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Council
MINUTES
1ST MEETING
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December 6, 2016
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, and T. Park and C. Saunders
(City Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillors S. Turner and J.
Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, B. Coxhead, S.
Datars Bere, G. Bridge, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, S.
Khan, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, L. Marshall, V. McAlea Major, S. Miller,
D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, K. Scherr, T. Tewkesbury, B.
Warner and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present, except Councillors B. Armstrong, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
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At 4:04 PM Councillor B. Armstrong enters the
meeting.
Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause C-1 of the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy
Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to personal matters including
information about identifiable individuals including municipal employees with
respect to employment related matters, employee negotiations, advice subject to
solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation,
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation, by
indicating that he is employed by Western University.
Councillor M. Salih discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 19 of the 16th Report of the Civic Works Committee and
related Bill No. 5, having to do with an application by Cedar Hollow
Developments Limited – Street Renaming – Cedarpark Crescent, by indicating that
he owns a property in the area.
None.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that pursuant to section 7.4
of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit
consideration of a confidential enquiry during the Council, In Closed Session.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of
the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given to add a Council, In Closed
Session matter to receive information with respect to a matter pertaining to
personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual,
including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters,
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the
Corporation.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that the following be added to
the reasons for Council In, Closed Session:
A matter pertaining to personal matters,
including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a
municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including
communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing
instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, in closed session, for the purpose of considering the matters:
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Matters pertaining
to employee negotiations and personal matters involving identifiable
individuals, including municipal employees with respect to employment related
matters, and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the
purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of
the Corporation. (C5/28/CSC)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to
employment-related matters and identifiable individuals.(C1/1/CSC)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters including information about identifiable individuals including
municipal employees with respect to employment related matters, employee
negotiations, advice subject to solicitor client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose and advice and recommendations of
officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary
for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and
employees of the Corporation. (C1/1/SPPC)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to labour
relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s
associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including
matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and
advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose and advice and recommendations of
officers and employees of the Corporation necessary for those purposes. (C2/1/SPPC)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal
matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual,
including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters,
advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation
including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of
providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the
Corporation.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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The Council rises and goes into Council, In
Closed Session at 4:34 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members
present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
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The Council, In Closed Session rises at 4:59
PM and Council reconvenes at 5:03 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and
all Members present except Councillors V. Ridley, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
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5:05 PM Councillor V. Ridley enters the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve the Minutes of the
Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth meetings held on November 18 and November 22,
2016, respectively.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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None.
None.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clauses 1 to 25, excluding clauses 4, 5, 13 and 19.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 11th Report of the Cycling Advisory
Committee, from its meeting held on November 16, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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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 November 29, 2016 as
Appendix 'A' BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 6, 2016 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law
(P.S. 111). (2016-T08)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff
report dated November 29, 2016, with respect to an update on the Wharncliffe
Road South Environmental Assessment, BE RECEIVED for information in
conjunction with the second public information centre. (2016-E05/E20)
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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 City of London Complete
Streets Design Manual:
a) MMM
Group Limited BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the creation of the
Complete Streets Design Manual, in the amount of $118,105.00, excluding
H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and
Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of
Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 29, 2016 as
Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract 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/T05)
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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 November 29, 2016 as
Appendix 'A' BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
December 6, 2016 to amend the Municipal Waste & Resource Collection
By-law (WM-12) to:
a) designate
Christmas trees as a resource material, to facilitate collection of Christmas
trees for composting on designated days within the month of January to
accommodate the Council-approved one-year Pilot Project for curbside
collection of Christmas trees (January 7 and January 14, 2017);
b) change
the maximum permitted number of garbage receptacles (containers) to be set
out for collection on public and private property to 3 receptacles per
collection effective January 1, 2017 with the ability to place 4 receptacles
out for collection until January 13, 2017; and,
c) allow
the use of purchased garbage tags for receptacles of garbage above the 3
receptacle limit, effective January 16, 2017. (2016-E07)
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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 appointment of a consultant to
undertake the contract administration, site supervision, and engineering
associated with the construction of the Fox Hollow SWM Facility No. 3 and
trunk sanitary sewer:
a) Stantec
Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED to carry out contract administration of the
Fox Hollow SWM Facility No. 3 pre-grading, in the total amount of
$149,868.40, in accordance with the estimate on file, 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;
b) Stantec
Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED to carry out contract administration of the
Fox Hollow SWM Facility No. 3 and trunk sanitary sewer, in the total amount
of $228,462.85, in accordance with the estimate on file, 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;
c) the
approved funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Finance Report appended to the staff report dated November 29, 2016 as
Appendix 'A';
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this purchase;
e) approval
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract relating to the subject matter of this approval; 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-A05)
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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
Supply and Delivery of Geotextile Tubes to the Greenway Wastewater Treatment
Plant:
a) the
bid submitted by 1770888 Ontario Incorporated (Bishop Water Technologies), at
their quoted price of $142,918.10, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being
noted that the bid submitted from 1770888 Ontario Incorporated (Bishop Water
Technologies) was an irregular result as their compliant bid was is in excess
of the City Council Approved Budget;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
c) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to
the subject matter of this approval; and,
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (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 appointment of Consulting
Engineers for projects applied for under Phase 1 of the Clean Water and
Wastewater Fund (CWWF):
a) the
following Consulting Engineering firms BE APPOINTED for the following
studies, design and contract administration services, at the upset amounts
identified below, including contingency and exclusive of H.S.T., in
accordance with the estimate on file, 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:
i) Waste
Heat Recovery Systems at Greenway WWTP: GHD Canada, in the amount of
$900,000.00;
ii) East
London Sanitary Servicing Study: CH2M Canada in the amount of $300,000.00;
iii) Vauxhall
WWTP Climate Change Resiliency – Wastewater Effluent Pumping Station Design
and Contract Administration: AECOM Canada, in the amount of $310,000.00;
iv) Vauxhall
WWTP Climate Change Resiliency – Design and Contract Administration for a
Plant Floodwall: Dillon Consulting in the amount of $310,000.00;
v) Various
Pumping Station Electrical Upgrades and Variable Frequency Drive Replacements
and Greenway Turbo Blower Electrical Upgrades: Stantec Consulting Ltd. in
the amount of $215,204.00;
vi) SCADA
Software version upgrades at various Water and Wastewater facilities:
Eramosa Engineering Ltd. In the amount of $477,000.00; and,
b) the
financing for the engineering services identified in a), above, BE APPROVED
in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff
report dated November 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 each Consultant for the respective project; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
(2016-A05/E07)
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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 increasing the engineering fees
for the Wickerson Pumping Station Upgrades Project (EW3653):
a) the
detailed design and contract administration fees for Stantec Consulting
Limited BE INCREASED by $35,000.00 from $92,717.00 to a revised total of
$127,717.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.1 (c) of the
City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated November 29, 2016 as Appendix 'A';
c) the
consulting fees for the project BE IN ACCORDANCE with the estimate, on file,
which are based upon the Fee Guideline for the Professional Engineering
Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers;
d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations;
it being noted that this is a growth
related project and is primarily funded from Development Charges and adequate
funds are available in the project budget. (2016-L04/A05)
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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 closing Isaac Drive south of
Clayton Walk:
a) the closing of Isaac Drive south
of Clayton Walk BE APPROVED; and,
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 29, 2016 as Appendix
‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council upon expiry of the
appeal period for the zoning bylaw amendment on the abutting development
lands and when the precise legal description has been confirmed for the
purpose of closing Isaac Drive south of Clayton Walk. (2016-T05)
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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 closing Lilac Avenue north of
Ironwood Road:
a) the
closing of Lilac Avenue north of Ironwood Road on plan 33M-514 BE APPROVED;
and,
b) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 29, 2016 as
Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council upon
expiry of the appeal period for the zoning bylaw amendment on the abutting
development lands and when the precise legal description being confirmed for
the purpose of closing Lilac Avenue north of Ironwood Road. (2016-T05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of the work outlined in
the Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-44 Engineering Services for the Detailed
Design of the First Phase of the York Street Sewer Separation:
a) the
proposal submitted by AECOM Canada Limited, with respect to Engineering
Services for the Detailed Design of the First Phase of York Street Sewer
Separation at their proposed fee of $295,289.50, including 10% contingency,
excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is being reported as
an irregular bid per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section
19.4 c.) only one (1) bid was received for this RFP;
b) the
financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of
Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 29, 2016 as
Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal agreement 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-F18)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the award of the work outlined in
the Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-49 Engineering Services for City Centre
Servicing Strategy:
a) the
proposal submitted by AECOM Canada Limited, with respect to Engineering
Services for the City Centre Servicing Strategy at their proposed fee of
$246,689.00, including 10% contingency, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it
being noted that this is being reported as an irregular bid per the
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section 19.4 c.) as only one (1)
bid was received for this RFP;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of
Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 29, 2016 as
Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal agreement 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-F18)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
comments and discussion on the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives BE ENDORSED and BE SUBMITTED to the
Ministry of the Environment’s Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry
posting (EBR 012-8772) titled MTO Discussion Paper on Cycling Initiatives; it
being noted that the due date for comments is November 30, 2016. (2016-T05)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the attached
revised comments with respect to the Lake Erie Bi-National Phosphorus
Reduction Target and the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry Number
012-8760, BE ENDORSED; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received
the attached presentation from M. Uza, Environment and Climate Change
Canada and S. George, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
and the attached presentation and revised Appendix 'B' from J. Lucas,
Director, Water and Wastewater, with respect to this matter. (2016-E13)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 1st Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group
(RTIWG) from its meeting held on November 10, 2016:
a) the
Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group (RTIWG) meetings BE HELD in
Council Chambers and BE LIVE STREAMED; it being noted that the second
Thursday of the month from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm was established as the regular
meeting date for the RTIWG; it being further noted that the December meeting
will be held Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 4:30 pm; and,
b) clauses 1 to 8 BE RECEIVED.
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That the communication dated October 25,
2016, from S. Ryall, Race Director, Forest City Road Race, with respect to
installing a permanent finish line on the north side of Dufferin Avenue,
between Clarence Street and Wellington Street, BE REFERRED to the Civic
Administration for report back on what might be done to accommodate their
request, including the associated costs.
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That the delegation and a communication
dated November 10, 2016, from L. McKenzie, with respect to disabled street
parking, BE RECEIVED. (2016-T02)
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That the Civic Works Committee Deferred
Matters List, as at November 8, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to:
a) report
back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with a Council Policy
regarding potential procedures to require the draft Terms of Reference
related to an Environmental Assessment (EA) process to be posted on the City
of London’s website for a minimum of 30 days prior to the draft Terms of
Reference being brought forward to Municipal Council for consideration and
approval; and,
b) pending
the report back in a), above, 30 days’ notice be given prior to the statutory
public meetings relative to the EA Process with respect to the One River
Master Plan.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 4.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff
report dated November 29, 2016, with respect to the Riverside Drive and
Beaverbrook Avenue intersection, BE RECEIVED for information. (2016-T07)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
NAYS: P. Hubert (1)
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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 staff
report dated November 29, 2016, with respect to the South Carriage Road and
Hyde Park Road intersection, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that
the Civic Works Committee received a communication dated November 28, 2016,
from D. Szpakowski, Executive Director, Hyde Park Business Association, with
respect to this matter. (2016-T07)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)
NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P.
Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley (6)
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Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 13.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff
report dated November 29, 2016 with respect to the Shift Rapid Transit
Implementation Office BE RECEIVED for information. (2016-T03)
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At 5:38 PM His Worship the Mayor places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 5:41 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the
Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
NAYS: P. Squire (1)
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At 5:47 PM Councillor M. Salih leaves the
meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 19.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 29,
2016 as Appendix 'A' BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on December 6, 2016 to change the portion of “Cedarpark Crescent”, east
of Cedarhollow Boulevard, to “Cedarpark Way” effective January 1, 2017; it
being noted that the applicant shall be responsible for all costs related to
the street renaming including, but not limited to, street signage,
advertisements and by-law registration costs;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, no submissions were
received. (2016-D12).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
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At
5:48 PM Councillor M. Salih enters the meeting.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 26.
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to investigate and report back on a potential educational campaign for the
purpose of influencing specific driving behaviours in London, including the
costs associated with such a campaign with the aim of reducing the demand for
expensive traffic calming measures.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to
Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 6 and 9.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Turner
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clauses 3 and 17 of this Report having to
do with the 6th Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee and the communication
dated November 15, 2016, from Mayor M. Brown and Councillor H.L. Usher with
respect to industrial operations in the Shaver-Brockley area, by indicating
that his employer deals with regulatory parameters which may relate to these
matters.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 12th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 17, 2016:
a)
the
Working Group comments appended to the 12th Report of the Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee related to the Ecological Restoration
Plan for Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills Environmentally Significant Area BE
FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;
b)
the
comments appended to the 12th Report of the Environmental and Ecological
Planning Advisory Committee received from M. Thorn, J. Stinziano and S.
Peirce, with respect to the London Invasive Plant Management Strategy, BE FORWARDED
to the Civic Administration for consideration;
c)
the Manager, Realty Services BE REQUESTED to take into consideration in the
future sale of the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road, the
following recommendations of the Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 17, 2016:
i)
the ownership of those portions of the lands that are contained within a
Provincially Significant Westland (PSW) and/or Environmentally Sensitive Area
(ESA) and required buffer, be retained by The Corporation of the City of
London;
ii)
should a) above not be fulfilled, the future owner of the subject lands be
encouraged to donate those portions of the lands noted in a) above to The
Corporation of the City of London under the Canadian Ecological Gifts
Program;
iii)
that a small “barn” be constructed on the lands noted in a) above, to provide
compensatory mitigation for the loss of Barn Swallow habitat; and,
iv)
the following site plan and design elements be included in the development of
the lands:
A)
a
green roof;
B)
low
stomwater impacts;
C)
educational
signage and provision for Barn Swallow habitat; and
D)
the
use of porous surfaces, wherever possible;
it being noted that
the Working Group comments appended to the 12th Report of the Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee related to the application by
Forest City Industrial relating to the properties located at 1577 and 1687
Wilton Grove Road, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for
consideration;
d) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental and Ecological
Planning Advisory Committee’s brainstorming session for projects:
i)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUSTED to attend a future meeting of the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee to have a general
discussion with respect to proposed projects and potential implementation;
and,
ii)
a
Working Group consisting of L. Des Marteaux, S. Hall, C. Kushnir and S.
Peirce BE ESTABLISHED to outline the steps necessary to ensure that people
keep their cats indoors, from an environmental and ecological perspective; it
being noted that this initiative will be further outlined at the next
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee meeting;
e) the
Working Group comments appended to the 12th Report of the Environmental and
Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, related to the Sifton Bog Report 2015
prepared by Stantec, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;
f)
a Working Group, consisting of S. Levin (lead) and I. Whiteside BE
ESTABLISHED to review the draft Huron Industrial Lands Subject Land Status
Report and to report back at the next Environmental and Ecological Planning
Advisory Committee meeting; and,
g)
clauses 1 to 6, 8 to 13, 16, 19 and 21, BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 6th Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) from
its meeting held on November 16, 2016:
a) it
BE NOTED that the 10th and 11th Reports of the Advisory Committee on the
Environment, from its meetings held on October 5, 2016 and November 2, 2016,
respectively, were received and the following actions be taken:
i) the Civic
Administration BE REQUESTED to:
A) actively
involve the (AAC) in the process for the preparation of the draft Terms of
Reference for the development of an Urban Agriculture Study; and
B) provide
staff reports relating to an Urban Agriculture Study to the AAC; and,
ii) the
AAC BE ADVISED with respect to future matters related to the StormFisher
Environmental biogas facility and the Orgaworld facility; it being noted that
S. Twynstra will be the AAC representative, as required; it being further
noted that the AAC noted concerns related to potential detrimental actions
against these facilities as they provide necessary agriculture inputs in the
area;
b) the
Private Member’s Bill on Certified Crop Advisors BE SUPPORTED; it being noted
that this proposed legislation will eliminate barriers to employment
opportunities for Certified Crop Advisors and allow Ontario farmers the
freedom to engage in business with the expert of their choice;
c) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide information to the Agricultural
Advisory Committee with respect to potential tax rate reductions for
agricultural lands (farmland) within the City, or alternative measures, in
order to ensure that increased farm value assessments do not result in
unreasonable property tax increases; and,
d) clauses 1, 2, 4 to 6 and 8, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering
into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London
and Sifton Properties Limited, for the subdivision of land over Part Lots 49
to 51, Concession B, (Geographic Township of Westminster), City of London,
County of Middlesex, situated at the southeast corner of Oxford Street West
and Westdel Bourne, municipally known as 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West:
a) the
Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The
Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the
River Bend South Subdivision (39T-14505) Phase 1, appended to the staff
report dated November 28, 2016, as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED;
b) the
Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation
of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the River Bend Trib
C Facilities (SWM F and G) lands acquisition agreement, (39T-14505 and
39T-14503), appended to the staff report dated November 28, 2016, as Schedule
“B”, BE APPROVED;
c) the
applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized
the claims and revenues for 39T-14505 and for 39T-14503 as appended to the
staff report dated November 28, 2016, as Schedule “C”;
d) the
financing for eligible works associated with 39T-14503 BE APPROVED as set out
in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November
28, 2016, as Schedule “D”;
e) the
financing for Trib C Facilities land acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in
the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November
28, 2016 as Schedule “E”; and,
f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute these Agreements, any
amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.
(2016-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken
with respect to the application of Claybar Developments Inc., relating to the
properties located at 2211, 2217, 2221, 2225, 2229, 2244, 2252 and 2258
Wateroak Drive:
a) the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 28, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 6, 2016 to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to
change the zoning of 2211, 2217, 2221, 2225 and 2229 Wateroak Drive FROM a
Holding Residential R1 (h.*R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone to
remove the h. holding provision from these lands; and,
b) the
application to change the zoning of 2244, 2252 and 2258 Wateroak Drive FROM a
Holding Residential R1 (h. R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone to
remove the h. holding provision BE DEFERRED until such time as the extension
of Wateroak Drive is completed and dedicated by the City as a public
street. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Sifton Properties
Limited, relating to lands located within the Victoria on the River Phase 3
subdivision plan described as Lots 1 to 3, Lots 57 to 74, Lots 141 to 147,
Lots 153 to 172, and Block 157, as shown on the draft-approved plan of
subdivision (File No. 39T-09502), the proposed by-law appended to the staff
report dated November 28, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting
to be held on December 6, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a
Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h•R1-4(28)) Zone and a Holding
Residential R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-71•h-100•R5-6(8)/R6-5(31)/R8-2(4)
Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-4(28)) Zone and a Residential
R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (R5-6(8)/R6-5(31)/R8-2(4) Zone to remove the
holding (h, h-71, and h-100) provisions. (2016-D12)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application by the City of
London, relating to lands located at 2506 Bonder Road, on the east side of
Bonder Road, north of Bradley Avenue, comprising a portion of Block 1
Registered Plan No. 33M-609, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report
dated November 28, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to
be held on December 6, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with
the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding
Light Industrial Special Provision (h-36•LI2(16)) Zone TO a Light Industrial
Special Provision (LI2(16)) Zone to remove the holding (h-36) provision.
(2016-D09)
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That the Building Division monthly report
for September 2016 BE RECEIVED. (2016-A23)
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That, based on the application of 2403290
Ontario Limited, relating to the property located at 545 Fanshawe Park Road
West, the proposed attached, revised, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 6, 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 Holding Residential R9 Special Provision Bonus
(h-11*h-55*h-169*h-170*R9-7(22)*B-27) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a
Holding Residential R9 Bonus (h-5*h-11*h-55*h-169*h-170*R9-7*B-(*)) Zone and
an Open Space (OS4) Zone; it being noted that the new Bonus “B-(*) Zone shall
be implemented through a development agreement to provide for increased
height up to 65 metres and an increased density up to 281 units per hectare
in return for the following services, facilities and matters:
a)
a
high-quality building design which is consistent with the Site Plans,
Elevations and Renderings appended to the staff report dated November 28,
2016 as Schedules ‘1’ and ‘2’ to the amending by-law and includes such
features as:
A) supporting
the preservation of natural areas;
B) supporting
the provision of common open space that is functional for active or passive
recreational use;
C)
supporting the provision of, and improved access to, public open space
supplementary to any parkland dedication;
D)
the inclusion of arbors/pergolas and seating areas along the planned
pedestrian trail in the large outdoor amenity area planned for the northwest
quadrant of the site, with this trail being connected to the existing trail
located along the storm pond to the north of the site;
E)
the inclusion of extensive green roof features in order to reduce the
buildings heating and cooling requirements, and reduce the heat island
effect;
F)
the inclusion of “hardscape” forecourts on either side of the main
driveway in front of the entrances into the apartment buildings leading to
one of the entrances to the planned pedestrian trail in the Open Space lands
on the north portion of the site;
G) the
preservation of the view corridor to the Open Space lands on the north
portion of the site by way of the main driveway from Fanshawe Park Road West;
H) a
building design that provides for a positive interface with Fanshawe Park
Road West by including:
·
extensive
landscaping along the Fanshawe Park Road West frontage to create a more
pleasant and engaging experience for pedestrians;
·
definition
to the base, middle and top of the buildings with the base consisting of an
articulated two storey brick section that extends beyond the main south
elevation of the tower acting as a partial podium for the tower above, the
middle consisting of a 15 storey tower above the base for Tower “A” and a
14storey tower above the base for tower “B”, and a top consisting of
architectural features that will contribute a dynamic skyline;
·
individual
ground floor unit entrances with access to Fanshawe Park Road Westby way of a
landscaped court yard;
·
tower
elevations that have been divided into a series of modulated components that
are defined by complimentary changes in articulation. These components have
been defined by the use of architectural walls that protrude beyond the main
building wall and return at the top of the tower;
·
the
inclusion of a variety of window sizes and types in order to add visual
interest and further break up the massing of the building; and,
·
underground
parking for the majority of the required parking with a limited amount of
at-grade parking spaces located behind the buildings away from the street
edge; and,
b)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to look at the connectivity between the
proposed buildings and AMICA as well as the existing trail system situated at
the rear of the proposed property and the AMICA buildings;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application for the following reasons:
·
after
hearing public consultation, the inclusion of an h-5 public site plan
meeting;
·
the
connectivity between the proposed buildings and AMICA as well as the existing
trail system situated at the rear of the proposed property and the AMICA
buildings;
·
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to
implement, the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 which
promote healthy, livable and safe communities;
·
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent, and will serve to
implement, the Multi-Family High Density Residential policies of the Official
Plan;
·
the
subject lands are of a suitable size and shape to accommodate the development
proposal. The recommended Zoning By-law amendment provides appropriate
regulations to control the use, intensity and form of development;
·
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and serves to
implement the Bonus Zoning policies of the Official Plan;
·
the
use of holding provisions in the recommended Zoning By-law amendment will
continue to ensure that concern pertaining to access and Stormwater
management are addressed as part of the Site Plan Approval process; and,
·
the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment serves to retain the natural heritage
area located in the north half of the property. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by The
Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 2156
Highbury Avenue North, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated
November 28, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held
on December 6, 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
Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-11(14)) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone
and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision
(R1-11( )) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone and an Environmental Review
(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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
proposed Zoning By-law Amendment has been initiated by the City of London to
reinstate land use permission to facilitate the severance and development of
three single detached dwellings which had been approved by Municipal Council
in 2005 but has been subsequently deleted from the Zoning By-law; and,
• the
proposed amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the
site-specific Official Plan policy applied to the subject site which permits
the severance and creation of three residential lots for non-farm
dwellings. (2016-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Balaska
Medicine Professional Corporation, relating to the property located at 551
Knights Hill Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated
November 28, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held
on December 6, 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 (CC) Zone TO a Convenience Commercial Special Provision (CC1(_))
Zone;
it being noted that the Planning and
Environment Committee reviewed and received the attached communication
from Councillor V. Ridley dated November 28, 2016, expressing support for the
application;
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;
it being further noted that the Municipal
Council approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy
Statement 2014, which promotes healthy, liveable and safe communities by
accommodating an appropriate range and mix of uses;
• the
recommended amendment is consistent with the Official Plan related to
existing Convenience Commercial uses located in residential designations;
• the
recommended zone facilitates increased usability of the subject site by
accommodating additional uses that are appropriate and compatible with the
surrounding area, providing an increased opportunity to effectively utilize
the existing building; and,
• the
recommended amendment is not anticipated to create any new negative impacts
beyond those that could have previously occurred with the previous uses
permitted on the subject site;
it being further noted that Municipal
Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the
staff recommendation. (2016-D09)
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That, the application of Old Oak Properties
Inc., relating to the lands located within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan,
BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for a report back at a future
Planning and Environment Committee meeting with an approach that maintains
the general requirement for underground parking for office and apartment
buildings but allows for exceptions for smaller scale office and apartment
building developments;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
referred this application back to the Civic Administration after hearing
significant public comments relating to this matter. (2016-D09)
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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 2619 Sheffield Boulevard:
a) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the
application by Sifton Properties Limited for Draft Plan of Vacant Land
Condominium relating to the property located at 2619 Sheffield Boulevard;
and,
b) the
Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Site
Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 2619 Sheffield
Boulevard;
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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application for the following reasons:
• the
proposed draft plan of vacant land condominium conforms to the City’s
Official Plan and Condominium Submission Review and Approval Guidelines;
• the
proposed residential use is permitted under the Zoning By-law; it being noted
that a concurrent application has been made to remove the holding provisions,
and is being brought forward under separate report; and,
• application
for Site Plan Approval has also been submitted and reviewed in conjunction
with the application for Vacant Land Condominium; it being noted that the
application for Site Plan Approval has advanced to the stage where a
development agreement is being finalized and securities have been received by
the City;
it being further noted that Municipal
Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the
staff recommendation. (2016-D07)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Hyde Park
Equipment Ltd., relating to the property located at 4166 Scotland Drive, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 28, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 6, 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 Resource Extraction (EX)
Zone TO a Holding Agricultural Commercial (h-18*AGC1) 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;
it being noted that the Municipal Council
approves this application for the following reasons:
• the proposed amendment is
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014);
• the
proposed amendment conforms to the Official Plan policies and meets the
location criteria for agriculturally-related commercial uses in the
Agricultural land use designation;
• the
proposed amendment conforms to The London Plan; and,
• the
proposed development is appropriate and will support existing local farm
operations. (2016-D09)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to
Approve clause 6.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of 905 Sarnia Inc.,
relating to the properties located at 895 to 905 Sarnia Road, the proposed
by-law appended to the staff report dated November 28, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 6, 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 Residential R5/ Residential R6 Special
Provision (h.*h-53*h-120*R5-7/R6-5 (10)) Zone TO a Residential R5/
Residential R6 Special Provision (R5-7/R6-5 (10)) Zone to remove the “h”,
“h-53” and “h-120” holding provisions. (2016-D09)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that clause 6 be amended to read as
follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Ironstone Building
Company Limited, relating to the property located at 1960 Dalmagarry Road,
the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 28, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 6, 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 Residential R5/
Residential R6 Special Provision (h.*h-53*h-120*R5-7/R6-5 (10)) Zone TO a
Residential R5/ Residential R6 Special Provision (R5-7/R6-5 (10)) Zone to
remove the “h”, “h-53” and “h-120” holding provisions. (2016-D09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 6, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:
That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Ironstone Building
Company Limited, relating to the property located at 1960 Dalmagarry Road, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 28, 2016, BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 6, 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 Residential R5/ Residential R6
Special Provision (h.*h-53*h-120*R5-7/R6-5 (10)) Zone TO a Residential R5/
Residential R6 Special Provision (R5-7/R6-5 (10)) Zone to remove the “h”,
“h-53” and “h-120” holding provisions. (2016-D09)
Motion made by Councillor P. Squire to
Approve clause 9.
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That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review:
a) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner's report dated November 28,
2016, with respect to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review BE RECEIVED for
information;
b) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE REQUESTED to consider the inclusion of a mechanism
that would provide the ability for a Municipality to request an extension of
time to review an application where extenuating circumstances occur; and,
c) the
above-noted report, as revised in part c) below BE FORWARDED to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of the Attorney General as the City
comments in response to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review and the
potential changes under consideration by the Province through the October
2016 ‘Public Consultation Guide’. (2016-L01)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that clause 9 be amended to read
as follows:
That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review:
a) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner's report dated November 28,
2016, with respect to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review BE RECEIVED for
information;
b) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE REQUESTED to consider the inclusion of a mechanism
that would provide the ability for a Municipality to request an extension of
time to review an application where extenuating circumstances occur; and,
c) the
above-noted report, as revised in part b) above BE FORWARDED to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of the Attorney General as the City
comments in response to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review and the
potential changes under consideration by the Province through the October
2016 ‘Public Consultation Guide’. (2016-L01)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve clause 9, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Clause 9, as amended, reads as follows:
That, the following actions be taken with
respect to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review:
a) the
Managing Director, Planning and City Planner's report dated November 28, 2016,
with respect to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review BE RECEIVED for
information;
b) the
Ontario Municipal Board BE REQUESTED to consider the inclusion of a mechanism
that would provide the ability for a Municipality to request an extension of
time to review an application where extenuating circumstances occur; and,
c) the
above-noted report, as revised in part b) above BE FORWARDED to the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of the Attorney General as the City comments
in response to the 2016 Ontario Municipal Board Review and the potential
changes under consideration by the Province through the October 2016 ‘Public
Consultation Guide’. (2016-L01)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Squire to Approve clause 17.
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The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to
report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
with an update relating to what measures have been and could be undertaken to
address the negative impacts that the industrial uses in the area are having
on the Shaver-Brockley community and surrounding area and what the City of
London can do to mitigate the impacts. (2016-E07)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve that cause 17 be amended by
adding the following words at the end of the clause, ", and all other
areas that may be similarly affected within the City," after the words,
"surrounding area".
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Squire and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clause 17, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Clause 17, as amended, reads as follows:
The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to
report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with
an update relating to what measures have been and could be undertaken to
address the negative impacts that the industrial uses in the area are having on
the Shaver-Brockley community and surrounding area, and all other areas that
may be similarly affected within the City, and what the City of London can do
to mitigate the impacts.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clauses 1, 2, 3, and 5.
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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, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official
and the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief
Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following
actions be taken:
a) the
staff report dated November 29, 2016 regarding alternatives for billboard
advertising BE RECEIVED for information;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a Request for Proposal (RFP)
process that will:
i) maximize
the amount of revenue generated by billboard advertising (in comparison to
the existing lease); and,
ii) provide
billboard advertising opportunities for City and community groups
(coordinated by the City) for no charge; it being noted that this will impact
the amount of revenue that will be generated from the advertising
alternatives;
it being further noted that a new contract
must be in place by October 2017 and that the RFP will be in part affected by
the Sign By-law process currently underway.
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That the recommendations contained in the
Tax Adjustment Agenda dated November 29, 2016 BE APPROVED; it being noted
that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the
Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax
Adjustment Agenda.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
proposed by-law included as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated November
29, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 6, 2016
to:
a) authorize
and approve an Amending Agreement, substantially in the form attached
as Schedule “1” to the by-law and to the satisfaction of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and
the City Solicitor, between The Corporation of the City of London and London
Community Players (LCP), to amend the City of London’s original $100,000 Loan
Agreement by deleting all mortgage references to “$400,000.00” and by
replacing them with “$350,000.00”; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement authorized and
approved in a) above.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clause 4.
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That the request of Councillor J. Helmer to
be reimbursed for his expenses associated with attending the 2016-2017
Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Health Task Force meetings for
2016-2017, outside of his annual expense allocation, BE APPROVED subject to
the annual budget approval process, and in accordance with the Municipal
Council’s Travel and Business Expense Policy 28(1).
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, T. Park (12)
NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)
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Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 6:37 PM and
reconvenes at 7:23 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present
except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 6.
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That each meeting of Municipal Council BE
COMMENCED with the Chair making the following statement:
‘We begin by acknowledging that the land on
which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee,
Huron-Wendat, Attawandaron, and Lenape Indigenous peoples. This territory is
covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, including Treaty 6, The London Township
Treaty.’”
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Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and
seconded by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that clause 6 BE REFERRED back for
further consultation with the indigenous community with respect to the
proposed statement.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve clause 7.
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That the attached report dated
November 29, 2016, from the City Manager, entitled "Section 18(17)”, BE
RECEIVED; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a
verbal overview from the City Manager with respect to this matter.
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At 7:26 PM His Worship the Mayor places
Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
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Motion made by Mayor M. Brown and seconded
by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve that clause 7 of the 28th Report of the
Corporate Services Committee be amended to read as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to Council Policies:
a) the
attached report dated November 29, 2016 , from the City Manager,
entitled “Section 18(17)”, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Corporate
Services Committee received a verbal overview from the City Manager with
respect to this matter:
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the December 13, 2016
meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with the necessary by-law to
repeal Council Policy 18(14) “Benefits for Common-Law Spouses” as
this Policy does not reflect applicable legislation; and,
c)
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the earliest possible
date with proposed changes to the Council Policy Manual in order to ensure
that all policies are updated, with priority given to any policies that do
not reflect applicable legislation and current administrative practices.
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At 7:46 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the
Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clause 7, as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Clause
7, as amended, reads as follows:
That the following actions be taken with
respect to Council Policies:
a) the
attached report dated November 29, 2016 , from the City Manager,
entitled “Section 18(17)”, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Corporate
Services Committee received a verbal overview from the City Manager with
respect to this matter:
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the December 13, 2016
meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with the necessary by-law to repeal
Council Policy 18(14) “Benefits for Common-Law Spouses” as this Policy does
not reflect applicable legislation; and,
c) the Civic
Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the earliest possible date with
proposed changes to the Council Policy Manual in order to ensure that all
policies are updated, with priority given to any policies that do not reflect
applicable legislation and current administrative practices.
Motion
made by Councillor J. Morgan to Approve clause 8.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Morgan
enquired, on behalf of Councillor M. Salih, regarding the status of the staff
report back with respect to seeking to increase the size of the London Police
Services Board. The City Manager advised that it is the intent of the Civic
Administration to report back during the next Council meeting cycle.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
approve clause 2.
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That the attached presentation from
the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer and the Director, Financial Planning & Policy BE RECEIVED.
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That the following actions be taken in
accordance with section 291(4)(a) and 291(4)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
as amended, with respect to the Operating Budget Amendments:
a)
the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Energy Prices – New
Cap and Trade Program (Case #1):
$0 Net (2017)
$0 Net (2018)
$100,000 Net (2019);
b)
the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Carrying/Holding
Costs on City-Owned Properties (Case #2):
$300,000 Net (2017)
$300,000 Net (2018)
$400,000 Net (2019);
c)
the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Updated Debt Servicing Budget
(Case #3):
($300,000) Net (2017)
($300,000) Net (2018)
($300,000) Net (2019);
d) the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Upper Thames River
Conservation Authority – Environmental Targets Strategic Plan (Case #4):
$179,000
Net (2017)
$179,000 Net (2018)
$179,000 Net
(2019);
it
being noted that notwithstanding the City of London’s Assessment Growth
Policy, $179,000 would be financed from 2017 assessment growth on a permanent
basis;
it being noted that
the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached
presentation from I. Wilcox, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, UTRCA, with
respect to this matter;
e) the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
London
& Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) – Building Maintenance and Tenant
Services (Case #5):
$258,000 (Net) 2017
$323,000 (Net) 2018
$389,000 (Net)
2019;
it being noted that
$258,000 in each year would be drawn down from the Social Housing Major
Repairs Reserve Fund for each of the three years; with the balance of the
2018 and 2019 amounts being funded from the tax levy;
it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
received the attached presentation from J. Browne, Chief Executive
Officer, LMHC, S. Campbell, Board of Directors, LMHC, and S. Quigley, Board
of Directors, LMHC, with respect to this matter;
f) funding
BE ALLOCATED in the amount of $100,000, in each of 2017, 2018 and 2019, from
the Economic Development Reserve Fund, for the Community Economic Roadmap
Implementation (Case #6); it being noted that this will have no tax levy
impact; and
g) consideration
of Business Case #7 - Housing Development Corporation – Additional Investment
In Affordable Housing Development BE REFERRED for consideration at such time
as the 2016 Surplus report is brought forward from the Managing Director,
Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer.
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i)
Capital
Budget Amendments – 2017 - 2019
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That, in accordance with section 291(4)(a)
and 291(4)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following Capital
Budget changes for 2017-2019, representing a $4.6 million decrease in the
Capital Budget, BE APPROVED; it being noted that these changes have no tax
levy impact:
LIFECYCLE
RENEWAL:
a) Public
Art Restoration (Case #8):
$95,000 (2017)
$145,000 (2018)
$169,000 (2019);
b) Municipal Waste Study (Case #9):
$1,000,000 (2017)
$200,000 (2018)
$500,000 (2019);
c) Vehicle & Equipment
Replacement (Case #10):
$393,000 (2017)
$36,000 (2018)
$601,000 (2019);
d) Other Lifecycle Renewal
Amendments (2016-2019)*
(Case #11):
i)
Library
Capital Plan (e.g. Facility Renewal):
($419,000) (2017)
$225,000 (2018)
$126,000 (2019)
ii)
Covent
Garden Roof Replacement:
($350,000) Net
(2019)
*Source of
Financing: Library Facilities & Equipment Reserve Fund, Covent Garden
Market Reserve Fund;
GROWTH:
e) Northwest and Southeast
Libraries (Case #14):
i)
Defer
Northwest from 2019 to 2020
($3,330,000)(2019)
ii)
Defer
Southeast from 2018 to 2019
($3,330,000)
(2018)
$3,330,000
(2019);
iii)
Increase
funding to Southeast Library to reflect recent higher tender results for
facility projects
$1,038,000
(2019);
f) Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre
Southeast (Case #15):
$240,000 (2017)
$261,000 (2018)
$244,000 (2019);
g) Transportation (Case #16):
$11,167,000 (2017)
($14,057,000) (2018)
($588,000) (2019);
h) Other Growth-Related Amendments
(2016-2019) (Case #17):
($1,065,000) (2018)
($1,863,000) (2019);
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT:
i)
Carrying/Holding
Costs on City-Owned Properties (Case #2):
$1,000,000 (2017);
j) Revision
to Capital Project for Ontario Works Desk-Side Service Delivery Model (Case
#18):
$250,000 (2017);
l) Facility Energy Management
(Case #19):
$400,000 (2017)
$400,000 (2018)
$200,000 (2019); and
m) Other Service Improvement
Amendments (2016-2019) (Case #20):
i)
Glen
Cairn and Silverwoods Arena
$80,000 (2018)
ii)
Relocate
resources for Fire Station #16 (deferred from 2019 to 2020)
($200,000) (2018)
($1,535,000) (2019)
iii)
Western
Road and Philip Aziz (deferred from 2017 to 2018)
($6,000,000) (2017)
$6,000,000
(2018).
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ii)
Capital
Budget Amendments 2020 – 2025
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That, in accordance with section 291(4)(a)
and 291(4)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following
forecasted Capital Budget changes for the 2020-2025 period, representing a
$19.6 million increase in the Capital Budget, BE APPROVED in principle
(subject to annual review):
LIFECYCLE RENEWAL:
a) Public Art Restoration
$1,014,000
(Case #8)
b) Vehicle & Equipment
Replacement ($1,038,000)
(Case #10)
c) Library Capital Plan ($820,000)
(Case #11)
d) Covent Garden Roof Replacement
$350,000
(Case #11)
e) Replace Firefighter Equipment
($110,000)
(Case #11)
f) Police Equipment $1,308,000
(Case #12)
g) Replace Police Vehicles $540,000
(Case #12)
h) London Transit Highbury Facility
Demolition and Rebuild
$15,000,000
($15M 2022-2025; $30.6 M beyond
(Case #13)
GROWTH:
i) Northwest Library
(deferred from 2019 to 2020)
$4,704,000
(Case #14)
j) Transportation Growth Projects
(2020-2025 impact of changes)
$1,188,000
(Case #16)
k) New Fire Station #15
(deferred from 2019 to 2020)
$3,886,000
(Case #17)
l) New Spray Pads–increased
funding $52,000
(Case #17)
m) Transportation Growth Projects
(advanced/deferred projects)
($8,266,000)
(Case #17)
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT:
n) Glen Cairn and Farquharson
Arenas ($1,290,000)
(Case #20)
o) Relocate Resources for
Fire Station #16
(deferred from 2019 to 2020)
$3,102,000
(Case
#20)
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a)
That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Operating Budget (Appendix
A, Page 26):
i)
the
revised 2017 tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of $873,700,535 and in
the net amount of $556,043,210 after recognizing an estimated $3,970,000 of
increased taxation from assessment growth; and
ii)
the
revised 2018-2019 forecasted tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of
$1,811,322,994 and in the net amount of $1,160,564,386.
b)
That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Capital Budget (Appendix
C, Page 36):
i)
the
revised 2017 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $215,835,000;
ii)
the
revised 2018 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $249,909,000;
iii)
the
revised 2019 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $216,883,000; and
iv)
the
revised 2020-2025 Capital Forecast BE APPROVED in principle, in the gross
amount of $1,066,188,000 (subject to annual review).
c)
That
the 2017 Corporate Capital Cash Flow (Page 40) that identifies the accounting
recognition of capital expenditures for 2017, consistent with Public Sector
Accounting Board standards, BE APPROVED.
d)
That
the Reserves and Reserve Fund Overview BE APPROVED; it being noted
projections are subject to annual review and adjustment (Appendix D, page
41).
e)
That
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws
regarding the Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at the Municipal
Council meeting on December 6, 2016.
f)
That
the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer and the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to prepare the 2017 Tax Levy By-law
for introduction and enactment by the Municipal Council at the appropriate
time.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that cause 2 b) f) be amended by
adding the following words to the end of the clause:
“and further that the Civic Administration
BE REQUESTED to bring forward the applicable business cases with respect to
this allocation, in order to provide Council with additional oversight
related to this funding”.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (6)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve clause 2 b) f), as amended.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P.
Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (6)
Clause 2 b) f), as amended, reads as
follows:
f)
funding BE ALLOCATED in the amounts of $100,000, in each of 2017, 2018 and
2019, from the Economic Development Reserve Fund, for the Community Economic
Roadmap Implementation (Case #6); it being noted that this will have no tax
levy impact; and further that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring
forward the applicable business cases with respect to this allocation, in
order to provide Council with additional oversight related to this funding;
and
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Mayor M. Brown to Approve that clause 2 c) ii) d) a) be amended
to read as follows:
“a) That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Operating Budget (Appendix
A, Page 26):
i)
the
revised 2017 tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of $872,458,535 and in
the net amount of $556,980,210 after recognizing $4,907,000 of increased
taxation from assessment growth; and
ii) the revised 2018-2019
forecasted tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of $1,812,838,994 and in
the net amount of $1,162,438,386.”
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded
by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve clauses 1 to 7, including clause 2, as
amended.
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That it BE NOTED that the following
pecuniary interests were disclosed:
a) Councillor
P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to Ontario
Works by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services
agency with a service contract with Ontario Works.
b) Councillor S. Turner disclosed a
pecuniary interest in:
i) all
matters pertaining to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is an employee
of Childreach; and
ii) all
matters pertaining to the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) by indicating
that he is an employee of the MLHU.
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2.
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CORPORATE
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
(rounded to the closest $1,000)
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a)
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Financial Planning and Policy -
Introduction
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That the attached presentation from
the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer and the Director, Financial Planning & Policy BE RECEIVED.
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b)
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Review of Operating Budget Amendments
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That the following actions be taken in
accordance with section 291(4)(a) and 291(4)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
as amended, with respect to the Operating Budget Amendments:
a)
the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Energy Prices – New
Cap and Trade Program (Case #1):
$0 Net (2017)
$0 Net (2018)
$100,000 Net (2019);
b)
the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Carrying/Holding
Costs on City-Owned Properties (Case #2):
$300,000 Net (2017)
$300,000 Net (2018)
$400,000 Net
(2019);
c)
the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Updated Debt Servicing Budget
(Case #3):
($300,000) Net (2017)
($300,000) Net (2018)
($300,000) Net (2019);
d) the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
Upper Thames River
Conservation Authority – Environmental Targets Strategic Plan (Case #4):
$179,000
Net (2017)
$179,000 Net (2018)
$179,000 Net
(2019);
it
being noted that notwithstanding the City of London’s Assessment Growth
Policy, $179,000 would be financed from 2017 assessment growth on a permanent
basis;
it being noted that
the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached
presentation from I. Wilcox, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, UTRCA, with
respect to this matter;
e) the
following “permanent” expenditure and revenue changes to the 2017-2019
Operating Budget BE APPROVED:
London
& Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) – Building Maintenance and Tenant
Services (Case #5):
$258,000 (Net) 2017
$323,000 (Net) 2018
$389,000 (Net)
2019;
it being noted that
$258,000 in each year would be drawn down from the Social Housing Major
Repairs Reserve Fund for each of the three years; with the balance of the
2018 and 2019 amounts being funded from the tax levy;
it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
received the attached presentation from J. Browne, Chief Executive
Officer, LMHC, S. Campbell, Board of Directors, LMHC, and S. Quigley, Board
of Directors, LMHC, with respect to this matter;
f) funding
BE ALLOCATED in the amount of $100,000, in each of 2017, 2018 and 2019, from
the Economic Development Reserve Fund, for the Community Economic Roadmap
Implementation (Case #6) and further that the Civic Administration BE
REQUESTED to bring forward the applicable business cases with respect to this
allocation, in order to provide Council with additional oversight related to
this funding; it being noted that this will have no tax levy impact; and
g) consideration
of Business Case #7 - Housing Development Corporation – Additional Investment
In Affordable Housing Development BE REFERRED for consideration at such time
as the 2016 Surplus report is brought forward from the Managing Director,
Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer.
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c)
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Review of Capital Budget Amendments
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i)
Capital
Budget Amendments – 2017 - 2019
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That, in accordance with section 291(4)(a)
and 291(4)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following Capital
Budget changes for 2017-2019, representing a $4.6 million decrease in the
Capital Budget, BE APPROVED; it being noted that these changes have no tax
levy impact:
LIFECYCLE
RENEWAL:
a) Public
Art Restoration (Case #8):
$95,000 (2017)
$145,000 (2018)
$169,000 (2019);
b) Municipal Waste Study (Case #9):
$1,000,000 (2017)
$200,000 (2018)
$500,000 (2019);
c) Vehicle & Equipment
Replacement (Case #10):
$393,000 (2017)
$36,000 (2018)
$601,000 (2019);
d) Other Lifecycle Renewal
Amendments (2016-2019)*
(Case #11):
i)
Library
Capital Plan (e.g. Facility Renewal):
($419,000) (2017)
$225,000 (2018)
$126,000 (2019)
ii)
Covent
Garden Roof Replacement:
($350,000) Net
(2019)
*Source of
Financing: Library Facilities & Equipment Reserve Fund, Covent Garden
Market Reserve Fund;
GROWTH:
e) Northwest and Southeast
Libraries (Case #14):
i)
Defer
Northwest from 2019 to 2020
($3,330,000)(2019)
ii)
Defer
Southeast from 2018 to 2019
($3,330,000)
(2018)
$3,330,000
(2019);
iii)
Increase
funding to Southeast Library to reflect recent higher tender results for
facility projects
$1,038,000
(2019);
f) Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre
Southeast (Case #15):
$240,000 (2017)
$261,000 (2018)
$244,000 (2019);
g) Transportation (Case #16):
$11,167,000 (2017)
($14,057,000) (2018)
($588,000) (2019);
h) Other Growth-Related Amendments
(2016-2019) (Case #17):
($1,065,000) (2018)
($1,863,000) (2019);
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT:
i) Carrying/Holding Costs on
City-Owned Properties (Case #2):
$1,000,000 (2017);
j) Revision
to Capital Project for Ontario Works Desk-Side Service Delivery Model (Case
#18):
$250,000 (2017);
l) Facility Energy Management
(Case #19):
$400,000 (2017)
$400,000 (2018)
$200,000 (2019); and
m) Other Service Improvement
Amendments (2016-2019) (Case #20):
i)
Glen
Cairn and Silverwoods Arena
$80,000 (2018)
ii)
Relocate
resources for Fire Station #16 (deferred from 2019 to 2020)
($200,000) (2018)
($1,535,000) (2019)
iii)
Western
Road and Philip Aziz (deferred from 2017 to 2018)
($6,000,000) (2017)
$6,000,000
(2018).
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ii)
Capital
Budget Amendments 2020 – 2025
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That, in accordance with section 291(4)(a)
and 291(4)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following
forecasted Capital Budget changes for the 2020-2025 period, representing a
$19.6 million increase in the Capital Budget, BE APPROVED in principle
(subject to annual review):
LIFECYCLE RENEWAL:
a) Public Art Restoration
$1,014,000
(Case #8)
b) Vehicle & Equipment
Replacement ($1,038,000)
(Case #10)
c) Library Capital Plan ($820,000)
(Case #11)
d) Covent Garden Roof Replacement
$350,000
(Case #11)
e) Replace Firefighter Equipment
($110,000)
(Case #11)
f) Police Equipment $1,308,000
(Case #12)
g) Replace Police Vehicles $540,000
(Case #12)
h) London Transit Highbury Facility
Demolition and Rebuild
$15,000,000
($15M 2022-2025; $30.6 M beyond)
(Case #13)
GROWTH:
i) Northwest Library
(deferred from 2019 to 2020)
$4,704,000
(Case #14)
j) Transportation Growth Projects
(2020-2025 impact of changes)
$1,188,000
(Case #16)
k) New Fire Station #15
(deferred from 2019 to 2020)
$3,886,000
(Case #17)
l) New Spray Pads–increased
funding $52,000
(Case #17)
m) Transportation Growth Projects
(advanced/deferred projects)
($8,266,000)
(Case #17)
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT:
n) Glen Cairn and Farquharson
Arenas ($1,290,000)
(Case #20)
o) Relocate Resources for
Fire Station #16
(deferred from 2019 to 2020)
$3,102,000
(Case
#20)
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d)
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Other Budget Recommendations
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a) That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Operating Budget (Appendix
A, Page 26):
i)
the
revised 2017 tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of $872,458,535 and in
the net amount of $556,980,210 after recognizing $4,907,000 of increased
taxation from assessment growth; and
ii) the
revised 2018-2019 forecasted tax levy BE ADOPTED in the gross amount of
$1,812,838,994 and in the net amount of $1,162,438,386.
b)
That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Capital Budget (Appendix
C, Page 36):
i)
the
revised 2017 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $215,835,000;
ii)
the
revised 2018 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $249,909,000;
iii)
the
revised 2019 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $216,883,000; and
iv)
the
revised 2020-2025 Capital Forecast BE APPROVED in principle, in the gross
amount of $1,066,188,000 (subject to annual review).
c)
That
the 2017 Corporate Capital Cash Flow (Page 40) that identifies the accounting
recognition of capital expenditures for 2017, consistent with Public Sector
Accounting Board standards, BE APPROVED.
d)
That
the Reserves and Reserve Fund Overview BE APPROVED; it being noted
projections are subject to annual review and adjustment (Appendix D, page
41).
e)
That
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws
regarding the Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at the Municipal
Council meeting on December 6, 2016.
f)
That
the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer and the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to prepare the 2017 Tax Levy By-law
for introduction and enactment by the Municipal Council at the appropriate
time.
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a) That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the Water Operating Budget reflecting annual rate increases of 3% for the
2017-2019 period BE READOPTED with no change; it being noted that the Civic
Administration will be reporting back on any adjustments that may be required
as a result of the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund application.
b)
That,
in accordance with section 291(4)9c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the Water Capital Budget for the 2017-2019 period BE READOPTED with no change;
it being noted that the Civic Administration will be reporting back on any
adjustments that may be required as a result of the Clean Water and Wastewater
Fund application.
c)
That
Capital Budget Amendment #1 for the 2020-2025 period (EW3624 Burbrook Main
Upgrade Phase II), in the amount of $2,250,000 (Page 18) BE APPROVED in
principle (subject to annual review).
d)
That
the Water Reserves and Reserve Fund Overviews BE APPROVED; it being noted that
projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.
e)
That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the Wastewater & Treatment Operating Budget reflecting annual rate
increases of 3% for the 2017-2019 period BE READOPTED with no change; it being
noted that the Civic Administration will be reporting back on any adjustments
that may be required as a result of the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
application.
f)
That
the following Wastewater & Treatment Capital Budget amendments for the
2017–2019 multi-year budget period, representing a $0.2 million decrease in the
Capital Budget, BE APPROVED; it being noted that there is no impact to
wastewater rates from these amendments and the Civic Administration will be
reporting back on any adjustments that may be required as a result of the Clean
Water and Wastewater Fund application:
GROWTH:
i) ES5427
– Pre-assumption Monitoring of SWM Facilities
(Amendment
#2)
($200,000)
(2017)
ii) Timing
changes to Wastewater Growth-Related Capital Projects
(Amendment
#3)
A) ES2475
Dingman Creek Main Channel Remediation Works
($700,000)
(2017)
$700,000
(2018)
B) ES3021
– Land for SWM Facilities
($100,000)
(2017)
$100,000
(2018)
C) ES5428
– Infill & Intensification Nodes (Storm Sewer Servicing)
($689,000)
(2017)
$689,000
(2018)
g)
That,
in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the following actions be taken with respect to the Wastewater & Treatment
Capital Budget:
i) the
revised 2017 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $69,004,000;
ii) the
revised 2018 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $78,137,000; and
iii) the
revised 2019 Capital Budget BE ADOPTED in the amount of $56,067,000.
h)
That
the Wastewater & Treatment Capital Forecast for the 2020-2025 period BE
APPROVED, in principle and with no change (subject to annual review).
i)
That
the Wastewater & Treatment Reserves and Reserve Fund Overviews BE APPROVED;
it being noted that projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.
j)
That
the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update the 20-Year Operating and
Capital Plan Forecast based on the cumulative impacts of the Clean Water and
Wastewater Fund (Phases 1 and 2), Rapid Transit, Development Charge Update,
regulatory changes, optimization programs and use of innovation; it being noted
that these updated Plans will form the basis for the 2020-2023 multi-year
budget and rate forecast.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
options to mitigate tax levy pressures contained in the tabled 2017 Annual
Budget Update BE RECEIVED for information.
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That free public transit ridership, for all
children aged 12 and under (Case #21), BE APPROVED in the amount of $150,000,
with the source of financing to be a permanent budget transfer, in 2017, from
Corporate Revenues and Expenses.
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Financial Planning & Policy, the staff report dated November
24, 2016, regarding public input for the 2017 Multi-Year Budget, BE RECEIVED
for information.
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That the communication dated November 20,
2016, from Councillor H.L. Usher, advising of his absence from the November
21, 24 and November 25 (if needed), 2016 meetings of the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the appointment of an outsourced internal auditor for the City of
London:
a) based
on the completed evaluation, which included such criteria as audit
methodology, fees, audit approach, etc. (as included in the public Request
for Proposals), the firm of Deloitte LLP BE APPOINTED as the preferred firm
for the provision of internal audit services for a four-year term beginning
January 1, 2017, with the option to renew for one additional one-year term;
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with the contract for the above-noted
appointment;
c) approval
hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal
contract to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and
City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer relating to the subject matter of
this approval; and
d) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the contract noted in part
c), above;
it being noted that the Audit Committee
received a verbal report from A.L. Barbon, Director, Financial Services, with
respect to this matter.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee
Councillor H. L. Usher presents.
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to
Approve clauses 1 to 9, inclusive.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
2. Establishment
of a Waste Management Working Group
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the development of London's long-term solid waste Resource
Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste Disposal Strategy:
a) a Waste Management Working Group
(WMWG) BE ESTABLISHED;
b) the
proposed Terms of Reference for the Waste Management Working Group, as
appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2016, BE APPROVED; and
c) the
following Council Members BE APPOINTED to serve on the Waste Management
Working Group:
i) Mayor M.
Brown;
ii) Councillor
M. van Holst;
iii) Councillor
J. Helmer;
iv) Councillor
M. Cassidy;
v) Councillor
S. Turner; and
vi) Councillor
H.L. Usher
3. Establishment
of the New Governance Working Group
That the following Council Members BE
APPOINTED to serve on the new Governance Working Group:
a) Mayor M. Brown;
b) Councillor J. Helmer;
c) Councillor J. Morgan;
d) Councillor V. Ridley; and
e) Councillor P. Squire.
4.
Appointment of Chair to the Corporate Services Committee for the term
ending November 30, 2016
That Councillor P. Hubert BE APPOINTED to
serve as Chair of the Corporate Services Committee for the term ending
November 30, 2018; it being noted that Councillor P. Hubert was selected in
accordance with the attached ranked ballot.
5. Vinay
Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, London Hydro
That the communication dated December 1,
2016 from M. Mathur, Chair, London Hydro Inc., Board of Directors, as well as
the associated verbal delegation from V. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer and
M. Mathur, Chair, London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors, with respect to a
potential merger opportunity for London Hydro, BE RECEIVED.
6. London
Hydro
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to report back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy
Committee, with respect to potential financial, economic and legal
implications that may result from London Hydro investigating possible
mergers, acquisitions, amalgamations and dispositions, which may include
taking on strategic partners.
7. Film
Industry Development Officer
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to report back on how the City of London can assist with the growth of our
film industry, including the possibility of creating a Film Industry
Development Office.
8. Council
Reconfiguration
That the communication dated December 2,
2016, from Councillor P. Hubert, with respect to the potential
reconfiguration of the Municipal Council, BE RECEIVED.
9. London
Transit Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
That the communication dated December 1,
2016 from C. Roy, Secretary, London Transit Commission (LTC), regarding the
election of Sheryl Rooth as Chair and Dean Sheppard as Vice-Chair for the
LTC, for the term December 2016 to November 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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1st Report of the Corporate Services
Committee
Councillor P. Hubert presents.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
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1. Disclosures
of Pecuniary interests
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
2. Appointment
of Acting Chair
That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert
was appointed Acting Chair.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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IV
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COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION
(CONTINUED)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor J. Helmer to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of consider the following matter:
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h)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to
employment-related matters and identifiable individuals.(C1/1/CSC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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The Council rises and goes into the Council,
In Closed Session, at 8:36 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
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The Council, In Closed Session rises at 10:52
PM and Council reconvenes at 10:53 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and
all Members present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor V. Ridley that pursuant to section 11.11 of the Council
Procedure By-law that the meeting proceed beyond 11:00 PM.
Motion
Passed
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Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve that Council rise and go into
Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of consider the following matter:
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h)
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(ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to
employment-related matters and identifiable individuals.(C1/1/CSC)
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Motion Passed
The Council rises and goes into the Council,
In Closed Session, at 10:53 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present except Councillors S. Turner and J. Zaifman.
The
Council, In Closed Session rises at 11:25 PM and Council reconvenes at 11:30 PM,
with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors S.
Turner and J. Zaifman.
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, and T. Park and C. Saunders (City
Clerk).
ABSENT: Councillors S. Turner and J.
Zaifman.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, A. Hagan, M.
Hayward, L. Marshall, V. McAlea Major and D. Mounteer.
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Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve the following:
That, as a
procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
the following recommendations be forwarded to City Council for deliberation
and a vote in public session:
1.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental &
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 the properties west of Westdel Bourne north of Oxford Street
West, at 810 Westdel Bourne, 1959 and 1997 Oxford Street West, known as the
Tributary C Stormwater Management Facility A:
a) the
offer submitted by West Kains Land Corporation to sell to the City a portion
of the land located west of Westdel Bourne north of Oxford Street West,
further described as Part of Lot 13 and 14 RCP 376, to be designated as Part
1 on a reference plan to be deposited, in the Geographic Township of
Westminster, City of London, County of Middlesex, containing an area of
approximately 3.16 acres, for the purpose of a stormwater management facility
(SWM), for the sum of $395,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following
conditions:
i) Soil,
Geotechnical, and Environmental Tests being complete to the satisfaction of
the Purchaser;
ii) Temporary Easements being granted
to the Purchaser to support a temporary SWM facility, access during
construction, maintenance access and storm sewers;
iii) Reference Plan being deposited
by the Purchaser;
iv) Balance of the sale price being
paid upon 25% of the project build out known as River Bend Trib C-A; and
v) Completion Conditional on an Agreement with
abutting land owner;
b) the
offer submitted by Liahn Farms Limited to sell to the City a portion of the
land located west of Westdel Bourne north of Oxford Street West, further
described as Part of Lot 1 RCP 400, to be designated as Part 2 on a reference
plan to be deposited, in the Geographic Township of Westminster, City of
London, County of Middlesex, containing an area of approximately 3.93 acres,
for the purpose of a stormwater management facility, for the sum of
$435,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:
i) Soil, Geotechnical, and Environmental Tests
being complete to the satisfaction of the Purchaser;
ii) Temporary Easements being
granted to the Purchaser to support a temporary SWM facility, access during
construction, maintenance access and storm sewers;
iii) Reference Plan being deposited
by the Purchaser;
iv) Balance of the sale price being
paid upon 25% of the project build out known as River Bend Trib C-A; and
v) Completion Conditional on an Agreement with
abutting land owner; and
c) the
financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
2.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and
City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of
Realty Services, the
request submitted by IO Industries Inc. to extend its option to purchase
until December 31, 2018, over Part 2, Plan 33R-19050, being approximately 1.0
acres, in Skyway Industrial Park, Phase II, as outlined on the location map attached
to this report, BE APPROVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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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 M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.’s 1 to 21, excluding Bill No. 6.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 1
to 21, excluding Bill No. 5.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill
No.’s 1 to 21 excluding Bill No. 5.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No. 5
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
RECUSED: M. Salih (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 5.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
RECUSED: M. Salih (1)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No. 5.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V.
Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)
RECUSED: M. Salih (1)
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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. 1
By-law
No. A.-7481-1
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 6th day of December, 2016.
(City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 2
By-law
No. A.-7482-2
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A by-law to
authorize and approve an Amending Agreement with respect to the Loan
Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London
Community Players and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the Amending Agreement. (5/28/CSC)
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Bill
No. 3
By-law
No. PS-111-17163
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of
motor vehicles in the City of London.” (3/16/CWC)
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Bill
No. 4
By-law
No. WM-12-17013
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. WM-12 being “A by-law to provide for the Collection of Municipal
Waste and Resource Materials in the City of London”. (8/16/CWC)
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Bill
No. 5
By-law
No. S.-5830-3
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A by-law
to change the name of Cedarpark Crescent lying east of Cedarhollow Boulevard
to Cedarpark Way, in the City of London. (19/16/CWC)
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Bill
No. 6
By-law
No. S.-5831-4
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A by-law to permit
Harlem Padilla Eupierre and Ana Maria Pena Diaz to maintain and use a
boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 11 High Street, City of
London. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 7
By-law
No. S.-5832-5
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A by-law to assume certain works and
services in the City of London. (Sunningdale Meadows Subdivision – 33M-647)
(City Engineer)
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Bill
No. 8
By-law
No. S.-5833-6
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A by-law to lay
out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London
as public highway. (as
part of Torrey Pines Way) (The registration of the above noted Plan of
Subdivision requires 0.3m Reserves on the abutting Plan, being 33M-633, to be
dedicated as public highway for unobstructed legal access throughout the
Subdivision)
(Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 9
By-law
No. S.-5834-7
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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
Oxford Street East and Clarke Road) (for road widening purposes on Oxford Street
East registered as Instrument No. ER1070543 on October 25, 2016 pursuant to
SPA16-054 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 10
By-law
No. S.-5835-8
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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 Fanshawe Park Road East, west of Highbury Avenue) (for
road widening purposes on Fanshawe Park Road East pursuant to the Fanshawe
Park Road East and Highbury Avenue
Intersection Widening Project and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)(Chief
Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 11
By-law
No. Z.-1-172542
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands
located at 2211, 2217, 2221, 2225 and 2229 Wateroak Drive. (5/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 12
By-law
No. Z.-1-172543
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning of the land
located at 1960 Dalmagarry Road. (6/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 13
By-law
No. Z.-1-172544
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provisions from the zoning of lands
located within the Victoria on the River Phase 3 subdivision plan; described
as Lots 1 to 3, Lots 57 to 74, Lots 141 to 147, Lots 153 to 172,
and Block 157, as shown on the draft-approved plan of subdivision (File No.
39T-09502). (7/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 14
By-law
No. Z.-1-172545
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning of lands
located at 2506 Bonder Road, east side, north of Bradley Avenue; comprising a
portion of Block 1 Registered Plan No. 33M-609. (8/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 15
By-law
No. Z.-1-172546
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 545 Fanshawe Park Road
West. (11/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 16
By-law
No. Z.-1-172547
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 2156 Highbury
Avenue North.
(12/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 17
By-law
No. Z.-1-172548
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 551 Knights Hill Road.
(13/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 18
By-law
No. Z.-1-172549
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A by-law to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 4166 Scotland Drive.
(16/21/PEC)
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Bill
No. 19
By-law
No. A.-7483-9
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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 West Kains Land Corp., for the acquisition of
property located at 1959 and 1997 Oxford St West further described as Part of
Lot 13 and 14 RCP 376, to be designated as Part 1 on a reference plan to be
deposited, in the Geographic Township of Westminster, City of London, County
of Middlesex, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement. (C-1/28/CSC)
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Bill
No. 20
By-law
No. A.-7484-10
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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 Liahn Farms Limited, for the acquisition of
property located at 810 Westdel Bourne further described as Part of Lot 1 RCP
400, to be designated as Part 2 on a reference plan to be deposited, in the
Geographic Township of Westminster, City of London, County of Middlesex, and
to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
(C-1/28/CSC)
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Bill
No. 21
By-law
No. A.-7485-11
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A by-law to approve
and authorize an Option to Purchase Agreement between The Corporation of the
City of London and IO Industries Inc., for property located in Skyway
Industrial Park, Phase II, identified as Part 2 of Plan 33R-19050, and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (C-2/28/CSC)
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Motion made by Councillor M. Salih and
seconded by Councillor T. Park to Adjourn.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourns at 11:40 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk