September 30, 2014, at 4:02 PM
Present:
J. Baechler, B. Polhill, B. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, W.R. Monteith, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S.E. White, C. Saunders
Absent:
D. Brown, S. Orser, J.B. Swan, P. Van Meerbergen
Also Present:
J.P. Barber, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, O. Katolyk, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, B. Martinez, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, S. Spring, J. Stanford, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor W.R. Monteith discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the appointment of M. Baldwin to the 2014 Striking Committee, by indicating that he sits on the Board of Pillar Non-Profit Network, of which Ms. Baldwin is Executive Director.
Councillor J.P. Bryant discloses a pecuniary interest in part d) of clause 6 of the 17th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, having to do with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage Report, as it relates to the property located at 317 Hyman Street, by indicating that her residence is in close proximity.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
V. RECOGNITIONS, continued
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
IV. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill B. Armstrong J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (12)
Motion Passed
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SECOND MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant
Approve the Minutes of the 22nd Meeting held on September 16, 2014.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill B. Armstrong J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan
Approve receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda:
3. Single Source
Supply and Delivery of Motorized Riding Golf Carts
That consideration of the report dated September 22, 2014, from the Managing Director of Parks & Recreation, with respect to the single source supply and delivery of motorized riding golf carts, BE DEFERRED to a meeting in the next Council year. (2014-F17)
4. Investment in
Affordable Housing for Ontario (2014 Extension) - Approval of Administration Agreement
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services & Dearness Home, the by-law appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council on September 30, 2014, to: a) authorize an Administration Agreement, substantially in the form of the Agreement appended to the by-law and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement. (2014-L04A)
5. 8th Report of the
London Housing Advisory Committee
That, on the recommendation of the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC), the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the LHAC, from its meeting held on September 10, 2014: a) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the attached comments and recommendations with respect to matters related to housing, as noted in The London Plan; and, b) clauses 2 to 6 BE RECEIVED.
6. Review of Noise
Exemption Permits
That the communication from Councillor D. Brown, with respect to a request to review of the issuance of Noise Exemption Permits on Sunday nights, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for a report back in 2015. (2014-M04A)
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant
Approve clauses 1 to 6.
2. At 6:20 PM Her
Worship the Mayor and the Municipal Council recognize of City of London employees who have achieved 25 years of service during 2014 including: Fire Services Susan Casey Jeffrey M. Collins John Hassan Paul Hoffman David J. Hubbell Randy Noble Cathy Staltari Peter T. Swartman Long Term Care Services Joselyn Appleford Debbra Houston Anna Kliorikaitis Enzo Palcich Ken Russell Ruth Steinbach Parks and Recreation Services Caroline Gray Christine Hinsperger Paul Anthony Kyle Maria Smith Doug Steels Aleksandra B. Szywala Social Services Sherri Bolt Barbara Bourne Karyn Chapman Thérèse Crozier Lisa Dalla Costa Barbara Jensen Eva Y. Koh Shannon Lauber Sandra Matthews Mary Ann Molloy Darlene Newland Ronda Lee Reeves Denise Rovers Karen Sivak Sharon J. Thompson Diana Van Belois Sue White Ulrike Williams
7. By-law Amendments
for Expanded Animal Welfare Initiatives
That the following actions be taken to amend various City of London by-laws in order to support enhanced animal care strategies and implement the Municipal Council’s first principle of “no kill” and its open shelter policy: a) the attached revised by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held September 30, 2014 to: i) amend By-law No. PH-3, Animal Control to implement the following animal welfare initiatives: increased pet limits for cats; inclusion of a new citizen clause; an increased exemption period for licensing of new born animals; provision for discretion regarding licensing fee amnesty periods; introduction of an additional licensing amnesty not to extend past July 1, 2015 for owners of spayed/neutered pets who are not compliant with pet limit regulations at the time of enactment, in order to ensure licensing of the animals; additional provisions related to microchipping as a form of identification for cats in place of cat identification tags; and the inclusion of fostering regulations; and ii) amend fees and charges related to cat registration fees within Schedule “A” attached to the by-law; and b) the attached revised by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held September 30, 2014 to: i) amend By-law No. PH-4, Dog Licensing & Control to implement the following animal welfare initiatives: inclusion of a new citizen clause; an increased exemption period for licensing of new born animals; provision for discretion regarding licensing fee amnesty periods; introduction of an additional licensing amnesty not to extend past July 1, 2015 for owners of spayed/neutered pets who are not compliant with pet limit regulations at the time of enactment, in order to ensure licensing of the animals; redefinition of “at large” in response to a citizen concern; revised wording regarding muzzling to clarify when a Notice of Caution will be issued, and the inclusion of fostering regulations; and ii) amend fees and charges related to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule “A” attached to the by-law; it being noted that the above-noted revised by-laws incorporate pet limits of eight spayed/neutered animals, including a maximum of three spayed/neutered dogs, per household, with no differentiation between dwelling types. (2014-C01)
Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken to amend various City of London by-laws in order to support enhanced animal care strategies and implement City Council’s first principle of “no kill” and open shelter policy: a) a by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting to amend By-law No. PH-3, Animal Control to implement the following animal welfare initiatives: pet limits for cats (differentiating between single family dwelling limits – max. 8, s/n; and multi-unit dwellings – max. 5, s/n; each with a maximum of 3 dogs); new citizen clause; increased exemption period for licensing of new born animals; allow discretion of licensing fee amnesty periods; introduction of an additional licensing amnesty not to extend past July 1, 2015 for owners of spayed/neutered pets who are not compliant with pet limit regulations at the time of enactment, in order to ensure licensing of the animals; add provisions related to microchips as a form of identification for cats in place of cat identification tags; and the inclusion of fostering regulations; and to amend fees and charges related to cat registration fees within Schedule “A” attached to the by-law; and, b) a by-law BE INTRODUCED at a future Municipal Council meeting to amend By-law No. PH-4, Dog Licensing & Control to implement the following animal welfare initiatives: pet limits for dogs (differentiating between single family dwelling limits – max. 8, s/n; and multi-unit dwellings – max. 5, s/n; each with a maximum of 3 dogs); new citizen clause; increased exemption period for licensing of new born animals; and allow discretion of licensing fee amnesty periods; introduction of an additional licensing amnesty not to extend past July 1, 2015 for owners of spayed/neutered pets who are not compliant with pet limit regulations at the time of enactment, in order to ensure licensing of the animals; redefine “at large” in response to a citizen concern; revised wording regarding muzzling to clarify when a Notice of Caution will be issued, and the inclusion of fostering regulations fostering; and to amend fees and charges related to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule “A” attached to the by-law.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill J. Baechler (1) B. Armstrong J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (13)
Motion Passed
8. Property located at
1959 Mallard Road (Z-8377)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of J and L Holdings, relating to the property located at 1959 Mallard Road, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 30, 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 Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17LI1(3)) Zone TO a Holding Light Industrial Special Provision (h-17LI1(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)
9. Sanitary Sewage
Servicing Policies for Southwest London (O-7971)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by the City of London , relating to the Sanitary Sewage Servicing Policies for Southwest London: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 30, 2014 to amend the Official Plan by amending: i) Section 2.6.4.1. iv) to delete reference to the Greenway Pollution Control Plant service area; ii) Section 2.6.4.1. iv) to replace the section of the paragraph establishing allocation priorities; iii) Section 2.6.4.2. i) (d) to delete reference to a Southside Sewage Treatment Plant; iv) Section 10.1.3. cxix) to delete reference to a Southside Sewage Treatment Plant and to reflect the current Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS); v) Section 17.2.1. v) by deleting the current policy and replacing it with a new policy that deletes reference to the Southside Sewage Treatment Plant; vi) Section 17.2.2. i) (a) to delete reference to the Southside Sewage Treatment Plant; and, vii) Section 17.2.2. i) by deleting 17.2.2. i) (b) as a servicing option and renumbering the remaining sections; it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2014-D08)
10. Properties located
on part of 3080 Bostwick Road and 491 and 499 Southdale Road West (Z-8386)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Realty Services, City of London, relating to the properties located at part of 3080 Bostwick Road and 491 and 499 Southdale Road West: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 30, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Environmental Review (ER) Zone and an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone, TO a Holding Community Facility Special Provision (h-18-h-120-h-__-CF2( )) Zone; and, b) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following issues through the site plan process: i) the design concept and principles, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, as Appendix “B”; and, ii) the final Environmental Impact Study (Dougan & Associates, September 2014) and addendum to the final Environmental Impact Study (Dougan & Associates, September 2014); it being further 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)
12. Properties located
at 321 Central Avenue and 585 and 581 Waterloo Street (OZ-8371)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2386225 Ontario Ltd., relating to the properties located at 321 Central Avenue and 585 and 581 Waterloo Street: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 30, 2014, to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Low Density Residential designation TO a Multi-Family, High Density Residential designation; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 30, 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 Office Residential Special Provision (OR(1)-D75-H12) Zone and a Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion (R3-2(6)/OC2) Zone TO an Office Residential Special Provision Bonus (OR(1)-D75-H12-B()) Zone and a Residential R3 Special Provision/Office Conversion Bonus (R3-2(6)/ OC2-B()) Zone, which will facilitate a development design which includes a 6-storey (20m tall) residential apartment building with a maximum of 35 residential apartment units and underground parking, which shall be implemented through a development agreement in return for the provision of the following services, facilities and matters: i) a building design which, with minor variations at the discretion of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, is generally consistent with the Site Plan and Illustrations, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, as Schedule “1” and includes an architecturally differentiated base, middle and top: I) with the base consisting of the portion of the facades between the ground floor and the top of the 3rd floor, positioned at, or near, the front and exterior lot lines along Waterloo Street and Central Avenue, generally in line with the established street wall, incorporating architectural detail which creates a prominence at the corner of Waterloo Street and Central Avenue, including apartment units which appear as “townhouses” spanning the length of both the Waterloo Street and Central Avenue street-facing facades, with individual entrances to each “townhouse” unit provided directly to the street, including architectural elements or canopies projecting above pedestrian entrances at street level, including patios and/or amenity space in front of each “townhouse” unit; with specific architectural detail provided to pronounce the primary building entrance along the northern building façade and accentuate the entrance; II) with the middle portion consisting of the portion of the facades between the top of the base and the top of the 4th floor, including building step-backs at the 4th floor with outdoor terraces provided which may include a combination of soft landscaping, passive amenity space, and vegetated green roofing; and, III) with the top consisting of the portion of the facades above the top of the 4th floor, employing building step-backs on the 5th floor to provide for outdoor terraces, incorporating an internal communal amenity space with the exterior facades comprised of primarily transparent glazing in order to provide for views into and out of the building to animate the upper floors of the building, using attractive materials and architectural details to screen all mechanical elements located above the 6th floor; ii) locating waste and recycling facilities within the proposed building screened from views of adjacent properties and the public realm; iii) locating all parking facilities below-grade within the proposed building screened from views of adjacent properties and the public realm; iv) providing barrier-free access to all floors (to the extent feasible to facilitate access and use); and, v) reclaiming suitable building materials such as windows, doors, mouldings, columns, bricks, etc. for potential reuse in the new building on the site or as replacement components for other buildings in the neighbourhood which require repair and restoration over time is required; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to implement, through the site plan approval process, the design features recommended in part b), above and also to consider, where possible: i) additional building step-backs on the southern façade to provide transition in scale between the proposed building and the buildings to the south along Waterloo Street; ii) opportunities to further include fenestration on the four-storey portion of the west façade in order to add interest to the largely blank façade; iii) the addition of fenestration to the building stairways to enhance views out and to further animate the building’s exterior elevations; iv) further accentuating the main building entrance in order to differentiate it from individual unit entrances; v) maximizing the landscaped/visual buffer along the property’s southerly property line to minimize the impact of the vehicular access route on the neighbouring 2-storey office/residential property; and, vi) the application of brick banding and corbelling in reference to the heritage character of the surrounding heritage homes; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to these matters: - a communication dated September 17, 2014, from B. Lansink, 505 Colborne Street; - a communication from M. Coles, 38 Palace Street; - a communication dated September 21, 2014, from R. McDowell, By e-mail; and, - a communication dated September 21, 2014, from J. McDowell, 507 Princess Avenue; 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)
13. Properties located
at 471-473 Elizabeth Street
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not intend to issue a notice of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act for the properties located at 471-473 Elizabeth Street; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage has been consulted on this matter; it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2014-P10D)
15. Industrial Land
Review: Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth and Official Plan Amendment (O-8014)
That, the Industrial Land Review for recommended Urban Growth Boundary expansion for future Industrial growth BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to have further consultation with the area residents and the Province and report back at a future public participation meeting at the Planning and Environment Committee, for the following reasons: a) any possible expansion is dependent on the justification of a land area, for lands to be redesignated to other uses, other than Industrial, within the White Oaks Business Park; noting that the Province is very interested in this process; very vigilant of reinforcing the Provincial Policy Statement; and, b) minimum distance separation calculations are crucial in this area as there are existing viable agricultural operations that should be maintained; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to these matters: - a communication dated September 5, 2014, from R. & P. Laidlaw, 1397 Wilton Grove Road; - a communication dated August 26, 2014, from T. & S. Grieve, By e-mail; - a communication from the Faulkner family, 3700 Old Victoria Road; - a communication dated July 21, 2014, from J.P. Plutino and J.R. Uram, Mainline Planning Services Inc.; - a communication dated May 27, 2014, from A.E. Sumner, Revel Development Corporation; - a communication dated September 25, 2014, from M. Brewer, by e-mail; and, - a communication dated September 22, 2014, from J. Manocha and K. Patpatia, by e-mail; it being further 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-D08)
17. Application of
Bonusing Regulations
That, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an information report on how bonusing is being applied to the property located at 2118 Richmond Street and other circumstances where bonusing has been applied at the next Planning and Environment Committee meeting. (2014-F21)
18. Regulations
Limiting Greenhouses
That, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to look at all regulations, including zoning regulations that limit the lot coverage of greenhouse uses to 10 percent of the lot area and to include this request on the Planning Departments Work Plan. (2014-F21)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill B. Armstrong J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
11. Property located at
1300 Fanshawe Park Road East (OZ-8358)
That, the application of 1849259 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East BE REFUSED as the Municipal Council does not believe that a special policy to permit the auto sales use in the Community Commercial Node designation at this location is appropriate; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated June 18, 2014, from B.J. Semkowski, on behalf of the Auto Mall, with respect to these matters; 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)
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J. Baechler B. Polhill B. Armstrong N. Branscombe J.B. Swan M. Brown W.R. Monteith P. Van Meerbergen P. Hubert D. Brown D.G. Henderson (6) H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (8)
Motion Failed
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1849259 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East: a) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the October 14, 2014 meeting of the Municipal Council to amend the Official Plan by adding a “Special Policy” to Chapter 10 – Policies for Specific Areas – of the Official Plan to permit an Automobile Sales and Service Establishment in the Community Commercial Node designation at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East; b) the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the October 14, 2014 meeting of the Municipal Council 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 Associated Shopping Area Commercial (h●ASA1/ASA2/ASA3/ASA4/ASA5/ASA6/ASA7) Zone, TO a Holding Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (h●h-11● h()●ASA1/ASA2/ASA3/ASA4/ASA5()/ASA6/ASA7) Zone; c) the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process: i) include additional articulation and/or architectural elements on the southern building façade to break up the massing of the built form along Fanshawe Park Road and provide a more human-scale interface with the public sidewalk; ii) locate the building as close to Panzer Drive as is feasibly possible to provide for a functional automobile sales and service establishment while reducing the amount of parking and/or car storage between the building and the public street; and, d) pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN with respect to the proposed by-law as a public meeting was held for the purpose of giving the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of the proposed by-law and the amendments reflect the requests of those individuals who spoke at the Public Participation Meeting held regarding this matter; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated June 18, 2014, from B.J. Semkowski, on behalf of the Auto Mall, with respect to these matters; 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)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill J. Baechler N. Branscombe B. Armstrong M. Brown J.B. Swan P. Van Meerbergen W.R. Monteith D. Brown P. Hubert H.L. Usher D.G. Henderson (6) J.P. Bryant S.E. White (8)
Motion Passed
14. Blackfriars/Petersville
Official Plan/Zoning Study (OZ-8373)
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law review undertaken by the City of London, relating to the Blackfriars/Petersville Neighbourhood, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 23, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 30, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM Residential R2 (R2-2), Residential R2/Office Conversion (R2-2/OC4) and Residential R2/Office Conversion (R2-2/OC5) Zones TO Residential R2 Special Provision (R2-2( )), Residential R2 Special Provision/Office Conversion (R2-2( )/OC4) and Residential R2 Special Provision/Office Conversion (R2-2( )/OC5) Zones; 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)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill B. Armstrong J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. Brown
Approve clause 1, and clauses 3 to 6.
16. Property located at
2118 Richmond Street (OZ-7890)
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor S.E. White
Approve 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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-h(*)-R6-5/R8-4-B-(_)) Zone; (c) 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 that 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 that 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 layout of the development’s main drive aisle, passenger drop-off and parking areas that reduces the amount of asphalted area and increases 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; it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated September 18, 2014, from W. Sutherland, Imperial, with respect to these matters; 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)
At 5:47 PM, Her Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
Moved by Mayor J. Baechler
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve referral of the application related to 2118 Richmond Street (OZ-7890) back in order to further negotiate the application in order to fulfill the previous Council resolution related to “fitting” the development in the medium residential zoning, and to provide the Planning Committee and Council with additional information related to the “bonusing” that has been provided.
At 5:58 PM Her Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
At 6:02 PM, Her Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.
At 6:08 PM Her Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J. Baechler B. Polhill B. Armstrong J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown (4) P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (10)
Motion Failed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Polhill J. Baechler B. Armstrong W.R. Monteith J.B. Swan M. Brown N. Branscombe P. Hubert (4) D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (10)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clauses 1 to 5. 1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest That it BE NOTED that Councillor W.R. Monteith disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report having to do with the appointment of M. Baldwin to the 2014 Striking Committee, by indicating that he sits on the Board of Pillar Non-Profit Network, of which Ms. Baldwin is Executive Director. 2. Economic Development Review – Next Steps That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated September 29, 2014 with respect to the next steps for the Economic Development Review BE RECEIVED for information. 3. Appointments to the Striking Committee and Appointment Process That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments: a) the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Striking Committee for the 2014-2018 Council term: Darrin Wettlaufer (Past Member of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee Michelle Baldwin (Pillar Nonprofit Network) Greg Thompson (Urban League of London) Michael Parkinson (London & District Labour Council) Tim Kavanagh (London Chamber of Commerce) Gina Barber (Former Member of London Municipal Council) Michael Hale (Citizen-at-Large) Colleen Waring (Citizen-at-Large) b) the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to report back with a proposed process for voting on all applicants for appointment when there are multiple applicants from the public. 4. 1st Report of the Governance Working Group That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Governance Working Group (GWG), from its meeting held on September 10, 2014: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the review of the mandate of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee: i) the Municipal Council resolution adopted from its meeting held on June 24, 2014, with respect to the Economic Development Review, completed by KPMG, BE RECEIVED; ii) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to review the overall Standing Committee structure after the completion of the review of the recommendations contained in the KPMG Report dated March 26, 2014, and report back to the 2014-2018 Municipal Council; it being noted that the Governance Working Group received the attached documents entitled “Economic Development Plan” and “London – City of Opportunity” submitted by Councillor J.B. Swan; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the review of the Acting Mayor Policy: i) the Municipal Council resolution adopted from its meeting held on July 29, 2014, BE RECEIVED; ii) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back, prior to the end of the current term of Municipal Council, with a draft policy that would put in place two Deputy Mayors for the 2014-2018 Municipal Council that provides for the following: A) one Deputy Mayor to be appointed by the Mayor; B) one Deputy Mayor to be appointed by Municipal Council, by a vote of two-thirds of the whole Municipal Council; C) a process for the appointment of the Deputy Mayor noted in B) above, that is similar to the process recently used to fill the Mayoral vacancy; and, D) the role of the Deputy Mayors to include budget responsibilities and chairing of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and possibly other Committees currently being chaired by the Mayor; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London’s governance model and the tracking of approved projects: i) the Municipal Council resolution adopted July 29, 2014 BE RECEIVED; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back on a process for tracking and reporting on approved projects; and d) clauses 1 and 2 BE RECEIVED. 5. Council Housing Leadership Committee and Creative City Committee That the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Housing Leadership Committee and the Creative City Committee: a) the Council Housing Leadership Committee BE THANKED for its work and accomplishments over the past years and BE DISBANDED at the end of the current term of the Municipal Council; and b) the Creative City Committee (CCC) BE THANKED for its work and accomplishments over the past years and BE DISBANDED at the end of the current term of the Municipal Council; it being noted that the work that would normally be undertaken by the CCC will be addressed through the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee on a go forward basis, subject to the outcome of the upcoming review of the Standing Committee structure.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (13)
Motion Passed
The motion to Approve part a) of clause 3 is put.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill J.B. Swan N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (12) RECUSED: W.R. Monteith (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve that the Committee of the Whole met, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following: a) A matter pertaining to a personal matter about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, relating to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List. (C1/17/PEC) b) A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and communications necessary for those purposes. (C1/23/CSC) c) A matter for 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 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 disposition. (C2/23/CSC)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (13)
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 B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor D. Brown
Approve Introduction and 1st Reading of Bill No.s 456 to 470, excluding Bill No.s 462 and 463.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve 2nd Reading of Bill No.s 456 to 470, excluding Bill No.s 462 and 463.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor B. Polhill
Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen
Approve 3rd Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 456 to 470, excluding Bill No.s 462 and 463.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Baechler B. Polhill J.B. Swan W.R. Monteith N. Branscombe M. Brown P. Hubert D.G. Henderson P. Van Meerbergen D. Brown H.L. Usher J.P. Bryant S.E. White (13)
Motion Passed