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Council
MINUTES
25TH MEETING
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September 15, 2015
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The Council meets in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
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PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J.
Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and
J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, R. Armistead,
J.P. Barber, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, M.
Hayward, K. Huner, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien,
R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L. Rowe, T. Wellhauser and B. Westlake-Power.
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At the beginning of the Meeting all Members
are present.
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Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary
interest in clause 3 of the 22nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and
Policy Committee, having to do with the community mailbox installation
agreement, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.
Councillor J. Helmer further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-2 of
the 21st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with a
matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and
employees of the Corporation, concerning labour relations and employee
negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s associations or unions and
litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipally, by indicating that the Service
Employees International Union (SEIU) is a client of his company.
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None.
At
4:19 PM Councillor H.L. Usher leaves the meeting.
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve that Council rise and go into
the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the
following:
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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, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)
RECUSED: J. Helmer (1)
The Council rises and goes into the
Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:20 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the
Chair and all Members present.
At 4:21 PM Councillor H.L. Usher enters the
meeting.
At 4:25 PM Councillor J. Helmer leaves the
meeting.
The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:26 PM
and Council reconvenes at 4:28 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all
Members present.
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Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer and
seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve the Minutes of the 24th Meeting
held on September 1, 2015.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor M. van Holst and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve referral of the following
communications as noted:
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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VIII
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MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
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None.
Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary
interest in clause C-2 of the Confidential Appendix to the 21st Report of the
Corporate Services Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to
reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the
Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard
to the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential
litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the
municipality, by indicating that the Service Employees International Union
(SEIU) is a client of his company.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the Request for Proposal for
Architect to Act as Prime Consultant for Southcrest Pool and Bath House Life
Cycle Renewal (RFP No. P036-2015):
a) the
proposal submitted by a+LiNK Architecture Inc., 126 Wellington Road, London,
Ontario, N6C 4M8, to act as the Prime Consultant for the Southcrest Pool and
Bath House Life Cycle Renewal project for a fee of $128,870, excluding HST,
BE ACCEPTED; it being pointed out that the proposal submitted by a+LiNK
Architecture Inc. was deemed to provide the best technical and financial
value to the Corporation, meets the City’s requirements in all areas and
acceptance is in accordance with section 15.2 of the Procurement of Goods and
Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2015 as Appendix “A”;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with the project;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract or any other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated September 8,
2015 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on
September 15, 2015 to authorize and approve a Memorandum of Understanding
between The Corporation of the City of London (the “City”) and The
Corporation of the County of Middlesex (the “County”) to set forth the terms
and understanding between the City and the County for establishing a joint
liaison committee comprised of elected officials to discuss and consider
matters of mutual concern and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
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That Michael Thorn BE APPOINTED as a Voting
Member on the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee for
the term ending February 28, 2019.
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That the Corporate Services Committee
meeting on November 17, 2015 at 12:00 PM BE RESCHEDULED to November 16, 2015
at 12:00 PM.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
Motion
made by Councillor M. Cassidy to Approve clause 4.
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Request for Approval of an Expense on an
Exception Basis
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That, notwithstanding Council Policy 28(2)
– Council Members’ Expense Account, the request by Councillor M. van Holst to
provide up to $500.00 from his annual expense allocation, to cover the costs
associated with the rental of the Showmobile for the St. Julien Park
Community Festival, BE APPROVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park
(10)
NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, V.
Ridley, J. Zaifman (5)
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13th Report of the
Civic Works Committee
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Councillor
J. Helmer presents.
Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clauses 1 to 4, 6, 7 and clause 9.
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That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer
disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report, specifically
having to do with the Deferred Matter #39 with respect to the Canada Post
Community Mailbox Program, by indicating that his spouse is employed by
Canada Post.
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the supply of Itron® Electronic
Radio Transmitters:
a) a
Single Source contract with EMCO Corporation Waterworks BE APPROVED for the
supply and delivery of Itron® Electronic Radio Transmitters, at an estimated
annual value of $880,000.00, excluding H.S.T., for a one (1) year period with
four (4) option years; it being noted that this will be a single source
contract in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and
Services Policy;
b) the
funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2015, as Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this contract; and,
d) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or issuing purchase orders or contract records relating to
the subject matter of this approval. (2015-A05)
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Sarnia Road
Pipeline Inspection - Single Source Procurement
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the
advice of the Director, Water and Wastewater, the following actions be taken
with respect to the award of a single source contract for a pipeline
condition assessment on Sarnia Road:
a) the
contract value for Pure Technologies Ltd. BE APPROVED, to inspect and provide
a condition assessment for the Sarnia Road pipeline in 2015, in the amount of
$850,000.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with section 14.4(e) of the
Corporation of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED from the current available budget as
set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated
September 9, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’;
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project. (2015-F17)
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Proposed Regulatory
Amendments to Update Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards and Testing and
Reporting Requirements
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That, on the recommendation of the
Director, Water and Wastewater, the staff report dated September 9, 2015,
with respect to the proposed changes to the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards, and the testing and reporting requirements for Ontario Drinking
Water Systems, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E08)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the
following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting
engineer to carry out the Kilally Road Improvements, Phase 1 Project:
a) Development
Engineering Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed
design of the said project in the amount of $115,410.00, excluding H.S.T., in
accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services
Policy;
b) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2015, as Appendix 'A';
c) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,
e) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
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Canadian Urban
Transit Association (CUTA) Federal Election Initiative
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Federal Election
Initiative:
a) support
for greater federal investment in public transit infrastructure, commencing
with the 2016 Budget, BE ENDORSED;
b) the
Federal Government BE REQUESTED to implement funding models that allow
flexibility to meet the different realities of cities, towns and
collectivities across Canada;
c) federal
parties BE URGED to make public transit a major electoral issue by advising
the public as to each party’s plan for transit over the coming months;
d) the
attached transit survey BE ENDORSED and the City of London BE
INCLUDED as a signatory to the survey; and,
e)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to coordinate the positions taken in a)
to d) above, with its current efforts to seek input from federal candidates.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
Motion made by Councillor J. Helmer to
Approve clause 5.
That,
on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering
Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-laws appended to the staff
report dated September 9, 2015 as Appendices 'A' & 'B', BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015, for the
purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111). (2015-C01)
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)
At 4:45 PM Councillor J. Helmer leaves the
meeting.
Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to
Approve clause 8.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at
August 24, 2015:
a) items 26 and 45 BE COMBINED as
they relate to the same matter; and,
b) the
Deferred Matters List, as amended, BE RECEIVED.
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)
At
4:45 PM Councillor J. Helmer enters the meeting.
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 12 and 14.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 7th Report of the Environmental
and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on August
20, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
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That the 5th Report of the Trees and
Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on August 26, 2015, BE
RECEIVED.
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of Banman
Developments Inc., relating to portions of land located at Georgeherriot Lane,
Paulpeel Ave, Lismer Way and Lismer Place, the proposed by-law appended to
the staff report dated September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal
Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No.
Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the
subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1(h. R1-3) Zone and a Holding
Residential R1 Special Provision (h. R1-3(7)) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-3)
Zone and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(7)) Zone to remove the
“h.” holding provision. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Richmond Medical
Centre Inc., relating to the property located at 1653 Richmond Street, the
proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015
to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to
change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R9 Special
Provision (h-5*h-190*R9-7 (23)) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision
(R9-7 (23)) Zone to remove the “h-5”, “h-190” holding provisions.
(2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Services, based on the application of GSP Group Inc.,
relating to the properties located at 1631, 1635, 1639, 1643 and 1649
Richmond Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated
September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held
on September 15, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with
the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding
Residential R9 Special Provision (h-5*h*-55*h-190*R9-7 (23)) Zone and a
Holding Residential R9 Special Provision/ Convenience Commercial Special
Provision (h-5*h-164*R9-7 (20)/CC4 (3)) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special
Provision (R9-7 (23)) Zone and a Residential R9 Special Provision/
Convenience Commercial Special Provision (R9-7 (20)/CC4 (3)) Zone to remove
the “h-5”, ‘h-55”, “h-164” and “h-190” holding provisions. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Planner
II, Development Planning, based on the application of the City of London,
relating to the Blakie Road and Breck Avenue Servicing Area, the proposed
by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015 to amend
Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the
zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Light Industrial (h-17*LI1/LI7)
Zone TO a Light Industrial (LI1/LI7) Zone to remove the “h-17” holding
provision. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Planner
II, Development Planning, based on the application of the City of London,
relating to the Hyde Park Road Industrial Subdivision, the proposed by-law
appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015 to amend Zoning
By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning
of the subject lands FROM a Holding Restricted Service Commercial
(h-17*RSC1*RSC5) Zone, Holding Restricted Service Commercial (h-17*RSC2*RSC5)
Zone, Holding Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision
(h-17*h-32*RSC1*RSC3(15)*RSC5) Zone, Holding Light Industrial Special
Provision (h-17*LI1(3)) Zone, Holding Light Industrial Special Provision
(h-17*LI1(4)) Zone, Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17*LI1(9))
Zone, Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17*LI1(3)*LI7) Zone and a
Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17*LI1(3)*LI7(5)) Zone TO a
Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1*RSC5) Zone, Restricted Service Commercial
(RSC2*RSC5) Zone, Holding Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision
(h-32*RSC1*RSC3(15)*RSC5) Zone, Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(3))
Zone, Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(4)) Zone, Light Industrial
Special Provision (LI1(9)) Zone, Light Industrial Special Provision
(LI1(3)*LI7) Zone and a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(3)*LI7(5))
Zone to remove the “h-17” holding provision. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Manager,
Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of
Foxwood Development (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 1602
Sunningdale Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated
September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held
on September 15, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with
the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a
Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-4 (26)) Zone and a
Holding Residential R1 (h*h*100* R1-13) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special
Provision (R1-4 (26)) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-13) Zone to remove the
holding h and h-100 provisions. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the Senior
Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of 1640209 Ontario
Ltd., c/o York Developments Inc., relating to a portion of land located at
1959 Wharncliffe Road South, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report
dated September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be
held on September 15, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity
with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a
Holding Residential R1 (h. R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone to
remove the “h.” holding provision. (2015-D09)
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the administrative changes
to the following by-laws to reflect recent civic administration title changes
and to address operational efficiencies:
a)
the
proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) appended to the staff report dated September
8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
September 15, 2015 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1363-381, as amended, the “The
City of London Site Alteration By-law”, to:
i)
delete
the definition for “Director, Development and Compliance”;
ii)
add
a definition for “Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and
Chief Building Official”;
iii)
add
a definition for “Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison”;
iv) delete
all references to the title “Director, Development and Compliance” and
replace them with the title “Managing Director, Development and Compliance
Services and Chief Building Official”; and
v) delete
section 7.1 in its entirety and replace it with a new section 7.1 to reflect
the title changes noted in sections i) to iv), above;
b)
the
proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) appended to the staff report dated September
8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
September 15, 2015 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1455-541, as amended, the “Site
Plan Control Area By-law”, to:
i)
delete
the title of “Director, Development and Compliance” from Schedule 3 and
replace it with the title “Managing Director, Development and Compliance
Services and Chief Building Official;
ii)
delete
the title “City Planner” from Schedule 3; and,
iii)
add
the title “Manager, Development Planning” to Schedule 3;
c) the
proposed by-law (Appendix “C”) appended to the staff report dated September
8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on
September 15, 2015 to amend By-law No. C.P.-1469-217, as amended, the “The
by-law to require an applicant to consult with the municipality prior to
making an application under the Planning Act”, by deleting the
words “of Planning and Development” from the by-law;
d) the proposed by-law
(Appendix “D”) appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015
to amend By-law No. C.P-1470-218, as amended, the “Complete Application
Delegation and Acceptance By-law”, to:
i) delete
the definition for “Manager, Community Planning and Design”;
ii) add
a definition for “Manager, Current Planning”;
iii) delete
all references to the title “Manager, Community Planning and Design” and
replace them with the title “Manager, Current Planning”;
iv) delete
the definition for “Manager, Policy Planning and Programs”;
v) add
a definition for “Manager, Long Range Planning and Research”;
vi) delete
all references to the title “Manager, Policy Planning and Programs” and
replace them with the title “Manager, Long Range Planning and Research”;
vii) add
a definition for “Manager, Urban Regeneration”; and
viii) delete
section 4.1 in its entirety and replace it with a new section 4.1 to reflect
the title changes noted in i) to vii), above;
e) the proposed by-law
(Appendix “E”) appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2015 BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015
to amend By-law No. CP-7, as amended, the “Committee of Adjustment and London
Consent Authority By-law” to delete, in section 2.2, the title “Manager,
Community Planning and Design” and replace it with the title “Manager,
Current Planning”; and,
f) the
proposed by-law (Appendix “F”) appended to the staff report dated September
8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September
15, 2015 to amend By-law No. CP-17, as amended, the “Subdivision and
Condominium Delegation and Approval By-law”, to:
i) delete
the definition for “Manager, Community Planning and Design”;
ii) add
the definition for “Manager, Development Planning”;
iii) delete
all references to the title “Manager, Community Planning and Design” and
replace them with the title “Manager, Development Planning”;
iv) delete
the definition for “City Planner”;
v) delete
the definition for “Planning Director”;
vi) delete
all reference to the title “City Planner” and replace them with the title
“Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison”;
vii) delete
all references to the term “of Planning and Development”;
viii) delete
all references to the term “General Manager”; and,
ix) delete
section 3.1 in its entirety and replace it with a new section 3.1 to reflect
the title changes noted in i) to viii), above. (2015-C01)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with
respect to the application of Lafarge Canada Inc., relating to the property
located at 2760 Sunningdale Road East:
a) the
proposed by-law (Appendix "A") appended to the staff report dated
September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held
on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 to amend Schedule “B-2” – Natural Resources
and Natural Hazards of the Official Plan to change the designation of the
subject lands FROM an “Aggregate Resource Area” designation TO an “Extractive
Industrial” designation; and,
b) the
attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix "B") BE
INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, September
15, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official
Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject
property FROM an Agriculture (AG4) Zone TO a special provision Resource
Extraction (EX(__)) Zone;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith. (2015-D09)
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That the following actions be taken to
assist with encouraging redevelopment of vacant lots in London’s downtown:
a) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back to a future
meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee on the status of all
commercial parking lots in the downtown to confirm that the these properties
are zoned appropriately to permit the use;
b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to ensure that the policies contained
within the Downtown Master Plan, Our Move Forward, that discourage the
extension of temporary use by-laws for the establishment of commercial
parking uses in the downtown, be considered during the evaluation of any new
applications or applications for the extension of an existing temporary use
by-law, for the creation of new commercial parking; and,
c) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the
appropriate Committee as how best to expedite the creation and implementation
of a downtown parking strategy. (2015-D09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 12.
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Pamela
Karasy, relating to the property located at 356 Dundas Street, the proposed
by-law appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at
the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2015 to amend
Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the
zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Downtown Area (h-3*DA2*D350)
Zone TO a Downtown Area Bonus (DA2*D350*B(_)) Zone; it being noted that the
Bonus Zone shall be implemented through a development agreement to provide
increased density up to 558 units per hectare and a minimum rear yard depth
of 1.5 metres in return for the provision of the following services,
facilities and matters which are described in greater detail in the
recommended by-law:
a)
a
6-storey building design which responds to the existing built form on the
abutting lands to the east and west of the subject site. This includes
continuing the datum line established by the existing built form to the west
of the site;
b) a
building height and massing which is compatible with the West Woodfield
Heritage Conservation District abutting the subject site immediately to the
north; and,
c)
a
building design including such qualities as:
i)
a
minimum front building façade height on the ground-floor of 3.65 metres (12
feet) across the entire length of the building frontage to establish the
building “base”;
ii)
a
glass canopy located above the principal front building entrance extending
approximately one-third the length of the building façade;
iii)
a
horizontal cornice line located above the glass canopy which visually
separates the ground-floor front façade and the upper building storeys and
distinguishes the “middle” of the building from the ground-floor “base”;
iv)
a
masonry building material such as brick or block used on the façade of the
base while avoiding the use of field stone or similar material;
v)
the
use of brick on the exterior façade on the “middle” of the building extending
the entire length of the front building elevation between floors 2-4
(inclusive) beginning above the cornice line;
vi)
the
inclusion of decorative moulding between floors 4 and 5 to create visual
interest and distinguish the “top” of the building from the “middle”;
vii)
the
use of clear vision glass in all of the building’s openings on the entire
building frontage between floors 2-6 (inclusive) and avoiding the use of
spandrel glass panels;
viii)
the
use of clear vision glass in all of the transom windows and where the windows
are associated with internal facilities and rooms that promote active uses on
the base of the building;
ix)
the
use of a minimum of three glass Juliette balconies per floor between floors
2-5 (inclusive); and,
x)
the
inclusion of decorative moulding and decorative bracket detail at the top of
the 6th floor to cap the “top” of the building;
d)
a
“U” shaped building footprint with the creation of a common outdoor
landscaped area located within the interior portion of the “U”; and,
e)
to
support the provision of development of affordable housing;
it being pointed out that at the public
participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated
on the attached public participation meeting record made oral
submissions in connection therewith. (2015-D09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
Motion
made by Councillor P. Hubert to Approve clause 14.
That the following actions be taken with
respect to recent and future residential development:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the
Planning and Environment Committee providing an evaluation of the impact of
recent residential demolitions and the subsequent new construction on
Langarth Street East and Garfield Avenue with respect to applicable planning
policies (such as but not limited to: demolition permits, lot severances, lot
coverage area, side and rear lot proximity, streetline setbacks, infill and
intensification, design/character/massing); and,
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Planning and
Environment Committee, within 60 days, providing policy options which may
include, but not limited to, urban design guidelines, public site plan
review processes, public notification policies or an interim control by-law
that could be immediately implemented to ensure that new residential
development, within existing neighbourhoods, is appropriate, consistent and
complementary to the character and scale of the surrounding neighbourhood.
(2015-D09)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, 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 (14)
NAYS: M. van Holst (1)
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Councillor
P. Hubert presents.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clauses 1 to 7, excluding clause 3.
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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.
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.
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.
That Councillor J. Zaifman BE APPOINTED to
the Town and Gown Committee for the term ending November 30, 2018.
6.
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Provincial Transportation Modes
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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.
7.
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Councillor J. Helmer Enquiry – Moving
Ontario Forward Consultation
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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.
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)
At 5:11 PM Councillor J. Helmer leaves the
meeting.
Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert to
Approve clause 3.
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 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)
At
5:12 PM Councillor J. Helmer enters the meeting.
Councillor J. Morgan presents.
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan,
P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman
and C. Saunders (City Clerk).
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.
Hagan, M. Hayward, V. McAlea Major and L. Rowe.
Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan to
Approve the report of progress on the following two confidential matters:
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a)
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A matter pertaining to personal matters
involving identifiable individuals who are municipal employees with respect
to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers of
the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose (REVISED)
(C1/21/CSC)
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b)
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A matter pertaining to reports, advice and
recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning
labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s
associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including
matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.
(C2/21/CSC)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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None.
Councillor M. van Holst withdraws his
enquiry regarding City-owned billboards noting that the Civic Administration
has indicated that they will be reporting back on this matter in the near
future.
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None.
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND
THIRD TIME:
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Introduction and First Reading
of Bill No.s 308 to 330, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and
seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s
308 to 330, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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Motion made by Councillor T. Park and
seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of
Bill No.s 308 to 330, inclusive.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins,
V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)
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The
following by-laws are introduced and enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of
the City of London:
Bill
No. 308
By-law
No. A.-7301-244
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A by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 15th day of September,
2015. (City Clerk)
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Bill
No. 309
By-law
No. A.-7302-245
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A by-law to
authorize and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation
of the City of London (the “City”) and The Corporation of the County of
Middlesex (the “County”) to set forth the terms and understanding between the
City and the County for establishing a joint liaison committee comprised of
elected officials to discuss and consider matters of mutual concern and to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding. (3/21/CSC)
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Bill
No. 310
By-law
No. A.-5896(ac)-246
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A by-law to amend
By-law No. A.-5896-233 entitled, “A by-law to appoint Municipal Law
Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the by-laws of The
Corporation of the City of London.”
(Manager, Municipal
Law Enforcement - Parking & Licensing, Development and Compliance Services)
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Bill
No. 311
By-law
No. C.P.-1284(rv)-247
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A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the
City of London, 1989 relating to 2760 Sunningdale Road East. (13/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 312
By-law
No.C.P.-1363(g)-248
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A by-law to amend By-law No. C.P.-1363-381
entitled “The City of London Site Alteration By-law”. (11/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 313
By-law
No. C.P.-1455(n)-249
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A by-law to amend By-law C.P.-1455-541, as
amended, entitled the “Site Plan Control Area By-law”. (11/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 314
By-law
No. C.P.-1469(b)-250
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A by-law to amend By-law No. C.P.-1469-217,
entitled “A by-law to require an applicant to consult with the municipality
prior to making an application under the Planning Act”. (11/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 315
By-law
No. C.P.-1470(d)-251
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A by-law to amend By-law No. C.P.-1470-218
entitled the “Complete Application Delegation and Acceptance By-law”.
(11/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 316
By-law
No. CP-7-15012
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A by-law to amend By-law CP-7, entitled the
“Committee of Adjustment and London Consent Authority By-law”. (11/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 317
By-law
No. CP-17-15004
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A by-law to amend By-law CP-17 entitled the
“Subdivision and Condominium Delegation and Approval By-law”. (11/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 318
By-law
No. PS-111-15144
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A by-law to amend
By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of
motor vehicles in the City of London.” (5/13/CWC)
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Bill
No. 319
By-law
No. PS-111-15145
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A by-law to amend
By-law PS-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of
motor vehicles in the City of London.” (5/13/CWC)
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Bill
No. 320
By-law
No. S.-5750-252
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A by-law to lay
out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public
highway. (as widening to Beaverbrook Avenue South of Sugarcreek Trail) (pursuant
to Consent B-008-15 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief
Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 321
By-law
No. S.-5751-253
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A by-law to lay
out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public
highway. (as widening to Wharncliffe Road South, south of Langarth Street) (pursuant
to SP-15-011410 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1) (Chief Surveyor)
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Bill
No. 322
By-law
No. Z.-1-152417
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove
the holding provision from the zoning on a portion of the lands located at
Georgeherriot Lane, Paulpeel Ave, Lismer Way and Lismer Place. (4/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 323
By-law
No. Z.-1-152418
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove
holding provisions from the zoning of the land located at 1653 Richmond
Street. (5/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 324
By-law
No. Z.-1-152419
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove
holding provisions from the zoning of the land located at 1631, 1635, 1639,
1643 and 1649 Richmond Street. (6/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 325
By-law
No. Z.-1-152420
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A by-law
to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove the holding provision from the zoning for
the lands located at 4010, 4021, 4050, 4074, 4075, 4099 and 4104 Breck
Avenue, 4045, 4056, 4096, 4186 and 4153 Blakie Road, 4129 and 4134 Eastgate
Crescent, 4122 and 4141 Raney Crescent, and 4154 Perkins Road. (7/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 326
By-law
No. Z.-1-152421
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove
the holding provision from the zoning for the lands located at 1510, 1540,
1557, 1579, 1635 and 1640 Fanshawe Park Road West, 1917, 1921, 1922, 1930,
1941, 1956, 1959, 1970, 1971, 1984, 1994, 2018 and 2034 Mallard
Drive, 1900, 1910, 1917, 1920, 1930, 1955, 1960, 1985, 2026 and 2040 Blue
Heron Drive, 1525 and 1568 Woodcock Street and 1478 Seagull
Road. (8/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 327
By-law
No. Z.-1-152422
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove
holding provisions from the zoning for lands located at 1602 Sunningdale Road
West. (9/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 328
By-law
No. Z.-1-152423
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to remove
the holding provision from the zoning on a portion of the lands located at
1959 Wharncliffe Road South. (10/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 329
By-law
No. Z.-1-152424
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone
an area of land located at 356 Dundas Street. (12/20/PEC)
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Bill
No. 330
By-law
No. Z.-1-152425
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A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone
an area of land located at 2760 Sunningdale Road East. (13/20/PEC)
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Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher and
seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman to Approve that Council recess.
Motion Passed
The Council recesses at 5:17 PM and reconvenes
at 6:02 PM with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.
IV
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RECOGNITIONS, CONTINUED
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4.
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His Worship the
Mayor and the Municipal Council recognizes the following City of London
Employees who have achieved 25 years of service during 2015:
From Environmental and Engineering
Services: Ken Benda, Shawn Connolly, Scott Dawson, David W. Fawcett, Chris
Fletcher, Carl Goss, Ross C. Graham, Mike S. Hanke, Brian High, Maureen
Jablonski, Robert E. Jones, Stanley Kazmierczyk, John Keaney, Ron Lindenfield,
Jack Manganaro, Paul Marshall, Chris McKenzie, David L. McVittie, Ray Palmer,
John Piché, Mark Ridley, Mark Serle, Kevin Springer, Joel O. Terry, Brad
Thompson, John Traczynski, Wayne Tweddle, Fernand Vaillancourt, Anthony L.
Van Rossum, Joe Wilkins
From Legal and Corporate Services: Barbara
Hochheimer, Heather Lysynski
From Parks and Recreation: Brent Hoppe,
Krista Kearns, Steven Simmonds
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Motion
made by Councillor M. van Holst and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Adjourn.
Motion
Passed
The
meeting adjourns at 6:12 PM.
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Matt
Brown, Mayor
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Catharine
Saunders, City Clerk