The London Record

Council

April 13, 2021

Who was there

Present (6): Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Josh Morgan, Elizabeth Peloza, Paul Van

Absent (1): Steven Hillier

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 (115 motions)

110 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That pursuant to section 6.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following changes in order BE APPROVED: a) Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By- laws, with the exception of Bill No. 133, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 13th day of April, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and b) Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 – 6th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Minutes from the meeting held on March 23, 2021, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Public Notice policy (refer to Item 4 (4.1) of the 5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee). 6.2 Dundas Place - Temporary Bicycle Lanes (refer to Item 18 (2.17) of the 5th Report of Civic Works Committee). 6.3 Old East Village Community Improvement Plan - Performance Measures and Indicators of Success (refer to Item 16 (3.2) of the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee). 6.4 Application - 1414 Dundas Street (Z-9276) (refer to Item 17 (3.3) of the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee). 6.5 Application - 101 Meadowlily Road (refer to Item 19 (3.5) of the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee). 6.6 Masonville Draft Secondary Plan (O-8991) (refer to Item 25 (3.11) of the 5th Report of Planning and Environment Committee). 6.7 London's Housing First Emergency Youth Shelter (refer to Item 10 (3.1) of the 6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee). 6.8 Affordable Housing Units in London (refer to Item 14 (4.4) of the 6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee). 6.9 (ADDED) Operation of City Council (refer to Item 8 (4.4) of the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee).
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 6 (4.3) and 8 (4.5).
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Compliance Report, in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: a) as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section 8.11 (c), an annual report of total payments where a supplier has invoiced the City a cumulative total value of $100,000 or more in a calendar year, BE RECEIVED for information, attached to the above-noted staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”; b) the administrative contract awards for Professional Consulting Services with an aggregate total greater than $100,000, as per Section 15.1 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, decentralized from Purchasing and Supply that have been reported to the Manager of Purchasing and Supply and have been reviewed for compliance to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information, attached to the above-noted staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “B”; c) the list of administrative contract awards for Tenders with a value up to $3,000,000 that do not have an irregular result, as per Section 13.2 (c) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED for information, attached to the above-noted staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “C”; and, d) the City Treasurer, or delegate, BE DELEGATED authority to: i) at any time, refer questions concerning complian
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, as per section 14.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, a report of Emergency non-competitive individual purchases which exceed $50,000 (pre-taxes), that the City has made from the date of September 9, 2020 to January 31, 2021 due to COVID-19, appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix "A", BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back, as a part of the scheduled Council Policy review, with respect to the addition of a notice provision related to the establishment of city- management of newly created private parking lots in the Public Notice Policy; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication from AM Valastro with respect to the Notice Policy.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That based on the application dated March 1, 2021, from GBS- CIDP Foundation of Canada, the month of May, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Awareness Month. 4
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That based on the application dated March 12, 2021, from Intersex London Canada, October 26, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED Intersex Awareness Day.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That based on the application dated February 3, 2021, from Forest City Film Festival, the week of October 17-24, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED Southwestern Ontario Film Week.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to World Press Freedom Day: a) based on the application dated March 17, 2021, from ink- stainedwretches.org, May 3, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED World Press Freedom Day; b) the London City Council RECOGNIZE that a healthy, professional news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in the region and urges other municipal councils within the region and across Canada to recognize that a robust news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in their jurisdictions; endorses legislation and regulations to support and rejuvenate news outlets across Canada; and supports the federal government in passing legislation to ensure an ecosystem for a healthy news media to serve all Canadians; and, c) this resolution BE FORWARDED to local M.P.s and M.P.P.s, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 14 (2.8), 16 (2.13), 17 (2.14), 18 (2.17) and 22 (5.1).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
Mayor E. Holder discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 5.1 of the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with Item 4 of the Deferred Matters List, related to the properties at 745 and 747 Waterloo Street, by indicating that his daughter owns a business located at 745 Waterloo Street. Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 2.14 of the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the 2020 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Inspection of the City of London Drinking Water System, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex London Health Unit.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 23, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Annual New Sidewalk Program: i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to reinstate putting the Annual Warranted Sidewalk Program document and application on the City of London website; and, ii) the presentation, dated February 23, 2021, from J. Bos, Technologist II, with respect to the Annual New Sidewalk Program, BE RECEIVED; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.4, 3.6, 3.7 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Waste Management Working Group, from its meeting held on March 16, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 16, 2021 with respect to the Proposed Draft Environmental Assessment Study Report for the Expansion of the W12A Landfill: i) the release of the above-noted staff-report for review and comment by the Government Review Team, Indigenous Communities and the general public, BE SUPPORTED; it being noted that minor changes/revisions to the report may be made prior to the release; and, ii) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, b) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2 and 4.3 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to: a) authorize and approve the Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Public Transit Stream, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, and The Corporation of the City of London; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; and, c) delegate authority to approve further Amending Agreements to the Agreement. (2021-F11)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 30, 2021, related to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program Grant Application: a) the Civic Administration be directed to apply for a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) to assist with expenditures related to a watermain risk evaluation project; it being noted that, should the City of London be successful with its grant application, an external consultant, CANN Forecast Software Inc., will lead the project based on their workplan proposal, as appended to the above-noted staff report, and the City commits to undertake the activities and associated costs proposed in its application to FCM; and, b) the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-F11)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 30, 2021, related to Contract Award Tender RFT21-12 for the 2021-2022 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 10 Brydges Street, Swinyard Street, Muir Street Project: a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited, at its tendered price of $5,843,421.36 (excluding HST), for Contract 10, Brydges Street, Swinyard Street, Muir Street, Infrastructure Renewal Program 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) the engineering fees for resident inspection and contract administration for Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Ltd. (AGM) BE INCREASED by $181,874.00 due to increased working days and contaminated soil conditions discovered during detailed design, in accordance with the estimates on file, to an upset total amount of $741,774.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021, to amend By-law No. PS-113, being “A by- law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London” to remove parking on Brydges Street to allow the introd
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 30, 2021, related to Contract Award Tender RFT21-16 for the 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program English Street and Lorne Avenue Reconstruction: a) the bid submitted by CH Excavating (2013), at its tendered price of $3,773,382.95 (excluding HST), for the English Street and Lorne Avenue Infrastructure Renewal Program Project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by CH Excavating (2013) was the lowest of six (6) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the above-noted project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $389,141.50 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021, to amend By-law No. PS-113, being “A By- law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”, to reflect the proposed changes to the English Street on-street parking limits; d) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff r
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated March 30, 2021, with respect to the 2021 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and 2020 Review, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from C. Butler, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-T04)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 30, 2021, related to Contract Award RFT21-11 for the 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program Burlington Street and Paymaster Avenue: a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited, at its tendered price of $3,620,251.92 (excluding HST), for the Burlington Street and Paymaster Avenue project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of eleven bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Ltd, BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the Burlington Street and Paymaster Avenue project, in accordance with the estimate on file, at an upset amount of $276,894.20, 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, r
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 30, 2021, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Construction Administrative Services for the 2021 Infrastructure Renewal Program Talbot Street: a) R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the Talbot Street project in accordance with the estimate on file, at an upset amount of $309,524.60, including 10% contingency (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 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 project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T04)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021, related to the Adelaide Street Underpass Project: Subway Construction Agreement and Crossing and Maintenance Agreement: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021, to: i) authorize and approve the Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, being a Subway Construction Agreement between the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Corporation of the City of London, for the construction of the Adelaide Street Subway located at approximately Mile 113.73 of the Galt Subdivision, Ontario, within Adelaide Street; and, ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; and, 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 13, 2021, to: i) authorize and approve the Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, being a Crossing and Maintenance Agreement between the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and The Corporation of the City of London, for the crossing and maintenance of the Adelaide Street Subway located at approximately Mile 113.73 of the Galt Subdivision, Ontario, within Adelaide Street; and, ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- not
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and with the support of the Waste Management Working Group, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021, related to the Proposed Draft Environmental Assessment Study Report for the Expansion of the W12A Landfill: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the above-noted staff report BE CIRCULATED for review and comment by the Government Review Team, Indigenous Communities, stakeholders and the general public from April 20, 2021 to May 19, 2021 or longer; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider the feedback from the above-noted consultation and revise the report Draft Environmental Assessment of the Proposed W12A Landfill Expansion, City of London as appropriate; and, d) in accordance with Council Policy, the revised report, noted in part c), above, BE POSTED on the City of London’s website at least 30 days prior to a public participation meeting to be held by the Civic Works Committee, to consider the revised report. (2021- E07)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 March 30, 2021, related to the Proposed Expansion of the W12A Landfill Site and Updated Environmental Assessment Engineering Consulting Costs: a) Golder Associates Ltd. BE APPOINTED to carry out additional technical analyses and engagement with stakeholders including addressing technical questions from the Government Review Team as part of the Individual Environmental Assessment process for the proposed expansion of the W12A Landfill, in the total amount of $189,085 including a contingency of $50,000 and excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED to carry out additional technical analysis and engagement with stakeholders, including addressing technical questions from the Government Review Team, as part of the Individual Environmental Assessment process for the proposed expansion of the W12A Landfill, in the total amount of $17,769 including a contingency of $4,000 and 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 the above-noted work BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, the 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 March 30, 2021, related to Cycling and Transportation Demand Management Upcoming Projects: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to set a minimum of 250 e-scooters to be placed in the Request for Proposals for an e-scooter Pilot Project as part of a potential combined bike share and e-scooter share micromobility project; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a plan and initiate a process to determine how a Cargo e-Bike Pilot Project might be undertaken in London including the advantages and disadvantages of a program, key stakeholder input, potential restrictions on where cargo e-bikes may be used and parked, other operating and safety parameters, amendments that would be required to City by-laws, and seek community input. (2021-T05)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 17, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Revised Application and Notice of Public Meeting, dated March 11, 2021, from L. Davies Snyder, Planner II, related to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the property located at 1153-1155 Dundas Street: i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider adding a provision for 10 covered bicycle parking spaces in a corral format; and, ii) the above-noted Notice BE RECEIVED; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the Public Meeting Notice, dated March 10, 2021, from S. Wise, Senior Planner, related to an Official Plan Amendment for the Masonville Secondary Plan: i) S. Wise, Senior Planner or delegate, BE REQUESTED to attend the next CAC meeting, to provide additional details on the above-noted Notice; and, ii) the above-noted Notice BE RECEIVED; and, c) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 to 2.3, 3.1 to 3.4, 5.1 and 5.2 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with the results of the photometric study on Imperial Road and the detailed design of the proposed sidewalk on the east side of Imperial Road prior to tendering or commencing work; it being noted that a communication, dated March 24, 2021, from Councillor M. Cassidy, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to transfer any budgetary savings resulting from proposed sidewalk infrastructure being removed from the related 2021 road reconstruction projects to the new sidewalk construction program; it being noted that a communication, appended to the Added Agenda, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the implementation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program; it being noted that the staff report, dated March 30, 2021, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-T08)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
The motion to approve part a) is put: 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 March 30, 2021, related to the Green Bin Program Design and Community Engagement Feedback: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That Item 16 (2.13) of the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the Green Bin Program Design – Community Engagement Feedback BE REFERRED to the May 11, 2021 meeting of the Civic Works Committee for further consideration.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
The motion to approve the balance of the Item is put: b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a Request for Proposals procurement process to: i) select a company or companies to supply a kitchen container for indoor use to recover organics; ii) select a company or companies to supply and deliver to London homes a Green Bin curbside container (approximate size 45 litres); and, iii) select a company or companies to supply and deliver a larger Green Bin curbside container (approximate size 80 litres or 120 litres), potentially for use in some townhome complexes where a smaller Green Bin is not practical; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake the Request for Proposals procurement process for a Green Bin material processor(s) that can compost and/or anaerobically digest: i) mix #1 - food waste, non-recyclable/soiled paper, cooking oils and grease, and household plants; and/or, ii) mix #2 - food waste, non-recyclable/soiled paper, cooking oils and grease, household plants and pet waste (e.g., dog, cat, other); it being noted that processors will have to clearly state what types of products will be created (e.g., compost categories AA, A, B, digestate, renewable natural gas, electricity, etc.) as well as describe the final end uses for these products; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to design a Green Bin program that permits the use of the following liners, if a liner is deemed necessary by the household: i) newsprint/household paper; ii) pu
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated March 30, 2021, with respect to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Inspection of the City of London Drinking Water System, BE RECEIVED. (2021-E13)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
The motion to approve part a) is put: That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021, related to Temporary Bicycle Lanes on Dundas Place: a) Option 1, being Bi-directional Bicycle Lanes, BE FORWARDED to Municipal Council for consideration at the meeting to be held on April 13, 2021; it being noted that the attached draft by-law will implement this option; and,
Moved by E. Peloza
Lost
The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-laws to the May 4, 2021 meeting of Municipal Council to operationalize Option #3, Traffic Diversions, with respect to Dundas Place temporary bicycle lanes, with components of physical barriers being included in the plan.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Squire
Carried
The motion to approve the motion, as amended, is put.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by P. Squire
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at March 22, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluded items 17 (3.3), 19 (3.5) and 26 (4.1).
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on March 3, 2021: a) the revised Discussion Primer for the Climate Emergency Action Plan - 2020 document, approved by the members of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE), as appended to the ACE Report, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review; and, b) clauses 1.1 and 1.2, 3.1 to 3.3, inclusive, 4.1 and 5.2, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 17, 2021: a) the Urban Agricultural Steering Committee BE ADVISED that Steve Twynstra will act as the Agricultural Advisory Committee representative on the Urban Agricultural Steering Committee; and, b) clauses 1.1 and 1.2, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.5, inclusive, 5.2 to 5.5, inclusive, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated March 29, 2021 entitled "Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, and Ontario's Flooding Strategy" BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-S08/D03)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 20201 as Appendix “A”, being “A by-law to approve and authorize the use of the Affordable Housing Development Loan Agreement template between The Corporation of the City of London (the “City”) and Registered Owner of a property providing affordable rental units (the “Borrower”) to provide for a loan for the creation of new affordable rental housing units and to delegate the authority to enter into such Agreements to the City Planner or delegate”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “B”, being “A by-law to approve and authorize the use of the Additional Residential Unit Loan Agreement template between The Corporation of the City of London (the “City”) and Registered Owner of a property providing affordable rental units (the “Borrower”) to provide for a loan to address affordability of home ownership and to create more long- term, stable rental housing supply to help address low rental vacancy rates, and to delegate the authority to enter into such Agreements to the City Planner or delegate”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021. (2021- S11)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Housing Development Limited, relating to the property located at 122 Base Line Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Bonus Residential R8 (h-5 *R8-3*B-69) Zone TO a Bonus Residential R8 (R8-3*B-69) Zone to remove the “h-5” holding provision. (2021- D09) 21
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by Rockwood Homes, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to exempt Block 53, Plan 33M- 699 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, for a period not exceeding three (3) years. (2021- D25)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Prosperity Homes, to exempt Block 1, Plan 33M-765, RP 33R-20777 Parts 2 & 3 from Part-Lot Control: a) pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting, to exempt Block 1, Plan 33M- 765, RP 33R-20777 Parts 2 & 3 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act, it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-6(10)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouses, with special provisions regulating lot frontage, front yard setback, garage front yard setback and garages shall not project beyond the façade of the dwelling or façade (front face) of any porch, and shall not occupy more than 50% of lot frontage; b) the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 1, Plan 33M-765, RP 33R-20777 Parts 2 & 3 as noted in clause a) above: i) the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy; ii) the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lo
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Prosperity Homes to exempt Block 2, Plan 33M-765 from Part-Lot Control: a) pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed revised by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting, to exempt Block 2, Plan 33M-765 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-6(10)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouses, with special provisions regulating lot frontage, front yard setback, garage front yard setback and garages shall not project beyond the façade of the dwelling or façade (front face) of any porch, and shall not occupy more than 50% of lot frontage; b) the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 2, Plan 33M-765 as noted in clause a) above: i) the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy; ii) the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law,
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application of Whiterock Village Inc., relating to the property located at 3112 Petty Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of 3112 Petty Road (formally known as 3087 White Oak Road) FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h*h-71*h-100*h-161*h- 227*R6-5(58)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6- 5(58))Zone to remove the h, h-71, h-100, h-161 and h-227 holding provisions. (2021-D29)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2219008 Ontario Limited for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 75, West of the North Branch of the Talbot Road (Geographic Township of Westminster), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the south side of Pack Road, west of Colonel Talbot Road, municipally known as 3493 Colonel Talbot Road. a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2219008 Ontario Limited for the Silverleaf Subdivision, Phase 2 (39T-14504-2) appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED; b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “B”; and, c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.(2021-D12)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly Report for January 2021 BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-A23)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021, as Appendix “A”, being “A by-law to amend the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to add an Appendix that sets out performance measures and indicators of success for the CIP”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated March 25, 2021 from C. Butler, by email, with respect to this matter; 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 amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS). The PPS encourages the vitality and regeneration of settlement areas as critical to the long-term economic prosperity of communities, and, where possible, enhancing the vitality and viability of downtowns and mainstreets; ● the recommended amendment conforms with the Planning Act, as the loan and grant programs meet the requirements set out in Section 28 related to community improvement; ● the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including the Key Directions, Urban Regeneration, and Community Improvement; and, ● the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of Our Mov
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021, as Appendix “A”, being “A by-law to amend the Old East Village Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to add an Appendix that sets out performance measures and indicators of success for the CIP”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated March 25, 2021 from C. Butler, by email, with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters; 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). The PPS encourages the vitality and regeneration of settlement areas as critical to the long-term economic prosperity of communities, and, where possible, enhancing the vitality and viability of downtowns and mainstreets; ● the recommended amendment conforms with the Planning Act, as the loan and grant programs meet the requirements set out in Section 28 related to community improvement; ● the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including the Key Direct
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 1870 Aldersbrook Gate; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters. (2021-D07) 27
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Zelinka Priamo Ltd., relating to the property located at 1153-1155 Dundas Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Light Industrial (LI) designation TO a Main Street Commercial Corridor (MSCC) designation; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix "B", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial 2 (LI2) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(_)) Zone; and, c) it being noted that Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a staff presentation with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to seasonal outdoor patios, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend the Zoning By-law Z.-1 to add regulations related to Seasonal Outdoor Patios; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated March 23, 2021 from D. Szpakowski, CEO & General Manager, Hyde Park Business Improvement Association, with respect to this matter; 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 amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which encourages the vitality and regeneration of settlement areas as critical to the long-term economic prosperity of communities; ● the recommended amendment is consistent with the 1989 Official Plan, which encourages the management of land and resources to promote economic development; and, ● the recommended amendment is consistent with The London Plan, which encourages economic revitalization and enhancing the business attraction potential of urban main streets. (2021-D09)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Townline Orchard Property Ltd., relating to the lands located at 1478 Westdel Bourne: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve UR3 Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-4) Zone; a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-5) Zone; a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision / Residential R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-209•R6-5( )/R8-4( )) Zone; a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision / Residential R5 Special Provision / Residential R6 Special Provision / Residential R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-209•R4-6(11)/R5- 7(9)/R6-5(61)/R8-3(5)) Zone; and an Open Space OS1 Zone; b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Townline Orchard Property Ltd. relating to the lands located at 1478 Westdel Bourne: i) traffic control, ii) noise and lighting concerns; c) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of subdivision as submitted by Townline Orchard Property Ltd., prepared by Stantec (Project No. 161413921 Drawing No
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 731675 Ontario Limited (York Developments Inc.), relating to the lands located at 3080 Bostwick Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve UR4 Zone and an Environmental Review ER Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Bonus (h•h-100•h-221•h-222•R9-7•B-( )•H45) Zone; a Holding Residential R9 Bonus (h•h-100•h-221•h-222•R9-7•B-( )•H45) Zone; an Open Space OS2 Zone; an Open Space OS4 Zone; and an Urban Reserve UR Special Provision (UR4( )) Zone; the Bonus Zone applying to Block 2 in the proposed plan of subdivision shall be enabled through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a 189 unit residential apartment building with a maximum height of 18 storeys, and sixteen (16) stacked townhouse dwelling units with a maximum height of 15 metres, and a maximum overall density of 205 units per hectare, which generally implements in principle the site concept and elevation plans appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law, with further refinements to occur through the site plan approval process, in return for the following facilities, service
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Prince Antony, relating to the property located at 611-615 Third Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Facility (NF) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision Bonus (R8-4(_)*B-_) Zone; the Bonus Zone shall be enabled through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a high quality residential apartment building, with a maximum height of 4-storeys, 20 dwelling units and a maximum density of 96 units per hectare, which substantively implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Schedule “1” to the amending by- law in return for the following facilities, services and matters: i) Provision of Affordable Housing The affordable housing shall consist of: i) a total of three (3), three-bedroom units and one (1), one- bedroom unit, including one (1) accessible three-bedroom unit and one (1) accessible one-bedroom unit; ii) rents for the three (3), three-bedroom units and one (1), one bedroom unit be set at 80% of the CMHC Average Market Rent (AMR) for the London CMA at the time of occupancy; iii) that the period of affordability be identified as being thirty (30)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the draft Masonville Secondary Plan, appended to the staff report dated March 29, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the draft Masonville Secondary Plan will serve as the basis for further consultation with the community and stakeholders, and that the feedback received through this consultation process and the outcomes of supporting studies will result in a revised Masonville Secondary Plan and implementing Official Plan Amendment that will be considered at a future public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter: ● a communication dated March 23, 2021 from R. MacFarlane, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of Rock Developments; ● a communication dated March 24, 2021 from R. MacFarlane, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of Choice Properties; and, ● the staff presentation; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters. (2021-D08)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 18, 2021: a) the 14 Gideon Drive and 2012 Oxford Street West Working Group comments, appended to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; b) the Victoria on the River, Phase 6 (1934 Commissioners Road East) Working Group comments, appended to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; c) the 435-451 Ridout Street Working Group comments, appended to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; d) the following actions be taken with respect to the Kelly Stanton Environmentally Significant Area Ecological Restoration Plan Working Group comments: i) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) commends both the City of London and the report authors for their liaising with and involvement of local naturalists in the initial field work and community groups as part of follow-up plans; and, ii) the Working Group comments, appended to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; e) a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED consisting o
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That Item 17 (3.3) regarding the application related to 1414 Dundas Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to continue to work with the applicant to address various concerns that have been raised, including parking and the landscaped buffer.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by A. Hopkins
Lost
That Item 17 (3.3) BE AMENDED by adding the following to part b): The amount of surface parking between the treed allée and the proposed building be minimized as much as possible, through consideration of relocating some of the proposed parking towards the rear of the site.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Item 17 (3.3), as amended BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Squire
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2690015 Ontario Inc. relating to the property located at 101 Meadowlily Road South: a) the application to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve Community Growth designation, TO a Low Density Residential designation and Open Space designation, BE REFUSED; b) the application to amend The London Plan to change the Place Type on a portion of the subject lands FROM a Neighbourhood Place Type, TO a Green Space Place Type, BE REFUSED; c) the application to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, )in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Urban Reserve (h-2*UR1) Zone, TO a Residential Special Provision R6 (R6-5(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS5) Zone, BE REFUSED; d) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 101 Meadowlily Road South; i) increased traffic on Meadowlily Road South and lack of street parking; ii) design and spacing of the units; iii) minimal buffering on the east and west side of the area facing Meadowlily Road South and Highbury Woods; e) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Lost
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2690015 Ontario Inc. relating to the property located at 101 Meadowlily Road South: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 13, 2021 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve Community Growth designation, TO a Low Density Residential designation and Open Space designation; b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 13, 2021 to amend The London Plan to change the Place Type on a portion of the subject lands FROM a Neighbourhood Place Type, TO a Green Space Place Type; it being noted the amendments will come into full force and effect concurrently with Map 1 and Map 7 of The London Plan; c) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 13, 2020 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, )in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Urban Reserve (h-2*UR1) Zone, TO a Residential Special Provision R6 (R6-5(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS5) Zone; d) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 101 Meadowlily Road South; i) increas
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That Item 26 (4.1) BE AMENDED to read as follows: That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on March 10, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the 101 Meadowlily Road South Working Group Report, from its meeting held on February 23, 2021 related to the Revised Notice of Application, dated December 17, 2020, from M. Corby, Senior Planner, with respect to a Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments related to the property located at 101 Meadowlily Road South: i) the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated December 13, 2019, from T. Dingman BE RECEIVED and the recommendations, contained therein, BE ACCEPTED; ii) the revised Conceptual Development Plan, dated November 11, 2020, from Dillon Consulting, as appended to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage Report, BE RECEIVED and the revisions made in keeping with the mitigation measures in the HIA BE SUPPORTED as follows: ● removal of all direct access from Meadowlily Road from the townhouse blocks; ● a minimum of 6 metre setbacks from the road widening, together with internal block in front of townhouse blocks, on the west side of Meadowlily Road; and, ● a maximum building height of 2.5 stories; iii) the following matters BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for further review during the Site Plan Approval process: ● a Landscape Plan for a naturalized buffer to be located on
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
The motion to approve Item 26 (4.1), as amended is put.
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Council recess until 7:15 PM.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 2 (2.1), 7 (2.6), 8 (2.7), and 15 (4.5).
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 4.5 of the 6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the Capital and Operational Needs of Municipal Golf Courses in London, by indicating that his father is employed by the National Golf Course Owners Association.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 25, 2021, was received.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, that the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021 related to the Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Response April to June Extension Single Source Procurement #SS21-15: a) single source procurements BE APPROVED, with existing agreements, with various hotels and motels within the City of London at a total estimated cost of $685,000 (excluding HST) for a period between April 15, 2021 to June 30, 2021, with two (2) one (1) month options to extend, subject to funding, in accordance with section 14.4d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) single source procurements with Impact London, Canadian Mental Health Association Elgin-Middlesex, Atlohsa Family Healing Services, and Mission Services of London BE APPROVED for isolation space, monitoring space and social distancing space staffing support with a total estimated cost of $550,000 for a period between April 15, 2021 to June 30, 2021, with two (2) one (1) month options to extend, subject to funding, in accordance with section 14.4e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) single source procurement BE APPROVED for The Salvation Army to provide meals to various hotels and motels within the City of London with a total estimated cost of $82,500 for the period between April 15, 2021 to June 30, 2021, with two (2) o
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021, related to the Proposed Implementation of the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan: a) the proposed Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE ENDORSED and BE APPROVED for implementation, in principle; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary to seek sources of funding from federal and provincial funding Partners to support the implementation of the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan, including supporting the City of London in accessing new funding by becoming a designated Indigenous Community Entity for Indigenous homelessness under the Reaching Home federal funding program; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary to return to the appropriate standing committee with a financial plan for any available municipal funding to support the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary to fulfill the submitted business case, including supporting Atlohsa Family Healing Services in acquiring an appropriate location for an Indigenous Housing Hub, with the advice and support of Realty Services. (2
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021 related to Single Source SS21-12 for an Architect to Act as Prime Consultant for the Dearness Home Auditorium Expansion: a) the fee proposal submitted by MMMC Architects, 127 Brant Ave. Brantford, ON, N3T 3H5, for the provision of Consulting Services for the Dearness Home Auditorium Expansion in the amount of $211,000 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE ACCEPTED; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-S02)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021 related to an Invasive Species Management Update and Funding Plan: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the financing for the continuation of the invasive species management program in 2021 BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a budget amendment case during the 2022 Annual Budget Update to establish funding from 2022 to 2024 for the further continuation of the invasive species management program; it being noted that a communication, dated March 25, 2021, from S. Levin, Nature London, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-E18)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the verbal delegation from T. Gillis, S. Cordes and M. Doucet, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), with respect to an update on the funding awarded to YOU in 2017 and the Housing First Emergency Youth Shelter, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to a request for delegation status from P. Rozeluk, Mission Services of London, related to an update on housing issues: a) the above-noted request for delegation BE APPROVED; and, b) the verbal delegation, the communication dated February 25, 2021, and the presentation, as appended to the Agenda, from P. Rozeluk, BE RECEIVED. (2021-S14)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 25, 2021: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake a review of City of London planning related documents and by-laws, in particular the City’s Zoning By-law, to ensure that terminology used in the documents is reflective of current language and terminology related to accessibility; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.6 and 5.1, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 4, 2021: a) the revised attached “Recommendation to promote the Trap, Spay, Neuter and Release Program” BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for implementation or action, where appropriate; and, b) clauses 1.1 and 3.1, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the creation of affordable housing units in London: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to expedite the development of needed 3,000 affordable housing units as set out in “Housing Stability Action Plan” (HSAP) to be in place in five years, instead of ten years as set out in the Plan; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with an implementation plan, inclusive of financial impacts, that sets out the best supports for the development of affordable housing units; it being noted that a communication from Mayor E. Holder, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-S14)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at March 22, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the 1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on February 22, 2021, was received.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021 related to an Application to UNESCO for London to be designated a “UNESCO City of Music”: a) the above-noted initiative BE APPROVED; b) the Mayor BE DIRECTED to provide the required letter of formal introduction and support of the application, on behalf of the Municipal Council; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the application process with respect to this matter. (2021-R08/M18)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 13, 2021 to: a) authorize and approve the Amending Agreement to the 2020 Purchase of Service Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Amending Agreement. (2021-R08/M18)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That Item 15 (4.5) BE AMENDED by adding the following: That, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with a plan to address both the capital and operational needs of municipal golf courses in London.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Hillier
Lost
The motion to receive the communication is put.
Moved by S. Hillier
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 7 (4.3) and 8 (4.4).
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.3, having to do with a request for research on the effects of public health restrictions in London during the COVID emergency, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex London Health Unit.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken regarding the London Community Recovery Network (LCRN): a) the approach to develop a community recovery framework through the continued efforts of the London Community Recovery Network BE ENDORSED; b) the Civic Administration INVITE community partners to bring forward business cases relating to Ideas for Action identified in the January 12, 2021 meeting of City Council that seek funding from the City of London to the May 18, 2021 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for decision; and, c) the staff report titled London Community Recovery Network – Current Status and Next Steps BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc.: a) the “Terms of Reference Board of Directors London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc.” as appended to the staff report dated April 6, 2021 as Appendix “A”, BE ADOPTED; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 6, 2021 as Appendix “B” being “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Special Resolution to the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. to provide for a new Board composition”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on April 13, 2021; c) the proposed “Recruitment Process for Director Appointments”, as appended to the staff report dated April 6, 2021 as Appendix “C”, BE ADOPTED; and, d) two (2) members of the Interim Board of Directors BE APPOINTED as Directors for a period not to exceed one year to provide for support for board and organizational continuity, stability, and knowledge transfer.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, and as requested by the Small Business Centre, Councillors S. Hillier and P. Van Meerbergen BE APPOINTED to the Small Business Centre for a special meeting (date to be determined) to undertake the actions required to amend the governance structure of the Small Business Centre; it being noted that the actions required are described in the correspondence from the Small Business Centre as appended to the staff report as Appendix "A".
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Councillor E. Peloza BE APPOINTED as the Council lead for the Budget process, acting as Budget Chair with duties including coordination of all Budget activities with the Civic Administration and the Chairing of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meetings where discussion and consideration of the Budget takes place.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the current membership of the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority allocating one (1) member each to the Municipality of Central Elgin, the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, the Municipality of Thames Centre, the Township of Malahide, and the Township of Southwold; and two (2) members to the City of St. Thomas and three (3) members to the City of London be maintained; and further the membership of the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority be re- evaluated based on population data available prior to member appointments following the municipal elections in 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the communication dated March 29, 2021 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to a request for research related to the effects of COVID on the local citizens and economy, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the Governance Working Group BE DIRECTED to consider, in consultation with the Civic Administration, how the operations of council may be changed to potentially realize efficiencies in line with the corporate reorganization, while better serving London, including but not limited to: hours of council and standing committee meetings, standing committee structure, expense accounts, and support staff; it being noted that all Members of Council are encouraged to submit ideas for consideration.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No’.s 134 to 147, inclusive, 150 to 162, excluding Bill No. 157 and 164 to 168, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No’.s 134 to 147, inclusive, 150 to 162, excluding Bill No. 157 and 164 to 168, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No’.s 134 to 147, inclusive, 150 to 162, excluding Bill No. 157 and 164 to 168, inclusive, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (15): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 157 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 157 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 157 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 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. (6.1/5/CSC) 4.2 Land 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 disposition 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. (6.2/5/CSC) 4.3 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to An
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
1. Property Acquisition - 4545 Scotland Drive – Wonderland Road Improvements Project, Phase l Settlement Agreement That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 4545 Scotland Road, further described as Part Lots 23 and 24, Concession 6, Geographic Township of Westminster, designated as Part 1 on PLAN ER 1060851, being all of PIN 08207-0186 (LT), containing an area of approximately 1.551 acres, as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Wonderland Road Improvements Project, Phase I, between Highway 401 and Highway 402, the following actions be taken a) the Settlement Agreement submitted by London Gateway Development Corporation (the “Expropriated Owner”), for a full and final settlement for land taken by the City through expropriation, for the sum of $402,500.00, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Settlement Agreement attached as Appendix “C,” BE ACCEPTED; and, b) the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Morgan
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor E. Holder, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor P. Squire, Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor A. Kayabaga · Opposed (3): Councillor J. Helmer, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Turner
2. Sale of City-Owned Property – Tender 21-25 - 3047 White Oak Road That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned surplus land located on west side of White Oak Road, containing an area of approximately 0.39 acres and legally described as Part Lots 4 and 5, Plan 643, as in 302417, being all of PIN 08209-0084 (LT) in the City of London, County of Middlesex, as outlined on the location map attached hereto as Appendix “A”, the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”) submitted in the Request for Tender 21-25 which is attached as Appendix “B”, as submitted by Maged Eissa, in trust for a company to be incorporated under his full control c/o Incon Industrial Limited (the “Successful Bidder”), to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $150,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the terms and conditions set out in the above-noted Agreement. 3. Offer to Purchase Industrial Land - 2030830 Ontario Limited - Skyway Industrial Park That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned industrial land located in Skyway Industrial Park, containing an area of approximately 4.7 acres, on the west side of Robin’s Hill Road, being composed of Part Block 3, Plan 33M-615, desig
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Morgan
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor E. Holder, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor M. Cassidy, Councillor P. Squire, Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor A. Kayabaga · Opposed (3): Councillor J. Helmer, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Turner
That the 6th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
2. (4.1) 2021 Debenture Issuance Report #2 That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Debenture Issuance: a) the issuance of serial debentures for a total of $23,000,000 BE APPROVED, noting the average all-in rate is 1.819% over a 10-year term; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2021 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 13, 2021 to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $23,000,000 towards the cost of certain capital works of the Corporation of the City of London.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No’.s 173 to 175 BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That Second Reading of Added Bill No’.s 173 to 175 BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No’.s 173 to 175 BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by P. Squire
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No’.s 133 and ADDED Bill No.’s 163, 169 to 172, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No’.s 133 and ADDED Bill No.’s 163, 169 to 172 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No’.s. 133 and ADDED Bill No.’s 163, 169 to 172 BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried

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