The London Record

Council

March 27, 2018

Who was there

Present (3): Anna Hopkins, Josh Morgan, 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 (129 motions)

123 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of Item 9 of the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee to be dealt with prior to Stage IV Council, In Closed Session.
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B. Armstrong
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, from its meeting held on March 8, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit Stage XII Emergent Motions to be considered prior to Stage IV, Council, In Closed Session to provide for an additional In Closed Session matter.
Moved by P. Hubert, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion with respect to a matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, with respect to employment-related matters; litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.
Moved by P. Hubert, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 1. Litigation/Potential Litigation 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 regarding a Notice of Application issued on March 7, 2018 bearing court file #515/18. 2. Land Acquisition/Disposition/Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition or disposition of land the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee o
Moved by P. Hubert, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Minutes of the 5th and 6th Meetings, held on March 6, 2018 and March 12, 2018, respectively, BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. Usher, seconded by B. Armstrong
Carried
That the communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Agenda and the Added Agenda.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by B. Armstrong
Carried
That Items 1 to 18, excluding Items 11 and 16 BE APPROVED.
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, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 27, 2018 to: a) approve the Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into with the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) with respect to the Dearness Home; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2018-S02)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 27, 2018 to: a) approve the 2018-2019 Multi-Sector Accountability Agreement (M-SAA) for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into with the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) for the provision of funding with respect to the Adult Day Program; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2018-S02)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 20, 2018, related to participation in the Province of Ontario’s Development Charges (DC) Rebate Program: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to: i) authorize and approve a Transfer Payment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the “City) and the Minister of Housing substantially in the form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; and, iii) delegate the City’s duties as Service Manager for the administration of the DC Rebate Program to Housing Development Corporation, London, subject to certain powers and conditions; b) the Development Charges Rebate Program Guidelines and Development Charges Rebate Program Expression of Interest document, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; c) the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home BE DIRECTED to submit an Expression of Interest for the Province’s DC Rebate Program; d) the Service Manager BE DESIGNATED as the DC Rebate Program Administrator; and, e) the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home BE DIRECTED to work with other City service areas to design local program parameters. (2018-F22A)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018, related to the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to: a) approve the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Anti- Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Housing and The Corporation of the City of London; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; c) authorize and approve a Contribution Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, between The Corporation of the City of London and Ministry of Housing approved proponents; and, d) authorize the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or designate, to execute the above- noted Contribution Agreement. (2018-FIIA)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 20, 2018, related to the use of third party re-sellers to assist with revenue generation for the London Municipal Golf System: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on March 27, 2018 to: i) approve the Agreement, appended to the above- noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and Ultimate Golf Club Inc. (formerly London Golf Club Inc.) for the purchase of blocks of 1850 transferable daily golf spots for use by members of the Ultimate Golf Club Inc. at the Municipal Golf Courses during restricted days and times during the 2018 playing season at a price of $50,000 plus applicable tax per 1850 daily golf spots; and, ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; b) the City Manager and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, or their written designates, BE AUTHORIZED to approve such further other documents, including further agreements with 3rd party golf re-sellers, that: i) are consistent with the requirements contained in the above-noted Agreement; ii) do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget; and, iii) do not increase the indebtedness or liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London. (2018-R05D)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with concurrence of the Director of Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 20, 2018, related to London’s Homeless Management Information System Hosting Agreement and the London Homeless Prevention Inter-Organization Information Sharing 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 March 27, 2018, to: i) approve the London’s Homeless Management Information System Hosting Agreement, as appended to the above- noted by-law, to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and London Cares Homeless Response Services, Addiction Services of Thames Valley, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Mission Services of London, Canadian Mental Health Association of Middlesex, St. Leonard’s Society of London, Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness in London, The Governing Council of the Salvation Army and such other parties as may, from time to time, become parties by entering into an Additional Party Agreement; ii) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services to execute the above- noted agreement; and, iii) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services to authorize and approve Additional Parties to enter into the Agreement and is delegated
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 14, 2018: a) the attendance record in the 2nd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 10, 2018, BE AMENDED to reflect K. Kaill as Absent; b) NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to clause 7, which reads as follows: “the following actions be taken with respect to the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) meeting date: i) Thursday BE APPROVED as the regular LHAC meeting day; and, ii) the Acting Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to determine which Thursday of March, 2018, best accommodates the majority of members schedules for the next meeting;” c) clauses 1 to 3, 5, 6 and 8 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 15, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 22, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the communication dated March 20, 2018, from ANOVA, with respect to a request for support related to the UN Safe Cities Initiative BE REFERRED to the City Manager for further refinement regarding the proposal , including resource sourcing. 9
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the communication dated February 26, 2018, from B. Miller, with respect to a request to install a bronze plaque in Victoria Park to acknowledge and thank the Salvation Army for over 130 years of service in the City of London, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration and a report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee as to what options are currently in place to facilitate the recognition or a new type of recognition.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the delegation request from Y. Barbin, with respect to the issuing of taxi plates, BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2018-P09A)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the delegation request from R. Riddell, United Way Elgin- Middlesex, with respect to a presentation related to the year one accomplishments of London For All, BE APPROVED for the May 29, 2018 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the March 2018 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 14, 2018: a) it BE NOTED that the London Housing Advisory Committee determined that it will return to its regular meeting time of the 2nd Wednesday of the month; and, b) clauses 1.1 to 5.3 BE RECEIVED
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to a request for support from ANOVA related to the UN Safe Cities Initiative: a) one time funding of $15,700 to ANOVA BE APPROVED for the undertaking of the mapping tool described in ANOVA's communication dated March 20, 2018; and, it being noted that the attached presentation from A. Trudell, ANOVA, was received with respect to this matter.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
The motion to approve part b) IS PUT: b) the City Manager BE DIRECTED to identify a lead person within The Corporation of the City of London who will be tasked with co-ordinating the London Safe City Initiative alongside ANOVA; it being noted that this person will help coordinate focus groups and regular Steering Committee meetings and manage the launch and dissemination of the mapping tool, with the work totalling approximately 20 hours per week;
Moved by M. Cassidy
Lost
That the following BE APPROVED: b) the City Manager BE DIRECTED to identify a staff person, within The Corporation of the City of London, to provide interim assistance to ANOVA for 14 – 16 hours per week, for a period of up to two months, with respect to this initiative, in order to permit sufficient time for ANOVA to recruit and hire an outside individual to provide the required assistance for a period of up to 7 months; and, c) in addition to the funding identified in a), above, additional funding in the amount of up to $15,000 BE PROVIDED to ANOVA to cover the cost of the individual being proposed for hire in part b); it being noted that the cost of hiring an outside individual will be more cost effective than utilizing City staff for this purpose.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That part e) BE AMENDED by deleting the words “Division Manager, Roadway Lighting and Traffic Control” and by replacing them with the words “Division Manager of Transportation Planning & Design”. Yeas: (14): Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, T. Park, and J. Zaifman Absent (1): P. Squire
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
Approve clause 16, as amended.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Items 1 to 12, excluding Item 9, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 2.8 as it relates to the London Community Woodshop by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency affiliated with the London Community Woodshop.
Moved by J. Helmer
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 London Downtown Business Association: a) the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2018 budget submission in the amount of $1,806,490 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2018 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $1,915,390; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the by-law appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018 as Schedule “C”, with respect to municipal special levy for the London Downtown Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 27, 2018 for three readings.
Moved by J. Helmer
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 Old East Village Business Improvement Area: a) the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2018 budget submission in the amount of $200,462 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2018 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $15,781 (which includes $14,781 for the City of London levy and an estimated $1,000 for an allowance for vacancy rebates administered by the City of London on behalf of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area); c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the by-law appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018 as Schedule “B”, with respect to municipal special levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 27, 2018 for three readings.
Moved by J. Helmer
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 Argyle Business Improvement Area: a) the Argyle Business Improvement Area proposed 2018 budget submission in the amount of $209,920 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2018 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $186,720; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the by-law appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018 as Schedule “B”, with respect to municipal special levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 27, 2018 for three readings.
Moved by J. Helmer
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 Hyde Park Business Improvement Area: a) the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area proposed 2018 budget submission in the amount of $306,754 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2018 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $306,754; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b, above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the by-law appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018 as Schedule “B”, with respect to municipal special levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 27, 2018 for three readings.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the 2017 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens, appended to the staff report dated March 20, 2018 as Appendix “B”, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Helmer
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 reporting of the remuneration and expenses of elected and appointed officials: a) in accordance with section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Statements of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials BE RECEIVED for information; b) in accordance with the City Council resolution of October 2015, the Council compensation and estimated taxable equivalent be included in future reports and as such BE RECEIVED for information; c) in accordance with the City Council resolution of March 2012, the annual report on the Mayor’s Office’s expenditures BE RECEIVED for information; and d) in accordance with City Council's Travel and Business Expenses Policy, the Statement of Travel Expenses for Senior Administration Staff BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated March 20, 2018 regarding the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act report for the calendar year 2017, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That Dan Foster BE APPOINTED to the Transportation Advisory Committee as a Voting Member at Large for the term ending February 28, 2019; it being noted that the appointment was made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot comprised of the nominees of the Corporate Services Committee.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That Zachery Engel BE APPOINTED to the Town and Gown Committee as a Voting Representative of Ward 13 for the term ending February 28, 2019. 17
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Forked River Fest, to be held on June 9, 2018, at 4-45 Pacific Court, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the portion of Item 9 that relates to 126 Hamilton Road BE REFERRED back to the Corporate Services Committee to allow Councillor van Holst to review opportunities with the Civic Administration with respect to this property.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by B. Armstrong
Carried
That the portion of Item 9 pertaining to actions with respect to 1694 Evangeline Street BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by J. Zaifman
Carried
Note: Item 5.1 was dealt with concurrently with Item 5.2 and the associated recommendation is reflected in the motion attached to Item 5.2.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That parts e) and f) of Item 14 BE AMENDED to read as follows: “e) the City Manager BE DIRECTED to immediately carry out a third party investigation throughout the Corporation, concerning allegations of a culture of harassment and abuse; f) the City Manager BE REQUESTED to provide updates to the Corporate Services Committee regarding the policy and process review and changes, at the appropriate points in time, with the first update to be received by June 2018;" Yeas: (13): Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H. Usher, T. Park, and J. Zaifman Recuse: (1): S. Turner Absent (1): P. Squire
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by V. Ridley
Carried
That part g) of Item 14 BE AMENDED to read as follows: g) the Executive Director of the London Abused Women’s Centre, BE REQUESTED to share letters concerning allegations of a culture of harassment and abuse with the Members of Council and the City Manager so that they may have a better understanding and first-hand account of the concerns being raised by those individuals in order to take appropriate remedial measures in a timely manner;”.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by V. Ridley
Carried
Motion to Approve Item 14, as amended.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by V. Ridley
Carried
Motion to Approve that Council recess.
Moved by P. Hubert, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That items 1 to 20 BE APPROVED, excluding Items 2, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 18.
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That it BE NOTED that Councillor V. Ridley disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5.2 of this Report, having to do with the Ontario Municipal Greenhouse Gas (GNG) Challenge Fund Transfer Payment Agreement for Phase 1 of the Fuel Switching Project - Diesel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transition, by indicating that her husband works for Union Gas.
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 with respect to private and public works impacting the transportation network: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop options based on industry best practices for a revised Works Approval Permit process, including consideration related to a new fee model, enhanced monitoring/reporting, roadway inspection requirements and roadway occupancy restrictions; and, b) the utility companies, construction service providers and development industry BE ENGAGED to provide feedback on the potential changes to the Works Approval Permit process. (2018- T08)
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, a) the information on Natural Resources Canada’s Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program and the support being provided by London Hydro and the City of London BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the attached proposed revisions to the Traffic & Parking By-law (PS-113) (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on March 27, 2018 to permit the issuance of parking tickets to a parked vehicle that blocks access to a municipally- controlled electric vehicle parking space, unless that vehicle is an electric vehicle plugged into an electric vehicle charging station. (2018-T03) 22
Moved by V. Ridley
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 19, 2018, related to the award of contracts for the 2018 Infrastructure Renewal Program - Egerton Street and King Street Phase 1 Reconstruction Project: a) the bid submitted by Blue-Con Construction at its tendered price of $5,799,999.00, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Blue-Con Construction was the lowest of five bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Ltd. (AGM), BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $480,656.00, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, 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 do
Moved by V. Ridley
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 19, 2018, related to the award of contracts for the 2018 Infrastructure Renewal Program York Street Sewer Separation Phase 1 Project: a) the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Incorporated (Bre-Ex) at its tendered price of $6,960,461.44, excluding HST, for the 2018 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 12, York Street Sewer Separation Phase 1 project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Incorporated was the lowest of six bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Ltd. (AECOM), BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $420,970.00, 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
Moved by V. Ridley
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 19, 2018, related to the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Grit Building Odour Control Upgrades: a) the bid submitted by J.M.R. Electrical Ltd. in the amount of $491,100.00, excluding HST, BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 19.4 (c) 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; 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. (2018-F18)
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That the communications dated February 21. 2018 from Regional Water Supply, with respect to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System 2017 Annual Report and the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System 2017 Annual Report, BE RECEIVED. (2018-E08)
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the technically-preferred alternative for the Highway 401/Highway 4 Interchange Improvements and Highway 4 and Glanworth Drive Underpass Replacements Environmental Assessment, BE ENDORSED; it being noted that a staff report dated March 19, 2018 was received with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the attached presentation from J. Matthews, Dillon Consulting and F. Hochstenback, Ministry of Transportation, was received with respect to this matter. (2018- T04)
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated March 19, 2018, with respect to the 2018 Renew London Infrastructure Construction Program and the 2017 Renew London Infrastructure Post Construction overview, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the attached presentation from J. Yanchula, Manager, Urban Regeneration and M. Hutchison, Communications Specialist, was received with respect to this matter. (2018-T04)
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Waste Management Working Group from its meeting held on March 8, 2018: a) that, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to the report entitled "Preliminary Proposed Draft Terms of Reference - Environmental Assessment of the Proposed W12A Landfill Expansion, City of London": i) the release of the report entitled "Preliminary Proposed Draft Terms of Reference - Environmental Assessment of the Proposed W12A Landfill Expansion, City of London" for review and comment by the Government Review Team and the general public BE SUPPORTED; it being noted that minor changes/revisions to the report may be made prior to the release to accommodate preliminary comments from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change scheduled to be received by March 14, 2018; it being further noted that the above-noted report was provided under separate cover and a copy is on file in the City Clerk's Office; and, ii) the staff report dated February 15, 2018, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 5.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 21, 2018: a) the Division Manager, Transportation, Planning and Design BE ASKED to report back at the next Cycling Advisory Committee meeting with respect to an update on the east-west cycle track environmental assessment; it being noted that the Cycling Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from S. Climans, London Cycle Link, with respect to the “Bikes on Dundas” campaign; b) M. Ridley, Senior Technologist BE REQUESTED to advise what The Corporation of the City of London has undertaken with respect to the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program and the Safe Cycling Education Fund; it being noted that the CAC reviewed and received a communication dated February 5, 2018, with respect to the CycleON Action Plan 2.0 proposal; c) the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste BE REQUESTED to provide information for the next Cycling Advisory Committee meeting with respect to what City funding is available and what the City is already undertaking related to the 2018 Bike Fest; it being noted that the Cycling Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to this matter; and, d) clauses 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred List, as at February 20, 2018, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by V. Ridley
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 19, 2018 related to the Province of Ontario’s Municipal GHG Challenge Fund: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held March 27, 2018 to: i) authorize and approve the Transfer Payment Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change for the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London, for the provision of funding for a bike share system for London under the Ontario Municipal GHG Challenge Fund; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; and, iii) delegate authority to the Managing Director of Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer and Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, or their designate, to execute any reports required as a condition of the above-noted Agreement; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to increase the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Capital Budget by $822,500 to reflect the approved Ontario Municipal GHG Challenge Fund contribution as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and, c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to und
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update on the 2030 Smart Moves Transportation Master Plan, including an overview of projects that have been completed so far and projects that are planned for future years.
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2018 Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program: a) the draft proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held March 27, 2018 to: i) authorize and approve the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program 2018 Application Declaration, appended to the above-noted by-law; and; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Declaration; b) the updated list of projects set out in Appendix B to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE SUPPORTED for application to the OMCC program; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to submit the City of London application for OMCC funding. (2018-R06)
Moved by V. Ridley
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 19, 2018, related to the One River Environmental Assessment Update: a) the One River Environmental Assessment Technical Memorandum: Stage 2 Approach, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; b) the value of design and contract administration fees for Jacobs (formerly CH2M) BE INCREASED by $403,283.00 (including $150,000 of provisional work items) to a total contract value of $1,039,806, including contingency, excluding HST, to cover additional efforts required to complete the Schedule B environmental assessment requirements for the decommissioning of the Springbank Dam and Forks of the Thames inaugural project, as per Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Clause 20.3e; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, d) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, appended to the above-noted staff report; it being noted that the attached presentation from A. Rammeloo, Manager III, Environmental and Engineering Services, was received with respect to this matter. (2018-E21) Yeas: (14): Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, T. Park, and J. Za
Moved by V. Ridley
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 19, 2018, related to Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law: a) the revised, attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113); and, b) the communications from L. Starr, Dr. E. Jackson and P. Churchill, as appended to the agenda, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by V. Ridley
Carried
That the by-law appended to Item 13 BE FURTHER REVISED to exclude the amendments pertaining to Devonshire Avenue.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by V. Ridley
Lost
That Item 13 BE AMENDED by adding a new part c) as follows: c) that the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE REQUESTED to review and report back on the policy governing responses to surveys pertaining to the Traffic and Parking By-law.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by J. Morgan
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), from its meeting held on February 27, 2018, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review of the 2018 Work Plan, which will allow Civic Administration to identify additional areas where the TAC can be of assistance, in alignment with the Strategic Plan.
Moved by V. Ridley
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 19, 2018 related to the Province of Ontario’s Municipal GHG Challenge Fund: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held March 27, 2018 to: i) authorize and approve the Transfer Payment Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change for the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London, for the provision of funding of a fuel switching project to transition from diesel to compressed natural gas for London under the Ontario Municipal GHG Challenge Fund; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; and, iii) delegate authority to the Managing Director of Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, or their designate, to execute any reports required as a condition of the above-noted Agreement; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to increase the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Capital Budget by $1,382,625 to reflect the approved Ontario Municipal GHG Challenge Fund contribution of $691,312 and equal City of London contribution of $691,313 as set out in the rev
Moved by T. Park
Carried
That Items 1 to 25, excluding Items 15, 17 18, 19 and 22 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3.2 of this Report, having to do with the application by the London Health Science Centre with respect to the property located at 825 Commissioners Road East, by indicating that his wife's employer, ChildReach, operates a program at this location.
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on March 7, 2018 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 28, 2018 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Sidewalk Patio Standards and Application process: a) the staff report dated March 19, 2018 entitled "Sidewalk Patio - Standards and Application Process" BE RECEIVED for information; and, b) the Sidewalk Patio – Standards and Application Process document appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A” BE RECEIVED; it being noted that review and approval of sidewalk patios will be implemented as an administrative practice. (2018-D19)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the by- law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018, to repeal the existing heritage designating by-law and to designate the property located at 1040 Waterloo Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018; it being noted that this matter has been considered by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage and public notice has been completed with respect to the designation in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act. (2018-R01)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the report dated March 19, 2018, entitled “328 Hamilton Road”, with respect to the potential purchase of property located at 328 Hamilton Road BE RECEIVED for information. (2018-L07)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the report dated March 19, 2018, entitled "Deferred Matter (Item 4) - Variances granted by the Committee of Adjustment - Information Report", relating to an overview of the nature of Minor Variance Applications granted in 2015, 2016 and 2017 by the Committee of Adjustment BE RECEIVED for information. (2018-D19)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by 2219008 Ontario Ltd. (York Developments), relating to a portion of the the property located at 3493 Colonel Talbot Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.h-100. R1-8(5)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-8(5)) Zone, to remove the “h”, and “h-100” holding provisions that were put in place to ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services and to ensure there is adequate water service and appropriate access. (2018-D09)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Homes Unlimited (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 770 Whetter Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h•h-5•h-18•h-65•R9-1(2)•H15) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision (R9-1(2)•H15) Zone to remove the h, h-5, h-18 and h-65 holding provisions. (2018-D09)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of January, 2018 BE RECEIVED for information. (2018-D04)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to mobiINSPECT, a mobile application from Partho Technologies Inc.: a) the price of $104,231 (HST extra) negotiated with Partho Technologies Inc. for the provision of mobiINSPECT, BE ACCEPTED on a Single Source basis in accordance with sections 14.4 (d) and 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; c) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for this purchase; d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations; e) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to: i) authorize and approve an Agreement (Schedule “A” to the by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and Partho Technologies Inc. (“Partho”) for the purpose of using mobiINSPECT mobile application which shall provide useful business functions to the building inspectors through an easy to use and intuitive mobile application running on their smartphone; and, ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement auth
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official, the staff report dated March 19, 2018 entitled "Annual Report on Building Permit Fees", with respect to building permit fees collected, the costs of administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and regulations for the year 2017, BE RECEIVED for information purposes. (2018-P21)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by Active Wellness Products Inc., relating to the property located at 50 Charterhouse Crescent, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI1/LI3/LI7) Zone TO a Light Industrial (LI1/LI2/LI3/LI7) Zone; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the proposed reuse of the existing building is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014, and maintains the economic contributions of the light industrial employment lands; • the proposed broadening of the industrial uses is appropriate for the subject site and conforms to the permitted uses in the Light Industrial designation and Light Industrial Place Type; • the recommended amendment will ensure the continued operation and viability of the light industrial node for current and future uses; and, • the dairy processing facility has demonstrated there will be no adverse impacts produced that would affec
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Dave Tennant Urban Concepts relating to the properties located at 1176, 1200 and 1230 Hyde Park Road: a) the revised, attached, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend the Official Plan by ADDING a policy to section 10.1.3 – Policies for Specific Areas; and, b) the revised, attached, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to amend The London Plan by changing the Place Type for a portion of the lands FROM Green Space TO Neighbourhoods; by ADDING a policy to Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type; by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan and that three readings of the by-law enacting The London Plan amendments BE WITHHELD until such time as The London Plan is in force and effect; 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 amendments are consistent with the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement, which encourages a range and mix of land uses and densities to support intensification and achieve efficient development pa
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the existing building and to erect a new building on the property located at 491 English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed in the drawings appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 as Appendix D, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; b) the property owner be encouraged to use colours from the Old East Heritage Conservation District palette; and, c) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2018-R01)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 15, 2018: a) a Working Group consisting of S. Levin, B. Krichker, S. Sivakumar and C. Therrien BE ESTABLISHED to review the Environmental Impact Statement for the Rapid Transit Project; it being noted that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) received the presentation appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC from J. Ramsay, Project Director, Rapid Transit and E. Fitzpatrick, WSP, with respect to this matter; b) the Issues for Investigation Working Group comments appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC BE APPROVED and BE INCORPORATED into the 2018 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee's Work Plan; it being noted that the EEPAC received the presentation appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC from C. Therrien, with respect to research objectives and methods for pet interference in Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA), particularly the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA; c) the following matters BE INCORPORATED into the 2018 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Work Plan: · dogs off leash in Environmentally Significant Areas; · the possible impacts of manufactured surfaces on trails; and, · the creation of informal trails; d) the Green Standards for Light Pollution and Bird-Friendly Development brochure appended to the 3rd Report of the EEPAC BE
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps in 2018 to expand the boundary of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area in response to the communication dated December 19, 2016 from Jennifer Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018. (2018-D09)
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on March 14, 2018: a) on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to erect a new building on the property located at 67 Euclid Avenue, within the Wortley Village – Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed in the drawings appended to the staff report dated March 14, 2018, subject to the following terms and conditions being met: i) the Heritage Planner be circulated the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; and, ii) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed at the subject property, in a location visible from the street, until the work is completed; it being noted that the presentation appended to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from L. Dent, Heritage Planner and the handout appended to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from D. Lansink, were received with respect to this matter; b) on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the existing building and to erect a new building on the prope
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by London Health Science Centre, relating to the property located at 825 Commissioners Road East: a) the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Regional Facility (RF) Zone TO a Holding Regional Facility Special Provision (h-( * )*h-(**)*RF(_)) Zone; and, b) pursuant to section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law noted in part a) above,as the amendment is minor in nature; 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 2014; • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Regional Facilities policies of the Official Plan and Institutional Place Type policies; • the recommended amendment provides flexibility for the site to accommodate an appropriate range of uses to implement the future Westminster Pond
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor J. Zaifman be permitted to speak longer than 5 minutes with respect to this matter.
Moved by T. Park, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Turner be permitted to speak longer than 5 minutes with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. Usher, seconded by T. Park
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor land use designation within the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan TO DELETE policy 20.5.6.1.v) a), which requires that commercial development within a portion of the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor designation south of Bradley Avenue not exceed 100,000 square metres in gross floor area; 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: • is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014); • conforms to the vision and intent of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; and, • will facilitate contiguous development along Wonderland Road South that meets the intent of the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor designation. (2018-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Lost
That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By- law reconsideration of Item 17 BE APPROVED, to permit a correction of a vote of a member of Council.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Carried
That Item 17 BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by Mayor M. Brown
Lost
That Item 18 BE APPROVED, excluding part f). Yeas: (12): Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park Absent (3): P. Squire, V. Ridley, and J. Zaifman
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
Motion to approve part f) which reads as follows: f) that forgivable loans similar to those provided in downtown and Old East Village BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE for the Hamilton Road Community Improvement Area; it being noted that the balance of the Community Investment Reserve Fund is sufficient to cover the estimated budget of $118,000 for 2018 and 2019; and,
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application made under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the existing building and to erect a new building on the property located at 504 English Street, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as proposed in the drawings appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 as Appendix D, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the applicant’s Building Permit application drawings to verify compliance with the submitted design prior to issuance of the Building Permit; b) the property owner demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner, that sufficient quantity and quality of brick may be salvaged from the existing building for reuse to clad the proposed building as shown in Appendix D; c) the property owner be requested to salvage any elements of the existing building that may be suitable for reuse; d) the property owner be encouraged to use colours from the Old East Heritage Conservation District palette; and, e) Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters. (2018-R01) Yeas: (10):
Moved by S. Turner
Carried
That parts a) and b) BE APPROVED, which read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of West Coronation Developments Limited, relating to the property located at 499 Sophia Crescent the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 (h*h- 34*h-100*R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 (h-100*R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone, to remove the h. and h-34 holding provisions; b) the request to change the zoning of the subject properties located at 499 Sophia Crescent FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 (h*h-34*h-100*R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone TO Residential R5/R6/R8 (R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone, to remove the h-100 holding provision BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration and to report back at a future Planning and Environment meeting; and,
Moved by S. Turner
Lost
That Item 22 BE AMENDED to read as follows: That the following actions be taken with respect to the application of West Coronation Developments Limited relating to the property located at 499 Sophia Crescent: a) the attached proposed revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 27, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 (h*h-34*h-100*R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone TO a Residential R5/R6/R8 (R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone, to remove the h*h-34* and the *h-100* holding provisions; and, b) through the preparation of the 2019 Development Charges Background Study staff BE DIRECTED to review opportunities to include a project to complete the road connection for Coronation Drive south of Gainsborough Drive.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That Items 1 to 14, excluding Items 2, 4 and 5, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2.1 of this Report, having to do with arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City/Access to Service Without Fear City, by indicating that he is employed by the Federal Government.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated March 26, 2018, providing an update on the London Community Grants Program, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from Dr. Michael Strong and Dr. David Hill, London Medical Network, with respect to the London Medical Network.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from K. Lakhotia, President and CEO, London Economic Development Corporation. 50
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from S. Pellarin, Executive Director, London Small Business Centre.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from M. Sinclair, President, TechAlliance.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors: a) the resignation of C. Meetun BE ACCEPTED; b) the communication dated March 15, 2018, from M. Buzzelli, Chair, Board of Directors, London and Middlesex Housing Corporation of Directors, BE RECEIVED; and c) selection of a member to fill the current vacancy on the London Middlesex Housing Corporation BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee in order to allow time for the Council Members to receive additional information regarding eligibility of certain applicants to fill the vacancy.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation: a) the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 25, 2018, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation 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 2017 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation 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, 2018, from M. Buzzelli, Chair, Board of Directors, London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, with respect to this matter.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London: a) the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 25, 2018, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London 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 2017 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the Housing Development Corporation, London 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 January 29, 2018 from D. Brouwer, Chair, Housing Development Corporation, London with respect to this matter.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That David Smith BE APPOINTED to the London Convention Centre Board of Directors as the Health Care Representative, effective April 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on March 5, 2018: a) the actions outlined in the revised Council Policy Index appended to the Governance Working Group report dated March 5, 2018 as Appendix “A”, with respect to the Council Policy Manual Modernization process, BE APPROVED with the exception of the Policy related to the dedication of Fire Halls, which is not to be repealed at this point in time in order to allow further review of this matter prior to any action being taken; it being noted that the following revisions are highlighted in bold on Appendix “A”: it being further noted that this would not preclude any future policy amendments that the Municipal Council deems appropriate: • “Requiring Building Permits for Buildings Constructed More Than One Year Prior” – revise so that the policy is no longer embodied in a communication to a Council Member, but rather in a standard corporate template; • “Free Downtown Parking During Christmas Season” – revise as needed to ensure that the policy reflects current need and practices; • “Public Notification Policy for Construction Projects” – revise to reflect the direction in a Council resolution dated November 21, 2017; • “Mayor – Contracted Staff” – revise, if needed, subsequent to review to ensure that the existing policy appropriately addresses corporate needs; • “Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy – the Civic Administration to compile a com
Moved by P. Hubert
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 selection of a consultant to undertake the City of London Service Review (RFP 18-04): a) the proposal submitted by KPMG LLP, 1400 – 140 Fullarton Street London, ON N6A 5P2 to provide consulting services for the City of London Service Review, at their proposed fees of $260,000.00 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the staff report dated March 26, 2018 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) approval herein given 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, 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.
Moved by P. Hubert
Carried
Motion to Approve the 6th Report of the CPSC. 1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By- law reconsideration of part g) of Item 14 of the 7th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, to provide clarification to the intent of the wording.
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
Motion to Approve part g). Nays: (12): Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H. Usher, and T. Park Recuse: (1): S. Turner Absent (2): P. Squire, and J. Zaifman 55
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Helmer
Lost
Motion to approve the original part g), from the Corporate Services Committee, as follows: g) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to seek the consent of the individuals whose personal letters were provided to him by the Executive Director of London Abused Women’s Centre, to share those letters with the Members of Council and the City Manager so that they may have a better understanding and first-hand account of the concerns being raised by those individuals in order to take appropriate remedial measures in a timely manner;
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by T. Park
Carried
That pursuant to section 2.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, section 11.10 of the said by-law BE SUSPENDED for the purpose of permitting the meeting to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by B. Armstrong
Carried
That Council rise and convene as Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following matters: 4. Personal Matters/Employment-Related Matters/Litigation or Potential Litigation (ADDED) A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, with respect to employment-related matters; litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 123 to the Added Bill No. 158, excluding Bill No.'s 130, 140 and 156 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. Usher, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
Second Reading of Bill No.s 123 to the Added Bill No. 158, excluding Bill No.'s 130, 140 and 156 BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 123 to the Added Bill No. 158, excluding Bill No.'s 130, 140 and 156 BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by T. Park
Carried
Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 156 BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by H. Usher
Carried
Second Reading of Bill No. 156 BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by H. Usher
Carried
Third Reading and Enactment of Reading of Bill No. 156 BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by T. Park
Carried
Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 130 BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. Usher, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
Third Reading and Enactment of Reading of Bill No. 130 BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That the Meeting adjourn.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by T. Park
Carried

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