July 29, 2014, at 4:06 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:06 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor N. Branscombe discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 16th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with an appointment to the Greater London International Airport Board of Directors, by indicating that her spouse sits on that Board of Directors.

Councillor J.B. Swan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 10th 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 involved in this project.

Councillor J.P. Bryant discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the 10th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to the London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network Grant Agreement, by indicating that her spouse is on the faculty of Western University. Councillor J.P. Bryant further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 10th Report of Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, having to do with the London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network Grant Agreement, by indicating that her spouse is on the faculty at Western University.  Councillor J.P. Bryant further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 10th Report of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee, having to do with the Western University and Western University Research update, by indicating that her spouse is on the faculty at Western University.

Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 16th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the London Public Library Board, by indicating that S. Courtice, one of the requested appointees, is doing some volunteer work for him at this time.  Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the 14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with a matter to be considered in a meeting closed to the public as the subject matter being considered pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as it relates to the awarding of the 2014 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships, by indicating that the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is his employer.  Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the City of London Joint Use of Facilities Agreement, by indicating that TVDSB is his employer.

II.   REVIEW

OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.   2011-2014 Report to the Community

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor D. Brown and seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

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

V.   RECOGNITIONS

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SIXTEENTH, EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH MEETINGS HELD ON JUNE 24, 2014, JUNE 25, 2014 AND JULY 21, 2014, RESPECTIVELY.

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve the Minutes of the 16th Meeting held on June 24, 2014, the 18th Meeting held on June 25, 2014 and the 19th Meeting held on July 21, 2014.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve receipt and referral of the following Communications, as noted on the Agenda.

3.   Appointment to the Greater London

International Airport Authority Board of Directors

VIII.   MOTIONS

OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   MAYOR’S

OPENING REMARKS

At 5:15 PM Her Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

At 5:18 PM Her Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

X.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

4.   London Hydro Promissory Note to the City of

London

5.   Proposal to Establish a Housing Development

Corporation

9.   Memorandum of

Understanding - Adult Day Program Transportation

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Community Life and the Administrator, Dearness Home, and with the concurrence of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of July 29, 2014 to:   a)         approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London, the Women’s Christian Association of London (McCormick Home), the Governing Council of the Salvation Army on behalf of the London Village, and The Corporation of the City of London, Dearness Home, to provide transportation services for the Dearness Home Adult Day Program;   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted MOU; and,         c)         delegate to the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or his or her written designate, the authority to renew the Memorandum of Understanding, provided that it does not increase the City’s liability and is provided for in the City’s current budget.  (2014-S02)

29.   Property located at

2118 Richmond Street (OZ-7890)

That, further to the direction of Council on March 21, 2012, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1705820 Ontario Limited (York Developments) relating to the property located at 2118 Richmond Street:     (a)          the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 29, 2014 to amend the Official Plan BY ADDING a specific policy to Section 3.5 – Policies for Specific Residential Areas.   (b)          the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 29, 2014 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part (a) above, to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR1) Zone, TO a Holding Residential R6/ Residential R8 Bonus (h-h-5-h-11-R6-5/R8-4-B-__) Zone;   (c)          pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the recommended base zone has been previously considered at a public meeting, and the recommended bonus provision effectively implements the proposed development while providing certainty and clarity as to the final result.   (d)          the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:                 i)        explore opportunities to better integrate the mechanical penthouse with the overall architectural design of the building in order to reduce the bulky appearance of mechanical penthouse and achieve a cohesive building design;                ii)        ensure the design of the corner plaza is seamlessly integrated with the landscape treatment along Sunningdale Road East between the townhouses and the property line. Include features such as planters, planting beds, benches, pedestrian scale lighting, and hardscapes in order for this space to act as a private-public space;               iii)        ensure the north and east elevations of the proposed townhouses are developed with wall articulations, material changes and where possible include fenestration in order to reduce the appearance of large blank facades;              iv)        consider refinements to the Richmond Street three-storey tower base by strengthening the relationship between the tower’s base and the townhouse elevations in order for the base of tower to be further distinguished from the middle and top;               v)        maintain a lay out of the development’s main drive aisle, passenger drop-off and parking areas in order to reduce the amount of asphalted area and increase the amount of landscaped amenity area, while ensuring opportunities are maintained for future access to and from the site via the properties to the north and east that have not yet been developed;              vi)        the provision of site and exterior building lighting solutions to minimize the impact on the single detached residential properties on the south side of Sunningdale Road East; and             vii)        confirmation of the existing location of the centerline of the Imperial Oil pipeline to ensure building setback requirements are met, noting this is a requirements of the Zoning By-law.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Approve that the rezoning application submitted by 1705820 Ontario Limited (York Developments), relating to the property located at 2118 Richmond Street, BE REFERRED back to the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner to facilitate a further conversation between the applicant, the community and Planning staff in order to seek a more agreeable solution, with a report back on the matter to the Planning and Environment Committee, prior to the end of September, or sooner if possible.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

12.   Appointment to the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That Christian Tham BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member at Large on the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, for the term ending February 28, 2015.

6.   Review of Council Policy 5(1) – Process for

the Appointment of an Acting Mayor

7.   Improvements to Governance Model and

Tracking Approved Projects

8.   Appointments to the London Public Library

2014 – Terms December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve clause 1.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

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, 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, the lease between the City and Farhi Holdings Corporation (the “Landlord”) for approximately 2,514 square feet of useable main floor space located at 379 Dundas Street, for an additional term of three (3) years, for the Housing Access Centre, at a base rent of $11.00 per square foot, BE RENEWED subject to the same terms and conditions of the existing lease.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

10.   Apportionment of

Taxes

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE APPORTIONED as indicated on the Schedules pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated with this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.

11.   Tax Adjustment

Agenda

hat the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated July 22, 2014 BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax Adjustment Agenda.

13.   Appointment to the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That Gillian Barker BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member at Large on the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, for the term ending February 28, 2015.

14.   4th Report of the

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), from its meeting held on June 26, 2014:   a)         clause 1 BE REFERRED back to the CSCP in order clarify the specific circumstances and projects for which the proposed revisions to the Terms of Reference would be necessary;  and,   b)         clauses 2 to 10 BE RECEIVED.

15.   Pawnbrokers and Salvage

Yard Regulations - False Verification of Ownership for Stolen Items - List of Prohibited Item for Scrap Metal Recycling Yards

That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated June 10, 2014, from Councillor S. Orser, related to pawnbrokers and salvage yard regulations, false verification of ownership for stolen items and a list of prohibited items for scrap metal recycling yards:   a)         the communication BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration with the Business Licensing By-law review currently being undertaken; and,       b)         the Mayor BE DIRECTED to make a submission to the Province related to the changes necessary to the Pawnbrokers Act that would assist in reducing such issues within and between jurisdictions in the province.

16.   Legislative Changes

Intended to Improve Fire Safety in Vulnerable Occupancies

That the communication dated June 17, 2014, received from T. Wieclawek, Fire Marshal and Chief, Emergency Management, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, with respect to legislating changes intended to improve fire safety in vulnerable occupancies BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Chief J. Kobarda provided a verbal update with respect to this matter.  (2014-P19)

17.   The Impact of Prescription

and Non-Prescription Drug Use on Middlesex-London

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work collaboratively with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) with respect to initiatives related to prescription and non-prescription drug use impacts in the City of London; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication dated June 16, 2014 from C. Mackie, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer, MLHU, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

18.   Proposed Boulevard

Agreement at 1365 Dundas Street - Highbury Ford

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Engineering Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed boulevard agreement for Highbury Ford, relating to the property located at 1365 Dundas Street:   a)         the form of the agreement, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE USED for the purpose of authorizing the use of widened land by 21303115 ONTARIO LIMITED (HIGHBURY FORD); and,   b)         the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the above-noted agreement, as prepared by Development Services, for the use of the lands deeded to the City as a result of development on the abutting lands, under the authority of By-law A-1;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with these matters.   (2014-D17)

19.   Hyde Park

Industrial Area (O-8340)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application by the City of London, relating to properties designated Light Industrial on the west side of Hyde Park Road, between Gainsborough Road and Fanshawe Park Road West, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend Section 10 Policies for Specific Areas of the Official Plan to replace the existing text in section 10.1.3 lxxii), with new text which reflects the existing commercial/industrial mix of uses within the area;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication from A. and J. Kempinski, 1217 Gainsborough Road, with respect to these matters;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with these matters.   (2014-D08)

20.   Property located at

3425 Roe Street (OZ-8360)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 3425 Roe Street:   a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend the Official Plan TO add a Specific Area Policy under Chapter 10.1.3 of the Official Plan to permit the expansion of a self-storage establishment; it being noted that an application for Site Plan Approval was received by the City prior to Council adopting new policies related to self-storage establishments; and,   b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Light Industrial (LI2/h-23LI3/LI4) Zone and Light Industrial Special Provision (LI2/LI6(3)/LI7) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (LI2(_)/h-23LI3/LI4) Zone and a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI2(_)/LI6(3)/LI7) Zone;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with these matters.   (2014-D14)

21.   Property located at

4585 Blakie Road (OZ-8361)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of The Corporation of the City of London, relating to the property located at 4585 Blakie Road:   a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend the Official Plan TO add a Specific Area Policy under Chapter 10.1.3 of the Official Plan to permit the development of a self-storage establishment; it being noted that an application for Site Plan Approval was received by the City prior to Council adopting new policies related to self-storage establishments;   b)         consistent with Policy 19.1.1. of the Official Plan, the subject lands, representing a portion of 4585 Blakie Road, BE INTERPRETED to be located within the Light Industrial designation; and,   c)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI2) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI2(_)) Zone;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission in connection therewith.   (2014-D14)

22.   Property located at

5279 Colonel Talbot Road (Z-8342)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Bruce Davies, relating to the property located at 5279 Colonel Talbot Road, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-14(  )) Zone;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.  (2014- D14)

23.   Properties located

at 1922-1930 Mallard Road and surrounding properties zoned Open Space (OS4) (OZ-8306)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Official Plan/Zoning By-law Review undertaken by the City of London, relating to the property located at 1922-1930 Mallard Road and a number of surrounding properties zoned OS4:   a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an Open Space designation TO a Light Industrial and Auto-Orientated Commercial Corridor designation and FROM a Light Industrial designation TO an Open Space designation on Schedule A (Land Use)  to reduce the extent of the Maximum Hazard Line on Schedule B1 (Natural Heritage Features); and, reduce the extent of the Regulatory Flood Line  on Schedule B2 (Natural Resources and Natural Hazards); and,   b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to DELETE the General Industrial (M1) and Light Industrial (M2) Zones in By-law No. 5000 (Former London Township) which currently apply to the site, remove the sites from the By-law and amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above), to apply Holding Restricted Service Commercial (h-17.RSC1/RSC5); Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17.LI1(3)), Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(8)) Zones and Open Space (OS1 and OS4) Zones;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.   (2014-D14)

24.   Property located at

930 Gainsborough Road (39T-13505/Z-8308)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Steve Teske, relating to the property located at 930 Gainsborough Road:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to these matters, issues were raised with respect to the tree preservation of the woodlot and the traffic capacity of the internal road on Coronation Drive;   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, submitted by Steve Teske (File No. 39T-13505) as redline revised, prepared by AGM Land Surveyors, certified by Bruce Baker, OLS, which shows 61 single detached residential lots, 1 park block and two walkway blocks served by two new local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix “B”, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014;   c)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R5/Residential R6 /Residential R8 (h-34h-57h-78R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone which permits cluster residential in the form of single, semi, duplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, apartments, senior citizen apartments and continuum of care facilities to a maximum density of 50 units per hectare and 13m in height, and a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-57h-78h-79R1-3 (5)) Zone which permits single detached dwellings TO an Open Space (OS4) Zone which permits public or private parks and conservation lands; a Holding Residential R5/Residential R6 /Residential R8 (hh-34h-100R5-4/R6-4/R8-2) Zone which permits cluster residential in the form of single, semi, duplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse, apartments, senior citizen apartments and continuum of care facilities to a maximum density of 50 units per hectare and 13m in height, with holding provisions to ensure a development agreement is entered into with the City, to encourage street orientation and discourage noise attenuation barriers, and to ensure the provision of a looped water system and a second public access when more than 80 units are developed; and, a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-h-100R1-3 (5)) Zone which permits single detached dwellings with holding provision to ensure a development agreement is entered into with the City and to ensure the provision of a looped water system and a second public access when more than 80 units are developed; and, the proposed amendment intends to remove the Holding Provisions h-57h-78*h-79 that were required to ensure adequate sanitary treatment capacity at the Oxford Pollution Control Plan, ensure sanitary, storm, water services and access is available to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and that a Tree Retention Report be submitted to the satisfaction of the City have all been addressed and are no longer required; and,   d)         the “Estimated Claims and  Revenues Report”, provided as Appendix ‘A’ to the associated staff report, dated July 22, 2014 BE APPROVED;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.   (2014-D14)

25.   Request for

Demolition - Property located at 646 Dingman Drive

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Chief Building Officer BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not intend to issue a notice of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act for the property located at 646 Dingman Drive; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage has been consulted on these matters;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submission in connection therewith.   (2014-P10)

26.   Request for

Demolition - Property located at 1057 Richmond Street

That, the request by the owners, for the demolition of the building located at 1057 Richmond Street, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consultation and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.  (2014-P10D)

27.   Property located at

660 Sunningdale Road East (39T-09501/OZ-7638)

That, the Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment applications relating to the property located at 660 Sunningdale Road East, located on the northwest corner of Sunningdale Road East and Adelaide Street North (legally described as the South Half of Lot 13, Concession 6, (Geographic Township of London)) BE REFERRED to a special meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 3:00 PM;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.   (2014-D12/D14)

28.   Properties located

at 225 and 229 Greenwood Avenue (Z-8289)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sal and Mike Circelli, relating to the properties located at 225 and 229 Greenwood Avenue: a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of 225 and 229 Greenwood Avenue FROM a Residential R3 (R3-2) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone; and,   b)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider, through the site plan approval process, the development of 225 and 229 Greenwood Avenue in a manner that is generally consistent with the conceptual site plan and elevations appended as Appendix  “B” to the staff report dated July 22, 2014, as well as the design features recommended below:   i)          provide more articulation of the street-facing facades of the buildings in order for them to appear as fronts; ii)         where the internal program of buildings makes it necessary to have windows at varying heights, the external treatment of the buildings should use material, recesses and projections, and other architectural detail to resolve those variations in an aesthetically pleasing manner; iii)         enhanced landscaping should be provided along the front of the property in order to screen the private amenity spaces (side yards), connect the buildings to the site and frame the primary entrances; iv)        consider including internal walkways in the site design to provide safe and convenient access to the public sidewalk for residents; and, v)         fencing is discouraged along any portion of the front yard; it being noted that if fencing is to be included, it should be a wrought iron or other decorative fence, no higher than 1 metre, to retain a visual connection to the site;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with these matters.   (2014-D14)

30.   Properties located

at 51 and 99 Exeter Road (OZ-8324)

That, the application of Greenhills Shopping Centres Ltd. (Greenhills), relating to the property located at 51 and 99 Exeter Road, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to provide a legal opinion to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the allocation of the remaining 20,000 square metres of commercial gross floor area; it being noted that delegation status will be granted to property owners at that meeting in the area;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to these matters:   -           a communication dated July 18, 2014, from S.A. Zakem, Aird & Berlis; -           a communication dated July 18, 2014, from K. Walkey, Senior Planner, Stantec  Consulting Ltd.; and, -           a communication dated July 18, 2014, from J. Paul, Managing Principal, Stantec Consulting Ltd.;   it being further pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.   (2014-D14)

31.   6th Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That, the following action be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on June 25, 2014:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Urban Forest Strategy:   i)          the Municipal Council BE URGED to adopt the Urban Forest Strategy and Implementation Plan;   I)          in light of the complexities involved in determining how best to meet any given canopy targets, and in the event that the above-noted Strategy and Plan is adopted, sufficient staff and resources BE ALLOCATED to:   A)        determine how best to meet the Municipal Council requested increase in canopy targets; and, B)        determine what financing would be necessary to achieve the above-noted increase in canopy targets;   it being noted that the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) heard a verbal update from I. Listar, Manager, Urban Forestry, with respect to these matters; and,   b)         clauses 2 to 8 inclusive, of the 6th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, BE RECEIVED.

32.   Request for

Heritage Conservation District Status for the Neighbourhood of St. George-Grosvenor

That, the communication dated July 11, 2014, from Kevin Langs, Alasdair Beaton and Mark Tovey, St. George-Grosvenor Community Association, requesting Heritage Conservation Status for the St. George-Grosvenor neighbourhood BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration and to report back with a Work Plan consisting of:   a)         a list of all of the potential Heritage Conservation Districts; b)         the timing; c)         the cost to implement the individual Heritage Conservation Districts; and, d)         the status of the work that has been undertaken by the community towards a Heritage Conservation District.  (2014-R01)

33.   Election of

Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2014

That Councillor S.E. White BE ELECTED as the Vice Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term ending November 30, 2014.

XI.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XII.   ENQUIRIES

Mayor J. Baechler notes that a number of London athletes have proudly represented Canada at the Olympics. Although the City has existing policies and processes regarding the naming of parks, streets and buildings, those policies do not explicitly address the recognition of London’s Olympians and enquires as to whether the Civic Administration could review this matter and report back with proposed changes or additions to the Municipal Council’s policies to provide for the recognition of London’s Olympians.

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve that pursuant to section 17.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion with respect to the enquiry of Mayor J. Baechler to ask that the Civic Administration review proposed changes or additions to the Municipal Council’s polices to provide for the recognition of London’s Olympians.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIV.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 339 to 380, excluding Bill No.’s 356 and 357, and the added Bill No.s 381 to 383.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor D. Brown

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 339 to 380, excluding Bill No.’s 356 and 357, and the added Bill No.’s 381 to 383.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 339 to 380, excluding Bill No.s 356 and 357, and the added Bill No.’s 381 to 383.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XV.   ADJOURNMENT