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 (65 motions)
62 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the 16th Meeting, held on September 15, 2020, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED, as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Application - 556 Wellington Street A. Nelms, Nelms Group Ltd.; G. Webster, 320 Wolfe Street; K. Rapson, Woodfield Community Association; 6.2 Silverleaf Subdivision F. R. Berry, F.R. Berry and Associates Transportation Planning Consultants
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 14th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 4 (2.1), 11 (3.7), 14 (3.10), 15 (3.11) and 16 (4.1).
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, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Foxhollow North Kent Development Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 23, Concession 5, (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the south side of Sunningdale Road West, between Wonderland Road North and Hyde Park Road, and on the north side of the Heard Drain, municipally known as 1284 and 1388 Sunningdale Road West: a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Foxhollow North Kent Development Inc., for the Kent Subdivision, Phase 3B (39T-04510-3B) appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 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 September 21, 2020 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.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of July, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information. (2020-A23)
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, based on the application by McIver Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 733 Wellington Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 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 R2 (R2-6) Zone and TO Residential R3 Special Provision (R3-4 ( )) Zone; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated from D. Deane Cummings, Co-Chair, Piccadilly Area Neighbourhood Association, with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended Zoning Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2020, which encourages an appropriate range and mix of uses to meet projected requirements of current and future residents; • the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to, the Neighbourhood Area Place Type, Our City, Our Strategy, and all other applicable London
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by JFK Holdings, relating to the property located at 666-670 Wonderland Road North, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property BY AMENDING the Highway Service Commercial Special Provision/Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (HS(3)/RSC2(17)) Zone; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020; • the proposed amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the 1989 Official Plan, including but not limited to, the Auto-Oriented Commercial Corridor; and, • the proposed amendment conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Transit Village Place Type.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Bruce Sworik, relating to the property located at 820 Cabell Street: a) the application BE REFERRED to a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting; and, b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the applicant and to report back with a draft by-law to permit ancillary commercial space permitted on the property to a maximum gross floor area of 400 m2; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Housing Development Corporation London, relating to the property located at 122 Base Line Road West: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend The London Plan by ADDING a policy to Specific Policies for the Neighbourhoods Place Type to permit a low-rise apartment building on the subject site and by ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of the London Plan; it being noted that the amendments will come into full force and effect concurrently with Map 1 and Map 7 of the London Plan; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with The London Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R8 (R8-3) Zone TO a Holding Residential R8 Bonus (h-5*R8-3*B(_)) Zone; the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to provide for a low-rise apartment building with a maximum height of 4 storeys or 13.0 metres; an increased density of up to 100 units per hectare (61 units total); a rear yard depth minimum of 15.0 metres; an interior side yard depth m
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Norquay Developments, relating to a portion of the property located at 1093 Westdel Bourne, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of a portion of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the proposed development is consistent with the PPS, 2020 by promoting the efficient use of land; • the proposed development conforms with the in-force polices of The London Plan, including but not limited to permitted single detached dwelling use within the Neigbourhood Place Type; • the proposed development conforms with the in-force policies of the (1989) Official Plan, including but not limited to the permitted use of single detached dwellings in the Low Density Residential designation; and, • the recommended Zoning By-law amendment will ensure that the zoning of these lands corresponds with the zoning of five(5) partial lo
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Speyside East Corporation, relating to the property located at 799 Southdale Road West: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London (1989): i) by changing the land use designation FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential”, ii) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of 20.5.17 Appendix 1 (Official Plan Extracts) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”; iii) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of 20.5.3.4 - Schedule 2 ( Multi- Use Pathways and Parks) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”; iv) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of 20.5.5 - Schedule 4 (Southwest Area Land Use Plan) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”; v) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the land use designation of Schedule 6 (Lambeth Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations) FROM “Low Density Residential” TO “Medium Density Residential”; vi) as it relates to the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, by changing the
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, that the property at 1455 Oxford Street East BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the applications by The Corporation of the City of London relating to The Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan Area and the properties located at 124 Colborne Street and the Block Bounded by Hill Street, Colborne Street, South Street, and Waterloo Street: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 by changing Section 20.6 – Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan by DELETING Section 20.6.3.3 – Bonusing Policies and DELETE and REPLACE Sections 20.6.4.1 iv) a), b), c), and d); 20.6.4.2 v) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.1 iii) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.2 iii) a), b), and c); and 20.6.4.3.3 iii) a), b), and c); b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 21, 2020 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend The London Plan by changing policy 1565_3 – List of Secondary Plans – Old Victoria Hospital Secondary Plan, by DELETING Section 20.6.3.3 – Bonusing Policies and DELETE and REPLACE Sections 20.6.4.1 iv) a), b), c), and d); 20.6.4.2 v) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.1 iii) a), b), and c); 20.6.4.3.2 iii) a), b), and c); and 20.6.4.3.3 iii) a), b), and c); c) the Urban Design Guidelines for the Old Victoria
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, in response to the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, dated September 10, 2020, with respect to the staff report on the Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP20-011) relating to the property located at 556 Wellington Street, the staff report dated September 21, 2020 entitled "556 Wellington Street - HAP20-011" BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the request to demolish the building on the heritage designated property at 120 York Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE DENIED; 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. Yeas: (3): A. Hopkins, S. Turner, and A. Kayabaga Nays: (11): Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): M. Salih
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by A. Kayabaga
Lost
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the request to demolish the building on the heritage designated property at 120 York Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED, and the following actions be taken: a) the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED of Municipal Council’s intention in this matter; and, b) the applicant BE REQUIRED to obtain final Site Plan Approval for the property.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of GWL Realty Advisors, relating to the property located at 556 Wellington Street: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of two buildings containing a total of 405 units: i) the impact of the heritage aspect of the neighbourhood; ii) the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District indicates that new buildings should respect the heritage character of West Woodfield through attention to height, built form, setback, massing, material and other architectural elements; iii) the proposed new development should be consistent with neighbourhood facades; iv) the streetscape should be preserved; v) the north facade should be in line with the general line of the buildings on Wolfe Street; vi) there is no outdoor amenity space; vii) a wind study was not prepared; viii) there is no consideration given for snow removal; ix) Wellington Street is closed for festivals almost every weekend in the summer and wondering where the traffic from the building would go; x) there is no consideration provided for deliveries; xi) there are no environmental considerations for the building, such as, green roofs and car charging stations; xii) Wolfe Street should not be widened; xiii) there will be a significant increase in t
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to transportation mobility and safety in the Silverleaf subdivision: a) the staff report dated September 21, 2020, entitled "Silverleaf Subdivision - Transportation Mobility and Safety" BE RECEIVED for information; b) the delegation from R. Galizia, Silverleaf Community, with respect to road safety BE RECEIVED for information; and, c) the communication from Councillor M. van Holst Notice of Motion to request reconsideration of Municipal Council’s decision regarding the installation of sidewalks in a portion of the Silverleaf community BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
Pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following decision of Municipal Council from the meeting held on July 21, 2020 with respect to clause 4.1 of the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, having to do with proposed sidewalks in the Silverleaf subdivision BE RECONSIDERED; “That the communication from R. Galizia, with respect the proposed sidewalks in the Silverleaf subdivision BE RECEIVED and no further action be taken; it being noted that a petition signed by approximately 41 individuals is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, with respect to this matter.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That 6th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, excluding part a) BE APPROVED: That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on September 10, 2020: b) on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the property at 1455 Oxford Street East BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; c) on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the proposed alterations to the property located at 562 Maitland Street, within the East Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED with terms and conditions: • all exposed wood be painted; • the previously installed 6”x6” wood posts be finished with wood materials in the design submitted as part of the Heritage Alteration Permit application; • the previously removed rails and spindles be conserved and re- installed; and, • the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; d) on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval for the proposed alterations to the property at 91 Bruce Street, within the Wortley Village-Old South H
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That part a) of the 6th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE APPROVED: a) on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to construct two high- rise buildings on the property located at 556 Wellington Street, within the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED; it being noted that the concerns raised by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), on their report dated December 11, 2019, regarding the Heritage Impact Assessment for the above-noted matter, have not been addressed to the satisfaction of the LACH;
Moved by M. Cassidy
Lost
That the 15th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 21, 2020 regarding the 2019 annual reporting of lease financing agreements BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Strategic Communications and Government Relations, and the Director, Information Technology Services, the staff report dated September 21, 2020 with respect to the Website Redesign Development and Implementation for City of London BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That based on the application dated August 28, 2020, from Little People of Ontario, the month of October BE PROCLAIMED as Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That based on the application dated September 14, 2020, from Dyslexia Canada, the month of October BE PROCLAIMED as Dyslexia Awareness Month.
Moved by A. Kayabaga
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 15 (4.1).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Waste Management Working Group, from the meeting held on August 13, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
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 assignment of consulting services for the detailed design and construction administration of the Dingman Creek Stage 1 Lands (Tributary 12, Channel Improvements): a) Ecosystem Recovery Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out detailed design and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $222,241.35, 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 this project BE APPROVED as set out in the revised, attached Sources of Financing Report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E03)
Moved by S. Lehman
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 award of a contract for winter road plow equipment with operators: a) the bids submitted by All Terrain Property Maintenance Incorporated, London, Ontario; Bears Grounds Maintenance, a Division of 1739613 Ontario Limited, St. Thomas, Ontario; Coco Paving Incorporated, London, Ontario; DeKay Construction (1987) Limited London, Ontario; 2380560 Ontario Incorporated Southwest Property Care London, Ontario, at their tendered prices, BE ACCEPTED; and, b) the Civic administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and, c) the 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. (2020-V01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to a single source purchasing agreement for purchasing various trackless machine attachments: a) approval BE GIVEN to negotiate a single source purchasing agreement with Work Equipment Inc., 55 Thunderbird Drive, Courtland, Ontario, N0J 1E0, as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, for the supply and delivery of Trackless attachments for a one (1) year term with an additional two (2) year option term based on price and performance; b) Fleet Services BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the replacement of up to 28 attachments during the 2020-2023 Multi- year Budget term, as per their approved capital budget at an estimated value of $210,095 (excluding HST); c) Funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020, conditional that satisfactory terms and conditions can be negotiated and approved; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and, e) the approval, hereby given, 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. (2020-V01)
Moved by S. Lehman
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 appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Windermere Road Improvements Environmental Assessment Study: a) Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED as the Consulting Engineer to complete the Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Windermere Road Improvements at an upset amount of $429,398.79, (excluding HST), in accordance with RFP20-45 and Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-T06/E05)
Moved by S. Lehman
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 appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment Study: a) MTE Consultants Inc. BE APPOINTED as a Consulting Engineer to complete the Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Hamilton Road and Gore Road Intersection Improvements at an upset amount of $132,468.80 (excluding HST) in accordance with RFP20-42 and Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements with utilities, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020- E05/T06)
Moved by S. Lehman
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 September 22, 2020, to amend By-law PS-113, entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020. (2020-T08)
Moved by S. Lehman
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 appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified 2021/2022 Infrastructure Renewal Program, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: i) IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design and detailed design of the 2021/2022 Infrastructure Renewal Program Assignment G, Elizabeth Street and Lyle Street Reconstruction, in the total amount of $146,872.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; ii) Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design and detailed design of 2021/2022 Infrastructure Renewal Program Assignment H, Glen Cairn Park Area Reconstruction, Glen Cairn Park from Thompson Road to Helena Avenue to Chesterfield Avenue, Chesterfield Avenue from Thompson Road to Shirl Street and Westlake Street from Chesterfield Avenue to Gladstone Avenue, in the total amount of $264,000.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; iii) Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design of the
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the assignment of consulting services for the completion of a Biosolids Management Master Plan: a) CH2M Hill Canada Limited BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers in the amount of $410,274.00, including 15% contingency, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report”, as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020; 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. (2020-E03)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the draft amending by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 29, 2020 to amend By-law WM- 12, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Collection of Municipal Waste and Resource Materials in the City of London”; it being noted that the amendment identifies additional requirements for certain materials placed in the garbage to increase health and safety for the public and sanitation operators and address the elimination of the separate week for collection of Christmas trees. (2020-E07)
Moved by S. Lehman
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 appointment of Golder Associates Ltd. for the Individual Environmental Assessment process for the proposed expansion of the W12A Landfill: a) Golder Associates Ltd. BE APPOINTED to carry out additional atmosphere, groundwater, landfill design and noise assessment studies as part of the Individual Environmental Assessment process for the proposed expansion of the W12A Landfill, in the total amount of $47,315 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the above-noted work BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-E07)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Review of the Current W12A Landfill Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program (CEMMP) document, as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020, BE APPROVED for release for stakeholder feedback. (2020-E07)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and with the support of the Waste Management Working Group, the “Alternative 1 - Vertical Expansion Over Existing Footprint” BE APPROVED as the preferred landfill expansion alternative with respect the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the expansion of the W12A Landfill and be referred to in the final phase of public consultation (community engagement) for the EA. (2020-E05)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List, as of September 14, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with a proposed plan for construction of active transportation infrastructure that would be eligible for the COVID-19 Resilience stream funding and can be built within the timelines of the COVID-19 Resilience funding program with construction to start no later than September 30, 2021 and be completed by the end of 2021; it being noted that a communication dated September 18, 2020, from Councillors E. Peloza, S. Lewis and J. Helmer, with respect to this matter, was received. (2020-T03)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following parts a), c), and e) BE APPROVED: That the following actions be taken with respect to the street renaming of Plantation Road: a) the petition dated September 1, 2020, submitted by London resident Lyla Wheeler, regarding the renaming of “Plantation Road” BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the petition is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s Office; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to expand the established Municipal Addressing Advisory Group (M.A.A.G.) to include the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Specialist; e) the communication dated September 17, 2020 from P. McCallum and the communication dated September 18, 2020, from C. Cadogan, London Black History Coordinating Committee, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED. (2020-T00/P01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following parts b) and d) BE APPROVED: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake a review of City’s By-laws, Policies and Guidelines relating to street naming processes and approvals and report back to the Civic Works Committee on any recommended changes to the process(es) that would support and implement the City’s commitment to eradicate anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and people of colour oppression; it being noted that the report back is to include a review of the request set out in the above-noted petition, recognizing that, historically, the word “Plantation” has a strong correlation to slavery, oppression and racism; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to establish a list of potential street names that are reflective of suggestions from the community reflecting the contribution London’s Historic Black Families (including those names provided for by the London Black History Coordinating Committee), Indigenous communities and people of colour; it being noted, a letter of support, with respect to this matter, was received from the African Canadian Federation of London and Area (ACFOLA); and,
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 16th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 8 (4.1), 10 (4.3), 11 (4.4) and 12 (4.5).
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to item 4.5, having to do with an appointment to the London Public Library Board by indicating that a candidate is a member of the Board of Governors of Western University, which is his employer. b) Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to item 4.1, having to do with the Mandatory Face Coverings By-law Status Update by indicating that this is a public health matter and he is employed by the Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Mid-Year Capital Budget Monitoring Report dated September 22, 2020: a) the above-noted Report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the life-to-date capital budget represents $2.4 billion with $1.6 billion committed and $0.8 billion uncommitted; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the completed capital projects identified in Appendix “B”, as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020, which have a total of $1.6 million of net surplus funding: i) the capital projects included in Appendix “B” BE CLOSED; ii) the following actions be taken with respect to the funding associated with the capital projects approved for closure in b) i), above: Rate Supported A) pay-as-you-go funding of $5,165 BE TRANSFERRED to capital receipts; B) authorized debt financing of $542,961 BE RELEASED resulting in a reduction of authorized, but unissued debt; C) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $307,461 BE RELEASED from the reserve funds which originally funded the projects; Non-Rate Supported D) uncommitted reserve fund drawdowns of $168,040 BE RELEASED from the reserve funds which originally funded the projects; and E) other net non-rate supported funding sources of $597,066 BE ADJUSTED in order to facilitate project closings.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the 2020 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation Report #2 BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that approved assessment growth requests are receiving remaining assessment growth funding previously withheld until full year COVID-19 financial impacts were better known; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 18, 2020 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, as per section 14.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the report of Emergency non-competitive individual purchases which exceed $50,000 (pre-taxes), that the City has made up to the date of September 8, 2020 due to COVID-19, BE RECEIVED for information, appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020 as Appendix “A”.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken: a) the 2020 Operating Budget Mid-Year Monitoring Projections for the Property Tax Supported Budget, Water, and Wastewater & Treatment Budgets, as appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2020 as Appendix "A", BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted an overview of the net corporate projections are outlined below, noting that the year-end positions could fluctuate based on factors beyond the control of the Civic Administration: i) after applying the Safe Restart Agreement funding, Property Tax Supported Budget projected surplus of $15.3 million prior to the recommendations in the report, noting a balanced budget position should all recommendations be approved; ii) Water Rate Supported Budget projected surplus of $0.8 million prior to the recommended contribution to the applicable Contingency Reserve, noting a balanced budget position should the recommendation be endorsed; iii) after applying the Safe Restart Agreement funding, Wastewater & Treatment Rate Supported Budget projected surplus of $0.1 million prior to the recommended contribution to the applicable Contingency Reserve, noting a balanced budget position should the recommendation be endorsed; b) the overview of Federal-Provincial Safe Restart Agreement funding allocated to the City of London to support COVID-19 operating costs and pressures BE RECEIVED for inf
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated September 22, 2020 entitled “Covid-19 – City of London Services Update”, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, the following actions be taken with respect to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression at the City of London: a) the staff report dated September 22, 2020, and entitled “Steps Toward Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression at the City of London” BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the recommended next steps identified in the report referenced in a) above, with respect to the Equity and Inclusion Lens, Workforce Metrics, and Black Liaison Officer position.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
The following actions be taken with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership table: a) the staff report dated September 22, 2020 regarding community diversity and inclusion strategy update BE RECEIVED for information; b) the recommendations of the CDIS outlined in Appendix A (page 251 of the Agenda), to end anti-Black and anti-indigenous racism in London BE ENDORSED in principle; it being noted that the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) will be reviewed by the Leadership Table for consideration; c) the CDIS Priority Work Plans, outlined in Appendix A (page 238 of the Agenda) of the above-noted staff report, BE ENDORSED in principle; it being noted that the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) will be reviewed by the Leadership Table for consideration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 11, 2020 and a presentation from the CDIS Leadership Table; and it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from Shobhita Sharma, Chair, Priority 3 and Gerry LaHay, Accessibility Advisory Committee, CDIS Leadership Table with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the staff report dated September 22, 2020 regarding mandatory face coverings by-law status update BE RECEIVED for information purposes; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard verbal delegations from the following individuals: Vaughan Sansom Tiana Leigh Freist Sophie Hawkins Scott Johnston Kristen Nagle on behalf of Myriam Cottard it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following individuals: a communication dated September 13, 2020 from Councillor M. van Holst a communication dated September 19, 2020 from Lisa Holly a communication dated September 19, 2020 from Mark Bohman a communication dated September 19, 2020 from Sara Johnston a communication dated September 19, 2020 from Alaina Clunas a communication dated September 19, 2020 from Kristen Nagle a communication dated September 19, 2020 from Kayla Lewis a communication dated September 19, 2020 from Karen deWit a communication dated September 21, 2020 from Larry Farquharson a communication dated September 21, 2020 from Councillor M. van Holst a communication dated September 20, 2020 from Susan Horvath.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That part a) as follows BE APPROVED: That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on August 24, 2020: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Governance Working Group (GWG), with respect to the advisory committee review, as it relates to the following: i) options for the consideration of the GWG including: A) revisions to the current advisory committee structure including, potential reduction of overall committees, mergers of committees with areas of overlap/redundancy, to achieve a more meaningful and collaborative approach to citizen engagement; and, B) any alternative collaborative structure(s) for citizen committee work, including alternate citizen selection models for participation in committees and working groups that would encourage participation from a more diverse range of Londoners, that would link directly to the council strategic plan; and, C) revisions to the current advisory committee structure that enhance advice on public preferences on decision making through the provision of clear specific directions from council and administration over self directed “work plans”; ii) additional service area detail related to the existing committees that are more closely linked to the role of ‘expert panel’;
Moved by J. Morgan
Carried
That the Communication from Councillor M. van Holst, dated September, 2020, with respect to a referral to the Governance Working Group, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That Chelsea Smith BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library Board for the term ending November 15, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the following written submissions with respect to this matter: · a communication dated July 3, 2020 from M. B. McNally · a communication dated July 3, 2020 from E. Chamberlain · a communication dated July 3, 2020 from M. A. Rayner · a communication dated July 27, 2020 from J. Grainger · a communication dated July 27, 2020 from L. J. D'Alton · a communication dated July 4, 2020 from L. McKechnie.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the 3rd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 reports from KPMG: a) the 2019 Financial Report of The Corporation of the City of London, BE RECEIVED, it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from the Director, Financial Services with respect to this matter; and b) the Audit Findings Report 2019 as prepared by KPMG for the year ending December 31, 2019, BE RECEIVED, it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from KPMG with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Internal Audit Report from Deloitte with respect to the Service London Assessment performed January 2020 to March 2020, issued July 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with regards to the Internal Audit submission from Deloitte dated June 15, 2020: a) the Revised 2020-2022 Audit Plan BE APPROVED; and b) the communication dated September 1, 2020 from Deloitte, with respect to the internal audit summary update, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from Deloitte with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 277 to 298, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 277 to 298, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen