October 27, 2015, at 4:07 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:
B. Armstrong
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, F. Angeletti, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, S. Corman, B. Coxhead, J.M. Fleming, S. Giustizia, K. Graham, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, K. Huner, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, D. Lazenby, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, B. McLaughlin, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 p.m.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary interest in the 5th Report of the Audit Committee, having to do with the Parks and Recreation cost structure and delivery model, by indicating that her son is employed in the Parks and Recreation service area.
Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 24th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, specifically as it relates to the provision of notice via Canada Post, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Canada Post.
Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of the 23rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with a funding request by Downtown London, by indicating that he is the President of a social enterprise cleaning company which has a contract with Downtown London. Councillor Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-3 of the Confidential Appendix to the 24th Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with a matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease amendment; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed lease amendment; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed lease amendment, the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed lease amendment whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed lease amendment whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease amendment, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that rents space in the catchment area.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
IV. RECOGNITIONS
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of this Report having to do with a request for funding from Downtown London by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social service agency that operates, as one of its divisions, Clean Works, which provides cleaning services in the Downtown area.
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following matters:
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
The Council rises and goes into Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:07 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present. Councillor A. Hopkins leaves the meeting at 4:12 PM. Councillor A. Hopkins leaves the meeting at 4:15 PM. B. Warner enters the meeting at 4:15 PM. Councillor P. Hubert leaves the meeting at 4:17 PM. B. Warner leaves the meeting at 4:22 PM. Councillor P. Hubert enters the meeting at 4:22 PM. J.P. Barber leaves the meeting at 4:24 PM. A. Hagan and F. Angeletti enter the meeting at 4:24 PM. J.P. Barber enters the meeting at 4:59 PM. J.P. Barber leaves the meeting at 5:03 PM. J.P. Barber, J. Braam, J.M. Fleming, M. Hayward, D. Mounteer, L. Palarchio, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser enter the meeting at 5:09 PM. A. Hagan and F. Angeletti leave the meeting at 5:09 PM. Councillor P. Hubert leaves the meeting at 5:17 PM. Councillor P. Hubert enters the meeting at 5:22 PM. The Committee of the Whole rises at 5:32 PM, and Council reconvenes at 5:37 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present.
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 2015
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve the Minutes of the 27th Meeting, held on October 13, 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 T. Park
Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve referral of the following communication, as noted on the Added Agenda:
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clauses 1 to 9, excluding clauses 4 and 7.
2. Potential Culture
District in the City of London - Study Terms of Reference
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Council resolution of March 10, 2015 relating to the establishment of Culture/Entertainment Districts in the City of London that will include music and entertainment: a) the Terms of Reference, attached to the staff report dated October 26, 2015 as Appendix 1, BE ADOPTED as a basis for the preparation of a study which will define the purpose and potential locations of such districts in the City of London; it being noted that such changes may require changes to be undertaken to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, other City by-laws and City processes; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake and report back by March 2016, on Phase 1 of the study, which will focus on regulatory matters that optimize the efficient and effective staging of events; and c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back by July 2016 on Phase 2 of the study, which will address promotional matters, municipal operating and capital cost impacts, and other potential implementation matters; it being noted that the Civic Administration will engage the area residents with respect to this matter.
3. Remuneration for
Members of Council - Budgetary Implications of Opting Out of the One-Third Tax Exemption
That the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the Municipal Act, 2001 one-third tax exemption for Members of Council’s remuneration: a) the one-third tax exemption of the Members of Council’s remuneration BE CONTINUED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to state in all future reports and/or publication information related to Council compensation, the equivalent adjusted compensation required to maintain the same net income without the one-third tax exemption; and c) the staff report dated October 26, 2015, entitled “Remuneration for Members of Council Budgetary Implications of Opting out of the One-Third Tax Exemption” BE RECEIVED.
5. City of London
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Policy and Funding Amendment
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) policy and funding: a) the proposed by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated October 26, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 27, 2015 to amend Council Policy 8(11) - Grants and Capital Grants Policy, by deleting Part IV - Community Arts Investment Program in its entirety and by replacing it with a new Part IV - Community Arts Investment Program, included as Schedule “A” to the proposed by-law; b) the Director of Community and Economic Innovation BE DIRECTED to develop a three-year (2016 – 2018) Operating Agreement for $500,000 annually with the Grand Theatre for approval by Municipal Council at the beginning of 2016, noting that this organization currently receives an annual grant of $500,000 from CAIP Category 1 and signs an annual City of London Operating Agreement, which will expire March 19, 2016; c) the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Category 1 funding of $300,000 BE REALLOCATED for 2015, within the same granting program to CAIP Category 2 (now called the CAIP Program), which is administered by the London Arts Council (LAC) through a professional jury process, on the understanding that any unallocated funds would be carried forward for allocation in a future year; noting that The Musicians formerly of Orchestra London along with all other arts organizations may apply for CAIP funding from that funding envelope; and d) an application process BE INITIATED by the London Arts Council in November 2015 for all arts organizations to apply for the provision of orchestral music services, which would take place from January 2016 until May 1, 2016.
Moved by Councillor M. Salih
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve that clause 5 of the 23rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with respect the direction of the Municipal Council of its meeting held on April 14, 2015 as it relates to parts a) and d) of Clause 5 of the 15th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, prior to further consideration of clause 5 of 23rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that parts a) and d) of clause 5 of the 15th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee read as follows: “5. London Arts Council (LAC) Board of Directors and Staff, the following actions be taken with respect to Investing in the Arts; Building a New Collaborative Orchestra/Music Model, WE PLAY ON Performance Fund for Professional Musician’s formerly of Orchestra London, and reallocation of Community Arts Investment Program funding: a) the LAC BE PROVIDED with one-time funding of up to $300,000 from existing arts funding during the year 2015 to: i) co-ordinate the development of Building a New Collaborative Orchestra/Music Model for up to $150,000, with the goal of creating a new professional financially sustainable orchestral/music model that would be successful for London. The LAC would engage specific expertise to develop the business case for a new orchestral/music model as well as provide office infrastructure for WE PLAY ON Performance Fund support; and, ii) work with the Professional Musician’s formerly of Orchestra London to support orchestra concerts through leveraging a WE PLAY ON Performance Fund of up to $150,000 during this time; it being noted that any funding noted in parts i) and ii) above, are subject to the conditions set out in part d) of this clause; d) the LAC, through the Civic Administration, BE DIRECTED to provide a report to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, concerning Building a New Collaborative Orchestra/Music Model and WE PLAY ON Performance Fund for Professional Musicians, formerly of Orchestra London, prior to and as a condition of the funding (noted in part a), above) being provided in 2015 and noting that the Municipal Council may adjust the above-noted funding based on the information provided in the aforementioned required report; and”
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Salih M. Brown J. Helmer (2) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Failed
Moved by Councillor V. Ridley
Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve reconsideration of clause 5 of the 15th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as adopted by the Municipal Council at its meeting held on April 14, 2015.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Cassidy M. van Holst P. Squire B. Armstrong P. Hubert M. Salih T. Park (4) J. Helmer J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve that clause 5 of the 15th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee be amended to read as follows: “That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, in consultation with the London Arts Council (LAC) Board of Directors and Staff, the following actions be taken with respect to Investing in the Arts; Building a New Collaborative Orchestra/Music Model, WE PLAY ON Performance Fund for professional musician’s formerly of Orchestra London, and reallocation of Community Arts Investment Program funding: a) the LAC BE ASKED to provide the City Manager and the City Treasurer with quarterly progress updates concerning the progress of the building a new collaborative orchestra/music model and a “WE PLAY ON” Performance Fund for professional musicians formerly of Orchestra London; and b) the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) Category 1 funding of $200,000 BE RE-ALLOCATED within the same granting program to CAIP Category 2 for each of the years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 for the purpose of funding a new Development Acceleration Stream of this Category for specific organizations currently receiving operating funding, to increase the capacity of CAIP Category.”
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Cassidy (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer 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 A. Hopkins
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve that clause 5 of the 23rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee be amended by adding a new part e) as follows: e) the LAC BE REQUESTED to report back to the city Council (through SPPC) with respect to how funds are extended through this program.
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. Zaifman
Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve clause 5 of the 23rd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer (2) B. Armstrong M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
6. Consideration of a
Request to the London Arts Council to Amend its Membership to Include a Council Member
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the staff report dated October 26, 2015 concerning Council’s consideration to request that the London Arts Council (LAC) amend its Board membership to include a City of London Council member BE RECEIVED for information and NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN to pursue placing a Council Member on the London Arts Council.
8. Housing Development
Corporation, London Incorporation and Initial Corporate Organization
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the City Solicitor, the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London (“HDC”): a) the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated October 26, 2015 as Attachment “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on October 27, 2015, to: i) appoint Arthur Zuidema, Martin Philip Hayward and Sandra Elaine Datars Bere as the first directors of the HDC; ii) approve, ratify and confirm the documents required for the organization of the HDC including the resolutions of the shareholder substantially in the form attached to Schedule “A” to the by-law; iii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the documents required for the organization of the HDC including the resolutions of the shareholder noted in ii) above; b) the HDC BE DIRECTED to report back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) regarding the appointment of future board members, the annual shareholder meeting and a draft shareholder declaration; and c) solicitors in the City Solicitor’s Office BE AUTHORIZED to act as solicitor for, provide legal services to, and report directly to the HDC related to its establishment, organization, set up and initial business activities provided that, in the event of any conflict or potential conflict between the Corporation’s interest and the interest of the HDC, solicitors in the City Solicitor’s Office shall provide legal services only to the Corporation.
9. 6th Report of the
Governance Working Group
That the 6th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on September 28, 2015 BE RECEIVED.
4. Governance Working
Group Review of Council Compensation Matters
That the staff report dated October 26, 2015, with respect to the Governance Working Group review of Council compensation matters, as well as the following proposed motion put forth by Councillors V. Ridley and J. Zaifman, BE REFERRED back to the Governance Working Group to consider different formulae for determining Council compensation: “That, the following actions be taken with respect to the remuneration for the Councillors: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with the necessary amendments to Council Policy 5(32) Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members, to: i) provide for the adjustment of the Councillors’ remuneration to reflect the average salary compensation of Councillors in Canadian Municipalities whose population is between 300,000 - 700,000; ii) provide for the annual adjustment of the Councillors’ remuneration to ensure that the remuneration ratio remains consistent with the median income of Londoners; iii) implement the adjustment noted in i) above effective December 1, 2015; and iv) allow Councillors to have the option of applying the increase provided for in i) and ii), above, for the period of December 1, 2015 to November 30, 2018, to their Council Members’ Expense Account to allow for the purchase of additional contract assistance and support; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary amendments to Council Policy 28(2) Council Members’ Expense Account to reflect the change outlined in a) iv) above.”
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Cassidy M. van Holst A. Hopkins B. Armstrong T. Park (3) M. Salih J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
7. Modernizing the
Municipal Granting Process for Non-Profit Organizations
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the municipal granting process for non-profit organizations: a) the proposed City of London Community Grants Program model and process for modernizing the municipal granting process BE ENDORSED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the revised model and process for municipal granting for 2017 onwards; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to re-allocate funding to support the modernized City of London Community Grants Program from the base budget of the current municipal granting program within Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services; and, d) funding for the Community Grants Program continue to BE ALLOCATED from the tax levy. it being noted that: - any increases to Community Grants between 2016 and 2019 will be consistent with the administrative targets established for the development of the 2016-19 multiyear budget; - Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) revenues may be allocated towards a portion of these incremental increases to the Innovation and Capital Community Grants Program funding stream from 2017 through 2019; - 2016 is a transition year where organizations currently receiving core funding in 2015, will receive the same amount of funding in 2016. There will be no process for new or increased funding requests as part of the 2016 budget process. All new or increased requests will be referred to the 2017- 2019 City of London Community Grants program; and, - the amount of funding allocated to the modernized City of London Community Grants Program will be confirmed each year as part of the annual budget update process; it being noted that the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services provided the attached presentation with respect to this matter.
11. London Convention
Centre Board Appointments
That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Convention Centre LCC Board of Directors: a) C. Moss BE APPOINTED to the LCC Board of Directors for a 3-year term starting December 1, 2015 and ending November 30, 2018; and b) J. Cookson BE REAPPOINTED to the LCC Board of Directors for the final year of her term commencing December 1, 2015 and ending November 30, 2016, to serve as Chair of the LCC Board of Directors.
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. Community
Connections – Westminster Working Group
That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed multi-use pathway in the Westminster Neighbourhood to Commissioners Road East: a) the construction of a 2 meter wide, granular-surface, pathway connection open to bicycles and pedestrians, from Parliament Crescent to Commissioners Road East in Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills ESA, as recommended by the Trails Advisory Group, BE APPROVED; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to close the NR MZ trails, no later than six weeks after the completion of the new pathway, with wooden barricades and the strategic plantings of Prickly-ash; it being noted that the above-noted recommendations are notwithstanding the Trail Guidelines, that do not permit bicycle use in Natural Area 1 zones; and, it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received communications from D. Wake, 597 Kildare Road and from S. Levin, dated October 12 and October 20, 2015, respectively, with respect to this matter.
15. Deferred Matters
List
That the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) Deferred Matters List, as at October, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. van Holst M. Brown 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
10. Appointment to the
Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee
That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee: a) pursuant to section 2.4 of the Council Procedure By-law the rule set out in section 13.9 of the Council Procedure By-law which limits the reconsideration of a decided matter of Council to no more than once in the twelve month period from the date the matter was decided, unless a regular election has occurred following the decision, BE SUSPENDED; (Secretary’s Note: Part a) requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the whole Council.) b) subject to the approval of a), above, clause 5a) of the 8th Report of the Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by the Municipal Council on March 10, 2015, BE RECONSIDERED; c) subject to the approval of a) and b) above, the Terms of Reference for the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee BE AMENDED by increasing the number of Members-at Large from 3 to 4; d) subject to the approval of c), above the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Members-at-Large on the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee: Myrna Allen (Citizen-at-Large) Sarah Andrews (Citizen-at-Large) Michael Barrett (Citizen-at-Large) Maia Harris (Citizen-at-Large) e) the following individuals BE CONFIRMED as representatives of local organization on the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee: Pat Shanahan (Past Member-London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee) Josie Lane (Pillar Non-Profit) Cheri McLeod (Urban League of London) Stacy Dowden (London and District Labour Council) Andrea Feddema (London Chamber of Commerce) Cheryl Finn (Tourism London) Colleen Breen (Fanshawe College Alumni Association)
12. Creating a Vibrant
and Competitive Downtown – Downtown London – Request for Funding
That the communication dated September 24, 2015, from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London, requesting the City of London to provide financial assistance for Downtown London’s proposed recruitment initiative, through MainStreet London, in the amount of $200,000 annually, for four years from 2015 to 2018, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and report back; it being noted that the requested amount is an amount equal to the revenue that the City currently forgoes by providing free daytime parking downtown during December each year; it being further noted that the funding would be in return for Downtown London waiving its request for free parking in December for the above-noted four years, thereby making the funding request revenue neutral for the City of London; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from J. MacDonald, CEO and General Manager, Downtown London, with respect to this matter.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve clauses 1 and 2. 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, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence 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 property at East of Wickerson Road known as 2426 Wickerson Road, the following action be taken: a) the offer submitted by Lyndall Margaret Thompson and Sharon Mary Zinn, the Estate Trustees for the Estate of James Wickerson Stanley, to sell to the City a portion of the land located on the east side of Wickerson Road, east of Westdel Bourne, approximately 500 meters north of Southdale Road, further described as Part of Lot 48, Concession 1, to be designated by reference plan, in the City of London, County of Middlesex, containing an area of approximately 4.7 acres, for the purpose of a stormwater management facility, for the sum of $437,100.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions: i) the City agreeing to pay a further sum of $53,000.00 as additional compensation for an easement to construct an open storm water drain channel and stormwater facility access driveway over the property; and, ii) the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal fees, including fees for disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this transaction, subject to assessment; and, b) the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”. 2. That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with the review and concurrence of the Manager, Purchasing and Supply, the Lease Amending Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (the “Lessor”) and CBS Outdoor Canada, now OUTFRONT Media Canada LP through Its General Partner OUTFRONT Media Canada GP Co. (the “Lessee”), for eight (8) outdoor sign locations, BE APPROVED for an additional term of one (1) year, at a base rent of $104,000.00 per annum, payable in equal quarterly instalments, in advance, subject to the same terms and conditions of the existing lease.
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
3. That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the lease between the City and The Court House Block Inc. (the “Landlord”) for the 6th Floor space at 220 Dundas Street, for an additional term of two (2) years, to be used as project space, at a base rent of $8.50 per square foot in year one, and a base rent of $9.00 per square foot in year two BE APPROVED, subject to the same terms and conditions of the existing lease.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
13. Request for
Proposal 15-03 Driver Simulator - Follow-Up Report
That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, and with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator (RFP 15-03): a) the proposal submitted by KnowledgeSurge Learning Solutions Inc., operating as Drivewise, for the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator, at their proposed price of $169,342 (H.S.T. extra), BE ACCEPTED; b) the funding for this project BE APPROVED, as set out in the Source of Financing Report, appended to the staff report dated October 20, 2015 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation preparing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and, e) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Community and Protective Services Committee following one-year of full implementation, with respect to operations, usage, and potential partnership opportunities. (2015-F18)
Moved by Councillor M. Salih
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve that clause 13 be amended by adding the following new part f) as follows: f) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a further report to the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to information related to the comprehensive training program including the simulator, as well as any accident mitigation and reduction information.
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. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve clause 13, as amended, excluding the new part f).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer M. van Holst S. Turner (2) B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor M. Salih
Approve part f), of clause 13, as amended.
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
That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, and with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator (RFP 15-03): a) the proposal submitted by KnowledgeSurge Learning Solutions Inc., operating as Drivewise, for the supply and delivery of a Driver Simulator, at their proposed price of $169,342 (H.S.T. extra), BE ACCEPTED; b) the funding for this project BE APPROVED, as set out in the Source of Financing Report, appended to the staff report dated October 20, 2015 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation preparing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; e) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the Community and Protective Services Committee following one-year of full implementation, with respect to operations, usage, and potential partnership opportunities; and f) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a further report to the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to information related to the comprehensive training program including the simulator, as well as any accident mitigation and reduction information. (2015-F18)
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1 to 6, excluding clause 2.
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 S. Turner and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 354 to 370, excluding Bill No. 357 and the revised Bill No. 366.
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 T. Park
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 354 to 370, excluding Bill No. 357 and the revised Bill No. 366.
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 M. Cassidy
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 354 to 370, excluding Bill No. 357 and the revised Bill No. 366.
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. Cassidy
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 357 and the revised Bill No. 366.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer M. van Holst S. Turner (2) B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 357 and the revised Bill No. 366.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst M. Salih M. Cassidy J. Helmer P. Squire S. Turner (4) J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley 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. 357 and the revised Bill No. 366.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst M. Salih M. Cassidy J. Helmer P. Squire S. Turner (4) J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (11)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 371.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 371.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 371.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1) The following by-laws are introduced enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
Motion Passed