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

Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 19th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with an interest-free loan being provided to the London Community Players (Palace Theatre), by indicating that she is a former employee of the Palace Theatre.   Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Canada Post Community Mailbox Program, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   20th Report of the

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

V.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:

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

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.

1.   W. Wilton Katz and

G. Yarrow, property located at 136A and 138 Wortley Road  (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 11 of the 18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

2.   W. Wilton Katz and

G. Yarrow, property located at 136A and 138 Wortley Road  (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 11 of the 18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

11th Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor J. Helmer presents.

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

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

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Appointment of

Consulting Engineer for Inspection, Contract Administration and Engineering Services Associated with the Construction of 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Project - Braesyde and Dengate Reconstruction

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Braesyde and Dengate Reconstruction 2015 Infrastructure Renewal Project:   a)         Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the inspection, contract administration and engineering services, including contingency and geotechnical services for the Braesyde Avenue and Dengate Crescent Reconstruction project at the upset limit of $191,270.75 (exclusive of HST), 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:   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 July 20, 2015 as  Appendix “A”;   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.

6.   Sewer Flow

Monitoring Services to Support Infoworks Modeling

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to sewer flow monitoring services:   a)         the proposal submitted by AMG Environmental Inc. (AMG), at its proposal amount of $166,475.00, excluding HST, for sewer flow monitoring services BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the proposal submitted by AMG represents the best value out of four (4) proposals received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 as  Appendix “A”;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchasing order for the services to be supplied; 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.

7.   Quebec Street

Bridge - Pedestrian Safety

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with respect to options available for creating a protected bicycle lane along the Quebec Street Bridge, in order to increase safety for both pedestrians and cyclists; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received an information report from the Director, Roads and Transportation, with respect to this matter.

8.   Wonderland Road

South Environmental Study Report

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Wonderland Road South Environmental Assessment:   a)         the Wonderland Road South Municipal Class Environmental Study Report BE ACCEPTED;   b)         a Notice of Completion for the project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and,   c)         the Wonderland Road South Environmental Study Report BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period;   it being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard the attached presentation from the Director, Roads and Transportation, with respect to this matter.

11.   Sponsored Research

Agreement with the University of Waterloo - Sustainable Management of Water Infrastructure (Related Bill No. 272)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Waterloo:   a)         the proposed Agreement to provide funding to support research on the development of tools for sustainable infrastructure, as appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015, BE APPROVED;   b)         the financing for the work identified in (a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” attached as Appendix “A”; and   c)         the by-law appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015  BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015 to approve the Agreement and to authorize the City Engineer to execute the Agreement noted in a), above, substantially in the form attached to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;   it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached additional background information with respect to this matter.

12.   Deferred Matters

List

That consideration of the Deferred Matters List BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Civic Works Committee and further discussion of items potentially impacted by the Multi-Year Budget process priorities BE UNDERTAKEN at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to determine what impact the Budget priorities will have on any deferred matters.

13.   Coordination of

Environmental Assessments with Shift Rapid Transit Initiative

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on a proposed decision-making process which would close the gap between various Environmental Assessments and the Shift Rapid Transit Initiative.

Motion Passed

3.   Greenway Wastewater

Treatment Plant Expansion & Upgrades - Construction Contract Award

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the construction contract for the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrades;   a)         the tender submitted by North American Construction (NAC) at its price of $38,210,000 excluding H.S.T., for the construction of the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion & Upgrades BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that NAC submitted the lowest tender price of the five prequalified contractors and their submission meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;   b)         the proposal submitted by Eramosa Engineering at its price of $359,769.30 to complete Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Integration for the project BE APPROVED; it being noted that this work is included in the tender price as a cash allowance under the General Contract and will be assigned as a Single Source Contract under section 14.4 (e) of the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   c)          the value of the total contract administration fees for CH2M, BE INCREASED by $630,000 to $3.7M including contingency, to cover the additional design effort and site supervision associated with a compressed construction schedule;   d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   e)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached Sources of Financing Report (Appendix “A”);   f)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon receiving Environmental Compliance Approvals from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the work to be done relating to this project; and   g)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations;   it being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard the attached presentation from the Director, Water and Wastewater with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

4.   Single Source

Procurement - Customer Engagement Upgrade to MyLondonHydro Web Portal

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the hiring of London Hydro to undertake customer engagement improvements to the MyLondonHydro web portal:   a)         London Hydro BE CONTRACTED to carry out web portal improvements estimated at $150,000 (exclusive of HST), based on their proposal on file, in accordance with Section 14.4 Single Source of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   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 July 20, 2015, as Appendix “A”;   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 London Hydro 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.

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve that clause 4 be amended by adding a new part f) as follows:   f)         London Hydro BE REQUESTED to include, as part of its scope of work, refinements and/or improvements for accessing the portal and for the portal information, in general, in order to improve ease of use.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve clause 4, as amended.

Motion Passed

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the hiring of London Hydro to undertake customer engagement improvements to the MyLondonHydro web portal:   a)         London Hydro BE CONTRACTED to carry out web portal improvements estimated at $150,000 (exclusive of HST), based on their proposal on file, in accordance with Section 14.4 Single Source of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   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 July 20, 2015, as Appendix “A”;   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 London Hydro for the project;   e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and   f)         London Hydro BE REQUESTED to include, as part of its scope of work, refinements and/or improvements for accessing the portal and for the portal information, in general, in order to improve ease of use.

5.   Update on Rainfall

Event of June 22, 2015

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to the Rainfall Event of June 23, 2015 BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard the attached presentation from the Director, Water and Wastewater, with respect to this matter.

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that clause 5 be amended to read as follows:   That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to the rainfall event of June 23, 2015:   a)            a)         the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and   b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to Terms of Reference for a proposed working group to examine rainfall events and potential solutions to the issues arising therefrom, whose membership would include at least one Member of Council.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clause 5, as amended.

Motion Passed

9.   Proposed Revision

to the W12A Landfill Designated Haul Route

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to the designated haul route to the W12A Landfill:   a)         the expansion of the designated haul route, as previously submitted to Civic Works Committee on June 2, 2015 BE APPROVED to allow traffic going to the W12A Landfill to use Wonderland Road South, south of Highway 402 and Manning Drive west of the Landfill entrance subject to the completion of the Highway 401/Wonderland Road interchange and reconstruction of Manning Drive between the Landfill entrance and Wonderland Road South; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter.

Motion Passed

10.   Wickerson Road -

Parking Infractions

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back on any changes that could be made to the Traffic & Parking By-law to provide for parking flexibility in neighbourhoods with large boulevard areas; it being noted that Councillor A. Hopkins provided a petition, containing approximately 62 signatures in support of permitting parking on the boulevard on Wickerson Road.

Motion Passed

18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor P. Hubert presents.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 7, clause 10, and clauses 14 and 15.

1.   Disclosures

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Edge

Valley Subdivision (39T-05505) Extension of Draft Approval

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services & Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision application of Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 1654 Highbury Avenue North, 1522 Kilally Road and a portion of 1782 Kilally Road:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports the Approval Authority granting a one (1) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision submitted by Drewlo Holdings Inc., prepared by Whitney Engineering Inc., certified by Archibald Gray & McKay, File No. 39T-05505, drawing Edgevalley East Subdivision, as redline amended which shows 128 single detached dwelling lots, 5 medium density blocks, 1 high density block, 1 stormwater management block, 1 open space block, 2 park blocks, and several road allowance/reserve/widening blocks, all served by the extension of Edgevalley Road, Agathos Street and Purser Street and 2 new local streets SUBJECT TO the attached revised conditions (Appendix “A”) being met;   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that Municipal Council supports the Approval Authority granting a further two (2) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision without further public notification or Council review SUBJECT TO the Applicant having advanced the application through to Design Studies Clearance (all required studies submitted and accepted) for the application within the initial one (1) year extension period; and,   c)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated July 20, 2015.

3.   Victoria

on the River Phase 2 (39T-09502) Subdivision Agreement Special Provisions

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, 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 9, Concession 1, (Geographic Township of Westminster), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated north of Commissioners Road East, between Jackson Road and Hamilton Road:   a)         the Special Provisions to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sifton Properties Limited for the Victoria on the River Subdivision (39T-09502) Phase 2, appended as Schedule “A” to the staff report dated July 20, 2015,  BE APPROVED;   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended as Schedule “B” to the staff report dated July 20, 2015;   c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached revised Source of Financing Report (Schedule “C”); and   d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a) above, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill their conditions.

4.   North

Longwoods Phase IV (39T-02502) Subdivision Agreement Special Provisions

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Banman Developments Inc. for the for the subdivision of land over Lot 32, Concession 2, (Geographic Township of Westminster), now in the City of London, County of Middlesex:   a)         the attached revised Special Provisions (Schedule “A”), to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and for the Banman Developments Inc.  (Phase 4) Subdivision (39T-02502-4) BE APPROVED;   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues as appended as Schedule “B”, to the staff report dated July 20, 2015;   c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached revised Source of Financing Report (Schedule “C”); and,   d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a) above, any amending agreements and all related documents required to fulfill their conditions.

5.   Speyside

East Corporation - 3100 Colonel Talbot Road - Removal of Holding Provision (H-8503)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, based on the application of Speyside East Corporation, relating to a portion of the property located at 3100 Colonel Talbot Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015  BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan) to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1(h. R1-5) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-5) Zone to remove the “h”  holding provision.

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 1230 Riverbend Road, the proposed by-law  appended to the staff report dated July 20, 2015  BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1 (in conformity with the Official Plan) to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 Special Provision (h-h-54-R5-4(13)) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-4(13)) Zone, to remove the “h” and “h-54” holding provisions.  

            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.

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.

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

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

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

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

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

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

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve clause 11, as amended

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

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clause 12, as amended

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

8th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor J. Morgan presents.

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clause 1 and clauses 3 to 6.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

3.   License Agreement -

Optimist Club of North London  (Related Bill No. 271)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015 to:   a)         approve the agreement with the Optimist Club of North London for permission to use portions of the North London Optimist Community Centre for the purpose of providing its programs and services; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in (a) above.

4.   Deferred Matters

List

That the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

5.   Violations of

Provincial Regulations Related to Fire and Life Safety Issues

That the following actions be taken with respect financial penalties for violations of provincial regulations related to fire and life safety issues:   a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to urge the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and London Fire Department to request the Ontario Fire Marshal’s (OFM) office to review current fines issued against property owners found to be in violation of provincial regulations related to fire    and life safety issues, with a view to asking the OFM to establish additional and more substantive pre-set Part I minimum fines for such violations;   b)         the London Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing staff BE ENCOURAGED to continue a coordinated approach, where applicable, to improve the safety and quality of life for Londoners and to include, where appropriate, other agencies and provincial officials in this coordinated approach; and,   c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate and report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, with respect to the possibility of posting information pertaining to properties that are found to be in non-compliance of Fire Code and municipal by-law regulations on the City of London’s website.

6.   Open Air Burning

and Air Quality

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with respect to open air burning and air quality, current practices, enforcement and impacts of same, specifically as an update to the last report made to the CPSC and Council.

Motion Passed

2.   Request for

Proposal (15-03) - Driver Simulator

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to RFP 15-03 – Driver Simulator:   a)         the negotiated amount with KnowledgeSurge Learning Solutions Inc., operating as Drivewise, for the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator at their proposed price of $169,342, HST extra, BE ACCEPTED;   b)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and   d)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation preparing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that clause 2 be amended by adding the following new part e):   “e)       the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Community and Protective Services Committee, within one year of implementation, with respect to operations, usage and potential partnership opportunities.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve referral of the amended clause 2 back to the Community and Protective Services Committee in order to allow for consideration of additional information with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to RFP 15-03 – Driver Simulator:   a)         the negotiated amount with KnowledgeSurge Learning Solutions Inc., operating as Drivewise, for the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator at their proposed price of $169,342, HST extra, BE ACCEPTED;   b)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015;   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 preparing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and   e)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Community and Protective Services Committee, within one year of implementation, with respect to operations, usage and potential partnership opportunities.

19th Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clauses 1, 4 and 6

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

4.   Response to

Province of Ontario Public Consultation Municipal Elections Act

That the staff report dated July 21, 2015, revised to include the following additional comments, BE SUBMITTED to the Province of Ontario in order to identify potential changes to the Municipal Elections Act:   a)         amend to provide greater flexibility for municipalities to carry out the election process to best meet the needs and voting preferences of the community, including the use of ranked ballots, voting methods and minimum voting age, permanent residency;   b)         amend to provide for innovation in the election process that reflects best and shared practices among municipalities;   c)         amend the provisions for a question on a ballot to be binding based on either a lower threshold or based on a percentage threshold of the number of electors who participated in the election;   d)         amend the legislation to remove the requirement for municipalities to carry out School Board elections or alternatively require that  funding be provided to municipalities to carry out the School Board elections; and e)         consideration of moving back to a requirement for nomination signatures with the necessary supports (e.g. accurate and timely voters’ list) to facilitate this requirement.

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

2.   Interest Free Loan

  • London Community Players (Palace Theatre)  (Related Bill No. 269)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the direction of the Municipal Council, the following actions be taken with respect to an interest-free loan in the amount of $100,000 to the London Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015 as Appendix “A” to authorize an Agreement (appended as Schedule “A” to the proposed by-law) for an interest-free loan by The Corporation of the City of London to the London Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015; and   b)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement substantially in the form of the agreement attached as Schedule A to Appendix A as noted in part a), above; and   c)         the added communication from the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, expressing support for the loan, BE RECEIVED.

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve that clause 2 be amended to add a new part d), as follows:   d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report, in the next meeting cycle, to the Corporate Service Committee, with respect to additional options related to the interest-free loan for the London Community Players, specifically to replace the loan with a grant, including the source of funding for the proposed grant.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 2, as amended.

Motion Passed

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the direction of the Municipal Council, the following actions be taken with respect to an interest-free loan in the amount of $100,000 to the London Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2015 as Appendix “A” to authorize an Agreement (appended as Schedule “A” to the proposed by-law) for an interest-free loan by The Corporation of the City of London to the London Community Players for repairs to the Palace Theatre BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on July 28, 2015; and   b)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement substantially in the form of the agreement attached as Schedule A to Appendix A as noted in part a), above;   c)         the added communication from the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, expressing support for the loan, BE RECEIVED; and   d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report, in the next meeting cycle, to the Corporate Service Committee, with respect to additional options related to the interest-free loan for the London Community Players, specifically to replace the loan with a grant, including the source of funding for the proposed grant.

3.   Agreement Between

The City of London and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. - Management of Centennial Hall  (Related Bill No. 270)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 28, 2015 to:   a)         approve a five-year extension agreement to December 31, 2020  between The Corporation of the City of London (the City) and  Donald Jones Management Services Inc. attached as Appendix “B” to the by-law; it being noted that the Agreement includes a 90-day notice provision to terminate the contract with or without cause; and   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement as noted in part a), above.

Motion Passed

5.   City Recognition

Queen Elizabeth ll - Longest Reigning Monarch

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate the potential for commemorating Queen Elizabeth II as the longest reigning monarch on September 9, 2015, and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee, at the earliest opportunity, with recommended options that could be undertaken by the City of London to recognize Queen Elizabeth II.

Motion Passed

20th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor T. Park presents.

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve clauses 1, 2 and 4

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

2.   Proposed Amendments

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

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

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

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

19th Report of the Committee of the Whole Councillor V. Ridley presents.

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve:   1.                     That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk and in accordance with Council Policy 1(3), the following students BE AWARDED the 2015 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships, in the amounts shown:   -Zainab Mejeed Al Rohani      Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School       98.33%         $2,000 -Fariha Jamani                        Saunders Secondary School                   98.33%         $2,000   2.                     That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the lease between the City and Centennial House Limited (the “Landlord”), attached as Schedule “B”, for approximately 3,157 square feet of useable space located at 520 Wellington Street Unit 11-12, for an additional term of five (5) years, for the Risk Management Service Area, at a base semi gross rent of $7.50 per square foot for the first three (3) years and $7.75 for the last two (2) years BE APPROVED.   3.                     That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the lease between the City and Centennial House Limited (the “Landlord”), attached as Schedule “B”, for approximately 4,246 square feet of useable space located at 520 Wellington Street Unit 1-3, for an additional term of five (5) years, for the Bylaw Enforcement Service Area, at a base semi gross rent of $7.50 per square foot for the first three (3) years and $7.75 for the last two (2) years BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

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

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

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.

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

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

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.

Motion Failed

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

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

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

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve Third reading and enactment of Bill No.s 268, 270 to 275 and 278 to 281.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 269.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 269.

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

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

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 276 and 277.

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

30 substantive votes at this meeting (10 contested, 20 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

11#2. Application by

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

Approve clause 11, as amended

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

12#2. Application by 505

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

Approve clause 12, as amended

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

13#2. 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 Lo…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

2#4. Request for

Proposal (15-03) - Driver Simulator

Approve that clause 2 be amended by adding the following new part e):   “e)       the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Community and Protective Services Committee, within one year of implementation, with respect to operations, usage and potential partnership o…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

2#4. Request for

Proposal (15-03) - Driver Simulator

Approve referral of the amended clause 2 back to the Community and Protective Services Committee in order to allow for consideration of additional information with respect to this matter.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

2#5. Interest Free Loan

  • London Community Players (Palace Theatre)  (Related Bill No. 269)

Approve that clause 2 be amended to add a new part d), as follows:   d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report, in the next meeting cycle, to the Corporate Service Committee, with respect to additional options related to the interest-free loan for the London Comm…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

2#5. Interest Free Loan

  • London Community Players (Palace Theatre)  (Related Bill No. 269)

Approve clause 2, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

3#4. Agreement Between

The City of London and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. - Management of Centennial Hall  (Related Bill No. 270)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 28, 2015 to:   a)         approve a five-year extensi…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

3#5. 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 t…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Mo Salih

5#4. City Recognition

Queen Elizabeth ll - Longest Reigning Monarch

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate the potential for commemorating Queen Elizabeth II as the longest reigning monarch on September 9, 2015, and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee, at the earliest opportunity, with recommended options that could be und…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

5#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…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

5#5. Proposed

Implementation of Community Mailboxes by Canada Post

Approve:   1.                     That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk and in accordance…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

6#2. Open Air Burning

and Air Quality

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with respect to open air burning and air quality, current practices, enforcement and impacts of same, specifically as an update to the last report made to the CPSC and Council.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

8#2. 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 Munic…

❌ Motion Failed

View roll call

Yea (5): Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (9): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

9#2. Application by

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

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

View roll call

Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Paul Hubert

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 (13-0)

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.

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

Unanimous (13-0)

XI. ENQUIRIES

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

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (4): Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

XI. ENQUIRIES

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

View roll call

Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (2): Anna Hopkins, Jesse Helmer

XI. ENQUIRIES

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.

❌ Motion Failed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (6): Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (7): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Harold Usher

2. W. Wilton Katz and

G. Yarrow, property located at 136A and 138 Wortley Road  (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 11 of the 18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

3. Greenway Wastewater

Treatment Plant Expansion & Upgrades - Construction Contract Award

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the construction contract for the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrades;   a)         the tender su…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4. Single Source

Procurement - Customer Engagement Upgrade to MyLondonHydro Web Portal

Approve that clause 4 be amended by adding a new part f) as follows:   f)         London Hydro BE REQUESTED to include, as part of its scope of work, refinements and/or improvements for accessing the portal and for the portal information, in general, in order to improve ease of use.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (2): Jesse Helmer, Virginia Ridley

4. Single Source

Procurement - Customer Engagement Upgrade to MyLondonHydro Web Portal

Approve clause 4, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Virginia Ridley, Jared Zaifman

5. Update on Rainfall

Event of June 22, 2015

Approve that clause 5 be amended to read as follows:   That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 20, 2015 with respect to the rainfall event of June 23, 2015:   a)            a)         the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and   b)         …

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (5): Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Paul Hubert

5. Update on Rainfall

Event of June 22, 2015

Approve clause 5, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

9. Proposed Revision

to the W12A Landfill Designated Haul Route

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to the designated haul route to the W12A Landfill:   a)         the expansion of the designated haul route, as previously submitted to C…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Josh Morgan, 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): Anna Hopkins

10. Wickerson Road -

Parking Infractions

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back on any changes that could be made to the Traffic & Parking By-law to provide for parking flexibility in neighbourhoods with large boulevard areas; it being noted that Councillor A. Hopkins provided a petition, containing…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

13. Coordination of

Environmental Assessments with Shift Rapid Transit Initiative

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on a proposed decision-making process which would close the gap between various Environmental Assessments and the Shift Rapid Transit Initiative.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

15. 9th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)