The London Record

Council

May 3, 2022

Who was there

Present (1): Steve Lehman

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 (96 motions)

95 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Council Agenda, BE APPROVED, to provide for the consideration of Item 8.1.2, clause 2.1, of the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee – Truth and Reconciliation Commission Recommendations: Update on City of London Efforts, at this time.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 26, 2022, related to an update on the City of London efforts concerning the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Recommendations: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to incorporate a Land Acknowledgement in its written form, in written documents as may be appropriate; it being noted that three sample Acknowledgements were provided in the above-noted report; b) the City Clerk’s Office BE DIRECTED to make the necessary changes to facilitate the inclusion of a Land Acknowledgement in the meetings of London’s Council, Standing Committee and Advisory Committee meetings; and, c) the balance of the above-noted report, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
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 regarding an exemption to the Animal Control By-law. (6.1/6/CPSC)
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Minutes of the 6th Meeting held on April 12, 2022, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (14): M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, M. Hamou, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, J. Fyfe-Millar, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): Mayor E. Holder
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by M. Hamou
Carried
Motion to approve parts a), b) and c) That the following actions be taken with respect to the Report of the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report On Investigation of Code of Conduct Complaint Concerning Councillor, Michael van Holst”, dated April 19, 2022: a) the above-noted report BE RECEIVED; b) the communication dated May 2, 2022, from Councillor M. van Holst, BE RECEIVED; c) the findings of the Integrity Commissioner that Councillor M. van Holst contravened sections 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 and 8.1 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council as outlined in the report BE ADOPTED; and,
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
Motion to approve part d) d) Councillor M. van Holst BE REPRIMANDED for his contraventions of the Code of Conduct as noted in part c), above.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Lost
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED, as noted on the Agenda: 6.2 1521 Sunningdale Road West and 2631 Hyde Park Road (39T- 21056); 6.3 64-68 St. George Street and 175-197 Ann Street; 6.4 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street – Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; 6.5 City of Vaughan Animal Control By-law; and, 6.6 “Graphic” Flyer Deliveries to Residential Properties
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding items 2(2.1) and 7(4.5).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That Gus Kotsiomitis and Maureen O'Leary-Pickard BE RE- APPOINTED for a third and final term ending July 31, 2025, as Directors of the Greater London International Airport Authority; it being noted that the third Director position will remain vacant until further notice; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy received a communication dated March 29, 2022 from D. Bryant, Board of Directors Chair, Greater London International Airport Authority with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing: a) the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 22, 2022, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Community Housing in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2021 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Community Housing and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Community Housing to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 28, 2022, from P. Chisholm, CEO, London & Middlesex Community Housing, with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.: a) the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 7, 2022, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London Hydro Inc. in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2021 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc. and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 1, 2022, from G. Valente, Chair, Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc., with respect to this matter. 5
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London: a) the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 22, 2022, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2021 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the Housing Development Corporation, London to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 12, 2022 from M. Espinoza, President & CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That clause 4.5 BE AMENDED to add the following new part i): i) that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to contact Patricia Almost and Girish Sankar to determine it they may be interested in applying for a position on the Ecological Community Advisory Committee.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
Motion to approve Item 7, clause 4.5, as amended, with the new part i).
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 12(3.3), 13(3.4), 14(3.5) and 16(4.2).
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, from it's meeting held on March 23, 2022: a) the document appended to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, with respect to the Climate Emergency Action Plan - Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) Recommendations, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration and the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) for their review and consideration; it being noted that a representative from TFAC will attend the SPPC meeting at which this item will be discussed in order to present their recommendations; and, b) clauses 1.1 and 2.1 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021: a) the staff report dated April 19, 2022 entitled “Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021” BE RECEIVED for information; and, b) the above-noted staff report and the draft London Plan amendments to implement changes made by Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021, to the Planning Act BE CIRCULATED for public review in advance of a future Public Participation Meeting. (2022-D02)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Parking Standards Review Information Report: a) the preliminary alternative options of the Parking Standards Review, appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix “A” BE RECEIVED; and, b) the preliminary alternative options of the Parking Standards Update BE CIRCULATED for public comment; it being noted that feedback received will inform a final Parking Standards Review Report and implementing a Zoning By-law Amendment that will be prepared for the consideration and approval of Municipal Council at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, including a public participation meeting. (2022-T02)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Thames Village Joint Venture Corporation to exempt lands located at 3315 Oriole Drive (formerly 1752-1754 Hamilton Road), legally described as Lot 65, Plan 33M-814, from Part-Lot Control: a) pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Lot 65, Plan 33M-814 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R1 (R1-3) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits single detached dwellings; and, b) the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Lot 65, Plan 33M-814, as noted in clause a) above: i) the applicant be advised that the cost of registration of the said by-law is to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy; ii) the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the City for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; iii) the applicant submits to the City a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposi
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Four Fourteen Inc. relating to the property located at 414 - 418 Old Wonderland Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h- 5*R5-7(20)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(20)) Zone to remove the “h-5” holding provision. (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application of Applewood Market Place Inc., relating to the property located at 870 Kleinburg Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the lands FROM a Holding Special Provision Business District Commercial (h*h-100*h-173*BDC2(7))*H18*D75 Zone TO a Special Provision Business District Commercial (BDC2(7))*H18*D75 Zone to remove the “h”, “h-100” and “h-173” holding provisions. (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 1247987 Ontario Inc. (Artisan Homes Inc.), relating to the property located at 459 Hale Street, the Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to approve a one (1) year extension to Draft Plan Approval for the residential vacant land plan of condominium File No. 39CD-18503, SUBJECT TO the revised conditions contained in the staff report dated April 19, 2022, as Schedule “B” . (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Horizen Developments LP, relating to the property located at 520 Sarnia Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend The London Plan to create a specific area policy in the Neighbourhoods Place Type at 520 Sarnia Road to permit an 8-storey apartment building and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a policy to Section 10.1.3 – “Policies for Specific Areas” that would modify the ‘Community Commercial Node’ designation to permit an eight (8) storey apartment building with a total of 129 residential units at a density of 168 units per hectare without a commercial component on the ground floor, and also align this policy context with The London Plan; c) the attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix "C") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan and The London Plan, as amended in clauses a) and b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourh
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application of David Russel relating to the property located at 551-555 Waterloo Street, the attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix "A") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion/Temporary (R3-2(6)/OC4/T-73) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone; it being noted that the following Site Plan matter has been raised through the application review process, for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority: i) boundary landscaping along the north and west property boundaries to meet the standards of the Site Plan Control By-law and have screening/privacy qualities; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • N. Dyjach, Strik Baldinelli Moniz; 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 in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions; • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, includin
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee, including but not limited to, the following related to the Urban Agriculture Strategy: a) a clear process to apply to use city-owned land for urban agriculture; b) an inventory of available land and a process to work with civic administration to inquire; c) a standard licensing agreement and a standard rate for a licensing agreement (example $2.00/year); d) a transparent and equitable approach to determine who can enter into agreements; e) standards for expected outcomes and uses of the city land to ensure productivity and impact; and, f) to ensure the cost of this process is low to reduce financial barriers; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications: • the staff report dated April 19, 2022 entitled "Urban Agriculture Steering Committee"; and, • a communication dated March 28, 2022 from S. Franke, Co- Chair, Urban Agriculture Steering Committee, with respect to these matters. (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Item 12 (3.3) BE AMENDED to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the zoning review initiated by The Corporation of the City of London, relating to all lands within the City of London, the revised, attached, proposed by-law (Appendix "A") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the London Plan), to make zoning text changes to Sections 2 (Definitions), Section 28 (Restricted Service Commercial Zone), Section 40 (Light Industrial Zone), Section 41 (General Industrial Zone) and Section 42 (Heavy Industrial Zone) to address tow truck business and impounding yard land uses; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee received the staff presentation with respect to these matters; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:  MNK Towing; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:  the zoning review was initiated by the City of London to implement the London Plan Place Type Industrial policies and address zoning issues identified through the Business License review process;• zoning changes were required to tow truck businesses and impound yards in specific zones which implement the policies; and,• the amendments also provide for a broader range of po
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That item 12 (3.3) as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That, further to the direction from Municipal Council on October 5, 2021 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an Open Space designation TO a Low Density Residential and Environmental Review designation and to amend The London Plan to change the Place Type of the subject lands FROM a Green Space place type TO a Neighbourhoods Place Type and Environmental Review Place Type to be considered at a future public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Auburn Developments Inc., relating to the lands located at 1521 Sunningdale Road West and 2631 Hyde Park Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an Open Space designation TO a Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation, Low Density Residential designation and Open Space designation; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to: i) amend The London Plan to change the Place Type of the subject lands FROM a Green Space Place Type, TO a Neighbourhoods Place Type and a Green Space Place Type; and, ii) amend The London Plan to change the Street Classifications of the subject land
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the application of Thames Valley District School Board relating to lands located at 1284 Sunningdale Road West, the attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix ‘A’) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R4/R6/R7/R8 (h•h-54•h-71•h-95•h-100•R4- 6(14)/R6-5/R-7•H15•D75•R-8•H15•D75) Zone TO a Holding Residential R4/R6/R7/R8, Neighbourhood Facility (h•h-54•h-71•h- 95•h-100•R4-6(14)/R6-5/R-7•H15•D75•R-8•H15•D75•NF1) Zone; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated April 13, 2022, from J. Pratt, Associate Director and Treasurer, Thames Valley District School Board, with respect to these matters; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • G. Vogt, Thames Valley District School Board; it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; • the recommended zoning conforms to the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, Our Strategy, City Building and Design, Our Tools, and all
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That part b) BE AMENDED to replace the words, “for late spring, summer, and fall months” with the word, “year-round”.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That part b), as amended, BE APPROVED. b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on tangible actions that can be undertaken year-round to demonstrate how music, entertainment, and culture can aid in fueling our community’s ongoing economic and social recovery; it being noted that actions may include, but should not be limited to, pursuing additional supportive investments from federal and provincial government partners.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
Motion to approve part a): That the following actions be taken with respect to London’s UNESCO designation as Canada's 'City of Music': a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back, in a timely manner, on specific geographical borders for the establishment of a Core Area Entertainment District, while also defining what such a District may constitute; and,
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 7 (3.1) and 9 (3.3).
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 1300 Riverbend Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2022 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Business District Commercial BDC (h*h-206*BDC(31)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial BDC (BDC(31)) Zone to remove the “h” and “h-206” holding provisions. (2022-D09) 24
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the staff report dated April 25, 2022 entitled "Annual Report on Building Permit Fees", with respect to building permit fees collected and costs administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and regulations for 2021, BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-P10)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the staff report dated April 25, 2022 entitled "Audit and Accountability Fund – Intake 3: Continuous Improvement of Development Approvals - Single Source Award for the Site Plan Resubmission Process Review" BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-F11)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts through Single Source procurement of a consultant for an update to the Site Plan Control By-law and Manual requiring the Planning and Environment Committee and the Municipal Council approval for awards greater than $50,000: a) a Single Source Procurement in accordance with section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE AWARDED to SvN Architects + Planners in collaboration with HDR to conduct consulting services for the City of London to update the Site Plan Control By-law and Manual at a cost of up to $153,250.00 (excluding HST); and, b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2022 as Appendix ‘A’. (2022-C01/D02)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Streamline Development Approval Fund: Continuous Improvement of Development Approvals Single Source Contract Award: a) a Single Source Procurement in accordance with section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE AWARDED to EZSigma Group, 61 Wellington Street East, Aurora, ON, L4G 1H7, to guide the continuous improvement process for the Streamline Development Approval Fund in partnership with the City of London at a cost of up to $446,250.00 (excluding HST); and, b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2022 as Appendix ‘A’. (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the property located at 147-149 Wellington Street BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • H. Garrett, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (2022-D02/R01)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the proposed addition and alterations to the heritage designated property at 18 Byron Avenue East, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE REFUSED; it being noted that the proposed addition and alterations do not comply with the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan policies, The London Plan policies, and the Provincial Policy Statement. (2022-D09/R01)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the designation of built resources at municipal addresses 183 Ann Street and 197 Ann Street, located on the consolidate parcel legally described as – LOTS 4, 5, 6 & 7 AND PART LOT 3, SOUTH SIDE ANN STREET PLAN 183(W) DESIGNATED AS PART 1, PLAN 33R-20622, the following actions be taken: a) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the built resource on the municipal address located at 197 Ann Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E as appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2022; b) should no objections to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, by-laws to designate the built resource located at 197 Ann Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix E as appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2022 BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period; c) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the built resource located at 183 Ann Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix F as appended to the staff report date
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on April 13, 2022: a) on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the properties located at 147-149 Wellington Street BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; it being noted that, should demolition on the property occur, the London Advisory Committee on Heritage encourages the developer to salvage the gable and other heritage features; b) on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the proposed addition and alterations to the heritage designated property located at 18 Byron Avenue East, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE REFUSED; it being noted that the proposed addition and alterations do not comply with the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan policies, The London Plan policies, and the Provincial Policy Statement; it being further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage encourages the applicant to continue to work with the Heritage Planners with respect to this matter; c) on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 13, 2022, related to the designati
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, notwithstanding the Civic Administration's recommendation, the application by Quincy Developments, relating to the property located at 1055 Fanshawe Park Road West, the application BE APPROVED; a) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Specific Area Policy 1074_ of The London Plan to increase the maximum Gross Floor Area for medical/dental office uses to 6,342.4 square metres; b) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend the 1989 Official Plan to ADD a new policy to Section 10.1.3 – “Policies for Specific Areas” to permit a maximum medical/dental office Gross Floor Area of 6,342.4 square metres; and, c) the proposed attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan and The London Plan as amended in parts a) and b) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Office Special Provision (OF5(6)) Zone TO an Office Special Provision (OF5(_)) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the staff presentation; and, • the agent for the applicant's presentation; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • D. Hannam, Zeli
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That clause 3.3 BE AMENDED in part a) to replace the words, "at a future" with the words, "at the June 20, 2022".
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That clause 3.3, part a), BE AMENDED to include the following, “and that staff work with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues regarding intensity, form and the required background studies”.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Item 9, clause 3.3, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Council recess at this time.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 6 (5.2), 7 (5.3) and 8 (5.4).
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Hillier disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5.4 of this Report, having to do with the Deferred Matters List, specifically item number 2 on the list, by indicating that his family also hosts a five day event.
Moved by M. Cassidy
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 April 20, 2022, related to a Request for Proposal 2022-054 for New Play Equipment at Gibbons Park and Greenway Park: a) the bid submitted by Park N Play Design Company Limited, #20, 10 Wrangle Place SE Rocky View County, AB, T1X 0L7, to design, supply and install new playground equipment in Gibbons Park in accordance with RFP2022-054, at its bid price of $223,215.98 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; b) the bid submitted by New World Park Solutions Incorporated, 42 Woodway Trail, Brantford, ON, N3R 6G7, to design, supply and install new playground equipment in Greenway Park in accordance with RFP2022-054, at its bid price of $170,000.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development the staff report, dated April 20, 2022, with respect to an update on the City of London 2021-2022 Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals, BE RECEIVED. (2022-S14)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 20, 2022, related to an Irregular Result RFP 21-74 Dental Program Administration Single Bid Award Recommendation, as per the City of London Procurement Policy Section 19.4 “Only One Bid Received”: a) the Request for Proposal (RFP 21-74), submitted by AccetaClaim Servicorp Inc., at the annual cost of $58,500 (plus HST) for a three (3) year period, with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year periods BE ACCEPTED; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project, and; c) the approvals, 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. (2022-S04)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the verbal delegation from A.M. Valastro, with respect to a potential Light Pollution By-law, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received at the previous Community and Protective Services Committee meeting on March 29, 2022.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 7, 2022, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the staff report, dated April 20, 2022, with respect to the Animal Control By-law - Reptilia, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the verbal delegations from the following individuals, with respect to this matter, were received: • R. Laidlaw, Zoocheck • W. Brown, Chair, Animal Welfare Advisory Committee • V. Van Linden – providing the attached submission • J. Van-Daele • F. Morrison • M. Hamer, World Animal Protection • R. Murphy, Reptilia • B. Child, Reptilia • M. Lerner it being further noted that the following communications, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, were received: • M. Lerner • J. Winston • L. Corneli, McCOR Management Inc. and it being noted that clause 4.2 of the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on March 3, 2022, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That clause 5.2 of the 6th Report of the CPSC BE AMENDED to add the following new part b): “b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, a report that would outline options for amendments to By-law PH-3 that could provide for the keeping of Class 7 animals in the City of London, under specific terms and conditions; it being noted that that such amendments could include, but not be limited to the following:  An accreditation and/or regulation mechanism for specific types facilities;  Amendments to the Class 7 animal definition to differentiate between animals born in the wild from those born in captivity, and/or exceptions in the Class;  Educational facilities;  A specific delegated authority to Civic Administration for PH-3 exceptions to prohibited animals, under certain conditions”
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the proposed amendment, BE FURTHER AMENDED, to include a Public Participation Meeting, with the report back noted in the aforementioned proposed amendment.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the proposed amendment, as amended, BE APPROVED: That clause 5.2 of the 6th Report of the CPSC BE AMENDED to add the following new part b): b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, a report that would outline options for amendments to By-law PH-3 that could provide for the keeping of Class 7 animals in the City of London, under specific terms and conditions; it being noted that that such amendments could include, but not be limited to the following:  An accreditation and/or regulation mechanism for specific types facilities;  Amendments to the Class 7 animal definition to differentiate between animals born in the wild from those born in captivity, and/or exceptions in the Class;  Educational facilities;  A specific delegated authority to Civic Administration for PH-3 exceptions to prohibited animals, under certain conditions it being noted that there will be a Public Participation Meeting included with the above-noted report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 20, 2022, with respect to “Graphic” Flyer Deliveries to Residential Properties: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022, to regulate the delivery of graphic images in the City of London; and, b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2022, to amend By-law No. A-54, as amended, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to designate the Delivery of Graphic Images By- law.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at April 11, 2022, BE RECEIVED. Motion made by: M. Cassidy That Item 2 of the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at April 11, 2022, with the exception of Item 2, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application dated March 25, 2022 from Apraxia Kids, May 14, 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as Apraxia Awareness Day 2022.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application dated March 27, 2022 from Stand With Asians Coalition, May 10, 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application dated March 21, 2022 from Forest City Film Festival, October 16 to 23, 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as Southwestern Ontario Film Week.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application dated April 1, 2022 from Operation Smile Canada, June 19, 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as Longest Day of Smiles.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application dated April 7, 2022 from Anxiety Canada, June 10, 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as Action Anxiety Day.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Year-End Operating Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2021 Operating Budget Year-End Monitoring Report for the Property Tax Supported Budget, Water Budget, and Wastewater and Treatment Budget BE RECEIVED for information, an overview of the net corporate positions prior to the recommendations listed in the staff report dated April 19, 2022 and contribution to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve are outlined below: i) Property Tax Supported Budget surplus of $19.6 million; ii) Water Rate Supported Budget surplus of $3.7 million; iii) Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget surplus of $2.2 million; b) the contribution of year-end Property Tax Supported, Water Rate Supported and Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget surplus to the applicable Contingency Reserve up to the respective contingency target, in accordance with the Council approved Surplus/Deficit Policy BE RECEIVED for information: i) $7.0 million to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve, noting the balance remains under its target; ii) $2.4 million to the Water Budget Contingency Reserve, noting the balance reaches its target with this contribution; iii) $2.2 million to the Wastewater and Treatment Budget Contingency Reserve, noting the balance remains under its target; c) notwithstanding the Council approved Surplus/Deficit Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZE
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Year-End Capital Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2021 Year-End Capital Budget Monitoring Report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the life-to-date capital budget represents $2.33 billion with $1.58 billion committed and $0.75 billion uncommitted; it being further noted that the City Treasurer, or designate, will undertake the housekeeping budget adjustments identified in the Report, in accordance with the Multi- Year Budget Policy adopted by amending by-law No. CPOL.-45(b)- 239; b) the status updates of active 2018 life-to-date capital budgets (2018 and prior) having no future budget requests, appended to the staff report dated April 19, 2022 as Appendix “B”, BE RECEIVED for information; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the completed capital projects identified in Appendix “C”, which have a total of $12.1 million of net surplus funding: i) the capital projects included in Appendix “C” BE CLOSED; ii) the following actions be taken with respect to the funding associated with the capital projects approved for closure in c) i), above: Rate Supported; A) pay-as-you-go funding of $2.3 million BE TRANSFERRED to capital receipts; B) authorized debt financing of $1.1 million BE RELEASED resulting in a reduction of authorized, but unissued debt; C) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $1.9 million BE RELEASED back into the r
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
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 April 20, 2022, related to the appointment of a transportation and mobility Big Data provider: a) Streetlight Data Inc. BE APPOINTED the vendor to provide Transportation and Mobility Big Data per their submitted proposal, in the total amount of $168,935.00, including contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Sections 12.2 (c) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this is an Irregular Result due to only one submission being received to the open call for proposals; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2022-T05)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 April 20, 2022, related to the Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant Climate Change Resilience Class Environmental Assessment - Notice of Completion: a) the Notice of Completion BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and, b) the Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant Climate Change Resilience Class Environmental Assessment report BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period. (2022-E05) 41
Moved by E. Peloza
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 April 20, 2022, related to the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Climate Change Resilience Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion: a) the Notice of Completion BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and, b) the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Climate Change Resilience Class Environmental Assessment report BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period. (2022-E05)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 April 20, 2022, related to the rehabilitation of Gideon Drive: a) the City’s share of a County of Middlesex tender in the amount of $393,445.50 BE APPROVED; it being noted that the funding is included in an approved City budget and the method of purchase is in accordance with Section 14.4 (g), (h) and (i) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, covering purchases with another public body; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; and, c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2022-T06)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated April 20, 2022, related to the quantifying of the impacts of the City’s unwanted water issues BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-E05)
Moved by E. Peloza
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 April 20, 2022, related to the appointment of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) for the Surface Water Monitoring of the Dingman Creek Subwatershed: a) the UTRCA BE APPOINTED to complete the 2022 Dingman Creek Surface Monitoring Program in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $188,005.83, including 10% contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) and (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2022-E13) 43
Moved by E. Peloza
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 April 20, 2022, related to the supply and delivery of traffic paint: a) that approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter a two (2) year contract for the supply and delivery of traffic paint to Ennis Paint Canada ULC, at the quoted price of $177,092 per year; it being noted that the pricing was provided through participation in the Elgin/Middlesex/Oxford Purchasing Co-Operative (EMOP) and is therefore a single source purchase as per Section 14.4 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these contracts; c) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with Ennis Paint Canada ULC to the satisfaction of the Manager of Purchasing and Supply and the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and, d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2022-T06)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the speed reduction petition for Dingman Drive dated March 31, 2022 and on file in the City Clerk's Office: a) the petition and resident correspondence, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; and, b) the matter BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for a traffic study review with a future report, related to this matter, to be presented to the Civic Works Committee. (2022-T08)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at April 11, 2022, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Internal Audit plan: a) the Internal Audit Plan from MNP dated April 13, 2022, BE APPROVED; and b) the communication dated April 13, 2022, from MNP, with respect to the draft internal audit plan - overview for Audit Committee, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Audit Plan will be revised to reflect timing of Q2 2023 for the Records Management & Retention audit.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit charter, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Debenture Issuance: a) the issuance of serial debentures for a total of $21,000,000 BE APPROVED, noting the average all-in rate is 3.563% over a 10- year term; and, b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 2, 2022 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 3, 2022 to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $21,000,000 towards the cost of certain capital works of the Corporation of the City of London; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a presentation from Kevin Martin and Chris Meston (RBC), with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 180 to 204, excluding Bill No.’s 183, 184, 186, 187, and 202, the Added Bill No. 206, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 180 to 204, excluding Bill No.’s 183, 184, 186, 187, and 202, and including the revised Bill No. 201, and the Added Bill No. 206, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 180 to 204, excluding Bill No.’s 183, 184, 186, 187, and 202, and including the revised Bill No. 201, and the Added Bill No. 206, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 183, 186 and 202, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 183, 186 and 202, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 183, 186 and 202, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 184, 187 and 205, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 184, 187 and 205, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 184, 187 and 205, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by M. Hamou
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried

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