May 17, 2016, at 4:02 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 8th Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with the closing of part of Cedarpark Crescent and Kilcrest Way, by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board.

Councillor P. Squire discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee and related Bill No.s 186 and 197, having to do with the application by Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Limited, relating to the property located at 259 Sunningdale Road West, by indicating that he is a member of the Sunningdale Golf and Country Club.

II.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

III.   ADDED

REPORTS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

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 Chief Human Resources Officer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Solicitor, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a Municipal Integrity Commissioner:   a)        an Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as “Appendix A”, between The Corporation of the City of London and Gregory F. Stewart, for the performance of Municipal Integrity Commissioner duties and responsibilities by Gregory F. Stewart, for The Corporation of the City of London BE APPROVED;   b)        the Civic Administration BE INSTRUCTED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the Agreement noted in a), above.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

2.   Strategic Plan -

Semi-Annual Progress Report

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated May 16, 2016 regarding Semi-Annual Progress Report on Council’s Strategic Plan BE RECEIVED for information.

IV.   RECOGNITIONS

V.   COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN

CAMERA (CONTINUED)

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

The Council rises and reconvenes into the Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 8:34 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillor J. Zaifman.

The Committee of the Whole rises at 9:10 PM and Council reconvenes in public session at 9:12 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 ELEVENTH MEETING HELD ON MAY 3, 2016

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that the Minutes of the Eleventh Meeting held on May 3, 2016 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

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

VIII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

IX.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of clause 2 of the 13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Shift Rapid Transit Business Case, to be considered at this time.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   London Hydro Inc. -

2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.:   a)            the attached presentation and “Report on Progress” provided by Vinay Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, and Mohan Mathur, Chair of the Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc. BE RECEIVED;   b)             the following actions be taken with respect to the two Board Member (First Class) vacancies:   i)              the Shareholder Annual Resolutions BE AMENDED to include Gabe Valente as a Board Member (First Class), to hold office until the close of the annual meeting of the shareholder to be held in 2019 for the financial year ending December 31, 2018;   ii)             the following steps be taken to fill the one remaining Board Member (First Class) vacancy: A)           the candidate names to form a short-listed ballot BE APPROVED as follows: Larry Ducharme, Paul A.W. Hayman, Guy Holburn, Harry Joosten, Ahmed Farouk Menesy, Margaret A. Parks, Mark F. Rosehart, Jack Smit, Eric Southern, Diane Szoller and J. Gary Zavitz;   B)           the Committee Secretary BE DIRECTED to produce a ballot that includes the names noted in A), above, as well as ranked ballot procedures, for the June 9, 2016 meeting of the SPPC;   C)           provision for a maximum of 6 candidates to be ranked 1 to 6, in order of preference, with all other candidates to be ranked 7, BE INCLUDED in the procedures noted in B), above; and   D)           the top three candidates from the ranked ballot process BE INVITED to participate in an interview at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee;   c)            on the recommendation of the City Manager, the attached revised by-law (Attachment “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to:   i)          ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and   ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and   d)            on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 16, 2016 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to:   i)                          ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. approving the Shareholder Declaration for London Hydro Inc., attached to the by-law as Schedule “1”;   ii)             authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder; and   iii)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Shareholder Declaration attached to the Resolution of the Shareholder as Schedule “A”.

4.   London &

Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) - 2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation:   a)            the attached presentation by V. Blackmore, Vice Chair, London & Middlesex Housing Corporation BE RECEIVED;   b)            on the recommendation of the City Manager, the attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 31, 2016, to:   i)              ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and,   ii)             authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law;   c)            the letters of resignation from R. Sexsmith and S. Clifford BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the City Clerk will advertise for the vacancies, including extending an invitation to the unsuccessful applicants for the Hydro and Airport Boards and bring forward the list of interested applicants at the earliest possible date; it being further noted that the LMHC is hoping that the new appointees would bring accounting and legal expertise, as well as a passion to assist those requiring the services of the LMHC; and   d)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back with respect to a review of the current delivery model and what changes, if any, might be in order, in advance of the Service Contract Renewal in 2017.

8.   Greater London

International Airport Authority Nominees

That the following individuals BE INVITED for interview by the Corporate Services Committee for possible nomination by The Corporation of the City of London to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors:   a)            Heather Broadhead b)            Michelle Campbell c)            Gus Kotsiomitis d)            Kapil Lakhotia e)            Maureen O’Leary Pickard f)             Jack Smit   it being noted that the applicants were shortlisted for interview in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

9.   Confirmation of

Appointment to the Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management

That the resignation of Jeff Baggaley from the Argyle Business Improvement Association Board of Management BE ACCEPTED, and Adrienne Bennett, Branch Manager, RBC, BE APPOINTED to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Baggaley.

10.   Tourism London Bid

– 2018 Ontario Summer Games

That the bid by Tourism London to host the 2018 Ontario Summer Games in London, Ontario, to be held August 3 to 5, 2018, BE SUPPORTED.

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clause 1.

11.   Property located at

1880 Phillbrook Drive (OZ-8584) (Relates to Bill No. 187 and Bill No. 198)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Adelaide and Phillbrook Centre Inc., relating to the property located at 1880 Phillbrook Drive:   a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Multi-Family, Medium Density Residential designation TO an Office Area designation;   b)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2016 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 17, 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 Neighbourhood Facility/Residential R1 (NF/R1-1) Zone TO a holding Office Special Provision (h-103*OF4(_)) Zone; and,   c)            the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design objectives through the site plan process, prior to the removal of the h-103 holding provision:   i)              ensure street orientation by including the following:   A)           front the primary building façade to the Adelaide Street frontage; B)           include the primary entrances into individual ground floor unit along the Adelaide Street frontage; C)           include walkways from the City sidewalk to individual unit entrances; and, D)           include large transparent storefront windows on facades facing Adelaide Street and Phillbrook Drive;   ii)             include a hard surface plaza at the intersection of Phillbrook Drive and Pennybrook Crescent, with seating, landscaping, pedestrian scale lighting, and an east-west walkway through the centre of the space, in order to implement the “Pocket Park” shown on the conceptual site plan submitted in consideration of the zoning by-law amendment; iii)            include a combination of low landscape walls and landscaping along the Phillbrook Drive and Pennybrook Crescent frontages in order to screen the parking area from the street; iv)        include a hardscape forecourt at the intersection of Adelaide Street and Phillbrook Drive extending from the intersection of City sidewalks to the proposed building; v)         include a pedestrian walkway along the south property line in order to allow for convenient access between the parking area and the unit entrances along Adelaide Street; vi)        include durable building materials, particularly at the base of the building; vii)       increase the visual prominence of the primary building entrances, within the proposed west and east building elevations; viii)       provide individual canopies overtop each commercial building entrance, to enhance the articulation of the façade and the rhythm of commercial bays; and, ix)        holding a public site plan meeting; 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)

12.   5th Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 27, 2016:   a)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider including the communication appended to the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC) with respect to the bi-annual Urban Forest Strategy update; it being noted that the TFAC will extend an invitation to the members of the Planning and Environment Committee when these updates are presented;   b)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the proposed recommendations appended to the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee with respect to the City of London’s “Design Specifications and Requirements” and the “Climate Change Action Plan” and tree planting; it being noted that I. Listar, Urban Forester, provided additional information to the TFAC with respect to this matter; and,   c)         clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

13.   Green Roofs

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to potential policy and/or by-law changes that would provide a mechanism by which green roofs could be included in the calculation of required landscape open space.   (2016-E04)

5.   Interim Report to

Council - 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force

That the communication dated April 20, 2016, from Dan Ross, Chair, 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force, providing an update with respect to the work of the Task Force, BE RECEIVED.

6.   Notice of

Application - London Police Service Board

That the Notice of Application by the London Police Service Board, to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission, for a hearing arising out of the 2016 Multi-Year Budget process, BE RECEIVED.

7.   A London for All -

I. Mathyssen, MP

That the communication dated April 25, 2016 from I. Mathyssen, MP, London-Fanshawe, regarding “A London For All”, BE RECEIVED.

XIII.   BY-LAWS

(Continued)

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

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 183 to 202, excluding Bill No.s 186, 189, 196 and 197.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 183 to 202, excluding Bill No.s 186, 189, 196 and 197.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 183 to 202, excluding Bill No.s 186, 189, 196 and 197.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 186 and 197.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 186 and 197.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 186 and 197.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 189.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 189.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill 189.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Introduction and First Reading of  Bill No. 196, as revised.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 196, as revised.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment Bill No. 196, as revised.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Approve that pursuant to section 19.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to request support for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel costs for the five London Professional Fire Fighters’ Association members who have travelled to Alberta to assist with the Fort McMurray emergency.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that pursuant to section 11.14 of the Council Procedure By-law, that the question be put.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to Approve the above-noted emergent motion is put.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT