The London Record

Council

April 4, 2023

Who was there

Present (15): 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, Paul Van

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 (80 motions)

79 carried, 1 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 Matters/Identifiable Individual A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, with respect to employment-related matters; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/12/SPPC) 4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals arising out of the Victoria Park Secondary Plan ("VPSP") at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/6/PEC) 4.3 Litigation/Potential Litigation/Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality. (6.1/6/CSC)
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Minutes of the 6th and 7th Meetings held on March 7, 2023 and March 28, 2023, respectively, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED, as noted on the Added Council Agenda: 6.1 Consideration of Appointment to the London Police Services Board (15 items); 6.2 Hewitt Street and King Street (1 item); and, 6.3 Infrastructure Update - Thames Outdoor Pool (1 item).
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee 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 S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that at the public participation meeting, the following individuals made submissions and oral presentations to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, with respect to Council's Draft 2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan: · a communication dated February 20, 2023 from V. Lubrano lll; · a communication dated February 21, 2023 from M. Prado; · a communication dated February 27, 2023 from A. McClenaghan, Owner, London Bicycle Cafe; · a communication dated February 27, 2023 from S. Climans, Neurologist; · a communication dated February 28, 2023 from M. Quinton; · a communication dated March 1, 2023 from C. McInnis; · a communication dated March 3, 2023 from B. Durham; · a communication dated March 3, 2023 from R. Richards; · a communication dated March 5, 2023 from C. Butler; · a communication from B. Ellis, Executive Director, Urban Roots London; · a communication dated March 6, from B. Samuels; · a communication from T. Smale, Executive Director, London Heritage Council; · a communication dated March 7, 2023 from L. Durham; · a communication dated March 6, 2023 from R. Buchal, Member, Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee; it being noted at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions: · A. Loewen; · M. McCann; · T. Smale, Executive Director, London Heritage Council; · N. Danczak; · J. Look, VP External Affairs Western University Student Council; · M. Cassidy, Interim CEO, Pillar Nonp
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated March 8, 2023 entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Community Engagement Update” BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated March 8, 2023 entitled “Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan” BE RECEIVED for information; and b) that consideration of the remaining portions of the Draft Strategic Plan, BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 5 (clause 4.2).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the report dated March 28, 2023, with respect to Music Incubation, the following actions be taken: a) the above noted report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Creative Sector Incubator proposal; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue discussions with provincial and federal decision-makers to explore investment opportunities.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 9, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: a) the staff report dated March 28, 2023 entitled “Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan” BE RECEIVED for information; b) the attached revised “Council’s Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2027: Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE REFERRED to the April 17, 2023 meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation and a communication dated March 24, 2023 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing: a) the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 20, 2023, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Community Housing in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2022 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Community Housing and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Community Housing to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 15, 2023, from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Community Housing, with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect the Request to Declare a State of Emergency Regarding Housing: a) the presentations from Claire Wittnebel and Jeff Hanks, Co- organizer, London Regional Social Forum with respect to declaring a State of Emergency Regarding Housing BE RECEIVED; b) Council recognizes that there is an untenable emergency in our city related to housing and homelessness. Therefore, Council remains committed to addressing this significant issue, and the following concrete actions BE ENDORSED: i) supporting the Whole of Community System Response, including allocating $2.8 million to kickstart work and committing to future funding; ii) advocating to the provincial and federal government for more funding and support in building affordable housing and to provide increased levels of healthcare to assist with mental health and addiction; iii) achieving our Roadmap to 3,000 affordable housing units by 2026; iv) achieving our Housing Pledge of 47,000 in the next decade; v) working with and supporting non-profits who are providing housing and support services; and, vi) other opportunities to find housing and homelessness solutions.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the proposed referral BE AMENDED by adding the following to the end of the clause, "it being further noted that this process will be with regard to the Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion Strategic Area of Focus in the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and the Municipal-focused Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action."
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 9 (clause 3.2).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly report for January, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-A23)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 16, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-C04)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on March 8, 2023, BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-C04)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the Wellington Corridor Secondary Plan Terms of Reference, appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE ENDORSED. (2023-T05)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval to replace the siding on the dwelling located at 19 Blackfriars Street, within the Blackfriars/Petersville Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED. (2023-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, notwithstanding the previous recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval to pave a portion of the front yard for parking on the heritage designated property at 864 Hellmuth Avenue, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as submitted in Appendix C with the following terms and conditions: a) consideration be given to the use of permeable pavers for the paving material to reduce the landscape impact of the new driveway; and, b) landscaping be planted adjacent to the driveway to visually screen the parking area, consistent with the parking policies and guidelines included within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District Plan; it being noted that the proposed portable, temporary accessibility ramp does not require a Building Permit or Heritage Alteration Permit. (2023-R01)
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 Highbury Self Storage Equities Limited, relating to the property located at 455 Highbury Avenue North, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023, 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 General Industrial (GI1) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • T. Brydges, 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; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Light Industrial Place Type; • the recommended amendment would facilitate the reuse of an otherwise underutilized industrial warehouse within an existing area that already facilitates industrial uses; and, • the proposed amendment will assist in transitioning the area to lighter industrial uses which are appropriate for the existing mixed- use landscape. (2
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That clause 9, item 3.2, BE AMENDED to read as follows: That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the request to remove heritage attributes from the property at 247 Halls Mill Road, pursuant to Section 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Hillier
Lost
That the Committee recommendation BE APPROVED. That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the request to remove heritage attributes from the property at 247 Halls Mill Road, pursuant to Section 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, BE APPROVED subject to the following terms and conditions: a) the use of machinery be prohibited in the demolition or removal of the accessory building’s debris; b) the existing brick and rubble stone foundation shall be retained and be protected in situ until Municipal Council decision following receipt of the recommendation of the Conservation Review Board; and, c) the removal of the debris be completed in accordance with the demolition plan on file with The Corporation of the City of London; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • J. McLeod; and, • D. Park. (2023-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 9 (clause 3.7).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 16, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-A02)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to lands located at 6019 Hamlyn Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023 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 lands FROM a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h*h-100*R1-3(24)) Zone TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; • the recommended zone conforms to The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, Environmental Review Place Type, Our Strategy, City Building and Design, Our Tools, and all other applicable London Plan policies; • the recommended zone conforms to the policies of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; and, • the recommended zone is appropriate and will permit open space/park uses consistency with the planned vision of the Neighbourhood Place Type and built form that contributes to a sense of place, character and connectivity. (2023-D04)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Lynphyl Homes Limited, (c/o Monteith Brown Planning Consultants), relating to the property located at 1154 Hamilton Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 27, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023, 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 (NSA4(4)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone; it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority: i) provide pedestrian connections throughout the site and wrought-iron fencing (or similar fencing type) and a gate along the area nearest the Hamilton Road and Gore Road intersection to access the sidewalk connections at the intersection; ii) provide a minimum driveway length of 6.0 metres where a driveway abuts a sidewalk, and a minimum of 2.1 metres where a barrier-free parking stall abuts a sidewalk; and, iii) consider alterations to current parking space configurations to provide a more substantial and usable amenity space and better screen any parking exposed to the public street; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public pa
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 2833257 Ontario Inc., (c/o Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc.), relating to the property located at 955 Commissioners Road East: a) the proposed, revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023, 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 lands FROM a Residential R9 (R9-7*H43) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H46) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; and, b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design matters for 955 Commissioners Road East through the site plan review process: i) a variety of amenities in the outdoor open space to serve various populations; ii) additional tree plantings on site; iii) incorporate low walls, railings and/or landscaping to delineate private amenity areas from common outdoor spaces; iv) consideration of no fencing between the building and public pathways to maintain sightlines; v) consider including green infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging stations, green or cool roofs and/or solar panels; vi) consultation with the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks regarding development on lands previously used for waste disposal, and, vii) incorporate mitigative measures for methane gas venti
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by East Village Holdings Limited, relating to the properties located at 376, 378, 380, 382, 386 & 390 Hewitt Street and 748 King Street: a) the application BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at the next meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to allow a temporary zone on the subject property for one year; and, b) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, no further notice BE GIVEN; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the staff presentation; and, • the applicant's presentation; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • B. Blackwell, Stantec Consulting.
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 Bonaventure Crossings (London) Limited, (c/o Effort Trust), relating to the property located at 161 Bonaventure Drive: a) the proposed, revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023 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 Highway Service Commercial/Restricted Service Commercial (HS1HS4 /RSC2/RSC3/RSC4) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-7(_)*H30) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following through the site plan process: i) reduce the number of surface parking spaces to accommodate more amenity space; ii) remove the parking area that is adjacent to Dundas Street and address the corner through a landscape treatment and outdoor amenity space; iii) screen any surface parking exposed to the public street or residential units with enhanced landscaping, including low landscape walls, shrubs and streets trees; iv) provide a centrally located and adequately sized outdoor amenity space; v) consent to remove any boundary trees is required prior to final site plan approval; and, vi) differentiate the main building entrance from ground floor units. Incorporate patios or forecourt spaces that spills out into the setback to furth
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by York Developments, relating to the property located at 1407- 1427 Hyde Park Road: a) the application BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to work with the applicant to look at design alternatives, to resolve site plan issues related to parking circulation and conflicts, residential amenity space and other related matters; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an Official Plan Amendment to allow a single storey building on this site; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the staff presentation; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • S. Allen, MHBC.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Motion to approve part a) of the motion: That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by LA-Rosa Community Ltd., relating to the property located at 614 Westmount Crescent: a) the proposed, revised, attached, by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023 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 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-5(_)) Zone; it being noted that the following urban design and site plan matters were raised during the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority: i) provide 2-storey townhouses south of the access along Westmount Crescent to provide an appropriate height transition from abutting low-density residential as per the site plan dated February 21, 2023; ii) provide lockable front doors and habitable living space on street-facing facades, including direct connections from the front doors to a walkway or sidewalk connection along the frontage of the property; iii) no fencing be provided between the buildings and the public street; iv) clarify how the disposable recycling and waste is stored and collected on the site plan; v) confirm the gross floor area of each dwelling unit and confirm basement ceiling height is 1.8 metres or more; vi) provide shared amenity space on site, and consider adding purposeful
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
Motion to approve part b) b) the proposed alignment of the driveway for the subject property to potentially align with the property located at 615 Westmount Crescent BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to report back at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the revised by-law; and, • the staff presentation; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • S. Allen, MHBC; • R. Marghella; and, • B. Gritke; 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 PPS directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of all residents, present and future; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan including but not limited to, Our City, Key Directions, City Building, Neighbourhoods Place Type and will facilitate a built form that contributes to achieving a compact, mixed-use city; • the recommended amendment would permit development at an intensit
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the issuance of debentures in the capital markets upon suitable market conditions to provide permanent financing for capital works in an amount not to exceed $21,500,000; and, b) the Civic Administration BE INSTRUCTED to schedule and convene an appropriately timed special Corporate Services Committee meeting upon successful placement of the City’s debt in the capital markets to ensure adequate time for Council approval while adhering to the necessary financial settlement requirements.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Information Technology Services, and with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the selection of a vendor for the Request for Proposal (RFP) 2022-154 Network Refresh and Secondary Data Center Upgrade for City of London: a) the proposal submitted by CDW Canada Corp., 185 The West Mall, Suite 1700 Toronto ON, M9C 5L5 for the Network Refresh and Secondary Data Center Upgrade for the City of London BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the price submitted by CDW Canada Corp. at the proposed fixed cost of $329,196.00 (excluding H.S.T.), BE ACCEPTED; c) the financing for the project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2023 as Appendix ‘A’; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; e) approval herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal agreement or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, People Services and with the concurrence of the City Manager the report regarding Employee Attendance 2022 BE RECEIVED for information purposes.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That, the 2022 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens BE RECEIVED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include the following as part of a future report for Corporate Services Committee for review and consideration: a) final approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and final agreement identified in the MOU; and, b) any amendments to agreement or MOU.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That based on the application dated February 21, 2023 from Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network), April 2023 BE PROCLAIMED BeADonor Month.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That based on the application dated February 27, 2023 from GBS- CIDP Foundation of Canada, May 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Guillain- Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Awareness month.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That based on the application dated March 3, 2023 from Apraxia Kids, May 14, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Apraxia Awareness Day 2023.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That based on the application dated March 7, 2023 from BGC London, June 2, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED BGC Club Day.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That based on the application dated March 15, 2023 from Lisa Yvonne Fisher, April 25, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Parental Alienation Awareness Day.
Moved by S. Trosow
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 10 (clause 2.6).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on February 23, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 21, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held on April 4, 2023, to: a) delegate authority to the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to approve amending agreements to the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement – Integrated Employment Services effective as of February 1, 2023, as appended to the above-noted by-law, further agreements with the Province that relate to the above-noted Agreement and to Integrated Employment Services and agreements with existing and new Employment Ontario and Ontario Disability Support Program Services Providers, and other service providers, that relate to the above-noted Agreement and to the Integrated Employment Services on the condition that they are consistent with the requirements contained in the above-noted Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the City Treasurer or a written designate of the City Treasurer; b) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development to approve non-agreement documents that may be required and delegate authority to the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Social and Healt
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 March 21, 2023, related to the Targeted Expansion of Licensed Child Care through the Canada- Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to append Appendix A of the above-noted staff report to the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, 2019-2023. (2023-S01)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report, dated March 21, 2023, with respect to the London Fire Department Emergency Tanker Repair, BE RECEIVED. (2023-P16)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the staff report, dated March 21, 2023, related to an Infrastructure Update on the Glen Cairn Outdoor Pool, BE RECEIVED. (2023-R05)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 21. 2023, related to a Single Source Procurement to deliver the 345 Sylvan Street Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Round 3 Project (SS-2023-089): a) a single source procurement, in accordance with s. 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and associated design-build contract, BE APPROVED to EllisDon Corporation (“EllisDon”) for the design and construction of a new multi- residential affordable rental housing development at 345 Sylvan Street at the fixed price of $17,236,735.00 (excluding HST); b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023, to: i) approve the CCDC 14 Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and EllisDon Corporation for the New Multi-Residential Modular Affordable Rental Housing Development at 345 Sylvan Street, as appended to the above-noted by-law; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; iii) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to authorize and approve amendments to the above-noted Agreement, including amending agreements, that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget and that do not increase the indebte
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by- law, as appended to the staff report, dated March 21, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023, to amend By-law No. CP-24, being “A by-law to provide standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property and to repeal By-law CP-16” to repeal and replace Schedule “A”. (2023- L01)
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 the staff report, dated March 21, 2023, related to the Unity Project Relocation Capital Support Contract Amendment: a) a one-time contract amendment, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 20.3.e, BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of $762,000 to support the Unity Project for the Relief of Homelessness, Temporary Hotel Accommodations, in the amount of $62,000 and the Unity Project for the Relief of Homelessness, Existing Shelter Capital Retrofits, in the amount of $700,000; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project, and; c) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation amending a Purchase of Service Agreement. it being noted that a verbal delegation and a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from C. Lazenby, Unity Project, with respect to this matter, were received. (2023-S11)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the verbal delegation and communication, as appended to the Agenda, from J. Salisbury, with respect to a Subsidized Bus Pass Program, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Mayor BE DIRECTED to call upon the Provincial Government to urgently: a) acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic and health crisis; b) commit to ending homelessness in Ontario; and, c) work with the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) and a broad range of community, health, Indigenous and economic partners to develop, resource and implement an action plan to achieve this goal; it being noted that a copy of this motion will be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Minister of Health and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That part a) BE AMENDED to read as follows: “a) provide a report by the end of July 2023 to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) providing an updated condition assessment and identifying the scope of necessary repairs and associated costs to re-open the Thames Pool with sufficient repairs for the safe operation of same, in time for summer of 2024;”
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED. Yeas: (14): 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 Absent: (1): Mayor J. Morgan
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That is BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 15, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 1, 2023: a) the Municipal Council BE ENCOURAGED to investigate and consider an update to the corporate definition of the term “smoking” under By-law PH-10 - Smoke Free Public Places and By-law A.- 6924(a)-278 - Prohibit Smoking within 9 Metres of Recreation Amenities in Municipal Parks, and Entrances to Municipally-owned Building, to include Parks and Environmentally Significant Areas, as well as vaping, and cannabis use in these areas; it being noted that the Environment Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee received the presentation from L. Stobo, Manager, Substance Abuse Programs Team, Middlesex London Health Unit with respect to this matter; b) the Working Group comments relating to the Notice of Planning Application dated January 26, 2023 from A. Curtis, Planner I, relating to the property located at 735 Southdale Road West BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration; c) a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED, to review the Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the property located at 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windermere Road; it being noted that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee received a Notice dated February 9, 2023 from N. Pasato, Senior Planner, with respect to this matter; and
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 21, 2023, related to the Contract Award for the 2023 Infrastructure Renewal Program involving the Paardeberg Crescent, Flanders Row and Rhine Avenue project: a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited of $6,767,602.20 (excluding HST), for the Paardeberg Crescent, Flanders Row and Rhine Avenue project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of five bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Development Engineering (London) Limited, BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the Paardeberg Crescent, Flanders Row and Rhine Avenue project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $589,583.50, including 10% contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for this project 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 this project; e) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplie
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 21, 2023, related to the Contact Award for the 2023 Infrastructure Renewal Program Quebec Street project: a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited of $6,336,365.87 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of seven bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Archibald Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the Quebec Street project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $534,600.00, including 10% contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for this project 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 this project; e) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project; and f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required,
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 21, 2023, related to the Planned Rebuild of Incinerator Systems at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to single source certain goods and services required, as described in the above- noted staff report; 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 Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and, d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2023-E03)
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 21, 2023, related to Contact Award Tender RFT-2023-001 for the Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Roundabout Project: a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited at its tendered price of $8,670,199.14 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of seven bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction inspection for this project, as per the AECOM Canada Ltd. work plan, in the total amount of $517,600.00 (excluding HST); c) the financing for this project 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 this project; e) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project; and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-T05)
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 21, 2023, with respect to White Oak Road Upgrades and the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Construction Administration: a) R.V. Anderson Associates Limited BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction supervision required for this project, all in accordance with the estimate on file, at an upset amount of $362,043.00 (excluding HST), and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the 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 assignment; d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-D04)
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 21, 2023, related to the 2023 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2022 Review: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a by-law amendment to reinstate the temporary traffic diversion arrangement on Dundas Place as a construction mitigation for the 2023 construction season. (2023-T04)
Moved by C. Rahman
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 March 21, 2023, with respect to a Contract Price Increase for the Infrastructure Renewal Program: a) the Lorne Avenue Reconstruction (Tender RFT21-16) consulting contract value with AECOM Canada Ltd., BE INCREASED by $90,000.00 to $479,141.50 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Churchill Avenue and Manitoba Street (Tender RFT21- 130) construction contract value with Elgin Construction Company Limited, BE INCREASED by $180,000.00 to $4,266,261.95 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the Churchill Avenue and Manitoba Street (Tender RFT21- 130) consulting contract value with JL Richards BE INCREASED by $41,000.00 to $395,596.00 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; d) the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-T101L04)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 21, 2023, with respect to an Amendment to the the Lease Agreement with SunSaver 4 Limited for Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations: a) the draft amending by-law, as appended to the above noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 4, 2023 to: i) approve the Lease Amending Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (“City”) and SunSaver 4 Limited (“SunSaver”), as appended to the above-noted staff report; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Lease Amending Agreement and amending agreements approved by the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and/or designate; and, iii) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and/or designate to approve future amendments of the above-noted SunSaver Lease Agreement; it being noted that the authority of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and/or designate to act under section 3 of this by-law, is subject to the following: A) such agreements operate to amend only Exhibits “A” and “B” of the SunSaver Lease Agreement for the purposes of changing the location or number of the leased parking spaces described within said exhibits; B) such agreements shall not result in an overall increase in the number of parking spaces lea
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect the staff report dated March 21, 2023, with respect to the Award of Construction Administration Services, Landfill Gas Flaring Facility Replacement at the W12A landfill site: a) that Comcor Environmental Ltd. BE APPOINTED to carry out construction administration services for the landfill gas flaring facility replacement at the W12A landfill site, in the total amount of $217,520.00, including a contingency of $28,380.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this 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 work; 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-L04A)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 21, 2023, related to the Hamilton Road and Highbury Avenue Intersection Safety Review; a) the above noted report BE RECEIVED. b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to establish appropriate priority of the Red Light Camera installation, pending technical review, and the Pavement Markings be prioritized for early completion in Spring 2023. (2023-C08)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That Bill No. 105 BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration in order to provide for additional consultation. Yeas: (14): 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 Absent: (1): Mayor J. Morgan
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 98 to 115, excluding Bill No. 105, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 98 to 115, excluding Bill No. 105, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 98 to 115, excluding Bill No. 105, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Trosow
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 116, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 116, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 116, BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried

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