January 14, 2014, at 4:05 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, clause 1 of the 3rd Report of the Committee of the Whole, and the related Bill No. 68, all having to do with a matter to be considered for the purpose of 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 services agency that has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Works.

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 4th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with a question on the ballot regarding the funding of a Performing Arts Centre, by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is currently involved in the process with the City of London.  Councillor J.B. Swan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, particularly those matters pertaining to Centennial Hall and Orchestra London, by indicating that his employer is Orchestra London, which rents space at Centennial Hall.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)         Councillor S.E. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters having to do with Homelessness Initiatives by indicating that she works in the mental health crisis service area, which is managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association.   b)         Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Ontario Works.   c)         Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Centennial Hall and Orchestra London by indicating that his employer is Orchestra London.

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor B. Polhill

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

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

V.   RECOGNITIONS

2.   2014 Tax-Supported

Budget - General Overview

1.                    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:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, 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 the Lease of Office Space at 1275 Highbury Avenue North, known as the Northland Mall, the following actions be taken:   a)         the Lease Agreement between the City and Capital City Shopping Centre Limited attached as Appendix “B” BE APPROVED; and   b)         the financing for the leasehold improvements associated with the lease valued at $362,700 BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

2.                     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:   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, the following actions be taken with respect to the property at 4233 Scotland Drive:   a)         the offer submitted by Thomas Michael Robinson and Teresa Lynn Robinson to sell to the City land municipally known as 4233 Scotland Drive, located on the south side of Scotland Drive west of White Oak Road, described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 6 (Part 2), containing an area of approximately 11.13 acres, for the purpose of buffering the City’s W12A landfill site, for the sum of $420,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following condition:   i)          the City agreeing to pay the Vendors’ reasonable legal fees, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this transaction, subject to assessment; and             b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report  attached hereto as Appendix “A”.   3.                     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:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the acquisition of a portion of property from the property municipally known as 379 - 465 Sunningdale Road West, further described as Part 7, Plan 33R-18452, containing an area of approximately 0.70 acres, for the purpose of the Sunningdale Road West Roundabout Project at the intersection of Sunningdale Road West and Wonderland Road North:   a)         the offer submitted by Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited to sell to the City the subject portion of property, for the sum of $212,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following condition:   i)          the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal costs, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes to complete this transaction, subject to assessment; and                                                 b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF

THE MINUTES OF the 2nd MEETING HELD ON dECEMBER 17, 2013

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve the Minutes of the 2nd Meeting held on December 17, 2013.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve referral of the following communication as noted:

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIX.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of clause 3 of the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee at this time.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   Letter of Agreement

  • Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) as appended to the staff report dated January 7, 2014 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 14, 2014 to authorize the Mayor and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and the City of London with respect to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.

4.   Stormwater

Infrastructure Improvements/Remediation Works Along Richmond Street Corridor

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated January 6, 2014, with respect to the Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements/Remediation Works along the Richmond Street corridor from Hillside Drive to the Thames River-North Branch, BE RECEIVED for information. (2013-D24)

5.   Western/Wharncliffe

Road North Widening Environmental Assessment Study-Appointment of Consulting Engineer

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for the Western / Wharncliffe Road Environmental Assessment (EA) from Platts Lane to Oxford Street (TS1489):   a)         AECOM Canada Limited, 250 York Street, Suite 410, London ON, N6A 6K8, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Environmental Assessment Study for Western / Wharncliffe Road North, in the amount of $417,714.00, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated January 6, 2014;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant 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-T04B)

6.   Snow-Packed Roads

and Snow Dumping form Private Property

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated January 6, 2014, with respect to snow packed roads and snow dumping from private property, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2013-T06)

7.   Request for a

Four-way Stop to be Placed on Curry Street at the Corner of Piccadilly Street

That the communication from L. VanSteensel, with respect to a request for a four-way stop to be installed on Curry Street at the corner of Piccadilly Street, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration of qualification under the provisions of the Traffic Calming Program.  (2013-T08)

8.   Southdale Road Widening

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen extended his appreciation to those involved in the widening and opening of  Southdale Road, between Wharncliffe Road and Wonderland Road.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

9.   Consideration of

Appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Accessibility Advisory Committee as Voting Members for the term ending February 28, 2015:   Voting - Members at Large (Requires 2):   -           Julia Cunningham -           Jim Sanders   Voting - Persons with a Disability (Requires 4):   -           Rob Campbell -           Florencia de Lasa -           Carrie Dodman -           Clifton S. Young   Voting - Parent with a Child with a Disability (Requires 1):   -           Renee MacLachlan

10.   Consideration of

Appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Environment

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Advisory Committee on the Environment as Voting Members-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2015:   Voting:   -           Jamie Baxter -           Becki Schulz

11.   Consideration of

Appointments to the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Housing Advisory Committee as Voting Members for the term ending February 28, 2015:   Voting - Member at Large (Requires 2):   -           Chris Moss -           Peggy Stewart   Voting - Emergency Housing Non-Profit (Requires 1):   -           Doug Nemeth

12.   Municipal

Regulation of Methadone Health Services in the City of London

That the attached communication dated December 18, 2013, from the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to collect the requested documentation and provide same to the OHRC, emphasizing the City’s ongoing commitment to upholding human rights, and for the Civic Administration to monitor and report back to the Corporate Services Committee, as appropriate, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 57 to 70, excluding Bill No. 68.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Seconded by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 57 to 70, excluding Bill No. 68.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve Third Reading of Bill No.s 57 to 70, excluding Bill No. 68.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.68.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.68.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve Third Reading of Bill No.68.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT