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Council
MINUTES
5TH MEETING
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February 28, 2013
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:07 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill,
W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown,
P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant, S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, S. Axford, J.
Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, J. Buchanan, J. Clarke, I. Collins, B.
Coxhead, A. Dunbar, B. Duncan, J. Fleming, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, G.
Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, M.
Riberia, J. Senese, C. Smith, J. Stanford, L. Stevens, J. Taylor and B.
Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present.
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Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 3.i) xiii) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee having to do with the 2013 Operating Budget pertaining
to Ontario Works, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social
service agency with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works. Councillor
P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3.b)xxiii) of the
5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with
the Business Case #23, Downtown Maintenance Service Review, by indicating
that he is involved with a company that provides cleaning services. Councillor
P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 u) of the 6th
Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with
the delegation of the African Community Council, by indicating that he is the
Executive Director of Pathways.
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Councillor W.J. Armstrong discloses a
pecuniary interest in clause 3.b) vii) of the 5th Report of the Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with Business Case #8, Increase
in Residential Rental Unit License Fee, by indicating that he owns rental
properties.
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Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary
interest in matters relating to Centennial Hall by indicating his employer,
Orchestra London, rents space at Centennial Hall; matters relating to
Orchestra London, by indicating that his employer Orchestra London received
an operating grant through the Community Arts Investment Program; and matters
relating to rental properties, as his employer rents space from Farhi
Holdings Inc.
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Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 5 of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy
Committee having to do with a proposed Family Centre at Lorne Avenue Public
School, by indicating that his employer is the Thames Valley District School
Board. Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause
2 of the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having
to do with the proposed repurposing of Sherwood Forest Public School, by
indicating that the TVDSB is his employer.
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Councillor S. E. White discloses a
pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to WOTCH and/or the CMHA by
indicating that she works for the Children’s Aid Society in the area of
mental health, and the CMHA and WOTCH receive funding flowed through the City
of London.
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Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a
pecuniary in clause 3.f) iii) pertaining to the 2013 Operating Budget related
to Children’s Services, by indicating that his wife owns and operates a day
care center.
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None.
None.
Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Approve that Council rise and go
into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the
following:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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The Council rises and goes into Committee of
the Whole, in camera, at 4:13 PM, with Mayor Fontana in the Chair and all
Members present.
The Committee of the Whole rises and Council
resumes in regular session at 4:28 PM, with all Members present.
None.
Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve the following Communications BE
RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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None.
Motion made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
to Approve that clause 1 BE NOTED.
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a) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor W.J. Armstrong disclosed a pecuniary interest in
those matters pertaining to a proposed increase in fees for rental properties
by indicating that he owns rental properties.
b) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in the
following matters:
i)
those
matters pertaining to Centennial Hall as his employer, Orchestra London,
rents space at Centennial Hall;
ii)
those
matters pertaining to Orchestra London as he is employed by Orchestra London
and Orchestra London receives an operating grant through the Community Arts
Investment Program of the City of London;
iii)
those
matters pertaining to rental properties as his employer, Orchestra London,
rents space from Farhi Holdings Inc.
c) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in those
matters pertaining to taxi industry fees by indicating that she is employed
by Aboutown.
d) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in the
following matters:
i)
those
matters pertaining to Ontario Works by indicating that he is the Executive
Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement
with Ontario Works;
ii)
those
matters pertaining to downtown cleaning as he is involved with a company that
provides cleaning services; and
iii)
the
matters related to job matching in relation to the Employment Sector Council
of London-Middlesex (ESCLM) as he is the Executive Director of a social
services agency who is involved with the ESCLM.
e) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor S. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in item
3i)x), as it relates to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and
WOTCH, as she works for the Children’s Aid Society in the area of mental
health and CMHA and WOTCH receive funding flowed through the City of London.
f) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause
#5 of this Report regarding the Funding of Capital Costs for a Family Centre
at Lorne Avenue Public School, by indicating that this employer is the Thames
Valley District School Board.
g) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen disclosed a pecuniary interest
in clause 3f)iii) having to do with Children’s Services by indicating that
his spouse owns and operates a child care facility.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill that
the report from the Director, Financial Planning and Policy, summarizing
public input, as well as the attached presentation from R. Wilcox, Business
Planning Process Manager, providing an overview with respect to the summary
of public input, BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that funding in the amount of $1
million for a proposed family centre at the Lorne Avenue Public School BE
INCLUDED for consideration in the 2014 Budget, subject to financing being
secured; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
received a communication dated February 3, 2013 from S. Merritt, Manager, Old
East Village BIA, with respect to this matter.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve that it BE NOTED that February 8, 2013, commencing at 9:00 AM, and
February 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM were approved as additional meeting times
for the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to continue its
deliberations on the 2013 Budget.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue discussions and
the necessary analysis with respect to the proposed repurposing of the London
Hydro loan on the open market, and report back to the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee with a recommended proposal well in advance of 2014
Budget deliberations.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: S. Orser (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to approve clause 8.
Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Amend clause 8 by adding the following words
at the end of the clause, “subject
to final business plan approval.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve clause 8, as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
Clause 8, as amended, reads as follows:
That funding in the amount of $1million
(0.2% tax levy impact) BE APPROVED for 2013, for the Normal School project;
it being noted that this is a 10 year commitment, subject to final business plan
approval.
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the proposed elimination of
overnight parking restrictions.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: S. Orser (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Division Manager, Facilities and
the Fire Chief:
(a) the
bid submitted by Allied Construction Corporation, 25 Stanley St., London, ON
N6C 1A9, at its tendered price of $409,780 (HST excluded) for No. 1 Fire
Station – Interior Alterations, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted out that the bid
submitted by Allied Construction Corporation was the lowest bid received and
meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;
(b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;
(c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
which are necessary in connection with this project; and
(d) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the contractor for the work.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser to
Approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with respect to additional revenue
opportunities including but not limited to development charges for industrial
(25%); industrial oversizing (25%) and the community improvement fund which
subsidizes Downtown Development.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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PRESENT: Mayor J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, S. Axford, J.
Barber, J. Braam, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, J. Fleming, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas,
L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, L. Palarchio, and B. Westlake-Power.
Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve receipt of the 5th Report of the
Committee of the Whole, reporting progress on the following matters:
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a)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding parking services.
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b)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding roadway maintenance.
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c)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding downtown maintenance.
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d)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding road patching.
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e)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding customer relations.
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f)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding fire services.
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g)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding the relocation of fire service training tower.
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h)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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
regarding interface and mobile data.
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i)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding corporate initiatives.
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j)
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A matter pertaining to a proposed
disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,
including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a
proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied
in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which
could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive
position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other
negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer
being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that
similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or
gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency;
commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to
the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;
information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could
reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the
Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed
disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to
the financial interests of the Corporation; instructions to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
Corporation concerning the proposed disposition; advice and recommendations
of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations with
respect to associations or unions of the Corporation.
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k)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations and
employee negotiations, personal information about identifiable individuals,
including municipal employees, 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 regarding Information Technology Services.
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l)
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A matter pertaining to labour relations or
employee negotiations, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of
the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, in
order to provide instructions and directions to officers and employees of the
Corporation.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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At 4:48 PM the Mayor places Councillor H.L.
Usher in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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5th
Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, continued
Motion
made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve clauses 3 and 4.
Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana to
Approve clause 3 a), that it BE NOTED that the Director, Financial Planning
and Policy and the Manager II, Administrative Services, gave the attached
presentation with respect to the 2013 Operating Budget.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor J.L. Baechler to
Approve 3 b) i) Business Case #1 – Fleet Management – Extending the Life
Cycle for Fleet Vehicles & Equipment: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by
$543K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser to Approve
3 b) ii) Business Case #2 – Corporate Management – Reduction in AODA
Program Funding: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by $561K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, J.P. Bryant (2)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve 3 b) iii) Business Case #3 – Reduction in Capital Grant Program
Funding: Take no action to include 2013 funding, and put $250K funding back
in for consideration as part of the 2014 Budget process.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown
(3)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve 3 b) iv) Business Case #4 – Reduced Municipal Investment in
Affordable Housing Initiatives: Take no action to reduce the municipal
investment in affordable housing initiatives by $1,000K; it being noted that
an updated City of London Affordable Housing Strategy will be brought forward
in advance of the 2014 Budget deliberations.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve 3 b) v) Business Case #5 – Neighbourhood and Recreation User Fee Rate
Increases: No change to user fee increases previously approved by the
Municipal Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler (2)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve 3 b) vi) Business Case #6 – Building Approvals User Fee Rate
Increases: No change to user fee increases previously approved by the
Municipal Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: W.J. Armstrong (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser to
Approve 3 b) vii) Business Case #7 – Increase Swimming Pool Fence Inspection
and Letter Fee: No change to user fee increases previously approved by the
Municipal Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve 3 b) viii) Business Case #8 – Increase in Residential Rental Unit
Licence Fee: Approve in principle subject to the statutory public meeting
and final decision by Council after the public meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by Councillor S.E. White to Refer clause 3 b) viii) back to staff
for additional consideration, related to the application process for
multi-unit landlords and proposed other efficiencies.
Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council
Procedure By-law, the motion moved by Councillor S. Orser and seconded
Councillor S.E. White is, at the joint request of the mover and seconder and
with the consent of the Council, withdrawn.
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The motion to approve 3 b) viii) is put.
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.B. Swan, J.L.
Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (8)
NAYS: B. Polhill, S. Orser, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown (6)
RECUSED: W.J. Armstrong (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser to
Approve 3 b) ix) Business Case #9 – Revise Revenue Split with PUC on Parking
Lot #2 from 88/12 to 75/25: Approve revised revenue split.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert,
D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E.
White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve 3 b) x) Business Case #10 – Increase in Returned Cheque Fee by
$5: No change to increased returned cheque fee previously approved by the
Municipal Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xi) Business Case #11 – Across the Board User Fee Increase
for Taxation Services: No change to across the board user fee increases for
taxation services as previously approved by the Municipal Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Table the motion related to Business
Case #12 to later in the meeting, to be considered with item 4 l).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: S. Orser, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L.
Usher (3)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve 3 b) xiii) Business Case #13 – Reduced Support to Downtown Business
Improvement Area (BIA): Reduce the allocation by $53K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xiv) Business Case #14 – Reduction in Brownfield Incentive
Program: Reduce allocation by $10K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen,
D. Brown, S.E. White (10)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (5)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3b) xv) Business Case #15 – Elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours:
Reduce budget by $11K to reflect elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xvi) Business Case #16 – End of Initial Funding for Green Bin
Pilot Program: Reduce budget by $95K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown,
S.E. White (9)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (6)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve
3 b) xvii) Business Case #17 – Delay of Funding for Implementation of
Neighbourhood Hub Initiatives: Reduce budget by $93K to reflect delay of
funding.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown (8)
NAYS: S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (7)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve 3 b) xviii) Business Case #18 – Deferral of Support for “In-Motion”:
Reduce budget by $40K to reflect deferred support.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (2)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve 3 b) xix) Business Case #19 – Reduction in Non-Direct Services for
Middlesex-London Health Unit: Reduce budget by $271K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xx) Business Case #20 – Final Year of Five Year Strategy –
London CAReS: Reduce budget by $738K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (12)
NAYS: S. Orser, J.L. Baechler (2)
RECUSED: S.E. White (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3b) parts:
xxi) Business Case #21 – Parking
Service Review: Reduce budget by $62K; and,
xxii) Business
Case #22 – Roadway Maintenance Service Review: Reduce budget by $65K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xxiii) Business Case #23 – Downtown Maintenance Service Review:
Take no action to reduce budget by $40K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, S. Orser (2)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve 3b) xxiv) Business Case #24 – Road Patching Service Review: Take no
action to reduce budget by $294K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3b) xxv) Business Case #25 – Road Sweeping Service Review: Reduce
budget by $70K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown (10)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, P. Hubert, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (5)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3b) xxvi) Business Case #26 – Walkway Cleaning Service Review: Take
no action to reduce budget by $80K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, P. Hubert (2)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xxvii) Business Case #27 – Sidewalk Snow Removal Service
Review: Take no action to reduce budget by $75K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3b) parts:
xxviii) Business Case #28 – Review of
Service Delivery: Reduce budget by $59K.
xxix) Business
Case #29 – Fire Service Review: Business Case #52 – Corporate Service
Review:
That the following
actions be taken with respect to the London Fire Service’s net budget:
a) the
London Fire Service’s net budget increase BE LIMITED to 1%, or $540,028, to
account for the current OMERS obligation and other minor inflationary
increases; it being noted that the budget, as submitted, reflects a potential
increase of 7.7%, or $4.2 million, primarily as a result of the London
Professional Firefighters Association’s request for salary and benefit
increases as part of the current interest arbitration; it being further noted
that the request is deemed to be both unaffordable and unsustainable for the
City of London tax payers, and in light of the current state of the economy
and the current Consumer Price Index of 0.8% (year over year per Statistics
Canada January 25, 2013);
b) the
Fire Chief BE DIRECTED to develop options for Council’s consideration
regarding a more sustainable model of service delivery, including potential
service reductions, and that the results be included as part of the 2014
Draft Budget submission; and,
c) the
Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer BE DIRECTED to provide one-time financing, to ensure current levels
of service delivery for 2013.
xxx) Business
Case #30 – Service Improvement Capital Project (PP1091 Replacement and
Relocation of Fire Training Tower) (defer relocation of Fire Training
Tower): Reduce 2013 capital program budget by $2,398K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3b) xxxi) Business Case #31 – Service Improvement Capital Project
(TS6217-13 Facility Energy Management) (Reduction in facility energy
management): Reduce annual contribution by $250K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen, S.E. White (9)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, M. Brown, P. Hubert,
D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (6)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve 3 b) xxxii) Business Case #32 – Service Improvement Capital Project
(TS1739-13) for Roadway Planning & Design (Reduction in Bike Lane
Program): Take no action to reduce 2013 capital program by $110K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve 3 b) parts:
xxxiii)
Business Case #32.1 – Service Improvement Capital Project (TS5012) for Street
Lighting and Traffic Signals (Reduction in Audible Pedestrian Signal
Program): Civic Administration to fund the 2013 $50,000 annual capital
program for Audible Pedestrian Signals from the 2013 $500,000 AODA program
budget; and,
xxxiv) Business
Case #33 – Elimination of Emerald Ash Borer Strategy Funding: No reduction to
Strategy funding; it being noted that staff will report back prior to
February 28, 2013 with respect to potential partnership opportunities for
funding and revenues.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve 3 b) xxxv) Business Case #34 –
Future Industrial Land: Reduce contribution for purchasing future industrial
land by $800K in each of 2021 and 2022; Business Case #35 – Delay in Landfill
Site Property Acquisition: Reduce the amount available from $12.3 million to
$4.5 million over ten years; Business Case #36 – Repurposing of Recreation
& Community Facilities and Provision of Spray Pads: Reduce $4,300K from
the Capital Project 10-Year Plan for service improvement; Business Case #37 –
New Fire Station #16 in 2018: Reduce associated Capital Plan by $2,185K; x)
Business Case #38 - Interface & Mobile Data Capital Project PP1025:
Reduce Capital Plan by $1,000K; Business Case #39 – Commissioners Road
Improvements – Capital Project TS1302: Reduce Capital Plan by $5,250K;
Business Case #42 – Skyway Park External Gateway Treatment: Postpone as the
funding change does not impact the 2013 Budget and, as a result of the 2013
capital budget reduction and the corresponding reduction in property tax
supported financing of $ 3.6 million, direct the Civic Administration to
amend the 2014 – 2022 capital plan under the revised funding envelope; it
being noted that the 10 year capital plan will be reduced by $36.2 million in
total.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G. Henderson, P.
Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, P. Hubert (2)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan to
Approve 3 b) xxxvi) Business Case #40 – Industrial Oversizing – TS2171 Road
Improvements for Industrial Parks: Reduce Capital Plan by $400K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: J.P. Bryant (1)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve 3 b) xxxvii) Business Case #41 – Non-Growth Contribution to the Urban
Works Reserve Fund: No reduction to annual funding.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve 3 b) xxxviii) Business Case #43 – Major Upgrades for Dearness Home:
Reduce annual contribution by $50K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by to Approve xxxix) Business Case #44 – Integrated Library
System: Reduce annual contribution by $20K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (2)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xl) Business Case #45 – Reduction in Bus Purchase Replacements:
Reduce annual capital funding by $500K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, J.P. Bryant (2)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xli) Business Case #46 – Review Library Service Hours; Business
Case #47 – Review Sunday Library Service; Business Case #48 – Collection
budget reduction; and Business Case #49 – Library Service Review:
Notwithstanding the request of the Library
for an increase in net budget of 2.3% over 2012 (or $410,000):
a) a net budget increase of 1.9%
(or $343,000) be approved; and,
b) the
balance of the Library request of 0.4% (or $67,000) be budgeted in a corporate
account and made available to the Library on a one-time basis for 2013 to
help phase-in changes that will result in permanent cost savings over 2013,
noting that Council has previously made available the services of PWC to
assist; and
it being understood that Sunday service
hours will be maintained.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Pursuant
to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor J.L. Baechler calls
for a separate vote on part A) of clause 3 b) xlii).
Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 b) xlii) Business Case #50 – Public Housing Service Review:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to Business Case #50 (Public Housing Service Review) related to the
London & Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC):
A) a
net budget increase of $481,000 BE APPROVED and the source of funding for
this increase be the projected 2012 LMHC budget surplus; it being noted that
the net 2013 tax levy impact will be a reduction of $481,000;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown,
S.E. White (9)
NAYS: J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M.
Brown, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (6)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve 3 b) xlii, Public Housing Service Review, parts B) and C)
B) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work together with the LMHC on a review
of any shared services opportunities and cost centre savings and
efficiencies; it being noted that the Municipal Council has made available
the services of PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist in this regard; and,
C) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back with respect to the
potential establishment of a reserve fund for the LMHC.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Clause
3 b) xlii), as adopted, reads as follows:
Business Case #50 – Public Housing Service
Review:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to Business Case #50 (Public Housing Service Review) related to the
London & Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC):
A) a net
budget increase of $481,000 BE APPROVED and the source of funding for this
increase be the projected 2012 LMHC budget surplus; it being noted that the net
2013 tax levy impact will be a reduction of $481,000;
B) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work together with the LMHC on a review of
any shared services opportunities and cost centre savings and efficiencies; it
being noted that the Municipal Council has made available the services of
PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist in this regard; and,
C) the Civic
Administration BE REQUESTED to report back with respect to the potential
establishment of a reserve fund for the LMHC.
Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve 3 b) xliii) Business Case #51 – Reduction in conventional transit
services: No reduction.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve 3 b) parts:
xliv) Business
Case #53 – Council Service London Team – Increase in Administrative Support:
Take no action with respect to hiring additional staff within the
Councillors' office related to the implementation of the approved Council
support model.
xlv) Business
Case #54 – Council Service London Team – Further Increase for Administrative
Support – 30 hours/week Support for Each Ward Councillor: Postpone, as no
impact on 2013 Budget.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, J.P. Bryant (2)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 h), excluding part vii,
That the 2013 Operating Budget BE APPROVED
for the following services within Protective Services:
i) Page 284 - ANIMAL SERVICES -
Animal Services - $1,065K
ii) Page
290 - BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT & PROPERTY STANDARDS - By-law Enforcement &
Property Standards - $1,295K
iii) Page
299 - EMERGENCY AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT - Emergency Management - $208K
iv) Page
303 - EMERGENCY AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT - Security Management - $950K
v) Page 308 - FIRE SERVICES - Fire
& Rescue Services - $55,738K Less: $3,449K
vi) Page 313 - FIRE SERVICES - Fire
Prevention & Education - $2,404K Less: $150K
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser to
Approve 3 h) vii) Page 317 - POLICE SERVICES - London Police Service -
$91,231K, Less: $1,164K for new tax supported base budget of $90,067K, Add:
$528K one-time funding from Corporate Financing for 2013.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (3)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 4.
Motion
made by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen and seconded by Councillor S. Orser to
Approve that the London Police Services Board BE ASKED to report back with a
Business Case related to the possible placement of Automated External
Defibrillators (AEDs) in London Police Services vehicles; it being noted that
other means of funding are also to be explored.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Polhill, S. Orser, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (10)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe (5)
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The
motion to adopt clause 4 parts a) to h), inclusive, is put.
xvii)
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Page 761 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES/ROADWAYS
- TS1475-2 Fanshawe Rd. East Widening - Phase 2 Adelaide to Highbury
(2013-Land Acquisition) - $870K
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e)
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That the 2014 - 2022 capital plan for Life
Cycle Renewal Projects BE APPROVED, in principle (subject to annual review),
as amended by the revised funding envelope.
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f)
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That the 2014 - 2022 capital plan for
Growth Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review), as
amended by the revised funding envelope.
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g)
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That the 2014 - 2022 capital plan for
Service Improvement Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual
review), as amended by the revised funding envelope.
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h)
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That the 2013 Corporate Capital Cash Flow
that identifies the accounting recognition of capital expenditures for 2013,
consistent with the Public Sector Accounting Board standards, as highlighted
in the 2013 Draft Capital Budget Highlights BE APPROVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Orser and
seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 7:15 PM and
reconvenes at 7:50 PM with Councillor H.L. Usher in the chair and all Members
present.
Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler to Amend part ag) of clause 2, by adding
the following words at the beginning of the clause, “That a placeholder for
the 2014 Budget BE ESTABLISHED in the amount of $250,000 for the Sherwood
Forest Public School repurposing for a seniors’ centre; it being noted that”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
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Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant to Approve cause 2, part ag), as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
Clause 2 ag), as amended, reads as follows:
That a placeholder for the 2014 Budget BE
ESTABLISHED in the amount of $250,000 for the Sherwood Forest Public School
repurposing for a seniors’ centre; it being noted that a verbal delegation
from Darren Jones, noting that support will be sought for the repurposing of
Sherwood Forest Public School in the 2014 Budget as the community is working
diligently towards repurposing the site through a number of projects.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson to Refer the matter of a placeholder
in the amount of $25,000 related to the request of the London Multicultural
Community for an Immigrant Incubation Centre (clause 6) to the Investment and
Economic Prosperity Committee for a more fulsome discussion with respect to
the nature of the proposed phase 2 and the use of the requested $25,000 in
funding; it being noted that the provincially-approved Trillium Funding in
the amount of $25,000 was confirmed to be for the entire cost of the
feasibility study
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L.
Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (10)
NAYS: J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown (5)
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Clause 6, as referred, reads as follows:
The attached communication dated
January 31, 2013 from D. Abdi, Chair, London Multicultural Community
Association with respect to the Immigrant Incubation Centre BE RECEIVED.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Refer the motion related to a $94,900
placeholder for the African Community Council request (clause 2 u)), to Civic
Administration.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, J.P. Bryant, S.E.
White (9)
NAYS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N.
Branscombe, M. Brown, H.L. Usher (5)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Clause 2 u), as referred, reads as follows:
A verbal delegation from Mohamud Mohamud,
African Community Council, indicating that London is a nice place and the
African Community Council is trying to build upon that through programs to
support the unique needs of African newcomers and connect them to support
services and role models; noting that their program would reach 15 to 30
year olds in order to build capacity for employment and provide for a smooth
transition to the workforce through one-on-one assistance, which would also
serve to lower the crime rate.
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Approve clause 1, clause 2, except
parts u) and ag), and clauses 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8.
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a) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in those
matters pertaining to Lorne Avenue Public School and Sherwood Forest Public
School by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School
Board.
b) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor W.J. Armstrong disclosed a pecuniary interest in
those matters pertaining to residential rental licensing by indicating that
he owns rental properties.
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That
the following presentations BE RECEIVED:
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b)
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The attached
presentation from Janice Howell, Member - Advisory Committee on the
Environment,
seeking due consideration of environmental responsibility and the legacy of
decisions that are made in setting the annual Budget, including items such as
climate change, a stormwater strategy, public transit, housing, forestation,
Hire One, accessibility, gas tax utilization, accessing green funding, etc.
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e)
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A verbal delegation
from Candace Stewardson, Youth Services, King's University College, emphasizing the
need to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place for the disadvantaged
as the community is only as strong as its weakest player; suggesting that
eliminating neighbourhood amenities, such as splash pads, is not conducive to
ensuring a strong community, and nor is increased user fees for recreational
facilities and programs; and stating that there is a need to ensure funding
of non-profits as it is those organizations that assist the community’s most
vulnerable.
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f)
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The attached
presentation from Courtney Vaughn and Sydney Bergeron, Transit/Environment,
King's University College, expressing concern with budget cuts in the area of
transportation as they have a direct impact on the livability of the
community; suggesting a need for a better and smarter cycling infrastructure
as there would be associated environmental and fiscal benefits to the
community, as has been proven within various communities, such as Portland,
Oregon; noting the Thames Valley Parkway Trail System is good, but still
requires improvement; and noting that a safer cycling culture and
infrastructure would improve air quality, traffic congestion and the health
and safety of cyclists.
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g)
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A verbal delegation
from Daniel Hammond and Kayla LeBlanc, Social Housing, King's
University College,
providing statistical data with respect to affordable housing; stressing the
importance of investing in a housing strategy now; citing statistics from the
City of Toronto which support the benefits of housing people rather than
having them end up in the Court system; emphasizing the need for a healthy
and reliable reserve fund to support affordable housing and the need to
maintain the City’s ongoing investment in affordable housing, including
contributions to the reserve fund.
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i)
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A verbal delegation
from Ross Graham, London, Ontario, indicating the need to shift thinking
around cycling, walking and taking the bus as these can be very affordable
options if the City is designed to support that infrastructure; stating he
does not support the cuts associated with Business Cases 32, 45 and 51 and
asking Council to take bold steps towards a connected city.
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k)
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A verbal delegation
from Patti Dalton, London and District Labour Council, acknowledging
that budgets are difficult as they have a profound social and economic
effect; challenging the false promise of a 0% increase; noting that cuts to
reserve funds are not the answer, nor is deferral, rather taxes are
necessary; and emphasizing the need to seriously study alternatives to avoid
austerity cuts and pinning the burden on social programs.
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n)
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A verbal delegation
from Graham McGeorge, London, Ontario, emphasizing the need to “pay the rent”
and social costs will escalate if we can’t pay the rent; asking that Ontario
Works recipients not be victimized by impeding their ability to pay the rent
as if they are able to continue to pay the rent they will continue their
other spending to stimulate the economy; noting that Electromotive Diesel
left the City as they couldn’t meet the wage and benefits demands, and
relocated where they were able to hire workers for half the cost; indicating
that rather than having this situation occur again, if workers can only
expect to be paid half of what they were paid, that adjustment should be made
for everyone across the City.
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o)
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A verbal delegation
from Michael Wickett, London, Ontario, indicating he bikes 2 to 4 times
per week and is able to make do with just one vehicle for his family; noting
that cycling is healthy and environmentally friendly, but there are holes in
the bikeway system and fixing these holes is important for safety and to
promote usage; and stating that the present situation is unsafe so Business Case
32 should not be endorsed.
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p)
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A verbal delegation
from Muriel Abbott, Public Health Nurse, stating that citizens’ strengths
and assets need to be capitalized upon; noting that health is determined by
neighbourhood (e.g. income, employment, early childhood development, etc.);
noting that implementation of the Neighbourhood Hub Initiative would support
the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan and speaking in general support of
neighbourhood hubs.
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q)
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A verbal delegation
from Erica Zarins, Public Health Nurse, speaking to Business Cases 46 and
48 related to the Library; noting that the Library is one of the most
important partnerships with the Middlesex-London Health Unit in assisting
people with accessing important health information; also noting that the
Library provides an opportunity for connectivity for seniors and for the
vulnerable population.
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r)
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A verbal delegation
from Melanie Elms, Public Health Nurse, stressing the importance of availability
of rent-geared-to-income and the sense of security and safety that is
achieved by maintaining funding levels; stressing the need for increased
stability and investment in neighbourhoods; indicating that it is important
to invest in children by providing programs that might otherwise be
unaffordable; noting that summer recreation programs also provide employment
for older youth; and expressing support for increases in taxes to support
community health and wellbeing.
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s)
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A verbal delegation
from Dr. Maria vanHarten, Dental Consultant, indicating she moved from Brampton
to London as she heard London was a great place to live; stating everyone
wants affordable opportunities to get active and the public is expecting more
discussion on the repurposing of arenas; suggesting that if some facilities
are closed it will mean that more and more after school activities will only
be available for those that can afford them, which would threaten London’s
image as being good for ALL families and the City’s ability to achieve the
goals within its Strategic Plan.
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t)
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The attached
presentation from Janette MacDonald, Executive Director, Downtown London, noting the
distinction between the Downtown Business Association and MainStreet;
indicating that information will be provided as to the amount of money that
has been leveraged from the City’s investment, which will demonstrate that
the City’s continued investment remains valid; and advising they will not be
seeking more than the 2013 Budget amount that is being recommended by the
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
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w)
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A verbal delegation
from Peter Bergmanis, London Health Coalition, raising concerns
about contracting out the management of the Dearness Home as it could create
problems by subjugating the needs of residents by profit; suggesting that
Extendicare, while international, has a more restrictive model of resource
access, including the rationing of supplies and limiting staff call-ins; and
requesting that the Municipal Council not let cost cutting negatively affect
the people component.
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y)
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A verbal delegation
from Barb Whitney, Chair, Political Action, speaking in support of maintaining
funding for the Housing Reserve Fund; noting that access to safe and
affordable housing is central to quality of life; noting that the Committee’s
recommendation to maintain funding is compassionate and prudent and that the
cost to society would be greater if permanent homes were not found.
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z)
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A verbal delegation
from Wendy Pinkerton-Knelsen, London & District Injured Workers Group, indicating that
responsibility for injured workers is being downloaded to municipalities;
noting that WSIB has become a Board of denial, leaving workers out of income,
shelter, health care, etc.; suggesting that injured workers no longer
supported by WSIB (thousands in one year) will fall into Ontario Works, which
places a burden on municipalities; indicating that there is fear of reprisal
for injured workers and that the associated human suffering in incalculable.
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ae)
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A verbal delegation from Sean Quigley,
Emerging Leaders, encouraging Municipal Council to place funding in the 2013
Budget to permit some of the proposals that came forward during the
“Investment and Economic Prosperity Proposal Assessment Process” to be
undertaken in 2013 and noting that the City of London would be providing the
wrong message to the community by not providing funding.
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af)
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The attached presentation
from A. Harrington speaking in support of a tax freeze.
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ah)
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A verbal delegation from Glen Hadley,
London Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) Board, pointing out that the LMHC
has done a good job of controlling expenses and reaffirming the need for a
subsidy increase.
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ai)
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A verbal delegation from Gary Brown, 99
Ridout Street, thanking the Municipal Council and staff for this year’s
Budget process; noting the process has been the largest public engagement
endeavour for a budget and the associated documentation is the best so far;
suggesting it was odd to see energy management funding removed as it is
always best to invest now for future savings and requesting clarification
regarding the amount of the 2012 surplus.
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aj)
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A verbal delegation from Jeremy Burns
indicating the importance of maintaining reserve funds as there could be a
budget bomb down the road if they are not maintained.
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The attached communication dated
January 29, 2013 from J. Schlemmer, Director, M. Laliberte, Staff Lawyer and
S. Dickson, Staff Lawyer, Neighbourhood Legal Services BE RECEIVED.
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The attached communication dated
January 29, 2013 from K. and W. Dow BE RECEIVED.
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The attached communication dated
January 28, 2013 from B. Brock BE RECEIVED.
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The attached communication from G.
Macartney, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce with respect to the City budget
priorities balanced with the need for growth BE RECEIVED.
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The attached communication dated
February 11, 2013 from J. Kennedy, President, London Development Institute
with respect to the City of London 2013 draft budget BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler,
N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.
Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (15)
5th
Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, continued
Pursuant
to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law Councillor P. Hubert requests a
separate vote on clause 3. i) xiii).
Pursuant
to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
requests a separate vote on clause 3c), 3f)iii), 3 j)ii) and k)xii.
Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3c) i) Page 63 - CENTENNIAL HALL - $100K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: S. Orser (1)
RECUSED: J.B. Swan (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve 3c) ii) ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE ADVISORY & FUNDING -
$2,058K
A) Community
Arts Investment Program, Category 1 funding BE AWARDED to Orchestra London
in 2013 on a prorated monthly basis, conditional upon receipt of a
satisfactory business case by April 2013; and
B) on
the recommendation of the Director, Corporate Investments and Partnerships,
the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Category 1 funding for the year
2013 of $500,000 BE AWARDED to the Grand Theatre, subject to annual budget
approval, noting that the source of this funding for this grant is contained
in the base budget of the Culture Office.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
RECUSED: J.B. Swan (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 f) iii) NEIGHBOURHOOD AND RECREATION SERVICES - Children's Services
- $6,586K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 i) xiii) SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - Ontario Works -
$24,253K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and
seconded by Mayor J.F. Fontana to Approve 3 i) x) SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY
SUPPORT SERVICES - Mental Health and Addictions - $0K
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant
(14)
RECUSED: S.E. White (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve 3 j) ii) LONDON TRANSIT COMMISSION - Conventional Transit Services -
$21,864K*.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve part k) xiii) CORPORATE SERVICES – Technology Services - $15,920K.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill to
Approve the following parts of clause 3: part c, except parts i and ii; part
d; part e; part f, except part iii; part g; part i, except parts x and xiii; part
j, except part ii; and part k, except part xiii.
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c)
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2013 Operating
Budget – Culture Services. (Pages 58- 104)
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That the following 2013 Operating Budget BE
APPROVED for the following services within Culture Services:
iv)
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Page 76 - ELDON
HOUSE - $85K,
with a report back by the end of March 2013, from the Eldon House Board, to
the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, with respect to the
on-going sustainability of the Eldon House operation.
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vi)
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A)
Page 86 - LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY - $18,455K (as adjusted from the review of the
associated Business Cases)
Less:
$67K for new tax supported base budget of $18,388
Add:
$67K one-time funding from Corporate Financing for 2013
B) Receipt
of communication from J. Morgan, Chair, London Public Library – 2013 London
Public Library Operating Budget Parts a) and b) - SPPC Recommendation -
January 25, 2013
C) Receipt
of communication from J. Morgan, Chair, London Public Library – 2013 London
Public Library Operating Budget Part c) - SPPC Recommendation - January 25,
2013
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That the following
2013 Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within
Economic Prosperity:
That the 2013
Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Environmental
Services:
Recommendation: That
the 2013 Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Parks,
Recreation and Neighbourhood Services:
That the 2013
Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Planning and
Development Services:
That the 2013 Operating
Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Social and Health
Services:
That the 2013
Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Transportation
Services:
i)
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Page 401 - PARKING - Parking - ($2,904K)
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That the 2013
Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Corporate,
Operational and Council Services
Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Pursuant
to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor N. Branscombe calls
for a separate vote on part C) of clause 3 c) l).
Motion made by Councillor D. Brown clause 3
c) l) that assessment growth BE ALLOCATED toward the following, in accordance
with the Municipal Council's Assessment Growth Policy:
A) $1.753
million to Programs and Projects related to servicing an expanding city
(0.43% tax levy impact);
B) $2.5 million to Debt Reduction on
a one-time basis (0.5% tax levy impact); and
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Amend part l) of clause 3 c), by adding
the following to the end of the clause:
"it being noted that the assessment
growth be allocated to the Economic Development Reserve Fund in the 2014-2024
budgets, in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy;
it being further noted that additional contributions to the Economic
Development Reserve Fund be subject to a further report to the Investment and
Economic Prosperity Committee."
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Amend clause 3 l) in part C) to read as
follows:
"C) $1.4 million to Tax Levy
Reduction from rates"
and by adding a new part D) as follows:
"D) $1.1 million the Economic
Development Reserve Fund, on a permanent basis."
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Motion Passed
YEAS: W.J. Armstrong, J.L. Baechler, N.
Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant (8)
NAYS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan,
S. Orser, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, S.E. White (7)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 3 c) l), as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.L.
Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P.
Bryant (9)
NAYS: B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, S.E. White (6)
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Clause
3 c) l), as amended, reads as follows:
That
assessment growth BE ALLOCATED toward the following, in accordance with the
Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy:
A) $1.753
million to Programs and Projects related to servicing an expanding city (0.43%
tax levy impact);
B) $2.5
million to Debt Reduction on a one-time basis (0.5% tax levy impact);
C) $1.4
million to Tax Levy Reduction from rates; and,
D) $1.1
million the Economic Development Reserve Fund, on a permanent basis;
it
being noted, the assessment growth will be allocated to the Economic
Development Reserve Fund in the 2014-2024 budgets, in accordance with the
Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy; it being further noted that
additional contributions to the Economic Development Reserve Fund will be
subject to a further report to the Investment and Economic Prosperity
Committee.
Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Approve part b) xii) of Clause 2, Business Case #12 – Reduced Investment in
Economic Prosperity: Approve reduced investment in economic prosperity.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 4 i) that the Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules BE
APPROVED; it being noted that the projections are subject to annual review
and adjustment.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.B. Swan and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve that pursuant to section 2.4 of the
Council Procedure By-law, section 11.10 of the said by-law be suspended for the
purpose of permitting the meeting to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.
Motion
Passed
Pursuant
to section 17.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
calls for a separate votes on each part of clause 4 l).
Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and
seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen to Amend clause 4 part l) be amended
to read as follows:
i) that the following actions be
taken with respect to the 2012 Corporate Surplus:
A) $1.1
million of the 2012 Corporate Surplus BE ALLOCATED to Tax Levy reduction from
rates;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and
seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to Amend 4 l) i)
B) subject
to the approval of part A), above, the 2013 tax levy increase be established
in the amount of 1.2% ; it being noted that the final 2012 Corporate year-end
position is subject to audit adjustments;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: B. Polhill, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen (3)
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Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve part i) C) as follows:
C) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to achieve permanent savings in the base
budget; it being noted that Civic Administration submitted a number of
Business Cases as part of the 2013 Budget process that were not supported by
Council; it being further noted the Civic Administration shall not consider
Business Cases submitted as part of achieving this equivalent reduction;
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve part ii) the 2013 Tax Levy BE
ADOPTED in the amount of $479,637,257; it being pointed out that the tax levy
represents an approximate 1.2% increase over the 2012 tax levy after
recognizing $6,683,139 on of increased taxation from assessment growth; and
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: B. Polhill, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen (3)
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Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve part iii) the Managing Director,
Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City
Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2013 Tax Levy By-law and to submit it to
the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate time.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
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Motion made by Mayor J.F. Fontana and
seconded by Councillor S. Orser to Approve 4 l) as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. Brown,
H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (12)
NAYS: B. Polhill, D.G. Henderson, P. Van
Meerbergen (3)
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Clause
4 l), as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2013 Tax Levy:
i)
that
the following actions be taken with respect to the 2012 Corporate Surplus:
A) $1.1 million of the
2012 Corporate Surplus BE ALLOCATED to Tax Levy reduction from rates;
B) subject to the
approval of i), above, the 2013 tax levy increase BE ESTABLISHED in the amount
of 1.2% ; it being noted that the final 2012 Corporate year-end position is
subject to audit adjustments;
C) the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to achieve permanent savings in the base budget; it
being noted that Civic Administration submitted a number of Business Cases as
part of the 2013 Budget process that were not supported by Council; it being
further noted the Civic Administration shall not consider Business Cases, noted
above, as part of achieving this equivalent reduction;
ii)
the
2013 Tax Levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $479,637,257; it being pointed out
that the tax levy represents an approximate 1.2% increase over the 2012 tax
levy after recognizing $ $6,683,139 on of increased taxation from assessment
growth; and
iii)
the
Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2013 Tax Levy By-law
and to submit it to the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate
time.
Motion made by Councillor N. Branscombe and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that the Civic Administration BE
DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the 2013 Operating
and Capital Budgets for introduction at a future meeting of Municipal
Council.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (13)
NAYS: D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen (2)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown to
Approve that the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accommodate the 2013
budget transfers that are considered "housekeeping" in nature, and
do not impact the Corporate Net Operating Budget.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J.
Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P.
Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant,
S.E. White (15)
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At 11:23 PM, Mayor J. Fontana resumes the
Chair, and Councillor H.L. Usher takes his seat at the Council Board.
None.
None.
None.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve first reading of Bill Nos. 103 and
104.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: B. Polhill (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J.P. Bryant and
seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 103 and
104.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson,
P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White (14)
NAYS: B. Polhill (1)
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Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve 3rd reading and enactment of of
Bill Nos. 103 and 104.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: J.F. Fontana, W.J. Armstrong, J.B.
Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G.
Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White
(14)
NAYS: B. Polhill (1)
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Bill
No. 103
By-law
No. A.- 6917-78
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 28th day of February,
2013. (City Clerk)
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Motion
made by Councillor S. Orser and seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe to
Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourned at 11:28 PM.
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Joe
Fontana, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk