December 18, 2014, at 5:30 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 5:30 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 9 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and related Bill No. 19, having to do with the proposed expansion of the London Downtown Business Association Improvement Area, by indicating that he operates a business with the Downtown Business Association.

Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the 1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations matters in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions, and advice which is the subject of solicitor-client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose.  Councillor A. Hopkins further discloses a pecuniary interested in clause 5 of the 1st Report of the Audit Committee, having to do with the Quarterly Report on Internal Audit Results:  Solid Waste (Garbage) Collection and Recycling Process Review, by indicating that her son is employed by the City of London in the Solid Waste Management Division.

Councillor J. Zaifman disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of the 1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens, by indicating that he is employed by the Parkinson Society.  Councillor J. Zaifman further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 13 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, having to do with an application for the property known as 530 Sunningdale Road East, by indicating that his family has an interest in the property. Councillor J. Zaifman further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 1st Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the Wickerson Stormwater Management Facility, by indicating that his family has an interest in the matter.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Strategic Plan

That the following actions be taken with respect to the development of the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan for 2015 -2019:   b)       that the following strategic areas of focus of BE APPROVED for Council’s  2015-2019 Strategic Plan, subject to any revisions desired as a result of the Strategic Plan development process:   i)        Strengthening our Community; ii)       Building a Sustainable City; iii)      Growing Our Economy; and, iv)        Leading in Public Service; it being noted that the Civic Administration will report back at a future SPPC meeting with strategies to support these areas of focus, for further review and discussion; it being further noted that the SPPC received the attached presentation with respect to this matter.

V.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SECOND MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 2014

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve the Minutes of the 2nd Meeting held on December 9, 2014.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clauses 1 to 17, excluding clauses 11, 14 and 16.

3.   Orchestra London

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to a request from Orchestra London Canada Inc. (Orchestra London) for funding assistance:   a)         the request for $375,000 of support to assist with unpaid salaries, CRA remittances and the retaining of professional insolvency practitioners, under separate cover on the same Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee agenda, BE DENIED;   b)         the source of funding, as appended to the staff report dated December 18, 2014 as Appendix ‘A’, BE APPROVED in the event the TD Bank Group makes demand for payment from the City under the Guarantee between the City and the TD Bank Group;   c)         the Memorandum dated December 15th, 2014 from Joe O’ Neill – Chair of the Board of Directors of Orchestra London providing additional information for consideration by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as appended to the staff report dated December 18, 2014 as Appendix ‘B’, BE RECEIVED for information;   d)         the impact of events surrounding Orchestra London Canada Inc. on the revenue for Centennial Hall for both 2014 and 2015 BE RECOGNIZED noting that $49,793.45 remains unpaid for October through December 2014 and 2015 booking cancellations may impact revenue for the facility in 2015;   e)         the Civic Administration research and PROVIDE a list of local community   resources that we are aware of that may be of assistance to cultural employees seeking future employment opportunities and/or supports for them and their families; and,   f)         the communication from Joseph R. O’Neill, Chair Orchestra London Canada Inc. dated, December 15, 2014 BE RECEIVED for information.

4.   Request for

Appointment to LTC Long-Term Growth Report Working Group

That Councillor H.L. Usher BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission Long Term Growth Report Working Group for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Approve part a) of clause 2.   a)     that the vision statement of “Inspired. Innovative. Diverse. Connected.” BE ADOPTED for Council’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, subject to any revisions desired as a result of the Strategic Plan development process.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve progress with respect to the following in camera matters:

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

5.   Quarterly Report on

Internal Audit Results - Engineering and Environmental Services: Solid Waste (Garbage) Collection and Recycling Process Review

That, on the recommendation of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the following actions be taken with respect to the Quarterly Reports on Internal Audit Results – Engineering and Environmental Services - Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Process Review:   a)         the Action Plans identified in Appendix A of the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) report dated December 15, 2014 BE IMPLEMENTED; and   b)         the Quarterly Results on Internal Audit Results identified in Appendix B of the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) report dated December 15, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Approve clauses 1 - 4, excluding part a) of clause 2.

6.   Orientation

That the attached orientation information, as presented by the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, BE RECEIVED.

7.   City Website

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate options for the Audit Committee, to make the public internal audit reports more visible and readily accessible on the City website.

8.   Meeting Time

That the Audit Committee meeting time BE CHANGED to a 4:00 PM start time; it being noted that additional amendments to the meeting schedule may be required to accommodate this revision; it being further noted that the Chair advised that an additional meeting (April 2015) may be required.

9.   2013 Emergency

Management Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, on the advice of the Division Manager, Corporate Security and Emergency Management, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2014 Emergency Management Program:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 16, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 18, 2014 to:   i)          adopt the Emergency Management Program including the London Emergency Response Plan as set out in Schedule “A” of the by-law; and,   ii)          repeal Bylaw A.-7040-4, passed on Dec 3, 2013;   b)         the above-noted Report, including the details of the 2013 Emergency Management Program, BE RECEIVED for information; and,   it being noted that the Civic Administration will report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to existing additional components of the current Plan, not incorporated in the above-noted report, as well as additional proposed guidelines for Councillors and the new role of the Deputy Mayors.  (2014-P03)

10.   Single Source

Procurement of Lifesaving and Literature

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to procurement of Lifesaving and Literature for the City of London:   a)         the Lifesaving Society BE ESTABLISHED as the only acceptable provider of Lifesaving Awards and Literature for the City of London, and the estimated annual purchase value of $62,000 (H.S.T. excluded), for a two (2) year period, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this will be a single source contract as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 14.4 e);   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and,   c)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2014-F17)

12.   Orientation

That the following orientation presentations, with respect to key committee matters, BE RECEIVED for information:   a)         the attached presentation from B. Coxhead, Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, L. Loubert, Division Manager, Aquatics, Arenas and Attractions and S. Stafford, Division Manager, Parks and Community Sports, with respect to the Parks and Recreation Service Area;   b)       the attached presentation from L. Livingstone, Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services;   c)         the presentation dated December 16, 2014, from S. Datars Bere, Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home;   d)         the attached presentation from G. Kotsifas, Managing Director, Development Compliance Services and Chief Building Official and O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to Development and Compliance Services; and,   e)         the attached presentation from J.M. Fleming, Managing Director and City Planner and A. Macpherson, Manager, Environmental and Parks Planning, with respect to Planning Services, Environmental and Parks Planning.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 5.

13.   Property located on

a portion of 530 Sunningdale Road East (Lot 99, 39T-05510) (Z-8429)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London, relating to a portion of the property located at 530 Sunningdale Road East (draft plan 39T-05510, proposed Lot 99), the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 13, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Open Space (OS1) Zone, which permits conservation lands and works, golf courses, private and public parks, campgrounds, managed forests, and the cultivation or use of land for agricultural/horticultural purposes TO a Residential R1 (R1-2) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot area of 300 m2 and a minimum lot frontage of 9.0 m;   it being further pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2014-D14)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clauses 1 to 12, inclusive.

15.   Property located at

711 Oxford Street West (Z-8414)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2233747 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 711 Oxford Street West, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 13, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Restricted Office/Residential R5/Day Care (RO2/R5-3/DC) Zone TO a Restricted Office Special Provision/Residential R5/Day Care (RO2(_)/R5-3/DC) Zone;   it being further pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2014-D14)

17.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (Requires up to 5 Members at Large)

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members on the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, for the term ending February 28, 2015:   Katrina Moser Meaghan Murphy Sarah Peirce Joseph R. Stinziano

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request from the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario to host a Charity Lunch Event featuring local restaurants on June 15, 2015 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that only one other request has been received for 2015.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

14.   Properties located

at 300 Colborne Street and 405-411 Bathurst Street (Z-8411)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Reverend John Trudgeon, relating to the properties located at 300 Colborne Street and 405-411 Bathurst Street, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 13, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI1/LI7) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(_)/LI7) Zone;   it being further pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2014-D14)

16.   Property located on

a portion of 120 Gideon Drive (OZ-8365)

That, the application of Johnston Brothers (Bothwell) Ltd., relating to a portion of the property located at 120 Gideon Drive, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to undertake the following actions and to report back at the January 5, 2015, Planning and Environment Committee meeting;   a)          address the issue of groundwater and its effects on the natural heritage feature adjacent to the site;   b)          pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as a public participation meeting has been held with respect to this matter;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.  (2014-D14)

11.   Ontario’s Volunteer

Recognition Programs for 2015

That the communication dated November 2014, from M. Chan, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, with respect to the Ontario’s Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2015, BE RECEIVED. (2014-M11/C06)

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 H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 15 to 27, excluding Bill No.s 19.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 15 to 27, excluding Bill No. 19.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 15 to 27, excluding Bill No. 19.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 19.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 19.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 19.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 28.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor P. Squire

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 28.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 28.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT