Council

Minutes

The 21st Meeting of City Council
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Present:
  • Mayor E. Holder,
  • M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • P. Squire,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
Also Present:
  • M. Ribera, C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, B. Westlake-Power

    Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Anderson, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, K. Dickins, G. Kotsifas, D. O'Brien, J. Raycroft, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Warner, R. Wilcox

    The meeting was called to order at 4:02 PM, with all Members participating, except Councillors M. Cassidy and J. Morgan; it being noted that the following Members attended the  meeting remotely:  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier.


Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in any budgetary item regarding the Middlesex-London Health Unit, by indicating that he is an employee of that organization and any item pertaining to funding for the Early ON program as his spouse is an employee of an organization dependent on that funding, as these may be addressed in Item 4.1 - Tabling of the 2021 Budget Update.

Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in Added Bill No. 372, having to do with a by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale of the property located at 92 Wellington Road for the Wellington Gateway Project, by indicating that he owns property in close vicinity to the subject property.

At 4:05 PM, Councillor M. Cassidy enters the meeting.

His Worship, the Mayor recognizes, in absentia, the following City of London Employees who have achieved 25 years of service during 2020:

From the City Manager’s Office: Karen Somers.

From Environmental & Engineering Services: Grace Ma Khin Than Aye, Don Bordynuik, Rob Burnard, Gary Burrows, Anthony Joseph Critch, Todd Hayter, Robert P. Jolliffe, Antonio A. Lima, Gary Medeiros, Barry Orr, Marcus Schaum, Jay Stanford, Paul Titus, Adrian Trotman, Tim Vanderbeeten, James R. Woolford, and Alan Zirul.

From Finance and Corporate Services: Rose V. Dinh, Jody Golinowski, and Joanna Wozniak.

From Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home: Kathleen Beamish, Maria Irene Chavez, Lisa Galbraith, Diane Gallant, Karyn Grealis, Candy Johnson, Shirley Locke, Melda M. Mantes (Banyai), Beth Risi, Leonor Tavares, and Heather Trevithick.

From London Fire Department, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services: Stephen Charles Beasley, Sean Thomas Spencer Beer, Carl Britan, Craig Brown, Jay DeCaluwe, Douglas J. Ferguson, Stephen Garrett, Andrew Joice, Richard Kerr, Greg Knight, Tim Knight, Richard J. Koning, Matthew Lane, Scott Mckenzie, Dan McNeil, Brent Moore, Jamie Nardachioni, Mark Pegg, John Peter, Paul Prowse, Stephan Rodowa, and Terri Taylor.

From London Police Service: John Scott Ashley, William Berg, Mark Boughner, Matt Garwood, Dan McCoy, Alcindor Pierre, Dionne Skelton, Ross Sutherland, Trevor Telfer, and William Tennant.

None.

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

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

    a)      Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By-laws, with the exception of Bill No. 358, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 24th Day of November, 2020, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and

    b)      Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 - 18th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the Minutes of the 10th Meeting held on November 10, 2020, BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That the following communications, with respect to the proposed amendments to the Tree Protection By-law, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to be considered with Item 7 (3.2) of the 18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee:

    1.     D. Dittmer;

    2.     J. Winkler; and,

    3.     J.A. Spence, Manager Urban Forestry


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the 19th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 7 (3.2) and 8(4.1).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to amending Community Improvement Plans to add performance measures and indicators of success:

    a)      the staff report dated November 16, 2020 entitled "Community Improvement Plans - Performance Measures and Indicators of Success" with respect to potential changes to the Downtown and the Old East Village Residential Development Charges Grant, Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Tax Grant, Upgrade to Building Code Loan, and Façade Improvement Loan BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate the staff report noted in part a) above for public review; it being noted that input received through the circulation will inform a recommendation on changes to the grant and loan programs that will be presented at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the staff report dated November 16, 2020 entitled "2019 Minor Variance Applications Considered by the Committee of Adjustment - Information Report", relating to an overview of the nature of the 2019 Minor Variance applications received and considered in by the London Committee of Adjustment BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 16, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 to exempt Block 124, Plan 33M-785 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, for a period not exceeding three (3) years.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 16, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 24, 2020 to exempt Block 130, Plan 33M-785 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, for a period not exceeding three (3) years.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 16, 2020 with respect to the application by Dancor Construction Ltd., relating to the property located at 16035 Robin’s Hill Road, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a General Industrial (GI1) Zone and a General Industrial/Heavy Industrial (GI1*H16/HI1*H16) Zone TO a General Industrial Special Provision (GI1) Zone and a General Industrial Special Provision/Heavy Industrial Special Provision (GI1(_)*H16/HI1(_)*H16) Zone;

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

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

    •      the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2020;
    •      the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the policies of the General Industrial designation;
    •      the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the policies of the Heavy Industrial Place Type; and,
    •      the recommended amendment will permit an appropriate use for the site which is compatible with the surrounding area and facilitates the continued operation and viability of the industrial area for current and future uses.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on November 11, 2020:

    a)      the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee Report, from its meeting held on October 28, 2020:

    i)       the following properties BE ADDED to the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources based on the cultural heritage information presented in the Cultural Heritage Assessment Report prepared by ASI:

    • 171 Adelaide Street North
    • 173 Adelaide Street North
    • 86 Anderson Avenue
    • 143 Arundell Street
    • 145 Arundell Street
    • 140 Dreaney Avenue
    • 144 Dreaney Avenue
    • 150 Dreaney Avenue
    • 154 Dreaney Avenue
    • 209 Egerton Street
    • 10 Elm Street
    • 1 Hamilton Road
    • 92-98 Hamilton Road, 511-513/ Horton Street East
    • 101 Hamilton Road
    • 104 Hamilton Road
    • 112 Hamilton Road
    • 120 Hamilton Road
    • 124 Hamilton Road
    • 126 Hamilton Road
    • 125-127-127/ Hamilton Road
    • 250 Hamilton Road
    • 260 Hamilton Road
    • 274 Hamilton Road
    • 276 Hamilton Road
    • 280 Hamilton Road
    • 328 Hamilton Road
    • 342 Hamilton Road
    • 345 Hamilton Road
    • 349 Hamilton Road
    • 349/ Hamilton Road
    • 355 Hamilton Road
    • 357 Hamilton Road
    • 363 Hamilton Road
    • 364-364A-364B Hamilton Road
    • 366 Hamilton Road
    • 367 Hamilton Road
    • 371-373 Hamilton Road
    • 407 Hamilton Road
    • 414 Hamilton Road (96 Rectory Street)
    • 416 Hamilton Road
    • 423 Hamilton Road
    • 465 Hamilton Road
    • 519 Hamilton Road
    • 523 Hamilton Road
    • 541 Hamilton Road
    • 547 Hamilton Road
    • 556 Hamilton Road
    • 560 Hamilton Road
    • 592 Hamilton Road
    • 583-585 Hamilton Road
    • 601 Hamilton Road
    • 612 Hamilton Road
    • 645 Hamilton Road
    • 658 Hamilton Road
    • 664 Hamilton Road
    • 689 Hamilton Road
    • 709 Hamilton Road
    • 721-725 Hamilton Road
    • 735 Hamilton Road
    • 737 Hamilton Road
    • 741-743 Hamilton Road
    • 749 Hamilton Road
    • 751 Hamilton Road
    • 783-783/ Hamilton Road
    • 772 Hamilton Road
    • 796 Hamilton Road
    • 818 Hamilton Road (formerly 15 Glenwood Avenue)
    • 870 Hamilton Road
    • 867 Hamilton Road
    • 873 Hamilton Road
    • 875-881 Hamilton Road
    • 885 Hamilton Road
    • 887 Hamilton Road
    • 504 Horton Street East
    • 506 Horton Street East
    • 508 Horton Street East
    • 122 Inkerman Street
    • 124 Inkerman Street
    • 128 Inkerman Street
    • 751 Little Hill Street
    • 755 Little Hill Street
    • 783 Little Hill Street
    • 156 Madison Avenue
    • 128 Mamelon Street
    • 136 Mamelon Street
    • 143 Mamelon Street
    • 147 Mamelon Street
    • 17 Marmora Street
    • 19 Marmora Street
    • 971 Ormsby Street
    • 134 Price Street
    • 138 Price Street
    • 141 Price Street
    • 145 Price Street
    • 28 Redan Street
    • 898 Trafalgar Street
    • 180 William Street
    • 184 William Street
    • 192 William Street

    it being noted that the Stewardship Sub-Committee does not recommended that the property located at 18 Elm Street be added to the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources as it was further evaluated through the completion of a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, and found not to have cultural heritage value or interest; and,
    ii) the remainder of the above-noted Stewardship Sub-Committee Report BE RECEIVED;

    b)      on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated, November 11, 2020, related to the request for designation of the heritage listed property located at 75 Langarth Street East:

    i)      notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest appended to the 8th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; and,
    ii)      should no appeals be received to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate, a by-law to designate the property located at 75 Langarth Street East to be of cultural heritage value or interest, for the reasons outlined in the above-noted Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council immediately following the end of the appeal period;

    it being noted that should an appeal to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Conservation Review Board;

    c)      clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 3.2 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

    At 4:38 PM, Councillor J. Morgan, enters the meeting.


  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed new Tree Protection By-law:

    a)      the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 16, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 to repeal and replace Tree Protection By-law C.P.-1515 – 228 (Appendix “C”) coming into effect after March 1, 2021;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit as part of the 2022 update to the 2020-23 Multi-Year Budget process, a Business Case that would provide potential budgetary impacts should the Municipal Council wish to amend the definition of a Distinctive Tree as provided for in the Tree Protection By-law by reducing the size threshold from the current 50 cm diameter to 40 cm diameter; and,

    c)     the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake a review of the by-law and report back within five years;

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    • a communication dated November 11, 2020, from E. Gurkow, Congregation Beth Tefilah; and,
    • a communication from A.M. Valastro, 1-133 John Street;

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



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That part a) be amended to read as follows:


    a)      the proposed, attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 to repeal and replace Tree Protection By-law C.P.-1515 – 228 (Appendix “C”) coming into effect after March 1, 2021;


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That part a), as amended, and part c) BE APPROVED:

    a)      the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 to repeal and replace Tree Protection By-law C.P.-1515 – 228 (Appendix “C”) coming into effect after March 1, 2021;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake a review of the by-law and report back within five years;

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    • a communication dated November 11, 2020, from E. Gurkow, Congregation Beth Tefilah; and,
    • a communication from A.M. Valastro, 1-133 John Street;

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


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That part b) BE APPROVED:

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit as part of the 2022 update to the 2020-23 Multi-Year Budget process, a Business Case that would provide potential budgetary impacts should the Municipal Council wish to amend the definition of a Distinctive Tree as provided for in the Tree Protection By-law by reducing the size threshold from the current 50 cm diameter to 40 cm diameter; and,


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (7 to 8)

    Item 7 (3.2), as amended, read as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed new Tree Protection By-law:

    a)      the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 to repeal and replace Tree Protection By-law C.P.-1515 – 228 (Appendix “C”) coming into effect after March 1, 2021;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake a review of the by-law and report back within five years;

    it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

    • a communication dated November 11, 2020, from E. Gurkow, Congregation Beth Tefilah; and,
    • a communication from A.M. Valastro, 1-133 John Street;

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


  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy

    That on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the properties located at 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street:

    a)      pursuant to section 35.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, the resolution of the Municipal Council meeting held on October 27, 2020 regarding part a) of clause 4.1 of the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee related to the 7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage regarding the properties known as 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street BE RECONSIDERED to change the date on which the Civic Administration is to report back on this matter from November 30, 2020 to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee as the applicant is proposing to alter the building design resulting in the need for consideration by the Civic Administration in order to bring forward recommendations with respect to proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Part a) of clause 4.1 reads as follows:

    “a)      clause 4.1 c) and d) of the 7th Report of the LACH BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to report to the         November 30, 2020 Planning and Environment Committee meeting relating to the properties located at 197 Ann               Street and 183 Ann Street; it being noted that clause 4.1 c) and d) read as follows:

     c)      the resource known as 197 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,                based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
    it being noted that the properties located at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 86 St. George Street                have merged;

    d)      the resource known as 183 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,                based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;

    it being noted that the properties at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 86 St. George Street have merged;”

    b)     subject to the approval of a) above, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on clause 4.1 c) and d) of the 7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage related to the properties located at 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee after the Civic Administration has had adequate time to review the submission of an altered building design by the applicant; it being noted that clause 4.1 c) and d) read as follows:

    "c)     the resource known as 197 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,                based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
    it being noted that the properties located at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 86 St. George Street                have merged;

     )     the resource known as 183 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,                  based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;

    it being noted that the properties at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 88 St. George Street have merged;”

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

    •      a communication from A.M. Valastro, 1 - 133 John Street; and,
    •      a petition dated November 12, 2020, from the North Talbot Community Association, signed by approximately 100 individuals. 



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following motion to reconsider BE APPROVED:

    That on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the properties located at 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street:

    a)      pursuant to section 35.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, the resolution of the Municipal Council meeting held on October 27, 2020 regarding part a) of clause 4.1 of the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee related to the 7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage regarding the properties known as 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street BE RECONSIDERED to change the date on which the Civic Administration is to report back on this matter from November 30, 2020 to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee as the applicant is proposing to alter the building design resulting in the need for consideration by the Civic Administration in order to bring forward recommendations with respect to proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Part a) of clause 4.1 reads as follows:

    “a)      clause 4.1 c) and d) of the 7th Report of the LACH BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to report to the November 30, 2020 Planning and Environment Committee meeting relating to the properties located at 197 Ann Street and 183 Ann Street; it being noted that clause 4.1 c) and d) read as follows:

    c)      the resource known as 197 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
    it being noted that the properties located at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 86 St. George Street have merged;

    d)      the resource known as 183 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;

    it being noted that the properties at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 86 St. George Street have merged;”


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

    Vote Type: 2/3 (Members), Recorded

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

    That the following motion BE APPROVED:

    b)      subject to the approval of a) above, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on clause 4.1 c) and d) of the 7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage related to the properties located at 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee after the Civic Administration has had adequate time to review the submission of an altered building design by the applicant; it being noted that clause 4.1 c) and d) read as follows:

    "c)     the resource known as 197 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
    it being noted that the properties located at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 86 St. George Street have merged;


    d)      the resource known as 183 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;

    it being noted that the properties at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 88 St. George Street have merged;”

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

    • a communication from A.M. Valastro, 1 - 133 John Street; and,
    • a petition dated November 12, 2020, from the North Talbot Community Association, signed by approximately 100 individuals.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    Item 8 (4.1) reads as follows:

    That on the the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on clause 4.1 c) and d) of the 7th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage related to the properties located at 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee after the Civic Administration has had adequate time to review the submission of an altered building design by the applicant; it being noted that clause 4.1 c) and d) read as follows:

    "c)     the resource known as 197 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;
    it being noted that the properties located at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 86 St. George Street have merged;


    d)      the resource known as 183 Ann Street BE DESIGNATED, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on the attached evaluation of the property including the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;

    it being noted that the properties at 175, 179, 183, and 197 Ann Street and 84 and 88 St. George Street have merged;”

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

    • a communication from A.M. Valastro, 1 - 133 John Street; and,
    • a petition dated November 12, 2020, from the North Talbot Community Association, signed by approximately 100 individuals.

     


  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That the 18th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.  


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That Alicia McGaw BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2021.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That it BE NOTED that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated November 5, 2020 and delegation from Dharshi Lacey, Director, Equity, Inclusion and Governance, Pillar Nonprofit Network and Shawna Lewkowitz, Urban League of London with respect to their concerns related to the City of London Advisory Committees not having regular meetings during the COVID-19 situation.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:A. Kayabaga

    That it BE NOTED that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated November 5, 2020 and delegation from Dharshi Lacey, Director, Equity, Inclusion and Governance, Pillar Nonprofit Network and Shawna Lewkowitz, Urban League of London with respect to their concerns related to the City of London Advisory Committees not having regular meetings during the COVID-19 situation.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the 13th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 11(2.9).


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the comments outlined in the report dated November 17, 2020 BE ENDORSED and BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks Environmental Registry of Ontario posting (019-2579) titled “A proposed regulation, and proposed regulatory amendments, to make producers responsible for operating Blue Box programs”; it being noted that the due date for comments is December 3, 2020. (2020-E07)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to updates on the 60% Waste Diversion Action Plan Including Green Bin Program:

    a)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to adjust the implementation schedule for the 60% Waste Diversion Action Plan, as outlined in the above-noted staff report;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the budget amendment, as appended to the above-noted staff report, to the 2021 Annual Budget Update process to adjust the funding requirements for the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget Business Case #1 – “60% Waste Diversion Action Plan”; and

    d)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to:

    i)       continue to prioritize work activities and actions that also contribute to the work of the London Community Recovery Network; and,

    ii)       submit a report to the Civic Works Committee by June 2021 that outlines advantages, disadvantages, and implementation scenarios for various waste reduction and reuse initiatives, including but not limited to, reducing the container limit, examining the use of clear bags for garbage, mandatory recycling by-laws, reward and incentive systems, and additional user fees. (2020-E07)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to Community Engagement on the Green Bin Program Design:

    a)      the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and,

    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit a report to the Civic Works Committee on February 9, 2021 and include the results of public input, staff recommendations to move forward and the proposed next steps for the program. (2020-E07)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to an award of contract option renewal (RFP 19-29) for tandem axel trucks with dump boxes and plow equipment:

    a)      the submission from Team Truck Centers Inc., 795 Wilton Grove Road London, ON N6N 1N7, BE ACCEPTED for four (4) additional one (1) year option periods, beginning December 1, 2020, for the supply and delivery of tandem axle dump trucks and plow equipment, in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, section 20.2 a. v.;

    b)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these purchases;

    c)      the approval, hereby given, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record, relating to the subject matter of this approval in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, section 12.2 (b); and,

    d)      the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the “Sources of Financing Report” appended to the above-noted staff report. (2020-V01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to Request for Proposal 20-59 for a contract award of the 2020 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Lining Program:

    a)      the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Limited, at its tendered price of $4,191,562.00 (HST excluded), BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Limited was the only bid meeting the technical criteria and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

    b)      the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the “Sources of Financing Report” appended to the above-noted staff report;

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

    d)      the approval, given herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project; and,

    e)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E01)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to the West London Dyke Phase 7 and Fanshawe Dam Safety Study Request for Increase to City Share:

    a)      the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out added works for Phase 7 of the West London Dyke reconstruction with the City, by increasing the City’s share in the amount of $110,001.00, including contingency (excluding HST);

    b)      the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the Fanshawe Dam Safety Study with the City by increasing the City’s share by $44,833, including contingency (excluding HST);

    c)      the financing for this work BE APPROVED as set out in the “Sources of Financing Report” appended to the above-noted staff report; and,

    d)      the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E05/E21)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to the award of consulting engineering services for RFP 20-43, Detailed Design of the Springbank Reservoir 2 Replacement and Expansion:

    a)      the proposal submitted by Aecom Canada Ltd. 410-250 York Street, Citi Plaza, London, ON, N6A 6K2, in the amount of $1,558,042, including $141,640 contingency (excluding H.S.T.) BE AWARDED in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) 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 above-noted staff report;

    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 effect these recommendations. (2020-E08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    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 November 17, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020 to amend By-law PS-113, entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”. (2020-T02/T08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated November 17, 2020, with respect to the development of a new Active Transportation Manager position within the Environmental and Engineering Services area, BE RECEIVED. (2020-T08/H06)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 24, 2020, to rename the portion of Lismer Way, lying east of Paulpeel Avenue to Part 10 of Plan 33R-20105, within Registered Plan 33M-786, to Lismer Lane;
    it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2020-T05)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the request for delegation status from L. Brown, Blue Community Committee, with respect to the Blue Community Project/Movement BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee; it being noted that the Civic Administration will bring forward a staff report to coincide with the above-noted delegation; it being further noted that a communication from L. Brown was received with respect to this matter. (2020-E08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at November 9, 2020, BE RECEIVED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to the Active Transportation Infrastructure Plan:

    a)      the summary of active transportation infrastructure projects, outlined in the above-noted staff report, that are anticipated to be eligible for submission to available federal/provincial funding programs, including but not limited to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, BE RECEIVED;

    b)      given that the intake for the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream is opening imminently and there is a need to act quickly to design, consult on and construct active transportation projects, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit active transportation projects totaling $5.5 million to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream; and,

    c)      the remaining identified projects BE CONSIDERED for other available federal/provincial funding programs. (2020-T08)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Item 11 (2.9) of the 13th Report of the Civic Works Committee be amended by deleting part b) in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new part b); by adding the following new part c); and by renaming part c) to part d):

    b)      given that the intake for the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (RIS) is opening imminently and there is a need to act quickly to design, consult on and construct active transportation projects and undertake recreational facility upgrade projects, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the following for consideration under the RIS: 

    i)       active transportation projects totalling $3.5 million; and,
    ii)      recreational facilities projects totalling $2 million to upgrade aging HVAC equipment at Carling Arena and the Stronach Community Recreation Centre; it being noted that these upgrades will reduce energy costs, address climate change initiatives and maintain high levels of ventilation;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to reallocate the $2 million of municipal funding currently budgeted for the above-noted HVAC replacement projects for use as the municipal contribution under the Public Transit Stream (PTS) for active transportation projects, resulting in funds being allocated to the above- noted projects through both funding streams; and,


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (8 to 7)
  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Item 11 (2.9), as amended, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)

    Item 11 (2.9), as amended, reads as follows:

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 17, 2020, related to the Active Transportation Infrastructure Plan:

    a)      the summary of active transportation infrastructure projects, outlined in the above-noted staff report, that are anticipated to be eligible for submission to available federal/provincial funding programs, including but not limited to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, BE RECEIVED;

    b)      given the intake for the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (RIS) is opening imminently and there is a need to act quickly to design, consult on and construct active transportation projects and undertake recreational facility upgrade projects, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the following for consideration under RIS:

    i)       active transportation projects totalling $3.5 million; and,
    ii)      recreational facilities projects totalling $2 million to upgrade aging HVAC equipment at Carling Arena and the Stronach Community Recreation Centre; it being noted that these upgrades will reduce energy costs, address climate change initiatives and maintain high levels of ventilation;

    c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to reallocate the $2 million of municipal funding currently budgeted for the above-noted HVAC replacement projects for use as the municipal contribution under the Public Transit Stream (PTS) for active transportation projects, resulting in funds being allocated to the above- noted projects through both funding streams; and,

    d)      the remaining identified projects BE CONSIDERED for other available federal/provincial funding programs. (2020-T08)

    At 5:32 PM, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen leaves the meeting.


  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED. 


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in any budgetary item regarding the Middlesex-London Health Unit by indicating that he is an employee of that organization and any item pertaining to funding for the Early ON program as his spouse is an employee of an organization dependent on that funding, as these may be addressed in item 4.1 - Tabling of the 2021 Budget Update.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the Master Accommodation Plan Update and Procurement Process:

    a)      the staff report dated November 17, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b)      the consulting and design services budget no longer required of $13 Million previously approved through the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget BE RELEASED back to the City Facilities Renewal Reserve Fund; and,

    c)      it BE NOTED that the Civic Administration will proceed with a competitive procurement process after the update of the Master Accommodation Plan (MAP) is complete and reviewed by the Municipal Council;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 15, 2020 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from C. Fox, CEO, TechAlliance.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from S. Pellarin, Executive Director, London Small Business Centre.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from K. Lakhotia, President and CEO, London Economic Development Corporation.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft 2021-Tax-Supported Annual Update and the Draft Water and Wastewater Treatment Budgets Annual Update:

    a)      the Draft Budget documents BE REFERRED to the 2020-2023 Multi-Year annual budget update process; and,

    b)      the overview presentation, as appended to the added agenda, by the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with respect to the 2021 Budget Update BE RECEIVED;

    it being noted that the following documents were provided to the Members, and are available on the City website: Draft Tax Supported Budget, 2021 Annual Update and Draft Water and Wastewater & Treatment, 2021 Annual Update.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Strategic Plan 2019-2023: Semi-Annual Progress Report:

    a)      the requested delegation, as identified on the public agenda from S. Yeo and D. Bartlett, LCCEWA, BE APPROVED to be heard at the December 16, 2020 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting; and,

    b)      that on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated November 17, 2020, including the Semi-Annual Progress Report, the 2020 Report to the Community BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Report to the Community 2020 from the Director, Service, Innovation and Performance.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED to the Audit Committee for the term ending November 15, 2022.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the resignation from Councillor S. Lewis from the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management BE ACCEPTED.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term ending November 15, 2022:

    Maria Drangova, Board Chair - London Clay Art Centre (returning)
    Henry Eastabrook, Board Vice Chair - London Intercommunity Health Centre (returning)
    Rob Campbell, Board Treasurer - Property Owner (returning)
    Heather Blackwell, Director - Western Fair District (returning)
    John Parlow, Director - Whistling Dicks Barbershop (returning)
    Jamie Sinden, Director - Love Alchemy Organic Salon (returning)
    Grant Maltman, Director - Banting House National Historic Site (returning)
    Liliana Sanchez, Director - Totally Unique Custom Design (returning)
    Ellie Cook, Director - Property Owner (returning)
    Chris Stroud, Director - Bread and Roses Books (newly elected)
    Kimberly De Sousa, Director - Libro Credit Union (newly elected)
    Michal Hrncir, Director - Homemade Kolache (newly elected)
    Jesse Helmer, Municipally Elected Representative (returning)

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 2, 2020 from J. Pastorius, General Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to the above appointments.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That it BE NOTED that no nominations were submitted for the 2020 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards, it being noted that nominations will remain open for receipt of nominations with a potential announcement at a later meeting date.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed
  • Motion made by:J. Helmer

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on November 10, 2020:

    a)      the following actions be taken with respect to the Advisory Committee Review:

    i)       the report dated November 10, 2020 entitled "Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report III", BE RECEIVED;

    ii)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back to the Governance Working Group (GWG) with respect to the next steps required to implement the revised Advisory Committee Structure, as outlined in the report noted in a) above subject to the following modifications:

    A)      the proposed Environmental & Ecological Committee and Childcare Advisory Committee shall remain as Advisory Committees;
    B)      a minimum numbers of meetings will be provided for;
    C)      Experts Panels are to be clarified; and,
    D)      comments provided by the Governance Working Group with respect to the proposed revised Advisory Committee Structure be further considered;

    iii)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to consult with the current Advisory Committees with respect to the proposals set out in the staff report subject to the modifications listed in b) above and report back to the GWG with the results of that consultation;

    iv)      the communication, dated November 8, 2020, from D. Wake regarding this matter BE RECEIVED;

    b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back to the Governance Working Group (GWG) providing an overview of other municipalities' policies and processing with respect to the handling of unsolicited petitions, and to provide draft policies and procedures for the consideration of the GWG with respect to this matter; and,

    c)      clauses 1.1 and 2.1 BE RECEIVED for information.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

    At 5:35 PM, Councillor P. Squire leaves the meeting.


None.

  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law leave BE GIVEN to introduce the following emergent motion related to a request for support from Councillor Anna Hopkins of the November 17, 2020 resolution of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority in response to proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 and the Planning Act, 1990 as set out in Bill 229 – Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and P. Squire

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    WHEREAS the Province of Ontario (the “Province”) has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act – Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 (the “Legislation”);

    AND WHEREAS the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal processes and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications;

    AND WHEREAS the City of London relies on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of application submitted under the Planning Act, 1990;

    AND WHEREAS the proposed changes would allow the Minister to make decisions without conservation authorities’ watershed data and expertise;

    AND WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirement for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs;

    AND WHEREAS municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with conservation authorities for non-mandatory programs;

    AND WHEREAS the City of London believes that the appointment of municipal representatives on conservation authorities Boards should be a municipal decision and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board should be duly elected;

    AND WHEREAS the changes to the ‘Duty of Member’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of the conservation authorities’ board members to represent the best interests of the conservation authorities and their responsibilities to the watersheds;

    AND WHEREAS conservation authorities have already been working with the Province development sector and municipalities to streamline and speed up permitting and planning approvals through Conservation Ontario’s Client Service and Streamling Initiative;

    AND WHEREAS changes to the legislation will create more red tape and costs for the conservation authorities and their municipal partners, and potentially result in delays in the development approval process; and

    AND WHEREAS the City of London values and relies on the natural habitats and water resources for the health and well-being of our residents, including the conservation authorities’ work to prevent and manage the impacts of flooding and other natural hazards and to ensure safe drinking water;

    IT THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the City of London request the following with respect to the Bill 229 – Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act as it relates to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990:

    a)      the Province of Ontario be requested to work with conservation authorities to address their concerns by amending the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 and the Planning Act, 1990;

    b)      the Province of Ontario be requested to delay enactment of proposed amendments affecting municipalities’ concerns;

    c)      the Province of Ontario be requested to provide a longer transition period, up to December 2022, for non-mandatory programs to enable coordination of conservation authorities’ municipal budget processes; and

    d)      the Province of Ontario be requested to respect the current conservation authorities'/municipalities’ relationships; and,

    e)      the Province of Ontario be requested to embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their watershed role.



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    At 5:36 PM, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and Councillor P. Squire enter the meeting.


  • At 6:16 PM, Mayor E. Holder places Councillor J. Helmer in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

    At 6:19 PM, Mayor E. Holder resumes the Chair and Councillor J. Helmer takes a seat at the Council Board.

    Motion made by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the matter of the Emergent Motion, submitted by Councillor A. Hopkins, with respect to proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 and the Planning Act, 1990, BE REFERRED to the Planning and Environment Committee meeting of November 30, 2020, for consideration and a recommendation back to the Municipal Council with respect to this matter.  


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Failed (5 to 10)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following part a) BE APPROVED:

    That City of London requests the following with respect to the Bill 229 – Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act as it relates to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 and the Planning Act, 1990:

    a)     the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to work with conservation authorities to address their concerns by amending the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 and the Planning Act, 1990;


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following part b) BE APPROVED:

    b)      the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to delay enactment of proposed amendments affecting municipalities’ concerns;

     


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That the following part c) BE APPROVED:

    c)      the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to provide a longer transition period, up to December 2022, for non-mandatory programs to enable coordination of conservation authorities’ municipal budget processes;


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (10 to 5)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following part d) BE APPROVED:

    d)      the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to respect the current conservation authorities'/municipalities' relationships; and,


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following part e) BE APPROVED:

    e)     the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their watershed role.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (10 to 5)

    The emergent motion reads as follows:

    "That City of London requests the following with respect to the Bill 229 – Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act as it relates to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 and the Planning Act, 1990:

    a)     the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to work with conservation authorities to address their concerns by amending the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990 and the Planning Act, 1990;

    b)      the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to delay enactment of proposed amendments affecting municipalities’ concerns;

    c)      the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to provide a longer transition period, up to December 2022, for non-mandatory programs to enable coordination of conservation authorities’ municipal budget processes;

    d)      the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to respect the current conservation authorities'/municipalities' relationships; and,

    e)      the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources to they need to effectively implement their watershed role."

      


13.

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 359 to 367, including the revised Bill No. 361, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 359 to 367, including the revised Bill No. 361, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 359 to 367, including the revised Bill No. 361, BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

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

    4.1      Solicitor-Client Privilege

    A matter being considered pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation, or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Conservation Review Board (“CRB”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/18/PEC)


    4.2      Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/18/CSC)


    4.3      Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/18/CSC)


    4.4      Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.3/18/CSC)


    4.5      Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.4/18/CSC)


    4.6      Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

    A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.5/18/CSC)


    4.7      Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals

    A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2021 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.1/18/SPPC)


    4.8      Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals

    A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose and, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/18/SPPC)



    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed

    The Council convenes, In Closed Session, at 6:40 PM,, with Mayor Holder in the Chair and all Members participating.

    At 7:14 PM, the Council resumes in public session, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating.


  • Motion made by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    1.      Property Acquisition – 92 Wellington Road – Wellington Gateway Project

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Director, Rapid Transit, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 92 Wellington Road, further described as Part Lot 25, Broken Front Concession, Geographic Township of Westminster, as in Inst. No. 926827, being all of PIN 08357-0086 (LT), containing an area of approximately 5,365 square feet, as shown on the location map attached, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the offer submitted by Laura Guillen-Campos Garcia (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $360,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

         i)  the Vendor agreeing that all existing appliances are to be included (stoves, fridges, dishwashers, washers, dryers). Unless otherwise stated in this agreement or any schedule hereto, the Vendor agrees to convey all appliances included in the purchase price free from all liens, encumbrances or claims affecting the said fixtures and chattels;

         ii)  the City, or an agent of the City, shall be entitled to enter and inspect the property including all dwellings and buildings prior to the closing of this agreement;

         iii)  the Vendor agreeing that all buildings on the property and all other things being purchased shall be and remain until completion at the risk of the Vendor. Pending completion, the Vendor shall hold all insurance policies, if any, and the proceeds thereof in trust for the parties as their interests may appear and in the event of substantial damage, the City may either terminate this agreement and have all monies paid returned without interest or deduction, or else take the proceeds of any insurance and complete the purchase. No insurance shall be transferred on completion;

         iv)  the Vendor agreeing to leave the property neat and tidy, free and clear of all refuse, hazardous and other waste material, garbage or other loose or objectionable materials. Should this condition not be met at the time of closing, the City reserves the right to delay the closing and / or void this agreement; and

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

    2.      Property Acquisition – 682-686 Adelaide Street North – Owners: Frank and Gus Pizza Inc. – Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 682, 684 and 686 Adelaide Street North, further described as Part of Lot 4, Plan 166 (3rd), being All of PIN 08279-0062 (LT), as shown on the location map attached, for the purpose of a future road improvement to accommodate the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the Settlement Agreement, attached as Schedule “A”, submitted by Frank and Gus Pizza Inc., to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $1,195,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

         i)  the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal, appraisal costs, accounting fees, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete this transaction;

         ii)  the City agreeing to pay compensation for any bonus legally payable and for any loss incurred by reason of a difference in interest rates, pertaining to the existing mortgage;

         iii)  the City agreeing to pay the Vendor, on closing, the additional sum of $530,000.00 on account of a business loss pursuant to Section 19 (1) of the Expropriations Act;

         iv)  the City agreeing to reimburse the Vendor for its reasonable costs incurred to terminate its current employees, in compliance with the Employment Standards Act, as a holdback provision;

         v)  the City agreeing to the reimburse the Vendor for reasonable legal, and other non-recoverable expenditures incurred in acquiring a similar replacement property providing a claim is made within one year of the date of possession; and,

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

    3.      Property Acquisition – 688 Adelaide Street North – Owners: 1887197 Ontario Inc. – Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 688 Adelaide Street North, further described as Part of Lot 4, Plan 166 (3rd), being all of PIN 08279-0381(LT) and all of PIN 08279-0382, as shown on the location map attached, for the purpose of a future road improvement to accommodate the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the offers submitted by 1887197 Ontario Inc., attached as Schedule “A” and Schedule “B”, to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $420,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

         i)  the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal, appraisal costs, accounting fees, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete this transaction;

         ii)  the City agreeing to pay compensation for any bonus legally payable and for any loss incurred by reason of a difference in interest rates, pertaining to the existing mortgage; and

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

    4.      License Renewal Agreement – 380 Wellington Street – City and WMJ (LCC) Holdings Inc. – Corporate Security and Emergency Management Division

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the review and concurrence of the Director, Corporate Security and Emergency Management Division, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the License Renewal Agreement for 380 Wellington Street:

    a)      the License Renewal Agreement (the “License Agreement”), attached as Schedule “A”, between the WMJ (LCC) Holdings Inc., (the “Licensor”), for the non-exclusive right to use a portion of the roof (the “Site”) located at 380 Wellington Street, for a term of five (5) years (the “First Renewal Term”), commencing on the 1st day of January, 2021, and from thenceforth ensuing to be completed and fully ended on the 31st day of December, 2025 BE ACCEPTED;

    b)      the Licensee shall pay to the Licensor throughout the First Renewal Term a license fee (the “Basic Fee”) as set out below, being a net license fee. Such Basic Fee shall be paid in advance, plus applicable taxes. Without any deduction, abatement or set off and without demand in equal consecutive monthly instalments of $1,833.33 on the first of each month commencing on the Effective Date. At the beginning of each contractual year during the First Renewal Term the amount of the Basic Fee payable during the previous year shall be increased by the greater of three percent (3%), or the percentile increase in the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the previous year, as established by Statistics Canada for the Province of Ontario; and,

    c)      section 2(4) of the License Agreement “Option to Renew”, shall be amended by replacing the words “two further periods of five (5) years each” with “four further periods of five (5) years each”. The remainder of Section 2(4) shall remain the same and the parties acknowledge that this Renewal Agreement reflects the Licensee’s exercise of the first renewal under the License Agreement.

    5.      Property Acquisition – 2 Saunby Street – For Natural Heritage Open Space

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property municipally known as part of 2 Saunby Street, located on the south side of Saunby Street, directly abutting west side of the Thames River, as shown on the attached location map, further described as, Part Lot 15 & All Of Lot 16 Plan 43(W) As In 672702; Except W23667, Being The Entire Pin 082470126 (LT) In The City Of London, County Of Middlesex containing an area of approximately 0.545 acres, for the purpose of a park acquisition to protect natural heritage features and to the allow the City to connect the existing pathway systems along the Thames River, the following actions be taken:

    a)      the offer submitted by Ronald Alfred Falck And Richard Alexander Falck (the “Vendor”), attached as Schedule “A”, to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $677,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:
         i)  the City shall have until January 15th, 2021 to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the title, soil, geotechnical, archaeological and environmental condition of the property;
         ii)  conditional upon the inspection of the Property by the Purchaser’s inspector(s) (the “Inspection”) at the Purchaser’s own expense, and the obtaining of a report(s) (the “Report”) satisfactory to the Purchaser in the Purchaser’s sole and absolute discretion until January 15th, 2021;
         iii)  the Purchaser agrees to reimburse the Vendor’s reasonable legal fees associated with the preparation and closing of this transaction which shall be up to a maximum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) CDN (excluding tax). Upon closing, the Purchaser agrees to reimburse the Vendor’s appraisal costs as part of this transaction which shall be to a maximum of Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500.00) CDN (excluding tax);
         iv)  the agreement shall be completed no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 1st 2021; and

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


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 358, and the Added Bill No.’s 368 to 371 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 358, and the Added Bill No.’s 368 to 371 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 358, and the Added Bill No.’s 368 to 371 BE APPROVED.


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

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

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

    That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 372, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That Second Reading of Bill No. 372, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Motion made by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 372, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (1)P. Van Meerbergen
    Recuse: (1)S. Turner

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

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

    Bill                   

    By-law

    Bill No. 358

    By-law No. A.-8039-249 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 24th day of November, 2020. (City Clerk)

    Bill No. 359

    By-law No. C.P.-1553-250 - A by-law to exempt from Part-Lot Control, lands located at 3620 Southbridge Avenue, legally described as Block 124 in Registered Plan 33M-785. (2.3/18/PEC)

    Bill No. 360

    By-law No. C.P.-1554-251 - A by-law to exempt from Part-Lot Control, lands located at 3740 Southbridge Avenue, legally described as Block 130 in Registered Plan 33M-785. (2.4/18/PEC)

    Bill No. 361

    (REVISED) By-law No. C.P.-1555-252 - A by-law to regulate the Injuring and Destruction of Trees and to encourage preservation and planting of Trees throughout the City of London. (3.2/18/PEC)

    Bill No. 362

    By-law No. PS-113-20057 - A by-law to amend By-law PS-113 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (2.8/13/CWC)

    Bill No. 363

    By-law No. S.-6080-253 - A by-law to rename the portion of Lismer Way, from Paulpeel Avenue to Part 10 of Plan 33R-20105 within Registered Plan 33M-786, to Lismer Lane. (3.1/13/CWC)

    Bill No. 364

    By-law No. S.-6081-254 - A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Riverbend West Subdivision; Plan 33M-517). (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 365

    By-law No. S.-6082-255 - A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (West Coronation Subdivision, Plan 33M-702). (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 366

    By-law No. S.-6083-256 - A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Huron Subdivision; Plan 33M-745). (City Engineer)

    Bill No. 367

    By-law No. Z.-1-202892 - A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 16035 Robin’s Hill Road. (3.1/18/PEC)

    Bill No. 368

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8040-257 - A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Ronald Alfred Falck and Richard Alexander Falck, to sell to the City 2 Saunby St, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.5/18/CSC)

    Bill No. 369

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8041-258 - A by-law to authorize and approve a License Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and WMJ (LCC) Holdings Inc. for the licensed use of a portion of the roof located at 380 Wellington Street, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the License Agreement. (6.4/18/CSC)

    Bill No. 370

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8042-259 - A by-law to authorize and approve the Settlement Agreement and the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, between 1887197 Ontario Inc. and The Corporation of the City of London, for the purchase of all the lands and buildings, comprising of 688 Adelaide Street North, in the City of London, for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreements. (6.3/18/CSC)

    Bill No. 371

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8043-260 - A by-law to authorize and approve the Settlement Agreement between Frank & Gus Pizza Inc., and The Corporation of the City of London, for the purchase of all the lands and buildings, comprising of 682, 684 and 686 Adelaide Street North, including the compensation for the loss of the business known as Frank & Gus Pizza and Express Laundromat, in the City of London, for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.2/18/CSC)

    Bill No. 372

    (ADDED) By-law No. A.-8044-261 - A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Laura Guillen-Campos Garcia, for the acquisition of the property located at 92 Wellington Road, in the City of London, for the Wellington Gateway Project and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.1/18/CSC)


  • Motion made by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED:



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourns at 7:37 PM.