February 14, 2017, at 4:01 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:01 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

II.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   His Worship the

Mayor presents a cheque to United Way London-Middlesex for the 2016 United Way Campaign.

2.   His Worship the

Mayor presents a cheque to Glen Pearson and Jane Roy of the London Food Bank and to Wayne Dunn, Chair of Business Cares Food Drive, on behalf of the Corporations’ Business Cares Food Drive 2016.

3.   His Worship the

Mayor accepts the London Home Builders’ Association the Best Booth Feature Award in recognition of the City of London Booth at the recent Lifestyle Home Show.

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following matters:

Motion Passed

The Council rises and goes into the Council, in Closed Session, at 4:20 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors T. Park and J. Zaifman.

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH meetings HELD JANUARY 31, 2017 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve the Minutes of the Sixth and Seventh meetings held on January 31, 2017 and February 3, 2017, respectively.

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

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

1.   James W. Harbell,

Stikeman Elliott - The London Plan - Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board.   (Refer to the Planning and Environment Stage for Consideration with Clause 12 of the 4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee)

2.   Chris Poulos,

Western Student - Vehicle for Hire By-law   (Refer Stage 8 By-laws for Consideration of Bill No.)

3.   Brad Rice, Vice

President, Voyageur Transportation/ Checker Limousine- Vehicle for Hire By-law   (Refer Stage 8 By-laws for Consideration of Bill No.)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of Bill No. 92 contained in Stage XIII – By-laws, having to do with the Proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law, at this time.

Motion Passed

XIII.   BY-LAWS

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 92.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 92.

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve the following amendments to Bill No. 92 that would result in cameras only being required in those vehicles for hire that accept street hails, specifically cabs, accessible cabs and limousines:

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that Schedule 5 – Fees of Bill No. 92 be amended by deleting the Driver Licence fee of $10 per month and by replacing it with a Driver Licence fee of $15 per quarter.

At 6:29 PM Mayor M. Brown places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and leaves the meeting.

At 6:34 PM Mayor M. Brown enters the meeting and resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

At 6:43 PM Mayor M. Brown leaves the meeting and places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 92

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 92, as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   REPORTS

3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clauses 6 and 12.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   3rd Report of the

Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group

That the 3rd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, from its meeting held on January 12, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

3.   Contract Award:

Tender No. T16-57 Tributary “C”, Stormwater Management Facilities A, F and G (ES3020-RVBTC)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the Tributary “C” Stormwater Management Facilities A, F & G project:   a)         the bid submitted by L82 Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $7,272,473.92, excluding H.S.T.,  BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by L82, was the lowest of four (4) bids received;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated February 7, 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 approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done relating to this project (Tender No. T16-57); 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.  (2017-E03)

4.   By-law of

Abandonment of Anguish Municipal Drain (Relates to Bill No. 91)

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 February 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘B’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 14, 2017 for the purpose of abandoning the Anguish Municipal Drain.  (2017-E09)

5.   Transportation

Energy Optimization Plan (TEOP) Phase 2 Contract Award

That, at the request of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated February 7, 2017, with respect to the Transportation Energy Optimization Plane (TEOP) Phase II Contract Award, BE REMOVED from the February 7, 2017 Civic Works Committee (CWC) Agenda; it being noted that new information has been received on this matter making it necessary for staff to further review this matter before finalizing its report for the consideration of the CWC.

7.   Riverside Drive

Closing

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to closing part of Riverside Drive opposite St. Anthony Road:   a)         the closing of part of Riverside Drive being part of Block 269 on Plan 33M-189 designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-19674 BE APPROVED; and,   b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ for the purpose of closing Riverside Drive, BE INTRODUCED at a future meeting of Municipal Council subject to the applicant, Revere Developments (Riverside) Inc., acquiring title to the abutting property.  (2017-T09)

8.   2016 Ministry of

the Environment and Climate Change Inspection Report for the City of London Water Distribution System

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water and Wastewater, the staff report dated February 7, 2017 with respect to the 2016 Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Inspection Report for the City of London Water Distribution System, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2017-E13)

9.   2016 Drinking Water

Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Distribution System

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water and Wastewater, the 2016 Drinking Water Annual Report and Summary Report for the City of London Distribution System BE RECEIVED for information.   (2017-E13)

10.   Update and Next

Steps - Resource Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste Disposal Strategy as Part of the Environmental Assessment Process

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Waste Management Working Group, the following actions be taken with respect to the development of London’s Long-Term Solid Waste Resource Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste Disposal Strategy as part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process (Phase One - Prepare Terms of Reference and Phase Two – Undertake EA): a)         the following Draft Guiding Principles for the development of London’s Long-Term Resource Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste Disposal Strategy BE ENDORSED for feedback in the community engagement program for the development of the Terms of Reference: -           Be Socially Responsible -           Ensure Financial Sustainability -           Ensure Impacts of Residual Waste Disposal are Minimized -           Ensure Responsibility for Waste Management -           Implement more Resource Recovery Solutions -           Make the Future System Transparent -           Make Waste Reduction the First Priority -           Prioritize our Community’s Health and Environment -           Support Development of Business (contractual) Partnerships -           Support Development of Community Partnerships -           Work to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts   b)         the general framework for the community engagement program, as presented in the staff report dated February 7, 2017, BE APPROVED including: i)          the use of the following community engagement tools and forums: public notices, project website including use of the new Engage London program, interested stakeholders contact and distribution list, open houses, meetings/presentations, City of London Advisory Committees, and using a range of information and communications tools; ii)         contact with individuals and groups within the following broad stakeholder categories: the general public, the Government Review Team and Indigenous Communities; and, iii)         the typical flow of information/reporting structure as identified in Figure 1 in the staff report dated February 7, 2017; c)         in addition to all the requirements of the Terms of Reference process, the following proposed parameters BE ENDORSED and included in the community engagement program for feedback: i)          the study period for the strategy be 25 years beyond the current approved capacity of the W12A Landfill of 2025, ending in approximately 2050; ii)         the maximum amount of waste that can be landfilled each year, as per the current provincial Environmental Compliance Approval, remain unchanged at 650,000 tonnes at this time; iii)         the service area include the City of London, Elgin County, Middlesex County, Huron County, Lambton County, Oxford County, Perth County, and the local First Nation Communities; it being noted that the City Council will have the authority to determine which, if any, municipalities, communities or businesses outside of London are allowed to use any future waste disposal facility or facilities or future resource recovery facility or facilities and under what conditions; and, iv)        the capacity of any new residual waste disposal facility be sized assuming the residential waste diversion rate is 60% by 2022; and take into consideration the Provincial interim goals for total solid waste diversion of 30% by 2020, 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050; d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to canvass municipalities responsible for waste management within the proposed service area to determine interest in using any future waste disposal or future resource recovery facility; e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with an Interim Update Report and the Final Draft Terms of Reference, which would incorporate a public participation meeting to conclude Phase One activities; f)          the attached presentation from J. Stanford, Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste,  with respect to this matter BE RECEIVED; and, g)         the 1st Report of the Waste Management Working Group, from its meeting held January 19, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

11.   2nd Report of the

Cycling Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC), from its meeting held on January 18, 2017:   a)         a proposal for a partnership of the Cycling Advisory Committee, the City of London, local cycling clubs and other sponsors to host a Canada 150 Bike Tour London in June 2017, to provide an inclusive cycling tour (as set out in action number 12 in the Cycling Master Plan) BE ENDORSED; it being noted that the CAC received a communication from W. Pol, with respect to this matter; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 4 and 6 to 8, BE RECEIVED.

13.   Deferred Matters

List

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as at January 17, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

6.   Dundas Place

Detailed Design and Tendering - 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 Consulting Engineer for the Dundas Place Project:   a)         Dillon Consulting Limited, BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the detailed design and tendering for the project at an upset amount of $1,369,500.00, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) 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 February 7, 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.  (2017-D19)

Motion Passed

12.   Wastewater Management

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee by June 30, 2017 with respect to the following:   a)          a report summarizing the Pollution Prevention Control Plan (PPCP) Phase 1 Report, and providing the status of the PPCP Phase 2 Report, with the latter to include details on work to date, findings and next steps for measuring overflows and bypasses; and, b)          a report providing historical and current data on the amount of untreated sewage being discharged from pollution control plants to the Thames, the reason for the aforementioned discharges, a summary of system improvements in the last 10 to 20 years, a summary of system improvements included in the current Capital Budget, as well as any other related information that may be educational for both the Municipal Council and the public.  (2017-E13)

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that part b) of clause 12 be amended by adding the following words “and other wastewater infrastructure” after the words “pollution control plants” and to add the words “and other waterways” following the words “the Thames”.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve clause 12, as amended.

Motion Passed

4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Approve clauses 1 to 18, excluding clauses 11, 12 and 14.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor A. Hopkins disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of this Report having to do with the Minister’s modifications to the London Plan as it relates to secondary dwelling units, by indicating that her son owns property that he rents in the Near Campus Neighbourhood.

2.   2nd Report of the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 19, 2017:   a)         the following Working Groups, BE ESTABLISHED to review the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to the properties located at 3614 and 3630 Talbot Road and 6621 Pack Road and to report back at the next Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) meeting:   Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Review – I. Whiteside and A. Regehr;   Subject Land Status Report – R. Trudeau (Lead), C. Evans and S. Levin;   it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed and received a Notice, dated January 11, 2017, from N. Pasato, Senior Planner, with respect to this matter;   b)         the Working Group comments dated December 12, 2016, related to the Baker Lands Environmental Impact Study for the properties located at 1577 and 1687 Wilton Grove Road, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;   c)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Workplan:   i)          the 2017 Work Plan for the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) appended to the 2nd Report of the EEPAC BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and, ii)         it BE NOTED that the 2016 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) Workplan Summary appended to the 2nd Report of the EEPAC was received; and,   d)         clauses 1 to 6, 8 to 12, 15 and 16, BE RECEIVED.

3.   2nd Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 25, 2017, was received.

4.   Phase l

Conservation Master Plan (CMP) for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest (MVHF) Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) (south)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (south) Conservation Master Plan Phases I and II:   a)         the Natural Heritage Inventory and Evaluation for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (MVHF ESA), forming Phase I of the Conservation Master Plan appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’, BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 15.3.8. of the Official Plan and policies 1421 and 1422 of The London Plan;   b)         the Addendum to the Natural Heritage Inventory and Evaluation MVHF ESA, including the existing trail review appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017 as Appendix ‘B’, BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 15.3.8. of the Official Plan and policies 1421 and 1422 of The London Plan;   c)         the Local Advisory Committee BE INCLUDED in the trail planning and discussions relating to environmentally significant areas as appropriate;   d)         the members of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, Nature London and the community BE THANKED for their work in the review and comments on the Phase I document; and,      e)         based on the process within the recently updated Guidelines for Management Zones and Trails in ESAs, Phase II of the Conservation Master Plan for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (south) BE INITIATED.    (2017-E20)

5.   Single Source

Purchase for Complex Ecological Restoration Works in Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills Environmentally Significant Area

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner regarding the complex ecological-restoration works in Westminster Ponds / Pond Mills Environmentally Significant Area, east of the tourism building a single source purchase for the implementation of complex, ecological-restoration works by St. Williams Nursery and Ecology Centre for $68,781.00, excluding HST, BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 14.4 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy.    (2017-E20)

6.   Properties Located

at 598, 600, 604 and 608 Springbank Drive (Z-8374)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017 entitled “Application by York Development Group MAI Inc., 598, 600, 604 and 608 Springbank Drive”, BE RECEIVED for information.   (2017-D09)

7.   Properties Located

at 100 Fullarton Street and 93-95 Dufferin Avenue (Z-8617)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017 entitled “Application by Rygar Properties Inc., 100 Fullarton Street, 475 to 501 Talbot Street and 93 to 95 Dufferin Avenue” BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication from A.M. Valastro, 133 John Street, with respect to this matter.    (2017-D09/L01)

8.   Summerside

Subdivision - Lands Located West of Meadowgate Boulevard and East of Highbury Avenue South (39T-92020-D)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the property located on the south side of Evans Boulevard, west of Meadowgate Boulevard, east of Highbury Avenue South, legally described as Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 1 (former Geographic Township of Westminster and now in the City of London):   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports issuing a three (3) year extension to Draft Plan Approval for the residential plan of subdivision, as red-line amended, SUBJECT TO the conditions appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017 as Appendix “A” 39T-92020-D; and,   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has summarized the estimated costs and revenues information appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017 as  Appendix “B”.   (2017-D12)

9.   Property located at

1300 Fanshawe Park Road East  (39T-04512)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision application of 700531 Ontario Limited (Marsman), relating to the property located at 1300 Fanshawe Park Road East:   a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports a three (3) year extension to Draft Approval for the draft plan of subdivision submitted by 700531 Ontario Limited, prepared by AGM Ltd., certified by Bruce S. Baker, Ontario Land Surveyor (Plan No. 9-L-4901, dated August 30, 2016), which shows one (1) commercial block, two (2) high density residential blocks, one (1)  medium density residential block, one (1) park block, and several reserve and road widening blocks served by one (1) new secondary collector road (Blackwell Boulevard) SUBJECT TO the revised conditions appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017, as Schedule “A”; and,   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director of Development Finance has projected the following claims and revenues information appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017 as Schedule “B”.    (2017-D12)

10.   Strategic Plan

Progress Variance

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated February 6, 2017 entitled “Strategic Plan Progress Variance” BE RECEIVED for information.  (2017-C08)

13.   Building Division

Monthly Report - December 2016

That the Building Division monthly report for the month of December, 2016, BE RECEIVED.   (2017-A23)

15.   Property located

at  1 Terrace Street - Brownfield Incentive

That consideration of the application from 2423652 Ontario Ltd., relating to a Brownfield Incentive for the property formerly known as 1 Terrace Street BE REFERRED to the next Planning and Environment Committee meeting for consideration; it being noted that the applicant requested the referral. (2017-D09)

16.   Properties Located

at 946, 954 and 962 Longworth Road (H8713)

That delegation status BE GRANTED to C. Linton, Developro Land Services Inc., M. Kasem, 6726 Navin Crescent, M. Chadi, 978 Longworth Road; T. Kasem, 6730 Navin Crescent and A. Saab, 986 Longworth Road, at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, concurrent with a staff report with respect to the request to remove the h-189 holding provision for the properties located at 946, 954 and 962 Longworth Road;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications:   -           a communication dated January 23, 2017, from C. Linton, Developro Land Services Inc.; -           a communication dated January 23, 2017, from M. Kasem, 6726 Navin Crescent; -           a communication dated January 27, 2017, from M. Chadi, 978 Longworth Road; -           a communication dated January 25, 2017, from T. Kasem, 6730 Navin Crescent; and, -           a communication from A. Saab, 986 Longworth Road.

17.   Use of New

Technology for Engagement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017 entitled “Use of New Technology for Engagement” BE RECEIVED for information.  (2017-M17)

18.   1st Report of the

Agricultural Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 18, 2017:   a)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) supports the Farm Property Class Tax Ratio for 2016 and recommends the continuation of the same ratio in 2017; it being noted that the AAC heard a delegation from J. Logan, Division Manager, Taxation and Revenue, with respect to this matter;   b)         the following comments with respect to the application by 748094 Ontario Inc. and 2624 Jackson Road Inc., relating to the lands located on the east side of Jackson Road between Commissioners Road East and Bradley Avenue BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration, the Agricultural Advisory Committee is not supportive of the application due to:   i)          the encroachment on the urban growth boundary; ii)         the priority of the City of London should be preserving the rural/urban interface; and, iii)         approving this application promotes urban sprawl within City limits;   c)         consideration of the recommendation related to beekeeping in London BE DEFERRED to the March 15, 2017 meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC); it being noted that the AAC held a general discussion related to the matter and reviewed the submission by S. Franke; and,   d)         clauses 1 to 3, 5, 6 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

11.   Ministers

Modifications to the London Plan - Secondary Dwelling Units

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Minister’s modifications to the London Plan as they relate to secondary dwelling units and specifically Policy 942:   a)         the report of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, dated February 6, 2017 and entitled “Minister’s Modifications to the London Plan Secondary Dwelling Units”, BE RECEIVED; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a Public Participation Meeting before the Planning and Environment Committee to receive input from the public with respect to the Minister’s modifications to the London Plan regarding secondary dwelling units;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a delegation and the attached communication from Mr. J. Schlemmer, Neighbourhood Legal Services with respect to this matter.   (2017-D09)

The motion to Approve part a) of clause 11 is put.

Motion Passed

The motion to Approve part b) of clause 11 is put.

Motion Passed

12.   The London Plan -

Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 6, 2017 entitled “The London Plan Appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board” BE RECEIVED for information.   (2017-L01)

Motion Passed

14.   Minimum Distance

Separation (MDS) Zoning Review (Z-8718) (Relates to Bill No. 96)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 6, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 14, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to:   a)         amend the Section Number 4.32 of the General Provisions to provide new regulations to reference the updated MDS guidelines;   b)         amend Section Number 45.1 of the Agricultural (AG) Zone to reference the updated MDS guidelines; and,   c)         amend Section Number 45.3 of the Agricultural (AG) Zone to reference the updated MDS guidelines and remove Schedules ‘C’ and ‘D’;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters;   it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:   -           the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2014 direct municipalities to use Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) to address manure impacts; -           both the 1989 Official Plan and The London Plan provide policies on implementing MDS within the City of London, and the proposed amendment is in conformity with those policies; -           the Zoning By-law Z.-1 currently contains regulations which apply to a version of the MDS formulae which is no longer supported by Provincial or Municipal policy; and, -           the proposed amendments would ensure that MDS is applied in London in accordance with the most recent MDS formulae and guidelines.  (2017-D09)

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that the proposed by-law be amended by replacing the word “regulations” with the word “guidelines”.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clause 14, as amended.

Motion Passed

7th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 14, excluding clauses 7 and 12.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Reserve Fund

Housekeeping (Relates to Bill No. 89)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law included as Appendix A to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 14, 2017 to establish a Capital Infrastructure Gap Reserve Fund.

3.   Vendor of Record

(VOR) OSS-00415819 Arrangement for Mobile Devices and Services (Relates to Bill No. 90)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Director, Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken with respect to mobile devices and services:   a)         approval BE GIVEN to enter into the Vendor of Record, Province of Ontario Agreement available to the Broader Public Sector (BPS) for a three (3) year contract (2017-2020) with an optional two (2) additional, two (2) year extensions for Mobile Devices and Services (VOR OSS-00415819);   b)         the proposed by-law included as Appendix A to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of February 14, 2017 to:   i)          approve the agreement with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (the “Supplier”) and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Buyer”) for the “Publicly Funded Organization Agreement” for Mobile Devices and Services (Schedule A); and   ii)          authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter;   d)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon:   i)            the Corporation negotiating satisfactory prices, terms and conditions with ranked vendors to the satisfaction of both the City Treasurer and the Director, Information Technology Services;   ii)         the Corporation entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and   e)         the estimated annual on-going operating savings of $150,000 BE ALLOCATED to the 2017 Multi-Year Base Budget and subsequent year service review target.

4.   2017 Debenture

Issuance

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the issue of debentures to provide permanent financing for capital works in an amount not to exceed $41,000,000 (as detailed in Appendix A to the staff report dated February 7, 2017) through debentures in the capital markets, with the flexibility to postpone the issuance for unfavourable market conditions.

5.   Streaming Offsite

Standing Committee Meetings

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Information Technology Services, with the concurrence of the City Clerk, the staff report entitled “Streaming Offsite Standing Committee Meetings” BE RECEIVED for information.

6.   City of London Days

at Budweiser Gardens - United Way London & Middlesex

That the following actions be taken with respect to City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens:   a)         on the recommendation of the City Clerk, and notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request from the United Way London & Middlesex to host the annual United Way Campaign Launch & 3M Harvest Lunch on September 20, 2017 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that the only other request for 2017, for London Celebrates Canada, was cancelled at its request; and,   b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to:   i)          promote the opportunity for booking City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens to charitable organizations receiving funding from the City of London; and   ii)         ask Pillar Nonprofit Network to advise its members of the opportunity to book City of London Days at Budweiser Gardens.

8.   Apportionment of

Taxes

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff report dated February 7, 2017 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on those Schedules, pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee at the public hearing associated with this matter.

9.   Tax Adjustment

Agenda

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated February 7, 2017 BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak before the Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax Adjustment Agenda.

10.   Confirmation of

Appointments to the Cycling Advisory Committee

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Cycling Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019:   Bernadette McCall - Non-Voting Representative of the Middlesex-London Health Unit Dan Doroshenko - Voting Representative of the Urban League of London

11.   Confirmation of

Appointment to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That Randy Walker BE APPOINTED to the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee as a Voting Representative of the Middlesex-London Health Unit for the term ending February 28, 2019.

13.   Provincial Tax

Reduction Legislation - Vacant Buildings

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on the proposal contained in the communication dated January 30, 2017 from Councillor M. van Holst, related to tax relief for vacant buildings.

14.   Farm Property

Assessments

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer enquired about the status of assessment changes related to farm properties.  The Manager of Customer Service and Assessment advised that there has been a substantial increase in the valuation of farm properties and that the Division Manager – Taxation and Revenue will be reporting back with further details on this matter.

Motion Passed

7.   Proposed Election

Sign By-law

That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Election Sign By-law:   a)         the presentation from the Manager, Licensing and Elections BE RECEIVED; and   b)          the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back with a proposed by-law that ensures that election sign placement at intersections and adjacent to roadways is as permissive as possible, without compromising public safety and remaining consistent with other traffic regulations; includes a limit, wherever possible, on the number and size of signs that can be placed on public property adjacent to roadways, in order to ensure multiple candidates can place signage within the same public area; and, only allows candidates to place their signs on public property if that property is within, or immediately adjacent to, the jurisdiction for which the candidate is running for office;   it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter Devin Munro, 482 Baseline Road East, requested further clarification regarding signage on roads alongside public parks and at roadway intersections.

Motion Passed

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

1.   Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

2.   Strategic Plan Progress Variance

4.   Consideration of Appointment to the

Economic Partnership Advisory Panel

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   Asset Review of London Hydro Inc. –

Discussion Paper

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IV.   COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(Continued)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that the meeting proceed beyond 11:00 PM.

Motion Passed

IV.   COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(Continued)

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following matters:

Motion Passed

8th Public Report of the Council, In Closed Session

7th Report of the Corporate Services Committee (Continued)

12.   Canada 150 London -

Proposed Community Celebration Event and Promotion

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed community celebration event and promotion:   a)         funding of $75,000 to the City’s Culture Office BE APPROVED for the development of a community celebration event and promotion for London to celebrate Canada 150; and   b)         the financing as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated February 7, 2017, BE APPROVED.

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 H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 88 to 96, excluding Bill No. 92, and Added Bill No.’s 97 and 98.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 88 to 96, excluding Bill No. 92, and Added Bill No.’s 97 and 98.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 88 to 96, excluding Bill No. 92, and Added Bill No.’s 97 and 98.

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

24 substantive votes at this meeting (11 contested, 13 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

11#2. Ministers

Modifications to the London Plan - Secondary Dwelling Units

The motion to Approve part a) of clause 11 is put.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (9-0)

11#2. Ministers

Modifications to the London Plan - Secondary Dwelling Units

The motion to Approve part b) of clause 11 is put.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher

Nay (1): Michael van Holst

12#3. Canada 150 London -

Proposed Community Celebration Event and Promotion

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed community celebration event and promotion:   a)         funding of $75,000 to the City’s Culture Office BE APPROVED for the development of a communit…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

3#2. Brad Rice, Vice

President, Voyageur Transportation/ Checker Limousine- Vehicle for Hire By-law   (Refer Stage 8 By-laws for Consideration of Bill No.)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

3#6. Asset Review of London Hydro Inc. –

Discussion Paper

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

3#6. Asset Review of London Hydro Inc. –

Discussion Paper

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (7): Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert

Nay (3): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Phil Squire

4#4. Consideration of Appointment to the

Economic Partnership Advisory Panel

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IV#2. COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(Continued)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IV#2. COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(Continued)

Approve that the meeting proceed beyond 11:00 PM.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Harold Usher

Nay (2): Phil Squire, Paul Hubert

IV#3. COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(Continued)

Approve Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following matters:

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (1): Phil Squire

V. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH meetings HELD JANUARY 31, 2017 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Approve the Minutes of the Sixth and Seventh meetings held on January 31, 2017 and February 3, 2017, respectively.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

VII. MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of Bill No. 92 contained in Stage XIII – By-laws, having to do with the Proposed Vehicle for Hire By-law, at this time.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 92.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (2): Stephen Turner, Virginia Ridley

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve the following amendments to Bill No. 92 that would result in cameras only being required in those vehicles for hire that accept street hails, specifically cabs, accessible cabs and limousines:

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (7): Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley

Nay (6): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

XIII. BY-LAWS

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Virginia Ridley

Nay (5): Anna Hopkins, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

XIII. BY-LAWS

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley

Nay (5): Anna Hopkins, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 92

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley

Nay (5): Anna Hopkins, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 92, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley

Nay (5): Anna Hopkins, Stephen Turner, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

6. Dundas Place

Detailed Design and Tendering - 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 Consulting Engineer for the Dundas Place Project:   a)         Dillon Consulting Limited, BE APPOINTED Consu…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (1): Phil Squire

12. Wastewater Management

Approve that part b) of clause 12 be amended by adding the following words “and other wastewater infrastructure” after the words “pollution control plants” and to add the words “and other waterways” following the words “the Thames”.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

12. Wastewater Management

Approve clause 12, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

14. Minimum Distance

Separation (MDS) Zoning Review (Z-8718) (Relates to Bill No. 96)

Approve that the proposed by-law be amended by replacing the word “regulations” with the word “guidelines”.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

14. Minimum Distance

Separation (MDS) Zoning Review (Z-8718) (Relates to Bill No. 96)

Approve clause 14, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

18. 1st Report of the

Agricultural Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 18, 2017:   a)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) supports the Farm Property Class Tax Ratio f…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)