November 11, 2014, at 4:02 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 25th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with Lorne Avenue Public School, by indicating that the Thames Valley District School Board is his employer.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   21st Report of the

Planning and Environment Committee

V.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   Her Worship the

Mayor recognizes the student volunteers who created the YourLondonCalling.ca website.

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

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

Motion Passed

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 2014

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve the Minutes of the 24th Meeting held on October 14, 2014.

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve receipt and referral of the following communication, as noted on the Agenda:

1.   D. Nenonen, 9

Donnybrook Road - Property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East - Demolition Request (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 13 of the 20th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

1.   Councillor N.

Branscombe - Motion of Which Notice is Given - Reconsideration of Council Resolution - Lodging Houses and Residential R-1 Zone

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for Councillor N. Branscombe to introduce a motion to reconsider the actions of Municipal Council taken at its meeting of June 10, 2014 related to the adoption of part e) of clause 10 of the 12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), requesting a report back from the Civic Administration regarding the correlation between Lodging Houses and the R-1 zoning.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Approve reconsideration of the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of June 10, 2014, related to the adoption of part e) of clause 10 of the 12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), concerning a request that the Civic Administration report back to the current term of Council regarding the correlation between Lodging Houses and the R-1 zoning. Part e) of clause 10 reads as follows:   “e)       the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report to the appropriate Standing Committee with respect to the correlation between Lodging Houses and R-1 Zoning prior to the conclusion of the current term of Council; it being noted that a home, rented to more than three unrelated people, none of whom is the owner, and whose only common bond is the need for shared temporary rental accommodation is considering a Class 2 Lodging House and therefore not a permitted use in an R-1 Zone single detached dwelling;…”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Seconded by Councillor W.R. Monteith

Approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring a report forward at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, in early 2015, with respect to the correlation between Lodging Houses and R-1 zoning.

Motion Passed

IX.   REPORTS

20th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor B. Polhill presents.

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve clauses 1 to 19.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   10th Report of the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That the 10th Report of the Environment and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 23, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

3.   8th Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the 8th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 22, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

4.   Delegated Authority

for Heritage Alteration Permits

That, on the recommendation of Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner and the London Advisory Committee on Heritage’s Planning and Policy Sub-Committee, the delegation of authority to consent to, or grant, Heritage Alteration Permits for heritage designated properties BE CIRCULATED for comment; it being noted that a public participation meeting will be held at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee. (2014-R01)

5.   Heritage

Conservation District Work Plans and Prioritization

That, the report dated November 4, 2014, from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Conservation District Work Plan and Prioritization, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration intends to update the Heritage Places document to establish a list of areas to be considered for designation. (2014-R01)

6.   Property located at

193 Clarke Road - Ontario Municipal Board Decision (Z-8143)

That, the Ontario Municipal Board decision relating to the appeal by Debbie Newman and Lynn Johnston, with respect to the Municipal Council decision to approve a Zoning By-law amendment, relating to the property located at 193 Clark Road, BE RECEIVED.   (2014-D14)

7.   Property located at

1671 Fanshawe Park Road East - Cedarhollow Subdivision - Phase 3 - Removal of Holding Provision (H-8334)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Cedar Hollow Developments Limited, relating to the property located at 1671 Fanshawe Park Road East, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (hR1-3) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (hR1-4) Zone by removing the “h” holding provision. (2014-D14)

8.   Property located at

530 Sunningdale Road East - Powell Subdivision - Phase 3 - Removal of Holding Provision (H-8400)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by 2047790 Ontario Limited relating to a portion of the property located at 530 Sunningdale Road East, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Residential R1 (hR1-2) Zone, a  Holding Residential R1 (hR1-3) Zone, a  Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (hR1-3(7)) Zone, a Holding Residential R1/Neighbourhood Facility (hR1-2/NF) Zone, and a  Holding Residential R1 Special Provision/Neighbourhood Facility (h*R1-3(7)/NF) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-2) Zone, a  Residential R1 (R1-3) Zone, a  Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(7)) Zone, a Residential R1/Neighbourhood Facility (R1-2/NF) Zone, and a Residential R1 Special Provision/Neighbourhood Facility (R1-3(7)/NF) Zone to remove the holding (h) provision.  (2014-D12)

9.   Property located at

1235 Eagletrace Drive (formerly 751 Fanshawe Park Road West) - Vista Woods Estates Subdivision - Phase 1A - Special Provisions (39T-11505)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vista Wood Estates Limited, for the subdivision of land over Block 94, Plan 33M-639, City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the north side of Fanshawe Park Road West, west of Wonderland Road North, municipally known as 1235 Eagletrace Drive, (formerly 751 Fanshawe Park Road West):   a)         the Special Provisions, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, as Schedule “C”, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Vista Wood Estates Limited for the Vista Woods Subdivision, Phase 1A (39T-11505) BE APPROVED;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Related Costs and Revenues” appended to the staff report, dated November 4, 2014 as Schedule “B”; and,   c)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all related documents required to fulfill its conditions.    (2014-D12)

10.   Building Division

Monthly Report for September 2014

That, the Building Division Monthly Report for September, 2014, BE RECEIVED.  (2014-D00)

11.   11th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) from its meeting held on October 8, 2014:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to clause 7, relating to the Stewardship Sub-Committee Report:   i)          the Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes from its October 2014 meeting BE RECEIVED; ii)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH does not object to the demolition of the building located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East; iii)         notice of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 2770 Sheffield Place (formerly 1603 Hamilton Road) to be a cultural heritage value of interest BE GIVEN, for the reasons, appended to the LACH Report, under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18; iv)        the Mayor BE REQUESTED to communicate to Infrastructure Ontario the disappointment of the City of London with respect to the neglect of “Cottage #1” at 600 Sanatorium Road; and, v)         subject to the approval of part iv), above, the Honorable D. Matthews, Legislative Assembly of Ontario and the Honorable Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, BE COPIED on the correspondence;   b)         clauses 1 to 6, inclusive and clauses 8 to 13, inclusive, BE RECEIVED;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee did not hear a verbal presentation from W. Kinghorn, Chair, LACH, with respect to the above-noted matters.

12.   Properties located

at 2526 Oxford Street West and 600 Sanatorium Road - Request for Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, in consultation with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the following actions be taken with respect to  the demolition requests for the properties located at 2526 Oxford Street West and 600 Sanatorium Road:   a)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council consents to the requests for the demolition of the properties located at 2526 Oxford Street West and 600 Sanatorium Road;   b)         Infrastructure Ontario BE ASKED to provide detailed documentation on these identified cultural heritage resources for future reference;   c)         Infrastructure Ontario BE ASKED to reclaim salvageable heritage materials from these properties for reuse elsewhere;   d)         Infrastructure Ontario BE REQUESTED to proceed with the request from the Municipal Council, in August 2014, relating to the property located at 2526 Oxford Street West, to provide interpretive signage related to the residence, its history and its relationship to the history of the local area;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:   -           a communication, dated October 20, 2014, from J. and J. Forster, 111 Chalfont Crescent; and, -           a communication, dated October 23, 2014, from H. Charron-McGee, by e-mail;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2014-P10D)

13.   Property located at

420 Fanshawe Park Road East - Demolition Request

That, the application relating to the proposed demolition of the property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East BE REFERRED back to the City Solicitor and Managing Director, Planning and City Planner to report back at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting to be held on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 4:00 PM, with respect to the following:   a)         the feasibility of preparing a Statement of Significance for the property;   b)         the ability to require the applicant to protect the trees on the property and to prepare a Tree Conservation Plan through the heritage designation process; and,   c)         the actions that can legally be undertaken to protect the trees on the property, if the structure(s) are to be demolished;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter:   -           a communication from N. Leak, by e-mail; -           a communication, dated October 28, 2014, from F. Solomon, 22 Donnybrook Road; -           a communication, dated October 30, 2014, from S. Roch, by e-mail; and, -           a communication, dated November 2, 2014, from L. Barbon, by e-mail;   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)

14.   Property located at

1470 Dundas Street (Z-8396)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Connorco Inc., relating to the property located at 1470 Dundas Street,  the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 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 Associated Shopping Area/Restricted Service Commercial (ASA5/RSC6) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area/Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (ASA1/ASA2/ ASA5/RSC5(  )RSC6)) Zone;   it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.     (2014-D14)

15.   Coves ESA

Conservation Master Plan

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Coves Environmentally Significant Area Conservation Master Plan:   a)         the Conservation Master Plan for the Coves Environmentally Significant Area (ESA), appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE ADOPTED as a Conservation Master Plan in accordance with Section 15.3.8. of the Official Plan;   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an Official Plan amendment to add the Master Plan as a Guideline Document under Section 19.2.2. (ii) h) of the Official Plan, and to initiate an Official Plan amendment and related Zoning By-law amendment to implement the recommended changes to the ESA boundary, including amendments to Schedule A - Land Use and Schedule B - Natural Heritage Features;   c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation of the Coves Master Plan at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; and,   d)         the volunteer members of the Coves ESA Local Advisory Committee BE THANKED for their work in the preparation of the document;   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-E20)

16.   Property located at

130 Thompson Road (OZ-8404)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2359617 Ontario Ltd., relating to the property located at 130 Thompson Road:   a)         the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM Light Industrial TO Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential;   b)         the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 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 Convenience Commercial (CC) Zone TO a Restricted Office Special Provision (RO2(_)) 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)

17.   Property located at

6667 Wonderland Road South (Z-8402)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Archibald, Gray and McKay Ltd, relating to the property located at 6667 Wonderland Road South, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 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 Agricultural (AG2) Zone TO an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(4)) Zone and an Agricultural Special Provision (AG2( )) 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)

18.   Property located at

1452 Byron Baseline Road (39CD-14512)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Kirkness Consulting Inc., on behalf of Millstone Homes Ltd., relating to the property located at 1452 Byron Baseline:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application of draft plan of vacant land condominium; and,   b)         the Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to utilize, if possible, one agreement, in place of a separate development agreement and condominium agreement, to address the development of this site;   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-D12)

19.   10th Report of the

Advisory Committee on the Environment

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) from its meeting held on October 1, 2014:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to clause 3, relating to the Climate Change Forum held in Ottawa, April 2014, and attended by D. Szoller:   i)          the Middlesex-London Health Unit BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to the London Climate Change Adaptation Task Force at a future Advisory Committee on the Environment meeting; ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to the City of London Emergency Preparedness Strategy at a future Advisory Committee on the Environment meeting; and, iii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to the City of London Climate Change Strategy at a future Advisory Committee on the Environment meeting;   it being noted that the ACE received a verbal update from D. Szoller, ACE, with respect to this matter;   b)         the following action be taken with respect to clause 3, relating to the an information event with respect to the Plight of the Pollinators:   i)          the hosting of an information event with respect to the Plight of the Pollinators: Making London Pollinator Friendly, on Monday, November 24, 2014, 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Wolfe Hall, London Central Library, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the projected total budget is $750.00 and the ACE has sufficient funds in its budget for these expenditures;   c)         the following action be taken with respect to clause 9, relating to the Let’s Talk Transit - London Transit Routes and Services Review:   i)          the submission, appended to the ACE Report, prepared by D. Szoller with respect to the Let’s Talk Transit – London Transit Routes and Services Review being undertaken by Dillon Consulting, BE APPROVED and SUBMITTED; it being noted that D. Szoller attended the stakeholder input session and the ACE members were encouraged to submit comments to D. Szoller with respect to this matter;   d)         clauses 1 and 2, inclusive, clauses 4 to 7, inclusive and clauses 10 to 12, inclusive, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

21st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor B. Polhill presents.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road

East - Request for Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the building(s) on the property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East:   a)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of this property and does not intend to issue a notice of intent to designate the property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;   b)         prior to demolition, the owner BE REQUESTED to provide a photographic record of the building and the site;   c)         as part of the demolition or removal, salvageable heritage materials BE CONSERVED for future use where appropriate; and,   d)         the owner BE REQUESTED to acknowledge the historic associations of the property in a future redevelopment of the site through interpretive signage or some other manner;   it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage has been consulted on this request;   it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:   -           a communication, dated September 30, 2014, from A. Soufan, York Developments; and, -           the attached communication from I. Meddoui, 2431602 Ontario Limited.  (2014-P10D)

Motion Passed

18th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor M. Brown presents.

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Approve clauses 1 to 10.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   9th Report of the

London Housing Advisory Committee

That the 9th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 8, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

3.   11th Report of the

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the 11th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 2, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

4.   9th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the 9th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 23, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

5.   June Callwood

Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario

That the communication dated October 2014 from the Honourable M. Chan, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, with respect to the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario, BE RECEIVED.  (2014-M11)

6.   Amendment to Animal

Control By-law PH-3 and Amendments to Dog Licensing and Control By-law PH-4

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the by-laws appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting of November 11, 2014 to:   a)         amend the Animal Control By-law PH-3 to replace the wording in section 10.2(3) to use the phrase “dwelling unit” which is a defined term in the by-law; and,   b)         amend the Dog Licensing and Control By-law PH-4 to address minor housekeeping matters in the by-law and to revise the wording of section 4.1 to provide for an offence provision for set fines.   (2014-C01)

7.   6th Report of the

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), from its meeting held on October 23, 2014:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the YMCA Children’s Safety Village:   i)          the London Police Services Board BE ADVISED that the CSCP is deeply concerned with the reduction of staff of the Children’s Safety Village and the elementary and secondary schools; ii)         the London Police Services Board BE REQUESTED to maintain Police staffing levels at the Children’s Safety Village at a 4-day schedule until June 2015; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 4 and 6 and 7, BE RECEIVED.

8.   6th Report of the

London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 16, 2014:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Awards and Recognitions Sub-Committee Report:                 i)          the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards:    A)       the School of Communication Science and Disorders, Western University, BE AWARDED the 2014 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Institutions Category, for their Social Justice Through Clinical Education Project (see attached nomination); B)        the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership BE AWARDED the 2014 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Social/Community Services Category, for their Eye on London Campaign (see attached nomination); C)        the Epilepsy Support Centre BE AWARDED the 2014 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in the Youth and Young Adults Category, for their Game On: Sports and Active Games for Children with Neurological Conditions (see attached nomination); D)        up to $700 from the LDRRAC Budget BE ALLOCATED to the purchase of plaques for the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award; and               ii)  Florence Cassar BE APPOINTED Chair of the Awards Sub-Committee; and   b)         clauses 1 to 6 and clause 8 BE RECEIVED.

9.   Cavendish Park

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee with respect to the following:   a)         a review of the playground equipment at Cavendish Part with a view to upgrading the playground area, as well as expanding and addressing the renewed need for children in the Park; and,   b)         an update on the condition of Cavendish Park, as it is located on a former landfill.

10.   Decision of the

Ontario College of Veterinarians

That the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to review the existing contract for animal care and control in light of the recent disciplinary action levied by the Ontario College of Veterinarians, concerning Dr. L. Palumbo.

Motion Passed

25th Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor J. P. Bryant presents.

Moved by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Approve clauses 1 to 11, excluding clause 5.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That is BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Annual Report -

Risk Management Services

That, on the recommendation of the City Solicitor, on the advice of the Risk Manager, the staff report dated November 4, 2014, with respect to the 2013 Annual Report for Risk Management Services, BE RECEIVED for information.

3.   Pre-Authorized Tax

Payment Plan By-law and Collection of Property Taxes By-law

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2015:   a)         the by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, to amend By-law A.-5505-497, being “A by-law to authorize the implementation of a pre-authorized payment plan” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal  Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, so that the calculation of pre-authorized payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year; and,   b)         the by-law attached as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, to amend By-law A-8, being “A by-law to provide for the collection of property taxes” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set at a percentage of 40% of the previous year’s taxes and then increased by the average increase in total municipal property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year.

4.   PUC Environmental

Reserve Fund

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on November 11, 2014 to establish the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Environmental Reserve Fund.

6.   Apportionment of

Taxes

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff report dated November 4, 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.

7.   Tax Adjustment

Agenda

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Applications, dated November 4, 2014, as amended by the added revision to Application No. 2012-220 for the property known as 1925 Dundas Street, BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated with this matter, to speak to the Corporate Services Committee.

8.   Appointments to the

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following individuals be appointed as Voting Members to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015:   -           Natalie Rowlandson (Member at Large) -           Peggianne Wright (Member at Large)

9.   Appointment to the

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That Emily Van Kesteren BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Representative of the Active and Safe Routes to School on the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015.

10.   Deputy Mayor

Positions

That it BE NOTED that Councillor H.L Usher enquired as to the status of the staff report regarding the policy and process with respect to the appointment of Deputy Mayor positions and why the report would be placed before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) rather than the Corporate Services Committee (CSC).  The City Clerk advised that based on the Council Procedure By-law, governance matters fall within the mandate of the SPPC and that the report will be presented at the November 24, 2014 SPPC meeting.

11.   Greenhouse Project

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B Swan enquired as to the status of the proposed greenhouse project.  The City Manager provided a verbal update regarding the matter.

Motion Passed

5.   Lorne Avenue Public

School

That it BE NOTED that the Corporate Services Committee received a verbal report from the Manager, Realty Services and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, providing an update with respect to Lorne Avenue Public School, including the status of the proposed purchase, next steps, and engagement of the community in the process.

Motion Passed

17th Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor H.L. Usher presents.

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clauses 1 to 12.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   8th Report of the

Transportation Advisory Committee

That the 8th Report of the Transportation Committee, from its meeting held on October 7, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

3.   Amendments to the

Traffic and Parking By-law

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111). (2014-C01)

4.   Closing Part of

Concept Drive

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to closing part of Concept Drive:   a)         the closing of part of Concept Drive between Old Victoria Road and Innovation Drive on Plan 33M-544, BE APPROVED; and,   b)         the Chief Surveyor BE AUTHORIZED to initiate the process of legally closing the portion of Concept Drive between Old Victoria Road and Innovation Drive by by-law.  (2014-T09)

5.   Closing part of the

Unnamed Road Allowance on Sarnia Road

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Roads and Transportation, the following actions be taken with respect to closing part of the unnamed road allowance on Sarnia Road:   a)         the closing of part of the unnamed road allowance on Registered Plan 48(C) lying north of the Canadian Pacific Railway, BE APPROVED; and,   b)         the Chief Surveyor BE AUTHORIZED to initiate the process of legally closing that portion of the said road allowance by by-law; it being noted that the closing will not be initiated until the City obtains any necessary consents from abutting owners and enters into a purchase and sale or land exchange agreement with the applicant, 905 Sarnia Road Inc., that is acceptable to the City, hereafter the lands will be conveyed in accordance with the agreement subject to any required utility easements.  (2014-T09)

6.   Gore Road Area

Project-Braesyde and Dengate Infrastructure Replacement Detailed Design and Tendering Appointment of Consulting Engineer

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consultant for the Gore Road Area Project-Braesyde and Dengate Infrastructure Replacement:   a)         Dillon Consulting Limited, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed design and tendering for the Gore Road Area Project-Braesyde and Dengate Infrastructure Replacement, at an upset amount $204,803.50, including contingency, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with the estimate on file, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this consultant shall obtain approval to proceed with subsequent phases of engineering for this project subject to satisfying all financial, reporting and other conditions contained within this Policy;   b)         the financing for this work BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2014;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work;   d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,   e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2014-A05)

7.   5th Report of the

Cycling Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC), from its meeting held on October 15, 2014:   a)         that, on the recommendation of the Cycling Advisory Committee, the attached submission, prepared by D. Szoller, and dated October 15, 2014, with respect to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario’s (MTO) Cycling Action Plan BE APPROVED and BE SUBMITTED to the MTO, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of London; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 15, and clauses  17 to 18, inclusive, BE RECEIVED.

8.   Parking Regulation

Changes

That the communication dated July 15, 2014, from Reverend Lyndon Hutchison-Hounsell, 280 James Street, with respect to Parking Regulation Changes for 280 James Street, BE RECEIVED.  (2014-T02)

9.   Sharp Curve North

End of Proudfoot Lane

That the communication dated October 20, 2014, from W. Oke, 90-1241 Beaverbrook Avenue, with respect to the sharp curve at the north end of Proudfoot Lane BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for report back at a future Civic Works Committee meeting.  (2014-T08)

10.   Installation of

Traffic Control Measures at Hyde Park Road and South Carriage Road

That the request for the installation of traffic control measures at Hyde Park Road and South Carriage Road BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received communications from D. Foster, Northcliff Red Light Committee, D. Szpakowski, Hyde Park Business Association and Tricar Development Corporation with respect to this matter and were also advised of a petition containing approximately 616 signatures in support of the traffic control measures, available for viewing in the City Clerk’s Office.  (2014-T07)

11.   Parking Regulation

Amendment

That the communication dated October 16. 2014, received from Z. Saarloos, 284 Exmouth Circle, with respect to permitting overnight parking during additional months of the year, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for report back at a future Civic Works Committee meeting.

12.   Civic Works

Committee Meeting - November 17, 2014

That the Civic Works Committee meeting scheduled for November 17, 2014, BE CANCELLED.

Motion Passed

20th Report of the Committee of the Whole Councillor J.B. Swan presents.

Moved by Councillor J.B. Swan

Approve that it BE NOTED that the Committee of the Whole met, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:   a)         A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List. (C1/20/PEC)   b)         A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List (C1/18/CPSC)   c)         A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List (C2/18/CPSC)   d)         A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List (C3/18/CPSC)   e)         A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List (C4/18/CPSC)   f)         A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2015 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List (C5/18/CPSC)   g)         A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose relating to a demolition request for 420 Fanshawe Park Road East.

Motion Passed

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Councillor D.G. Henderson enquired about road construction standards, and the City’s flexibility with the standards.  The Chair referred the enquiry to the Civic Administration to follow up with the Councillor directly.

Councillor H.L. Usher enquired about whether a follow up report would be prepared with respect to the 2014 election voting equipment and processes.  The City Clerk advised that it is standard practice to evaluate the equipment, processes and make appropriate changes for the next election.   Councillor H.L. Usher further enquired about a recent fire in the city and the accommodations available for vulnerable populations.  The City Manager advised that stakeholder meetings have already taken place in this regard to identify any gaps and what remedial actions are necessary.

Councillor J.P. Bryant enquired if a report related to Council Members’ seating in the Council Chambers could considered prior to the end of the term.  The City Clerk advised that a report could be brought forward to the next scheduled meeting of the Corporate Services Committee.

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

1.   Councillor R.

Monteith and Councillor N. Branscombe - Emergent Motion - Relocation of Inaugural Council Meeting - December 1, 2014

Moved by Councillor W.R. Monteith

Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion regarding the relocation of the December 1, 2014 Inaugural Council Meeting to the London Convention Centre.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor W.R. Monteith

Seconded by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that pursuant to section 2.8 of the Council Procedure By-law, the December 1, 2014 Inaugural Municipal Council meeting be held at the London Convention Centre commencing at 6:00 PM, in order to provide sufficient space to permit members of the public to attend the meeting.

Motion Passed

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 506 to 530.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor P. Van Meerbergen

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 506 to 530.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Seconded by Councillor J.P. Bryant

Approve Third Reading of Bill No.s 506 to 530.

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Votes

13 substantive votes at this meeting (3 contested, 10 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

1#10. Councillor R.

Monteith and Councillor N. Branscombe - Emergent Motion - Relocation of Inaugural Council Meeting - December 1, 2014

Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion regarding the relocation of the December 1, 2014 Inaugural Council Meeting to the London Convention Centre.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

1#10. Councillor R.

Monteith and Councillor N. Branscombe - Emergent Motion - Relocation of Inaugural Council Meeting - December 1, 2014

Approve that pursuant to section 2.8 of the Council Procedure By-law, the December 1, 2014 Inaugural Municipal Council meeting be held at the London Convention Centre commencing at 6:00 PM, in order to provide sufficient space to permit members of the public to attend the meeting.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Stephen Orser, Russell Monteith, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (2): Harold Usher, Bud Polhill

1#3. D. Nenonen, 9

Donnybrook Road - Property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East - Demolition Request (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 13 of the 20th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

1#4. Councillor N.

Branscombe - Motion of Which Notice is Given - Reconsideration of Council Resolution - Lodging Houses and Residential R-1 Zone

Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for Councillor N. Branscombe to introduce a motion to reconsider the actions of Municipal Council taken at its meeting of June 10, 2014 related to the adoption of part e) of clause 10 of the 12th Report …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

1#4. Councillor N.

Branscombe - Motion of Which Notice is Given - Reconsideration of Council Resolution - Lodging Houses and Residential R-1 Zone

Approve reconsideration of the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of June 10, 2014, related to the adoption of part e) of clause 10 of the 12th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), concerning a request that the Civic Administration report ba…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Russell Monteith, Nancy Branscombe, Dale Henderson, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (1): Harold Usher

1#4. Councillor N.

Branscombe - Motion of Which Notice is Given - Reconsideration of Council Resolution - Lodging Houses and Residential R-1 Zone

Approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring a report forward at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, in early 2015, with respect to the correlation between Lodging Houses and R-1 zoning.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

10#2. Decision of the

Ontario College of Veterinarians

That the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to review the existing contract for animal care and control in light of the recent disciplinary action levied by the Ontario College of Veterinarians, concerning Dr. L. Palumbo.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

12#2. Civic Works

Committee Meeting - November 17, 2014

That the Civic Works Committee meeting scheduled for November 17, 2014, BE CANCELLED.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

2#2. Property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road

East - Request for Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the building(s) on the property located at 420 Fanshawe Park Road East:   a)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVI…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Paul Van Meerbergen, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Joe Swan, Stephen Orser, Russell Monteith, Nancy Branscombe, Bud Polhill, Sandy White, Judy Bryant, Denise Brown

Nay (1): Dale Henderson

IV. COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

VI. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 2014

Approve the Minutes of the 24th Meeting held on October 14, 2014.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 506 to 530.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

19. 10th Report of the

Advisory Committee on the Environment

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) from its meeting held on October 1, 2014:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to clause 3, relating to the Climate Change Forum held in Ottawa, Apri…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)