September 27, 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 P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1 of the 11th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee having to do with a matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; 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 of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition 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 lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition 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 lease of office space by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency as his agency deals with and has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2017) by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency named in the staff report related to this matter.   Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 21st Report of the Strategic Planning and Priorities Committee, having to do with an appointment to the Middlesex-London Health Unit, by indicating that he is employed by the Middlesex-London Health Unit.   Councillor T. park discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 5 and 6 of the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with the London Health Sciences Centre South Street Campus Decommissioning and the Old Victoria Hospital Lands Request for Proposals, as well as clauses C-1 and C-2 of the Confidential Appendix of the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to City-owned lands known as the South Street Campus currently leased and occupied by London Health Sciences Centre; instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition 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 or pending acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition 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 or pending acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed or pending acquisition 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 or pending acquisition or disposition; and for the purpose of a vote for giving directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality or persons retained by or under a contract with the municipality, and a matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed 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 disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed 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 disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed 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 disposition, by indicating that her family owns property in the area.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the 21st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda, by indicating that her brother has an interest in the property related to Application No. 2016-9.   Councillor M. van Holst discloses a pecuniary interest in Bill No. 360, by indicating that he is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board.

II.   RECOGNITIONS (continued)

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)            Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clauses 5, 6, C-1 and C-2 of this Report as her family owns a neighbouring property.   b)            Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency named within the associated staff report.   c)            Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session with respect to the following matters:

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE EIGHTEENTH MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve the Minutes of the Eighteenth Meeting, held on September 13, 2016.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

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

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clauses 1 to 6, inclusive.

2.   STAFF REPORT -

London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2017)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to providing an update on the London Community Grants Program BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   STAFF REPORT - 2017

Budget Update Process and Format

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to the process and format for the 2017 Budget Update BE RECEIVED for information.

4.   STAFF REPORT -

Service Review Initiatives, Process and 2016 Update

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to the service review initiatives, process and 2016 update BE RECEIVED for information.

5.   STAFF REPORT -

London Health Sciences Centre South Street Campus Decommissioning

That consideration of the staff report dated September 26, 2016, with respect to heritage matters pertaining to the South Street Campus lands under lease to the London Health Sciences Centre BE REFERRED to the September 27, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council in order to receive additional information with respect to financing the proposed initiatives.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

6.   STAFF REPORT -

Information Report on Old Victoria Hospital Lands - Request for Proposal

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning & City Planner, the staff report dated September 26, 2016, with respect to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a separate in camera recommendation report BE CONSIDERED regarding confidential matters related to a pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality per the Municipal Act.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve clause 1 as follows:   1.                     That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to City Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the request submitted by Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd. to extend its option to purchase and right of first refusal until September 30, 2021, over Parts 11 and 12, Plan 33R-18097, being approximately 10 acres, in the City’s Innovation Park, as outlined on the attached location map, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

7.   DELEGATION - Jen

Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area

That the attached presentation by J. Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area and S. Merritt, Executive Director, Old East Village Development Corporation, with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, BE RECEIVED.

8.   COUNCIL MEMBER

SUBMISSION - Middlesex-London Board of Health Vacancy

That Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Directors for the term ending November 30, 2018.

9.   ADDED - Temporary

Appointment to Standing Committees

That the following actions be taken with respect to temporary appointments to the Community and Protective Services Committee and the Corporate Services Committee for the balance of Councillor J. Zaifman’s medical leave, or November 30, 2016, whichever comes first:   a)            Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED to serve on the Community and Protective Services Committee on an interim basis; and   b)            Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED to serve on the Corporate Services Committee on an interim basis;   it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached communicated dated September 23, 2016 from Councillor J. Zaifman, confirming his support for the temporary appointments.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley Approve clause 2.

11.   Conservation

Authorities

That the attached presentation from I. Wilcox, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, E. VanHooren, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority and D. Pearson, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, with respect to the roles and responsibilities of the Conservation Authorities, BE RECEIVED.

12.   Funding Request for

the Hyde Park Business Association/Business Improvement Area (BIA) Designation

That delegation status BE GRANTED to D. Szpakowski, Hyde Park Business Association, at the next meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with respect to the request for funding for the establishment of a Hyde Park Business Improvement Area.    (2016-F11A)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve clauses 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10.

10.   Properties located

at 1234-1246 Richmond Street (OZ-8552)

That the application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further discussion with the applicant and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:   -           a communication dated September 1, 2016, from C. Butler, by e-mail; and, -           a communication dated September 12, 2016, from G. Kulczycki, Vice-President, Resources and Operations, Western University;   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 Municipal Council approves the referral of this application to request further dialogue between the applicant and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that clause 10 of the 16th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee be amended to read as follows:   “That the application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with further information regarding the recent submission of appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to this matter; it being noted that on September 23, 2016, the City Clerk received notices of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications;   it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:   -           a communication dated September 1, 2016, from C. Butler, by e-mail; and, -           a communication dated September 12, 2016, from G. Kulczycki, Vice-President, Resources and Operations, Western University;   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.”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clause 10 as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

That the application by Textbook (Ross Park) Inc., relating to the properties located at 1234 to 1246 Richmond Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with further information regarding the recent submission of appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to this matter; it being noted that on September 23, 2016, the City Clerk received notices of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications;   it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:   -           a communication dated September 1, 2016, from C. Butler, by e-mail; and, -           a communication dated September 12, 2016, from G. Kulczycki, Vice-President, Resources and Operations, Western University;   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.

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clause 1.

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Councillor J. Morgan enquires if staff could report back with respect to a potential solution for streaming Standing Committee meetings that have to be held outside of City Hall because a large number of members of the public are expected to be in attendance.  The Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer advised that he would have Information Technology Services staff review the matter and report back to the Municipal Council at a future date.

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 358, 361 to 365, inclusive, and the Added Bill No. 366.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 358, 361 to 365, inclusive, and the Added Bill No. 366.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 358, 361 to 365, inclusive, and the Added Bill No. 366.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 359.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 359.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 359.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 360.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 360.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 360.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT