I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report having to do with the community mailbox installation agreement, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

Community and Development Industry Stakeholder Consultation Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Finance and Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 14, 2015 regarding stakeholder consultation on proposed amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997 BE RECEIVED for information.

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, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

3.

Community Mailbox Installation Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Canada Post Community Mailbox installations:

a)         the draft Federation of Canadian Municipalities agreement BE APPROVED as the basis for negotiations with Canada Post;

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with negotiations with Canada Post to achieve an agreement that reflects London’s concerns and issues on the placement of community mailbox’s on the municipal right of way; and

c)         NO FURTHER ACTIONS BE TAKEN with respect to requesting local Members of Parliament to attend public engagement sessions, advising Canada Post that the City will not endorse Canada Post's actions prior to the public engagement process being satisfactorily completed, and the Mayor sending a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post to inform Canada Post of the City of London’s position regarding the existing delivery system, on the understanding that staff will continue to pursue the provision of a complete and clear list of the community mailbox locations.

Motion to Approve parts a) and b).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

Motion to Approve part c).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

4.

Multi-Year Budget

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Multi-Year Budget:

a)            on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the list of initiatives and projects attached as Appendix A, BE ENDORSED in principle as those that will have business cases prepared for consideration to receive new funding through the 2016-2019 Budget process; it being noted that the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer made the attached presentation with respect to this matter; and

b)            NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to a review of the budget priorities in relation to the various Standing Committee Deferred Matters Lists.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

NAYS: P. Hubert (1)

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, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

Motion to Approve that no further action be taken with respect to a review of the budget priorities in relation to the various Standing Committee Deferred Matters Lists.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (11)

NAYS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, T. Park (3)

5.

Consideration of Appointment to the Town and Gown Committee

That Councillor J. Zaifman BE APPOINTED to the Town and Gown Committee for the term ending November 30, 2018.

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, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

6.

Provincial Transportation Modes

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Province of Ontario’s examination of the optimal use of transportation modes across the province, including recommendations on modernizing  and appropriately regulating the intercity bus regime to ensure it remains an attractive and affordable travel option for Ontarians, as expressed in the 2014/2015 Mandate Letter for the Ministry of Transportation:

a)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to submit a letter to the Minister of Transportation requesting that the Minister include in the above-noted review, consideration of the role  of the Ontario Highway Transport Board, with particular attention to opportunities to increase competition and encourage enhanced intercommunity public transit;

b)         the Minister of Transportation BE ENCOURAGED to complete a regional transportation mobility plan for Southwestern Ontario, including significant consultation with municipalities and other stakeholders, to identify opportunities for integration between transportation modes and across communities, and to identify gaps in the mobility network in the region; and,

c)         the Province of Ontario  BE ADVISED that Municipal Council commends the Province of Ontario for taking leadership in moving towards High Speed Rail connecting Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, London and Windsor, as it will have a significant benefit for all of the Southwest Region, and urges the Province of Ontario to continue to pursue its future implementation.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire (2)

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, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

7.

Councillor J. Helmer Enquiry – Moving Ontario Forward Consultation

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer enquired about the status of the City of London’s feedback with respect to the Moving Ontario Forward consultation process.  The City Manager advised that:  the City of London will meet the response deadline; staff are still working through the Environmental Assessment (EA) component and if the EA does not land on a preferred alternative, a letter will be submitted to serve as a placeholder to allow the process to continue and remain objective; and that the report is a significant one which requires staff to take adequate time to enable it to provide its best advice, in order to assist the Municipal Council in making an appropriate decision.

VI.

ADJOURNMENT