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 (67 motions)
65 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation. A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation and litigation or potential litigation, with respect to appeals related to 247 Halls Mill at the Conservation Review Board (“CRB”) and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/12/PEC) 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. (6.1/13/CSC) 4.3 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
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Minutes of the 13th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on July 23, 2024, BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure with respect to the expropriation of the lands as may be required for the Project known as the East London Link Project – Phase 4.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the East London Link Project, the following actions be taken: a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of lands, as described in Schedule “A” appended to staff report dated August 27, 2024, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows: i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the East London Link Project; ii) the design of the project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; and, iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study recommendations for the East London Link Project approved by Municipal Council at the meeting held on May 21, 2019, and b) subject to the approval of (a) above, a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form. it being noted that two outstanding properties will be subject to a hearing of necessity and will be included in future reports.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the meeting of the Approving Authority BE ADJOURNED and that Council reconvene in regular session.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the East London Link Project, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to staff report dated August 27, 2024 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, the East London Link Project: BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation; c) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 3 from the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure with respect to the expropriation of the lands as may be required for the Project known as the Wellington Gateway Project Clark’s Bridge Civil Works.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as Wellington Gateway Project: a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of lands, as described in Schedule “A” appended to staff report dated August 27, 2024, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows: i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the Wellington Gateway Project; ii) the design of the project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; and, ii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study recommendations for the Wellington Gateway Project approved by Municipal Council at the meeting held on May 21, 2019; and b) subject to the approval of a) above, a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form. it being noted that no requests for Hearing of Necessity were received.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project: a) the proposed by-law as appended to staff report dated August 27, 2024 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, the Wellington Gateway Project BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation; c) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and, d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following communication BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED, as noted on the Added Agenda: (ADDED) T. Whitney, Intermediate Planner - Zelinka Priamo LTD. - 455 Highbury Avenue North (OZ-9739) Yeas: (15): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the following communication BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED, as noted on the Added Agenda: K. Benke - 539 and 543 Topping Lane (OZ-9737)
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the following communication BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED, as noted on the Added Agenda: S. Levin - 2060 Dundas Street (Z-9547)
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That Councillor S. Franke BE APPOINTED to the Court of Revision on a temporary basis until a member of the public is appointed by the Municipal Council; it being noted that the City Clerk’s Office will continue to advertise for the vacancy.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following communication BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED, as noted on the Added Agenda: Introduction of Office to Residential By-law for Council Consideration – Mayor J. Morgan 7
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee with the exception of items 4 (3.2), 5 (3.3), and 11 (3.9), BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated August 13, 2024 entitled "Planning & Development and Building Housing Update - 2024 Year-To-Date" BE RECEIVED for information. (2024-S11)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 1787377 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 379 Southdale Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA1/ASA3) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA1(_)/ASA3) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Shopping Area Place Type; and, • the recommended amendment will permit an additional complementary use within existing building stock; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 2858637 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 4452 Wellington Road South: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a holding Light Industrial (h- 17*LI6) and holding Associated Shopping Area Commercial (h- 17*ASA1/ASA2/ASA6) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issue through the site plan process: i) provide a high-quality gateway image along Highway 401 East and Wellington Road South and enhanced landscaping along the gateway corridor shall be required in conformity with the policy framework of The London Plan and Southwest Area Secondary Plan; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: a communication dated August 12, 2024 from A. Johnson, Greenpeace Alliance; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: S. Allen, MHBC Planning; and, • A. Johnson; it being further noted that the Munic
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Judy Kojlak, c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (c/o Matt Campbell) relating to the property located at 757 Southdale Road East: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone TO a compound Holding Residential R1/Office Conversion Special Provision (h-18*R1-4/OC5(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) closure of driveway nearest the intersection of Southdale Road East and Dearness Drive; and, ii) the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement and Boulevard Parking Agreement with the City of London to permit the existing parking area, drive aisle,
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Citi Plaza London Inc., (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 267 York Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Downtown Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM a Holding Downtown Area (h-1*h-3 *DA2*D350) Zone to a Holding Downtown Area Special Provision (h-17*h-(_)*DA2(_)*H150*D2280) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) no windows to habitable rooms should be provided along the west façade of the proposed podium that abuts the adjacent property on York Street; ii) provide a minimum of 50% of transparent glazing on the buildings podium on the North (York Street) and East (Wellingt
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Ashishkumar Patel, Hetalben Sevantilal Patel, (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.), relating to the property located at 1368 Oxford Street East: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix A BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R1/Office Conversion Special Provision (R1-9/OC5(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide enhanced salt resistant all-season landscaping to screen the parking from Roehampton Avenue & Oxford Street East; and, ii) four (4) short-term bicycle parking spaces are required for the proposed medical/dental office conversion; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design; 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 recommended amendment conforms to The L
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by South London Investments Inc., (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.), relating to the property located at 539 & 543 Topping Lane: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a dedicated paratransit layby; ii) consider revising the parking layout to ensure all parking spaces are more easily accessible; iii) ensure a high degree of transparent glazing is provided on the ground floor along both public street frontages; iv) enhanced tree planting, par
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Mayor BE ASKED to write a letter requesting the decision of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry of Ontario, Graydon Smith, to reverse the decision to freeze the fees conservation authorities can charge in regard to planning, development, and permitting fees; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from B. Petrie, Chair, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Board of Directors, with respect to these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by John MacArthur and Derek Sloan, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the properties located at 553 and 557 Upper Queen Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 13, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-5(_)) Zone; and, b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design matters through the site plan process: i) re-orientation of Units 9 and 10 to provide a minimum driveway length of 6.0 metres to avoid encroachments into the drive-aisle; and, ii) complete pedestrian connections through the site; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • a communication dated August 12, 2024 from A. Johnson, Greenpeace Alliance; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Campbell, Zelinka Prfiamo Ltd.; • E. Vogel; • A. Johnson; and, • R. Orr; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application fo
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the application by Highbury Self Storage Equities Limited, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 455 Highbury Avenue North BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to work with the applicant to develop a plan for a reduction in expansion to facilitate an adequate tree replacement plan.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application 2783142 Ontario Inc. (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.) relating to a portion of the property located at 2060 Dundas Street: a) proposed by-law attached hereto BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI1/LI7) Zone and Restricted Service Commercial (RSC2/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-_*R9-3(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider compensation for woodland and wetland removal be secured through the site plan process; it being noted that the above noted amendment is being recommended for the following reasons: i) the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment; ii) the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood. it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That item 11, clause 3.9, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice BE GIVEN.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the 13th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, with the exception of item 4 (4.2), BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated August 14, 2024, “RFT-2023-177 - City Hall Front Entrance Canopy Repairs and Remediation - Contract Amendment”: a) the contract with Tradition Construction Inc. BE INCREASED by $75,000.00 to $413,700.00 (excluding HST) to complete the required unforeseen work associated with the Front Canopy Repairs, in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report as Appendix "A"; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; and d) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee on the potential for, and considerations related to an updated Property Tax Deferral Program for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities, including the following within the report: a) a review of provisions from the City of Ottawa’s Tax Deferral Program and other similar programs at other municipalities, including: i) initial and ongoing eligibility requirements; ii) repayment requirements; and iii) applicable interest rates and program rules; and b) an analysis of the financial implications of adopting a Property Tax Deferral Program for the City of London including deferred revenue and additional staffing costs; it being noted that Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated August 2, 2024 from Councillor S. Trosow, and a communication dated August 8, 2024 from K. M. Pagniello, Executive Director and Lawyer and M. Laliberte, Staff Lawyer, Neighbourhood Legal Services with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of a replacement heating system for the J Allyn Taylor building (Single Source # SS-2024-277): a) in accordance with Sections 14.4(d) and 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to engage CIMCO to design, supply and install a suitable heating system and related auxiliary equipment; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as outlined in the Source of Financing report, as appended to the staff report dated August 14, 2024 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; and d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That notwithstanding previous Council direction restricting the use of the Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund for investment in public owned facilities and resources, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate up to $400,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax fund to the Grand Theatre for the specific purpose of addressing an emergency retrofit of its heating and climate control system, it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated August 8, 2024 and heard a verbal presentation from L. Hansen, Executive Director, Grand Theatre with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That notwithstanding the Council approved Surplus/Deficit Policy, the following actions be taken: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to transfer $3,000,000 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve (OBCR) to support a $1,000,000 tax- levy reduction in each of the 2025, 2026, 2027 Annual Budget Updates; and b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to include the $1,000,000 dollar annual decrease in his 2025, 2026 and 2027 Annual Budget Updates; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated August 2, 2024 from Councillors C. Rahman and J. Pribil and a communication dated August 12, 2024 from AM Valastro with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated August 12, 2024, related to Video Streaming in Select City of London Arenas for Alliance Hockey Members: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on August 27, 2024, to: i) approve the Video Streaming Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between the Greater London Hockey Association and The Corporation of the City of London; ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; and, iii) delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to approve and execute any further amendments to the above-noted Agreement if the amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Agreement; b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-M16)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated August 12, 2024, related to an Amendment to the Single Source Procurement SS-2024-189 for the Dearness Home PointClickCare.Com Master Service Agreement: a) the amendment of the PointClickCare.com Master Service Agreement and Schedule of Exceptions to MSA (“MSA”), as appended to the above-noted staff report, as Schedule 1, Single Source contract file number SS-2024-189 with Pointclickcare Technologies Inc., BE APPROVED to include the PCC Nursing Advantage – Clinical Pathways module, and Dedicated Training Environment with the additional costs of $19,079.88 annually (total annual contract value of $65,269.62) plus a one time set up fee of $1,000; b) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts to include the Nursing Advantage – Clinical Pathways module as appended to the above- noted staff report as Schedule 2, Dedicated Training Environment as appended as Schedule 3, RNAO’s Clinical Pathway License Agreement as appended as Schedule 4 and Nquire Data System Usage Agreement for Non-BPSOS as attached as Schedule 5; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of August 27, 2024, to: i) approve the amendment of the PointClickCare.com Master Service Agreement and Schedule of Exceptions to MSA (“MSA”), Single
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on August 1, 2024: a) the attached Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Recommendations Related to Canada Geese document and Habitat Modification and Canada Geese Source Book BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for their consideration; b) subject to the approval of the Strategic Communications Division, the printing of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Banner BE APPROVED; c) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4 and 5.5 BE APPROVED; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide the available information to the City Clerk’s Office for distribution with respect to complaints regarding Canadian Geese, including the location of complaints and the frequency of geese and human conflict.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Civic Works Committee with the exception of item 9 (4.2), BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated August 13, 2024, related to Oxford Street West Improvements Environmental Assessment Study Notice of Completion: a) the Environmental Study Report for the Oxford Street West Improvements BE ACCEPTED; b) a Notice of Study Completion for the Project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and, c) the Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on the public record for a 30-day review period. (2024-T06)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated August 13, 2024, with respect to Traffic Management Initiatives BE RECEIVED. (2024-T08)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated August 13, 2024, related to the Stoney Creek Valley Pathway Connection to the Thames Valley Parkway: a) Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the construction contract administration phase in the amount of $120,879.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this contract 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 contract; 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. (2024-E02)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated August 13, 2024, related to the Johnson-Gough Municipal Drain Extension: a) the drainage report, as appended to the above-noted staff report, prepared by Spriet Associates London Ltd, Consulting Engineers for the construction of the Johnson-Gough Municipal Drain (2024) BE ADOPTED; it being noted the notice of the public meeting was provided in accordance with the provisions of section 41 of the Drainage Act; and, b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED and BE GIVEN two readings at the August 27, 2024 Council Meeting to provide for Drainage Works in the City of London (Construction of the Johnson-Gough Municipal Drain); it being noted that the third reading of the by-law for enactment would occur at the Council meeting after holding of the Court of Revision in connection with the project; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2024-E09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee from the meeting held on July 17, 2024: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Environment and Transit Sub-Committee item, as appended to the Agenda: i) the London Transit Commission (LTC) BE REQUESTED to run a driver’s awareness campaign/education program related to the issue of lane jumping around city buses and to have an ongoing campaign on the LTC website; and, ii) the London Police Services and the London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to work together on enforcement to allow buses to merge back into traffic after a stop; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.2 to 4.4 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
The communication dated July 11, 2024, from Councillor S. Franke, with respect to a request for a report back to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee regarding the Planned Green Municipal Fund Project Applications in the next 12-24 months BE REFERRED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to be brought forward with the future 2024 Climate Emergency Action Plan Update; it being noted that the communication, dated August 8, 2024, from C. Butler, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-F11A)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated August 1, 2024, from Councillor H. McAlister, related to an Update to the Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include, as part of the Mobility Master Plan, identification of an update to the Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan from Adelaide St to Highbury Ave, which could include a three-lane reconfigured road layout with protected bike lanes, and accessible sidewalks; it being noted that any large-scale redesign recommendations would be considered through the next Multi-Year Budget cycle for 2028-2031; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a budget amendment for the Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan for consideration in the earliest possible update after completion of the Mobility Master Plan; it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from C. Luistro, Hamilton Road BIA and V. Da Silva, with respect to this matter, were received. (2024-T08)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Lost
That the communication from Councillor H. McAlister with regards to an Update to the Hamilton Road Streetscape Master Plan BE RECEIVED. it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from C. Luistro, Hamilton Road BIA and V. Da Silva, with respect to this matter, were received. (2024-T08)
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the 13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the exception of items 3 (2.2) and 5 (5.1), BE APPROVED. Yeas: (15): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the report dated August 15, 2024, titled “City of London Community Grants Program Grassroots, Innovation, and Capital Funding Allocations (2024)” and the revised Appendix "A", as appended to the added agenda, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken: a) the staff report dated August 15, 2024, providing a summary of progress and policy implications and opportunities pertaining to the Climate Emergency Action Plan as well as the appended 2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report as Appendix “A” BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back as part of the Climate Emergency Action Plan Update Report in January 2025 on revised timelines and completion dates for the actions that have been delayed or are under review including the rationale and potential impacts; c) the provincially required 2024-2028 Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Plan, as appended to the staff report within Appendix “B”, BE APPROVED; and d) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage with the Minister of Energy to discuss London’s efforts on the Climate Emergency Action Plan and how provincial energy policies are impacting London’s ability to achieve our climate targets. it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from the Director, Climate Change, Environment & Waste Management and received a communication dated August 12, 2024 from B. Samuels and a communication dated August 13, 2024 from M. A. Hodge, Climate Action London with respect to this matter. 30
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken: a) the report dated August 15, 2024, with respect to the Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Program BE RECEIVED; and b) the secondary school pilot project BE DEFERRED to school years beginning September 2025 and September 2026 to provide for the Civic Administration together with London Transit Commission (LTC) to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), for the purpose of partnering to deliver a pilot project to provide annual transit passes to secondary school students at Clarke Road Secondary School for Grade 9 students in year one and Grade 9 and Grade 10 students in year two, with a report back to Council on the MOU, appropriate source of financing, and metrics as previously directed.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, pursuant to section 10.5 of the Council Procedure By-law with respect to the Chair's ruling that the amendment to remove reference to Clarke Road Secondary School is not in order, shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?
Moved by S. Franke
Carried
That the Secondary School Student Transit Pass Pilot Program BE REFERRED back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to explore options that serve other school routes. Yeas: (5): H. McAlister, S. Trosow, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Nays: (10): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Trosow
Lost
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Police Services delegation invite: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to invite London Police Chief T. Truong to appear before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as a delegation at the October 8, 2024 meeting, along with any staff he deems appropriate to accompany him; b) London Police Chief T. Truong BE REQUESTED to submit any public reports that may be of reference for his presentation to be part of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee public agenda; c) pursuant to section 36.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the delegate BE PERMITTED to speak an additional five (5) minutes with respect to this matter followed by a Question and Answer session; and d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to invite the London Police Chief to appear before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as a delegation annually, along with any staff he deems appropriate to accompany him. it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated August 9, 2024 from Councillor E. Peloza with respect to this matter.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That item 5, clause 5.1, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 14th Report of the Council, In Closed Session, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 270 to revised Bill No. 294, with the exclusion of Bill No.'s 275 and 286, and including Bill No. 297, and Added Bill No.’s 298, 299 and 300, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 270 to revised Bill No. 294, with the exclusion of Bill No.'s 275 and 286, and including Bill No. 297, and Added Bill No.’s 298, 299 and 300, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 270 to revised Bill No. 294, with the exclusion of Bill No.'s 275 and 286, and including Added Bill No.’s 298, 299 and 300, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 275, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 275, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 286, 295, and 296, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 286, 295, and 296, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 286, 295, and 296, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (2): S. Stevenson, and P. Van Meerbergen