May 12, 2015, at 4:01 PM
Present:
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, C. Saunders
Absent:
P. Hubert, S. Turner
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, R. Armistead, J.P. Barber, G. Belch, J. Braam, S. Corman, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, M. Ribera, E. Soldo, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:01 PM
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J. Zaifman discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 7 of the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Growth Management Implementation Strategy update, by indicating that his family has an interest in this matter. Councillor J. Zaifman further discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 3 of the 8th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with South Street and Grey Street two way conversion, by indicating that his family has an interest in property located in the area.
Councillor V. Ridley discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 7 of the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Growth Management Implementation Strategy update, by indicating that her family owns property in the affected area.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
1. 12th Report of the
Corporate Services Committee
2. 17th Report of the
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
IV. RECOGNITIONS
1. His Worship the
Mayor presents a plaque for the “Economic Leadership Award” to Trojan Technologies.
2. His Worship the
Mayor presents a certificate for “London’s Featured Community Organization” to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
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)
Motion Passed
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWELFTH MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2015
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve The Minutes of the 12th Meeting held on April 28, 2015.
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)
Motion Passed
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
8th Report of the Civic Works Committee
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clause 3.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. 5th Report of the
Cycling Advisory Committee
That the 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 15, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
4. Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environment and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 5, 2015, with respect to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration Services, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E08)
5. Pilot Project to
Resolve Surface Icing Resulting from Sump Pump Discharge
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a pilot voluntary storm PDC extension project on a part of Guildwood Boulevard, subject to receiving 100% participation from homeowners within the study area; it being noted that this pilot project would be completely funded by the City of London. (2015-E09)
6. Appointment of
Consulting Engineer for Inspection, Contract Administration and Engineering Services Associated with the Construction of 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Projects: Bruce and Brighton Reconstruction and Wellington Reconstruction
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 consulting engineer for Bruce & Brighton Reconstruction and Wellington Reconstruction, 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Projects: a) the following consulting engineering firms BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the inspection, contract administration and engineering services, including geotechnical services for the said projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, 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: i) Bruce & Brighton Reconstruction - Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Limited (AGM), in the amount of $251,625.50, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.; and, ii) Wellington Reconstruction - AECOM Canada Ltd. (AECOM), in the amount of $213,950.00, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.; b) the financing for the work identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 5, 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 project; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
7. Appointment of
Consulting Engineer Horton Sanitary Sewer Upgrades
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 Horton Sanitary Sewer Upgrade project and a Sewer System Study: a) R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd BE APPOINTED consulting engineers for the Horton Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Project in accordance with the estimate on file, at an upset amount of $111,680.00, 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; b) R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd, BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to undertake a Sewer System Study at an upset limit of $65,000.00, 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; c) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 5, 2015; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these projects; 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-A05)
8. Update Water
Service Area Financial Plan
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the Water Service Area Financial Plan, dated April 24, 2015, BE APPROVED as per the requirements of O. Reg 453/07 of the Safe Drinking Water Act; it being noted that this financial plan is consistent with Council approved financial policies and information provided through the 2015 Water Budget process. (2015-A23)
9. Greenbrier Crescent
Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 5, 2015, with respect to the Greenbrier Crescent emergency sanitary sewer repair, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E01)
10. Stormwater
Servicing and Tributary Works for the North Lambeth P9 Stormwater Management Facility Municipal Class Environmental Study
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 5, 2015, related to the Stormwater Servicing and Tributary Works for the North Lambeth P9 Stormwater Management Facility Municipal Class Environmental Assessment: a) the Environmental Assessment Study, as summarized in the Executive Summary attached as Appendix ‘E’ to the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the preferred servicing alternative, Option B, recommends: i) storm conveyance and stormwater management measures for approximately 127 ha area triggered by development; ii) one regional stormwater management pond for quantity, quality, and erosion control servicing approximately 115 ha; iii) on-site stormwater management controls (private permanent systems) for the remaining service area (approximately 4 ha); and, iv) outlet improvements from the proposed stormwater management pond outlet to the existing downstream channel either through pipe or open channel; and, b) the Notice of Completion, included in the above-noted staff report, BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; c) the complete Municipal Class EA Schedule ‘B’ project file BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period; d) the security amount as identified in Appendix ‘A’ of the staff report (North Lambeth No. P9 Landowners Agreement), in the amount of $183,948.00 BE REIMBURSED; and, e) the financing for the payment noted in d) above, BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, Appendix ‘B’ of the staff report. (2015-E20)
11. Dingman Creek No.
B-4 Stormwater Management Facility and Tributary Channel Improvement/Modification Municipal Class Environmental Study
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 5, 2015, related to the Storm/Drainage and Stormwater Management Servicing Works for the Dingman Creek No. B-4 Stormwater Management Facility and Tributary Channel Improvement / Modification Municipal Class Environmental Assessment: a) the Environmental Assessment Study, as summarized in the Executive Summary attached as Appendix ‘E’ to the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the preferred servicing alternative, Alternative 3 Option B, recommends: i) one regional stormwater management pond servicing the proposed low density residential development area north of Mathers Stream; ii) a naturalized outlet channel from the stormwater management pond to Mathers Stream; iii) on-site stormwater management control (Permanent Private System) servicing the land areas east of Mathers Stream; iv) piping of the intermittent tributary to maximize the land area serviced by the stormwater management pond; and, v) enhancement of the upper reach of Mathers Stream; and, b) the Notice of Completion, included in the above-noted staff report, BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; c) the complete Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ project file BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period; d) the security amount as identified in Appendix ‘A’ of the staff report (Dingman Creek No. B-4 Landowners Agreement), in the amount of $214,415.00 BE REIMBURSED; and, e) the financing for the payment noted in part d) above BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, Appendix ‘B’ of the staff report. (2015-E20)
12. Update on Results
of Sherwood Forest Weeping Tile Disconnect Pilot Project
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 5, 2015, with respect to the Sherwood Forest Weeping Tile Disconnect Pilot Project, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-A20)
13. Community Energy
Action Program - Update and Status
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated May 5, 2015, with respect to an update on the status of the Community Energy Action Plan, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E17)
14. 2014 Community Energy
and Greenhouse Gas Inventory: Challenges and Opportunities
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste the staff report dated May 5, 2015, with respect to the 2014 community energy and greenhouse gas inventory, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E17)
15. Active and Green
Communities Engagement Strategy
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the staff report dated May 5, 2015, with respect to the Active and Green Communities engagement strategy, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E00)
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)
Motion Passed
3. South Street and
Grey Street Two Way Conversion
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to host a public meeting with respect to converting South Street between Wellington Street and Adelaide Street North and Grey Street between Richmond Street and Adelaide Street to two way traffic operations, as recommended in the South Street Campus Lands Development Transportation Impact Assessment and referenced in the South of Horton Community Improvement Plan and the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Secondary Plan. (2015-T05)
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown V. Ridley (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins H.L. Usher T. Park (11)
Motion Passed
16. Highway 401/Colonel
Talbot Road/Highway 4 Interchange Reconstruction Ministry of Transportation Class Environmental Assessment Addendum
That, the staff report dated May 5, 2015, with respect to the Environmental Assessment Addendum conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for the reconstruction of the Highway 401/Colonel Talbot Road/Highway 4 Interchange BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the following with respect to this matter: - the attached presentation from D. Barber, Ministry of Transportation and J. Matthews, Dillon Construction; - a communication and verbal presentation from G. Faul, Lambeth Community Association; - a communication and verbal presentation from J. Cook, Mapleview Farms; and, - a presentation from J. Thompson, Bonduelle, Agriculture. (2015-T04)
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Amend clause 16 to read as follows: “That the following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental Assessment Addendum conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for the reconstruction of the Highway 401/Colonel Talbot Road/Highway 4 Interchange: a) the staff report dated May 5, 2015 regarding the above-noted matter BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the Ministry of Transportation BE REQUESTED to continue to consult with the necessary stakeholders, including the agricultural community and the Civic Administration, to ensure that the recommended alternative for the above-noted project accommodates the safe and effective movement of non-licensed vehicles and equipment as well as all other vehicular traffic; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the following with respect to this matter: - the attached presentation from D. Barber, Ministry of Transportation and J. Matthews, Dillon Construction; - a communication and verbal presentation from G. Faul, Lambeth Community Association; - a communication and verbal presentation from J. Cook, Mapleview Farms; and, - a presentation from J. Thompson, Bonduelle Agriculture (2015-T04)”
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)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve clause 16, 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)
Motion Passed
11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee
Moved by Councillor P. Squire
Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 6.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. 4th Report of the
Trees and Forests Advisory Committee
That the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 22, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
3. City of London
Response to Draft Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London response to the draft Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas: a) the report dated May 4, 2015, from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the City of London response to the draft Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas, BE RECEIVED; and, b) the communication dated April 15, 2015, from B. Mercier, Committee Secretary, Agricultural Advisory Committee, with respect to the draft Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas, BE RECEIVED. (2015-A16)
4. Special Provisions
- Sifton Properties Limited - Forest Hill Subdivision (Phase 4C) (39T-99515-4C)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 11, Concession 6, (Geographic Township of London), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated west of Springridge Drive and north of Rollingacres Drive: a) the Special Provisions, as appended to the staff report dated May 4, 2015, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited, for the Forest Hill Subdivision (39T-99515-4C), BE APPROVED; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Related Costs and Revenues” as appended to the staff report, dated May 4, 2015, as Schedule “B”; c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Source of Financing Report” as appended to the staff report, dated May 4, 2015, as Schedule “A”; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions. (2015-D12)
5. Property located at
1820 Woodhull Road (H-8433)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of Farhi Holdings, relating to the property located at 1820 Woodhull Road, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 4, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of 1820 Woodhull Road FROM a Holding Residential R1 (hR1-14) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (hR1-15) Zone, a Holding Residential R1 (hR1-16) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (hh-37R1-14) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-14) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-15) Zone, a Residential R1 (R1-16) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h-37R1-14) Zone to remove the h- holding provision. (2015-D09)
7. 5th Report of the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
That, the Terms of Reference for the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) to allow the EEPAC to work with staff during the collaboration of reports, the electronic distribution of files and to provide advice directly to the Planning and Environment Committee BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the 5th Report of the EEPAC from its meeting held on April 16, 2015; and, it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal delegation by S. Levin, Chair, EEPAC, with respect to these matters.
8. Property located at
1551 Blackwell Boulevard (39T-08504/Z-7521)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 1551 Blackwell Boulevard: a) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to these matters, the following issues were raised: i) concerns with the existing grading and stormwater management; and, ii) the provision for access to the northerly side of the property to allow for future development to take place consistent with the Official Plan; b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, as submitted by Sifton Properties Inc., (File No. 39T-08504, prepared by Delcan, certified by Robert Stirling, OLS, FKS Land Surveyors), as redline revised, which shows 33 single detached lots served by two (2) new local streets, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached, revised, conditions contained in Appendix “39T-08504”; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 4, 2015, as Appendix “C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Residential R1/Residential R7/ Neighbourhood Facility (h.h-45R1-4/R7 D75 H13/NF1) Zone TO a Holding Residential (hh-45R1-4) Zone, which permits single detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and a minimum lot area of 360 m2; and d) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Related Costs and Revenues” as appended to the staff report, dated May 4, 2015, as Appendix “A”; it being further 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)
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)
Motion Passed
6. Building Division
Monthly Report for March 2015
That, the Building Division Monthly Report for March 2015, BE RECEIVED. (2015-D00)
Moved by Councillor P. Squire
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Amend clause 6 to read as follows: That the attached revised Building Division Monthly Report for March 2015, BE RECEIVED
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)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Squire
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve clause 6 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)
Motion Passed
3rd Report of the Audit Committee
Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve clauses 1 to 5, inclusive.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. London Police
Services Board - Report on Internal Audit Results
That the following PricewaterhouseCoopers Reports on Internal Audit Results for the London Police Services Board, BE RECEIVED: a) Revenue-Generating Activities; b) Personnel Costs; and, c) Budgeting Process; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a verbal presentation from J. Eberhard, London Police Services Board (LPSB) Chair, and P. Paolatto, LPSB Member, with respect to this matter.
3. London Downtown
Closed Circuit Television Program - Report on Specified Auditing Procedures
That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing Procedures, dated February 13, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
4. Report on Internal
Audit Results - Engineering and Environmental Services: Roads & Transportation - Project Management and Resource Utilization
That, on the recommendation of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the following actions be taken: a) the action plans identified in the Report on Internal Audit Results – Engineering and Environmental Services - Roads and Transportation - Project Management and Resource Utilization, dated April 29, 2015, BE IMPLEMENTED; and, b) the Internal Audit Scorecard, dated April 2015, BE RECEIVED.
5. Report on Internal
Audit Results - Engineering and Environmental Services: Roads & Transportation - Capital Budget Development and Project Costing
That, on the recommendation of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the action plans identified in the Report on Internal Audit Results – Engineering and Environmental Services - Roads and Transportation – Capital Budget Development and Project Costing dated April 29, 2015 BE IMPLEMENTED.
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)
Motion Passed
12th Report of the Corporate Services Committee
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clause 1.
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
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)
Motion Passed
17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve clauses 1, 3 to 6 and 8.
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor J. Zaifman discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of this report, having to do with the Growth Management Implementation Strategy update, by indicating that his family has an interest in the matter. b) Councillor V. Ridley discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of this report, having to do with the Growth Management Implementation Strategy update, by indicating that her family has an interest in the matter. c) Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in item C-1 of this report, having to do with matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s associations or unions, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency that works with the union group.
3. City of London’s Participation in
Government Relations Networks
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the staff report dated May 11, 2015 on the City of London’s Participation in Government Relations Networks BE RECEIVED for information.
4. 2nd Report of the Governance Working Group
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on April 27, 2015: a) the Governance Working Group Work Plan 2015 BE AMENDED to change the meeting date of Monday, June 29, 2015 to Thursday, June 25, 2015; b) the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to take the following actions with respect to the Council Procedure By-Law No. A-45: i) investigate and report back on options and best practices with respect to parliamentary procedures within the context of the Robert’s Rules of Order and Bourniot’s Rules of Order; it being noted that the report back should include a comparison between the above-noted Rules of Order; ii) review section 2.7 “Meetings – in session – entrance to floor – restriction” of the Council Procedure By-law and report back on the purpose of the section, the current practice, address the current practice at Standing Committee meetings and provide clarity to the public with respect to the practice; iii) review and report back at the next Governance Working Group (GWG) meeting on the implications of adding two additional meetings in July and August; it being noted that the report back is to include historical information with respect to the number of reports that have been submitted in the months of June, July, August and September; the number of Special Standing Committee and Council meetings that have been called and the number of compressed Standing Committees that have been called; iv) investigate and report back on the potential of facilitating separate meetings to provide for orientation where Members of Council would have the option of attending as well as the provision of on-line video options for orientation, for the 2018 Council term; v) review and report back on how the Council Procedural By-law could be written in “plain language” within the context of legislative requirements and the Robert’s Rules of Order and Bournoit’s Rules of Order; vi) review and report back on possible amendments to Part 6 “Committee of the Whole and Standing Committee Agendas” to better reflect current practices, provide some flexibility and provide an improved method of time management at the Standing Committee meetings; vii) amend section 6.4 “Consent Items – process to address” to read as follows: “All of the items listed in the consent part of the Agenda of a standing committee or Committee of the Whole may be the subject of one motion and that motion shall be neither debatable nor amended; provided however, that any member of the standing committee or the Committee of the Whole may ask for any item(s) included in the consent motion to be separated from that motion whereupon the consent motions without the separate item(s) may, at the discretion of the Chair be put, and/or be considered at the end of the meeting.” viii) that subject to the approval of g) above, ensure that section 6.5 “Items for Direction – defined” is amended to reflect the changes to section 6.4 noted in part vii) above; ix) add a definition of “Deferred Matters” to section 1.1 “Definitions”; x) prepare an appropriate amendment to section 9.6 “Speaking – limitation – subject – maximum 5 minutes” and section 9.9 “Speaking – under debate – questions – before vote” to clarify that questions asked under the context of section 9.9 are not subject to the 5 minute limitation provided for in section 9.6; xi) prepare an appropriate amendment to section 9.15 “Speaking – rising and addressing” to provide for flexibility to rise or sit to speak to respond to health and safety concerns; xii) review and report back on possible amendments to Part 11 “Motions-Order-Putting Motions” to clarify and ensure that Part 11 reflects current practices and to provide for discretion of the Chair to modify rules as required at Standing Committee meetings; xiii) investigate and report back on possible amendments to section 12.18 “Voting – simultaneous – rotation – recorded vote” to reflect best practices and to provide for random rotation of calls for recorded votes; xiv) add a definition of “Emergent Motions” to section 1.1 “Definitions”; xv) investigate and report back on the requirement for original signatures on By-laws; and, xvi) investigate and report back on the requirement for the separation of the three reading of By-laws; and c) clauses 1 and 2 BE RECEIVED.
5. London & Middlesex Housing Corporation
– 2014 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder-Annual Resolution Update
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 11, 2015 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 12, 2015, to: a) ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC), attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and, b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a presentation from G. Saylor, LMHC Chair and S. Matthew, LMHC Executive Director.
6. 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget: a) the proposed by-law, appended as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated May 11, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2015 to enact a Multi-Year Budget Policy, in order to provide the Civic Administration with the necessary direction to proceed with the development of a 2016-2019 multi-year budget; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the Corporation’s financial policies and bring forward for Council consideration new or amended policies to ensure alignment with the multi-year budget process; c) the timetable, appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated May 11, 2015, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the tabling of the 2016-2019 multi-year budget has been set for January 11, 2016 at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being further noted that an additional meeting has been added on January 21, 2016 at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for the purpose of holding a public participation meeting; d) the public consultation plan, appended as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated May 11, 2015 for the 2016-2019 multi-year budget, BE APPROVED; it being noted that enhanced public consultation has been incorporated into the 2016-2019 multi-year budget timetable noted above; e) a 2016-2019 average annual tax levy increase between 2.2% and 2.9% BE CONSIDERED; it being noted that this is intended to address municipal cost pressures and may provide some additional funding for new strategic initiatives over the 2016-2019 period; f) the results/impacts from the Civic Administration led service reviews aimed at identifying savings in service delivery, which may include zero-base budgeting, lean six sigma, and organizational redesign BE CONSIDERED during each annual update beginning 2016; and g) the City Manager BE DIRECTED to canvass Members of Council to compile a draft list of the initiatives that could be used to establish a short-list of the top five to seven initiatives of Council which would be considered at a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee before the end of June 2015.
8. Consideration of
Appointment to the London Public Library Board
That Councillor P. Squire BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library Board for the term ending November 30, 2018.
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)
Motion Passed
2. London Arts Council Agreement Renewal
Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Amend clause 2 to read as follows:
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Squire (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Amend clause 2 by adding the following new part c): “c) the London Arts Council (LAC) BE INVITED to make a presentation to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to provide information regarding the work of the LAC.”
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)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer (2) B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
7. 2016 Growth Management Implementation
Strategy (GMIS) Update
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with respect to the implementation of the Official Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works, the following actions be taken with respect to the Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) update: a) the project deferral criteria, outlined in Appendix ‘C’ appended to the staff report dated May 11, 2015, BE ENDORSED to establish the timing of GMIS projects for the 2016 GMIS update and subsequent updates; it being noted that two year deferrals for projects benefitting lands without development interest will be implemented in the 2017 GMIS update and beyond; b) the GMIS update BE APPROVED, as appended as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated May 11, 2015, noting the following: i) an Environmental Assessment that considers the stormwater servicing of the lands tributary to North Lambeth SWM P7 and North Lambeth SWM P8 will commence in 2015; ii) in accordance with the Council approved Design and Construction of Stormwater Management Facilities Process, project design work for the Parker SWM facility and Pincombe Drain SWM 3 will commence in 2015; iii) project design work for trunk sanitary sewer SS12B will commence in 2015; iv) the Growth Management Implementation Strategy will be used to adjust the 10 year capital program for growth infrastructure, to be reflected in the 2016 capital budget; and, v) DC reserve funds for hard services will continue to be monitored due to uncertain DC revenue levels, and project deferrals may be warranted in future years; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) received a presentation from P. Yeoman, Manager Development Finance and P. Christiaans, Director Development Finance, with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the SPPC received a communication dated May 1, 2015 from Jim Kennedy, President, London Development Institute with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that no public submissions were received at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins H.L. Usher T. Park (11) RECUSED: V. Ridley J. Zaifman (2)
Motion Passed
10th Report of the Committee of the Whole
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)
Motion Passed
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
Moved by Councillor P. Squire
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to amend the annual meeting calendar for the month of June 2015 to add an additional Planning and Environment Committee meeting and change the June 24, 2015 Municipal Council meeting to June 25, 2015.
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)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Squire
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve that the attached amended meeting schedule for June 2015 (Appendix “A”) BE APPROVED.
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)
Motion Passed
XIII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 188 to 203, inclusive, revised Bill No. 204 and Added Bill No.s 205, 206 and 207.
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)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 188 to 203, inclusive, revised Bill No. 204 and Added Bill No.s 205, 206 and 207.
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)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 188 to 203, inclusive, revised Bill No. 204 and Added Bill No.s 205, 206 and 207.
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)
Motion Passed
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed
Votes
14 substantive votes at this meeting (3 contested, 11 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.
2#6. London Arts Council Agreement Renewal
Amend clause 2 to read as follows:
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Phil Squire
2#6. London Arts Council Agreement Renewal
Amend clause 2 by adding the following new part c): “c) the London Arts Council (LAC) BE INVITED to make a presentation to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to provide information regarding the work of the LAC.”
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
2#6. London Arts Council Agreement Renewal
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (2): Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer
5#3. Report on Internal
Audit Results - Engineering and Environmental Services: Roads & Transportation - Capital Budget Development and Project Costing
That, on the recommendation of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the action plans identified in the Report on Internal Audit Results – Engineering and Environmental Services - Roads and Transportation – Capital Budget Development and Project Costing dated April 29, 2015 BE IMPLEMENTED.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
6#2. Building Division
Monthly Report for March 2015
Approve clause 6 as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
7#3. 2016 Growth Management Implementation
Strategy (GMIS) Update
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with respect to the implementation of the Official Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works, the following actions…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (11-0)
7#3. 2016 Growth Management Implementation
Strategy (GMIS) Update
10th Report of the Committee of the Whole
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
8#3. Consideration of
Appointment to the London Public Library Board
That Councillor P. Squire BE APPOINTED to the London Public Library Board for the term ending November 30, 2018.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWELFTH MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2015
Approve The Minutes of the 12th Meeting held on April 28, 2015.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to amend the annual meeting calendar for the month of June 2015 to add an additional Planning and Environment Committee meeting and change the June 24, 2015 Mun…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
Approve that the attached amended meeting schedule for June 2015 (Appendix “A”) BE APPROVED.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
3. South Street and
Grey Street Two Way Conversion
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to host a public meeting with respect to converting South Street between Wellington Street and Adelaide Street North and Grey Street between…
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Harold Usher, Tanya Park
Nay (1): Virginia Ridley
16. Highway 401/Colonel
Talbot Road/Highway 4 Interchange Reconstruction Ministry of Transportation Class Environmental Assessment Addendum
Approve clause 16, as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)