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 (83 motions)
80 carried, 3 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 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/10/CSC) 4.2 Solicitor-Client Privilege A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the motion to refer the London Hydro Inc. 2023 General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions to a future meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and direction to retain a forensic accountant to confirm London Hydro Inc.'s financial statement related to fair value of debt as of December 31, 2022. (3.1/10/SPPC) 4.3 Security of Property A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality or local board. (4.1/10/CSC) 4.4 (ADDED) Solicitor-Client Privilege / Litigation/Potential Litigation A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation and litigation or potential litigation, with respect to appeals related to 115
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Minutes of the 10th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on May 14, 2024, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Update and Next Steps for Gasoline Powered Lawn and Garden Equipment 1. S. Lavigne 2. J. Grahn 3. N. Balcarras 4. L. MacDougall 5. Michaela VB 6. Councillor S. Franke 6.2 London & Middlesex Community Housing 1. Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor H. McAlister 6.3 743 Wellington Road (Z-9720) 1. R. Rains 6.4 530 Oxford Street West (OZ-9712) 1. (ADDED) A. Johnson 6.5 193-199 College Avenue (OZ-8693) 1. A. Soufan, President - York Developments 2. J. Farquhar, D. Cunningham, N. Feagan, M. Murray, S. Tanton, M. Tanton 3. S. Bentley, President - Broughdale Community Association 4. (ADDED) B. Evans and M. Evans 5. (ADDED) J. Roy 6. (ADDED) B. Shepherd 7. (ADDED) B. J. DuBrule 8. (ADDED) D. MacLeod 9. (ADDED) W. Rodger and J. Rodger 10. (ADDED) C. Littlejohn 11. (ADDED) L. Kaufman 12. (ADDED) C. Scott-Barré 13. (ADDED) M. Murray 14. (ADDED) S. Tanton 15. (ADDED) M. Tanton 16. (ADDED) M. Tovey, President - St. George-Grosvenor Neighbourhood Association
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 7 (2.7).
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC), from the meeting held on May 2, 2024: a) the resignation of J. Higgins BE RECEIVED; b) the following actions be taken with respect to private zoos and mobile animal display shows: i) W. Brown, Chair, AWCAC, BE REQUESTED to have delegation status at the appropriate Standing Committee when the decision has been rendered relating to the private zoos and mobile animal display shows; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to keep the AWCAC included in the discussion on the private zoos and mobile animal display shows and offer advice and recommendations; c) H. Duhamel and S. Ryall BE REMOVED from the AWCAC due to lack of attendance; and, d) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.4, 5.1 to 5.3 and 5.6 BE RECEIVED. (2024-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 May 21, 2024, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Request for Fire Apparatus (SS-2023-172): a) in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate a single source purchasing agreement with City View Specialty Vehicles for delivery of eleven (11) Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus including; two (2) Pumper Rescues, two (2) Tanker Pumpers, three (3) Engines, one (1) Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle, and three (3) Aerial Ladders; b) Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the replacement of eleven (11) Fire Apparatus, and associated equipment, during the 2024 - 2027 Multi-Year Budget period as per the approved Fire capital budget, noting that these replacements have an estimated cost of $24,407,900 CAD (excluding HST), plus an additional $2,226,600 CAD (excluding HST) for equipment that will be acquired through regular suppliers and added to the replacement apparatus; c) approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a purchasing agreement with City View Specialty Vehicles, Inc., and subject to future budget approval; d) that the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report
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 May 21, 2024, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Request for a Hazardous Materials Pod: a) in accordance with Section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Advanced Containment Systems Inc. (ACSI), for the purchase of one (1) Hazardous Materials Pod; b) Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a contract agreement with Advanced Containment Systems Inc. (ACSI) for the purchases of additional PODs for a one (1) year contract term with optional three (3), one (1) year contract renewals; c) the London Fire Department BE AUTHORIZED to procure one (1) Hazardous Materials Pod, in combination with the Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle from Advanced Containment Systems Inc. (ACSI), for an amount not exceeding $500,000 CAD ($368,053 USD at current exchange rate) (excluding HST), and with a minimum 50% downpayment at time of order; and, d) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2024-P04)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on June 4, 2024 to approve the potential demolition of vacant buildings located at 219 Adelaide Street North, 695 Victoria Street and 1317 Hastings Drive under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act. (2024-P10D) 5
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 May 21, 2024, related to SS-2024- 143 Single Source Prime Consultant to Design an Affordable Housing Project at 1958 Duluth Crecent, Block 5: a) architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. BE APPOINTED as the Prime Consultant service provider to complete the design and future contract administration for an Affordable Housing development at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5 (Building A) at the total estimated amount of $651,572.00 (excluding HST) in accordance with s. 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED, as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the prime consultant for the work; e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and, f) the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development BE DELEGATED authority to approve amendments or amending agreements associated with the formal contract with the prime consultant architect. (2024-S11)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated May 21, 2024, with respect to the Neighbourhood Decision Making 2024 Update, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuel, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-D19)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2024, related to the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2024-2028: a) the proposed London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, 2024-2028, as appended to the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED and BE ENDORSED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the proposed London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan; and, c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this plan. (2024-S01)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 15 (2.12) and 16 (4.1).
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 1, 2024: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting with the feasibility of providing consumer information about pet goldfish; it being noted that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) held a general discussion with respect to the Business Licensing By-law communication that was included on the April 7, 2024 ESACAC Agenda; b) upon completion and approval to possible amendments to the Neighbourhood Decision Making Program by the Municipal Council, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) meeting; it being noted that the ESACAC held a discussion with respect to this matter; and, c) clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, 4.1 and 5.1 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, ESACAC, with respect to this matter, was received.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to the Springbank Dam Decomissioning and Bank Restoration Consultant Award for Contract Administration: a) Stantec Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection, contract administration, and environmental management services for the Springbank Dam Decommissioning and South Bank Restoration project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $728,067.15, including 20% contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, bringing the total engineering services for this project to $1,056,385.43 (excluding HST); b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) 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. (2024-A05)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements: a) MTE Consultants Inc. BE APPOINTED as the Consulting Engineer to complete the detailed design and tendering services at an upset amount of $431,545.18 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-A05)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for Contract Administration Services for the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements: a) R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction supervision required for this project as per the R.V. Anderson Associates Limited work plan, on file, at an upset amount of $459,298.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the 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 Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the City of London and a private property owner in relation to the cost- sharing of servicing works contained within the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements project; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-A05)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to RFT-2024- 049 Greenway Incinerator Rebuild Tender Award Irregular Result: a) the bid submitted by Lor-Don Limited at its tendered price of $10,168,921.95 (excluding HST), for the rebuild of the Greenway Incinerator BE ACCEPTED; 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, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to 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. (2024-E03)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to New Traffic Signals, Pedestrian Signals and Pedestrian Crossovers: a) the installation of the following traffic signals BE APPROVED: i) Byron Baseline Road at Lansing Avenue; ii) Dundas Street at Ashland Avenue; iii) Dundas Street at Kellogg Lane; iv) Dundas Street at Eleanor Street; v) Highbury Avenue N at Canada Post Driveway; vi) Longwoods Road at Westdel Bourne; and, vii) Queens Avenue at English Street; b) the installation of the following pedestrian signals BE APPROVED: i) Fanshawe Park Road W at Hyde Park Rotary Link; ii) Oxford Street W at Summit Avenue; iii) Richmond Street at Plane Tree Drive; iv) Sunningdale Road E at Canvas Way; and, v) Adelaide Street N at Victoria Street c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024, to amend By-law PS-114, entitled “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London” related to the new pedestrian crossovers planned to be installed in 2024. (2024-T07)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to Procurement Approvals for the Detailed Design for the Bradley Avenue Extension: a) approval BE GIVEN to award a single source contract to TMHC Inc. in the amount of $138,935.50 (excluding HST), to complete a Stage 4 archaeological assessment as required under the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the contract with WSP E&I Canada Limited BE INCREASED by $463,123.20 to a total amended value of $1,264,757.95 (excluding HST) to complete additional detailed design and environmental activities to support the environmental permitting, design and tendering of the project, in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for the contract award and contract amendment 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 the contract award and contract amendment; 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. (2024-T04)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to SS-2024- 162 Traffic Signal Controller Single Source Purchase: a) the quotation submitted by Innovative Traffic Solutions Ltd. at its quoted price of $226,600.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 14.4 d) Single Source; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED with the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project. (2024- T07)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on June 4, 2024 to amend the Basement Flooding Grant Program By-law (By-law A.-7562-160), by deleting Schedule ‘A’ and replacing it with an updated Schedule ‘A’, as appended to the above-noted by-law. (2024-F11A)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to the Appointment of Consulting Engineer for the Thames River Sanitary Siphon Capacity Expansion Project Single Source Procurement: a) Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineer to complete the pre-design, and detailed design of the Thames River Sanitary Siphon Capacity Expansion project, in the total amount of $516,180.50, including 10% contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 14.4(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. (2024-A05) 12
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to a Partial Closing Pine Street Road Allowance: a) the closing of part of Pine Street on Registered 433 being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 33R-21849 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 June 4, 2024 to stop up and close part of Pine Street; it being noted that subject to the passing and registration of the above-noted by-law in the Land Registry Office, an easement over Part 2 plan 33R-21849 will be conveyed to London Hydro. (2024- T09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to a Contract Amendment for the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Stage 2 Lands Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment: a) the contract with Kontzamanis Graumann Smith MacMillan Inc. BE INCREASED by $178,398.00 to a total amended value of consulting engineers to complete the detailed design for the Dingman Creek Stage 2 EA project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $876,927.21, including contingency (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) 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 in connection with this contract amendment; 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. (2024-A05)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to the Mud Creek East Branch Phase 2A and 2B, RFT-2023-128, Culvert Installation Project and Consultant Free Increases: a) Mud Creek East Branch Phase 2A – Culvert Installation Project (Tender RFT-2023-128) construction contract value with Birnam Construction Ltd. BE INCREASED by $954,027, including contingency, for a total contract value of $3,356,250.56 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the engineering design fees for AECOM Canada Ltd. BE INCREASED in accordance with the estimate on file, by $322,091.24 (excluding HST), from $942,832.61 to a total upset amount of $1,264,923.85 in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the Contract Administration fees for AECOM Canada Ltd. BE INCREASED in accordance with the estimate on file, by $44,924.25 (excluding HST), from $127,098 to a total upset amount of $172,022.25 in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; d) the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; and, f) the Mayor and
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, pursuant to section 10.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, with respect to the Chair's ruling on personal privilege, “shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?”
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That part d) of the motion be approved as follows: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Sound By-law: i) report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with proposed amendments to the Sound By-law to restrict the operation of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment in residential areas from 6pm to 8am; ii) hold a public participation meeting to consider public input at the same meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; and, iii) circulate the report to relevant community advisory committees for review and feedback in advance of the relevant meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; Nays: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): S. Stevenson
Moved by A. Hopkins
Lost
That part a) of the motion and it being noted be approved as follows: That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 22, 2024, related to an Update and Next Steps for Gasoline Powered Lawn and Garden Equipment: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that communications from the following individuals, with respect this matter, were received: • J.B. Morton; • D. Cameron; • S. Menard; • M. Luce; • Dr. A. Quan-Haase; • D. Sandic; and, • L. Seguin. (2024-V02)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That part b) of the motion be approved as follows: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to design and implement an awareness campaign for households and lawncare service providers that focuses on better lawn and garden practices to help the environment and take climate action for implementation in February to April 2025;
Moved by A. Hopkins
Lost
That part c) of the motion be approved as follows: c) the Civic Administration BE APPROVED to pursue a multi- municipality project to complete the remaining work in London on emerging best practices, applicable legislation and jurisdiction, costs and benefits, potential incentive programs, and other factors regarding gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment, including a funding submission to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal
Moved by A. Hopkins
Lost
That the following actions be taken with respect to Road Network and Active Transportation Planning in West London: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee on transit, road network and active transportation planning for West London; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include in the report a study of the issue of “filtered-permeability” and other measures with respect to mitigating the effects of cut-through traffic resulting from the opening of Beaverbrook Avenue and Westfield Drive; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consider ongoing input from residents and businesses in the area; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to integrate the report into future MMP reports to the Civic Works Committee; it being noted that there are several pending and anticipated development applications in the vicinity and the report should consider the cumulative effects of these developments on traffic and transit planning; it being further noted that community members, including business owners and residents, have raised concerns about ongoing traffic congestion issues in West London in the vicinity of the Wonderland/ Oxford/ Proudfoot/ Beaverbrook/ Cherryhill area, and the need for traffic planning to address increased density from planned developments in this area; it being further noted that the Mobility Master Plan recognizes that significant transportation improvements are needed in the North and the West; it being noted th
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 7 (4.3) and 14 (4.9).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC): a) the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 18, 2024, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) 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 2023 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) and to invite the President and CEO and the Board/Chair 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 22, 2024, from M. Feldberg, President and CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London, with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report, including the updated 2023-2027 Implementation Plan, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 9, 2024: a) the ability to have a formal introduction of potential candidates for the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) BE REFERRED to the Governance Working Group for inclusion with the review of the DIACAC Terms of Reference; and b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 6.1 and 7.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro Inc.: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2024 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held June 4, 2024; b) the presentation by V. Sharma, CEO and C. Graham, Board Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED; c) the 2023 Annual Report on Finance BE RECEIVED; and d) the communication from London Hydro Inc. regarding the Election of Directors BE RECEIVED. 19
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the presentation dated May 28, 2024, Creative Sector Incubation Hub - Trinity Centres Foundation Business Plan: a) the presentation from the Trinity Centres Foundation on behalf of St. Paul Cathedral, Creative Sector Incubation Hub Business Plan BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to appoint a municipal lead to support the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) grant application, it being noted that no financial contribution will be made by the City toward the FCM grant application; it being noted that when feasible, expediting the permitting and re- zoning processes for housing, outdoor activations, and the creative hub may be considered by the Civic Administration; it being further noted the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from K. Frye, Associate, Trinty Centres Foundation - Creative Sector Incubation Hub Business Plan.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the communication from J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders' Association with respect to Future Planning and Growing Hydro Requirements for the Homebuilding Industry BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication date May 22, 2024 from J. Vanderbaan, Vice President, Operations & Planning, London Hydro Inc. with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision: a) the communication dated May 7, 2024 from D. Millar BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation from D. Millar from the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision BE ACCEPTED; and c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise in the usual manner to solicit applications for appointment to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision, with applications to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Eldon House Board of Directors: a) the communication dated May 7, 2024 from D. Millar BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of Don Millar and Doug Fleming from Eldon House Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; c) the communication dated May 17, 2024 from J. O'Neil, Interim Chair, Board Treasurer and M. Halliday, Board Secretary, Eldon House BE RECEIVED; and d) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to delay the advertisement to the Eldon House Board until September 2024; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 17, 2024 from J. O'Neil, Interim Chair, Board Treasurer and M. Halliday, Board Secretary, Eldon House with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Community Housing: a) the resignation of John Corboy from the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; b) Sara Pineros BE APPOINTED as First-Class Member to the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors for the term ending December 31, 2026; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication date May 16, 2024 from P. Squire, Board Chair, Board of Directors, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter; and c) the application from S. Pineros BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the RBC Place London Board: a) the resignation of Councillor D. Ferreira, from RBC Place London Board BE ACCEPTED; and b) the selection of a Councillor Member to fill the current vacancy on RBC Place London Board BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 16, 2024 from Councillor D. Ferreira with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following Council Members BE APPOINTED to the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group Selection for the term ending November 14, 2026: Deputy Mayor S. Lewis Councillor P. Cuddy Councillor S. Stevenson Councillor C. Rahman Councillor S. Lehman it being noted that Councillor E. Peloza was appointed as Chair and Councillor J. Pribil was appointed as Vice Chair by Mayoral Decision 2024-006.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Darrin Pollard BE APPOINTED as the General Manager and CEO to the London Convention Centre Corporation, operating as RBC Place London as of July 1, 2024; it being noted that Strategic Priorities Policy Committee received a communication dated May 16, 2024 from S. Judd, Chair, RBC Place London Board of Directors with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That part a) iii) be amended to read as follows: iii) that Councillors P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, A. Hopkins, and Councillor C. Rahman BE APPOINTED to the sub-committee; it being noted that Councillor C. Rahman will serve as Chair of the subcommittee;
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That item 7, clause 4.3, as amended BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That part b) of the motion be amended to read as follows: b) the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2025: · Stephen D Amelio · Devinder Luthra · Kayte Warmington · Chantal Kamgne Tagatzi
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That item 14, clause 4.9, as amended BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 8 (3.3), 9 (3.4) and 11 (3.6).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the 5th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on May 8, 2024, was received.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the request by the British Methodist Episcopal Church to repeal the Heritage Designating By-Law for property located at 432 Grey Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 22, 2024 as Appendix "C" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024, to repeal the heritage designating by-law for the property located at 432 Grey Street; and, b) the property at 432 Grey Street BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; 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. (2024-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the revised “Delegated Authority for Heritage Alteration Permits By-law,” appended to the staff report dated May 22, 2024 as Appendix A, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024 to amend By-law C.P.- 1502-129 as amended, being “A by-law to delegate certain authority of Municipal Council to consent to or grant permits for alterations to heritage designated properties”, to include written approvals for properties subject to Heritage Easement Agreements; 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. (2024-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated May 22, 2024 entitled "Update on Heritage Easement Agreement for 39 Carfrae Street" BE RECEIVED for information; 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. (2024-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the presentation from Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) with respect to legislative changes to the Conservation Act and it's impacts on the UTRCA BE RECEIVED.
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 Rock Developments (c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), relating to the property located at 50 North Centre Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Associated Shopping Area Commercial (ASA8) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA8(_)) Zone; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • L. Jamieson, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.; 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 policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Urban Corridor Place Type; and, • the recommended amendment would facilitate the reuse of the existing building with an additional use that is appropriate for the context of the site; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance,
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to an Environmental Housekeeping Amendment to The London Plan: a) the proposed attached, revised by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by amending wording to clarify roles and responsibilities, correcting errors and omissions, updating references, and incorporating amendments to The London Plan Map 1 – Place Types, Map 5 – Natural Heritage, and Map 6 – Hazards and Natural Resources as a result past development applications and City projects; b) Policy 1335 in Appendix 'A' BE EXCLUDED from the proposed amendments as the amendments are housekeeping matters; c) Policy 1335 BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to provide clarifying language to reflect that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has jurisdiction over approving Ontario Wetland Evaluation System submissions; and, d) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice be given with respect to the proposed by-law as the changes are minimal; it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace; • S. Pratt, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority; and, • A.M. Valastro; it being further n
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the April 30, 2024 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.
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 Zelinka Priamo on behalf of Olde School Professional Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 743 Wellington Road: a) the proposed attached, revised by-law as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Office (RO1) Zone TO a Restricted Office Special Provision (RO1(_)) Zone with the exception of "Emergency Care Establishments" being removed as an additional permitted use under the Special Provisions of the Restricted Office Special Provision (RO1(_)) Zone; and, b) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice be given with respect to the proposed by-law as the amendment to the Zone is to remove a use; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated May 8, 2024 from B. A. Roach, Adams Law; and, • petitions signed by approximately 734 people and 647 people; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • H. Froussios, Zelinka Pria
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 Captain Generation Mall Limited (c/o MHBC), relating to the property located at 530 Oxford Street West: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 22, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024, to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, by ADDING a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Transit Village Place Type and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the Official Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 22, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 4, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.- 1, in conformity with the Official Plan, The London Plan, as amended in part (a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area/Temporary (CSA4/T- 66) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone, TO a Residential R9 Special Provision/Community Shopping Area Special Provision (R9-7(_)*D150*H115/CSA4(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) implement all Tree Assessment Report recommendations into a future Site Plan Application; ii) update the Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) and implement TIA recommendations into a future Site Plan Ap
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 of College Avenue Lofts Inc. (c/o York Developments) relating to the property located at 193-199 College Avenue: a) the development, as proposed, BE ENDORSED: it being noted that the following zone and special provisions would facilitate the proposed development: R10-2(_) 193-199 College Ave a) Regulations i) Front Yard Depth (Minimum) – 5.0 metres ii) Rear Yard Depth (Minimum) – 4.0 metres iii) East Interior Side Yard Depth (Minimum) – 2.5 metres iv) Lot Coverage (Maximum) – 45% v) Building Height (Maximum) – 21.0 metres vi) Density (Maximum) – 196 units per hectare it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. Tantum; • A.M. Valastro; and, • J. Farquhar; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves of this application for the following reasons: • the requested amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which promotes intensification and redevelopment in appropriate locations; and, • the proposed development represents an appropriate intensification of the site; 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 reg
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That items 1 to 7 (2.7) of the 10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2023 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens, as appended to the staff report as Appendix "B", BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the report entitled “Budweiser Gardens Expansion Project Memorandum of Understanding” BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024 to execute the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Schedule “A") documenting the timing and manner of contributions and disbursements for the previously approved Budweiser Gardens Expansion Project.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024 to amend By-law No. A.-7956-84, as amended, being “A by-law to approve and authorize a Development Charges Alternative Payment Agreement template to provide for the alternative payment of Development Charges for developments that qualify for deferred Development Charge payments made under Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 S.O. 1997, c. 27, as amended; and to delegate the authority to enter into such Agreements to the City Treasurer or delegate”, to repeal and replace Schedule “1” to the by-law.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the 2024 Reserve and Reserve Fund Monitoring and Housekeeping Report BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the reserve fund proposed by-laws, as appended to the staff report as Appendix "C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the 2023 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds and Development Charges Monitoring BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 43 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, which requires the City Treasurer to provide a financial statement relating to development charge by-laws and associated reserve funds; and b) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2023 Annual Report on Development Charges Reserve Funds and Development Charges Monitoring available to the public on the City of London website to fulfill Council’s obligation under section 43 (2.1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the 2023 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 42 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990; b) the 2023 reporting of former Section 37 bonusing funds held by the City of London BE RECEIVED for information; and c) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2023 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement and reporting of former Section 37 Planning Act (Bonusing) funds still held available to the public on the City of London website.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, approval BE GIVEN to the expropriation of land as may be required for the Wellington Gateway Project, and that the following actions be taken in connection therewith: a) application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as approving authority, for the approval to expropriate the land required for the Wellington Gateway project Clark’s Bridge Civil Works; b) The Corporation of the City of London serve and publish notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act; c) The Corporation of the City of London forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report as Schedule “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on June 4, 2024 to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions. Yeas: (12): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): P. Van Meerbergen Absent: (2): S. Stevenson
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to remove the temporary barrier and all associated supports from the public gallery of the Council Chambers; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated May 9, 2024 from Councillor E. Peloza with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That part a) of the motion be approved and reads as follows: That the following actions be taken with respect to the proclamation requests listed on the agenda for the May 27, 2024 Corporate Services Committee: a) the issuance of proclamations BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee; and
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That part b) of the motion be approved and reads as follows: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the current Issuance of Proclamations Policy, including clarifying that requests for proclamations can be made by individuals, and report back to a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Council, In Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Special Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 170 to Bill No. 206, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s 186, 188, 202, 203, and 206.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 170 to Bill No. 206, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s Bill No.'s 186, 188, 202, 203, and 206.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 170 to Bill No. 206, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.'s Bill No.'s 186, 188, 202, 203, and 206.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 170 to Bill No.'s 188, 202, and 203, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 188, 202, and 203, BE APPROVED
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 186 and 206, BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 186 and 206, BE APPROVED.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 186 and 206, BE APPROVED.