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

4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee

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:

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

Motion Passed

V.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   His Worship the Mayor introduces John

Fleming and Gerta Zonruiter who present a cheque to Andrew Lockie representing The United Way.

2.   His

Worship the Mayor recognizes Don Menard for being named the 2012 Friend of the Year by the Friends of the London Public Library.

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

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor B. Polhill presents.

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

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

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of this Report having to do with the application of Richmond Corporate Centre Inc. relating to the properties located at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street, as there is a private career college in the circulation area, by indicating that he operates a private career college.

2.   1460 Hamilton Road

Subdivision (39T-04509 and 39T-07506)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the attached Subdivision Amendment Agreement, relating to the subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Futurestreets Inc., for the Futurestreets Subdivision, which was registered on June 26, 2009, as Instrument Number ER648737, BE APPROVED.

3.   Building Division

Monthly Report for October 2012

That the Building Division Monthly Report for October 2012, BE RECEIVED.

4.   1st Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) from its meeting held on December 12, 2012:   a)         on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of A. Premat requesting permission for an alteration to the porch of the designated heritage property located at 62 Palace Street BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the changes and has advised that the impact of such alteration on the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons for designation is negligible;   b)         a notice of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 2950 Glanworth Drive to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE GIVEN, for the attached reasons, under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18; it being noted that the owners of the subject property (London Public Library) have concurred with this recommendation, with the understanding that the land to be included in the designation will be as shown on the assessment roll;   c)         notwithstanding the recommendation of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of Farhi Holdings requesting permission for an exterior sign addition between the second and third stories to the designated heritage property located at 451 Ridout Street North BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed sign and has advised that the impact of such alteration on the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons for designation is negligible;   it being further noted that the LACH reviewed and received the attached Report, dated December 12, 2012, from the Managing Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, with respect to this matter;   d)         the Heritage Alteration Permit Application from T. Forster requesting permission for an alteration to the designated heritage property located at 849 Princess Avenue for changes already made to the existing porch and changes to complete the work, BE DEFERRED until the owner is agreeable to lowering the porch railing to its previous height; it being noted that the Building Division would have to approve the recommendation for the lower railing height; it being further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) reviewed and received a Report, dated December 12, 2012, from the Managing Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, with respect to this matter;   e)         that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) BE ALLOWED to retain its 2012 Budget surplus in the approximate amount of $4,498, for use in 2013, for the purchase of interpretive signage for the Tempo VII Hydroplane and the replacement of a bronze heritage plaque commemorating the former Supertest station located on Carfrae Crescent; it being noted that the Supertest station plaque was reported stolen on December 5, 2012 and was valued at $3,700; and,   f)         that clauses 6 to 19, inclusive, of the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from G. Goodlet, Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters.

5.   2nd Report of the

Agricultural Advisory Committee

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) from its meeting held on November 21, 2012:   a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake the following actions, with respect to the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference:   i)          no further action with respect to the inclusion of a National Farmers Union representative and alternate, as voting members, noting that organizations should submit a formal request for consideration for committee membership, where appropriate;   ii)         no further action be taken with respect to modifying the language of the AAC mandate from “secure, economically viable agricultural industry” to “secure & sustainable agricultural community”; and,   iii)         a revision to the Terms of Reference be undertaken to encompass Urban Agriculture;               it being noted that the AAC held general discussion with respect to these matters; and,   b)         that clauses 2 to 6, inclusive, of the 2nd Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC), BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from H. Fletcher, Chair, AAC, with respect to these matters.

6.   Property located at

373 Wharncliffe Road South (Z-8116)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Zelinka Priamo Limited, relating to the property located at 373 Wharncliffe Road South, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), FROM an Arterial Commercial (AC4/AC5) Zone, which permits such uses as animal hospitals, dwelling units above the first floor, bake shops, catalogue stores, clinics, convenience service establishments, duplicating shops, food stores, financial institutions, home and auto supply stores, medical/dental offices, offices, personal service establishments, printing establishments, restaurants, eat-in, retail stores, service and repair establishments, studios,  video rental establishments, brewing on premises establishment, automobile repair garages, automotive uses, restricted and taverns  TO an Arterial Commercial Special Provision (AC2(  )/AC4/AC5) Zone, which permits the above uses in addition to animal hospitals, dwelling units above the first floor, clinics, convenience stores, convenience service establishments, duplicating shops, florist shops, medical/dental laboratories, medical/dental offices, offices, personal service establishments, accessory dwelling units, converted dwellings, day care centres, emergency care establishments, existing dwellings, group home type 2, lodging house class 2 and ‘automobile sales and service establishments’, with a minimum 0.5 metre parking area setback from Langarth Street and a minimum interior yard (west) setback of 0.6 metres;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.

7.   Amendment to Planning

Fees By-law CP-18 - Applications Under the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, for the purpose of amending Planning Fees By-law No. CP-18 by adding Schedule “D”, which establishes fees for municipal input on local renewable electricity generation projects seeking Ontario Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) contracts;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.

8.   Property located at

585 Third Street (TZ-8112)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Nelson-Wolfe Developments Inc., relating to the property located at 585 Third Street, the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to extend the Temporary (T-55) Zone, to permit a repair and rental establishment, warehouse, service and repair establishment, service trade, office, and convenience store with no outdoor storage for any of the permitted uses for a further three (3) year period;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.

9.   Property located at

1900 Huron Street (Z-8108)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of 1253634 Ontario Ltd., relating to the property located at 1900 Huron Street, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial/Service Station (LI4/SS) Zone, which permits a wide range of light industrial, commercial, small scale office uses and gas bars TO a Holding Light Industrial/Restricted Service Commercial (h-11*LI4/RSC4) Zone, to permit automobile repair garages, moderate intensity commercial uses and trade service uses while maintaining the existing Light Industrial uses and a holding provision to provide for appropriate access arrangements to the site;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.

10.   Property located at

2371 Highbury Avenue North (Z-8078)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the application of The Y Group Investments & Management Inc., relating to the property located at 2371 Highbury Avenue North, and a portion of a vacant parcel located at the northwest corner of Highbury Avenue North and Sunningdale Road East, the request to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone, which permits Single Detached Dwellings and an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone, which permits existing dwellings, some agricultural uses, conservation lands, managed woodlot, wayside pit, passive recreation uses, kennels, private outdoor recreation clubs, and riding stables, TO a Holding Neighbourhood Shopping Area (h-NSA3) Zone, to permit a wide range of commercial, retail and office type uses as well as apartment buildings with residential units above the first floor, BE REFUSED for the following reasons:   i)          the proposal is inconsistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005, which do not permit partial services for the proposed form of development; ii)         the proposal is inconsistent with the policies of the City of London Official Plan which do not permit individual on-site wastewater treatment for new commercial development; iii)        the Urban Reserve Zone is intended to protect large tracts of land from premature subdivision and development in order to provide for future comprehensive development on those lands (i.e. plan of subdivision) whereas the requested amendments would facilitate the premature subdivision of land; and, iv)        the subject lands should be re-zoned and developed comprehensively in conjunction with a plan of subdivision in order to fulfill its planned function to serve the needs of the surrounding community when a planned community is in place;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:   -                    John Ross, 1150 Fanshawe Park Road East – advising that his concerns are reflected in the Civic Administration’s recommendation and his letter to the Planner, as provided in Appendix ‘A’ to the Civic Administrations’ report. -                    Clarence Davidson, 2377 Highbury Avenue North – advising that they are interested in the outcome of the application.

11.   Properties located

at 1461-1465 Oxford Street East and 613-629 First Street

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application of the Adamas Group for a 15 storey apartment building with 126 three, four and five bedroom units at 1461-1465 Oxford Street East and 613-629 First Street:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to this matter, issues were raised with respect to the blank wall on the west side of the building and the potential for the students to drink alcoholic beverages on the patio;            b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the site plan application for a 15 storey apartment building with 126 three, four and five bedroom units, with the following amendments:   i)          request the developer install a 2.4 metre (8 foot) fence on the west side of the building; and, ii)         request the developer install windows along the west side of the building;   c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to look at the installation of an advanced green left hand turn signal on First Street, at the intersection of Oxford Street;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:   -                     Agnes Murray, 603 First Street – see attached presentation. -                     Harry Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd, on behalf of the applicant – advising that the design objectives need to be addressed before the site plan can be approved; indicating that he needs to review the Ontario Municipal Board decision relating to the windows on the west side of the building. -                     Peter White, London Economic Development Corporation – advising that he has been working with the Domas Group for over 18 months; advising that Fanshawe College is making major program and building enhancements; advising that this building will closely resemble the enhancements that Fanshawe College has made to its buildings; indicating that London is trying to attract international students; advising that this model will be implemented across Ontario and Canada.

12.   Properties located

at 1235-1253 Richmond Street

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application of Zelinka Priamo Ltd for a 19 storey apartment building with 311 two bedroom units at 1235-1253 Richmond 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 application for site plan approval; and,   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the site plan application for a 19 storey apartment building with 311 two bedroom units;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:   -                     Harry Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd, on behalf of the applicant – advising that he will be meeting with the Civic Administration on Wednesday morning; advising that they need to have a site plan similar to what is on the Planning and Environment Agenda to keep their bonusing. -                     Brenda Kellar-Parsons, 1246 Richmond Street – advising that there will be increased traffic with the number of new units being built; indicating that she does not know where the driveways will be located; indicating that the idea of a bus bay is an excellent idea; enquiring as to where the bus stop is going to be relocated; enquiring as to whether or not a traffic study in this area of Richmond Street has been completed; enquiring as to whether or not a parking study has been done for the reduced parking on this site; enquiring as to whether or not the reduced parking for this site has been approved; indicating that she does not like the shadow that this building will put on her property; enquiring as to how construction and noise will be handled; requesting that the City ensures that the builder will not go bankrupt during the building process; indicating that the increased number of students will increase the use of Ross Park and will increase the City’s maintenance fees; and enquiring as to when the project is scheduled to start. -                     Jake Riffel, 82 Victoria Street – advising that he is a resident of North London; expressing curiosity with respect to who is going to be using the 600 extra beds; noting that approximately 120 single family homes are currently rented to students; and enquiring as to whether the dilapidated student house beside him will become vacant once this building is built and sold at a discount.

14.   3rd Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) from its meeting held on November 28, 2012:   a)         the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner BE REQUESTED to allow the Tree Conservation By-law review to remain open for comments until such time as the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) has had an opportunity to provide its feedback on the Urban Forestry Strategy, noting its immediate response timeframe;   it being noted that the TFAC reviewed and received a communication from I. Listar, Manager, Urban Forestry, with respect to the Tree Conservation By-law and a communication from S. Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner with respect to the Draft Urban Forestry Strategy Report; it being further noted that the TFAC determined that the Urban Forestry Strategy should be a priority for its Working Group to review, and will meet in December to discuss and provide comment.  The TFAC asked that the Working Group comments arising from its meeting be forwarded directly to the Civic Administration for their information, and placed on the next agenda of the TFAC; and,   b)         that clauses 2 to 9, inclusive, of the 3rd Report of the Trees and Forests  Advisory Committee (TFAC), BE RECEIVED.

15.   Election of Vice

Chair for the term ending November 30, 2013

That Councillor S. White BE ELECTED as Vice Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term ending November 30, 2013.

17.   Hamilton Road

Businesses

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to study the Hamilton Road area to allow businesses to open without having parking on their property.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve part c) of clause 4.

Motion Passed

13.   Properties located

at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street (OZ-8107)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Richmond Corporate Centre Inc., relating to the properties located at 142 Horton Street East and 291, 297, 303 and 305 Richmond Street:   a)         the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend the Official Plan to  change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Light Industrial designation TO an Office Area designation, to permit the office use not in association with an industrial use;   b)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI2) Zone, which permits light manufacturing uses which are typically contained wholly within a building TO an Office Special Provision (OF8(  )) Zone, which permits a maximum gross floor area of 4,663 square metres, commercial recreational use with a maximum gross floor area of 1,125 square metres, commercial school uses with a maximum gross floor area of 1,765 square metres, a minimum exterior side yard setback of 1.0 metres, a minimum front, rear and exterior side yard setback to a parking area of 0.0 metres, a minimum landscaped open space of 8%, a minimum of 80 bicycle parking spaces and 110 vehicular parking spaces including 6 barrier free spaces minimum based on a gross floor area of 4,663 metres2;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated October 13, 2012, from T. Park, SoHo Community Association, with respect to this matter;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.

Motion Passed

16.   Property located at

527 Wellington Road South

That pursuant to Section 2.8 of the Council Procedure By-law, a special Planning and Environment Committee meeting BE HELD at Centennial Hall, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, for the purpose of hearing public submissions relating to the proposed methadone clinic at 527 Wellington Road South.

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Seconded by Councillor B. Polhill

Amend clause 16 by adding at the end the words ”; and staff BE REQUESTED to make the report available to the public as soon as possible in advance of the meeting.”

Motion Passed

The motion to adopt clause 16, as amended, is put.   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor D. Brown presents.

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clauses 1 to 7.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Dearness Home

Newsletter - December 2012

That the December 2012 Dearness Newsletter BE RECEIVED.

3.   4th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 22, 2012, BE RECEIVED.

4.   Ministry of Health

and Long-Tern Care Agreement with Dearness Home for the Late Career Nurse Initiative

That, on the recommendation of Tim Dobbie – Consultant, City of London, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 15, 2013 to: a)         approve an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and The Corporation of the City of London for funding to support the Late Career Nurse Initiative; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement approved in (a), above.

5.   Provincial Increase

to Maximum Per Diem Rate for Emergency Shelters

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 15, 2013 to set the maximum per diem rate payable to emergency shelter operators for costs of board and lodging pursuant to an “Emergency Hostel Services Agreement” from the rate of $43.50 to $44.00 in accordance with the provincially-approved maximum cost sharable rate, effective December 1, 2012 and concluding December 31, 2012.   (2012-C06-00)

6.   Community

Homelessness Prevention Initiative

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative:   a)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to:   i)          authorize and approve a Service Manager Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law, for the Community Homelessness Preventative Initiative, between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;   ii)         delegate authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, or designate, to execute the Agreement authorized and approved under section a)i), above; and   iii)         authorize and approve the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Investment Plan, substantially in the form attached as Schedule 2 to the by-law, for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;   b)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix B) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to:   i)          authorize and approve a standard form Purchase of Service Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law, for the Community Homelessness Preventative Initiative, to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and various Service Providers; and   ii)         delegate authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, or designate, to execute Purchase of Service Agreements with Service Providers, employing the standard form Agreement authorized and approved under section b)i), above, with no further approval required from Council;   it being noted that subject to the Municipal Council approving the above-noted by-laws, the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or designate, will be executing a Purchase of Service Agreement with The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Centre of Hope, to operate the Housing First Temporary Support Fund on  a short-term basis; and   c)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “C”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013, to implement the “Housing First Temporary Support Fund Policy”;   it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services with respect to this matter.

7.   Food Truck Proposal

That the request for delegation status from M. Navakas, with respect to a food truck proposal, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor J.P. Bryant presents.

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Approve clauses 1 to 22.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary

Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   City of London Days

  • Budweiser Gardens

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – Policy for City Events at Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, that the request from the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario to host a Charity Lunch Event featuring local restaurants on June 10, 2013 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens.

3.   Tender 12-101 -

Supply and Delivery of a Cab and Chassis with Combination Sewer Cleaner and Hydro Excavation Unit

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director,  Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, the following actions be taken:   a)         the tender for the Supply and Delivery of a Cab and Chassis with Combination Sewer Cleaner and Hydro Excavation Unit submitted by Cubex Ltd., 189 Garden Ave., Brantford, Ontario N3S 0A7 at their tendered price of $429,919.88 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED;   b)         the Sources of Financing BE APPROVED as detailed in Appendix “A” of the associated staff report dated January 8, 2013;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this award; and   d)         approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.

4.   Property

Acquisition - Portion of 600-650 Industrial Road - Pottersburg Creek

That, on the recommendation of the Manager Realty Services, with respect to the vacant property consisting of a portion of Pottersburg Creek and the adjacent floodplain land owned by Elron Developments Limited, municipally known as 600-650 Industrial Road, the following actions be taken:   a)         accept the offer submitted by Elron Developments Limited to sell to the City land municipally known as 600 and 650 Industrial Road, located on the south side of Oxford Street East north of Industrial Road, further described in the draft Reference Plan as Parts 3, 4, 10 and 11 (shown in yellow on Schedule “A” attached), containing an area of approximately 4 acres, for the purpose of the protection and addition of floodplain lands and the watercourse in perpetuity, for a nominal sum of $2.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:   i)          the City and Elron Developments Limited agreeing to split the total cost in preparing and depositing a reference plan on title (a cost of approximately $15,000.00) setting out the lands to be conveyed, as well as the lands for the multi-purpose easement for municipal services;   ii)         the City agreeing to pay Elron Developments Limited’s legal fees of approximately $2,500.00 plus disbursements to close this transaction, subject to assessment;   b)         the Sources of Financing BE APPROVED as detailed in Appendix “A” of the associated staff report dated January 8, 2013; and             c)         the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 15, 2013 to approve this acquisition and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Grant of Easement agreement.

5.   Declaration of

Surplus Land and Land Exchange with Sifton Properties Limited - Riverbend Road

That, on the recommendation of the Manager Realty Services, with respect to a portion of Riverbend Park, described as Part of Block 52, Plan 33M-549, fronting on Riverbend Road,  containing approximately 0.5 acres, as shown on Schedule “A” attached (the “Subject Lands”), the following actions be taken:   a)         the Subject Lands BE DECLARED surplus;   b)         a land exchange between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited BE APPROVED subject to the following conditions:   i)          in exchange for the Subject Lands, Sifton Properties Limited transferring to the City a parcel that contains approximately 0.8 acres of residential development land to be annexed to Riverbend Park;   ii)         Sifton Properties Limited fencing the perimeter of the 0.5 acre parcel acquired from the City in a manner acceptable to Parks Planning;   iii)         Sifton Properties Limited constructing a new pathway on the Riverbend Park lands for public access from Riverbend Road to the School Block, as outlined on the attached Schedule “A”, in a manner acceptable to Parks Planning;   iv)        Sifton Properties re-grading both parcels to have independent storm water drainage, after confirming with the Ministry of Natural Resources that the lands being transferred to the City are not to remain in their current state to protect potential species at risk habitat;   v)         should the catch basin located in the City parcel to be transferred to Sifton Properties need to be relocated, Sifton Properties doing the required work and easement rights for storm water drainage being preserved, subject to review and acceptance by Development Services and Parks Planning;   vi)        Sifton Properties preparing a Reference Plan of the Parcels exchanged, including any easements that are required; and   vii)       the City’s Zoning By-law Z-1 being amended for the parcels exchanged, as outlined in the application by Sifton Properties under File Z-8113;   it being noted that the land exchange increases the size of the Park, provides a connecting pathway between the adjoining school site and Riverbend Road at the developer’s expense, and permits development of four additional houses, with an increase in the City’s assessment base.

6.   Reporting of

Statements of Claim

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Risk Management, the report dated January 8, 2013 regarding the reporting of statements of claim BE RECEIVED for information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Motion Passed

V.   RECOGNITIONS, continued.

3.   His Worship the Mayor recognizes the

contributions made to London by the following citizens who were named to the Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List in the categories indicated: Bramwell Gregson (The Arts), Meredith Fraser (Diversity and Race Relations), Shane O’Neill (The Environment), Joe O’Neil (Heritage), David Nelms (Housing), Suzanne Huot (Humanitarianism), Carmen Sprovieri (Persons with Disabilities), Lou Rivard (Safety and Crime Prevention), Bruce Huff (Sports).

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

1st Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee Councillor J.B. Swan presents.

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve clauses 1 to 6, except clause 4.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clauses 3 and 4 of this Report, having to do with the development of a Strategic Investment and Economic Prosperity Plan and the proposal for a Performing Arts Centre, respectively, by indicating that Orchestra London is involved with both proposals, and he is employed by Orchestra London.

2.   Election of

Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2013

That Councillor M. Brown BE ELECTED as the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee’s Vice Chair for the term ending November 30, 2013.

3.   A Path to

Prosperity:  Community Business Ideas to Stimulate our Economy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Corporate Investments and Partnerships, the following actions be taken with respect to the development of a Strategic Investment and Economic Prosperity Plan:   a)         the document entitled “A Path to Prosperity:  Community Business Ideas to Stimulate our Economy” attached to the staff report dated December 18, 2012, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that reference to J. Malkin in the above-noted document should read “London Multicultural Community Association”;   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a public participation meeting and to circulate the document noted in part a) above, to obtain public input; and,   c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) meeting providing information with respect to the public comments received through the consultation process;   it being noted that the IEPC heard the attached presentation from the Director of Corporate Investments and Partnerships and M. Daley and C. Dziedzic, Specialists, Corporate Investments and Partnerships, with respect to this matter, and heard a verbal update from J. Yanchula, Manager, Community Planning and Urban Design, with respect to the Fincore project for the SOHO development, advising that a report will be going forward to the Planning and Environment Committee on February 5, 2013, related to this matter.

5.   Proposed Change of

Use of the London Normal School

That W. Komer, Co-founder, CLW Holdings and KoolGroups and their partners BE GRANTED delegation status at the next Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) meeting to bring forth an alternate proposal for a technology development centre facility; it being noted that the IEPC reviewed and received a communication dated December 6, 2012 and heard a verbal delegation from Mr. Komer, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

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

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Seconded by Councillor S.E. White

Approve clause 6, as amended.

Motion Passed

4.   Performing Arts

Centre Proposal

That the communications dated November 28 and 30, 2012, and the delegation request from S. Farhi, President, Farhi Holdings Corporation, with respect to his proposals for a Performing Arts Centre at the Forks or in the area of Queens Avenue and Ridout Street BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the Strategic Investment and Economic Prosperity Plan process; it being noted that this process includes a due diligence checklist and fairness audit.

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee, continued.

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

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

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

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Seconded by Councillor S.E. White

Approve clause 21, as amended.

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor P. Van Meerbergen presents.

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve clauses 1 to 3.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   1st Report of the

Transportation Advisory Committee.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 4, 2012:    a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the LTC Long Term Growth Report Working Group:   i)          the Civic Works Committee BE ADVISED that the Transportation Advisory Committee supports clause 1 of the 3rd Report of the LTC Long Term Growth Report Working Group, relating to bus rapid transit; and,   ii)         the London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to provide status updates to the Transportation Advisory Committee with respect to bus rapid transit;   b)         clauses 2 through 8 BE RECEIVED.

3.   Comments on

Environmental Bill of Rights Registry Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Cycling Strategy.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environmental Programs & Solid Waste and the Director, Roads & Transportation, the attached comments BE APPROVED and submitted by London Municipal Council to the Ministry of Transportation by January 29th, 2013 in response to the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry posting (EBR 011-7552) titled Ontario Ministry of Transportation Cycling Strategy.  (2012-S11-00)

Motion Passed

4.   Update on Landfill

Gas Utilization.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environmental Programs & Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to W12A Landfill gas utilization:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to terminate the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) process to identify a partner to develop landfill gas and potentially other biogas feedstock utilization projects at the W12A Landfill site; it being noted that the Ontario Energy Board did not approve the price premium for Renewable Natural Gas that was being sought by Union Gas and Enbridge and was important to the financial feasibility of the project; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to prepare options and an updated business case for the development of a landfill gas power plant to produce electricity at the W12A Landfill, including clearly defined roles for optimizing private sector investment and operations, the role for a community energy co-op or aboriginal participation, all other related matters as required by the Ontario Power Authority, the funding allotted from HELP Clean Water from the Federal and Provincial Governments, and report back in March 2013. (2012-W04-00)

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Amend clause 4 in part b) to add the words “including other possible models” after the word “options”, and to add an “it being noted that a full report related to biosolids will be coming forward at a future date.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve clause 4, as amended.

Motion Passed

3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor P. Van Meerbergen presents.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve clause 1.

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor P. Hubert presents.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 5.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)         Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social service agency with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.   b)         Councillor J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to Orchestra London as Orchestra London is his employer and receives funding from the City of London.   c)         Councillor S.E. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to the London Mental Health Crisis Centre/CMHA as her employer has a business relationship with these organizations.   d)         Councillor W.J. Armstrong disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to fees for rental properties as he owns a number of rental properties.

2.   General Overview

That the attached presentation by the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer and the Director, Financial Planning and Policy, BE RECEIVED.

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.

Motion Passed

1st Report of the Audit Committee Councillor M. Brown presents.

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

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.

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Committee of the Whole Councillor P. Hubert presents.

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

Motion Passed

4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor Hubert presents.

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

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

Moved by Councillor S.E. White

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

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

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

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

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

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

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

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

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

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

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

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

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

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

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

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

33 substantive votes at this meeting (5 contested, 28 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

1#7. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Approve clause 1.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

11#2. Welcoming the World

to London Campaign

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

❌ Motion Failed 🔥

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Yea (7): Paul Hubert, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Joni Baechler, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant

Nay (8): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Harold Usher, Stephen Orser, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Denise Brown

2#8. 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.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#8. Election of Chair

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

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 & Part…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#8. Election of Chair

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

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#8. Election of Chair

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

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 Londo…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (14): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (1): Harold Usher

3#6. Comments on

Environmental Bill of Rights Registry Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Cycling Strategy.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environmental Programs & Solid Waste and the Director, Roads & Transportation, the attached comments BE APPROVED and submitted by London Municipal Council to the Ministry of Transportation by January 29th, 2013 in response to the Environmental …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

4#4. Performing Arts

Centre Proposal

That the communications dated November 28 and 30, 2012, and the delegation request from S. Farhi, President, Farhi Holdings Corporation, with respect to his proposals for a Performing Arts Centre at the Forks or in the area of Queens Avenue and Ridout Street BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

4#5. Update on Landfill

Gas Utilization.

Amend clause 4 in part b) to add the words “including other possible models” after the word “options”, and to add an “it being noted that a full report related to biosolids will be coming forward at a future date.”

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

5#4. Proposed Change of

Use of the London Normal School

That W. Komer, Co-founder, CLW Holdings and KoolGroups and their partners BE GRANTED delegation status at the next Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) meeting to bring forth an alternate proposal for a technology development centre facility; it being noted that the IEPC re…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

5#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.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

6#4. Councillor D.

Henderson - Development Proposals

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

View roll call

Yea (13): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

7#2. Food Truck Proposal

That the request for delegation status from M. Navakas, with respect to a food truck proposal, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

IV. COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

VI. CONFIRMATION

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

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XI. ENQUIRIES

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XI. ENQUIRIES

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

Unanimous (15-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

16. Property located at

527 Wellington Road South

Amend clause 16 by adding at the end the words ”; and staff BE REQUESTED to make the report available to the public as soon as possible in advance of the meeting.”

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

17. Hamilton Road

Businesses

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to study the Hamilton Road area to allow businesses to open without having parking on their property.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

21. 2013 World Figure

Skating Championships

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,…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

21. 2013 World Figure

Skating Championships

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant

Nay (4): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Dale Henderson, Denise Brown

21. 2013 World Figure

Skating Championships

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 commun…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant

Nay (4): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Nancy Branscombe, Denise Brown

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.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)