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Council
MINUTES
NINTH MEETING
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April 5, 2016
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: Deputy Mayor P. Hubert (Acting
Chair) and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire,
A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders
(City Clerk).
ABSENT: Mayor M. Brown, and Councillors M.
Cassidy, J. Morgan and V. Ridley.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G.
Belch, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, J.M. Fleming, P.
Foto, T. Gaffney, S. Giustizia, K. Graham, L. Hamer, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk,
J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, D. O’Brien, S. Oldham, L.M. Rowe, J.
Smout, S. Spring, S. Stafford, B. Warner, and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present, except Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. Cassidy, J. Morgan and
V. Ridley.
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Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 22 of the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to
do with Community Mail Boxes, by indicating that his spouse is an employee of
Canada Post.
Councillor M. Salih discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 10 of the 5th Report of the Community and Protective
Services Committee, having to do with the LAV III Public Art Monument, by
indicating that he is a member of the Canadian Forces.
Councillor P. Squire discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 3 of the 6th Report of the Planning and Environment
Committee, having to do with the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on
Heritage, specifically relating to the property located at 1040 Waterloo
Street, by indicating that his spouse is an employee of the Roman Catholic Diocese
of London.
Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 5 of the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to
do with the Contract Award: Tender No. 16-02, 2016 Infrastructure Renewal
Program for South, Waterloo and Hill Streets, and the related Bill No. 141, by
indicating that she owns a property nearby.
None.
None.
None.
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MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that Council rise and go into
Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering following:
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (11)
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The Council rises and goes into the
Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:17 PM, with Deputy Mayor P. Hubert in
the Chair and all Members present except Mayor M. Brown, and Councillors M.
Cassidy, J. Morgan and V. Ridley.
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The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:43 PM
and Council reconvenes at 4:45 PM with Deputy Mayor P. Hubert in the Chair
and all Members present except Mayor M. Brown, and Councillors B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, J. Morgan and V. Ridley.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve the Minutes of the Eighth Meeting
held on March 22, 2016.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve that the following
communications be received and referred, as noted:
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)
None.
Councillor
B. Armstrong enters the meeting at 4:49 PM.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve
clauses 1, 2 and clauses 4 to 12.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Squire
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, having to do with
clause 3 of the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
relating to the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of St. Peter’s
Seminary, by indicating that his wife works for the Diocese of London.
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That the 4th Report of the Advisory
Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on March 2, 2016, BE
RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 3rd Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee from its
meeting held on March 16, 2016:
a) the
Corporate Services Committee BE REQUESTED to appoint M. McAlpine, who is
currently an Alternate Member-at-Large, to the new vacant Member-at-Large
position, resulting in a vacancy for an Alternate Member-at-Large; it being
noted that a communication dated January 28, 2016, from K. Dinel, with
respect to his resignation from the AAC, was received; and,
b) clauses 1 to 7, BE RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Planner
II, Development Services, based on the application of The Corporation of the
City of London, relating to the property located at 501 Southdale Road West
(formerly a portion of 3080 Bostwick Road, 491 and 499 Southdale Road West,
the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to
change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Community Facility
Special Provision (h-18·h-120·h-181·CF2 (2)) Zone TO a Community Facility
Special Provision (CF2(2)) Zone to remove the “h-18”, “h-120” and “h-181”
holding provisions. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner,
the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed designation of
the properties located at 864 -872 Dundas Street:
a) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner's Report dated March 29, 2016
with respect to the proposed designation of the properties located at 864
-872 Dundas Street, BE RECEIVED; and,
b) notice
BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intent to designate the
property located at 864-872 Dundas Street to be of cultural heritage value or
interest for the reasons appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as
Appendix A. (2016-R01)
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That, the report dated March 29, 2016, from
the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building
Official, with respect to the 2015 building permit fees collected, the costs
incurred in the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and
regulations, BE RECEIVED. (2016-F21)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering
into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot
24, Concession 3, (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of
Middlesex, situated on the south side of Coronation Drive, north of the
Canadian Pacific Railway and on the east side of Hyde Park Road, municipally
known as 1331 Hyde Park Road:
a) the
Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Kenmore Homes (London) Inc. for the
Beirens (Westfield) Subdivision (39T-08502), appended to the staff report
dated March 29, 2016 as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED;
b) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized
the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as
Schedule “B”,
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as Schedule “C”;
and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a)
above, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill their
conditions. (2016-D12)
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 17, 2016:
a) that
clause 9 of the 4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee (EEPAC) BE REFERRED back to the EEPAC for further
consideration. Clause 9 reads as follows:
“a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Thames Valley Parkway:
i) the
Chair and S. Madhavji, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory
Committee, BE DIRECTED to request delegation status at the March 29, 2016 Planning
and Environment Committee to speak on this matter; and,
ii) the
attached Thames Valley Parkway Working Group comments BE FORWARDED to
the Civic Administration for consideration.”; and,
b) clauses 1 to 8 and 10, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of HLH
Investments Ltd., relating to the property located at 746 Waterloo Street,
the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to
change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Convenience Commercial
Special Provision (CC(1)) Zone TO a Convenience Commercial Special Provision
(CC6(_)) Zone;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral
submission regarding this matter. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of the Corporation of the City of London, relating
to the properties along Dundas Street between Adelaide Street and Charlotte
Street:
a) pursuant
to Section 19.2 of the Official Plan, the Old East Village Commercial
Corridor Urban Design Manual appended to the staff report dated March 29,
2016 as Appendix “A” BE ADOPTED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held
on April 5, 2016; and,
b) pursuant
to Section 19.2.2 of the Official Plan, the proposed by-law appended to the
staff report dated March 29, 2016 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to amend the Official
Plan by adding the Old East Village Commercial Corridor Urban Design Manual
to the list of Council approved guideline documents;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions
regarding this matter. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Lianne and
Glen Ruby, relating to the properties located at 2001 and 2215 Sunningdale
Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29,
2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5,
2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan),
to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM an Agricultural (AG2)
Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Holding Agricultural Special
Provision (h-18•AG2(*)) Zone, a Holding Agricultural Special Provision
(h-18•AG2(**)) Zone, an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(***) Zone and a
Holding Environmental Review (h-18•ER) Zone;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral
submission regarding this matter. (2016-D09)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (11)
Motion
made by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 3.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from
its meeting held on March 9, 2016:
a)
on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with
the advice of the Heritage Planner, the proposed alterations to the property
located at 1040 Waterloo Street BE APPROVED, with the following terms and
conditions:
i)
Driveway
and Parking Lot:
A)
a
Landscape Plan is to be developed and implemented as part of the Phase 2
work, to conserve what remains of the “park-like atmosphere”;
ii)
the
display of the Heritage Alteration Permit be placed in a location visible
from the street until the work is completed; and,
iii)
the
photographic documentation of the alteration and addition be submitted to the
Heritage Planner upon completion of the work;
it being noted that
London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) expressed concerns with
maintaining the view of the building (St. Peter's Seminary) along the new
driveway;
it being further
noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal
delegation from Allan Avis, Allan Avis Architects, Richard Zelinka, Zelinka
Priamo, D. Savel, Episcopal Director of Administrative Services for the
Diocese of London and Father P. Keller, St. Peter’s Seminary, with respect to
this matter;
b)
that
notice of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at
864-872 Dundas Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE GIVEN
for the reasons appended to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee
on Heritage, under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee
on Heritage received a Report dated March 9, 2016, from the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, and heard a verbal delegation from J.
Thompson, Executive Director, LIFE*SPIN, with respect to this matter;
c)
consistent
with the Delegated Authority By-law (By-law No. C.P.-1502-129), and as
recommended by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the porch and
window alterations to the house on the heritage designated property located
at 840 Wellington Street, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation
District BE PERMITTED, subject to the following conditions being met:
i)
all exposed wood be painted or stained
following the appropriate weathering period;
ii)
tongue-and-groove wood be used for the porch deck, retaining as much of the
original wood as is possible;
iii)
chamfered wooden spindles be used, set apart 2” on centre, between a wooden
top and bottom rail, any new rails should replicate the
existing rails;
iv)
round columns/half-columns, matching existing
be retained or replaced where needed;
v)
wood stairs with handrails matching existing
deck rails be used with deck posts as existing;
vi)
rectangular lattice porch skirting be used to
replace existing skirting;
vii)
the three replacement windows on the second
storey front façade be replaced as described in the application; and,
viii)
the
display of a Heritage Alteration Permit be in a location visible from the
street until the work is completed;
d) consistent
with the Delegated Authority By-law (By-law No. C.P.-1502-129), the erection
of a new building on the heritage designated property located at 29-31 Argyle
Street, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE
PERMITTED, subject to the following conditions being met:
i)
all exposed wood (e.g. porch railing, columns,
and steps) be painted;
ii)
clapboard style cement board be used as the
exterior cladding material for the building;
iii)
the window in the upper north corner of the
façade be enlarged to match the length and width of the adjacent windows;
iv)
efforts be made to have a consistent rhythm of
windows across the façade above the garage doors;
v)
the transom above the entry door adjacent to
the garage doors be enlarged to match the height of the garage doors;
vi)
the window adjacent to the front entry be
enlarged to match the height of the door’s transom;
vii)
no “snap in” or faux grills between glazing be
used in the windows;
viii)
the window specifications be provided to the
Heritage Planner for approval prior to installation;
ix)
an awning, matching the slope and finish of
the porch roof, be added to break up the massing between the top of the
garage doors and the second storey windows; and,
x)
the
display of a Heritage Alteration Permit be in a location visible from the street
until the work is completed; and,
e) clauses
1 and 2, 5 to 14 and 17 to 19 BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
RECUSED: P. Squire (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 13.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to
the application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the lands located
at 2404 to 2502 Seven Oaks Ridge, 2786 to 2824 Sheffield Place and 2342 to
2386 Leeds Crossing (legally described as Lots 1-19 and Lots 21-59 Plan
33M-672), 2465 to 2519 Leeds Crossing, 2512 to 2564 Holbrook Drive and 2516
to 2581 Seven Oaks Ridge (legally described as Lots 1-60 Plan 33M-688) and
other lands lying north of Commissioners Road East, east and west of
Sheffield Boulevard, within the Victoria on the River subdivision:
a)
the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect
to revisions to the draft approved plan of subdivision as submitted by Sifton
Properties Limited, relating to the lands located north of Commissioners Road
East, east and west of Sheffield Boulevard, legally described as Part of Lots
8, 9 and 10, Concession 1 and Part of Lots 8 and 9 Broken Front Concession
“B” and part of the Road Allowance between Concession 1 and Broken Front
Concession “B” (Geographic Township of Westminster) in the City of London,
County of Middlesex;
b)
the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports
revisions to the draft approved plan of subdivision as submitted by Sifton
Properties Limited, prepared by Bruce Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Drawing
No. D4099-DP.dwg, dated September 3, 2015), as red line revised, which shows
172 single family lots, one (1) multi-family, high density residential block,
three (3) multi-family, medium density residential blocks, two (2)
multi-family, low density residential blocks, one (1) commercial/office mixed
use block, seven (7) park blocks, nine (9) buffer/ open space/ restoration
blocks, two (2) stormwater pond blocks, and seven (7) reserve, easement and
road widening blocks, served by a primary collector road extending north from
Commissioners Road East, and four (4) internal local streets, SUBJECT TO the
conditions contained in the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as Appendix
“39T-09502-1”; and,
c) the
proposed by-law
appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning
of the subject property as follows:
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FROM
a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision
(R1-4( )) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a special
provision for a maximum lot coverage of 45% for one (1) storey dwellings;
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FROM
a holding Residential R1 (h•h-100•R1-4) Zone TO a holding Residential R1
Special Provision (h•R1-4(
)) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a special provision for a
maximum lot coverage of 45% for one (1) storey dwellings;
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FROM
a holding Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (h•h-71•h-100•R5-4(14)/R6-5(31)
Zone TO a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h•R1-4( )) Zone, to
permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres
and minimum lot area of 360 square metres; together with a special provision
for a maximum lot coverage of 45% for one (1) storey dwellings; and,
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FROM
a holding Residential R1 (h•h-100•R1-4) Zone TO a holding Residential R1
(h•R1-3) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot
frontage of 10 metres and minimum lot area of 300 square metres;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions regarding this matter. (2016-D12)
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The
motion to Approve parts a) and b) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
NAYS: J. Helmer (1)
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The
motion to Approve part c) is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
NAYS: J. Helmer, S. Turner (2)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to
Approve clauses 1 to 23, excluding clauses 8, 10, 12, 14 and 18.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Salih
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report, having to do with
the LAV III Public Art Monument, by indicating that he is involved with the
Wolseley Barracks, related to his service.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee from its
meeting held on February 25, 2016:
a) the
attached 2016 Work Plan for the Childcare Advisory Committee BE
APPROVED; and,
b) clauses 1 to 6, BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its
meeting held on February 10, 2016:
a) the
attached comments with respect to the 2016-2019 Multi Year Budget BE
FORWARDED to the City Treasurer for consideration;
b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide to the London Housing Advisory
Committee an update with respect to the housing requirements and settlement
of Syrian refugees in London; and,
c) clauses1 to 5 and 7, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated March
30, 2016 and Appendix A included in the Added Communications, with respect to
an update related to immigrants and the London labour market BE
RECEIVED.(2016-S15)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Open Air Burning By-law:
a) the
Report dated March 30, 2016, from the Fire Chief, with respect to this
matter, BE RECEIVED; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back to a future
meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on the following
matters with respect to the enforcement of the Open Air Burning By-law:
i) an
alternative dispatch protocol to appropriately address complaints;
ii) alternative
enforcement practice utilizing By-law Enforcement staff to undertake the
investigation of complaints, without impacting public safety;
iii) how
current resources can best be allocated to address the alternatives noted in
i) and ii) above; and,
iv) an
enhanced education plan;
it being noted that the report back should
include information as to how other municipalities enforce open air burn
by-laws; it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services
Committee received a communication dated February 1, 2016, from Wyatt Ebare,
with respect to this matter. (2016-P09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions
be taken with respect to the Neighbourhood Family Centre - London District
Catholic School Board - St. Francis Catholic School:
a) the
attached proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to:
i) approve
a Funding and Project Agreement, (Schedule 1) between the Corporation of the
City of London and the London District Catholic School Board for the
construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at St. Francis Catholic
Elementary School, at an estimated cost of $885,000 plus 10% contingency for
a total municipal contribution of $973,500; it being noted that the City’s
share of the estimated cost of this project is being funded from 100%
provincial funding available in the Child Care and Early Childhood
Development Reserve Fund. (In addition to the City’s contribution, the
London District Catholic School Board will be contributing $440,975 to the
cost of the construction through an allocation made by the Ministry of
Education in support of the construction of a Family Centre at St. Francis
Catholic Elementary School); and,
ii) authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the above-noted agreement;
iii) provide
for delegation of authority to the Manager of Children’s Services, or written
delegate, with respect to this Agreement; and,
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016;
it being noted that the establishment of
neighbourhood Family Centres is directly linked to the Strengthening Our
Community strategy included in the City’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan to support
the health and well-being of all children, youth and families in London.
(2016-412/C01A)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood,
Children, and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff
report dated March 30, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on April 5, 2016, to repeal Council Policy 16(29) entitled
“Corporate Sponsorship Program” and Council Policy 17(9) entitled “Sale of
Advertising and Sponsorship of Parks and Recreation Publications and
Services”, and to replace those policies with a new policy entitled
“Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy”, which addresses sponsorship
and advertising on a corporate-wide basis within one comprehensive policy.
(2016-C01A)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the Springbank Park Playground Upgrade, sponsored by Jenny Jones:
a) the
proposal submitted by New World Park Solutions for the upgrade to the
Springbank Playground, in the amount of $224,918.46 (H.S.T. excluded) BE
ACCEPTED; it being noted that Jenny Jones is substantially funding this
acquisition;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project, and;
d) Ms.
Jenny Jones BE THANKED for her financial contribution to this project.
(2016-R04)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Administrator, Dearness Home with the concurrence of the Managing Director,
Housing Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended
to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council Meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to:
a) approve
the Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement, for the period of
April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2019 with the South West Local Health Integration
Network (LHIN); and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in part a)
above. (2016-L04A)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions
be taken with respect the new Province’s Green Investment Fund for the social
housing retrofits:
a) the
proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to
delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing Social Services and
Dearness Home or her/his designate to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement on
behalf of the City with the Province, in a form satisfactory to the City
Solicitor, upon the approval of funding by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing (MMAH), which will include, the terms for funding and monitoring,
energy audit and reporting requirements; and,
b) the
report dated March 30, 2016 and the Appendices A and B included in the Added
Agenda, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Civic
Administration has already submitted business cases in response to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) Request for Expression of
Interest (REOI), which were to be received no later than Friday, March 11,
2016, 5:00 PM. (2016-F11)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the proposed amendments to the Taxi By-law:
a) on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance
Services and Chief Building Official, the proposed by-law, as appended to the
staff report dated March 30, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
Meeting to be held on April 5, 2016, to amend By-law L.-129-51, Taxi and
Limousine Licensing By-law related to the application requirements, vehicle
advertising and discounting of fares; and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the
Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), with respect to other
matters raised during the PPM and the Committee’s discussion;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
in the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith. (2016-P09A)
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to report back to the appropriate Standing Committee, with respect to the
feasibility of providing businesses with an opportunity to advertise on the
back of “pay and display” parking receipts. (2016-T02)
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That the communication dated March 2, 2016,
from H. Beuerman, 580 Ross Street, with respect to a request to have teacup
pigs classified at pets in the City of London, BE REFERRED to the Animal
Welfare Advisory Committee for review, with a report back at a future meeting
of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2016-P14)
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That the following actions be taken with respect
to the 2nd and 3rd Reports of the London Diversity and Race Relations
Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) from its meetings held on February 18, 2016 and
March 17, 2016, respectively:
a) the following actions be taken
with respect to the 2nd Report of the LDRRAC:
i) the
attached 2016 Work Plan for the London Diversity and Race Relations
Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;
ii) the
attached comments with respect to the draft recommendations related to
how we can address poverty more effectively as a community, BE FORWARDED to
the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty for consideration; it being noted that
a communication dated February 9, 2016 with respect to this matter, was
received;
iii) the
following actions be taken with respect to racism in London:
A) the
Mayor BE REQUESTED to host a community forum related to racism in London in
conjunction with the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee;
and,
B) an
initiative to support the International Day of Elimination of Racial
Discrimination on March 21, 2016 BE ORGANIZED by the Education Sub-Committee
of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRACC);
it being noted that the LDRRAC held a
general discussion with respect to developing additional opportunities to
address racism in London; and,
iv) clauses 1
to 6 and 8, BE RECEIVED; and,
b) the following actions be taken
with respect to the 3rd Report of the LDRRAC:
i) the
London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) social media
campaign “Raise Your Hands Against Racism” starting March 21, 2016 through to
Holi celebrations at Victoria Park April 16, 2016, to mark International Day
for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and to start the conversation
that will lead into a Community Forum on Racism to be held in September 2016
BE APPROVED; it being noted that the attached details were reviewed by
the LDRRAC;
ii) S.
Morrison BE AUTHORIZED to apply to the Middlesex London Health Unit,
Middlesex London Community Drug Strategy Steering Committee, as a London
Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) representative; it
being noted that the LDRRAC held a general discussion with respect to this
matter; and,
iii) clauses
1 to 5 and 7, BE RECEIVED; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report to the appropriate committee with
respect to addressing the timing of Advisory Committee reports to Standing
Committees, in order to better time events to receive approval from Council
prior to the event dates.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 3rd and 4th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
(AWAC) from its meetings held on February 4, 2016 and March 3, 2016,
respectively:
a) the following actions be taken
with respect to the 3rd Report of the AWAC:
i) the
presentation from Coyote Watch Canada BE ARRANGED for April 14, 2016, from
7:00 to 10:00 pm at North London Optimist Community Centre; it being noted
that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) received a verbal update
from W. Brown, on behalf of the AWAC Wildlife Sub-Committee;
ii) the
attached comments with respect to the 2016-2019 Multi Year Budget BE
FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration;
iii) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the attached proposed
by-law in their review for a chaining/tethering and penning by-law; it being
noted that the AWAC received a delegation from V. Van Linden with respect to
this matter; and,
iv) clauses
1 to 4 and 6 to 7, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the attachments noted in
ii) and iii) above, were included in the Community and Protective Services
Committee Added Agenda; and,
b) the following actions be taken
with respect to the 4th Report of the AWAC:
i) the
AWAC BE REQUESTED to resubmit its 2016 Work Plan, in its current state, to
the Community and Protective Services Committee, for review.
ii) the
matter of companion animals on the LTC BE REFERRED back to the AWAC for
review; and,
iii) clauses
1 to 4 and 6, BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 25, 2016:
a) the
attached 2016 Work Plan for the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;
b) the
Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee expressed support for Business Case #17, Winter
Maintenance and requested that snow removal for schools and seniors’ areas be
made a higher priority;
c) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the Chair, Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Advisory Committee writing a letter to the Municipal Council, the
London Police Services Board and the London Police Chief requesting
consultation between the London School Boards and the London Police Services
Board to discuss the continuation of support for Community Resource Officers
in schools prior to the compilation and finalization of the London Police
Services Budget to allow the School Boards to provide input on this important
initiative;
d) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the Chair, Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Advisory Committee writing a letter to the Municipal Council, the
London Police Services Board and the London Police Chief requesting
consultation between the Children’s Safety Village Board of Directors, the
London School Boards and the London Police Services Board to discuss the
continuation of support for the Children’s Safety Village prior to the
compilation and finalization of the London Police Services Budget to allow
the School Board and Children’s Safety Village Board to provide input on this
important Program;
e) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the Chair, Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), writing a letter to the Municipal
Council requesting consultation with the CSCP to discuss the continuation of
support for School Crossing Guards; and,
it being noted that the
2016-2019 Multi-Year budget process has been finalized; and,
f) clauses 1 to 2 and 4 to 8, BE
RECEIVED.
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That the March 2016 Deferred Matters List
for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
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That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide
dates on the annual meeting calendar for additional meetings, as-needed for
the Community and Protective Services Committee, in order to assist with the
facilitation of meeting/agenda management.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (11)
Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 8.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to outdoor tethering of dogs:
a) on
the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance
Services and the Chief Building Official, NO ACTION BE TAKEN to amend the Dog
Licensing & Control By-law, PH-4, with respect to tethering, and that the
London Humane Society be requested to continue to enforce under the Ontario
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act with respect to
tethering; and,
b) the
Civic Administration, in consultation with AWAC, BE DIRECTED to undertake
work on recommendations for the consideration of the CPSC in order to
communicate with the province (Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional
Services) with respect to potential amendments to provincial legislation to
strengthen protection of animals, tethering and outdoor living condition;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached communications and
heard verbal delegations from W. Brown, Chair, AWAC and V. Van Linden,
respectively, with respect to this matter. (2016-P01)
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and
seconded by Councillor P. Squire to Approve that clause 8 of the 5th Report
of the Community and Protective Services Committee be amended by adding the
following new part c):
“c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a report and a draft potential
amendment to the Dog Licensing & Control By-law, for consideration at a
future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, requiring
animals to be brought indoors during extreme weather conditions and providing
standards for outdoor housing structures for animals; and,”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve that clause 8 be amended by
adding the following new part d):
“the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to
add any related, pertinent information, gleaned during a review of relevant
regulations to an educational initiative focusing on a variety of companion
animal matters, including the humane treatment of animals, as part of a
proactive licensing program scheduled to begin in May 2016.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that clause 9 be amended in the
introduction, to read as follows:
“8. That the following actions be taken
with respect to the Dog Licensing and Control By-law (By-law PH-4), and the
related matter of outdoor tethering of dogs:”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park
(10)
NAYS: J. Zaifman (1)
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The motion to Approve part a), of clause 8,
is put.
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Motion Failed
NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the Report dated March
30, 2016 from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services,
with respect to Outdoor Tethering of Dogs BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 8, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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Clause 8, as amended, reads as follows:
That
the following actions be taken with respect to the Dog Licensing and Control
By-law (By-law PH-4), and the related matter of outdoor tethering of dogs:
a)
the
staff report dated March 30, 2016, from the Managing Director, Development and
Compliance Services, with respect to the outdoor tethering of dogs in the City
of London, BE RECEIVED;
b)
the
Civic Administration, in consultation with AWAC, BE DIRECTED to undertake work
on recommendations for the consideration of the CPSC in order to communicate
with the Province (Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services) with
respect to potential amendments to provincial legislation to strengthen the
protection of animals and consider standers for tethering and outdoor living
conditions;
c)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a report and a draft potential
amendment to the Dog Licensing & Control By-law, for consideration at a
future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, requiring
animals to be brought indoors during extreme weather conditions and providing
standards for outdoor housing structures for animals; and,
d)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to add any related, pertinent information,
gleaned during a review of relevant regulations to an educational initiative
focusing on a variety of companion animal matters, including the humane
treatment of animals, as part of a proactive licensing program scheduled to
begin in May 2016.
At
5:52 PM, Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 10.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken
with respect to the LAV lll Public Art Monument
a) The
Corporation of the City of London (the City) in partnership with The Royal
Canadian Regiment (RCR) Museum BE AUTHORIZED to submit the joint application,
as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, to obtain a LAV III
Public Art Monument for the community from the LAV III Monument Program
Canada Company, to be located at Wolseley Barracks and owned by the City;
and,
b) funding
of up to $100,000, to be drawn from the existing City of London Public Art
Acquisition Reserve Fund, BE APPROVED, to implement the LAV III Public Art
Monument project;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from S. Wilson
(Trooper Wilson’s brother), with respect to this matter. (2016-R07)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve that clause 10 of the 5th
Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee be amended by
adding the following new part c):
“c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore potential funding opportunities
through the Federal Government to assist with the implementation of the LAV
III Public Art Monument project;”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 10, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
NAYS: S. Turner (1)
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Clause
10, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Director,
Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect
to the LAV lll Public Art Monument
a) The
Corporation of the City of London (the City) in partnership with The Royal
Canadian Regiment (RCR) Museum BE AUTHORIZED to submit the joint application,
as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, to obtain a LAV III
Public Art Monument for the community from the LAV III Monument Program Canada
Company, to be located at Wolseley Barracks and owned by the City;
b) funding
of up to $100,000, to be drawn from the existing City of London Public Art
Acquisition Reserve Fund, BE APPROVED, to implement the LAV III Public Art
Monument project; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore potential funding opportunities
through the Federal Government to assist with the implementation of the LAV III
Public Art Monument project;
it
being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal
delegation from S. Wilson (Trooper Wilson’s brother), with respect to this
matter. (2016-R07)
At
6:02 PM, Councillor M. Salih returns to the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 12.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home, the report dated March
30, 2016, with respect to responses to unsafe housing conditions of
vulnerable occupancy, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic
Administration will proceed with ongoing steps to implement the Vulnerable
Occupancy Protocol, as appended to the above-noted report, with the various
community stakeholders. (2016-S11)
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At 6:13 PM, Deputy Mayor P. Hubert places
Councillor P. Squire in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 6:17 PM, Deputy Mayor P. Hubert resumes
the Chair and Councillor P. Squire takes his seat at the Council Board.
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve an amendment to clause 12 to add
the following:
"the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with
respect to actions being taken by the City of Hamilton, and in other
jurisdictions, with respect to this matter."
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 12, as amended
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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Clause
12, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to situations of potential vulnerable occupancy:
a)
the
report dated March 30, 2016, from the Managing Director, Housing, Social
Services and Dearness Home, with respect to responses to unsafe housing
conditions of vulnerable occupancy, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic
Administration will proceed with ongoing steps to implement the Vulnerable
Occupancy Protocol, as appended to the above-noted report, with the various
community stakeholders; and,
b)
the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective
Services Committee with respect to actions being taken by the City of Hamilton,
and in other jurisdictions, with respect to this matter.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 14.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to climate change risk disclosures on gas pumps:
a) the
attached presentation and delegation from R. Shirkey, Executive
Director, Our Horizon, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;
b) this
matter BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to be considered in its review
of the L-6 Business Licensing By-law, which will be reported back to the
Community and Protective Services Committee in June 2016; and,
c) subsequent
to the report back in part b), the Mayor BE REQUESTED to petition the
provincial government with respect to a province-wide initiative, with
respect to this matter. (2016-C06A)
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The motion to Approve part a) of the clause
is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park,
J. Zaifman (11)
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The motion to Approve parts b) and c) of
the clause is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A.
Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (7)
NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire, P. Hubert,
S. Turner (4)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 6:39 PM and
reconvenes at 7:23 PM, with Deputy Mayor P. Hubert in the Chair and all Members
present, except Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. Cassidy, J. Morgan and V.
Ridley.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 18.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,
the following actions be taken with respect to licensing options for
Transportation Network Companies / Private Vehicles for Hire:
a) the
report dated March 30, 2016 and the attached Appendix A and B, with
respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to organize public consultation sessions to
allow for public feedback on the form and regulation of the vehicle for hire
industry, with a report back at a future meeting of the Community and
Protective Services Committee; and,
(c) for
the purposes of uncertainty of compliance with public safety regulations
including commercial insurance, driver capabilities of performing commercial
transportation services and vehicle safety, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to request that any electronic vehicle sourcing platforms used to match
passengers with unlicensed vehicles for hire (as they are currently not
permitted) immediately stop operating in London, until any future by-law
amendments addressing vehicles for hire and brokers are in full force and
effect;
it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee heard the attached presentation from O.
Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this
matter;
it being further noted that the request for
delegation status from Kayoumars Alipoor, Yellow London Taxi, with respect to
this matter, was referred to the proposed public consultation sessions to be
held at a future date. (2016-P09)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded
by Councillor T. Park to Approve an amendment to part b) to add the
following:
"and that these actions BE CONTINGENT
upon the withdrawal/suspension of all current services by all platforms of
TNC companies, until regulations are in place;"
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Motion Failed
YEAS: M. van Holst, S. Turner, T. Park (3)
NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (8)
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The
motion to Approve clause 18 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih,
J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman
(10)
NAYS: S. Turner (1)
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At
7:46 PM, Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to
Approve clauses 1, 3 to 9, 11, 13 to 16 and 19.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated March 30, 2016
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 5, 2016, to tax the
affordable housing property at 1166 Hamilton Road, London (Escalade Property
Corp.) at an effective tax rate equal to the residential tax rate and the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to give written notice of the by-law to the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation and the Secretary of all area School Boards.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated March 30, 2016
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 5, 2016, to tax the
affordable housing properties at 226, 228, and 230 Dundas Street, London
(8999872 Ontario Ltd.) at an effective tax rate equal to the residential tax
rate and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to give written notice of the by-law to
the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and the Secretary of all area
School Boards.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated March 30, 2016
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 5, 2016, to tax the
affordable housing property at 339 Commissioners Road West, London (Talu
Properties Inc.) at an effective tax rate equal to the residential tax rate
and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to give written notice of the by-law to the
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and the Secretary of all area School
Boards.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated March 30, 2016
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 5, 2016, to tax the
affordable housing property at 380 Princess Ave, London (2044583 Ontario
Inc.) at an effective tax rate equal to the residential tax rate and the City
Clerk BE DIRECTED to give written notice of the by-law to the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation and the Secretary of all area School Boards.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,
the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated March 30, 2016
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 5, 2016, to tax the
affordable housing property at 193 Clarke Road, London (It’s Our Home) at an
effective tax rate equal to the residential tax rate and the City Clerk BE
DIRECTED to give written notice of the by-law to the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation and the Secretary of all area School Boards.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and
the City Clerk, the 2016 remuneration for appointed citizen members of local
boards and commissions where stipends are paid BE ADJUSTED by 1.2% over 2015
effective January 1, 2016, in keeping with Council Policy 5(32), “Remuneration
for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members”; it being noted that
Council Members’ remuneration will not be adjusted at this time in accordance
with the Policy, as Council resolved at its meeting held on April 14, 2015,
that this action be deferred; it being noted that the compensation for
Council Members will be addressed through the 2016 Council Compensation
Review Task Force process.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Green Municipal Fund –
Combined Loan and Grant Agreement Update:
a) the
issue of a ten (10) year 2.25% amortizing debenture for $3,048,000 to the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), as Trustee of the Green
Municipal Fund, to close on April 29, 2016, BE CONFIRMED; and
b) the
proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated March 30, 2016 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of April 5, 2016, for three
readings to authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures for a 10-year
term in the amount of $3,048,000 toward the cost of the Canada Games Aquatic
Centre Renewal and Energy Retrofit Program Phase IV Project of The
Corporation of the City of London.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the
advice of the Director, Roads and Transportation and the Manager of Realty
Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the approval for the
expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wonderland
Road South Improvements - Phase I between Highway 401 and Highway 402:
a) application
BE MADE by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority
to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as approving
authority for the approval to expropriate the lands required for Wonderland
Road and Improvements - Phase I between Highway 401 and Highway 402;
b) notice
of the above application BE SERVED AND PUBLISHED by The Corporation of the
City of London in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act;
c) any
requests for a hearing that may be received BE FORWARDED by The Corporation
of the City of London to the Chief Inquiry Officer and BE REPORTED to the
Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and
d) the
by-law attached to the staff report dated March 30, 2016 BE INTRODUCED
at the Municipal Council meeting on April 5, 2016 to authorize the foregoing
and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative
actions.
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That the communication dated March 15, 2016
from Councillor H.L. Usher, Councillor M. Cassidy and Councillor J. Zaifman,
regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors
meeting held March 1-4, 2016 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, BE RECEIVED for
information.
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That the transfer of 100% of the 2015
London Convention Centre operational surplus ($61,724 based upon the
Unaudited Financial Statements), to the London Convention Centre Capital
Reserve held by the City of London, BE APPROVED.
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That the following individuals BE APPOINTED
to the Advisory Committee on the Environment for the term ending February 28,
2019:
Voting:
Thomas Stoiber (Member-at-Large)
Non-Voting:
David Pavletic (Middlesex-London Health
Unit Representative)
it being noted that T. Stoiber was
appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.
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That Councillor V. Ridley BE REIMBURSED for
any of her expenses related to attendance at the Ontario Good Roads
Association’s (OGRA) 2016/17 Board meetings which are not covered by the
OGRA, but fall within the Municipal Council’s expense policies, outside of
her annual expense allocation.
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That the delegation request by Ms. L.N.
Garrison to appear before the Corporate Services Committee (CSC), regarding
the application of a gender lens, BE APPROVED for the April 26, 2016 meeting
of the CSC.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)
Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 2.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer the
staff report dated March 30, 2016 entitled “Mobile User Experience” BE
RECEIVED for information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 10.
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That, on the recommendation of the Director,
Community and Economic Innovation, the by-law attached to the staff
report dated March 30, 2016 as Appendix A, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to:
a) approve
a three-year (2016 – 2018) operating agreement for $500,000 annually with the
Grand Theatre; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Agreement for 2016 to 2018, attached
as Schedule A to the by-law.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 10 BE AMENDED to read
as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the attached revised
proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
April 5, 2016 to:
a) approve
a three-year (2016 – 2018) operating agreement for $500,000 annually with the
Grand Theatre; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Agreement for 2016 to 2018, attached
as Schedule A to the by-law.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 10, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Clause
10, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Director,
Community and Economic Innovation, the attached revised proposed by-law
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to:
a) approve
a three-year (2016 – 2018) operating agreement for $500,000 annually with the
Grand Theatre; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Agreement for 2016 to 2018, attached
as Schedule A to the by-law.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve clause 12.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff
report dated March 30, 2016, regarding the Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Act report for the calendar year 2015, BE RECEIVED for information.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman to
Approve clauses 17 and 18.
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That consideration of Councillor H.L.
Usher’s request for the Municipal Council to endorse him to stand for
election on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of
Directors, and to provide reimbursement of campaign-related expenses BE DEFERRED
until the April 18, 2016 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy
Committee, in order for all Members who have an interest in serving on the
FCM Board, or on one of its Standing Committees, to be considered at the same
time.
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That consideration of Deputy Mayor M.
Cassidy’s request for the Municipal Council to endorse her to stand for
election on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Board of Directors,
and to provide reimbursement of campaign-related expenses BE DEFERRED until
the April 18, 2016 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
in order for all Members who have an interest in serving on the FCM Board, or
on one of its Standing Committees, to be considered at the same time.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clauses 17 and 18 BE
DEFERRED to the April 26, 2016 Corporate Services Committee meeting for
consideration.
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Motion Failed
YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire,
A. Hopkins, J. Zaifman (5)
NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Hubert, S. Turner,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (5)
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The
motion to Approve clauses 17 and 18 is put.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clauses 1 to 21, excluding clauses 3 and 5.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer
declared a pecuniary interest in clause 22 of this Report, having to do with
the Community Mail Boxes, by indicating that his wife is employed by Canada
Post.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as Appendix
“A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5,
2016 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law PS-111 with
respect to off-street accessible parking stalls. (2016-T02)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the leasing of highway tractors
for sludge hauling:
a) the
Request for Quotation (RFQ 15-64) Tandem Axle Tractor Lease, BE WITHDRAWN;
b) the
proposals submitted by Ryder Truck Rentals and Leasing and Carrier Centers
Ideal Leasing for RFQ 15-64 ; BE REJECTED;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with our
current vendor, Ryder Truck Rentals and Leasing, for a new lease agreement on
the existing leased highway tractors for a further three (3) years;
d)
the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts
which are necessary in connection with this award; and,
e) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order, or contract record relating to
the subject matter of this approval. (2016-L04/F18)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the
2016 Infrastructure Lifecycle Renewal Program, Contract 5: Landor Street
Reconstruction Project:
a) the
bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. (Bre-Ex), at its tendered price of
$3,000,845.49, excluding H.S.T., for the 2016 Infrastructure Lifecycle
Renewal Program, Contract 5 project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid
submitted by Bre-Ex, was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City's
specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) Development
Engineering Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and
contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate,
on file, at an upset amount of $232,596.65, including contingency and
excluding H.S.T., based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering
Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and
in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of
Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this firm completed the
engineering design for this project;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as Appendix
"A";
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 16-37); and,
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-F18)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff
report dated March 29, 2016, with respect to the 2016 Renew London
Infrastructure Construction Program, BE RECEIVED for information; it being
noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached
presentation from the Director, Roads and Transportation with respect to this
matter. (2016-T10)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated March 29, 2016,
with respect to the 2016 Annual Warranted Sidewalk Program BE APPROVED for
implementation. (2016-T04)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated March 29, 2016,
with respect to road authority compliance with the new Regulation 2014-275
(Grade Crossing Regulations) pursuant to the Railway Safety Act, BE RECEIVED
for information. (2016-P15)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the
Veterans Memorial Parkway resurfacing between Highway 401 to north of Gore
Road; it being noted that a second tender is anticipated in 2017 to extend
the resurfacing northerly to Oxford Street:
a) the
bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc. (London) at its submitted tendered price of
$5,933,000.00, excluding H.S.T., for said project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted
that the bid submitted by Coco Paving Inc. (London) was the lowest of three
(3) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all
areas;
b) Parsons
Inc., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection, contract
administration and additional traffic signal design of the said project in
the amount of $315,829.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2
(g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report as Appendix “A”;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done
relating to this project (Tender 16-14); and,
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-F18)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the single source contract for the
appointment of contractor to complete maintenance on Dingman Creek Municipal
Drain:
a) the
bid submitted by J&L Henderson Excavating at their quoted price of
$140,000.00, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 14.4 e)
of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Finance
Report appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016, as Appendix “A”;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this purchase;
d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to
the subject matter of this approval; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-A05)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated March
29, 2016, with respect to an update on Community Carshare in London, BE
RECEIVED for information. (2016-D19)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated March
29, 2016, with respect to responding to the Provincial Public Electric
Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Application Process and related updates, BE
RECEIVED for information. (2016-E17)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant
for the monitoring of Stormwater Management Facilities in the City of London:
a) AECOM
Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED to carry out the monitoring of Stormwater Management
Facilities in the City of London in the total amount of $76,250.00, plus a
further $27,451.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowance,
excluding H.S.T.; in accordance with Section 15.2(d) of the City of London’s
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of
Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as
Appendix “A”;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this work;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-A05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated March 29, 2016,
with respect to the Veterans Memorial Parkway Community Program - 2015
Summary and 2016 Planning Report BE RECEIVED as per the requirements of the
City’s agreement with Landscape Ontario for the enhancement of the Veterans
Memorial Parkway; it being noted that the Agreement with Landscape Ontario
for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Community Program has been extended into
2017. (2016-D19)
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken
with respect to the Landfill Gas Utilization - Status of Opportunities and
Next Steps:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to explore all opportunities for
the advantageous use of landfill gas;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to pursue the following options for the
use of landfill gas; it being understood that the list of options available
to the City of London may expand as a result of the action directed in a),
above:
i) Option
1: Prepare a Business Case to install a 500 kilowatt (0.5 megawatt) generator
for electricity under the Feed-in-Tariff program offered by the Independent
Electricity System Operator (IESO);
ii) Option
2: Review the potential to respond to a future Large Renewables Procurement 2
Request for Qualifications (LRP2 RFQ) for the purpose of generating electricity
through a long term contract with IESO with a potential timeframe of mid to
late 2017;
iii) Option
3: Utilize landfill gas as an energy source to be used by a potential
business to be located on City-owned lands near the Waste Management Resource
Recovery Area;
iv) Option
4: Utilize landfill gas as an energy source to be used as a feedstock for a
future resource recovery technology to be established within the Waste
Management Resource Recovery Area;
v) Option
5: Utilize landfill gas to create renewable natural gas (RNG) as an energy
source; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a Business Case for Option 1 (500
kilowatt generator) and report back to the Civic Works Committee in June
2016; it being noted that the Business Case will include how Option 1 impacts
Options 2 through 5 as noted in parts ii) through v), above. (2016-E17)
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to dispose of 2 surplus parking meters, at no cost to the Lions Club (London
Central), for the sole purpose of implementing Kindness Meters for collecting
charitable donations; it being noted that the disposition is in accordance
with Section 7. b. iv. of Schedule “E” of the City of London’s Procurement of
Goods and Services Policy; it being further noted that the Civic Works
Committee received a communication and a verbal delegation from W. Grieves
with respect to this matter. (2016-C06A)
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That the 3rd Report of the Transportation
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 1, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 4th Report of the Cycling Advisory
Committee, from its meeting held on March 16, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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That consideration of potential
modifications to the Field Marshal Wolseley Bridge (Quebec Street) BE
REFERRED to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee (CWC) in order to
allow the Civic Administration to consider new information with respect to
this matter; it being noted that the CWC received a communication dated March
8, 2016 from C. Beal, Superintendent, Organizational Support Services, Thames
Valley District School Board, with respect to this matter.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List as at March
8, 2016;
a) item
29 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 4th Quarter of 2016;
and,
b) the
Deferred Matters List, as amended above, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the
Civic Administration will review all “Expected Reply Dates” to ensure they
remain current.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S.
Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 3.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as
Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
April 5, 2016 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law
(P.S. 111); it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received a
communication from J. Ostrom, 34 Jasmine Drive, with respect to this matter.
(2016-T02)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that clause 3 be amended to read
as follows:
“That, on the recommendation of the
Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer,
the following actions be taken with respect to amendments to the Traffic and
Parking By-law (P.S. 111):
a) the
attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016, for the purpose of
amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111) related various matters,
excluding provision for “No Parking in Posted Locations” as it relates to the
Canada Post community mail boxes; and
b) the
attached proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE REFERRED back to staff
develop clearer wording to provide for “No Parking” within 1 metre of certain
Canada Post community mail boxes;
it being noted that the Civic Works
Committee received a communication from J. Ostrom, 34 Jasmine Drive, with
respect to this matter.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (9)
NAYS: J. Zaifman (1)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 3, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Clause
3, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to amendments to the Traffic and
Parking By-law (P.S. 111):
a) the attached
revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council
meeting to be held on April 5, 2016, for the purpose of amending the Traffic
and Parking By-law (P.S. 111); and
b) the attached
proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE REFERRED back to staff to develop clearer
wording regarding “No Parking” provisions within 1 metre of certain Canada Post
community mail boxes;
it being noted that the Civic Works Committee
received a communication from J. Ostrom, 34 Jasmine Drive, with respect to this
matter.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 5.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for the
2016 Infrastructure Renewal Program, South, Waterloo and Hill Streets
Reconstruction Project:
a) the
bid submitted by L82 Construction (L82), at its tendered price of
$4,327,420.51, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid
submitted by L82, was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City's
specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) AECOM
Canada Ltd. (AECOM), BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and
contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate,
on file, at an upset amount of $351,824.00 excluding H.S.T., based upon the
Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section
15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it
being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;
c) the
financing for this project BE as set out in the Sources of Financing Report
appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as Appendix "A";
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the
approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied
and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 16-02);
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations;
g) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to take all necessary actions to dedicate
as public highway the northerly portion of the easterly half of the Waterloo
Street road allowance, lying immediately south of South Street that was
previously closed for public travel; and,
h) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2016 as Appendix
“C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5,
2016 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111).
(2016-F18)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman
(9)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion
made by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve clause 22.
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That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to include the costs associated with respect to the installation of “No
Parking” signs at Community Mail Boxes in the negotiations between the City
of London and Canada Post.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
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PRESENT: Deputy Mayor P. Hubert and
Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Salih, P. Squire, A.
Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, S. Turner and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City
Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L.
Barbon, J. Braam, G. Belch, S. Datars Bere, P. Foto, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, G.
Kotsifas, D. O’Brien, L.M. Rowe, J. Smout and B. Warner.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve that, as a procedural matter
pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following
recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in
public session:
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the
concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the
following actions be taken with respect to 1725, 1731, 1737, 1743, 1801,
1805, 1811, 1815 Cherrywood Trail, currently being used as a stormwater
management facility:
a) the
offer submitted by Deer Ridge Developments Inc. to sell to the City 1725,
1731, 1737, 1743, 1801, 1805, 1811, 1815 Cherrywood Trail, further described
as Lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, Plan 33M-595, in the City of London,
County of Middlesex, containing an area of approximately 31,000 square feet,
representing eight (8) serviced building lots, for the purpose of a
stormwater management facility, BE ACCEPTED for the sum of $640,000.00; and
b) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that, on the recommendation of the
Director, Financial Services, on the advice of the Manager of Realty
Services, the lease between The Corporation of the City of London and the
Western Fair Association, attached as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
NAYS: J. Helmer (1)
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None.
None.
None.
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BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 141.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman
(9)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 141.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman
(9)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 141.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman
(9)
RECUSED: T. Park (1)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 149.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)
NAYS: J. Helmer, S. Turner (2)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 149
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)
NAYS: J. Helmer, S. Turner (2)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 149.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)
NAYS: J. Helmer, S. Turner (2)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Zaifman and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Approve Introduction and First Reading of
Bill No. 151.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
NAYS: J. Helmer (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 151.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
NAYS: J. Helmer (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 151.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P.
Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)
NAYS: J. Helmer (1)
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Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.s 124 to 148, excluding Bill No. 141, including the amended Bill
No. 140, and the Added Bill No. 150.
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Motion Passed
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Bill
No. 126
By-law
No. A.-7372-98
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A
By-law to exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes a portion
of the multi-residential assessed value of the property at 226, 228, 230
Dundas Street, in the City of London. (4/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 127
By-law
No. A.-7373-99
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A By-law to
exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes a portion of the
multi-residential assessed value of the property at 339 Commissioners Road West,
in the City of London. (5/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 128
By-law
No. A.-7374-100
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A By-law to
exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes a portion of the
multi-residential assessed value of the property at 380 Princess Avenue, in
the City of London. (6/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 129
By-law
No. A.-7375-101
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A By-law to
exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes a portion of the
multi-residential assessed value of the property at 193 Clarke Road, in the
City of London. (7/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 130
By-law
No. A.-7376-102
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A by-law to
approve the Grant Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and the Grand Theatre; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the Agreement. (10/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 131
By-law
No. A.-7377-103
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A By-law to approve the Funding and
Project Agreement with London District Catholic School Board for
construction of a Neighbourhood Family Centre at St. Francis Catholic
Elementary School to be constructed in the Westminster planning district
and to delegate authority under the Agreement to the Manager of Children’s
Services or his or her written delegate. (6/5/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 132
By-law
No. A.-7378-104
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A by-law to repeal Council
Policy 16(29) entitled “Corporate Sponsorship Program” and Council Policy
17(9) entitled “Sale of Advertising and Sponsorship of Parks and Recreation
Publications and Services” and to replace those policies with a new policy
entitled “Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy. (7/5/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 133
By-law
No. A.-7379-105
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A By-law to
approve the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement with the
South West LHIN, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the agreement. (11/5/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 134
By-law
No. A.-7380-106
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A By-law to
delegate authority to
the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home or her/his designate to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement on behalf of The
Corporation of the City of London under the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
& Housing’s SHARP & SHEEP Energy Retrofit Program funding for
Social Housing Providers.
(13/5/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 135
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(sg)-107
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A
by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to the properties along Dundas Street between Adelaide Street and
Charlotte Street. (11/6/PEC)
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Bill
No. 136
By-law
No. D.-772-108
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A By-law to
authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount
of $3,048,000.00 towards the cost of a Capital Work of The Corporation of
the City of London. (9/9/CSC)
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YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 124
to 148, excluding Bill No. 141, including the amended Bill No. 140, and the
Added Bill No. 150.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 124 to 148, excluding Bill No. 141, including the amended Bill No.
140, and the Added Bill No. 150.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J.
Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J.
Zaifman (10)
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The following Bills are introduced and
enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
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Bill
No. 124
By-law
No. A.-7370-96
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 5th day of April, 2016. (City
Clerk)
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Bill
No. 125
By-law
No. A.-7371-97
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A By-law to exempt
from taxation for municipal and school purposes a portion of the
multi-residential assessed value of the property at 1166 Hamilton Road, in
the City of London. (3/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 137
By-law
No. L.-129(d)-109
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A
By-law to amend By-law No. L.-129-51 being “A by-law to provide for the
licensing, regulation and governing of vehicles for hire, including cab,
accessible cab, limousine and group transportation vehicle drivers, owners
and brokers.” (15/5/CPSC)
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Bill
No. 138
By-law
No. L.S.P.-3451-110
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A by-law to authorize and approve an
application to expropriate lands in the City of London, County of Middlesex,
for the Wonderland Road South Improvements Project - Phase I between Highway
401 and Highway 402. (11/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 139
By-law
No. PS-111-16148
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A
by-law to amend By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the
parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (2/5/CWC)
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Bill
No. 140
By-law
No. PS-111-16149
AS
AMENDED
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A by-law to amend By-law PS-111 entitled,
“A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City
of London.” (3/5/CWC)
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Bill
No. 141
By-law
No. PS-111-16150
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A
by-law to amend By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the
parking of motor vehicles in the City of London.” (5/5/CWC)
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Bill
No. 142
By-law
No. S.-5791-111
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Clarke Road, south of Culver Drive) (for road widening purposes on Clarke
Road registered as Instrument No. E992587 on July 9, 2015, pursuant to
Consent B.032/14 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 143
By-law
No. S.-5792-112
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A by-law to lay
out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public
highway. (as widening to Sarnia Road, east of Hyde Park Road) (for road
widening purposes on 905 Sarnia Road registered as Instrument No. ER1031625
on March 10, 2016 pursuant to Site Plan SP15-004595 and in accordance with
Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 144
By-law
No. S.-5793-113
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A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish
and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to
Southdale Road West, between Colonel Talbot Road and Farnham Road) (for the
purposes of establishing the following lands as public highway) (Chief
Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 145
By-law
No. W.-5565(a)-114
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A by-law to amend
by-law No. W.-5565-329 entitled, “A by-law to authorize the Fanshawe
Park Road East Widening – Adelaide Street to McLean Drive (Project No.
TS1475-2).” (7/4/CWC)
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Bill
No. 146
By-law
No. Z.-1-162462
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove
the holding provisions from the zoning on lands located at 501 Southdale Road
West. (5/6/PEC)
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Bill
No. 147
By-law
No. Z.-1-162463
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 746 Waterloo Street.
(10/6/PEC)
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Bill
No. 148
By-law
No. Z.-1-162464
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 2001 Sunningdale Road
West and 2215 Sunningdale Road West. (12/6/PEC)
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Bill
No. 149
By-law
No. Z.-1-162465
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone lands located at 2404 to 2502 Seven Oaks Ridge,
2786 to 2824 Sheffield Place, and 2342 to 2386 Leeds Crossing (legally
described as Lots 1-19 and Lots 21-59 Plan 33M-672); 2465 to 2519 Leeds
Crossing, 2512 to 2564 Holbrook Drive, and 2516 to 2581 Seven Oaks Ridge
(legally described as Lots 1-60 Plan 33M-688); and other lands lying north of
Commissioners Road East, east and west of Sheffield Boulevard, within the
Victoria on the River subdivision.
(13/6/PEC)
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Bill
No. 150
By-law
No. A.-7381-115
RELEASED
IN PUBLIC
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A
By-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The
Corporation of the City of London and Deer Ridge Developments Inc., for the
acquisition of the property known as 1725, 1731, 1737, 1743, 1801, 1805,
1811, 1815 Cherrywood Trail, further described as
Lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, Plan 33M-595, for the purpose of a
stormwater management facility, and to authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C1/9/CSC)
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Bill
No. 151
By-law
No. A.-7382-116
RELEASED
IN PUBLIC
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A
by-law to authorize and approve a Lease Agreement between The Corporation of
the City of London and Western Fair Association, for the lease of lands
located at the Western Fair District, in the City of London, and to authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C3/9/CSC)
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and
seconded by Councillor S. Turner to Adjourn.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourns at 8:45 PM.
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Paul
Hubert, Deputy Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk