November 5, 2013, at 4:04 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:04 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 20th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with Ontario Works decentralization, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency who carries out business with the Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 20th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to with the Ontario Works participant profile, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency who carries out business with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 20th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with Ontario Works caseload update, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency who carries out business with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-6 of the Confidential Appendix to the 20th  Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which  could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency who carries out business with Ontario Works.

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 13th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, having to do with a mixed-use development, including a performing arts centre, by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is a proponent.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

13th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:13 PM for the purpose of considering the following:

Motion Passed

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEVENTEENTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 2013

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve the Minutes of the 17th meeting held on October 22, 2013.

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

23rd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve clauses 1 to 5, 7, and 9 to 11.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   7th Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the 7th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 25, 2013 BE RECEIVED.

3.   9th Report of the

Advisory Committee on the Environment

That the 9th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on October 2, 2013 BE RECEIVED.

4.   10th Report of the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That the 10th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 17, 2013 BE RECEIVED.

5.   Local Renewable

Electricity Generation Projects Seeking Ontario Feed-In Tariff Contracts

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to local renewable electricity generation projects seeking contracts under Version 3.0 of the Ontario Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program:   a)         for Category 1 Projects, the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign any requested Council Resolution using the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution, appended as Appendix “A” to the associated staff report, dated October 29, 2013; and,   b)         for Category 2 Projects, the proposed resolution that the construction and operation of ground-mounted solar projects, having little or no potential for impacts on adjacent properties, be supported at specific locations identified by the project developer where permitted by the FIT Program rules, BE APPROVED as a two-step process:   i)          the Civic Administration prepare a report, to the appropriate Standing Committee, advising of the proposed location; and, ii)         for projects supported by the Civic Administration, the Civic Administration will submit a Municipal Council Support Resolution, appended as Appendix “B” to the associated staff report, dated October 29, 2013, to the appropriate Standing Committee.  (2013-E06/L04)

7.   Properties located

at 404-408 Pall Mall Street and 660 Colborne Street (Z-8152)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the report dated October 29, 2013, relating to the decision by the Ontario Municipal Board, concerning the appeal by George Namo, with respect to an application for an amendment to Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which was approved by the Municipal Council, concerning the properties located at 404-408 Pall Mall Street and 600 Colborne Street BE RECEIVED. (2013-L01)

9.   10th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) from its meeting held on October 9, 2013:   a)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application of S. Deagle, requesting permission for alterations to the designated heritage property located at 558 Colborne Street, BE APPROVED, subject to the applicant consulting with the West Woodfield Heritage District Association and the Heritage Planner prior to continuing with the proposed alterations; it being noted that the Heritage Planner has reviewed the proposed porch repairs and alterations and has advised that the impact of such alterations on the heritage features of the property identified in the reasons for designation is negligible; it being further noted that the above-noted alterations were initiated without the proper heritage processes being followed; it being also noted that the LACH heard a verbal delegation from S. Deagle, applicant, with respect to this matter; and,   b)         that clauses 2 to 8, inclusive, of the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from W. Kinghorn, Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters.

10.   Extension of

Enhanced Financial Incentive Programs for Downtown and Old East Village

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the extension of the Forgivable Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement Loan Program in the Downtown and the Old East Village Community Improvement Project Areas:   a)            the attached, revised, by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013, to extend the Forgivable Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement Loan Program for the Downtown Community Improvement Plan Project Area;   b)            the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013, to extend the Forgivable Upgrade to Building Code Loan Program and the Forgivable Façade Improvement Loan Program for the Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Project Area;   c)            the Civic Administration be requested to explore opportunities to establish a hoarding program;   d)            the Civic Administration be requested to review the state of municipal parking lots and rear lanes in the area; and,   e)            the Civic Administration be requested to consider having staff pick up debris from broken garbage bags in the area from Adelaide Street to English Street;   it being noted that the cost of the program shall not exceed $1.1 million over the two (2) year timeframe of the extension and is subject to annual budget approval;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following:   -                     a communication, dated April 12, 2013, from S. Merritt, Manager, Old East Village BIA; and, -                     the attached, revised, report, dated October 29, 2013, from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard verbal presentations from M. Clark, C. Brian and M. Drangova, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to this matter.  (2013-D19)

11.   Property located at

797 York Street (Z-8208)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Southside Construction Management Ltd., relating to the property located at 797 York Street, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 29, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Community Shopping Area (CSA1) Zone, which provides for and regulates a wide range of community-scale retail and personal service uses, as well as some office, commercial recreation, community facilities and commercial school uses, which serve the needs of the community or a number of neighbourhoods located within convenient walking and/or driving distance TO a Community Shopping Area Special Provision (CSA1(_)) Zone, to permit Commercial/Private Schools and Offices with a maximum gross floor area of 2,000m2 (21,527.8 sq. ft.);   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2013-D14A)

Motion Passed

6.   Woodhull

Subdivision (39T-03511)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Farhi Holdings Corporation, for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lot C, Gore Concession, (Geographic Township of Delaware), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the east side of Woodhull Road, north of Gideon Drive, municipally known as 1820 Woodhull Road:   a)         the Special Provisions, appended as Schedule “D” to the associated staff report, dated October 29, 2013, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Farhi Holdings Corporation, for the subdivisions of land over Part of Lot C, Gore Concession, (Geographic Township of Delaware), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the east side of Woodhull Road, north of Gideon Drive, municipally known as 1820 Woodhull Road and for the  Woodhull Subdivision (39T-03511) BE APPROVED;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Source of Financing Report appended as Schedule “A” to the associated staff report, dated October 29, 2013;   c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Related Costs and Revenues” appended as Schedule “B” to the associated staff report, dated October 29, 2013; and,   d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the above-noted Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.   (2013-D12)

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve that clause 6 be referred to the Civic Administration for further review and a report back at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting.

Motion Passed

8.   Emerald Ash Borer

Business Plan

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Emerald Ash Borer Business Plan:   a)         the Provincial Emerald Ash Borer funding, in the amount of $200,000 that expires in 2013, BE PLACED in the 2014 Budget; it being noted that Planning Staff has prepared a Business Case accordingly;   b)         the Business Plan Scenarios as contained in the staff report dated October 29, 2013 BE REFERRED to the 2014 Budget Process as background information; it being noted that Scenario #2 is reflective of the business case that has been prepared to date; it being further noted that a customized tree planting program is not recommended;   c)         the Corporate Maintenance Management System BE IMPLEMENTED, as quickly as possible, to improve the efficiency and capacity of the Emerald Ash Borer management and other Forestry programs;   d)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to submit a request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit the purchase of trees as eligible expenditures for issuing debt; it being noted that the Province’s financial support for the Emerald Ash Borer program ends on December 31, 2013 and the City of London’s current plan to replant trees, removed under the Emerald Ash Borer program, will take 9.5 years to complete without the Province’s financial support; further noting that the Public Accounting Standards Board (PSAB) does not currently consider trees as a ‘capital’ expense and the purchase of trees is ineligible for debt issuance; and,   e)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore other revenue opportunities to allow the public to participate and accelerate the program and to consider all other potential revenue opportunities.   (2013-F11)

Motion Passed

10.   Extension of

Enhanced Financial Incentive Programs for Downtown and Old East Village

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

12.   Review of Holding

Provision Requirements in Zoning By-law Z-1 (Z-8172)

That, the report dated October 29, 2013 from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official, relating to a City-initiated application to amend the requirements relating to the implementation of holding provisions in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration and a report back at a public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting to be held on November 26, 2013;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2013-D14A)

Motion Passed

13.   Proposed Wortley

Village - Old South Heritage Conservation District (O-8118)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the creation of a Heritage Conservation District for the Wortley Village-Old South neighbourhood:   a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 29, 2013 BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of the Municipal Council  to designate the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District under Part V (Section 41.(1)) of the Ontario Heritage Act;   b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 29, 2013 BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of the Municipal Council  to amend Section 13.3.5 Implementation-Heritage Conservation District Plans to add Figure 13-6, to amend Section 13.3.8 Specific Heritage Conservation Districts to add a character statement and policies for the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District and to amend Chapter 13 Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest to add a new Figure 13-6 to identify the boundaries of the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District; and,   c)         the Wortley Village Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to:   i)              amend Section 19.2.2 Guideline Documents of the Official Plan to include the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines as a guideline document; ii)             to adopt the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines as a heritage conservation district plan pursuant to Section 41.1(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, iii)            to report back on parts i) and ii), above, at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee;   it being noted that the proposed by-laws referred to in parts a) and b), above, will be introduced at the Municipal Council meeting following the Planning and Environment Committee meeting when the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines are considered;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith:   -                     David Winninger, 497 Old Wonderland Road – echoing the Heritage Planner’s comment that it has been 20 years since Wortley Village-Old South was identified as a potential heritage conservation district; noting that Wortley Village-Old South has been waiting very patiently while five other districts were designated; expressing support for the designation of Wortley Village-Old South; and indicating that there are a lot of unique heritage homes and buildings in Old South, such as the former Normal School, which has been described as the jewel in the crown for heritage in all of London. -                     Bob Porter, President, Old South Community Organization, 50 Byron Avenue East – expressing appreciation to the City for bringing this matter forward; advising that most of the residents in Old South have been very excited about this happening; and believing that this is a great initiative for the City. -                     Gary Brown, Member, Old South Community Organization, 35A – 59 Ridout Street – expressing support for this initiative; expressing appreciation to the staff and the consultants for all of their efforts in this endeavor; indicating that he learned a lot about the neighbourhood during the process; advising that, on page 163 of the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda, part f) mentions the retention of existing grass boulevards; noting that he does not like the use of the word “grass” as people sometimes naturalize their boulevard; requesting the use of the word “naturalized” instead of “grass”; indicating that on page 166 of the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda, it mentions the London Normal School; and expressing concern that, as this is the only good sized open space in  the area, any proposed changes to the grounds should require public site plan approval; and reiterating that the green is just as important as the Normal School to the community. -                     Doug Lansink, 66 Byron Avenue – expressing disagreement with the proposed Heritage Conservation District; indicating that he believes that it is a way to control density; and advising that he believes that it is important for Wortley Village to have an increase in density.   (2013-D09)

Motion Passed

V.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   His Worship the

Mayor presents a certificate for “London’s Featured Community Organization” to My Sister’s Place.

IX.   REPORTS (Continued)

20th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clauses 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 17.

1.   Disclosure of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That the 6th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 26, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

3.   10th Report of the

London Housing Advisory Committee

That the 10th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 9, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

5.   June Callwood

Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario

That the communication dated October 2013, from the Honorable M. Coteau, Ministry of Citizenship  and Immigration, with respect to the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Members are encouraged to consider nominations for London volunteers. (2013-M11)

9.   Resident Patient

Handling and Hygiene Systems at Dearness Home - Single Source

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, in accordance with section 14.4, subsections d) and e),  of the Procurement Policy, the following actions be taken with the respect to the maintenance, load testing and supply of resident patient handling and hygiene equipment to the City of London:   a)         approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into negotiations for the maintenance, load testing and supply of resident patient handling and hygiene equipment  for a one (1) year period with options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods with ArjoHuntleigh Canada Inc., 90 Matheson Blvd. West, Suite 300, Mississauga, ON, L5R 3R3;   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter;   c)         the above-noted approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon:   i)          the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with ArjoHuntleigh Canada Inc., to the satisfaction of the Manager of Purchasing and Supply; and   ii)         the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2013-S03)

10.   Single Source -

Advertising Services in the City Arena Facilities

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks & Recreation, in accordance with section 14.4, subsections d) and e), of the Procurement Policy, the following actions be taken with respect to the advertising services in the City’s arena facilities:   a)         approval hereby BE GIVEN to enter into formal negotiations with LK Promotions and Advertising to provide advertising services in the City’s arena facilities for a three-year period, with an option to renew the contract for a two additional years;   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and   c)         the approval hereby be given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2013-L04A)

12.   11th Report of the

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC), from its meeting held on October 3, 2013:   a)         clause 1 BE NOTED AND FILED; b)         clause 2 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and staff BE REQUESTED to provide an update at a November Community and Protective Services Committee meeting with respect to the operational budget for 2013, and any applicable contingency plan(s); clause 2, as referred, reads as follows:    “That the following actions be taken with respect to animal care/welfare funding:  a)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide clarification with respect to where the cat and dog licensing funds are allocated, how the reserve funds work and how to increase the current operating budget; it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) heard a verbal presentation from R. Oke, Animal Control & Welfare Coordinator, with respect to the municipal animal welfare program funding; and,  b)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to develop a business case to support a $50,000 increase in the Animal Welfare Operating Budget to be specifically used for spay/neuter and/or trap neuter release programs.” c)         clauses 3 to 11 BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from S. Rans, AWAC Chair, with respect to this matter.

13.   8th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC), from its meeting held on September 26, 2013:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the ACCAC Annual Empowerment and Action Day:   i)       the date of the 19th Annual Empowerment and Action Day BE MOVED to December 3, 2013, to correspond with the United Nations International Day for Persons with Disabilities;     

ii)      up to $4,000 BE APPROVED from the ACCAC Budget to fund the above-noted event; it being noted that the ACCAC has sufficient funds in its 2013 Budget for this expense;     

i)          NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the requested change to the Various Fees and Charges By-law; it being noted that timing would not allow for a change prior to the 2013 event;   b)         clause 2, with respect to a change to the ACCAC Terms of Reference, BE REFERRED to the City Clerk for review, and report back as required; clause 2, as referred, reads as follows:   “2.   That the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) BE AMENDED to add one (1) non-voting representative from a professional multi-culture outreach organization; it being noted that the ACCAC reviewed and received a Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on June 25, 2013, with respect to this matter.”   c)         clauses 3 to 16 BE RECEIVED.

14.   9th Report of the

London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC), from its meeting held on October 17, 2013:   a)         the following expenditures BE APPROVED from the LDRRAC 2013 Budget:   i)              up to $500.00 for the purchase of plaques for the recipients awarded the 2013 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award; and,      ii)             up to $300.00 for the purchase of cultural calendars for all the recipients nominated for the 2013 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award;   b)         that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2013 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award:    i)             Lavish Nightclub BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small Business and Small Labour Category, for their cameo all ages dances;      ii)             Rogers Television (London and Regions) BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Corporations, Large Business and Large Labour Category, for their community access programming and volunteer program;      iii)            Western University’s Indigenous Services BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Institutions (public or private) Category, for their indigenous youth mini-university ;         iv)        LUSO Community Services, London Cross Cultural Learner Centre and South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for-Profits) Education and Training Category, for their Settlement Workers in Schools Program; and,      v)         Regional HIV/AIDS Connection BE AWARDED the 2013 Diversity Race             Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth/Young Adult Groups of Organizations Category, for their Open Closet Program; and,   c)         clauses 3 to 8 BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from P. Shanahan, Chair LDRRAC, with respect to this matter.

17.   S. Cordes,

Executive Director, Youth Opportunities Unlimited - Update on the Cornerstone

That the request for delegation status, from S. Cordes, Youth Opportunities Unlimited to provide an update on the Cornerstone, BE APPROVED. (2013-S12)

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clauses 4, 15 and 16.

4.   3rd Report of the

Child Care Advisory Committee

That the 3rd Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 17, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

15.   2014 Child Care

Service Plan

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, in her capacity as Administrator, Day Nurseries Act, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Child Care Service Plan:   a)         the Child Care Service Plan for 2014, as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2013, BE ENDORSED; and,   b)         the $1 Million funding allocation to support the above-noted Service Plan BE APPROVED as a drawdown from the Child Care and Early Childhood Development Reserve Fund.   (2013-S12)

16.   Children’s Services

Funding Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-Law, as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of November 5, 2013 to:   a)         approve the standard form for the Children’s Services Funding Agreement (attached as Schedule 1 to the By-Law);   b)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services as Administrator, Day Nurseries Act or her/his respective written designate, the authority to insert the details into the respective Agreements in the form approved in (a) above; and   c)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services as Administrator, Day Nurseries Act the authority to execute the Agreements.  (2013-L04)

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clauses 6, 7 and 8.

6.   Ontario Works

Decentralization

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness, the staff report dated October 28, 2013, with respect to an update on the decentralization of Ontario Works, BE RECEIVED.  (2013-S04)

7.   Ontario Works

Participant Profile, July 2013

That, on the recommendation of the Manager Employment and Strategic Initiatives, with the concurrence of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated October 28, 2013, with respect to the Ontario Works participant profile as of July 2013, BE RECEIVED. (2013-S05)

8.   Ontario Works

Caseload Update for January 2013 to September 2013

That, on the recommendation of the Manager Employment and Strategic Initiatives, with the concurrence of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated October 28, 2013, with respect to an update on the Ontario Works caseload for January to September 2013, BE RECEIVED. (2013-S05)

Motion Passed

11.   Sign and Canopy

By-law - Gateway Sign Feature Request

That the following actions be taken with respect to the request by Speyside East Corp. to permit the placement of two permanent company emblems on the approved roundabout gateway wall located at the intersection of Tillman Road/ Raleigh Boulevard, in the Talbot Village Subdivision:   a)         the report dated October 28, 2013 from the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services & Chief Building Official with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; and   b)         the request for the inclusion of the developer’s emblem on the wall feature BE REFUSED for the following reasons:   i)          the proposal is a prohibition under the Sign and Canopy By-law;  and,   ii)          the proposed signage would be located within the public road allowance;   it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from V. Frijia with respect to this matter.

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve that clause 11 be referred back to the Civic Administration for further consideration as a result of recent correspondence from the applicant.

Motion Passed

27th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Approve clauses 1 to 10, inclusive.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Single Source Debt

Management System

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to acquiring a Debt Management System:   a)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate with Quatro Group Software Systems Inc., 4275 Village Centre Court, Unit 100, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V3, for the design and installation of a Debt Management System; it being noted that:   i)          preliminary cost estimates indicate the project value will be $150,000 to $170,000, excluding HST, dependent upon final system design;   ii)         annual maintenance support costs are estimated to be $30,000, plus applicable taxes; and   iii)         procurement through Quatro Group Software Systems Inc. is a single source purchase in accordance with sections 14.4 (e), (g) and (k) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated October 29, 2013;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase;   d)         approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with Quatro Group Software Systems Inc. for the work, subject to successful negotiations; 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.

3.   Pre-Authorized Tax

Payment Plan By-law and Collection of Property Taxes By-law

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2014:   a)         a by-law to amend By-law A-5505-497 “A by-law to authorize the implementation of a pre-authorized payment plan” so that the calculation of pre-authorized payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year ( see Appendix “A” to the staff report dated October 29, 2013), BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013; and   b)         a by-law to amend By-law A-8 “a by-law to provide for the collection of property taxes” so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set at a percentage of 40% of the previous year’s taxes and then increased by the average increase in total municipal property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year (see Appendix “B” to the staff report dated October 29, 2013) BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on November 5, 2013.

4.   Employee

Absenteeism 2013 Mid-Year Review Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated October 29, 2013, with respect to the employee absenteeism 2013 mid-year review, BE RECEIVED for information.

5.   Expenditure Above

Market Threshold – Final Phase LED Lighting System

That Covent Garden Market BE AUTHORIZED to spend an amount of approximately $70,500 (less a rebate of $10,000 from London Hydro for a net approximate amount of $60,500) in order to implement the final phase of its LED lighting system.

6.   Appointment to the

Childcare Advisory Committee

That Shari Carter BE APPOINTED to the Childcare Advisory Committee as a Voting Member-at-Large, for the term ending February 28, 2015.

7.   Appointments to the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee as Voting Members-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2015: -           Nathaniel Bergman -           Edward Emery -           Natalie St. Amour -           Randy Trudeau

8.   Appointment to the

Town and Gown Committee

That  Chris Thompson BE APPOINTED to the Town and Gown Committee as a Voting Member-at-Large, representing Ward 13, for the term ending February 28, 2015.

9.   City of London’s

Credit Rating

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated October 29, 2013 regarding the City of London’s credit rating BE RECEIVED for information.

10.   ADDED – Request for

Expense Authorization – Councillor J.L. Baechler

That the following actions be taken with respect to a request from Councillor J.L. Baechler  for authorization to cover the costs associated with arrangements for a guest speaker at an open forum on Deep Geological Repositories:   a)         Councillor Baechler’s request BE APPROVED; and   b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with respect to a potential amendment to the Council-approved Council Members’ Expense Policy in order to accommodate costs associated with educational forums hosted by Members of Council.

Motion Passed

18th Report of the Civic Works Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve clauses 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   1st Report of the

LTC Long-Term Growth Report Working Group

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the LTC Long-Term Growth Report Working Group, from its meeting held on October 10, 2013:   a)            clause 1 BE REFERRED to the London Transit Commission for review and consideration; it being noted that clause 1 reads as follows:   “That the following actions be taken with respect to a communication received from Councillor J.P. Bryant with respect to dogs on public transit:   a)            the request to allow dogs on public transit BE REFERRED to London Transit Commission for consideration;   b)            the London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to report back to the LTC Long Term Growth Report Working Group (LTCWG) with respect to this matter”; and,   b)      clauses 2 to 5 BE RECEIVED.

3.   7th Report of the

Transportation Advisory Committee

That the 7th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 1, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

5.   Selling Greenhouse

Gas Emission Offsets from W12A Landfill Gas Flaring System

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the sale of greenhouse gas emission offsets from the W12A Landfill Gas Flaring System:   a)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the offer from Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) to purchase at least 1,740 tonnes of verified greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions offsets from The Corporation of the City of London at $10 per tonne;   b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of November 5, 2013 for the purpose of approving the Confidentiality Agreement with NOVA Chemicals Corporation with respect to discussions on business opportunities in the area of landfill gas emissions management, including potential GHG emission offset or credit opportunities available to NOVA Chemicals Corporation, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement on the City’s behalf; and,   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to explore additional opportunities, if needed, to sell the remaining verified GHG emissions offsets to other interested buyers.  (2013-E17)

6.   Wellington Street

Parking Meters

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to changing the parking regulations on Wellington Street between Grosvenor Street and Cheapside Street.  (2013-T02)

8.   2012 Community

Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Challenges and Opportunities

That the staff report dated October 28, 2013 from the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, with respect to the 2012 Community Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory: Challenges and Opportunities report BE RECEIVED.  (2013-E17)

Motion Passed

4.   Greenway Wastewater

Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrade Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the expansion and upgrade of the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant: a)            the staff report dated October 28, 2013 with respect to the proposed expansion of the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant BE REFERRED to the 2014 Wastewater and Treatment Budget deliberations;   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to make the following budget adjustments to ES5233 Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion ($3,000k), ES5143 Hauled Liquid Waste Receiving ($2.4M), ES5234 Adelaide Wastewater and Treatment Plant CSO ($2.8M), and ES5431 Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion Ph 2 ($1.9M), totaling $10.1 million, as part of the identified funding for the proposed Greenway Expansion in the 2014 Wastewater & Treatment Budget, subject to Budget approval; and,   c)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a communications strategy which would include holding a Public Information Centre to review the design with the public;   it being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard the attached presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water, Wastewater and Treatment, with respect to this matter.  (2013-E07)

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Amend clause 4 by adding a new part d) as follows:   “d)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with respect to climate change matters, specifically as it related to flooding concerns;”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve clause 4, as amended.

Motion Passed

7.   Adelaide Street/Canadian

Pacific Railway Grade Separation

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Adelaide Street/Canadian Pacific Railway Grade Separation:   a)         the Adelaide Street/Canadian Pacific Railway crossing BE CONFIRMED as the City’s highest priority new rail-road grade separation candidate site;   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the project environmental assessment subject to its inclusion and approval in the 2014 Development Charges and 2015 Capital Budget; and,   c)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to engage Canadian Pacific Railway in discussions with respect to this matter.  (2013-T11)

Pursuant to section 12.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor D. Brown calls for a separate vote on part b) of clause 7.

Motion to Approve parts a) and c) of clause 7 is put.

Motion Passed

Motion to Approve part b) of clause 7 is put.

Motion Passed

9.   Waste Diversion and

Garbage Collection Updates

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated October 28, 2013, providing an update on waste diversion and garbage collection, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration will be including information from the Conference Board of Canada report on municipal waste in its forthcoming report that is expected to be tabled with the Civic Works Committee in November 2013, regarding alternative collection timeframes and processes.  (2013-E07)

Councillor S. Orser appeals the decision of the Chair.  The City Clerk puts the question “shall the ruling of the Chair be sustained?”

Motion Passed to sustain the ruling of the Chair.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

10.   Sanitary Service

Agreement between the City of London and Middlesex Centre

That the attached presentation from Mayor Al Edmonson and M. Looby, Middlesex Centre, and the attached presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water, Wastewater and Treatment, regarding the request by Middlesex Centre to amend the current Sanitary Service Agreement between Middlesex Centre and the City of London BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer for review and report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee.  (2013-L04)

At 6:35 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

At 6:44 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clauses 11 and 12.

11.   Water Bill Investigation

That the communication dated August 9, 2013, from M. Bruggeman, with respect to the water bills for 51 Chesterfield Avenue, BE REFERRED to staff for continued discussion and resolution.  (2013-E06)

12.   Water Power Imports

from Quebec

That the communication dated October 8, 2013, from J. Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, with respect to Water Power Imports from Quebec, BE REFERRED to London Hydro Inc.  (2013-E06)

Motion Passed

13th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Approve clauses 1, 3, 4 and 5.

1.   Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.   London Economic Development Corporation –

Activity Update

4.   Inquiry – CIP Development Along the 401

Corridor

5.   Porter Airlines in London, Ontario

That the Greater London International Airport Authority BE ADVISED that the City of London fully supports the presence of Porter Airlines in London, Ontario.

Motion Passed

2.   Mixed-Use Development Including a

Performing Arts Centre – Review of Proposals and Public Input

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

18th Report of the Committee of the Whole

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Approve:   That, as a procedural matter pursuant to section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:    1.                   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to RFP 13-40 Lease of Office Space, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to negotiate a lease with Capital City Shopping Centre selected by the RFP Evaluation Committee as having had the highest technical score. (2013-L07)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Councillor B. Councillor B. Armstrong enquired as to whether the report regarding the Veterans Memorial Parkway noise attenuation matter could be brought back to the Civic Works Committee by December 13, 2013.  The Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer indicated that the report will be submitted prior to the 2014 Budget deliberations.  The Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer was requested to consult with Councillor B. Armstrong regarding any additional concerns from the constituents that the Councillor may be aware of.

Councillor S. Orser enquired if the Civic Administration would consider introducing a Gold Box reward program related to recycling.  It was noted that a report is forthcoming with respect to this and other recycling matters.

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.No. 442.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. No. 442.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 438 to 441 and Bill No.s 443 to 449.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 438 to 441 and 443 to 449.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 438 to 441 and 443 to 449.

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

24 substantive votes at this meeting (6 contested, 18 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

10#2. Extension of

Enhanced Financial Incentive Programs for Downtown and Old East Village

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

10#4. ADDED – Request for

Expense Authorization – Councillor J.L. Baechler

That the following actions be taken with respect to a request from Councillor J.L. Baechler  for authorization to cover the costs associated with arrangements for a guest speaker at an open forum on Deep Geological Repositories:   a)         Councillor Baechler’s request BE APPROVED; and …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

10#5. Sanitary Service

Agreement between the City of London and Middlesex Centre

At 6:44 PM Mayor J.F. Fontana resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

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Yea (9): Paul Van Meerbergen, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White

Nay (6): Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

11#2. Sign and Canopy

By-law - Gateway Sign Feature Request

Approve that clause 11 be referred back to the Civic Administration for further consideration as a result of recent correspondence from the applicant.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Harold Usher

12#3. Water Power Imports

from Quebec

That the communication dated October 8, 2013, from J. Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, with respect to Water Power Imports from Quebec, BE REFERRED to London Hydro Inc.  (2013-E06)

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#4. Mixed-Use Development Including a

Performing Arts Centre – Review of Proposals and Public Input

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Fontana, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Bill Armstrong, Stephen Orser

2#4. Mixed-Use Development Including a

Performing Arts Centre – Review of Proposals and Public Input

Approve:   That, as a procedural matter pursuant to section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:    1.                   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Corporat…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

2#4. Mixed-Use Development Including a

Performing Arts Centre – Review of Proposals and Public Input

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

4#4. Greenway Wastewater

Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrade Update

Amend clause 4 by adding a new part d) as follows:   “d)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with respect to climate change matters, specifically as it related to flooding concerns;”

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

4#4. Greenway Wastewater

Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrade Update

Approve clause 4, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

5#5. Porter Airlines in London, Ontario

That the Greater London International Airport Authority BE ADVISED that the City of London fully supports the presence of Porter Airlines in London, Ontario.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

7#4. Adelaide Street/Canadian

Pacific Railway Grade Separation

Motion to Approve parts a) and c) of clause 7 is put.

✅ 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, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Denise Brown

Nay (1): Judy Bryant

7#4. Adelaide Street/Canadian

Pacific Railway Grade Separation

Motion to Approve part b) of clause 7 is put.

✅ 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, Joni Baechler, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White

Nay (2): Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

9#4. Waste Diversion and

Garbage Collection Updates

Motion Passed to sustain the ruling of the Chair.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (3): Stephen Orser, Bud Polhill, Sandy White

9#4. Waste Diversion and

Garbage Collection Updates

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

IV. COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:13 PM for the purpose of considering the following:

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

VI. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEVENTEENTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 2013

Approve the Minutes of the 17th meeting held on October 22, 2013.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 438 to 441 and Bill No.s 443 to 449.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

6. Woodhull

Subdivision (39T-03511)

Approve that clause 6 be referred to the Civic Administration for further review and a report back at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

8. Emerald Ash Borer

Business Plan

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Emerald Ash Borer Business Plan:   a)         the Provincial Emerald Ash Borer funding, in the amount of $200,000 that expires in 2013, BE PLACED in the 2014 Budget; it being noted that Planning Staff has prepared a Business Case ac…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

13. Proposed Wortley

Village - Old South Heritage Conservation District (O-8118)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the creation of a Heritage Conservation District for the Wortley Village-Old South neighbourhood:   a)         the propose…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

16. Children’s Services

Funding Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-Law, as appended to the staff report dated October 28, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of November 5, 2013 to:   a)         approve the standard form for…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

17. S. Cordes,

Executive Director, Youth Opportunities Unlimited - Update on the Cornerstone

That the request for delegation status, from S. Cordes, Youth Opportunities Unlimited to provide an update on the Cornerstone, BE APPROVED. (2013-S12)

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)