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 P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 19 of the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the request from Downtown London to remove free parking in the Downtown and Richmond Row for the month of December, and the related funding request, by indicating that he is the President of a social enterprise cleaning company which has a contract with Downtown London.
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. 24th Report of the
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
IV. RECOGNITIONS
1. His Worship the
Mayor presents a certificate for “London’s Featured Community Organization” to the YMCA of Western Ontario.
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::
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
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.
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.
1. Property located at
759 Elizabeth Street - Request for Demolition (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 7 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)
2. (ADDED) J.
Pastorius, Old East Village Business Improvement Area - Free Parking in December (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 19 of the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)
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
VIII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
IX. REPORTS
25th Report of the Corporate Services Committee
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
4. Pre-authorized Tax
Payment Plan By-law and Collection of Property Taxes By-law (Related to Bill No.’s 375 and 377)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2016: a) the proposed by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 3, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2015 to amend By-law No. A.-5505-497, being “A by-law to authorize the implementation of a pre-authorized payment plan.”, so that the calculation of pre-authorized payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year; and b) the proposed by-law attached as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 3, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2015 to amend By-law A-8, being “A by-law to provide for the collection of property taxes.”, so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set at a percentage of 40% of the previous year’s taxes and then increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year.
5. Amendment to
Council Policy 5(16) General Policy for Advisory Committees (Related to Bill No. 373)
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2015 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2015, to amend Council Policy 5(16) – General Policy for Advisory Committees, to require the submission an annual work plan for Council’s consideration that links the work of the Advisory Committees to the priorities as set out in the City of London’s Strategic Plan.
7. Revisions to Tax
Bill
That the enquiry by Councillor V. Ridley regarding the content of individual tax bills, as it relates to the identification of where the property owner’s tax dollars are directed, BE REFERRED to the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer to develop a City of London webpage whereby a taxpayer can input the property tax paid for their property in order to see how their tax payments are allocated to various City service categories, and that the tax bill include the URL to the City webpage containing this information.
9. Asset Management
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back with a scoping report, as part of the Multi-Year Budget deliberations, with respect to a process for evaluating the City of London’s asset portfolio, which would include an identification of proposed actions in the short term; it being noted that the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer will report back in mid-2016 with an updated inventory of assets.
10. FCM – Women in
Local Government - Diverse Voices for Change Initiative
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) BE ADVISED that the City of London would like to be a program participant in FCM’s Standing Committee on Increasing Women’s Participation in Municipal Government’s new three-year Women in Local Government program entitled Diverse Voices for Change Initiative.
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
2. Joining the Compact
of Mayors
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Community and Economic Innovation, the City of London’s participation in the Compact of Mayors BE APPROVED.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst (1) 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 (14)
Motion Passed
3. Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) Software Implementation Partner - Phase Two
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Customer Relationship Management Software Implementation Partner: a) the price of $350,399 (HST extra) negotiated with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the provision of a Customer Relationship Management Software Implementation Partner – Phase Two BE ACCEPTED on a Single Source basis in accordance with sections 14.4 (d) and 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 3, 2015; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract for this purchase; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to the above.
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
6. Request for
Approval of an Expense on an Exception Basis
That, notwithstanding Council Policy 28(2) – Council Members’ Expense Account, the request by Councillor P. Hubert to provide up to $175.00 from his annual expense allocation, to mitigate security costs for the Hyde Park Santa Clause Parade, BE APPROVED.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer B. Armstrong J. Morgan M. Cassidy V. Ridley P. Squire J. Zaifman (5) P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
8. Advisory Committee
Review
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to scope out the potential parameters for a comprehensive review of the Advisory Committee structure, and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee, in order for the Municipal Council to make an informed decision with respect to next steps; it being noted that the communication dated October 23, 2015, from Councillor V. Ridley will be considered as part of the scoping process.
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
15th Report of the Civic Works Committee
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve clauses 1 to 7, 9 to 11 and clauses 16 to 18.
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that Councillor V. Ridley declared a pecuniary interest in clause 20 of this Report, 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.
2. 5th Report of the
Transportation Advisory Committee
That the 5th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 6, 2015, BE RECEIVED.
3. Amendments to the
Traffic and Parking By-law with respect to Designating Bicycle Lanes (Relates to Bill No. 378)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2015, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111) with respect to the designation of bicycle lanes. (2015-C01)
4. Amendments to the
Traffic and Parking By-law (Relates to Bill No. 379)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2015, for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111). (2015-C01)
5. Appointment of
Consulting Engineer for the Inspection Contract Administration and Engineering Services for the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant - Preheater, Reheater, Incinerator Dome Replacement and Incinerator Annex Building HVAC Replacement
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 a Consulting Engineer for the inspection, contract administration and engineering services for the replacement of the Greenway Incinerator-Preheater, Reheater, Dome and the Incinerator building HVAC system: a) the proposal submitted by AECOM Canada Ltd. at its price of $319,979.00, excluding H.S.T., including a 10% contingency, for the above work, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the AECOM proposal is in accordance with the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services as recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and this award is a Single Source Contract under section 15.2 (g) of the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work; c) the financing for this work BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for this 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)
6. Single Source for
Pump Replacement at the Wonderland Pumping Station
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of replacement pumps for the Wonderland Pumping Station (PS): a) the quotation submitted by Xylem Inc. at its price of $152,748.14, including freight, excluding H.S.T., for two replacement pumps for use at the Wonderland Pumping Station BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is a single source purchase in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated 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; 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-F17)
7. Appointment of
Consultant Master Plan Municipal Class EA for the Pottersburg Vauxhall Interconnect
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the assignment of consulting services for the Master Plan and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the proposed Pottersburg-Vauxhall Interconnection: a) AECOM BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers in the amount of $149,974.00, including 10% contingency, excluding H.S.T., based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated 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; 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)
9. Replacement of
Street Sweepers - Single Source Procurement 15-45
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the replacement of street sweepers
- single source procurement 15-45: a) the amount negotiated with Cubex Ltd. for the purchase of four (4) Ravo 5 iSeries Vacuum Street Sweepers at the total price of $1,040,096.00, excluding H.S.T., BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that funding for this purchase was approved in the 2015 fleet capital budget; b) approval hereby BE GIVEN to exercise the single source provisions of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy section 14.4 (e) for the procurement; c) the approved funding for this purchase BE RELEASED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’ conditional upon satisfactory terms and conditions being negotiated; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and, e) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2015-F17)
10. Kiwanis Park
Pathway Connection Across Canadian National Railway Detailed Design Appointment on 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 Kiwanis Park Pathway Connection Across the Canadian National Railway: a) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed design, tender and contract documents of the said project in the amount of $264,696.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated 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)
11. Commissioners Road
West Realignment Environmental Assessment 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 Commissioners Road West Realignment project: a) CIMA Canada Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the environmental assessment for the said project in the amount of $289,745.00, 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 as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated 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)
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)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
8. Appointment of
Consulting Engineer for Design and Construction of Stormwater Management Facilities
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 Consulting Engineers for the 2015 Stormwater Management Facility (SWMF) Design and Construction program in accordance with the 2016 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS): a) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Detailed Design, Inspection, Monitoring and General Construction Administration of the Tributary C SWMFs (ES3020-RVBTC) in the amount of $930,052.00, plus an additional $206,005.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T.; b) Matrix Solutions Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to provide project support for the finalization of Tributary C SWMFs (ES3020-RVBTC), in the amount of $8,680.00, plus an additional $82,722.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T.; c) Ecosystem Recovery Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Functional Design, Detailed Design, Inspection and General Construction Administration of the Dingman Creek Tributary B4 SWMF (ESSWM-DCB4), in the amount of $297,548.00, plus an additional $29,755.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T.; d) IBI Group BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete a retrofit design of the existing Applegate SWMF (ES6089 & ES2428-14), in the amount of $31,205.00, plus an additional $6,241.00 for contingency, excluding H.S.T.; it being noted that the consulting fees for the projects identified in a) to d), above, are in accordance with the estimates on file, which are based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, 2015, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; e) CH2M Hill Company BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the coordination of detailed floodplain mapping for the Mud Creek East Branch SWM Improvements (ES2681), in the total amount of $96,540.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with the estimate on file, which is based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, 2015, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; f) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the General Construction Administration of the Wickerson S-B SWMFs (ESSWM-SB), in the total amount of $141,860.00, plus an additional $14,186.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with the estimate on file, which is based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, 2015, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; g) the financing for these works BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2015, as Appendix ‘A’; h) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these works; i) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts with these consultants for the works; and, j) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contracts or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2015-A05)
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
12. Establishment of
W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee - Point of Source Water Treatment Program
That the Point of Source Water Treatment Program BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back on the legal and other implications of a two-tier subsidy system. (2015-E07)
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown H.L. Usher (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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
24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee
3. Property located at
510 Central Avenue (SP15-005948)
That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, in response to the letter of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, dated August 4, 2015, as submitted by Donald deJong, relating to the Site Plan Approval application for the property located at 510 Central Avenue, the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to provide legal representation at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing and to take such steps as are necessary, including retaining such experts as the City Solicitor may determine are necessary, to support Municipal Council’s position relating to the appeal of the Site Plan application, being Ontario Municipal Board File Number PL150720. (2015-L01/D09)
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Hubert (1) 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)
Motion Passed
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
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
2. Property located at
275 Thames Street
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, notice of Municipal Council’s intention to pass a by-law to repeal By-law No. L.S.P. 3432-10, being “A by-law to designate 275 Thames Street to be of historical and contextual value or interest” passed by the Municipal Council at its meeting held on December 3, 2013, to designate the property located at 275 Thames Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest, BE GIVEN in accordance with the requirements of subsections 31(3) and 31(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18; it being noted that the approved removal of the building, with its heritage attributes, to another site has removed the need to retain the heritage designation of the property at 275 Thames Street; it being further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage has been consulted and public notice has been completed with respect to the request for the repeal, as required. (2015-C01A)
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (15)
Motion Passed
4. 12th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on October 14, 2015: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee Report: i) the Draft Statements of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for the following buildings BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration as part of the Request for Proposal process: A) Health Services Building, 346 South Street; B) War Memorial Children’s Hospital, 392 South Street; and, C) Colborne Building, 391 South Street; ii) the property located at 926 Maitland Street (St. Michael’s School) BE ADDED to the Heritage Register as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, iii) it BE NOTED that the Stewardship Sub-committee minutes from its meeting held on September 30, 2015, were received; b) the following actions be taken with respect to 275 Thames Street: i) the By-law No. L.S.P. 3432-10, passed on 2013-12-03, a by-law that designates the property located at 275 Thames Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest, BE REPEALED; it being noted that the recommended action seeks the repeal of the designation pursuant to Sections 31 (3) and 31 (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act to recognize the situation resulting from the heritage alteration permit that allowed for the removal of the building from 275 Thames Street and its relocation to 432 Grey Street; it being further noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is supportive of the repeal of the designation for this property; and, ii) the Civic Administration BE ADVISED the London Advisory Committee on Heritage re-iterates its support of the Council resolution adopted at is meeting held on April 30, 2013, with respect to interpretive signage or a commemorative monument for the above noted property, which read: “the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to assist with the historical interpretation of the Thames Street neighbourhood, through interpretive signage or a commemorative monument, in a place that is easily accessible to the public; it being noted that consultation among the Historic Sites Committee, the London Advisory Committee on Heritage and the Fugitive Slave Chapel Preservation Project is encouraged; and, it being noted that the archaeological/heritage community hopes to initiate a community driven archaeological assessment of the site and that the Civic Administration will advise the Municipal Council should there be a request for additional support for such an assessment”; and, iii) the Civic Administration be requested to report back with possible options as to how the neighbourhood located on Thames Street between Stanley Street and Horton Street can be formally recognized as “The Hollow” and in doing so, not hinder any future development of the area; it being noted that this recognition may take form of naming the neighbourhood; c) consideration of clause 14 BE POSTPONED until the public participation meeting relating to the property located at 759 Elizabeth Street later in the meeting; d) that the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) expressed its support of a Cultural Strategy for Ontario and suggested that best practices include matters such as: i) civic education and engagement; ii) active experiences of heritage; iii) recognition of sense of place and context; iv) the need to recognize cultural heritage because it is valued not only because it was valued; v) cultural heritage as a tool for community building; vi) a need for financial and regulatory support for those engaged in conservation and ongoing stewardship; vii) London, Ontario should share and take pride in what has been done well; and, viii) value be placed on both the tangible and intangible heritage resources; it being noted that the LACH received a communication from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, with respect to the discussion paper for developing a Culture Strategy for Ontario; and, e) clauses 1 to 10, 12 and 16, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated November 2, 2015, from Councillors T. Park and H.L. Usher, with respect to the property located at 275 Thames Street; and, it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from W. Kinghorn, Chair, LACH, with respect to these matters. (2015-R01)
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 P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, part a) of clause 4 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, regarding the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage be reconsidered in order to permit part a) of the clause to be voted on separately due to a pecuniary interest.
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 P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve part a) of clause 4.
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 P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve that pursuant section 2.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the rules be suspended to permit a second reconsideration of clause 4 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee regarding the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage.
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 P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, clause 4 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee regarding the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage be reconsidered, in order to provide for part a) of the clause to be voted on separately due to a pecuniary interest.
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 P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve part a) of clause 4.
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 T. Park
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve parts b) to e), inclusive, of clause 4.
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
5. Properties located
at 2095 Coronation Drive and 955 Gainsborough Road (39T-15502/Z-8477) (Related to Bill No. 386)
That, on the recommendation of the Planner II, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Banman Developments (West) Inc., relating to the properties located at 2065 Coronation Drive and 955 Gainsborough Road: a) the Site Plan 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 subdivision for the properties located at 2065 Coronation Drive and 955 Gainsborough Road; b) the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the draft approval of the proposed plan of residential subdivision, as submitted by Banman Developments (West) Inc. (File No. 39T-15502, prepared by Whitney Engineering Inc., certified by David Bianchi, OLS, Holstead and Redmond Ltd., as redline revised) which shows 60 single detached lots and one (1) park block served by two (2) new local streets, and Coronation Drive (secondary collector), SUBJECT TO the conditions appended to the staff report dated November 2, 2015 as Appendix “C”; c) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 2, 2015 as Appendix “D” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 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 Community Facility (CF1/CF3) Zone, which permits uses such as places of worship and schools and from a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-5(2)) Zone, which permits cluster townhouse dwellings and cluster stacked townhouse dwellings TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(4)) Zone, to permit single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 10.0m, a minimum lot area of 300m², with special provisions to permit interior side yard depths of 1.2m, front yard and exterior side yard setbacks of 3m (local street)/4.5m (secondary collectors) for the main dwelling, and front yard and exterior side yard setback of 6m for garages and to an Open Space (OS1) Zone, to permit conservation lands, conservation works, cultivation of land for agricultural/horticultural purposes, golf courses, private and public parks, recreational golf courses, recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks, campground, and managed forest; and, d) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Estimated Claims and Revenues Report” appended to the staff report dated November 2, 2015 as Appendix “A”; 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 in connection therewith. (2015-D09)
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
6. Property located at
2170 Wharncliffe Road South (TZ-8520) (Related to Bill No. 387)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Cedar Auto, relating to the property located at 2170 Wharncliffe Road South, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 2, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), TO DELETE Section 26.4.c) 9) and to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Arterial Commercial Special Provision (h-17h-142AC2(9)) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO a Holding Arterial Commercial Special Provision/Temporary (h-17h-142 AC2(_)/T-(__) Zone and an Environmental Review (ER) Zone; 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 in connection therewith. (2015-D09)
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer M. van Holst T. Park (2) B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (13)
Motion Passed
7. Property located at
759 Elizabeth Street - Request for Demolition
That the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 759 Elizabeth Street: a) the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of this property and does not intend to issue a notice of intent to designate the property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, b) that NO ACTION be taken with respect to clause 14 of the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter: - a communication, dated October 21, 2015, from K. Mckeown, 495 Lawson Road; - a communication, dated October 20, 2015, from C. Duck, by e-mail; - a communication, dated October 15, 2015, from S. Bentley, Heritage London Foundation; - a communication, dated October 28, 2015, from M. Whalley, ACO London Region; - a communication, dated October 20, 2015, from M. Hall, MW Hall Corporation; and, - a communication from C. MacInnes, 578 Waterloo Street; 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 in connection therewith. (2015-P10D)
Moved by Councillor V. Ridley
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve that clause 7 be amended by adding the following new part c): “c) photographic documentation of the interior and exterior of the subject building BE COMPLETED prior to any demolition activity, to ensure archival records exist to allow for future research.”
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 P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clause 7, as amended
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst M. Salih M. Cassidy J. Helmer P. Squire A. Hopkins J. Morgan S. Turner P. Hubert H.L. Usher V. Ridley T. Park (7) J. Zaifman (8)
Motion Passed
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
24th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clauses 1 to 4, 6 to 9, and clause 12.
1. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
2. 2014 Annual Report – Development Charges
Reserve Funds
3. Development Charges Rate Monitoring – 2015
Review
4. Ontario Cultural Strategy Discussion Paper
Submission
6. London Community Economic Road Map
7. Shift Rapid Transit Update
8. London & Middlesex Housing Corporation
Board of Directors
9. Appointment of Deputy Mayor Appointed by
Municipal Council
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
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.”
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.
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
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
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
25th Report of the Committee of the Whole
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 B. Armstrong
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill Nos. 372 to 385, excluding Bill No. 381.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed
Votes
40 substantive votes at this meeting (14 contested, 26 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.
10#3. Committee Appointment Preferences submitted
by Council Members
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
11#2. 7th Report of the Governance Working Group
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (3): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Stephen Turner
12#2. Additional “As Needed” SPPC Meeting Dates
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
2#2. Joining the Compact
of Mayors
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Community and Economic Innovation, the City of London’s participation in the Compact of Mayors BE APPROVED.
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Michael van Holst
2#4. Property located at
275 Thames Street
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, notice of Municipal Council’s intention to pass a by-law to repeal By-law No. L.S.P. 3432-10, being “A by-law to designate 275 Thames Street to be of historical and co…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
3#3. Property located at
510 Central Avenue (SP15-005948)
That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, in response to the letter of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, dated August 4, 2015, as submitted by Donald deJong, relating to the Site Plan Approval application for the property located at 510 Central Avenue, the Cit…
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Paul Hubert
4#3. 12th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, part a) of clause 4 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, regarding the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage be reconsidered in order to permit part a) of the clause to be vo…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
4#3. 12th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
Approve part a) of clause 4.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
4#3. 12th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
Approve that pursuant section 2.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the rules be suspended to permit a second reconsideration of clause 4 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee regarding the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
4#3. 12th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, clause 4 of the 24th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee regarding the 12th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage be reconsidered, in order to provide for part a) of the clause to be voted on…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
4#3. 12th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
Approve part a) of clause 4.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (13-0)
4#3. 12th Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
Approve parts b) to e), inclusive, of clause 4.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
5#3. Properties located
at 2095 Coronation Drive and 955 Gainsborough Road (39T-15502/Z-8477) (Related to Bill No. 386)
That, on the recommendation of the Planner II, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Banman Developments (West) Inc., relating to the properties located at 2065 Coronation Drive and 955 Gainsborough Road: a) the Site Plan Ap…
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Mo Salih
5#4. Public Participation Meeting – Amendments
to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
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, wi…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
5#4. Public Participation Meeting – Amendments
to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
Approve clause 5, as amended.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
6#3. Property located at
2170 Wharncliffe Road South (TZ-8520) (Related to Bill No. 387)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Cedar Auto, relating to the property located at 2170 Wharncliffe Road South, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 2, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal …
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman
Nay (2): Jesse Helmer, Tanya Park
7#3. Property located at
759 Elizabeth Street - Request for Demolition
Approve that clause 7 be amended by adding the following new part c): “c) photographic documentation of the interior and exterior of the subject building BE COMPLETED prior to any demolition activity, to ensure archival records exist to allow for future research.”
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
7#3. Property located at
759 Elizabeth Street - Request for Demolition
Approve clause 7, as amended
✅ Motion Passed 🔥
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Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Jared Zaifman
Nay (7): Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Harold Usher, Tanya Park
7#3. Property located at
759 Elizabeth Street - Request for Demolition
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
8#2. Appointment of
Consulting Engineer for Design and Construction of Stormwater Management Facilities
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 Consulting Engineers for the 2015 Stormwater Management Facility (SWMF) Design and Construction program in acco…
✅ 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 matters::
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
VI. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 2015
Approve the Minutes of the 28th Meeting held on October 27, 2015.
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
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
Unanimous (15-0)
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
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
Unanimous (15-0)
XIII. BY-LAWS
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 386.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Mo Salih
XIII. BY-LAWS
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 386.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Mo Salih
XIII. BY-LAWS
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 387.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Jesse Helmer
XIII. BY-LAWS
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 387.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Jesse Helmer
XIII. BY-LAWS
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 387.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Jesse Helmer
2. (ADDED) J.
Pastorius, Old East Village Business Improvement Area - Free Parking in December (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 19 of the 15th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
3. Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) Software Implementation Partner - Phase Two
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Customer Relationship Management Software Implementation Partner: a) the price of $350,399 (HST extra) negotiated with Pricewaterho…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
6. Request for
Approval of an Expense on an Exception Basis
That, notwithstanding Council Policy 28(2) – Council Members’ Expense Account, the request by Councillor P. Hubert to provide up to $175.00 from his annual expense allocation, to mitigate security costs for the Hyde Park Santa Clause Parade, BE APPROVED.
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (10): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park
Nay (5): Josh Morgan, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Virginia Ridley, Jared Zaifman
8. Advisory Committee
Review
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to scope out the potential parameters for a comprehensive review of the Advisory Committee structure, and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee, in order for the Municipal Council to make an informed decision with respect to next step…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
10. FCM – Women in
Local Government - Diverse Voices for Change Initiative
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) BE ADVISED that the City of London would like to be a program participant in FCM’s Standing Committee on Increasing Women’s Participation in Municipal Government’s new three-year Women in Local Government program entitled Diverse Voices…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
12. Establishment of
W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee - Point of Source Water Treatment Program
That the Point of Source Water Treatment Program BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back on the legal and other implications of a two-tier subsidy system. (2015-E07)
✅ 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, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (1): Harold Usher
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 …
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
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…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
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 Main…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
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 un…
✅ Motion Passed
Unanimous (15-0)
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 tha…
✅ Motion Passed
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Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman