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 (76 motions)
74 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Solicitor-Client Privilege/Land Acquisition A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and land acquisition, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Master Accommodation Plan - Redevelopment of City Hall Campus and the communication dated June 14, 2024 from J. M. Fleming, Principal, City Planning Solutions regarding an unsolicited proposal for a city-owned City Hall facility on the Market Block in Downtown London. (6.1/11/SPPC) 4.2 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/11/CSC) 4.3 Solicitor-Client Privilege / Land Acquisition/Disposition / Confidential Information Supplied by Canada/Province/Territory/Crown Agency of Same / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation, a proposed or p
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the Minutes of the 11th Meeting held on June 4, 2024, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 Master Accommodation Plan - Redevelopment of City Hall Campus 1. (ADDED) P. Norman, VP & Chief Economist - Altus Group 2. (ADDED) P. Lombardi, Partner - Siskinds 6.2 Heritage Alteration Permit Application – 332 St. James Street – Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District (HAP23-107-L) 1. M. Whalley 2. N. Tausky 6.3 367 Springbank Drive (Z-9722) 1. B. Castellani 6.4 735 Southdale Road West (OZ-9567) 1. (ADDED) K. Crowley, Senior Planner and H. Froussios, principal Planner - ZELINKA PRIAMO LTD. 6.5 323 Oxford St West, 92 and 825 Proudfoot Lane (Z-9416) 1. A.M. Valastro 2. A. Johnson 3. (ADDED) S. Aikman 6.6 Draft Land Needs Assessment of The London Plan (O-9595) 1. R. Zelinka, Principal Planner - ZELINKA PRIAMO LTD. 2. F. Noory, CEO - Royal Premier Homes
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 9th Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 11, 2024, related to the Hyde Park Pumping Station Single Source Pump Purchase: a) the price submitted by Directrik Inc. of $282,697.64 CAD (excluding HST) for the supply of one vertical turbine pump BE ACCEPTED; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-E03)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 11, 2024, related to Mud Creek Phase 2B: RFT-2024-060 – Construction Contract and Consultant Supervision Award and Project Budget Increase: a) the bid submitted by CH Excavating (2013) at its tendered price of $11,864,196.42 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by CH Excavating (2013) was the lowest of four (4) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the “Mud Creek Phase 2B RFT-2024-060 – Construction Contract” in accordance with the estimate on file, at the upset amount of $1,349,144.83 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; 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 (RFT-2024-060); and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 11, 2024, related to the Appointment of Consultant Engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program Round 2: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified projects, 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) GM BluePlan Engineering Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, detailed design and construction administration for sanitary sewer infrastructure upsizing on Second Street, from Oxford Street to Pottersburg Creek, in the total amount of $412,379.00, including contingency (excluding HST); ii) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the Downtown Core Area Sanitary Infrastructure Assessment Study, in the total amount of $124,607.00, including contingency (excluding HST); b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the C
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 11, 2024, related to RFT- 2024-084 Greenway Flood Protection Tender Award: a) the bid submitted by Stone Town Construction Limited at its tendered price of $24,477,992.06 (excluding HST), for the construction of flood protection at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant BE ACCEPTED; b) the increase in fees for engineering services related to design and contract administration for the Greenway Flood Protection projects of $760,641.00, plus HST, BE APPROVED; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the 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; and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-E13)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 11, 2024, related to RFP- 2024-078 Byron Bridge Rehabilitation Detailed Design and Construction Administration Appointment of Consulting Engineer: a) the proposal submitted by Dillon Consulting Limited BE ACCEPTED to provide consulting engineering services to complete the detailed design, tendering and construction administration services at an upset amount of $403,749.50 (excluding HST), as per Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this assignment; d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-T04)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 11, 2024, related to Funding to Support the Continuation of the UTRCA Monitoring Program for the Dingman Creek Subwatershed: a) the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE APPOINTED to complete the 2024 Dingman Creek Surface Monitoring Program in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $161,550 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 14.4 (d), (e) and (h) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2024-F11A)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 11, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to amend By-law A-59, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” to establish a new temporary fee for existing customers that can no longer haul recycling process residuals in walking floor transfer trailers to the W12A Landfill due to operational constraints. (2024-E07)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 11, 2024 related to a Contract Price Increase for the Dundas Street TVP Active Transportation Connection: a) Dundas TVP Active Transportation Connection (Tender RFT21- 04) construction contract value with L-82 Construction Ltd. BE INCREASED by $170,000 to $2,535,763.20 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for these projects BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; 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. (2024-F18)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 3 (2.2) and 7 (4.1).
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the City related Agencies, Boards and Commissions’ Asset Management Plans: a) the report entitled “Asset Management Plans for Agencies, Boards and Commissions” BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the “Agencies, Boards and Commissions Asset Management Plans”, as appended to the staff report as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the London & Middlesex Community Housing Asset Management Plan dated November 2020 will be revised and be brought forward to Municipal Council for review and approval in 2025.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH): a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed by- law as appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2024 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024; b) the presentation by P. Squire, Board Chair and P. Chisholm, CEO, London & Middlesex Community Housing BE RECEIVED; c) the 2023 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED; and d) the 2023 Annual Report - Transformation Vision to Reality BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London: a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the Independent Auditor’s Report of KPMG LLP for the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London, dated December 31, 2023, BE RECEIVED; b) the 2023 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED; and c) the 2023 Year End Report to the Shareholder BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development regarding the implementation of The London Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works, the following actions be taken: a) the 2025 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update BE APPROVED as appended to the staff report in Appendix ‘B’; it being noted that: i. Sunningdale SWMF E1 will be rescheduled from 2024 to 2027; ii. Stoney Creek SWMF 7.1 will be rescheduled from 2025 to 2027; iii. Stoney Creek SWMF 8 will be rescheduled from 2025 to 2028; iv. North Lambeth SWMF P2 North will be rescheduled from 2025 to 2028; v. North Lambeth SWMF P2 South will be rescheduled from 2025 to 2026; vi. Pincombe Drain SWMF P3 West will be rescheduled from 2025 to 2026; vii. White Oaks SWMF 3 East will be rescheduled from 2025 to 2026; viii. Wharncliffe Road South (Campbell St. to Bostwick Rd.) will be rescheduled from 2027 to 2028; ix. Kilally South, East Basin SWM 3 will be rescheduled from 2031 to 2027; x. North Lambeth SWMF P1 North will be rescheduled from 2033 to 2029; xi. North Lambeth SWMF P1 South will be rescheduled from 2033 to 2029; and xii. Kilally Road Two Lane Upgrade (Webster St to Clarke Rd) will be rescheduled from 2030 to 2025; b) the Capital Budget BE ADJUSTED to reflect the timing changes associated with the projects noted in clause (a) above; c) the presentation on the added agenda BE RECEIVED; it being pointed out that the
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the attached revised June 18, 2024, The Basic Needs Response Plan report: a) a one-time funding allocation of up to $70,500 (excluding HST) BE APPROVED for payment of depot meal program and comfort stations for services delivered in May and June 2024; b) the funding reallocation request from Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley (CMHA) related to their identified Cold Weather Response surplus of up to $250,000 (excluding HST) BE APPROVED to maintain services at The Coffee House located at 371 Hamilton Road up to an additional 6 months; c) the Encampment Response Option 2, to include year-round depot services and operating until March 31, 2026 to better align with other current services which were approved as part of the stability of the sector report in February 2024 BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to allow Civic Administration to provide a report on the City of London application for the $250M of Federal funding for encampments announced April 12, 2024 it being noted the report will provide an update on the status of the Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) funding, confirm the plans for a cold weather response for 2024 and if it will align with the Basic Needs plans, which is seeking funding into July 2025; d) the direction to find a source of funding including any unspent previ
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to a SS-2024-205 Single Source: Supportive Housing Model at 46 Elmwood Place: a) pursuant to the pre-qualification of Indwell Community Homes under RFPQ-2023-810 – Affordable Housing Development Partners, a single source procurement in accordance with s. 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE APPROVED to Indwell Community Homes to deliver a 50-unit Highly Supportive Housing project at 46 Elmwood Place that includes a one-time capital contribution up to a limit of $2,044,964 funded from the Housing Accelerator Fund; b) funding for the initial one-time capital costs referenced in part a), above, BE APPROVED, as outlined in the Source of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2024 as Appendix "B"; c) an annual housing supplement budget BE APPROVED for up to $500,000 for the Highly Supportive Housing project at 46 Elmwood Place; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to request funding from the Fund for Change to be provided by the Fund for Change to Indwell Community Homes to fund the estimated one-time operating costs of Indwell Community Homes at an approximate cost of $1,700,000; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek funding from the Fund for Change to fund the capital request to Indwell Community Homes associated with the re-development of the property for a total estimated amount of up to $
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Councillor J. Pribil BE APPOINTED to RBC Place London Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for a Community Improvement Plan to Encourage Residential Development Near Transit: a) N. Barry Lyon Consulting, BE APPOINTED Consultant to undertake the said project, in the amount of $106,280.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the 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; c) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and d) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the Master Accommodation Plan: a) the report dated June 18, 2024, titled “Master Accommodation Plan – Redevelopment of City Hall Campus” BE RECEIVED for information; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a competitive procurement process to implement the Master Accommodation Plan guiding overall space needs and the redevelopment of the existing City Hall Campus site which will accommodate civic administration and governance functions in modernized facilities to support effective service delivery, sustainability, and alternative work strategies; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the relevant Agencies, Boards and Commissions with respect to participating in the range of uses in the redevelopment of the City Hall Campus; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated June 14, 2024 from C. Butler and a communication dated June 14, 2024 from J. M. Fleming, Principal, City Planning Solutions.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: (ADDED) Solicitor-Client Privilege A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Master Accommodation Plan - Redevelopment of City Hall Campus and the communication dated June 14, 2024 from J. M. Fleming, Principal, City Planning Solutions regarding an unsolicited proposal for a city-owned City Hall facility on the Market Block in Downtown London. (6.1/11/SPPC)
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated June 18, 2024, titled “Master Accommodation Plan – Redevelopment of City Hall Campus: a) items b) and c) BE REFERRED to the September 17, 2024 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting for consideration: "b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a competitive procurement process to implement the Master Accommodation Plan guiding overall space needs and the redevelopment of the existing City Hall Campus site which will accommodate civic administration and governance functions in modernized facilities to support effective service delivery, sustainability, and alternative work strategies; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the relevant Agencies, Boards and Commissions with respect to participating in the range of uses in the redevelopment of the City Hall Campus;" b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to: a) reach out to relevant agencies, boards and commissions to ascertain their desire to explore co-location in a future centralized City Hall facility; b) that any further action relating to expanding the existing City Hall onto the adjacent campus lands BE DEFERRED until: i) a review of the conversion of City Hall lands from commercial to residential related to proposed municipal space alternatives to the current City Hall campus has been completed;
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Lost
Motion to approve the following: b) that any further action relating to expanding the existing City Hall onto the adjacent campus lands BE DEFERRED until: ii) any unsolicited proposals that have been formally received by the City prior to this Council meeting of June 25, 2024 are evaluated in accordance with the City’s established unsolicited proposal process; and, iii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on those unsolicited proposals and compare the strengths and weaknesses of such proposals relative to the option of expanding on the City Hall campus, considering such matters as: cost, time requirement, suitability for accommodating a centralized City Hall facility, spin-off economic impact, contribution to downtown revitalization, creation of housing supply, downtown safety and security, and any additional considerations that staff believe are important to consider
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Lost
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, that the following actions be taken with respect to the London’s Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Proposed Community Encampment Response Plan report: a) the “The Saving Lives, Alleviating Suffering, & Building a Healthy, Strong, & Safe Community for All” - London’s Health & Homelessness Response: Community Encampment Response Plan as appended to the staff report dated June 18, 2024 as Schedule 1 BE ENDORSED, with the following amended guidelines contained on page 36: • On or within 150 metres of an elementary school or children daycare centre; • On or within 100 metres of a playground, pool, waterpark, or any spray pad; • Within 100 metres of any private residential property line with a habitable dwelling as per the Building Code; • On or within 100 metres of any sports fields, inclusive of but not limited to, skateboard parks, fitness amenities, golf courses, ball diamonds, soccer pitches, tennis courts, or any other sports or multi-use courts, as well as stadiums, dugouts, stages, and bleachers; b) the report BE RECEIVED for information; and c) the memo dated June 13, 2024 from the Deputy City Manager, Social Health Development regarding Community Encampment Response Plan: Community Feedback BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from C. McDonald, Director of Service, London Cares and G. Nash, Director
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 3 (2.2), 6 (2.4), 13 (3.7), 14 (3.8), and 15 (3.9).
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That Council recess at this time for 10 minutes.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 16, 2024 BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the item entitled "Appointment of Consultant for RFP 2024-113 Community Improvement Plan to Encourage Residential Development near Transit" BE WITHDRAWN.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated June 11, 2024 entitled "Annual Report on Building Permit Fees" BE RECEIVED for information. (2024-P10)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Improvement Plans Review for Increasing Affordable Housing: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to amend the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan to: i) update the definitions of affordability (Consultant Recommendation #1); and, ii) review and update the CIP’s goals and objectives (Consultant Recommendation #2); b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on the financial implications of amending the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and its Financial Incentive Program Guidelines to: i) introduce the following new financial incentive programs (Consultant Recommendation #4): A) tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program (Consultant Recommendation #5); B) Capital Grant Program (Consultant Recommendation #6); C) Municipal Fee Exemption Program (Consultant Recommendation #9); D) Pre-Construction Grant Program (Consultant Recommendation #10); ii) amend the existing Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Loan Program to introduce a forgivable loan (Consultant Recommendation #7) and create an ARU grant pilot project (Consultant Recommendation #8); and, iii) introduce a Land Banking and Disposal Program (Consultant Recommendation #11); c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the following recommendations to support the Affordable Housing CIP’s implementation and the construction of affordable h
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Martin Quarcoopome c/o Weston Consulting, relating to the property located at 1944 Bradley Avenue: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 11, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024 to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan, to AMEND Map 3 – Street Classifications to ADD a Neighbourhood Connector Street Classification; b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 11, 2024 as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone and an Environmental Review ER Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-17•R1-3( )) Zone; a Holding Residential R4 Special Provision (h-17•R4-6( )) Zone; a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-17•R6-5( )) Zone; an Open Space (OS1) Zone; and an Open Space (OS5) Zone; c) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised through the application review process for the property located at 1944 Bradley Avenue: i) the development be condensed to allow for more green space; and, ii) the noise and smell from nearby farm uses be taken into consideration; d) the Approval Authority
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Darryl Neville, relating to the property located at 1806 Avalon Street, known legally as Concession 1, Part Lot 5 Registered Plan No. 33R6847 Parts 2 to 4: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 11, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Special Provision Residential R2 (R2-1(9)) Zone and a Special Provision Residential R2 (R2-3(3)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-65*R6-5 (_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) provide pedestrian connectivity through the site from all units to the public street; ii) provide adequate landscaped open space and outdoor amenity areas to serve the needs of the residents of the proposed development; iii) provide enhanced tree planting; iv) reduce oversupply of visitor parking to provide additional outdoor amenity areas; v) reduce driveway widths to provide additional landscaped open space; vi) require the completion of an updated Noise and Vibration Study to confirm the requirements to mitigate negative impacts from the rail line and ensure public safety; it being poi
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the demolition request for the house on the heritage listed property at 520 South Street: a) the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the house on the property; and, b) the property located at 520 South Street BE REMOVED from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • S. Rasanu, Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters. (2024-R01) 22
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Kanwal Dentistry Professional Corporation, relating to the property located at 367 Springbank Drive: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 11, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024 to amend Zoning By- law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2/Office Conversion (R2-2/OC4) Zone, TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(_)) Zone; b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) as parking exceeds minimum requirements the applicant is encouraged to convert spaces for additional outdoor amenity space; ii) specify the location of the medical/dental waste; and, iii) relocate the proposed bicycle parking; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • D. French, Story Samways Planning Ltd.; it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: • the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020; • the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited t
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the public comments BE RECEIVED; it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters; • B. Samuels; and, • K. Galil; it being noted that a revised recommendation with respect to these matters was received; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters. (2024-D09)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to Amendments to Fees and Charges under the Building Code Act, Building Permit Fees By-law Amendment: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 11, 2024 as Schedule “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to amend Building Permit Fees By-Law B-7 by repealing and replacing Schedule “A”; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue annual inflationary increases for fees as outlined in Schedule “A”: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to restructure and phase-in the following building permit fee increases annually, in addition to annual inflationary increases noted in b), starting in 2024: i) Townhouses - 2.1%; ii) Apartments - 5.0%; iii) Group A (Assembly) - 1.4%; and, iv) Group E (Mercantile) - 4.0% (finished) and 5.5% (shell); d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to increase all minimum fees by 21%; and, e) Schedule “B” of the staff report dated June 11, 2024 BE RECEIVED for information; it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with these matters: • M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Co
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide information and associated recommended actions on school block acquisitions and report back to the Planning and Environment Committee in Q4 of 2024, including, but not limited to: a) background on the acquisition of blocks for the purposes of a school in the context of Planning Act applications; b) a status update on all unacquired Blocks identified in approved Planning Act applications identified for possible School Blocks; and, c) provide options for Council’s consideration to provide the School Board(s) with additional flexibility in acquiring School blocks in future Planning Act applications; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a communication dated June 6, 2024 from Councillor C. Rahman and Mayor J. Morgan; and, • a communication dated June 4, 2024 from B. Mai, Chair of the Board, Thames Valley District School Board.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the June 3, 2024 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED. (2024-D19)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the 6th Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on June 5, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the staff report dated June 11, 2024 entitled "Planning and Development and Building Monthly Housing Update - 2024 Year- To-Date" BE RECEIVED for information. (2024-S11)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the Heritage Alteration Permit application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act relating to the property located at 332 St. James Street BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation from G. Keene, with respect to these matters; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters: • a request for delegation status and communication dated June 6, 2024 from G. Keane; • a communication dated June 6, 2024 from M. Ross; • a communication dated June 6, 2024 from J. Brown; and, • a communication dated June 8, 2024 from J. Byrne; it being acknowledged that any and all oral and written submissions from the public, related to this application have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision regarding these matters. (2024-R01)
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Royal Premier Homes, relating to the property located at 735 Southdale Road West: a) the proposed attached, revised by-law as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan Policy 1565_5, List of Secondary Plans - Southwest Area Secondary Plan by adding a special policy to Section 4.1 iv) a) i) Residential Development Intensity Adjacent to Urban Thoroughfares, Civic Boulevards, Rapid Transit Boulevards, and Main Streets – Function and Purpose to permit a density of 231 units per hectare and a maximum height of 12 storeys (39 metres); b) the proposed attached, revised by-law as Appendix "B" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5, R6, and R8 Zone (h-2*h-30*h-53*h-75*R5-2/R6-4/R8-4) Zone, TO a Holding Residential R5, R6, R8 (h-213*R5-2/R6-4/R8-4(_)) Zone and Open Space (OS5) Zone with the following special provisions: i) Front Yard Setback – 1 metre (Minimum); ii) Rear Yard Setback – 20 metres (Minimum) where lands abuts a Residential or Urban Reserve Zone; iii) Rear Yard Setback – 0 metres (Minimum) where lands abuts an Open Space (OS5) Zone, with a 30 metre buffer from the existing wetland feature; iv) Interior S
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sam Katz Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 323 Oxford Street West, 92 and 825 Proudfoot Lane: a) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 11, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan to: i) REVISE the Specific Policy 864B_ in the Rapid Transit and Urban Corridor Place Types, located at 323 Oxford Street West to permit development with a maximum height of 18 storeys (60 metres); ii) REVISE the Specific Policy 1066_ in the Neighbourhoods Place Type, located at 323 Oxford Street West to permit development with a maximum height of 6 storeys (20 metres) and permit development with a maximum height of 13 storeys (40 metres) at 92 Proudfoot Lane and 825 Proudfoot Lane; iii) REVISE the Specific Policy 1067_ in the High-Density Residential Overlay (from 1989 Official Plan), located at 323 Oxford Street West to permit development with a maximum height of 14 storeys (46 metres) and permit a maximum height of 13 storeys (40 metres) at 92 Proudfoot Lanes; and, iv) REVISE the Specific Policy 1067A_ in the High-Density Residential Overlay (from 1989 Official Plan), to permit development with a maximum height of 16 storeys (51 metres) only on the portion of the site that is south of Westfield Drive and east of Beaverbrook
Moved by S. Lehman
Carried
That pursuant to section 9.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Trosow BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 4 minutes with respect to this matter.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Sections 17(22) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 and section 26 Official Plan Review of The London Plan and Land Needs Assessment, as amended: a) the proposed attached, revised by-law as Schedules 3 to 10, in Appendix "A" and related mapping in Appendix “F” to adopt the schedules as part of the Sections 17(22) and 26 Review, as amended, of The London Plan, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024 and BE FORWARDED to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval; i) Official Plan Amendment Schedule 7 of Appendix A, in clause a) be amended with the following Specific Area Policy, as follows: (_) Southwest Hyde Park Road and Fanshawe Park Road In the Neighbourhood Place Type at 1790, 1828 & 1848 Blue Heron Drive, 1510 & 1568 Woodcock Street, 1605 Woodcock Place and 1640 Fanshawe Park Road West, in addition to the standard range of permitted uses and intensities within this Place Type, the following may be permitted on any street classification: fourplexes and stacked townhomes up to four storeys and mid-rise apartment buildings of up to eight storeys. Mixed-use buildings will be permitted. The provision of necessary residential amenities to create a strong neighbourhood environment will be considered through all future planning processes. The range of Commercial Industrial Uses currently permitted on the lands at 1640 Fanshawe Park Road West will continue to be permit
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include reference to section 17(22) of the of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
Motion to approve the following: e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage a third - party economic consultant to undertake a housing supply marketplace analysis, including engagement with the Housing Supply Reference Group and a review of the Vacant Lands Inventory, and provide recommendations on the land supply required to meet Council’s provincial housing supply pledge; Yeas: (9): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Hillier Nays: (5): H. McAlister, S. Trosow, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Absent: (1): E. Peloza
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That pursuant to section 11.10 of the Council Procedure By-law, Council BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
Motion to approve the following: d) notwithstanding the Council-approved corporate growth projections for 2021-2051, the 2023 Ministry of Finance population projections BE ENDORSED for use as the basis for the Land Needs Assessment of The London Plan and Urban Growth Boundary Review, subject to further consultation with the Housing Supply Reference Group, the findings of the third-party economic consultant identified in clause e), below and review by Municipal Council at a future meeting of PEC; and,
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the 11th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (2.1)
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That it BE NOTED Councillor P. Cuddy discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.1 having to do with Declaring Surplus, City-owned Property - Part of Pine Street, by indicating that he has previously leased land to Sofina Foods Inc. 35
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with concurrence of the Acting Director, Economic Services and Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City of London’s Industrial Land Development Strategy, the following actions be taken with respect to the annual monitoring and pricing of City owned industrial lands: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024 to amend By-law No. A.-6151-17, as amended, 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 Attachment “B” to Schedule “A” – Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy of the By-law and by replacing it with a new Attachment “B” to Schedule “A” to amend the current pricing for City owned serviced industrial land as follows: The current pricing levels of all City-owned industrial parks, established effective August 1, 2024, are as follows: Innovation Park (Phases 1 to 4) and Huron Industrial Park (all phases): • Lots up to 4.99 acres: price change from $225,000 per acre to $325,000 per acre • 5.00 acres and up: price change from $200,000 per acre to $300,000 per acre Pricing for serviced industria
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of Hearings Officers to conduct Hearings under various City of London by-laws: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2024 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to approve the appointments of Hearings Officers in accordance with By-law A.- 6653-121, as amended”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024; b) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2024 as Appendix “B” to amend By-law No. CP-24 being “A by-law to provide standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property and to repeal By-law CP-16” to repeal Schedule “A” and amend s.7.2, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024; and c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary for these appointments.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the attached revised annual meeting calendar for the period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, as amended to provide for Corporate Services Committee meetings to be held on Mondays at 1:00 PM and Planning and Environment Committee to be held on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, BE APPROVED; it being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be required from time to time in order to accommodate special/additional meetings or changes to governing legislation; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated June 13, 2024 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to City-owned property, the following actions be taken: a) the subject property being a portion of Pine Street, in the City of London, legally described as part of Pine Street on Registered 433 being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 33R-21849, BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and b) the subject property (“Surplus Lands”) BE TRANSFERRED to the abutting property owner in accordance with the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That the 8th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 5 (2.4)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 23, 2024, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development the proposed amendment to the Business Licensing by-law L.-131-16, as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2024, for the purpose of requiring landlords to obtain a licence before requiring vacant possession to repair a under ss. 50(1)(c) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a future public participation meeting will be held July 15, 2024, to receive comments regarding the proposed by-law; it being further noted that a future by-law amendment will be brought forward to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law No. A-54 to introduce penalties and amounts to Schedule A- 4 pertaining to the Business Licensing By-law L.-131-16 and this proposed new license category; and, it being also noted that a future by-law amendment will be brought forward to amend the Fees and Charges By-law No. A-59 to introduce fees and charges associated with this proposed licence category. (2024-C01)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to: a) approve the grant agreement between Youth Opportunities Unlimited and The Corporation of the City of London for the administration of Project Clean Slate (the “Agreement”); and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Agreement. (2024-F11A)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the CPKC Train Fire: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with key learning from the Sunday April 21, 2024 CPKC train fire including any updates to the Emergency Management notification protocol to address how the Members of Council and the public should be notified when a significant event takes place within the City; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting with respect to the invoices submitted for cost recovery (cost of trucks, staff time and fire suppression foam cost) related to the fire on Sunday April 21, 2024; it being noted that CPKC has indicated to send the invoices for remittance; it being further noted that the communication, dated June 2, 2024, from Councillors C. Rahman and D. Ferreira, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-P16)
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 10, 2024, related to the Housing Stability for All Plan 2023 Update: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the Housing Stability for All Plan (HSAP) 2023 Update to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the annual update to the local homeless prevention and housing plan, in accordance with the Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA); and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate this report to community and affected partners, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to, Middlesex County, the London Homeless Coalition and on the City of London website. (2024-S11) Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): E. Peloza
Moved by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the 2nd Report of the Audit Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023 Financial Audit: a) the 2023 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 as prepared by KPMG for the year ending December 31, 2023, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from KPMG with respect to this matter.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the briefing note from the internal auditor, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the communication from MNP, with respect to the internal audit follow up activities update dashboard, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the 12th Report of Council in Closed Session BE APPROVED.
Moved by H. McAlister
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 207 to Bill No. 233, including revised Bill No. 220 BE APPROVED and excluding Bill No.'s 219, 234, and 235
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No. 207 to Bill No. 233, including revised Bill No. 220 BE APPROVED and excluding Bill No.'s 219, 234, and 235
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 207 to Bill No. 233, including revised Bill No. 220 BE APPROVED and excluding Bill No.'s 219, 234, and 235
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.'s 219, 234, and 235 BE APPROVED
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.'s 219, 234, and 235 BE APPROVED
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.'s 219, 234, and 235 BE APPROVED