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Council

MINUTES

TENTH MEETING

 

April 19, 2016

 

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:04 PM.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, R. Armistead, J.P. Barber J. Braam, B. Coxhead, P. Foto, K. Graham, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, D. Popadic, L.M. Rowe, S. Sharma, S. Spring, N. Steinberg, J. Taylor, M. Tomaszewski, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser and E. White.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present, except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with the 2015 Compliance Report in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a purchase of service agreement with the City of London’s Social Services Department.

 

Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and the related Bill No. 157, having to do with the properties located on a portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard and 776-802 Killarney Road (Cedarhollow Subdivision), by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board.

 

Councillor M. Salih discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and the related Bill No. 157, having to do with the properties located on a portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard and 776-802 Killarney Road (Cedarhollow Subdivision), by indicating that his family owns property in the vicinity of the subject property.

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

None.

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

1.

12th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

1.

His Worship the Mayor welcomes Chief Leslee White-eye and Councillor Myeengun Henry of the Chippewas of the Thames and Chief Sherri Doxtator of Oneida Nation of the Thames. Councillor Myeegun presents the Two Row Wumpum Belt to the City of London.  

 

2.

His Worship the Mayor recognizes National Poetry Month and invited Peggy Roffey from Poetry London and Jayme Archibald from London Poetry Slam to perform poems.

 

3.

His Worship the Mayor presents a certificate for "London's Featured Community Organization" to London Clean and Green.

 

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

 

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

 

a)

A matter pertaining to the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space. (C1/10/CSC)

 

b)

A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations; personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to employment related matters; security of the municipal property; advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose as it relates to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy. (C2/10/CSC)

 

c)

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality with respect to the Springbank Dam.(C1/6/CWC)

 

d)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C1/12/SPPC)

 

e)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals including municipal or local board employees, relating to the Outstanding London Ambassador Award nominations. (C2/12/SPPC)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

 

At 4:50 PM Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.

 

The Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:50 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Salih, T. Park and J. Zaifman.

 

The Committee of the Whole rises at 5:15 PM and Council reconvenes at 5:17 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors M. Salih, T. Park and J. Zaifman.

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE NINTH MEETING HELD ON APRIL 5, 2016

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that the Minutes of the Ninth Meeting held on April 5, 2016 BE APPROVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve receipt and referral of Communication No. 1, as noted on the Added Agenda.

 

1.

(ADDED) B. McKinnon, Thames Valley District School Board, Organizational Support Services - Properties located on a portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard and 776-802 Killarney Road (Cedarhollow Subdivision) (Z-8596) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 8 of the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

None.

 

IX

REPORTS

 

 

10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

                        Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 9.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

SS16-11 Single Source Corporate Technology Assets (Relates to Bill No. 153)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Information Technology Services and the Deputy City Treasurer, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Corporate Technology Assets:

 

a)         the approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into a two (2) year Single Source contract with an optional two (2) additional, one (1) year extensions for Desktop Management Products and Services from CompuCom Canada Co., 1830 Matheson Boulevard, Unit 1, Mississauga, ON, Canada L4W 0B3 at a cost of $250,000 in 2016; $850,000 in 2017; $1,250,000 in 2018 and $900,000 in 2019; it being noted that these amounts can be accommodated within the 2016-2019 Property Tax Supported Budget;

 

b)         the proposed by-law attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 19, 2016 to:

 

i)          approve an Agreement with CompuCom Canada Co. (the “Supplier”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Buyer”) for the “Publicly Funded Organization Agreement” for Desktop Management Services and Products (DMSP-03); and

 

ii)          authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement in (a) above.

 

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

 

d)         approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with CompuCom Canada Co. to the satisfaction of both the City Treasurer and the Director, Information Technology Services; and

 

e)         approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.

 

3.

Shamrock Subdivision - Agreement with Property Owner

 

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to complete the Agreement dated May 14, 2012 between The Corporation of the City of London and Samuel John Shirley; it being noted that the clean-up requirements of the Agreement have been complied with by the property owner but after the two-year deadline indicated in the Agreement.

 

5.

2015 Operating Budget Status - Fourth Quarter Report

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Operating Budget Status – Fourth Quarter Report for the Property Tax Supported, Water and Wastewater and Treatment Budgets:

a)         the 2015 Operating Budget Status – Fourth Quarter Report for the Property Tax Supported (refer to Appendix A of the staff report dated April 12, 2016), Water and Wastewater and Treatment Budgets BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that an overview of the net corporate positions is as follows:

i)                          $3.1 million in net savings for the Property Tax Supported Budget as identified by Civic Service Areas and Boards and Commissions; it being noted that clauses 2, 3 and 4 are included in the $3.1 million savings, the year-end savings is $1.6 million less than projected in the 2015 Operating Budget Status – Third Quarter Report and the $3.1 million operating surplus was contributed to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve;

ii)                         a $1.1 million deficit in the Water Rate Supported Budget was incurred; it being noted that the year-end deficit has remained unchanged from the 2015 Operating Budget Status – Third Quarter Report, and to balance Water’s 2015 Budget a draw of $1.1 million was taken from the Water Capital Reserve Fund;

iii)                        a $0.6 million deficit in the Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget was incurred; it being noted that the year-end deficit is $0.4 million more than projected in the 2015 Operating Budget Status – Third Quarter Report, and to balance the Wastewater and Treatment 2015 Budget a draw of $0.4 million was taken from the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve and $0.2 million from the Sewage Works Reserve Fund;

b)            with respect to the Social Housing operational savings of $145,456, the  Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute the savings to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund which will be used to support housing initiatives and future work with the Housing Development Corporation;

c)            with respect to the Information Technology Services (ITS) operational savings of $2,500,000, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute the savings to the ITS Reserve Fund which will be used to fund the ITS Backup Data Centre, which is a key component of the Corporation-wide Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan; it being noted that the $2,500,000 contribution will advance this critical portion of the project from 2020 to either 2017 or 2018;

d)            the request to fund the 2015 London & Middlesex Housing Corporation operational deficit of $369,450 BE APPROVED (letter attached to the staff report dated April 12, 2016); it being noted that historically surpluses have been returned to the City while deficits have been funded by the City;

e)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to allocate the $3.1 million in net savings from the Property Tax Supported Budget in accordance with the Council approved Surplus/Deficit Policy as follows:

i)                          $1.6 million to reduce authorized but unissued debt;

ii)                         $770 thousand to the Community Investment Reserve Fund; and

iii)            $770 thousand to the Capital Infrastructure Gap Reserve Fund.

 

f)           the Civic Administration’s contribution of $3,884,674 ($3,053,067 – property tax supported; $444,826 – water; and $386,781 – wastewater) to the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Economy reserves in 2015 BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Note: subject to year-end financial statement audit and adjustments related to the accounting for Tangible Capital Assets (PSAB 3150)

 

6.

2015 Capital Budget Status - Fourth Quarter Report

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the 2015 Capital Budget Status - Fourth Quarter Report BE RECEIVED for information.

 

7.

2016 Property Assessment Update - Carla Nell, VP, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)

 

That the attached presentation from Carla Nell, VP, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), with respect to its recent activities, including the distribution of Assessment Notices during the month of April, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

8.

Not to be heard before 12:30 PM - Apportionment of Taxes

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on those Schedules, pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated with this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.

 

9.

Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List

 

That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED subject to the following changes:

 

a)         removal of Item No. 1.2; and

 

b)         referral of Item No. 1.3 to the Deferred Matters List of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as this matter will be dealt with as part of other amendments to the Council Procedure By-law being recommended by the Governance Working Group.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 4.

 

4.

2015 Compliance Report in Accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Compliance Report in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:

 

a)         as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section 8.11 (c), an annual report of total payments required where a supplier has invoiced the City a cumulative total value of $100,000 or more in a calendar year, BE RECEIVED for information (attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated April 12, 2016);

 

b)         the administrative contract awards for Professional Consulting Services with an aggregate total greater than $100,000, as per Section 15.1 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, decentralized from Purchasing and Supply that have been reported to the Manager of Purchasing and Supply and have been reviewed for compliance to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information (attached as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated April 12, 2016);

 

c)         the list of administrative contract awards for tenders with a value up to $3,000,000 that do not have an irregular result, as per Section 13.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information (attached as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated April 12, 2016); and

 

d)         the City Treasurer or delegate BE DELEGATED authority to at any time refer questions concerning compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to the City’s internal auditor and the City Treasurer or delegate is hereby further authorized to ratify and confirm completed awards or purchases between $10,000 and $50,000 where the City Treasurer or delegate is of the opinion that the awards or purchases were in the best interests of the Corporation.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (11)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

 

6th Report of the Civic Works Committee

                        Councillor J. Helmer presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clauses 1 to 9, inclusive.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Purchase of a Skalar Continuous Flow Analyser for the Greenway Laboratory

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of a replacement analyser for the Greenway Laboratory:

 

a)         the quotation submitted by Skalar Inc. at its price of $78,373.00, excluding H.S.T., for replacement of Technicon analysers at the Greenway laboratory BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is a single source purchase in accordance with Section 14.4 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 as Appendix “A”;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

 

 

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a  formal contract; and,

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2016-F18)

 

3.

Contract Award: Tender 16-27 Replacement of Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter and Hot Mix Asphalt

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for Tender 16-27 - Replacement of Sidewalks, Curb & Gutter and Hot Mix Asphalt:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Dufferin Construction Company, a division of CRH Canada Group Inc., at their tendered price of $4,789,790.50, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Dufferin Construction Company, a division of CRH Canada Group Inc., was the lowest of three bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 as Appendix “A”;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all of the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract;

 

d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 16-27); and,

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2016-F18)

 

4.

Contract Award Tender T16-13 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) Campbell Street Improvements - Southwest Area Trunk Sanitary Sewer - Phase 2

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for construction of Phase 2 of the Southwest Area Trunk Sanitary Sewer:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc., at its tendered price of $3,206,841.51, excluding H.S.T., for the construction of Phase 2 of the Southwest Trunk Sanitary Sewer, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex, was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         AECOM Canada Limited, BE AUTHORIZED to carry out inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate on file, at an upset amount of $267,349.50, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;

 

c)         the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 as Appendix “A”;

 

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

 

e)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a  formal contract for this project (Tender 16-13); 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.  (2016-F18)

 

5.

Contract Award: Tender No. 16-32 Arterial Road Rehabilitation Project - Contract No.1

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the 2016 Arterial Road Rehabilitation Project Contract No. 1:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc. (London), at its submitted tendered price of $5,857,000.00, excluding H.S.T., for the said project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc. (London) was the lowest of two (2) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 as Appendix “A”;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

 

d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 16-32); and,

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2016-F18)

 

6.

Windermere Road Over Stoney Creek Bridge Rehabilitation - Construction Administration of Tender No. 16-36 - Appointment of Consulting Engineer

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Windermere Road over Stoney Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project:

 

a)         Dillon Consulting Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration of the said project in the amount of $158,658.50, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

 

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 as Appendix “A”;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

 

d)       the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the project; and,

 

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2016-A05)

 

7.

Contract Award: Tender No. 16-21- 2016 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 4 - McCormick Area Reconstruction

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the 2016 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Contract 4 - McCormick Area Reconstruction Project:

 

a)         the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. (Bre-Ex), at its tendered price of $3,075,067.28, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex was the lowest of three bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;

 

b)         Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Limited (AGM) 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 $286,440.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;  it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2016 as Appendix "A";

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the 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 for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 16-21); 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;

 

it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae Division Manager, Transportation, Planning and Design and a verbal delegation from P. Jeffery, Chief Operating Officer, Airia Brands Inc. advising that he is disappointed with the City’s position to date, opposing the reduction of spaces and asking that the current parking remain in place, with respect to this matter.  (2016-F18)

 

8.

Field Marshal Wolseley Bridge (Quebec Street) Pedestrian Safety

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Field Marshal Wolseley Bridge (Quebec Street):

 

a)         the sidewalks BE WIDENED to improve the pedestrian environment at an estimated cost of $190,000.00;

 

b)         a trial installation of road bollards between the bike lane and general purpose lane BE IMPLEMENTED to investigate this separated bicycle lane configuration and its influence on road operations; and,

 

c)         no further action BE TAKEN with respect to the staff report dated February 2, 2016.  (2016-T04)

 

9.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at March 29, 2016:

 

a)         items 4, 7, 23, 27 and 54 BE REMOVED as they are complete;

 

b)         items 25, 36, 43, 45, 48, 58 and 60 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 2nd Quarter of 2016; it being noted that item 58 will also BE AMENDED to reflect the persons responsible as J. Braam and J. Lucas;

 

c)         items 9, 32, 49 and 61 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 3rd Quarter of 2016; it being noted that item 49 will also BE AMENDED to reflect the persons responsible as J. Braam and J. Lucas;

 

d)         items 14, 28, 44, 55 and 59 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 4th Quarter of 2016; it being noted that item 14 will also BE AMENDED to reflect the persons responsible as J. Braam, J. Lucas and M. Hayward; it being further noted that item 59 will also BE AMENDED to reflect the persons responsible as J. Braam and J. Stanford;

 

e)         item 11 BE AMENDED to remove the expected reply date for 11 a) and BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 2nd Quarter of 2016 for 11 b);

 

f)         item 42 BE REMOVED and BE REFERRED to the Deferred Matters List of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC); it being noted that the Governance Working Group will consider this matter in conjunction with its review of the Procedure By-law; it being further noted that the Governance Working Group reports through the SPPC;

 

g)         the Deferred Matters List, as amended above, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

 

7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

                        Councillor P. Squire presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clauses 1 to 7, inclusive.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

Richmond North (Phase 2) Subdivision (39T-04513)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Developments Inc., for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lot 13, Registered Compiled Plan 1028, City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the west side of Richmond Street at the northerly City limit, municipally known as 2253 Richmond Street:

 

a)         the Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Developments Inc., for the Richmond North Subdivision, Phase 2 (39T-04513) appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;

 

b)       the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Schedule “B”, and,

 

c)       the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a) above, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill their conditions.    (2016-D12)

 

3.

West Coronation Subdivision (39T-13505)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and West Coronation Developments Inc., for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lot 24, Concession 3, (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the south side Gainsborough Road, west of Coronation Drive and north of South Carriage Way, municipally known as 930 Gainsborough Road:

 

a)         the Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and West Coronation Developments Inc.. for the West Coronation Subdivision, (39T-13505) appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;

 

b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Schedule “B”;

 

c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Schedule “C”; and,

 

d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a) above, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill their conditions.   (2016-D12)

 

4.

Properties located at 181 and 199 Commissioners Road East - Extension to Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval (39T-08501)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision application of Highland Green London Inc., File No. 39-08501, relating to the properties located at 181 and 199 Commissioners Road East:

 

a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports a three (3) year  extension of draft approval for draft approved plan 39T-08501, submitted by Highland Green London Inc., prepared by ENG Plus (Project No. 06.257), certified by J. Andrew Smith OLS, on December 18, 2007, as red line amended, which shows 27 single detached residential lots served by an extension of Edwin Drive and an extension of Carnegie Lane SUBJECT TO the revised conditions appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Appendix “39T-08501”; and,

 

b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues information appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Schedule “B”.   (2016-D12)

 

5.

Building Division Monthly Report for February 2016

 

That the Building Division Report for the month of February, 2016, BE RECEIVED. (2016-A23)

 

6.

Properties located at 232-240 Oakland Avenue (Z-8578) (Relates to Bill No. 156)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Bluestone Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 232 to 240 Oakland Avenue:

 

a)         the proposed attached, revised, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 19, 2016 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/Residential R8 (R1-4/R8-2) Zone TO a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (h-5*R8-4(__)) Zone; and,

 

b)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to address matters of tree preservation to the greatest extent possible on the site;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated March 30, 2016, from N. Wiaderny, 228 Oakland Avenue, with respect to this matter; it being further noted that a petition signed by approximately 19 individuals is on file in the City Clerk's Office;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.   (2016-D09) 

 

7.

4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 23, 2016:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London’s “Design Specifications and Requirements Manual” related to climate change:

 

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the proposed recommendations appended to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee Report with respect to a Climate Change Action Plan and tree planting;

ii)         discussion with respect to additional proposed recommendations with respect to a Climate Change Action Plan BE DEFERRED to the April meeting of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee; and,

iii)         the presentation from A. Cantel appended to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee with respect to the Climate Change Action Plan BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the City of London Planting Strategy appended to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the Boulevard Tree Protection By-law appended to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee; and,

 

d)         clauses 1, 3 to 6 and 9 to 11, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the attached presentations from A. Cantell, Vice-Chair, TFAC, with respect to these matters.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 8.

 

 

8.

Properties located on a portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard and 776-802 Killarney Road (Cedarhollow Subdivision) (Z-8596) (Relates to Bill No. 157)

 

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the Thames Valley District School Board, relating to the property located on a portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard and 776 to 802 Killarney Road:

 

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 11, 2016 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 19, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-3) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (h*R1-4) Zone and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(7)) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision/Holding Residential R1 (NF(   )/h*R1-3) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and a minimum lot frontage of 10 m (R1-3 Zone) and to permit Places of Worship, Elementary Schools and Day Care Centres (NF Zone) with a special provision for a front yard and exterior side yard setback of 3m (minimum); a Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision /Holding Residential R1  (NF(   )/h*R1-4) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 360m2 and a minimum lot frontage of 12 m (R1-4 Zone) and to permit  the NF uses listed above with a special provision for a front yard and exterior side yard setback of 3m (minimum); and a Residential R1 Special Provision/Neighbourhood Facility Special Provision (R1-3(7)/NF(   )) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300m2 and a minimum lot frontage of 11 m (R1-3(7) Zone) and to permit the NF uses listed above with a special provision for a front yard and exterior side yard setback of 3m (minimum); and,

 

b)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:

 

i)          ensuring that the proposed building is located along Cedarhollow Boulevard at the south west corner of the site in order to define the street edge as well as the intersection by using built form;

ii)         ensuring that proposed building is oriented to the street with the principle building entrance located along the Cedarhollow Boulevard frontage;

iii)         ensuring the south and west building facades include a high level of fenestration and articulation in order to animate the street edges;

iv)        ensuring proposed fencing for all play areas located adjacent to the street include high quality materials (such as brick piers and rod iron fencing);

v)         including landscaping along any street frontage where parking is adjacent to the street in order to screen the parking areas and define the street edge;

vi)        consideration should be given to extend the Thames Valley pathway to the school site and through the site towards Fanshawe Park Road;

vii)       consideration of parking lot and driveway placement to ensure safe routes to school;

viii)       all bus loading and unloading to occur on site and not within the City’s street laybys;

ix)        decommissioning of the existing municipal infrastructure for single family detached lots within the existing street; and,

x)         appropriate fencing, lighting and traffic calming measures be considered to minimize site impacts on adjacent properties;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.  (2016-D12)

 

At 5:31 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

 

At  5:34 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

 

At 5:38 PM Councillor M. van Holst leaves the meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

At 5:39 PM Councillor M. van Holst enters the meeting.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 9.

 

9.

Community Urban Agriculture Opportunities

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to how the City can assist in facilitating community groups utilizing privately owned lands for the purposes of urban agriculture; it being noted that the attached communication was received from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that clause 9 be amended to read as follows:

 

That, for the purposes of urban agriculture, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting(s) of the appropriate committee with respect to how the City can assist community groups utilizing:

 

a)         privately-owned property; and/or

b)         the property at 31 Firestone Boulevard; it being noted that the attached communication was received from Councillor van Holst with respect to this matter.

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor M. van Holst be permitted to speak longer than 5 minutes with respect clause 9.

 

Motion Passed

 

The motion to Approve the amended to clause 9 is put.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 9, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

 

3rd Report of the Audit Committee

                        Councillor P. Hubert presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

RFP Process for Internal and External Audit Services

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Internal and External Audit Service RFP process:

 

a)         on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the staff report dated April 13, 2016 regarding the RFP process for internal and external audit services BE RECEIVED and endorsed in principle;

 

b)         an additional meeting of the Audit Committee BE SCHEDULED for a time in advance of the May 31, 2016 Municipal Council meeting; and,

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report at the above-noted additional Audit Committee meeting with respect to the efficacy and realized results of the current out-sourced Internal Audit contract.

 

The motion to Approve part a) of clause 2 is put.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, P. Hubert (3)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (9)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve a new part a) as follows:

 

a)      on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the staff report dated April 13, 2016 regarding the RFP process for internal and external audit services BE RECEIVED;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve parts b) and c).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

 

At 6:30 PM Councillor M. van Holst leaves the meeting.

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve a new part d) as follows:

 

d)     a further additional meeting of the Audit Committee BE SCHEDULED for a time in advance of the June 14, 2016 Municipal Council meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner (10)

 

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 1 and clause 2, as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (11)

 

Clause 2, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Internal and External Audit Service RFP process:

 

a)         on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the staff report dated April 13, 2016 regarding the RFP process for internal and external audit services BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         an additional meeting of the Audit Committee BE SCHEDULED for a time in advance of the May 31, 2016 Municipal Council meeting;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report at the above-noted additional Audit Committee meeting with respect to the efficacy and realized results of the current out-sourced Internal Audit contract; and,

 

d)         a further additional meeting of the Audit Committee BE SCHEDULED for a time in advance of the June 14, 2016 Municipal Council meeting.

 

At 6:38 PM Councillor V. Ridley leaves the meeting.

 

 

12th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

                        Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clauses 1 to 9, excluding clause 4.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

2.

2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force Terms of Reference - Revision

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the revised proposed Terms of Reference for the 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force, included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated April 18, 2016, BE APPROVED.

 

3.

2nd Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee (OLAAC), from its meeting held on March 31, 2016:

 

a)            clause 4 BE AMENDED by deleting the words “City Clerk” and by replacing them with the word “Mayor”,  and by inserting the words “, on behalf of the Municipal Council,” after the word “Nominees” so that the clause would read as follows:

 

“4.        That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter of recognition to the Nominees, on behalf of the Municipal Council, acknowledging their significant contribution to the City of London.”; and

 

b)            clauses 1 to 3 BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

Improving Collaboration with Local Boards and Commissions and Strategic Plan Alignment

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to improving collaboration with local boards and commissions:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to invite each local board and commission, as well as other organizations engaged in the development of Council’s 2015-19 Strategic Plan, to attend a Municipal Council Standing Committee meeting;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE INSTRUCTED to host a Civic Leaders Roundtable Event; and

 

c)         the staff report dated April 18, 2016 BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that page 3 of the staff report was replaced with a revised page 3, included as Added Agenda Item No. 5a.

 

6.

Mayor's Advisory Panel on Poverty Final Report: London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty

 

That the Municipal Council take the following actions with respect to the Mayor's Advisory Panel on Poverty's comprehensive plan entitled "London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty", developed by the Advisory Panel in consultation with the broader London community:

 

a)         the report "London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty” BE RECEIVED and the contribution of the report towards the goal of reducing poverty and its effects in the City of London BE ACKNOWLEDGED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the approach to the implementation of the report as set out in the section entitled "Approach to Developing the Implementation Body" (on page 26 of the report) with the understanding that recommendations requiring action by the City of London will be brought forward for approval by City Council, where necessary;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide support, as necessary, to assist the Implementation Body in bringing forward recommendations to the various stakeholders; it being understood that any recommendations having an impact on the operations of the City of London, outside of the normal course of business, would be brought to the Municipal Council for consideration; and

 

d)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Administration of the London Transit Commission (LTC) and report back at a future meeting of the  Community and Protective Services Committee on the feasibility of undertaking the following processes:

 

i)          the provision of free transit on LTC buses for all children of 12 years of age and younger; and

 

ii)         as an alternative to, or in addition to a) above, the provision of free transit on LTC buses for all children 13 years of age or younger, which reflects the general  maximum age of children enrolled in elementary school;

 

it being understood the report back shall include information from the City of London and the LTC with respect to the sources of financing for both options a) and b) noted above; it being further understood that the Civic Administration will consult with the LTC, the London District Catholic School Board and the Thames Valley District School Board and their staff; it being noted that these Boards have been advised of this communication;

 

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

 

•           a communication dated April 10, 2016, from Councillor P. Squire, with respect to the provision of free transit on London Transit Commission buses for children of a certain age and younger;

•           a communication dated April 6, 2016 from G. Macartney CEO, London Chamber of Commerce;

•           a communication dated April 13, 2016 from W. Lau/M.A. McDowell, Co-Chairs, Bridges Out of Poverty;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from S. Goodine, Board Chair, InterCommunity Health Centre; Inspector, Professional Standards Branch, London Police Service; and Co-Director, Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from M. Sheehan;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from B. Kobe/B. Thompson, Partners in Employment;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from M. Baldwin, Executive Director, Pillar Nonprofit Network;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from M. Quintyn, President and CEO, Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes; and

•           a communication dated April 15, 2016 from P. Sattler, MPP, London West;

 

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty.

 

7.

Board of Directors - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Councillor H.L. Usher

 

Note:  This matter was dealt through a ranked ballot process as addressed in Item No. 8,

below.

 

 

8.

Board of Directors - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Deputy Mayor Cassidy

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated March 19, 2016 from Councillor M. Cassidy regarding standing for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors and her associated expenses:

 

a)        the following resolution BE ADOPTED:

 

“WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

 

WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the Federal Government; and

 

WHEREAS FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place from June 3 to 5, 2016, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held and followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of London endorse Councillor Maureen Cassidy to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2016 and ending June 2017; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Maureen Cassidy attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.”; it being noted that the Board of Directors meetings include September 13 - 16, 2016 – Oakville, ON; November 22 - 25, 2016 – Ottawa, ON; March 14 - 17, 2017 – Whistler, BC; and the Annual Conference & AGM    - June 2 - 4, 2017 – Ottawa, ON; and

 

b)         Councillor M. Cassidy BE REIMBURSED by The Corporation of the City of London, outside her annual expense allocation, for her campaign expenses in seeking election to the Board of Directors, in an amount of up to $500, upon submission of eligible expenses;

 

it being noted that Councillor M. Cassidy was selected for nomination to serve on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

 

9.

Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors –  Nominations

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to determining the Municipal Council’s nominees to the Greater London International Airport Authority:

 

a)         the candidate names to form a ballot BE DETERMINED by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC); it being noted that the attached slate of names was determined by the SPPC;

 

b)         the Committee Secretary BE DIRECTED to produce a ballot that includes the names noted in a), above, as well as ranked ballot procedures, for the May 16, 2016 meeting of the SPPC;

 

c)         provision for a maximum of 10 candidates to be ranked 1 to 10, in order of preference, with all other candidates to be ranked 11, BE INCLUDED in the procedures noted in b), above; and

 

d)         the top six candidates from the ranked ballot process BE INVITED to participate in an interview at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 4.

 

4.

Follow-Up on Municipal Implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the follow-up on the municipal implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report:

 

a)         the staff report dated April 18, 2016, which includes the FCM document entitled "First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP)”, BE RECEIVED;

 

b)         the attached additional document entitled “Terms of Reference – BCMC Aboriginal Partnership and Reconciliation Working Group” BE RECEIVED; and

 

c)            the Mayor BE DIRECTED to meet with representatives of the local First Nations to discuss opportunities for strengthening relationships between the First Nations and the City of London.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

 

10th Report of the Committee of the Whole

                        Councillor H.L. Usher presents.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT:  Councillors M. Salih, T. Park and J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, P. Foto, M. Hayward, D. O’Brien, D. Popadic, B. Warner and T. Wellhauser.

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve  that:

 

1.         That the Committee of the Whole made progress with respect to the following matters:

 

a)         A matter pertaining to the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space. (C1/10/CSC)

 

b)         A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations; personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to employment related matters; security of the municipal property; advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose as it relates to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy. (C2/10/CSC)

 

c)         A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality with respect to the Springbank Dam.(C1/6/CWC)

 

d)         (ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C1/12/SPPC)

 

e)         (ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals including municipal or local board employees, relating to the Outstanding London Ambassador Award nominations. (C2/12/SPPC)

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion from Councillor S. Turner to request support for a temporary leave of absence from sitting on the Board of the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that the request from Councillor S. Turner for a temporary leave of absence from sitting on the Board of the Middlesex-London Health Unit BE SUPPORTED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

At 6:42 PM Councillor V. Ridley enters the meeting.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Introduction and First Reading Bill No.s 152 to 156.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 152 to 156.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment  of Bill No.s 152 to 156.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (11)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 157.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 157.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 157.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (10)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

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

 

Bill No. 152

By-law No. A.-7383-117

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 19th day of April, 2016. (City Clerk)

 

Bill No. 153

By-law No. A.-7384-118

A by-law to approve the “Publicly Funded Organization Agreement” with CompuCom Canada Co. for Desktop Management Services and Products (DMSP-03); and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and to approve CompuCom Canada Co. as a Vendor of Record for Corporate Technology Assets and Services for the City of London. (2/10/CSC)

 

Bill No. 154

By-law No. S.-5794-119

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Forest Hill – Phase 4 Stage 2; 33M-610) (City Engineer)

 

 

Bill No. 155

By-law No. S.-5795-120

 

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 Medway Park Drive) (for road widening purposes on Wonderland Road North registered as Instrument No. ER1026915 on February 4, 2016 pursuant to SP15-010191 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)

 

Bill No. 156

By-law No. Z.-1-162466

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 232-240 Oakland Avenue. (6/7/PEC)

Bill No. 157

By-law No. Z.-1-162467

 

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located on a portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard and 776-802 Killarney Road. (8/7/PEC)

 

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS (Continued)

 

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In recognition of the community contributions made by students attending London's post-secondary educational institutions, His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council welcomes and recognizes representatives of the Students' Councils from Western University, Huron University College, Brescia University College, King's University College and Fanshawe College

 

University Students' Council, Western University: Sophie Helpard, President and Eddy Avila, President-Elect

 

Huron University College Students' Council: Nate Sussman, President and Curtis Jenken, President-Elect

Brescia University College Students' Council: Deanna Vezina, President-Elect

 

Fanshawe Student Union: Alan Bushell, President and Carlie Forsythe, President-Elect

 

At 6:51 PM Councillor V. Ridley leaves the meeting.

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor P. Squire to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed.

 

The meeting adjourns at 6:54 PM.

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk

 

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