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 (28 motions)
28 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. 192, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 16th Day of June, 2020, which will be considered, prior to Stage 14 – Adjournment; and b) Stage 9 – Added Reports –Item 9.1 - 10th Report of Council, In Closed Session be considered after Stage 4 – Council, In Closed Session.
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to the expropriation of the lands for the Project known as the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street.
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of the land as may be required for the project known as the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street: a) the Council of The Corporation of the City of London, as Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Appendix “A” appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2020, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being noted that the reasons for making this decision are as follows: i) the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project; and ii) the design of the Project will address the current and future transportation demands along the corridor; and, iii) the design is in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project approved by Municipal Council on August 28, 2018; and b) subject to the approval of a) above, that a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form; it being noted that a request
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That the meeting of the Approving Authority be adjourned and that the Municipal Council reconvene in regular session.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation and on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of the land as may be required for the Project known as the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street: a) the proposed by-law appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated June 16, 2020 being “A by-law to expropriate lands in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, for the Adelaide Street CP Rail Grade Separation Project, between Central Avenue and McMahen Street” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 16, 2020; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation; c) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and d) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
That the sketch of the concept plan for Kiwanis Park Natural Playground, RFP 20-25, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to Item 2 (2.1) of the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Service Committee.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That the 10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst
Carried
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Moved by M. van Holst
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 8, 2020 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 16, 2020 to: a) approve a five year extension agreement to December 31, 2025 between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. appended to the staff report dated June 8, 2020 as Appendix “B” to the by-law; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement approved in part a), above. 4
Moved by M. van Holst
Carried
That the matter of the Annual Meeting Calendar BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee for additional discussion.
Moved by M. van Holst
Carried
That the 1st Report of the County/City Liaison Committee, from its meeting held on May 20, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by M. van Holst
Carried
That the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Kiwanis Park Natural Playground RFP 20-25: a) the bid submitted by Earthscape, 7215 Wellington Rd 86, Wallenstein, Ontario, N0B 2S0, to construct the Kiwanis Park Natural Playground in accordance with RFP20-25, at its bid price of $298,960.98, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the bid submitted by Earthscape was the only bid received and it meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 9, 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 with the contractor for the work; 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-R04)
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at June 1, 2020, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by S. Lewis
Carried
That the matter of the ballot appointment of a member to the London Public Library Board, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, at such time when all the members are able to vote simultaneously.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Boards: a) the London Police Services Board and all School Boards operating in London BE REQUESTED to respond to the issues raised by Londoners during the Black Lives Matter Rally held on June 6, 2020; and,
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
b) the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board BE REQUESTED to respond to the issues raised by Londoners during the Black Lives Matter Rally held on June 6, 2020.
Moved by J. Helmer
Carried
That pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law leave BE GIVEN to introduce the following emergent motion to delegate authority to the Civic Administration to amend regulations to assist businesses to reopen.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario on June 8, 2020 announced the next phase of opening businesses, previously ordered closed during COVID-19 pandemic response; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario on June 8 announced an amendment to Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act to support liquor sales licensees in temporarily extending their patios; AND WHEREAS the municipality wishes to assist London businesses to achieve compliance with temporary regulations and requirements in a timely manner, with a focus on the principles of public safety and risk-based flexibility; AND WHEREAS the Civic Administration has established a Back to Business Action Team and intake portal to receive and respond to requests from businesses; AND WHEREAS the Civic Administration By-law permits the delegation of authority, therefore, the following actions be taken: a) the City Manager and all Managing Directors and designates BE DELEGATED the authority to amend the regulations related to reopening supportive actions including business application and permit processing procedures until December 31, 2020 in the following By-laws: Business Licence By-law, Streets By-law, Traffic and Parking By-law, Sign By-law, Parks and Recreation By-law, Sound By-law, Building By-law and Council Policy By-law; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proactively raise challenges to the reopening of businesses in London to other levels of government where specific changes to regulatory and/or operational mechanisms are
Moved by S. Turner, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 193 to 199, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Turner
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 193 to 199, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by M. Cassidy
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 193 to 199, inclusive, BE APPROVED.
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/10/CSC) 4.2 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/10/CSC) 4.3 Land Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to
Moved by E. Peloza, seconded by S. Hillier
Carried
1. Offer to Purchase and Option Agreement for Industrial Lands – Anvo Laboratories Inc. Part of Block 5, Plan 33M-609 – Innovation Park, Phase IV That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City owned industrial land located, Innovation Park, Phase IV, Part of Block 5 containing an area of approximately 5 acres, located on the west side of Bonder Road, being comprised of Part Block 5, Plan 33M-609, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Appendix “A”, the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”) submitted by Anvo Laboratories Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase five (5) acres of the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $350,000.00 (reflecting a sale price of $70,000.00 per acre), attached as Appendix “B” BE ACCEPTED; subject to the following conditions: a) the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this agreement to examine title at the Purchaser’s own expense; b) the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this Agreement to carry out soil tests as it might reasonably require; c) the Purchaser be allowed ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance of this Agreement to conduct environmental inspections and investigations of the property; d) the Purchaser satisfying itself, within ninety (90) days from the acceptance, of the geotechnical condition o
Moved by S. Lehman, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 192 and Added Bill No.’s 200 to 202, BE APPROVED.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 192 and Added Bill No.’s 200 to 202, BE APPROVED.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 192 and Added Bill No.’s 200 to 202, BE APPROVED.