May 20, 2014, at 4:03 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 7th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee having to do with a Mixed-Use Facility, by indicating that Orchestra London is his employer.  Councillor J.B. Swan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 8th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee having to do with an update from Music London, by indicating that Orchestra London is his employer.

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 14th Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with the 2013 Compliance Report for the Procurement of Goods and Services, by indicating that his employer, Pathways, is one of the suppliers noted in the report.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

V.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 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.   Prosperity

Projects:  111 Horton Street East - Redevelopment Opportunity

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to 111 Horton Street East:   a)         the report dated May 14, 2014, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED for information; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to investigate and work with identified project stakeholders in order move this proposed project forward; it being noted that the Reach Study is in the process of being finalized;   it being further noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Seconded by Councillor S.E. White

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

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWELFTH MEETING HELD ON MAY 6, 2014

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve the Minutes of 12th Meeting held on May 6, 2014.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve the receipt and referral of  Communication No.s 3 and 4, as noted on the Agenda.

3.   Music London

Progress Update

That the Music London Business Plan dated May 2014, for a mix-use development including a Performing Arts Centre BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for further review and for an independent peer-review by Novita Interpares Ltd., with a report back to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC), as soon as possible; it being noted that the IEPC received the attached presentation from J. Caskey, Chair, Downtown Performing Arts and Entertainment Task Force and M. Faulkner, Music London, with respect to this matter.   (Secretary’s Note: an electronic copy of the above-noted business plan is available on the city website; a hard-copy is available for viewing in the City Clerk’s Office.)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

1.         That it BE NOTED that the Committee of the Whole made progress with respect to the following matters:   a)         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. (C1/14/CSC)   b)         A matter pertaining to the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition 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 disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition 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 disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition 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 disposition. (C1/7/IEPC)   c)         A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation and communications necessary for that purpose; employee negotiations; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C2/14/CSC)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

4.   High Speed Rail –

Moving Ontario Forward

That the following actions be taken with respect to high speed rail in Ontario:   a)         Whereas knowledge-based economies thrive on convenient connectivity; and,   Whereas frequent High Speed Rail service between Downtown London and Toronto will bring immediate and long-term benefits to London and region; and,   Whereas the Minister of Transportation, Glen Murray, announced on April 30, 2014 that Ontario is moving forward with plans for a high speed rail line connecting London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Pearson Airport and Downtown Toronto to improve travel options, reduce travel times and support economic development; and,   Whereas London Municipal Council has previously endorsed High Speed Rail Service in the Windsor-Quebec City Corridor;   Therefore be it resolved that all Parties in the Provincial Legislature and the Government of Canada BE ENCOURAGED to support finalizing the business case and the beginning of an environmental assessment for implementation of High Speed Rail in the London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Pearson Airport, Toronto corridor; it being noted that The Corporation of the City of London reaffirms its support for High Speed Rail serving the City of London; and,   Therefore be it further resolved that this resolution BE CIRCULATED to the Premier, the Prime Minister, Provincial and Federal Opposition Party Leaders, the Provincial and Federal Ministers of Transport and Opposition Critics, London MPPs and MPs; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the appropriate standing committee on strategies to support this initiative;   it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee reviewed and received a News Release dated April 30, 2014 by G.R. Murray, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Infrastructure, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J.L. Baechler

Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clause 8.

5.   IEPC Special

Meeting

That a Special Meeting of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee  BE SCHEDULED for May 14, 2014 at 4:00 PM to receive updates on the following matters:   1.         Mixed-Use Development 2.         111 Horton Street Redevelopment

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

6.   Consideration of

Nominees for Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Greater London International Airport Authority

That the names and applications of the following nominees BE FORWARDED to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors for consideration for appointment to the Greater London International Airport Authority (GLIAA) Board of Directors, for the term August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2017; it being noted that there is only one vacancy on the GLIAA Board of Directors to fill at this time:   -           Bill Graham -           Gus Kotsiomitis

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

7.   Wellington Road

Sidewalk

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.L. Baechler enquired about the possibility of installing a sidewalk on the east side of Wellington Road between Bradley Avenue and Commissioners Road. The Director, Roads and Transportation advised that consideration of this request would be taken when completing the Environmental Assessment for the Bus Rapid Transit.

9.   Sale of VQA Wine at

Eligible Ontario Farmers’ Market

That the following actions be taken with respect to the sale of VQA wine at eligible Ontario farmers’ markets within the City of London:   a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN to advise the Registrar, in writing, of any objection to the sale of VQA wine at eligible Ontario farmers’ markets within the City of London;   b)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN, at this time, to place any restrictions on municipally-run farmers’ markets or farmers’ markets operating on municipal property; and   c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to monitor the Province’s pilot program for the sale of VQA wine at eligible Ontario farmers’ markets and report back to the Corporate Services Committee, in one year’s time, with respect to the City of London’s experience regarding the pilot program.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

10.   Property located at

1103 Adelaide Street North

That, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to providing tenants and area residents with notice of any proposed development and/or redevelopment, including, but not limited to, reviewing what other municipalities are doing, placing signs on the property and requesting that owners post notices on bulletin boards; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated April 29, 2014, from D. Dimitrie, 412-1128 Adelaide Street North, with respect to the redevelopment of the property located at 1103 Adelaide Street North.  (2014-D14)

11.   Property located at

230 Victoria Street

That the attached presentation and the communication dated May 4, 2014, from K. McKeating and B. Jones, with respect to the property located at 230 Victoria Street BE RECEIVED.   (2014-D14)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

8.   Quebec Street

Bridge Pedestrian Safety Rail

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Orser enquired about the possibility of installing a pedestrian railing on the Quebec Street Bridge and working with property owners to install and maintain a united fence to improve pedestrian safety for the students travelling to Bishop Townsend Public School.  The Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer advised that a site review would be completed, the results of which would be reported back to the Civic Works Committee.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clauses 1 to 6, excluding clauses 4 and 5.

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 B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 253 to 269.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 253 to 269.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 253 to 269

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT