November 25, 2013, at 4:03 PM
Present:
P. Van Meerbergen, J. F. Fontana, M. Brown, H.L. Usher, S. White, J. Martin (Secretary)
Absent:
S. Orser
Also Present:
D. Brown, P. Hubert; W. Abbott, G. Belch, J. Braam, A. Dunbar, D. Huggins, B. Krichker, J. Lucas, J. Parsons, D. Popadic, L. Rowe, R. Sharpe, J. Simon, E. Soldo, J. Stanford, R. Welker
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. 8th Report of the
Transportation Advisory Committee
Recommendation: That the 8th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 5, 2013, BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S. White (5)
Motion Passed
3. Hyde Park Nos. 5 and
6 Stormwater Management Facilities
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Nos. 5 and 6 Stormwater Management Facilities: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with a Subject Lands Status Report/Scoped EIS for the Hyde Park No. 5 SWM Facility site; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the design and construction of Hyde Park No. 5 SWM Facility, in the general location identified in the Hyde Park Community Storm Drainage and Stormwater Management (SWM) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Schedule ‘B’ study accepted by Council in 2002, subject to any requirements identified through the Subject Lands Status Report/Scoped EIS; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to conduct a Public Participation Meeting prior to the construction of the Hyde Park No. 5 SWM Facility, in order to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the recommended design and compensation strategy developed as part of the evaluation consistent with a Subject Lands Status Report/Scoped EIS for the Hyde Park No. 5 SWM Facility site; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the design and construction of Hyde Park No. 6 Stormwater Management Facility in the location identified in the Hyde Park Community Storm Drainage and Stormwater Management (SWM) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Schedule ‘B’ study accepted by Council in 2002; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to conduct a Public Participation Meeting prior to the construction of the Hyde Park No. 6 SWM Facility, in order to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the recommended design; and, f) the delegation request from A. Valestro, 133 John Street, Unit 1, BE REFERRED to the Public Participation Meeting to be scheduled at a future date with respect to this matter. (2013-E08)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S.E. White (5)
Motion Passed
4. Non-Disclosure
Agreement with London Hydro for Utilizing Electricity Use Data
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 25, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of December 3, 2013 to approve the Non-Disclosure Agreement with London Hydro with respect to obtaining and utilizing electricity use data for the purposes of creating energy maps to support the City of London’s upcoming Community Energy Action Plan, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement on the City’s behalf. (2013-L04)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S. White (5)
Motion Passed
5. Endorsement of New
Operational Plan for the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station (London Portion)
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water and Wastewater, the Operational Plan for the London-owned portion of the Elgin-Middlesex Pumping Station BE ENDORSED as per the requirements of O. Reg. 188/07. (2013-E08)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S.E. White (5)
Motion Passed
6. 2013 External Audit
of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System and 2013 Management Review
Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2013 External Audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System and 2013 Management Review: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an updated report to the Municipal Council which reflects the fact that the Municipal Council has approved the additional resources required to address the 2013 audit findings; and, b) the staff report dated November 25, 2013 with respect to the 2013 External Audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System, and the subsequent Management Review meeting, BE RECEIVED. (2013-E08)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S.E. White (5)
Motion Passed
7. Waste Diversion and
Garbage Collection Updates
Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to the waste diversion and garbage collection updates: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare business plans for the following initiatives from the report “Road Map 2.0 – The Road to Increased Resource Recovery and Zero Waste”: i) the provision of two blue boxes, at no cost, to residents of newly-constructed homes as part of recycling education and awareness; ii) the establishment of a multi-residential recycling cart purchase program that sells roll-out carts at cost; and, iii) the addition of vegetable oil and used oil collection to the EnviroDepots; it being noted that the above-noted initiatives have public support and can be achieved with minimal cost; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee, by April 2014, with respect to: i) an identification and evaluation of best practices implemented in other municipalities for garbage and recycling collection; ii) an evaluation of the City of London’s current collection system in order to identify opportunities for further savings through optimization; iii) public feedback with respect to frequency of garbage and recycling collection; and, iv) an evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of contracting garbage collection, and identification of the processes that are required to be followed if such an option were to be pursued; c) the report entitled “Road Map 2.0 – The Road to Increased Resource Recovery and Zero Waste” BE RECEIVED and BE APPROVED for release for the purpose of public engagement, which will include outreach through traditional media, social media, the City’s website and at community events between January 2, 2014 and April 30, 2014; it being further noted the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste with respect to this matter. (2013-E07)
Voting Record:
Motion to Amend staff recommendation to read as above.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S.E. White (5)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve clause 7, as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.F. Fontana M. Brown P. Van Meerbergen H.L. Usher S.E. White (5)
Motion Passed
8. Management of Traffic on Richmond Street
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that Mayor J. F. Fontana enquired about the possibility of utilizing three lanes along Richmond Street for moving traffic during peak hours, rather than maintaining two lanes in either direction at all times. The Civic Administration advised that switching lane directions is problematic and that Bus Rapid Transit is the optimal solution for managing traffic.
(See Confidential Appendix enclosed for Members only.)
The Civic Works Committee convened in camera from 6:03 PM to 6:36 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matter:
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.