The London Record

Council

March 2, 2020

Who was there

Present (7): Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Josh Morgan, Elizabeth Peloza, 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 (89 motions)

86 carried, 3 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 Privilege A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/3/CPSC) 4.2 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privilege / Commercial and Financial Information of the Corporation with Potential Monetary Value / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/3/CPSC) 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 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 b
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Minutes of the 4th Meeting held on February 11, 2020, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Kayabaga, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Council Agenda: 6.1 Cost Recovery for Fire Services - Third Party Cost Recovery - Fire Marque (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 16(4.1) of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee) 1. K. Dash, District Chief, London Fire Department 2. C.M. Simpson, IBAO, S. Pountney, IBAO and S. Off, LIBA 6.2 Short-Term Accommodations - Proposed Regulations (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 15(2.13) of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee) 1. L. Lowe - 2368 Red Thorne Avenue
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding items 3 (2.2), 13 (2.10), 14 (2.13), 16 (4.1), 17 (4.2) and 20 (5.3).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Mayor E. Holder discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 4.1 of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with Cost Recovery for Fire Services - Third Party Cost Recovery - Fire Marque, by indicating that his son-in-law is a City of London firefighter. Councillor M. Salih discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 5.3 of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with an Agreement for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, by indicating that he is an employee of the Canadian Border Services Agency.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on January 23, 2020: a) the attached 2020 Work Plan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee BE APPROVED; and, b) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 to 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1 and 5.2, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
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 February 19, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020, to: a) approve the Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by- law, between The Corporation of the City of London and Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes, for the delivery of the London Circles Initiative; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement. (2020-S17)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated February 19, 2020, with respect to a year-end update on Coordinated Informed Response, BE RECEIVED. (2020-P03)
Moved by S. Lewis
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 February 19, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020, to: a) approve the Community Homeless Prevention Initiative Purchase of Service Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of agreement with respect to the purchase of homeless prevention services by The Corporation of the City of London for programs funded through the Ontario Community Homeless Prevention Initiative; b) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or their written designate, to execute Community Homeless Prevention Initiative Purchase of Service Agreements with Service Providers, employing the above-noted standard form Agreement, that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London with no further approval required from the Municipal Council; and, c) repeal By-law No. A.-6955-156. (2020-S11)
Moved by S. Lewis
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 February 19, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020, to: a) authorize and approve a standard form Tenant Placement Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and various housing providers for City of London homeless prevention initiatives, as approved by the Municipal Council as part of the City of London’s annual budget approval process; and, b) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to execute Tenant Placement Agreements with housing providers employing the above-noted Agreement. (2020-S11)
Moved by S. Lewis
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 February 19, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020, to: a) authorize and approve the Ontario Labour Market Partnership (OLMP) Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development and The Corporation of the City of London for the delivery of market research “Increased Labour Market Participation in the London Economic Region”; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; c) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home to approve any further amendments to the above-noted Agreement; d) authorize the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to execute any amendments to the above-noted Agreement; and, e) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority, regarding application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting, including financial claims, and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amounts do not exceed the m
Moved by S. Lewis
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 February 19, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 24, 2020, to: a) authorize and approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement – Skills Advance Ontario (SAO) – Employment Services for the Manufacturing Sector in London-Middlesex, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Labour, and The Corporation of the City of London; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; c) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, to approve any further amendments to the above-noted Agreement if the amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Agreement; d) authorize the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to execute any amendments to the above-noted Agreement; and, e) delegate authority to Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority regarding application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting, including financial claims and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amount
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 19, 2020 related to proposed amendments to the Swimming Pool Fence By-law: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare amendments to the Swimming Pool Fence By-law to modernize the regulations and enhance public safety and hold a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2020-P01)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 19, 2020 related to the Vacant Buildings By-law: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare amendments to the Vacant Buildings By-law to implement a registry of vacant buildings with associated fees and a proactive enforcement protocol and hold a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2020-P01)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 19, 2020 related to proposed amendments to the Property Standards By-law: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare amendments to the Property Standards By-law to modernize the regulations and enhance heritage related matters and hold a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2020-P01)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), from the meeting held on January 23, 2020: a) the above-noted Report of the CSCP BE RECEIVED AND FILED; and, b) representatives from the London Police Services and Corporate Security for the City of London BE INVITED to a future meeting of the CSCP to discuss safety matters.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at January 17, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 6, 2020: a) the Civic Administration BE ENCOURAGED to meet with representatives from the rescue organizations operating in London in order to determine what they require for the appropriate/safe operation of their facilities and for the proper fostering of their intake animals with respect to health, safety and well-being standards; it being noted that a verbal presentation from R. Oke, Animal Control and Welfare Coordinator, with respect to this matter, was received; b) the attached 2020 Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Work Plan BE APPROVED; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Go Wild, Grow Wild event: i) the expenditure of up to $100.00 from the 2020 Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) budget BE APPROVED for the printing of the 'Living with Urban Wildlife' infosheet to be distributed at the event; ii) the AWAC BE PERMITTED to borrow Corporate accessibility equipment - including but not limited to an assistive hearing device - for public use at the event; and, iii) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide AWAC with a display copy of the revised 'Be Coyote Aware' signage found in London's Environmentally Significant Areas; d) the following actions be taken with respect to the You, Your Dog and Nature in London brochure: i) the expenditure of up to $100.00 from the 2020 Animal Welfare Advisory Commi
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report by the Ivey International Centre for Health Innovation with respect to the Implementation of London’s Community Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, as appended to the staff report dated February 19, 2020, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S12)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Item 13(2.10), BE AMENDED to read as follows: That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 19, 2020 related to suppressing crime through business licensing regulations for the theft of gasoline and scrap metal: a) the issue of gasoline theft BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further research; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to consult with the affected Licensees and prepare amendments to the Business Licensing By-law to address the issues of scrap metal theft and hold a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; c) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and, d) the request for delegation, as appended to the agenda, from C. Gelinas, Specialized Recycling Inc., BE REFERRED to the future public participation meeting with respect to supressing the theft of scrap metal; it being noted that communications from J. Stewart, Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association and C. Gelinas, Specialized Recycling Inc., as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received. (2020-D21)
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Item 13(2.10), as amended, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (15): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 19, 2020 related to short-term accommodations: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to amend all necessary by-laws to address short-term accommodations and hold a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue consulting with short-term accommodation platforms on the further collection of Municipal Accommodation Tax; and, c) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a communication from G. Webster, as appended to the Added Agenda, as well as the attached presentation from N. Musicco, Specialist I, Municipal Policy, with respect to this matter, were received. (2020-F21/P01) Yeas: (13): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier Recuse: (2): J. Helmer, and A. Kayabaga
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee in Q2 2020 with respect to opportunities for, and the viability of, cost recovery for fire-related responses through property owners’ insurance; it being noted that a communication, dated January 28, 2020, from Councillor E. Peloza, with respect to this matter, was received. (2020-P16/F21)
Moved by S. Lewis
Lost
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee, by April 28, 2020, with respect to a plan to pilot a small number of Conestoga Huts; it being noted that a communication, dated February 9, 2020, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to this matter, was received. (2020-S11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Lost
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 February 19, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020, to: a) authorize and approve the Contribution Agreement for the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and The Corporation of the City of London; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement; c) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing Social Services and Dearness Home 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; d) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority regarding application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting including financial claims, and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amounts do not exceed the maximum amount of Canada’s contribution specified in the Contribution Agreement that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Acting City Manager / Deputy City Manager and Director of People Services, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 2, 2020 to adopt a new Council Policy entitled “Code of Ethics”. 14
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 2, 2020 to approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program (“Schedule 1” to the staff report) between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario; and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the 2019 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens attached to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 as ‘Appendix B’ BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the advice of the Manager III, Corporate Asset Management, the following actions be taken with respect to the Corporate Asset Management (CAM) Software System: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to approve the Amending Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Assetic Canada Holdings Inc. to provide for ongoing license and support fees for the Corporate Asset Management Computer System” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 2, 2020; it being noted that the Amending Agreement will provide for license and support fees for the Corporate Asset Management Computer System at the same original Request for Proposal (RFP) bid price, $113,500, HST per year, for an additional three years (2020, 2021 & 2022) in accordance with section 20.3 (e), Contract Amendment, of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; and, b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the Agreement noted in a) above.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
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 Royal Bank of Canada Right Pay™ Reloadable Payment Card Services for Ontario Works Clients: a) approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into a Single Source contract, Reloadable Payment Card Agency Services for Ontario Works Clients, with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), effective up to September 9, 2024; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020 to: i. approve any contract or other documents, if required, in a form or forms required by RBC and The Corporation of the City of London for RBC Right Pay Reloadable Payment Card Services for Ontario Works Clients; and ii. authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any contract in a) above or other documents, if required, in a form or forms acceptable to the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer to give effect to these recommendations; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project, and d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL on the Corporation of The City of London entering into a formal contract with RBC, or having purchase orders issued relating to the subject matter of this approval.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated February 18, 2020 regarding the Future Tax Policy - Possible Directions BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate the possibility of generating revenue from a program that allows concerned individuals to voluntarily purchase carbon offsets, crowdfund green initiatives and sponsor climate change projects; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication, dated February 9, 2020, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to the foregoing matters.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 6 (4.1), 7 (4.2), 8 (4.3).
Moved by S. Lehman
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 Transportation Management Centre Fibre Optic Cable project: a) approval BE GIVEN to enter into a contract with Lorron Technologies in the amount of $96,653.48 (excluding H.S.T.) to install a Fibre Optic Duct on the Boler Road Bridge in accordance with the ‘Procurement of Goods and Services Policy’ Section 14.4 Single Source, Clauses e) and I) and Section 14.5 Clause b); b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the staff report dated February 19, 2020; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; d) approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with Lorron Technologies to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer or designate; and, e) approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2020-T08)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the 2019 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Distribution System BE RECEIVED for information. (2020-E13)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following report on the 2019 External Audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System, and the subsequent 2019 Management Review meeting, BE RECEIVED for information. (2020-E13)
Moved by S. Lehman
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 Acoustic Fibre Optic (AFO) Monitoring Contract: a) the contract value for Pure Technologies Ltd., 3rd Floor, 705- 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0E3, BE APPROVED, in accordance with section 14.3 c) of the Corporation of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, in the total amount of $632,441.66 (excluding HST) for a four year period (2020-2023) to continuously monitor 15.86 km of the City’s most critical watermains; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E03)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the communication as appended to the agenda and verbal presentation from R. Cory BE RECEIVED and that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the proposed motion submitted by the Council of Canadians, London Chapter.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) BE ADVISED that the Civic Works Committee and the Civic Administration concur with the TAC-identified priority items on its 2020 work plan.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the revised Cycling Advisory Committee work plan, as appended to the agenda, BE FORWARDED to Council for final consideration and approval.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its special meeting held on February 12, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List as at February 18, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the communication from Councillor Michael van Holst, dated February 9, 2020, with respect to a user-pay Christmas tree pick up service, BE RECEIVED. (2020-E07)
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the motion related to a user-pay Christmas Tree pick-up BE AMENDED, by adding the following, "and that staff BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to the investigate the possibility of collecting Christmas trees in January on a user-pay basis with a report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee."
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That the Council Recess.
Moved by A. Kayabaga, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That NO ACTION BE TAKEN regarding the proposed recommendation from Councillor M. van Holst, dated February 9, 2020, as appended to the agenda, with respect to curbside organics collection. (2020-E07)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, notwithstanding requirements set out in the London Plan and the warranted sidewalk program with respect to the installation of sidewalk infrastructure, Runnymede Crescent BE EXEMPTED from the intended sidewalk installation and any planned tree removal associated with construction of the sidewalk; it being noted that the attached presentation from G. Martin, with respect to this issue, was received. (2020-E04) Yeas: (13): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier Nays: (2): M. Salih, and J. Helmer
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to a limiting distance (no-build) agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and MJ London Properties Inc., for the property located at 515 Burbrook Place: a) the proposed limiting distance agreement appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 for the property at 515 Burbrook Place between The Corporation of the City of London and MJ London Properties Inc. BE APPROVED; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020 to approve the limiting distance agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and MJ London Properties Inc., for the property located at 515 Burbrook Place, and to delegate authority to the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer to execute the agreement on behalf of The Corporation of the City of London as the adjacent property owner. (2020-D04)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Wastell Homes, relating to the property located at 435 Callaway Road (formerly 365 Callaway Road), the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (h-53/R5-3(19)/R6-5(53)) Zone TO a Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (R5-3(19)/R6-5(53)) Zone to remove the (h-53) holding provision. (2020-D09)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to updating the guidelines for financial incentive programs permitted through the Downtown and Old East Village Community Improvement Plans to allow for the deferral of loan repayments during road construction: a) the proposed by-law amendment appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020 to amend By-law C.P.-1467-175, as amended, being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Downtown Community Improvement Project Areas”, to delete the existing Schedule 1 and replace with the new Schedule 1; and, b) the proposed by-law amendment appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020 to amend By-law C.P.-1468-176, as amended, being “A by-law to establish financial incentives for the Old East Village Community Improvement Project Area”, to delete the existing Schedule 1 and replace with the new Schedule 1. (2020-D19)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 1331 Hyde Park Road: a) on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated February 18, 2020 and entitled “Request for Council Resolution, under section 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990 – 1331 Hyde Park Road” BE RECEIVED for information; and, b) the Managing Director, Development Services and Compliance and Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to accept a Minor Variance application by L. Kirkness, Kirkness Consulting, for the property located at 1331 Hyde Park Road; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from L. Kirkness, Kirkness Consulting, with respect to this matter. (2020-D09)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Hyde Park Investments Inc., relating to the property located at 1600/1622 Hyde Park Road and 1069 Gainsborough Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 2, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial (BDC) Zone TO a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-18*BDC(_)) Zone; b) the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority: i) providing for 7 storey massing along Hyde Park Road that includes a step-back above the second storey and 8 storey massing along Gainsborough Road; ii) providing for appropriate rhythm, materials and fenestration; iii) providing ground floor commercial space with transparent glazing and principal entrances close to and facing Hyde Park Road; iv) providing ground floor residential units with individual entrances and patio spaces close to and facing Gainsborough Road that can be converted to commercial /retail spaces if there is a demand in the future; and, v) parking lot layout including accommodation of appropriate driveway alignments across North Routledge Park for future development application
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on February 12, 2020: a) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports the proposed Property Standards Amendment with respect to Vacant Heritage Buildings with the caveat that references to "vacant heritage building" be changed to "vacant Heritage Designated Properties"; it being noted that the LACH is interested in obtaining a list of current vacant Heritage Listed Properties; it being further noted that the presentation appended to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this matter, was received; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the application, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, seeking retroactive approval for alterations to the property located at 938 Lorne Avenue, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District: i) the retroactive approval for the porch alterations and the approval for the proposed porch alterations at 938 Lorne Avenue, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with terms and conditions: • all exposed wood be painted; and, • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; ii) the retroactive approval for the roofing material change at 938 Lorne Avenue, within
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on February 5, 2020: a) the Energy Sub-Committee Report appended to the 3rd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment BE FORWARDED to the Cycling Advisory Committee for consideration; b) the attached Advisory Committee on the Environment 2020 Work Plan BE APPROVED; c) clause 5.6 BE REFERRED to the Advisory Committee review being undertaken; it being noted that clause 5.6 reads as follows: "the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to change the non-voting membership positions for the Institute of Catastrophic Research (Western University) and the Biodrome (Western University) and to replace them with non-voting positions for a faculty or graduate student in a relative discipline, such as environmental studies, sustainability or geography; it being noted that the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) found that the existing positions were not able to participate and, therefore, the ACE would like to widen the field of possible candidates in order to be able to benefit from university expertise”; d) the request for delegation from L. Brown, Chair, Blue Community London, as appended to the agenda, with respect to the Blue Community Project, BE APPROVED for the March 4, 2020 Advisory Committee on the Environment meeting; it being noted that the delegate will be given 15 minutes to speak; e) the request for delegation from B. Vogel, Western Univ
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business BE CHANGED to permit consideration of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Reports in the following order the 6th Report, 7th Report and 4th Rheport.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following service within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services, BE ADOPTED: a) i. B) Children’s Service’s within Neighbourhood and Recreation Services excluding provincial impacts: $31,423,000;
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget with respect to the following service within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services, BE ADOPTED: a) i. C) Golf within Neighbourhood and Recreation Services excluding provincial impacts: $0
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget with respect to the following service within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services, BE ADOPTED: a) ii. Page 90 – Neighbourhood and Recreation Services recommended provincial impacts - $1,206,000
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget with respect to the following service within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services, BE ADOPTED: a) iii. B) Neighbourhood and Recreation Services provincial impacts for consideration (related to children’s services): $4,890,000;
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to 4.6 - Protective Services, relating to Fire Services: a) the net 2020-2023 Multi Year Operating Budget for the following service within Protective Services BE ADOPTED: iv. Fire Services - $269,934,000 b) the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Capital Budget for the following service within Protective Services BE ADOPTED: i. B) Lifecycle Renewal Capital Budget, Fire Services - $10,377,000 ii. B) Growth Capital Budget, Fire Services - $6,183,000 iii. B) Service Improvement Capital Budget, Fire Services - $4,503,000 c) the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Capital Forecast for the following service within Protective Services BE ADOPTED in principle: i. B) Lifestyle Renewal Capital Forecast, Fire Services - $23,994,000 ii. B) Growth Capital Forecast, Fire Services - $0 iii. B) Service Improvement Capital Forecast, Fire Services - $6,696,000
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to Social and Health Services: a) the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following services within Social and Health Services BE ADOPTED: vi. Page 122 – Middlesex-London Health Unit excluding provincial impacts - $24,380,000 vii. Page 122 – Middlesex- London Health Unit recommended provincial impacts - $2,438,000
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following portion of the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business case for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE ADOPTED: ix. E) Business Case 7A (Operating) – Core Area Action Plan – New Initiative – Invest in Dundas Place: $1,200,000
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following portion of the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business case for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE ADOPTED: ix. G) Business Case 7A (Capital) – Core Area Action Plan – Initiative 29 - Proactive by-law enforcement: $50,000
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business case for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE ADOPTED: xi. Business Case 9 – Fanshawe College Innovation Village – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $1,000,000; Net Levy $0; it being noted that an annual funding allocation of $250,000 will be provided over the period of 2020-2029 for a total investment of $2,500,000 Yeas: (11): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, S. Turner, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier Nays: (3): P. Squire, A. Hopkins, and E. Peloza Recuse: (1): P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business case for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE ADOPTED: xviii. Business Case 15 – Subsidized Transit Program – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $3,608,000; Net Levy $964,000 A) Business Case 15 - Subsidized Transit Program – Youth Passes: Total Investment - $1,020,212; Net Levy $260,777 B) Business Case 15 – Subsidized Transit Program – Balance of Program: Total Investment: $2,587,788; Net Levy $703,223
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following portion of the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business case for additional investment for Council consideration BE ADOPTED: iii. C) Business Case 7B – Initiative 42 – Core Action Plan (Operating) – Fund four-year Core Area “construction dollars: pilot program - $200,000; it being noted that this matter will be funded from the Economic Development Reserve Fund
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following portion of the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business case for potential net levy reduction BE ADOPTED: v. Business Case 30 - London Public Library - Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program – 2020-2023 Total Investment ($188,000); Net Levy ($188,000)
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the balance of the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (BUDGET), BE APPROVED, excluding Item 19 (clause 4.16).
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget: a) the 2020-2023 corporate tax levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $2,684,600,789, which represents an approximate average annual increase of 3.9% from rates; and 2020-2023 gross expenditures equal to $4,197,079,669; b) the 2020 corporate tax levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $642,901,178 after recognizing $9,868,280 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and 2020 gross expenditures equal to $1,021,582,817; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the operating and capital budgets for introduction at Municipal Council; and, d) the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to prepare the 2020-2023 Tax Levy By-law for introduction and enactment by the Municipal Council at the appropriate time.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Progress BE REPORTED on the following matters discussed in Council In Closed Session: a) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/3/CPSC) b) A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/3/CPSC) c) 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. (6.1/5/CSC) d) A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, includingmunicipal or local board employees. (6.2/5/CSC) e) A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice tha
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 92 to 99, and 101 to 107, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 92 to 99, and 101 to 107, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 100, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 100, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 100, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 108, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 109, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 109, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 110, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 110, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 110, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (15): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried

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