October 25, 2016, at 4:02 PM
Present:
M. Brown, van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, Park, C. Saunders
Absent:
A. Hopkins, S. Turner, J. Zaifman
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, The Honourable I. Binnie, G. Bridge, L. Bruni, F. Cesario (Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP), B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, C. Dyck, J.M. Fleming, S. Giustizia, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, W.B. McKaig (Sullivan Mahoney LLP), D. Mounteer, L. Palarchio, M. Ribera, J. Saunders (Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP), K. Scherr, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
II. RECOGNITIONS
III. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
IV. COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION
(Continued)
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda.
1. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
2. Amendment to Consolidated Fees and Charges
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor M. Salih
Approve that clause 2 be amended by adding the following new part: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to find means by which the public can be better informed and engaged with respect to any proposed changes to the Fees and Charges By-law.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve clause 2 as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst P. Squire (2) B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
VII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
VIII. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor P. Squire
Approve clauses 1 to 4, 6 and 9.
3. Live Work Learn Play Update
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve part a) of clause 3.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve part b) of clause 3.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor V. Ridley
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve that part c) of clause 3 be amended to read as follows: “c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to move forward with the coordination of addressing issues in downtown London, including the necessary supports with regard to care (health, mental health and the pertinent forms of care deemed necessary on an individual basis), enforcement and programming with Market Lane being put forward as a pilot project in this matter.”
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Squire M. van Holst H.L. Usher (2) B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve clause 3, as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Squire M. van Holst H.L. Usher (2) B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
4. Deputy Mayors
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer M. van Holst M. Cassidy B. Armstrong V. Ridley (3) M. Salih P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert H.L. Usher T. Park (9)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve that pursuant to section 11.11 of the Council Procedure By-law the Council Meeting be permitted to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer M. van Holst P. Squire B. Armstrong P. Hubert M. Salih V. Ridley (4) M. Cassidy J. Morgan H.L. Usher T. Park (8)
Motion Passed
6. 4th Report of the Outstanding London
Ambassador Award Committee
9. Report of the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Meeting - Oakville, ON, September 13-16, 2016
That the communication dated September 29, 2016 from Councillor H.L. Usher, regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors meeting held September 13-16, 2016, in Oakville, Ontario, BE RECEIVED for information.
5. 12th Report of the Governance Working Group
7. Request for Delegation Status – 5th Report
of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
8. 2016-2019 Tax
Calculator Web Tool
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated October 18, 2016 regarding the launch of the City of London’s 2016-2019 online tax calculator tool BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that a link to the website will be included in the May 2017 tax bill mail-out; it being further noted that the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer provided a brief demonstration of the online tax calculator tool.
11. Request for
Delegation Status - Jason Timlick, President, London Professional Fire Fighters Association
That it BE NOTED that the Corporate Services Committee considered a delegation request from the London Professional Fire Fighters’ Association.
Moved by Councillor M. Salih
Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan
Approve that the request for delegation status, as submitted by J. Timlick, President, London Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, BE GRANTED and BE SCHEDULED for a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
At 6:08 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board. At 6:11 PM Mayor M. Brown resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert resumes his seat at the Council Board.
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Salih M. Brown J. Morgan M. van Holst V. Ridley B. Armstrong T. Park (4) J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire P. Hubert H.L. Usher (8)
Motion Failed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve that the letter from Jason Timlick, President, London Professional Fire Fighters Association, dated September 21, 2016 BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih (1) M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (11)
Motion Passed
12. Petition -
“Nature Restoration Site” Berkshire Court
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Nature Restoration Site established by a condominium corporation situated on Berkshire Court: a) the submission outlining neighbourhood concerns regarding the above-noted Nature Restoration Site BE REFERRED to staff for review and report back; and b) the associated petition in support of remedying the condition of the site BE RECEIVED. (2016-E18)
13. M. Tahir, London
Youth Advisory Council - London Transit Commission Discounted Buss Pass Petition and Plan
That the delegation request from M. Tahir, London Youth Advisory Council BE GRANTED and the Committee Secretary BE DIRECTED to invite Mr. Tahir to appear as a delegation at the November 15, 2016 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2016-T03)
14. I. Mathyssen,
Member of Parliament for London-Fanshawe - Poverty Reduction Strategies in Canada.
That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication from I. Mathyssen regarding poverty reduction: a) the communication BE RECEIVED; and b) an appropriate submission BE MADE to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA), by the City of London through its Intergovernmental Liaison Office, based upon London’s own work on poverty reduction; and c) consideration BE GIVEN to having a City of London delegation, which may include representatives of London’s Poverty Panel, appear before HUMA. (2016-S12)
15. Workplace Diversity
10. Mike Woods, Chief
Operating Officer and Kris Dinel, Chief Business Development Officer, Western Fair District
That it BE NOTED that the Corporate Services Committee (CSC) heard a presentation, as appended to the Corporate Services Committee Agenda, from Mike Woods, Chief Operating Officer and Kris Dinel, Chief Business Development Officer, Western Fair District, with respect to the activities of the Western Fair District and how those activities align with the City of London’s Strategic Plan.
IX. ADDED REPORTS (CONTINUED)
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
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, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 1891614 Ontario Inc. (Copia Developments), attached as Appendix “A”, for the lease of space at 1835 Dundas Street, BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong (1) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1) M. van Holst J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (8)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve clause 2 as follows: 2. 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 following actions be taken with respect to the City-owned industrial land located at the southeast end of Belleisle Court, in Trafalgar Industrial Park, containing an area of approximately 2.32 acres, being comprised of Lot 11, Plan 33M-239, save and except Part 1, Plan 33R-16571, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “A”,: a) the offer submitted by John J. Vanderwal (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $127,600.00 (reflecting a sale price of $55,000.00 per acre), as outlined on the attached location map, BE APPROVED; and b) an initial building coverage of 10% in place of the required 15%, BE ACCEPTED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong (1) M. van Holst J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (9)
Motion Passed
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
XIII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 377.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (9) RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 377.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (9) RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 377.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (9) RECUSED: M. van Holst (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher and seconded by Councillor V. Ridley
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 387.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher (9) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 387.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher (9) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 387
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher (9) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 390.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong (1) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1) M. van Holst J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (8)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Second Reading of Added Bill No. 390.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst J. Helmer B. Armstrong (2) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1) P. Squire J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (7)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 390.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. van Holst J. Helmer B. Armstrong (2) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1) P. Squire J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (7)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Third Reading of Bill No. 355.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 376, 378 to 385, inclusive and Added Bills, including Bill No.’s 388 and 389.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 376, 378 to 385, inclusive and Added Bills, inclucing Bill No.’s 388 and 389.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (10)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 376, 378 to 385, inclusive and Added Bills, including Bill No.’s 388 and 389.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (10) The following Bills are enacted as by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:
Motion Passed