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.   Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

2.   Strategic Plan Progress Variance

3.   Asset Review of London Hydro Inc. –

Discussion Paper

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

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

Motion Passed

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

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:

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

Motion Passed

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

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

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

Motion Passed

VIII.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

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

4.   Consideration of Appointment to the

Economic Partnership Advisory Panel

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

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.

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

Motion Passed

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.

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.

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

Motion Passed

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.

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.

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT