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 (93 motions)
88 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That pursuant to section 6.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following changes in order BE APPROVED: a) Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By- laws, with the exception of Bill No. 63, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 23rd day of February 2021, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and b) Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 – 4th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Minutes of the 3rd Meeting held on February 2, 2021, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That the communications included on the Added Agenda related to the matters listed below, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the public agenda: 6.1 London Community Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council (Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 10 (2.8) of the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee) 6.2 Paid Seek Leave Enhancements (Corporate Services Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 10 (5.1) of the 3rd Report of the Corporate Services Committee) 6.3 New Sidewalks in 2021 Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects (Civic Works Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 12 (2.6) of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee) 6.4 City of London Service Review Recommended Closure of River Road Golf Course (Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Stage for Consideration with Item 2 (3.1) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee)
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, excluding Items 9 (2.1) and 10 (2.8), BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That Councillor S. Lehman disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2.8 of this Report, having to do with the London Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council, as it relates to increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades, by indicating that he is a tenant in the downtown area under construction.
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the subdivision of land over Part of Lots 34, Concession 2, (former Township of Westminster) situated on the north side of Exeter Road, east of Wonderland Road South, municipally known as 146 and 184 Exeter Road: a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the Middleton Subdivision - Phase 3 (39T-15501) appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 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 February 8, 2021 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. (2021-D12)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by 11031250 Ontario Inc., relating to lands located at 335 Kennington Way, 3959 and 3964 Mia Avenue, legally described as Part of Block 1, Plan 33M-765, Designated as Part 2 and 3 Plan 33R-20777 and Block 2, 33M-765, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision/R5 Special Provision/R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-198* R4- 6(10)/R5-4(23)/R6-5(51) Zone TO a Residential R4 Special Provision/R5 Special Provision/R6 Special Provision R4-6(10)/R5- 4(23)/R6-5(51) Zone to remove the h, h-100 and h-198 holding provisions. (2021-D09)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Rockwood Homes to exempt Block 53, Plan 33M- 699 from Part-Lot Control: a) pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to exempt Block 53, Plan 33M-699 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to registered subdivision agreements and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4-5(2)) in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits street townhouse dwellings; and, b) the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Block 53, Plan 33M-699 as noted in clause a) above: i) the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy; ii) the applicant submit a draft reference plan to the Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; iii) the applicant submits to the Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Goldfield Ltd., relating to the property located at 3542 Emilycarr Lane, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 (h*h-100*h-104*h-155*R5-7) Zone TO a Residential R5 (R5-7) Zone to remove the “h, h-100, h-104 and h-155” holding provisions. (2021-D08)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by Goldfield Ltd., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to exempt Block 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, Plan 33M-786 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, for a period not exceeding three (3) years. (2021-D25)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 8, 2021 entitled "2020 Annual Development Report" BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-A23)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly Report for November and December 2020 BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-A23)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services with respect to the application by 2748714 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 3195 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 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 Urban Reserve Special Provision (h-94*UR4(11)) and an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(21)) 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, and will serve to implement the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 which encourage infill and intensification and the provision of a range of housing types, and efficient use of existing infrastructure; • the proposed residential uses and scale of development are consistent with the policies of the London Plan, the 1989 Official Plan, the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and the North Longwoods Area Plan policies; and, • the subject lands are of a suitable size and shape to accommodate the development proposed. (202
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Whiterock Village Inc., relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road; and, b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 3087 White Oak Road; 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. (2021-D07)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with respect to the application by 1524400 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 185 Horton Street East, the proposed revised, attached, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC4(11)) Zone TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision Bonus Zone (AC4(__)/B__) Zone; the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to facilitate the development of a high quality mixed- use commercial/residential apartment building with a maximum density of 389 units per hectare and a maximum height of 51 metres (16-storeys) which substantially implements the Site Plan and Elevations appended to the staff report as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the following facilities, services and matters: i) a high quality development which substantially implements the site plan and elevations as appended to the staff report as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law: Building Design A) high quality architectural design (building/landscaping) including a common design theme for residential and commercial elements; and provision of structured parking facilities and screening for surface parking areas; Underground Parking A) underground parking structure parking provided to reduce surface park
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 8, 2021 entitled "2021 European Gypsy Moth (EGM) Proposed Management Plan" BE RECEIVED for information. (2021-D05)
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That Item 10 (2.8) BE AMENDED by adding the following new part d), with the remaining parts of the Item being renumbered accordingly: d) idea for action 3.5 “provide better market data to attract new business” BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to develop partnership agreements with Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and other community partners to provide for enhanced opportunities through partnerships to access and gather existing and new data that could be made available to all involved partners, resulting in no new net cost to the municipality and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee on this matter;
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by J. Morgan
Carried
That part a) of the proposed amendment BE AMENDED by adding Ideas for Action Item 1.3 - A Break in the Clouds and including eligibility to participate in the proposed programs to all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That Item 10 (2.8,) as amended, by adding Action Item - 3.1 - A Break in the Clouds for all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That part a), Action Item 2.5 - Increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Squire
Carried
That Item 10 (2.8), as amended, excluding, Action Item 2.5 - Increase grant funding/building code for façade upgrades, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, excluding Item 6 (2.2), BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2020: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Memo dated January 20, 2021, from the Director, Roads and Transportation, related to the 2021 Neighbourhood Street Reconstruction Projects - Complete Streets Sidewalk Assessments: i) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) supports the inclusion of sidewalks on both sides of the streets listed within the above-noted Memo except in circumstances that warrant sidewalks on only one side of the street; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the only instances that call for zero sidewalks on a street should be situations where the circumstances are insurmountable for the installation of sidewalks and, in those cases, the ACCAC should be consulted; it being noted that the above-noted Memo was received; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) Terms of Reference: i) the above-noted Terms of Reference, as appended to the agenda, BE RECEIVED; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider adding additional provisions concerning ableism when drafting the updated ACCAC Terms of Reference document; c) Jay Menard BE APPOINTED as the Accessibility Advisory Committee representative to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership Table; and, d) clause
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, the on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to revisions to the Sign By- law: a) the staff report dated February 9, 2021, with respect to amendments to allow for posters on City-controlled bike locker frames as part of the introduction of bike lockers in and around downtown BE RECEIVED; and, b) the revised draft Sign By-law, as appended to the above- noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to enact the above-noted changes. (2021-R06/T10)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated February 9, 2021, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED. (2021-C08)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by- law, as appended to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021, to amend By-law A.-6825-162, as amended, being “A By-law to establish a municipal service board for the purpose of operating and Managing Eldon House” to amend the Board composition to provide for the appointment of a past Chair of the Board as a Director. (2021-R01)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the communication from Councillor M. van Holst, as appended to the agenda, with respect to lighting one dog park per year, BE RECEIVED. (2021-R04)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at February 1, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the communication, dated February 8, 2021, from Councillors A. Kayabaga and M. Salih, with respect to a review of the Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law, BE REFERRED to the March 2, 2021 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for consideration.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That Item 6 (2.2), excluding Ideas for Actions 2.4 - create a regional holiday designation in the downtown, 5.4 - City of Lights: Public Art Projection Program, 5.5 - London Mural and Art Walk and 5.6 - Mural façade and grant, of part a) i), BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That part a) i) Idea for Action 2.4 - Create a regional holiday destination in downtown, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Lost
That part a)i), Idea for Action 5.4 - City of Lights: Public Art Projection Program, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Lost
That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, part a) i) Idea for Action 5.4 - City of Lights: Public Art Projection Project, BE RECONSIDERED as a Member indicated that they inadvertently voted incorrectly.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That part a) i) Idea for Action 5.5 - London Mural and Art Walk, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That part a) i) Idea for Action 5.6 - Mural façade grant, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, part d), BE RECONSIDERED, as the budget amount contained in part d) does not reflect the deletion of certain Ideas for Action set out in part a) i).
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Item 6 (2.2) BE APPROVED, as amended.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Council RECESS at 6:52 PM.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 10 (5.1).
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the network cabling and conduit supply, delivery, installation and repair services appointment of a Vendor of Record, as per City of London Procurement Policy Section 12.2 (b), requiring Committee and City Council approval for Request for Proposal awards greater than $100,000: a) the proposal submitted by Netcheck Corporation, 177 Exeter Road, Unit D London, ON N67 1A4 for cabling and conduit supply, delivery, installation and repair services in the estimated annual amount of $250,000 (exclusive applicable taxes), for a three (3) year term, and an option to renew the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year terms each at the sole discretion of the City, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with section 12.0 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase, and; c) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on February 23, 2021 to approve the current and future Letters of Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of London for the transfer of Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated February 8, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on February 23, 2021 to approve and authorize the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of London for the reimbursement of funds under the Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning funding program.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated February 8, 2021 on the Strategic Plan Progress Variance BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to a portion of City- owned land, being part of the Huxley Street road allowance closed and designated as Part 2, Plan 33R-20888, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and, b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to a portion of City- owned land being 79 Glendon Drive located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre which is legally described as Part Lot 7 BF Concession and Part Road Allowance Between BF Concession and Concession 1 closed by by-law 38-84 registered as 680445 being Parts 24 to 27 on Plan 33R-5930 together with 212600, 212601 and 212602 in the geographic Township of Lobo being all of PIN 085020014, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and, b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner, in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Recovery Network: a) the implementation plans for the following ideas for action submitted from the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council BE APPROVED: • 1.7 - Buying Local for the Holidays • 1.8 - Instagram takeovers in support of local businesses • 3.3 - Group buying to lower the costs of PPE • 3.4 - Creating a government funding data bank b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plans for ideas for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19; and, c) the staff report dated February 8, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That based on the application dated January 14, 2021, from the Canadian PSW Network, May 19, 2021 BE PROCLAIMED Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the Federal and Provincial Governments BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London requests the two levels of government to work together, as soon as possible, to enhance paid sick leave for all, in order to ensure that individuals are not forced to attend their workplace when they are ill and therefore assisting in limiting the spread of COVID-19.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, excluding Items 9 (2.12), 11 (2.5), 12 (2.6) and 16 (5.1), BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 2.11 of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the 2020 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Drinking Water System, by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex London Health Unit.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 26, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Work Plan: i) the final 2020 TAC Work Plan BE RECEIVED; and, ii) the revised draft 2021 TAC Work Plan, as appended to the Report, BE APPROVED; and, b) clauses 1.1, 1.2, 3.1 to 3.3 and 5.1 to 5.4 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Mud Creek Phase 1B Channel Reconstruction and Consultant Appointment for Tendering and Construction Administration: a) the engineering fees for CH2M Hill Canada Limited Consulting BE INCREASED to prepare a separate tender for the Phase 1B works and to authorize the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimates, on file, to an upset amount of $352,370 (excluding HST) from $2,050,998 to a total of $2,403,368, 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 approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for 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. (2021-T06)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the Carling Creek Stormwater Servicing Master Plan Environmental Assessment Consultant Appointment: a) Ecosystem Recovery Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Carling Creek Stormwater Servicing EA in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $169,334 including 10% contingency, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2(d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above- noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E09)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Metamora Stormwater Outfall Replacement Consultant Appointment: a) Ecosystem Recovery Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed design and construction administration for the Metamora stormwater outfall replacement works in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $163,440.00 including 20% contingency, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2(d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above- noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-D20)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for Cycling Projects Design Assignment 1: a) IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Detailed Design, and Tendering Services in the amount of $241,493.29, (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this appointment 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 appointment; 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 rail agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T10)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, related to the Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for Cycling Projects Design Assignment 2: a) IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Detailed Design, and Tendering Services in the amount of $257,179.67 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this appointment 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 appointment; 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 rail agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-T10)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to RFP 20-61 Supply and Delivery of Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck: a) the submission from Joe Johnson Equipment, 2521 Bowman Street, Innisfil, ON, L9S 3V6, for the supply and delivery of one (1) Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck at a total purchase price of $589,883, (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12.2 b) of the Goods and Services Policy which states that “Awards under the RFP process require the following approval: Committee and City Council must approve an RFP award for purchases greater than $100,000”; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these purchases; c) approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and, d) the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2021-V01)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance BE RECEIVED. (2021-C08)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021, for the purpose of amending By-law PS-113, being “a by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London” to improve motor vehicle restrictions in reserved bicycle lanes. (2021-T08)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 9, 2021 with respect to the 2020 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Drinking Water System BE RECEIVED. (2021-E13)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the communication, dated January 28, 2021, from K. Paleczny, London Transit Commission, with respect to the Fleet Electrification Analysis Report, BE RECEIVED. (2021-T03)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That Item 9 (2.12) Idea for Action 2.1 - getting people moving around the core, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration and redevelopment, with a report back to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with the revised Idea for Action 2.1, after the “Downtown Loop” construction has been completed; it being noted that this Idea was not included in the CORE Area Action Plan.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Lehman
Lost
That, Item 9 (2.12) BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to Contract Award for Tender No. 21-01 for the Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1: a) the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $8,177,280.64 (excluding HST) for the Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1 Project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. was the lowest of five bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $849,690 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; e) 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 (Tender 21-01); and, f) the M
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to New Sidewalks in 2021 Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the requests for delegation by the following individuals, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee: · R. Standish; · D. O’Gorman; · L. Dang; · T. Hutchinson and P. Cobrin; and · G. Pavlov and M. Goltsman c) the communications from the following individuals, with respect to this matter BE RECEIVED: · A. Quan-Haase; · L. Burns; · E. Eastaugh; · E. Grosvenor; · D. and M. Sheedy; · B. and D. McGee; · R. Standish; · L. Brooke; · K. Hesketh; · M. Cole; · D. Sandic; · A. and V. Belecky; · D. O'Gorman; · L. Dang; · C. Gibson; · M. and M. Ryan; · B. Glushko; · P. and D. Hayman; · J. Wilk; · T. Hutchinson and P. Cobrin; · G. Pavlov and M. Goltsman; · M. Box; · R. and L. Cao; · K. and J. Savoy; and, · B. Woodley (2021-T04) Motion made by: E. Peloza Seconded by: P. Squire That Item 12 (2.6) BE AMENDED to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to New Sidewalks in 2021 Infrastructure Reconstruction Projects: a) the above-noted staff report BE RE
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That Item 12 (2.6), as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by P. Squire
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at February 1, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That Items 1 and 3 (4.1) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in Item 3.1 - City of London Service Review: Recommended Closure of River Road Golf Course, by indicating that his father is employed by the National Golf Course Owners Association, whose member fees could be affected by the decision associated with this matter.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Garrett Vanderwyst (sustainability business), Class 2, BE REAPPOINTED to the RBC Place London Board of Directors for a two-year term ending November 15, 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the matter of a decision related to the future of River Road Golf Course BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities of Policy Committee to provide for the consideration of additional models of operation and proposals.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That part b) of Item 2 (3.1) BE AMENDED to read as follows: b) prior to the initiation of the disposition of property process in compliance with the Municipal Council’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a Public Participation Meeting before a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, to receive input with respect to potential options for use of the land related to the River Road Golf Course, in order to ensure that all options are evaluated through the disposition of property process;
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That part c) of Item 2 (3.1), BE APPROVED: c) notwithstanding the Municipal Council's Sale of Major Assets Policy, the proceeds from any partial or full disposition of River Road Golf Course lands BE ALLOCATED to the municipal golf reserve fund; it being pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter: a communication from J. Albin; a communication from B. Byck; a communication from B. Caldwell; a communication from B. Campbell; a communication from W. Campbell; a communication from B. Davis; a communication from R. Ferris; a communication from C. Fieder; a communication from K. Graham; a communication from M. Graham; a communication from T. Johnston; a communication from T. Johnston; a communication from D. W. Kostiuk; a communication from T. MacDonald; a communication from N. Macmillan; a communication from M. O'Keefe; a communication from D. Page; a communication from R. Reimer; a communication from D. Rowdon; a communication from E. Sivilotti; a communication from L. Smith; a communication from J. Smythe; a communication from J. B. Thompson; a communication from J. Wagner; a communication from R. Wharry; a communication from F. York; a communication from J. York; a communication from D. W. Shin; a communication from R. Carruthers; a communication from R. Kasprzak; a communication from D. De Vries; a communication from H. and L. Marienfeldt; a communication from P. Jackson; a comm
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the 1st Report of the Audit Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Councillor Helmer BE ELECTED Vice Chair of the Audit Committee for the term ending November 30, 2021.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the KPMG LLP Audit Planning Report, for the year ending December 31, 2020, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing Procedures for the London Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program, for the year ending December 31, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the communication dated January 29, 2021, from Deloitte, with respect to the internal audit summary update, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the revised 2020-2022- Audit Plan by Audit Universe Area from Deloitte BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the communication from Deloitte, regarding the internal audit dashboard as of January 29, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the Observation Summary from Deloitte, as of January 29, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the Internal Audit Report from Deloitte with respect to Assumptions and Securities Review performed October 2020 to December 2020, issued January 28, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the Internal Audit Report from Deloitte with respect to Class Replacement Project Post - Implementation Reconciliation Process Review performed October 2020 to December 2020, issued January 27, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law leave BE GIVEN to add the following Closed Session reason be added to the Council Agenda: “A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Statement of Claim from CLC Tree Services Ltd.”
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No’.s 64 to 83, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No’.s 64 to 83, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by J. Helmer
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 being considered pertains 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/3/PEC) 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. (6.1/3/CSC) 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 municipal
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
1. Partial Property Acquisition – 3050 Dingman Drive – Dingman Drive Road Improvements That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and the Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the partial acquisition of property located at 3050 Dingman Drive, further described as Part Lot 16, Concession 3, as in WU58299, 175026, subject to 157301 subject to an easement in gross over Part 1, Plan 33R-18786 as in ER922719, City of London, County of Middlesex, designated as Parts 10, 11, 12 and 13 on Draft Reference Plan to be deposited as being part of PIN 08204-0198, being 0.30 acres as shown on the location map attached as Appendix “B”, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Dingman Drive road improvements project, the following actions be taken: a) the offer submitted by Pamela Betterley (the “Vendor”), to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $143,000.00, BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions: i) the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal fees, including disbursements and applicable taxes, as incurred to complete this transaction; ii) the City, at its expense, agreeing to prepare and deposit on title, on or before closing, a reference plan describing the subject property; iii) the City, agreeing to reimburse the V
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 63 and Added Bill No.’s 84 to 88, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 63 and Added Bill No.’s 84 to 88, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 63 and Added Bill No.’s 84 to 88, inclusive, BE APPROVED.