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 (95 motions)
94 carried, 1 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 P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the Minutes of the 15th Meeting held on November 16, 2021, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE FORWARDED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Encouraging the Growing of Food in Urban Areas (OZ-9332) 1. G. Pearson and J. Roy; 2. L. Thorne; 6.2 99 Southdale Road West (Z-1962) 1. S. Vergiris; 2. P. McInnes; 3. K. Kulchycki; 4. W. Pol; 6.3 1453 - 1459 Oxford Street East and 648 - 656 Ayreswood Avenue 1. C. Kulchycki; 6.4 New Sidewalks in Established Neighbourhoods 1. Sherwood Forest Delegation 2021; 6.5 Governance Working Group Membership 1. Councillor M. Cassidy; 2. Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar; 6.6 City of London Procurement Process Assessment Review 1. Inclusive Economy London and Region Team.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 27, 2021: a) the City BE REQUESTED to use the new Municipal Climate Lens tool to explore the implications of varying hydro lines in new developments or developments particularly as it relates to reducing the impact of severe storms on the electrical systems as well as on improving the ability to plant much larger trees along sidewalks in order to make walking a more attractive form of transportation; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on November 3, 2021, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the Parking Standards Review Information Report appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021, which is the process to review and update the current City of London Parking requirements in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 BE RECEIVED and BE CIRCULATED for public review and feedback. (2021-T02)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Ltd., relating to the property located at 915 Upperpoint Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 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 Residential Special Provision R4 (h*h-54*h-209*R4-6(11)), a Holding Residential Special Provision R5 (h*h-54*h-209*R5-7(9)), a Holding Residential Special Provision R6 (h*h-54*h-209*R6-5(61)), and a Holding Residential Special Provision R8 (h*h-54*h-209*R8-3(5)) Zone TO a Residential Special Provision R4 (R4-6(11)), a Residential Special Provision R5 (R5-7(9)), a Residential Special Provision R6 (R6-5(61)), and a Residential Special Provision R8 (R8-3(5)) Zone.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the northern portion of the property located at 235 Kennington Way, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, 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 Holding Residential R5 Special Provisions and R6 Special Provision (h*h-100*h-198*R5-4(23)/R6- 5(51)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provisions and R6 Special Provision (R5-4(23)/R6-5(51)) Zone.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Kenmore Homes (London) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to exempt Block 100, Plan 33M-733 from the Part-Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, for a period not exceeding three (3) years.
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 Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the subdivision of land over Concession 1, Part of Lots 15 and 16, situated east of Highbury Avenue North, southwest of Meadowgate Boulevard and north of Bradley Avenue: a) the Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the Summerside Subdivision, Phase 18 (39T-92020_18) appended to the staff report dated November 22, 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 November 22, 2021 as Appendix “B”; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “C”; and, d) 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 A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Townline Orchard Property Limited, relating to lands located at 1478 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 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 R1 (h•R1- 4) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (h•R1-5) Zone, a Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-209•R6-5(77)/R8- 4(64)) Zone, and a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h•h-54•h-209•R4-6(11)/R5-7(9)/R6-5(61)/R8-3(5)) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone, a Holding Residential R6/R8 Special Provision (h-54•h-209•R6- 5(77)/R8-4(64)) Zone, and a Holding Residential R4/R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h-54•h-209•R4-6(11)/R5-7(9)/R6-5(61)/R8-3(5)) Zone to remove the holding (h) provision. (2021-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the designation of the property at 370 South Street, that the following actions be taken: a) Notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in the staff report dated November 20, 2021 as Appendix D and Appendix E; and, b) should no objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a by-law to designate the property at 370 South Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons outlined in Appendix D and Appendix E of this report BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council within 90 days of the end of the objection period; it being noted that should an objection to Municipal Council’s notice of intention to designate be received, a subsequent staff report will be prepared; and, it being further noted that should an appeal to the passage of the by-law be received, the City Clerk will refer the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. (2021-R01)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.O. 18, seeking retroactive approval for alterations to the heritage designated properties at 466-468 Queens Avenue, in the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED with the following terms and conditions: a) the existing wood windows on the 466 Queens Avenue portion of the property be retained; and, b) the London Doorway on the 466 Queens Avenue portion of the property be retained. (2021-R01)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.O. 18, seeking approval for alterations to the porch of the heritage designated property at 10 Bruce Street, located within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District BE PERMITTED as submitted with the following terms and conditions: a) the porch be reconstructed using the salvaged brick and concrete block materials; b) the porch and railing system be reconstructed as previously constructed according to photographic documentation; c) the new columns consist of concrete with fluting and ornamental capitals to be replicated in kind based on the porch’s previous construction; d) the Heritage Planner be circulated on the Building Permit to ensure the railing and columns are consistent with design of the previous porch; e) the proposed alterations to the porch be completed within six (6) months of Municipal Council’s decision on this Heritage Alteration Permit; and, f) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed. (2021-R01)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Foxwood Developments, relating to the property located at 1595 Capri Crescent (1600 Twilite Boulevard), the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 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 Residential R5 and R6 (h*h-54*h- 71*h-100*R5-6/R6-5) Zone TO a Residential R5 and R6 (R5-6/R6- 5) Zone to remove the “h”, “h-54”, “h-71” and “h-100” holding provisions. (2021-D09)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Town and Country Developments (2005) Inc., the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to exempt Blocks 2 and 3 of Registered Plan 33M-664 from the Part- Lot Control provisions of Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P. 13, for a period not exceeding six (6) months. (2021-D25)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by 2831570 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 3047 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 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 Residential R1 (R1-10) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1/Residential R6 Special Provision Residential R8 Bonus (h*h-100*h-161*h-227*R1-10/R6-5(59)/R8- 4(46)*B60) 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 acco
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law relating to policies and regulations for the growing of food in urban areas: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend The London Plan by ADDING a new subsection in the Food Systems Chapter to allow for the growing of food in urban areas on lands, in greenhouses and shipping containers; and ADDING a new policy in the Our Tools part of the Plan to allow for a scoped site plan approval process for greenhouses; and b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with The London Plan), by REVISING Section 4.26 (Uses Permitted in All Zones) to include Urban Agriculture and ADDING a new Section 4.38 (Urban Agriculture) to provide regulations for greenhouses and shipping containers used for growing of food; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to these matters: • the staff presentation; • a communication dated November 18, 2021, from J. Cordes, Chair, Middlesex London Food Policy Council; and, • a communication dated November 17, 2021, from
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 Vision SoHo Alliance, relating to the properties located at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend the 1989 Official Plan, to add policies to Section 19.15.4 Vacant Land Condominiums; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend The London Plan, 2016 to add policies to Policy 1709 Vacant Land Condominiums; c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "C" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan to change the designation of a portion of the subject the subject lands FROM a Low-Rise Residential designation TO a Mid-Rise Residential designation and amend policies pertaining to the Mid-Rise Residential designation and The Four Corners designation; d) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "D" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part
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 Vision SoHo Alliance, relating to the property located at 370 South Street and 124 Colborne Street: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of five new apartment buildings and the redevelopment of two existing buildings on the subject lands; and, b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council has no issues with respect to the Site Plan Application, and the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan Application; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the staff presentation with respect to these matters; 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 proposed Site Plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, which directs development to designated growth areas and that development be adjacent to existing development; • the proposed Site Plan conforms to the applicable policies of The London Plan with the exception of the Vacant Land Condominium policies subject of
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, based on the application by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the property located at 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve UR3 Zone TO a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h*R2-3(_)) Zone; a Holding Residential R2 Special Provision (h*h- __*R2-3(_)) Zone; a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h*h- 198*h-__*R4-4(2)) Zone; an Open Space OS1 Zone, and an Urban Reserve UR3 Zone; b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the property located at 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road; and, c) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of subdivision as submitted by Southside Construction Management Ltd., prepared by Zelinka Priamo (Project No. SPE/LON/12-02), certified by Jason Wilband O.L.S., dated November 11, 2021, as red-line revised, which shows a total of 168 single detached residential lots, three (3) street townhouse residential block
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 18, 2021: a) S. Levin, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) BE DIRECTED to speak on behalf of the EEPAC at the Planning and Environment Committee public participation meeting relating to Environmental Management Guidelines; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.4, inclusive, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That clause 3.3 BE AMENDED to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Southdale West Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 99 Southdale Road West: a) the proposed attached, revised, by-law (including the attached revised map) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 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 Urban Reserve (UR4) and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Residential R9 Special Provision Zone (R9-5(_) Zone and Open Space (OS4) Zone; it being noted that the following Site Plan matters have been raised through the application review process to be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process: i) ensure that the development provides adequately sized and located enhanced outdoor amenity and recreation area(s) to support healthy and livable environment for the number of residents. This can be achieved by providing a central amenity space and smaller compatible amenity areas serving individual buildings; ii) provide for a safe network of internal streets with convenient and direct pedestrian connections throughout the site (North- South and East- West) connecting building entrances, amenity areas, parking spaces, open spaces and the city sidewalk along Southdale Road East; iii) ensure an active building façade along Southda
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That item 17, clause 3.3, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That the application by Red Maple Properties, relating to the properties located at 1453 to 1459 Oxford Street East and 648 to 656 Ayerswood Avenue BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to undertake the following actions and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to: a) work with the applicant to ensure the appropriate framework is in place for the provision of affordable housing units at 70% of the average market rate for fifty years; b) work with the applicant to determine options to resolve the sanitary sewer capacity issues;
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
The motion to approve item 21, clause 3.7, is put.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, BE APPROVED, excluding item 7 (2.3).
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2.3 of this Report, having to do with an Agreement for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, by indicating that he is employed by the federal government.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 28, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the 9th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 10, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
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 November 23, 2021, with respect to RFT21-112 related to People and the City Monument Restoration and Source of Financing: a) the bid submitted by 818185 Ontario Inc., P.O. Box 1660 Brantford, Ontario N3T 5V7, at its tendered price of $474,000 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by 818185 Ontario Inc. was the lowest bid received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) the financing for this 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 purchase; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for this purchase; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-F11)
Moved by J. Helmer
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 November 23, 2021, related to a Sports Court Donation by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation: a) the donation of a multi-use sports court by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation BE ACCEPTED, as per the City’s Donation Policy; it being noted that the value of the donation is estimated to be $250,000; b) the hiring of ERA Architects to design and carry out contract administration for the construction of the project by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, at their expense, BE APPROVED, as per Section 14.4 (i) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy as a Single Source contract, SS21-45; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a formal agreement with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and establish a capital project budget based on the final amount of the donation, subject to the approval of the above-noted donation and determining a location for the multi-use court; and, d) Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation BE THANKED for their generous donation to support London’s youth and their physical and mental health and social engagement. (2021-M12/R05)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, with respect to Parking Services – Service Integration and Digital Modernization Review, BE RECEIVED. (2021-H08/T02)
Moved by J. Helmer
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 November 23, 2021, related to Housing Stability Services and Social Services Relief Fund Phase Four Allocations: a) for COVID-19 operating agreement extensions, a funding increase extension BE APPROVED for the existing Purchase of Service Agreements at a total estimated increase of $987,165 (excluding HST), for the period of January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022, to administer Housing Stability Services COVID-19 Response programs, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e.ii, to the following existing agreements: • The Ark Aid Street Mission, WISH to Be Home (SS21-29) • London Cares Homeless Response Services COVID-19 Resting Spaces (SS21-29) • The Salvation Army Centre of Hope Emergency Shelter (SS21- 29) • Services and supports through various providers (SS21-29), including minor retrofits at the YOU shelter; b) with respect to capital retrofits and upgrades, that the proposed revised attached by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held December 7, 2021, to: i) approve the standard form Loan Contribution Agreement, substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of agreement between the city and organizations to provide capital funding under the CHPI Social Services Relief Fund – Phase 4 to impr
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, related to the Proposed Implementation of the “Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units” (Roadmap) Action Plan: a) the “Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units” (Roadmap), as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advance on the implementation action plan as outlined within the above-noted staff report; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with any applicable policy changes for Council approval that will aide in the delivery of the action plan; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to carry out all necessary actions to establish a capital budget and corresponding funding sources for the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units for the City of London for 2022 through 2026, as summarized in the above- noted report; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to release $5.0 million currently earmarked in the Economic Development Reserve Fund for the Back to the River – Forks of the Thames project and use this funding to support the implementation of the Roadmap action plan; and, e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to temporarily fund the 2022 operating costs of this plan from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve, and to bring a budget amendment business case to the 2023 Annual Budge
Moved by J. Helmer
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 November 23, 2021, related to the Request for Funding from Vision SoHo Alliance for the Housing Development Project at the Old Victoria Hospital Lands: a) a conditional grant for $11,200,000 ($28,000/unit) BE APPROVED to provide up to 400 affordable housing units in the proposed development, subject to confirmation of the other sources of project financing, closing of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Vision SoHo Alliance and the City of London for the subject lands and development of suitable Contribution Agreements between the parties; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop Contribution Agreements with Vision SoHo Alliance members, subject to submission of additional financial and project information from Vision SoHo Alliance; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to: i) authorize and approve the City Treasurer and City Solicitor to approve the Contribution Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vision SoHo Alliance members in an amount not to exceed $11,200,000.00 in the aggregate; and, ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Contribution Agreements; and, d) the financing for the conditional grant BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at November 16, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 18, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) Budget request related to Coyote Signs on City Parks: i) the transfer of $1,000.00 from the 2021 Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Budget allocation to the Parks Operations Fund BE APPROVED in order to procure new signs related to wild canids to be installed in City parks; and, ii) the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the Clear Your Gear Initiative: i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore the best methods to empty and maintain the recycling receptacles to be placed at areas for recreational fishing; and, ii) the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will continue to engage with the Civic Administration with respect to the implementation of this initiative; c) clauses 1.1 to 4.1 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the staff report, dated November 23, 2021, with respect to an Agreement for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada BE DEFERRED to the next meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2021-S15)
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the 19th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the extension of existing contracts for the provision of furniture: a) in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Good and Services Policy, the extension of existing contracts with POI Business Interiors and Raven Studios, formally known as Facility Resources, as well as the wall system contract with Verto360 BE ACCEPTED for one (1) year, with four (4) additional one (1) year extensions; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the approval set out in part a) above; and, c) the approval set out in a) above BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts or having a purchase order, or contract records relating to the subject matter of this approval.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to authorize the temporary borrowing of certain sums to meet current
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Spend Analysis and Procurement Maturity Assessment report: a) the report of Ernst & Young LLP (EY), as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake pilot projects to test the hypotheses set out in the above-noted report by EY and validate potential opportunities; c) as part of the 2024 to 2027 Multi-Year Budget, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a business case for consideration to provide additional resourcing to the Purchasing & Supply Services to enable further advancement of the City’s procurement processes; and, d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to various by- law amendments to implement organizational changes: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A”, being “A by-law to amend By- Law A.-7955-83, entitled “A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Resolution Regarding Banking and the Master Client Agreement for Business Client Authorization and any contract or document with the Royal Bank relating to the Ontario Works Royal Bank of Canada Right Pay Reloadable Payment Card Program and to authorize the signing of cheques and the withdrawal or transfer of funds” to reflect the current organizational structure”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “B”, being “A by-law to amend By- Law A.-8047-15, entitled “A by-law to approve an Amending Agreement between the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Corporation of the City of London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; and, c) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “C”, being “A by-law to authorize the signing of cheques and electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London, and to repeal By-law No. A.-7473-288 entitled, "
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the “Policy for the Establishment and Maintenance of Council Polices”: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “B”, being “A by-law to amend By- law No. CPOL.-275(a)-159, being “Free of Fear Services for All Policy” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A””, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; and, b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “C”, being A by-law to amend By- law No. A.-6151-17, being “A by-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”, being “Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the selection of a vendor for the Human Resources Information System (‘HRIS’) for The Corporation of the City of London (the ‘Corporation’): a) in accordance with section 12.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the proposal submitted by SAP Canada Inc, 22 Bay St. Suite 1800, 1900, 2000, P.O. Box 41 Toronto On, M5K 1B7 for the HRIS software for the City of London BE ACCEPTED; b) the price submitted by SAP Canada Inc. at the proposed first year cost of $103,000 (excluding H.S.T.), and subsequent years annual cost of $217,000 (excluding H.S.T), for five (5) years as the initial term, and the optional renewal term of five (5) additional one (1) year terms, at sole discretion of the City, BE ACCEPTED, it being noted that the financing for this acquisition is contained within the Council approved operating budget; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the approval set out in parts a) and b) above; d) the approval set out in parts a) and b) above, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal agreement or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and, e) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 22, 2021 as Appendix “A” being "A a by-law to authorize the Director, People Services to
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the communication from Councillor J. Morgan regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) update on board activities from the virtual meeting held on September 21-24, 2021 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee, BE APPROVED.
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 November 23, 2021, related to the Traffic and Parking By-law consolidation and process improvement: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix A, being a by-law to repeal and replace By-law No. PS-113 with a new Traffic and Parking By-law, to consolidate the multiple amendments which have been made to By-law PS-113 since its enactment and to implement the new administrative amendment process for routine matters, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix B, being a by-law to amend By-law No. A-54 entitled, “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; and, c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the Civic Works Committee Added Agenda, being a by-law to repeal By-law No. CPOL.-222-474, as amended, being a By-law with respect to the Council Policy entitled “Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021; it being noted that a new administrative procedure will be put in place instead. (2021-T08/P01)
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 November 23, 2021, related to the Springbank Reservoir Cells 1 and 2 Chlorination Modifications: a) the proposal submitted by Straightline Group Incorporated, 3030 Balmoral Avenue, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1E2, in the amount of $305,000.00, including contingency ($30,000), excluding HST, BE AWARDED in accordance with Section 19.4 (b) and (c) and 8.10 (b) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, c) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2021-E03)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water, Wastewater and Stormwater, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to a revised Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement between Partner Municipalities and the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System with respect to the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 7, 2021, to approve a revised Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London, the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System, the Aylmer Area Secondary Water Supply System, and the St. Thomas Secondary Water Supply System with respect to the Elgin- Middlesex Pumping Station; b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement, substantially in the form as appended to the above- noted by-law, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and all documents required to fulfill its conditions; and, c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this Agreement; it being noted that the Boards of Management for the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System and both Secondary Water Supply Systems are concurrently undertaking similar actions to enter into this Joint Occupancy and Use Agreement. (2021-E03)
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 November 23, 2021, related to the award of contracts for the Downtown Loop and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 Project: a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited at its tendered price of $17,170,499.96, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Excavating Limited was the lowest of 3 bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Dillon Consulting Limited 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 $1,532,614.00, 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 Source of Financing Report as appended to the Civic Works Committee Added Agenda; 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 21-98); and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents,
Moved by E. Peloza
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 November 23, 2021, related to the Commemorative Naming of City Assets – Terms of Reference: a) the proposed Terms of Reference, as appended to the above-noted staff report, for reviewing the City’s commemorative naming process(es) BE APPROVED; and, b) any further requests to change the names of facilities, parks, streets or other City assets BE DEFERRED until a public engagement process is complete, a tool for selecting names has been developed, and administrative process(es) have been updated; it being noted that funding for physical changes to signage or other re-naming costs must be considered as part of the Multi-Year Budget process through business case submissions, pending Council approval of the new policies and procedures. (2021- T00/R05)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the contract award amendment for RFP 21-37 – Supply and Delivery of CNG Split Stream Rear Loading Waste Collection Trucks: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a contract award amendment in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy as follows: i) the award of RFP 21-37 to London Machinery Inc. (LMI) 15790 Robin’s Hill Road, London, Ontario N5V 0A4, at a total purchase price of $10,755,520.00, excluding HST, BE CANCELLED; ii) the next highest scoring submission from Team Truck Centre, 795 Wilton Grove Road, London, Ontario N6N 1N7, at a total purchase price of $10,705,210.00, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; c) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, 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 Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Neighbourhood Sidewalk Connectivity Plan approach, including a community engagement strategy, for new sidewalks on neighbourhood road and underground reconstruction projects as proposed in the staff report dated November 23, 2021, on a trial basis in 2022 to inform the 2023 Renew London Construction Program. (2021-T04)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the New Sidewalk Project List 2022: a) the installation of the sidewalk on Imperial Road BE REFERRED BACK to Civic Administration for consideration of including Imperial Road as part of the Neighbourhood Sidewalk Connectivity Plan; and, b) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2021-T04)
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List as at November 15, 2021, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 17, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Public Information Centre #2, dated October 28, 2021, from P. Yanchuk, City of London and K. Welker, Stantec Consulting Ltd., related to the Windermere Road Improvements, City of London - Municipal Class Environment Assessment Study: i) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider including a southbound bicycle lane on the west side of Richmond Street, north of Windermere Road to the Thames Valley Parkway south of the bridge, to facilitate uni-directional bicycle lanes and to allow for easy access to the properties located on the west side of Richmond Street; and, b) clauses 1.1, 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.3, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any items related to the London Public Library (LPL), by indicating that his spouse is employed by the LPL.
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That the following written submissions for the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget 2021 Public Participation Meeting BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its 2021 Multi- Year approval process: a communication dated November 15, 2021 from A. Oudshoorn, Associate Professor, Arthur Labatt Family Chair in Nursing Leadership in Health Equity, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing; a communication dated November 24, 2021 from S. Franke, President, Urban League of London; a communication dated November 23, 2021 from B. Morrison; a communication dated November 23, 2021 from M. Larsen; a communication dated November 24, 2021 from C. Butler; a communication from S. Levin; a communication dated November 26, 2021 from London Environmental Network; a communication dated November 26, 2021 from Antler River Rally; a communication from Z. Fakirani, President and E. Oladejo, Vice President, External Affairs, Western University Students' Council; it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding this matter: D. Devine - speaking with respect to the need for increased investments for housing and homelessness; E. Oladejo, Vice President, External Affairs, Western University Students' Council - supporting increased work for the inclusion of gender considerations in decision making; AM Valastro - requesting that property taxes not be increased; R. Hope, Volun
Moved by E. Peloza
Carried
That Items 1 through 13, inclusive, of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect item 4.10, having to do with the London Public Library (LPL) Board of Directors vacancy, by indicating that his spouse is employed by the LPL.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to a proposed strategy that sets out potential tools that may assist in reducing core area land and building vacancy: a) the staff report dated November 30, 2021 entitled Terms of Reference to Address the Council Resolution from July 6, 2021 BE RECEIVED; b) the Terms of Reference described in the staff report as Appendix "A": Terms of Reference: Scope of Work to Address the Council Resolution from July 6, 2021 BE APPROVED; c) the integration of the work to address the Council Resolution from May 25, 2021 with respect to parking in the core into this Terms of Reference BE APPROVED; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the LEDC to develop a business case for consideration from the $10 Million funding previously authorized to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and, e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to move forward with the Implementation Plan described in the report dated November 29, 2021.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated November 30, 2021 including the November 2021 Semi- Annual Progress Report and 2021 Report to the Community BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated November 30, 2021, including the 2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 18, 2021: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee: i) the final DIAAC 2021 Year End Report BE FORWARDED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and the Civic Administration for their consideration; and, ii) the verbal update from K. Arnold, with respect to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee report, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) held a general discussion with respect to the following Council Policies: Flags at City Hall, Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities, and Issuance of Proclamations Policy; it being further noted that the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee will report back to DIAAC with potential recommendations for amendments with respect to the above-noted policies; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the River Road Golf Course Arson Incident: i) B. Hill, member of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC), BE AUTHORIZED to speak on behalf of DIAAC with respect to this matter, at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) meeting to be held on November 30, 2021; and, ii) a Sub-Committee BE ESTABLISHED to prepare a communication, with respect to this matter, to be presented at the above-noted SPPC meetin
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following appointments BE MADE to the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2021 to November 14, 2022: a) Planning and Environment Committee Councillor A. Hopkins (Chair) Councillor S. Lehman Councillor S. Lewis Councillor S. Hillier Councillor S. Turner b) Civic Works Committee Councillor E. Peloza (Chair) Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar Councillor M. van Holst Councillor P. Van Meerbergen Councillor J. Helmer c) Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair) Councillor M. Hamou Councillor J. Helmer Councillor M. Salih Councillor S. Hillier d) Corporate Services Committee Councillor S. Lewis (Chair) Councillor J. Morgan Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar Councillor M. Cassidy Councillor M. Hamou 38
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar BE APPOINTED to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken: a) Councillor S. Lewis BE APPOINTED to the London and Middlesex Community Housing for the term ending November 14, 2022; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward applications to be considered to fill the tenant vacancy at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 22, 2021 from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Councillor A. Hopkins BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission for the term ending November 14, 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Councillor M. Hamou BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex- London Health Unit Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Councillor S. Hillier BE APPOINTED to the Tourism London Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 23, 2021 from C. Finn, General Manager, Tourism London regarding this matter.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Councillor S. Hillier BE APPOINTED to the Western Fair Association Programming Council for the term ending November 14, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 14, 2021 from R. Ash, CEO, Western Fair District with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That Antonio D. Santiago BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2022.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Motion to approve part a): That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th and 5th Reports of the Governance Working Group from its meetings held on November 8 and 15, 2021, respectively: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the November 15 meeting of the Governance Working Group with respect to draft information related to the following potential amendments to the Council Members’ Expense Account Policy, prior to moving any recommendations to the SPPC: i) an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account that would provide for one annual ward-wide mail out per year, including printing and distribution by Canada Post, to be covered by the Office budget, not individual expense accounts; it being noted that this opportunity would provide for a more equitable opportunity for outreach with citizenry between wards of various size and population; ii) an amendment to the Councillor Expense Account (and related policies) that would remove the ability to claim home internet costs for reimbursement; iii) an amendment to 4.2 c) iii) to add additional permissive wording for community and/or ward events, including but not limited to prizes, rental or other “sponsorship” while maintaining the annual $1,200 maximum value and include some potential examples of these uses; iv) an amendment to 4.2 c) vi) to add more permissive wording for advertisements that would reduce limitations on use and types including to not be limited to newspaper publications, permit var
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Motion to approve part b) i): b) the following actions be taken with respect to the general operations of Municipal Council: i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary changes to facilitate Council meetings to be held starting at 1:00 PM, beginning with the 2022 term of Council, while still being based on the current meeting schedule; it being noted that the 2022/2023 meeting calendar will reflect this change when it is brought forward to a future Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration; and,
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Motion to approve part c): c) that consideration of clause 3.1 of the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group, related to the Advisory Committee Review Final Report BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) in order to invite all members of the current advisory committees to have a discussion with the GWG with respect to this matter; Amendment:Motion made by: S. Lewis Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen That part c) BE AMENDED, by adding the following at the end of the clause: "with specific dialogue to include discussion related to the proposed pause of populating some committees and the associated discussion with respect to the proposed committees/task forces for the Master Mobility Plan and the Climate Emergency Action Plan.”
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Motion to approve part c), as amended.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
Motion to approve part d): d) the attached revised Council Members' Expense Account Policy BE FORWARDED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for approval; it being noted that the proposed changes would come into effect for the next term of Council; and
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
Motion to approve the balance of the clause: e) clauses 1.1 and 3.3 from the 4th Report of the Governance Working Group and clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 4.2 from the 5th Report of the Governance Working BE RECEIVED: it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 25, 2021 from S. Franke, President, Urban League of London with respect to the City's Advisory Committees.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Library Board of Directors vacancy notification: a) contact current applications on file, to confirm that those individuals remain interested in consideration for appointment; b) seek additional applications to fill the vacancy on the Board; and, c) bring forward applications, noted in parts a) and b), above for consideration at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the following members of Council BE APPOINTED to the Governance Working Group for the remainder of the term: Councillor Cassidy Councillor Fyfe-Millar Councillor Hamou
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Council recess at this time.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law leave be given for the introduction of a motion for reconsideration of a decided matter of Council.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That reconsideration of the vote for Item 14, clause 4.9, part b)i), of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED; it being noted that a voting error was identified.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
Motion to approve part b) i) of clause 4.9: b) the following actions be taken with respect to the general operations of Municipal Council: i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary changes to facilitate Council meetings to be held starting at 1:00 PM, beginning with the 2022 term of Council, while still being based on the current meeting schedule; it being noted that the 2022/2023 meeting calendar will reflect this change when it is brought forward to a future Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration; and,
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That introduction and first reading of Bill No.’s 1 to 36, including the revised Bill No. 34, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by J. Fyfe-Millar
Carried
That third reading and enactment of Bill No.’s 1 to 36, including the revised Bill No. 34, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
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 regards 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. (6.1/19/CSC) 4.2 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual 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 pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.2/19/CSC) 4.3 Litigation/Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to the expropriation of property located at 600 Adelaide Street North; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with the expropriation of property located at 600 Adelaide Street North; and directions and instructions to officer
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
1. SEIU RN – Tentative Agreement That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports the attached Memorandum of Agreement and Agreed To Items dated September 20 and 21, 2021 concerning the 2021-2023 Collective Agreement for Service Employees International Union Local 1 (Registered Nurses Bargaining Unit Full Time and Part Time Bargaining Units) representing full-time and part-time Registered Nurses at the Dearness Home BE RATIFIED.
Moved by J. Fyfe-Millar, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That introduction and first reading of Added Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That second reading of Added Bill No. Bill No. 37 BE APPROVED.