November 21, 2011
Present:
Acting B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White, C. Saunders
Absent:
J.F. Fontana
Also Present:
J.A. Fielding, R.L. Fair, M. Hayward, P. McNally, D. Ailles, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, J. Fleming, E. Gamble, C. Hill, T. A Johnson, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, L.M. Rowe, M Turner, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 5:02 p.m.
I. RECOGNITIONS
1. Bed Bugs
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the Middlesex London Health Unit BE REQUESTED to provide a report to the appropriate standing committee of Council with respect to its action plan related to bed bugs, with said report to include, but not be limited to, matters such as: eradication, improved enforcement, guidance related to recommended treatment, as well as the related, projected costs; it being noted that the information should cover both the public and private sectors.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
2. Mental Health
Funding
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the matter of the divestment of geriatric mental health beds by the Regional Mental Health Centre BE PLACED on the agenda of the next FAC meeting with Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario; it being noted that specific City concerns as to the approach being taken in placing individuals with significant mental illness, and risk of violent behaviour in long term facilities without sufficient additional financial resources to support these individuals and maintain safety for the individuals, other residents and staff, need to be conveyed to the Provincial representatives.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
II. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
351. 351.
Councillor N. Branscombe discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 28th Report of the Finance and Administration Committee, having to do with a request from London Machinery Inc. to extend its option on property in Skyway Industrial Park, by indicating that her husband owns and operates a business in the area.
352. 352.
353. 353.
354. 354.
355. 355.
356. 356.
Moved by Councillor S. Orser
Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
Approve the Minutes of the Nineteenth Meeting held on November 7, 2011.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
357. 357.
IV. REVIEW
OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
358. 358.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
3. Political Action
List
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to present to the Services Review Committee information related to pending issues for discussion with the local MPP’s and MP’s, as well as the impact of previous discussions with the local MPP’s and MP’s.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
359. 359.
VI. MOTIONS
OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
360. 360.
VII. ADDED
REPORTS
1. 28th Report of the Built and Natural Environment Committee 2. 20th Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee
Moved by Councillor S.E. White
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
pursuant to section 7.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order to business BE CHANGED to permit the consideration of clause 9 of the 19th Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee, related to consideration to ban shark fin products within the City of London, at 6:00 p.m.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
VIII. REPORTS
361. 361.
4. Ontario Works -
Employment Programs
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Services Review Committee with respect to an update on recent provincial funding changes related to the provision of training and/or employment programs, opportunities that may be available, and the potential impact of additional City funding in this area.
Motion Passed
5. 2012 Budget
Development
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the Services Review Committee received a verbal update from the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with respect to the current status of the 2012 Budget development.
Motion Passed
6. Consideration of
Business Cases - Proposed Add/Cut List
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the Services Review Committee (SRC) deferred consideration and review of the following business cases to a future meeting of the SRC, with a recommendation to be forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget: (a) Social Housing Administration - Community Development and Housing; (b) Social Housing Administration - Pest Control with Bed Bug Focus (LMHC); (c) Ontario Works Programs – Ontario Works in the Community; and, (d) Children’s Services – London System Reengineering Neighbourhood Child and Family Centres.
Motion Passed
7. Business Plan
Summary Review
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the Services Review Committee (SRC) held a general discussion with respect to the following Business Plan Summaries: (a) Affordable Housing Planning & Funding (7.1.1); (b) Social Housing Administration (7.1.3); (c) Adult Day Programs (7.2.1); (d) Long Term Care (Dearness Home) (7.2.2); (e) Homemakers (7.2.3); (f) Land Ambulance (7.3.3); (g) Public Health (7.3.4); (h) Homeless Support & Emergency Shelters (7.4.2); (i) Substance Abuse (London CAReS) (7.4.3); (j) Immigration Services (7.4.4); and, (k) Ontario Works Programs (7.4.6).
Motion Passed
8. Business Plan
Summary Review – Deferred
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that the Services Review Committee (SRC) deferred consideration of the following Business Plan Summaries to a future meeting of the SRC: (a) Subsidized Transit (7.4.4.); (b) Cafeteria (10.5.6); (c) Fire & Rescue Services (6.4.2); (d) Fire Prevention & Education (6.4.3); and, (e) Specialized Rescue Services (6.4.4).
Motion Passed
9. Disclosures
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Receive for Information that Councillor Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clauses 4 and 7(k) of this Report, having to do with the Ontario Works Programs business plan (7.4.6) and related Business Case, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency that has a service contract with Ontario Works.
Motion Passed
10. Next Meeting
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Receive for Information that the next meeting of the Services Review Committee (SRC) is scheduled to be held on November 17, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.
Motion Passed
11. 2012 Curb and
Gutter Local Improvement – Gretna Green
Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director, Wastewater and Treatment, the following actions be taken with respect to the construction of Curb and Gutter as part of the Local Improvement Program, on initiation, for both sides of Gretna Green from Maldon Road to Middlewoods: (a) the attached Local Improvement Report (Appendix “A”) dated October 17, 2011, for the construction, on initiation, of Curb and Gutter at the said location BE ADOPTED; (b) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to proceed under the provisions of The Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario Regulation 586/06 with the publishing and the serving of Notice of Municipal Council’s intention to undertake these works in accordance with the following: Location Owners’ Share Corporation’s Share Gross Cost Gretna Green $ 16,610.35 $ 6,055.25 $22,665.60 (c) all administrative acts necessary for the implementation of this project BE AUTHORIZED subject to approval of financing where required.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
12. 2012 Water Budget
and 2012 Wastewater and Treatment Budget - Public Participation Meeting
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve that at the public participation meeting associated with the 2012 Water Budget and the 2012 Wastewater and Treatment Budget, the following individuals made an oral submission to the Committee of the Whole, in connection therewith: - Bob Large - Expressing concern that there is a significant increase in his water bill during July and August, when water is being used to maintain his property, city trees, etc.; and requesting a desire for a system that would level out the monthly costs. - Peter White, President, London Economic Development Corporation – Speaking on behalf of industrial water users to reiterate the need to remain competitive. - Al Diggins, President, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium – Providing the attached presentation and indicating that the Consortium is a non-profit organization with approximately 104 members in the local region, many of whom are food processors who employ over 100 people; noting that the “tipping point” has been reached in terms of controlling costs in order to remain competitive, with many manufacturers leaving Canada or going out of business; stating that every month there are plants that have to defend their existence to their parent companies and have to compete with their sister companies; stressing the need for an even playing field with competitors; and emphasizing that a 1% increase in costs could put companies out of business; - Scott Durnin and Jeff Ryan, Labatt; Providing the attached presentation and indicating that there are six breweries left in Canada, which are in competition with 13 breweries in the United States; pointing out that through Labatt’s “Better Your World” initiative, they have significantly reduced their water usage; and indicating that they could accept a rate of inflation increase. - Bryan Baar, Controller, Casco – Providing the attached presentation; and indicating that Casco is also having to compete with its sister companies. it being noted that the Director of Water and City Engineer gave the attached presentation with respect to this matter.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill S. Orser W.J. Armstrong S.E. White (2) J.B. Swan J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant (12)
Motion Passed
13. Recorded Vote -
2012 Water Budget and 2012 Wastewater and Treatment Budget - Referral to Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Receive for Information that the Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on the motion to refer the 2012 Water Budget and 2012 Wastewater and Treatment Budget to the November 18, 2011 meeting of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee for consideration. The motion LOST, the Members voting as follows:
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: Fontana Armstrong Polhill Swan Orser Baechler Van Meerbergen Branscombe D. Brown. (5) M. Brown Hubert Usher Bryant White. (9)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill S. Orser W.J. Armstrong S.E. White (2) J.B. Swan J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant (12)
Motion Passed
14. Recorded Vote -
2012 Water Budget and 2012 Wastewater and Treatment Budget Recommendations - As Amended
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Receive for Information that the Committee of the Whole held a recorded vote on the motion to adopt the 2012 Water Budget and 2012 Wastewater and Treatment Budget recommendations, as amended. The motion CARRIED, the Members voting as follows:
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: Armstrong Fontana Swan Polhill Baechler Orser Branscombe Van Meerbergen M. Brown D. Brown Hubert White. (6) Usher Bryant. (8)
motion CARRIED
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill S. Orser W.J. Armstrong S.E. White (2) J.B. Swan J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant (12)
Motion Passed
15. 10th Report of the
London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee reviewed and received the 10th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 26, 2011. (See Report attached.)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
16. Naming of London’s Newest Baseball Team
Moved by Councillor D.G. Henderson
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
clause 16 of the 28th Report of the Finance and Administration Committee BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for further review. Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill J.B. Swan W.J. Armstrong S. Orser D.G. Henderson J.L. Baechler P. Van Meerbergen N. Branscombe D. Brown M. Brown H.L. Usher P. Hubert S.E. White (7) (6) Clause 16 as referred back to the Civic Administration reads as follows: That the following message BE RELAYED today to the team owner of London’s newest baseball team that the owner be given an opportunity to respond to these community concerns: “London City Council wishes to express serious concerns about the name of London’s newest baseball team. While it accepts that the team owner’s intention may not have been to draw a connection to “Jack the Ripper” it believes the name is not appropriate for our community particularly in light of our focus on ending woman abuse.”
Motion Passed
17. 7th Report of the
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee reviewed and received clauses 2 to 11, inclusive, of the 7th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 27, 2011. (See Report attached.)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
362. 362.
363. 363.
19. 4th Report of the
Council Housing Leasership Committee
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve That the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee reviewed and received clauses 4 to 5, inclusive, of the 4th Report of the Council Housing Leadership Committee from its meeting held on October 28, 2011. (See Report attached.)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
20. 10th Report of the
Advisory Committee on the Environment
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee reviewed and received the 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on November 10, 2011. (See Report attached.)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
21. In Camera
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Receive for Information that the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee passed the following resolution prior to moving in camera from 5:38 p.m. to 5:42 p.m.: “That the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee move in camera to discuss matters pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local boards, with respect to the 2012 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List for the “Arts”, “Humanitarianism”, “Diversity and Race Relations” and “Environment” categories.” (See Confidential Appendix to the 19th Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee enclosed separately for Council Members.)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
22. 8th Report of the
Transportation Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan
Approve that the Built and Natural Environment Committee reviewed and received the 8th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 1, 2011.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
23. 11th Report of the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan
Approve that the Built and Natural Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from D. Sheppard, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) and reviewed and received clauses 4 through 18, inclusive, of the 11th Report of the EEPAC, from its meeting held on October 20, 2011.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
24. Request for
Delegation Status – Veterans Memorial Parkway Noise and Vibration Studies
Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan
Approve that the Built and Natural Environment Committee (BNEC) received a request for delegation status from C. Dodds, 248 Simpson Crescent, with respect to Veterans Memorial Parkway noise and vibration studies. The BNEC did not grant delegation status to Mrs. C. Dodds.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
25. Confidential
Matters
Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan
Receive for Information that the Built and Natural Environment Committee convened in camera from 7:15 p.m. to 7:26 p.m., after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters: C-1. A matter being considered pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to the appeals of Futurestreets Inc. to the Ontario Municipal Board, Case No. PL100332, from the decision of Municipal Council to approval Official Plan Amendment No. 475 and pass zoning by-law Z.-1-101908 in respect of 1510 Hamilton Road; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with the appeals of Futurestreets Inc. to the Ontario Municipal Board, Case No. PL100332 from the decision of Municipal Council to approve Official Plan Amendment No. 475 and pass zoning by-law Z.-1-101908 in respect of 1510 Hamilton Road. C-2. A matter being considered pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to the appeal of London Property Management Association to the Court of Appeal for Ontario from the Judgment of Madam Justice Leitch released September 30, 2011 upholding By-law C.P.-19; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with to the appeal of London Property Management Association to the Court of Ontario for Ontario from the Judgment of Madam Justice Leitch released September 30, 2011 upholding By-law C.P.-19; and giving instructions and directions to the solicitors of the municipality in connection with the appeal of London Property Management Association to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
364. 364.
365. 365.
18. 9th Report of the
Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee reviewed and received clauses 2 to 6, inclusive, of the 9th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 26, 2011. (See Report attached.)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
366. 366.
367. 367.
368. 368.
369. 369.
IX. DEFERRED
MATTERS
370. 370.
X. ENQUIRIES
371. 371.
XI. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
372. 372.
XII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
XIII. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor M. Brown,
Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following: