September 1, 2015, at 4:00 PM
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman, C. Saunders
Absent:
J. Helmer, S. Turner
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, S. MacDonald, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, L. Rowe, J. Smout, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:00 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 20th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the option to convert an interest-free loan to a grant for the London Community Players (Palace Theatre), by indicating that she is a former employee of the Palace Theatre. Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill No. 297, having to do with a boulevard parking area upon the road allowance for 300 South Street, by indicating it is her personal property.
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in Clause 3 of the 21st 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.
Councillor J. Zaifman discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 19th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, and the related Bill No. 285, both having to do with the Meadowlily Subdivision (33M-603), by indicating his family has an interest in the project.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
IV. RECOGNITIONS, continued
At this time, His Worship the Mayor and the Municipal Council recognize City of London Employees who have achieve 25 years of service during 2015: London Police Services Sgt Jeff Arbing Dave Blackwell Helena Brown Scot Chantler Sam Cook Lori A. Day Bart Dowler Shawn Dukic Jeffrey Dunham Sgt. Jeff Gateman Dave Gilmor Cameron Halliday Valerie Joiner Ludvik H. Lovsin Deborah Nelson Clifford Parkin Brad Roberts Shelley Scott-Douglas Nigel Stuckey Peter Tait Susan Talbot Finance and Corporate Services Linda Marie Andres Catherine Bond Jane Duffenais Angela Fitzsimmons Anita Hodgins Cathy Lovell Andrew Mroz Maria Sargent Wayne Schleihauf Linda Sinfield Allan Taylor Debra Veenis Sheila Wigle Susan Winter
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 2.
1. Councillor M. van Holst enquires about the
timing of the Hamilton Road Community Improvement Plan. The Managing Director, Planning and City Planner provides an update in response to the enquiry.
2. Councillor B. Armstrong enquires about the
condition of undesirable vegetation growth in Reg Cooper Square. The Chair directs that the Civic Administration report back with respect to what actions are being taken to properly maintain the Square.
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Seconded by Councillor P. Squire
Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following:
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (1)
Motion Passed
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING HELD ON JULY 28, 2015
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve the Minutes of the 23rd Meeting held on July 28, 2015.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve referral of the following communications as noted:
3. Canada Post
Community Mailbox Program
That the following actions be taken with respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program: a) the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) on the legal actions being undertaken by the City of Hamilton with respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program and on what legal remedies the City of London might have available to it in order to address concerns within the City of London’s jurisdiction; b) the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE DIRECTED to: i) bring forward the draft proposed agreement with Canada Post, as directed by the Municipal Council on July 28, 2015, to the SPPC at its meeting on September 14, 2015; and ii) liaise with Canada Post to obtain a clear, easy-to-understand list of proposed Community Mailbox locations, and to make that list available to the public, including the various concerns raised by the City of London in relation to specific locations; c) the following communications BE RECEIVED: i) a communication dated August 17, 2015, from the Deputy City Clerk, advising of the receipt of a petition in support of keeping door-to-door postal service; ii) a communication dated August 6, 2015, from S. Margles, Vice President, Government Relations and Policy, Canada Post, providing information regarding Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program; iii) a communication from A. Paterson, Canada Post, providing information regarding Canada Post’s community outreach and customer interaction activities in 2015 for London; iv) a communication dated August 17, 2015 from H. Rabb, Special Projects Coordinator, Councillor Terry Whitehead’s Office, City of Hamilton, requesting delegation status for Councillor T. Whitehead; v) a communication from Samuel E. Trosow requesting delegation status; vi) a communication from Wendy Goldsmith requesting delegation status; vii) a communication from David Heap, representing himself and the Kensington Village Association, requesting delegation status; and d) the attached delegation record summarizing the oral submissions BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor V. Ridley
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve that part a) be amended to read as follows: a) it BE NOTED that the Committee of the Whole received a written report from the City Solicitor on the legal actions being undertaken by the City of Hamilton with respect to Canada Post’s Community Mailbox Program and on what legal remedies the City of London might have available to it in order to address concerns within the City of London’s jurisdiction at the Council meeting of September 1, 2015;
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve clause 3 as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
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 Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned industrial land located on the northeast corner of Huron Street and Robin’s Hill Road, in Skyway Industrial Park, Phase II, containing an area of 18.106 acres, being comprised of Part of Block 1, Plan 33M-615, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “A-1”, the offer submitted by Dancor Huron Robin’s Hill Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $600,000.00 (reflecting a sale price of $33,138.18 per acre), BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions: a) the Purchaser satisfying itself, within sixty (60) days from the date of acceptance of this agreement, that the storm water management plan and the acreage available to the Purchaser is adequate for its intended development of the property; b) the Purchaser satisfying itself that there is adequate water pressure and quantity for their proposed use, including fire protection requirements; and c) the Purchaser acknowledging that the property is in an “as is” condition, with approximately 11 acres considered developable, and the remaining 7 acres considered not developable.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
4. Transportation
Energy Optimization Plan (TEOP) Phase 1 Contract Award
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the Transportation Energy Optimization Plan (TEOP) 2015 LED Street Light Upgrade Phase 1 Project: a) the proposal submitted by Realterm Energy Corp., for the 2015 LED Street Light Upgrade Phase 1 in the amount of $4,999,422.97, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 12.2 (b) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE ACCEPTED; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated August 24, 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 approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
5. Shift Rapid Transit
Initiative Appointment of Survey Consultants
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 consultant surveyors for the Shift Rapid Transit Initiative: a) Callon Dietz Incorporated, BE APPOINTED Survey Consultant to complete the engineering survey for the Environmental Assessment North and East Corridors, in the amount of $167,750.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) Archibald, Gray and McKay Ltd., BE APPOINTED Survey Consultant to complete the engineering survey for the Environmental Assessment South and West Corridors, in the amount of $190,190.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the financing for these assignments BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; e) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultants for the work; 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)
6. Veterans Memorial
Parkway Noise Attenuation Wall Current Noise Levels
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the staff report dated August 24, 2015, with respect to the Veterans Memorial Parkway noise attenuation wall current noise levels, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-T04)
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 4, 9 and 14.
7. Local Improvement
Initiation Franklinway Crescent and Franklinway Gate
That the following actions be taken with respect to the construction of sanitary sewer and watermain as part of the Local Improvement Program, on initiation, for Franklinway Crescent and Franklinway Gate: a) the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to proceed under the provisions of The Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario Regulation 586/06 with the publishing and the serving of Notice of the Municipal Council’s intention to undertake these works in accordance with the following estimated cost breakdown: Location Owner’s Share Corporation’s Share Gross Cost (After Exemptions) (After Exemptions) Franklinway Crescent $408,723.75 $281,276.25 $690,000.00 & Franklin way Gate b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Local Improvement Report appended to the staff report dated August 24, 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 attached communication dated August 21, 2015, from Councillor J. Morgan, with respect to the Local Improvement Process pertaining to the above-noted works, BE RECEIVED; e) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on: i) potential improvements to community outreach related to the local improvement process, particularly related to informal surveys; and, ii) setting clear guidelines for the conditions under which Council will consider initiating a local improvement; and, f) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the regulations for petitions under the local improvement process to ensure that the process is fair and equitable for those who are potentially impacted by the process and to include any suggested improvements in feedback to the Province of Ontario. (2015-D24)
The motion to Approve parts a), b) and c) of clause 7 is put.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Cassidy M. van Holst J. Morgan B. Armstrong V. Ridley M. Salih S. Turner (4) J. Helmer P. Squire P. Hubert A. Hopkins H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
The motion to Approve parts d), e) and f) of clause 7 is put.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
8. London Transit
Commission - LTC’s 2014 Annual Report
That the London Transit Commission 2014 Annual Report, dated April 2015, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard a verbal overview from K. Paleczny, General Manager, London Transit Commission with respect to this matter. (2015-C05)
10. Permitting
Overnight Parking Additional Months of the Year
That the following actions be taken with respect to a pilot project to extend the permissible period for overnight parking up to and including November 1, 2015: a) the attached proposed revised by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015 to amend by-law P.S.-111 entitled, “A by-law to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles in the City of London” to provide for the overnight parking of motor vehicles on City streets from Victoria Day to November 1, inclusive, for 2015; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with findings from the pilot project noted in a) above; and, c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit a Business Case as part of the Multi-Year Budget process detailing the financial implications of permanently extending the provisions for overnight parking of motor vehicles on City streets from Victoria Day to November 1, inclusive.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire M. Salih J. Morgan J. Helmer P. Hubert M. Cassidy H.L. Usher (5) A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner T. Park J. Zaifman (10)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to Canada Post.
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clauses 1 to 6, excluding clause 3. 1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, having to do with the Canada Post Community Mailbox Program, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post. 2. 2015 Annual Community Survey That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated August 31, 2015 regarding the City of London 2015 Annual Community Survey BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Director, Community and Economic Innovation gave a brief overview of the survey findings. 4. 5th Report of the Governance Working Group That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on July 29, 2015: a) the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to amend section (d) of Council Policy 5(1) “Appointment of Deputy Mayor” to provide for the use of a ranked voting process with respect to the selection and appointment of the Deputy Mayor selected by Municipal Council; b) the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to amend Council Policy 5(34) “Appointment of Council Members to Standing Committees of Council and Various Civic Boards and Commissions” to reflect the current Standing Committee structure and appointment process; c) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake the following actions with respect to the recruitment process for Advisory Committees, Boards, Commissions and Striking Committee Terms of Reference: i) the City Solicitor’s Office BE REQUESTED to review and report back to the Governance Working Group (GWG) regarding the recommendation from the Striking Committee that applicants be requested to voluntarily disclose information pertaining to diversity; ii) the City Clerk and the City Solicitor’s Office BE REQUESTED to review and report back to the Governance Working Group (GWG) regarding the processes undertaken by other municipalities with respect to Council appointments to Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions and provide a recommendation regarding best practices that could be considered to ensure a transparent, streamlined and fair process for appointments; it being noted that the review is to consider, but not be limited to, the following matters: A) staggered term appointments to provide for appointments to be made at the beginning and middle of each term of Council so that the process is not onerous; B) membership of the Striking Committee; C) provisions that restrict Striking Committee members from being appointed to Advisory Committees, Boards or Commissions; D) possible creation of a different type of committee structure for appointments; E) a process that provides for the short listing of applicants; F) an interview process for applicants; G) an improved communications and recruitment process; H) clear and plain language descriptions of the role of the Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions; and, I) clearer guidelines with respect to the disclosure of potential conflicts of interest by appointed Advisory Committee members; d) the Governance Working Group (GWG) Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to extend the term to December 31, 2015, in order to provide additional time for the GWG to complete its work; and e) clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 BE RECEIVED. 5. Appointments to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term ending November 30, 2018: Maria Drangova - Representative Ken Keane - Business Owner/Property Owner Michelle DeVeau - Business Owner Henry Eastabrook - Outreach/Advocate Worker
Dave Chandler - Property/Business Owner Jeff Pastorius - Business Owner Dave Thuss - Business Owner Aaron Chandler - Business Owner Victor Wagner - Business/ Property Owner Maryse Leitch - Representative Clark Bryan - Business/ Property Owner Michelle Navackas - Representative Heather Blackwell - Corporate Affairs Manager it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated August 14, 2015, from J. Pastorius, Old East Village Business Improvement Area Manager, with respect to the above appointments.
11. Federation of
Canadian Municipalities Appointments
That it BE NOTED that Councillor H.L. Usher advised that Deputy Mayor M. Cassidy, Councillor J. Zaifman and he have each been appointed to Standing Committees of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
12. Ranked Ballot
Process – Appointments by Municipal Council
That Councillor J. Morgan BE REQUESTED to report back, in conjunction with the City Clerk, on alternative options for counting ranked ballots which would incorporate technology to assist in the tabulating process, particularly when there are multiple vacancies to fill.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
13. Properties located
at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street - Request for Demolition
That, the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner’s report dated August 24, 2015, with respect to the request for the demolition of the commercial buildings located at 505, 507 And 511 Talbot Street, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter: - a communication from R. Semmens, 907-549 Ridout Street North; and, - a communication dated August 15, 2015, from M. Fitzgerald, by e-mail; 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. (2015-P10D)
15. 10th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, from its meeting held on August 19, 2015: a) the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) asked that the following comments, relating to the redevelopment of the former McCormick Factory site, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration: i) the LACH is pleased to see the site being redeveloped and generally supportive of the proposed concept; ii) consideration should be given to the balance position and Tower materials in relation to the existing façade; iii) the smoke stack should be retained; and, iv) consideration should be given to recognition/commemoration of the original use of the site; it being noted that the LACH reviewed and received the Notice dated July 17, 2015, from M. Tomazincic, Manager, Current Planning, with respect to the application from the City of London, relating to the properties located at 1156 Dundas Street and 463 Ashland Avenue; b) on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit application of B. Baillargeon and P. Jones, to remove the existing building at 122 Wortley Road, located within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District and to erect a new structure BE PERMITTED as described in the drawings appended to the staff report dated August 19, 2015, as Appendix D to the 10th Report of the LACH; and, c) clauses 1 to 7, 9 to 12, 14, 15 and 16, BE RECEIVED.
9. Deferred Matters
List
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at July 28, 2015: a) items 31 and 34 BE REMOVED as they are complete; b) item 37 remain on the list with the status being “IN PROGRESS”, to be reviewed as part of overall Winter Maintenance Multi-year Budgeting Strategy; and, c) the Deferred Matters List, as amended above, BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
14. Properties located
at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street and 94 Dufferin Avenue (Z-8490)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 505 Talbot Limited, relating to the properties located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street and 94 Dufferin Avenue: a) the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not intend to issue a notice of its intent to designate the subject properties under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 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 Downtown Area (h-3DA2D250) Zone TO a Downtown Area Bonus (DA2D250B-__) Zone; it being noted that the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through a development agreement to provide for increased height up to 97m, an increased density up to 990 units per hectare and a reduction in bicycle parking in return for the provision of the following services, facilities and matters which are described in greater detail in the proposed by-law: i) a podium design which is sensitive to, and responds to, the heritage designated church located to the north of the subject lands; it being noted that this includes a significant podium set-back from the church property along a portion of the Talbot Street frontage; ii) the provision of a heritage courtyard to provide spacing between the podium and the church and to and offer a landscaped space including interpretive signage relating to the buildings currently located on the site; iii) salvage and reclamation of significant architectural artefacts and building materials from the existing buildings on the subject site, for incorporation into the new building’s interior and/or exterior or within the heritage courtyard; and, iv) a high quality of building design, including such design qualities as: I) abundant use of brick and clear glazing materials on the podium; II) generous floor-to-ceiling window walls on the podium, with projecting canopies lining the pedestrian-oriented podium; III) a street façade design that incorporates brick material in discrete units to echo the rhythm of the building massing that currently exists along Talbot Street; IV) inclusion of frosted glass windows on the upper levels of the podium to allow for nighttime lighting; V) a point tower form with the massing of the building mitigated by a high proportion of glass materials and a relatively low proportion of exposed concrete or similar materials; VI) a visually interesting building cap that will contribute positively to the Downtown London skyline; and, VII) high quality landscaping, as described in the proposed by-law; v) three levels of underground vehicular parking vi) green roof treatments on substantial portions of both the podium and tower roofs; vii) sustainable development features that will be equivalent to the LEED gold standard; and, viii) public art contribution in the amount of 1% of construction value up to $250,000; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter: - a communication dated August 18, 2015, from J. Bryant, by e-mail; - a communication dated August 20, 2015, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London; and, - the attached communication dated August 24, 2015, from J. House, by e-mail; 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. (2015-D09)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong (1) M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
XIII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 276 and 277.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 285.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (14) RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 285.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (14) RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 285.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (14) RECUSED: J. Zaifman (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 297.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 297.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 297.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 303.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Squire (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 303.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Squire (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 303.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Squire (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 306.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire M. Salih J. Morgan J. Helmer P. Hubert (4) M. Cassidy A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 306.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire M. Salih J. Morgan J. Helmer P. Hubert (4) M. Cassidy A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 306.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire M. Salih J. Morgan J. Helmer P. Hubert (4) M. Cassidy A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 282 to 307, excluding Bill No.s 285, 297, 303 and 306.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 282 to 307, excluding Bill No.s 285, 297, 303 and 306.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 282 to 307, excluding Bill No.s 285, 297, 303 and 306.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed