3.3 BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Southdale West Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 99 Southdale Road West: 

    a)    the proposed attached, revised, by-law (including the attached revised map) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, 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) and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Zone (R9-5(_) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone;

    it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process to be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process:

    i)    ensure that the development provides adequately sized and located enhanced outdoor amenity and recreation area(s) to support healthy and livable environment for the number of residents. This can be achieved by providing a central amenity space and smaller compatible amenity areas serving individual buildings;
    ii)    provide for a safe network of internal streets with convenient and direct pedestrian connections throughout the site (North- South and East- West) connecting building entrances, amenity areas, parking spaces, open spaces and the city sidewalk along Southdale Road East;
    iii)    ensure an active building façade along Southdale Road by including principal building entrance(s), lobbies, common amenity areas and street-oriented residential units with front porches/courtyards and individual unit entrances connected to the public sidewalk along that frontage. Provide direct walkway connections from ground floor units to the sidewalk to create a pedestrian scale rhythm and activation;
    iv)    explore opportunities to minimize the visual impact of surface parking by reducing the expanse of surface parking and drive aisles to the required minimum and accommodate majority of the parking underground to provide adequate amenity and recreational areas and in turn reduce the heat island effect;
    v)    ensure the design of the proposed building(s) offer variation in appearance and massing to add character throughout the development and promote wayfinding;
    vi)    ensure an EMP (Environmental Management Plan) is completed through the site approval process; and,
    vii)    consider the comments made at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community of London and Vicinity;

    b)    pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the density was included in the Notice;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

    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 to Zoning By-law Z.-1 is consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents present and future;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, which contemplates a range of residential uses including stacked townhouses, fourplexes, and low-rise apartments within the Neighbourhoods Place Type where the property has frontage on a Civic Boulevard;
    •    conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan including, but not limited to the Policies for the Multi-Family Medium Density Residential and Open Space designations. The recommended amendment would permit development at an intensity that is at the upper range of the maximum density for residential intensification within the Multi-family, Medium Density Residential designation but still ensures the nature of development is suitable for the site and the immediate neighbourhood. The recommended amendment would help to reach the objective of supplying housing choices and options for all residents;
    •    the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Southwest Area Secondary Plan. The subject lands represent an appropriate location for residential intensification, along a higher-order street at the fringe of a developing neighbourhood, and the recommended amendment would permit development at a magnitude that is suitable for the site and the adjacent neighbourhood; and,
    •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development. (2021-D09)


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:J. Fyfe-Millar

    That item 17, clause 3.3, as amended, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Item 17, clause 3.3, as amended, reads as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Southdale West Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 99 Southdale Road West: 

    a)    the proposed attached, revised, by-law (including the attached revised map) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, 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) and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Zone (R9-5(_) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone;
    it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process to be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process:

    i)    ensure that the development provides adequately sized and located enhanced outdoor amenity and recreation area(s) to support healthy and livable environment for the number of residents. This can be achieved by providing a central amenity space and smaller compatible amenity areas serving individual buildings;

    ii)    provide for a safe network of internal streets with convenient and direct pedestrian connections throughout the site (North- South and East- West) connecting building entrances, amenity areas, parking spaces, open spaces and the city sidewalk along Southdale Road East;

    iii)    ensure an active building façade along Southdale Road by including principal building entrance(s), lobbies, common amenity areas and street-oriented residential units with front porches/courtyards and individual unit entrances connected to the public sidewalk along that frontage. Provide direct walkway connections from ground floor units to the sidewalk to create a pedestrian scale rhythm and activation;

    iv)    explore opportunities to minimize the visual impact of surface parking by reducing the expanse of surface parking and drive aisles to the required minimum and accommodate majority of the parking underground to provide adequate amenity and recreational areas and in turn reduce the heat island effect;

    v)    ensure the design of the proposed building(s) offer variation in appearance and massing to add character throughout the development and promote wayfinding;

    vi)    ensure an EMP (Environmental Management Plan) is completed through the site approval process; and,

    vii)    consider the comments made at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community of London and Vicinity;

    b)    pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the density was included in the Notice;
    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters;

    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 to Zoning By-law Z.-1 is consistent with the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment. The PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents present and future;
    •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, which contemplates a range of residential uses including stacked townhouses, fourplexes, and low-rise apartments within the Neighbourhoods Place Type where the property has frontage on a Civic Boulevard;
    •    conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan including, but not limited to the Policies for the Multi-Family Medium Density Residential and Open Space designations. The recommended amendment would permit development at an intensity that is at the upper range of the maximum density for residential intensification within the Multi-family, Medium Density Residential designation but still ensures the nature of development is suitable for the site and the immediate neighbourhood. The recommended amendment would help to reach the objective of supplying housing choices and options for all residents;
    •    the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Southwest Area Secondary Plan. The subject lands represent an appropriate location for residential intensification, along a higher-order street at the fringe of a developing neighbourhood, and the recommended amendment would permit development at a magnitude that is suitable for the site and the adjacent neighbourhood; and,
    •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary and the Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of infill development. (2021-D09)


  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Red Maple Properties, relating to the property located at 1453-1459 Oxford Street East and 648-656 Ayreswood Avenue:

    a)    the request to amend The London Plan by ADDING a new policy the Specific Policies for the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policies Areas – of The London Plan, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

    i)    the proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which promotes intensification and redevelopment in appropriate locations where appropriate levels of infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available.

    ii)    the proposed development does not conform to The London Plan (2016), including, but not limited to, the Key Directions, City Design, Intensity and Form policies of the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type, Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSA) policies, and Near Campus Neighbourhoods policies.

    iii)    the existing sanitary sewer servicing the site does not have sufficient capacity to support the proposed density.

    b)    the request to amend the Official Plan for the City of London (1989) to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Low Density Residential designation TO a Multi-Family, High Density Residential designation, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

    i)    the proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which promotes intensification and redevelopment in appropriate locations where appropriate levels of infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available;

    ii)    the proposed development does not conform to the Official Plan (1989), including, but not limited to, the Permitted Uses, Density and Scale, Bonusing, Residential Intensification, Urban Design, and Policies for Near Campus Neighbourhoods;

    iii)    the proposed development represents an over-intensification of the site and does not satisfy the criteria of the Planning Impact Analysis;

    iv)    the existing sanitary sewer servicing the site does not have sufficient capacity to support the proposed density.

    c)    the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone and Residential R1/Office Conversion (R1-6/OC4) Zone TO a Residential R9 Bonus/Neighbourhood Shopping Area (R9-7*B-_*H77/NSA3) Zone, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:

    i)    the proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which promotes intensification and redevelopment in appropriate locations where appropriate levels of infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available;

    ii)    the proposed development does not conform to The London Plan (2016) as the requested Specific Policy is not recommended for approval;

    iii)    the proposed development does not conform to the Official Plan (1989) as the requested Multi-Family, High Density Residential designation is not recommended for approval;

    iv)    the proposed development and requested zoning represent an over-intensification of the site and do not satisfy the criteria of the Planning Impact Analysis;

    v)    the existing sanitary sewer servicing the site does not have sufficient capacity to support the proposed density.

    vi)    the facilities, services, and matters identified through the proposed bonus zone are not commensurate for the requested height and density;

    it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to these matters:
    •    the staff presentation;
    •    a communication dated November 16, 2021, from P. Lombardi, Partner, Siskinds; and,
    •    a communication from C. Kulchycki and H. Froussios, Senior Planners, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., and P. Champagne, Owner, Red Maple Properties;

    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. (2021-D09)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the application by Red Maple Properties, relating to the properties located at 1453 to 1459 Oxford Street East and 648 to 656 Ayerswood Avenue BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to undertake the following actions and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to:

    a)    work with the applicant to ensure the appropriate framework is in place for the provision of affordable housing units at 70% of the average market rate for fifty years;

    b)    work with the applicant to determine options to resolve the sanitary sewer capacity issues;


    Yeas: (7)M. Salih, J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and M. Hamou
    Nays: (8)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (7 to 8)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins

    The motion to approve item 21, clause 3.7, is put. 


    Yeas: (13)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
    Nays: (2)M. Salih, and P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)

At 5:24 PM, His Worship Mayor Holder places Councillor J. Morgan in the Chair. 

At 5:26 PM, His Worship Mayor Holder resumes the Chair. 

  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, BE APPROVED, excluding item 7 (2.3).  


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2.3 of this Report, having to do with an Agreement for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, by indicating that he is employed by the federal government.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 6th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 28, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 9th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 10, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, with respect to RFT21-112 related to People and the City Monument Restoration and Source of Financing: 
    a)    the bid submitted by 818185 Ontario Inc., P.O. Box 1660 Brantford, Ontario N3T 5V7, at its tendered price of $474,000 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by 818185 Ontario Inc. was the lowest bid received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;
    b)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report”, as appended to the above-noted staff report;
    c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase;
    d)    the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for this purchase; and,
    e)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-F11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, related to a Sports Court Donation by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation:
    a)    the donation of a multi-use sports court by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation BE ACCEPTED, as per the City’s Donation Policy; it being noted that the value of the donation is estimated to be $250,000;
    b)    the hiring of ERA Architects to design and carry out contract administration for the construction of the project by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, at their expense, BE APPROVED, as per Section 14.4 (i) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy as a Single Source contract, SS21-45;
    c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a formal agreement with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and establish a capital project budget based on the final amount of the donation, subject to the approval of the above-noted donation and determining a location for the multi-use court; and,
    d)    Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation BE THANKED for their generous donation to support London’s youth and their physical and mental health and social engagement. (2021-M12/R05)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, with respect to Parking Services – Service Integration and Digital Modernization Review, BE RECEIVED. (2021-H08/T02)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, related to Housing Stability Services and Social Services Relief Fund Phase Four Allocations:
    a)    for COVID-19 operating agreement extensions, a funding increase extension BE APPROVED for the existing Purchase of Service Agreements at a total estimated increase of $987,165 (excluding HST), for the period of January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022, to administer Housing Stability Services COVID-19 Response programs, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e.ii, to the following existing agreements:
    •    The Ark Aid Street Mission, WISH to Be Home (SS21-29)
    •    London Cares Homeless Response Services COVID-19 Resting Spaces (SS21-29)
    •    The Salvation Army Centre of Hope Emergency Shelter (SS21-29)
    •    Services and supports through various providers (SS21-29), including minor retrofits at the YOU shelter;
    b)    with respect to capital retrofits and upgrades, that the proposed revised attached by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held December 7, 2021, to:
    i)    approve the standard form Loan Contribution Agreement, substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of agreement between the city and organizations to provide capital funding under the CHPI Social Services Relief Fund – Phase 4 to improve, retrofit, upgrade or acquire property for emergency shelters, transitional housing, congregate living spaces and supportive housing or other activities approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
    ii)    delegate discretionary power to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or written designates, to:
    A)    insert the applicable required information into the above-noted standard form Loan Contribution Agreement;
    B)    approve the agreement with the above-noted details; and,
    C)    execute agreements which employ the above-noted form; it being noted that the exercise of such powers is consistent with the CHPI SSRF Program Guidelines and applicable agreements with the Province, and that the exercise of such powers does not require additional funding or is provided for in the City’s current budget, and that does not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Manager of Risk Management;
    iii)    delegate discretionary power to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or written designates, to authorize, approve and execute such further and other documents, including amending agreements, that may be required in furtherance of the City of London’s agreements with organizations that are consistent with the CHPI SSRF Program Guidelines and applicable agreements with the Province and requirements contained in the above-noted standard form Loan Contribution Agreement and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Manager of Risk Management;
    c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this matter; 
    d)    capital grant funding BE APPROVED for retrofits and upgrades for The Ark Aid Street Mission in the amount of $725,000;
    e)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into and/or amending Purchase of Service Agreements and/or Contribution Agreement with Agencies outlined in Schedule 1 of the above-noted report, and is subject to a commitment of funding by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative and the Social Services Relief Fund Phase 4 Guidelines; and,
    f)    Schedule 1 – Overview of SSRF Phase 4 Funding Allocations, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED. (2021-S11/F11A)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, related to the Proposed Implementation of the “Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units” (Roadmap) Action Plan:
    a)    the “Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units” (Roadmap), as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advance on the implementation action plan as outlined within the above-noted staff report;
    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with any applicable policy changes for Council approval that will aide in the delivery of the action plan;
    c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to carry out all necessary actions to establish a capital budget and corresponding funding sources for the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units for the City of London for 2022 through 2026, as summarized in the above-noted report;
    d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to release $5.0 million currently earmarked in the Economic Development Reserve Fund for the Back to the River – Forks of the Thames project and use this funding to support the implementation of the Roadmap action plan; and,
    e)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to temporarily fund the 2022 operating costs of this plan from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve, and to bring a budget amendment business case to the 2023 Annual Budget Update and 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget that establishes a permanent funding source for the portable benefits/rent supplements and ongoing resources required to support the Roadmap implementation plan; 
    it being noted that specific program design considerations will be further clarified through future reports to Committee and Council;
    it being further noted that the presentation, dated November 23, 2021, as appended to the Added Agenda, and the verbal delegation from M. Wallace, London Development Institute, with respect to this matter, were received. (2021-S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, related to the Request for Funding from Vision SoHo Alliance for the Housing Development Project at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands:
    a)     a conditional grant for $11,200,000 ($28,000/unit) BE APPROVED to provide up to 400 affordable housing units in the proposed development, subject to confirmation of the other sources of project financing, closing of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Vision SoHo Alliance and the City of London for the subject lands and development of suitable Contribution Agreements between the parties;
    b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop Contribution Agreements with Vision SoHo Alliance members, subject to submission of additional financial and project information from Vision SoHo Alliance;
    c)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to: 

    i)    authorize and approve the City Treasurer and City Solicitor to approve the Contribution Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vision SoHo Alliance members in an amount not to exceed $11,200,000.00 in the aggregate; and,
    ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreements; and,
    d)     the financing for the conditional grant BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;
    it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Harris, Indwell/Vision SoHo Alliance, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-F11/S11)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at November 16, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 18, 2021:
    a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) Budget request related to Coyote Signs on City Parks:
    i)     the transfer of $1,000.00 from the 2021 Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Budget allocation to the Parks Operations Fund BE APPROVED in order to procure new signs related to wild canids to be installed in City parks; and,
    ii)    the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;
    b)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Clear Your Gear Initiative:
    i)     the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore the best methods to empty and maintain the recycling receptacles to be placed at areas for recreational fishing; and,
    ii)     the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;
    it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will continue to engage with the Civic Administration with respect to the implementation of this initiative;
    c)    clauses 1.1 to 4.1 BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, with respect to an Agreement for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada BE DEFERRED to the next meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2021-S15)


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the 19th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED. 


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

    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 Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the extension of existing contracts for the provision of furniture:

    a)     in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Good and Services Policy, the extension of existing contracts with POI Business Interiors and Raven Studios, formally known as Facility Resources, as well as the wall system contract with Verto360 BE ACCEPTED for one (1) year, with four (4) additional one (1) year extensions;

    b)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the approval set out in part a) above; and,

    c)    the approval set out in a) above BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts or having a purchase order, or contract records relating to the subject matter of this approval.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to authorize the temporary borrowing of certain sums to meet current 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Spend Analysis and Procurement Maturity Assessment report:

    a)     the report of Ernst & Young LLP (EY), as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE RECEIVED for information;

    b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake pilot projects to test the hypotheses set out in the above-noted report by EY and validate potential opportunities; 
    c)     as part of the 2024 to 2027 Multi-Year Budget, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a business case for consideration to provide additional resourcing to the Purchasing & Supply Services to enable further advancement of the City’s procurement processes; and,

    d)     the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to various by-law amendments to implement organizational changes:

    a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A”, being “A by-law to amend By-Law A.-7955-83, entitled “A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Resolution Regarding Banking and the Master Client Agreement for Business Client Authorization and any contract or document with the Royal Bank relating to the Ontario Works Royal Bank of Canada Right Pay Reloadable Payment Card Program and to authorize the signing of cheques and the withdrawal or transfer of funds” to reflect the current organizational structure”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021;

    b)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “B”, being “A by-law to amend By-Law A.-8047-15, entitled “A by-law to approve an Amending Agreement between the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Corporation of the City of London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; and,

    c)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “C”, being “A by-law to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. A.-7473-288 entitled, "A by-law to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021;

    it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received the attached revised page to "Schedule 1" to the Royal Bank of Canada Resolution Regarding Banking".



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the “Policy for the Establishment and Maintenance of Council Polices”:

    a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “B”, being “A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-275(a)-159, being “Free of Fear Services for All Policy” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A””, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; and,
     
    b)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “C”, being A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”, being “Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the selection of a vendor for the Human Resources Information System (‘HRIS’) for The Corporation of the City of London (the ‘Corporation’): 

    a)    in accordance with section 12.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the proposal submitted by SAP Canada Inc, 22 Bay St. Suite 1800, 1900, 2000, P.O. Box 41 Toronto On, M5K 1B7 for the HRIS software for the City of London BE ACCEPTED; 

    b)    the price submitted by SAP Canada Inc. at the proposed first year cost of $103,000 (excluding H.S.T.), and subsequent years annual cost of $217,000 (excluding H.S.T), for five (5) years as the initial term, and the optional renewal term of five (5) additional one (1) year terms, at sole discretion of the City, BE ACCEPTED, it being noted that the financing for this acquisition is contained within the Council approved operating budget;
     
    c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the approval set out in parts a) and b) above;

    d)    the approval set out in parts a) and b) above, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal agreement or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

    e)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A” being "A a by-law to authorize the Director, People Services to approve the agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and SAP Canada Inc. for a Human Resources Information System and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the communication from Councillor J. Morgan regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) update on board activities from the virtual meeting held on September 21-24, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee, BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the Traffic and Parking By-law consolidation and process improvement:
    a)        the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix A, being a by-law to repeal and replace By-law No. PS-113 with a new Traffic and Parking By-law, to consolidate the multiple amendments which have been made to By-law PS-113 since its enactment and to implement the new administrative amendment process for routine matters, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021;
    b)        the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix B, being a by-law to amend By-law No. A-54 entitled, “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; and,
    c)        the proposed by-law, as appended to the Civic Works Committee Added Agenda, being a by-law to repeal By-law No. CPOL.-222-474, as amended, being a By-law with respect to the Council Policy entitled “Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; it being noted that a new administrative procedure will be put in place instead. (2021-T08/P01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza


    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the Springbank Reservoir Cells 1 and 2 Chlorination Modifications:
    a)        the proposal submitted by Straightline Group Incorporated, 3030 Balmoral Avenue, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1E2, in the amount of $305,000.00, including contingency ($30,000), excluding HST, BE AWARDED in accordance with Section 19.4 (b) and (c) and 8.10 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
    b)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and,
    c)        the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E03)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water, Wastewater and Stormwater, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to a revised Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement between Partner Municipalities and the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System with respect to the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station:
    a)        the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to approve a revised Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London, the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System, the Aylmer Area Secondary Water Supply System, and the St. Thomas Secondary Water Supply System with respect to the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station;
    b)        the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement, substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and all documents required to fulfill its conditions; and,
    c)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this Agreement;
    it being noted that the Boards of Management for the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System and both Secondary Water Supply Systems are concurrently undertaking similar actions to enter into this Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement. (2021-E03)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the award of contracts for the Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 Project:
    a)        the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited at its tendered price of $17,170,499.96, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of 3 bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;
    b)        Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $1,532,614.00, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
    c)        the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the Civic Works Committee Added Agenda;
    d)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
    e)        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 (Tender 21-98); and,
    f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T10)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the Commemorative Naming of City Assets – Terms of Reference:
    a)        the proposed Terms of Reference, as appended to the above-noted staff report, for reviewing the City’s commemorative naming process(es) BE APPROVED; and,
    b)        any further requests to change the names of facilities, parks, streets or other City assets BE DEFERRED until a public engagement process is complete, a tool for selecting names has been developed, and administrative process(es) have been updated;
    it being noted that funding for physical changes to signage or other re-naming costs must be considered as part of the Multi-Year Budget process through business case submissions, pending Council approval of the new policies and procedures. (2021-T00/R05)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the contract award amendment for RFP 21-37 – Supply and Delivery of CNG Split Stream Rear Loading Waste Collection Trucks:
    a)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a contract award amendment in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy as follows:
    i)         the award of RFP 21-37 to London Machinery Inc. (LMI) 15790 Robin’s Hill Road, London, Ontario N5V 0A4, at a total purchase price of $10,755,520.00, excluding HST, BE CANCELLED;
    ii)        the next highest scoring submission from Team Truck Centre, 795 Wilton Grove Road, London, Ontario N6N 1N7, at a total purchase price of $10,705,210.00, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED;
    b)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase;
    c)        the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,
    d)        the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2021-V01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Neighbourhood Sidewalk Connectivity Plan approach, including a community engagement strategy, for new sidewalks on neighbourhood road and underground reconstruction projects as proposed in the staff report dated November 23, 2021, on a trial basis in 2022 to inform the 2023 Renew London Construction Program. (2021-T04)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the New Sidewalk Project List 2022:
    a)        the installation of the sidewalk on Imperial Road BE REFERRED BACK to Civic Administration for consideration of including Imperial Road as part of the Neighbourhood Sidewalk Connectivity Plan; and,
    b)        the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2021-T04)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at November 15, 2021, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 17, 2021:
    a)        the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Public Information Centre #2, dated October 28, 2021, from P. Yanchuk, City of London and K. Welker, Stantec Consulting Ltd., related to the Windermere Road Improvements, City of London - Municipal Class Environment Assessment Study:
    i)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider including a southbound bicycle lane on the west side of Richmond Street, north of Windermere Road to the Thames Valley Parkway south of the bridge, to facilitate uni-directional bicycle lanes and to allow for easy access to the properties located on the west side of Richmond Street; and,
    b)        clauses 1.1, 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.3, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any items related to the London Public Library (LPL), by indicating that his spouse is employed by the LPL. 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza

    That the following written submissions for the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget 2021 Public Participation Meeting BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its 2021 Multi-Year approval process:

    • a communication dated November 15, 2021 from A. Oudshoorn, Associate Professor, Arthur Labatt Family Chair in Nursing Leadership in Health Equity, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing;
    • a communication dated November 24, 2021 from S. Franke, President, Urban League of London;
    • a communication dated November 23, 2021 from B. Morrison;
    • a communication dated November 23, 2021 from M. Larsen;
    • a communication dated November 24, 2021 from C. Butler;
    • a communication from S. Levin;
    • a communication dated November 26, 2021 from London Environmental Network;
    • a communication dated November 26, 2021 from Antler River Rally;
    • a communication from Z. Fakirani, President and E. Oladejo, Vice President, External Affairs, Western University Students' Council;

    it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding this matter:

    • D. Devine - speaking with respect to the need for increased investments for housing and homelessness;
    • E. Oladejo, Vice President, External Affairs, Western University Students' Council - supporting increased work for the inclusion of gender considerations in decision making;
    • AM Valastro - requesting that property taxes not be increased;
    • R. Hope, Volunteer, Antler River Rally - supporting the proposed wastewater and treatment budget amendment (Case #WWT-1);
    • S. Levin - addressing the submission included on the agenda, specifically a request to increase funding the the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority; and,
    • S. Franke, President, Urban League of London - speaking to the submission on the public agenda, specifically addressing the Neighbourhood Decision Making program.  


    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Items 1 through 13, inclusive, of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect item 4.10, having to do with the London Public Library (LPL) Board of Directors vacancy, by indicating that his spouse is employed by the LPL.  



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to a proposed strategy that sets out potential tools that may assist in reducing core area land and building vacancy: 

    a)    the staff report dated November 30, 2021 entitled Terms of Reference to Address the Council Resolution from July 6, 2021 BE RECEIVED;

    b)    the Terms of Reference described in the staff report as Appendix "A": Terms of Reference: Scope of Work to Address the Council Resolution from July 6, 2021 BE APPROVED;

    c)    the integration of the work to address the Council Resolution from May 25, 2021 with respect to parking in the core into this Terms of Reference BE APPROVED;

    d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the LEDC to develop a business case for consideration from the $10 Million funding previously authorized to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and,

    e)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to move forward with the Implementation Plan described in the report dated November 29, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated November 30, 2021 including the November 2021 Semi-Annual Progress Report and 2021 Report to the Community BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated November 30, 2021, including the 2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey, BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 18, 2021:

    a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee:

    i)    the final DIAAC 2021 Year End Report BE FORWARDED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and the Civic Administration for their consideration; and,
    ii)    the verbal update from K. Arnold, with respect to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee report, BE RECEIVED;
    it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) held a general discussion with respect to the following Council Policies: Flags at City Hall, Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities, and Issuance of Proclamations Policy; 
    it being further noted that the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee will report back to DIAAC with potential recommendations for amendments with respect to the above-noted policies;

    b) the following actions be taken with respect to the River Road Golf Course Arson Incident:

    i)    B. Hill, member of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC), BE AUTHORIZED to speak on behalf of DIAAC with respect to this matter, at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) meeting to be held on November 30, 2021; and,
    ii)    a Sub-Committee BE ESTABLISHED to prepare a communication, with respect to this matter, to be presented at the above-noted SPPC meeting;

    c) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2,4.4 and 5.1 BE RECEIVED;
    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a verbal report from B. Hill with respect to this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following appointments BE MADE to the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022:

    a) Planning and Environment Committee 

    Councillor A. Hopkins (Chair)
    Councillor S. Lehman
    Councillor S. Lewis
    Councillor S. Hillier
    Councillor S. Turner

    b) Civic Works Committee

    Councillor E. Peloza (Chair)
    Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar
    Councillor M. van Holst
    Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
    Councillor J. Helmer

    c) Community and Protective Services Committee

    Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair)
    Councillor M. Hamou
    Councillor J. Helmer
    Councillor M. Salih
    Councillor S. Hillier

    d) Corporate Services Committee

    Councillor S. Lewis (Chair)
    Councillor J. Morgan 
    Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar
    Councillor M. Cassidy
    Councillor M. Hamou



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar BE APPOINTED to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2022.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken:

    a)  Councillor S. Lewis BE APPOINTED to the London and Middlesex Community Housing for the term ending November 14, 2022; and,

    b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward applications to be considered to fill the tenant vacancy at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 22, 2021 from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Councillor A. Hopkins BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission for the term ending November 14, 2022.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Councillor M. Hamou BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2022.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Councillor S. Hillier BE APPOINTED to the Tourism London Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 23, 2021 from C. Finn, General Manager, Tourism London regarding this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Councillor S. Hillier BE APPOINTED to the Western Fair Association Programming Council for the term ending November 14, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 14, 2021 from R. Ash, CEO, Western Fair District with respect to this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That Antonio D. Santiago BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2022.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th and 5th Reports of the Governance Working Group from its meetings held on November 8 and 15, 2021, respectively:

    a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the November 15 meeting of the Governance Working Group with respect to draft information related to the following potential amendments to the Council Members’ Expense Account Policy, prior to moving any recommendations to the SPPC:

    i)     an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account that would provide for one annual ward-wide mail out per year, including printing and distribution by Canada Post, to be covered by the Office budget, not individual expense accounts; it being noted that this opportunity would provide for a more equitable opportunity for outreach with citizenry between wards of various size and population;  

    ii)     an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account (and related policies) that would remove the ability to claim home internet costs for reimbursement;

    iii)     an amendment to 4.2 c) iii) to add additional permissive wording for community and/or ward events, including but not limited to prizes, rental or other “sponsorship” while maintaining the annual $1,200 maximum value and include some potential examples of these uses;

    iv)     an amendment to 4.2 c) vi) to add more permissive wording for advertisements that would reduce limitations on use and types including to not be limited to newspaper publications, permit various media opportunities and while maintaining the annual $1,000 maximum;

    v)     an amendment to 4.2 a) to include conference registration for FCM and AMO as an expense that is excluded from the expense account, and to be covered by the general office budget; it being noted that any associated travel expenses would continue to be covered by c) i);

    b)    the following actions be taken with respect to the general operations of Municipal Council:

    i)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary changes to facilitate Council meetings to be held starting at 1:00 PM, beginning with the 2022 term of Council, while still being based on the current meeting schedule; it being noted that the 2022/2023 meeting calendar will reflect this change when it is brought forward to a future Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration; and,

    ii)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the GWG with respect to recommendations related to the survey results and other feedback related to the staff support model in the Councillors’ office, in terms of the themes of increased resources and more flexibility in support duties;

    it being noted that the Governance Working Group received the Councillor survey results with respect to this matter;

    c)     that consideration of clause 3.1 of the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group, related to the Advisory Committee Review Final Report BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) in order to invite all members of the current advisory committees to have a discussion with the GWG with respect to this matter;

    d)    the attached revised Council Members' Expense Account Policy BE FORWARDED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for approval; it being noted that the proposed changes would come into effect for the next term of Council; and

    e)     clauses 1.1 and 3.3 from the 4th Report of the Governance Working Group and clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 4.2 from the 5th Report of the Governance Working BE RECEIVED:

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 25, 2021 from S. Franke, President, Urban League of London with respect to the City's Advisory Committees.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Motion to approve part a):

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th and 5th Reports of the Governance Working Group from its meetings held on November 8 and 15, 2021, respectively:

    a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the November 15 meeting of the Governance Working Group with respect to draft information related to the following potential amendments to the Council Members’ Expense Account Policy, prior to moving any recommendations to the SPPC:

    i)     an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account that would provide for one annual ward-wide mail out per year, including printing and distribution by Canada Post, to be covered by the Office budget, not individual expense accounts; it being noted that this opportunity would provide for a more equitable opportunity for outreach with citizenry between wards of various size and population;  

    ii)     an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account (and related policies) that would remove the ability to claim home internet costs for reimbursement;

    iii)     an amendment to 4.2 c) iii) to add additional permissive wording for community and/or ward events, including but not limited to prizes, rental or other “sponsorship” while maintaining the annual $1,200 maximum value and include some potential examples of these uses;

    iv)     an amendment to 4.2 c) vi) to add more permissive wording for advertisements that would reduce limitations on use and types including to not be limited to newspaper publications, permit various media opportunities and while maintaining the annual $1,000 maximum;

    v)     an amendment to 4.2 a) to include conference registration for FCM and AMO as an expense that is excluded from the expense account, and to be covered by the general office budget; it being noted that any associated travel expenses would continue to be covered by c) i);


    Yeas: (13)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
    Nays: (2)J. Helmer, and M. Cassidy

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Motion to approve part b) i):

    b)    the following actions be taken with respect to the general operations of Municipal Council:

    i)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary changes to facilitate Council meetings to be held starting at 1:00 PM, beginning with the 2022 term of Council, while still being based on the current meeting schedule; it being noted that the 2022/2023 meeting calendar will reflect this change when it is brought forward to a future Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration; and,


    Yeas: (12)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
    Nays: (3)M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    ii)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the GWG with respect to recommendations related to the survey results and other feedback related to the staff support model in the Councillors’ office, in terms of the themes of increased resources and more flexibility in support duties;
    it being noted that the Governance Working Group received the Councillor survey results with respect to this matter;


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Motion to approve part c):

    c)     that consideration of clause 3.1 of the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group, related to the Advisory Committee Review Final Report BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) in order to invite all members of the current advisory committees to have a discussion with the GWG with respect to this matter;



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Amendment:
    Motion made by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That part c) BE AMENDED, by adding the following at the end of the clause:

    "with specific dialogue to include discussion related to the proposed pause of populating some committees and the associated discussion with respect to the proposed committees/task forces for the Master Mobility Plan and the Climate Emergency Action Plan.” 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    Motion to approve part c), as amended.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Part c), as amended, reads as follows:

    c)     that consideration of clause 3.1 of the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group, related to the Advisory Committee Review Final Report BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) in order to invite all members of the current advisory committees to have a discussion with the GWG with respect to this matter with specific dialogue to include discussion related to the proposed pause of populating some committees and the associated discussion with respect to the proposed committees/task forces for the Master Mobility Plan and the Climate Emergency Action Plan;


  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Motion to approve part d):

    d)    the attached revised Council Members' Expense Account Policy BE FORWARDED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for approval; it being noted that the proposed changes would come into effect for the next term of Council; and


    Yeas: (12)M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
    Nays: (3)J. Helmer, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    Motion to approve the balance of the clause:

    e)     clauses 1.1 and 3.3 from the 4th Report of the Governance Working Group and clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 4.2 from the 5th Report of the Governance Working BE RECEIVED:

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 25, 2021 from S. Franke, President, Urban League of London with respect to the City's Advisory Committees.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Clause 4.9, as amended, reads as follows:

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th and 5th Reports of the Governance Working Group from its meetings held on November 8 and 15, 2021, respectively:

    a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the November 15 meeting of the Governance Working Group with respect to draft information related to the following potential amendments to the Council Members’ Expense Account Policy, prior to moving any recommendations to the SPPC:

    i)     an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account that would provide for one annual ward-wide mail out per year, including printing and distribution by Canada Post, to be covered by the Office budget, not individual expense accounts; it being noted that this opportunity would provide for a more equitable opportunity for outreach with citizenry between wards of various size and population;  

    ii)     an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account (and related policies) that would remove the ability to claim home internet costs for reimbursement;

    iii)     an amendment to 4.2 c) iii) to add additional permissive wording for community and/or ward events, including but not limited to prizes, rental or other “sponsorship” while maintaining the annual $1,200 maximum value and include some potential examples of these uses;

    iv)     an amendment to 4.2 c) vi) to add more permissive wording for advertisements that would reduce limitations on use and types including to not be limited to newspaper publications, permit various media opportunities and while maintaining the annual $1,000 maximum;

    v)     an amendment to 4.2 a) to include conference registration for FCM and AMO as an expense that is excluded from the expense account, and to be covered by the general office budget; it being noted that any associated travel expenses would continue to be covered by c) i);

    b)    the following actions be taken with respect to the general operations of Municipal Council:

    i)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary changes to facilitate Council meetings to be held starting at 1:00 PM, beginning with the 2022 term of Council, while still being based on the current meeting schedule; it being noted that the 2022/2023 meeting calendar will reflect this change when it is brought forward to a future Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration; and,

    ii)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the GWG with respect to recommendations related to the survey results and other feedback related to the staff support model in the Councillors’ office, in terms of the themes of increased resources and more flexibility in support duties;
    it being noted that the Governance Working Group received the Councillor survey results with respect to this matter;

    c)     that consideration of clause 3.1 of the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group, related to the Advisory Committee Review Final Report BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) in order to invite all members of the current advisory committees to have a discussion with the GWG with respect to this matter with specific dialogue to include discussion related to the proposed pause of populating some committees and the associated discussion with respect to the proposed committees/task forces for the Master Mobility Plan and the Climate Emergency Action Plan;

    d)    the attached revised Council Members' Expense Account Policy BE FORWARDED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for approval; it being noted that the proposed changes would come into effect for the next term of Council; and

    e)     clauses 1.1 and 3.3 from the 4th Report of the Governance Working Group and clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 4.2 from the 5th Report of the Governance Working BE RECEIVED:
    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 25, 2021 from S. Franke, President, Urban League of London with respect to the City's Advisory Committees.


  • Motion made by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Library Board of Directors vacancy notification:

    a) contact current applications on file, to confirm that those individuals remain interested in consideration for appointment;

    b) seek additional applications to fill the vacancy on the Board; and,

    c) bring forward applications, noted in parts a) and b), above for consideration at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the following members of Council BE APPOINTED to the Governance Working Group for the remainder of the term:

    Councillor Cassidy

    Councillor Fyfe-Millar

    Councillor Hamou


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the Council recess at this time.



    Motion Passed

    The Council recesses at 6:40 PM, and resumes at 6:56 PM.  


None.

  • Motion made by:J. Fyfe-Millar
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law leave be given for the introduction of a motion for reconsideration of a decided matter of Council. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That reconsideration of the vote for Item 14, clause 4.9, part b)i), of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED; it being noted that a voting error was identified.  


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:J. Fyfe-Millar

    Motion to approve part b) i) of clause 4.9:

    b)    the following actions be taken with respect to the general operations of Municipal Council:

    i)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary changes to facilitate Council meetings to be held starting at 1:00 PM, beginning with the 2022 term of Council, while still being based on the current meeting schedule; it being noted that the 2022/2023 meeting calendar will reflect this change when it is brought forward to a future Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration; and,


    Yeas: (10)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
    Nays: (5)M. Salih, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, and P. Van Meerbergen

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (10 to 5)

13.

  • Motion made by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:J. Fyfe-Millar

    That introduction and first reading of Bill No.’s 1 to 36, including the revised Bill No. 34, BE APPROVED.  


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:M. Hamou

    That second reading of Bill No.’s 1 to 36, including the revised Bill No. 34, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That third reading and enactment of Bill No.’s 1 to 36, including the revised Bill No. 34, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

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

    4.1       Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regards to one of the Corporation’s unions including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/19/CSC)

    4.2       Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

    A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; and pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.2/19/CSC)

    4.3       Litigation/Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

    A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to the expropriation of property located at 600 Adelaide Street North; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with the expropriation of property located at 600 Adelaide Street North; and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality regarding settlement negotiations and conduct of litigation or potential litigation in connection with the expropriation of a property located at 600 Adelaide Street North. (6.3/19/CSC)

    4.4       Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

    A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.4/19/CSC)

      



    Motion Passed

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session, at 7:06 PM; the Council reconvenes, in public session, at 7:50 PM. 


9.
Added Reports
  

At 7:57 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor J. Morgan in the Chair. 

At 8:00 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair.  

  • Motion made by:J. Fyfe-Millar
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    1.    SEIU RN – Tentative Agreement
        
    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the attached Memorandum of Agreement and Agreed To Items dated September 20 and 21, 2021 concerning the 2021-2023 Collective Agreement for Service Employees International Union Local 1 (Registered Nurses Bargaining Unit Full Time and Part Time Bargaining Units) representing full-time and part-time Registered Nurses at the Dearness Home BE RATIFIED.  


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That introduction and first reading of Added Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That second reading of Added Bill No. Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That third reading and enactment of Added Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    The following are enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:

    Bill No. 1

     

    By-law No. A.-8191-1 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 7th day of December, 2021. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 2

     

    By-law No. A.-8192-2 - A by-law to authorize and approve a standard form Loan Contribution Agreement for capital funding under the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) Program – SSRF 4. (2.6b/16/CPSC)

    Bill No. 3

     

    By-law No. A.-8193-3 - A by-law to delegate authority to the City Treasurer and City Solicitor to approve Contribution Agreements between The Corporation of the City of London and Vision SoHo Alliance members and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Contribution Agreements. (2.8c/16/CPSC)

    Bill No. 4

     

    By-law No. A.-8194-4 - A by-law to approve a Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement between the Corporation of the City of London, the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System, the Aylmer Area Secondary Water Supply System, and the St. Thomas Secondary Water Supply System with respect to the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station. (2.3/15/CWC)

    Bill No. 5

     

    By-law No. A.-8195-5 - A by-law to authorize the City Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of London to borrow certain sums to meet current expenditures of the Corporation for the year 2022. (2.2/19/CSC)

    Bill No. 6

     

    By-law No. A.-8196-6 - A bylaw to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London, and to repeal By-law A.-7473-288 entitled “A bylaw to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London, and to repeal By-law no. A.-7473-288 (2.4c/19/CSC)

    Bill No. 7

     

    By-law No. A.-8197-7 - A by-law to authorize the Director, People Services to approve the agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and SAP Canada Inc. for a Human Resources Information System and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2.6e/19/CSC)

    Bill No. 8

     

    By-law No. A.-6151(ad)-8 - A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”, being “Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy”. (2.5b/19/CSC)

    Bill No. 9

     

    By-law No. A.-7955(a)-9 - A by-law to amend By-law A.-7955-83, “a bylaw to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Resolution Regarding Banking and the Master Client Agreement for Business Client Authorization and any contract or document with the Royal Bank relating to the Ontario Works Royal Bank of Canada Right Pay Reloadable Payment Card Program and to authorize the signing of cheques and the withdrawal or transfer of funds.” (2.4a/19/CSC)

    Bill No. 10

     

    By-law No. A.-8047(a)-10 - A by-law to amend By-law A.-8047-15, “A bylaw to approve an Amending Agreement between the Bank of Nova Scotia and The Corporation of the City of London”. (2.4b/19/CSC)

    Bill No. 11

     

    By-law No. A-54-22008 - A by-law to amend By-law No. A-54, as amended, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London”. (2.1b/15/CWC)

    Bill No. 12

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(wm)-11 - A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street. (3.4a/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 13

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1284(wn)-12 - A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street. (3.4c/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 14

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1512(au)-13 - A by-law to amend The London Plan for the City of London, 2016. (3.2a/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 15

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1512(av)-14 - A by-law to amend The London Plan for the City of London, 2016 relating to 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street. (3.4b/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 16

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1573-15 - A by-law to exempt from Part-Lot Control, lands located at 1790 Finley Crescent, legally described as Block 100 in Registered Plan 33M-733. (2.6/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 17

     

    By-law No. C.P.-1574-16 - A by-law to exempt from Part-Lot Control, lands located at 2313 and 2373 Callingham Drive, legally described as Blocks 2 and 3 of Registered Plan 33M-664. (2.13/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 18

     

    By-law No. CPOL.-408-17 - A by-law to repeal By-Law No. CPOL.-222-474, and related amendments thereto, being        “A by-law to revoke and repeal Council policy related to Traffic By-law Amendments and replace it with a new Council policy entitled Traffic & Parking By-law Amendments” (2.1c/15/CWC)

    Bill No. 19

     

    By-law No. CPOL.-275(b)-18 - A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-275(a)-159, being “Free of Fear Services for All Policy” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”. (2.5a/19/CSC)

    Bill No. 20

     

    By-law No. L.S.P.-3495-19 - A by-law to designate 44 Bruce Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest. (4.1/13/PEC)

    Bill No. 21

     

    By-law No. PS-114 - A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. PS-113, as amended, entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”. (2.1a/15/CWC)

    Bill No. 22

     

    By-law No. S.-6154-20 - A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Summerside Subdivision Phase 12B, 33M-699) (Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure)

    Bill No. 23

     

    By-law No. S.-6155-21 - A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Foxwood Subdivision Phase 1, 33M-685)  (Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure)

    Bill No. 24

     

    By-law No. S.-6156-22 - A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Stoneycreek Subdivision Phase 1, 33M-701)  (Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure)

    Bill No. 25

     

    By-law No. S.-6157-23 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Southdale Road East and Wellington Road)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes registered as ER1387576, pursuant to SPA20-038 and in accordance with Z.-1)

    Bill No. 26

     

    By-law No. S.-6158-24 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Wonderland Road North, north of Fanshawe Park Road West)  (Chief Surveyor - for road widening purposes registered as ER1399708, pursuant to SPA20-040 and in accordance with Z.-1)

    Bill No. 27

     

    By-law No. S.-6159-25 - A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as part of Turner Crescent)  (Chief Surveyor - registration of 33M-790 requires 0.3m Reserves on the abutting Plans, being 33M-699 and 33M-772, to be dedicated as public highway for unobstructed legal access throughout the Subdivision)

    Bill No. 28

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222972 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provision from the zoning for lands located at 915 Upperpoint Avenue. (2.4/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 29

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222973 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provision from the zoning for lands located at 235 Kennington way. (2.5/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 30

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222974 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for lands located at 1478 Westdel Bourne. (2.8/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 31

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222975 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provision from the zoning for lands located at 1595 Capri Crescent (1600 Twilite Boulevard). (2.12/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 32

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222976 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 3047 White Oak Road. (3.1/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 33

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222977 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to make changes to allow the growing of food within the City’s urban growth boundary. (3.2b/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 34

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222978 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 99 Southdale Road West. (3.3a/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 35

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222979 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street. (3.4d/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 36

     

    By-law No. Z.-1-222980 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 3095 & 3105 Bostwick Road. (3.6/17/PEC)

    Bill No. 37

     

    By-law No. A.-8198-26 - A by-law to appoint Michael Schulthess as the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of London and repeal By-law No. A.-6429-315 being “A by-law to appoint Catharine Saunders as the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of London” and By-law A.-8088-120 being “A by-law to appoint Michael Schulthess as Deputy Clerk”. (City Clerk)

     


  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the meeting be adjourned.



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourns at 8:31 PM.