December 8, 2015, at 4:00 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:00 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor B. Armstrong discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with a matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including current and former municipal employees, with respect to employment-related matters; labour relations and employee negotiations; litigation or potential 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 P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of Pathways who is the registered owner of one of the properties that was vacant at that time.

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network, by indicating that he is employed by Western University.  Councillor J. Morgan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network, by indicating that he is employed by Western University.  Councillor J. Morgan also discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to the London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network Contribution Agreement.

Councillor J. Zaifman discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee having to do with City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens.  Councillor J. Zaifman further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 12 of the 1st Report of the Civic Works Committee.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   1st Report of the

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2.   2nd Report of the

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

3.   2nd Report of

the Corporate Services Committee

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   His Worship the

Mayor presents a plaque for the Economic Leadership Award to Autodata.

2.   His Worship the

Mayor presents the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards to the following recipients:  Ability First Coalition for the Tuesdays at Ten program;  South West Local Health Integration Network and Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre for the Indigenous Cultural Safety Online Training Program for Health Care Providers;  London Committee for Cross Cultural Arts for Sunfest; Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration for the Muslim Family Safety Program; and At^lohsa Native Family Healing Services for and Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin.

V.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

Motion Passed

The Council rises and goes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 4:24 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present, except Councillor V. Ridley.

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE THIRTIETH MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve the Minutes of the 30th Meeting held on November 24, 2015.

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve referral of the following communications, as noted on the Council Agenda:

1.   B.A. Vazquez, By

E-mail - Draft McCormick Area Secondary Plan (OZ-7601) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 2 of the 26th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

2.   (ADDED) J. Hoffer,

Cohen Highley Lawyers - Secondary Dwelling Units (OZ-8053) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 4 of the 26th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

1st Report of the Civic Works Committee

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clauses 1 to 18, excluding clauses 8, 9, 12 and 13.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Election of

Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2016.

That Councillor M. van Holst BE ELECTED Vice-Chair of the Civic Works Committee for the term ending November 30, 2016.

3.   10th Report of the

Cycling Advisory Committee

That the 10th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 17, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

4.   6th Report of the

Transportation Advisory Committee

That the 6th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 3, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

5.   3rd Report of the

LTC Long Term Growth Report Working Group

That the 3rd Report of the LTC Long Term Growth Report Working Group, from its meeting held on November 18, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

6.   Proposed Street

Encroachment Policy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed Street Encroachment Policy, appended to the staff report dated December 1, 2015 to:   a)         govern the application and approval procedure for the authorization of encroachments onto municipal streets and road allowances;   b)         delegate to the City Engineer the authority to approve or reject applications, authorize encroachments and terminate existing Encroachment Agreements on streets and road allowances within the City of London; and,   c)         update the fees and charges relating to Encroachment Agreements;    BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee for public consultation.  (2015-D16)

7.   Supply and Delivery

of Light Duty Replacement Vehicles

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and delivery of light duty replacement vehicles:   a)         the proposal submitted by Mt. Brydges Ford Sales Ltd., for the supply and delivery of light duty vehicles, BE ACCEPTED for a three (3)-year term with an option to extend the contract for two (2) additional, one-year terms at the sole discretion of the City;   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this award; and,   c)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval.

10.   Flooding Matters

Work Plan Proposal

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed work plan for investigation of flooding causes and recommended remedial actions BE APPROVED; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard the attached presentation from J. Lucas, Director, Water and Wastewater and R. Pedlow, Division Manager, Sewer Operations, with respect to this matter. (2015-E05)

11.   Supply and Delivery

of Pre-Wetting and Anti-Icing Liquids for Road Surfaces

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and delivery of pre-wetting and anti-icing liquids for road surfaces:   a)         the tendered price submitted by Pollard Highway Products, for the supply and delivery of pre-wetting and anti-icing liquids for road surfaces, at their estimated annual price of $187,500.00, excluding H.S.T., for a one (1) year period with the option to renew annually up to four (4) additional years, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is being reported as an irregular bid as per Purchasing Policy, Section  19.4 c), since only one (1) bid was received for this tender;   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this contract; and,   c)         the approval hereby BE GIVEN conditional upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2015-F18)

14.   Sarnia Road

Improvements Phase 3 - Hyde Park Road to Oakcrossing Gate - Detailed Design -  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 Sarnia Road Improvements Phase 3 Project:   a)         AECOM Canada Ltd., BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed design of the said project in the amount of $170,874.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) 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 December 1, 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)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Veterans Memorial Parkway North Extension from Huron Street to Clarke Road:   a)         Stantec Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the detailed design of the said project, in the amount of $408,359.60, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the City of London’s 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 December 1, 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.   Kindness Meters

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to dispose of 5 surplus parking meters, at no cost to Downtown London, for the sole purpose of implementing Kindness Meters as a pilot program; it being noted that the disposition is in accordance with Section 7. b. iv. of Schedule “E” of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy.  (2015-T02)

17.   9th Report of the

Cycling Advisory Committee

That the 9th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 22, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

18.   Deferred Matters

List

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at November 10, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.   Appointment of

Consultant for Environmental Assessment, Design, and Contract Administration for the Colonel Talbot Pumping Station and Sanitary Servicing Works

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 Environmental Assessment, Design and Contract Administration for the Colonel Talbot Pumping Station & Sanitary Servicing works:   a)         Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers in the amount of $872,468.40, including 20% 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 (e) 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 included on the Added Agenda as Item 8 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)

Motion Passed

9.   Red Light Camera

Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the implementation of the Red Light Camera Enforcement Program BE DEFFERED until more information is available from the Province of Ontario with respect to fine administration.  (2015-T08)

Motion Passed

12.   Appointment of

Consulting Engineers 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)         Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Functional Design, Detailed Design, Inspection and General Construction Administration of the North Lambeth P9 SWMF (ESSWM-DCNLP9), in the total amount of $427,165.00, plus an additional $136,042.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T.;   b)          Development Engineering (London) Limited  BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Functional Design, Detailed Design, Inspection and General Construction Administration of the Parker SWMF (ESSWM-PKR), in the total amount of $530,660.00, plus an additional $160,256.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T.;   c)         IBI Group Inc  BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Functional Design, Detailed Design, Inspection and General Construction Administration of the Pincombe Drain SWMF 3 (ESSWM-PD3), in the total amount of $365,060.00, plus an additional $102,706.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T.;   d)         MTE Consultants Inc. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the Detailed Design, Inspection and General Construction Administration of the Stoney Creek SWMF No. 2 (ESSWM-SC2), in the total amount of $209,608.00,  plus an additional $85,249.00 for contingency, provisional items and allowances, excluding H.S.T.;   it being noted that the consulting fees for the projects identified in a) through 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)         the financing for these works BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report included on the Added Agenda as Item 12 a);   f)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these works;   g)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts with these consultants for the works; and,   h)         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)

Motion Passed

13.   Bradley Avenue West

Extension - Wharncliffe Road South to Wonderland Road South - Detailed Design

  • 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 Bradley Avenue Extension from Wharncliffe Road South to Wonderland Road South:   a)         Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the detailed design of the said project in the amount of $364,452.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) 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 December 1, 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

26th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Draft McCormick

Area Secondary Plan (OZ-7601) (Relates to Bill No. 3)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the McCormick Area Secondary Plan:   a)         the McCormick Area Secondary Plan appended to the staff report dated November 26, 2015, as Schedule 2 BE ADOPTED;   b)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 2015 to amend the Official Plan to:   i)          amend Chapter 20 – Secondary Plans BY ADDING “McCormick Area Secondary Plan” to the list of Secondary Plans adopted by the Municipal Council in Section 20.2 i) of the Official Plan for the City of London; ii)         amend Chapter 20 – Secondary Plans BY ADDING Section 20.8 – McCormick Area Secondary Plan to the Official Plan for the City of London; and, iii)         ADD the naming and delineation of the “McCormick Area Secondary Plan” to Schedule “D” – Planning Areas; and,   c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the required Zoning By-law amendments to implement the McCormick Area Secondary Plan; it being noted that the Zoning By-law Amendments will be presented at a  public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter:   -           a communication dated September 11, 2015, from B. Brock, by e-mail; -           a communication from M. Whalley, ACO London Region; and, -           a communication dated November 23, 2015, from S.T. Merritt, Old East Village Business Improvement Area;   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-D09)

Motion Passed

3.   Property located at

1156 Dundas Street (OZ-8489) (Relates to Bill No. 4 and Bill No. 15)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of City of London, Realty Services Division, relating to the property located at 1156 Dundas Street:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 26, 2015 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 2015 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a General Industrial and Low Density Residential designation TO Main Street Commercial Corridor and Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation; and, TO amend Chapter 10 of the Official Plan (Policies for Specific Areas) to add a site-specific policy;   b)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 2015  to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a General Industrial (GI1) Zone TO a Holding Residential R1 (h-67-h-()-h-(**)-h-()-R1-2) Zone, a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-5-h-67-h-120-h-149-h-()-h-()-h-(****)-R6-5(_)) Zone, a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-5-h-67-h-120-h-149-h-()-h-()-h-()-R6-5(_)-H15) Zone, a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-5-h-67-h-120-h-149-h-()-h-(****)-BDC2(_)-D150- H35) Zone and an Open Space (OS1) Zone;   c)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the Site Plan approval process:   i)          the inclusion of environmentally sustainable and energy efficient technologies as recommended in the proposed McCormick Area Secondary Plan; and, ii)         the implementation of the Urban Design Guidelines, as appended to the staff report dated November 26, 2015 as Schedule “2” to Appendix ‘B’, the By-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 1156 Dundas Street; and,   d)         pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN as the amendments were minor in nature and were in accordance with the public notice;   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-D09)

Motion Passed

4.   Secondary Dwelling

Units (OZ-8053) (Relates to Bill No. 5 and Bill No. 16)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London, relating to an Official Plan Amendment to introduce new city-wide policies relating to secondary dwelling units and a Zoning By-law Amendment to introduce regulations related to secondary dwelling units:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 26, 2015 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 2015 to amend the City of London Official Plan to update secondary dwelling unit polices in accordance with changes to the Planning Act;   b)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 2015 to amend the City of London Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to provide secondary dwelling unit regulations in accordance with changes to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990;   c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement required changes to the Residential Rental Unit Licensing By-law to address Secondary Dwelling Unit uses;   d)         the policies for Secondary Dwelling Units BE INCORPORATED into the final draft of The London Plan; and,   e)         pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN as the amendments were minor in nature and were in accordance with the public notice;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter:   -           a communication from B. Lansink, by e-mail; -           a communication from D. Hinschberger, 430 Lawson Road; and, -           a communication dated November 23, 2015, from K. Hale, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.   (2015-D09)

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that clause 4 of the 26th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) regarding secondary dwelling units BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to be considered and reported back on as part of the Great-Near Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy Review currently being undertaken; it being noted that the Civic Administration should include in the Review, consideration of issues related to secondary dwelling units and the potential “grandfathering” of existing units that may have been created without a building permit, but could meet the zoning, building and fire code regulations being proposed for the secondary dwelling units.

Motion Passed

27th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 5, inclusive.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   13th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 13th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on November 11, 2015:   a)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) reviewed the Notice of Revised Application dated October 28, 2015, from M. Davis, Planner II, with respect to an application from the Corporation of the County of Middlesex relating to the property located at 50 King Street, and reiterated the previous comment from the LACH from its meeting held on July 9, 2014, which read:   “That the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) reviewed and received a Notice dated June 18, 2014, from B. Turcotte, Senior Planner, with respect to an application submitted by The Corporation of the County of Middlesex relating to the property located at 50 King Street. The LACH expressed concern about the impact of the proposed amendment on Heritage buildings within and surrounding the site, recognizing that the site falls within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District and near the Forks of the Thames; it being noted that the LACH looks forward to receiving the Heritage Impact Assessment for this area”;   b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Heritage Alteration Permit Application for the property located at 89 York Street:   i)          consistent with the Delegated Authority By-Law (By-Law No. C.P.-1502-129), and as recommended by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), the alterations to the designated property located at 89 York Street, within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED by the City Planner, with the following terms and conditions:   A)           the final drawings submitted for Site Plan approval and Building Permit be consistent with the features described in this proposal included in the staff report dated November 11, 2015, to the satisfaction of the City Planner; and,   B)        the display of a Heritage Alteration Permit be placed in a location visible from the street during the construction of the structure; and,   ii)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the LACH expressed the following comments with respect to this matter:   A)        given the location of the site and the relatively low proposed height and small lot area, the LACH supports the Heritage Alteration Permit application; and, B)        the LACH received and concurred with the Heritage Impact Statement dated October 26, 2015, prepared by Kirkness Consulting;               it being noted that the LACH reviewed and received the Heritage Impact Statement and heard verbal delegations from L. Kirkness, Kirkness Consulting Inc., E. Lui, Jing for Jing and E. Poletti, Architect Inc., with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the LACH was impressed with the thoroughness of the Heritage Impact Statement and more specifically found “Table 1 – Proposed Development Design Response to HCD Plan Guidelines” helpful in understanding the decision making process;   c)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) indicated its support of the proposed HER Zone as outlined in the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) dated October 27, 2015, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., for the properties located at 179-181 and 183 King Street; it being noted that the LACH acknowledged the thoroughness of the HIA;   d)         consistent with the Delegated Authority By-law (By-law No. C.P.-1502-129), and as recommended by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, the alterations to the heritage designated properties located at 515 and 517 Princess Avenue, within the East Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED, with the following terms and conditions:   i)          the proposed vinyl shingles in the gable of the awning roof be replaced by a painted wood cladding, with trim; ii)         the proposed aluminium post outside the entry doors be replaced by a painted wood post or painted wood bracket; and, iii)         the display of a Heritage Alteration Permit be placed in a location visible from the street, until the work is completed;   e)         clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 9 to 11, BE RECEIVED.

3.   9th Report of the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

The following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 19, 2015:   a)         C. Kushnir and S. Peirce BE APPOINTED as the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee representative and alternate, respectively, to the Dingman Creek Subwatershed:  Stormwater Servicing Strategy, Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 17, BE RECEIVED.

4.   Property located at

585 Waterloo Street

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the brownfield incentive application of 2386225 Ontario Ltd., relating to the property located at 585 Waterloo Street:   a)         the application of 2386225 Ontario Ltd., for brownfield incentives under the Community Improvement Plan for Brownfields Incentives for a reimbursement on 50% of Development Charges paid by the applicant, up to a maximum amount of $275,000 BE APPROVED; and,   b)         the applicant BE REQUIRED to enter into an agreement with the City of London to be executed by the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner or designate, outlining relevant terms and conditions of the Community Improvement Plan; it being noted that the agreement between the City and 2386255 Ontario Ltd., will be transferable and binding on any subsequent property owner(s); it being further noted that Financial Planning and Policy staff have identified that there are sufficient funds in the Community Improvement Program – Grant Reserve Fund to finance this grant.   (2015-D19)

5.   Property located at

1895 Blue Heron Drive (Z-8532)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Catherine Burns, relating to the property located at 1895 Blue Heron Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 30, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 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 Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(3)) Zone TO a Light Industrial Special Provision (LI1(_)) 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)

Motion Passed

6.   Properties located

at 1155-1236 Gough Road and 1974-2119 Gough Avenue (Z-8509) (Relates to Bill No. 18)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the properties located at 1155-1236 Gough Road and 1974-2119 Gough Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 30, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 2015 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(7)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-3(_)) 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)

Motion Passed

7.   Property located at

1080 Westdel Bourne - Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (39T-14503/OZ-8410) (Relates to Bill No. 6 and Bill No. 19)

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that clause 7 be amended as follows:   i)              by deleting part b) in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new part b):   “b)                  the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, 2015, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan, as amended in part a) above), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM an Urban Reserve (UR3) Zone, a Community Shopping Area (CSA5) Zone, and a holding Community Shopping Area (h-h-25-CSA5) Zone TO:   -                     a Holding Business District Commercial Special Provision (h-h-  -BDC(  )) Zone, to permit a range of uses such as animal clinics, apartment buildings, assembly halls, bake shops, cinemas, clinics, commercial recreation establishments, convenience service establishments, financial institutions, hotels, medical/ dental offices, nursing homes, offices, places of entertainment, private clubs, private schools, restaurants, retail stores, service and repair establishments, supermarkets, taverns, cluster townhouses, cluster stacked townhouses and street townhouses together with special zone regulations for a front and exterior side yard depth maximum of 8.0 metres; interior side and rear yard depth minimum abutting a residential zone of 6.0 metres; interior side and rear yard depth minimum abutting a non-residential zone of 3.0 metres from any other zone boundary and 0.0 metres within the same BDC( ) zone; building height minimum of 8.0 metres; building height maximum of 38.0 metres; gross floor area for retail uses maximum 30,000 square metres; total gross floor area for office uses maximum 9,500 square metres; gross floor area for offices per building maximum 5,000 square metres; landscaped open space minimum 10%; lot coverage maximum 60%; off-street parking minimum for commercial – one (1) space per 30 square metres; off-street parking minimum for office – one (1) space per 40 square metres; off-street parking minimum for residential – one (1) space per unit; distance of surface parking areas from a public road allowance minimum 3.0 metres; residential density maximum 100 units per hectare; it being noted that uses shall be permitted in a shopping centre building, a stand-alone building or a mixed use multi-storey building (including live-work format); (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; (h-) – to ensure that urban design objectives established through the subdivision review process are being met, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development is in keeping with the design principles and concepts identified in the West Five Urban Design Guidelines, and subject to further refinement through the subdivision Design Studies and/or Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the City of London;   -                     a Holding Residential R5/R6 Special Provision/Community Facility Special Provision (h-h-  -R5-3(  )/R6-5(  )/CF1(  )) Zone to permit various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare with a special provision for maximum lot coverage of 50%, minimum front and exterior side yard depth to main building of 3.0 metres; and to permit a limited range of Community Facility uses such as community centres and libraries; (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; (h-) – to ensure that urban design objectives established through the subdivision review process are being met, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development is in keeping with the design principles and concepts identified in the West Five Urban Design Guidelines, and subject to further refinement through the subdivision Design Studies and/or Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the City of London;   -                     a Holding Residential Special Provision (h-h-  -R5-3(  )/R6-5(  )) Zone to permit various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse, stacked townhouse and apartment buildings up to a maximum density of 35 units per hectare with a special provision for maximum lot coverage of 50%, and minimum front and exterior side yard depth to main building of 3.0 metres; (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; (h-) – to ensure that urban design objectives established through the subdivision review process are being met, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development is in keeping with the design principles and concepts identified in the West Five Urban Design Guidelines, and subject to further refinement through the subdivision Design Studies and/or Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the City of London;   -                     a Holding Residential R5/R6/R7/R8 Special Provision (h-h-  -R5-6( )/R6-5(  )/ R7-D75-H18/R8-4( )) Zone to permit various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 50 units per hectare with a special provision for a maximum lot coverage of 50%, maximum height of 15 metres and minimum front and exterior side yard depth to main building of 3.0 metres; and, to permit such uses as apartment buildings, senior citizens apartment buildings, nursing homes, continuum-of-care facilities and emergency care establishments up to a maximum density of 75 units per hectare and maximum height of 18 metres; (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; (h-) – to ensure that urban design objectives established through the subdivision review process are being met, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development is in keeping with the design principles and concepts identified in the West Five Urban Design Guidelines, and subject to further refinement through the subdivision Design Studies and/or Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the City of London;   -                     a Holding Residential R5/R6/R8 Special Provision (h-h-  -R5-6(  )/R6-5(  )/R8-3(  )) Zone to permit various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 50 units per hectare with a special provision for a maximum lot coverage of 50%, maximum height of 15 metres and minimum front and exterior side yard depth to main building of 3.0 metres; and, to permit such uses as apartment buildings, senior citizens apartment buildings, continuum-of-care facilities and emergency care establishments up to a maximum density of 65 units per hectare with a special provision for maximum height of 15 metres; (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; (h-) – to ensure that urban design objectives established through the subdivision review process are being met, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development is in keeping with the design principles and concepts identified in the West Five Urban Design Guidelines, and subject to further refinement through the subdivision Design Studies and/or Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the City of London;   -                     a Holding Residential R5/R6 Special Provision (h-h-  -R5-6(  )/R6-5(  )) Zone to permit various forms of cluster housing including single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartment buildings, townhouse and stacked townhouses up to a maximum density of 50 units per hectare with a special provision for a maximum lot coverage of 50%, maximum height of 15 metres and minimum front and exterior side yard depth to main building of 3.0 metres; (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; (h-) – to ensure that urban design objectives established through the subdivision review process are being met, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development is in keeping with the design principles and concepts identified in the West Five Urban Design Guidelines, and subject to further refinement through the subdivision Design Studies and/or Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the City of London;   -                     a Holding Residential R10 (h-h-54-h-   -R10-3-H55) Zone to permit such uses as apartment buildings, senior citizens apartment buildings and continuum-of-care facilities up to a maximum density of 250 units per hectare and maximum height of 55 metres; (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development; (h-_) – to ensure that urban design objectives established through the subdivision review process are being met, a site plan shall be approved and a development agreement shall be entered into which ensures that future development is in keeping with the design principles and concepts identified in the West Five Urban Design Guidelines, and subject to further refinement through the subdivision Design Studies and/or Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the City of London; (h-54) – to ensure the owner implements all noise attenuation measures as recommended in noise assessment reports, acceptable to the City of London;   -                     an Open Space (OS1) Zone to permit such uses as conservation lands, conservation works and public parks;   -                     an Open Space (OS3) Zone to permit cemeteries; and,   -                     a Holding Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h-h-5-CSA5(  )) Zone with a special provision that the Total Gross Floor Area for Office Uses (Maximum) within this zone and the adjacent BDC(   ) Zone combined shall not exceed 9,500 square metres; (h) – to ensure orderly development and adequate provision of municipal services, the “h” symbol shall not be deleted until the required security is provided and that the conditions of draft plan approval will ensure the execution of a subdivision agreement prior to development;   -                     a Holding Provision (h-5) for Blocks 1 to 6, inclusive, to ensure that development takes a form compatible with adjacent land uses, agreements shall be entered into following public site plan review specifying the issues allowed for under Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, prior to the removal of the “h-5” symbol;” and,   ii)              by adding the following new part g): “g)        that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice be given as the amendment is minor in nature.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clause 7, as amended.

Motion Passed

8.   Property located at

2300 Richmond Street (OZ-8501)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clauses 1, 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11 of the 1st Report of the Corporate Services Committee and clause 1 of the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Zaifman disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report, having to do with City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens, by indicating that his mother is on the Board of the organization that has applied for a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens.

2.   Election of

Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2016

That Councillor J. Morgan BE ELECTED Vice Chair of the Corporate Services Committee for the term ending November 30, 2016.

4.   Amendment to

Council Policy 28(1) Travel and Business Expenses (Relates to Bill No. 4)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 8, 2015 to repeal Council Policy 28(1) entitled “Travel and Business Expenses” and replace it with a revised Council Policy 28(1), in order to incorporate the following amendments to the Policy:   a)         revise the Expense Review Officer for the Mayor;   b)         revise the local mileage provisions to exclude Council Member’s (with the exception of the Head of Council) who now have local mileage expenses provided for under Council Policy 28(2); c)         revise the provision for out-of-town mileage reimbursement for individuals who receive a monthly vehicle allowance when travel exceeds 150km; and,   d)         revise the Risk Management Policy appendices for personal and rented vehicles to reflect more current terminology.

7.   2015 Capital Budget

Status – Third Quarter Report

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:   a)         the 2015 Capital Budget Status - Third Quarter Report BE RECEIVED for information;   b)         the capital projects listed in Appendix A of the staff report dated December 1, 2015, with a total of $17.9 million of net surplus funding, BE CLOSED and the following actions be taken: i)          reserve fund draws of $11,710,607.86 BE TRANSFERRED back to the reserve funds which originally funded the projects; ii)         pay-as-you-go funding of $109,339.31 BE TRANSFERRED to the capital receipts account; and, iii)         authorized debt financing of $6,032,887.41 BE RELEASED, resulting in a reduction of authorized debt.

9.   Required

Expenditure - Elevator Replacement $85,000

That Covent Garden Market BE AUTHORIZED to spend an amount of approximately $85,000 to cover the cost of replacing the elevator in the Covent Garden Market in January 2016, notwithstanding that approval of the Capital Budget will not occur until a later date.

11.   Change of Date -

February 22, 2016 CSC Meeting

That the Corporate Services Committee meeting originally scheduled for February 22, 2016 BE CHANGED to February 16, 2016 at 12 Noon.

2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

3.   Corporate Asset

Management Plan 2015 Review

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Division Manager, Corporate Asset Management, the staff report dated December 1, 2015 regarding the Corporate Asset Management Plan 2015 Review BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

5.   City of London Days

at the Budweiser Gardens

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, and notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request from the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario to  host a Charity Lunch Event featuring local restaurants on June 13, 2016 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that no other request has been received for 2016 to date.

Motion Passed

6.   2015 Operating

Budget Status - Third Quarter Report

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Operating Budget Status – Third Quarter Report for the Property Tax Supported, Water, and Wastewater and Treatment Budgets: a)         the 2015 Operating Budget Status – Third Quarter Report for the Property Tax Supported (refer to Appendix A of the staff report dated December 1, 2015), Water, and Wastewater and Treatment Budgets BE RECEIVED for information, it being noted that Civic Administration is projecting:   i)         $4.7 million in net savings for the Property Tax Supported Budget as identified by the Civic Administration and Boards and Commissions. The year-end position could fluctuate significantly based on factors beyond the control of the Civic Administration such as Ontario Works caseload pressures, winter maintenance conditions and mandatory community improvement plan program incentives. It should also be noted that the Civic Administration increased the London Police Service budget by $1.6 million in the 3rd quarter to address budget-related matters concerning policing services by a corresponding budget reduction in Financial Management; ii)        $1.1 million deficit in the Water Rate Supported Budget; iii)       $0.2 million deficit in the Wastewater and Treatment Rate Supported Budget;   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to/draw down from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to balance year-end operations of the Property Tax Supported Budget should the Budget be in a surplus/deficit position;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to the Unfunded Liability Reserve, any operational savings realized from personnel and contingency budgets at 2015 year-end; it being noted that the net unfunded liability balance as reported in the 2014 Financial Statement is at $94.6 million;   d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to draw down from the Social Services Reserve Fund to offset transitional costs associated with the establishment of the Northeast and Southeast Ontario Works (OW) locations; it being noted that if sufficient savings to cover the transitional costs exist within the OW service area the draw down will not be taken;   e)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to/draw down from the Water Capital Reserve Fund to balance year-end operations of the Water Budget should the Budget be in a surplus/deficit position;   f)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to contribute to/draw down from the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve to balance year-end operations of the Wastewater & Treatment Budget should the Budget be in a surplus/deficit position; and   g)         details of the Civic Administration’s contribution of $926,303 ($692,227 – Property Tax Supported; $165,160 – Water; and $68,916. – Wastewater) to the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Economy reserves in 2015 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.   Tax Adjustment

Agenda

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated December 1, 2015, as revised by the revisions included on the Added Agenda as Item 8 a), BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax Adjustment Agenda.

Motion Passed

10.   Syrian Refugee

Resettlement

That the following actions be taken with respect to refugee resettlement:   a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to update City Council on their current plans for the refugee families arriving in London, and any additional measures the City of London can take to better support newcomers;   b)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to send letters of support to the Provincial and Federal Governments, demonstrating a collective commitment to resettling refugees; and   c)         the Members of City Council who sit on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors and Standing Committees (Deputy Mayor M. Cassidy, Councillor H.L, Usher and Councillor J. Zaifman) BE REQUESTED to further pursue these national conversations and opportunities to co-ordinate efforts.

At 6:12 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

At 6:17 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Passed

26th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve clause 1.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve clauses 1 to 12, excluding clauses 2, 6 and 7.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

3.   Surplus/Deficit Policy

4.   Strategic Plan for The City of London

2015-2019:  Proposed Reporting Process and Year One Update

5.   City of London Community Grants Program

Proposed Evaluate Criteria and Revised Community Grants Policy and Grant Agreement

8.   Public Participation Meeting – 2016 Water

and Wastewater Rates

9.   Small City Strategy Terms of Reference

10.   Consideration of Appointments to the

County/City Liaison Committee

11.   Confirmation of Appointment to the

Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

12.   8th Report of the Governance

Working Group

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

2.   Municipal Implications of the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission Report

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Amend part a) of clause 2, by adding the following words “with regular progress updates to be provided to the Municipal Council, through the appropriate standing committee” after the words “Group;”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve clause 2, as amended.

Motion Passed

6.   London Medical Innovation and

Commercialization Network

7.   London Medical Innovation and

Commercialization Network Update (Paul Paolatto and Peter White)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

13.   Request for Delegation Status – Expansion

of London Optimist Sports Centre (BMO Centre)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve that Council recess.

Motion Passed

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed

1st Report of the Committee of the Whole

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property at 3713 Scotland Drive:   a)         the offer submitted by Ashley Hennessy and Suzanne Hennessy to sell to the City the property municipally known as 3713 Scotland Drive, located on the south side of Scotland Drive, further described as Part of North ½ Lot 19 Concession 6, Designated as Part 7, Reference Plan 33R1297, containing an area of approximately 18.5 hectares (45.8 acres), for the purpose of buffering the City’s W12A landfill site, for the sum of $756,000.00, BE ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal fees, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this transaction, subject to assessment; and             b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the   Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

Motion Passed

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to amend the annual meeting calendar by deleting the December 21, 2015 Council Meeting date and by replacing it with a January 4, 2016 Council Meeting date, with the meeting commencing at 4:00 PM.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that the annual meeting calendar be amended by deleting the December 21, 2015 Council Meeting date and by replacing it with a January 4, 2016 Council Meeting date, with the meeting commencing at 4:00 PM.

Motion Passed

XIII.   BY-LAWS

BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 1 to 4, 6 to 15, 17, and 21 to the added Bill No. 26, excluding Bill No. 23.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 1 to 4, 6 to 15, 17 and 21 to the added Bill No. 26, excluding Bill No. 23.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 1 to 4, 6 to 15, 17 and 21 to the added Bill No. 26, excluding Bill No. 23.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No 18.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 18.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 18.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 20.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 20.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 20.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 23.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 23.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 23.

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

31 substantive votes at this meeting (11 contested, 20 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

10#2. Syrian Refugee

Resettlement

At 6:17 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

12#2. 8th Report of the Governance

Working Group

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

13#2. Request for Delegation Status – Expansion

of London Optimist Sports Centre (BMO Centre)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Josh Morgan, 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 (2): Anna Hopkins, Jesse Helmer

13#2. Request for Delegation Status – Expansion

of London Optimist Sports Centre (BMO Centre)

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for th…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

13#2. Request for Delegation Status – Expansion

of London Optimist Sports Centre (BMO Centre)

Approve that, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

2#3. (ADDED) J. Hoffer,

Cohen Highley Lawyers - Secondary Dwelling Units (OZ-8053) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 4 of the 26th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#8. Municipal Implications of the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission Report

Amend part a) of clause 2, by adding the following words “with regular progress updates to be provided to the Municipal Council, through the appropriate standing committee” after the words “Group;”

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

2#8. Municipal Implications of the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission Report

Approve clause 2, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

3#3. Property located at

1156 Dundas Street (OZ-8489) (Relates to Bill No. 4 and Bill No. 15)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of City of London, Realty Services Division, relating to the property located at 1156 Dundas Street:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

4#2. Secondary Dwelling

Units (OZ-8053) (Relates to Bill No. 5 and Bill No. 16)

Approve that clause 4 of the 26th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) regarding secondary dwelling units BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to be considered and reported back on as part of the Great-Near Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy Review currently being un…

✅ 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, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Bill Armstrong

5#3. City of London Days

at the Budweiser Gardens

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, and notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request from the Parkinson Society Southwestern Onta…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

6#2. Properties located

at 1155-1236 Gough Road and 1974-2119 Gough Avenue (Z-8509) (Relates to Bill No. 18)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the properties located at 1155-1236 Gough Road and 1974-2119 Gough Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated Nove…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (3): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Virginia Ridley

7#2. Property located at

1080 Westdel Bourne - Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (39T-14503/OZ-8410) (Relates to Bill No. 6 and Bill No. 19)

Approve that clause 7 be amended as follows:   i)              by deleting part b) in its entirety and by replacing it with the following new part b):   “b)                  the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 21, …

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park

Nay (7): Anna Hopkins, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman

7#2. Property located at

1080 Westdel Bourne - Application for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (39T-14503/OZ-8410) (Relates to Bill No. 6 and Bill No. 19)

Approve clause 7, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

7#4. London Medical Innovation and

Commercialization Network Update (Paul Paolatto and Peter White)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

8#2. Property located at

2300 Richmond Street (OZ-8501)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

8#3. Tax Adjustment

Agenda

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated December 1, 2015, as revised by the revisions included on the Added Agenda as Item 8 a), BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee, a…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

V. COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Approve that Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in camera, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

VI. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE THIRTIETH MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Approve the Minutes of the 30th Meeting held on November 24, 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 to amend the annual meeting calendar by deleting the December 21, 2015 Council Meeting date and by replacing it with a January 4, 2016 Council Meeting date, wit…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

XII. EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Approve that the annual meeting calendar be amended by deleting the December 21, 2015 Council Meeting date and by replacing it with a January 4, 2016 Council Meeting date, with the meeting commencing at 4:00 PM.

✅ 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, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

Nay (1): Jesse Helmer

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No 18.

✅ 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

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 18.

✅ 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

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 18.

✅ 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

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 20.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Jesse Helmer, Jared Zaifman

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 20.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (3): Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Jared Zaifman

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 20.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (3): Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Jared Zaifman

8. Appointment of

Consultant for Environmental Assessment, Design, and Contract Administration for the Colonel Talbot Pumping Station and Sanitary Servicing Works

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 Environmental Assessment, Design and Contract Administration for the Colonel Talbot …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

9. Red Light Camera

Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Roads and Transportation, the implementation of the Red Light Camera Enforcement Program BE DEFFERED until more information is available from the Province of Ontario with respect to fine administration.  (2015-T08)

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)

12. Appointment of

Consulting Engineers 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 (13-0)

13. Bradley Avenue West

Extension - Wharncliffe Road South to Wonderland Road South - Detailed Design

  • 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 Bradley Avenue Extension from Wharncliffe Road South to Wonderland Road South:   a)         Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineeri…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (15-0)