May 6, 2013, at 7:02 PM

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1.   That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.P.

Bryant disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report, having to do with the 5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, as it relates to the recommendation related to the Residential Rental Unit Licensing By-law, by indicating that she owns a rental unit.

2.   4th Report of the

London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 4th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 18, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

3.   No. 7 Fire Station

Relocation Project No. F07-PP1089 Tender No. 13-51

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Fire Chief, the following actions be taken with respect to the No. 7 Fire Station Relocation Project No. F07-PP1089 (Tender No. 13-51):   a)         the bid submitted by Graceview Enterprises Inc., 50432 Yorke Line, RR1, Belmont, Ontario N0L 1B0, at its tendered price of $1,824,000.00 (HST excluded) for No. 7 Fire Station Relocation, BE ACCEPTED; it being pointed out that the bid submitted by Graceview Enterprises Inc. 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 to the staff report dated May 6, 2013;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this project;   d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the contractor for the work; and   e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2013-L04A)

4.   Fence By-law

Amendments

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2013 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of May 14, 2013, to amend the Fence By-law, PS-6, to for the purpose of addressing public safety.  (2013-C01)

5.   5th Report of the

London Housing Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC), from its meeting held on April 10, 2013:   a)         on the recommendation of the LHAC, the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the LHAC expressed its support for the administration and enforcement of the Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law, with a focus on addressing substandard housing conditions proactively, protecting amenities, character and stability of residential areas and ensuring compliance with the Fire Protection and Promotion Act; and,   b)         clauses 2 to 5 BE RECEIVED.

6.   Request for

Delegation Status

  • Guaranteed Designs

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the request for delegation status from S. Charles, Guaranteed Designs to request an amendment to the Sign and Canopy By-law related to the property located at 1064 Western Road:   a)            the request for delegation status BE NOTED AND FILED; it being noted that a new sign by-law is scheduled to be brought forward at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee and public comments will be received at that time; and,   b)            the additional correspondence from M. Shahabi, with respect to this matter BE RECEIVED.

7.   Request for Delegation Status – Youth

Create Healthy Communities

Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to the request for delegation status from Youth Create Healthy Communities, related to a proposed student bus pass subsidy from the City of London:   a)            the request for delegation status BE NOTED AND FILED; and,   b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to arrange a meeting with the local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, as soon as possible, in for the matter of income redistribution to be further discussed in order to facilitate a program such as the one proposed above.