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Council
MINUTES
FOURTH MEETING
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February 13, 2018
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:03 p.m.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown, Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and
C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor S. Turner.
ALSO PRESENT: M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon, B.
Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, C. Dawidenko, J. Farmer-Bosma, J.M. Fleming,
T. Gaffney, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, D. MacRae, P. McKague, D. O’Brien, A.
Patis, M. Ribera, L. Rowe, K. Scherr, E. Skalski, J. Smout, E. Soldo, S.
Stafford, B. Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present except Councillor S. Turner.
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Councillor J. Zaifman discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 7 of the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having
to do with the consultant assignment for the Southeast Pressure Zone
Development construction administration, by indicating that lands owned by
his family are impacted by the project.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following
matters:
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c)
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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.
(C2/4/CSC)
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d)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, 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. (C-1/3/SPPC)
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e)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to
officers and employees of the Corporation.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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The Council rises and goes into Council, In
Closed Session at 4:19 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members
present except Councillor S. Turner.
The Council, In Closed Session rises at 4:51 PM
and Council reconvenes at 4:55 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillor S. Turner.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the Minutes of the Third
Meeting, held on January 30, 2018.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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None.
None.
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park to
Approve clauses 1 through 22, excluding clause 7.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That it BE NOTED that a communication dated
February 6, 2018 from Councillor V. Ridley, related to her being absent from
the meeting, was received.
(2018-C12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the
Wonderland Road South Two-Lane Upgrade from Highway 401 to Highway 402:
a) the
bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. at its submitted tendered price of
$6,590,096.80 (excluding HST), for the said project BE ACCEPTED; it being
noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of
six bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in
all areas;
b) WSP
Canada Group Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection,
contract administration of the said project in the amount of $558,412
(excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of
Goods and Services Policy;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2018;
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 17-130); 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.
(2018-L04/T04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2018, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 13, 2018
for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking by-law (PS-113).
(2018-T08)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Infrastructure
Lifecycle Renewal Project from Chelsey Avenue to the west side of Egerton
Street:
a) the
staff report dated February 6, 2018, outlining the cost and schedule
implications related to converting utilities from overhead to underground on
Hamilton Road BE RECEIVED for information; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to tender the project for implementation in
2018 as currently designed maintaining the aerial hydro and
telecommunications utility arrangements. (2018-E06)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the
Western Road/Wharncliffe Road North Improvements Phase 2 project:
a) the
bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited at its submitted tendered price of
$8,033,093.95 (excluding HST), for the said project BE ACCEPTED; it being
noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of
five bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in
all areas;
b) AECOM
Canada Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection, contract
administration of the said project in the amount of $414,036 (excluding HST),
in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2018;
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 17-129);
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, including rail-related agreements if required, to give effect to
these recommendations; and,
g) the
installation of an intersection pedestrian signal on Western Road at
Hollywood Crescent BE APPROVED. (2018-T04)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Acoustic Fiber Optic (AFO)
Monitoring Contract:
a) the
contract value for Pure Technologies Ltd., 3rd Floor, 705-11 Avenue SW,
Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0E3, BE APPROVED, in accordance with section 14.3(c) of
the Corporation of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy, in the amount of $150,922.00 (excluding HST) for 2018 to continuously
monitor 15.86 km of the City’s most critical watermains;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED from current available budget as set
out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated
February 6, 2018;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project; and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2018-E03)
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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 detailed design and contract administration of the Fox
Hollow Stormwater Management (SWM) Facility No. 1 - North Cell:
a) Stantec
Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED as consulting engineer to carry out the detailed
design and contract administration for the said project, in the total amount
of $398,486.55 (including contingency), excluding HST, and in accordance with
Section 15.2 (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 February 6, 2018;
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. (2018-E03)
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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 contract for the
North Lambeth P9 Stormwater Management Facility project:
a) the
bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited, at its tendered price of
$4,724,216.75, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED, it being noted that the bid
submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of six (6) bids
received;
b) the
engineering fees for Stantec Consulting Limited, in the total amount of
$373,238.25 (including contingency), excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED to carry out
the construction administration and inspection in accordance with Section
15.2(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2018;
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, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project; 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. (2018-E03)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
recommended action to promote weeping tile disconnection through door-to-door
canvassing with the Growing Naturally Program BE ENDORSED. (2018-E13)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
report dated February 6, 2018 related to the findings of the 2017 Ministry of
the Environment and Climate Change Inspection of the City of London Water
Distribution System, BE RECEIVED. (2018-E13)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Byron Baseline Road
Reconstruction project:
a) the
2017 Byron Baseline Reconstruction (Tender T17-15) contract value with Bre-Ex
Construction Inc. BE INCREASED by $650,000.00 to $6,499,025.30 excluding HST,
in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) 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 February 6, 2018;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project; and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2018-T04)
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and
Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 6,
2018, related to Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED. (2018-C08)
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That the 1st Report of the Waste Management
Working Group, from its meeting held on January 18, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 1st Report of the Transportation
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 23, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Wharncliffe Road South
Improvements Environmental Assessment:
a) the
Wharncliffe Road South from Becher Street to Commissioners Road Municipal
Class Environmental Study report BE ACCEPTED;
b) a
Notice of Completion for the project BE FILED with the City Clerk; and,
c) the
Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on the public record for a 30-day review
period;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division
Manager, Transportation Planning and Design;
it being further noted that the Civic Works
Committee heard the following delegations related to this matter:
• N. Finlayson, 100 Stanley
Street – see attached speaking notes; and,
• T.
Dupont-Martinez – expressing support for the property at 100 Stanley Street
remaining in-situ. (2018-E05)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2nd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee from its meeting
held on January 17, 2018:
a) that
the attached proposed London Bicycle Friendly Award Policy BE REFERRED
to the City Clerk for review and consideration and a report back to the
appropriate standing committee;
b) J.
Fullick, Technologist and J. Pucchio, AECOM, BE ADVISED that the Cycling
Advisory Committee (CAC) expressed its support for the proposed cycling
solution for the Victoria Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment; it
being noted that the CAC received the attached presentation from J.
Fullick, Technologist and J. Pucchio, AECOM, with respect to this matter;
c) that
the following actions be taken with respect to the proposal to close Oxford
Street, in its entirety, on a Sunday morning from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM during
the summer:
i) it
BE NOTED that a verbal presentation from J. Rule, Cycling Advocate, with
respect to this proposal was received; it being noted that Ottawa, Montreal
and Winnipeg have similar programs;
ii) the
above-noted proposal BE AMENDED to consider closing Dundas Street instead of
Oxford Street; and,
iii) the
above-noted proposal BE ADDED to the proposed 2018 Cycling Advisory Committee
(CAC) Work Plan for investigation, noting that the CAC will consult with
cycling groups in the development of a recommendation for Municipal Council’s
consideration; and,
d) clauses 1 to 4 and 7, BE
RECEIVED;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee heard a verbal delegation from W. Pol, Vice-Chair, Cycling Advisory
Committee, with respect to this matter.
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That the communications from Councillor M.
van Holst related to the possibility of moving utility wires underground on
Hamilton Road BE RECEIVED and no further action be taken with respect to this
matter. (2018-E06)
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That the Director of Water and Wastewater
BE REQUESTED to review the Wastewater and Stormwater By-law WM-28 as it
relates to fees and charges for Private Drain Connections (PDC) work
undertaken as part of a City of London construction project and report back
with respect to a potential blended fee for mixed use properties that is
reflective of a balanced charge between the current residential and
commercial fees; it being noted that a communication dated January 16, 2018,
from Councillor T. Park was received related to this matter. (2018-E09)
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That the communication from J. Burns
related to a request for a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Pack
Road and Colonel Talbot Road BE REFERRED to the Division Manager,
Transportation Planning and Design for review and consultation with Mr. Burns
as well as a report back to the appropriate standing committee related to
this matter.
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That the Civic Works Committee deferred
list, as of December 12, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
Motion made by Councillor T. Park to Approve
clause 7.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Southeast Pressure Zone
Development project:
a) AECOM
Canada Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident supervision and
contract administration for said project in the amount of $131,604.00
(excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2(g) of the Corporation of the
City of London’s 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 February 6, 2018;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project; and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2018-E03)
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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)
RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the report dated February 5, 2018, from the Medical Officer of
Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit, related to the Middlesex-London Health
Unit Site Selection:
a) the above-noted report BE
RECEIVED; and,
b) the
Board of Health of the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) BE ADVISED that
pursuant to subsection 52(4) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7 (the “Act”), the Municipal Council consents to the MLHU’s
proposal to lease real property for the purposes of consolidating its London
operations and performing its mandatory functions and duties under the Act or
any other Act;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from
Dr. C. Mackie and J. Banninga, Middlesex-London Health Unit, with respect to
this matter.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clauses 1 to 9.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk and in accordance with Council Policy – City of London Days at
Budweiser Gardens, the request from the United Way London & Middlesex to
host the annual United Way Campaign Launch & 3M Harvest Lunch on
September 20, 2018, BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at Budweiser Gardens.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 6,
2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February
13, 2018 for the purpose of replacing the Flags at City Hall Policy with a
new Flags at City Hall Policy to incorporate the provision of the annual
observance of the anniversary of the London Township Treaty and to make some
minor numbering changes.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, with the concurrence of the Managing Director Corporate Services,
City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated February
6, 2018 with respect to the Strategic Plan progress variance BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the south
portion of vacant land located at 330 Thames Street, described as Part of Lot
25, north of York Street west, City of London, County of Middlesex, being
part of PIN 08322-0020 (the “Property”) as shown on Schedule “A”, as appended
to the staff report dated February 6, 2018, the following actions be taken:
a) the
southerly portion of the subject property, as outlined on Schedule “A”, BE
DECLARED SURPLUS; and
b) the
subject property BE OFFERED for sale to the abutting property owner at fair market
value, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land
Policy.
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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 February 6, 2018 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 to speak to the Corporate
Services Committee at the public hearing associated with this matter.
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That the following BE APPOINTED to the
Transportation Advisory Committee as Voting Members at Large for the term
ending February 28, 2019;
Tariq Khan
Storm Morgan
it being noted that the above individuals
were appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.
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That Pamela Quesnel BE APPOINTED to the
Accessibility Advisory Committee as a Voting Member at Large for the term
ending February 28, 2019; it being noted that the appointment was made in
accordance with the attached ranked ballot.
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That the Forest City Beer Fest 2018 Winter
Pop Up Bar event, to be held on March 2 and 3, 2018, at 211 King Street from
7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance
in the City of London.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 9, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That M. van Holst BE ELECTED Vice Chair of
the Audit Committee for the term ending November 30, 2018.
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That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report,
for the year ending December 31, 2017, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the
Audit Committee received a verbal presentation from K. den Bok, with respect
to this matter.
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That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing
Procedures for the London Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program, for the
year ending December 31, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Building Permit Review Internal Audit Report:
a) the
above-noted audit report issued in January 2018, BE RECEIVED and the
recommendations BE IMPLEMENTED, as appropriate;
b) the
submissions of Councillor M. van Holst BE REFERRED to the Managing Director,
Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official in order to
meet with London Hydro to investigate the feasibility of the implementation
of a system similar to London Hydro’s “Builders’ Portal” to automate portions
of the building permit approval process;
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward an addendum report in June
of this year with respect to this audit, including specific details of an
action plan for implementation of the above-noted recommendations; and,
d) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to collaborate with other service areas,
specifically the Service London Team, related to the creation and
implementation of a customer service survey in order to better understand the
service perception in the public and opportunities for improvement;
it being noted that the attached
documents related to the London Hydro service portal were circulated to
committee members by Councillor M. van Holst.
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That the Internal Audit Report with respect
to the Freedom of Information Process Review, Internal Audit Report, issued
January 2018, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations BE IMPLEMENTED as
appropriate, and in accordance with applicable legislation.
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That the memo dated January 29, 2018, from
Deloitte, with respect to the internal audit summary update BE RECEIVED.
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That the communication from Deloitte,
regarding the June 2017 - December 2018 internal audit dashboard as of
January 29, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
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That the Observation Summary from Deloitte,
as of January 29, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to
Approve clauses 1 to 5, inclusive.
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1.
Disclosures
of Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests
were disclosed.
2.
2018
Assessment Growth Funding Allocation
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
2018 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation report BE RECEIVED for information.
3.
Strategic
Plan Progress Variance
That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Planning and City
Planner and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief
Financial Officer, the staff report dated February 12, 2018, with respect to
the Strategic Plan progress variance BE RECEIVED for information.
4.
2019
Development Charges (DC) Study - Growth Projections
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official,
the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Development Charges
Study growth forecast:
a) the staff
report dated February 12, 2018, regarding the Growth Projections Sensitivity
Analysis, BE RECEIVED for information;
b) the
updated final report prepared by Watson and Associates Economists entitled
“City of London Population, Housing and Employment Growth Forecast Update, 2016
to 2044” included as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated February 12, 2018,
BE RECEIVED for information; and
c) the
housing and non-residential reference growth scenarios outlined in the updated
final report prepared by Watson and Associates Economists entitled “City of
London Population, Housing and Employment Growth Forecast Update, 2016 to 2044”
BE ENDORSED for use in the 2019 Development Charges Study.
5. 2019
Development Charges Background Study: Interim Financing for Growth
Infrastructure Projects
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
staff report dated February 12, 2018 regarding the use of the City’s working
capital as an interim source of financing for growth infrastructure projects BE
RECEIVED for information; it being noted that future interest costs will be
borne by the Development Charges Reserve Funds.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown, 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, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C.
Saunders (City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillor S. Turner.
ALSO PRESENT: A.L. Barbon, B. Card, B.
Coxhead, L. Rowe, K. Scherr, J. Smout and B. Warner.
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clauses 1 and 2:
1.
330
Thames Street – Sale of South Portion
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, on
the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the south portion of vacant land located at 330 Thames Street,
described as Part of Lot 25, north of York Street west, City of London,
County of Middlesex, being part of PIN 08322-0020 (the “Property”) as shown
on Schedule “A:
a) the
offer submitted by Tricar Properties Limited (the “Purchaser”) to purchase
from the City land, municipally known as 330 Thames Street, located on the
east side of Thames Street, north side of York Street, City of London, County
of Middlesex, described as Part of Lot 25, north of York Street west, City of
London, County of Middlesex, being part of PIN 08322-0020 (the “Property”),
as shown on Schedule “A” of the offer, containing an area of approximately
16,498 square feet, for the sum of $260,000.00, BE ACCEPTED, attached
as Schedule “B”, subject to the following conditions:
i) the
Purchaser acknowledges that the Property is being purchased on an "as
is" basis;
ii) the
City agreeing, at its expense, to prepare and deposit on title on or before
closing a reference plan describing the Property;
iii) the
completion of the transaction contemplated pursuant to this offer is
conditional upon the approval of the Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry and subsequent transfer of the property to The Corporation of
the City of London by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA);
and
iv) the
closing of the transaction contemplated within this offer shall occur thirty
(30) days following the Transfer of the Property to the Vendor by the UTRCA.
2. Property
Acquisition – 332 Wharncliffe Road North – Western Road Widening Project
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 Roads and Transportation, on the advice
of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with
respect to the property located at 332 Wharncliffe Road North, further
described as Part of Lots 5, 6 and 7, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 434(W),
designated as Part 2, Reference Plan 33R-7913, and being PIN 08248-0053 (LT):
a) the
offer submitted by Thomas Bujouves to sell the subject property to the City,
for the sum of $925,000 BE ACCEPTED subject to HST inclusive of interest,
subject to the following conditions:
i) the
Vendor not making any representation or warranty in relation to the condition
or suitability of the property and the City accepts the property “as is”;
ii) the
City agreeing to pay the Vendors’ reasonable legal and consulting costs,
including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this
transaction, subject to assessment;
iii) the
Vendor obtaining, on or before closing a discharge of mortgage for the
property;
iv) if
required, the City agreeing to prepare and deposit on title, on or before
closing and at its expense, a reference plan describing the property;
v) an
offer to settle the claimant’s legal and consulting costs, in the amount of
up to $105,695, including disbursements and subject to HST, failing which the
matter would be referred to assessment by the local Assessment Officer;
vi) the
Vendor forever releasing and discharging the City for and from all actions,
causes of actions, suits, claims and demands of every nature or kind arising
out of or in any way related to or connected with the purchase including all
claims for the market value of land taken, any damages attributable to
disturbance, any claims for injurious affection to remaining lands, business
loss, interest and any special difficulties in relocation now known or which
may be known or anticipated but which may arise in the future; and
b) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the source of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
it being noted that this is an important
property acquisition, as portions of it are required for the road widening
along Wharncliffe Road North in 2018.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.’s 83 to 92 and the Added Bill No’s 93 and 94.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 83
to 92 and the Added Bill No’s 93 and 94.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill
No.’s 83 to 92 and the Added Bill No’s 93 and 94.
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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, J. Zaifman (14)
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The following by-laws are enacted as by-laws
of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 83
By-law
No. A.-7681-62
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 13th day of
February, 2018. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 84
By-law
No. CPOL.-114(a)-63
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. CPOL.-114-366 being “A by-law to revoke and repeal Council policy
related to Flags at City Hall and replace it with a new Council policy
entitled Flags at City Hall.” (3/4/CSC)
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Bill
No. 85
By-law
No. PS-113-18013
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A by-law to amend By-law
No. PS-113, entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor
vehicles in the City of London.” (4/3/CWC)
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Bill
No. 86
By-law
No. S.-5907-64
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A by-law to assume certain works and
services in the City of London. (Andover Trails Phase 3, Plan 33M-634) (City
Engineer)
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Bill
No. 87
By-law
No. S.-5908-65
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A by-law to assume certain works and
services in the City of London. (Bierens Subdivision Plan 33M-636) (City
Engineer)
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Bill
No. 88
By-law
No. S.-5909-66
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Base Line Road East, west of Wortley Road) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to Consent
B.018/17 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)
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Bill
No. 89
By-law
No. S.-5910-67
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Colonel Talbot Road, north of Main Street) (Chief Surveyor - require
dedication at the present time as public highway)
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Bill
No. 90
By-law
No. S.-5911-68
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Grey Street, west of William Street) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant to Consent
B.048/16 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)
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Bill
No. 91
By-law
No. S.-5912-69
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Wharncliffe Road South and Wonderland Road South) (Chief Surveyor - pursuant
to SP15-027453 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)
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Bill
No. 92
By-law
No. S.-5913-70
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening
Windermere Court West, east of Ryersie Road) (Chief Surveyor - requires
dedication at the present time on Windermere Court West (due to an oversight
in 1986) as public highway)
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Bill
No. 93
By-law
No. A.-7682-71
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A by-law to authorize and approve an
Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London
and Tricar Properties Limited, for the acquisition of a portion of the
property located at 330 Thames Street, in the City of London, and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
(C-1/4/CSC)
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Bill
No. 94
By-law
No. A.-7683-72
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A By-law to authorize and approve an
Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London
and Thomas Bujouves, for the acquisition of 332 Wharncliffe Road North, for
the purpose of the Western Road Widening Project, and to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C-2/4/CSC)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting adjourns at 5:17 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk