January 31, 2017, at 4:05 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

II.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That is BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:   a)            Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report, having to do with London being a Sanctuary City, by indicating that he is a member of the Muslim community.   b)            Mayor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with an investigation into the London Police Service budget process.   c)            Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with an investigation into the London Police Service budget process, by indicating he is likely to be a party to the investigation.   d)            Councillor P. Squire discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, having to do with an appointment to the London Police Services Board, by indicating that S. Marentette was his election campaign manager.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that part a) of clause 1 be amended  to read as follows:

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clause 1, as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of a confidential matter during the Council, In Closed Session.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that leave be given to add a reason for going into Council, In Closed Session to receive information related to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, with respect to employment-related matters; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that the following reasonnbe added to the reasons for Council, In Closed Session:   Personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals with respect to employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation; and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IV.   COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(continued)

VIII.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Approve clauses 1 to 16, excluding clauses 3, 9 and 11.

2.   Request for Delegation Status - Richard

Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association (continued)

Moved by Councillor P. Squire

Approve part a) of clause 2.   That the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation by Richard Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association, requesting that the Municipal Council ask the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to conduct an investigation into the cause of why the details of the potential budget compromise did not reach the Municipal Council:   a)         the delegation from R. Robson, enquiring why some Council Members did not respond to the earlier letter from the London Police Association on this matter, and if some Council Members did not support the request, why they didn’t support it,  BE RECEIVED; and

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion made by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve that part b) of clause 2 be referred back in order for the Civic Administration to report back with additional legal advice regarding requesting the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to proceed with the investigation as outlined in the January 5, 2017 letter from David Gilmore, President, London Police Association.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

4.   Eldon House

That the resignation of Mike Donachie from Eldon House BE ACCEPTED, and Marvin Recker BE APPOINTED to the Eldon House Board for a term ending November 30, 2018.

5.   1st Report of the

Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee, from its meeting held on December 19, 2016:   a)         clauses 8b) and 8c) BE NOTED AND FILED;   b)         clauses 8d) and 8e) BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for the purpose of reviewing and determining what changes, if any, would be in order at a future date; it being understood that the current process will continue to move forward utilizing the existing terms of reference and evaluation form; and   c)         clauses 1 to 7 and clause 8a) BE RECEIVED.

6.   Request for London

Police Services/City of London Liaison Committee

That the communication dated January 30, 2017, from Mayor M. Brown and Councillor S. Turner, BE NOTED AND FILED.

7.   Rapid Transit

Implementation Working Group

That the resignation of Councillor J. Morgan from the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached communication dated January 27, 2017, from Councillor J. Morgan, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

8.   Sanctuary City

That the following actions be taken in response to the President of the United States of America’s executive order to ban individuals and families from Syria, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya and Somalia from entering the United States of America:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) and the community stakeholders who are working on the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and report back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the appropriate arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City where residents can expect access to service without fear; and   b)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to communicate to the Federal Government, including the Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship, that the City of London continues to be committed to receiving refugees from Syria, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia who have been banned from entry to the United States of America as per the President’s recent Executive Order;   it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached letter dated January 30, 2017, from Councillor T. Park, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

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 Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 4350 Dingman Drive, Part Lot 22, Concession 3, as in Instrument 345318 (PIN 08208-0019), being a reasonably rectangular shaped parcel, containing an area of approximately 32.89 acres, as shown on the location map attached:   a)         the offer submitted by Cross Park Farms Limited to sell to the subject property to the City, for the sum of $450,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following condition:   i)          the City shall have a period of sixty (60) days from the date of acceptance of this Agreement to satisfy itself in its sole and absolute discretion as to the soil, geotechnical, archeological and environmental condition of the property.  The City may enter on the property and have soil, geotechnical, archeological and environmental tests conducted using qualified agents or servants.  The City agrees that all such tests shall be conducted using reasonable care and that the property shall be restored to a condition as close as reasonably possible to its condition prior to entry.  The City agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Vendor from and against all claims, demands, costs, including reasonable legal costs, damages, expenses and liabilities whatsoever arising out of its entry on the property and the conducting of such test; 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

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve the following matters BE REFERRED to the February 14, 2017 meeting of Municipal Council for consideration and disposition.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

10.   Mushroom Farm

Zoning Review (Z-8513) (Relates to Bill No. 85)

12.   Change in

Representation on the London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That the representation of Shawn Adamsson on the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE CHANGED from a voting representative of the Emerging Leaders to a voting representative of the Urban League of London.

13.   Funding Unclosed

Projects

That the Managing Director, Corporate Services, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to review and report back at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee on the status of all funding allocated to unclosed projects and to bring forward a proposed policy outlining when funding for unclosed projects should be transferred to surplus for utilization for other Council initiatives.

14.   Federation of

Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors

That Councillor H.L. Usher BE AUTHORIZED to seek election to fill the current vacancy on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors (Ontario Caucus) for the remainder of the 2016/2017 year, until June 2017, and to have his associated expenses covered by the City of London.

15.   Corporate Services

Committee Deferred Matters List

That the Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List, as of January 16, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

16.   Review of City of

London Ward Boundaries

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law included as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated January 24, 2017 BE REFERRED to a future public participation meeting of the Corporate Services Committee on a date that can accommodate a meeting start time that is later in the day, in order to receive public input on the proposed ward boundary changes.

3.   London Police

Services Board

That the resignation of Paul Paolatto from the London Police Services Board, effective March 31, 2017, BE ACCEPTED, and the following individuals BE INVITED for an interview at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee:   a)            Susan Toth b)            Kate Wiggins c)            Bill Tucker d)            Stephanie Marentette

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

9.   Property Located at

1245 Michael Street (39T-1506/Z-8664) (Relates to Bill No. 84)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

11.   Request for

Designation of the Colombia Gastronomy Festival as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Colombian Gastronomy Festival 2017, to be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 to Sunday, July 23, 2017, at the Covent Garden Market, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

17.   “No-cut” Employment

Agreements

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert requested the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer to advise what is stated in Council Policy 18(24) – “No-cut” Employment Agreements and enquired about what constituted a “no-cut” contract and if the City offered lengthy “no-cut” contracts.  The Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer relayed the content of Council Policy 18(24), outlined what would constitute a “no-cut” contract and indicated that to the best of her knowledge the City does not have any “no-cut” contracts, but that she could not speak for the local boards and commissions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTH MEETING HELD JANUARY 17, 2017

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve the Minutes of the Fifth meeting held on January 17, 2017.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

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

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve clauses 1 to 10, excluding clauses 6 and 9.

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 71 to 82, 84, 85, and the Added Bill No. 86.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 71 to 82, 84, 85, and Added Bill No. 86.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 71 to 82, 84, 85, and Added Bill No. 86.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 83.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 83.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 83.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed