The London Record

Council

October 13, 2020

Who was there

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

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

What was decided (31 motions)

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

That pursuant to section 6.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following changes in order BE APPROVED: a) Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13 - By- laws, with the exception of Bill No. 299, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 13th Day of October, 2020, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and b) Stage 9 – Added Reports – Item 9.1 - 14th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the Minutes of the 17th Meeting held on September 29, 2020, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (15): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Agenda: a) 6.1 101 Meadowlily Road South 1. H. Pindur; 2. D. Koscinski; b) 6.2 RFP 20-54 Municipal Parking Enforcement Services 1. S. Simpson; 2. J. McGill; 3. S. Hughes; and 4. T. Brosius
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental Management Guidelines Update: a) the draft Environmental Management Guidelines (2020) appended to the staff report dated October 5, 2020 BE CIRCULATED for public review and comment; and, b) the members of external resource groups including Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, First Nations communities, local Conservation Authorities (Upper Thames River, Lower Thames Valley and Kettle Creek Conservation Authorities), the London Home Builders Association, the London Development Institute, Nature London, and the Urban League BE THANKED for their work and comments during Pre- consultation and Phase 1 which helped guide the preparation of this initial draft.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of August, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information. (2020-A23)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That consideration of the application by 2690015 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 101 Meadowlily Road South, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to continue to work with the applicant and to report back at a future public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee: it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter: • a communication dated September 27, 2020 from G. Smith, Friends of Meadowlily Woods Community Association; • a communication dated September 22, 2020 from B. McCauley, Planner , Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; • communications dated September 24 and October 1, 2020 from M. Muir, Project Planner, Dillon Consulting; • a communication from A. Stolarski, by email; • a communication dated September 28, 2020 from B. Lindsay by e-mail; and, • a communication from D. Russo, by e-mail; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 8 (clause 2.1).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Quarterly Report: a) the staff report dated October 6, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and, b) the above-noted report BE CIRCULATED to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to: Middlesex County, London Housing Advisory Committee, and the London Homeless Coalition. (2020-S11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Watt Coin Collection donation to the Museum of the Bank of Canada: a) the staff report dated October 6, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to take the necessary action to transfer the ownership of the Watt Coin Collection from the City of London to the Museum of the Bank of Canada. (2020-M12)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 13, 2020 to amend the Council Policy entitled “Special Event Policies and Procedures Manual” in part 4.13 to address the restriction of parade permits between November 1 and November 11 annually. (2020-P11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by- law, as appended to the staff report dated October 6, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 13, 2020, to: a) authorize and approve the Acknowledgement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London (the “City”), Museum London (the “Museum”) and Museum London Foundation (the “Foundation”) to terminate the Declaration and Agreement of Trust dated the 9th day of April, 2019; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Acknowledgement. (2020-M12)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following action be taken with respect to Single Source Procurements related to the Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Response: a) single source procurements BE APPROVED with existing agreements with various hotels and motels within the City of London at a total estimated cost of $1,181,396 (excluding HST) for a period between November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in accordance with section 14.4d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) a single source procurement with Impact London BE APPROVED for isolation space staffing support with a total estimated cost of $275,000 for a period between November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in accordance with section 14.4e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to allocate funding to extend the Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Response by continuing to fund the operation of the Isolation Space, and social distancing space, and continuing staffing support by Impact London at the Isolation Space until March 31, 2021. (2020-S11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the staff report dated October 6, 2020, with respect to the Municipal Implementation of Authorized Cannabis Retail Stores, BE RECEIVED. (2020-P11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the staff report dated October 6, 2020, written in response to the delegation letter of request from Visual Artist K. O’Neill, BE RECEIVED. (2020-R08)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance and Chief Building Official, the revised, attached proposed by-law amendments, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 13, 2020 for the purpose of applying the Administrative Monetary Penalties System By-law to municipal by-laws; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2020-P01)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the communication dated September 18, 2020, from D. France, with respect to stopping illicit cannabis grow operations, BE RECEIVED. (2020-P11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at September 21, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law leave BE GIVEN to introduce the following emergent motion related to a request for support from Councillor Shawn Lewis for the submission of an application for appointment to a Committee of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; it being noted that applications must be submitted by October 18, 2020.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
WHEREAS the Federation of the Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Committees are comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; WHEREAS appointments to renewed FCM’s committees will be constituted this year; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of The Corporation of the City of London endorses Councillor Shawn Lewis to stand for appointment to FCM’s Committees for the 2020/2021 term; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Shawn Lewis attending in person or virtual committee meetings, the FCM Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting and the Trade Show, during the term.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law leave BE GIVEN to introduce the following emergent motion related to a request for support from Councillor Arielle Kayabaga for the submission of an application for appointment to a Committee of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; it being noted that applications must be submitted by October 18, 2020. Yeas: (15): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by A. Kayabaga
Carried
WHEREAS the Federation of the Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Committees are comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; WHEREAS appointments to renewed FCM’s committees will be constituted this year; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of The Corporation of the City of London endorses Councillor Arielle Kayabaga to stand for appointment to FCM’s Committees for the 2020/2021 term; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Arielle Kayabaga attending in person or virtual committee meetings, the FCM Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting and the Trade Show, during the term.
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 300 to 308, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 300 to 308, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to RFP 20-54 Municipal Parking Enforcement Services. (6.1/11/CPSC)
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Council in Closed Session met, in camera, for the purpose of considering a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to RFP 20-54 Municipal Parking Enforcement Services.(6.1/11/CPSC)
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Request for Proposal RFP 20-54 – Municipal Parking Enforcement Services: a) the Request for Proposal RFP-20-54 related to the provision of municipal parking enforcement services, BE CANCELLED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to give notice to the proponents, in accordance with the provisions set out in the Request for Proposal RFP 20-54 - Municipal Parking Enforcement Services, that The Corporation of the City of London is cancelling the subject Request for Proposal, and to extend the Municipal Council’s appreciation for their submissions; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the provision of internal parking enforcement services, within the current budget allocation which includes potential synergies with other municipal enforcement services provided by the Corporation.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Squire
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 299 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 299 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried

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