January 15, 2013, at 4:48 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:48 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 1st Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, having to do with a performing arts centre proposal, by indicating that the project could have an impact on his employer, Orchestra London.  Councillor J.B. Swan also discloses a pecuniary interest in part c) of clause 4 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with the recommendation of the London Housing Advisory Committee related to the property at 451 Ridout Street, by indicating that his employer rents space from the property owner.

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and the related Bill No.s 45 and 68, having to do with the properties located at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street, by indicating that there is a private career college in the circulation area, and that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency which holds a private career college license. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee related to any budget matters pertaining to Ontario Works by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in part c) of clause 4 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with the recommendation of the London Housing Advisory Committee related to the property at 451 Ridout Street, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that rents space from the property owner.

Councillor N. Branscombe discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with an update on landfill gas utilization, by indicating that she has a distant association with one of the original project submissions.

Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee having to do with the properties located at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street, by indicating that her employer operates a business within 500m of the location.

Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 1st Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee having to do with development proposals from Councillor D. Henderson, by indicating that his employer, the Thames Valley District School Board, is named in the proposals.  Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill No.s 52 (widening to Coronation Drive at Gainsborough Road) and 54 (assume certain works and services, Gainsborough Place Subdivision), by indicating that his residence is within the vicinity of these projects.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


V.   RECOGNITIONS, continued.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Election of Chair

and Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2013

That Councillor M. Brown BE ELECTED Chair and Councillor P. Hubert BE ELECTED Vice Chair of the Audit Committee for the term ending November 30, 2013.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve that, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   1.               That, on the recommendation of the Director Corporate Investments & Partnerships, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Manager Realty Services, with respect to the property at 5801 White Oak Road, the following actions be taken:   a)       W12A Landfill Property Value Protection Plan agreement for 5801  White Oak Road BE APPROVED; and   b)         5801 White Oak Road BE PURCHASED by the City.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


1.            Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest.   That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.   2.          Joint Venture – Fit Program   That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Joint Venture Agreement between London Hydro Inc. and the London District Renewable Energy Cooperative:   a)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013; it being noted that the Civic Administration has not had sufficient time to  engage in the standard due diligence process for reviewing the Joint Venture Agreement (supplied substantially in the form considered by the Board of London Hydro Inc.); it being further noted that staff at London Hydro Inc. have been advised as to the concerns raised and are prepared to address these concerns;   b)         the Municipal Council BE PROVIDED with a timely update, including financial details, on this initiative within the 120-day review period, in order to satisfy itself with respect to this initiative;   it being pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 7, 2013 from P. Johnson, Chair, London Hydro Inc. and heard verbal delegations from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, J. Smout, Solicitor II, D. Mounteer, Solicitor II and V. Sharma, CEO, London Hydro Inc., with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed


VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2012

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve the Minutes of the 1st Meeting held on December 11, 2012.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve clauses 1 to 17, except clauses 13 and 16.


3.   Budget Targets

That the attached presentations as contained in the attachment noted in clause 2, above, from M. Mitchell, London Public Library; S. Matthew, London-Middlesex Housing Corporation; L. Ducharme, London Transit Commission, and the attached presentation from B. Duncan, London Police Service BE RECEIVED for information.

4.   London Public

Library 2013 Operating Budget - Impact of 0% Budget

That the communication dated November 19, 2012 from J. Morgan, Chair, London Public Library Board and S. Hubbard Krimmer, CEO and Chief Librarian, London Public Library regarding the 2013 Operating Budget BE RECEIVED.

5.   Joint Venture - Fit

Program

That the communication dated January 7, 2013 from P. Johnson, Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE REFERRED to a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee prior to the January 15, 2013 Council meeting.

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Approve clauses 1 and 2.


6.   Councillor D.

Henderson - Development Proposals

That it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Henderson provided a verbal report with respect to discussions with developers and related opportunities for job creations for the City of London.

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson

Amend clause 6 of the 1st Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee be amended by deleting the word “a” and adding the following words “the attached” after the words “provided”.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Seconded by Councillor S.E. White

Approve clause 6, as amended.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


7.   Procurement of

Goods and Services Policy Revision

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached proposed by-law, being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. A.-6151-17, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on January 15, 2013, to revise Schedule “C” to By-Law No. A.-6151-17, being the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, to add a new section 2.14 for compliance with the new AODA requirements starting January 1, 2013.

8.   No. 1 Fire Station

  • Interior Alterations - Project No. PP1176-11 Tender No. 12-102

That consideration of Tender No. 12-102 for No. 1 Fire Station (400 Horton Street East) – Interior Alterations – Project No. PP1176-11 BE REFERRED to the 2013 Budget deliberations.

9.   London Bid for

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2015 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to submit a bid for the City of London to host the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2015 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show.

10.   OMERS Pension

Contribution Increases

That the communication dated November 30, 2012 from D. Duncan, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance regarding the OMERS pension contribution increases; and the attached presentation from M. Robinson and J. Pierce, OMERS, BE RECEIVED for information.

11.   Welcoming the World

to London Campaign

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to transfer up to a maximum of $100,000 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to Corporate Communications in 2013 to implement the “Welcoming the World to London” marketing communications campaign; it being noted that the City is working with its partners to obtain matching funding; it being further noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the Director of Corporate Communications with respect to this matter.

At 8:01 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

At 8:09 PM, Mayor J.F. Fontana resumes the Chair and Councillor Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Failed

Motion Failed


12.   Federation of

Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Meeting - Ottawa, November 20-23, 2012

That the communication dated December 3, 2012 from Councillor H.L. Usher and Councillor J.L. Baechler regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors meeting held on November 20-23, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario BE RECEIVED.

14.   Reserve Expenditure

That the Covent Garden Market BE AUTHORIZED to increase the draw down on its reserve to $78,711.23 in order to replace the existing lighting in the underground parking at the Covent Garden Market.

15.   Resignation from

the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the communication from Craig Neilans, resigning his appointment to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED and Mr. Neilans BE THANKED for participating on the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee.

17.   Resignation from

the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the communication dated November 28, 2012 from David Woods, resigning his appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED and Mr. Woods BE THANKED for participating on the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

13.   Request for

Delegation Status at the Corporate Services Committee re Post-Secondary Students Becoming More Involved in Municipal Government

That the following actions be taken with respect to the request from Adam Fearnall, President, University Students’ Council, for delegation status at the Corporate Services Committee to discuss how post-secondary students could become more involved in Municipal Government:   a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on measures that could be taken to provide for greater involvement of the post-secondary school population in the municipal decision-making process; and,   b)         the Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to make arrangements for Mr. Fearnall, and other post-secondary education institution student representatives, to appear as a delegation at the meeting which the report requested in a), above, is before the Corporate Services Committee.

16.   Resignation from

the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the communication dated November 22, 2012 from Kathlene Badeski, resigning her appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED and Ms. Badeski BE THANKED for participating on the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

18.   Resignation from

the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the communication dated December 17, 2012 from Kathy Butler, resigning her appointment to the London Housing Advisory Committee, BE ACCEPTED and Ms. Butler BE THANKED for participating on the London Housing Advisory Committee.

19.   Appointment to the

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following individual BE APPOINTED to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015;   Voting:   -           Sandra Cruz - London District Catholic School Council

20.   Roof Lease

Agreement for Employing Solar PV Systems on City of London’s Municipal Buildings and Properties

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with respect to implementation of Phase 1 of the rooftop solar PV (photovoltaic) strategy, the attached proposed bylaw (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting of January 15, 2013 to:   a)         approve the solar facility roof lease agreement between the small FIT project applicants and the Corporation of the City of London for the use of the City’s roof space as hosts for solar PV power generating systems, substantially in the form attached and as approved by the City solicitor; and   b)         authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in (i) above.  (See Report attached.)

22.   Advancement in

Lighting Technology

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to what steps are being taken, and may be taken, to take advantage of energy and cost savings arising from advancements in lighting technology.

21.   2013 World Figure

Skating Championships

That the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that it is the Municipal Council’s expectation that the Civic Administration will continue to assist, wherever possible, with the successful hosting of the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships; it being understood that there may be extraordinary circumstances where time pressures may require the Civic Administration to make certain administrative/operational decisions which might otherwise have been vetted through the Municipal Council.

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Seconded by Councillor S.E. White

Amend clause 21 to read as follows:   “That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships:   a)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that it is the Municipal Council’s expectation that the Civic Administration will continue to assist, wherever possible, with the successful hosting of the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships; and,   b)            the City Manager and Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE AUTHORIZED to expend up to $50,000 for unforeseen and ancillary expenditures which directly enhance the event and community experience;   it being understood that there may be extraordinary circumstances where time pressures may require the Civic Administration to make certain administrative/operational decisions which might otherwise have been vetted through the Municipal Council.”


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Amend clause 21 to add a new part c, as follows:   “c)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to transfer up to a maximum of $100,000 from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to Corporate Communications in 2013 to implement the “Welcoming the World to London” marketing communications campaign, on the understanding that any brand utilized for marketing purposes would not incorporate use of the maple leaf to replace letters and the marketing team will consider use of the maple leaf elsewhere in the brand design; it being noted that the City is working with its partners to obtain matching funding; it being further noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the Director of Corporate Communications with respect to this matter.”


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Seconded by Councillor S.E. White

Approve clause 21, as amended.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve clauses 1 to 3.


X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Councillor S. White enquires as to sourcing additional funds for a donation to the Glanworth Library.

Moved by Councillor S.E. White

Seconded by Councillor M. Brown

Approve leave to introduce a substantive motion with respect to the Glanworth Library.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Motion made by Councillor S.E. White and seconded by Councillor D. Brown to Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to find a source of financing for $1,975.00, in order to top up the Infrastructure Funding awarded to the Glanworth Library Branch to $100,000.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Councillor W.J. Armstrong enquires about what could be done to avoid excessive parking rates and fines being charged by private parking lot operators during the World Figure Skating Championships. The Chair referred Councillor Armstrong’s inquiry to the Civic Administration, for report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee.

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Leave to introduce Added By-laws 69 and 70.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 1st reading of Bill No.s 35 to 70, except Bill No.s 45, 52, 54 and 68.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 2nd reading of Bill No.s 35 to 70, except Bill No.s 45, 52, 54 and 68.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor M. Brown

Approve 3rd reading and enactment of all Bill No.s 35 to 70, except Bill No.s 45, 52, 54 and 68.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve 1st reading of Bill No.s 45 and 68.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 2nd  reading of Bill No.s 45 and 68.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 3rd reading and enactment of Bill No.s 45 and 68.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve 1st reading of Bill No.s 52 and 54.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 2nd reading of Bill No.s 52 and 54.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 3rd reading and enactment of Bill No.s 52 and 54.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


XIV.   ADJOURNMENT