February 21, 2012

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers these days commencing at 3:05 p.m. on February 21, 2012.

I.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Note that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a)         January 26, 2012               Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in the following items related to the London Transit Commission by indicating that her employer has a contract with the London Transit Commission:   i)              3b) xl) and xli) having to do with Bus Purchase Replacement, and Existing Facility Maintenance and Upgrade, respectively; ii)             3d) xiii) and xiv) having to do with Bus Expansion-Existing Service Area and BRT, and Radio Communication, respectively; iii)            3k) v) ADDED having to do with Development Charge Study - Roads and; iv)           4j) ii) and iii) having to do with Asset Management, and Dispatch, respectively.   b)         February 2, 2012               Councillor Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 4b)i) and 4b)ii) having to do with Centennial Hall, and Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding, respectively, by indicating that he is employed by Orchestra London.   c)         February 9, 2012               Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in the portion of the “B” list of reductions related to taxi and limousine licensing, by indicating that her employer operates taxi and limousine businesses.               Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest as it relates to the budget of Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has an agreement with Ontario Works.               Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in (c)8)a. of the B List of reductions as it relates to a reduction in culture and community grants by indicating that he is employed by Orchestra London.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

2.   2012 Budget -

Summary of Public Input

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the report dated January 26, 2012, from the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, summarizing public input from shopping mall consultations and email; and the report dated February 9, 2012, from the Director of Financial Planning and Policy, summarizing additional public input regarding the 2012 Budget BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   Corporate Capital

Budget

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Note that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received presentations dated January 26, 2012 and February 9, 2012 from the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Planning and Policy.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve the 2012 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects (Pages 487 - 516), subject to any B List reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve the 2012 Capital Budget for Growth Projects (Pages 517 - 589), subject to any B List reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve the 2012 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects (Pages 590 - 623), subject to any B List reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve the 2013 - 2021 capital plan for Life Cycle Renewal Projects, in principle (subject to annual review).

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve the 2013 - 2021 capital plan for Growth Projects, in principle (subject to annual review).

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve the 2013 - 2021 capital plan for Service Improvement Projects, in principle (subject to annual review).

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve the 2012 Corporate Capital Cash Flow that identifies the accounting recognition of capital expenditures for 2012, consistent with the Public Sector Accounting Board standards, as highlighted in the 2012 Draft Capital Budget Highlights.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve the 2012 Budget for Non Tangible Capital Asset projects (Pages 474-476).

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve the 2013-2021 capital plan for Non Tangible Capital Asset projects, in principle (subject to annual review).

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

4.   Corporate Operating

Budget

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Note that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the February 2, 2012 presentation from the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Financial Planning and Policy re Financial Planning and Policy Introduction - Overview of the 2012 Operating Budget.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

vii)          Page 238 – POLICE SERVICES – London Police Services - $88,052K   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

iv)           Page 270 – LONG TERM CARE – Adult Day Programs - $0K   v)            Page 273 – LONG TERM CARE – Long Term Care – Dearness Home - $4,093K   vi)           Page 276 – LONG TERM CARE – Homemakers - $66K   vii)          Page 280 – LAND AMBULANCE - $10,531K   viii)          Page 285 – MIDDLESEX-LONDON HEALTH UNIT -$,6095K   Motion made by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Amend part viii) of part h) of clause 4 by adding a new part d) as follows:   “d)  the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) BE REQUESTED to reduce its budget by an additional $100K, subject to the MLHU providing information with respect to the potential service implications from the recommended reduction.”   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve that pursuant to section 13 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions related to part h) of clause 4 BE RECONSIDERED, to allow clarification of the matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve part h) of clause 4, as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Receive that the communication dated January 30, 2012, from J. Maudsley, Middlesex County Warden, regarding the 2012 Land Ambulance Budget was received for information.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Recieve the following communications for information:

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D.G. Henderson

Approve that assessment growth BE ALLOCATED toward property tax levy reduction in order to fund the increased costs of existing services due to growth in the City; it being noted that assessment growth is currently projected at 1.0% for the 2012 tax year.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve that pursuant to section 13 of the Council Procedure By-law, that clause 4 (g) BE RECONSIDERED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Amend clause 4 g (viii) to reflect a 2012 Budget allocation to London Police Services in the amount of 3% over the 2011 allocation.

At 11:47 PM the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council board.   At 12:05 AM the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes a seat at the Council board.

The motion to Amend part viii) of part g) of clause 4 is put.   Motion Failed

Motion Failed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the 2012 Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at the Municipal Council meeting on February 21, 2012.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Approve that the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accommodate the 2012 budget transfers that are considered “housekeeping” in nature, and do not impact the Corporate Net Operating Budget.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that clear tax levy target increases BE SET in May 2012 by the Municipal Council, in liaison with Civic Administration and Boards and Commissions for 2013 through 2017; it being noted that the average property tax rate increase is projected at 3.3% (after estimated assessment growth of 1.0%) for the 2013 - 2016 period.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve part i) of clause 3, as follows:   That the contributions to Reserve Funds as detailed in the Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules BE REDUCED by the amount required to achieve a 0% budget increase for 2012; it being noted that projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.

At 12:41 AM the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board   At 1:00 AM the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve:    i)         the 2012 Tax Levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $467,352,409; it being pointed out that the tax levy represents an approximate 0% increase/decrease over the 2011 tax levy after recognizing $4,627,252 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and   ii)         the City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2012 Tax Levy By-law and to submit it to the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate time.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

II.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4, part h), of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the 2012 Operating Budget as it relates to Ontario Works, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.

Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 4th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee having to do with the nominations for the 2012 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List, by indicating that it relates to her employer. Councillor D. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 4th Report of the Civic Works Committee having to do with the Transit Vision 2040 Strategy, by indicating that her employer has a contract with the London Transit Commission.  Councillor D. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in the portion of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee relating to the ‘B’ List of reductions relating to taxi and limousine licensing, by indicating that her employer operates a taxi and limousine business.  Councillor D. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in the following items contained in the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee relating to the London Transit Commission, by indicating that her employer has a contract with London Transit Commission:  i)  3b) xl) and xli) having to do with Bus Purchase Replacement, and Existing Facility Maintenance and Upgrades, respectively; ii) 3d) xiii) and xiv) having to do with Bus Expansion- Existing Service Area and BRD, and Radio Communication, respectively; iii) 3k) v) having to do with Development Charges Study – Roads and; iv) 4j) ii) and iii) having to do with Asset Management, and Dispatch, respectively.

Councillor D.G. Henderson discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with a property located at 550 Kingsway Avenue, by indicating that he has a property interest on that street.   Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 3rd Report of the Community Services Committee having to do with child care, by indicating that his spouse operates a day care.   Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 4b)i) and 5b)ii) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with Centennial Hall, and Arts, Culture & Heritage, Advisory & Funding respectively, by indicating that he is employed by Orchestra London.  Councillor J.B. Swan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause (c)8)a. of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee relating to the ‘B’ List of reductions as it relates to a reduction in culture and community grants, by indicating that he is employed by Orchestra London.   Councillor J.P. Bryant discloses a pecuniary interest in the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee relating to the ‘B’ List of reductions as it relates to a reduction in culture and community grants, by indicating that her spouse is employed by the University of Western Ontario.

III.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FOURTH MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 31, 2012

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve the Minutes of the Fourth Meeting held on January 31st, 2012.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IV.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

V.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Receive the following communications:

VI.   MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VII.   ADDED REPORTS

VIII.   REPORTS

5.   Grants

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the communication dated February 8, 2012 from Councillor S.E. White regarding how the strategic funding framework will affect grants BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration.

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

Amend clause 5 by adding the following words at the end: “for report back, such report to include how the grant process can be depoliticized.”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to adopt clause 5, as amended, is put.   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

6.   2012 Budget – B. Brock E-mail

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the communication dated February 9, 2012 from Bill Brock BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

7.   Condolences – Art

Cartier

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the following actions be taken in acknowledgement of the recent passing of former Council Member Mr. Art Cartier:   a)            the condolences of the Municipal Council BE EXTENDED to Mr. Cartier’s family; and,   b)            a tree BE PLANTED, at City Hall, in recognition of Mr. Cartier’s many years of service to the citizens of London.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

8.   Request for “B”

List of Budget Reductions

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Note that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the February 9, 2012 session of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with a “B” List of proposed cuts for the Committee to consider as possible means of achieving a 0% tax increase for 2012.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

10.   Change in February

9 and February 21, 2012 Meeting Start Times

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

12.   London Hydro Status

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Finance and Administrative Services Committee with respect to the status of London Hydro’s financial relationship with The Corporation of the City of London and that the findings from that report be, in turn, shared with the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

13.   2nd Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

Motion made by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor B. Polhill to Amend clause 13 by deleting part d) of the clause and replacing it with the following new part d):   “d)        the following actions be taken with respect to the Electromotive Diesel Plant:   i)              the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to determine if the historical panels are still located at the Plant; the condition of those panels and to take the necessary steps to ensure that the panels remain in London; and,   ii)             the City Manager, City Solicitor and the London Economic Development Corporation BE REQUESTED to liaise with Electro Motive Diesel in order to establish a coordinated approach with respect to how the heritage and environmental issues with respect to the Plant will be addressed.”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to approve clause 13, as amended, is put.   Motion Passed

Clause 13, as amended, reads as follows:   “That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), from its meeting held on January 11, 2012:   a)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH does not object to the demolition of the property located at 86 Cartwright Street, based upon the information provided, relating to the proposed new building;   it being noted that the LACH heard verbal presentations from A. Kaplansky, Kapland Construction and W. Kinghorn, Chair, Woodfield Community Association, with respect to this matter;   b)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH recommends the incorporation of the War Memorial Children’s Centre north wing and the Colborne Building in any new development at the site;   c)            the Acting Chair, London Advisory Committee on Heritage, BE DIRECTED to express support for the position of Nature London, outlined in its communication dated January 2, 2012, at the public participation meeting, relating to the reclassification of Environmentally Significant Areas, to be heard at the Planning and Environment Committee, on January 16, 2012;   d)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Electromotive Diesel Plant:   i)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to determine if the historical panels are still located at the Plant; the condition of those panels and to take the necessary steps to ensure that the panels remain in London; and   ii)     the City Manager, City Solicitor and the London Economic Development Corporation BE REQUESTED to liaise with Electro Motive Diesel in order to establish a coordinated approach with respect to how the heritage and environmental issues with respect to the Plant will be addressed;   e)         the Civic Administration BE ASKED to report to the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the following:   i)    the status of the cultural heritage plan; ii)   an understanding all of the cultural resources we have in the City; and, iii)   how they can be utilized more effectively to promote tourism and economic development; and,   f)             that clauses 4 through 11, inclusive, BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the attached communication dated February 6, 2012 and heard a verbal delegation from J. O’Neil, Acting Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters.

14.   Property located at

190 Cambridge Street

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application by Anna Corrin, relating to the property located at 190 Cambridge Street:   a)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the site plan approval application for the demolition of the existing single-family residence and to construct a duplex dwelling;   b)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the granting of the approval of the attached Site Plan for a duplex dwelling; and,   c)        the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Claims and Revenues Report” provided as Schedule “A” to the associated staff report, dated February 6, 2012;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

15.   Reclassification of

Urban Parks (O-8002)

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London relating to policies for municipal parks:   a)      the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 21, 2012, to amend the Official Plan by changing Section 16 to add a separate category for Urban Parks within the park hierarchy system; and,   b)      the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore opportunities  for developing and maintaining urban parks, in co-operation with the community;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith:   D. McBurney, 4 – 466 South Street – expressing support for the staff recommendation.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

16.   1400 and 1440 North

Wenige Drive (Z-7986)

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning and the Managing Director of Development Approvals Business Unit, based on the application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the properties located at 1400 & 1440 North Wenige Drive, (Blocks 112 & 113) and a portion of   Block 115, Registered Plan 33M-631, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 21, 2012 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential R6/Residential   R7/Residential R8 (h-96R6-5/R7D100*H13/R8-4) Zone, which permits a  wide  range of housing, including single-detached cluster housing, cluster townhouses  and low-rise apartment buildings, and an Open Space (OS1) Zone which permits  public  parks TO a Residential  R6  (R6-2)  Zone  to  permit  single  detached  cluster housing at a maximum density of 20 units per hectare, a Residential R4 Special  Provision (R4-6(  )) Zone to permit freehold street townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot area of 145 m2 and a special provision for a minimum lot frontage of 7.5 m, and an Open Space (OS5) Zone to permit conservation lands, a pathway and buffer for the Ballymote Environmentally Significant Area;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

17.   Property located at

50 Essex Street

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application by M. and L. Bell, relating to the property located at 50 Essex Street:   a)        the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the site plan approval application for the construction of a fourplex, with five bedrooms in each unit;   b)      the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the granting of the approval of the attached Site Plan for a fourplex, with five bedrooms in each unit; and,   c)      the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Claims and Revenues Report” provided as Schedule “A” to the associated staff report, dated February 6, 2012;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting held in connection with this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

9.   London Police Service – 2012 Budget Presentation

11.   “B” List of

Reductions – Submitted at February 9, 2012 Services Review Committee Meeting

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the required Corporate Adjustments in the amount of $896K BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the Community Services Operating Budget BE REDUCED in the amount of $98K, as identified in (a)i) of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the Community Services Operating Budget  BE REDUCED in the amount of $73K pertaining to operating efficiencies (auto repairs, natural gas, building maintenance) as identified in (a)ii) of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the Community Services Operating Budget BE REDUCED by $81K, as identified in (a)iii) of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the Community Services Operating Budget BE REDUCED by $150K pertaining to private, non-profit housing – flexibility with local rules, as identified in (a)iv) of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the Community Services 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $150K pertaining to the 2012 Long Term Care Mix Index – funding from Province, as identified in (a)v) of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the Community Services 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K, as identified in (a)vi) of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $1,200K, as identified in (b)1)a. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $100K pertaining to energy cost reduction, as identified in (b)1)b. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $60K pertaining to reduced recycling costs at the Material Recovery Facility, as identified in (b)1)c. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $15K as identified in (b)1)d. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $500K pertaining to the AODA annual budget contribution, as identified in (b)2)a. of the B List of reductions.

At 8:02 PM Councillor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the chair and takes a seat at the Council board.   At 8:09 PM Councillor M. Brown resumes the chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council board.   The motion to adopt part l) of clause 11 is put.   Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve that pursuant to section 13 of the Council Procedure By-law, that part l) of clause 11 BE RECONSIDERED, to allow for clarification of the matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S.E. White

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Amend part l) of clause 11 by adding the following words after the word “contribution”: “for 2012”.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to approve part l) of clause 11, as amended, is put.   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $1,003K pertaining to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Fund Contribution ($500K); Energy Management Reserve Fund Contribution ($100K); Recycling Revenue-based on 2011 experience ($170K); Building-Subdivision Revenue-based on 2011 experience ($45K); Parking Equipment – one time – utilize Parking Reserve Fund funding ($150K); and Parking Revenue – new convenience fee – paying tickets on line ($38K), as identified in (b)3)a-f of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Receive for information that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to roadside grass cutting and weed removal, as identified in (c)4)a. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $75K pertaining to horticulture feature maintenance, as identified in (c)4)b. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $75K as it relates to winter collection of garbage at parks excluding Springbank, Gibbons and Victoria Park, as detailed in (c)4)c. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Failed

Motion Failed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that  the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K as it relates to day time arena closures until 3:30 PM (Nichols and Stronach remain open), as detailed in (c)4)d. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to reduced Community Centre hours on weekdays (Friday evenings), Saturdays (afternoons and evenings), Sundays (afternoon and evenings) as detailed in (c)4)e. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $23K pertaining to overall service reduction in outdoor aquatics (closure of park site wading pools; evening closures at three outdoor pools), as detailed in (c)4)f. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Failed

Motion Failed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to Service Improvement Capital Project PD1142  Veterans Memorial Parkway, as detailed in (c)5)a. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to the snow control budget – reduce 2012 growth and maintain at 2011 Budget – risk to be mitigated by Severe Weather Reserve Fund, as detailed in (c)5)b. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to a reduction of street sweeping, as detailed in (c)5)c. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to a reduction in road patching, as detailed in (c)5)d. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to waste management services – growth in the 2012 Budget, as detailed in (c)6)a. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Failed

Motion Failed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $180K pertaining to waste management services – growth in the 2012 Budget, as detailed in (c)6)a. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to the elimination of the Downtown clean up afternoon shift, as detailed in (c)6)b. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $35K pertaining to a reduction in staff overtime – landfill optimization, as detailed in (c)6)c. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $50K as detailed in (c)6)d. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K as detailed in (c)6)e. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $50K as detailed in (c)6)f. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to the elimination of the Downtown Camera Surveillance Program as detailed in (c)7)a of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to a by-law and licensing service review, as detailed in (c)7)b. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to a reduction in culture and community grants, as detailed in (c)8)a. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K pertaining to a reduction in the Downtown DC Exemption Reserve Fund contribution, as detailed in (c)9)a. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $20K pertaining to an increase in taxi and limousine licensing fees effective July 12, 2012, as detailed in (c)9)b. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $20K pertaining to an increase in business licensing fees effective July 2012, as detailed in (c)9)c. of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $1,500K as detailed in (c)9)d. of the B List of reductions.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

Amend clause 11 (ai) by replacing “$1,500K” with a revised amount of “$1,100K”.

Motion Failed

Motion Failed

The motion to adopt part aj) of clause 11 is put.   Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $1,000K, through a $1,000K reduction in the annual $2,000K contribution to the New Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, as detailed in (d)10) of the B List of reductions.   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S.E. White

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Amend part ak) of clause 11, by adding the following after the words after the word “contribution”:  “for 2012”.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to adopt part ak) of clause 11, as amended, is put.   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve that the 2012 Budget BE REDUCED by $0K, as detailed in (d)11) of the B List of reductions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

18.   2012-2016 Growth

Management Implementation Strategy

The motion to Approve clause 18, as amended, is put.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

19.   Property located at

7 Holiday Avenue

The Motion to Approve clause 19, as amended, is put.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

20.   Properties located

at 311-319 Wharncliffe Road North and 46-50 Beaufort Street (Z-7976)

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of London Property Group relating to the properties located at 311-319 Wharncliffe Road North and 46-50 Beaufort Street:   a)      the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 21, 2012, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-3 (2)) Zone, which permits single-detached, semi-detached and converted dwellings to a maximum of two units, with a maximum floor area ratio of 40% and a Residential R3 Special Provision/Residential R8 Special Provision (R3-1 (4)/R8-4 (7)) Zone, which permits multi-unit residential uses, including apartments with a maximum height of 13 metres and a maximum floor area ratio of 80% TO a Holding Residential R8 Special Provision (hh-5R8-4 (_)) Zone, to permit the above listed uses and apartment buildings with a density of 75 units/ha (37 units), a 3.1 metre front yard setback, interior and rear yard setbacks of 2.9 metres, a maximum floor area ratio of 142%, a maximum height of 14 metres to a depth of 40 metres from the Wharncliffe Road North road allowance, a maximum height of 11 meters on  the balance of the property and 50 vehicle parking spaces minimum; it being noted that holding provisions require that a development agreement be entered into and a public site plan meeting be held;   b)        subject to Policy 19.1.1. of the Official Plan, the properties located at 311-319 Wharncliffe Road North, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the “Multi-Family Medium Density Residential” designation;   c)        pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the proposed amendment was included in the description of the previous legal notice for this application; and,   d)        the circulation area for the notice of the Site Plan Application BE INCREASED to include properties located on Gunn Street;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith:   -                     H. Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – expressing support for the application; thanking the Civic Administration for bringing the report forward in a timely fashion; advising that a public open house was held on December 6, 2011 and five residents attended; indicating that it was a productive open house; advising that comments were received from the residents with respect to cut-through traffic and the appropriateness of the use; indicating that the majority of the site has already been zoned; indicating that the application is consistent with the Official Plan; indicating that the applicant hired Mr. F. Berry to perform a traffic study; noting that Mr. Berry’s report indicated that the proposed development does not impact traffic; indicating that the Civic Administration has consulted with the neighbourhood to review traffic calming; indicating that the applicant applied for a minor variance; and indicating that the applicant is allowed to build two buildings on the site. -                     J. Corcoran, on behalf of the BIGS Community Association, 43 Gunn Street – expressing opposition to the application; indicating that there are over 30 members in the BIGS Community Association; indicated that a petition was signed opposed to the intensification of the interior of the neighbourhood; indicating that the residents did not get to comment prior to the 21-unit building being built; advising that the application does not meet the access setbacks from Wharncliffe Road North; advising that the application seeks to take the back end of three lots and rezone them R-8; advising that he has heard that there may be an application, in the future, to take the entire lots to build an apartment building; advising that the BIGS Community Association was before the Built and Natural Environment Committee in September, 2011 asking for relief from the intensification in their neighbourhood; advising that three more single family residences have been demolished for the creation of apartment buildings; advising that everyone has to exit on Beaufort Street; advising that there is no vehicle access at Gunn Street and Oxford Street; advising that Saunby Street is a one-way street; advising that the people living on Gunn Street were not circulated on the notice as they are outside of the 120 metre radius; expressing opposition to the comment that students do not have cars; indicating that some students have nicer cars than he does; indicating that their math supports 592 trips per day, using the equation of 37 units, with four bedrooms in each unit, with two return trips a day; advising that there are only 20 to 25 trips per day on the staff report, which is a major gap; advising that on page 17 of the staff report, a traffic study was not completed; indicating that the numbers being used are from people calling their Councillor and the City from two years ago about traffic problems; indicating that everyone talks about the Provincial Policy Statement and intensification, but pointing out that the Provincial Policy Statement also supports communities; advising that the City’s Official Plan calls for trees on lot frontages; indicating that there is no room for trees on the lot frontages of the subject properties; advising that there is also a tree protection plan; indicating that the back of the residence at 50 Beaufort Street was infilled for parking; advising that there are noise problems at 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.; indicating that there is a sign in the window of the property located at 46 Gunn Street that says “You Honk, We Drink”; expressing disappointment that he has to express concerns again when he has previously spoken to a Standing Committee in September, 2011; advising that the neighbours have worked hard to bring their concerns forward; referring to the September 19, 2011 Municipal Council resolution; requesting that the intensification in the neighbourhood be downgraded; advising that the tender out right now does not allow the consultant to reduce intensification in the neighbourhood; advising that the residents were stunned by the results of the study; asking the City to keep its promise from September, 2011; and asking the Civic Administration to prepare a proper traffic impact study to mitigate the effects from the 21 units already under construction. -                     M. Connor, Woodstock – advising that her mother and her brother live on Gunn Street; indicating that her mother and brother did not receive notices of the public meeting; indicating that they should not have to rely on the kindness of their neighbours to advise them of the meetings; indicating that the driveway is an incredibly dangerous spot; advising that there are student dwellings in the area and there are always taxicabs coming and going and that most of the students’ friends have cars; advising that there are beer bottles on the property; indicating that this type of development is compatible with Essex Street; indicating that, growing up, Essex Street always had buildings, but that Beaufort Street and Gunn Street were single family residential streets; and reading an excerpt from a communication from T. Jackson, 44 Gunn Street, who is unable to attend the meeting. -                     A. Lance, 72 Gunn Street – indicating that she has lived in her residence for 6½ years; advising that many of the residents on the street are seniors; advising that it is a close community; agreeing that the Civic Administration worked closely with the developer, but not the residents; suggesting that public notices were not presented properly; expressing surprise by the amount of building already completed; advising that the front and side yards have already been reduced; advising that bike space was an issue, but that it has been taken off the table; advising that the sewers on Beaufort Street are c.1921; indicating that the residents have lost many fights so they didn’t attend the developers open house; indicating that Mr. Smith (Planner) advised that he only received one response; indicating that the area residents formed an Association and that the Association responded on behalf of the residents; advising that she was handed a London Consent Authority letter by the applicant this afternoon; advising that a grant has already been accommodated for a smaller setback off Wharncliffe Road North; advising that this will impact Wharncliffe Road North being four-lanes all the way through; advising that the residents exit the neighbourhood at Beaufort Street and Wharncliffe Road North; advising that there is a sign on Wharncliffe Road North asking people not to block the intersection; advising that traffic on Wharncliffe Road North still blocks the traffic trying to get from Beaufort Street to Wharncliffe Road North and it causes a backlog; indicating that five houses that had access to Wharncliffe Road North were torn down; advising that a possible amendment was presented to a few in the community; indicating that it is impossible to understand the zoning; indicating that she looked for what the asterisk meant and was unable to find out; advising that she received a letter, from the City, dated January 18, 2012 which is different than the letter she received in October, 2011; advising that both buildings exit onto Beaufort Street; advising that on page 10 of the Staff report, a lower box refers to a small portion of 305 Wharncliffe Road North; advising that the property for Felix apartments is 50 years old; advising that on page 11 of the Staff report, the “Essex Street Study” was undertaken to look at the residential uses in the area; advising that the occupants don’t have the same concerns as owner occupied residences do; advising that there is a need for new infrastructure; advising that on page 12 of the Staff report, the traffic should not have a significant impact; advising that the study mentions that it will not generate a significant amount of traffic; enquiring as to why this is going to the public when so much has already been approved; advising that a development on the opposite side of the road exits onto Wharncliffe Road North and enquiring as to why this development doesn’t; advising that on the top of page 13 of the Staff report, there is a comment on parking and driveways being design to facilitate maneuverability; advising that the peer review panel is concerned with the connectivity to Wharncliffe Road North; advising that a gentleman was killed at the end of Saunby Street; advising that there are a multitude of issues in the neighbourhood, such as pedestrians and the amount of traffic; advising that she is speaking on behalf of a number of her neighbours; indicating that the Built and Natural Environment Committee and the Municipal Council had previously requested that a study of the neighbourhood be done; indicating that the study options are as follows:  continue with R-2 Zone or increase density and zoning of small neighbourhood; indicating that the area residents are hoping to slow intensification; advising that site plan approval is only asking for input and planning decides what happens with the site; and indicating that many of the changes requested affect the zoning. -                     G. Barber, 375 Glenrose Drive – indicating that there are several errors on the original staff report; and ensuring that the Planning and Environment Committee has the corrected report.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

21.   Demolition - 86

Cartwright Street - Kapland Construction

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Director of Building Controls BE ADVISED that Municipal Council does not object to the demolition of the designated property at 86 Cartwright Street: it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage does not object to this demolition;   it being also noted that the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) received the attached communication, dated February 6, 2012, from W. Kinghorn, Chair, The Woodfield Community Association, with respect to this matter;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made an oral submission in connection therewith:   -                     A. Kaplansky, Kapland Construction – advising that the building is located behind a school; indicating that the house has been neglected and turned into a crack house; and advising that the development will be an improvement. -                     S. Smith, 4-124 Bruce Street – indicating that the footing for the chain link fence is visible in the picture shown at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting; advising that she viewed the property the day it was up for tax sale; indicating that the drawing Mr. Kaplansky submitted does not fit on the lot; indicating that the school yard, near the subject property, is covered in soccer balls and footballs; enquiring as to whether or not the school board was offered an opportunity to purchase the property; and enquiring as to how much of the back taxes the City recovered.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

22.   Amendment to Zoning

By-law Definition - Day Care Centres

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that the Civic Administration BE ASKED to review the opportunity to add “Senior Day Care” and “Adult Day-Care For Those With Disabilities” to the definitions of “Day Care Centre” in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated January 27, 2012, from Councillor D. Brown with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that the communications, dated January 13 and January 15, 2012, from F. and E. Desando, 1530 Westdel Bourne and S. Plunkett, 9282 Elviage Drive, respectively, with respect to their properties BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration during the Official Plan review, currently being undertaken.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Acting Executive Director, Planning, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2012-2016 Growth Implementation Management Strategy:   a)         Riverbend SWMF ‘A’ and SWMF ‘G’, (north of Oxford Street West), BE DESIGNED and BE CONSTRUCTED in 2012 at an estimated cost of $4.3 million; SUBJECT TO the conditions noted in the attached Appendix “A” and SUBJECT TO the completion of the Trib ‘C’ Environmental Assessment; b)         SWMF ‘F’ BE ADDED to the Growth Management Implementation Strategy in 2016 at an estimated cost of $2.6 million; and,   c)         Old Victoria SWMF ‘2’, (T67), BE CONSTRUCTED in 2012 by the City at an estimated cost of $1.8 million.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IX.   DEFERRED MATTERS

X.   ENQUIRIES

XI.   EMERGENT MOTIONS

XII.   BY-LAWS

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT