February 9, 2015
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman, C. Saunders
Absent:
M. Salih, T. Park
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, J.M. Fleming, N. Hall, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, G.T. Hopcroft, L. Livingstone, D. MacRae, B. Martinez, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, L.M. Rowe, S. Spring, K. Stewart, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:08 p.m.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 15 of the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the Canada Post Community Mailbox Program, by indicating that his wife is employed with Canada Post.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
6th Report of the Corporate Services Committee
IV. RECOGNITIONS
1. His Worship the
Mayor presents a cheque to Glen Pearson and Jane Roy of the London Food Bank and to Wayne Dunn, Chair of the Business Cares Food Drive, on behalf of the Corporations’ Business Cares Food Drive 2014.
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following: a) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to North London Housing Concerns. (C1/4/PEC) b) (ADDED) A matter pertaining to labour relations, employee negotiations, personal matters about identifiable individuals, including current and former municipal employees, outstanding litigation affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing directions to officers and employees of the Corporation. (C-1/6/CSC) c) (ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of giving instructions and directions to the solicitors of the municipality in connection with such advice relating to appointments to the Western Fair Association. (C-2/6/CSC) d) (ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to Canada Post. e) (ADDED) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to a guideline document entitled “Our Move Forward” London’s Downtown Plan”.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (12) RECUSED: J. Helmer (1)
Motion Passed
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTH MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2015
Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve the Minutes of the Fifth Meeting held on January 27, 2015.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve Receipt and Referral of the following communications, as noted on the public Agenda.
1. B. Brock, By E-mail
- “Our Move Forward” London’s Downtown Plan (O-8385) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 10 of the 4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
2. (ADDED) M.
Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. - Commercial Boulevard Parking Application, 552 Colborne Street (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 10 of the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee.)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration clause 15, of the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee, at this time.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor Usher presents.
15. Canada Post Community Mailbox Program
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve that clause 15 be amended by deleting the clause in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new clause: “15. That, the following actions be taken with respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back at the March 3, 2015 Civic Works Committee meeting on how other municipalities have approached this matter; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit a letter to Canada Post requesting that Canada Post undertake an enhanced public consultation process prior to the implementation of the Community Mail Box (CMB) Program and the installation of the CMB’s and inform the Municipality as to the results of that consultation; it being understood that if Canada Post pushes ahead with the implementation of the program while staff are preparing their report, staff will continue to ensure every effort is made to protect the best interests of the community; it being noted that the CWC received the following: - a communication and the attached presentation from D. Heap, 85 Forward Ave, expressing concern with the lack of consultation by Canada Post and the inadequacy of compensation to local municipalities for the associated costs, and encouraging the City of London to look at all of the implications, both monetary and social; - a communication and verbal presentation from Samuel E. Trosow, 43 Mayfair Drive, requesting additional public consultation; encouraging the City of London to look at all options available to it to manage the situation, including the long-term financial implications, in the best interests of the community; asking that the City of London review any other legislation that may strengthen its ability to address what he feels is downloading from the federal level to already hard-pressed municipalities; and, - a communication dated January 15, 2015, from D. Lemelin, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, requesting support for continued door-to-door service. (2015 - D19)
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst V. Ridley (2) M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (10)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve clause 15, as amended.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor M. Cassidy presents.
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1 to 6, inclusive.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. City of London Days
at Budweiser Gardens - Thames Valley District School Board
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk and in accordance Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens, the request from the Thames Valley District School Board to host “Variety Is …”, a concert to celebrate the musical accomplishments of over 1,000 Thames Valley secondary school students and teachers with music from concert bands, stage bands, string groups, guitar ensembles, and choirs, on Thursday, April 30, 2015 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at Budweiser Gardens.
3. City of London days
at Budweiser Garden - United Way London & Middlesex
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five-year consecutive period, the request from the United Way Campaign to host the annual United Way Campaign Launch & 3M Harvest Lunch on September 17, 2015 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that only three other requests have been received for 2015.
4. Council Policy
Changes
That the following actions be taken with respect to making refreshments available to the public during Council and Committee meetings: a) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make arrangements to implement a pilot project to permit food and drink in the Gallery during meetings, including appropriate signage; b) vending machines BE MADE available for access by the public in a public area of City Hall; and c) steps BE TAKEN to identify a dinner break on the Council and Committee agendas, where applicable.
5. General Orientation
- Key Committee Matters
That the orientation presentations from the City Manager and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, regarding their respective areas of operation, BE RECEIVED for information.
6. Standing Committee
Membership - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
That Councillor M. Cassidy BE AUTHORIZED to attend the FCM Board of Directors Meeting to be held in Burnaby, B.C. from March 3 to 6, 2015 and to attend the FCM Annual Conference and AGM to be held in Edmonton, AB from June 5 to 8, 2015; and that she BE REIMBURSED for her associated expenses outside of her annual expense allocation, in accordance with Council’s Travel & Expense Policy.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee (continued) Councillor H.L. Usher presents.
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve clauses 1 to 14, excluding clauses 10 and 11.
1. Disclosure of
Pecuniary Interest
2. 2nd Report of the
Cycling Advisory Committee
3. Southwest Area
Trunk Sanitary Sewer Detailed Design - Appointment of Consulting Engineer: Phase 2 - Campbell Street (Hamlyn Street to Lambeth Optimist Park)
4. Preliminary Concept
for a London Waste to Resources Innovation Centre
5. Memorandum of
Understanding with Green Shields Energy (Examining the Role of Waste Conservation Technology)
6. 2014 Drinking Water
Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Distribution Centre
7. Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change Inspection Report for the City of London Water Distribution System 2014
8. Roadway Winter
Maintenance Program
9. Beaverbrook Avenue
and Proudfoot Lane Safety Concerns
12. Environmental
Assessments - An Overview for Civic Works Committee
13. Proposed Amendments
to By-law W-8 - A By-law for the Regulation of Water Supply as it relates to use of water restrictions for the months of June, July and August
14. Update to City of
London Entrance Signs
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
10. Commercial
Boulevard Parking Application, 552 Colborne Street
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve That clause 10 be amended by deleting the clause in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new clause 10: “That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appeal of the decision of the Civic Administration with respect to an application for commercial boulevard parking at 552 Colbourne Street, submitted on November 7, 2014 by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of Dan Bursic: a) that appeal BE ALLOWED IN PART to grant the approval of two commercial boulevard parking spaces for 552 Colborne Street subject to the following conditions: i) the two boulevard parking spaces BE CONSTRUCTED in accordance with the Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance decision, dated September 22, 2014 and the final approval of the City Engineer; and, ii) the appellant BE REQUIRED to enter into a Boulevard Parking Agreement with The Corporation of the City of London; b) the request for a third parking space BE DENIED for the following reasons: i) the third parking space is not functional for larger vehicles without the removal of a City boulevard tree; ii) three parking spaces would encompass almost the entire lot frontage and front yard parking is not supported by the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation Plan policies unless no other alternatives exist; and, iii) approval of a wide front yard parking area in the requested location may establish a precedent for more requests for similar front yard/boulevard parking in the area; iv) provision of two boulevard parking spaces is consistent with the Committee of Adjustment decision for a Minor Variance when the parking was first proposed to be located partially on private property; it noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Transportation Planning, with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the attached presentation from M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., was received. (2015-D17)”
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Cassidy J. Helmer V. Ridley P. Squire J. Zaifman (4) J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher (9)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve clause 10, as amended.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Cassidy J. Helmer V. Ridley P. Squire J. Zaifman (4) Clause 10 J. Morgan as amended P. Hubert reads as follows: That A. Hopkins on the recommendation of the Managing Director S. Turner Environmental H.L. Usher (9) Engineering Services City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to the appeal of the decision of the Civic Administration with respect to an application for commercial boulevard parking at 552 Colbourne Street submitted on November 7 2014 by Zelinka Priamo Ltd on behalf of Dan Bursic: a) that appeal BE ALLOWED IN PART to grant the approval of two commercial boulevard parking spaces for 552 Colborne Street subject to the following conditions: i) the two boulevard parking spaces BE CONSTRUCTED in accordance with the Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance decision dated September 22 2014 the final approval of the City Engineer; and ii) the appellant BE REQUIRED to enter into a Boulevard Parking Agreement with The Corporation of the City of London; b) the request for a third parking space BE DENIED for the following reasons: i) the third parking space is not functional for larger vehicles without the removal of a City boulevard tree; ii) three parking spaces would encompass almost the entire lot frontage front yard parking is not supported by the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation Plan policies unless no other alternatives exist; and iii) approval of a wide front yard parking area in the requested location may establish a precedent for more requests for similar front yard/boulevard parking in the area; iv) provision of two boulevard parking spaces is consistent with the Committee of Adjustment decision for a Minor Variance when the parking was first proposed to be located partially on private property; it noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae Transportation Planning with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter the attached presentation from M. Campbell Zelinka Priamo Ltd was received. (2015-D17)
Motion Passed
11. Dundas Place -
Dundas Flexible Street Scoping Study
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to creating Dundas Place: a) the Dundas Flexible Street Scoping Study BE APPROVED as the basis for implementation of the project; b) the staff report dated February 3, 2015, BE RECEIVED for information in support of the identified 2015 Capital budget item for the project; and, c) the City Treasurer BE REQUESTED to report back with a potential source of financing for the $1.3 M required for the EA as part of the 2015 budget process; it being noted that the CWC received the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Director, Roads and Transportation, and a communication dated January 28, 2015, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London, with respect to this matter. (2015-D08)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 9, 10 and 15
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. 2nd Report of the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
That, the 2nd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 15, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
3. Properties located
at 3550 and 3590 Singleton Avenue (H-8322)
That, on the recommendation of the Planner II, Development Services, based on the application of Nu Age Homes Inc., c/o Land Development Solutions Engineering Inc., relating to the properties located at 3550 and 3590 Singleton Avenue, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 9, 2015, 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 R5/R6 (h-h-54-h-71-h-100-h-134-R5-4/R6-5) Zone TO a Holding Residential R5/R6 (h-134*R5-4/R6-5) Zone to remove the “h”, “h-54”, “h-71” and “h-100” holding provisions. (2015-D09)
4. Development Charges
Grant Program for Downtown and Old East Village Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Areas
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Development Charges Grant Program for the Downtown and the Old East Village Community Improvement Plan areas: a) the Program Guidelines, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2015, BE CIRCULATED for public review and comment; b) a public participation meeting BE SCHEDULED at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting to be held on March 2, 2015 to consider proposed program guidelines related to a Development Charges Program for the Downtown and Old East Village Community Improvement Areas, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2015, as Appendix “B”; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report the results of the March 2, 2015 public participation meeting, as directed in part b), above, and the final proposed program guidelines at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting; it being noted that the program guidelines provide for the following: i) the program is slated to expire on August 4, 2019 consistent with its status under the Development Charges By-law; ii) the program will be reviewed by the Municipal Council at least two (2) years prior to the August 4, 2019 expiry date; iii) the proposed CIP program guidelines being tabled provides no substantive differences from the existing program; and, iv) the approval of the CIP program facilitates the transfer of the program from the Development Charges By-law to the CIP program, in accordance with the previous Municipal Council direction; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to monitor development proposals and Development Charge Grants issued for the Downtown and the Old East Village and to report back, at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, the findings of the monitoring program, including potential recommendations for changes to the Grant program parameters. (2014-F11A/F21)
5. Proposed Amendments
to the Site Plan By-law
That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Services and Engineering Liaison, the proposed changes to Schedule 1 of Site Plan Control Area By-law C.P.-1455-541, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 9, 2015, to amend Site Plan Control Area By-law C.P.-1455-541; it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2015-C01)
6. Property located at
1671 Fanshawe Park Road West (TZ-8438)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by Organic Choice Bagging Company, relating to the property located at 1671 Fanshawe Park Road West, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 9, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), by: a) DELETING Section 50.2 Temporary Use T-58 in its entirety; and, b) REPLACING Section 50.2 Temporary Use T-58 to allow for a temporary outdoor self-storage establishment for a time period of no more than three years from the date of passing of the by-law; it being noted that the net effect of the proposed by-law is to extend the existing temporary use and to remove the requirement for a permanent self-storage facility on the front portion of the subject lands; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission in connection therewith. (2015-D09)
7. Properties located
at 2155 and 2253 Richmond Street (Z-8440)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Auburn Development Inc., relating to a portion of the properties located at 2155 and 2253 Richmond Street, (draft plan 39T-04513), the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 9, 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 Holding Residential R1 (hh-100h-114R1-4) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (hh-100R1-4) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres, minimum lot area of 360 square metres and maximum height of 9 metres TO a Holding Residential R1 (hh-100h-114R1-5) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (hh-100R1-5) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres, a minimum lot area of 415 square metres and a maximum height of 10.5 metres; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission in connection therewith. (2015-D09)
8. 2nd Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on January 14, 2015: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) Terms of Reference: i) the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the LACH supports the proposed amendments to its Terms of Reference, as per the revised red-lined document, as appended to the 2nd Report of the LACH; ii) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to amend the LACH Terms of Reference in accordance with part i), above; and, iii) the staff report, dated January 14, 2015, from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; b) clauses 1 to 6 and 8, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from W. Kinghorn, Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters.
11. 2nd Report of the
Advisory Committee on the Environment
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on January 13, 2015: a) the following actions be taken with respect to reducing pesticide use and protecting pollinator health: i) the recommendation for G. Sass, Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE), to make a submission, on behalf of the ACE, with respect to Province of Ontario’s Pollinator Health Discussion Paper on reducing pesticide use and protecting pollinator health, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to report back at the February 17, 2015 Planning and Environment Committee meeting; and, ii) it BE NOTED that the ACE reviewed and received the staff report dated July 20, 2009, from J. Stanford, Director, Environment Programs and Solid Waste, with respect to an update on the Boulevard Naturalization Policy; b) clauses 1 to 5 and 7 to 9, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from D. Szoller, Chair, ACE, with respect to these matters.
12. General Orientation
- Key Committee Matters - Development Services
That, the orientation presentation from the Manager, Development Services and Engineering Liaison, BE RECEIVED.
13. General Orientation
- Key Committee Matters - Planning
That, the attached orientation presentation from the Manager, Long Range Planning and Research, BE RECEIVED.
14. Old East Village
Community Incentive Plan’s Tax Grant Program
That, notwithstanding the Old East Village Community Improvement Plan Tax Grant Program, the request for an exemption to the Program Incentive Guidelines by Dr. N. Hogg, Hogg Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, BE APPROVED by the Municipal Council as an exception; it being noted that Dr. N. Hogg has appealed his property tax assessment to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and, subject to the eligibility criteria of the Program, his application will be held in abeyance until the appeal is resolved; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter: - a communication, dated January 15, 2015, from Dr. N. Hogg, Hogg Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon; and, - a communication, dated January 20, 2015, from S. Merritt, Manager, Old East Village BIA. (2015-F11A)
That, the communication from Councillor M. Van Holst, with respect to the request for a Community Improvement Plan for the Hamilton Road area, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for incorporation into the Planning Departments Work Plan and Budget and to report back at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting. (2015-D19)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
9. Boulevard Tree
Protection By-law Revision
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed amendments to Boulevard Tree Protection By-law P.-69: a) the proposed amendments to Boulevard Tree Protection By-law P.-69 BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for consideration of the comments made at the public participation meeting held with respect to this matter and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a report from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to this matter; and, 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. (2015-E04)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
10. “Our Move
Forward” London’s Downtown Plan (O-8385)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan: a) Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan BE ADOPTED as a Guideline Document pursuant to section 19.2.2 of the Official Plan as Municipal Council’s strategy for future public and private investment in London’s Downtown; and, b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 9, 2015, to amend section 19.2.2 ii) of the Official Plan to add the Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan to the list of guideline documents; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated January 28, 2015, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London, 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-D08)
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve referral of the “Our Move Forward” London’s Downtown Plan back to staff to undertake wording and graphics refinements.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer M. van Holst S. Turner (2) B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to housing concerns in North London: a) the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner’s report, dated February 2, 2015, BE RECEIVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a Terms of Reference, in consultation with community stakeholders, for a review of the Great Near Campus Neighbourhood Strategy, focusing on the identification of next steps and actions to implement the Strategy and the successes and challenges in the Near Campus Neighbourhoods area; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the attached presentation and heard a verbal delegation from P. Beechey, 1033 Waterloo Street, with respect to these matters. (2015-D08)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve clauses 1 and 2.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
That the following disclosures of pecuniary interest BE NOTED: a) Councillor A. Hopkins disclosed a pecuniary interested in clause C-1 of this Report having to do with a matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations with respect to employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, litigation or potential litigation, advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications for those purposes as it relates to the Corporation’s associations and unions, as her son is employed by The Corporation of the City of London. b) Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, specifically as it relates to building working relationships with community partners, as his employment requires that he specifically manage some partnerships with some municipalities.
1. Disclosures
of Pecuniary Interest
2. Strategic
Plan - Discussion of Strategy
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
Moved by Councillor V. Ridley
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13) 4th Report of the Committee of the Whole PRESENT: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman C. Saunders . ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema J.P. Barber G. Belch J. Braam K. Dawtrey J.M. Fleming N. Hall M. Hayward G. Kotsifas D. MacRae V. McAlea Major L.M. Rowe. Motion made by V. Ridley to Approve progress on all matters considered in closed session
Motion Passed
4th Report of the Committee of the Whole
Moved by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve progress on all matters considered in closed session.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
XIII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 66 to 81, excluding Bill No. 70.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 66 to 81, excluding Bill No. 70.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 66 to 81, excluding Bill No. 70.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed
Votes
12 substantive votes at this meeting (3 contested, 9 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.
10#2. “Our Move
Forward” London’s Downtown Plan (O-8385)
Approve referral of the “Our Move Forward” London’s Downtown Plan back to staff to undertake wording and graphics refinements.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman
Nay (2): Jesse Helmer, Stephen Turner
14#2. Old East Village
Community Incentive Plan’s Tax Grant Program
That, the communication from Councillor M. Van Holst, with respect to the request for a Community Improvement Plan for the Hamilton Road area, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for incorporation into the Planning Departments Work Plan and Budget and to report back at a future Planni…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
2#5. Strategic
Plan - Discussion of Strategy
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
IX. REPORTS
Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration clause 15, of the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee, at this time.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (12-0)
V. 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: a) A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Nort…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (11-0)
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTH MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2015
Approve the Minutes of the Fifth Meeting held on January 27, 2015.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (12-0)
2. (ADDED) M.
Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. - Commercial Boulevard Parking Application, 552 Colborne Street (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 10 of the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee.)
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (12-0)
6. Standing Committee
Membership - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
That Councillor M. Cassidy BE AUTHORIZED to attend the FCM Board of Directors Meeting to be held in Burnaby, B.C. from March 3 to 6, 2015 and to attend the FCM Annual Conference and AGM to be held in Edmonton, AB from June 5 to 8, 2015; and that she BE REIMBURSED for her associated expens…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
10. Commercial
Boulevard Parking Application, 552 Colborne Street
Approve That clause 10 be amended by deleting the clause in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new clause 10: “That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to …
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher
Nay (4): Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Virginia Ridley, Jared Zaifman
14. Update to City of
London Entrance Signs
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
15. Canada Post Community Mailbox Program
Approve that clause 15 be amended by deleting the clause in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new clause: “15. That, the following actions be taken with respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to invest…
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman
Nay (2): Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley
15. Canada Post Community Mailbox Program
Approve clause 15, as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (12-0)