February 28, 2013, at 4:07 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:07 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3.i) xiii) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the 2013 Operating Budget pertaining to Ontario Works, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3.b)xxiii) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the Business Case #23, Downtown Maintenance Service Review, by indicating that he is involved with a company that provides cleaning services.  Councillor P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 u) of the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the delegation of the African Community Council, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of Pathways.

Councillor W.J. Armstrong discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3.b) vii) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with Business Case #8, Increase in Residential Rental Unit License Fee, by indicating that he owns rental properties.

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in matters relating to Centennial Hall by indicating his employer, Orchestra London, rents space at Centennial Hall; matters relating to Orchestra London, by indicating that his employer Orchestra London received an operating grant through the Community Arts Investment Program; and matters relating to rental properties, as his employer rents space from Farhi Holdings Inc.

Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a proposed Family Centre at Lorne Avenue Public School, by indicating that his employer is the Thames Valley District School Board.  Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the proposed repurposing of Sherwood Forest Public School, by indicating that the TVDSB is his employer.

Councillor S. E. White discloses a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to WOTCH and/or the CMHA by indicating that she works for the Children’s Aid Society in the area of mental health, and the CMHA and WOTCH receive funding flowed through the City of London.

Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary in clause 3.f) iii) pertaining to the 2013 Operating Budget related to Children’s Services, by indicating that his wife owns and operates a day care center.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

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

Motion Passed

V.   RECOGNITIONS

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

1.   Emerald Ash Borer

(Refer to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 3b) xxxiv) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.)

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve the following Communications BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve that clause 1 BE NOTED.

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.

Motion Passed

2.   2013 Budget -

Summary of Public Input

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

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.

Motion Passed

5.   Proposed Family

Centre – Lorne Avenue Public School

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 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.

Motion Passed

6.   Additional Meeting

Dates

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve that it BE NOTED that February 8, 2013, commencing at 9:00 AM, and February 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM were approved as additional meeting times for the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to continue its deliberations on the 2013 Budget.

Motion Passed

7.   Repurposing of

London Hydro Loan

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 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.

Motion Passed

8.   Normal School

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Amend clause 8 by adding the following words at the end of the clause, “subject to final business plan approval.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve clause 8, as amended

Motion Passed

9.   Overnight Parking

Restrictions

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the proposed elimination of overnight parking restrictions.

Motion Passed

10.   Fire Station No. 1

– Interior Alterations

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 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.

Motion Passed

11.   Development Charges

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 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.

Motion Passed

5th Report of the Committee of the Whole Councillor P. Hubert presents.

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve receipt of the 5th Report of the Committee of the Whole, reporting progress on the following matters:

Motion Passed

At 4:48 PM the Mayor places Councillor H.L. Usher in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

3.   Corporate Operating

Budget

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve clause 3 a), 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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve 3 b) i) Business Case #1 – Fleet Management – Extending the Life Cycle for Fleet Vehicles & Equipment: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by $543K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 3 b) ii)        Business Case #2 – Corporate Management – Reduction in AODA Program Funding: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by $561K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 3 b) 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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve 3 b) 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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 3 b) v) Business Case #5 – Neighbourhood and Recreation User Fee Rate Increases:  No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 3 b) vi) Business Case #6 – Building Approvals User Fee Rate Increases:  No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 3 b) vii) Business Case #7 – Increase Swimming Pool Fence Inspection and Letter Fee:  No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve 3 b) 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.

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Seconded by Councillor S.E. White

Refer clause 3 b) viii) back to staff for additional consideration, related to the application process for multi-unit landlords and proposed other efficiencies.    Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the motion

moved by Councillor S. Orser and seconded Councillor S.E. White is, at the joint request of the mover and seconder and with the consent of the Council, withdrawn.

The motion to approve 3 b) viii) is put.   Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 3 b) ix) Business Case #9 – Revise Revenue Split with PUC on Parking Lot #2 from 88/12 to 75/25: Approve revised revenue split.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 3 b) x)      Business Case #10 – Increase in Returned Cheque Fee by $5:  No change to increased returned cheque fee previously approved by the Municipal Council.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) 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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Table the motion related to Business Case #12 to later in the meeting, to be considered with item 4 l).

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 3 b) xiii) Business Case #13 – Reduced Support to Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA):  Reduce the allocation by $53K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) xiv) Business Case #14 – Reduction in Brownfield Incentive Program:  Reduce allocation by $10K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3b) xv) Business Case #15 – Elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours:  Reduce budget by $11K to reflect elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) xvi) Business Case #16 – End of Initial Funding for Green Bin Pilot Program:  Reduce budget by $95K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 3 b) xvii) Business Case #17 – Delay of Funding for Implementation of Neighbourhood Hub Initiatives:  Reduce budget by $93K to reflect delay of funding.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve 3 b) xviii) Business Case #18 – Deferral of Support for “In-Motion”:  Reduce budget by $40K to reflect deferred support.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 3 b) xix) Business Case #19 – Reduction in Non-Direct Services for Middlesex-London Health Unit:  Reduce budget by $271K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) xx) Business Case #20 – Final Year of Five Year Strategy – London CAReS: Reduce budget by $738K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3b) parts:   xxi)      Business Case #21 – Parking Service Review:  Reduce budget by $62K; and,   xxii)     Business Case #22 – Roadway Maintenance Service Review:  Reduce budget by $65K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) xxiii) Business Case #23 – Downtown Maintenance Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $40K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 3b) xxiv) Business Case #24 – Road Patching Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $294K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3b) xxv) Business Case #25 – Road Sweeping Service Review:  Reduce budget by $70K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3b) xxvi) Business Case #26 – Walkway Cleaning Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $80K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) xxvii) Business Case #27 – Sidewalk Snow Removal Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $75K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3b) parts:   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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3b) xxxi) Business Case #31 – Service Improvement Capital Project (TS6217-13 Facility Energy Management) (Reduction in facility energy management):  Reduce annual contribution by $250K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 3 b) 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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 3 b) parts:   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; and,   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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 3 b) 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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve 3 b) xxxvi) Business Case #40 – Industrial Oversizing – TS2171 Road Improvements for Industrial Parks:  Reduce Capital Plan by $400K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve 3 b) xxxvii) Business Case #41 – Non-Growth Contribution to the Urban Works Reserve Fund:  No reduction to annual funding.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve 3 b) xxxviii) Business Case #43 – Major Upgrades for Dearness Home:  Reduce annual contribution by $50K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Approve xxxix) Business Case #44 – Integrated Library System:  Reduce annual contribution by $20K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) xl) Business Case #45 – Reduction in Bus Purchase Replacements:  Reduce annual capital funding by $500K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) 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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 b) 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;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 3 b) xlii, Public Housing Service Review, parts B) and C)   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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve 3 b) xliii)     Business Case #51 – Reduction in conventional transit services:  No reduction.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve 3 b) parts:   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.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 h), excluding part vii,   That the 2013 Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Protective Services:   i)          Page 284 - ANIMAL SERVICES - Animal Services - $1,065K   ii)         Page 290 - BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT & PROPERTY STANDARDS - By-law Enforcement & Property Standards - $1,295K   iii)        Page 299 - EMERGENCY AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT - Emergency Management - $208K   iv)        Page 303 - EMERGENCY AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT - Security Management - $950K   v)         Page 308 - FIRE SERVICES - Fire & Rescue Services - $55,738K Less: $3,449K   vi)        Page 313 - FIRE SERVICES - Fire Prevention & Education - $2,404K Less: $150K

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 3 h) vii)  Page 317 - POLICE SERVICES - London Police Service - $91,231K, Less: $1,164K for new tax supported base budget of $90,067K, Add: $528K one-time funding from Corporate Financing for 2013.

Motion Passed

4.   Corporate Capital

Budget

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve that the London Police Services Board BE ASKED to report back with a Business Case related to the possible placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in London Police Services vehicles; it being noted that other means of funding are also to be explored.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Amend part ag) of clause 2, by adding the following words at the beginning of the clause, “That a placeholder for the 2014 Budget BE ESTABLISHED in the amount of $250,000 for the Sherwood Forest Public School repurposing for a seniors’ centre; it being noted that”.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Approve cause 2, part ag), as amended.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson

Refer  the matter of a placeholder in the amount of $25,000 related to the request of the London Multicultural Community for an Immigrant Incubation Centre (clause 6) to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee for a more fulsome discussion with respect to the nature of the proposed phase 2 and the use of the requested $25,000 in funding; it being noted that the provincially-approved Trillium Funding in the amount of $25,000 was confirmed to be for the entire cost of the feasibility study

Motion Passed

Clause 6, as referred, reads as follows:   The attached communication dated January 31, 2013 from D. Abdi, Chair, London Multicultural Community Association with respect to the Immigrant Incubation Centre BE RECEIVED.

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Refer  the motion related to a $94,900 placeholder for the African Community Council request (clause 2 u)), to Civic Administration.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve clause 1, clause 2, except parts u) and ag), and clauses 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

a)         That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Lorne Avenue Public School and Sherwood Forest Public School by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board.   b)         That it BE NOTED that Councillor W.J. Armstrong disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to residential rental licensing by indicating that he owns rental properties.

2.   2013 Budget -

Public Participation Meeting Submission

That the following presentations BE RECEIVED:

3.   J. Schlemmer,

Director, M. Laliberte, Staff Lawyer and S. Dickson, Staff Lawyer, Neighbourhood Legal Services

The attached communication dated January 29, 2013 from J. Schlemmer, Director, M. Laliberte, Staff Lawyer and S. Dickson, Staff Lawyer, Neighbourhood Legal Services BE RECEIVED.

4.   K. and W. Dow,

email

The attached communication dated January 29, 2013 from K. and W. Dow BE RECEIVED.

5.   B. Brock, email

The attached communication dated January 28, 2013 from B. Brock BE RECEIVED.

7.   G. Macartney, CEO,

London Chamber of Commerce - City Budget Priorities Balanced with the Need for Growth

The attached communication from G. Macartney, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce with respect to the City budget priorities balanced with the need for growth BE RECEIVED.

8.   J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

The attached communication dated February 11, 2013 from J. Kennedy, President, London Development Institute with respect to the City of London 2013 draft budget BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3c) i) Page 63 - CENTENNIAL HALL - $100K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 3c) ii)  ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE ADVISORY & FUNDING - $2,058K   A)        Community Arts Investment Program, Category 1  funding BE AWARDED to Orchestra London in 2013 on a prorated monthly basis, conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory business case by April 2013; and   B)        on the recommendation of the Director, Corporate Investments and Partnerships, the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Category 1 funding for the year 2013 of $500,000 BE AWARDED to the Grand Theatre, subject to annual budget approval, noting that the source of this funding for this grant is contained in the base budget of the Culture Office.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 f) iii) NEIGHBOURHOOD AND RECREATION SERVICES - Children’s Services

  • $6,586K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 i) xiii)  SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - Ontario Works - $24,253K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Approve 3 i) x)  SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - Mental Health and Addictions - $0K

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve 3 j) ii) LONDON TRANSIT COMMISSION - Conventional Transit Services - $21,864K*.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve part k) xiii) CORPORATE SERVICES – Technology Services - $15,920K.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve the following parts of clause 3:  part c, except parts i and ii; part d; part e; part f, except part iii; part g; part i, except parts x and xiii; part j, except part ii; and part k, except part xiii.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown clause 3 c) l)

assessment growth BE ALLOCATED toward the following, in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy:   A)        $1.753 million to Programs and Projects related to servicing an expanding city (0.43% tax levy impact);   B)        $2.5 million to Debt Reduction on a one-time basis (0.5% tax levy impact); and

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Amend part l) of clause 3 c), by adding the following to the end of the clause:   “it being noted that the assessment growth be allocated to the Economic Development Reserve Fund in the 2014-2024 budgets, in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy; it being further noted that additional contributions to the Economic Development Reserve Fund be subject to a further report to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Amend clause 3 l) in part C) to read as follows:   “C)  $1.4 million to Tax Levy Reduction from rates”   and by adding a new part D) as follows:   “D)  $1.1 million the Economic Development Reserve Fund, on a permanent basis.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 3 c) l), as amended

Motion Passed

2.   2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve part b) xii) of Clause 2, Business Case #12 – Reduced Investment in Economic Prosperity:  Approve reduced investment in economic prosperity.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 4 i) that the Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules BE APPROVED; it being noted that the projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Amend clause 4 part l) be amended to read as follows:   i)          that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2012 Corporate Surplus:   A)        $1.1 million of the 2012 Corporate Surplus BE ALLOCATED to Tax Levy reduction from rates;

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

Amend 4 l) i)   B)        subject to the approval of part A), above, the 2013 tax levy increase be established in the amount of 1.2% ; it being noted that the final 2012 Corporate year-end position is subject to audit adjustments;

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve part i) C) as follows:   C)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to achieve permanent savings in the base budget; it being noted that Civic Administration submitted a number of Business Cases as part of the 2013 Budget process that were not supported by Council; it being further noted the Civic Administration shall not consider Business Cases submitted as part of achieving this equivalent reduction;

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve part ii) the 2013 Tax Levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $479,637,257; it being pointed out that the tax levy represents an approximate 1.2% increase over the 2012 tax levy after recognizing $6,683,139 on of increased taxation from assessment growth; and

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve part iii) the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2013 Tax Levy By-law and to submit it to the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate time.

Motion Passed

Moved by Mayor J.F. Fontana

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve 4 l) as amended

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at a future meeting of Municipal Council.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve that the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accommodate the 2013 budget transfers that are considered “housekeeping” in nature, and do not impact the Corporate Net Operating Budget.

Motion Passed

IX.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

X.   ENQUIRIES

XI.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XII.   BY-LAWS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve first reading of Bill Nos. 103 and 104.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 103 and 104.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 3rd reading and enactment of of Bill Nos. 103 and 104.

Motion Passed

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

80 substantive votes at this meeting (48 contested, 32 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve part b) xii) of Clause 2, Business Case #12 – Reduced Investment in Economic Prosperity:  Approve reduced investment in economic prosperity.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve clause 4 i) that the Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules BE APPROVED; it being noted that the projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Dale Henderson

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Amend clause 4 part l) be amended to read as follows:   i)          that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2012 Corporate Surplus:   A)        $1.1 million of the 2012 Corporate Surplus BE ALLOCATED to Tax Levy reduction from rates;

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Amend 4 l) i)   B)        subject to the approval of part A), above, the 2013 tax levy increase be established in the amount of 1.2% ; it being noted that the final 2012 Corporate year-end position is subject to audit adjustments;

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (3): Paul Van Meerbergen, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve part i) C) as follows:   C)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to achieve permanent savings in the base budget; it being noted that Civic Administration submitted a number of Business Cases as part of the 2013 Budget process that were not supported by Council; it being fu…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve part ii) the 2013 Tax Levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $479,637,257; it being pointed out that the tax levy represents an approximate 1.2% increase over the 2012 tax levy after recognizing $6,683,139 on of increased taxation from assessment growth; and

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (3): Paul Van Meerbergen, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve part iii) the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2013 Tax Levy By-law and to submit it to the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate time.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Paul Van Meerbergen, Dale Henderson

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve 4 l) as amended

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (3): Paul Van Meerbergen, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at a future meeting of Municipal Council.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Paul Van Meerbergen, Dale Henderson

2#3. 2013 Service Change

Business Cases

Approve that the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accommodate the 2013 budget transfers that are considered “housekeeping” in nature, and do not impact the Corporate Net Operating Budget.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve 3c) i) Page 63 - CENTENNIAL HALL - $100K.

✅ Motion Passed

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

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve 3 i) xiii)  SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - Ontario Works - $24,253K.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve 3 i) x)  SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - Mental Health and Addictions - $0K

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve 3 j) ii) LONDON TRANSIT COMMISSION - Conventional Transit Services - $21,864K*.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Paul Van Meerbergen

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve part k) xiii) CORPORATE SERVICES – Technology Services - $15,920K.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Paul Van Meerbergen

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve the following parts of clause 3:  part c, except parts i and ii; part d; part e; part f, except part iii; part g; part i, except parts x and xiii; part j, except part ii; and part k, except part xiii.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Amend part l) of clause 3 c), by adding the following to the end of the clause:   “it being noted that the assessment growth be allocated to the Economic Development Reserve Fund in the 2014-2024 budgets, in accordance with the Municipal Council’s Assessment Growth Policy; it being furthe…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Amend clause 3 l) in part C) to read as follows:   “C)  $1.4 million to Tax Levy Reduction from rates”   and by adding a new part D) as follows:   “D)  $1.1 million the Economic Development Reserve Fund, on a permanent basis.”

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (7): Paul Van Meerbergen, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve clause 3 c) l), as amended

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (9): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (6): Paul Van Meerbergen, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve 3c) ii)  ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE ADVISORY & FUNDING - $2,058K   A)        Community Arts Investment Program, Category 1  funding BE AWARDED to Orchestra London in 2013 on a prorated monthly basis, conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory business case by April 2013; and   B)   …

✅ Motion Passed

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

8#2. J. Kennedy,

President, London Development Institute - City of London 2013 Draft Budget

Approve 3 f) iii) NEIGHBOURHOOD AND RECREATION SERVICES - Children’s Services - $6,586K.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

IV. COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XII. BY-LAWS

Approve first reading of Bill Nos. 103 and 104.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Bud Polhill

XII. BY-LAWS

Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 103 and 104.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Bud Polhill

XII. BY-LAWS

Approve 3rd reading and enactment of of Bill Nos. 103 and 104.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Bud Polhill

1. Emerald Ash Borer

(Refer to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 3b) xxxiv) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.)

Approve the following Communications BE RECEIVED.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) i) Business Case #1 – Fleet Management – Extending the Life Cycle for Fleet Vehicles & Equipment: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by $543K.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) ii)        Business Case #2 – Corporate Management – Reduction in AODA Program Funding: Reduce the 2013 Operating Budget by $561K.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Joni Baechler, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) 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.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (3): Matt Brown, Joe Fontana, Joni Baechler

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) 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 forwa…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) v) Business Case #5 – Neighbourhood and Recreation User Fee Rate Increases:  No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Bill Armstrong, Joni Baechler

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) vi) Business Case #6 – Building Approvals User Fee Rate Increases:  No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) vii) Business Case #7 – Increase Swimming Pool Fence Inspection and Letter Fee:  No change to user fee increases previously approved by the Municipal Council.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

The motion to approve 3 b) viii) is put.   Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Sandy White, Judy Bryant

Nay (5): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) ix) Business Case #9 – Revise Revenue Split with PUC on Parking Lot #2 from 88/12 to 75/25: Approve revised revenue split.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) x)      Business Case #10 – Increase in Returned Cheque Fee by $5:  No change to increased returned cheque fee previously approved by the Municipal Council.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) 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.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Table the motion related to Business Case #12 to later in the meeting, to be considered with item 4 l).

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (12): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (3): Paul Van Meerbergen, Harold Usher, Stephen Orser

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xiii) Business Case #13 – Reduced Support to Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA):  Reduce the allocation by $53K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Paul Hubert

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xiv) Business Case #14 – Reduction in Brownfield Incentive Program:  Reduce allocation by $10K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Denise Brown

Nay (5): Matt Brown, Harold Usher, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3b) xv) Business Case #15 – Elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours:  Reduce budget by $11K to reflect elimination of Double Decker Bus Tours.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Dale Henderson

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xvi) Business Case #16 – End of Initial Funding for Green Bin Pilot Program:  Reduce budget by $95K.

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (9): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Denise Brown

Nay (6): Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xvii) Business Case #17 – Delay of Funding for Implementation of Neighbourhood Hub Initiatives:  Reduce budget by $93K to reflect delay of funding.

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Denise Brown

Nay (7): Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Sandy White, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xviii) Business Case #18 – Deferral of Support for “In-Motion”:  Reduce budget by $40K to reflect deferred support.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): 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, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Harold Usher, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xix) Business Case #19 – Reduction in Non-Direct Services for Middlesex-London Health Unit:  Reduce budget by $271K.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xx) Business Case #20 – Final Year of Five Year Strategy – London CAReS: Reduce budget by $738K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (12): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (1): Stephen Orser

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3b) parts:   xxi)      Business Case #21 – Parking Service Review:  Reduce budget by $62K; and,   xxii)     Business Case #22 – Roadway Maintenance Service Review:  Reduce budget by $65K.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xxiii) Business Case #23 – Downtown Maintenance Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $40K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (12): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Harold Usher, Joe Swan, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (1): Joe Fontana

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3b) xxiv) Business Case #24 – Road Patching Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $294K.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3b) xxv) Business Case #25 – Road Sweeping Service Review:  Reduce budget by $70K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Denise Brown

Nay (5): Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Sandy White, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3b) xxvi) Business Case #26 – Walkway Cleaning Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $80K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (2): Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xxvii) Business Case #27 – Sidewalk Snow Removal Service Review:  Take no action to reduce budget by $75K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Bill Armstrong

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3b) parts:   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 b…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3b) xxxi) Business Case #31 – Service Improvement Capital Project (TS6217-13 Facility Energy Management) (Reduction in facility energy management):  Reduce annual contribution by $250K.

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (9): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White

Nay (6): Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joni Baechler, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) 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.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Paul Van Meerbergen

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) parts:   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…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) 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 ove…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (2): Paul Hubert, Joni Baechler

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xxxvi) Business Case #40 – Industrial Oversizing – TS2171 Road Improvements for Industrial Parks:  Reduce Capital Plan by $400K.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xxxvii) Business Case #41 – Non-Growth Contribution to the Urban Works Reserve Fund:  No reduction to annual funding.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xxxviii) Business Case #43 – Major Upgrades for Dearness Home:  Reduce annual contribution by $50K.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve xxxix) Business Case #44 – Integrated Library System:  Reduce annual contribution by $20K.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (2): Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xl) Business Case #45 – Reduction in Bus Purchase Replacements:  Reduce annual capital funding by $500K.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Joni Baechler, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) 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…

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Paul Van Meerbergen

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) 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 APPROV…

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

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Yea (9): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Denise Brown

Nay (6): Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xlii, Public Housing Service Review, parts B) and C)   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 av…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) xliii)     Business Case #51 – Reduction in conventional transit services:  No reduction.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Paul Van Meerbergen, Dale Henderson

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 b) parts:   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)      Bus…

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (2): Joe Fontana, Judy Bryant

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 h), excluding part vii,   That the 2013 Operating Budget BE APPROVED for the following services within Protective Services:   i)          Page 284 - ANIMAL SERVICES - Animal Services - $1,065K   ii)         Page 290 - BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT & PROPERTY STANDARDS - By-law Enforcement & …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve 3 h) vii)  Page 317 - POLICE SERVICES - London Police Service - $91,231K, Less: $1,164K for new tax supported base budget of $90,067K, Add: $528K one-time funding from Corporate Financing for 2013.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): 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

Nay (3): Harold Usher, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

4. Corporate Capital

Budget

Approve that the London Police Services Board BE ASKED to report back with a Business Case related to the possible placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in London Police Services vehicles; it being noted that other means of funding are also to be explored.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (10): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (5): Bill Armstrong, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe

4. Corporate Capital

Budget

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

4. Corporate Capital

Budget

Amend part ag) of clause 2, by adding the following words at the beginning of the clause, “That a placeholder for the 2014 Budget BE ESTABLISHED in the amount of $250,000 for the Sherwood Forest Public School repurposing for a seniors’ centre; it being noted that”.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4. Corporate Capital

Budget

Refer  the matter of a placeholder in the amount of $25,000 related to the request of the London Multicultural Community for an Immigrant Incubation Centre (clause 6) to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee for a more fulsome discussion with respect to the nature of the propos…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (10): Paul Van Meerbergen, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (5): Matt Brown, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe

5. Proposed Family

Centre – Lorne Avenue Public School

Approve 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 …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

7. Repurposing of

London Hydro Loan

Approve 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 adv…

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Stephen Orser

8. Normal School

Amend clause 8 by adding the following words at the end of the clause, “subject to final business plan approval.”

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

9. Overnight Parking

Restrictions

Approve that NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the proposed elimination of overnight parking restrictions.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Stephen Orser

10. Fire Station No. 1

– Interior Alterations

Approve 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,…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

11. Development Charges

Approve 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 improvemen…

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Paul Van Meerbergen

11. Development Charges

Approve receipt of the 5th Report of the Committee of the Whole, reporting progress on the following matters:

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)