September 18, 2012, at 5:01 PM
Present:
J.F. Fontana, 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:
P. Van Meerbergen
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J. Barber, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, J. Fleming, E. Gamble, B. George, M. Hayward, G. Hopcroft, J. Kobarda, G. Knight, G. Kotsifas, D. Lazenby, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, L.M. Rowe, R. Sharpe, L. Stevens, J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 5:01 PM.
I. RECOGNITIONS
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
2. Governance Model
Review
3. Appointment of Jeff Gillies to the London
Public Library Board
II. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
III. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTEENTH MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2012
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor S. Orser
Approve the Minutes of the Fifteenth Meeting held on August 28, 2012.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana 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 (15)
Motion Passed
IV. REVIEW
OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
V. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler
Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant
Approve referral of the following communications for consideration with the clauses noted:
VI. MOTIONS
OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
VII. ADDED REPORTS
VIII. REPORTS
Motion made by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 2 and 14.
4. Digital Technology
Adoption Pilot Program
That the Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program correspondence from S. L. McIntosh, Senior Project Developer, Editor, Research Fanshawe Magazine, Applied Research and Innovation BE RECEIVED.
5. Museum London
By-law to Revise the London Regional Art and Historical Museums Act 1989
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Corporate Investments and Partnerships, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on September 18, 2012 to revise the London Regional Art and Historical Museums Act 1989, S.O.1989 c. Pr24; it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee reviewed and received the attached communication dated September 8, 2012 from G. Hinton, President, Volunteer Committee to Museum London, with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith:
- Ben Benedict – expressing concern with the proposed by-law indicating that proposed change in membership does not resolve quorum problems at meetings; that the process to receive comments regarding the by-law was not open and transparent; indicating that there is no public process for appointment; indicating that the membership on the Board should remain at 21, instead of 15; and, indicating that the membership on the Board should be broader based.
6. Economic
Initiatives
That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) enquired about the status of the evaluation of economic prosperity proposals that had been presented to the IEPC and processes for other initiatives such as Community Improvement Plans; it being noted that the IEPC was advised that the Civic Administration would be providing a status report regarding these matters to the September 24, 2012 meeting of the IEPC.
7. 2012 Capital Budget
Status - Second Quarter Report
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the report dated September 4, 2012 regarding the 2012 Capital Budget Status - Second Quarter report BE RECEIVED for information.
8. Additional
Municipal Act Reporting Requirements Due to Implementation of Tangible Capital Assets
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the report dated September 4, 2012 regarding additional Municipal Act reporting requirements due to implementation of tangible capital assets BE RECEIVED for information.
9. Ombudsman Ontario
That the following communications from the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman BE RECEIVED: a) a communication dated March 19, 2012, from A. Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario, with respect to his Final Report regarding in camera meetings pertaining to Occupy London; b) a communication dated August 2, 2012, from A. Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario, with respect to his Final Report regarding the Harmony Grand Buffet; and c) a communication dated August 20, 2012, from Y. Heggie, Early Resolution Officer, with respect to a closed meeting complaint regarding a proposed development at 940 Springbank Drive.
10. CBC/Radio-Canada
That the following communications regarding the CBC Radio Canada shut down of its analog transmitter in London, Ontario BE NOTED AND FILED: a) a communication from H. T. Lacroix, President and CEO, CBC Radio-Canada, with respect to CBC/Radio-Canada Shutdown of Analog Transmitter in London, Ontario; and b) a communication from The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, with respect to CBC/Radio-Canada Shutdown of Analog in London, Ontario.
11. Integrity Commissioner, Council Code of
Conduct, Voluntary Disclosure, and Lobbyist Registry
At 6:12 PM the Mayor places Councillor M. Brown in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 6:26 PM the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor M. Brown resumes his seat at the Council Board.
Moved by Councillor D. Brown
Seconded by Councillor S.E. White
Amend part a) of clause 11, by deleting the words, “proposed implementation plan” and replacing with the words “further report”.
At 6:37 PM, Council suspends debate of clause 11 of the 24th Report of the Finance and Administrative Services Committee, in order to recognize employees with 25 years of service with the City of London.
Moved by Councillor S. Orser
Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan
recess. Motion Passed The Council recesses at 6:44 PM and reconvenes at 7:52 PM with Mayor J.F. Fontana in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors S.E. White and W.J. Armstrong.
Motion Passed
Councillor W.J. Armstrong enters the meeting at 7:53 PM.
Councillor S.E. White enters the meeting at 7:54 PM.
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana B. Polhill D. Brown W.J. Armstrong S.E. White (3) J.B. Swan S. Orser J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant (12)
Motion Failed
The motion to Approve part a) of clause 11 is put.
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: W.J. Armstrong J.F. Fontana J.L. Baechler B. Polhill N. Branscombe J.B. Swan M. Brown S. Orser P. Hubert D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant (6) P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White (9)
Motion Failed
The motion to Approve part b) of clause 11 is put.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana 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 (15)
Motion Passed
The motion to Approve parts c) and d) of clause 11 is put.
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: W.J. Armstrong J.F. Fontana J.L. Baechler B. Polhill N. Branscombe J.B. Swan M. Brown S. Orser P. Hubert D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant (6) P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White (9)
Motion Failed
The motion to Approve part e) of clause 11 is put.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana B. Polhill W.J. Armstrong S. Orser (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 S.E. White (13)
Motion Passed
12. Questions for the
2014 Municipal Election Ballot (Plebiscite)
That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the communication dated August 15, 2012 from Councillor S. Orser, requesting that three questions be placed on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election pertaining to water fluoridation, full time Council Members and a 0% tax increase for the next four years.
13. Waive/Reduce
Licence Fee - Childreach - 265 Maitland Street
That the annual license fee to be charged to Childreach for the establishment of landscaping at their property located at 265 Maitland Street BE WAIVED, except for a nominal fee required to make such an arrangement legally binding.
15. Resignation from
the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
That the communication dated August 11, 2012, from Kathy Mueller, resigning her appointment to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED.
14. Resignation from
the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
That the communication dated August 13, 2012, from Shannon Belt, resigning her appointment to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED.
16. Appointment to the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That the following individual BE APPOINTED to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage for the term ending February 28, 2015; it being noted that any appointments of individuals beyond two consecutive full terms are made notwithstanding Council policy which states that advisory committee members shall serve on the same advisory committee no longer than two consecutive full terms plus, if applicable, one preceding partial term in those cases where advisory committee members are initially appointed mid-term to fill a vacancy: Voting: - Heather Garrett (Planning Representative
- London Area Planning Consultants)
17. Letter of Support
for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to Childcan in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. (See communication attached.)
IX. DEFERRED MATTERS
X. ENQUIRIES
XI. EMERGENT MOTIONS
Moved by Councillor S. Orser
Seconded by Councillor S.E. White
Approve leave for the introduction of an emergent motion related to demolition at the old McCormick factory damaged by fire.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan J.L. Baechler S. Orser N. Branscombe P. Hubert M. Brown D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant (5) P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White (9)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Orser
Seconded by Councillor S.E. White
Approve that Civic Administration be directed to take the necessary steps to remove the damaged portion at the rear of the property at 1156 Dundas Street.
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: S. Orser (1) J.F. Fontana B. Polhill 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 S.E. White (13)
Motion Failed
Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe
Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler
Approve leave for the introduction of an emergent motion related to the removal of trees in Kains Woods.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana B. Polhill 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 (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler
Seconded by Councillor S. Orser
Approve that the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE REQUESTED to report back to the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the City of London’s policies and procedures, including enforcement, for best forest management practices, particularly considering the recent tree removal being undertaken, under permit, in the Environmentally Significant Area of Kains Woods.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana B. Polhill 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
XII. BY-LAWS
Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve 1st reading of Bill Nos. 365 to 393, inclusive.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana B. Polhill 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
Motion made by Councillor B. Polhill and seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan to Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 365 to 393, inclusive.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana B. Polhill 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
Motion made by Councillor M. Brown and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve 3rd reading of Bill Nos. 365 to 393, inclusive.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana B. Polhill 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
XIII. COMMITTEE
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