December 9, 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 J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC), having to do with appointments to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee, by indicating that his spouse is employed by that School Board.  Councillor J. Morgan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 36 of the 3rd Report of the SPPC, having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors, by indicating that Western University is his employer.    Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Liaison Committee, by indicating that the TVDSB is his employer.    Mayor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the Argyle Business Improvement Association by indicating that one of the individuals recently assisted him with the purchase of a family vehicle.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

V.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   Smudging Ceremony

  The Council is led in a First Nation Smudging Ceremony by Liz Akiwenzie of the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre.

2.   His Worship the Mayor recognizes Jeremy

Grace, Central Secondary School, and his “Up High Movement”.

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING AND THE FIRST MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AND DECEMBER 1, 2014, RESPECTIVELY

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve the Minutes of the 26th Meeting held on November 25, 2014 and of the 1st Meeting held on December 1, 2014.

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve that Council convene as the Approval Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, dealing with the proposed expropriation of land for the project known as the Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension between Highway 401 and Wilton Grove Road.

Motion Passed

1.   Managing Director and City Engineer,

Environmental and Engineering Services - Expropriation of Lands - Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension - TS1325

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services, with the review and concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands for the project known as the Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension between Highway 401 and Wilton Grove Road, the following actions be taken:   a)         the Council of The Corporation of the City of London, as the Approving Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended, HEREBY APPROVES the proposed expropriation of land, as described in Appendix “A” attached hereto, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, it being pointed out that the reasons for making this decision are as follows:               i)          the subject lands are required by The Corporation of the City of London for the             extension of Veterans Memorial Parkway (VMP);   ii)         the design of the project will address extending the VMP as a 2 lane expressway, a new intersection at Wilton Grove and the VMP, replacement of the existing VMP bridge, and interchange improvements;   iii)         the design is in accordance with the Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study and a Group B Provincial Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations for the Veteran Memorial Parkway South Extension and Highway 401 Interchange Improvements accepted by Council on May 14, 2013;   b)         that a certificate of approval BE ISSUED by the City Clerk on behalf of the Approving Authority in the prescribed form; and   c)         it being noted that a request for a Hearing of Necessity in relation to Parts 4 and 8, Plan 33R-18721 was received and a hearing was conducted on June 25, 2014, the findings and opinion of the Inquiry Officer are attached to the Report dated December 9, 2014, as Appendix “B”.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that the meeting of the Approval Authority be adjourned and that the City Council reconvenes in regular session.

Motion Passed

2.   Managing Director

and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services - Expropriation of Lands - Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension - TS1325

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands for the project known as the Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension between Highway 401 and Wilton Grove Road, the following actions be taken:   a)         the proposed by-law, attached to the report dated December 9, 2014 as Schedule ‘B’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 9, 2014 by The Corporation of the City of London as the Expropriating Authority, with respect to the lands described in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto (the “Expropriated Lands”);   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to prepare a plan or plans showing the Expropriated Lands and to register such plan or plans in the appropriate registry or land titles office, pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, within three (3) months of the Approving Authority granting approval of the said expropriation;   c)         the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign on behalf of the Expropriating Authority, the plan or plans as signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the Expropriated Lands; and        d)         the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute and serve the notices of expropriation required by the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 and such notices of possession that may be required to obtain possession of the Expropriated Lands.

Motion Passed

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor B. Armstrong presents.

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve clauses 1 to 3

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Council Orientation

That the attached orientation presentations provided by the Senior Leadership Team and the City Clerk BE RECEIVED for information.

3.   Proposed Smudging

Ceremony

That the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to make the necessary arrangements to invite representatives of our First Nations community to attend the December 9, 2014 meeting of Municipal Council, or a future meeting of Municipal Council, in order to acknowledge the importance of our First Nations community and to request the representatives to carry out a smudging ceremony.

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor T. Park presents.

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Strategic Plan -

Initial Discussions

That the following actions be taken with respect to the development of the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan for 2015 -2019:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) meeting on December 18, 2014, with a few possible draft Vision Statements for the consideration of the SPPC, based upon the input from the Members as summarized in the attached Appendix “A”;   b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to set up a process to receive public input regarding a possible draft Vision Statement, recognizing that a deadline for input will need to be set in order to finalize the Strategic Plan;   c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the SPPC meeting on December 18, 2014 with strategic areas of focus for the consideration of the SPPC, based upon the input from the Members as summarized in the attached Appendix “B”;   d)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to set up a process to receive public input regarding possible strategic areas of focus, recognizing that a deadline for input will need to be set in order to finalize the Strategic Plan;   e)         the 2011 - 2014 Mission and Value Statements BE MAINTAINED in the 2015 - 2019 Strategic Plan; subject to any additions to the list of values that may be desired as a result of the Strategic Plan development process; and   f)          the attached staff presentation BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

3rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor J. Morgan presents.

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clauses 1 to 45, excluding clauses 10, 12, 13, 19, 34 and 36.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)         Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of this Report having to do with appointments to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) Liaison Committee by indicating that his spouse is an employee of the LDCSB.   b)         Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 36 of this Report having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors by indicating that he is employed by Western University.   c)         Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of this Report having to do with appointments to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Liaison Committee by indicating that he is employed by the TVDSB.   d)         Mayor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report having to do with appointments to the Argyle Business Improvement Association by indicating that one of the individuals recently assisted him with the purchase of a family vehicle.   e)         Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report having to do with the appointment of a Deputy Mayor selected by the Mayor, by indicating that he is the subject of the decision.

2.   Deputy Mayor Policy

That the following actions be taken regarding a Deputy Mayor Policy:   a)         the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 9, 2014 to repeal and replace Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Process for the Appointment of an Acting Mayor” with a new Council Policy 5(1) entitled “Appointment of Deputy Mayors” which only requires a simple majority vote for appointments;   b)         a Governance Working Group (GWG) BE ESTABLISHED to undertake a review of Council Policy 5(1) “Appointments of Deputy Mayors” prior to September 1, 2015 to determine what changes, if any, should be made to the Policy in order to create opportunities for all Council Members to assume a leadership role during a Council term; and   c)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to canvass the Members of Council to determine their interest in serving on the GWG and report back with those names, as well as with proposed terms of reference for the GWG which would include responsibility for:   i)          reviewing the appointment process  of  the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Standing Committees in order to potentially provide for a multi-year appointment process that would see the Vice-Chair of a Standing Committee being automatically appointed as Chair of that Standing Committee at the beginning of the Council year following their term as Vice Chair; and   ii)         reviewing the recruitment process for advisory committees, board and commissions, as well as the Striking Committee structure and its terms of reference.   d)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to undertake the necessary steps to reflect the changes related to the appointment of a Deputy Mayor, as recommended by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, for consideration by the Municipal Council at its meeting on December 9, 2014;   e)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law to confirm Mayor M. Brown’s selection of Councillor P. Hubert as Deputy Mayor; and   f)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law to confirm the Municipal Council’s selection of Councillor M. Cassidy as Deputy Mayor.

3.   Tabling of the 2015

Draft Budgets

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft 2015 Tax-Supported Annual Operating and Capital Budgets, the Draft 2015 Water Budget and the Draft 2015 Wastewater and Treatment Budget:   a)         the Draft 2015 Tax-Supported Annual Operating and Capital Budgets BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the 2015 Tax-Supported Annual Operating and Capital Budgets review process; and   b)         the Draft 2015 Operating Budgets, Draft 2015 Capital Budgets and associated forecasts for Water Services and Wastewater and Treatment Services BE RECEIVED AND BE REFERRED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting being held on January 15, 2015, in order to receive public input and consider those draft Budgets;   it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the Manager III, Financial Planning and Policy, and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services & City Engineer, with respect to the above-noted Draft Budgets.

4.   Public

Participation Meeting - Amendments to Council Procedure By-law

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 8, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on December 9, 2014 for the purpose of amending By-law No. A-45, as amended, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Rules of Order and Procedure for the Council of The Corporation of the City of London”, to:   a)         implement the provision for two Deputy Mayors and recognize the roles of the Deputy Mayors in accordance with the direction given by Municipal Council;   b)         amend the role of the Striking Committee to include recommendations of initial citizen appointments to boards and commissions; and,   c)         reallocate the mandate of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC), pending the outcome of the review of the IEPC as recommended by KPMG LLP.

5.   Investment and

Economic Prosperity Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee:   a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN at this time to appoint Council Members to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC), pending the report back from the City Clerk with respect to the overall governance model, as directed by the Municipal Council from its meeting held on September 30, 2014;   b)         pending a Council decision arising from the report noted in a), above, the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary amendments to the Council Procedure By-law to permit the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to deal with those matters that currently fall within the mandate of the IEPC, in order to provide continuity during the interim period;   c)         subject to the approval of a) and b), above, the Chair or designate, of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPOINTED to serve on the London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network Governing Council; it being noted that the Chair of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee previously served on the Governing Council; and   d)         the communication dated November 25, 2014 from J. Swan requesting that he continue to be the City of London’s representative on the Governing Council BE RECEIVED.

6.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Civic Works Committee

Recommendation:  That the membership of the Civic Works Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows:   Councillor H.L .Usher (Chair) Councillor M. van Holst Councillor T. Park Councillor V. Ridley Councillor J. Helmer

7.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Community and Protective Services Committee

That the membership for the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows: Councillor J. Morgan (Chair) Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor T. Park Councillor V. Ridley Councillor M. Salih

8.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Corporate Services Committee

That the membership of the Corporate Services Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows:   Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair-subject to by-law enactment at December 9, 2014 Council meeting.) Councillor A. Hopkins Councillor J. Morgan Councillor J. Zaifman Councillor H.L. Usher

9.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Planning and Environment Committee

That the membership of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015 BE ESTABLISHED as follows:   Councillor P. Hubert (Chair) Councillor M. Cassidy Councillor J. Helmer Councillor P. Squire Councillor S. Turner

11.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Audit Committee

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Audit Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor P. Hubert (Chair-subject to by-law enactment at December 9, 2014 Council meeting.) Councillor A. Hopkins Councillor S. Turner Councillor M. van Holst Sumeet Khullar

14.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Covent Garden Market Corporation Board of Directors

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Covent Garden Market Corporation Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor J. Zaifman Justin Dias Ronald Earnshaw Mike Marsman Don McCallum Firas Sefian Donna Szpakowski Matt Thomas

15.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Dearness Home Committee of Management

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Dearness Home Committee of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor A. Hopkins Councillor T. Park Councillor H.L. Usher Councillor J. Zaifman Councillor V. Ridley

16.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Members:   Councillors H.L. Usher, V. Ridley and T. Park.   Alternate Members:   Councillors M. Cassidy, M. van Holst and B. Armstrong.

17.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority - 3 Year Term

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2017:   Councillor J. Zaifman Bill Mackie Ralph Winfield

18.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Members:   Councillors M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, V. Ridley and J. Helmer.   Alternate Members:   Councillors B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, J. Zaifman and A. Hopkins.

20.   London Convention

Centre

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Convention Centre (LCC) Board of Directors:   a)         Councillor P. Hubert and Councillor J. Zaifman BE APPOINTED for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018;   b)         B. Soanes, J. Cookson, Dr. R. Holiday, J. Irwin, M. Seabrook, C. Colvin, T. Ferguson, P. White, BE APPOINTED to the LCC Board to complete their terms;   c)         C. Moss, Vin Nov, Tony Soares BE CONSIDERED for appointment as terms of members are completed;   it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 10, 2014 from the LCC Board of Directors, with respect to this matter.

21.   Consideration of

Appointment to the London Downtown Business Association Board of Management

That Councillor T. Park BE APPOINTED to the London Downtown Business Association Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018; it being noted that other appointments will be considered at a future date, once available from the London Downtown Business Association.

22.   Consideration of Appointment

to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors

That Councillor M. van Holst BE APPOINTED to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

23.   Consideration of

Appointment to the London Police Services Board

That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Police Services Board for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor S. Turner Paul Paolatto

24.   Consideration of

Appointment to the London Public Library Board

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Public Library Board:   a)         the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor A. Hopkins Councillor T. Park Scott Courtice Vasiliki Douvalis Mariam Hamou Bassam Lazar Gloria Leckie (one-year term) Stuart Clark Hannah Rasmussen    b)         Donna Vachon BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library Board at the conclusion of G. Leckie’s one-year term appointment.

25.   Consideration of

Appointment to the London Transit Commission

That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor J. Helmer Councillor P. Squire Eric Southern Sheryl Rooth R. Dean Sheppard

26.   Consideration of

Appointment to the London Transit Commission Long Term Growth Report Working Group

That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission Long Term Growth Report Working Group for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor J. Helmer Councillor M. van Holst Councillor P. Hubert Councillor M. Salih Councillor P. Squire

27.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   a)         Councillors J. Helmer and S. Turner BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health; and   b)         the appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Health return to two Council Members and one citizen appointment, and further that the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise for citizen applications to fill the citizen vacancy.

28.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Museum London

That Councillor V. Ridley BE APPOINTED to Museum London for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

29.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management

That Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018; it being noted that the balance of appointments will be made at a future date, when available from the Old East Village Business Improvement Area.

30.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Public Utility Commission of the City of London

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Public Utility Commission of the City of London for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Mayor M. Brown Councillor P. Hubert Councillor J. Morgan

31.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Tourism London Board of Directors

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Tourism London Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor P. Hubert Councillor M. Salih

32.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Town and Gown Committee

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Town and Gown Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair-subject to by-law enactment at December 9, 2014 Council meeting.) Councillor T. Park Councillor M. Salih Councillor P. Squire

33.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - 3 Year Term

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2017:   Councillor A. Hopkins Marie Blosh Sandy Levin

35.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Western Fair Association Programming Council (Requires 2 Council Members)

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Western Fair Association Programming Council for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor V. Ridley Councillor M. Salih

37.   1st Report of the

Striking Committee

That the 1st Report of the Striking Committee from its meetings held on November 27, 2014 and December 5, 2014 BE RECEIVED.

38.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Gina Barber John Fyfe-Millar Shawn Lewis Maria Mendes Jeffrey Preston

39.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision

That the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to re-advertise for applications for appointment to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

40.   Consideration of

Appointment to Eldon House

That the following BE APPOINTED to Eldon House for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Mike Donachie Jennifer Jolliffe Ben Kent Ron Koudys Allison Martin Joseph O’Neill Theresa Regnier Maureen Spencer Golovchenko Mark Tovey

41.   Consideration of

Appointment to the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum Board of Directors

That Mike Harris BE APPOINTED to the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

42.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Council for Adult Education

That Carmelita Tang BE APPOINTED to the Council for Adult Education for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

43.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority - 3 Year Term

That Stanley Caveney BE APPOINTED to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2017.

44.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Plumbers’ and Drain Layers’ Examining Board

That the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to re-advertise for applications for appointment to the Plumbers’ and Drain Layers’ Examining Board for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

45.   Consideration of Appointment to the

Plumbers’ and Drain Layers’ Examining Board

That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to direct letters to the Members of the Striking Committee to extend the Municipal Council’s appreciation for their efforts with respect to identifying citizen nominees for the local boards and commissions, and for the Municipal Council’s advisory committees.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clause 10.  

Argyle Business Improvement Association

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Association:    a)         the following BE APPOINTED to the Argyle Business Improvement Association for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor B. Armstrong Jeff Baggaley Jeremy Burns Gus Dupuis Elissa Ielapi Dale Irwin Matt McHardy Crissy Viglianti Mark Wilkie-Facchin   b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to provide for the appointment of 9 directors, in addition to the Council representative;   c)         subject to the completion and approval of b), above,  Erik Lasch BE APPOINTED to fill the additional vacancy.

10.   Argyle Business

Improvement Association

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clause 13.  

Consideration of Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee

  That the following BE APPOINTED to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor M. Cassidy Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor P. Squire Councillor J. Zaifman

13.   Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to appoint Marci Allen-Easton to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018 is put.

Motion Passed

The motion to appoint Michael Buzzelli to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

The motion to appoint Roberta Clifford to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

The motion to appoint Abe Oudshoorn to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

The motion to appoint Sean Quigley to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

refer consideration to the December 18th Council meeting, in order to consult with the London Middlesex Housing Corporation to determine how they would like M. Allen-Easton, M. Buzzelli, R. Clifford, A. Oudshoorn and S. Quigley slotted into the various classes of Directors and to obtain further clarity as to the relevance of each class.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Approve clause 12.  

Consideration of Appointment to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee

  That the following BE APPOINTED to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor M. Cassidy Councillor M. van Holst Councillor P. Squire

12.   Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board
Liaison Committee

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Approve clause 36.  

Consideration of Appointment to Western University Board of Governors

  That the following BE APPOINTED to the Western University Board of Governors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018:   Mayor M. Brown Matthew Wilson

36.   Consideration of

Appointment to Western University Board of Governors

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IV.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that Council convene as Committee of the Whole, in camera, for a matter related to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and giving instructions and directions to the solicitors of the municipality in connection with such advice relating to appointments to the Western Fair Association.

Motion Passed

34.   Consideration of Appointment to Western Fair

Association Board of Governors

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that clause 34 be amended in the first line by deleting the word “APPOINTED” and replacing it with the word “NOMINATED”.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve clause 34, as amended.

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 J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 2 to 14, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 2 to 14, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 2 to 14, inclusive.

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

18 substantive votes at this meeting (7 contested, 11 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

1#2. Managing Director and City Engineer,

Environmental and Engineering Services - Expropriation of Lands - Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension - TS1325

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services, with the review and concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands fo…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#2. Managing Director

and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services - Expropriation of Lands - Veterans Memorial Parkway South Extension - TS1325

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director and City Engineer, Environmental and Engineering Services, with the concurrence of the Director, Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands for the proje…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

VI. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING AND THE FIRST MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AND DECEMBER 1, 2014, RESPECTIVELY

Approve the Minutes of the 26th Meeting held on November 25, 2014 and of the 1st Meeting held on December 1, 2014.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

VII. COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Approve that Council convene as the Approval Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, dealing wit…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Proposed Smudging

Ceremony

That the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to make the necessary arrangements to invite representatives of our First Nations community to attend the December 9, 2014 meeting of Municipal Council, or a future meeting of Municipal Council, in order to acknowledge the importance of our First Nations c…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

10. Argyle Business

Improvement Association

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

12. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and London District Catholic School Board
Liaison Committee

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

13. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

13. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

The motion to appoint Marci Allen-Easton to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018 is put.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Jesse Helmer, Jared Zaifman

13. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

The motion to appoint Michael Buzzelli to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (3): Josh Morgan, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire

13. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

The motion to appoint Roberta Clifford to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman

Nay (3): Maureen Cassidy, Paul Hubert, Tanya Park

13. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

The motion to appoint Abe Oudshoorn to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Josh Morgan, Jared Zaifman

13. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

The motion to appoint Sean Quigley to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors is put.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman

Nay (2): Josh Morgan, Tanya Park

13. Consideration of

Appointment to the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board
Liaison Committee

refer consideration to the December 18th Council meeting, in order to consult with the London Middlesex Housing Corporation to determine how they would like M. Allen-Easton, M. Buzzelli, R. Clifford, A. Oudshoorn and S. Quigley slotted into the various classes of Directors and to obtain f…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (3): Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy

34. Consideration of Appointment to Western Fair

Association Board of Governors

Approve that clause 34 be amended in the first line by deleting the word “APPOINTED” and replacing it with the word “NOMINATED”.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Mo Salih

34. Consideration of Appointment to Western Fair

Association Board of Governors

Approve clause 34, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

36. Consideration of

Appointment to Western University Board of Governors

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

45. Consideration of Appointment to the

Plumbers’ and Drain Layers’ Examining Board

That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to direct letters to the Members of the Striking Committee to extend the Municipal Council’s appreciation for their efforts with respect to identifying citizen nominees for the local boards and commissions, and for the Municipal Council’s advisory committees.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)