January 27, 2015, at 4:04 PM
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman, C. Saunders
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, K. Chambers, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, G.T. Hopcroft, L. Livingstone, J. Lucas, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, K. Stewart, J. Taylor, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power, J. Wills
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:04 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee and related Bill No. 42, having to do with an agreement with respect to the use of third party re-sellers to assist with revenue generation for the Municipal Golf Systems, by indicating that his father operates a golf course. Councillor J. Helmer further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the delivery of motorized riding golf carts, by indicating that his father operates a golf course. Councillor J. Helmer further discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters contained in the 7th Report of Strategic and Priorities Policy Committee having to do with the London Youth Advisory Council, by indicating that this organization is a client of his company.
Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to clauses 2k) and 4 of the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, with respect to the Palace Theatre, by indicating that she is a part-time manager of the London Community Players.
Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters contained in the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with Ontario Works, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters contained in the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Employment Sector Council London Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters contained in the 7th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA), by indicating that he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA. Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with an appointment to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, by indicating that he has a working relationship with one of the applicants.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
IV. RECOGNITIONS
1. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FOURTH MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 2015
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve the Minutes of the 4th Meeting held on January 13, 2015.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve the receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda.
2. Establishment of a Governance Working Group
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve clauses 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7.
5. Strategic Plan – Verbal
6. Appointment to the Middlesex-London Health
Unit (Requires 1)
3. 4:00 PM – Investment and Economic
Prosperity Committee
4. Community Economic Strategy – Verbal
(Lauren Millier, Millier Dickinson Blais)
8. Argyle BIA Composition
9. Request for Orientation by Boards and
Commissions
10. Property located at
3680 Wonderland Road South (Z-8431)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Westbury International (1991) Corp., relating to the property located at 3680 Wonderland Road South, a decision on the application to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Urban Reserve (UR4) Zone TO an Associated Shopping Area Commercial Special Provision (ASA8(_)) Zone, BE DEFERRED until such time as the appeal of Zoning By-law Z.-1-142352 has been resolved by the Ontario Municipal Board; it being noted that a hearing date for this appeal has not yet been scheduled and the appellant could appeal this matter to the Ontario Municipal Board based on no decision being made within 120 days of acceptance of a complete application; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated January 16, 2015, from J.W. Harbell, Stikeman Elliott, 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. (2015-D14)
7. Appointment to the Upper Thames River
Conservation Authority (Requires 1)
11. General Orientation
- Key Committee Matters - Development Services
That, the orientation presentation from the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, BE RECEIVED.
12. Property located at
1576 Richmond Street
That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report regarding the 2015 Tax-Supported Budget, specifically as it relates to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social service agency that has contracts with Ontario Works, and also as it relates to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as his agency does work with the LDBA. b) Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report having to do with the 2015 Tax-Supported Budget, specifically as it relates to funding for the London Arts Council (LAC) as her employer receives funding from the LAC.
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 V. Ridley
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 39 to 60, and Added Bill No.s 61 to 65, excluding Bill No. 42.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 39 to 60, and Added Bill No.s 61 to 65, excluding Bill No. 42.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13) The following by-laws are passed enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
Motion Passed