February 7, 2013, at 9:10 AM
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.T. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S. White, L. Rowe (Secretary). ALSO A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, G. Bridge, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, A. Macpherson, L. Palarchio, C. Saunders, M. Semeniuk, J. Senese, R. Sharpe, B. Westlake-Power
Absent:
S. Orser
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, G. Bridge, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, C. Cucksey, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, K. Paleczny, C. Saunders, J. Senese, R. Sharpe, B. Westlake-Power
1. a) That
it BE NOTED that Councillor W.J. Armstrong disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to a proposed increase in fees for rental properties by indicating that he owns rental properties. b) That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in the following matters: i) those matters pertaining to Centennial Hall as his employer, Orchestra London, rents space at Centennial Hall; ii) those matters pertaining to Orchestra London as he is employed by Orchestra London and Orchestra London receives an operating grant through the Community Arts Investment Program of the City of London; iii) those matters pertaining to rental properties as his employer, Orchestra London, rents space from Farhi Holdings Inc. c) That it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to taxi industry fees by indicating that she is employed by Aboutown. d) That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in the following matters: i) those matters pertaining to Ontario Works by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works; ii) those matters pertaining to downtown cleaning as he is involved with a company that provides cleaning services; and iii) the matters related to job matching in relation to the Employment Sector Council of London-Middlesex (ESCLM) as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency who is involved with the ESCLM. e) That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 3i)x), as it relates to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and WOTCH, as she works for the Children’s Aid Society in the area of mental health and CMHA and WOTCH receive funding flowed through the City of London. f) That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause #5 of this Report regarding the Funding of Capital Costs for a Family Centre at Lorne Avenue Public School, by indicating that this employer is the Thames Valley District School Board. g) That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3f)iii) having to do with Children’s Services by indicating that his spouse owns and operates a child care facility.
2. 2013 Budget - Summary of Public Input.
Recommendation: That the report from the Director, Financial Planning and Policy, summarizing public input, as well as the attached presentation from R. Wilcox, Business Planning Process Manager, providing an overview with respect to the summary of public input, BE RECEIVED for information.
Voting Record: Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion Passed
3. Corporate Operating Budget
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that the Director, Financial Planning and Policy and the Manager II, Administrative Services, gave the attached presentation with respect to the 2013 Operating Budget.
Recommendation: That the following actions BE APPROVED with respect to the 2013 Service Change Business Cases: i) Business Case #1 – Fleet Management – Extending the Life Cycle for Fleet Vehicles & Equipment: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by $543K; ii) Business Case #2 – Corporate Management – Reduction in AODA Program Funding: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by $561K; iii) Business Case #3 – Reduction in Capital Grant Program Funding: Take no action to include 2013 funding, and put $250K funding back in for consideration as part of the 2014 Budget process; iv) Business Case #4 – Reduced Municipal Investment in Affordable Housing Initiatives: Take no action to reduce the municipal investment in affordable housing initiatives by $1,000K; it being noted that an updated City of London Affordable Housing Strategy will be brought forward in advance of the 2014 Budget deliberations. v) Business Case #5 – Neighbourhood and Recreation User Fee Rate Increases: No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council. vi) Business Case #6 – Building Approvals User Fee Rate Increases: No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council. vii) Business Case #7 – Increase Swimming Pool Fence Inspection and Letter Fee: No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council. viii) Business Case #8 – Increase in Residential Rental Unit Licence Fee: Approve in principle subject to the statutory public meeting and final decision by Council after the public meeting. ix) Business Case #9 – Revise Revenue Split with PUC on Parking Lot #2 from 88/12 to 75/25: Approve revised revenue split. x) Business Case #10 – Increase in Returned Cheque Fee by $5: No change to increased returned cheque fee previously approved by the Municipal Council. xi) Business Case #11 – Across the Board User Fee Increase for Taxation Services: No change to across the board user fee increases for taxation services as previously approved by the Municipal Council. xii) Business Case #12 – Reduced Investment in Economic Prosperity: Approve reduced investment in economic prosperity. xiii) Business Case #13 – Reduced Support to Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA): Reduce the allocation by $53K. xiv) Business Case #14 – Reduction in Brownfield Incentive Program: Reduce allocation by $10K. xv) Business Case #15 – Elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours: Reduce budget by $11K to reflect elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours. xvi) Business Case #16 – End of Initial Funding for Green Bin Pilot Program: Reduce budget by $95K. xvii) Business Case #17 – Delay of Funding for Implementation of Neighbourhood Hub Initiatives: Reduce budget by $93K to reflect delay of funding. xviii) Business Case #18 – Deferral of Support for “In-Motion”: Reduce budget by $40K to reflect deferred support. xix) Business Case #19 – Reduction in Non-Direct Services for Middlesex-London Health Unit: Reduce budget by $271K. xx) Business Case #20 – Final Year of Five Year Strategy – London CAReS: Reduce budget by $738K. xxi) Business Case #21 – Parking Service Review: Reduce budget by $62K. xxii) Business Case #22 – Roadway Maintenance Service Review: Reduce budget by $65K. xxiii) Business Case #23 – Downtown Maintenance Service Review: Take no action to reduce budget by $40K. xxiv) Business Case #24 – Road Patching Service Review: Take no action to reduce budget by $294K. xxv) Business Case #25 – Road Sweeping Service Review: Reduce budget by $70K. xxvi) Business Case #26 – Walkway Cleaning Service Review: Take no action to reduce budget by $80K. xxvii) Business Case #27 – Sidewalk Snow Removal Service Review: Take no action to reduce budget by $75K. xxviii) Business Case #28 – Review of Service Delivery: Reduce budget by $59K. xxix) Business Case #29 – Fire Service Review: Business Case #52 – Corporate Service Review: That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Fire Service’s net budget: a) the London Fire Service’s net budget increase BE LIMITED to 1%, or $540,028, to account for the current OMERS obligation and other minor inflationary increases; it being noted that the budget, as submitted, reflects a potential increase of 7.7%, or $4.2 million, primarily as a result of the London Professional Firefighters Association’s request for salary and benefit increases as part of the current interest arbitration; it being further noted that the request is deemed to be both unaffordable and unsustainable for the City of London tax payers, and in light of the current state of the economy and the current Consumer Price Index of 0.8% (year over year per Statistics Canada January 25, 2013); b) the Fire Chief BE DIRECTED to develop options for Council’s consideration regarding a more sustainable model of service delivery, including potential service reductions, and that the results be included as part of the 2014 Draft Budget submission; and, c) the Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to provide one-time financing, to ensure current levels of service delivery for 2013. xxx) Business Case #30 – Service Improvement Capital Project (PP1091 Replacement and Relocation of Fire Training Tower) (defer relocation of Fire Training Tower): Reduce 2013 capital program budget by $2,398K. xxxi) Business Case #31 – Service Improvement Capital Project (TS6217-13 Facility Energy Management) (Reduction in facility energy management): Reduce annual contribution by $250K. xxxii) Business Case #32 – Service Improvement Capital Project (TS1739-13) for Roadway Planning & Design (Reduction in Bike Lane Program): Take no action to reduce 2013 capital program by $110K. xxxiii) Business Case #32.1 – Service Improvement Capital Project (TS5012) for Street Lighting and Traffic Signals (Reduction in Audible Pedestrian Signal Program): Civic Administration to fund the 2013 $50,000 annual capital program for Audible Pedestrian Signals from the 2013 $500,000 AODA program budget. xxxiv) Business Case #33 – Elimination of Emerald Ash Borer Strategy Funding: No reduction to Strategy funding; it being noted that staff will report back prior to February 28, 2013 with respect to potential partnership opportunities for funding and revenues. xxxv) Business Case #34 – Future Industrial Land: Reduce contribution for purchasing future industrial land by $800K in each of 2021 and 2022; Business Case #35 – Delay in Landfill Site Property Acquisition: Reduce the amount available from $12.3 million to $4.5 million over ten years; Business Case #36 – Repurposing of Recreation & Community Facilities and Provision of Spray Pads: Reduce $4,300K from the Capital Project 10-Year Plan for service improvement; Business Case #37 – New Fire Station #16 in 2018: Reduce associated Capital Plan by $2,185K; x) Business Case #38 - Interface & Mobile Data Capital Project PP1025: Reduce Capital Plan by $1,000K; Business Case #39 – Commissioners Road Improvements – Capital Project TS1302: Reduce Capital Plan by $5,250K; Business Case #42 – Skyway Park External Gateway Treatment: Postpone as the funding change does not impact the 2013 Budget and, as a result of the 2013 capital budget reduction and the corresponding reduction in property tax supported financing of $ 3.6 million, direct the Civic Administration to amend the 2014 – 2022 capital plan under the revised funding envelope; it being noted that the 10 year capital plan will be reduced by $36.2 million in total. xxxvi) Business Case #40 – Industrial Oversizing – TS2171 Road Improvements for Industrial Parks: Reduce Capital Plan by $400K. xxxvii) Business Case #41 – Non-Growth Contribution to the Urban Works Reserve Fund: No reduction to annual funding. xxxviii) Business Case #43 – Major Upgrades for Dearness Home: Reduce annual contribution by $50K. xxxix) Business Case #44 – Integrated Library System: Reduce annual contribution by $20K. xl) Business Case #45 – Reduction in Bus Purchase Replacements: Reduce annual capital funding by $500K. xli) Business Case #46 – Review Library Service Hours; Business Case #47 – Review Sunday Library Service; Business Case #48 – Collection budget reduction; and Business Case #49 – Library Service Review: Notwithstanding the request of the Library for an increase in net budget of 2.3% over 2012 (or $410,000): a) a net budget increase of 1.9% (or $343,000) be approved; and, b) the balance of the Library request of 0.4% (or $67,000) be budgeted in a corporate account and made available to the Library on a one-time basis for 2013 to help phase-in changes that will result in permanent cost savings over 2013, noting that Council has previously made available the services of PWC to assist; and it being understood that Sunday service hours will be maintained. xlii) Business Case #50 – Public Housing Service Review: That the following actions be taken with respect to Business Case #50 (Public Housing Service Review) related to the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC): a) a net budget increase of $481,000 BE APPROVED and the source of funding for this increase be the projected 2012 LMHC budget surplus; it being noted that the net 2013 tax levy impact will be a reduction of $481,000; b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work together with the LMHC on a review of any shared services opportunities and cost centre savings and efficiencies; it being noted that the Municipal Council has made available the services of PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist in this regard; and, c) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back with respect to the potential establishment of a reserve fund for the LMHC. xliii) Business Case #51 – Reduction in conventional transit services: No reduction. xliv) Business Case #53 – Council Service London Team – Increase in Administrative Support: Take no action with respect to hiring additional staff within the Councillors’ office related to the implementation of the approved Council support model. xlv) Business Case #54 – Council Service London Team – Further Increase for Administrative Support – 30 hours/week Support for Each Ward Councillor: Postpone, as no impact on 2013 Budget.
Voting Record: i) Motion to Reduce Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Operating Budget Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana J.L. Baechler (1) iii) Motion to exclude 2013 funding J.B. Swan put $250K funding back in for consideration as part of 2014 Budget Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana N. Branscombe J.B. Swan D.G. Henderson N. Branscombe B. Polhill J.P. Bryant S. Orser S. Orser J.L. Baechler J.L. Baechler M. Brown M. Brown P. Hubert P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen S.E. White D. Brown W.J. Armstrong (10) NAYS: D.G. Henderson H.L. Usher B. Polhill S.E. White P. Van Meerbergen W.J. Armstrong (14) ii) Motion to Reduce AODA Funding Program Budget Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana D. Brown J.B. Swan H.L. Usher (5) iv) Motion to include a notation that an updated City of London Affordable Housing Strategy will be brought forward in advance of the 2014 Budget deliberations Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana N. Branscombe J.B. Swan D.G. Henderson N. Branscombe B. Polhill D.G. Henderson S. Orser B. Polhill M. Brown S. Orser P. Hubert J.L. Baechler P. Van Meerbergen M. Brown D. Brown P. Hubert H.L. Usher P. Van Meerbergen S.E. White D. Brown W.J. Armstrong (13) H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14) Motion for no action to be taken to reduce the municipal investment in affordable housing initiatives by $1 000K Passed YEAS: J.B. Swan N. Branscombe J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (9) NAYS: J.F. Fontana D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser P. Van Meerbergen (5) v) Motion to Maintain Previously-Approved Neighbourhood Recreation User Fee Increases Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown W.J. Armstrong (11) NAYS: J.L. Baechler H.L. Usher S.E. White (3) vi) Motion to Maintain Previously-Approved Building User Fee Increases Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (13) NAYS: J.L. Baechler (1) vii) Motion to Maintain Previously-Approved Swimming Pool Fees Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14) viii) Motion to Approve In Principle an Increase in Residential Rental Unit License Fee Subject to Consideration at a Public Participation Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson S. Orser J.L. Baechler P. Hubert H.L. Usher S.E. White (9) NAYS: B. Polhill M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown (4) ix) Motion to Approve Revised Revenue Split Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14) x) Motion to Maintain Previously-Approved Increase to Returned Cheque Fee Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14) xi) Motion to Maintain Previously-Approved Increase to Taxation Fees Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14) xii) Motion to Approve Reduced Investment in Economic Prosperity Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14) xiii) Motion to Reduce Support to Downtown Business Improvement Area Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (12) NAYS: P. Hubert H.L. Usher (2) xiv) Motion to Reduce Brownfield Incentive Program Funding Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (9) NAYS: S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert H.L. Usher (5) xv) Motion to Eliminate Double Decker Bus Tours Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (13) NAYS: D.G. Henderson (1) xvi) Motion to Reallocate $95K from Green Bin Pilot Program to the Sanitary Landfill Reserve Fund Lost YEAS: N. Branscombe J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert W.J. Armstrong (5) NAYS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White (9) Motion to reduce the Recycling & Composting budget by $95K Lost on a Tie Vote YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown (7) NAYS: N. Branscombe J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (7) Motion to retain the $95K in the Environmental Services Budget envelope pending the forthcoming report about the conclusion of the green bin project other related matters Lost YEAS: N. Branscombe J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (7) NAYS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan D.G. Henderson B. Polhill S. Orser P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown (7) xvii) Motion to Delay Funding to Neighbourhood Hub Initiatives Passed YEAS: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown (7) NAYS: S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (6) xviii) Motion to Defer Support to In-
Motion Passed
Motion Approve 3e)i) Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana P. Van Meerbergen (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion to Approve 3e)ii) and 3e)iii) Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana P. Van Meerbergen (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion to Approve 3e)iv), 3e)v) and 3e)vi) Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana W.J. Armstrong (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White (14)
Motion to Approve parts 3f)i to 3f)xiv, excluding part 3f)iii Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion to Approve part 3f)iii Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (13) RECUSED: P. Van Meerbergen (1)
Motion to Approve part 3g) in its entirety Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion to Approve parts 3h)i) to 3h)vi), as amended for Fire Services Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (15)
Motion parts 3i)i) to i)xii, excluding part3i)x Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion to Approve part 3i)x) Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher W.J. Armstrong (13) RECUSED: S.E. White (1)
Motion to Approve part 3i)xiii) Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (13) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion to Approve clause 3 j)i) Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (15)
Motion to Approve 3jiii) to 3j)vii), as amended Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion to Approve 3j)ii) - London Transit Commission Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana D.G. Henderson J.B. Swan P. Van Meerbergen (2) N. Branscombe J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (12)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana J.P. Bryant (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (13)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve reconsideration of previously-approved motion related to Business Case #53 related to Councillors’ office support model Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: N. Branscombe J.F. Fontana D.G. Henderson J.B. Swan B. Polhill J.P. Bryant J.L. Baechler H.L. Usher (4) M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (10)
Motion to take no action with respect to hiring additional staff within the Councillors’ office related to the implementation of the approved Council support model.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: N. Branscombe J.F. Fontana D.G. Henderson J.B. Swan B. Polhill J.P. Bryant J.L. Baechler H.L. Usher (4) M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (10)
Motion to Approve parts 3k)i) to 3k)xxxi), excluding part 3k)xiii), noting the revised amount of $72,235K for part 3k)xxiii Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.B. Swan J.F. Fontana N. Branscombe J.P. Bryant D.G. Henderson H.L. Usher (3) B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (11)
Motion to Refer part 3k)xxviii) back to Civic Administration to report back prior to February 28, 2013 with respect to options for increased communications opportunities and the related costs and/or savings related to this initiative Lost
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: D.G. Henderson J.F. Fontana B. Polhill J.B. Swan J.L. Baechler N. Branscombe P. Van Meerbergen (4) J.P. Bryant M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (10)
Motion to Approve that assessment growth be allocated toward the following, in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy Passed a) $1.753 million to Programs and Projects related to servicing an expanding city (0.43% tax levy impact);
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (15)
Motion to Approve that assessment growth be allocated toward the following, in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy Passed b) $2.5 million to Debt Reduction on a one-time basis (0.5% tax levy impact); and
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (15)
Motion to Approve that assessment growth be allocated toward the following, in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy Passed c) $2.5 million to Tax Levy Reduction from rates (0.5% tax levy impact).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana N. Branscombe J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant D.G. Henderson J.L. Baechler B. Polhill M. Brown S. Orser P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen W.J. Armstrong (6) D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White (9)
Motion Passed
4. CORPORATE CAPITAL
BUDGET
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: D.G. Henderson J.F. Fontana P. Van Meerbergen J.B. Swan S.E. White (3) N. Branscombe J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher W.J. Armstrong (12)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (15)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That funding in the amount of $1 million for a proposed family centre at the Lorne Avenue Public School BE INCLUDED for consideration in the 2014 Budget, subject to financing being secured; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated February 3, 2013 from S. Merritt, Manager, Old East Village BIA, with respect to this matter.
Voting Record: Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14) RECUSED: M. Brown (1)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That February 8, 2013, commencing at 9:00 AM, and February 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM BE APPROVED as additional meeting times for the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to continue its deliberations on the 2013 Budget.
Voting Record: Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana D. Brown (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (13)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue discussions and the necessary analysis with respect to the proposed repurposing of the London Hydro loan on the open market, and report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with a recommended proposal well in advance of 2014 Budget deliberations.
Voting Record: Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana H.L. Usher (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown W.J. Armstrong (13)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That funding in the amount of $1million (0.2% tax levy impact) BE APPROVED for 2013, for the Normal School project; it being noted that this is a 10 year commitment.
Voting Record: Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana P. Van Meerbergen (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the proposed elimination of overnight parking restrictions.
Voting Record: Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana D.G. Henderson J.B. Swan B. Polhill N. Branscombe S. Orser (3) J.P. Bryant J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (12)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Division Manager, Facilities and the Fire Chief: (a) the bid submitted by Allied Construction Corporation, 25 Stanley St., London, ON N6C 1A9, at its tendered price of $409,780 (HST excluded) for No. 1 Fire Station – Interior Alterations, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted out that the bid submitted by Allied Construction Corporation was the lowest bid received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; (b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”; (c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this project; and (d) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the contractor for the work.
Voting Record Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.F. Fontana D.G. Henderson (1) J.B. Swan N. Branscombe J.P. Bryant B. Polhill S. Orser J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (14)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with respect to additional revenue opportunities including but not limited to development charges for industrial (25%); industrial oversizing (25%) and the community improvement fund which subsidizes Downtown Development.
Voting Record:
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J.B. Swan J.F. Fontana N. Branscombe D.G. Henderson J.P. Bryant P. Van Meerbergen (3) B. Polhill J.L. Baechler M. Brown P. Hubert D. Brown H.L. Usher S.E. White W.J. Armstrong (11)
Motion Passed
(See Confidential Appendix to the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.) The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 3:42 PM to 5:33 PM on January 24, 2013, 4:45 PM to 4:55 PM on January 25, 2013, 9:25 AM to 10:45 AM on February 7, 2013, after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters: