January 17, 2017, at 4:03 PM
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, C. Saunders
Absent:
J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner, J. Zaifman
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, B. Coxhead, K. Dawtrey, J. Fleming, T. Gaffney, T. Grawey, K. Graham, M. Hayward, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, L.M. Rowe, K. Scherr, A. Thompson, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:03 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
III. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
IV. COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION
(CONTINUED)
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that Council rise and go into Council, in closed session, for the purpose of considering the following matters:
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve that, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to 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, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Director of Roads and Transportation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to a portion of the property located at 995 Western Road, further described as Part 9, Plan 33R-19517 (Part of PIN 08078-0019), being an irregular shaped parcel, containing an area of approximately 0.1925 acres, or 8,385.3 square feet, as shown on the location maps attached: a) the offer submitted by the Board of Governors, The University of Western Ontario, to sell part of the subject property to the City, for the sum of $134,200.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following condition: i) the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable legal costs, including fees, disbursements and applicable taxes, to complete this transaction, subject to assessment; and, b) the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (11) RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)
Motion Passed
V. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH MEETINGS HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2016 AND JANUARY 11, 2017
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve the Minutes of the Third and Fourth meetings held on December 19, 2016 and January 11, 2017, respectively.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve receipt and referral of the following communications, as noted on the Agenda:
1. His Worship the
Mayor Recognizes the contributions made to London by the following citizens who were named to the 2017 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List in the categories indicated: Dale Yoshida (The Arts), Mojdeh Cox (Diversity and Race Relations), Dr. Joseph Cummins (The Environment), Sandra Miller (Heritage), Susan Grindrod (Housing), Andrew Rosser (Humanitarianism), Brenda Ryan (Persons with Disabilities), Danielle Mooder (Safety and Crime Prevention), and Therese Quigley (Sports).
2. 1st Report of the
Advisory Committee on the Environment
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment from its meeting held on December 7, 2016: a) the presentation from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE PRESENTED at a future Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting specifically as it relates to the effects of barriers and low flow on species at risk along the Upper Thames River; b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Advisory Committee on the Environment with future staff reports related to the Orgaworld and StormFisher facilities; and, c) clauses 1, 2, 4 to 7 and 9 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Approve an amendment to part a) so that part a) now reads as follows: “a) the portion of the presentation from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority pertaining to “Effects of Barriers and Low Flow on Species at Risk Along the Upper Thames River” BE PRESENTED at a future Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting;”.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clause 2, as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
3. 1st Report of the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 15, 2016: a) the Working Group comments, related to the Sunninglea Scoped Environmental Impact Study BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; it being noted that the delegation was rescheduled; b) consideration of the Addendum to the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Areas Natural Heritage Inventory and Evaluation BE POSTPONED to the next Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee meeting; c) the Working Group comments, related to the North Huron Industrial Lands Subject Land Status Report BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; d) a Working Group consisting of S. Levin (lead), K. Moser and A. Regeher, BE ESTABLISHED to review the Forest City South Industrial Park Environmental Impact Study and to report back at the next Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee meeting; and, e) clauses 1 and 2, 4 to 6, 8 to 11, 13 and 14, BE RECEIVED.
VII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
VIII. REPORTS
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clauses 1, 3, 5 to 9, 12 and 14.
5. Request for
Designation - Property located at 807 Colborne Street (Fire Hall No. 4)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 807 Colborne Street: a) the report dated January 9, 2017 entitled “Request for Heritage Designation of Heritage Listed Property at 807 Colborne Street (Fire Hall No. 4)” BE RECEIVED; and, b) notice BE GIVEN under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18, of Municipal Council’s intent to designate the municipally-owned property located at 807 Colborne Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons appended in the staff report dated January 9, 2017, as Appendix D. (2016-R01)
6. 1st Report of the
London Advisory Committee on Heritage
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on December 14, 2016: a) 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 remove three of the five chimneys, add a fire escape to the east façade, replace the west porch, and replace the windows of the building located at 309-311 Wolfe Street, within the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District, BE PERMITTED as submitted, with the following terms and conditions: i) the restoration work be completed within one year to Chimney 3 (as identified in the Appendix D included in the staff report dated December 14, 2016) to its full historic height and detailing, using compatible buff brick material and lime-based mortar; ii) the applicant be encouraged to consider a triplet of sash windows with wooden mullion details for the north gable window replacement; iii) the addition of the fire escapes be constructed as reversible interventions; iv) all exposed wood be painted or stained; and, v) the Heritage Alteration Permit be displayed in a location visible from the street until the work is completed; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage encourages the owners of the property to use wood windows rather than vinyl windows; b) on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the St. George-Grosvenor Heritage Conservation District Study undertaken pursuant to Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act BE RECEIVED and the following actions BE TAKEN: Recommended Great Talbot Heritage Conservation District i) the recommended Great Talbot Heritage Conservation District boundary, as shown on Appendix A appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2016 BE ENDORSED; ii) a Heritage Conservation District Plan BE PREPARED for the Great Talbot area; iii) all properties listed in Appendix B1 appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2016, within the Great Talbot area, BE ADDED to the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources); iv) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with an evaluation of the relationship between land use planning policy direction in the Official Plan/The London Plan and the objectives of the recommended Great Talbot Heritage Conservation District Plan for the area bound by Talbot Street, Oxford Street East, Richmond Street, and Sydenham Street (excluding those not included within the recommended Great Talbot Heritage Conservation District); Recommended Gibbons Park Heritage Conservation District v) the recommended Gibbons Park Heritage Conservation District boundary, as shown on Appendix A appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2016 BE ENDORSED; vi) a Heritage Conservation District Plan BE PREPARED for the Gibbons Park area; vii) all properties listed in Appendix B2 appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2016, within the Gibbons Park area, BE ADDED to the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources); Individual Properties and Richmond Street; it being noted that recommendations ix) through xi) will be undertaken after the completion of the Shift Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment; viii) part h) of clause 4 of the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE RECEIVED; part h) read as follows: “the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the evaluation of properties identified in Appendix B3 and B4 (attached to the above-noted staff report) in pursuit of a designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;” ix) properties identified in Appendix B4, appended to the staff report dated December 14, 2016, BE ADDED to the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources); x) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review properties on the east side of Richmond Street, from Oxford Street East to Huron Street, for potential cultural heritage value or interest; xi) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on more detailed Official Plan/The London Plan planning policy/guideline tools that may supplement the conservation of heritage-listed and heritage-designated properties along the Richmond Street corridor between Oxford Street East and Huron Street; Other Potential Heritage Conservation Districts xii) the area north of the Study Area, approximately between Huron Street, the Thames River, and Richmond Street, BE ADDED to the prioritized list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts; xiii) the area east of the Study Area and north of Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, approximately between Richmond Street and Wellington Street (“Old North”), BE ADDED to the prioritized list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts; xiv) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the prioritized list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts and to recommend an update to Heritage Places; it being noted that such a review may impact the Heritage Conservation District deadlines established in Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan; Potential Tools for Heritage Conservation xv) the Terms of Reference BE PREPARED for Heritage Impact Statements; and, xvi) the appropriateness of form-based zoning for the purposes of heritage conservation BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for a report to be brought forward at a future meeting; c) the following actions be taken with respect to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage Stewardship Sub-Committee Report, from its meeting held on November 29, 2016: i) 807 Colborne Street (Fire Hall No. 4) BE DESIGNATED under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, ii) it BE NOTED that the above-noted Stewardship Sub-Committee Report was received; d) on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, notice of Municipal Council’s intention to designate the property located at 807 Colborne Street (Fire Hall No. 4) to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE GIVEN for the reasons appended to the 1st Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage, under the provisions of Section 29(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O. 18; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage received a Report dated December 14, 2016 from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to this matter; e) the matter of Bill C-323 BE REFERRED to the Planning and Policy Sub-Committee for review; it being noted that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage reviewed and received the following: i) Bill C-323 – An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Rehabilitation of Historic Property); ii) Q and A Bill C-323, submitted by P Van Loan; and, iii) Home Renovation Tax Credit News Release – A Tax Credit for Restoring Historic Buildings; and, f) clauses 1, 2, 5 to 7, 11 and 12, BE RECEIVED.
7. St.
George-Grosvenor Heritage Conservation District Study
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the St. George-Grosvenor Heritage Conservation District Study undertaken pursuant to Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act BE RECEIVED and the following actions BE TAKEN: a) the recommended Great Talbot Heritage Conservation District boundary, as shown on Appendix A appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2017, BE ENDORSED; b) a Heritage Conservation District Plan BE PREPARED for the Great Talbot area; c) all properties listed in Appendix B1 appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2017, within the Great Talbot area BE ADDED to the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources); d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with an evaluation of the relationship between land use planning policy direction in the Official Plan/The London Plan and the objectives of the recommended Great Talbot Heritage Conservation District Plan for the area bound by Talbot Street, Oxford Street East, Richmond Street, and Sydenham Street (excluding those not included within the recommended Great Talbot Heritage Conservation District); e) the recommended Gibbons Park Heritage Conservation District boundary, as shown on Appendix A appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2017, BE ENDORSED; f) a Heritage Conservation District Plan BE PREPARED for the Gibbons Park area; g) all properties listed in Appendix B2 appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2017, within the Gibbons Park area BE ADDED to the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources); h) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the evaluation of properties identified in Appendix B3 appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2017, in pursuit of their designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act after the completion of the Shift Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment; i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to add the properties identified in Appendix B4 appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2017 to the Register (Inventory of Heritage Resources); j) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review properties on the east side of Richmond Street, from Oxford Street East to Huron Street, for potential cultural heritage value or interest after the completion of the Shift Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment; k) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on more detailed Official Plan/The London Plan planning policy/guideline tools that may supplement the conservation of heritage listed and heritage designated properties along the Richmond Street corridor between Oxford Street East and Huron Street after completion of the Shift Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment; l) the area north of the Study Area approximately between Huron Street, the Thames River, and Richmond Street BE ADDED to the prioritized list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts; m) the area east of the Study Area and north of Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, approximately between Richmond Street and Wellington Street (“Old North”), BE ADDED to the prioritized list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts; n) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the prioritized list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts and to recommend an update to Heritage Places, it being noted such a review may impact Heritage Conservation District deadlines established in Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan; o) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to prepare Terms of Reference for Heritage Impact Statements; p) the appropriateness of form-based zoning for the purposes of heritage conservation BE REFERRED for a report from Civic Administration; q) the Heritage Planners work with the Cultural Heritage consultants on the SHIFT rapid transit environmental assessment process to support evaluation of properties identified in Appendix B-3 appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2017; r) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate any plans to restore the inscription honouring John Gibbons Counsell on the Gibbons Pool bathhouse, which was removed during renovations, and take action to restore the inscription; and, it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication from Kevin Lang, President and Jackie Farquhar, Secretary, St. George-Grosvenor Neighbourhood Association, with respect to this matter; and, 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-R01)
8. Queens Avenue and
Colborne Street Cycletracks
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Queens Avenue and Colborne Street Cycletracks: a) the implementation of cycletracks on Queens Avenue from Ridout Street to Colborne Street, and on Colborne Street from Dufferin Avenue to Horton Street, BE ENDORSED for implementation; it being noted that additional public consultation will be undertaken during the project design; b) the implementation of a cycletrack on Queens Avenue, east of Colborne Street to Quebec Street, BE ADDED for consideration in a future year of the cycling facility capital program; c) MMM Group Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the project design and provide construction administration services for the 2017 project in the amount of $466,153.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that this is an extension of an assignment directly awarded by the Civic Administration that is necessary to accelerate the project which has been included in the application to the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund such that the project could be completed and funds claimed within the funding program’s eligible cost window; d) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’; e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; f) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; g) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, including rail agreements if required, to give effect to these recommendations; h) the attached presentation from D. MacRae, Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, BE RECEIVED; and, i) the delegation from S. MacDouell, Cyclelink, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that S. MacDouell advised that Cyclelink is supportive of the initiative being undertaken by the City of London and emphasized it will be critical to complete the Old East Village and Old North extensions for the success of both of these projects and requested that the success of the project not be determined until after the extensions have been completed. (2016-T05)
9. Southdale Road West
- Environmental Assessment - Pine Valley Boulevard to Colonel Talbot Road, Including Bostwick Road North of Pack Road, Appointment of Consulting Engineer
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for the environmental assessment for Southdale Road West extending from Pine Valley Boulevard to Colonel Talbot Road, including Bostwick Road from Southdale Road West to Pack Road: a) AECOM Canada Ltd., BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers to complete the environmental assessment in the amount of $309,005.40, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-E05)
12. Single Source:
Arva-Huron Pipeline Chamber Upgrades and Pipe Replacement Project No. EW3576
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Arva-Huron Pipeline Chamber Upgrades and Pipe Replacement (EW3576): a) the bid submitted by L-82 Construction Inc. in the amount of $883,320.00, excluding H.S.T., BE AWARDED in accordance with Section 14.4 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-A05)
14. Execution of
Contribution Amending Agreement with the Government of Canada for the HELP Clean Water Initiative (Relates to Bill No. 56)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 17, 2017, to authorize the execution of a Contribution Amending Agreement for the HELP Clean Water initiative with the Government of Canada by The Corporation of the City of London, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System and the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System, in the City’s capacity as Administering Municipality as authorized by the respective Board of Management. (2016-E08)
4. Property located at
161 Windermere Road (39CD-14501/Z-8167)
That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the staff report dated January 9, 2017 entitled “Tridon Properties Ltd., 161 Windermere Road, Ontario Municipal Board Decision”, BE RECEIVED for information. (2016-D07/L01)
10. Kiwanis Park
Pathway Connection - Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program Transfer Payment Agreement and Consultant Services Extension (Relates to Bill No. 55)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Kiwanis Park Pathway Connection Project: a) the proposed by-law appended to the revised staff report as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 17, 2017 to: i) approve the Transfer Payment Agreement appended to the by-law as Schedule 1 of Appendix ‘A’ to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, for funding under the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP); ii) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; iii) delegate authority to the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, or their designate, to execute any financial reports required as a condition of the Agreement authorized and approved in a) above; and, b) for the purposes of the Transfer of Payment Agreement (TPA), the municipality’s share of the funding BE CONFIRMED; it being noted that the approved capital budget identifies the required project funds; c) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to complete the record of site condition process for the said project, in the amount of $156,144.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; d) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the revised staff report dated January 10, 2017 as Appendix ‘B’; e) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project, including rail agreements; f) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and, g) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, including rail agreements, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-T05)
11. Engineering Fees
Contract Amendment: Huron Street Watermain River Crossing Project No. EW3580
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to increasing the engineering fees for the Huron Street Watermain River Crossing Project (EW3580): a) the consulting fees for Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE INCREASED by $35,000.00 from $343,624.00 to a revised total of $378,624.00, excluding H.S.T., for costs associated with contract administration for the Huron Street Watermain River Crossing; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the consulting fees for the project BE IN ACCORDANCE with the estimate, on file, which are based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.1 (c) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2016-A05)
13. Updates: Garbage
and Recycling Collection and Next Steps
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to the garbage and recycling collection and next steps: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee when additional details are known with respect to the Waste Free Ontario Act including the potential impacts on London residents, businesses and the City’s waste management system; and, b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Civic Works Committee by December 2017 with: i) a Business Case, including a detailed feasibility study of options and potential next steps, to change the City’s fleet of garbage packers from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG); and, ii) an Options Report for the introduction of a semi or fully-automated garbage collection system, including considerations for customers and operational impacts. (2016-E07)
15. Comments on
Environmental Bill of Rights Registry - Final Draft Strategy for a Waste Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the comments and discussion on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry – Final Draft Strategy for a Waste Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy BE ENDORSED and BE SUBMITTED to the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change’s Environmental Bill of Rights Registry posting (EBR 012-9356) titled “Proposed Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy”.
16. Deferred Matters
List
That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at December 19, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
17. Request for
Delegation Status
That delegation status BE APPROVED for a community representative to speak to the Civic Works Committee on February 21, 2017 with respect to the inclusion of sidewalks on East Mile Road and Oban Crescent in 2017 and Green Lane, West Mile Road and North Mile Road `in 2018.
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Approve clauses 1 to 7, excluding clause 2.
IX. ADDED
REPORTS
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clause 1.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst T. Park (2) B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher (11)
Motion Passed
II. RECOGNITIONS
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve that pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for discussion and debate and the making of a substantive motion with respect to acceptance of Councillor Park’s resignation from the Economic Partnership Advisory Panel, effective immediately.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve that the resignation of Councillor T. Park from the Economic Partnership Advisory Panel BE ACCEPTED, effective immediately.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
XIII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 53 to 68, inclusive.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 53 to 68, inclusive.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 53 to 68, inclusive.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 70.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (11) RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 70.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (11) RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 70.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire P. Hubert A. Hopkins S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (11) RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)
Motion Passed