July 28, 2015, at 4:05 PM

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

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

V.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera at 4:11 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillors B. Armstrong and S. Turner.   The Committee of the Whole rises at 4:29 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:32 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillors B. Armstrong and S. Turner.

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE NINETEENTH, TWENTIETH, TWENTY-FIRST AND TWENTY-SECOND MEETINGS HELD ON JUNE 25, JULY 8, JULY 15 AND JULY 22, 2015, RESPECTIVELY.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve the Minutes of the 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd Meetings held on June 25, July 8, July 15 and July 22, 2015, respectively.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve referral of Communications Nos. 1 and 2, as noted on the Agenda.

2.   Proposed Amendments

to the Development Charges Act, 1997 (Bill 73: Smart Growth for Our Communities Act) Second Reading

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clauses 1, 2, 6 to 8, and 11 to 13

6.   Request for

Designation of the East Coast Celebration Festival as a Municipally Significant Event

That the request for designation of the East Coast Celebration Festival as a municipally significant event BE NOTED AND FILED; it being noted that the Festival organizers are looking forward to launching the Festival in 2016.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

7.   FIT

(Feed-in Tariff) Program - Council Support Blanket Resolution for Projects
Approved under FIT Version 3.1

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to local renewable electricity generation projects seeking contracts under Version 3.1 of the Ontario Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program:   a)         the construction and operation of rooftop solar projects under the Feed-in-Tariff Program (FIT) contract version 3.1 anywhere in the municipality BE SUPPORTED by the Council of The Corporation of the City of London; and   b)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign any requested Council Resolution using the Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to this matter.

8.   Municipality of

Thames Centre Official Plan Review (Official Plan Amendment No. 12) - Notice of Decision

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of the Decision of the County of Middlesex approving Official Plan Amendment No. 12 to the Official Plan for the Municipality of Thames Centre, based on the planning rationale provided in the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to this matter.

Motion Failed

Motion Failed

11.   Application by

David Tuckey re property located at 136A and 138 Wortley Road - Request for Demolition

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that clause 11 be amended by deleting the following words at the end of the clause “it being pointed out that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter” and by replacing them with the following words:  “it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with the matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve clause 11, as amended

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

12.   Application by 505

Talbot Limited re properties located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street - Request for Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, with respect to the request for the demolition of the commercial buildings located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street, having consulted the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), and consideration of issuing notice of intent to designate the these properties under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act BE DEFERRED in accordance with the July 13, 2015 request received from the applicant; it being noted that a further Public Participation Meeting regarding this matter will be held before a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a delegation from the Chair of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) regarding this matter.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that clause 12 be amended by adding the following words to the end of the clause:  “it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with the matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission in connection therewith.”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clause 12, as amended

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, with respect to the request for the demolition of the commercial buildings located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street, having consulted the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), and consideration of issuing notice of intent to designate the these properties under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act BE DEFERRED in accordance with the July 13, 2015 request received from the applicant; it being noted that a further Public Participation Meeting regarding this matter will be held before a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a delegation from the Chair of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) regarding this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with the matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission in connection therewith.

13.   Proposed Addition

of Mid-Century Modern Properties to London’s Inventory of Heritage Resources

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, the Mid-Century Modern properties described in Appendix A to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to this matter, BE INCLUDED in the City of London’s Inventory of Heritage Resources, consistent with the recommendation made in the 8th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), with the exception of the property located at 250 Commissions Road East, which will be referred back to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) for additional consultation and consideration; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication from N. Millar, Harvest Bible Chapel of London, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clause 1 and clauses 3 to 6.

3.   London Arts Council

That the matter of requesting the London Arts Council to consider amending its membership to include a Council Member BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for a report back on the current relationship between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Arts Council, in order to provide Council Members with additional information to take into consideration when determining whether or not to request the above-noted change in membership.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

4.   4th Report of the

Governance Working Group

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on July 6, 2015:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the use of a ranked voting system for the appointment of citizens to boards, commissions and advisory committees:   i)          the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to prepare a procedure and process for the use of a ranked voting system for the City of London appointment of citizens to boards, commissions and advisory committees; and,   ii)         the City Clerk BE REQUESTED report back to the Corporate Services Committee with required changes to Council Policy 5(16) General Policy for Advisory Committees to reflect the implementation of a) above;               it being noted that the Governance Working Group reviewed information provided by Councillor J. Morgan and the City Clerk with respect to this matter;   b)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the review of the legislative authority to discuss board, commission and advisory committee appointments in closed session;   c)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to a the implementation of a process to provide an update to Members of Council and the public as to the status of major initiatives; it being noted that the Civic Administration has processes in place, by means of the annual calendar of meetings, the Standing Committees’ deferred lists and Standing Committee agenda management, to address the concerns raised by the Governance Working Group (GWG);   d)         the review of the provision of a process to provide a current list of projects to Members of Council BE DEFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) for further discussion; it being noted that input from the City Manager will be sought at that time; and   e)         clauses 1 to 3 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

5.   Proposed

Implementation of Community Mailboxes by Canada Post

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Canada Post Community Mail Box Program:   a)            Canada Post BE REQUESTED to delay further implementation of Community Mailboxes in the City of London until such time as a satisfactory response to the matters referenced in b), c) and d), below, has been received by the Municipal Council:   b)            as Canada Post has not had an opportunity to report back to the Municipal Council with respect to the public consultation process undertaken prior to the installation of the community mail boxes being commenced and the need to provide a mechanism for members of the public to express safety concerns with respect to the installation, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to advise the Ward Councillors of any safety and operational concerns raised with respect to the proposed location of a community mail box resulting from the submission of an application for a Permit for Approved Works (PAWS); it being noted that Ward Councillors will advise the Civic Administration of any concerns that have come to their attention from members of the public with respect to the location of a community mail box;   c)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to make the list of locations submitted through the Permit for Approved Works process available to the public, subject to meeting the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;   d)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back with respect to an Agreement with Canada Post to formalize responsibilities as follows:   -                     installation of the new Community Mailboxes to be done entirely at Canada Post’s expense;  -                     Canada Post to be fully responsible for maintenance including snow-clearing and graffiti-removal. Litter pick up would not be provided by Canada Post, however actions would be undertaken such as the distribution of “good-customer” letters encouraging good behaviours where concerns arise; -                     Canada Post would not require the City of London to provide lighting nor would the City of London be installing lighting; -                     sidewalk locations would be preferred but it is anticipated that this will not be possible within many existing neighbourhoods.  Where street-facing Community Mailboxes are necessary, accessible curb cuts would be constructed at the cost of Canada Post;   e)         the communication dated June 16, 2015 from Karen D., expressing concern with the Community Mailbox Program, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

9.   Application by

Tridon, re 510 Central (SP15-005948) - Site Plan

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan application by 2353034 Ontario Ltd. relating to the property located at 510 Central Avenue:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public participation meeting held with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit the construction of a five(5) unit multiple residential dwelling:   i)          the increase in the number of residential units from four to five units and the potential negative impacts from the increased intensification on the neighbourhood;   ii)         retention of a second driveway will lead to parking and safety issues; and,   iii)         insufficient provision of landscaped open space on the site; and,   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 regarding this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Approve clause 9 b).   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council requests that the westerly driveway on the proposed draft site plan be removed and be replaced with landscaping and the required parking space be provided at 609 William Street;

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

10.   Application by

Hully Gully Limited re property located at 1659 Wharncliffe Road South - Request for Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Manager, Urban Regeneration, the following actions be taken with respect to the request for demolition of the commercial building located at 1659 Wharncliffe Road South:   a)            the report of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, dated July 20, 2015 BE RECEIVED; and,   b)            the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not intend to issue a notice of its intent to designate the subject property under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;   it being pointed out that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.

14.   Potential

Application of the HER Zone

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate a zoning amendment application to apply the Heritage (HER) Zone to the lands at 183 King Street and the adjacent lands at 175-181 King Street.

15.   9th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Councillor H.L. Usher enquires if staff have taken, or are intending to take, advantage of drone technology as a tool for inspection and progress monitoring of new infrastructure installation and other functions.

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve leave for Councillor H.L. Usher for the purpose of putting forth a substantive motion related to drone technology.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on the potential use of drone technology in the municipal environment by the City of London.   Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve that the motion requesting information related to the use of drone technology BE REFERRED to the Civic Works Committee for further discussion as to what information the Committee would like to see provided by the Civic Administration related to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve that in accordance with the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor B. Armstrong’s seat at the Council board be ordered to remain empty for the duration of the meeting.

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 268, 270 to 275 and 278 to 281.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 269.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 269.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 269.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 276 and 277 .

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT