The London Record

Council

October 15, 2024

Who was there

Present (14): Peter Cuddy, David Ferreira, Skylar Franke, Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Hadleigh McAlister, Josh Morgan, Elizabeth Peloza, Jerry Pribil, Corrine Rahman, Susan Stevenson, Sam Trosow

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (62 motions)

62 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.1/12/CPSC) 4.2 Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.2/12/CPSC) 4.3 Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.3/12/CPSC) 4.4 Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.1/13/CWC) 4.5 Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.1/15/SPPC) 4.6 Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.2/15/SPPC) 4.7 Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including commu
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Minutes of the 15th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on September 24, 2024, BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 6 (5.1).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
The is BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
The following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on September 5, 2024: a) that, to enhance the protection of wildlife, the following actions be taken with respect to limiting rodenticides: i) the attached, revised, communication BE REFERRED to a Community and Protective Services Committee agenda; and, ii) the inclusion of a web page resource with information for the public about preventing wildlife, including rodents, from entering buildings and recommended control methods as well as the feasibility of printing information stickers for pest-prone areas of buildings, such as cafeterias and waste storage facilities, to reduce our reliance on the use of rodenticides and raise awareness of preventative control methods BE CONSIDERED by Civic Administration; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 5.1 to 5.4 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by- law, as appended to the staff report dated October 1, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to: a) approve the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program Contribution Agreement for Earl Nichols Arena Deep Energy Retrofit between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and The Corporation of the City of London, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; c) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to approve and execute any further Amendments to the above-noted Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Agreement; and, d) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement. (2024-R05B)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 1, 2024, related to a Property Management Agreement with London and Middlesex Community Housing for 345 Sylvan Street: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on Oct 15, 2024 to: i) approve the property management agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. for the operation of 345 Sylvan Street; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; and, iii) authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve and execute amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement provided that no additional funding is required; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-S11)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 1, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to: a) approve the Cross Jurisdictional Fee Subsidy Agreement Template, as appended to the above-noted by-law; b) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designates, to approve and execute Cross Jurisdictional Fee Subsidy Agreements based on the above-noted Template; c) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designates, to edit and amend the Cross Jurisdictional Fee Subsidy Agreement Template from time to time in accordance with Provincial Guidelines and in accordance with the above-noted by-law; and, d) the delegation of power to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and their written designates, to act under this by-law, is subject to the following: i) such actions are consistent with the requirements contained in the above-noted Template; ii) such actions are in accordance with all applicable legislation; iii) such actions do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget; and, iv) such actions do not increase the indebtedness or liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London. (2024-S01)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on September 26, 2024: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at the November Accessibility Community Advisory Committee on the current status of cashless operations within the City of London’s purview with a particular focus on entertainment institutions like the Canada Life Centre and the impact these decisions may have the accessible community; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 3.2 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED in part e) to remove “from the Housing Development Corporation, London”.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That item 6, clause 5.1, as amended, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (15): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the 13th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 10 (3.2). Yeas: (15): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on September 18, 2024, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 2, 2024, related to the 2025 Stormwater Management Remediation Project Consultant Award: a) Matrix Solutions Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers in the amount of $119,279.00, including contingency (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the above- noted staff report; 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; 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. (2024-A05)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, and based on the approved motion of the W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee, funding of $60,000 BE APPROVED from the W12A Landfill Community Mitigative Measures Fund for the preparation of a W12A Community Beautification Plan. (2024-F11)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 2, 2024, related to the Pond Mills Pumping Station Single Source Pump Purchase under Section 14.4(d) of the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: a) the price submitted by Directrik Inc. of $69,268.00, CAD (excluding HST) for the supply of one vertical turbine pump BE ACCEPTED; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; 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. (2024-E03)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to staff report dated October 2, 2024, related to the Mud Creek East Branch Phase 2A – RFT-2023-128 – Oxford Street Culvert Installation – Construction Cost Increase: a) the Mud Creek East Branch Phase 2A – Culvert Installation Project (Tender RFT-2023-128) construction contract value with Birnam Construction Ltd. BE INCREASED by $900,000.00 including contingency, for a total contract value of $4,256,250.56 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Contract Administration fees for AECOM Canada Ltd. BE INCREASED in accordance with the estimate on file, by $177,117 (excluding HST), from $172,022.25 to a total upset amount of $349,139.25 in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; 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. (2024-T04)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 2, 2024, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineer - Highbury Avenue North Sidewalk and Cycle Track – Detailed Design and Tendering: a) BT Engineering Inc. BE APPOINTED to carry out the detailed design and tendering in the amount of $145,662 (excluding HST) in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted report; 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. (2024-T04)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC): a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Climate Change Adaptation Discussion Primer Climate Emergency Action Plan / Get Involved London presentation: i) the presentation from M. Fabro, Manager, Climate Change Planning, BE RECEIVED; and, ii) the Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group BE REQUESTED to review and report back at a future Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee meeting; b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.5, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, ESACAC, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 2, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024 to: a) authorize and approve a Memorandum of Understanding, as appended to the above-noted by-law, with the London Chamber of Commerce with respect to advancing joint climate action objectives with the mutual understanding that the combined expertise, influence and commitment are better applied together to support common goals; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Memorandum of Understanding; it being noted that a verbal delegation from G. Henderson, London Chamber of Commerce, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-L15)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 4 (3.1).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 12, 2024, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 13th Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on September 23, 2024: a) the report dated September 23, 2024 with respect to the updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees BE DEFERRED to the November 25, 2024 meeting of the Governance Working Group for consideration; and b) clauses 1.1, 3.2 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED. 12
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from S. Pellarin, Executive Director, Small Business Centre, London.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from C. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, TechAlliance; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication, dated October 8, 2024 from TechAlliance with respect to funding to support and grow the innovation and entrepreneurship sector through the London Innovation Challenge program.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 8, 2024 as Appendix “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, for the purpose of repealing By-law No. A-59, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” and replacing it with a new 2025- 2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law that lists various fees and charges for services or activities provided by the City of London; it being further noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with respect to the London Ward Boundary Review project, the revised attached, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Ward Boundary Review Phase One Report, dated September 27, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the revised attached presentation from Watson & Associates Economist Ltd. with respect to this matter; it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding this matter:  G. Warren
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Water and Wastewater rates and charges: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 8, 2024 as Appendix “A” to amend By-law WM-28 being “A by-law for regulation of wastewater and stormwater drainage systems in the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to effect rates and charges increases of 5.4 percent effective January 1, 2025; and b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report as Appendix “B” to amend By-law W-8 being “A by-law to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to effect rates and charges increases of 1.5 percent effective January 1, 2025; it being further noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached presentation, attached community policing statistics, and heard a verbal delegation from Chief T. Truong, Chief of Police.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Whole of Community System Response – Evaluation Framework Reporting Template BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from M. Kunze, Manager, Forensic and Supportive Housing Programs - St. Leonard's Community Services with respect to this matter. 14
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Larry Weir BE APPOINTED to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors for the term ending July 31, 2027; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 10, 2024 from G. Kotsiomitis, Chair and M. Campbell, Chair – Governance Committee, Board of Directors, London International Airport with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the request from the Board of Directors RBC Place London BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to draft a revised London Convention Centre Corporation by-law and report back to the November 19, 2024 meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 27, 2024 from D. Pollard, CEO, RBC Place London with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That N. Lippay and L. Heffernan BE APPOINTED to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2025.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 3, 2024 from Mayor J. Morgan, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor C. Rahman with respect to the Standing Committees and realignment of committee mandates.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from K. Lakhotia, President and Chief Executive Officer, London Economic Development Corporation.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 5 (3.1).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated October 2, 2024 entitled "Planning & Development and Building Housing Update - 2024 Year-To-Date" BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated October 2, 2024 entitled "Information Report on Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024" BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 19, 2024 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Pearl Investments ,(c/o MHBC), relating to the property located at 32 Chesterfield Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 2, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R4 (R4-3) Zone TO Residential R2 (R2-1) Zone, a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-1(_)) Zone, and an Open Space Special Provision (OS4(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. Allen, MHBC Planning; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the PPS 2020; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type and Key Directions; • the recommended amendment is consistent with the character of the existing neighbourhood area and will not negatively impact surrounding properties; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the development of an underutilized site within the Urban Growth boundary with an appropriate form of infill development; it being acknowledged that any
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Old Oak Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 850 Highbury Avenue: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 2, 2024 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London as follows: i) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types – to redesignate the subject lands FROM Transit Village and Green Space Place Types TO modified areas comprising Transit Village and Green Space Place Types; ii) REVISE Map 3 – Street Classifications - to MODIFY the Neighbourhood Connectors within the London Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan; iii) REVISE Map 4 – Active Mobility Network - to MODIFY the Cycling and Walking Routes within the London Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan; iv) REVISE London Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan Section 3.0 Character Area Land Use Designations to AMEND the Transit- Oriented Corridor Policy Area 1 and divide into Transit-Oriented Policy Area 1A for the corner of Highbury Avenue North and Oxford Street East and Policy 1B for the rest of the former Policy Area 1; v) REVISE London Psychiatric Hospital Secondary Plan Section 3.0 Character Area Land Use Designations to REMOVE references to the Standard Maximum Height and REPLACE references to the Upper Maximum Height with Maximum Height; vi) REVISE London Psychiatric H
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the August 19, 2024 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on September 11, 2024 BE RECEIVED and NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN relating to the request to consider designating the City Hall building located at 300 Dufferin Avenue; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard verbal delegations from J.-M. Metrailler, Chair, Community Advisory Committee on Planning and S. Miller, with respect to these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the following actions be taken, with respect to Enterprise Print Services: a) approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into an agreement between the City of London and Ricoh Canada Inc. through Vendor of Record (VOR # 11359), Province of Ontario Agreement, as appended to the staff report as Appendix "A" for a five (5) year term; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 7, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 to: i) the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports BE AUTHORIZED to approve a buyer master agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Ricoh Canada Inc. from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2029; and ii) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the buyer master agreement; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter; d) Information Technology Services BE AUTHORIZED to increase or decrease the quantity of machines and related supplies and services based on terms and conditions established in the contract, coincident with the needs of the various departments in future as numbers of users change due to increase in staff, relocation of work units or copy requirements change and subject to budget availability; and e) approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating the maintainin
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the City of London’s Credit Rating Report, providing a summary of Moody’s Investors Service Credit Opinion of the City of London, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2024 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2024 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report BE RECEIVED for information, it being noted that the life-to-date capital budget represents $4.3 billion with $2.3 billion committed and $2 billion uncommitted; it being further noted that the City Treasurer, or designate, will undertake the housekeeping budget adjustments identified in the report, in accordance with the Multi- Year Budget Policy; b) the status updates of active 2021 life-to-date capital budgets (2021 and prior) having no future budget requests, as appended to staff report as Appendix “B”, BE RECEIVED for information; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the completed capital projects identified in Appendix “C”, as appended to the staff report, which have a total of $7.73 million of net surplus funding: i) the capital projects included in Appendix “C” BE CLOSED; ii) the following actions be taken with respect to the funding associated with the capital projects approved for closure in b) i), above: Rate Supported A) pay-as-you-go funding of $7.8 thousand BE TRANSFERRED from capital receipts; B) authorized debt financing of $69 thousand BE RELEASED resulting in a reduction of authorized, but unissued debt; C) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $1.0 million BE RELEASED back into the reserve funds which originally funded the
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2024 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2024 Operating Budget Mid-Year Monitoring Report for the Property Tax Supported Budget, Water Budget, and Wastewater and Treatment Budget BE RECEIVED for information. An overview of the corporate projections are outlined below, noting the year-end positions include the reserve and reserve fund contributions listed in recommendation b) and Tables 1, 2, and 3, while noting actual results could fluctuate based on factors beyond the control of the Civic Administration: i) Property Tax Supported Budget projected to be balanced at year-end; ii) Water Rate Supported Budget projected surplus of $0.4 million; and iii) Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget projected to be balanced at year-end; it being noted that any reported Property Tax, Water, and Wastewater & Treatment Budget surplus will be allocated in accordance with the Council Approved Surplus/Deficit Policy; b) the contribution of year-end Property Tax Supported, Water Rate Supported and Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget surplus to the applicable Contingency Reserve in accordance with the Council approved Surplus/Deficit Policy BE RECEIVED for information: i) $15.1 million to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve, noting the balance remains under its target; ii) $1.2 million to the Water Budget Contingency Reserve, noting
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the briefing note from the internal auditor, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED. 26
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the HRIS Readiness Assessment - Recommendations and Roadmap from MNP dated August 14, 2024 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Accessibility Review from MNP dated September 3, 2024 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That Clause 1 of the 16th Report of Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 336 to Bill 352, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 336 to Bill 352, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 336 to Bill No. 352, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 353, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 353, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 353, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried

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