The London Record

Council

November 26, 2024

Who was there

Present (14): Peter Cuddy, David Ferreira, Skylar Franke, Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Hadleigh McAlister, Josh Morgan, Elizabeth Peloza, Jerry Pribil, Corrine Rahman, Susan Stevenson, Paul Van

Absent (1): Sam Trosow

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 (61 motions)

61 carried, 0 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 Land Acquisition/ Disposition/ Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; 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 relating to the property located at 39 Carfrae Street. (6.1/17/PEC) 4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice/ Litigation/ Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to appeals related to the Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/17/PEC) 4.3 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; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential lit
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That the Minutes of the 17th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on November 5, 2024, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 (ADDED) Community Advisory Committee Motion - Councillor C. Rahman and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis 1. (ADDED) M. Blosh, Vice Chair, Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee 2. (ADDED) W. Brown, Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee 6.2 (ADDED) 145 Base Line Road West (Z-9783) 1. (ADDED) J. Smolarek, Partner Siv-ik Planning and Design Inc. 6.3 (ADDED) Special Events Policy Review Public Participation Meeting Report 1. (ADDED) A.M. Valastro 2. (ADDED) S. Louis 3. (ADDED) S. Woodward and Family
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 12 (4.5) and 13 (4.6)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the by-law appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 19, 2024, being a by-law to fix the number of Directors for the Covent Garden Market Corporation, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend section 2 of the by-law to fix the composition of the board of directors to be nine (9) members, two (2) of whom shall be members of Council.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report, including the 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey, as appended to the staff report dated November 19, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report including the 2024 Year-End Progress Report, as appended to the staff report dated November 19, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect towards ending Anti-Black racism: a) the recommendations of the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan which are specifically directed towards the Corporation of the City of London BE ENDORSED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the following actions for accountability and implementation: i) create an implementation plan for the Corporation of the City of London actions to end anti-Black racism with activities, responsibilities, timelines, measures, and budget requirements (inclusive of additional funding needs) by April; ii) share recommendations with community organizations, encourage and advise on anti-Black racism initiatives; and iii) continue to build and strengthen meaningful relationship and collaborations with members of the Black community by implementing the recommendations outlined in the action plan.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Whole of Community System Response – Q3 Quarterly Report BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to Service Depot Locations: a) the Service Depot Location Update Report dated November 19, 2024 BE RECEIVED and no further action be taken; b) Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to operationalizing mobile transactional outreach services and act responsively as encampments move around the city; and c) Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue with transactional service delivery in existing service depot locations until February 28, 2025.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following appointments BE MADE to the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025: Councillor J. Pribil Councillor S. Trosow it being noted that Councillor D. Ferreira was appointed as Chair and Councillor H. McAlister as Vice Chair by Mayoral Decision 2024-011; it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee will be comprised of four members of City Council, effective December 1, 2024 to November 30th, 2025 by Mayoral Decision 2024-012.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Madelyn Hertz BE APPOINTED to the Court of Revision for the term ending November 14, 2026. 5
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis regarding the London Police Board Reserve Fund Balance BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the London Police Services Board and the London Chief of Police BE REQUESTED to engage in a conversation to explore the process, legislation and any related matters pertaining to the possibility of a partial or full donation of a Light Armoured Vehicle for integration into the London Police fleet; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the following actions regarding the Community Advisory Committees (CACs): a) the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to align with the Accessibility, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) staff resources and Action Plans, specifically with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor; b) in consultation with the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee and Community Advisory Committee on Planning, the Terms of Reference for CACs BE AMENDED to specify a maximum of eleven (11) voting members and to require a youth representative as part of their membership; c) in response to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee’s (DIACAC) request, DIACAC’s operations BE PAUSED while a review of its Terms of Reference is undertaken by the City Clerk, in consultation with the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression division and the Human Rights division, with a report on findings to be provided to the Manager of Labour Relations by Q3 2025; d) the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and update the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee’s terms of reference to include: responsibilities related to the welfare of animals in the community; e) the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and an Ecological Reference Group BE ESTABLISHED by Q2 2025 to provide technica
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part v) of the motion be approved and reads as follows: v) Efficient Meeting Management: Provide for the option to “Put the Question” at committees where all of Council constitutes the membership;
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the balance of the motion be approved and reads as follows: That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by- law to a future meeting of Municipal Council to amend the Council Procedure By-law as follows: i) Communications and Petitions: Clarify that public communications and petitions included in the Agenda must relate to an item listed for that meeting, specifying submission requirements and conditions for inclusion or notation; ii) Relevance of Delegations: Ensure that public delegation requests align with items listed on that meeting Agenda, supporting focused and relevant participation; iii) Delegation Requests: Develop clear criteria for delegation requests for future standing committee meetings, allowing those submitted by other levels of government, agencies, boards, commissions, professional organizations and professional associations. Refer delegation requests that relate to specific agenda items to a Public Participation Meeting (PPM) where appropriate; iv) Standing Committee Service: Clarify that each Councillor shall serve on standing committees in addition to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, ensuring all standing committee positions are filled; and vi) the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and P
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 6 (3.4) and 9 (3.7).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the staff report dated November 12, 2024 entitled "Planning & Development and Building Housing Update - 2024 Year-To-Date" BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 3640 Dingman Drive: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Commercial Industrial Place Type and Environmental Review Place Type TO a Green Space Place Type; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 and the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM Commercial Industrial TO Open Space and Environmental Review; c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 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 an Agricultural (AG2) Zone and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO an Open Space (OS1) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; d) the Site Plan Approval Authori
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following action be taken with respect to the application of DBNM Investment & Management Ltd., (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design), relating to the property located at 383 Clarke Road and 1906 Whitney Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 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 R2 (R2-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R2/Residential R8 (h-89*R2- 3/R8-4(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the Project Fact Sheet from D. Murphy, Siv-ik Planning and Design; and, • a communication dated November 11, 2024 from A. Johnson; 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, Planner, 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 Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS); • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Key Directions, City Design and Building polici
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of 1966822 Ontario Inc., (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1195 Gainsborough Road, the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 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 Holding Light Industrial (h-17*LI1) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17*LI1(_)) Zone and an Open Space Special Provision (OS4(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communication with respect to these matters: • the revised by-law; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Litwinchuk, Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; and, • P. Bielman; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; • the recommended amendments conform to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Commercial Industrial Place Type policies; and, • the recommended amendments would f
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Paradise Homes Inc., (c/o Siv-ik), relating to the properties located at 566 Southdale Road East and 818 Easy Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 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 a Residential R3 (R3-2) Zone TO a holding a Residential R3/Residential R8 Special Provision (h-18*R3-2/R8-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) the Owner shall consider removing surface parking to accommodate additional amenity space.; and, ii) screen the proposed parking area from Easy Street using an all-season landscape buffer; iii) opportunities to consider an increase of 1.5 metres between the parking lot and the property line; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the Project Fact Sheet from C. Taylor, Siv-ik Planning and Design; and, • a communication dated November 4, 2024 from G. Pepe; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conj
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024, introduce a new Site Alteration By-Law to expand the by-law’s coverage to encompass the entire limits of the City, with specific exceptions, addressing the limitations of the existing by-law and repeal By-Law No. C.P.-1363-381; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute; 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. Lewis
Carried
That the November 1, 2024 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1000915350 Ontario Inc., (c/o Siv-ik), relating to the property located at 145 Base Line Road West: a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 (R3-1) Zone TO a Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-1(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan approval process: i) in consultation with Municipal Housing Development, a provision of entering into a temporary rental unit accommodation agreement for existing tenants be entered into; and, ii) a parking management plan be included in the site plan approval process for the following reasons: A) the current lines are not clearly painted; B) the current angle parking is not being utilized correctly; C) establish designated parking spaces for each unit; and, D) accommodate parking on site; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated November 7, 2024, from J. Smolarek, Siv-ik Planning and Design; • a communication dated November 10, 2024 from E. Wilcox and J. Sutherland; • a communication dated November 8, 2024 from P. Morris; and, • a communication dated November 11, 2024 fro
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Domday Developments, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1408 and 1412 Commissioners Road West: a) the attached revised by-law appended to the staff report dated November 12, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the C, The London Plan, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-8) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) enhanced landscaping along the interior and rear boundaries that exceed the minimum requirements of the Site Plan Control By- law; ii) the front face and principle building entrance shall be oriented toward Commissioners Road West; iii) installation of a board-on-board fence that exceeds the requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law; iv) the two northerly parking spaces in the front yard will only be permitted for temporary parking (for visitors and/or drop-off/pick- up), with a setback of not less than 4.0m from the front lot line; v) a tree preservation plan be submitted for the rear lot line to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; and, vi) the ph
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the 17th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council decision with respect to the approval of the 17th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE RECONSIDERED
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Manager III, Risk Management Division and Deputy City Manager, Legal Services, and with concurrence by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Request for Proposal Insurance and Risk Management Services (RFP 2024-101): a) the proposal submitted by Intact Public Entities at 278 Pinebush Road Cambridge, Ontario, at a total annual premium of $4,115,771 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy section 12.2 (b); b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this contract; c) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to RFP 2024-101; and d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract or any other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the capital leases to finance the purchase of two electric forklifts at Canada Life Place BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property municipally known as part of 190 Egerton Street, legally described as Part Lot 4, Plan 446, as in 892124, in the City of London, to be further described in a reference plan to be deposited, being Part of PIN 083350063 and further shown on the location map as appended to the staff report dated November 18, 2024 as Appendix "A" (the “Subject Property”), the following actions be taken: a) the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property BE OFFERED for sale in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to part of a City-owned property being Part of Block B in Registered Plan 837, shown highlighted in red in Appendix “A” as appended to the staff report dated November 18, 2024 and municipally known as part of Rollingwood Circle Park, in the City of London, County of Middlesex (the “Subject Property”), the following actions be taken: a) the Subject Property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the Subject Property BE OFFERED for sale to the abutting property owners at fair market value, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned property at 3465 and 3561 Scotland Drive, the following actions be taken: a) the subject properties BE RECOMMENDED for demolition; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to demolish the buildings, including completing a request for quotation for work to be completed, obtaining a demolition permit and any other activities to facilitate demolition of the subject properties detailed in the report; it being noted that existing approved capital accounts and operating accounts will be drawn upon as a source of financing to carry out the subject demolitions; it being further noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from A. Meyer with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (3.1).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 25
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 11, 2024, related to the 2024 Annual Emergency Management Program Update: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting, to be held on November 26, 2024, to amend By-law No. A.-7657-4, as amended, being “A by-law to repeal By-law No. A.-7495-21 and to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Plan” in order to repeal and replace Schedule “A” to the by-law; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-P03)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 11, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 26, 2024 to approve the potential demolition of the vacant building at 1154 Hamilton Road in the City of London and the property may be cleared of all identified buildings, structures, debris and refuse and left in a graded and levelled condition in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By-law and the Ontario Building Code Act, if required. (2024-P10D)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 11, 2024 related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update: a) the following report BE RECEIVED for information and the project milestones and timelines identified in Section 2.4 BE ENDORSED; b) the following matters BE ENDORSED for review with the update: i) projected city-wide population growth and the geographic distribution of future users of park and recreation services; ii) a forecast of parkland needs; iii) park types, definitions and servicing areas; iv) equity and inclusion strategies and opportunities; v) strategies and standards to provide mitigation and adaptation to Climate Change; vi) municipal park infrastructure provision best practices (demographics, trends, types of amenities, etc.); vii) quality and quantity standards for parkland and park amenities; viii) quality and quantity standards for pathways, park system linkages and open space lands; ix) the confirmation of provision targets and service standards for pickleball, cricket, community gardens, dog parks, community gathering spaces, public washrooms, and the provision of potable water; x) infrastructure requirements for parks located near intensified growth areas; xi) opportunities for service provision partnerships, including school boards and businesses; xii) ide
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services the staff report dated November 11, 2024 related to the Special Events Policy Review Public Participation Meeting Report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration will bring forward an amended Special Events Policy at the December 2, 2024, Community and Protective Services Committee meeting. (2024-P11)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 16, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
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 November 12, 2024, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineer Oxford Street West Improvements project: a) CIMA Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED as the consulting engineer to complete the detailed design and tendering services at an upset amount of $708,824.60 excluding HST, as per Section 15.2 (g) of the City’s Procurement of Goods & Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-T05)
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 November 12, 2024, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Hamilton Road / Old Victoria Road / Commissioners Road East intersection improvements: a) R.V. Anderson Associates Limited BE APPOINTED as the consulting engineer to complete the detailed design and tendering services at an upset amount of $621,165.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with RFP 2024-273 and Section 15.2 (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 above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-T05)
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 November 12, 2024, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program – Round 4: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: i) Spriet Associates London Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Childers Street, from Brydges Street to Wilton Avenue, and Wilton Avenue, from Childers Street to Ashland Avenue in the total amount of $242,145.20 including contingency (excluding HST); ii) Development Engineering (London) Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Bridle Path, from Kipps Lane to north limit, and Country Lane, from Kipps Lane to Bridle Path in the total amount of $272,107.00 including contingency (excluding HST); b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with respect to the staff report dated November 12, 2014, related to the City’s Response to MTO Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot Extension: a) the comments as appended to the above-noted staff report from the Ministry of Transportation provided on September 26, 2024, BE RECEIVED; b) the proposed by-law amendment as appended to the above- noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting held on November 26, 2024, to amend Bylaw A.-8344-62, Electric Kick-Scooter and Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle By-law, to come into force and effect on November 26, 2024 for one year, and to extend the pilot project for Electric Kick-Scooters to November 27, 2025 as the Province has filed a Regulation allowing a pilot extension of up to five years; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Committee and Council in March 2025, on the electric kick-scooter (personal and shared services) data gathering, engagement, and enforcement work completed between May 2023 and December 2024. (2024-T10)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following action be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 12, 2024, related to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Agreement for Secure Bike Parking Administration Options Feasibility study: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting held on November 26th; a) the Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement, DFC-23-0393, (“Agreement”) between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) and The Corporation of the City of London BE APPROVED for the provision of funding to evaluate options for secure bike parking facility design and administration on public and private property as appended to the above-noted staff report; b) the Mayor and the Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement; and, c) the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure BE APPOINTED as the Duly Authorized Officer to approve and execute any forms or documents on the City’s behalf that are necessary to fulfill the City’s reporting obligations under the Agreement.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the briefing note from the internal auditor, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated November 13, 2024 along with Appendix ‘A’, Financial Statements of the Middlesex-London Health Unit for the year ending December 31, 2023, and Appendix ‘B’, Financial Statements of Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management for the year ending December 31, 2023, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that a communication dated November 19, 2024 was received from Middlesex-London Health Unit regarding the Middlesex-London Health Unit's 2023 Audited Financial Statements.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 18th Report of Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 382 to Added Bill No. 397 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 382 to Added Bill No. 397 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 382 to Added Bill No. 397 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396 BE APPROVED
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 394 and revised Bill No. 396 BE APPROVED
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 394 and Revised Bill No. 396 BE APPROVED
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried

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