July 26, 2016, at 4:03 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 17 of the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services, having to do with the Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Class Environmental Assessment, by indicating that his employer, the Middlesex London Health Unit submitted a communication regarding the matter.  Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the London Community Grants Multi-Year Funding Allocations (2017-2019), by indicating that his wife is an employee of one of the organizations receiving a grant.  Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 16 of the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee having to do with the Informal Residential Care Facility Licensing By-law by indicating that his employer has made comments with respect to this matter.  Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the consideration of appointment to the Middlesex London Food Policy Council, by indicating that his employer is involved in this matter.

Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee and related Bill No. 266, having to do with the demolition of 10 Grace Street, by indicating that she is the owner of a neighbouring property.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of clause 21 of the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, prior to Stage IV – Council, In Closed Session.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

21.   Great Near-Campus

Neighbourhoods Strategy Review (OZ-8610) (Relates to Bill No. 270 and Bill No. 294)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy Review: a)            the proposed attached, revised, by-law (Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 26, 2016 to amend the Official Plan policies for Near-Campus Neighbourhoods by amending policy 3.5.19.2 to delete the current vision statement and replacing it with a REVISED vision statement to better reflect the community vision for near-campus neighbourhoods; to add a new policy 3.5.19.4 xiii) to ensure intensification in near-campus neighbourhoods can provide for reasonable uses and activities, while not interfering with the reasonable quiet enjoyment of other nearby properties; and to delete and replace Figure 3-1 with a revised boundary of the Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Area;   b)         the by-law appended to the staff report dated July 18, 2016, as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 26, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan as amended in clause a) above), to amend Zoning By-law Z.-1 to delete the Schedule “A” Figure 4.36 and replace Schedule “A” Figure 4.36 to show the new Near-Campus Neighbourhood Area boundary;   c)         the amended policies for Near-Campus Neighbourhoods in The London Plan, appended to the staff report dated July 18, 2016, as Appendix “C”, BE ENDORSED by the Municipal Council and BE FORWARDED to the Minister of Municipal Affairs with the recommendation that the revised policies be incorporated through a modification to The London Plan; it being noted that changes to the Plan include policies 962 to 986 being deleted and replaced with the revised policies attached to this report and Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas being amended to reflect the Near-Campus Neighbourhoods boundary;   d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Planning and Environment Committee with revised by-laws that amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit Secondary Dwelling Units in Near-Campus Neighbourhoods; and,   e)         no further notice BE PROVIDED as the amendments reflect the concerns raised by members of the community at the public participation meeting held by the Planning and Environment Committee;   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;   it being noted that the proposed revised Appendix A and Appendix C have been amended to delete the following words:  “They provide housing to a diverse group of residents and groups, students, faculty, and staff of our largest educational institutions.”; and,   it being further noted that the public input was received and considered by Municipal Council, which had the effect of the Municipal Council amending the Vision Statement.   (2016-D09)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

II.   RECOGNITIONS

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to provide for the consideration of an additional confidential matter to be considered during Stage IV – Council, In Closed Session, as the matter is time sensitive.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following additional emergent matter:   A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition and/or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition and/or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition and/or disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial information relating to the proposed acquisition and/or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition and/or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition and/or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition and/or disposition.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to receive notice from Councillor J. Zaifman of the withdrawal of his request for Municipal Council’s support and approval to put his name forward for election to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors Large Urban Caucus for the 2016/2018 term.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that Councillor J. Zaifman’s attached notice of the withdrawal of his request for Municipal Council’s support and approval to put his name forward for election to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors, Large Urban Caucus for the 2016/2018 term, BE ACCEPTED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IV.   COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(CONTINUED)

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTHTEENTH MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2016

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve the Minutes of the Fifteenth Meeting, held on June 23, 2016.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, dealing with the proposed expropriation of land for the project known as the Wonderland Road Improvements – Phase 1 (TS1487 – PR-01) between Highway 401 and 402.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.   RPF 16-27 Smart City Strategy

3.   London Community Grants Program Multi-Year

Funding Allocations (2017-2019)

4.   2016 Annual Community Survey

5.   Housing Development Corporation, London –

Number and Composition of Director for the Corporation

6.   Housing Development Corporation London –

2015 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

7.   Request for Delegation at the August 29,

2016 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Meeting – London Police Services Board

8.   Consideration of Appointment to the London

& Middlesex Housing Corporation

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clauses 1 to 19, excluding clauses 10 and 18.

9.   Municipal Council Resolution Adopted at its

Meeting Held on June 23, 2016 with Respect to the Appointment of a Deputy Mayor

11.   Consideration of Appointment to the

Middlesex London Food Policy Council

12.   Appointment to the Corporate Services

Committee

13.   Potential Policy for Addressing Temporary

Standing Committee Vacancies

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

15.   Vehicle for Hire

By-law - Proposed Regulations

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Vehicles for Hire By-law:   a)         delegation requests, including those from C. Schafer, Uber Policy Manager, R. Caranci, Caranci Consulting and B. Rice, VP Business Development, Voyageur Transportation with respect to this matter, BE DEFERRED to the public participation meeting;   b)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken:     i)          the report dated July 16, 2016 from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the above-noted report was prepared with consideration to previously reported options and reported results of various public consultations;     ii)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft by-law for consideration at a public participation meeting before the Community and Protective Services Committee, in October of this year, to amend the Vehicle for Hire By-law, as follows:   A)        to recognize Transportation Network Companies as a form of a licensed vehicle for hire brokerage noting that passengers and drivers can only be linked via smartphone apps;   B)        to consolidate the various categories of driver licenses into one type including drivers who operate private vehicles for hire noting that private vehicles for hire drivers will  be limited to provide a conveyance transportation service only through prearranged orders via smartphone apps;   C)        to consolidate the various categories of vehicle owner licences into one type including owners of private vehicles for hire;   D)        to require that all drivers submit a criminal records check either individually or via a broker for the initial application; during the licence renewal period, drivers may be given the option to sign an affidavit that their previously submitted criminal records check  has not changed;   E)        to require that all drivers submit a driver record abstract either individually or via a broker for the initial application; during the licence renewal period, drivers will be given the option to sign an affidavit that their previously submitted abstract has not changed;   F)         to eliminate the English and training exam and offer an online training quiz at no cost to applicants;   G)        to eliminate the requirement  for a medical certificate at the application stage, noting that the Licence Manager may require a medical certificate if concerns are raised by the public; H)        to require that all vehicles for hire have standard age regulations of 5 years maximum for first time application and a maximum in service age of eight years;   I)          to require annual Ministry of Transportation vehicle safety checks for all vehicles for hire with semi-annual safety checks for older models;   J)         to require that all vehicles for hire maintain working interior and forward facing cameras;   K)        to require common private vehicle for hire  identification in a format that can be removed for private use of vehicle;   L)         to remove the cap on accessible vehicles for hire and that consideration be given to reduced fees for this form of transportation service;   M)        to allow brokers to dispatch vehicles by a number of methods including smartphone apps, various forms of dispatch and street hail;   N)   to allow brokers to undertake forward facing camera downloads for insurance related purposes;   O)        to allow for greater flexibility of licence issuance options including quarterly licences;           P)        to allow for  drivers to offer reduced fares at their discretion however at no times will fares be increased above the maximum approved tariffs; brokers be permitted to negotiate fare agreements with employers, institutions associations etc.  as long as the maximum approved tariffs are not exceeded;    it being noted that no change to the requirement for full time commercial insurance coverage for all vehicles for hire is proposed at this time.   (2016-P09)

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that part b)ii)J) of clause 15 be amended to read as follows:   “J)  to only require interior and forward-facing cameras in vehicles that are allowed to accept street hails;”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that part b)ii)P) of clause 15 be amended to read as follows:   “P)  to allow surge pricing only when rides are booked in advance via an application (app) and to permit brokers to negotiate discounted fare agreements with employers, institutions, associations etc. as long as the maximum approved tariffs are not exceeded”;

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that the following new part Q) be added to part b)ii) of clause 15:   “Q)  to require proof in a form satisfactory to the Licence Manager that the vehicle for which the vehicle licence will be issued and all persons who may drive that vehicle are covered under a valid commercial insurance policy or other valid insurance policy that meets all applicable requirements for driving a vehicle for hire in the Province of Ontario;”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve clause 15, as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

16.   Informal Residential Care Facility

Licensing By-law

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Informal Residential Care Facilities and Services in London:   a)         the report dated July 19, 2016 with respect to a proposed draft by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of Informal Residential Care Facilities and Services in the City of London BE RECEIVED;  and   b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to hold a public participation meeting at the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting to be held on August 23, 2016, with respect to this matter; it being noted that Civic Administration has undertaken extensive consultation with various agencies involved with addressing issues regarding buildings housing vulnerable occupancies.  (2016-P09)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clauses 1 to 11, inclusive.

17.   Thames Valley

Parkway North Branch Connection Class Environmental Assessment

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and the Managing Director, Parks & Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Connection Class Environmental Assessment:   a)         the Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Connection Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Project File BE ACCEPTED;   b)         a Notice of Completion for the project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk;   c)         the Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Connection Environmental Assessment Project File BE PLACED on public record for a 30 day review period; and,   d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide funding in the appropriate operating budgets to provide the necessary monitoring and reporting on protection of species at risk after construction;   it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from A. Macpherson, Manager, Environmental and Parks Planning and S. Stanlake Wong, Stantec, a presentation from S. Levin, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, a communication from S. Vandevoort, Director – Healthy Living, Middlesex-London Health Unit, with respect to this matter.  (2016-E20)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, clause 16 of the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee be reconsidered, as Councillor S. Turner indicates that he has a pecuniary interest regarding this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve clause 16.

19.   Deferred Matters

List

That the July 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) BE RECEIVED.

10.   Annual Meeting Calendar

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that part a)i) of clause 10 be amended by adding the words “as needed” to the proposed additional Community and Protective Services Committee meeting dates.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

18.   The Charter for

Inclusive Communities

That the attached Charter for Inclusive Communities, to commit to standing up for the rights and dignity of everyone, in order to promote inclusive, just and respectful communities in Canada, BE ADOPTED by London Municipal Council.  (2016-S15)

14.   6th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC), from its meeting held on June 23, 2016:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee Report from its meeting held on June 13, 2016:                         i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to respond to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee’s previous request, as noted in the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its session held on May 3, 2016, with respect to providing statistical data regarding 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);               ii)         the following actions be taken with respect to temporary sidewalks:   A)        the Division Manager of Construction Administration BE REQUESTED to review the requirements for the provision of temporary sidewalks and note the following ACCAC concerns, with respect to the street widening project on Commissioners Road West, between Wonderland Road and Andover Drive: -     there were no clear pedestrians routes along either side of the street ; -     there was not any sidewalk closed signs along north side of street (east, or west) -     there is a notable presence of high rise apartments along the north side of this site -     there is a significant need for an open pedestrian route through this construction zone; and,   B)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Built Environment and Facility Sub-Committee with reference documents and/or policies that address the need for, and provision of, temporary sidewalks;   b)         clauses 1, 2 and 4 – 13 BE RECEIVED.

20.   7th Report of the

London Housing Advisory Committee

That the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 13, 2016 BE RECEIVED.

23.   6th Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on June 22, 2016:   a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the following comments with respect to the proposed changes to the Street Tree Guidelines:   i)              include a Non-Invasive First Policy for any city approved plantings; ii)             a proposal to consider phased planting, prior to assumption, in new subdivisions for the next version of the Design Specification and Guidelines document; and, iii)            the changes to the Street Tree Guidelines as appended to clause 6 of the 6th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee;   it being noted that the TFAC approved A. Cantel to attend a future meeting of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee to share the TFAC’s Non-Invasive First proposal;   b)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Urban Forestry Strategy (UFS) Update:   i)              the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to prepare a detailed written report, which includes a copy of the task table with item-by-item updates and provides a systematic reporting framework for the next 18 years of the Urban Forest Strategy, for the bi-annual Urban Forestry Strategy update in November; and, ii)             the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a template for the above noted report to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee’s August meeting for comment, in preparation for the November presentation;   it being noted that the UFS is included on the 2016 approved TFAC work plan; and,   clauses 1 to 5 and 8, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

22.   Byron Gravel Pits

Secondary Plan

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan:   a)         the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner’s report dated July 18, 2016, relating to the Terms of Reference for the Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan BE RECEIVED; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward to an August or September Planning and Environment Committee meeting, Terms of Reference for the Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan consistent with the Open Space Option;   it being pointed out that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to these matters:   -           a communication dated July 8, 2016 from M. Recker, 1460 Norman Avenue; and, -           a communication dated July 9, 2016, from R.W. Topping, L. Topping and L. Van Belois, by e-mail.   (2016-E10)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

24.   Sign and Canopy

By-law

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult Business Improvement Areas to seek input with respect to the current review of the City’s Sign and Canopy By-law, and to include details of the input received as part of the staff report regarding this matter.   (See attached communication dated July 18, 2016, from Councillor T. Park.)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Clauses 1 to 20, excluding clauses 3, 5, 11, 15 and 17.

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 258 to 264 and 267 to 300.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 258 to 264 and 267 to 300.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 258 to 264 and 267 to 300.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 266.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 266.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 266.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT