Council

MINUTES

SIXTH MEETING

January 31, 2017 and February 1, 2017

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:05 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, H.L. Usher and T. Park and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

ABSENT:  Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

ALSO PRESENT A. Zuidema, R. Andrusevich, G. Bridge, S. Corman, B. Coxhead, C. DaSilva, S. Datars Bere, C. DeForest, J.M. Fleming, T. Gaffney, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, O, Katolyk, J. Klingenberger, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, S. Miller, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, J. Smout, E. Soldo, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser, and B. Westlake-Power.

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

II

RECOGNITIONS

1.

His Worship the Mayor presents the 2015 BRAVO Awards of Excellence.

III

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of a confidential matter during the Council, In Closed Session.

Motion Passed

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

XI

ENQUIRIES

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that leave be given to add a reason for going into Council, In Closed Session to receive information related to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, 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; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that the following reasonnbe added to the reasons for Council, In Closed Session:

Personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals 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; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 

Motion Passed

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

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

a)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. (C1/6/CSC)

b)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition or disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition. (C2/6/CSC)

c)

A matter being considered pertains to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporations’ associations or union and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice which is the subject of solicitor-client privilege. (C1/2/CPSC)

d)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  (C1/4/SPPC)

e)

(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.  (C2/4/SPPC)

f)

(ADDED) Personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, 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; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 

Motion Passed

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

VIII

REPORTS

2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih to Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 3, 9 and 11.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest were disclosed

2.

1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 14, 2016 BE RECEIVED 

4.

Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres Planning and Transfer Payment Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 73)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 24, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on January 31, 2017 to:

a)         approve the Transfer Payment Agreement appended to the staff report between The Corporation of the City of London and Her    Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”), for funding to support the planning process for local Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres;

b)         delegate the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the authority to authorize and approve such further and other     documents that may be required in furtherance of the Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City's approved budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2017-S12)

5.

London's Homeless Prevention System, Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding Agreement Amendment 3 (Relates to Bill No. 74)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 24, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 31, 2017 to:

a)         approve the amended Funding Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social    Development Canada, for funding under the Homelessness Partnering       Strategy, as appended to the staff report;

b)       delegate the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or their designate, authority to undertake all the administrative acts and financial reporting that is necessary in connection with the Funding Agreement approved under section a) above; and,

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Funding Agreement. (2017-S14)

6.

London's Homeless Prevention System, Contract Award Request for Proposal 16-57, Housing First Emergency Shelter for Youth Operator

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the contract for Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-57 Housing First emergency shelter for youth:

a)         the Request for Proposal 16-57 BE AWARDED to Youth Opportunities       Unlimited, in the amount of $1.2 million one-time capital funding and up   to $1.0 million annual operating funding, to build and operate London’s Housing First emergency shelter for youth; it being noted that the request for proposal resulted in an irregular bid.  The proposal submitted by Youth Opportunities Unlimited was the only bid received and meets the City’s requirements in all areas; and is in compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report”, appended to the staff report dated January 24, 2017, as Appendix “A”;

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

d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Purchase   of Service Agreement with Youth Opportunities Unlimited for the operations of the youth shelter; and,

e)         the annual funding approval noted in a), above, is SUBJECT TO the availability of             funding through the Provincial Community Homelessness   Prevention Initiative, City of London contributions, and/or other funding     sources. (2017-S14)

7.

London's Homeless Prevention System, Contract Award Request for Proposal 16-56 Homeless Management Information System Implementation Consultant

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Director of Financial Services and the Director of Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the contract for Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-56, Homeless Management Information System Implementation Consultant:

a)         the proposal submitted by Cargo Management Consulting Inc. for the             implementation of a Homeless Management Information System in accordance with Request for Proposal 16-56, at a total estimated cost of up to $649,500 plus HST, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Cargo Management Consulting Inc. was the highest scoring          submission and deemed to best meet the City’s requirements in all areas; and is in compliance with Section 12.0 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in relation to this project;

c)         that approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Purchase   of Service Agreement with Cargo Management Consulting; and,

d)         that the approval noted in a), above, is SUBJECT TO the availability of funding under the Provincial Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative. (2017-S14)

8.

London's Homeless Prevention System Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Funding Allocation

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the report dated January 24, 2017, with respect to London’s Homelessness Prevention System, Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Funding Allocation, BE RECEIVED.  (2017-S14)

10.

Parks and Recreation Strategic  Master Plan Interim Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the report dated January 24, 2017, with respect to the Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan interim update, BE RECEIVED. (2017-R04)

12.

Business Licensing By-law Review - General Provisions, Payday Loan Businesses and Door-to-Door Sales Business

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Business Licensing By-law Review:

a)        on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the proposed changes    to the General Provisions of the above-noted by-law, including the      delegation of legislative powers, BE ENDORSED;

b)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development &             Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following proposed regulations related to the licensing of payday loan businesses in London BE ENDORSED:

            i)        requirement for payday loan businesses to post interest rate and fee information, and the specifics of this display; and

            ii)         requirement for payday loan lenders to maintain information regarding money                         management support and debt counselling, and the specifics of how the                                     information is made available;

c)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to facilitate a conversation with community stakeholders with a view to identifying alternative banking    solution(s) that may be made available to individuals;

d)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development &             Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following proposed regulations related to the licensing of door-to-door sales BE ENDORSED:

            i)          requirement for businesses conducting door-to-door sales of             products/services to maintain a registry of employees, and the             specifics of this registry; it being understood that said employees will be required to have visible identification satisfactory to the City of London; and,

            ii)       requirement for businesses to maintain and submit upon request police record checks of all employees whose duties include door- to-door solicitation; and,

e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include in the proposed Business Licensing By-law specific hours of the day during which door- to-door sales are permitted in the City of London, as well as exclude registered charitable organizations from a licensing requirement;

it being noted that the City of London supports the zoning regulations related to permitted locations for these payday loan business, as is being contemplated under the Putting Consumers First Act;

it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a presentation from the Chief Municipal By-law Officer, with respect to this matter; and,

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, there were no submissions made. (2017-P09)

13.

1st and 2nd Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st and 2nd Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from the meetings held on December 1, 2016 and January 5, 2017:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee:

i)          the the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider an             amendment to the Animal Control By-law (PH-3) to include in its exemptions, eligible, recognized rescue organizations for the following:

A)         Class 4 animals;

B)         Class 5 animals;

C)        Class 6 animals; and,

D)        tortoises; and,

ii)          clauses 1 to 7, BE RECEIVED;

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee:

i)          the following actions be taken with respect to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Work Plan:

A)        the 2017 Work Plan for the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration;

B)        the 2016 Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Work Plan Summary BE FORWARDED  to the Municipal Council for             their information; and,

ii)          clauses 1 to 4, and 6, BE RECEIVED.

14.

1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 14, 2017:

a)         the Civic Administration BE INVITED to a future meeting of the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) to provide an update with respect to the Informal Residential Care Facility Licensing By-law; it being noted that the LHAC received a verbal update from its Committee Secretary             advising that the above-noted by-law came into full force and effect November 21, 2016;

b)         the Civic Administration BE INVITED to the next meeting of the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) to provide an update with respect to the Business Licensing Report - Proposed New Categories and Existing Category Regulatory Changes; and,

c)         clauses 1 to 9, and 12, BE RECEIVED.

15.

Ban on Outdoor Wood Burning

That the delegation requests by M. Luce and K. Treleaven, with respect to a Ban on Outdoor Wood Burning, BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-P01)

16.

Deferred Matters List

That the January 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE UPDATED and BE RECEIVED.

3.

Update on Mental Health and Addictions Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated January 24, 2017, with respect to the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy BE RECEIVED.  (2017-S08)

Motion Passed

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

9.

Cold Beverage Vending Machines in City of London Recreation Facilities and City Hall

That the report dated January 24, 2017 from the Managing Director of Parks & Recreation and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children, and Fire Services, with respect to cold beverage vending machines in City of London recreation facilities and City Hall, BE REFERRED to a Public Participation Meeting, to be held at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.  (2017-S08)

At 5:45 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board. 

At 5:48 PM, Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair, and Councillor Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, T. Park (4)

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (9)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to cold beverage vending machines in City of London Recreation Facilities and City Hall:

a)      the staff report dated January 24, 2017, entitled “Cold Beverage Vending Machines in the City of London Recreation Facilities and City Hall” and the report of the Middlesex-London Heath Unit, dated January 6, 2017, entitled “City of London Beverage Vending Review”, BE RECEIVED;

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve the following part b):

b)      the Civic Administration’s plan to arrange the removal of cold beverage vending  machines from recreation facilities and City Hall BE ENDORSED, including the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication and education strategy;

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins (6)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve the following part c):

c)   the Middlesex London Health Unit BE ASKED to develop and implement the communication and education strategy;

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (6)

NAYS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins (7)

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve the following part d):

d)   the Civic Administration’s plan to arrange for the removal of candy vending from recreational facilities at the end of the existing contract in 2017 BE ENDORSED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, T. Park (8)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (5)

11.

Vehicle for Hire By-law

The question “Shall the ruling of the Chair be sustained?” is put.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (9)

NAYS: J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, T. Park (4)

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve the following new parts c) and d):

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve part b), as follows:

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (7)

NAYS: M. Brown, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, V. Ridley, T. Park (6)

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a revised Vehicle for Hire By-law to the February 14, 2017 Municipal Council meeting for consideration that contains:

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve the following amendments to Schedule 5 – Fees:

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve an amendment to the proposed amendment to Schedule 5 - Fees, as follows:

“it being understood that the Civic Administration will report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with an analysis and evaluation of whether or not the Fees are covering all associated costs incurred by the City within six months of implementation;”

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley (9)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, T. Park (4)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (7)

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (6)

At 9:20 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

At 9:24 PM Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clause 11, as amended; it being noted that the by-law will have a force and effect date of April 4, 2017.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, V. Ridley (6)

17.

Alternative Formats for Council and Standing Committee Agendas to Support Greater Participation in Local Government

That the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated January 24, 2017, related to alternative formats for Council and Standing Committee agendas to support greater participation in Local Government:

a)         the above-noted report BE FORWARDED to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for comment; it being noted there will be a follow up report within 60 days; and,

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a comment with respect to the             compliance of the pre-recorded video on the City of London website. (2017-C12)

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering a matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to City of London compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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, T. Park (12)

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION (continued)

2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (continued)

17.

Alternative Formats for Council and Standing Committee Agendas to Support Greater Participation in Local Government (continued)

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that clause 17 be amended by adding the following new part c):

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: M. van Holst, T. Park (2)

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Salih to Approve that clause 17 be amended by adding the following new part d):

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: T. Park (1)

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that clause 17 be amended by adding the following new part e):

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 17, as amended.

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: T. Park (1)

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that the meeting proceed  beyond the hour of 11:00 PM.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

NAYS: P. Squire, P. Hubert, V. Ridley (3)

At 10:41 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

6th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clauses 3 to 16, excluding clause 4.

3.

Municipal Election Campaign Contribution Rebate By-law

That NO ACTION BE TAKEN to proceed with a Municipal Election Campaign Rebate Program for the City of London.

5.

Declare Surplus - Closed Road Allowance - Part of Lilac Avenue

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the closed road allowance on Lilac Avenue, described as Lilac Avenue, north of Ironwood Road, Plan 33M-514, containing an area of approximately 6,439 square feet (598.25 square metres):

a)         the subject property BE DECLARED surplus; and

b)         the subject property BE TRANSFERRED to The Ridge at Byron Inc.

6.

Declare Surplus - Closed Road Allowance - Part of Isaac Drive

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the closed road allowance on Isaac Drive, described as Isaac Drive south of Clayton Walk, Plan 33M-524, containing an area of approximately 5,514 square feet (512.25 square metres):

a)         the subject property BE DECLARED surplus; and

b)         the subject property BE TRANSFERRED to 1822094 Ontario Inc.

7.

Authorization for Temporary Borrowing (Relates to Bill No. 72)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 24, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 31, 2017, to authorize the borrowing of certain sums to meet current expenditures of The Corporation of the City of London for the year 2017.

8.

Transportation Advisory Committee Amendment to Terms of Reference

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the Terms of Reference for the Transportation Advisory Committee BE AMENDED by deleting the provision for a Voting Member from the Council for London Seniors and by increasing the number of Voting Members-at-Large from 3 to 4.

9.

Expropriation of Land - Western Road Widening and Improvements Project TS 1489-1 (Relates to Bill No. 75)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, approval BE GIVEN to the expropriation of a Temporary Limited Interest (TLI) certain to be fully completed on the 30th day of May, 2020, for land as may be required for the Western Road Widening and Improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane, and the following actions BE TAKEN:

a)         application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority for approval to expropriate the land required for the Western Road Widening and Improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane;

b)         The Corporation of the City of London serve and publish notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act;

c)         The Corporation of the City of London forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and

d)         the by-law included as Schedule “B” to the staff report dated January 24, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 31, 2017 to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions.

10.

Ontario Good Roads Association Campaign Expenses

That the communication dated January 24, 2017, from Councillor V. Ridley, regarding her appointment to the Ontario Good Roads Association Board of Directors, BE RECEIVED for information.

11.

Request for Designation of the Colombia Gastronomy Festival as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Colombian Gastronomy Festival 2017, to be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 to Sunday, July 23, 2017, at the Covent Garden Market, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

12.

Change in Representation on the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That the representation of Shawn Adamsson on the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE CHANGED from a voting representative of the Emerging Leaders to a voting representative of the Urban League of London.

13.

Funding Unclosed Projects

That the Managing Director, Corporate Services, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to review and report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee on the status of all funding allocated to unclosed projects and to bring forward a proposed policy outlining when funding for unclosed projects should be transferred to surplus for utilization for other Council initiatives.

14.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors

That Councillor H.L. Usher BE AUTHORIZED to seek election to fill the current vacancy on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors (Ontario Caucus) for the remainder of the 2016/2017 year, until June 2017, and to have his associated expenses covered by the City of London.

15.

Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List

That the Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List, as of January 16, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

16.

Review of City of London Ward Boundaries

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law included as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated January 24, 2017 BE REFERRED to a future public participation meeting of the Corporate Services Committee on a date that can accommodate a meeting start time that is later in the day, in order to receive public input on the proposed ward boundary changes. 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 9 of this Report, having to do with the expropriation of land for the widening of Western Road, by indicating that he is employed by Western University.

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 1 be amended to read as follows:

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 1, as amended.

Motion Passed

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

2.

Ranked Ballot Election Model

That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to begin the public consultation process for a ranked ballot election which would include additional research and provision of a draft by-law for consideration at a public participation meeting that would be held in sufficient time to meet the legislative requirements, should the Municipal Council choose to proceed with a ranked ballot election.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (9)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (4)

4.

Declare Surplus - Closed Road Allowance - Part of Cedarpark Crescent

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the closed road allowance on Cedarpark Crescent, described as Part of Cedarpark Crescent and Part Block 127, Plan 33M-640, containing an area of approximately 2,542 square feet (236 m2):

a)         the subject property BE DECLARED surplus; and

b)         the subject property BE TRANSFERRED to Cedarhollow Developments Limited.

Motion Passed

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

RECUSED: M. Salih (1)

17.

“No-cut” Employment Agreements

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert requested the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer to advise what is stated in Council Policy 18(24) – “No-cut” Employment Agreements and enquired about what constituted a “no-cut” contract and if the City offered lengthy “no-cut” contracts.  The Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer relayed the content of Council Policy 18(24), outlined what would constitute a “no-cut” contract and indicated that to the best of her knowledge the City does not have any “no-cut” contracts, but that she could not speak for the local boards and commissions.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire (3)

V

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTH MEETING HELD JANUARY 17, 2017

Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve the Minutes of the Fifth meeting held on January 17, 2017.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

VI

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve the receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda and the Added Agenda. 

1.

N. Smith, Irving Place - Future development -1245 Michael Street

(Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 9 of the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

2.

M. Maclean - 1245 Michael Street Development

 (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 9 of the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

3.

R. McGarry - Cold Beverage Vending Machines in City of London Recreation Facilities and City of London

 (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 9 of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee)

4.

B. Rice, Checker Limousine / Voyageur Transportation - Vehicle for Hire By-law

(Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 11 of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

VII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clauses 1 to 10, excluding clauses 6 and 9.

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed

2.

2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on January 11, 2017:

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to inform the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) when departmental budgets are available; it being noted that the ACE held a general discussion related to the Sub-Committee structure; it being further noted that the ACE received the presentation appended to the 2nd Report of the ACE from S. Ratz, with respect to this matter;

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to inform the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) of any environmental concerns that have or may arise, related to the removal of trees, in order to install bike lanes in the City of London; and,

c)         clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 8, BE RECEIVED.

3.

1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 4, 2017:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Tree Planting Strategy:

i)          the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide the Draft Tree Planting Strategy to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) to allow the TFAC to provide input prior to the completion and submission of the Strategy to Council; and, 

ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) with respect to the Woodland Acquisition Fund; it being noted that the TFAC received a communication from S. Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner, with respect to this matter; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 6, 8 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

4.

Building Divisions Monthly Report for November 2016

That the Building Division monthly report for the month of November, 2016, BE RECEIVED.  (2017-A23)

5.

2nd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

7.

Property Located at 1509 Ed Ervasti Lane (39T-16507)

8.

The London Plan - Minister's Modifications

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Minister of Municipal Affairs modifications to The London Plan:

a)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated January 23, 2017, entitled “the London Plan Minister’s Modifications, meeting on January 23, 2017”, BE RECEIVED for information; and,

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to Policy 942 - Neighbourhoods Place Type.  (2017-D09)

10.

Mushroom Farm Zoning Review (Z-8513) (Relates to Bill No. 85)

6.

Property located at 169 Foster Avenue (Z-8651) (Relates to Bill No. 83)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Nathan and Valon McInnis, relating to the property located at 169 Foster Avenue:

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 23, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 31, 2017 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 (R1-7) Zone TO a Residential R1/Residential R8 Special Provision (R1-7/R8-4(_)) Zone;

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

i)          ensure that the proposed building is generally in line with the existing buildings along Foster Avenue in order to continue the existing street wall;

ii)         ensure that the west building elevation includes several projections and recessions in order to break up the mass of the building, in accordance with the design concepts as per the site concept plan and elevations, as established through the Zoning amendment review process;

iii)         ensure that active building uses such as units, lobbies, or common areas are located along the street edge with windows on the west elevation in order to activate the street edge;

iv)        ensure all parking areas are screened from the street using landscaping;

v)         minimize the impacts on the trees located along the west property line in order to ensure that the trees remain intact during and post-construction;

vi)        include a walkway from the principle building entrance to the city Right-of-Way;

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

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

·                     the recommended amendment is consistent with the polices of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014); 

·                     the proposed amendment is consistent with the Low Density Residential policies of the City of London Official Plan;

·                     the proposed amendment is consistent with the Great Near Campus Neighbourhood policies of the City of London Official Plan; and,

·                     the subject site is underutilized and unique in the context of the neighbourhood & surrounding area;

it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.    (2017-D09)

Motion Passed

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

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

9.

Property Located at 1245 Michael Street (39T-1506/Z-8664) (Relates to Bill No. 84)

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

IX

ADDED REPORTS

4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That is BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

a)            Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report, having to do with London being a Sanctuary City, by indicating that he is a member of the Muslim community.

b)            Mayor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with an investigation into the London Police Service budget process.

c)            Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with an investigation into the London Police Service budget process, by indicating he is likely to be a party to the investigation.

d)            Councillor P. Squire discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, having to do with an appointment to the London Police Services Board, by indicating that S. Marentette was his election campaign manager.

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that part a) of clause 1 be amended  to read as follows:

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 1, as amended.

Motion Passed

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

2.

Request for Delegation Status - Richard Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association

That the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation by Richard Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association, requesting that the Municipal Council ask the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to conduct an investigation into the cause of why the details of the potential budget compromise did not reach the Municipal Council:

a)            the delegation from R. Robson, enquiring why some Council Members did not respond to the earlier letter from the London Police Association on this matter, and if some Council Members did not support the request, why they didn’t support it,  BE RECEIVED; and

b)            the Ontario Civilian Police Commission BE REQUESTED to proceed with the investigation as outlined in the January 5, 2017 letter from David Gilmore, President, London Police Association.

Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that the voting record on clause 2 be amended to reflect that Councillor H.L. Usher voted “NAY” and Councillor M. van Holst voted “YEA”, with respect to receiving the delegation from the London Police Association.

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of considering a matter pertaining to information and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to clause 2 of the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (9)

NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire (2)

RECUSED: M. Brown, J. Morgan (2)

IV

COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION (continued)

4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (continued)

2.

Request for Delegation Status - Richard Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association (continued)

Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve part a) of clause 2.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation by Richard Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association, requesting that the Municipal Council ask the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to conduct an investigation into the cause of why the details of the potential budget compromise did not reach the Municipal Council:

a)         the delegation from R. Robson, enquiring why some Council Members did not respond to the earlier letter from the London Police Association on this matter, and if some Council Members did not support the request, why they didn’t support it,  BE RECEIVED; and

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

RECUSED: M. Brown, J. Morgan (2)

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that part b) of clause 2 be referred back in order for the Civic Administration to report back with additional legal advice regarding requesting the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to proceed with the investigation as outlined in the January 5, 2017 letter from David Gilmore, President, London Police Association.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (8)

NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire, T. Park (3)

RECUSED: M. Brown, J. Morgan (2)

3.

London Police Services Board

That the resignation of Paul Paolatto from the London Police Services Board, effective March 31, 2017, BE ACCEPTED, and the following individuals BE INVITED for an interview at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee:

a)            Susan Toth

b)            Kate Wiggins

c)            Bill Tucker

d)            Stephanie Marentette

Motion Passed

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

4.

Eldon House

That the resignation of Mike Donachie from Eldon House BE ACCEPTED, and Marvin Recker BE APPOINTED to the Eldon House Board for a term ending November 30, 2018.

5.

1st Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee, from its meeting held on December 19, 2016:

a)         clauses 8b) and 8c) BE NOTED AND FILED;

b)         clauses 8d) and 8e) BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for the purpose of reviewing and determining what changes, if any, would be in order at a future date; it being understood that the current process will continue to move forward utilizing the existing terms of reference and evaluation form; and

c)         clauses 1 to 7 and clause 8a) BE RECEIVED.

6.

Request for London Police Services/City of London Liaison Committee

That the communication dated January 30, 2017, from Mayor M. Brown and Councillor S. Turner, BE NOTED AND FILED.

7.

Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group

That the resignation of Councillor J. Morgan from the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached communication dated January 27, 2017, from Councillor J. Morgan, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

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

8.

Sanctuary City

That the following actions be taken in response to the President of the United States of America’s executive order to ban individuals and families from Syria, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya and Somalia from entering the United States of America:

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) and the community stakeholders who are working on the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and report back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the appropriate arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City where residents can expect access to service without fear; and

b)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to communicate to the Federal Government, including the Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship, that the City of London continues to be committed to receiving refugees from Syria, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia who have been banned from entry to the United States of America as per the President's recent Executive Order;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached letter dated January 30, 2017, from Councillor T. Park, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

RECUSED: M. Salih (1)

6th Public Report of the Council, In Closed Session

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 4350 Dingman Drive, Part Lot 22, Concession 3, as in Instrument 345318 (PIN 08208-0019), being a reasonably rectangular shaped parcel, containing an area of approximately 32.89 acres, as shown on the location map attached:

a)         the offer submitted by Cross Park Farms Limited to sell to the subject property to the City, for the sum of $450,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following condition:

i)          the City shall have a period of sixty (60) days from the date of acceptance of this Agreement to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the soil, geotechnical, archeological and environmental condition of the property.  The City may enter on the property and have soil, geotechnical, archeological and environmental tests conducted using qualified agents or servants.  The City agrees that all such tests shall be conducted using reasonable care and that the property shall be restored to a condition as close as reasonably possible to its condition prior to entry.  The City agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Vendor from and against all claims, demands, costs, including reasonable legal costs, damages, expenses and liabilities whatsoever arising out of its entry on the property and the conducting of such test; and

b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the following matters BE REFERRED to the February 14, 2017 meeting of Municipal Council for consideration and disposition.

b)

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition or disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition. (C2/6/CSC)

c)

A matter being considered pertains to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporations’ associations or union and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice which is the subject of solicitor-client privilege. (C1/2/CPSC)

d)

(ADDED) A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  (C1/4/SPPC)

e)

(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.  (C2/4/SPPC)

f)

(ADDED) Personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals 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; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 

Motion Passed

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

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

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 of Bill No.’s 71 to 82, 84, 85, and the Added Bill No. 86.

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 71 to 82, 84, 85, and Added Bill No. 86.

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 71 to 82, 84, 85, and Added Bill No. 86.

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 83.

Motion Passed

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

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 83.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 83.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

Bill No. 71

By-law No. A.-7506-53

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 31^st day of January, 2017. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 72

By-law No. A.-7507-54

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 2017. (7/6/CSC)

Bill No. 73

By-law No. A.-7508-55

A By-law to authorize and approve a Transfer of Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and “Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”) respecting Ontario Early Year Child and Family Centre 2017 Planning Grant funding. (4/2/CPSC)

Bill No. 74

By-law No. A.-7509-56

A By-law to approve the Funding Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy; and, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute these Agreements. (5/2/CPSC)

Bill No. 75

By-law No. L.S.P.-3460-57

A by-law to authorize and approve an application to expropriate a Temporary Limited Interest (TLI) certain to be fully completed on the 30^th day of May, 2020, for lands in the City of London in the County of Middlesex for the Western Road Widening and improvements Project between Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane. (9/6/CSC)

Bill No. 76

By-law No. S.-5842-58

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as part of Hayes Street (formerly Terrace Street) west of Brookside Street)(The registration of Plan of Subdivision 33M-686 requires a portion of Hayes Street (formerly Terrace Street) to be dedicated as public highway to provide unobstructed legal access to the Subdivision) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 77

By-law No. S.-5843-59

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway.  (as part of Longworth Road).(Plan of Subdivision requires the 0.3m Reserve on the abutting Plan, being 33M-394, to be dedicated as public highway for unobstructed legal access throughout the Subdivision) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 78

By-law No. S.-5844-60

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway.  (as part of Cranbrook Road.)(Plan of Subdivision requires the 0.3m Reserve on the abutting Plan, being 33M-531, to be dedicated as public highway for unobstructed legal access throughout the Subdivision) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 79

By-law No. S.-5845-61

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (for the purposes of a public highway for pedestrian use only, from Jackpine Way to Superior Drive and for the purposes of a public highway for pedestrian use only, north of Dauncey Crescent)(The City has acquired lands registered as Instrument ER975673 on March 24, 2015 for the purpose of a public walkway pursuant to the Subdivision Agreement for Registered Plan 33M-680) (Chief Surveyor)

Bill No. 80

By-law No. W.-5616-62

A by-law to authorize the Huron Industrial Park (Project No. ID2095HUR) (7/2/CWC)

Bill No. 81

By-law No. W.-5617-63

A by-law to authorize the Road Networks Improvements - Main (Project No. TS144617). (8/2/CWC)

Bill No. 82

By-law No. W.-5618-64

A by-law to authorize the Southdale Road Widening-Farnham Road to Pine Valley (Project No. TS1629-1) (9/2/CWC)

Bill No. 83

By-law No. Z.-1-172554

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 169 Foster Avenue. (6/3/PEC)

Bill No. 84

By-law No. Z.-1-172555

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1245 Michael Street. (9/3/PEC)

Bill No. 85

By-law No. Z.-1-172556

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to amend the regulations related to mushroom farms. (10/3/PEC)

Bill No. 86

By-law No. A.-7510-65

A By-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Cross Park Farms Limited, for the acquisition of 4350 Dingman Drive, for the purposes of a strategic stormwater management, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.

(C-1/6/CSC)

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ADJOURNMENT