February 26, 2015, at 4:05 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as 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 all matters pertaining to 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 also discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA.   Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) of the 9th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 9th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding.   Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.   Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his father manages a golf course.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

V.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

1.   (ADDED) Managing

Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer - Dundas Flexible Street Project - Source of Financing

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the financing for the Dundas Flexible Street project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached Sources of Financing Report.

Motion Passed

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

9th Report of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor P. Hubert presents.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)         Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to 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 also disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA.   b)         Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding.   c)         Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.   d)         Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to the London Youth Advisory Council by indicating that this organization is a client of his company.  Councillor J. Helmer further disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his family owns a golf course.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Amend part d) of clause 1 to indicate that Councillor Helmer’s pecuniary interest is related to the fact that his father is the manager of a golf course.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman

Approve clause 1, as amended

Motion Passed

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)         Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to 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 also disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA.   b)         Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding.   c)         Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.   d)         Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to the London Youth Advisory Council by indicating that this organization is a client of his company.  Councillor J. Helmer further disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his father manages a golf course.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 2, with the exception of parts b)ii); e)i); e)ii); g)i) and h)vi).

2.   Corporate Operating

Budget

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 2b)ii)

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve part clause 2e)i).

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 2e)ii).

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clause 2h)vi).

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve an amendment to part 2g)i) to add the following at the end of the clause:   “and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make every effort to maximize the number of procedures completed under the spay/neuter program, in order to reduce the City of London’s future costs related to animal services.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve part 2g) i), as amended.

Motion Passed

3.   Corporate Capital

Budget

That the attached presentation by the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Director of Financial Planning and Policy, regarding the 2015 Capital Budget and Reserve Funds, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve part 3b)vi).

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve part 3l).

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve parts 3m) and 3n).

Motion Passed

4.   Strategic Funding

Framework

That, as part of its review of the Strategic Funding Framework process and the development of a multi-year budget, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider and report back on the feasibility of using non-levy revenue sources that the City of London receives, such as the Western Fair Slots revenues, London Hydro dividends, etc., as the source of financing for the City’s various community funding initiatives (e.g. Strategic Funding Framework, CAIP I & II, SPARKS!, etc.), as well as the process and timing for funding allocations; it being noted that community partners will be consulted during the review process.

Motion Passed

IX.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

X.   ENQUIRIES

XI.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 93 and 94.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 93 and 94.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 93 and 94.

Motion Passed

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

14 substantive votes at this meeting (0 contested, 14 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

1#2. Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

Amend part d) of clause 1 to indicate that Councillor Helmer’s pecuniary interest is related to the fact that his father is the manager of a golf course.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

1#2. Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

Approve clause 1, as amended

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

1. (ADDED) Managing

Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer - Dundas Flexible Street Project - Source of Financing

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the financing for the Dundas Flexible Street project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached Sources of Financing Report.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2. Corporate Operating

Budget

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve clause 2b)ii)

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

2. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve part clause 2e)i).

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

2. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve clause 2e)ii).

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

2. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve clause 2h)vi).

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

2. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve an amendment to part 2g)i) to add the following at the end of the clause:   “and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make every effort to maximize the number of procedures completed under the spay/neuter program, in order to reduce the City of London’s future costs related to …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2. Corporate Operating

Budget

Approve part 2g) i), as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Capital

Budget

Approve part 3b)vi).

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

3. Corporate Capital

Budget

Approve part 3l).

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3. Corporate Capital

Budget

Approve parts 3m) and 3n).

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

4. Strategic Funding

Framework

That, as part of its review of the Strategic Funding Framework process and the development of a multi-year budget, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider and report back on the feasibility of using non-levy revenue sources that the City of London receives, such as the Western F…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)