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Council

May 5, 2020

Who was there

Present (7): Steven Hillier, Anna Hopkins, Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Josh Morgan, Elizabeth Peloza, Paul Van

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (39 motions)

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

That pursuant to section 6.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, the following changes in order BE APPROVED: a) Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 13- By- laws, with the exception of Bill No. 161, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 5th Day of May, 2020, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and b) Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 - 8th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the Minutes of the 8th Meeting held on April 21, 2020, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That the communication dated May 3, 2020, from B. Brock with respect to COVID-19 Financial Impacts, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED for consideration with Item 2 (2.1) of the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That the 5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 28, 2020 related to the Housing Quarterly Report: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the above-noted staff report BE CIRCULATED to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to: Middlesex County, London Housing Advisory Committee, and the London Homeless Coalition. (2020-S11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the revised proposed by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 5, 2020, to: a) authorize and approve Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to Provide Support for People Experiencing and At Risk of Homelessness Funding Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, and The Corporation of the City of London, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law as Schedule 1; b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above- noted Funding Agreement; c) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to approve any further Amendments to the above-noted Funding Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Funding Agreement; d) authorize the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to execute any further Amendments to the above-noted Funding Agreement if the Amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Funding Agreement; e) delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority, regarding: application forms fo
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated April 28, 2020, with respect to a COVID-19 Response and Funding Overview related to Homeless Prevention, BE RECEIVED. (2020- S14/S08)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and with the concurrence of the CEO and Board of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Specialized Housing development at 744 Dundas Street, advanced by Indwell Community Homes: a) the allocations below, as outlined in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2020, BE AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED: i) $4,000,000 as a forgivable loan; and, ii) up-to $500,000 as an interest-free repayable loan; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 5, 2020, to delegate the authority to sign Affordable Housing Contribution Agreements relating to the supply of affordable housing at 744 Dundas Street to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or their written designate. (2020-F11A/S11)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on March 11, 2020: a) the Proposal to Host the 2022 Ontario Heritage Conference, as appended to the agenda, BE ENDORSED by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; it being noted that a verbal delegation by W. Kinghorn, with respect to this matter, was received; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated February 12, 2020, from C. Lowery, Planner II, related to a Zoning By-law Amendment with respect to the properties located at 1146-1156 Byron Baseline Road: i) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) is satisfied with the research, assessment and conclusions of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) included with the above-noted Notice of Planning Application, and is satisfied that the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on adjacent cultural heritage resources; it being noted that the LACH supports the recommended mitigation measures outlined in the HIA; and, ii) the possibility of designating the property located at 1158 Byron Baseline Road, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, BE REFERRED to the Stewardship Sub-Committee for review; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated March 5, 2020, from C. Parker, Senior Planner, related to London Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments wi
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated April 27, 2020 entitled "Urban Agriculture Strategy 2019 Annual Report" providing an update on the implementation of the Urban Agriculture Strategy since late 2017, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, City Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated April 27, 2020 entitled "Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2020" outlining the final version of the Provincial Policy Statement that was released on February 28, 2020, BE RECEIVED for information.
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 Foxwood Developments (London) Inc., for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 24, Concession 5, situated on the south side of Sunningdale Road West, east of Hyde Park Road, municipally known as 1602 Sunningdale Road West: a) the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Foxwood Developments (London) Inc., for the Foxwood Subdivision, Phase 3 (39T-11503) appended to the staff report dated April 27, 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 April 27, 2020 as Appendix “B”; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 as Appendix “C”; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, based on the application by Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 935-941 Longworth Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 5, 2020 to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the lands FROM a holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-94*R1-6(4)) TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-6(4)) Zone to remove the holding provision.
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 Rockwood Homes, to exempt Blocks 50 and 51, Plan 33M-699 from Part-Lot Control: a) pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting, to Blocks 50 and 51, Plan 33M-699 from the Part- Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act; it being noted that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R4 Special Provision (R4- 5(2)) which permits street townhouse dwellings; b) the following conditions of approval BE REQUIRED to be completed prior to the passage of a Part-Lot Control By-law for Blocks 50 and 51, Plan 33M-699 as noted in clause a) above: i) the applicant be advised that the costs of registration of the said by-laws are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City Policy; ii) the applicant submit a draft reference plan to Development Services for review and approval to ensure the proposed part lots and development plans comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, prior to the reference plan being deposited in the land registry office; iii) the applicant submits to Development Services a digital copy together with a hard copy of each reference plan to be deposited. The digital file shall be assembled in accordance with the City of
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc., for the subdivision of land over Registered Plan 33M-603, located on the north side of Commissioners Road East, east of Highbury Avenue South, across from Chelton Road: a) the Amending Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc. appended to the staff report dated April 27, 2020 BE APPROVED for the Meadowlilly Subdivision (Registered Plan 33M-603); and, b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any further amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 809 Dundas Street: a) on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated April 27, 2020 and entitled “Request for Council Resolution, under section 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990, c. P.13 - 809 Dundas Street" BE RECEIVED for information; and, b) the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to submit a Minor Variance application for the property located at 809 Dundas Street.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the application to enter into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Drewlo Holdings Inc., for the subdivision of land over Lot 1, Lot 7 and Lot 8 Registered Plan No. 284(C) and Part of Lot 17 and Lot 18 Broken Front Concession B (Geographic Township of Westminster) and Part of Block 73 Plan 33M-269 in the City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the east of Pond Mills Road, south of the Thames River, and west of Shelborne Place, municipally known as 130, 136, 146 and 164 Pond Mills Road BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consultation with the applicant and to report back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the actions necessary to implement the Façade Improvement and Upgrade to Building Code Forgivable Loan Programs for the Hamilton Road Community Improvement Plan Project Area; it being noted that funding to support these Programs are available in the CIP Loan Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated March 4, 2020 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter.
Moved by M. Cassidy
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, excluding Item 2 (2.1), BE APPROVED.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That if BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and concurrently the Board, Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC): a) the staff report dated April 28, 2020 entitled “Governance Requirements and Recommendations – Housing Development Corporation, London, BE RECEIVED; b) the proposed by-law as appended to staff report dated April 28, 2020 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to repeal By-law No. A.07891-264 being “A by-law to appoint an interim director of the Housing Development Corporation, London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 5, 2020; and, c) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated April 28, 2020 as Appendix “B” being “A by-law to appoint an interim director of the Housing Development Corporation, London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 5, 2020.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London: a) the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 9, 2020, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2019 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the Housing Development Corporation, London to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 7, 2020 from S. Giustizia, President & CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.: a) the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 9, 2020, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London Hydro Inc. in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2019 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc. and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 2, 2020, from G. Valente, Chair, Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc., with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing: a) the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 9, 2020, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Community Housing in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2019 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Community Housing and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Community Housing to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 17, 2020, from A. Mackenzie, Interim CEO, London & Middlesex Community Housing, with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Public Library Board vacancy notification: a) the resignation of D. Vachon from the Library Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; and, b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to: i) contact current applications on file, to confirm that those individual remain interested in consideration for appointment; ii) seek additional applications to fill the vacancy on the Board; and iii) bring forward the applications, noted in parts i) and ii), above, for consideration at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management: a) the resignations of Cassi Mask-Wildman and Raphael Metron BE ACCEPTED; and b) Chantal Watier BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 15, 2022.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That clause 2.1 BE AMENDED by adding the following new part h): h) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advise the Federal and Provincial Government that the City of London endorses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) call for the Federal and Provincial government to provide $10 billion in emergency operating assistance for municipalities to address current fiscal challenges and continue to provide vital services to Londoners, including our most vulnerable populations; it being noted that the Civic Administration will ensure that the work being undertaken by the City of London aligns with this call for action;
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by Mayor E. Holder
Carried
That Item 2 (2.1), as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Squire, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 162 to 167, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 162 to 167, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 162 to 167, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: a) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.1/7/PEC) b) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.2/7/PEC) c) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.3/7/PEC) d) A matter pertaining to
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That it BE NOTED that progress was reported on the following Council, In Closed Session matters: a) a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.(6.1/7/PEC) b) a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.(6.2/7/PEC) c) a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers and employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal(“LPAT”), and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (6.3/7/PEC) d) a matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 161 BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by E. Peloza
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.161 BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.161 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Van Meerbergen, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by M. Salih
Carried

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