May 3, 2016, at 4:01 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:01 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   At 6:22 PM His

Worship the Mayor presents the Tim Hickman Memorial Health and Safety Scholarship to Ms. Colleen Biggs.

V.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor P. Squire

Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of a request to permit an enquiry, in closed session, with respect to the status of two outstanding personnel matters.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor P. Squire

Approve that pursuant to section 17 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion to add the following additional in camera reason in order to permit an enquiry, in closed session, with respect to the status of two outstanding personnel matters:   “A matter pertaining to employee negotiations and labour relations including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to employment related matters including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.”

Motion Passed


MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

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 4:12 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.   At 4:15 PM E. Soldo, J. Stanford and B. Warner leave the meeting.   At 5:35 PM M. Hayward leaves the meeting.   At 5:38 PM Councillor P. Squire leaves the meeting.   At 5:38 PM K. Dawtrey, N. Hall and L.M. Rowe leave the meeting.   At 5:39 PM Councillor P. Squire enters the meeting.   The Committee of the Whole recesses at 5:41 PM and Council reconvenes at 5:47 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

VI.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TENTH MEETING HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that the Minutes of the Tenth Meeting held on April 19, 2016 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed


VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve receipt and referral of Communication No. 1, as noted on the Agenda.


1.   Councillor P.

Hubert - Pedestrian Crossover Program (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 5 of the 7th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed


VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

11th Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor M. Cassidy presents.

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 2, 5 and 11.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

3.   Canada 150

Community Infrastructure Program Contribution Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 159)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the execution of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Contribution Agreement:   a)         the by-law attached to the staff report dated April 26, 2016 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to:             i)          approve the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Contribution Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right Canada hereby represented by the Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario; and,             ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Contribution Agreement, attached as Schedule A to the by-law;     b)         funding for the Canada 150  Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150)  BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Reports appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016 as:   i)          Appendix “B” – New Capital Budget Project No. PD2247 Improvement of Main Trail at Westminster Ponds;   ii)         Appendix “C” – New Capital Budget Project No. RC2623 Renovation of Pavilion in Harris Park; and   iii)         Appendix “D” – New Capital Budget Project No. GG1697 Repair of Victoria Park Cenotaph.

4.   Southwest Ontario

Urban Mayors Caucus (SOUMC) - Update

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to support the administration of the Southwest Ontario Urban Mayors Caucus (SOUMC), led by Government and External Relations in partnership with the Mayor’s Office.

6.   New Council Policy

  • Asset Transfers to Municipal Services Corporations (Relates to Bill No.

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated April 26, 2016 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 for the purpose of adopting a new Council policy entitled “Asset Transfers to Municipal Services Corporations Policy”.

7.   Council Resolution

on Future Tax Policy Report

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated April 26, 2016, entitled “Council Resolution on Future Tax Policy Report” BE RECEIVED for information.

8.   Pre-Authorized Tax

Payment Plan By-law Amendment (Relates to Bill No. 162)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated April 26, 2016 to amend By-law No. A.-5505-497, entitled “A By-law to authorize the implementation of a Pre-authorized Tax Payment Plan for The Corporation of the City of London”, to include a reference to the Legislation Act, 2006 in identifying the payment withdrawal dates for the Plan BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016.

9.   Year 2016 Tax

Policy (Relates to Bill No.’s 163, 164, 165, 166 and 167)

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 attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the  Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016, in accordance with Sub-sections 308(4) and 308.1(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to set tax ratios in the various property classes;   b)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to fully utilize options available in 2016 to exclude properties in capped property classes which have reached current value assessment tax levels or higher in 2015 from being capped again in 2016 and future years;   c)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “E”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to initiate a 4-year phase out of capping for any of the non-residential property classes where London is eligible for such option;       d)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “C”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to claw back a portion of tax decreases in each of the commercial, industrial and multi-residential classes sufficient to fully finance the capping of increases as required under Section 329 of the Municipal Act, 2001;   e)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “D”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to adopt the capping formulae for the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes as described in detail in this report;   f)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN to adopt a phase-in program for tax changes resulting from the reassessment of properties in the residential, farmland and managed forests property classes in accordance with Section 318 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that such a phase-in is unnecessary with the current system of four year phase-in of assessment values on the assessment roll.

10.   Year 2016 Education

Tax Rates (Relates to Bill No. 168)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the attached proposed by-law to levy education tax rates for 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016.

12.   Municipal Council

resolution adopted at its meeting held on April 5, 2016 regarding the Appointment of M. McAlpine to the Agricultural Advisory Committee

That M. McAlpine BE APPOINTED to the Agricultural Advisory Committee as a Voting Member-at-Large, for the term ending February 28, 2019; it being noted that this appointment will result in the vacancy for an Alternate Member-at-Large.

13.   Legalize Assisted

Suicide and Euthanasia

That the communication from John S. Bulsza, with respect a Federal Government Bill to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia, BE NOTED AND FILED.

14.   Change in Meeting

Date

That the May 10, 2016  meeting of the Corporate Services Committee (CSC) BE CANCELLED and a Special Meeting of the CSC BE HELD on May 17, 2016 at 3 PM to deal with an in camera, time sensitive matter.

15.   Request for Legal

Advice – London Police Services’ Notice of Application to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission

That the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to bring forward, at the May 3, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting, legal advice pertaining to the London Police Services’ Notice of Application to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission related to the London Police Services 2016 -2019 Multi-Year Budget process.

Motion Passed


2.   Ontario Police

Services Act Review - London Submission

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the staff report dated April 26, 2016, with respect to the Ontario Police Services Act consultation, BE RECEIVED for information.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that the matter of the amendment


Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer BE REFERRED

the Civic Administration for a report back with respect to the proposed amendment.

Motion Passed


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


5.   Canada Ukraine

Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance (PLEDDG Ukraine) (Relates to Bill No. 160)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the proposed revised by-law attached to the Added Agenda as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 3, 2016 to:   a)         authorize and approve  a Memorandum of Understanding (attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law) between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and The Corporation of the City of London regarding the Canada Ukraine Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance (PLEDDG); and   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding authorized and approved in a), above.

Motion Passed


11.   Delegation -

Application of a Gender Lens - L. N. Garrison

That the attached presentation from N. Garrison, with respect to “Defining and Applying Diversity: ‘Gender Lens’” BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration and the Municipal Council’s Advisory Committees for consideration, and particularly to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for feedback.

Motion Passed


The motion to refer the presentation to the Civic Administration and the Municipal Council’s Advisory Committees for consideration, and particularly to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for feedback, is put.

Motion Passed


7th Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor J. Helmer presents.

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by to Approve clauses 1

11, excluding clauses 2 and 5.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

3.   Appointment of

Consulting Engineer for Contract Administration Services Associated with the Construction of 2016 Infrastructure Renewal Projects: Ridgewood Crescent - Reconstruction and Bond Street/Raywood Avenue Alexandra Street/Lincoln Place Reconstruction

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 2016 Infrastructure Renewal Projects for the Ridgewood Crescent Reconstruction and Bond Street/Raywood Avenue/Alexandra Street/Lincoln Place Reconstruction:   a)         the following Consulting Engineering firms BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the contract administration services, including geotechnical services for the projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:   i)          Ridgewood Crescent Reconstruction: AECOM Canada Limited (AECOM), in the amount of $181,555.00 including contingency, excluding H.S.T.; and,   ii)         Bond Street/Raywood Avenue/Alexandra Street/Lincoln Place Reconstruction: Spriet Associates London Ltd. (Spriet); in the amount of $246,125.00, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;   b)         the financing for the work identified in a), above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Appendix “A”;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work;   d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the work to be done relating to these projects (Ridgewood Tender 16-01 and Bond, Raywood, Alexandra, Lincoln Tender 16-08); and,   e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other document, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2016-F18)

4.   Amendments to the

Traffic and Parking By-law Pertaining to the No Left-Turn Restrictions on Southdale Road West at Tillman Road and at Farnham Road (Relates to Bill No. 174)

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 April 25, 2016 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (P.S. 111) with respect to the removal of the no left-turn restrictions on Southdale Road West at Farnham Road and Tillman Road.  (2016-T08)

6.   Blackfriars Bridge

Rehabilitation Detailed Design and Tendering - 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 appointment of a Consulting Engineer for the Blackfriars Bridge Rehabilitation Project:   a)         Dillon Consulting Limited BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the detailed design and tendering for the Blackfriars Bridge Rehabilitation Project at an upset amount of $587,290.00, 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 April 25, 2016 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.   (2016-F18)

7.   Landscape Material

on Boulevard Policy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated April 25, 2016, with respect to alternate landscape materials on City boulevards, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2016-T06)

8.   Environmental

Programs Update

That, on the recommendation of the Director,  Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 regarding the Environmental Programs Update:   a)         the staff report BE RECEIVED by the Municipal Council for information; and,   b)         the staff report BE FORWARDED to the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) for its information.  (2016-E00)

9.   4th Report of the

Transportation Advisory Committee

That the 4th Report of Transportation Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 5, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

10.   Deferred Matters

List

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at April 19, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

11.   Blackfriars Bridge

  • Review of Vehicular Access

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the need for vehicular access on Blackfriars Bridge upon the completion of the capital works necessary for SHIFT Rapid Transit and the Western Road and Wharncliffe Road Widenings, as the works relate to the Blackfriars Bridge.

Motion Passed


2.   School Zone Speed

Limit Policy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the draft School Zone Speed Limit Policy, appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Appendix “A”, BE REFERRED to a public participation meeting to be held at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee in order to gather public input on the draft School Zone Speed Limit Policy;  it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached communication from S. Maguire and Councillor M. vanHolst, with respect to this matter.  (2016-T08)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed


5.   Pedestrian

Crossover Program

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a Pedestrian Crossover Program, as guided by the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 15 - Pedestrian Crossing Facilities; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, with respect to this matter. (2016-T04)

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that clause 5 be amended to include the location of Capulet Lane and Silversmith Street so that the clause now reads:   “That the following actions be taken with respect to a Pedestrian Crossover Program:   a)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a Pedestrian Crossover Program, as guided by the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 15

  • Pedestrian Crossing Facilities; and   b)            the area of Capulet Lane and Silversmith Street BE CONSIDERED as a potential site for a pedestrian crossover;   it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, with respect to this matter. (2016-T04)”

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clause 5, as amended.

Motion Passed


8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor P. Squire presents.

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clause 11.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   5th Report of the

Advisory Committee on the Environment

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on April 6, 2016:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) 2016 Work Plan:   i)          it BE NOTED that the ACE reviewed and updated its 2016 Work Plan and asked that it be brought forward quarterly for updates; ii)         the ACE annual budget allocation BE PLACED on its agenda monthly; and, iii)         the 2016 Work Plan template column “Budget” BE AMENDED to reflect both proposed and actual expenditures; and   b)         clauses 1 to 19 and 21, BE RECEIVED.

3.   Property located at

27 Centre 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 Escalade Property Corp., relating to the property located at 27 Centre Street:   a)         the application by Escalade Property Corp., 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 $169,500 BE APPROVED;   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 Escalade Property Corp. will be transferable and binding on any subsequent property owner(s); and,   c)         the financing for this brownfield incentive BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016.  (2016-D09)

4.   Property located at

68 Bruce Street

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by T. and M. Austin, to designate the property located at 68 Bruce Street:   a)         the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner’s Report dated April 25, 2016, BE RECEIVED for information; and,   b)         that notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intent to designate the property located at 68 Bruce Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Appendix C.   (2016-R01)

5.   Properties located

at 75, 77, 81 and 91 Southdale Road East and 3021 White Oak Road (H-8586) (Relates to Bill No. 181)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of York Development Group, relating to the properties located at 75, 77, 81 and 91 Southdale Road East and 3021 White Oak Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of 75, 77, 81 and 91  Southdale Road East and 3021 White Oak Road FROM a Holding Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (h-168*NSA4(6)) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NSA4(6)) Zone to remove the holding h-168 provision.  (2016-D09)

6.   Property located at

2280 Wickerson Road Wickerson Woods Subdivision - Extension to Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval (39T-00519)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision application of Kape Developments Limited, (File No. 39T-00519), relating to the property located at 2280 Wickerson Road:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports a one (1) year  extension of draft approval for draft approved plan 39T-00519, prepared by AGM Surveying and certified by Bruce Baker (dated April 1, 2001, drawing No. 1058 dwg Wickerson-3.dwg), as red line amended, which shows 86 single detached dwelling lots and a park block, served by three (3) local public streets, the extension of a secondary collector road and Wickerson Road SUBJECT TO the previously imposed conditions; and,   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues information appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Schedule “B”.   (2016-D12)

7.   Property located at

2332 Wickerson Road - Wickerson Hills Subdivision - Extension to Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval (39T-08507)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision application of 911578 Ontario Ltd., (File No. 39T-08507), relating to the property located at 2332 Wickerson Road:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports a one (1) year  extension of draft approval for draft approved plan 39T-08507, submitted by Mike Meddaoui, File No. 39T-08507, prepared by Bruce S. Baker (Archibald, Gray and McKay Ltd.) Drawing No. 06.174, dated November 18, 2008, which shows 173 single detached lots, three (3) future residential development blocks, one (1) walkway block and one (1) park block, served by three (3) local roads, two (2) secondary collector roads and Wickerson Road SUBJECT TO the revised conditions appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Appendix “39T-08507”;   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Approval Authority granting a further two (2) year extension of the draft plan of subdivision without further public notification or Municipal Council review SUBJECT TO the Applicant having advanced the application to final registration of the first phase within the initial one (1) year extension period; and,   c)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues information appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Schedule “B”.   (2016-D12)

8.   Property located at

7 Annadale Drive (Relates to Bill No. 173)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London, relating to the property located at 7 Annadale Drive:     a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016, to deem Lots 225 to 227 inclusive, Lots 242 to 248 inclusive, Lots 250 to 255 inclusive, Lots 267 to 271 inclusive, Part of Lot 249, Block I and Part of Block K, Plan 891, designated as Part 1 on 33R-6891, City of London, County of Middlesex, not to be in a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and to repeal By-law C.P.-1509-76 passed on March 1, 2016;   b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the by-law passing and undertake registration of the Deeming By-law, in accordance with the provisions in subsections 50(28) and 50(29) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; and,   c)         the applicant BE REQUIRED to pay for any costs incurred to register the deeming by-law at the Land Registry Office.   (2016-D14)

9.   5th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on April 13, 2016:   a)         notice of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 68 Bruce Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE GIVEN for the reasons appended to the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage received a Report dated April 13, 2016 from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, and heard a verbal delegation from Amy Barnes Consulting, with respect to this matter;   b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Education Sub-Committee Report:   i)          the proposed interpretive signage for Hunt Mill and Richmond Row BE APPROVED, as submitted; it being noted that the Education Sub-Committee reviewed the signage information and found no historical inaccuracies; ii)         it BE NOTED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) approved the expenditure of a $1,000 contribution for the installation of the above-noted signs; it being noted that the LACH has sufficient funds in its 2016 Budget allotment for this expense; and, iii)         it BE NOTED that the Education Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on March 30, 2016, were received;   c)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application for the property located at 455 Clarence Street BE PERMITTED as depicted in the submitted drawings, subject to the following additional terms and conditions:   i)          the podium portion of the building is limited to 19.5m in height, with a 4m stepback from the front property line at that height, to retain the scale and spatial understanding of the Downtown at this location; and, ii)         the final elevations for tower portion of the building may be further refined as illustrated in the drawings for the approved bonus zone provided that, in the opinion of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, they continue to be consistent with s. 6.1.4.1 of the Downtown London Heritage Conservation District Plan as regards:   I)          glazing approximately 50% and not exceeding 75%; II)         articulating horizontal rhythm and visual transitions between floors; and, III)        massing, rhythm of solids and voids, and the use of the high quality cladding materials;   iii)         the submission of a shadow study showing the full extent of cast shadows across the property boundaries impacted by cast shadows; iv)        the display of the heritage alteration permit be placed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; and, v)         100% transparent glazing on the street-level windows;   it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal delegation from M. Wasylko, Wasylko Architect Inc., with respect to this matter;   d)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the Heritage Alteration Permit Application for the property located at 516 Grosvenor Street, for the replacement of the present cedar roof with a rubber composite material providing the same appearance, BE APPROVED;   e)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 1656 Hyde Park Road:   i)          a notice of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property at 1656 Hyde Park Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE GIVEN for the reasons appended to the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18; ii)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED of the Municipal Council’s intention in this matter; and, iii)         it BE NOTED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) received the communications appended to the 5th Report of the LACH and heard a verbal public submission and a delegation from M. Doornbosch, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., with respect to this matter:   -                     dated April 3, 2016, from L .M. Newman; -                     dated April 4, 2016, from P. Luftenegger; -                     dated April 5, 2016, from D. Foster, Roselle, IL, USA; -                     dated April 7, 2016, from L. Catellanos, San Jose, California, USA; and, -                     dated April 10, 2016, from J. A. Colbert, Guelph, Ontario;   f)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 80 Oxford Street West:   i)          the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the building located at 80 Oxford Street West; ii)         the properties located at 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, and 88 Oxford Street West BE REMOVED from the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources); iii)         prior to the removal of the above-noted properties from the Register and the demolition of 80 Oxford Street West, high quality photographic documentation and as-built measured drawings of all exterior elevations of the buildings located on those properties BE PREPARED and BE SUBMITTED to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner to ensure an archival record of these properties exists to allow for future research and commemoration; and, iv)           the commemoration of the cultural heritage value or interest of 78-88 Oxford Street West BE UNDERTAKEN in a nearby public space as part of the implementation and construction of civic infrastructure projects;   g)         clauses 1, 2, 4 to 12, 14, 19 and 20, BE RECEIVED;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation from G. Thompson, Member, London Advisory Committee on Heritage, with respect to these matters.

10.   Mushroom Farm

Zoning Review (Z-8513)

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of City of London, relating to the Mushroom Farm Zoning Review, to provide a definition and regulations regarding mushroom farms:   a)         the Mushroom Farm Zoning Review BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee for further amendments to the proposed by-law; and,    b)         pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN as the amendments are 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 regarding this matter.  (2016-D14)

12.   Property located at

80 Oxford Street West

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 80 Oxford Street West, the following actions be taken:   a)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the demolition of the building located at 80 Oxford Street West;   b)         the properties located at 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, and 88 Oxford Street West BE REMOVED from the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources);   c)         prior to the removal of the above properties from the Register and the demolition of 80 Oxford Street West, the owner BE ASKED to take high quality photographic documentation and as-built measured drawings of all exterior elevations of the buildings located on those properties be prepared and submitted to the satisfaction of the Heritage Planner to ensure an archival record of these properties exists to allow for future research and commemoration; and,   d)         commemoration of the cultural heritage value or interest of 78-88 Oxford Street West BE UNDERTAKEN in a near-by public space as part of the implementation and construction of civic infrastructure projects;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to these matters:   -           a communication dated April 21, 2016, from T. Regnier, London  & Middlesex Historical Society; and,   -           the attached communication dated April 25, 2016, from M. Temme and C. Downing, 66 Palmer 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 regarding this matter.   (2016-P10D/R01)

13.   Property located at

1656 Hyde Park Road

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 1656 Hyde Park Road, the following actions be taken:   a)         notice  BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of the Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 1656 Hyde Park Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Appendix “C”; and,   b)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED of the Municipal Council’s intention in this matter;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to these matters:   -           a communication dated April 20, 2016 from M. Bloxam, President, ACO London; -           a communication dated April 21, 2016 from T. Regnier, London & Middlesex Historical Society; -           a communication dated April 19, 2016 from D. Szpakowski, President, Hyde Park Business Association; and, -           a communication dated April 21, 2016 from M. Doornbosch, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;   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.   (2016-P10D/R01)

Motion Passed


11.   Properties located

at 276 Highbury Avenue North, 281 and 285 Short Avenue and 1325 Trafalgar Street (OZ-8579) (Relates to Bill No.’s 172 and 182)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ross of London Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 276 Highbury Avenue North, 281 & 285 Short Avenue and 1325 Trafalgar Street:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2016 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016, to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM Low Density Residential designation TO Neighbourhood Commercial Node designation;   b)         the attached revised by-law (Appendix “B”), BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016, 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 Service Station (SS) Zone and Residential R1 (R1-6) Zone TO a Neighbourhood Shopping Area Special Provision (NSA5(_)) Zone;   c)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the Site Plan Approval process:   i)          primary pedestrian access be oriented towards the streets at the intersection of Highbury Avenue North and Trafalgar Street; ii)         prioritize on-site pedestrian circulation to enhance circulation and safety;   iii)         landscaping and pedestrian connections be emphasized for on-site and public realm interactions; iv)        snow storage area(s) are to be implemented in a manner that protects retained and off-site trees; and, v)         additional parking spaces, above required spaces, be minimized to provide additional landscaped open space and buffering, where possible; vi)        the owner enter into an agreement to provide enhanced landscaping to screen all exposed parking lots from Trafalgar Streets in order to create a positive edge condition and enhance the pedestrian experience, including improvements within the City’s road allowance; and, vii)       recommend the furthest possible distance from the lot line and the speaker box be adhered to;   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.    (2016-D09)

Motion Passed


6th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor V. Ridley presents.

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clauses 2, 7 and 11.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

3.   Parks and

Recreation Strategic Master Plan Accomplishments and Update Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the report dated April 26, 2016, with respect to Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan, accomplishments and update of the Strategy BE RECEIVED.  (2016-R04)

4.   London Strengthening

Neighbourhoods Strategy 2017-2020 Community Engagement Plan

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy 2017-2020, Community Engagement Plan:   a)         the Civic administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the engagement process as outlined in the staff report dated April 26, 2016, to develop the above-noted Strategy; and,   b)         the Civic administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the Neighbourhood Decision Making Pilot project.  (2016-R08)

5.   Fire Station

Alerting Radios - Life Cycle Replacement

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Fire Station Alerting Radios - Life Cycle Replacement:   a)         the proposal submitted from Harris Canada Systems Inc. (Harris), for the supply and delivery of Fire Station alerting radios, at the proposed price of $151,205.46 (H.S.T. extra), BE ACCEPTED on a single source basis, as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Sections 14.4(d) and 14.4(e);   b)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached, revised, Sources of Financing Report;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and,   d)         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.

6.   Investment in

Affordable Housing - 2014 Extension (IAH-E) Year 3: Proposal Recommendation for 27 Centre Street (Relates to Bill No. 171)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, as the Executive Lead, and the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), the following actions be taken with respect to the project proposal received under the Investment in Affordable Housing Program RFP 15-14 from Escalade Property Corporation, for the proposed affordable housing project located at 27 Centre St. London:   a)         the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to:   i)          authorize a Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of the Municipal Contribution Agreement appended to the by-law; and,   ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement; it being noted that this matter remains a requirement of Council while the assignment of the IAH Administration Agreement to HDC is pending final approval;   b)         the federal/provincial Investment in Affordable Housing for the 2014 Extension (IAH-E) allocation of approximately $69,009 per unit, for forty-six (46) new affordable rental units for a total federal/provincial allocation of $3,174,445, BE APPROVED;   c)         the above-noted project proposals BE FORWARDED to the Province for program funding approval under the Investment in Affordable Housing (2014 Extension) Program Year 3, 2016 allocation;   d)         the municipal repayable loan allocation of $41,000 per unit for the above noted forty-six (46) affordable rental units, plus additional funding of $5,000 per unit to support six (6) units being made accessible, for a total municipal repayable loan allocation of $1,916,000 at an interest rate of 2% annually (not compounded), BE APPROVED; and,   e)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016. (2016-S11/F11)

8.   3rd Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) from its meeting held on March 24, 2016:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee (BEFSC) Report:   i)          the following actions be taken with respect to the new Southwest Community Centre (SCC):   a)         the London Transit Commission (LTC) BE ENCOURAGED to consider providing transit access to the above-noted Centre at its Southdale Road entrance, prior to its opening; b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider traffic lights and/or a pedestrian crosswalk on Southdale Road in proximity to the building, prior to its opening; and, c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the Facility Accessibility Design Standard (FADS), section 4.2.7 with respect to the provision of a variable-height change table within any barrier-free washroom or change room provided; it being noted that presently FADS 4.2.7 simply requires that an accessible individual washroom “shall incorporate a change table” at a height no greater than 865mm (34 inch);   ii)         the attached document entitled “Resource Summary for Accessibility Standards” BE ADDED on the Accessibility Advisory Committee page on the City website, for information;   iii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the BEFSC with statistical data regarding the recorded trip usage of accessible cabs (relative to Schedule A, clauses 2.2 c and 2.2 d of the L-129-51, Licensing By-law) for review, as this information may provide the BEFSC with better feedback on how well the existing program and ratio are working; and,   iv)        it BE NOTED that the BEFSC minutes from its meeting held on February 4, 2016, were received;   b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Mental Health Working Group (MHWG) Reports:   i)              M. Dawthorne BE APPOINTED as the Lead for the MHWG;   ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to contact the Chair of ACCAC to clarify the request and/or outstanding questions with respect to the existing mental health initiative programs; it being noted that the recommendation of the ACCAC read as follows:   “the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the MHWG on the status of any existing mental health initiatives, programs, or undertakings, including workplace accommodations”;   iii)         the following Working Mission Statement for the MHWG BE ENDORSED:   “To identify and advise on the removal of barriers for people with mental health challenges or mental illness in accessing municipal services, facilities or employment; with a goal towards stigma reduction; increased access to services, and more effective service delivery”; and, iv)        it BE NOTED that the Mental Health Working Group minutes from its meetings held on February 4 and March 14, 2016, respectively, were received;   it being noted that this item is identified on the approved Accessibility Advisory Committee 2016 Work Plan;   c)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy Sub-Committee Report: i)          the attached recommendations from the ACCAC, BE FORWARDED the Mayor’s Poverty Panel for consideration; and, ii)         it BE NOTED that the Policy Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on March 14, 2016, were received; and,   d)         clauses 1 and 2 and 6 to 11, BE RECEIVED.

9.   5th Report of the

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) from its meeting held on April 7, 2016:   a)         the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;   b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider consulting and working with the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee in the development of any educational initiatives taken with respect to companion animal matters, including the humane treatment of animals; it being noted that the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on April 5, 2016 with respect to the tethering and chaining of animals, was received;   c)         the following proposed Terms of Reference amendments for the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE REFERRED to the City Clerk for consideration as part of the Advisory Committee Comprehensive Review:   i)          the Urban League of London position be eliminated and an Animal Rescue Group be added in its place;   ii)         the London Veterinarian Association position be eliminated and a Member-at-Large be added in its place; and,   iii)         the London Humane Society position be eliminated and a Wildlife Rehabilitator/Naturalist be added in its place;               it being noted that several attempts to recruit members under the existing definitions in a), b) and c) above, have been unsuccessful and these positions have consistently been vacant throughout the entire history of the AWAC; it being further noted that these amendments will provide much needed support for the AWAC; and,   d)         clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 9 BE RECEIVED.

10.   4th Report of the

London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 6, 2016:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 1, 2016 to the Community and Protective Services Committee, from S. Datars Bere, Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to the community response to situations of potential vulnerable occupancies:     i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the development of broader options to support the provision of care and supervision standards for vulnerable persons;   ii)         that Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to direct the Civic Administration to research options to improve the care and supervision of vulnerable persons, in unlicensed group homes; and,   it being noted that the London Housing Advisory Committee received a verbal presentation from J. Schlemmer, Executive Director, Neighbourhood Legal Services and S. Datars Bere, Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to this matter;   b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to supporting the community response to Syrian Newcomers to the London Housing Advisory Committee at a future meeting of the London Housing Advisory Committee; it being noted that the staff report from S. Datars Bere, Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home dated February 17, 2016 to the Community and Protective Services Committee, with respect to this matter, was received; and,   c)         clauses 1, 3 and 5 and 10, BE RECEIVED.   d)         the attached submission from J. Schlemmer, Executive Director, Neighbourhood and Legal Services, with respect to clause a) above, relating to vulnerable occupancies BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration in conjunction with the report being drafted with respect to this matter; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation J. Schlemmer relating to this matter.

12.   Additional (if needed)

2016 Meeting Dates for the Community and Protective Services Committee

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following additional “as needed” Community and Protective Services Committee meeting dates BE APPROVED:                                       June 15, 2016 (4 PM)                                     September 28, 2016 (6:30 PM)                                     October 26, 2016 (6:30 PM)  (2016-A02)

13.   Deferred Matters

List

That the April 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed


2.   Naming Rights,

Sponsorship, and Advertising for City of London Recreation Facilities (Relates to Bill No. 170)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of a Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising Program for City of London recreation facilities:   a)         the proposal submitted by LK Promotions and Advertising and Global Spectrum Facility Management L.P. (hereinafter collectively known as LK Promotions and Advertising), 99 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, to implement a Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising Program for City of London Recreation Facilities BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the proposal submitted by LK Promotions and Advertising scored the highest overall during the evaluation and the proposal was the most competitive of the three proposals received;     b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to:   i)          authorize and approve an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and LK Promotions and Advertising, for the implementation of a Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising Program for City of London Recreation Facilities, attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law;   ii)         approve delegated authority with respect to the above-noted Agreement; and,   iii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement authorized and approved in b)i), above; and,   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2016-R05/F21)

Motion Passed


7.   Amendments to the

Fireworks By-law (Relates to Bill No. 175)

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to amend the Fireworks By-law PW-11.  (2016-C01A)

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that clause 7 BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back with two by-laws, one of which would deal solely with the matter of sky lanterns, the other of which would deal with all other amendments proposed in the original draft by-law submitted with the staff report dated April 26, 2016, entitled “Amend Fireworks By-law”.

Motion Passed


11.   Community Centre

Room and Gymnasium Rentals

The Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to potential actions to ensure that City facilities are financially accessible to everyone, through the waiving of or reduction of rental fees for community centre rooms and gymnasiums and the related financial impacts of any such proposal.  (2016-R05B)

Motion Passed


Motion Passed

11th Report of the Committee of the Whole Councillor T. Park presents.

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve that pursuant to section 17 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion with respect to holding an additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting in order to accommodate a public participation meeting with respect to Shift Rapid Transit.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve that an additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting BE HELD in May for the purpose of holding a public participation meeting with respect to Shift Rapid Transit, in sufficient time for the matter to be dealt with by the Municipal Council by no later than its meeting scheduled for May 31, 2016; it being understood that the City Clerk will consult with the Chair and the Members in identifying a suitable meeting date.


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve referral of consideration of an additional special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) in the month of May for a public participation meeting related to Shift Rapid Transit, to the SPPC meeting scheduled for May 5, 2016 for discussion and debate.

Motion Failed


Motion Failed

Motion Failed


XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 158 to 182, excluding Bill No.s 170 and 175.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 158 to 182, excluding Bill No.s 170 and 175.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 158 to 182, excluding Bill No.s 170 and 175.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 170.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 170.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 170.

Motion Passed


XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed


Votes

22 substantive votes at this meeting (10 contested, 12 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

1#2. Councillor P.

Hubert - Pedestrian Crossover Program (Refer to the Civic Works Committee stage for consideration with clause 5 of the 7th Report of the Civic Works Committee.)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

11#2. Blackfriars Bridge

  • Review of Vehicular Access

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the need for vehicular access on Blackfriars Bridge upon the completion of the capital works necessary for SHIFT Rapid Transit and the Western Road and Wharncliffe Road Widenings, as the works relate to the Blackfriars Bridge.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

11#3. Properties located

at 276 Highbury Avenue North, 281 and 285 Short Avenue and 1325 Trafalgar Street (OZ-8579) (Relates to Bill No.’s 172 and 182)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ross of London Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 276 Highbury Avenue North, 281 & 285 Short Avenue and 1325 Trafalgar Stree…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

11#4. Community Centre

Room and Gymnasium Rentals

The Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to potential actions to ensure that City facilities are financially accessible to everyone, through the waiving of or reduction of rental fees for commu…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

2#2. School Zone Speed

Limit Policy

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

2#4. Naming Rights,

Sponsorship, and Advertising for City of London Recreation Facilities (Relates to Bill No. 170)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of a Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising Program for City of Londo…

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

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

5#2. Pedestrian

Crossover Program

Approve that clause 5 be amended to include the location of Capulet Lane and Silversmith Street so that the clause now reads:   “That the following actions be taken with respect to a Pedestrian Crossover Program:   a)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a Pede…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

5#2. Pedestrian

Crossover Program

Approve clause 5, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

7#4. Amendments to the

Fireworks By-law (Relates to Bill No. 175)

Approve that clause 7 BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back with two by-laws, one of which would deal solely with the matter of sky lanterns, the other of which would deal with all other amendments proposed in the original draft by-law submitted with the staff report…

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

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Yea (8): Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (6): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park

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 TENTH MEETING HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016

Approve that the Minutes of the Tenth Meeting held on April 19, 2016 BE APPROVED.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

XII. EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Approve that pursuant to section 17 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion with respect to holding an additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting in order to accommodate a public participation meeti…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Anna Hopkins

XII. EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Approve referral of consideration of an additional special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) in the month of May for a public participation meeting related to Shift Rapid Transit, to the SPPC meeting scheduled for May 5, 2016 for discussion and debate.

❌ Motion Failed

View roll call

Yea (2): Michael van Holst, Bill Armstrong

Nay (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

XII. EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Motion Failed

❌ Motion Failed 🔥

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Yea (7): Josh Morgan, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley

Nay (7): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 170.

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

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 170.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 170.

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

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

2. Ontario Police

Services Act Review - London Submission

the Civic Administration for a report back with respect to the proposed amendment.

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (2): Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer

2. Ontario Police

Services Act Review - London Submission

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

5. Canada Ukraine

Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance (PLEDDG Ukraine) (Relates to Bill No. 160)

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the proposed revised by-law attached to the Added Agenda as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on May 3, 2016 to:   a)         authorize and approve  a Memorandum of Understanding (attac…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

11. Delegation -

Application of a Gender Lens - L. N. Garrison

The motion to refer the presentation to the Civic Administration and the Municipal Council’s Advisory Committees for consideration, and particularly to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for feedback, is put.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Phil Squire

Advice – London Police Services’ Notice of Application to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission

That the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to bring forward, at the May 3, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting, legal advice pertaining to the London Police Services’ Notice of Application to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission related to the London Police Services 2016 -2019 Multi-Year Budge…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)