Council

Minutes

Meeting #:	The 9th Meeting of City Council
Date:	Tuesday, April 09, 2019 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

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:

• A. Barbon, B. Card, S. Corman, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J. Fleming, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone,  D. MacRae, P. McKague, C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, S. Stafford, J. Taylor

   

  The meeting is called to order at 4:04 PM, with all Members present, except Councillor P. Squire.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 3.1 of the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as it relates to Strategies SOC-12 and SOC-13, having to do with licensed child care and early years opportunities, by indicating that his wife is an employee of an EarlyON centre;

Councillor S. Turner also notes that he considered Item 2.7 of the 5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the expansion of Naloxone Kits to Fire Services, as his employer, the London Middlesex Health Unit (MLHU) has some involvement in this matter and determined that as there is no pecuniary interest with respect to his employer, that he would not be disclosing a pecuniary interest in this matter.

Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses pecuniary interests in the following matters:

a)     Item 3.1 of the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as it relates to Strategies SOC-12 and SOC-13, having to do with licensed child care and early years opportunities, by indicating that his wife operates a daycare; and,

b)     Item 2.2 of the 5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the 1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee, by indicating that is wife operates a daycare.

Councillor S. Lehman discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 3.1 of the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as it relates to Strategy GOE-21, having to do with London's downtown, by indicating that he is a member of the London Downtown Business Association.

2.

Recognitions

2.1

Community Contributions Made by Students

His Worship the Mayor recognizes the community contributions made by students attending London's post-secondary educational institutions, His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council welcomes and recognizes representatives of the Students' Councils from Western University, Huron University College, Brescia University College, King's University College and Fanshawe College

University Students' Council, Western University: Mitchell Pratt, President and,  Bardia Jalayer, President-Elect

Huron University College Students' Council: Inam Teja, President and, Christianne Morrison, President-Elect

Brescia University College Students' Council: Mikaila Hunter, President

King's University College Students' Council: Hadia Fiaz, President and, Jessica Afara, President-Elect

Society of Graduate Students, Western University: Mary Blake Bonn, President and, Jina Kum, President-Elect

Fanshawe Student Union: Jahmoyia Smith, President and, Abdullah Qassab, President-Elect

3.

Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.

Council, In Closed Session

• Motion made by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

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

  4.1. Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations/Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice
  A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/9/CSC)

  
  

  Yeas: (14)

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

  The Council rises and goes into Council, In Closed Session, at 4:16 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor P. Squire.

  The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 4:20 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:22 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor P. Squire.

  
  

5.

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

5.1

8th Meeting held on March 26, 2019

• Motion made by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the Minutes of the 8th Meeting, held on March 26, 2019, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.

Communications and Petitions

6.1

Councillor M. van Holst - High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)

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

  That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the public Agenda:

  6.1  Councillor M. van Holst - High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)

  
  

  Yeas: (13)	Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier
  Nays: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)

7.

Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.

Reports

8.1

7th Report of the Civic Works Committee

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That the 7th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of Item 11 (5.3).

  
  

  Yeas: (14)

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) 4th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That it BE NOTED that the 4th report of the Cycling Advisory Committee from its meeting held on March 20, 2019, was received.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(2.2) Bostwick Road Realignment Environmental Study Report

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Bostwick Road Realignment Municipal Class Environmental Assessment:

  a)     the Bostwick Road Realignment Environmental Study Report prepared by Parsons Inc., and dated March 21, 2019  BE ACCEPTED;

  b)     a Notice of Study Completion for the project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and,

  c)     the Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on the public record for a 30 day review period, it being noted that revised maps related to this matter, were received. (2019-E05)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(2.3) Southdale Road West and Bostwick Road Improvements Environmental Study Report

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Southdale Road West / Bostwick Road Improvements Environmental Assessment:

  a)    the Southdale Road West / Bostwick Road Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Study Report prepared by Aecom Canada Ltd., and dated March 23, 2019 BE ACCEPTED;

  b)    a Notice of Study Completion for the Project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and

  c)     the Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on the public record for a 30 day review period. (2019-E05)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

(2.4) RFP 19-03 Tree Inventory Update

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the Tree Inventory Update:

  a)     that approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into a one year contract with two additional option years for Tree inventory Update to Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited, 500 – 611 Tradewind Drive, Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 4V5; at a total cost of $517,000 (excluding HST);

  b)     the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated April 2, 2019;

  c)      that Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contracts;

  d)     approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

  e)     the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2019-E04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

6.

(2.5) Single Source Procurement Material Recover Facility Old Corrugated Cardboard Screen Upgrade

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Single Source Procurement, Material Recovery Facility Old Corrugated Cardboard Screen Upgrade: 

  a)    that approval BE GIVEN to exercise the single source provisions section 14.4 (d)(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for purchase and installation of new mechanical components (screen deck disk screens and ancillary equipment)  to upgrade the existing old corrugated cardboard screen at the Material Recovery Facility for a cost greater than $50,000;

  b)    the single source negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to hire Miller Waste Systems Inc., to purchase and install new mechanical components (screen deck disk screens and ancillary equipment) to upgrade the existing old corrugated cardboard screen at the Materials Recovery Facility for a total estimated price of $140,416.01 (excluding HST);

  c)     the financing for this purchase BE RELEASED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated April 2 2019, conditional that satisfactory terms and conditions can be negotiated and approved;

  d)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase and the reallocation of the necessary capital funds; and,

  e)    the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2019-F17)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

7.

(2.6) 2014 - 2018 Community Energy Action Plan - Final Update

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the report dated April 2, 2019 related to the conclusion of the 2014-2018 Community Energy Action Plan activities, BE RECEIVED for information. (2019-E17)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.

(2.7) Development of the Next Community Energy Action Plan (CEAP) 2019 - 2023

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the next steps for the development of the 2019-2023 Community Energy Action Plan, as presented in the report dated April 2, 2019, BE RECEIVED for information. (2019-E17)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

9.

(5.1) Deferred Matters List

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That the Deferred Matters list as of March 25, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

10.

(5.2) 3rd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 26, 2019, was received.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  At 4:36 PM, Councillor P. Squire enters the meeting.

  
  

11.

(5.3) High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) in Next Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update

• Motion made by: S. Lehman

  That HOV lanes BE ASSESSED at a network level in the next update to the Transportation Master Plan; it being noted that they provide a potential new option for transit prioritization; it being further noted that the communication dated March 30, 2019 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter, was received.

  
  

  Yeas: (10)	Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Hillier
  Nays: (5)	M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, E. Peloza, and A. Kayabaga

  
  Motion Passed (10 to 5)

8.2

5th Report of Community and Protective Services Committee

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the 5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of Item 3 (2.2).

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) 3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the 3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee Report, from its meeting held on March 13, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(2.4) Museum London Operating Endowment Fund Trust Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 142)

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 1, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 9, 2019, to:

  a)            authorize and approve the Declaration and Agreement of Trust, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London, the Museum London Foundation and Museum London; and,

  b)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-F11A)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

(2.5) London Heritage Council Agreement 2019 - 2023 (Relates to Bill No. 143)

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 1, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 9, 2019, to:

  a)            approve the Purchase of Service Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into between the London Heritage Council and The Corporation of the City of London, regarding the operation and administration of the Community Heritage Investment Program (CHIP) and other historical and cultural services; and,

  b)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-R01)

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

6.

(2.6) Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy - Community Entity – Designated Communities Funding Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 144)

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 1, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 9, 2019, to:

  a)            authorize and approve the Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Community Entity Designated Communities Funding Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada and The Corporation of the City of London;

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

  c)            delegate the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home the authority to approve any further Amendments to the Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Community Entity Designated Communities Funding Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Funding Agreement;

  d)            authorize the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to execute any Amendments to the Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Community Entity Designated Communities Funding Agreement;

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

  f)             authorize and approve the template Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy Sub-Project Funding Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into between the City of London and such entities who have been selected for funding for their sub-projects in accordance with the City’s Funding Agreement with Canada;

  g)            delegate the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, the authority to insert the necessary details into the above-noted Sub-Project Funding Agreement and to approve such agreements, provided that the agreements do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of the City; and,

  h)            delegate the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, the authority to execute the above-noted Sub-Project Funding Agreements. (2019-S14)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

7.

(2.7) Expansion of Naloxone Kits to Fire Services (Relates to Bill No. 145)

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Naloxone kits:

  a)            the Fire Chief BE AUTHORIZED to make available Naloxone kits on London Fire Apparatus for sue by London Fire Fighters as part of the response program; and,

  b)            the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 1, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 9, 2019, to:

  i)             approve the Community Collaboration Agreement for Naloxone Kits Distribution, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between the Middlesex-London Health Unit and the London Fire Department; and,

  ii)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-S08)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.

(2.3) Property Standards Related Demolitions (Relates to Bill No. 147)

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 9, 2019, to approve the demolition of abandoned buildings at the municipal addresses of 315 Oakland Avenue, 271 William Street, 200 Adelaide Street North and 533 Piccadilly Street, in the City of London and that the property shall be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left in a graded and levelled condition, in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By-law and Building Code Act; it being noted that a delegation from T. Cuzzocrea was received with respect to this matter. (2019-P10D)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

9.

(3.1) Unsanctioned and Unsafe Street Parties Policy Amendments - Public Nuisance By-law - Cost Recovery

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the Unsanctioned and Unsafe Street Parties Policy Amendments – Public Nuisance By-law and Cost Recovery item BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for consultation with stakeholders and a report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting to be held on May 28, 2019, with an accompanying in camera report to also be provided regarding legal advice; it being noted that the attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, was received with respect to this matter;

  it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

10.

(3.2) 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 21, 2019:

  a)            the following actions be taken with respect to menstrual products distribution free of charge:

  i)             the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide free menstrual products (pads and tampons) in all public-facing City of London facilities and report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with respect to the cost associated with this;

  ii)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore the option of providing free menstrual products in all remaining City of London facilities, as a pilot project, and report back at a future meeting of the CPSC with respect to the cost associated with this; and,

  iii)            delegation status BE GRANTED to R. Hussain, M. Sereda and R. Ettinger to speak at the April 1, 2019 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting with respect to this matter;

  b)            the attached 2018 Work Plan for the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, BE RECEIVED; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1 b), BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

11.

(5.1) Deferred Matters List

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at March 25, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(2.2) 1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

• Motion made by: M. Cassidy

  That the 1st report of the Childcare Advisory Committee, from its meeting on March 19, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.3

9th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That the 9th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of Item 4 (2.2).

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) Declare Surplus - Portion of City-Owned Property at 723 Lorne Avenue

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  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 a portion of City-owned land located at 723 Lorne Avenue, described as Part of Lots 1- 8, 11, Part of “A” and “B”, Block “l”, Plan 296 (3rd), further described as Parts 2, 3 and 4, Plan 33R20314, containing an area of approximately 1.84 acres (7,429.08 m2), as shown on Schedule “A” appended to the staff report date April 2, 2019, the following actions be taken:

  a)              the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS;

  b)              the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE DISPOSED OF in compliance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy via Request for Proposal;

  c)              an evaluation criteria for determining the successful proponent to ensure that submissions generally implement the development concept included in Schedule C, as appended to the staff report dated April 2, 2019, BE INCLUDED in the Request for Proposal; and

  d)               evaluation criteria for determining the successful proponent to ensure that the design of development is consistent with “Section 4.5.1 Design Guidelines for New Buildings” of the Old East Heritage Conservation District – Conservation and Design Guidelines, BE INCLUDED in the Request for Proposal.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

(2.3) Joint Use and Maintenance Agreement - Westminster Ponds (Relates to Bill No. 146)

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That, on the recommendation of the Assistant City Solicitor, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 2, 2019 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 9, 2019, to authorize an Agreement among The Corporation of the City of London, London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care, London and Reforest London, substantially in the form attached to the staff report dated April 2, 2019 and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

(3.1) Tax Adjustment Agenda

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated April 2, 2019 BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee at the public hearing associated with this matter. 

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

6.

(3.2) Apportionment of Taxes

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff report dated April 2, 2019 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on those Schedules, pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee at the public hearing associated with this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

7.

(4.1) London Convention Centre 2018 Operational Results

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That the transfer of 100% of the 2018 London Convention Centre Operational surplus, in the amount of $193,000 based upon the 2018 Unaudited Financial Statements, to the London Convention Centre Capital Reserve held by the City of London, BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

8.

(5.1) Board of Directors - Federation of Canadian Municipalities

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated March 25, 2019 from Councillor J. Morgan regarding standing for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors and his associated expenses:

  a)         the following resolution BE ADOPTED:
  
  WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

  WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government;

  WHEREAS FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place May 30 to June 2, 2019, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held and followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of The Corporation of the City of London endorses Councillor Josh Morgan to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the 2019/2020 term;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Councillor J. Morgan be reimbursed by The Corporation of the City of London, outside his annual expense allocation, for his campaign expenses in seeking re-election to the Board of Directors, in an amount of up to $500, upon submission of eligible receipts; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Josh Morgan attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings, the FCM Annual Conference and AGM and the Trade Show, during the 2019/2020 term;

  b)         in the event Councillor Morgan is elected to the Board of Directors, the related expenses to attend the following meetings BE ASSUMED by the City of London, outside of his annual expense allocation, subject to the annual budget approval process and in accordance with Council’s Travel & Business Expenses Policy:

  Board of Directors Meeting - September 10-13, 2019 - Waterloo/Kitchener,ON

  Board of Directors Meeting - November 26-29, 2019 – Ottawa, ON

  Board of Directors Meeting - March 3-6, 2020 – Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

  Annual Conference & AGM - June 4-7, 2020 – Toronto, ON

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

(2.2) Annual Meeting Calendar

• Motion made by: J. Morgan

  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the annual meeting calendar appended to the staff report dated April 2. 2019 for the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 BE APPROVED; it being noted that reports from Regular SPPC meetings would move forward to a subsequent Council meeting, and not the Council meeting scheduled for the following day;

  it being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be required from time to time in order to accommodate special/additional meetings or changes to governing legislation.

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

  That the annual meeting calendar for the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2020 BE REFERRED back to the City Clerk for further review and refinement to address the timeliness of the reporting out of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Reports to Municipal Council.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4

10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of Item 2 (3.1).

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

  a)            Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Strategy SOC-12 and SOC-13, having to do with licensed child care and early years opportunities, by indicating that his wife is an employee of an EarlyON centre;

  b)            Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in Strategy SOC-12 and SOC-13, having to do with licensed child care and early years opportunities, by indicating that his wife operates a daycare; and,

  c)            Councillor S. Lehman discloses a pecuniary interest in Strategy GOE-21, having to do with London's downtown, by indicating that he is a member of the London Downtown Business Association.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(3.1) Council's Strategic Plan 2019-2023: Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies, Metrics, Targets and Preliminary Cost Estimates

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:

  a)            the staff report dated April 1, 2019 entitled: "Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies, Metrics, Targets and Preliminary Costs Estimates”, BE RECEIVED;

  b)            the communication from Anova and London Abused Women’s Centre entitled “Strategic Area of Focus:  Creating a Safe London for Woman and Girls”, BE RECEIVED;

  c)            the attached (Appendix “A”) revised “Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE APPROVED, with the exception of BSC-20, SOC-12, SOC-13, and GOE-21, and forwarded to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion;

  d)            the revised “Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE APPROVED, as related to SOC-12 and SOC-13, and forwarded to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion;

  e)            the revised “Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE APPROVED, as related to GOE-21, and forwarded to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion; and

  f)             that BSC-20 BE REFERRED to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for discussion;

  it being noted that the attached (Appendix ”B”) presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services was received.

  
  
• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  The motion to approve parts a), b), c), and f) is put.

  Parts a), b), c) and f) read as follows:

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:

  a)            the staff report dated April 1, 2019 entitled: "Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies, Metrics, Targets and Preliminary Costs Estimates”, BE RECEIVED;

  b)            the communication from Anova and London Abused Women’s Centre entitled “Strategic Area of Focus:  Creating a Safe London for Woman and Girls”, BE RECEIVED;

  c)            the attached (Appendix “A”) revised “Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE APPROVED, with the exception of BSC-20, SOC-12, SOC-13, and GOE-21, and forwarded to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion;

  f)             that BSC-20 BE REFERRED to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for discussion;

  it being noted that the attached (Appendix ”B”) presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services was received. 

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  The  motion to approve part d) is put.

  Part d) reads as follows:

  d)            the revised “Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE APPROVED, as related to SOC-12 and SOC-13, and forwarded to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion;

  
  

  Yeas: (13)	Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier
  Recuse: (2)	P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Turner

  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)
• Motion made by: J. Helmer

  the motion to approve part e) is put.

  Part e) reads as follows:

  e)            the revised “Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE APPROVED, as related to GOE-21, and forwarded to the April 8, 2019 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion; and

  
  

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

  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

9.

Added Reports

9.1

8th Report of Council, In Closed Session

• Motion made by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  1.         Execution of Collective Agreement for Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada Full-Time and Part-Time Office Workers Bargaining Unit – January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018

  That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to Council, for deliberation and a vote in public session:

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in order for the Mayor and the City Clerk to obtain the necessary authorization to execute the Collective Agreement for the years 2017 to 2018, appended as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated April 2, 2019, pursuant to the Interest Arbitration Award dated July 10, 2018 (Appendix “A”), between The Corporation of the City of London and Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada.     

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

10.

Deferred Matters

None.

11.

Enquiries

None.

12.

Emergent Motions

None.

13.

By-laws

• Motion made by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 141 to 150, and the Added Bill No. 151, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

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

  That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 141 to 150, and the Added Bill No. 151, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

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

  That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 141 to 150, and the Added Bill No. 151, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  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

  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

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

  Bill No. 141 By-law No. A.-7832-107	A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 9th day of April, 2019 (City Clerk)
  Bill No. 142 By-law No. A.-7833-108	A by-law to approve the Declaration and Agreement of Trust between the Museum London Foundation, Museum London and The Corporation of the City of London. (2.4/5/CPSC)
  Bill No. 143 By-law No. A.-7834-109	A by-law to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement between London Heritage Council and The Corporation of the City of London; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. (2.5/5/CPSC)
  Bill No. 144 By-law No. A.-7835-110	A by-law to approve the Funding Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada under Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy; and, to approve a template Sub-Project Funding Agreement, and to delegate authority to execute the Agreements. (2.6/5/CPSC)
  Bill No. 145 By-law No. A.-7836-111	A by-law to approve the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Middlesex-London Health Unit for distribution of naloxone kits for use by firefighters in providing first aid services. (2.7/5/CPSC)
  Bill No. 146 By-law No. A.-7837-112	A by-law to authorize an Agreement among The Corporation of the City of London, London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joe’s Health Care, London, and Reforest London, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (2.3/9/CSC)
  Bill No. 147 By-law No. B.-97-113	A by-law to approve demolition of abandoned buildings with municipal addresses of 315 Oakland Avenue, 271 William Street, 200 Adelaide Street North and 533 Piccadilly Street under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act. (2.3/5/CPSC)
  Bill No. 148 By-law No. S.-6000-114	A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway (as widening to Dearness Drive, north of Bradley Avenue). (City Surveyor - pursuant to Consent B.052/17 and in accordance with Zoning By-law Z-1)
  Bill No. 149 By-law No. S.-4037(a)-115	A by-law to amend By-law No. S.-4037-219 entitled, “A by-law to permit Martin Gehl to maintain and use a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 243 Victoria Street, City of London.” (City Clerk)
  Bill No. 150 By-law No. S.-6001-116	A by-law to repeal and replace By-law No. S.-5997-78 entitled, “A by-law to rename a portion of LA Stradella to La Stradella Gate; to rename a portion of Middlewoods to Middlewoods Drive; to rename a portion of Tallwood to Tallwood Circle and to rename a portion of The Birches to The Birches Place, effective July 1, 2019.” (City Clerk)
  Bill No. 151 By-law No. A.-7838-117 (ADDED)	A by-law to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada Full-time and Part-Time Office Workers Bargaining Unit. (6.1/9/CSC)

  
  

14.

Adjournment

• Motion made by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the meeting be adjourned.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 5:01 PM.