The London Record

Council

November 7, 2023

Who was there

Present (15): 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, Sam Trosow, 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 (74 motions)

74 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 Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2024 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Environment” Category. (6.1/15/CWC) 4.2 Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/26/SPPC) 4.3 Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality. (6.2/26/SPPC) 4.4 Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List. (6.3/26/SPPC) 4.5 Land Acquisition/Disposition /
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Minutes of the 17th Meeting held on October 17, 2023 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Community Cold Weather Response.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 9 (2.5).
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 4, 2023: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend or provide a written communication to the November 1, 2023 Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee meeting to provide an update on fishing line receptacles; b) the start time of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee BE CHANGED from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on the first Wednesday of the month; it being noted that a majority of members selected this time; and, c) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1 to 5.4 and 6.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
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 October 24, 2023, related to the Single Source Procurement for the Operation and Maintenance of Landfill Gas Collection and Flaring System for the W12A Landfill Site (SS-2023-261): a) approval BE GIVEN to exercise the single source provisions of section 14.4 (d) and (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for the operation and maintenance of the landfill gas collection and flaring system at the W12A Landfill Site in accordance with the proposal submitted by Comcor Environmental Limited, for a cost greater than $50,000 per year, for a two-year term; b) the single source annual estimated price of $150,530 (plus HST) submitted by Comcor Environmental Limited BE ACCEPTED to continue to provide operation and maintenance services of the landfill gas collection and flaring system services at the W12A Landfill Site in accordance with the terms and condition outlined in contract record C17-009 and applicable revisions; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work; and, d) approval, hereby given, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2023-E07)
Moved by C. Rahman
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 October 24, 2023, related to the Kensington Bridge Environmental Study Report Notice of Completion: a) the Kensington Bridge 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. (2023-T04)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 24, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114). (2023-T08/T02)
Moved by C. Rahman
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 October 24, 2023, related to the Planned Rebuild of Incinerator Systems at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant and Procurement Approvals: a) replacement fluidizing blower and repair of the existing blower BE AWARDED to Gardner Denver Nash LLC for the total price of $273,587.00 USD, estimated at $375,000.00 CDN, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the supply of expansion joints BE AWARDED to Senior Flexonics Canada for the total price of $615,000.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the purchase orders issued for emergency repairs to the incinerator and related systems at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant under Section 14.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy at a projected total price of $99,086.00 (excluding HST), BE CONFIRMED; d) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and, f) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in conne
Moved by C. Rahman
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 October 24, 2023, related to the Greenway and Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plans Climate Change Resiliency Equipment Preselection: a) the supply of an equalization tank BE AWARDED to Greatario Engineered Storage Systems for the total price of $889,887.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the supply of vertical propeller pumps equipment BE AWARDED to Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc. for the total price of $1,515,821.37, including contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; 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 Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and, e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2023-E03)
Moved by C. Rahman
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 October 24, 2023, related to the Oxford Wastewater Treatment Plant Membrane Replacement Consultant Award: a) CIMA Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED Design Consulting Engineers in the amount of $325,000.00, including contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with 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 approvals 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. (2023-E03)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
The London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to review and refine the grading criteria for the 2023 annual report, with particular focus being given to service delivery standards, and alignment with the City of London’s Strategic Plan, as it relates to public transit, and report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee; it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Agenda and the Added Agenda, from J. Preston, W. Lau, M. Sheehan, C. Dolphin, L. Worsfold and P. Moore, the delegations from J. Preston, W. Lau and M. Sheehan and the London Transit Commission's 2022 Annual Report, dated October 11, 2023, with respect to this matter, were received.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, dated October 13, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on October 18, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
Motion to approve part a)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
Motion to approve parts b) and c)
Moved by C. Rahman
Carried
That the 26th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 4 (2.1), 5 (2.2), 6 (2.3), and 11 (4.3).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Pribil disclosed a pecuniary interest related to item 2.2 regarding the October Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response report as it relates to funding for Downtown London Business Association as the Councillor indicated they are a member of the Association. That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Lehman disclosed a pecuniary interest related to item 2.2 regarding the October Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response report as it relates to funding for Downtown London Business Association as the Councillor indicated they are a member of the Association.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2023 Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 7, 2023 to amend CPOL.-71-303 being “Appointment of Council Members to Standing Committees of Council and Various Civic Boards and Commissions Policy” to repeal and replace Schedule “A”; and b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 31, 2023 as Appendix ‘B’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 7, 2023 to amend CPOL.- 398-43 being “Selection Process Policy for Appointing Members to Committees, Civic Boards and Commissions” to repeal and replace Schedule “A”.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 8th and 10th Reports of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti- Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meetings held on October 12 and October 25, 2023, respectively, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That with respect to the matter with respect to the Middlesex- London Paramedic Service, that the following actions be taken: a) that the Mayor BE REQUESTED to support the Middlesex County and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service in their advocacy including but not limited to issues of dispatch, off load delays, and funding formula; and b) that the presentation from N. Roberts, Chief of Middlesex- London Paramedic Service and B. Rayburn, CAO, Middlesex County, with respect to the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, Service Overview and Operating Pressures, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the presentation from Kelly Paleczny, General Manager and Sheryl Rooth, Commission Chair, London Transit Commission, with respect to the 2023 to 2027 Work Plan Update, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the appointments to the RBC Place London Board of Directors: a) Sara De Candido (Health Care Sector), Class 1, BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 14, 2024; and b) Jennifer Diplock BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 14, 2024.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppressions Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 18, 2023: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award (DRRIA): i) the Oakridge Presbyterian Church Mission and Outreach BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small Business/Small Labour (49 or fewer employees/members) category; ii) the Islamic Relief Canada London Regional Team BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Large Business/Large Labour (50+ members) category; iii) Project SEARCH BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for- Profits) (49 or fewer employees/members) category; iv) the London Track 3 Adaptive Snow School BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (50+ members) category; v) Yesalihuni "They Will Teach You" Youth Initiative BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth/Young Adult Groups or Organizations category; and, vi) the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee report with respect to the 2023 DRRIA Recommendations BE RECEIVED; b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 6.1 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Municipal Housing Target: a) the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to give priority to development applications and building permits that serve to accelerate and support an increase to housing supply, including initiatives and projects related to the Housing Accelerator Fund. it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a delegation from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, that the following Actions be taken regarding October Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response report; a) the October Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Report BE RECEIVED for information; b) One-time grants of $1,160,000 to Downtown London Business Association and $500,000 to Old East Village Business Improvement Area (OEV BIA) BE APPROVED, with funding to be sourced from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve from funds set aside to offset the financial impacts of COVID-19; c) a one-time grant of $250,000 to the Argyle and Hamilton Road Business Improvement Associations be APPROVED, with funding to be sourced from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve funds; and that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to reach out to all Business Improvement Associations and invite a representative to participate in Business Reference Table the Strategy and Accountability Table discussions; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with b), and c); e) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal agreement by by-law relating to b), and c) under s. 22.9 of the Council Procedure by-law; f) the Deputy City Manager Social and Health development BE DELEGATED, or written designate, the authority to approve any grant agreem
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to amend the recommendation to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, that the following actions be taken regarding Community Cold Weather Response Report; a) the Community Cold Weather Response Report BE RECEIVED for information; b) APPROVE a funding increase extension to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service agreement with London Cares at a total estimated increase of up to $236,550 (excluding HST) for the period of December 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, to administer the City of London 2023-24 Cold Weather Response drop-in space and outreach supports, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e); to the following existing agreements; c) TO AUTHORIZE and APPROVE a one-time funding allocation of up to $157,224 from the Social Services Reserve Fund for London Cares Homeless Response Services to support security services for 602 Queens Avenue; d) TO AUTHORIZE and APPROVE a one-time funding allocation of up to $42,938 from the Social Services Reserve Fund for CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services to support security services for 371 Hamilton Road; e) APPROVE a funding increase extension to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service agreement with CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services at a total estimated increase of up to $523,552 (excluding HST) for the period of October 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, to administer the City of London 2023-24
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to approve item 6 (2.3) parts c), d), e), g), h), j), as amended.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
Motion to approve item 6 (2.3) parts a), b), f), i), k), l), as amended.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the communication dated October 23, 2023 from Councillors S. Stevenson and J. Pribil, with respect to the City of London's Response to Housing and Homelessness, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 29, 2023 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated October 23, 2023 entitled "Streamline Development Approval Fund - Update" BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-F11A)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Heritage Monthly report for September, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Contract Renewal for the Management of Environmentally Significant Areas; a) approval BE GIVEN under Section 14.3 (c) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to enter into an Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the management of Environmentally Significant Areas in the City of London as a “Sole Source” contract; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023, to approve an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the management of Environmentally Significant Areas in the City of London, substantially in the form appended to the by-law, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement; it being noted that funding for this service is included within the base budget of Planning and Development. (2023-E20)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Conservation Authority Cost Apportioning Agreements: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023, to: i) APPROVE the three separate Cost Apportioning Agreements between the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and The Corporation of the City of London; ii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and, iii) AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amendments to the Agreement approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports or Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development. (2023-L04A)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with respect to the demolition request for the building on the heritage listed property at 5200 Wellington Road South: a) the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the building on the property; b) the property at 5200 Wellington Road South BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; c) the property owner BE ENCOURAGED to implement the conservation strategies identified in Section 8.2 of Appendix C of the staff report dated October 23, 2023; and, d) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following matters through the site plan process: i) commemorate the cultural heritage value for display in the new school, which may include the installation of a heritage plaque or marker in a prominent, visible location on the property; ii) salvaged elements should be incorporated to support the future commemoration and interpretation of the site; and, iii) the use of a folded plate roof structure in the new school building designed to evoke the style and appearance of the original chapel; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the demolition request for the building on the heritage listed property at 7056 Pack Road: a) the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the building on the property; and, b) the property at 7056 Pack Road 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: • E. Sugden, Bright Past; 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. (2023-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, relating to the property located at 1958 Duluth Crescent: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to: i) ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type to permit apartments, mixed-use buildings, community facilities and a maximum height of four storeys; ii) ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan; and, iii) REVISE Map 1 – Place Types – of the Official Plan, The London Plan to redesignate a portion of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhoods Place Type TO a Green Space Place Type; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Facility (NF1) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h*h-100*R1-2) Zone; a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h-100*R4- 5(_)) Zone; a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h*h- 100*R5-6(_)) Zone; a Holding Residential R6 Special P
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 3317 White Oak Road Inc., (c/o MHBC), relating to the property located at 3317 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial (h-18*h-(_)*h-212*h-(_)*LI6/LI7/LI10)) Zone; 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; 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 Southwest Area Secondary Plan; • the recommended amendment conforms to The London Plan, including, but not limited to the Light Industrial Place Type and Key Directions; and, • the recommended amendment facilitates the future development of an underutilized site within the Built Area Boundary and Primary Transit Area with an appropriate form of industrial uses; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by New London Group Ltd., (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the properties located at 764, 772 and 774 Crumlin Sideroad: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by REVISING the policy for Crumlin / Gore Road in the Specific Policies for the Rural Neighbourhoods Place Type and by REMOVING the subject lands from Map 7 – Specific Policies Areas – of the Official Plan; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-17) Zone, an Open Space (OS4) Zone, an Agricultural (AG1) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-183*R1-14(_)) Zone, an Open Space (OS4) Zone, an Agricultural (AG1) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • K. Crowley, Zel
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kindred Works, (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 1901 Jalna Boulevard: a) the proposed, revised, attached by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023, 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 Neighbourhood Facility (NF) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_)) Zone; b) the requested Special Provisions, as part of the amendment to Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, notwithstanding Section 4.19.4) b) parking may be permitted in the south exterior yard along Jalna Boulevard and to permit a maximum driveway width of 4.6 metres whereas 3.0 metres is required, BE APPROVED; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) the apartment building be designed to address its corner location through massing, architectural details, and location of entrances, and to accommodate opportunities for mixed-use on the ground floor; ii) additional visual screening be provided for any surface parking exposed to the public street(s) and rooftop mechanical penthouses and equipment; iii) the short-term bicycle parking stalls along Southdale Road East be relocated to be fully on privat
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Old Oak Properties, relating to the property located at 610-620 Beaverbrook Avenue: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, to ADD a new Specific Policy to the Neighbourhoods Place Type to permit two, five (5) storey apartment buildings and to ADD the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan and 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 Urban Reserve (UR1)) Zone and a Holding Residential R5 (h*R5-7) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision (R8-4(_) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide a building step down to 4-storeys to the north to provide appropriate height transition from abutting low-rise residential buildings; ii) screen the parking structure with the building facing Beaverbrook Avenue, and ensure
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 2560334 Ontario Limited, (c/o York Developments), relating to the property located at 135 Villagewalk Boulevard: a) the proposed, revised by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 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 Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-5*h- 99*BDC(25)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(25)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) locate principal buildings entrance(s) for residential lobbies and commercial units along Villagewalk Boulevard, Richmond Street, and Sunningdale Road West; ii) incorporate commercial and live-work units at the gateway intersection of Royal Oaks Bend and Villagewalk Boulevard; iii) incorporate step-backs or other architectural articulation to define a human scale base for any high-rise development along Villagewalk Boulevard and adjacent to the east-west and north- south “spines”; iv) provide a taller ground floor height for high-rise development to accommodate commercial uses and maximize visual connections; v) ensure a maximum tower floor plate size of 1,000m2 for each h
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Cridon Investments Inc. relating to the property located at 30 & 100 Villagewalk Boulevard; a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the applications for Site Plan Approval to permit three total apartment buildings; and, b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan Application; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter: • C. Kulchycki, Zelinka Priamo; and, 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. (2023-D09)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 2134325 Ontario Inc., (York Developments), relating to the property located at 1407-1427 Hyde Park Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 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 Business District Commercial Special Provision (h*BDC2(4)) Zone and a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC2(3)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC2(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) ensure the townhouses function separately from the commercial development, with adequate landscape buffering and separate entrances and parking facilities for each use; ii) provide an adequately sized and functional amenity space for the residential units; iii) the proposed east-west pedestrian connection, in the general location shown on the plans submitted with the Zoning By-law Amendment application, be maintained with enhanced landscaping; iv) consent to remove any boundary trees is required prior to final Site Plan Approval; v) an alternative location for site access from Hyde Park Road be co
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated October 23, 2023 entitled "ReThink Zoning - Progress Update" BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications and heard verbal presentations with respect to this matter from the following: • A. Johnson, Greenspace Alliance, communication dated September 25, 2023 and the attached map; and, • M. Wallace, London Development Institute. (2023-D14)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on October 11, 2023: a) an expenditure from the 2023 Community Advisory Committee on Planning (CACP) Budget BE APPROVED for security services and refreshments at the Stewardship Sub-Committee meeting, hosting the Western University Public History Program presentations; it being noted that the CACP has sufficient funds in its 2023 budget to cover this expense; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED for information. (2023-C08)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration. 29
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 18th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with exception of item 7 (4.1).
Moved by S. Lewis
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 vacant property located at 39 Redwood Lane, legally described as Lot 96-1, Plan 33-M200, in the City of London, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by S. Lewis
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, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property being a portion of Berkshire Park located at 510 Berkshire Drive, in the City of London, legally described as Parts of Block P, Plan 932, London / Westminster, being Parts of PIN 084050053, to be described in a reference plan to be deposited, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy. 30
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to a portion of City-owned property municipally known as 20 Granville Street, being Part of Lot 2, West of Wharncliffe Road, Crown Plan 30, City of London, as shown in Appendix “B”, as appended to the staff report, and to be further described in a reference plan to be deposited (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 S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2024: a) the by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on November 7, 2023, to amend By-law A.-5505-497 being “a by-law to authorize the implementation of a pre-authorized payment plan” so that the calculation of pre-authorized payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class of the previous year; and b) the by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2023 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on November 7, 2023, to enact a Property Tax Collection by-law and to repeal By-law A-8, as amended.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the staff report dated October 23, 2023 regarding the declaration of surplus city owned property – Public Walkway South of 10 Rossmore Court, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of Corporate Services Committee for consideration to allow for community engagement.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application dated October 12, 2023 from Hindu Legacy, the month of November 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Hindu Heritage Month.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the application of the City of London’s share of Middlesex- London Health Unit's (MLHU) 2022 surplus in the amount of $423,548 to reduce the outstanding amount of MLHU’s variable bank loan for the fit-out of the Citi Plaza office space BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated October 23, 2023 from Emily Williams, CEO, Middlesex-London Health Unit with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 19th Report of the Special Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 28, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 5, 2023: a) a representative from Parks and Recreation BE INVITED to the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee meeting to provide an update on co-existence strategies with Canadian Geese; and, b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 5.3 to 5.5 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated October 24, 2023, related to the 2022 Ontario Works Participant and Service Delivery Profile, BE RECEIVED. (2023-S05)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated October 24, 2023, related to Towing and Vehicle Storage and the Transition to Provincial Oversight (MTO) and Associated By-law Amendments: 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 7, 2023 to amend Schedules by deleting ’19’, ‘19A’, ‘19B’ and ‘20’ in By-law No. L.-131-16, being the Business Licensing By-law; 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 November 7, 2023 to amend Schedule “A-5” by deleting items “134” through to “154” in By-law No. A-54, being the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPs) By-law. (2023- P01)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, with respect to the East Lions Community Centre Repairs, BE RECEIVED. (2023-D19)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Communications Equipment for Next Generation 9-1-1 (SS-2023- 239): a) in accordance with Section 14.4(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Bramic Creative Business Products Ltd, 1175 Squires Beach Rd, Pickering, ON, L1W 3V3, for a one (1) year contract with one (1) option year for the procurement of Bramic U83 communications workstations for the London Fire Department at a cost of $195,000 CAD (excluding HST); b) in accordance with Section 14.4(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with L3Harris Technologies Inc., 1025 W. NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32919, USA, for a one-time procurement of Symphony radio consoles for the London Fire Department at a cost of $320,000 CAD (excluding HST); c) the approval of a) and b) above BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a written contract with Bramic Creative Business Products Ltd and L3Harris Technologies Inc. to provide communications equipment to the London Fire Department; and, d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 24, 2023, related to Housing Stability Services and the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Waitlist Placement Ratio: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to implement a new temporary housing placement rate of 20% urgent status households, 80% needs and chronological waitlist households; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to temporarily implement a requirement that households applying for Urgent Status on the waitlist have lived in London-Middlesex for at least 9 months in order to be eligible for Urgent Status, except Urgent Medical Status when relocation for medical treatment is required, and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on findings and recommendations of the RGI Waitlist Review no later than Q2 2024. (2023-S11)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Community and Protective Services Committee Deferred Matters List, dated October 13, 2023, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), the full, detailed, financial information related to the winter response contract between the Corporation of the City of London and London Cares; it being noted that the provision of some or all of the above-noted information may require to be presented to the CPSC, In Closed Session, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 382 to Bill No. 410, and Added Bill No. 411, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 382 to Bill No. 410, and Added Bill No. 411, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 412, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 412, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 412, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried

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