February 25, 2014, at 4:24 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:24 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report having to do with a mixed-use development including a Performing Arts Centre, by indicating that his employer, Orchestra London, is a proponent.

2.   Mixed-Use

Development including a Performing Arts Centre:  Business Plan Proposed Conditions

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Corporate Investments and Partnerships, the following actions be taken for the purpose of advancing the proposal associated with a mixed-use development including a Performing Arts Centre:   a)            the amount of up to $75,000, previously identified for the development of the proper Business Plan, BE APPROVED, to retain Novita to perform a thorough review of the business plan submitted by the project proponents;   b)            the proposed Performing Arts Centre (PAC) Business Plan development approach, as outlined by the Civic Administration on pages 7 and 8 of the staff report dated February 24, 2014, BE ENDORSED;   c)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the formal business plan submitted by the project proponents, as also noted in part a), above, and present the findings to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee for further direction; and,   d)         the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to explore alternate sources of funding and to report back to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) prior to the 2015 Budget process; it being noted that if no alternate sources are available or approved by Municipal Council, a tax increase will be recommended to be added to the 2015 Budget to support this project; it being further noted that the above-noted actions will be subject to the acceptance of an appropriate business plan;   it being noted that the IEPC reviewed and received a communication dated February 24, 2014 from B. Brock, with respect to this matter.

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Seconded by Councillor M. Brown

Approve an amendment to part d) of clause 2, by adding the following words at the beginning, “concurrent with c), above,:.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve an amendment to part d) of clause 2, by removing the words “it being noted that if no alternate sources are available or approved by Municipal Council, a tax increase will be recommended to be added to the 2015 Budget to support this project”.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

At 5:49 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.   At 6:08 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to Approve clause 1 and clause 2d), as amended, is put.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D.G. Henderson

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve progress on clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

V.   RECOGNITIONS

3.   Development Charges

Review 2014 - Draft Rate Calculations

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Development Charges Review 2014 Draft Rate Calculations:   a)         the inclusion of the Water supply component in the 2014 Development Charges Background Study at a cost of approximately $589 per single family home BE DEFERRED until such time as the Civic Administration as reported back on the matters contained in part b) below; it being noted that the growth costs associated with Water Supply are currently being funded by water user rates;   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on the calculation noted in a) above, after reviewing the matter with the Technical Review Team; it being noted that the report back should also include information regarding the following matters:   i)          the impact of staging of the proposed Development Charge to commence in January or February 2015 rather than August 2014;   ii)         the breakdown of the costs to the taxpayers should the proposed Development Charge be reduced to $28,000 instead of the proposed charge of $31,021;   iii)         the value of the average home, in both dollars and percentage;   iv)        the length of time it would be before residents would see the reduction in the Development Charge;   v)         the possibility of incorporating an incremental increase;   vi)        ensure that the questions and/or concerns provided in the communications relating to this matter are addressed; and,   vii)       if the Municipal Council proceeds with the proposed reduction, what will the process be;   c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to refer consideration of the inclusion of a new Operations Centre component to the next Development Charges review;   d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include revisions to the Transportation Master Plan schedule of approximately $115 million in projects beyond the twenty (20) year period; thereby reducing the draft single family residential rate by approximately $1,000 per single family home; and   e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek input from the development industry and report back with respect to the economic impact of the proposed Development Charges;   it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the following verbal delegations:   -           Jim Holody, President, London St. Thomas Association of Realtors; -           Ted Melchoir, President, London Home Builders’ Association; -           Jim Kennedy, President, London Development Institute; -           Jim MacKinnon, Business Manager, Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 1059; -           Gloria McGinn-McTeer, Urban League;

4.   London Convention

Centre Corporation Board Appointment

That Crispin Colvin BE APPOINTED to the London Convention Centre Board of Directors as the Agricultural Sector Representative, effective immediately, for a term ending November 30, 2014.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

5.   London Convention

Centre Audit Report - Revenue and Growth Opportunities

That the following actions be taken regarding the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) review of revenue and growth opportunities of the London Convention Centre:   a)         the communication dated January 28, 2014, from the Board of Directors, London Convention Centre, and the appended report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) with respect to an audit of the London Convention Centre BE RECEIVED; and   b)         the Chair of the Audit Committee BE REQUESTED to send a letter of thanks to the London Convention Centre for their participation in the above-noted review.

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTH MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve the Minutes of the 5th Meeting held on February 11, 2014.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve clauses 1, 2, 4 and 5.

6.   Shared Service

Opportunities

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to submit to a future meeting of the Audit Committee a chart providing information regarding areas where shared services with internal and external partners has occurred and areas where new shared services could be considered to maximize and leverage resources.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve clauses 1 to 4.

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Councillor M. Brown advises that he has been told by planning staff that a report will be submitted to the May Planning and Environment Committee providing a review of the zoning of the North Routledge Industrial area with respect to the consideration of secondary uses such as commercial recreation establishments, in the industrial area.  Councillor M. Brown enquired if the Civic Administration could place a moratorium on the enforcement of zoning by-law restrictions with respect to existing commercial recreation establishments in the area, until such time as Council has considered the recommendations that will be contained in the May staff report regarding this matter.   The Chair referred the matter to the Civic Administration, noting that discretion is usually applied in such situations.

Councillor S. White indicated that as a result of the severance of a parcel of land known municipally as 905 Pond Mills Road, the Islamic Centre was required to provide a deposit of $45,000.00 for water and wastewater services for the newly created lot.  Subsequent to this, it was her understanding that the two lots have now been merged and therefore no longer require the second servicing connections.  The Islamic Centre has been asking for the deposit to be returned but has been told that it will not be returned as the development may result in the need for a second servicing connection.  Councillor S.E.White enquired if the Civic Administration could please review this matter further and return the deposit to the Islamic Centre.  The Chair referred the matter to the Civic Administration for review and appropriate action.

Councillor S.E. White noted that the Council Housing Leadership Committee had received a suggestion regarding an ambassador program, which was referred to the City Solicitor’s Office for a report back.  The Chair referred the matter to the Civic Administration and the Chair of the CHLC, with a request for a report back on this matter as soon as possible.

Councillor J.P. Bryant enquired about what actions the Civic Administration is taking to clear the ice ruts on public streets.  The Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer advised that every measure is being taken to deal with this matter as best as the City is able.

Councillor B. Armstrong asked if the Mayor could work with the local media with respect to snow safety.  The Chair indicated that he would do so.

Councillor Orser enquired if people who are issued fines for dumping are required to pay the costs of clean up.  The Chair directed the matter to the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for response.

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 D.G. Henderson

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 114 to 122, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 114 to 122, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 114 to 122, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT