October 4, 2011
Present:
J. Fontana, W.J. Polhill, J. B. Swan, S. Orser, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D.T. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S. White;, C. Saunders
Also Present:
J.A. Fielding, M. Hayward, P. McNally, J. P. Barber, G. Barrett, J. Braam, R. Brown, J. Clark, I. Collins, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, E. Gamble, S. Galloway, E. Gamble, M. Henderson, G.T. Hopcroft, T.A. Johnson, V. McAlea Major, J. Page, L. Palarchio, C. Parker, J. Senese, R. Standish, J. Sura, B. Westlake-Power, J. Yanchula
The Council meets in Special Session in the Municipal Offices this day at 10:06 p.m.
I. DISCLOSURES OF
PECUNIARY INTEREST
305. 305.
II. REPORTS
306. 306.
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Water and City Engineer, the draft 2012 Operating Budget, Capital Budget and 2013 - 2021 Capital Forecast for Water Services as presented and the attached proposed by-law for Water Rates and Charges (Appendix “B”) BE REFERRED to a public participation meeting before the Committee of the Whole on November 8, 2011 for consideration; it being noted that the Committee of the Whole heard a verbal delegation from the Director, Water and City Engineer with respect to this matter.
2. 2012 Wastewater and Treatment Budget
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Water and City Engineer, the draft 2012 Operating Budget, Capital Budget and 2013 - 2021 Capital Forecast for Wastewater and Treatment Services as presented and the attached proposed by-law for Sewer System Fees and Charges (Appendix “B”) BE REFERRED to a public participation meeting before the Committee of the Whole on November 8, 2011 for consideration; it being noted that the Committee of the Whole heard a verbal delegation from the Director, Water and City Engineer with respect to this matter.
3. Draft Terms of Reference for the 2011 Official Plan
Review
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the 2011 Official Plan Review process: (a) that, on the recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the Draft Terms of Reference, as included in the report dated October, 4, 2011 for the 2011 Official Plan Review process BE RECEIVED and circulated for public review and comment; (b) that the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner BE DIRECTED to bring back the Terms of Reference for the 2011 Official Plan Review at a Public Participation Meeting be held before the Strategy and Policy Committee in December 2011 following consultation with various stakeholders including, but not limited to: the public; Urban League; development industry; Chamber of Commerce, relevant government ministries and agencies; and adjacent municipalities; (c) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a Request for Proposal to retain a consultant to develop and oversee a communication and consultation program for the 2011 Official Plan Review, noting that the Request for Proposal for the consultant will not be let until Council confirms the need to review the Official Plan; and, (d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the updates to the Industrial Land Strategy and report on related adjustments to the Urban Growth boundary prior to the Comprehensive Review. it being noted that, following the public consultation process for the Terms of Reference, Municipal Council will consider the need for an Official Plan update pursuant to Section 26(1) of the Planning Act; it being further noted that the Committee of the Whole heard a verbal presentation from the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner with respect to this matter; and it being further noted that the Committee of Whole requested the Civic Administration to add the word “Culture” after the word “Economic” to the Phase 2 – Community Consultation on the Vision – Identification of Community Values.
4. Financing: Future Capital Initiatives
5. Review of the Revised Draft Strategic Plan
6. Appointment to the Middlesex-London Health Unit
7. Revisions to the 2012 Budget Timetable
8. Downtown Vision - Summary of the Downtown Summit
9. Options for City Hall
10. Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Resignation
The Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on part (c) of clause 3 of this report, with respect to the Draft Terms of Reference for the 2011 Official Plan Review. The members voting as follows:
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: Fontana Henderson Polhill Van Meerbergen Swan Bryant. (3) Orser M. Brown Hubert D. Brown Usher White. (9)
The Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on part (a) of clause 4 of this report, with respect to the Financing: Future Capital Initiatives. The members voting as follows:
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: Fontana Polhill Swan Henderson Orser Van Meerbergen M. Brown D. Brown. (4) Hubert Usher Bryant White. (8)
The Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on part (b) of clause 4 of this report, with respect to the Financing: Future Capital Initiatives. The members voting as follows:
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: Fontana Polhill Swan Orser M. Brown Henderson Hubert Van Meerbergen Usher D. Brown. (5) Bryant White. (7)
The Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on part (c) of clause 4 of this report, with respect to the Financing: Future Capital Initiatives. The members voting as follows:
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: Polhill Fontana Swan Orser M. Brown D. Brown Hubert White. (4) Henderson Van Meerbergen Usher Bryant. (8)