March 31, 2015, at 4:00 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, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman, C. Saunders
Absent:
M. Salih, S. Turner
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, G. Barrett, B. Coxhead, K. Dawtrey, C. Dziedzic, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, P. Kokkoros, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J. Lucas, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, L.M. Rowe, E. Soldo, S. Spring, J. Stanford, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power, E. White
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:00 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), having to do with a presentation from the African Canadian Federation of London and Area (ACFOLA), by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a working relationship with ACFOLA. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of the 4th Report of the CPSC, having to do with an update related to a social services including Ontario Works, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works.
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with the Municipal Golf System, by indicating that his father manages a golf course. Councillor J. Helmer further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 15 of the 5th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with Canada Post community mailboxes, by indicating that his spouse is a Canada Post employee.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
IV. RECOGNITIONS
1. His Worship the
Mayor presents a certificate for “London’s Featured Community Organization” to the Royal Canadian Regiment Museum.
2. His Worship the
Mayor accepts the “Best Feature Award” received by the City of London, for the interactive exhibit at the Lifestyle Home Show.
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of Stage XI Enquiries to be dealt with prior to Stage V Committee of the Whole, In Camera, to permit the potential consideration of two additional In Camera matters, having to do with a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding the area of Highbury Avenue and Brydges Street and a matter related to the security of the municipality or local board.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve that pursuant to section 17 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion to provide for an additional Committee of the Whole, In Camera matter related to the security of the municipality or local board.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve an additional in camera reason as follows: A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality or local board relating to an enquiry concerning the status of security measures that have been put in place for Council Members.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Councillor Helmer enquires as to the status of the Highbury Avenue and Brydges Street area matter.
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve that pursuant to section 17 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion to provide for an additional Committee of the Whole, In Camera matter related to a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding the area of Highbury Avenue and Brydges Street.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve additional closed session matter as follows: A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose relating to an enquiry concerning the Highbury Avenue and Brydges Street area.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE NINTH MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 2015
Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve the Minutes of the Ninth Meeting, held on March 10, 2015.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman
Approve the receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the public agenda:
1. Lands south of Exeter
Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 11 of the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor P. Hubert presents.
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clauses 1 to 8, clauses 10, 13, 14 and 16.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of this Report, having to do with the improvements to the public engagement in planning process as it relates to increased mailing of planning notices, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.
2. 2nd Report of the
Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
That the 2nd Report of the Trees and Forests Committee from its meeting held on February 25, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
3. Million Tree
Challenge Status Update
That, the report dated March 23, 2015, from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the Million Tree Challenge, as a fulfilment of the yearly update for the Million Tree Challenge, BE RECEIVED. (2015-E04)
4. Extension of Draft
Plan of Subdivision Approval (39T-02502)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision application by Banman Developments (Legendary) Inc., for the property located at 1040 Wharncliffe Road South (File No. 39-02502): a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports a one (1) year extension of draft approval for a portion of the draft approved plan 39T-02502, not yet registered, submitted by Legend Developments Ltd., certified by Murray Fraser, FKS Surveying Ltd., on June 24, 2003, Drawing No. c-draftplan-sk3, which shows a balance of 87 single detached residential lots and three (3) future development blocks, served by one (1) secondary collector road and three (3) local streets SUBJECT TO the previously imposed conditions; and b) the “Estimated Claims and Revenues Report”, appended as Appendix “B” to the associated staff report, dated March 23, 2015, BE APPROVED. (2015-D12)
5. Annual Report on
Building Permit Fees
That, the report dated March 23, 2015, from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official, with respect to the 2014 building permit fees collected, the costs incurred in the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and its regulations, BE RECEIVED. (2014-F21)
6. Building Division
Monthly Report for January 2015
That, the Building Division Monthly Report for January 2015, BE RECEIVED. (2015-A23)
7. Fibre-Optic
Connection Grant Pilot Program for Downtown London
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the concurrence of the City Manager and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Fibre-Optic Connection Grant Pilot Program for Downtown London: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to adopt the Fibre Optic Connection Grant Program for Downtown London; and, b) the Fibre Optic Connection Grant Program BE SUBJECT TO confirmation, in writing, of the funding contribution from Downtown London/MainStreet London and the London Economic Development Corporation; it being further pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2015-L04/F11)
8. Properties located
1925 Culver Drive and 585, 587 and 589 Clarke Road (Z-8437)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Mary Sleegers, relating to the properties located at 1925 Culver Drive and 585, 587 and 589 Clarke Road, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject properties FROM a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC1/RSC3/RSC4) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1/RSC3(*)/RSC4) Zone for the lands located at 1925 Culver Drive and a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC1/RSC3(**)/RSC4) Zone for the lands located at 585, 587, and 589 Clarke Road; it being further pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2015-D09)
10. Properties located
at 895 and 905 Sarnia Road North Portion (39T-14501/Z-8395)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 905 Sarnia Road Inc., relating to the properties located at 895 and 905 Sarnia Road: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for draft plan of subdivision of 905 Sarnia Road Inc., relating to the properties located at 895 and 905 Sarnia Road; b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, as submitted by 905 Sarnia Road Inc. (File No. 39T-11503, prepared by Whitney Engineering Inc., certified by Rob Sterling, OLS, as redline revised, which shows 97 single detached lots, 17 single detached part blocks, 3 city park blocks (Block 116,117 and 118), 2 local public streets (extension of Sandbar Street, and new Street “A”), and 1 secondary collector Street (extension of Lawson Road), SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix “39T-14501”, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015; c) the proposed, revised, by-law, as appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 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 Urban Reserve (h-2UR3) Zone, an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone, which permits uses such as existing dwellings, agricultural uses except for mushroom farms, commercial greenhouses livestock facilities and manure storage facilities, kennels, private outdoor recreation clubs and riding stables and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone, which intends the lands to remain in a natural condition until their significance is determined through the completion of more detailed environmental studies, and that an agreement be entered into specifying appropriate development conditions and boundaries TO: - Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.h-100R1-3 (8)) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a special provision to include a minimum main building setback of 3.0 metres and a minimum frontage of 11.0 metres, subject to holding provisions requiring the developer to enter into a subdivision agreement with the City and to ensure that there is water looping and a second public access when more than 80 units are developed; - Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.h-82h-100R1-3(8)) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a special provision to include a minimum main building setback of 3.0 metres and a minimum frontage of 11.0 metres, subject to holding provisions requiring, in addition to the requirements listed above, that part blocks have to be consolidated with adjacent lands; - Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.h-82h-100R1-13(3)) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum frontage of 9 metres and a special provision to include a minimum main building setback of 3.0 metres, subject to holding provisions requiring the developer to enter into a subdivision agreement with the City, that part blocks have to be consolidated with adjacent lands and to ensure that there is water looping and a second public access when more than 80 units are developed; - Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.h-65h-100R1-3()) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a special provision to include a minimum main building setback of 3.0 metres, a minimum frontage of 11.0 metres and a minimum setback from any dwelling unit to the CP Rail right of way of 30 metres, subject to holding provisions requiring the developer to enter into a subdivision agreement with the City, that all noise and vibration mitigation measures are implemented as required in a noise and vibration study assessment reports acceptable to the City of London and to ensure that there is water looping and a second public access when more than 80 units are developed; - Holding Open Space (h.h-65h-82OS1)) Zone, to permit a city park subject to holding provisions requiring the developer to enter into a subdivision agreement with the City, that all noise and vibration mitigation measures are implemented as required in a noise and vibration study assessment reports acceptable to the City of London and that part blocks have to be consolidated with adjacent lands; - Holding Open Space (h*OS5) Zone, to permit a limited range of uses such as conservation lands and works and passive recreation including multi use pathways; and, - amend Section 4.21 of Road Allowance Requirements – Specific Roads of the Z.-1 By-law to add Lawson Road as Secondary Collector Road from Coronation Drive to Wychwood Park; d) the “Estimated Claims and Revenues Report”, provided as Appendix “B” to the associated staff report, dated March 23, 2015, BE APPROVED; and, e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage CP Rail in the process to preserve the existing CP Rail Bridge so that it may be used as a City of London multi-use pedestrian pathway; 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)
13. Property located at
1576 Richmond Street (SP14-025702)
That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services & Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application for townhouses and the conversion of an existing building by 1865589 Ontario Ltd. relating to the property located at 1576 Richmond Street: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit two three storey townhouse blocks with a total of 10 units and the conversion of the existing building to have two dwelling units; and, b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan application; it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2015-D11)
14. Delegated Authority
for Heritage Alteration Permits
That, the request for the delegation of authority for the approval of minor alterations to heritage designated properties BE REFERRED to a public participation meeting to be held at the April 7, 2015 Planning and Environment Committee; it being pointed out that there were no oral submissions made at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2015-R01)
16. 5th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on February 11, 2015: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-committee minutes from its meeting held on February 25, 2015: i) the matter of Mid-Century Modern architecture properties BE REFERRED to the next London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) meeting for further discussion; and, ii) the following “London Doorways” properties BE ADDED to the Heritage Register, pursuant to Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act: I) 406 Grey Street - Priority 2; II) 251 Sydenham Street - Priority 1; III) 273 Oxford Street East - Priority 2; and, IV) 716 Colborne Street - Priority 1; b) clauses 1 to 9 and 11 to 14, BE RECEIVED.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
9. Property located at
2081 Wallingford Avenue (SP14-038425)
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the amended site plan application of Rembrandt Developments (London) Inc., with respect to the property located at 2081 Wallingford Avenue: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Approval Authority’s recommendation to refuse the Site Plan application of Rembrandt Developments (London) Ltd., relating to the property located at 2081 Wallingford Avenue, for an amendment to the site plan to allow for the installation of a 2.4 m (8 foot) high privacy fence along the west side of this development; it being noted that the Municipal Council is amenable to an intermittent privacy fence having a maximum height of 1.8 m (6 foot); and, b) no further public notice BE GIVEN with respect to this matter, 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-D11)
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Morgan (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
11. Lands south of
Exeter Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362)
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the lands located south of Exeter Road, north of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain and the recommended Urban Growth Boundary expansion for future industrial growth: a) that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by the City of London, relating to the lands south of Exeter Road, north of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain: i) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015 to: I) amend Schedule “A” - Land Use, of the Official Plan, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a “Light Industrial” designation and a “General Industrial” designation TO a “Transitional Industrial” designation, a “Commercial Industrial” designation, an “Urban Reserve Community Growth” designation, an “Open Space” designation and an “Environmental Review” designation; and, II) amend the Official Plan BY ADDING a new policy Section 7.5 (Transitional Industrial) and Section 7.6 (Commercial Industrial); ii) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015 to: I) amend Schedule 2 - Multi-Use Pathways and Parks of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, in accordance with clause a), above, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an “Industrial” designation TO a “Transitional Industrial” designation, a “Commercial Industrial” designation, an “Urban Reserve Community Growth” designation and an “Open Space” and “Environmental Review” designation; II) amend Schedule 4 - Southwest Area Land Use Plan of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, in accordance with clause a), above, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an “Industrial” designation TO a “Transitional Industrial” designation, a “Commercial Industrial” designation, an “Urban Reserve Community Growth” designation and an “Open Space” and “Environmental Review” designation; III) amend Schedule 11 - South Longwoods Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, in accordance with clause a), above, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an “Industrial” designation TO a “Transitional Industrial” designation, a “Commercial Industrial” designation, an “Urban Reserve Community Growth” designation and an “Open Space” and “Environmental Review” designation; IV) amend Schedule 13 - North Longwoods Residential Neighbourhood Land Use Designations of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, in accordance with clause a), above, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an “Industrial” designation TO a “Transitional Industrial” designation, a “Commercial Industrial” designation, an “Urban Reserve Community Growth” designation and an “Open Space” and “Environmental Review” designation; V) amend Schedule 15 - Dingman Industrial Land Use Designations of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, in accordance with clause a), above, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an “Industrial” designation TO a “Transitional Industrial” designation, a “Commercial Industrial” designation, an “Urban Reserve Community Growth” designation and an “Open Space” and “Environmental Review” designation; VI) amend Schedule 16 - Brockley Industrial Land Use Designations of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, in accordance with clause a), above, to change the designation of the subject lands FROM an “Industrial” designation TO a “Transitional Industrial” designation, a “Commercial Industrial” designation, an “Urban Reserve Community Growth” designation and an “Open Space” and “Environmental Review” designation; and, VII) amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan BY ADDING new policies for “Transitional Industrial”, “Commercial Industrial” and “Urban Reserve Community Growth” in Section 20.5.13 (Dingman Industrial Neighbourhood); b) that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Industrial Lands Review: i) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015 to: I) amend Schedule “A” - Land Use of the Official Plan, to add additional lands located south and east of the “Forest City Industrial Park”, within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for future industrial uses; and, II) change the designation of the subject lands identified to be included within the Urban Growth Boundary, as amended by clause b) i) I), above, FROM “Agriculture” TO “Urban Reserve-Industrial Growth”; ii) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “D” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015 to: I) amend Schedule “A” - Land Use of the Official Plan, to add additional lands located north of Highway 401, west of Old Victoria Road and south of Bradley Avenue, within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for future industrial uses; and, II) change the designation of the subject lands identified to be included within the Urban Growth Boundary as amended by clause b) ii) I), above, FROM “Agriculture” TO “Urban Reserve-Industrial Growth”; iii) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “E” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015 to: I) amend Schedule “A” - Land Use of the Official Plan, to add additional lands south of Highway 401, east of the Veterans Memorial Parkway extension and north of Wilton Grove Road, within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for future industrial uses; and, II) change the designation of the subject lands identified to be included within the Urban Growth Boundary, as amended by clause b) iii) I), above, FROM “Agriculture” TO “Urban Reserve-Industrial Growth”; iv) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “F” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to change the Official Plan designation of environmental features identified in the 2008 Environmental Review Lands Study as Patches 10180, 10148 and Patch 10172, east of the Veterans Memorial Parkway extension, located at 3141 Old Victoria Road, 1766 Wilton Grove Road, 1806 Wilton Grove Road, 2316 Wilton Grove Road, 2338 Wilton Grove Road, 2396 Wilton Grove Road and “Westminster Con S 2 PT Lot 3”, generally located east of 2396 Wilton Grove Road FROM “Environmental Review” TO “Open Space” in Schedule A – Land Use and FROM Unevaluated Vegetation Patches” TO “Significant Woodlands” in Schedule B1 – Natural Heritage Features; v) the proposed, revised, by-law, as appended as Appendix “G” to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in clause b) i), above), to change zoning of environmental features identified in the 2008 Environmental Review Lands Study as Patch 10148, located at 1766 Wilton Grove Road and 1806 Wilton Grove Road FROM “Environmental Review” (ER) zone TO “Open Space” (OS5) zone; vi) the proposed, revised, by-law, as appended as Appendix “H” to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in clause b) ii), above), to change zoning of environmental features identified in the 2008 Environmental Review Lands Study as Patch 10180, located at 3141 Old Victoria Road, FROM “Environmental Review” (ER) zone TO “Open Space” (OS5) zone; vii) the proposed, revised, by-law, as appended as Appendix “I” to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in clause b) iii), above), to change zoning of environmental features identified in the 2008 Environmental Review Lands Study as Patch 10172, east of the Veterans Memorial Parkway extension, located at 2316 Wilton Grove Road, 2338 Wilton Grove Road, 2396 Wilton Grove Road and “Westminster Con S 2 PT Lot 3” generally located east of 2396 Wilton Grove Road FROM “Environmental Review” (ER) zone TO “Open Space” (OS5) zone; viii) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “J” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to change “Chapter 9 – Agriculture, Rural Settlement and Urban Reserve Land Use Designations” of the Official Plan, to add a new Section 9.2.10.1 to include policy distinguishing Type ‘A’ and Type ‘B’ land uses for MDS calculations for the subject lands identified to be included within the Urban Growth Boundary, as amended by clause b) iii) I), above; c) that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Draft Terms of Reference for the White Oak/Dingman Area Secondary Plan, as appended as Appendix “K” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, BE CIRCULATED for review and comment by City departments, agencies, land owners, community groups and the general public and that a public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee BE HELD at a future date to consider the adoption of the Terms of Reference, as revised, based on public input; d) as a result of the redesignation of the Industrial lands in the White Oak/Dingman Drive area and with respect to the previous financing of services to that area, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to: i) use the Development Charges Stormwater Management Reserve Fund to affect a capital budget adjustment to refinance the previous purchase of the land for the Old Oak SWM facility serving the area, it being noted that this will result in the recovery of approximately $900,000 previously invested by the taxpayer, and transfer the funding obligation of this expenditure to the DC SWM reserve fund; ii) assign “Contingency Facility A” included in the 2014 Development Charges Study to provide stormwater servicing for the former Old Oak SWM Facility, with construction timing of the facility to be established through a future Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update, based on the direction of the Secondary Plan; iii) amend the capital budget to remove the previously approved unspent budget for construction of the Old Oak SWM pond (ES2485), until the construction timing is determined through the GMIS process, at which time the budget for construction and design should be reestablished with DC funding; and, iv) take no further action with respect to previous cost allocations for recent past investments in sanitary and water infrastructure serving the broader southern area of the City, including the subject lands being redesignated; e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the appropriate Committee with respect to a broad discussion on the future of the Industrial Land Development Strategy; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter: - a communication from M. Brewer, by e-mail; - communications dated February 26, 2015 and April 22, 2013, from K. McClure, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, - a communication dated March 18, 2015, from C. Hendriksen, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; 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 M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve referral of the entire clause 11 to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, in order to provide an opportunity for further research of the proposal.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. van Holst M. Brown B. Armstrong M. Cassidy M. Salih P. Squire J. Helmer (4) J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (10)
Motion Failed
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
The motion to Approve part b), subsections i) and ii) of clause 11 is put.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst J. Helmer (2) M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Squire
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve that clause 11, part b) subsection iii), BE REFERRED back to staff to consider future options for urban growth boundary expansion for industrial uses, given the new information that has emerged since the Planning and Environment Committee meeting.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
The motion to Approve remainder of clause 11 is put.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
12. Improvements to
Public Engagement in the Planning Process
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to potential improvements to public engagement in the planning process: a) the report dated March 23, 2015, from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to potential improvements to public engagement in the planning process, BE RECEIVED; b) the proposed “Improvements to Public Engagement in the Planning Process” BE CIRCULATED to the London Development Institute, the Urban League, the London Homebuilders Association, London Area Planning Consultants, London area architects, landscape architects and urban designers; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the proposed “Improvements to Public Engagement in the Planning Process” as modified based on stakeholder consultations; it being noted that the estimated cost of implementation to improve the engagement process is approximately $150,000 and will be referred for consideration as part of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget development should the Municipal Council endorse this strategy; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated January 20, 2015, from D. Dimitrie, 412-1128 Adelaide Street North, 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-M17)
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
15. Riverbend South
Secondary Plan - Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (39T-14505/OZ-8426)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Sifton Properties Limited, for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and the adoption of a Secondary Plan for the area generally bounded by Oxford Street West, Westdel Bourne, Warbler Woods ESA and the City of London Urban Growth Boundary: a) the proposed by-law, as appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated March 23, 2015, to: i) amend Chapter 20 – Secondary Plans, BY ADDING “Riverbend South Secondary Plan” to the list of Secondary Plans adopted by the Municipal Council in Section 20.2 of the Official Plan for the City of London; ii) amend Chapter 20 – Secondary Plans, BY ADDING Section 20. – Riverbend South Secondary Plan to the Official Plan for the City of London; iii) change the land use designation of lands within the Riverbend South Planning Area on Schedule ‘A’ – Land Use, FROM “Urban Reserve - Community Growth” and “Environmental Review” TO “Low Density Residential”, “Multi-family, Medium Density Residential”, “Multi-family, High Density Residential”, “Community Commercial Node”, and “Open Space”; iv) change Schedule ‘B-1’ – Natural Heritage Features of the Official Plan to delineate a portion of “Unevaluated Vegetation Patch” as “Significant Woodlands”, to delete the remaining portion of “Unevaluated Vegetation Patch”, and to revise the ESA boundaries on Schedule B-1; v) change Schedule ‘C’ – Transportation Corridors of the Official Plan to add “Secondary Collector” roads, and change Riverbend Road south of Oxford Street West to Street ‘A’ from “Secondary Collector” to “Primary Collector”; and, vi) change Schedule ‘D’ – Planning Areas of the Official Plan to add the naming and delineation of the Riverbend South Secondary Plan; b) the proposed, revised, by-law, as appended as Appendix “B” to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda dated March 23, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a), above), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone, a holding Urban Reserve (h-2-UR3) Zone, a holding Residential R1 (h-R1-5) Zone, an Environmental Review (ER) Zone, an Open Space (OS1) Zone and an Open Space (OS5) Zone TO: i) a Holding Residential R1 (h-R1-5 and h-h- -R1-5) Zone to permit single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and minimum lot area of 415 square metres; ii) a Holding Residential R5/R6 (h-R5-6/R6-5) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 50 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres and various forms of cluster housing, including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and a maximum height of 12 metres; iii) a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/R8 (h-R5-7/R6-5/R7-D75-H18/ R8-4) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and a maximum height of 12 metres, various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres, senior citizens apartment buildings, nursing homes, continuum-of-care facilities and emergency care establishments up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and a maximum height of 18 metres and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and a maximum height of 13 metres; iv) a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8/R10 Special Provision (h-R5-7/ R6-5/R8-4( )/R10-3( )-H48) Zone to permit townhouses and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 60 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres, various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare and maximum height of 12 metres, apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 13 metres and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 250 units per hectare and a maximum height of 48 metres; v) an Open Space (OS1) Zone to permit such uses as public parks, conservation lands, golf courses, and recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks; vi) an Open Space (OS5) Zone to permit such uses as conservation lands, conservation works, passive recreation uses which include hiking trails and multi-use pathways and managed woodlots; and, vii) a Holding Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h-h-11- CSA5( )) Zone to permit a broad range of community-scale retail and service uses, such as restricted automotive uses, bake shops, clinics, commercial recreation establishments, convenience service establishments, financial institutions, home and auto supply stores, medical/dental offices, offices, personal establishments, restaurants, retail stores, service and repair establishments, supermarkets, taverns, and commercial schools, together with a special provision to allow uses in stand-alone buildings that do not form part of shopping centre and to permit a minimum front yard and exterior side yard setback of 0.0 metres; it being noted that the following holding provisions have also been applied: - (h)
- to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; - (h-11) – to ensure a development agreement associated with a site plan which provides for appropriate access arrangements to the satisfaction of City Council is entered into; and, - (h-_) – to ensure orderly development of land and adequate provision of municipal services, the h- symbol shall not be deleted until the Wickerson Water Pumping Station upgrades to service this development are completed and operational, to the satisfaction of the City of London; c) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that issues were raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the following: i) the increase in traffic; and, ii) ensuring the multi-use trails are intermodal; d) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, submitted by Sifton Properties Limited (File No. 39T-14505), prepared by Stantec, Drawing No.1 Project No. 1614-05007, as red-line amended, which shows 90 single detached dwelling lots, 1 medium density residential block, 1 medium-high density residential block, 1 commercial block, 5 park blocks, 1 walkway block, 2 open space blocks served by a secondary collector road, 3 local streets, 2 road widening blocks, and the extension of Riverbend Road and Warbler Woods Walk, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in Appendix “C”, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015 and the adopted Official Plan amendments coming into effect; and, e) the “Estimated Claims and Revenues Report”, appended as Appendix “D” to the associated staff report, dated March 23, 2015, BE APPROVED; 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-D09/D12)
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman
Amend clause 15 in the second line of part a) by adding the words “BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015”, after the words “March 23, 2015”.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve clause 15, as amended.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor J. Morgan presents.
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve clauses 1 to 6, clause 8 and clauses 13 to 17.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. 2nd Report of the
Accessibility Advisory Committee
That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 26, 2015 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the meeting attendance record was corrected.
3. 1st Report of the
Childcare Advisory Committee
That the 1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2015 BE RECIEVED.
4. 2nd Report of the
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
That the 2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 26, 2015 BE RECEIVED.
5. 3rd Report of the
London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee
That the 3rd Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 19, 2015 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the meeting attendance record was corrected.
6. Homemakers Program
Update
That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Community Life, Dearness Home and the Administrator, Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated March 24, 2015, with respect to an update on the Homemakers Program BE RECEIVED. (2015/S02)
8. Annual Review -
2015 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the proposed By-law, appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to approve the 2015 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual (attached as Schedule “A1” to the By-law). (2015-M02)
13. 2nd Report of the
Town and Gown Committee
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee (TGC) from its meeting held on March 11, 2015: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the TGC Terms of Reference: i) the attached, revised, Terms of Reference for the Town and Gown Committee BE ENDORSED and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the necessary documents to facilitate this; and, b) the following actions be taken with respect to the Correlation between Lodging Houses and R-1 Zoning: i) a Task Force BE ESTABLISHED to review the Terms of Reference for the Greater 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; and, ii) a public participation meeting BE HELD at the April 20, 2015, Planning and Environment Committee meeting with respect to this matter; it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee heard a verbal presentation from G. Barrett, Manager, Long Range Planning and Research, with respect to this matter; and, c) clauses 1 to 5 and 7 and 9 BE RECEIVED.
14. London Diversity
and Race Relations Advisory Committee
That the following actions be taken with respect to the request from the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC): a) the proposed amendment to the name for the LDRRAC to the “London Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee” BE REFERRED back to the LDRRAC for further consideration; and, b) the report dated March 24, 2015, from the City Clerk, with respect to background information on the LDRRAC, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from C. Callander, LDRRAC Chair, with respect to this matter. (2015/C04)
15. Humane Urban
Wildlife Conflict Policy: Beaver Protocol
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy: a) the Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy: Beaver Protocol, appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2015, BE ENDORSED; and, b) the financial implications of the operational protocols BE ASSESSED to determine potential impacts on operational budgets and examine appropriate funding options; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from S. Mathers, Division Manager, Stormwater, with respect to this matter. (2015-P14)
16. Request for
Delegation Status - Chris Schafer, Public Policy Manager, Uber Canada - Canadian Operations
That request for delegation status from Chris Schafer, Public Policy Manager, Uber Canada, with respect to its Canadian Operations, BE APPROVED as a delegate at the Public Participation Meeting on the Taxi License By-law, to be held at the April 21, 2015 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2015-T10)
17. Community and
Protective Services Committee Meeting – April 21, 2015
That the April 21, 2015 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE HELD at an offsite venue large enough to accommodate the anticipated attendance.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
7. Municipal Golf
System - 2013/2014 Performance Update
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the report dated March 24, 2015, with respect to an update on the 2013/2014 performance of the municipal golf system, BE RECEIVED. (2015/R0SD)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
9. Transfer of Farm
Animals from Storybook Gardens and Go-Forward Business Strategy
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to Storybook Gardens: a) NO ACTION BE TAKEN to replace the Storybook Gardens barn, destroyed by fire; b) the Storybook Gardens farm animals BE TRANSFERRED to suitable facilities that can provide appropriate care and lifelong homes; c) the ownership of the above-noted farm animals BE TRANSFERRED to the receiving facilities; d) new features and attractions BE IMPLEMENTED that provide value to the park visitor’s experience and adhere to the Storybook Gardens core themes of interactive play, emergent literacy, and connection to the natural world; and, e) the proceeds from the insurance claim for the Storybook Gardens barn, destroyed by fire, BE USED as the source of financing for the proposed new, above-noted features and attractions. (2015-R05)
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve that clause 9, of the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee be amended in part b) by adding the words “including, where practical, appropriate sanctuaries,” after the words “suitable facilities”.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve clause 9, as amended.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
10. African Canadian
Federation of London and Area - Level of Unemployment of Local African Immigrants
That the attached presentation from J. Odanga Edubagwa, Project Manager, African Canadian Federation of London and Area (ACFOLA), with respect to the level of unemployment of local African Immigrants, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor M. Salih
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that clause 10 be amended by adding the following wording to the end of the clause, ” and the presentation and information provided by the African Canadian Federation of London and Area - Level of Unemployment of Local African Immigrants, BE FORWARDED to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for information.”
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve clause 10, as amended.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
11. Social Services:
Supporting Employment, Workforce Development and Inclusion
That the presentation from E. White, Manager, Employment and Strategic Initiatives, with respect to social services supporting employment, workforce development and inclusion, BE RECEIVED. (2015-S04)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
12. Business Licensing
By-law L-6 Fees
That the matter of a proposed reduced annual business license fee for young/new business entrepreneurs BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration during the review of the Business Licensing By-law L-6, anticipated to be submitted during the second quarter of 2015; it being noted that the attraction and retention of young talent through the development of Community Economic Roadmap is a specific objective of the City of London Strategic Plan. (2015-P09)
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor P. Squire
Approve to amend clause 12 by deleting the word “young/” from the beginning of the clause.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley A. Hopkins T. Park (6) H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (8)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman
Approve clause 12, as amended.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst (1) B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
9th Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor M. Cassidy presents.
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1 to 19, excluding clauses 4, 12 and 15.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Sale of VQA Wine at
Eligible Ontario Farmers’ Markets
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the staff report dated March 24, 2015 regarding the sale of VQA win at eligible Ontario Farmers’ Markets BE RECEIVED for information.
3. City of London Days
at Budweiser Gardens - Growing Chefs! Ontario Society
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 Growing Chefs! Ontario Society to host a gala fundraising dinner prepared by various London chefs on the theme a “Tour of Downtown London Restaurants” on Sunday, October 25, 2015 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at Budweiser Gardens, it being noted that, if approved, this would be the fifth and final “rent-free” day allotted to the City of London for 2015.
5. Banking Services
and Commercial Card Agreements - Contract Extension
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to RFP02-02 Banking Services: a) the current contract C07-090rv1 with The Bank of Nova Scotia, 420 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3C9, with respect to monthly banking services, cash management services and commercial card services, BE EXTENDED for a six (6) month period, with additional extensions on a month-to-month basis, until the completion of the Request for Proposal process for RFP15-05, as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Schedule B, Section 8.iii; and b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract extension.
6. Signing Authority
By-law
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 31, 2015 for the purpose of repealing and replacing By-Law No. A.-6874-293, being “A by-law relating to the signing of the cheques drawn or authorization of electronic funds or wire transfers on certain bank accounts of The Corporation of the City of London.”
7. Statement of
Remuneration and Expenses, Elected and Appointed Officials
That, in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials for 2014 BE RECEIVED for information.
8. Public Sector
Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2014
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated March 24, 2015 regarding the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act for the calendar year 2014 BE RECEIVED for information.
9. Agreement with the
Province of Ontario to Receive Funding for the Personalized Information Toolbox for Immigrants and International Students
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of March 31, 2015 to: a) approve the Agreement (Schedule 1) of March 1, 2015, with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade to obtain Provincial funding of $78,100 to develop the Personalized Information Toolbox for Immigrants and International Students; and b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement of March 1, 2015 approved in (a) above.
10. Fibre Optic
Connection Grant Program for Downtown - Amendments to Purchase of Services Agreement with London Economic Development Corporation
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the Fibre Optic Connection Grant Program for Downtown: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 31, 2015 to approve an Agreement to Amend the Purchase of Services Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) in order to permit the LEDC to contribute funds toward the Fibre Optic Connection Grant Program for Downtown; and, b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement.
11. Expropriation of
Lands - Fanshawe Park Road Widening (Phase ll - TS1475-02)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Director, Roads and Transportation and the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the Fanshawe Park Road East Widening and Improvements Project - Phase II, between Adelaide Street North and McLean Drive: a) application be made by The Corporation of the City of London as Expropriating Authority to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London as approving authority for the approval to expropriate the lands required for Fanshawe Park Road East Widening and Improvements - Phase II - between Adelaide Street North and McLean Drive; b) The Corporation of the City of London serve and publish notice of the above application in accordance with the terms of the Expropriations Act; c) The Corporation of the City of London forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing that may be received and report such to the Council of The Corporation of the City of London for its information; and d) the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 31, 2015 to authorize the foregoing and direct the Civic Administration to carry out all necessary administrative actions.
13. Consideration of
Appointment to the Advisory Committee on the Environment
That Diane Szoller BE APPOINTED to the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) as a Voting Member-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2019, notwithstanding Council Policy 5(16) which limits the number of terms an individual may serve on an advisory committee.
14. Consideration of
Appointment to the Town and Gown Committee
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members on the Town and Gown Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019: Paul Beechey - Neighbourhood Representative of a Residential Area in the Immediate Vicinity of Western University Jack Goodwin - Neighbourhood Representative of a Residential Area in the Immediate Vicinity of Fanshawe College
16. Consideration of
Appointment to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members on the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019: Jim Kogelheide - Member-at-Large Chris Haindl - Urban League of London
17. Confirmation of
Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee
That Gordon Debbert, representing the London Chamber of Commerce, BE CONFIRMED as a Voting Member on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019.
18. Confirmation of
Appointment to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
That the following individuals BE CONFIRMED as Voting Members on the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019: Bill Hall - London District Catholic School Board Linda Steel - Traffic Safety Education Committee - Safety Village
19. Confirmation of
Appointment to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That the following individuals BE CONFIRMED to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage for the term ending February 28, 2019: Voting: Maggie Whalley - Built Heritage-London Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Non-Voting: Joshua Dent - London Heritage Council
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
4. Information About
the Use of Credit Cards for Property Tax Payments on the City Website
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated March 24, 2015 regarding the use of credit cards for property tax payments on the City’s website BE RECEIVED for information.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy J. Helmer P. Squire P. Hubert J. Morgan V. Ridley (5) A. Hopkins H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (9)
Motion Passed
12. Lorne Avenue Public
School Update
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the acquisition of Lorne Avenue Public School: a) the proposed process for satisfying the terms and conditions of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale related to zoning, as outlined in the staff report dated March 24, 2015, BE ENDORSED; and b) the City Solicitor BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate amendments to the Offer to Purchase, with the Thames Valley District School Board, to give effect to the process endorsed in a), above; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated March 17, 2015, from S. Merritt, Manager, Old East Village BIA, in support of the proposed community engagement process.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
15. Consideration of
Appointment to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019: Voting: Forrest Bivens Non-Voting: Nathaniel Sukhdeo - Aboriginal Community Groups/Agencies Rifat Hussain - Immigrant Settlement Services Sheila Amri - Post-Secondary Student
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown H.L. Usher (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
20. Lobbyist Registry
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring forward its earlier report on the potential for implementing a Lobbyist Registry, for the consideration of the Municipal Council.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
5th Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor H.L. Usher presents.
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve clauses 1 to 18, excluding clause 15.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 15 of this Report, having to do with the Canada Post Community Mailbox Program, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.
2. 1st Report of the
LTC Long Term Growth Report Working Group
That the 1st Report of the LTC Long Term Growth Report Working Group, from its meeting on March 12, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
3. 2015 Dig Safe
Campaign
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated March 23, 2015, with respect to the 2015 Dig Safe Campaign, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-P15)
4. Amendments to the
Traffic and Parking By-law
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111). (2015-C01)
5. Single Source
15-10, Supply and Delivery of Glass Beads and Traffic Paint (EMOP - County of Middlesex)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and delivery of glass beads and traffic paint: a) approval BE GIVEN to enter into three (3) year contracts with Flex-O-Lite Ltd. and Ennis Paint Canada ULC for the supply and delivery of glass beads and traffic paint; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these contracts; c) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with both Flex-O-Lite Ltd. and Ennis Paint Canada ULC to the satisfaction of the Manager of Purchasing and Supply and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer; and, d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts or having purchase orders relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2015-F18)
6. Contract Award:
Tender T15-04, 2015 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) Southwest Area Trunk Sanitary Sewer- Phase 1
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the follow actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for construction of Phase 1 of the Southwest Area Trunk Sanitary Sewer: a) the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc., at its tendered price of $8,190,078.35, excluding H.S.T., for the construction of Phase 1 of the Southwest Area Trunk Sanitary Sewer, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex, was the lowest of five bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) AECOM Canada Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate on file, at an upset amount of $526,460.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this firm completed the engineering design for this project; c) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; e) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for this project (Tender 15-04); and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-L04)
7. Replacement of Rear
Loading Garbage Packers, Tender 15-32 and T15-33
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the replacement of rear loading garbage packers: a) the submission from Carrier Truck Centers Inc., for the supply of seven (7) 56,000 lb. GVW Cab and Tandem Chassis (T15-32) at a submitted price of $753,550.00, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; b) the submission from Fanotech Enviro, for the manufacturing and installation of seven (7) Rear Loading Garbage Compactor Bodies at a submitted price of $542,297.91, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts or having purchase orders, or contract records relating to the subject matter of this approval; and, e) the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015. (2015-F18)
8. Appointment of
Consulting Engineer for Detailed Design and Contract Administration for the Construction of Fox Hollow SWM Facility No. 3 (ES3020-FH3)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for detailed design and contract administration associated with the construction of the Fox Hollow No. 3 SWM Facility No. 3: a) AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed design, inspection, and general construction administration, including geotechnical, the monitoring of potential water wells, and the post-construction monitoring, in the total amount of $177,260.30, plus a further $159,344.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
9. Comments on
Environmental Bill of Rights Registry - Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to comments on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry - Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015: a) the comments and discussion BE ENDORSED and the staff report dated March 23, 2015 be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment’s Environmental Bill of Rights Registry posting (EBR 012-3452) titled Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015; it being noted that the due date for comments is March 29th 2015; and, b) any additional comments and discussion, and the related Council resolution, BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of the Environment’s Environmental Bill of Rights Registry posting (EBR 012-3452) shortly after the Municipal Council meeting on March 31, 2015. (2015-E02/C09)
10. Contract Award:
Tender No. 15-06 Highbury Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation over CN Rail
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the Highbury Avenue over CN Rail Bridge Rehabilitation: a) the bid submitted by Clearwater Structures Inc., at its submitted tendered price of $3,220,081.95, excluding H.S.T., for the project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Clearwater Structures Inc. was the lowest of seven (7) bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Stantec Consulting Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration of the said project in the amount of $321,614.70, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; e) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 15-06); and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-L04)
11. Contract Award:
Tender No. 15-10 Hyde Park Road Widening Phase 2 CPR to Fanshawe Park Road
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of a contract for the Hyde Park Road Widening Phase 2 between CPR and Fanshawe Park Road West: a) the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd., at its submitted tendered price of $13,236,043.29, excluding H.S.T., for said project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd. was the lowest of three (3) bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) Stantec Consulting Ltd., BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration of the said project in the amount of $1,072,406.50, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; e) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 15-10); and, f) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-L04)
12. Fanshawe Park Road
and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment Study Appointment of Consulting Engineer
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for the Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment Study: a) Dillon Consulting Limited, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Environmental Assessment Study of the said project in the amount of $179,137.20, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
13. Single Source 15-11
Pay and Display Parking Meters
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply of pay and display parking meters: a) approval BE GIVEN to enter into negotiations for the purchase of Pay and Display Parking Meters for a three (3) year period with Cale Systems Inc., in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 14.4 Single Source, Clauses (d) and (e); b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; c) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with Cale Systems Inc. to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official; and, d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2015-F18)
14. Tender 14-116
Supply and Installation of Sewer Liners - Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and installation of sewer liners - cured in place pipe (CIPP): a) the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Limited, at their tendered price of $3,414,000.00, excluding H.S.T., for one (1) year with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Limited was the lowest of two (2) bids and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Finance Report appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2015; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all of the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and, d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contract or issuing purchase orders or contract record relating to these matters of this approval. (2015-F18)
16. Winter Maintenance
Program - Un-assumed Subdivisions
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the current policy associated with snow removal in un-assumed subdivisions and report back with a suggested improved billing model and options for private contacting for snow removal for un-assumed streets, for implementation in the 2015/2016 winter season (2015-T06/D12)
17. Review of
Delegation Request Process
That the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to report back with a means by which the City Clerk could determine, in advance of an agenda deadline, if a request for delegation status is approved, in order to mitigate those situations where a potential delegation must prepare for and attend a meeting in order to find out when/if their delegation will be heard.
18. Speed Limits on
School Zones
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with respect to reducing the speed limit in school zones in order to improve pedestrian safety.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
15. Canada Post Community
Mailboxes
That the following actions be taken with respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program: a) the presentation from A. Paterson and T. Dorsey, Canada Post BE RECEIVED for information; and, b) the requests for delegation status from D. Woronoski, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, G. De Veau, National Director Ontario Region, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, J. Campbell, Londoners 4 Door 2 Door, and S. Smith, London Chapter of the Council of Canadians BE DENIED; it being noted that those individuals may be permitted delegation status at a later date. (2015-A08/D19)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
7th Report of the Committee of the Whole Councillor P. Hubert presents.
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve progress with respect to the following matters:
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
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 P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 119 to 146, including a revised Bill No. 136 and excluding Bill No. 130.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 119 to 146, including a revised Bill No. 136 and excluding Bill No. 130.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 119 to 146, including a revised Bill No. 136 and excluding Bill No. 130.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed.
Votes
31 substantive votes at this meeting (7 contested, 24 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.
1#2. Lands south of Exeter
Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 11 of the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
10#2. African Canadian
Federation of London and Area - Level of Unemployment of Local African Immigrants
Approve that clause 10 be amended by adding the following wording to the end of the clause, ” and the presentation and information provided by the African Canadian Federation of London and Area - Level of Unemployment of Local African Immigrants, BE FORWARDED to the London Diversity and R…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (12-0)
10#2. African Canadian
Federation of London and Area - Level of Unemployment of Local African Immigrants
Approve clause 10, as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (12-0)
12#2. Business Licensing
By-law L-6 Fees
Approve to amend clause 12 by deleting the word “young/” from the beginning of the clause.
✅ Motion Passed 🔥
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Yea (8): Anna Hopkins, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman
Nay (6): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park
12#2. Business Licensing
By-law L-6 Fees
Approve clause 12, as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Michael van Holst
12#3. Lorne Avenue Public
School Update
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the acquisition of Lorne Avenue Public School: a) the proposed process for satisfying the terms and conditions of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale re…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
15#3. Consideration of
Appointment to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019: Voting: Forrest Bivens Non-Voting: Nathaniel Sukhdeo - Aboriginal Community Groups/Agencies Rifat Hussain - Immigrant Settlement Servic…
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Harold Usher
15#3. Consideration of
Appointment to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
15#4. Canada Post Community
Mailboxes
Approve progress with respect to the following matters:
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
18#2. Speed Limits on
School Zones
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with respect to reducing the speed limit in school zones in order to improve pedestrian safety.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
4#3. Information About
the Use of Credit Cards for Property Tax Payments on the City Website
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated March 24, 2015 regarding the use of credit cards for property tax payments on the City’s website BE RECEIVED for information.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (5): Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley
9#2. Transfer of Farm
Animals from Storybook Gardens and Go-Forward Business Strategy
Approve that clause 9, of the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee be amended in part b) by adding the words “including, where practical, appropriate sanctuaries,” after the words “suitable facilities”.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
9#2. Transfer of Farm
Animals from Storybook Gardens and Go-Forward Business Strategy
Approve clause 9, as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE NINTH MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 2015
Approve the Minutes of the Ninth Meeting, held on March 10, 2015.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
2. His Worship the
Mayor accepts the “Best Feature Award” received by the City of London, for the interactive exhibit at the Lifestyle Home Show.
Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of Stage XI Enquiries to be dealt with prior to Stage V Committee of the Whole, In Camera, to permit the potential consideration of two additional In Camera matte…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
2. His Worship the
Mayor accepts the “Best Feature Award” received by the City of London, for the interactive exhibit at the Lifestyle Home Show.
Approve that pursuant to section 17 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion to provide for an additional Committee of the Whole, In Camera matter related to the security of the municipality or local board.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
2. His Worship the
Mayor accepts the “Best Feature Award” received by the City of London, for the interactive exhibit at the Lifestyle Home Show.
Approve an additional in camera reason as follows: A matter pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality or local board relating to an enquiry concerning the status of security measures that have been put in place for Council Members.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
2. His Worship the
Mayor accepts the “Best Feature Award” received by the City of London, for the interactive exhibit at the Lifestyle Home Show.
Approve that pursuant to section 17 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion to provide for an additional Committee of the Whole, In Camera matter related to a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding th…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
9. Property located at
2081 Wallingford Avenue (SP14-038425)
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the amended site plan application of Rembrandt Developments (London) Inc., with respect to the property located at 2081 Wallingford Avenue: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Approv…
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (13): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Josh Morgan
11. Lands south of
Exeter Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362)
Approve referral of the entire clause 11 to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, in order to provide an opportunity for further research of the proposal.
❌ Motion Failed
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Yea (4): Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Bill Armstrong
Nay (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
11. Lands south of
Exeter Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362)
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
11. Lands south of
Exeter Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362)
The motion to Approve part b), subsections i) and ii) of clause 11 is put.
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (2): Jesse Helmer, Bill Armstrong
11. Lands south of
Exeter Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362)
Approve that clause 11, part b) subsection iii), BE REFERRED back to staff to consider future options for urban growth boundary expansion for industrial uses, given the new information that has emerged since the Planning and Environment Committee meeting.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
11. Lands south of
Exeter Road, North of Dingman Drive, east of White Oak Road and west of the Marr Drain - Recommended Urban Growth Boundary Expansion for Future Industrial Growth (O-8014/O-8362)
The motion to Approve remainder of clause 11 is put.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
15. Riverbend South
Secondary Plan - Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (39T-14505/OZ-8426)
Amend clause 15 in the second line of part a) by adding the words “BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015”, after the words “March 23, 2015”.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
15. Riverbend South
Secondary Plan - Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (39T-14505/OZ-8426)
Approve clause 15, as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
16. 5th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on February 11, 2015: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-committee minutes from its meeting held on February…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
17. Community and
Protective Services Committee Meeting – April 21, 2015
That the April 21, 2015 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE HELD at an offsite venue large enough to accommodate the anticipated attendance.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
19. Confirmation of
Appointment to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That the following individuals BE CONFIRMED to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage for the term ending February 28, 2019: Voting: Maggie Whalley - Built Heritage-London Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Non-Voting: Joshua Dent - London Heritage Council
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)
20. Lobbyist Registry
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to bring forward its earlier report on the potential for implementing a Lobbyist Registry, for the consideration of the Municipal Council.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (14-0)