November 10, 2015, at 4:05 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
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, M. Daley, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, T. Gaffney, K. Graham, T. Grawey, M. Hayward, K. Huner, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, S. Sharma, J. Stanford, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor B. Armstrong discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 24th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including current and former employees, with respect to employed related matters; labour relations and employee negotiations; outstanding litigation affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation , including communications necessary for that purpose.
Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill No. 381, having to do a boulevard parking agreement, by indicating that she owns the subject property. Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4a) of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.
Councillor V. Ridley discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 20 of the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the Deferred Matters List, specifically as it relates to the Natural Resources Gas Franchise Agreement, by indicating that her spouse’s employment directly relates to gas distribution. Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the 24th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including current and former employees, with respect to employed related matters; labour relations and employee negotiations; outstanding litigation affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose. Mayor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and the related Bill No. 386, having to do with planning applications for properties located and 2095 Coronation Drive and 955 Gainsborough Road, by indicating that he owns property within the vicinity of the subject properties.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
1. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
IV. RECOGNITIONS
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that Council rise and go into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following matters::
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 2015
Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve the Minutes of the 28th Meeting held on October 27, 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 J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve referral of the following communications, as noted on the Council Agenda and Council Added Agenda.
2. 2014 Annual Report – Development Charges
Reserve Funds
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10.
4. Ontario Cultural Strategy Discussion Paper
Submission
5. Public Participation Meeting – Amendments
to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Amend clause 5 by deleting it in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new clause: “That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed revised by-law, with Pages 98 and 107 of the agenda forming part of the by-law, being replaced with the attached revised Pages 98 and 107, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 10, 2015 for the purpose of repealing By-law No. A-48, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” and replacing it with a new Fees and Charges By-law that adds and adjusts certain fees and charges for services or activity provided by the City of London.”
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 P. Hubert
Approve clause 5, 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
7. Shift Rapid Transit Update
9. Appointment of Deputy Mayor Appointed by
Municipal Council
10. Committee Appointment Preferences submitted
by Council Members
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. Development Charges Rate Monitoring – 2015
Review
6. London Community Economic Road Map
8. London & Middlesex Housing Corporation
Board of Directors
11. 7th Report of the Governance Working Group
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong A. Hopkins M. Salih S. Turner (3) J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
16. 2015 External Audit
of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System and 2015 Management Review
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water and Wastewater, the staff report dated November 3, 2015 with respect to the 2015 external audit of London’s Drinking Water Quality Management System, and the subsequent 2015 Management Review meeting, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-E05)
17. Endorsement of
Revised Operational Plan for London’s Drinking Water System
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water and Wastewater, the following actions be taken with respect to the Revised Operational Plan for London’s Drinking Water System: a) the staff report dated November 3, 2015 BE RECEIVED for information; and, b) the current Operational Plan for the City of London Water System BE ENDORSED by Council as per the requirements of O. Reg. 188/07. (2015-E05)
18. Renewal of the Lead
Service Extension Replacement Loan Program (Related to Bill No. 376)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law to amend the “By-law to provide for a Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program Pilot Project for owner-occupied dwellings of three or less dwelling units”, appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on November 10, 2015. (2015-E08)
12. Additional “As Needed” SPPC Meeting Dates
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
13. Parking Strategy
for Downtown London: Appointment of Consulting Engineer
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Parking Strategy project for Downtown London: a) BA Consulting Group Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the said project, in the amount of $127,160.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated as November 3, 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)
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. RFP-15-42 Yard
Material Waste Composting - Irregular Bid
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 work outlined in Request for Proposals (RFP) 15-42 - Yard Material Composting: a) the proposal submitted by TRY Recycling Inc., for the provision of service with respect to Yard (Waste) Material Composting BE ACCEPTED at their quoted 2015 processing unit rate of $48.97 per tonne, H.S. T. extra; it being noted that: i) this is being reported as an irregular bid as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 19.4 (c) as only one (1) bid was received for this Request for Proposal; ii) the proposed annual rate will be adjusted annually for inflation by the Consumer Price Index; iii) the term of contract will be eight (8) years, with two (2), one (1) year options at the sole discretion of the City; and, iv) the proposed annual fee for service is based on the unit rate multiplied by the actual tonnes of leaf and yard materials processed; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; c) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal agreement or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other document, if required, to give effect to the above recommendations; and, e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate an extended term for the use of the northend EnviroDepot currently located at TRY Recycling and report back to the Civic Works Committee before the end of 2016 when the current contractual arrangement ends. (2015-F18)
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
15. Winter Maintenance
Program Enhancements
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Winter Maintenance Program Enhancements: a) the Winter Maintenance Program Enhancements BE CONSIDERED for implementation as part of the 2016 Multi Year Budgeting process; and, b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on the outcome of discussions at the next School Board Liaison Committee meetings with respect to the clearing of pathways to school properties in order to ensure safe passage to schools during the winter months; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from E. Soldo, Director, Roads and Transportation, with respect to this matter. (2015-T06)
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
19. Free Parking in
December
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer; a) the removal of free parking in Downtown and Richmond Row in December BE APPROVED; it being noted that the return of paid parking is supported by Downtown London; b) the parking meter revenues noted in a) above, BE INCLUDED in the Parking Services operating budget; it being noted that the additional revenue will help mitigate loss of other revenues; and, c) the Downtown London Proposal for funding of their new initiative BE REFERRED to the 2016 budget deliberations. (2015-T02)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown S. Turner (1) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
20. Deferred Matters
List
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at October 14, 2015: a) items 21 and 45 a) BE REMOVED as they are complete; and, b) the Deferred Matters List, as amended above, BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: V. Ridley (1)
Motion Passed
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion with respect to a request for support from Councillor V. Ridley related to a nomination to the Ontario Good Roads Association 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
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve that the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council of the City of London endorses the nomination of Councillor Virginia Ridley to the OGRA Board.
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
XIII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 372 to 385, excluding Bill No. 381.
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 V. Ridley
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 372 to 385, excluding Bill No. 381.
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 and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill Nos. 372 to 385, excluding Bill No. 381.
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 V. Ridley
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 381.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 381.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 381.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 386.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. van Holst J. Helmer (1) RECUSED: M. Brown (1) B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 386.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. van Holst M. Salih B. Armstrong J. Helmer (2) RECUSED: M. Brown (1) M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 386.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. van Holst M. Salih B. Armstrong J. Helmer (2) RECUSED: M. Brown (1) M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 387.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 387.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 387.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No. 388.
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 M. Cassidy
Approve Second Reading of Revised Bill No. 388.
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 M. Cassidy
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 388.
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