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 Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/2/CSC) 4.2 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/2/CSC) 4.3 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Minutes of the 1st Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on December 19, 2023 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Ontario Ombudsman’s report regarding a complaint about a gathering held by members of the Community and Protective Services Committee of the City of London on March 21, 2023: a) the report of the Ontario Ombudsman, dated January 2024, BE RECEIVED; b) the Municipal Council BE REMINDED that they shall diligently comply with their obligations under the Municipal Act, 2001 including review of applicable open meeting rules; and c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide a reminder to all elected officials related to quorum and relevant open meeting provisions within the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Mayor J. Morgan, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 13 (4.1) and item 14 (5.1). 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 H. McAlister
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
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 Argyle Business Improvement Association: a) the Argyle Business Improvement Association proposed 2024 budget submission in the amount of $493,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2024 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $315,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 15, 2024 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024.
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 Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area: a) the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2024 budget submission in the amount of $354,592 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” of the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2024 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law C.P.-1528- 486 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 15, 2024 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024.
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 Hyde Park Business Improvement Association: a) the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association proposed 2024 budget submission in the amount of $740,869 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2024 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $599,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 15, 2024 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024.
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 London Downtown Business Association: a) the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2024 budget submission in the amount of $3,010,227 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A", as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2024 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $2,050,227; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 15, 2024 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024.
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 Old East Village Business Improvement Area: a) the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2024 budget submission in the amount of $656,100 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2024 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 15, 2024 as Schedule “C”, with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024.
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 Corporate Asset Management (CAM) Software System: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report January 15, 2024 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on January 23, 2024 to: i) approve the amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Brightly Software Canada Inc. to provide for ongoing license and support fees for the Corporate Asset Management Computer System (the “ Amending Agreement”); ii) authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement; iii) delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports the authority to approve future amending agreements to continue the Corporate Asset Management Computer System; and iv) authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute amending agreements approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports; it being noted that the Amending Agreement will provide for license and support fees for the Corporate Asset Management Computer System at the price of $116,905 + HST for the year 2024 with an increase of 3% annually for the remaining four years (2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028) of the contract in accordance with Schedule "B" – item 6 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy.
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 procurement of a replacement cooling tower and controls for City Hall and Centennial Hall (Single Source # SS-2023-350): a) in accordance with Section 14.4(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to engage Enwave Energy (London District Energy) to supply and install a cooling tower and controls compatible with the existing distribution system; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as outlined in the Source of Financing as appended to the staff report dated January 15, 2024 as Appendix “A”; and c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in part a).
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the report dated January 15, 2024, “City Hall Front Canopy Repairs and Remediation” BE RECEIVED for information. 8
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated January 15, 2024, "Assessment Growth for 2024, Changes in Taxable Phase-in Values, and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessments" BE RECEIVED for information purposes; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated January 11, 2023 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That based on the application dated December 12, 2023 from Muslim Wellness Network, January 29, 2024 BE PROCLAIMED National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That based on the application dated December 12, 2023 from WeBridge Community Services, the month of February 2024 BE PROCLAIMED Black History Month.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That based on the application dated December 5, 2023 from Girl Guides of Canada, February 22, 2024 BE PROCLAIMED World Thinking Day.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the communication dated January 10, 2024 from Councillor S. Stevenson with respect to Indemnification for a Judicial Review BE RECEIVED and NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 7, 2023: a) two Voyager Maxi 3 Panel Folding Tabletop Display Kit with PVC graphics and two carrying bags with green background BE PURCHASED for future bird friendly displays at various London Public Library locations; it being noted that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee has sufficient funds in its 2023 Budget; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 8, 2024, related to the implementation of case management software for London Regional Employment Services, it being noted that in accordance with Section 14.5 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Single Source contract awards greater than $50,000.00 require approval of City Council: a) a single source procurement in accordance with section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE APPROVED to ESCASES INC. to provide licences for their case management solution at a cost of $293,800.00 for a two-year term; b) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024, to: i) approve the Service Agreement for the provision of case management software for service providers within the London Catchment Area (“Service Agreement”) to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and ESCASES INC., as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) delegate the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and the City Manager the authority and power to: A) represent the City (City Representative) with respect to the above-noted Service Agreement; B) execute the above-noted Agreement
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 8, 2024, related to the proposed donation of Byron Monument to the City of London for Springbank Park per Sections 4.1a) and 4.2b) of the City of London Donation Policy: a) the donation of the Byron Monument and cash contribution of $200,000 for installation and maintenance from the Byron- Springbank Legion Branch 533 (Monument Consortium) BE ACCEPTED IN PRINCIPLE; it being noted that the preliminary estimate of the total cost of the Byron Monument Project is $400,000 to be fundraised by the Monument Consortium. b) that the above-noted acceptance BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal Agreement for the work to be done related to the detailed design/fabrication, site placement, construction, ownership/maintenance of this Byron Monument donation at Springbank Park including a written valuation by an independent appraiser or other third-party supporting documentation to substantiate fair market value; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with a formal Agreement related to the above-noted approval; and, d) the Byron-Springbank Legion Branch 533 (Monument Consortium) BE THANKED for their generous donation; it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Agenda and the verbal delegation fro
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to Municipal Options to Limit or Prevent Renovictions: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with recommendations on a spectrum of municipal options to limit or prevent renovictions, including but not limited to amendments to or new municipal by-laws, policies and programs, by the end of Q3 of 2024; b) the communications from Mayor Morgan, Deputy Mayor Lewis and Councillor Cuddy and Councillor Trosow, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for consideration with respect to including the potential operational value of N12-N13 filing requirements in the report back; and, c) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to include, in the report back, the feasibility and impact of extending the Residential Rental Unit Licence applicability beyond the current unit limit, to include the possible extension to all multi-unit residential dwellings of up to and including 4 storeys in height or less, and including those units contained in sub levels; it being noted that this does not prevent the CPSC from considering additional motions around property standards compliance matters at a future meeting. (2023-C09)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List, as at December 12, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 14, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 9, 2024, related to a Sole Source Award for an Acoustic Fibre Optic (AFO) Monitoring Contract: a) the contract value for Pure Technologies Ltd. 300, 705-11 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0E3, BE APPROVED, in accordance with section 14.3 (c) of The Corporation of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, in the total amount of $717,413.41 (excluding HST) for a four year period (2024-2027) to continuously monitor 15.86 km of the City’s most critical watermains; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-F17)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 9, 2024, related to the Appointment of a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990: a) Jessica Trela, C.E.T., BE APPOINTED to be named as the Drainage Superintendent for the City of London to carry out the duties imposed upon Jessica Trela pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024, to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17, and to repeal By-law No. A.-8287-224 entitled “A by-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this appointment; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-C12)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the draft proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated January 9, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024, to amend the Municipal Waste and Resource Collection By-law (WM-12) to establish requirements for implementing a Green Bin Program and related collection program changes, including litter prevention. (2023-E07)
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 January 9, 2024, related to Contract Amendment RFP19-02 Recycling Collection Garbage and Yard Waste Collection: a) approval BE GIVEN to exercise the contract amendment provisions of section 20.3e of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for RFP 19-02 Recycling Collection Garbage and Yard Waste Collection, for a cost exceeding the threshold limits outlined in section 20.3 (a) and (b); b) the proposed amended price to change the frequency of collection of curbside Blue Box Program materials for an additional total annual cost of approximately $650,000 more than the original price submitted by Miller Waste Systems Inc., BE ACCEPTED, it being noted that these additional costs are in the City’s best interest in order to align the terms and conditions of the agreement that the City has with Circular Materials Ontario, the Producer Responsibility Organization that is paying the majority of Blue Box Program costs during the transition period (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025); c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract amendment; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-F17/E07)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st and 2nd Reports of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC), from the meetings held on December 6, 2023 and January 3, 2024, respectively: a) with respect to the 1st Report of the ESACAC: i) the ESACAC recommendations, as appended to the ESACAC Added Agenda, relating to the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and, ii) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.3, 5.1 and 5.2, BE RECEIVED; b) with respect to the 2nd Report of the ESACAC: i) the following actions be taken with respect to the Climate Action Change Sub-Committee recommendations with respect to the Multi-Year Budget Discussion: A) the attached, revised, draft Climate Action Sub-Committee recommendations BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council Budget discussions for consideration; and, B) it BE NOTED that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee held a discussion with respect to these matters; and, ii) clauses 1.1, 1.2 and 3.1 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, ESACAC, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 4 (2.1) and 8 (4.4).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the report regarding the 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Update BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 13, 2023 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of Municipal Council a by-law to incorporate the changes to the London Convention Centre Corporation By-law as requested in the communication dated December 18, 2023 from L. Da Silva, CEO, RBC Place London, provided the changes are permissible under the City of London Act, 1992 and the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London and Middlesex Community Housing: a) the communications dated December 4, 2023 from P. Chisholm BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of Shellie Chowns from London and Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; and c) the term for Kathleen Savoy, Board of Director Tenant BE EXTENDED from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2026; it being noted that the usual manner to solicit applications for appointment for the position to London and Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors has commenced, with applications to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, with respect to the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget Draft Base Budget Amendments, the following actions be taken: a) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated January 16, 2024 BE RECEIVED for information and the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget Draft Base Budget Amendments related to Tourism London (as appended to the staff report dated January 16, 2024 as Appendix “A”) and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (as appended to the staff report dated January 16, 2024 as Appendix “B” and “C”) BE REFERRED to the Budget Committee deliberations on the 2024- 2027 Multi-Year Budget; b) on the recommendation of the Chief of Police and Chair of the London Police Services Board, the Base Budget Adjustment form and revised Business Cases P-28, P-L8, P-57 and P-29 BE REFERRED to the Budget Committee deliberations on the 2024- 2027 Multi-Year Budget; and c) on the recommendation of the CEO/General Manager of the Covent Garden Market, the revised Business Case P-66 BE REFERRED to the Budget Committee deliberations on the 2024- 2027 Multi-Year Budget; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 15, 2024 from AM Valastro with respect to the Police 2024-2027 multi-year budget.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken regarding recent changes to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Public Transit Stream (PTS) as communicated by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO): a) the MTO BE REQUESTED to remove Project ICIP-LON-08, Oxford Street / Wharncliffe Road Intersection Improvements from the current program and reallocate the decommitted funding to ICIP-LON-06, the Wellington Gateway project; b) the financial impacts associated with recommendation a) above (as summarized in Appendix "A" as appended to the staff report) BE RECEIVED for information, noting that these impacts are subject to approval of this request by MTO; and c) subject to approval by the MTO, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to take all actions necessary to implement the capital budget changes outlined in this report; it being noted that the Mobility Master Plan (MMP) is considering corridor improvements in the area of Oxford Street and Wharncliffe Road and this funding reallocation will support improved infrastructure project integration.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, with respect to the Deputy Mayor and Budget Chair positions, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the necessary actions to implement the following: a) a pay increase of 12.5% to the annual base Councillor salary for the Deputy Mayor position effective January 2024; b) a pay increase of 12.5% to the annual base Councillor salary for the position of Budget Chair effective January 2024; and, c) the Governance Working Group BE DIRECTED to review this as part of its larger review of Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members Policy on its Deferred Matters list, and provide any recommendations on further changes to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee in order to allow for implementation in the 2026-2030 term of Council; it being noted that the communication dated January 8, 2024 from Mayor J. Morgan, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 11 (5.2).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that a verbal delegation from S. Levin, with respect to these matters, was received.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 15370070 Canada Inc., c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd., relating to the property located at 1544 Dundas Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 an Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA4) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: Litwinchuk, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS), which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns within settlement areas that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment; the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building policies, and the Urban Corridor Place Type policies; and, the recommended amendment would permit a new land use that is considered appropriate wi
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, the application by Brock Development Group Inc., (c/o Michelle Doornbosch), relating to the properties located at 2598- 2624 Woodhull Road BE REFUSED for the following reasons: the property is too close to a significant woodland; and, the proposed application does not meet the City of London Environmental Management Guidelines; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: a communication dated January 2, 2024, from Koscinski, Executive Director, Thames Talbot Land Trust; a communication dated January 5, 2024, from Gowanlock; a communication from R. Inculet; and, a communication from Inculet; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: Rail; Koscinski, Thames Talbot Land Trust; Inculet; Rau; Gowanlock; Inculet; and, Doornbosch, Brock Development Group Inc.; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters. (2023-D09)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 2804904 Ontario Inc., (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.), relating to the property located at 1982 Commissioners Road East and part of 1964 Commissioners Road East: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 an Urban Reserve (UR4) and Urban Reserve Special Provision (UR4(7)) Zone TO a holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h*h-18*R5-7(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) design the side elevation of the corner units that are facing the driveway and the common amenity space with enhanced detail; ii) provide pedestrian connectivity through the proposed development to the public streets; iii) connect walkways directly from individual units of the 2 storey townhouses to Constance Avenue and Commissioners Road East, respectively; iv) provide enhanced tree planting; and, v) review short-term bicycle parking spaces allocated to the site for the townhouses; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matte
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by (Eparchy of Mississauga), relating to the property located at 150 King Edward Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NAS3(3)) Zone and Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(80)) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NAS3(_)) Zone and Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • a communication dated January 7, 2024, from V. Philip; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. Rasanu, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.; • D. James; • S. Thomas; • J. Devassia; • D. Matthew; and, • L. Jimi; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement,2020; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Shopping Area Place Type and Key D
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Towns of Magnolia London Inc., relating to the properties located at 3810-3814 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to amend the Southwest Area Plan (SWAP), for the City of London by ADDING a site-specific policy to the Lambeth Neighbourhood to allow a height of 6-storeys for one apartment building; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2024 as Appendix "B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone TO a Holding Residential Special Provision R6 (h-17.h- 67.h-89.R6-5(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a minimum ground floor height of 4.5m to give prominence to the base of the building and provide additional opportunities for increased glazing to activate the street and provide passive surveillance; ii) provide street-orientation with the principal building entrance for the apartment building facing toward Colonel Talbot Road; iii) ensure the width of the
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by SOFCO Properties, relating to the property located at 3637 Colonel Talbot Road: a) the proposed revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 23, 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 holding Residential R1 (h- 17*R1-16) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-14(_)) Zone, a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-149*h-121*R5-2(_)) and Open Space (OS4) Zone; b) the requested Special Provisions to facilitate the construction of a new detached garage in the front yard in the R1-14 Zone BE APPROVED, including: i) permitting accessory buildings in the form of detached garages in the front yard; ii) permitting a front yard depth for garages of 4.5 metres whereas 8.0 metres is required; and, iii) garage doors shall not face Colonel Talbot Road; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) planting as many replacement trees as possible on the subject lands; and, ii) implementing the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study; and, d) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVE
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List dated December 18, 2023 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Site Plan Control By-law and/or Zoning By-law: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update by Q3 2024 the Site Plan Control By-law and/or Zoning By-law to include the following requirements: i) 5% of the required parking spaces for buildings over 40 units be roughed in for EV charging; ii) minimum 50% native species for landscaping, with no invasive species planted should be considered during plant selection criteria, and for staff to create a preferred list; and, iii) short-term bicycle parking requirement at a rate of 0.1 space / unit for townhouse developments. Where feasible, bicycle parking should be centrally located to serve all units; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include CSA A460 (bird friendly) standard in all city facilities building design standards; c) the CSA A460 standard BE USED as a reference by staff in building design and construction; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the legislative framework and municipal best practices to adopt a by- law through section 97.1 of the Municipal Act to implement sustainable building construction features, including but not limited to, energy efficiency, water conservation and green roofs, and report back to Council with options and recommendations, including identifying any required Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control Bylaw amendments; and, e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Council within Q3 2024
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That clauses 1 and 5 of the 2nd Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That clauses 2, 3, and 4 of the 2nd Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That clause 6 of the 2nd Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.19 to Bill No. 38 and Added Bill No.’s 39 and 43, excluding Bill No. 31, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 19 to Bill No. 38 and Added Bill No.’s 39 and 43, excluding Bill No. 31, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 19 to Bill No. 38 and Added Bill No.’s 39 and 43, excluding Bill No. 31, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.31 and Added Bill No's. 40 to Bill No. 42, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.31 and Added Bill No.'s 40 to Bill No. 42, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.31 and Added Bill No.'s 40 to Bill No. 42, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 44, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 44, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 44, BE APPROVED.