April 14, 2015, at 4:03 PM
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, C. Saunders
Absent:
T. Park, J. Zaifman
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the of the 10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the 2014 Compliance Report in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a service contract with the City of London. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 15th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments of Directors to the London Downtown Business Association, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a service contract with Downtown London.
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of the 10th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with appointments of youths, which may include representation from the London Youth Advisory Council, to the City of London’s advisory committees, by indicating that he has a service contract with the London Youth Advisory Council.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
IV. RECOGNITIONS (Continued)
2. Service London Update Report
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TENTH MEETING HELD ON MARCH 31, 2015
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve the Minutes of the Tenth Meeting, held on March 31, 2015.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 2, 6, 8 and 11.
3. In recognition of
the community contributions made by students attending London’s post-secondary educational institutions, His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council welcome and recognize representatives of the Students’ Councils from Western University, Huron University College, Brescia University College, King’s University College and Fanshawe College University Students’ Council, Western University: Matt Helfand, President and Sophie Helpard, President-Elect Huron University College Students’ Council: Moustafa Ezz, President and Nate Sussman, President-Elect Brescia University College Students’ Council: Taryn Scripnick, President and Caitie Cheeseman, President-Elect King’s University College Students’ Council: David Castillo, President and Craig Minielly, President-Elect Fanshawe Student Union: Matt Stewart, President and Alan Bushell, President-Elect
4. Development Charges Orientation
5. Investing in the Arts – Building a New
Collaborative Orchestra Model – “WE PLAY ON” Performance Fund and Reallocation of Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Arts Funding
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst M. Salih M. Cassidy J. Helmer (3) P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher (9)
Motion Passed
7. London Hydro’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Request
9. City Budget 2015 Comments – London Chamber
of Commerce
10. 1st Report of the Governance Working Group
12. Possible Amendments
to the Tree Conservation By-law and Site Alteration By-law
That Planning and Legal Staff BE DIRECTED to make it a high priority on their work program to review and, as necessary, bring forward changes to the Tree Conservation By-law and the Site Alteration By-law, as soon as possible.
13. London Clean and
Green Updates
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated April 8, 2015, with respect to the London Clean and Green Update, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E07)
14. Parking Sign at 35
Stirrup Court
That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the request for delegation status from M. D’Andrea with respect to the parking sign at 35 Stirrup Court.
15. Confirmation of
Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
That Ashfaq Husain representing Ontarians with Disabilities Act Regional Committee BE CONFIRMED as a Non-Voting Member to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019.
16. Confirmation of
Appointment to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
That Sheila Amri representing Youth between the ages of 18 and 25 BE CONFIRMED as a Voting Member to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019.
6. London & Middlesex Housing Corporation
2015 Shareholder’s Meeting Request
8. Nomination of Individuals for Appointment
to the London Downtown Business Association for the term ending November 30, 2018
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (12) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
reports progress on all matters considered in closed session.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
11. Orientation – Tax Policy
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 S. Turner H.L. Usher (12)
Motion Passed
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
Councillor Morgan enquires if the Civic Administration could investigate and report back on the appropriate procedures to be followed and how to best engage with non-Committee members at Standing Committee meetings, and doing the “committee work” at committee meetings, as opposed to at the Council meeting. His Worship the Mayor advises that this matter will be considered by the Governance Working Group.
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion regarding a request from Bethanys Hope Foundation and Jones Entertainment Group to amend the 2015 Special Events Policies & Procedures Manual to provide for the use of Harris Park for five consecutive days (July 14 to July 18, 2015).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Mayor M. Brown and seconded by Councillor M. Salih
Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the request from Bethanys Hope Foundation and Jones Entertainment Group to amend the 2015 Special Events Policies & Procedures Manual to provide for the use of Harris Park for five consecutive days (July 14 to July 18, 2015) for the Rock the Park 12 – July 2015 event: a) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft by-law to be considered at the April 21, 2015 Community and Protective Services Committee to amend the 2015 Special Events Policies & Procedures Manual to permit Bethanys Hope Foundation and Jones Entertainment Group the use of Harris Park for five consecutive days (July 14 to July 18, 2015) for the Rock the Park 12 – July 2015 event; and b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to provide for the receipt of delegations at the April 21, 2015 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting to receive comments regarding the request noted in a) above.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
XIII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor V. Ridley
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 147 to 163, excluding Bill No. 149.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 147 to 163, excluding Bill No. 149.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 147 to 163, excluding Bill No. 149.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill 115 (Crinklaw Municipal Drain).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 149.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 149.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer (2) B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (11)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 149
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer (2) B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (11)
Motion Passed