October 25, 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

II.   RECOGNITIONS

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Motion Passed

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTIETH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 11, 2016

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve the Minutes of the Twentieth Meeting, held on October 11, 2016.

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.   M. Temme, 66 Palmer

Street - Properties located at 1680 Richmond Street and 95 and 97 Fanshawe Park Road East (Z-8652) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 8 of the 18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

2.   (ADDED) N. & V.

McInnis - Property located at 169 Foster Avenue (Z-8651) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 7 of the 18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Approve clauses 1 to 4, 6 and 9.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)         Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of this Report as his son rents an adjacent property; and,   b)         Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report as her brothers are working on this site.

2.   10th Report of the

Advisory Committee on the Environment

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on October 5, 2016:   a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) with responses to the following, with respect to municipal sustainability plans:   i)              an outline on the expenditure of gas tax funding; and, ii)             the monitoring that is being undertaken for the utilization of gas tax funding;   it being noted that the ACE received the presentation appended to the 10th Report of the ACE from Dr. B. Vogel, Response Coordinator, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network, and Dr. G. McBean, FRSC and Professor, Cross Appointment with Political Science, with respect to this matter;   b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to:   i)              actively involve the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) in the process for the preparation of the draft Terms of Reference for the development of an Urban Agriculture Study; and, ii)             continue to provide staff reports relating to this matter to the ACE;   it being noted that the ACE reviewed and received the following with respect to this matter:   -           a Municipal Council resolution from its session held on September 13, 2016; -           the Urban Agriculture Strategy - Draft Terms of Reference; and, -           a communication dated September 1, 2016, from M. Temme, 66 Palmer Street;   c)            the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council BE REQUESTED to amend their Terms of Reference to accommodate a member of the Advisory Committee on the Environment to be appointed to the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council, as a Voting Representative;   d)            the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) Budget:   i)              a $75.00 honorarium for the presentation at the September 7, 2016 ACE meeting BE PROVIDED to J. Brady, Consultant, with respect to the Trans Pacific Partnership; ii)             up to $500.00 BE PROVIDED for expenditures relating to the Urban Agriculture Conference; and, iii)            a potential request for funding for future Conferences BE POSTPONED until after the Urban Agriculture Conference has been concluded; it being noted that a review of the Urban Agriculture Conference will be completed at the conclusion of the Conference; and,   e)         clauses 1, 3 to 9, 12, 13 and 15, BE RECEIVED.

3.   9th Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the 9th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 28, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

4.   Property located at

1959 Wharncliffe Road South (H-8660) (Relates to Bill No. 385)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1640209 Ontario Ltd., relating to the property located at 1959 Wharncliffe Road South:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 17, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 25, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning on a portion of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.h-100.R1-4) Zone TO Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone, to remove the “h” and “h-100” holding provisions; and,   b)         the application to change the zoning on the remainder of the lands within the subdivision BE DEFERRED until such time as the Environmental Assessment for the Bostwick Road realignment is complete and the multi-family medium density residential block developments are designed and approved consistent with the Southwest Area Plan.    (2016-D09)

6.   Byron Gravel Pit

Secondary Plan Terms of Reference (O-8434)

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Terms of Reference for the Byron Pit Secondary Plan appended to the staff report dated October 17, 2016, BE APPROVED;   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-E10)

9.   Proposed New Sign

By-law and Amendments to Current Sign and Canopy By-law

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed new Sign By-law and proposed amendments to the current Sign and Canopy By-law:   a)         the staff report dated October 17, 2016, from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, which includes the attached draft Sign By-law, BE RECEIVED for information, and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a public participation meeting to be held at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee with any proposed changes to the draft by-law referenced in part (a) above, in response to comments received at the October 17, 2016, public participation 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-P01)

Motion Passed

5.   10th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on October 12, 2016:   a)            with respect to the properties located at 467-469 Dufferin Avenue:   i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to enforce the Property Standards By-law at the property located at 467- 469 Dufferin Avenue; and, ii)         the Stewardship Sub-Committee BE ASKED to research the history of the above-noted properties;   it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard verbal delegations from G. Warren, Acting Chair, Committee to Save Houses on Dufferin Avenue and K. Rapson, Chair, Woodfield Community Association, with respect to this matter;   b)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports the application submitted by the Roman Catholic Diocese of London for the properties located at 1040 and 1070 Waterloo Street, 370 Huron Street and 1071 Colborne Street; it being noted that the LACH reviewed and received a Notice dated September 21, 2016, from M. Pease, Planner II, with respect to this matter;   c)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee:   i)             Regina Mundi Catholic College (5200 Wellington Road South) BE ADDED to the Inventory of Heritage Resources (Register) based on the cultural heritage value/interest information included in the Stewardship Sub-Committee Report; and, ii)            it BE NOTED that the Stewardship Sub-Committee minutes appended to the 10th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on September 28, 2016, were received; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage heard a verbal presentation from J. Davidson, Superintendent of Business, London District Catholic School Board, in conjunction with this matter;   d)            the application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to partially rebuild the lower front porch of the building located at 40 Byron Avenue East, within the Wortley Village-Old South Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED as described in the staff report dated October 12, 2016, SUBJECT TO the condition that all exposed wood be painted within twelve (12) months of the date of this heritage approval;   e)            the application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to build a new rear lane building (garage) at 865 Hellmuth Avenue, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED as described in the staff report dated October 12, 2016 SUBJECT TO the following terms and conditions:   i)             the wood board and batten exterior cladding be painted or stained; and, ii)            the Heritage Alteration Permit being displayed in a location visible from the street, until the work is completed;   f)             on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the porch, stain the brick, and alter the gable window of the building located at 293 Central Avenue, within the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE APPROVED as described in the staff report dated October 12, 2016 SUBJECT TO the following terms and conditions:   i)          painted wood balustrade, composed of wood spindles set with traditional spacing between wood top and bottom rails be affixed to the existing square piers;   ii)         painted wood lattice be used as the porch apron/skirting;   iii)            the existing limestone piers of the porch not be clad in new limestone veneer;   iv)           the property owner be encouraged to not use the stain on the brick;   v)            two 24” by 24” (maximum) sash windows separated by a mullion replace the existing single window in the gable with trim detail restored;   vi)           all alterations to the property be done in accordance with the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation Plan and Guidelines; it being noted that the door and windows that have been installed are not in keeping with the Plan and Guidelines; and,   vii)          the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed   it being noted that the property owner is encouraged to not use the stain product on the brick and any alterations to the property be undertaken in accordance with the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines; it also being noted that the door and window that have been installed are not in keeping with the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines; and,   g)         clauses 1, 3 to 6, 8 to 10 and 15, BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the attached presentation from Jim Sheffield, London District Catholic School Board, with respect to the Stewardship Sub-Committee report.

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Approve part c) i) of clause 5.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Approve the balance of clause 5.

Motion Passed

7.   Property located at

169 Foster Avenue (Z-8651) (Relates to Bill No. 386)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Nathan and Valon McInnis, relating to the property located at 169 Foster Avenue:   a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 17, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 25, 2016 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-7) Zone TO a Residential R1/Residential R8 Special Provision (R1-7/R8-4(_)) Zone;   b)            the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following through the site plan process:   i)              providing 10 parking spaces to allow for additional landscaping and amenity area on the site; ii)             ensuring that the proposed building is generally in line with the existing buildings along Foster Avenue in order to continue the existing street wall; iii)            ensuring that the west building elevation includes several projections and recessions in order to break up the mass of the building, similar to what was shown in the submitted ZBA application; iv)        ensuring that active building uses such as units, lobbies, or common areas are located along the street edge with windows on the west elevation in order to activate the street edge; v)         ensuring all parking areas are screened from the street using landscaping; vi)        minimizing the impacts on the trees located along the west property line in order to ensure that the trees remain intact during and post construction; and, vii)       including a walkway from the principle building entrance to the city Right-of-Way;   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 this application for the following reasons:   -                    the recommended amendment is consistent with the polices of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014); -                    the proposed amendment is consistent with the Low Density Residential policies of the City of London Official Plan; -                    the subject site is underutilized and unique in the context of the neighbourhood and surrounding area; and -                    the proposed development will provide an opportunity for affordable housing for seniors within the City and will allow them to continue to live independently within an active community;   it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.   (2016-D09)

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that the Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Nathan and Valon McInnis relating to the property located at 169 Foster Avenue BE REFERRED back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, at the request of the applicants, to provide for additional consultation with the Civic Administration and members of the public regarding the application.

Motion Passed

8.   Properties located

at 1680 Richmond Street and 95 and 97 Fanshawe Park Road East (Z-8652) (Relates to Bill No. 387)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application by Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, relating to the property located at 1680 Richmond Street and 95 and 97 Fanshawe Park Road East, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 17, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 25, 2016, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Regional Shopping Area (RSA1) Zone TO a Regional Shopping Area Special Provision (RSA1(_)) Zone;   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 this application for the following reasons:   -                    the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the polices of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014); -                    the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the Enclosed Regional Commercial Node policies of the City of London Official Plan; and, -                    the property is of a sufficient size and configuration to accommodate the intensity of the requested use without resulting in any negative land use impacts on surrounding properties;   it being further noted that Municipal Council received comments from the agent for the applicant in support of the staff recommendation.     (2016-D09)

Motion Passed

13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 8 and 10.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   9th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the 9th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 22, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

3.   3rd Report of the

Town and Gown Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Town and Gown Committee, from its meeting held on September 14, 2016:   a)            with respect to the Western University Reunion Weekend (September 29 and 30, 2016) and Homecoming (October 2016), the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at the next meeting of the Town and Gown Committee with respect to outstanding fines, advising if the City is at a loss and fine recovery; it being noted that the presentation, appended to the 3rd Report of the Town and Gown dated September 14, 2016, from G. Cunningham, Director, External Engagement, Alumni Relations and Development and J. Cleary, University Student Council President, with respect to these matters, was received; and,   b)        clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 2, BE RECEIVED.

4.   8th Report of

London Housing Advisory Committee

That the 8th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 14, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

5.   9th Report of the

London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 15, 2016:   a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Pay Equity Report being developed by the Civic Administration:   i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) to provide a presentation and hold a discussion with respect to the process and practices that will be included in the pay equity report;   ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate and report with respect to the intersectionality of race to gender, in pay equity; and,   iii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to include the LDRRAC in the development of the Pay Equity Report and provide the draft report to the LDRRAC prior to submission to the Corporate Services Committee (and Municipal Council);   it being noted that the LDRRAC has a significant number of people available to assist and support the development of the above-noted report; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 10 BE RECEIVED.

6.   5th Report of the

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 22, 2016:   a)         the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) BE ADVISED as to why the recent request for the Chair to write letters was declined; it being noted that the CSCP has asked its Chair to write letters to organizations in the past and it has always been supported by the Community and Protective Services Committee;   b)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED of the following with respect to provision of child minding services for the public at public participation meetings, related to a Standing Committee meeting:   i)          there will be more opportunities for individuals to participate in Advisory Committees if child minding is provided; and,   ii)         there is currently a Voting Member on the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee who would benefit from the provision of child minding;   c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to advise the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee of the following, with respect to Advisory Committees:   i)          the process and the roles for Council, Advisory Committees and the Civic Administration in dealing with questions, comments and concerns from the public having to do with Advisory Committee-related matters;   ii)         a request for more detailed information to be included on the Advisory Committee Reports (such as detailed accounts of discussions and/or presentations); and,   iii)         a request that the meetings be posted on Twitter and Facebook;   d)         the following actions be taken with respect to the verbal update from E. van Kesteren, relating to an update on the Active and Safe Routes to School initiative:   i)          a made in London video for safely crossing the street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gMuXjcrwaI BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for its information; and,   ii)         it BE NOTED that October 5, 2016 is International Walk to School Day; and,   e)         clauses 1 to 14, excluding clauses 3, 7, 9 and 11, BE RECEIVED.

7.   10th Report of the

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the 10th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 6, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

9.   Recommendations for

Construction-Ready Proposals Under the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (Relates to Bill No. 378 and Bill No. 379)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home and the CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), the following actions be taken with respect to the project proposals received under the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) Request for Proposals RFP 16-38:   a)         a federal/provincial allocation of approximately $78,704.00 per unit, for twenty-seven (27) new affordable rental units for a total federal/provincial allocation of $2,125,000.00 for 516 Albert Street, Strathroy with 1822039 Ontario Limited, BE APPROVED;   b)         a federal/provincial allocation of approximately $59,616.00 per unit, for fifty (50) new affordable rental units for a total federal/provincial allocation of $2,980,795.00 at 356 Dundas Street, London with 2363289 Ontario Limited, BE APPROVED;   c)         the above-noted project proposals BE FORWARDED to the Province for approval under the Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) Program, 2016 allocation;   d)         a municipal repayable loan allocation of $40,284.00 per unit for fifty (50) affordable rental units at 356 Dundas Street, London with 2363289 Ontario Limited for a total municipal repayable loan allocation of $2,014,205.00 at an interest rate of 2% annually (not compounded), BE APPROVED;   e)         the municipal allocation from the reserve funds of $2,014,205.00, as recommended in d), above, BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated October 18, 2016 as Appendix ‘A’;   f)         in accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law No A.-5814-11, the by-laws appended to the staff report dated October 18, 2016 as Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 25, 2016 to authorize a Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of the Municipal Contribution Agreement, appended to the staff report dated October 18, 2016 as Schedule 1 and forming Schedule 1 to the by-laws appended to the staff report dated October 18, 2016 as Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’; and,   g)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the said Agreement; it being noted that this matter remains a requirement of Council while the assignment of the Social Infrastructure Fund and IAH Administration Agreement to HDC is pending approval.  (2016-S11)

11.   Brian Meehan,

Executive Director, Museum London - Share New Innovations or Ways to Improve Collaboration with Council

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

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

8.   London’s

Homelessness Prevention System Enumeration Results and London’s Emergency Shelters Progress Report - 2011-2015

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated October 18, 2016, with respect to London’s Homelessness Prevention System Enumeration Results and London’s Emergency Shelters Progress Report for 2011 to 2015, BE RECEIVED as information.  (2016-S14)

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that clause 8 be amended by adding the following new part b):   “b)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider increasing the value of the momentary compensation provided to interviewees for participating in the enumerations.”

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clause 8, as amended.

Motion Passed

10.   City of London Cat

Adoption Centre

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Cat Adoption Centre:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the renovations to complete the Cat Adoption Centre at an estimated cost of $274,000.00; and,   b)         the financing for the Cat Adoption Centre project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated October 18, 2016 as Appendix ‘A’.  (2016-P14)

Motion Passed

25th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clauses 1 to 6 and 8 to 10.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   City of London Days

  • Budweiser Gardens

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens for the London Celebrates Canada 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag, originally approved by the Municipal Council to be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, BE CANCELLED at the request of London Celebrates Canada.

3.   City of London Days

  • Budweiser Gardens - Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, and notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days at the Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request from the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario to host a Charity Lunch Event featuring local restaurants on June 5, 2017 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens.

4.   Email Access -

Council Members’ Temporary Contract Assistants

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk, on the advice of the Director, Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the provision of access to Council Members’ email messages, calendars, contacts and other associated items in the Elected Official’s Microsoft Exchange account by temporary contract assistants:   a)         the Director, Information Technology Services, BE AUTHORIZED to take the necessary steps to provide access to an Elected Official’s email messages, calendars, contacts and other associated items in the Elected Official’s Microsoft Exchange account, by their respective temporary contract assistant, using non-corporate devices, through the Outlook Web Application (OWA), over public Wi-Fi; and   b)         the process appended to the staff report dated October 18, 2016 as Appendix “A” BE APPROVED for Council Members to authorize access to their email messages, calendars, contacts and other associated items in the Elected Official’s Microsoft Exchange account, by their respective temporary contract assistants; and   c)         the proposed template appended to the staff report dated October 18, 2016 as Appendix “B”, for Council Members’ agreements with individuals for the provision of contract assistance in carrying out the Council Members’ duties as a Member of Council BE APPROVED; it being noted that the proposed template recognizes the requirement for assistants under contract to a Council Member to ensure they utilize OWA, and the information obtained through the use of OWA, for the sole purpose of carrying out work directly related to a Council Member’s role, in accordance with applicable legislation and City of London policies and procedures; it being further noted that the responsibility for ensuring that contract assistants conduct themselves in a manner that complies with applicable legislation and City of London policies and procedures shall rest entirely with the Council Member who has engaged the contract assistant.

5.   Tender 16-84

Irregular Bid for Stronach Arena Dehumidification Lifecycle Replacement

That, on the recommendation of the Manager Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to award of contract for the Delivery, Supply and Installation of Arena Dehumidification Equipment;   a)         the tender submitted by Cimco Refrigeration, A Division of Toromont Industries LTD., 651 Wilton Grove Road, London, ON N6N 1N7 at their contract price of $149,690.00 (HST extra) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that Cimco Refrigeration was the only bid received and meets the City’s terms, conditions and specifications; b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and,   c)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract records relating to the subject matter of this approval.

6.   Tender 16-97

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Steelcase Inc., Tender 16-98 Supply, Delivery and Installation of Dirtt Wall Systems, Tender 16-99 Supply, Delivery and Installation of Herman Miller Inc. Irregular Results

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to award of contracts for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture (Steelcase Inc. and Herman Miller Inc.) and the Supply, Delivery and Installation of DIRTT Wall Systems:

  a)         the bids submitted by the following proponents BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bids submitted by POI Business Interiors, Verto360 and Facility Resources were irregular results (only one bid received for each tender), however the bids meet the City’s terms, conditions and specifications:   i)          POI Business Interiors (T16-97), 201 Queens Ave., Suite 2, London, ON N6A 1J1; ii)          Verto360 (T16-98), 476 Richmond St., 2nd floor, London, ON N6A 3E4; and iii)         Facility Resources (T16-99), 1535 North Routledge Park, London, ON N6H 5L6; and   b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these purchases; and   c)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into formal contracts or having purchase orders, or contract records relating to the above-noted purchases.

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.

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.

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.

7.   Lease Agreement -

City and Thames Valley District School Board - London Environmental Education Centre Wellington Road Tourist Information Centre Location (Relates to Bill No. 377)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

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

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

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

22nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1, 5, 6 and 7.

1.   Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

5.   12th Report of the Governance Working Group

6.   4th Report of the Outstanding London

Ambassador Award Committee

7.   Request for Delegation Status – 5th Report

of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

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

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve clause 2 as amended.

Motion Passed

3.   Live Work Learn Play Update

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve part a) of clause 3.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve part b) of clause 3.

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

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve clause 3, as amended.

Motion Passed

4.   Deputy Mayors

Motion Passed

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

IV.   COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(Continued)

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Motion Passed

IX.   ADDED REPORTS (CONTINUED)

8th Public Report of the Council in Closed Session

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

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

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

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 377.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 377.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 387.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 387.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 387

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 390.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of Added Bill No. 390.

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

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Third Reading of Bill No. 355.

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

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

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

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

27 substantive votes at this meeting (13 contested, 14 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

11#2. Request for

Delegation Status - Jason Timlick, President, London Professional Fire Fighters Association

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

View roll call

Yea (4): Josh Morgan, Mo Salih, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park

Nay (8): Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

11#2. Request for

Delegation Status - Jason Timlick, President, London Professional Fire Fighters Association

Approve that the letter from Jason Timlick, President, London Professional Fire Fighters Association, dated September 21, 2016 BE RECEIVED.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Mo Salih

2#5. Amendment to Consolidated Fees and Charges

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

Unanimous (12-0)

2#5. Amendment to Consolidated Fees and Charges

Approve clause 2 as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Mo Salih, Phil Squire

3#4. Live Work Learn Play Update

Approve part a) of clause 3.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

3#4. Live Work Learn Play Update

Approve part b) of clause 3.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

3#4. Live Work Learn Play Update

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…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Phil Squire, Harold Usher

3#4. Live Work Learn Play Update

Approve clause 3, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Phil Squire, Harold Usher

4#4. Deputy Mayors

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (3): Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Virginia Ridley

4#4. Deputy Mayors

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

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (4): Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley

7#3. Lease Agreement -

City and Thames Valley District School Board - London Environmental Education Centre Wellington Road Tourist Information Centre Location (Relates to Bill No. 377)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (10-0)

7#4. Request for Delegation Status – 5th Report

of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

8#2. London’s

Homelessness Prevention System Enumeration Results and London’s Emergency Shelters Progress Report - 2011-2015

Approve that clause 8 be amended by adding the following new part b):   “b)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider increasing the value of the momentary compensation provided to interviewees for participating in the enumerations.”

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

8#2. London’s

Homelessness Prevention System Enumeration Results and London’s Emergency Shelters Progress Report - 2011-2015

Approve clause 8, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IV. COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IV. COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Approve the Minutes of the Twentieth Meeting, held on October 11, 2016.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IV#2. COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(Continued)

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IX#2. ADDED REPORTS (CONTINUED)

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 Directo…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

IX#2. ADDED REPORTS (CONTINUED)

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 D…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Bill Armstrong

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Added Bill No. 390.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (7): Josh Morgan, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Michael van Holst

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 390.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (7): Josh Morgan, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Michael van Holst

2. (ADDED) N. & V.

McInnis - Property located at 169 Foster Avenue (Z-8651) (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee stage for consideration with clause 7 of the 18th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

5. 10th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

Approve part c) i) of clause 5.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Paul Hubert

5. 10th Report of the

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

Approve the balance of clause 5.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

7. Property located at

169 Foster Avenue (Z-8651) (Relates to Bill No. 386)

Approve that the Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Nathan and Valon McInnis relating to the property located at 169 Foster Avenue BE REFERRED back to a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, at the request of the applicants, to provide for …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (10-0)

10. City of London Cat

Adoption Centre

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Cat Adoption Centre:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the renovatio…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Josh Morgan, Jesse Helmer

15. Workplace Diversity

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)