Council

Minutes

The 12th Meeting of City Council

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency

City Hall is open to the public, with reduced capacity and physical distancing requirements.

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Present:

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

Also Present:

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

  The following were in remote attendance:  L. Livingston, A.L. Barbon, B. Card, K. Dickins, O, Katolyk, K. Scherr, C. Smith, B. Somers, S. Stafford and B. Warner.

  The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair; it being noted that the following were in remote attendance:  Councillors M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy,  A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 10 (5.2 b)) of the Report of the 11th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with London Boards - Black Lives Matter Rally, specifically as it relates to the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU), by indicating that the MLHU is his employer.

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 5 (4.1) of the Report of the 11th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with an appointment to the London Library Board, by indicating that one of the applicants is a Board Member of his employer, Western University.

2.

Recognitions

None.

3.

Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

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

  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. 192, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 16th Day of June, 2020, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and

  b)     Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 - 10th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.

  
  

  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)

5.

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

• Motion made by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the Minutes of the 11th Meeting held on June 2, 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

6.1

Expropriation of Lands Adelaide Street CP Rail Separation Project (as the "Approving Authority")

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

  That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to the expropriation of the lands for the Project known as the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street.

  
  

  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: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of the land as may be required for the project known as the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street:

  a)      the Council of The Corporation of the City of London, as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Appendix “A” appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2020, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows:

       i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project; and

       ii) the design of the Project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; and,
       iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project approved by Municipal Council on August 28, 2018; and

  b)      subject to the approval of a) above, that a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form;

  it being noted that a requests for Hearings of Necessity in relation to Parts 1 and 2, Plan 33R-20554 (Parcel 1), Part 4, Plan 33R-20555 (Parcel 7), and the whole of PIN 08277-0034 (Parcel 8) were received and were all subsequently withdrawn.

  
  

  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: A. Hopkins

  That the meeting of the Approving Authority be adjourned and that the Municipal Council reconvene in regular session.

  
  

  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)

6.2

Expropriation of Lands Adelaide Street CP Rail Separation Project  (as the "Expropriation Authority") (Relates to Bill No. 197)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of the land as may be required for the Project known as the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street:
  
  a)      the proposed by-law appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated June 16, 2020 being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 16, 2020;

  b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation;

  c)      the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and
  
  d)      the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.

  
  

  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)

6.3

Kiwanis Park Natural Playground RFP 20-25

• Motion made by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  That the sketch of the concept plan for Kiwanis Park Natural Playground, RFP 20-25, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to Item 2 (2.1) of the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Service 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

10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee 

• Motion made by: M. van Holst

  That the 10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: M. van Holst

  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) Agreement Between The City of London and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. - Management of Centennial Hall (Relates to Bill No. 193)

• Motion made by: M. van Holst

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 8, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 16, 2020 to:

  a)     approve a five year extension agreement to December 31, 2025 between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. appended to the staff report dated June 8, 2020 as Appendix “B” to the by-law; and,

  b)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement approved in part a), above.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(2.2) Standing Committee Meetings and Annual Meeting Calendar

• Motion made by: M. van Holst

  That the matter of the Annual Meeting Calendar BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee for additional discussion.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(4.1) 1st Report of the County/City Liaison Committee

• Motion made by: M. van Holst

  That the 1st Report of the County/City Liaison Committee, from its meeting held on May 20, 2020, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.2

7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee 

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That the 7th 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) Kiwanis Park Natural Playground RFP 20-25

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Kiwanis Park Natural Playground RFP 20-25:

  a)     the bid submitted by Earthscape, 7215 Wellington Rd 86, Wallenstein, Ontario, N0B 2S0, to construct the Kiwanis Park Natural Playground in accordance with RFP20-25, at its bid price of $298,960.98, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the bid submitted by Earthscape was the only bid received and it meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

  b)     the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2020;

  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 contractor 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. (2020-R04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(5.1) Deferred Matters List

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at June 1, 2020, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.3

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee 

• That the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 5 (clause 4.1) and 10 (clause 5.2).

  
  

  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

• Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 5.2 b), having to do with London Boards - Black Lives Matter Rally, specifically as it relates to the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU), by indicating that the MLHU is his employer.
  
  Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 4.1, having to do with an appointment to the London Library Board, by indicating that one of the applicants is a Board Member of his employer, Western University.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(3.1) Housing Development Corporation, London - 2019 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions (Relates to Bill No. 194)

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

  a)     the presentation by S. Giustizia, President and CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London BE RECEIVED;

  b)     the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2020 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of the Housing Development Corporation, London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 16, 2020 to:

          i) ratify and confirm the Annual Resolution of the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London; and,

          ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolution of the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London;

  c)      the Housing Development Corporation, London - 2019 Annual Shareholder Report BE RECEIVED; and

  d)     the financial statements of the Housing Development Corporation, London year ended December 31, 2019 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(3.2) London & Middlesex Community Housing - 2019 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions (Relates to Bill No. 195)

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc.:

  a)     the presentation from London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. BE RECEIVED;

  b)     the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2020 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc.”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 16, 2020 to:

           i) ratify and confirm the Annual Resolution of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc.; and

           ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolution of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc.;

  c)     London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2019 BE RECEIVED; and

  d)     the financial statements of the London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. year ended December 31, 2019 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(3.3) London Hydro Inc. - 2019 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions (Relates to Bill No. 196)

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of London Hydro Inc.;

  a)     the presentation by V. Sharma, CEO and G. Valente, Board Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED;

  b)     the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2020 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held June 16, 2020 to:

          i) ratify and confirm the Annual Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.; and,

          ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.; and,

  c)     the 2019 Report on Finance for London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

6.

(4.2) Resignation from the Argyle Business Improvement Association

• That the communication dated May 22, 2020 from R. Sidhu, Executive Director, Argyle BIA with respect to the resignation of Dale Irwin BE ACCEPTED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

7.

(4.3) Resignation and Confirmation of Appointment to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association:

  a)     the resignation of Mandi Hurst dated May 21, 2020 from the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE ACCEPTED; and,

  b)     Jean Coles BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association for the term ending November 15, 2022.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.

(4.4) Resignation from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

• That the communication dated May 19, 2020 regarding the resignation of Kimble F. Ainslie from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority BE ACCEPTED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

9.

(5.1) Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, People of Colour Racism

• WHEREAS the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London acknowledges that systemic anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and people of colour racism exists in London;

  AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council unequivocally condemns racism in all of its forms:

  AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council acknowledges that the Corporation’s workforce is not reflective of the population it services and that it will continue to work to ensure a reflective workforce;

  AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council affirms the commitment to help eradicate anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and people of colour oppression:

  NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to:

  a)     report back to a future meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee with an update on the implementation of the Community Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, providing specific details with respect to the equity and inclusion lens of the Strategy and the next steps that will be taken to end racism in London;
  
  b)     report back to the appropriate Standing Committee with respect to metrics that may be or are currently implemented to demonstrate progress with respect to hiring to reflect the diversity of the community; and
  
  c)     report back to the appropriate Standing Committee with respect the establishment of a Black Liaison Officer position at the City of London, similar to the previously approved Indigenous Liaison Officer position, including input from the community and related financing, with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

(4.1) Consideration of Appointment to the London Public Library

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the matter of the ballot appointment of a member to the London Public Library Board, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, at such time when all the members are able to vote simultaneously.

  
  

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

10.

(5.2) London Boards - Black Lives Matter Rally

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Boards:
  
  a)     the London Police Services Board and all School Boards operating in London BE REQUESTED to respond to the issues raised by Londoners during the Black Lives Matter Rally held on June 6, 2020; and,
  
  b)     the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board BE REQUESTED to respond to the issues raised by Londoners during the Black Lives Matter Rally held on June 6, 2020.

  
  
  
  
• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Boards:
  
  a)     the London Police Services Board and all School Boards operating in London BE REQUESTED to respond to the issues raised by Londoners during the Black Lives Matter Rally held on June 6, 2020; and,
  
  
  

  
  

  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: J. Helmer

  b)     the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board BE REQUESTED to respond to the issues raised by Londoners during the Black Lives Matter Rally held on June 6, 2020.

  
  

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

10.

Deferred Matters

None.

11.

Enquiries

Councillor P. Van Meerbergen enquires as to what could be done to permit residents of London to display fireworks on June 26, 2020 to acknowledge the 2020 Graduates given as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, in person graduations cannot be held.  The Civic Administration responded that they would only action upon complaint, if the regulations established by the Province and the Middlesex-London Health Unit with respect to COVID-19 were not being adhered to and if a health and safety concern arises.

12.

Emergent Motions

• Motion made by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law leave BE GIVEN to introduce the following emergent motion to delegate authority to the Civic Administration to amend regulations to assist businesses to reopen.

  
  

  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. Turner
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  WHEREAS the Province of Ontario on June 8, 2020 announced the next phase of opening businesses, previously ordered closed during COVID-19 pandemic response;

  AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario on June 8 announced an amendment to Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act to support liquor sales licensees in temporarily extending their patios;

  AND WHEREAS the municipality wishes to assist London businesses to achieve compliance with temporary regulations and requirements in a timely manner, with a focus on the principles of public safety and risk-based flexibility;

  AND WHEREAS the Civic Administration has established a Back to Business Action Team and intake portal to receive and respond to requests from businesses;

  AND WHEREAS the Civic Administration By-law permits the delegation of authority, therefore, the following actions be taken:

  a)      the City Manager and all Managing Directors and designates BE DELEGATED the authority to amend the regulations related to reopening supportive actions including business application and permit processing procedures until December 31, 2020 in the following By-laws: Business Licence By-law, Streets By-law, Traffic and Parking By-law, Sign By-law, Parks and Recreation By-law, Sound By-law, Building By-law and Council Policy By-law;

  b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proactively raise challenges to the reopening of businesses in London to other levels of government where specific changes to regulatory and/or operational mechanisms are required in order for the City to respond quickly to the needs of local businesses; and,

  c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the appropriate Standing Committee at an appropriate time to identify any impacts or changes made under this delegation;

  it being noted that the above delegations and amendments shall apply only until December 31, 2020 or until as otherwise directed by Council;

  it also being noted that the associated delegated authorities will assist with prompt reviews and approvals for business reopening items such as temporary restaurant patios, curbside pick-ups, vending stands and other applicable business practices;

  it also be further noted the fees and charges associated with business applications, permits and encroachments can be considered with other financial matters at the June 23, 2020 meeting 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)

13.

By-laws

• Motion made by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: S. Turner

  That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 193 to 199, 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. Cassidy

  That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 193 to 199, 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. Lewis

  That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 193 to 199, 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. Hillier

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

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

  A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/10/CSC)

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

  A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/10/CSC)

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

  A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.  (6.3/10/CSC)

  4.4     Litigation/Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

  A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality. (6.4/10/CSC)

  
  

  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 5:01 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participating; it being noted that Councillors M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

  The Council reconvenes at 5:25 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members participation; it being noted that Councillors M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

  
  

9.

Added Reports

9.1

10th Report of Council in Closed Session 

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

  1. Offer to Purchase and Option Agreement for Industrial Lands – Anvo Laboratories Inc. Part of Block 5, Plan 33M-609 – Innovation Park, Phase IV

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City owned industrial land located, Innovation Park, Phase IV, Part of Block 5 containing an area of approximately 5 acres, located on the west side of Bonder Road, being comprised of Part Block 5, Plan 33M-609, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Appendix “A”, the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”) submitted by Anvo Laboratories Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase five (5) acres of the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $350,000.00 (reflecting a sale price of $70,000.00 per acre), attached as Appendix “B” BE ACCEPTED; subject to the following conditions:

  a)     the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to examine title at the Purchaser’s own expense;

  b)     the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this Agreement to carry out soil tests as it might reasonably require;

  c)     the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this Agreement to conduct environmental inspections and investigations of the property;

  d)     the Purchaser satisfying itself, within ninety (90) days from the acceptance, of the geotechnical condition of the property;

  e)     the City agreeing to grant to the Purchaser an Option to Purchase Agreement for the abutting four (4) acres of land identified in Schedule E-1, on the terms contained in Schedule E of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale;

  f)     the City agrees to prepare and deposit on title, on or before closing and at its expense, a reference plan describing the property; and

  g)     the City shall have ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this Agreement to terminate the existing Farm Lease with the farm tenant.

  2. Offer to Purchase Industrial Land – 2448622 Ontario Corporation Part of Block 3, Plan 33M-544 – Innovation Park Phase l

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and City Manager, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned industrial land located on the west side of Innovation Drive in Innovation Park, Phase I, containing an area of approximately 4 acres, being comprised of Part of Block 3, Plan 33M-544, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Appendix “A”, the offer submitted by 2448622 Ontario Corporation (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $280,000.00 (reflecting a sale price of $70,000.00 per acre), attached as Appendix “B” BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

  a) the Purchaser be allowed, within ninety (90) days from acceptance of the offer, to examine title at Purchaser’s own expense;

  b) the Purchaser be allowed, within ninety (90) days from acceptance of the offer, to carry out environmental inspections as it might reasonably require; at Purchaser’s own expense;

  c) the Purchaser be allowed, within ninety (90) days from acceptance of the offer, to carry out geotechnical inspections at Purchaser’s own expense;

  d) the Purchaser be allowed, within one hundred twenty (120) days to determine the financial feasibility of the Purchaser’s intended use of the property satisfactory to the Purchaser; and

  e) the City being able to terminate the existing Farm Lease Agreement for the property.

  3. Authorization to Grant Access Easement over 434 Elizabeth Street for Indwell Developments

  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, a Permanent Non-Exclusive Access Easement between the City and Indwell Developments under the corporate name Indwell Community Homes (the “Transferee”), located at 434 Elizabeth Street, attached as Appendix “A” and as part of the Transferee’s housing development project being a 3 storey mixed use development with 72 apartment units located at 744 Dundas Street, 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)

• 13.   By-laws (continued)

  Motion made by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 192 and Added Bill No.’s 200 to 202, 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: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 192 and Added Bill No.’s 200 to 202, 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: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 192 and Added Bill No.’s 200 to 202, 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)

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

   

  Bill	By-law
  Bill No. 192	By-law No. A.-7986-140 – A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 16th day of June, 2020. (City Clerk)
  Bill No. 193	By-law No. A.-7987-141 – A by-law to authorize an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Donald Jones Management Services Inc., for the operation and management of Centennial Hall, and to authorize the execution the Agreement. (2.1/10/CSC)
  Bill No. 194	By-law No. A.-7988-142 – A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of the Housing Development Corporation, London. (3.1/11/SPPC)
  Bill No. 195	By-law No. A.-7989-143 – A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. (3.2/11/SPPC)
  Bill No. 196	By-law No. A.-7990-144 – A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. (3.3/11/SPPC)
  Bill No. 197	By-law No. L.S.P.-3486-145 – A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street. (City Engineer)
  Bill No. 198	By-law No. S.-6065-146 – A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (as widening to Dundas Street, west of Highbury Avenue North)  (Chief Surveyor – pursuant to Site Plan SPA19-075 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)
  Bill No. 199	By-law No. S.-6066-147 – A by-law to permit Khalid Hussain and Batsha Hussain to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 245 William Street, City of London. (City Clerk)
  Bill No. 200	(ADDED)  By-law No. A.-7991-148 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Access Easement Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Indwell Community Homes, for approximately 286 square metres located at 434 English Street and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Access Easement Agreement. (6.3/10/CSC)
  Bill No. 201	(ADDED)  By-law No. A.-7992-149 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and 2448622 Ontario Corporation, for the sale of the City owned industrial land described as Part of Block 3, Plan 33M-544, in the City’s Innovation Park, in the City of London, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.2/10/CSC)
  Bill No. 202	(ADDED)  By-law No. A.-7993-150 – A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Option Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Anvo Laboratories Inc., for the sale of the City owned industrial land, described as Part of Block 5, Plan 33M-609, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.1/10/CSC)

  
  

14.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourns at 5:36 PM.