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

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:

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

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS (Continued)

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

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

1.   Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

2.   Mixed-Use Development Including a

Performing Arts Centre – Review of Proposals and Public Input

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

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

Motion Passed

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

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 Passed

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

Motion Passed

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

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)

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)

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

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Approve clauses 1, 3, 4 and 5.

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.

V.   RECOGNITIONS

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)

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clauses 4, 15 and 16.

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

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clauses 6, 7 and 8.

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

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

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

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

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

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT