Council

Minutes

The 9th Meeting of City Council

Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency

City Hall is currently closed to the public, please view the meeting via live-streaming (YouTube or the City Website)

Present:

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

Also Present:

• C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, J. Taylor and B. Westlake-Power.

   

  Remote Staff Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Anderson, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, C. Cooper, S. Corman, K. Dickins, S. Giustizia, G. Kotsifas, D. Purdy, K. Scherr, E. Skalaski, C. Smith and S. Stafford.

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:05 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance:  Councillors M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier. 

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.  

2.

Recognitions

None.

At 4:06 PM Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.

3.

Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

• Motion made by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

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

  a)     Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By-laws, with the exception of Bill No. 161, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 5th Day of May, 2020, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and

  b)     Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 - 8th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.

  
  

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

  At 4:07 PM Councillor M. Salih enters the meeting.

  
  

5.

Confirmation and Signing of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

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

  That the Minutes of the 8th Meeting held on April 21, 2020, BE APPROVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

6.

Communications and Petitions

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

  That the communication dated May 3, 2020, from B. Brock with respect to COVID-19 Financial Impacts, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED for consideration with Item 2 (2.1) of the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. 

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

7.

Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.

Reports

8.1

5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That the 5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) Housing Quarterly Report

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 28, 2020 related to the Housing Quarterly Report:

  a)     the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

  b)     the above-noted staff report BE CIRCULATED to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to: Middlesex County, London Housing Advisory Committee, and the London Homeless Coalition. (2020-S11)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(2.2) Canada’s COVID19 Economic Response Plan Funding Agreement to Support People Experiencing and At Risk of Homelessness (Relates to Bill No. 162)

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the revised proposed by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 5, 2020, to:

  a)     authorize and approve Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to Provide Support for People Experiencing and At Risk of Homelessness Funding Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, and The Corporation of the City of London, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule 1;

  b)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Funding Agreement;

  c)     delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to approve any further Amendments to the above-noted Funding Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Funding Agreement;

  d)     authorize the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to execute any further Amendments to the above-noted Funding Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Funding Agreement;

  e)     delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority, regarding: application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting including financial claims, and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amounts do not exceed the maximum amount of Canada’s contribution specified in the Agreement that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Funding Agreement; and,

  f)     delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to authorize and execute sub-project funding agreements with approved service providers, in accordance with the City’s funding agreement with Canada, using the approved Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Sub-Project Funding Agreement template, as appended to the above-noted by-law. (2020-F11/S14/S08)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(2.3) Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Response and Funding Overview

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated April 28, 2020, with respect to a COVID-19 Response and Funding Overview related to Homeless Prevention, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S14/S08)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

(2.4) Authorization for Core Area Action Plan Funding for a Specialized Housing Development at 744 Dundas Street (Relates to Bill No. 163)

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and with the concurrence of the CEO and Board of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Specialized Housing development at 744 Dundas Street, advanced by Indwell Community Homes:

  a)     the allocations below, as outlined in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2020, BE AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED:

  i)      $4,000,000 as a forgivable loan; and,

  ii)      up-to $500,000 as an interest-free repayable loan;

  b)      the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 5, 2020, to delegate the authority to sign Affordable Housing Contribution Agreements relating to the supply of affordable housing at 744 Dundas Street to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or their written designate. (2020-F11A/S11)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.2

7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage 

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on March 11, 2020:
  
  a)     the Proposal to Host the 2022 Ontario Heritage Conference, as appended to the agenda, BE ENDORSED by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; it being noted that a verbal delegation by W. Kinghorn, with respect to this matter, was received;
  
  b)     the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated February 12, 2020, from C. Lowery, Planner II, related to a Zoning By-law Amendment with respect to the properties located at 1146-1156 Byron Baseline Road:

  i)       the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) is satisfied with the research, assessment and conclusions of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) included with the above-noted Notice of Planning Application, and is satisfied that the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on adjacent cultural heritage resources; it being noted that the LACH supports the recommended mitigation measures outlined in the HIA; and,
  ii)      the possibility of designating the property located at 1158 Byron Baseline Road, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, BE REFERRED to the Stewardship Sub-Committee for review;

  c)      the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated March 5, 2020, from C. Parker, Senior Planner, related to London Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments with respect to implementing additional residential unit requirements of the Planning Act city-wide:

  i)      the above-noted Notice of Planning Application BE REFERRED to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee for review; and,
  ii)     C. Parker, Senior Planner, BE INVITED to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee meeting, when this matter is discussed, and to the following London Advisory Committee on Heritage meeting to provide further information and respond to questions;

  d)     on the recommendation of the Managing Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for a proposed park on the property located at 723 Lorne Avenue, located within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with the following terms and conditions:

  •      the Heritage Planner be consulted on the restoration and installation details for the original school bell and aluminium lettering prior to installation;
  •      the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) be consulted on the cultural heritage interpretive sign to commemorate the former Lorne Avenue Public School prior to its production and installation; and,
  •      consideration be given to including more plant species identified in Table 5.1 of the Old East Heritage Conservation District Conservation Guidelines, as appended to the staff report dated March 11, 2020, in the planting plan for the Lorne Avenue Park;

  it being noted that the LACH strongly recommends the use of decorative metal fencing along the south end of Lorne Avenue Park;

  it being further noted that the presentation appended to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from K. Gonyou, Heritage Planner, with respect to this matter, was received;

  e)      on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the properties located at 74 Wellington Road and 78 Wellington Road BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; it being noted that the presentation appended to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from K. Gonyou, Heritage Planner, was received with respect to this matter; and,

  f)       clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 5.3 BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(2.2) Urban Agriculture Strategy - 2019 Annual Report 

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated April 27, 2020 entitled "Urban Agriculture Strategy 2019 Annual Report" providing an update on the implementation of the Urban Agriculture Strategy since late 2017, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(2.3) Provincial Policy Statement 2020

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated April 27, 2020 entitled "Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2020" outlining the final version of the Provincial Policy Statement that was released on February 28, 2020, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

(2.7) Foxwood Subdivision Phase 3 - 1602 Sunningdale Road Subdivision Agreement Special Provisions 39T-11503

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Foxwood Developments (London) Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 24, Concession 5, situated on the south side of Sunningdale Road West, east of Hyde Park Road, municipally known as 1602 Sunningdale Road West:

  a)      the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Foxwood Developments (London) Inc., for the Foxwood Subdivision, Phase 3 (39T-11503) appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

  b)      the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 as Appendix “B”;

  c)      the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 as Appendix “C”; and,

  d)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions.

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

6.

(2.8) 935-341 Longworth Road (H-9175) (Relates to Bill No. 167)

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 935-941 Longworth Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 5, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the lands FROM a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-94*R1-6(4)) TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-6(4)) Zone to remove the holding provision.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

7.

(2.9) Exemption for Part-Lot Control - 2673 Asima Drive and 3313 Strawberry Walk

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Rockwood Homes, to exempt Blocks 50 and 51, Plan 33M-699 from Part-Lot Control:

  a)      pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting, to Blocks 50 and 51, Plan 33M-699 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-5(2)) which permits street townhouse dwellings;

  b)      the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Blocks 50 and 51, Plan 33M-699 as noted in clause a) above:

  i)       the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy;
  ii)      the applicant submit a draft reference plan to Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
  iii)     the applicant submits to Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of London's Digital Submission / Drafting Standards and be referenced to the City’s NAD83 UTM Control Reference;
  iv)     the applicant submit each draft reference plan to London Hydro showing driveway locations and obtain approval for hydro servicing locations and above ground hydro equipment locations prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
  v)     the applicant submit to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office any revised lot grading and servicing plans in accordance with the final lot layout to divide the blocks should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan;
  vi)     the applicant shall enter into any amending subdivision agreement with the City, if necessary;
  vii)    the applicant shall agree to construct all services, including private drain connections and water services, in accordance with the approved final design of the lots;
  viii)    the applicant shall obtain confirmation from Development Services that the assignment of municipal numbering has been completed in accordance with the reference plan(s) to be deposited, should there be further division of property contemplated as a result of the approval of the reference plan prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office;
  ix)      the applicant shall obtain approval from Development Services of each reference plan to be registered prior to the reference plan being registered in the land registry office;
  x)      the applicant shall submit to Development Services confirmation that an approved reference plan for final lot development has been deposited in the Land Registry Office;
  xi)      the applicant shall obtain clearance from the City Engineer that requirements iv), v) and vi)      inclusive, outlined above, are satisfactorily completed, prior to any issuance of building permits by the Chief Building Official for lots being developed in any future reference plan;
  xii)      the applicant shall provide a draft transfer of the easements to be registered on title; and,
  xiii)     that on notice from the applicant that a reference plan has been registered on a Block, and that Part Lot Control be re-established by the repeal of the bylaw affecting the Lots/Block in question.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.

(2.10) Building Division Monthly Report for February 2020

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of February, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

9.

(2.4)  Meadowlilly Subdivision Amendment Agreement 39T-00517

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc., for the subdivision of land over Registered Plan 33M-603, located on the north side of Commissioners Road East, east of Highbury Avenue South, across from Chelton Road:

  a)      the Amending Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc. appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 BE APPROVED for the Meadowlilly Subdivision (Registered Plan 33M-603); and,

  b)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any further amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

10.

(2.5) Request for Council Resolution, under section 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 - 809 Dundas StreeT East (Z-8875)

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 809 Dundas Street:

  a)      on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated April 27, 2020 and entitled “Request for Council Resolution, under section 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990, c. P.13 - 809 Dundas Street" BE RECEIVED for information; and,

  b)      the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to submit a Minor Variance application for the property located at 809 Dundas Street.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

11.

(2.6) 130, 136, 146 and 164 Pond Mills Road Pond Mills Subdivision Agreement Special Provisions 39T-12501

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the application to enter into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the subdivision of land over Lot 1, Lot 7 and Lot 8 Registered Plan No. 284(C) and Part of Lot 17 and Lot 18 Broken Front Concession B (Geographic Township of Westminster) and Part of Block 73 Plan 33M-269 in the City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the east of Pond Mills Road, south of the Thames River, and west of Shelborne Place, municipally known as 130, 136, 146 and 164 Pond Mills Road BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consultation with the applicant and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

12.

(5.1) Hamilton Road Community Improvement Plan

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the actions necessary to implement the Façade Improvement and Upgrade to Building Code Forgivable Loan Programs for the Hamilton Road Community Improvement Plan Project Area; it being noted that funding to support these Programs are available in the CIP Loan Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated March 4, 2020 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.3

10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee 

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, excluding Item 2 (2.1), BE APPROVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That if BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(2.2) Governance Requirements and Recommendations - Housing Development Corporation, London (Relates to Bill No.'s 164 & 165)

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and concurrently the Board, Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC):
  
  a)      the staff report dated April 28, 2020 entitled “Governance Requirements and Recommendations – Housing Development Corporation, London, BE RECEIVED;
  
  b)      the proposed by-law as appended to staff report dated April 28, 2020 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to repeal By-law No. A.07891-264 being “A by-law to appoint an interim director of the Housing Development Corporation, London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 5, 2020; and,
  
  c)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2020 as Appendix “B” being “A by-law to appoint an interim director of the Housing Development Corporation, London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 5, 2020.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(4.1) Request for a Shareholder's Meeting - Housing Development Corporation, London 

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London:

  a)      the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 9, 2020, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

  b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2019 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the Housing Development Corporation, London to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 7, 2020 from S. Giustizia, President & CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

(4.2) Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting – London Hydro Inc.

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.:
  
  a)      the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 9, 2020, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London Hydro Inc. in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and
  
  b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2019 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc. and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;
  
  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 2, 2020, from G. Valente, Chair, Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc., with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

6.

(4.3) Request for a Shareholder's Meeting - London-Middlesex Community Housing

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing:
  
  a)      the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 9, 2020, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Community Housing in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and
  
  b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2019 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Community Housing and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Community Housing to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;
  
  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 17, 2020, from A. Mackenzie, Interim CEO, London & Middlesex Community Housing, with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

7.

(4.4) London Public Library Board Vacancy Notification

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Public Library Board vacancy notification:
  
  a)      the resignation of D. Vachon from the Library Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; and,
  
  b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to:
  
  i)       contact current applications on file, to confirm that those individual remain interested in consideration for appointment;
  ii)      seek additional applications to fill the vacancy on the Board; and
  iii)     bring forward the applications, noted in parts i) and ii), above, for consideration at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.

(4.5) Hamilton Road BIA

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management:

  a)      the resignations of Cassi Mask-Wildman and Raphael Metron BE ACCEPTED; and

  b)      Chantal Watier BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 15, 2022.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Additional Measures for Community Relief

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Additional Measures for Community Relief report dated April 28, 2020:
  
  a)      the overview of projected financial impacts of COVID-19 on The Corporation of the City of London BE RECEIVED for information;
  
  b)      the summary of initiatives and programs implemented by the federal and provincial governments to support Ontarians through COVID-19 pandemic BE RECEIVED for information;
  
  c)      the advocacy priorities with our federal and provincial partners outlined in the staff report dated April 28, 2020 BE ENDORSED;
  
  d)      the Mayor BE DIRECTED to submit the first report of the Mayor’s Economic and Social Impact and Recovery Task Forces to the federal and provincial governments;
  
  e)      the following measures outlined in the staff report, dated April 28, 2020, to provide further relief to individuals and businesses, BE APPROVED for implementation:
  
  i)       London Good Food Box Program (Initiative 1);
  ii)      Harvest Bucks Contribution Program (Initiative 2);
  iii)     Housing Stability Bank Program (Initiative 4);
  iv)     Deferral of rent payments for tenants of City-owned properties (Initiative 5);
  v)      Closing the digital divide for students and families (Initiative 7);
  vi)     Coordinating the delivery of fresh, health food to people who are quarantining or self-isolating (Initiative 8);
  vii)     Extension of Payment terms for 60 days for invoices (Initiative 9);
  viii)    Extension of the remittance period for Municipal Accommodation Tax revenues (Initiative 10);
  ix)      Flexibility in loading/unloading and delivery times (Initiative 11);
  
  f)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to waive the requirement, as outlined in the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, to charge interest on internal borrowings from reserves and reserve funds and temporary negative balances in reserves and reserve funds; and,
  
  g)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to finalize the approach to mitigate the projected budget shortfall through the 2020 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report;

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received additional information from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and a communication dated April 23, 2020 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  
• Amendment:
  Motion made by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: Mayor E. Holder

  That clause 2.1 BE AMENDED by adding the following new part h):

  h)      the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advise the Federal and Provincial Government that the City of London endorses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) call for the Federal and Provincial government to provide $10 billion in emergency operating assistance for municipalities to address current fiscal challenges and continue to provide vital services to Londoners, including our most vulnerable populations; it being noted that the Civic Administration will ensure that the work being undertaken by the City of London aligns with this call for action;

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

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

  That Item 2 (2.1), as amended, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

  Item 2 (2.1), as amended, reads as follows:

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Additional Measures for Community Relief report dated April 28, 2020:
  
  a)      the overview of projected financial impacts of COVID-19 on The Corporation of the City of London BE RECEIVED for information;
  
  b)      the summary of initiatives and programs implemented by the federal and provincial governments to support Ontarians through COVID-19 pandemic BE RECEIVED for information;
  
  c)      the advocacy priorities with our federal and provincial partners outlined in the staff report dated April 28, 2020 BE ENDORSED;
  
  d)      the Mayor BE DIRECTED to submit the first report of the Mayor’s Economic and Social Impact and Recovery Task Forces to the federal and provincial governments;
  
  e)      the following measures outlined in the staff report, dated April 28, 2020, to provide further relief to individuals and businesses, BE APPROVED for implementation:
  
  i)       London Good Food Box Program (Initiative 1);
  ii)      Harvest Bucks Contribution Program (Initiative 2);
  iii)     Housing Stability Bank Program (Initiative 4);
  iv)     Deferral of rent payments for tenants of City-owned properties (Initiative 5);
  v)      Closing the digital divide for students and families (Initiative 7);
  vi)     Coordinating the delivery of fresh, health food to people who are quarantining or self-isolating (Initiative 8);
  vii)     Extension of Payment terms for 60 days for invoices (Initiative 9);
  viii)    Extension of the remittance period for Municipal Accommodation Tax revenues (Initiative 10);
  ix)      Flexibility in loading/unloading and delivery times (Initiative 11);
  
  f)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to waive the requirement, as outlined in the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, to charge interest on internal borrowings from reserves and reserve funds and temporary negative balances in reserves and reserve funds; 
  
  g)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to finalize the approach to mitigate the projected budget shortfall through the 2020 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report;
  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received additional information from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and a communication dated April 23, 2020 from C. Butler with respect to this matter; and,

  h)      the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advise the Federal and Provincial Government that the City of London endorses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) call for the Federal and Provincial government to provide $10 billion in emergency operating assistance for municipalities to address current fiscal challenges and continue to provide vital services to Londoners, including our most vulnerable populations; it being noted that the Civic Administration will ensure that the work being undertaken by the City of London aligns with this call for action;.

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received additional information from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and a communication dated April 23, 2020 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.

  
  

10.

Deferred Matters

None.

11.

Enquiries

Councillor P. Squire enquires with respect to the current backyard fire ban, the Managing Director Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services responds with indication that the matter is being reviewed and an update would be forth-coming.

12.

Emergent Motions

None.

13.

By-laws

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

  That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 162 to 167, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Motion made by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 162 to 167, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

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

  That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 162 to 167, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.

Council, In Closed Session

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

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

  a)       A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/7/PEC)

  b)       A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/7/PEC)

  c)       A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.3/7/PEC)

  d)       A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regards to one or more of the Corporation’s unions and communications necessary for that purpose regarding the COVID-19 emergency. (6.1/10/SPPC)

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

  The Council convenes In Closed Session at 4:47 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating; it being noted that Councillors M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

  At 5:13 PM, Councillor M. Salih leaves the meeting.

  At 5:39 PM, Councillor M. van Holst leaves the meeting.

  At 5:42 PM, Councillor M. van Holst enters the meeting.

  At 6:02 PM, Councillor A. Hopkins leaves the meeting.

  The Council reconvenes at 6:07 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating, except Councillors M. Salih and A. Hopkins; it being noted that Councillors M. van Holst, S. Lewis,  J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman,  P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

  
  

9.

Added Reports

9.1

8th Report of Council in Closed Session 

• Motion made by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That it BE NOTED that progress was reported on the following Council, In Closed Session matters:

  a)      a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.(6.1/7/PEC)

  b)      a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.(6.2/7/PEC)

  c)      a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.3/7/PEC)

  d)      a matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regards to one or more of the Corporation’s unions and communications necessary for that purpose regarding the COVID-19 emergency. (6.1/10/SPPC)

  
  Motion Passed
• Motion made by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 161 BE APPROVED.

  
  Motion Passed
• Motion made by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That Second Reading of Bill No.161 BE APPROVED.

  
  Motion Passed
• Motion made by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.161 BE APPROVED.

  
  Motion Passed

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

  Bill	By-law
  Bill No. 161	By-law No. A.-7973-115 – A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 5th day of May, 2020. (City Clerk)
  Bill No. 162	By-law No. A.-7974-116 – A by-law to approve Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan Funding Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada; and, to delegate authority to execute the Agreements.(2.2/5/CPSC)
  Bill No. 163	By-law No. A.-7975-117 – A by-law to delegate the authority to sign Affordable Housing Contribution Agreements relating to the supply of affordable housing at 744 Dundas Street to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or their written designate. (2.4/5/CPSC)
  Bill No. 164	By-law No. A.-7976-118 – A by-law to repeal By-law No. A.-7891-264 being “A by-law to appoint an interim director of the Housing Development Corporation, London”. (2.2b/10/SPPC)
  Bill No. 165	By-law No. A.-7977-119 – A by-law to appoint an interim director of the Housing Development Corporation, London. (2.2c/10/SPPC)
  Bill No. 166	By-law No. W.-5666-120 – A by-law to authorize the Exeter Road and Wellington Road Intersection Improvements (project TS1576). (2.7/5/CWC)
  Bill No. 167	By-law No. Z.-1-202844 – A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at located at 935-941 Longworth Road. (2.8/7/PEC)

  
  

14.

Adjournment

• Motion made by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourns at 6:10 PM.