The London Record

Council

September 27, 2022

Who was there

Present (6): Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Elizabeth Peloza, Paul Van

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (38 motions)

38 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the 12th Meeting BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the communication from A. Soufan, President, York Developments, with respect to 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED to Item #4 (3.2) of the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That no action BE TAKEN with respect to the communication from AM. Valastro, with respect to Item #5 (2.5) of the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by M. Hamou
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 2
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly report for July, 2022 BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-A23)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 761030 Ontario Limited, relating to the property located at 4680 Wellington Road South, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 12, 2022 as Appendix 'A' BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 27, 2022, to amend Zoning By- law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), by extending the Temporary Use (T-74) Zone for a period not exceeding three (3) years; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; 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 and the Future Industrial Growth Designation policies; • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan and the Open Space Designation policies; and, • the recommended temporary use provides an appropriate interim land use until such time as the subject lands and surrounding area develop for their intended land uses. The recommended use is not intended to continue on a permanent basis. (2022-D14)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the application by York Developments, relating to the properties located at 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further discussions with the applicant to address the outstanding concerns and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being noted that the referral is at the request of the applicant; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the staff presentation appended to the Added Agenda, 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: • S. Allen, MHBC Planning, on behalf of the applicant. (2022- D08)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration. (2022-D19)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the information report dated September 20, 2022, with respect to the ‘Amendment to Delivery Date of the City of Music Conference and Events Business Case, and the City of Music Expo Business Case’ BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated September 20, 2022, entitled “Covid-19 – Ongoing Impacts on City of London Operations and Services” BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Mid-Year Operating Budget Monitoring Report: a) the 2022 Operating Budget Mid-Year 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 projections are outlined below, noting that the year-end positions could fluctuate based on factors beyond the control of the Civic Administration: i) Property Tax Supported Budget projected surplus of $8.6 million; ii) Water Rate Supported Budget projected surplus of $3.8 million; iii) Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget projected surplus of $1.6 million; it being noted that Property Tax, Water, and Wastewater & Treatment Budget surplus will be allocated in accordance with the Council Approved Surplus/Deficit Policy; b) the presentation providing an overview of 2022 Mid-Year Budget Monitoring (as appended to the staff report dated September 20, 2022 as Appendix C) BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report, dated September 20, 2022: a) the 2022 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the life-to-date capital budget represents $2.8 billion with $1.8 billion committed and $1.0 billion uncommitted; it being further noted that the City Treasurer, or designate, will undertake the housekeeping budget adjustments identified in the above-noted report, in accordance with the Multi-Year Budget Council Policy; b) the status updates of active 2019 life-to-date capital budgets (2019 and prior) having no future budget requests, as appended to the staff report dated September 20, 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” appended to the above- noted staff report, which have a total of $2.0 million of net surplus funding: i) the capital projects included in Appendix “C” BE CLOSED; and, 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 $3 thousand BE TRANSFERRED from capital receipts; B) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $1.47 million BE RELEASED back into the reserve funds which originally funded the projects; Non-Rate Supporte
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by- law as appended to the staff report dated September 20, 2022 Appendix “A”, being “A By-law to amend By-law A.-6582-255 being a by-law to establish a Committee of Management for the Dearness Home and to update the Terms of Reference”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on September 27, 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 8, 2022 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, Tourism's London annual report on the expenditure of Municipal Accommodation Tax revenues BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development the following actions be taken with respect to London’s UNESCO designation as Canada's 'City of Music': a) the area previously identified in the Music, Entertainment and Culture District Strategy as the Downtown/Old East Village District BE REDESIGNATED as the Core Area Entertainment District; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to i) proceed with the actions required to include the UNESCO City of Music messaging on new City of London gateway roadside signage, City Hall and Centennial Hall, the Victoria Park Bandshell and; ii) work with our partners at RBC Place and Budweiser Gardens for inclusion of the messaging on building signage; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future date with a proposed governance structure and detailed four- year action plan to implement London’s UNESCO 'City of Music' designation over time and within existing budgets or in association with the next 4-year multi-year budget.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the new Anti-Racism and Anti- Oppression Framework: a) the above-noted Framework, as outlined in the staff report dated September 20, 2022, BE ENDORSED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the necessary steps to implement the Framework.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association: a) the resignation of Jean Coles from the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE ACCEPTED; and, b) Vicki Balazs, Jaydancinc Inc. and Kelsey Watkinson, Curley Brewing Company BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association for the term ending November 14, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from D. Szpakowski, General Manager/CEO, Hyde Park Business Improvement Association with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee, BE APPROVED, excluding Item 8 (2.3).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 17, 2022, BE RECEIVED.
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 September 13, 2022, related to the Bradley Avenue Extension (White Oak Road to Jalna Boulevard (West Leg)) - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum and Notice of Addendum: a) the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum: Bradley Avenue Extension Executive Summary, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE ACCEPTED; b) a Notice of Addendum BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and, c) the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period. (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 September 13, 2022, related to the Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan: a) the draft Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan, as summarized in the Executive Summary, as appended to the above- noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with additional public and stakeholder engagement to further inform the document; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a final Connected and Automated Vehicle Plan for Council approval. (2022-T10)
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 September 13, 2022, related to RFP22-097 Harris Park Erosion Control Structure Replacement: a) Matrix Solutions Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete consulting services for the Harris Park Erosion Control Structure Replacement, with the estimate on file, at an upset amount of $562,665 including 20% contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2(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 work; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the 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. (2022-E21)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated September 13, 2022, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 27, 2022, to: a) authorize the Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by- law, being an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the University of Waterloo for the use of space at the Adelaide Pollution Control Plant for a research experiment (termed a Mesocosm); and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement. (2022-E03)
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 September 13, 2022, related to the Closing of the Emerson Avenue Cul-de-sac: a) the closing of the Emerson Avenue cul-de-sac on Registered Plan 914 BE APPROVED; 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 September 27, 2022, to stop up and close the Emerson Avenue Cul-de-sac; it being noted that any future conveyance of the close road allowance will be subject to the retention of a combined services easement for storm and sanitary sewers. (2022-T09)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the staff report, dated September 13, 2022, with respect to an Environmental Assessment Study related to the Oxford Street West Improvements, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to determine how to proceed with the matter. (2022-E05)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at August 15, 2022, BE RECEIVED.
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 September 13, 2022, related to the Windermere Road Improvements Municipal Class Schedule C Environmental Assessment: a) the Windermere Road Improvements Environmental Assessment Study BE ACCEPTED; b) a Notice of Study Completion for the project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and, c) the Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on the public record for a 30-day review period; it being noted that the project implementation timing will be reconsidered in the future Development Charges Background Study and multi-year budgeting processes due to the increased project cost estimate and a capital budget amendment will be brought forward with the 2023 Budget Update to identify only near- term pre-engineering funds to maintain project progress. (2022- T06)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no Pecuniary interests were disclosed. 11
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 355 to 360, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 355 to 360, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 355 to 360, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Hamou, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried

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