The London Record

Council

January 25, 2022

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 (67 motions)

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

That pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Council Agenda BE APPROVED to provide for Stage 4, Council, In Closed Session, and Stage 9, Added Reports, to be considered after Stage 13, By-laws.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1. Solicitor-Client Privilege / Litigation or 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 and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. 4.2. Land Acquisition / 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 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. 4.3. Land 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 disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE FORWARDED as noted on the Agenda: 6.3. Amendments to Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy - Refer to Item 12 (4.3) of the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee, including communications. 6.4. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Public Transit Stream Intake 3 - Refer to Item 10 (4.1) of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, including communications.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Environmental and Infrastructure, with respect to the expropriation of the lands as may be required for the Project known as the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road Improvements Project.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environmental and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Transportation and Mobility, on the advice of the Director of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of land as may be required for the project known as the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements project: a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report dated January 25, 2022, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows: i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements project; ii) the design of the project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations for the Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road improvements project approved by Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee at the meeting held on February 20, 2019; and, b) subject to the approval of a) above, a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form. It being noted that no re
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by M. Hamou
Carried
That the meeting of the Approving Authority BE ADJOURNED and that the Municipal Council reconvene in regular session.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environmental and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Transportation and Mobility, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of land as may be required for the project known as Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road Improvements Project: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 25, 2022 as Appendix "A" being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, Southdale Road West and Wickerson Road Improvements Project BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation; c) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Land; and. d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated L
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 14 (4.1).
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by 1830145 Ontario Limited (York Developments), relating to the property located at 1761 Wonderland Road North, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Neighbourhood Shopping Area NSA3 and NSA5 Special Provisions Bonus (h-17*h- 103*NSA5(3)/NSA3*B-71) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area NSA3 and NSA5 Special Provisions Bonus (NSA5(3)/NSA3*B-71) Zone. (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Stackhouse Developments (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Restricted Office/Convenience Commercial/Residential R8 Special Provision (h-5/h-18/RO2/CC5(1)/R8-4(60)/B-70) Zone TO a Restricted Office/Convenience Commercial/Residential R8 Special Provision RO2/CC5(1)/R8-4(60)/B-70) Zone to remove the h-5 and h-18 holding provisions. (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Ironstone, relating to the property located at 3924 Colonel Talbot Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1/Residential R1 Special Provision/ Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R6 (h*R1-3(7)) and (h*R1-3/R4-6(16)/R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R1/Residential R1 Special Provision/ Residential R4 Special Provision/Residential R6 (R1-3(7)) and (R1-3/R4-6(16)/R6-5) Zone to remove the “h” holding provision. (2022-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Peter Sergautis, for the subdivision of land over Concession 6 S, Part Lot 13, situated on the north side of Sunningdale Road, west of Adelaide Street North, municipally known as 660 Sunningdale Road East: a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Extra Realty Limited, for the Applewood Subdivision, Phase 3 (39T- 09501) appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED; b) the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix “B”; and, c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2022-D12) 6
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Thames Village Joint Venture Corp., relating to the lands located at 1738, 1742, 1752 and 1754 Hamilton Road, the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing a three (3) year extension to Draft Plan Approval for the residential plan of subdivision SUBJECT TO the previously imposed conditions contained in Appendix “A” (File No. 39T-17502) appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022. (2022-D12)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the staff report dated January 10, 2022, entitled "Strategic Plan Variance Report" BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-C08)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly Report for November, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information. (2022-A23)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the City-initiated zoning by-law amendment relating to lands located within the Summerside Subdivision – Phase 17, known municipally as 1389 Commissioners Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-2) Zone; 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; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; • the recommended zoning conforms to the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Neighbourhoods Place Type, Our Strategy, City Building and Design, Our Tools, and all other applicable London Plan policies; • the recommended zoning conforms to the policies of the (1989) Official Plan, including but not limited to the Low Density Residential designation; and, • the zoning will permit single detached dwellings which are considered appropriate and compatible wi
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 1767289 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 150 King Edward Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Neighbourhood Shopping Area (NSA1) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NSA3(_)) Zone and a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-5(_)) Zone; it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process for consideration by the Site Plan Approval Authority: i) orient the ground floor active uses, including commercial units and primary entrances to residential units, towards the King Edward Avenue frontage; ii) ensure the public entrance(s) of commercial unit(s) are easily distinguished from residential entrances. Consider locating commercial signages above the commercial units to provide distinction between type(s) of entrance and consider incorporating weather protection (e.g., canopies) above entrances; iii) provide direct walkway access from ground floor units (Commercial and Residential) to the public sidewalk along King Edward Avenue frontage; iv) ensure that the design of any fourplex end units with elevations flanking the public street are
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by E. & E. McLaughlin Ltd., relating to the property located at 100 Kellogg Lane, the proposed attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix "A") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC1/BDC2(12)) Zone TO a revised Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC1/BDC2(12)) Zone; 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; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020; • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and the Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type; • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to the Main Street Commercial Corridor designation; and, • the recommended amendment provides for further compatible adaptive reuse of a large industrial site located within a community in transition, comprised
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 2839069 Ontario Inc. c/o Royal Premier Homes, relating to the property located at 1140 Sunningdale Road East: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the 1989 Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Convenience Commercial Special Provision (CC(14)) Zone, TO a compound Convenience Commercial Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision Bonus (CC4(_)/R8-4(_)●H16●B(_)) Zone; the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a mixed-use apartment building, with a maximum density of 100 units per hectare, in general conformity with the Site Plan, Elevations and Renderings attached as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law, and provides for the following: 1) Exceptional Site and Building Design i) a building placement that is street-oriented and which reinforces the existing window-street context along Sunningdale Road East to provide for continuity of the built street-wall; ii) the provision of a pedestrian walkway across the front of the subject lands that functions as a continuation of the city sidewalk located west of the subject lands on the north side of Pleasantview Drive, and conne
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning & Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Anast Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 257-263 Springbank Drive: a) the proposed by-law appended to the revised staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Appendix “A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022 to amend the Official Plan (1989) to ADD a policy to Section 10.1.3 – “Policies for Specific Areas” to permit a residential apartment building with a maximum building height of 5-storeys - 20 metres (northerly half)/6-storeys - 23 metres (southerly half) and with a maximum density of 137 units per hectare within the Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridor designation to align the 1989 Official Plan policies with the Neighbourhood Place Type policies of The London Plan; and, b) the attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix "B") BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 25, 2022 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(2)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R9 Special Provision (h-5*R9-7( )) Zone; it being noted that the h-5 holding provision being included in this recommendation is for a public site plan meeting to include the following issues raised at the public participation meeting, but not limited to fencing, tre
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 22, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Green Roofs Update: i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to include a discussion paper, as a part of the ReThink Zoning process, that is dedicated to the issues of environmental sustainability and climate change; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a clear definition of Green Roofs for the ReThink Zoning process; it being noted that G. Barrett, Director, Planning and Development, provided a verbal update with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Civic Administration will engage with the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee as part of the consultation process for ReThink Zoning; b) the amended document appended to the 1st Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, with respect to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) Draft Comments Regarding the Tree Planting Strategy Update, BE REFERRED to Civic Administration for their consideration; it being noted that A. Valastro will submit an additional recommendation, with respect to this matter, at the next TFAC meeting; and, c) clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 2.2, inclusive, BE RECEIVED for information. 13
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That part b) of clause 4.1, pertaining to the 1st Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, BE AMENDED to read as follows: "b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the inclusion of images of bird-friendly residential windows along with an explanation of why the markers are important;"
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Item 14(4.1) BE APPROVED, as amended: That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 16, 2021, as amended as follows: a) the Working Group report relating to the property located at 952 Southdale Road West BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the inclusion of images of bird-friendly residential windows along with an explanation of why the markers are important;; and, c) clauses 1.1, 2.1 to 2.4, inclusive, and 4.1 BE RECEIVED for information. Yeas: (14): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Hamou, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, J. Fyfe-Millar, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): M. Cassidy
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following clauses of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED: Items 1 through 5, inclusive.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and the City Manager, the staff report, dated January 11, 2022, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance Report, BE RECEIVED. (2021-C08)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 9, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Budget Request - Coyote Signage: i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to issue a Public Service Announcement with respect to the placement of the updated coyote signs in City parks; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to issue a Public Service Announcement during the spring and fall seasons as part of an awareness campaign to inform residents of the seasonal milestones for canids; b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake an awareness campaign following the installation of the recycling receptacles for the Clear Your Gear program; it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will continue to engage with Civic Administration with respect to the placement of the recycling receptacles; c) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) will compile and provide information with respect to pet safety tips for inclusion on the Fireworks By-law brochure; it being further noted that AWAC will continue to conduct research on the effects of fireworks on wildlife and pets in order to provide a formal recommendation to Council with respect to potential changes to the Fireworks By-law; and, d) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at December 15, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following clauses of the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED: Items 1 through 13, inclusive, except Item 12(4.3).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the communication from Councillor J. Morgan regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors update on board activities from the virtual meeting held on November 24-25, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Area: a) the Argyle Business Improvement Area proposed 2022 budget submission in the amount of $283,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” of the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2022 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $215,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 25, 2022.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area: a) the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2022 budget submission in the amount of $121,414 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” of the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2022 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law C.P.-1528- 486 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 25, 2022.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area: a) the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area proposed 2022 budget submission in the amount of $553,810 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” of the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2022 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $484,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 25, 2022.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association: a) the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2022 budget submission in the amount of $1,845,838 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” of the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2022 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $1,905,238; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 25, 2022.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area: a) the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2022 budget submission in the amount of $240,350 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” of the staff report; b) the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2022 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000; c) a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and d) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 as Schedule “C” with respect to Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 25, 2022.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated January 10, 2022 regarding the Strategic Plan Progress Variance BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the draft by-law BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration in order to consider the following changes to the draft by-law: a) maintaining the setback distance at the current at 3 metres (section 4.5 b); b) maintaining the current removal period at 96 hrs (section 3.4); c) incorporate clarification around signage of a campaign office, that allows signs on the property without being physically attached to the building; d) maintaining the current height restriction of 1.8m in the 5-8m of the roadway regulation (section 4.6 a); e) amend the distance between election signs of the same candidate to 100 metres (section 4.5 i); and, f) change the Election Sign permission to be placed no earlier than 1 week prior to nomination day for nominated candidates; it being noted that there will be a report back to the Corporate Services Committee with respect to the above-noted proposed changes, as well as information related to impacts of any proposed changes.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application dated December 20, 2021 from Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Implementation Body, the month of February 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as Black History Month.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That based on the application from Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Implementation Body, January 29, 2022 BE PROCLAIMED as National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: a) on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2022 to amend the “Members of Council Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on January 25, 2022; and, b) that NO ACTION be taken with respect to the communications dated December 23, 2021 and January 6, 2022 from Councillor M. van Holst. it being noted that the communications referred from Stage 6 from Councillor van Holst and G. Harper were received.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following clauses of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED: Items 1 through 11, inclusive, excluding Item 10(4.1).
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That it BE NOTED that there were no pecuniary interests disclosed. 22
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 15, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 11, 2022, related to the studies and documentation required to obtain approval for the Proposed Expansion of the W12A Landfill once the Environmental Assessment Study Report has been submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks: a) Golder Associates Ltd. BE APPOINTED to complete the studies and documentation required to obtain Environmental Compliance Approvals for the Proposed Expansion of the W12A Landfill Site under the Environmental Protection Act for Waste and Air and under the Ontario Water Resource Act for the Stormwater Management Ponds, in the total amount of $454,177.80, including a contingency of $75,696.30, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) Dillon Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED to complete the studies and documentation required to obtain Environmental Compliance Approvals for the Proposed Expansion of the W12A Landfill Site under the Ontario Water Resource Act for the leachate pumping station, in the total amount of $102,832.00, including a contingency of $17,139.00, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED to carry out the studies and documentation required to obtain approvals under the End
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 11, 2022, related to the appointment of consulting services for the Kilally Infrastructure Works project: a) Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the detailed design for the Kilally Infrastructure Works project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $719,535, including 20% contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this 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.(2021-T05)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 11, 2022, related to the increasing the existing contract for the Phase 7 West London Dyke project: a) the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the added consulting and detailed design works for Phase 7 of the West London Dyke on behalf of the City by increasing the City’s share by $72,174.66, including contingency, 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 work; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the project; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E21/F11A)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated January 11, 2022, related to emergency repairs to the Wonderland Pumping Station pumps that were undertaken without competitive procurement but in accordance with Section 14.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated January 11, 2022, related to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-C08)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated January 11, 2022, related to the Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 406/19 (On-site and Excess Soil Management), BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-E05)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 11, 2022, related to the Environmental Assessment Study Report for the Environmental Assessment of the Proposed W12A Landfill Expansion a) the Environmental Assessment Study Report BE APPROVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to submit the Environmental Assessment Study Report to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for approval by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at December 23, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the projects identified in the staff report dated January 11, 2022 to Intake 3 of the Public Transit Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP); it being noted that the communication from A. Oudshoorn, with respect to this matter, was received; it being further noted that the communications referred from Stage 6 from Councillor van Holst, W. Brock, C. Butler and M. Miksa were received.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following clauses of the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED: Items 1, 2, 3.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That it BE NOTED that Councilor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in items 4.1 and 4.2, having to do with both having to do with appointments to the London Public Library Board, by indicating that his wife is employee of the London Public Library.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the communication dated January 4, 2022 from R. Sidhu, Executive Director, Argyle BIA with respect to the resignation of Melanie O’Brien (Madison’s Boutique & Consignment) BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the Waste Management Working Group BE RE-ESTABLISHED, in accordance with the Terms of Reference as appended to the related staff report dated January 18, 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to Council appointments to the London Public Library Board: a) the resignation of Councillor S. Lewis, from the London Public Library Board BE ACCEPTED; and, b) Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library Board, for the term ending November 14, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated December 9, 2021 from Council S. Lewis with respect to his resignation.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the communication from Councillor M. van Holst, dated January 9, 2022, with respect to typical daytime office hours, BE RECEIVED and no action be taken.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Governance Working Meeting from its meeting held on January 6, 2022 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the Introduction and First Reading of Bill No’.s 65 to 85, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the Second Reading of Bill No’.s 65 to 85, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That the Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No’.s 65 to 85, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by M. Hamou
Carried
1. Partial Property Acquisition – 85 Sunningdale Road – Sunningdale Road Improvements Project That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the Director, Transportation and Mobility, and Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the acquisition of a portion of property from 85 Sunningdale Road, further described as Part of Lot 56, RCP 1029, being part of PIN 08069- 0051, designated as Part 11, Plan 33R-20957, as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Sunningdale Road Improvements Project, the following actions be taken: a) the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, attached as Appendix “C”, submitted by Barvest Realty Inc. (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $500,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the agreement; b) the Grant of Temporary Easement and Consent to Enter, attached as Appendix “C”, submitted by Barvest Realty Inc. (the “Vendor”), for the sum of $54,000.00, for the term of twenty-four months (24) with an option to renew for twelve (12) months for an additional $27,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the agreement, and c) the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”. 2. Sale of City-Owned Surplus
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No.’s 86 to 89, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That the Second Reading of Added Bill No.’s 86 to 89, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No.’s 86 to 89, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 34
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Turner
Carried

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