September 1, 2015, at 4:00 PM

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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

21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   His Worship the

Mayor presents the 2015 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships to Zainab Mejeed Al Rohani from Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School (average 98.33%) and Fariha Jamani from Saunders Secondary School (average 98.33%), on behalf of the Municipal Council.

2.   The Municipal Council recognizes Childhood

Cancer Awareness month and the London Childcan organization.

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

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

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve referral of the following communications as noted:

1.   K. Westby,

Smithers, British Columbia - Properties located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street - Request for Demolition (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 13 of the 19th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

2.   J. Rodgers, Rygar

Corporation Inc. - Properties located at 505, 507 and 511 Talbot Street and 94 Dufferin Avenue (Z-8490) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 14 of the 19th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

3.   M. Temme, 66 Palmer

Street - London Community Garden Program Strategic Plan (2015-2019) (Refer to the Community and Protective Services Committee stage for consideration with clause 2 of the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee)

4.   Managing Director

of Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer - Burbrook Trunk Storm Sewer Project Award (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 2 of the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)

5.   Managing Director

of Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer and Managing Director of Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official

  • Permitted Overnight Parking Timeframe (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 10 of the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)

6.   (ADDED) Director,

Community and Economic Innovation - Revised City of London Candidate Questionnaire

  • 2015 Canadian Federal Election (3/20/CSC)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

19th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor P. Hubert presents.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 4, 9 and 14.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Property located

1212 Coronation Drive (H-8493) (Related Bill No. 301)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of the London District Catholic School Board, relating to the property located at 1212 Coronation Drive, 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 lands FROM a Holding Neighbourhood Facility (hh-100NF1) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (hh-100R1-3 (4)) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Facility (NF1) Zone and a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3 (4)) Zone to remove the h and h-100 holding provisions. (2015-D09)

3.   Property located at

751 Fanshawe Park Road West (H-8502) (Related Bill No. 302)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Vista Woods Estates Ltd., relating to the property located at 751 Fanshawe Park Road West, 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 lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.R1-4) Zone and a Holding Residential R1 (h. R1-6) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone and a Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone to remove the holding h. provision.  (2015-D09)

5.   Foxwood - Phase 2

(39T-07507)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and York Developments Inc., for the subdivision of land over Lot 72, Concession East of the North Branch of Talbot Road, City of London, County of Middlesex, situated north of Wharncliffe Road South, west of Savoy Street:   a)         the Special Provisions (Schedule “A”) appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and York Developments Inc., for the Foxwood  Subdivision, Phase 2  (39T-07507) 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 August 24, 2015;   c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as summarized in the Source of Financing Report appended as Schedule “C” to the staff report dated August 24, 2015; 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.   (2015-D12)

6.   Greengate Village

Limited - Lots 60 to 65 Plan 33M-533 (Parts 1 to 12 Plan 33R-18783) (P-8509) (Related Bill No. 288)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Greengate Village Limited, to exempt the following lands from Part Lot Control:   a)         pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015, to exempt Lots 60 to 65, Plan 33M-533 (also described as Parts 1 to 12 on Reference Plan No. 33R-18783 deposited at the Land Registry Office on December 27, 2013) from the Part Lot Control provisions of subsection 50(5) of the said Act, for a period not to exceed one (1) year; it being pointed out that these lands are subject to a registered subdivision agreement and are zoned Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(12)) Zone in Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10m and minimum lot area of 300m2; and,   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the cost of registration of this by-law is to be borne by the applicant in accordance with City policy.   (2015-D25)

7.   Shamrock Industrial

Subdivision (33M-272)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Engineering Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Samuel John Shirley, for the subdivision of land over Registered Plan 33M-272, located on the south side of Exeter Road, west of Wellington Road:   a)         the Amending Agreement appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, between The Corporation of the City of London and Samuel John Shirley, for the Shamrock Subdivision (Plan 33M-272) BE APPROVED; and   b)         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.   (2015-D12)

8.   Properties located

at 250, 268, 270 and 272 Springbank Drive (OZ-8279)

That, the site plan application by Rand Developments Inc., relating to the properties located at 250, 268, 270 and 272 Springbank Drive BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for further discussion with the applicant and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated August 19, 2015, from R. Knutson, Knutson Development Consultants Inc., on behalf of the applicant and the attached communication dated August 24, 2015, from R. Knutson, Knutson Development Consultants Inc., on behalf of the applicant, with respect to this matter.

10.   Property located at

122 Wortley Road - Request for Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning & City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, having consulted the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the application of B. Baillargeon & P. Jones, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for a permit to demolish the building located at 122 Wortley Road, within in the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE GRANTED with the following terms and conditions:   a)         the applicants obtain a Heritage Alteration Permit for an approved replacement structure that is compatible with the goals and intent of the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District Plan prior to the initiation of the demolition; and,   b)         photographic documentation be completed prior to the initiation of demolition activities and submitted to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner;   it being noted that clause 13 of the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage Report from its meeting held on August 19, 2015, relates to the above-noted property;   it being pointed out that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2015-P10D)

11.   Property located at

1921 Wonderland Road North (39CD-15501/Z-8446) (Related to Bill No. 304)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Rembrandt Developments (Fanshawe) Inc., relating to the property located at 1921 Wonderland Road North:   a)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law 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 lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 (hR5-7) Zone, which permits townhouses and stacked townhouses, a Holding Neighbourhood Facility (h-17NF) Zone, which permits places of worship, elementary schools and daycare centres  and an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone, which permits existing uses TO a Compound Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (R5-7/R6-4 ()) Zone, which permits cluster single, semi and duplex  dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 20m and minimum exterior side yard setback (along Wonderland Road) of 3m, and a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7 ()) Zone, which permits cluster townhouse and stacked townhouse dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 20m, a minimum rear yard setback of 3.5m and a minimum interior side yard setback of 4.5m;   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for draft plan of vacant land condominium relating to the property located at 1921 Wonderland Road North;   c)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 1921 Wonderland Road North;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.   (2015-D07)

12.   Property located at

555 Sunningdale Road East (39CD-15505)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Vacant Land Plan of Condominium application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 555 Sunningdale Road East:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the application for draft plan of vacant land condominium relating to the property located at 555 Sunningdale Road East; and,   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that there were no issues raised at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the Site Plan Approval application relating to the property located at 555 Sunningdale Road East;   it being pointed out that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2015-D07)

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.

Motion Passed

4.   Meadowlily

Subdivision (33M-603)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Jackson Summerside Land Corp., for the subdivision of land over Registered Plan 33M-603, located on the north side of Commissioners Road East, west of Jackson Road:   a)         the proposed by-law, being “a by-law to authorize an Assignment Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Rembrandt Meadowlilly Inc. and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015; and,   b)         execution of this Assignment Agreement by the City BE DELAYED until such time as the owner has provided the City with a copy of the Transfer document as proof of the purchase and sale.   (2015-L04A/D12)

Motion Passed

9.   Property located at

3100 Colonel Talbot Road (OZ-8486)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Speyside East Corporation, relating to a portion the property located at 3100 Colonel Talbot Road:   a)         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 the Official Plan by:   i)          adding the subject site to the list of Locations of Convenience Commercial and Service Station Uses in section 3.6.5.vi); ii)         adding the subject site to Appendix “1” to the City of London Official Plan – Convenience Commercial and Service Stations – as a Convenience Commercial use; and, iii)         including a policy to permit Convenience Commercial uses in the Low Density Residential designation within the North Talbot Community special policies (3.5.11);   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 as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a holding Residential R5/Residential R6/Community Facility (h-h-53-h-56-h-91-R5-2/R6-4/CF3) Zone TO a holding Residential R5/ Residential R6/Community Facility/Convenience Commercial Special Provision (h-h-53-h-56-h-91-R5-2/R6-4/CF3/CC(_)) Zone;   c)         consistent with the Official Plan special policies for the North Talbot Community, the Southwest Area Secondary Plan and the Talbot Community Urban Design Guidelines, the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design matters through the site plan process:   i)              the north and south units of the proposed building have their principal building entrances on the western façade of the building facing Colonel Talbot Road; it being noted that this design will meet the intent of the holding provision for street orientation; ii)             canopies are to be included over the principal building entrances facing Colonel Talbot Road; iii)            enhanced pedestrian connections to Raleigh Boulevard and the local road; it being pointed out that these connections should measure 2.4m in width provide for pedestrian priority (ie raised walkways) through the parking area to provide a safe walking environment; iv)           screen exposed parking areas from Colonel Talbot Road, Raleigh Boulevard and the local road; it being noted that this should consist of knee high landscape wall and appropriate landscaping; v)            all building façades are to contain 50% transparent glazing; and, vi)           units not having a principal entrance facing Colonel Talbot Road ensure that their façade is not blank and provides a variety of materials, massing and transparent glazing that contributes positively to the public realm;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter.   (2015-D09)

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

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

Motion Passed

9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor J. Morgan presents.

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 2.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

3.   Healthy Kids

Community Challenge and Transfer Payment Agreement (Related Bill No. 283)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Appendix A, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of September 1, 2015 to:   a)         approve a Transfer Payment Agreement, (Appendix B) between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”), for  funding to deliver/implement the Healthy Kids Community Challenge Project in London;   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement in (a) above;   c)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the authority to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may be required in furtherance of the Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London.  (2015-L04A/S08)

4.   Middlesex-London in

motion Community Challenge

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff information report dated August 25, 2015, with respect to the Middlesex-London in motion™, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation and received the attached presentation from M.L. Albanese, Chair, Middlesex-London Community Challenge, with respect to this matter. (2015-S12)

5.   1st Report of the

City of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the City Of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee from its meeting held on May 13, 2015:   a)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to submit a letter to the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) requesting concurrence with a change to the Terms of Reference of the City of London and TVDSB Liaison Committee to reflect the recent City of London governance change appointing the Deputy Mayor selected by Municipal Council as a member of the City of London and TVDSB Liaison Committee, instead of the Mayor;   b)         the London Transit Commission (LTC) BE REQUESTED to attend a future joint meeting of the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee and the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) Liaison Committee to discuss the potential for LTC bus passes for elementary and secondary school students;   c)         the following actions be taken with respect to a joint meeting of the School Board Liaison Committees:   i)          the Administrations of the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) and the City of London BE REQUESTED to co-ordinate a joint meeting of the two School Board Liaison Committees, to be held in the Fall of 2015 to discuss areas of mutual interest including, but not limited to, the following matters:  London Transit Commission (LTC) bus passes for elementary and secondary school students; traffic safety in school zones and the SHIFT:  Rapid Transit Initiative; and potential partnerships to achieve a greater degree of coordination and financial efficiencies; and,   ii)         a joint meeting of the City of London and Thames Valley District School Board Liaison Committee and the City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee BE HELD at least once a year; and,   d)         clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 9 to 11 BE RECEIVED.

6.   Deferred Matters

List

That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

7.   Playground

Vandalism

That it BE NOTED that the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation provided a verbal update to the Community and Protective Services Committee, with respect to the recent playground vandalism.

8.   Pesticide Use

That it BE NOTED that the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation provided a verbal update to the Community and Protective Services Committee, with respect to the recent required pesticide use at various city-owned locations.

Motion Passed

2.   London Community

Garden Program Strategic Plan (2015-2019)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Gardens Program Strategic Plan (2015 – 2019):   a)         on the recommendation of the Managing Directors of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and of Parks and Recreation, the London Community Gardens Program Strategic Plan (2015 – 2019) and the year one Implementation Plan, as appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Schedule A, BE ENDORSED; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with key stakeholders and to report back at a future meeting of the appropriate standing committee, with respect to the feasibility of an overarching urban agriculture policy that will outline the following:   i)          an inventory of parcels of City-owned land that are potential locations for urban farming; ii)         the role the City of London could play with regard to urban farming on public lands; iii)         a clear definition of “urban agriculture”; and, iv)        a review of the current license policies and by-laws to ensure that the City plays a role that does not hinder the various aspects of urban agriculture such as land preparation, food growth, food production and food sales.  (2015-S12)

Motion Passed

20th Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clause 8.

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve an amendment to clause 7, by adding a new part f) as follows:   f)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to potential inclusions within the policy to allow for funding of community ward initiatives, within specific parameters, including a potential annual limit.

Motion Failed

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   By-law for the

Execution of the Occupancy Agreement with London Hydro for an Electric Vehicle Charger with Battery Storage System (Related Bill No. 284)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the by-law appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of September 1, 2015 to approve the Occupancy Agreement with London Hydro for an Electric Vehicle Charger with Battery Storage System (“Agreement”) with respect to the installation of an electric vehicle charger with battery storage system at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement on the City’s behalf.

3.   2015 Federal

Election

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Federal General Election:   a)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to forward a letter to all candidates in each of the four London ridings in the 2015 Federal General Election for a written response to the questions in Appendix B with the following amendments:  an additional item under “Local Jobs and Growth” to include support of rapid transit; addition of a general question regarding strengthening the role of municipalities at the federal level; and revising the questions so they are specific to the City of London, rather than municipalities generally; and   b)         the responses received from the candidates BE PLACED on the City of London’s website for information, as soon as they are received.

4.   Encroachment

Agreement - Northwest Corner of Dundas and Burbrook Streets - By-law S.-5743-223 (Related Bill No. 277)

That, on the recommendation of the City Solicitor, the following actions be taken with respect to an Encroachment Agreement for the northwest corner of Dundas Street and Burbrook Street:   a)         the proposed By-law No. S.-5743-223, as appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015, to repeal By-law No. S.-307-267 being a by-law to “authorize the execution of an agreement with British American Oil Company Limited to maintain and use a pole for supporting a sign at N.W. Dundas & Burbrook Streets”, BE INTRODUCED for Third Reading and Enactment at the Municipal Council meeting on September 1, 2015; and   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back on a revised and updated policy for future encroachment agreements which reflects current best practices.

5.   1499 Stoneybrook

Crescent - Encroachment Agreement - By-law S.-5742-222 (Related Bill No. 276)

That, on the recommendation of the City Solicitor, the proposed By-law No. S.-5742-222 as appended to the staff report dated August 25, 2015, to repeal By-law No. S.-2624-248, being a by-law to “permit Ian Gibson McLay to maintain and use an encroachment upon the road allowance for 1499 Stoneybrook Crescent”, BE INTRODUCED for Third Reading and Enactment at the Municipal Council meeting on September 1, 2015.

6.   Recognition of the

Reign of Queen Elizabeth ll

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with input from the Operations Management Team (OMT) and the Manager of Culture, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to make the necessary arrangements to recognize the milestone of Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning monarch by implementing the following:   a)         placement of a commemorative book of well wishes for the public to sign in the Lobby of City Hall; b)         planting an oak tree next to the King George VI oak tree in Victoria Park; c)         submitting a letter from the Mayor to the Queen, recognizing the achievement; and d)         acknowledging the milestone at the commencement of the Civic Works Committee meeting on September 9, 2015, with additional recognition at the Municipal Council meeting on September 15, 2015;   it being noted that the financing for the above-noted recognitions will be provided by Culture Office budget.

7.   Amendment to

Council Policy 28(2) Council Members’ Expense Account

That the following actions be taken with respect to Council Policy 28(2) - Council Members’ Expense Account, Council Policy 28(2):   a)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with a proposed by-law to amend Council Policy 28(2) as follows:   i)          by deleting the current requirements for reimbursement of in-town vehicle expenses and by replacing them with either a flat rate transportation allowance or submission of a Car Allowance Statement (attached to the staff report dated August 25, 2015 as Appendix C) which details vehicle usage for City business, with the choice between the two options being at the discretion of each individual Councillor;   ii)         to reflect the requirement to submit a form (attached to the staff report as Appendix B) for the collection of sufficient detail for the Municipal Council to consider requests for approval for an exception to the Policy for items that may not otherwise be considered an eligible expense; and   iii)         adding a requirement that receipts must be submitted within 45 days of an expenditure in order to be eligible for consideration for reimbursement;   b)         the current method of in-town vehicle expense reimbursement BE DISCONTINUED, effective immediately, and pending the enactment of an alternative, reimbursement BE MADE solely for fuel expenses;   c)         consideration of potential amendments to expense eligibility during an election year BE DEFERRED until such time as any amendments to the Municipal Elections Act are known;   d)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the current provisions related to ticket purchases for community events; and   e)         the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer BE REQUESTED to report back on whether or not it would be advantageous to issue individual corporate credit cards to each Council Member.

9.   Confirmation of Appointment

to the Advisory Committee on the Environment

That Scott Armstrong, representing the Thames Valley District School Board, BE CONFIRMED as a Non-Voting Member on the Advisory Committee on the Environment for the term ending February 28, 2019.

10.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019:   Jennifer N. Ehiwario (Member at Large) Michael Cairns (Person with a Disability) Larry Firby (Person with a Disability)

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

8.   Option to Convert

Interest Free Loan to Grant - London Community Players (Palace Theatre)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated August 25, 2015 regarding the option to convert an interest-free loan to a grant for the London Community Players (Palace Theatre) BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

12th Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor H.L. Usher presents

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clauses 1 to 9, excluding clauses 2 and 7.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

3.   Amendments to the

Traffic and Parking By-law to Address Safety Issues during the Western Fair

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-laws appended to the staff report dated August 24, 2015, as Appendices ‘A’ & ‘B’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 1, 2015, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111) to address safety concerns during the Western Fair.  (2015-C01A)

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)

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)

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

2.   Burbrook Trunk

Storm Sewer Project Award

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to confirmation of project and the award of contract for the construction of the Burbrook Trunk Storm Sewer Project:   a)         the price submitted by Ward and Burke Microtunnelling Ltd. of $9,521,970.00, excluding H.S.T., for the 2015 Burbrook Trunk Storm Sewer Project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the price submitted by Ward and Burke Microtunnelling Ltd. meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas and includes the installation of two crossings under CN Rail;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the revised 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 work, including that required to obtain Canadian National Railway approvals, working easements, and Permit To Take Water;   d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender 15-87); 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)

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that clause 2 of the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee be amended in part d) by adding the words “the agreements required for obtaining the necessary temporary working easements being in place to allow the construction and”, after the words “BE CONDITIONAL upon”.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clause 2, as amended.

Motion Passed

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

The motion to Approve parts d), e) and f) of clause 7 is put.

Motion Passed

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

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

21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Councillor P. Hubert presents.

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.

Motion Passed

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.

Motion Passed

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

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve clause 3 as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

20th Report of the Committee of the Whole Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

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

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

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.

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

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 285.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 285.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 285.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 297.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 297.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 297.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 303.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 303.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 303.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 306.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 306.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 306.

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

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

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

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

23 substantive votes at this meeting (11 contested, 12 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

10#3. 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 S…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (5): Josh Morgan, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

12#2. 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

Unanimous (15-0)

2#4. London Community

Garden Program Strategic Plan (2015-2019)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Gardens Program Strategic Plan (2015 – 2019):   a)         on the recommendation of the Managing Directors of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and of Parks and Recreation, the London Community Gardens Progra…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#4. London Community

Garden Program Strategic Plan (2015-2019)

Approve an amendment to clause 7, by adding a new part f) as follows:   f)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to potential inclusions within the policy to allow for funding of community ward initiatives, within specific parameters, including a potential annual …

❌ Motion Failed

View roll call

Yea (5): Michael van Holst, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

2#6. Burbrook Trunk

Storm Sewer Project Award

Approve that clause 2 of the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee be amended in part d) by adding the words “the agreements required for obtaining the necessary temporary working easements being in place to allow the construction and”, after the words “BE CONDITIONAL upon”.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#6. Burbrook Trunk

Storm Sewer Project Award

Approve clause 2, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3#6. Canada Post

Community Mailbox Program

Approve clause 3 as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

3#6. Canada Post

Community Mailbox Program

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

3#6. Canada Post

Community Mailbox Program

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 an…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

4#2. Meadowlily

Subdivision (33M-603)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Jackson Summerside Land Corp., for the subdivision of land over Registered Plan…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

7#4. Local Improvement

Initiation Franklinway Crescent and Franklinway Gate

The motion to Approve parts a), b) and c) of clause 7 is put.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (4): Josh Morgan, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Virginia Ridley

7#4. Local Improvement

Initiation Franklinway Crescent and Franklinway Gate

The motion to Approve parts d), e) and f) of clause 7 is put.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

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 (14-0)

VI. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING HELD ON JULY 28, 2015

Approve the Minutes of the 23rd Meeting held on July 28, 2015.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 303.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Phil Squire

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 303.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Phil Squire

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 303.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Phil Squire

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 306.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (4): Josh Morgan, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 306.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (4): Josh Morgan, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 306.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (4): Josh Morgan, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert

6. (ADDED) Director,

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Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

9. Property located at

3100 Colonel Talbot Road (OZ-8486)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Speyside East Corporation, relating to a portion the property located at 3100 Colonel Talbot Road:   a)         the proposed by-law appended t…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Phil Squire

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 Buildi…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Bill Armstrong