May 26, 2016, at 4:00 PM
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, M. Hayward, B. Hollingworth (IBI), L. Livingstone, D. MacRae, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, K. Paleczny (LTC), E. Peissel (WSP), C. Saunders, C. Smith, E. Soldo, S. Spring, A. Thompson, P. Yeoman
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Shift Rapid Transit
- Business Case
That on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the Shift Rapid Transit initiative: a) the Full Bus Rapid Transit Network Alternative BE APPROVED as the preferred option, based on the cost benefit analysis and other findings of the Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment and Business Case, giving preference to the use of electric vehicles, and subject to the final approval of the Rapid Transit Master Plan; b) a Rapid Transit conversion to Light Rail Transit technology BE ENDORSED as a strategic direction subject to a review of transit technologies undertaken as part of future updates to the Transportation Master Plan and confirmation through a new business case; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to design the Full Bus Rapid Transit Network Alternative taking into consideration a future transition to a Light Rail Transit technology and utility infrastructure lifecycle renewal requirements; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to utilize the Full Bus Rapid Transit Network Alternative, as the preferred alternative for the completion of the Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Master Plan; e) the Shift Rapid Transit Business Case, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated May 5, 2016, BE APPROVED; f) the Shift Rapid Transit Business Case BE SUBMITTED to the Provincial and Federal Governments and Civic Administration continue to pursue available funding opportunities; g) the Financial Model for the Full Bus Rapid Transit Network Alternative BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the costs and expenses for the plan were provided by the consultant, IBI; it being further noted that the plan will be subject to update and revision as a result of the ongoing Environmental Assessment process, analysis on the impact of Bill 73 on the contribution from Development Charges, and commitment of funding from other levels of government; and h) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a future report detailing the needs and approach to establishment of a Rapid Transit Implementation Office; i) the following written submissions BE RECEIVED: i) a communication from L. McCardle, 31 Cartwright Street; ii) a communication from B. Brock; iii) a communication from Dr. Don Millar; iv) a communication from K.E. Risler; v) a communication from C. Butler, 863 Waterloo Street; vi) a communication from S. Hunt; vii) a communication from M. Drangova, Old East Village Board Chair; viii) a communication from J. Eray; ix) a communication from London Tech Companies; x) a communication from A. Nathoo; xi) a communication from J. Weststar, Assistant Professor, Western Social Science; xii) a communication from J. Fisher; xiii) a communication from E. Jones, Stitch Media; xiv) the attached communication from G. Gallacher, Chair London Downtown Business Association, D. McCallum, Chair, MainStreet London and J. MacDonald, CEO, Downtown London; xv) a communication dated May 26, 2016 from J. Kennedy, President, London Development Institute; and xvi) a communication dated May 26, 2016 from J. Kennedy, President, London Development Institute, M. Carter, Executive Director, London & District Construction Association, T. McKenzie, McKenzie Homes, President, London Home Builders’ Association, S. Evoy, President London & St. Thomas Association of Realtors; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached information from the Director, Roads and Transportation, the General Manager, London Transit Commission, B. Hollingworth, IBI and E. Peissel WSP, with respect to this matter; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, oral submissions were made as detailed on the attached public participation meeting record.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer B. Armstrong V. Ridley M. Cassidy S. Turner P. Squire J. Zaifman (5) J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins H.L. Usher T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong P. Squire M. Salih J. Zaifman (3) J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown S. Turner M. van Holst J. Zaifman (2) B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve part i).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Motion to Open the Public Participation Meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Motion to Close the Public Participation Meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Shall the ruling of the Chair be sustained with respect to permitting a motion to amend the motion on the floor in order to provide for LRT instead of BRT?
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer B. Armstrong V. Ridley M. Cassidy J. Zaifman (4) P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (11)
Motion Passed