May 16, 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

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given to bring forward a substantive motion.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that the following additional matter be considered during the Council, In Closed Session:   A matter pertaining to personal matters, including municipal employees of one of the Corporation’s associations, with respect to employment related matters, litigation or potential litigation, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and communications necessary for those purposes, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for those purposes and for the purposes of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed

IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The Council rises and goes into the Council, In Closed Session, at 4:18 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, S. Turner and J. Zaifman.   At 5:10 PM. Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting.   The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 5:16 PM and Council reconvenes at 5:18 PM, with Mayor M. Brown in the Chair and all Members present except Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert and J. Zaifman.

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTEENTH MEEING HELD ON MAY 2, 2017.

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve the Minutes of the Fifteenth meeting held on May 2, 2017.

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

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

1.   SHIFT Rapid Transit

  (Refer to the Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 3 of the 10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee )

2.   Mike Bloxam,

Architectural Conservancy Ontario - File OZ8462 – 560 and 562 Wellington Street   (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

3.   Jacob McNiven,

Heritage London Foundation - GSP Group Inc. - Proposal for 560 and 562 Wellington Street   (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

4.   Stephen Stapleton,

Auburn Developments - 560 & 562 Wellington St - Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - File OZ-8462   (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit clause 10 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to be considered at this time.

Motion Passed

IX.   ADDED REPORTS

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

10.   Rapid Transit

Corridors

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the rapid transit initiative:   a)         the King Street/Queens Avenue couplet system BE APPROVED as the preferred downtown east-west corridors;   b)         the Richmond Street corridor BE APPROVED as the preferred northern corridor through the downtown;   c)         an at-grade level crossing at the CP Railway with dedicated bus lanes BE APPROVED as the preferred cross section on the Richmond Street corridor at this time;   d)         alternative methods to separate both automobile and transit vehicles from the railway in the downtown (for example, a tunnel or grade separation, etc.) BE EVALUATED for long term implementation, noting that this evaluation would be subject to a separate assessment and future business case for implementation;   e)         staff BE AUTHORIZED to contact the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within the City of London limits;   f)         the Bus Rapid Transit Network, with the above noted modifications BE APPROVED as the preferred alternative for the completion of the Rapid Transit Master Plan, as the basis for the updated Business Case and the undertaking of a Transit Project Assessment Process (as per Regulation 231/08);       g)         subject to the approval of c), the implementation of the Adelaide Street / CP railway grade separation BE CONSIDERED a necessary element of the rapid transit system and a request for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase II program be advanced;   h)         options to support Back to the River and service to Via and the Airport be explored further during the Transit Project Assessment Process;   i)              Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a communications plan for bus rapid transit; and   j)          the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 15, 2017 and the added communications from Councillor J. Zaifman, B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, C. Richards, D. Sylvester, Principal, King’s University College and B. Brock BE RECEIVED.

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part a) of clause 10:   a)         the King Street/Queens Avenue couplet system BE APPROVED as the preferred downtown east-west corridors;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part b) of clause 10:   b)         the Richmond Street corridor BE APPROVED as the preferred northern corridor through the downtown;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part c) of clause 10:   c)         an at-grade level crossing at the CP Railway with dedicated bus lanes BE APPROVED as the preferred cross section on the Richmond Street corridor at this time;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part d) of clause 10:   d)         alternative methods to separate both automobile and transit vehicles from the railway in the downtown (for example, a tunnel or grade separation, etc.) BE EVALUATED for long term implementation; it being noted that this evaluation would be subject to a separate assessment and future business case for implementation;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part e) of clause 10:   e)         staff BE AUTHORIZED to contact the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within the City of London limits.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve part e) of clause 10, as amended.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates

the Richmond Corridor:  north of Queens Avenue.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the South Corridor:  Wellington Road south of King Street regardless of King Street or couplet.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the East Corridor: east of Wellington Street to Fanshawe College.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the West Corridor:  west of the Thames River to Wonderland Commercial Area.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part g) of clause 10:   g)         subject to the approval of c), the implementation of the Adelaide Street / CP railway grade separation BE CONSIDERED a necessary element of the rapid transit system and a request for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase II program BE ADVANCED;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part h) of clause 10:   h)         options to support Back to the River and service to Via and the Airport BE EXPLORED further during the Transit Project Assessment Process;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that part i) of clause 10 be amended to read as follows:   i)             the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a communications plan for bus rapid transit; it being noted that the communications plan should include multiple, diverse options to reach as many Londoners as possible and be an active (rather than passive) communications strategy;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve part i), as amended.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part j) of clause 10:   j)         the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 15, 2017 and the added communications from Councillor J. Zaifman, B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, C. Richards, D. Sylvester, Principal, King’s University College and B. Brock BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that clause 10 be amended by adding the following new part k):   k)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the London Transit Commission (LTC) Administration and the RTIWG to communicate to the public, the preliminary framework for a future LTC network and how it supports the rapid transit network.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve part k) of clause 10, as amended.

Motion Passed

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

18th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests disclosed.

2.   Corporate Human

Rights and Code of Conduct Inquiries, Requests, Complaints and Training Initiatives 2016

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 regarding corporate human rights and Code of Conduct inquiries, requests, complaints and training initiatives BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

3.   Employee

Absenteeism 2016

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 regarding employee absenteeism in 2016 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

4.   Workplace Diversity

and Inclusion Activities

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services & Chief Human Resources Officer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 regarding workplace diversity and inclusion activities BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the Specialist II, Organizational Development and the Specialist II, Organizational Development (Workplace Diversity & Inclusion), with respect to this matter.

Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Approve that clause 4 be amended by adding the following new part b):   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an on-going process of data collection (metrics) for new hires at the City of London, by means of voluntary self-disclosure to assist with the collection of demographic information within the Corporation workforce, with the information to be reported out quarterly; it being noted that this process is expected to be similar to the process currently utilized by the London Police Services;

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve clause 4, as amended.

Motion Passed

5.   Appleseed Cider

Festival - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Appleseed Cider Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at Hassan Law Gallery, 142 Dundas Street and, subject to obtaining the necessary approvals, also at an adjacent street closure on Dundas Street as per the attached diagram, BE DESIGNATED as a municipally significant event.

Motion Passed

6.   Canada 150

Celebrations

That the following one-time allocations from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to the Canada 150 Celebrations, to cover the funding shortfall related to the grant application submitted to the Federal Government for local Canada 150 celebrations, BE APPROVED:   a)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $135,270  for the following projects:   i)          Fanshawe Pioneer Village – Dominion Day ($3,150); ii)          London Regional Children’s Museum ($1,700); iii)         London Heritage Council ($20,700); iv)        Canada 150 London ($48,045): v)         Eldon House ($9,350); vi)        East London ($3,000); vii)        Museum London ($4,000); and viii)       London Celebrates Canada – Harris Park ($45,325);   b)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $25,000 for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area;  and   c)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $10,000 for the Chippewas of the Thames.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve that part b) of clause 6 be amended by deleting the amount of “$25,000” and by replacing it with the amount of “$6,400”.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve part a) and part b), as amended, of clause 6.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve part c).   c)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $10,000 for the Chippewas of the Thames.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   REPORTS (Continued)

9th Report of the Civic Works Committee

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve clauses 1 to 21, excluding clauses 11, 13 and 15.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Single Source for

Pump Replacement at the Wonderland Pumping Station

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of a replacement pump for the Wonderland Pumping Station (PS):   a)         the quotation submitted by Xylem Inc. at its price of $85,320.50, including freight but excluding H.S.T., for one replacement pump for use at the Wonderland Pumping Station BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is a single source purchase in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 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; 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-E07)

3.   Gordon Trunk Sewer

Rehabilitation - Project No. ES2473 -  RFP NO. 17-02

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 a contract for the construction of the Gordon Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation:   a)         the proposal submitted by LiquiForce Services at its price of $1,587,690.74, excluding H.S.T., for the Gordon Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that their submission meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas and was the best rated proposal using the price-per-point evaluation system and was the low bid;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   c)         Dillon Consulting Limited BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an amount of $51,150.00, excluding H.S.T, in accordance with Clause 15.2 (g) of the 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;   e)         the approvals 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 (RFP 17-02); and,   f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations

4.   Fox Hollow SWM

Facility No. 3 (ES3020-FH3) - Contract Amendment to Phase 1 Grading Tender (T16-47)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the construction grading contract for Phase 1 of the Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility #3 project (ES3020-FH3):   a)         the Fox Hollow Stormwater Management Facility Outlet Channel and Area Grading Contract (Tender No. T16-47) with 560789 Ontario Limited o/a R & M Construction, BE INCREASED from $1,624,336.80 by $350,000.00 to $1,974,336.80, excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 20.3 (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 May 9, 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. T16-47); 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..

5.   Changes to the

Waste Discharge By-law WM-16 and the Wastewater and Storm water By-law WM-28

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 9, 2017 entitled Changes to the Waste Discharge By-law WM-16 and the Wastewater and Storm water By-law WM-28 Report BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration, for further review. (2017-E07)

6.   Basement Flooding

Grant Program By-law Update (Relates to Bill No. 204)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Grants for Sump Pump, Sewage Ejector, and Storm Private Drain Connection By-law:    a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on May 16, 2017, to repeal and replace the existing Grants for Sump Pump, Sewage Ejector, and Storm Private Drain Connection By-law A-7015-285 in order to reflect the following changes to the grants available for owners of single detached, semi-detached, and duplex dwellings deemed eligible to participate in the grant program, subject to funding being available in the yearly budget allocation for this purpose:   i)          a splitting of costs between the property owner, condominium corporation, or non-profit housing co-operative and the City such that the City would pay nine tenths of the construction costs up to certain upset limits;   ii)         a loan which the property owner, condominium corporation, or non-profit housing co-operative has the option of obtaining from the City in order to pay for their portion of the construction costs with such loan not to cover any unrelated renovation works;   iii)        updates to the upset limit amounts, which were last adjusted in September, 2013;   iv)        item i) above to be retroactive to applicants that have been approved for the basement flooding grant program funding on or after January 1, 2017; it being noted that if applicants have already received a grant payment they will receive an additional grant payment equal to the difference between what they would have been approved for given the new 90% grant funding and increased upset limits, and their received grant payment amount; and, if applicants have not yet received a grant payment they will receive a payment under the updated grant funding structure;   v)         in order to be eligible for the program, quotes for the proposed construction works must be obtained directly from a licensed bona fide plumbing contractor, not a 3rd party representative;   vi)        property owners who install a sump pump and backwater valve through the grant program are also eligible to receive grant funding for sump pump battery backup systems;   vii)       residential properties which don’t have weeping tiles (foundation drains) connected to City storm or sanitary sewers are eligible for grant funding for backwater valves if the property is in an area that is susceptible to basement flooding due to sanitary sewer surcharging;   viii)      some residents may qualify for backwater valve alarms under the grant program, depending on the type of alarm installed and the City’s need to obtain backwater valve data for the area;   ix)        a backwater valve installation is required in order to receive grant funding for disconnecting weeping tiles and installing a sump pump;   x)         where the distance from the discharge point of an installed sump pump to a City sidewalk, road, or neighbouring property is less than four metres, or at the City Engineer’s discretion (depending on lot grading and soil type), a Storm Private Drain Connection is required to be installed in order to receive grant funding for disconnecting weeping tiles and installing a sump pump;   xi)        homes which have a reverse grade driveway and have private catch basins connected to the sanitary sewer are eligible to receive grant funding for the disconnection of the catch basin from the sanitary sewer, and installation of a sump pump and a storm private drain connection;     xii)       condominium corporations and non-profit housing cooperatives are only eligible for grant funding if their  weeping tiles are or will be disconnected from the City’s sanitary sewers;   xiii)      condominium corporations and non-profit housing cooperatives are only eligible for grant funding for the individual units having works completed to them or receive a direct benefit from the works (such as grading), not the total number of units in the condominium block; and,   xiv)      the City may advance 100% of the grant and loan amounts to the plumbing contractor who completes the construction works for the applicant owner(s), condominium corporation, or non-profit housing cooperative upon receipt of an invoice for the completed construction works and confirmation that a plumbing permit has been issued and passed in full.  (2017-D03/F11A)

7.   Appointment of

Consulting Engineer For Contract Administration Services Associated with the Construction of 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Projects -  Waterloo Street, Trowbridge Avenue

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 following 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Projects; Waterloo St Reconstruction, Trowbridge Ave Reconstruction:   a)            the following Consulting Engineering firms BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the contract administration services, including geotechnical services for the projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:   i)          Waterloo St Reconstruction: Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec), in the amount of $148,936.90, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;   ii)         Trowbridge Ave Reconstruction: Dillon Consulting Ltd. (Dillon), in the amount of $227,573.50, including contingency, excluding H.S.T.;   b)         the financing for the work identified in a) above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Source of Financing report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this these approvals;   d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the work to be done; 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-T04)

8.   Installation of

Water Meters Contract Award

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 a contract to EMCO Corporation Waterworks for the installation of water meters:   a)         a contract with EMCO Corporation Waterworks BE APPROVED for the installation of water meters, at an estimated value of $1,630,000.00, plus H.S.T.; it being noted that this proposal is the successful proponent of RFP 17-03;   b)         a purchase order with London Hydro BE APPROVED for the integration of data services between London Hydro’s SAP Customer Information System and EMCO Corporation’s Work Order Management System, at an estimated value of $150,000.00;   c)         the funding for these purchases BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;     d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with these contracts;   e)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing purchase orders relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,   f)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2017-E08)

9.   Clark Road Widening

Environmental Assessment - VMP North Extension to Fanshawe Park Road East - 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 Clarke Road Widening Environmental Assessment:   a)         Stantec Consulting Ltd. BE APPOINTED Consulting Engineers for the project in the amount of $212,653.00, 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 in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 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-T04)

10.   Single Source

Procurements - Street Sweeper and Sidewalk Sweeper

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of a street sweeper and sidewalk sweeper:   a)         approval BE GIVEN to exercise the single source provisions section 14.4 (d)(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for two fleet equipment purchases at a cost greater than $50,000.00;   b)         the Single Source negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase one (1) Ravo 5 iSeries Vacuum Street Sweeper for a total estimated price of $274,109.00, excluding H.S.T., from Cubex Ltd.;   c)         the Single Source negotiated price BE ACCEPTED to purchase one (1) MadVac LS100 Sidewalk Sweeper at a total estimated price of $94,429.00, excluding H.S.T., from Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. (JJEI);   d)         the funding for these purchases BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘B’, conditional upon satisfactory terms and conditions being negotiated and approved;   e)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase, including the reallocation of the necessary capital funds; and,   f)          the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2017-F17)

12.   Hyde Park Road

Closing (Relates to Bill No. 206)

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 Hyde Park Road north of Dyer Drive:   a)         the closing of part of Hyde Park Road being part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 5 and part of the original road allowance between Lots 24 and 25, Concession 5 in the geographic Township of London, now in the City of London and County of Middlesex, designated as Part 1 on Plan 33R-19761, BE APPROVED; and,   b)         the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated May 9, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ closing Hyde Park Road, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017.  (2017-T09)

14.   5th Report for

Transportation Advisory Committee

That the 5th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 25, 2017, BE RECEIVED

16.   V. Ridley - Absence

from Meeting

That the communication dated April 24, 2017, from Councillor V. Ridley, with respect to her absence from the Civic Works Committee Meeting held May 9, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

17.   Deferred Matters

List

That the Civic Works Committee Deferred Matters List, as of May 2nd, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

18.   Councillor M. van

Holst - Highbury Bridge Drainage

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back with respect to current drainage issues and long term solutions for the bridge located at the Highbury Avenue extension.

19.   Councillor M. van

Holst - Proposed Strategy - BRT Rollout

That the attached request from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to the use of an agile and low impact strategy for the roll out of the Bus Rapid Transit Strategy BE REFERRED to the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group for consideration.

20.   Enquiry -

Councillor B. Armstrong - Basement Flooding - Third Street/CP Crossing

That it BE NOTED that Councillor B. Armstrong advised staff of concerns with respect to basement flooding in homes located on the east side of Third Street at the CP Crossing and enquired about possible solutions to assist the affected homeowners.

21.   Enquiry -

Councillor J. Helmer - Relocation of Railroad Lines

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer enquired what the process was for requesting that the CP Railroad lines be relocated from the Downtown.  The Director, Roads and Transportation advised that he would arrange for a copy of a letter from CP Rail with respect to this matter to be posted on the FAQ website.

Motion Passed

11.   Vision Zero -

London Road Safety Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to Vision Zero and the City of London Road Safety Strategy:   a)         the Vision Zero Principles described in the staff report dated May 9, 2017 BE ADOPTED; and,   b)         the 2016 Status Report for the London Road Safety Strategy BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-T08)

Motion Passed

13.   Amendments To The

Traffic And Parking By-law (Relates to Bill No. 205)

That the attached revised proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113); it being noted that the Civic Works Committee members were provided with the attached briefing note with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the section in the original proposed by-law pertaining to Wilkins Street has been referred back to the Civic Administration for further review; it being also noted that Section 5 - Pedestrian Crossover was amended from “Hamilton Road - 80 m west of Meadowlily Road N.” to “Hamilton Road - 80 m east of Meadowlily Road N.”  (2017-T02)

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve that clause 13 be amended to read as follows:

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 13, as amended.

Motion Passed

15.   5th Report for

Cycling Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 19, 2017:   a)         the Municipal Council, in collaboration with the Cycling Advisory Committee, BE REQUESTED to consider providing its support, in principle, to the Federal Active Transportation Strategy; it being noted that a communication dated April 13, 2017, from J. Varga-Toth, Canada Bikes, J. Hilland, the National Active and Safe Routes to School Working Group and C. Maynes, Canada Walks (Green Communities Canada), was received with respect to this matter;   b)         the attached 2017 Cycling Advisory Committee work plan BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and,   c)         clauses 1 through 6, clause 8 and clause 10, BE RECEIVED.

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve amend part b) of clause 13 to read as follows:   b)         the attached 2017 Work Plan for the Cycling Advisory Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve clause 15, as amended.

Motion Passed

9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve clauses 1 to 15, excluding clauses 12 and 14.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 16 of this Report having to do with the request by the Brockley-Shaver Coalition to reschedule the June 15, 2017 public participation meeting relating to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions, by indicating that his employer has a regulatory role in this matter.

2.   4th Report of the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 20, 2017:   a)            the Fulbright Canada RBC Eco-Leadership Grant discussion BE POSTPONED to the June 22, 2017 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee meeting to allow Mr. J. Stinziano an opportunity to provide input on this matter;   b)            the Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to place the 2017 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Work Plan on every Agenda;   c)            R. Trudeau BE APPOINTED as the Alternate Representative to the Lower Dingman Trails Advisory Group; it being noted that the EEPAC currently has a Representative on the Lower Dingman Trails Advisory Group;   d)            the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to consider a public education initiative with respect to asking people to not feed birds bread; it being noted that the EEPAC Members have noticed people feeding birds bread on several occasions in park areas; and,   e)        clauses 1 to 7, 9 to 11, 13, 15, 16 and 17, BE RECEIVED.

3.   Properties located

in Talbot Village Subdivision (Phase 5) (39T-14506)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Speyside East Corporation and Topping Family Farms, for the subdivision of land over Part of Lot 76, East of the North Branch of the Talbot Road, (Geographic Township of Westminster), City of London, County of Middlesex, situated on the north side of Pack Road, east of Settlement Trail and south of Old Garrison Boulevard, municipally known as 3105 Bostwick Road:   a)         the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Speyside East Corporation and Topping Family Farms, for the Talbot Village Subdivision, Phase 5 (39T-14506) appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “B”;   c)         the financing for eligible works associated with 39T-14506 BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “C”;   d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions; and,   e)          the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Civic Administration have reviewed the North Talbot Community Plan and have determined that no changes are considered necessary at this time.   (2017-D12)

4.   Properties located

at 2244, 2252 and 2258 Wateroak Drive (H-8337) (Relates to Bill No. 211)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Claybar Developments Inc., relating to the properties located at 2244, 2252 and 2258 Wateroak Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h.*R1-4) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4) Zone to remove the h. holding provision from these lands.  (2017-D09)

5.   Property located at

200 Villagewalk Boulevard ( H-8439) (Relates to Bill No. 212)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Development Services and Planning Liaison, based on the application of Old Oak Properties Limited, relating to the property located at 200 Villagewalk Boulevard, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision/ Residential R7 Special Provision/ Office Special Provision (h-5h-53h-99h-100R6-5 (26)/R7 (10)/OF (1)) Zone TO a Residential R6 Special Provision/ Residential R7 Special Provision/ Office Special Provision (R6-5 (26)/R7 (10)/OF (1)) Zone to remove the holding “h-5”, “h-53”, “h-99” and “h-100” holding provisions.  (2017-D09)

6.   Properties located

at 3924-4138 Colonel Talbot Road (39T-12503)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Colonel Talbot Developments Inc., for the subdivision municipally referred to as 3924-4138 Colonel Talbot Road;   a)         the Land Acquisition Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Colonel Talbot Developments Inc. – Phase 1  (39T-12503) appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “B”;   c)         the financing for eligible works associated with this agreement (39T-12503) BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “C”;   d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.   (2017-D12)

7.   Property located at

3493 Colonel Talbot Road (39T-14504)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2219008 Ontario Limited (aka York Developments) for the subdivision municipally referred to as 3493 Colonel Talbot Road:   a)         the Land Acquisition Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and 2219008 Ontario Limited (York Developments)  (39T-14504), appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “A”, BE APPROVED;   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “B”;   c)         the financing for eligible works associated with this agreement (39T-14504) BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 as Schedule “C”; and,   d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.   (2017-D12)

8.   Properties located

at 185 and 199 Commissioners Road West (Relates to Bill No. 213)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Planning, based on the application of Highland Green London Inc., relating to land located at 185 and 191 Commissioners Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(6)) Zone and Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h.R1-8(7)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-8(6)) Zone and Residential R1 Special Provision R1-8(7)) to remove the “h.”  holding provision.   (2017-D09)

9.   Designation of an

Improvement Area Under Section 204 of the Municipal Act 2001- Hyde Park BIA

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and City Manager:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, to designate an area as an improvement area in accordance section 204 of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with issuing notices in accordance with section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to every person who, on the last returned assessment roll, is assessed for ratable property that is in a prescribed business property class which is located in the proposed improvement area.  (2017-D19)

10.   5th Report of

London Advisory Committee on Heritage

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage from its meeting held on April 12, 2017:   a)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that, in the opinion of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH), the application by Rygar Corporation Inc., relating to the properties located at 150 Dundas Street and 153 Carling Street, does not have any adverse impacts to the on-site heritage resources; it being noted that given the premiere location, the Heritage Impact Statement does not adequately address the following impacts to downtown heritage resources:   -                     first story articulation, including transparency of first floor glass, and a smaller scale, pedestrian-friendly scale, in keeping with the Downtown Heritage Conservation District; -                     more significant design characteristics of the entire tower with more attention paid to the top in order to make it a skyline feature; and,   -                     a podium setback of 5 metres, increased from 3 metres, on both street fronts in compliance with the Heritage Conservation District guidelines;   b)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) supports a one year extension of the temporary operation of a commercial parking lot as per the application by Sifton Properties Limited, with respect to the property located at 221 Queens Avenue; it being noted that the LACH encourages the redevelopment of vacant spaces in the downtown Heritage Conservation District;   c)            the following actions be taken with respect to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage (LACH) Work Plan:   i)          the 2017 LACH Work Plan appended to the 5th Report of the LACH BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and, ii)         the 2016 LACH Work Plan Summary appended to the 5th Report of the LACH BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for information;   d)            the initiative of creating a committee information brochure for the London Advisory Committee on Heritage BE REFERRED to the Education Sub-Committee;       e)            the Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to place the staff report related to vacant unit rebates and vacant/excess land subclass tax reductions, listed as item number 5 on the Heritage Planners’ Report, on the May agenda of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage; it being noted that the submission from K. Gonyou and L. Dent, Heritage Planners, with respect to various updates and events, was received;   f)             clauses 1 to 9, 11, 13, 17 and 18, BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee did not hear a delegation from D. Dudek, Chair, London Advisory Committee on Heritage, with respect to these matters.

11.   Property located at

855 Trafalgar Street (OZ-8662) (Relates to Bill No. 214)

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 2503153 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located at 855 Trafalgar Street:   a)            the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/Day Care (R3-2/DC) Zone TO a Residential R8 Special Provision/Residential R3/Day Care (R8-4(_)/R3-2/DC) Zone;   b)            the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the concerns raised by the public during the public participation meeting;   c)            pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN as the proposed revision to the by-law is minor;   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 these matters;   it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:   -                     the recommended amendment is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014); -                     the proposed amendment is consistent with the Low Density Residential Intensification policies of the City of London Official Plan; -                     the subject site is underutilized in the context of the neighbourhood and surrounding area.   (2017-D09)

13.   Property located at

515 Richmond Street (Z-8704) (Relates to Bill No. 216)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Old Oak Properties, relating to the property located at 515 Richmond Street:             a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Holding Downtown Area (h-3-DA2-D250) Zone TO a Downtown Area Bonus (DA2-B-()) Zone; it being noted that the Bonus “B-() Zone shall be implemented through a development agreement that would provide for increased height up to 101 metres and an increased density up to 342 units per hectare in return for the following services, facilities and matters which are described in greater detail in the proposed by-law:   i)              a building design which, with minor variations at the discretion of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, is consistent with the Site Plan and illustrations shown in Schedule “1” of the amending by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017;   ii)             High Design Standards     the site-specific building design to be constructed in this prominent Downtown location, promoted by:               Base Features:   i)          a base height equal to two stories, including floor to ceiling vision glass on the east façade and wrapping around partially to the south and north facades; ii)         60% vision glass on the south, east and north facades, including a secondary entrance on the south façade facing the storefronts of the adjacent commercial building; iii)         seven architectural stainless steel columns to the east and south of the building supporting the residential floors above; iv)        a large canopy supported by steel columns, extending towards the street on a slight angle with lighting integrated on the underside; v)         an enclosed corridor attaching the main building to the parking structure, including alternating resident storage areas and vision glass into the corridor;   Tower Features:   vi)        a point tower form with a tower floor-plate maximum of 700 square metres; vii)        60% (linear) vision glass on residential floors; viii)       fully wrap-around balconies on floors 3 through 28, alternating every 4th or 5th floor between the following:   A)        wood finish metal panel on the underside and visible portions of the balcony, paired with tainted glass and a coordinated colour for metal portions of the railing; balconies rotated on a slight angle (  3 degrees) from the angle of the building; and, B)        light grey finish metal panel on the underside and visible portions of the balcony, paired with clear glass and a coordinated colour for metal portions of the railing; balconies rotated on the opposite angle of above;   ix)        light grey finish metal panel balconies wrapping two separate portions of the building on floors 29 through 32, with wood finish metal panel balconies wrapping the north east corner with a higher portion of vision glass and a taller roof height and cap; x)         a mechanical penthouse fully enclosed and clad in materials complimentary to the building.   Pedestrian Plaza and Forecourt:   xi)        a pedestrian-only plaza located in the setback from Richmond Street, delineated from the public sidewalk by fixed, architectural planters with integrated seating; and, xiv)      a decorative pavement pattern extending across the east entry plaza and into the linear plaza on the south side of the building;   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 these matters;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated May 3, 2017 from F. Tranquilli, Lerners, with respect to this matter;   it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:   -                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the “Managing and Directing Land Use to Achieve Efficient and Resilient Development and Land Use Patterns” policies of Section 1.0 of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014; -                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the “Wise Use and Management of Resources” policies of Section 2.0 of the Provincial Policy Statement; -                     the recommended Bonus “B-()” Zone is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the Downtown Area, Urban Design and Bonus Zone policies of the City of London Official Plan and the Strategic Directions of the “Our Move Forward: London’s Downtown Plan” and design principles of the “Downtown Design Manual”; -                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with, and will serve to implement, the Cultural Heritage policies of the City of London Official Plan and the “West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District”; -                     the recommended Bonus “B-()” Zone, including the recommended front yard setback from Richmond Street, ensures that the building form and design, including the public plaza (that area to the south of the proposed apartment tower) and public arcade (that area to the east of the proposed apartment tower) fit within the surrounding area and provide for an enhanced design standard; -                     the removal of the Holding “h-3” Zone is viewed as being appropriate given the findings of the Pedestrian Level Wind Preliminary Impact Assessment submitted in support of the requested Zoning By-law amendment; and, -                     the recommended Zoning By-law amendment is also viewed as being consistent with, and serves to implement, the use, intensity and form policies of the Downtown Place Type of the London Plan.    (2017-D09)

15.   5th Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 26, 2017:   a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee (TFAC);   i)              clause 6 of the 4th Report of the TFAC be amended to delete clause c) of the clause; it being noted that the TFAC endorsed the Tree Planting Strategy based on a verbal presentation and was not provided with a copy of the strategy to thoroughly review and further were advised there was a hard deadline of April 24, 2017 for comment; and, ii)             clauses 1 to 5 and 7 to 11, BE RECEIVED; and,   b)       clauses 1 and 3 to 10, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

12.   Property located at

1992 Fanshawe Park Road West (TZ-8734) (Relates to Bill No. 215)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Ken Van Steensel, relating to the property located at 1992 Fanshawe Park Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to extend the Temporary Use (T-45) Zone to permit a golf driving range and accessory uses for an additional three (3) year period;   it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter;   it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:   -                    the recommended extension of the Temporary Use (T-45) Zone conforms to the criteria for temporary uses in Section 19.4.5 of the Official Plan and in Policy 1672 of the London Plan; -                    the golf driving range permitted by the Temporary Use (T-45) Zone is a seasonal outdoor use and a low-impact use. The golf driving range is compatible with the surrounding land uses and has operated on the subject property for an extended period of time without any serious adverse impacts for the surrounding agricultural uses, residential uses and natural heritage features; -                    the portion of the subject property used for the golf driving range can easily revert back to agricultural use should the lands be required for that purpose; and the golf driving range will not preclude the subject property or the surrounding area from future planning and development; and,   -                     the subject property is a sufficient size to accommodate the existing golf driving range, the required on-site parking and related traffic movements/circulation.   (2017-D09)

Motion Passed

14.   Properties located

at 560 and 562 Wellington Street (OZ-8462)

That the application by GSP Group Inc. for the property located at 560 and 562 Wellington Street BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to continue to work with the applicant to submit a revised application for consideration at a future Public Participation Meeting that is more in keeping with and conforms to the West Woodfield Heritage Conservation District Plan, the Official Plan and The London Plan;   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 these matters;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications, with respect to this matter;   -                     a communication dated April 30, 2017, from H. Elmslie, 63 Arcadia Crescent; -                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from R. Cane, 93 Shavian Boulevard; -                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from A. Kingshott, 1673 Richmond Street; -                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crane, 829 Richmond Street; -                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from G. Kerhoulas, Cushman and Wakefield Southwestern Ontario, Brokerage; -                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Petrie and A. Crake, 532 Dufferin Avenue; -                     a communication dated May 4, 2017, from J. Crich, Auburn Developments; -                     a communication dated May 2, 2017, from J. MacDonald, G. Gallacher and D. McCallum, Downtown London; -                     a communication dated May 5, 2017, from C. and L. Rorabeck, 1440 Corley Drive.   (2017-D09)

At 8:08 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.   At 8:11 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Failed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

16.   Request for

Rescheduling of June 15 Public Participation Meeting

The motion to Approve part a) of clause 16 is put:   a)       pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of May 2, 2017, related to the adoption of part a) of clause 4 of the 8th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, concerning the June 15, 2017 public participation meeting relating to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions, BE RECONSIDERED;

Motion Passed

The  motion to Approve part b) of clause 16 is put:   That, the following actions be taken with respect to the request of the Shaver-Brockley Coalition to postpone the public participation meeting schedule for June 15, 2017 with respect to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions:   b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a public participation meeting with respect to the review of impacts from industrial sources (focus on odour) and potential municipal actions at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee at a time that is mutually acceptable to all parties;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated May 5, 2017 from R.-L. Gillis, Brockley-Shaver Coalition, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

5th Report of the Audit Committee

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 and 2.

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed

2.   2017 - 2020 Draft

Internal Audit Plan

That the 2017-2020 Draft Internal Audit Plan, dated May 2017, from Deloitte BE RECEIVED and BE ENDORSED; it being noted that the Audit Committee received a presentation from Deloitte, as included on the public agenda with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

10th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve clauses 2 and 3.

2.   Absence from

Meeting - Councillor V. Ridley

That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) received two communications dated April 24, 2017 and April 27, 2017, respectively, from Councillor V. Ridley, with respect to her attendance at the May 3, 2017 meeting of the SPPC.

3.   SHIFT Rapid Transit

That the following actions be taken with respect to the May 3, 2017 public participation meeting associated with SHIFT Rapid Transit:   a)            the attached presentation from B. Hollingworth and Eric Peissel, IBI Group Inc., BE RECEIVED;   b)            the staff report dated May 3, 2017, entitled “Rapid Transit Alternative Corridor Review” BE RECEIVED for information;   c)             the following written communications BE RECEIVED:   i)              a letter dated April 13, 2017, from J. Winston, General Manager, Tourism London, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Tourism London, outlining concerns regarding the current plan and requesting consideration of alternative routing options that minimize business disruption and maximize community buy-in;   ii)             a communication from A. Stark, supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;   iii)            a communication from A. Stratton, supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;   iv)           a communication dated April 30, 2017, from C. Butler, indicating route preferences and matters that should be considered in developing a rapid transit plan, and indicating support for proceeding with BRT without the tunnel;   v)            a communication dated April 26, 2017, from D. Bray, suggesting that the plans needs to slow down and more careful consideration needs to be given to the matter prior to moving forward as the prospect and implications of the tunnel alone are ominous;   vi)           a communication from D. Perry indicating continued support for rapid transit in London;   vii)          a communication from F. Berry, outlining some concerns with the plan, citing some examples of bus rapid transit which have proven successful in other municipalities, and suggesting that the City needs to go back to the 2013 London Transit Commission Plan and start doing some realistic planning, based upon best practices elsewhere so London gets it right;   viii)         a communication from J. Hassan indicating support for moving ahead with a strong rapid transit system;   ix)           a communication from J. Jordan, 970 Willow Drive, indicating support for the current proposed routes, including the tunnel and King Street 2-way;   x)            a communication dated May 1, 2017, from K. Cook, supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;   xi)           a communication from L. Bursch supporting moving forward with a strong rapid transit system;   xii)          a communication from R. Barker, indicating concerns with the plans and the associated costs; xiii)         a communication from S. Morrison raising concerns about the plan, stating that the proposal is not citizen-friendly and questioning the cost projections;     xiv)        a communication from S. Quigley, indicating support for the proposed routes and tunnel and a strong rapid transit system; and   xv)         a communication from S. Shuit, indicating that he does not support the current rapid transit system plan; 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 an oral submission.

Motion Passed

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that clause 1 be amended to read as follows:

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clause 1, as amended

Motion Passed

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS (continued)

11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (Continued)

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1, 2, 5 to 9 and 11.

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.   1st Report of the Governance Working Group

5.   Growth Management Implementation Strategy

(GMIS): 2018 Annual Review & Update

6.   London and Middlesex Housing Corporation

(LMHC) – State of Infrastructure

7.   Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting for the

London & Middlesex Housing Corporation

8.   Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting for the

Housing Development Corporation, London

9.   Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting for

London Hydro Inc.

11.   Potential Additional Strategic Priorities

and Policy Committee Meeting

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   Council Policy Manual Review of Chapters 1,

2, 3, 4, 6 and 8

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of March 2, 2017, related to the process for updating the Council Policy Manual BE RECONSIDERED.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that clause 3 be amended to read as follows:   That the following actions be taken with respect to the updating of the Council Policy Manual:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to direct proposed amendments under Phase II of the project to the Governance Working Group for review and recommendation to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and   b)         subsequent to the completion of Phase II of the project, the Governance Working Group BE DIRECTED to review and make recommendations with respect to the overall modernization of the Council Policy Manual.

Motion Passed

4.   Update on Municipal Implications of the

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

At 8:45 PM His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.   At 8:49 PM His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that the request to invite the Munsee-Delaware Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to provide their flags and have them raised in an appropriate manner at London City Hall BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration in order to allow for consultation and report back with respect this matter.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that, pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for the introduction of an emergent motion to authorize the flying of Canadian flags on utility poles along City of London streets until September 5, 2017, in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, subject to the consent of London Hydro and providing that the flags and their accessories do not pose any risk to worker or public safety.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve that the flying of Canadian flags on utility poles along City of London streets until September 5, 2017, in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, BE AUTHORIZED subject to the consent of London Hydro and providing that the flags and their accessories do not pose any risk to worker or public safety.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that, pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for the introduction of an emergent motion to authorize a contribution of $2,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund in order to assist in relief efforts in the Township of Minden Hills, Ontario, specifically by way of a contribution to Minden’s local Food Bank.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Approve that a contribution of $2,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund BE AUTHORIZED in order to assist in relief efforts in the Township of Minden Hills, Ontario, specifically by way of a contribution to Minden’s local Food Bank.

Motion Passed

IV.   COUNCIL, IN CLOSED SESSION

(CONTINUED)

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve that Council rise and resume In Closed Session at 9:45 PM, for the purpose of considering the following matters:   a)         (ADDED)  A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, 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. (C-1/11/SPPC)   b)         (ADDED)   A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (C-2/11/SPPC)

Motion Passed

IX.   ADDED REPORTS (continued)

15th Report of the Council, In Closed Session

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clause 1.

Motion Passed

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 203, 204, revised Bill No. 205, Bill No.’s 2016 to  214, Bill No. 216 and the Added Bill No. 217.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 203, 204, revised Bill No. 205, Bill No.’s 206 to 214, Bill No. 216 and the Added Bill No. 217.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 203, 204, revised Bill No. 205, Bill No.’s 206 to 214, Bill No. 216 and the Added Bill No. 217.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.215.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.215.

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 215.

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed

Votes

51 substantive votes at this meeting (18 contested, 33 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

1#6. Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

Approve that clause 1 be amended to read as follows:

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

1#6. Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

Approve clause 1, as amended

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

11#3. Potential Additional Strategic Priorities

and Policy Committee Meeting

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

12#2. Property located at

1992 Fanshawe Park Road West (TZ-8734) (Relates to Bill No. 215)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Ken Van Steensel, relating to the property located at 1992 Fanshawe Park Road West, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 8, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municip…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (3): Michael van Holst, Stephen Turner, Virginia Ridley

14#2. Properties located

at 560 and 562 Wellington Street (OZ-8462)

At 8:08 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.   At 8:11 PM, His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

❌ Motion Failed

View roll call

Yea (4): Anna Hopkins, Jesse Helmer, Stephen Turner, Tanya Park

Nay (9): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher

14#2. Properties located

at 560 and 562 Wellington Street (OZ-8462)

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher

Nay (5): Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Stephen Turner, Tanya Park

16#2. Request for

Rescheduling of June 15 Public Participation Meeting

The motion to Approve part a) of clause 16 is put:   a)       pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of May 2, 2017, related to the adoption of part a) of clause 4 of the 8th Report of the Planning and Environm…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

3#6. Council Policy Manual Review of Chapters 1,

2, 3, 4, 6 and 8

Approve that pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of March 2, 2017, related to the process for updating the Council Policy Manual BE RECONSIDERED.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

3#6. Council Policy Manual Review of Chapters 1,

2, 3, 4, 6 and 8

Approve that clause 3 be amended to read as follows:   That the following actions be taken with respect to the updating of the Council Policy Manual:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to direct proposed amendments under Phase II of the project to the Governance Working Gro…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#2. Workplace Diversity

and Inclusion Activities

Approve that clause 4 be amended by adding the following new part b):   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate an on-going process of data collection (metrics) for new hires at the City of London, by means of voluntary self-disclosure to assist with the collection of …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#2. Workplace Diversity

and Inclusion Activities

Approve clause 4, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#5. Update on Municipal Implications of the

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

Approve that the request to invite the Munsee-Delaware Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to provide their flags and have them raised in an appropriate manner at London City Hall BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration in order to allow fo…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#5. Update on Municipal Implications of the

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#5. Update on Municipal Implications of the

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

Approve that, pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for the introduction of an emergent motion to authorize the flying of Canadian flags on utility poles along City of London streets until September 5, 2017, in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#5. Update on Municipal Implications of the

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

Approve that the flying of Canadian flags on utility poles along City of London streets until September 5, 2017, in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, BE AUTHORIZED subject to the consent of London Hydro and providing that the flags and their accessories do not pose any risk to wo…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#5. Update on Municipal Implications of the

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

Approve that, pursuant to section 20.1 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave BE GIVEN for the introduction of an emergent motion to authorize a contribution of $2,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund in order to assist in relief efforts in the Township of Minden Hills, Ontario, specific…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

4#5. Update on Municipal Implications of the

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

Approve that a contribution of $2,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund BE AUTHORIZED in order to assist in relief efforts in the Township of Minden Hills, Ontario, specifically by way of a contribution to Minden’s local Food Bank.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

III. REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IV. COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

IX#3. ADDED REPORTS (continued)

Approve clause 1.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

V. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTEENTH MEEING HELD ON MAY 2, 2017.

Approve the Minutes of the Fifteenth meeting held on May 2, 2017.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

XI. ENQUIRIES

Approve that pursuant to section 11.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given to bring forward a substantive motion.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.215.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (1): Stephen Turner

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.215.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Stephen Turner, Virginia Ridley

XIII. BY-LAWS

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 215.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Stephen Turner, Virginia Ridley

4. Stephen Stapleton,

Auburn Developments - 560 & 562 Wellington St - Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - File OZ-8462   (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)

4. Stephen Stapleton,

Auburn Developments - 560 & 562 Wellington St - Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - File OZ-8462   (Refer to the Planning and Environment Committee Stage for Consideration with Clause 14 of the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee )

Approve that pursuant to section 7.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit clause 10 of the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to be considered at this time.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

5. Appleseed Cider

Festival - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Appleseed Cider Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at Hassan Law Gallery, 142 Dundas Street and, subject to obtaining the necessary approvals, also at an adjacent street closure on Dundas Street as per the attached diagram, BE DESIGNATED as …

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Harold Usher

6. Canada 150

Celebrations

Approve that part b) of clause 6 be amended by deleting the amount of “$25,000” and by replacing it with the amount of “$6,400”.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

6. Canada 150

Celebrations

Approve part a) and part b), as amended, of clause 6.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Jesse Helmer, Stephen Turner

6. Canada 150

Celebrations

Approve part c).   c)         an amount equal to the funding shortfall in the amount of $10,000 for the Chippewas of the Thames.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Harold Usher

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part a) of clause 10:   a)         the King Street/Queens Avenue couplet system BE APPROVED as the preferred downtown east-west corridors;

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

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

Nay (3): Mo Salih, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part e) of clause 10:   e)         staff BE AUTHORIZED to contact the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part e) of clause 10, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the South Corridor:  Wellington Road south of King Street regardless of King Street or couplet.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (8): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (3): Michael van Holst, Stephen Turner, Tanya Park

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the East Corridor: east of Wellington Street to Fanshawe College.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Michael van Holst, Phil Squire

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part f) of clause 10 as it relates to the West Corridor:  west of the Thames River to Wonderland Commercial Area.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Phil Squire

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part h) of clause 10:   h)         options to support Back to the River and service to Via and the Airport BE EXPLORED further during the Transit Project Assessment Process;

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (1): Phil Squire

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve that part i) of clause 10 be amended to read as follows:   i)             the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a communications plan for bus rapid transit; it being noted that the communications plan should include multiple, diverse options to reach as many L…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part i), as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve that clause 10 be amended by adding the following new part k):   k)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the London Transit Commission (LTC) Administration and the RTIWG to communicate to the public, the preliminary framework for a future LTC network and how it s…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part k) of clause 10, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part b) of clause 10:   b)         the Richmond Street corridor BE APPROVED as the preferred northern corridor through the downtown;

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (9): Anna Hopkins, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (2): Michael van Holst, Mo Salih

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part c) of clause 10:   c)         an at-grade level crossing at the CP Railway with dedicated bus lanes BE APPROVED as the preferred cross section on the Richmond Street corridor at this time;

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

View roll call

Yea (7): Anna Hopkins, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (4): Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part d) of clause 10:   d)         alternative methods to separate both automobile and transit vehicles from the railway in the downtown (for example, a tunnel or grade separation, etc.) BE EVALUATED for long term implementation; it being noted that this evaluation would be subjec…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

the Richmond Corridor:  north of Queens Avenue.

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (8): Anna Hopkins, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

Nay (3): Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer

10. Rapid Transit

Corridors

Approve part g) of clause 10:   g)         subject to the approval of c), the implementation of the Adelaide Street / CP railway grade separation BE CONSIDERED a necessary element of the rapid transit system and a request for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase II p…

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (11): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

13. Amendments To The

Traffic And Parking By-law (Relates to Bill No. 205)

Approve that clause 13 be amended to read as follows:

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

13. Amendments To The

Traffic And Parking By-law (Relates to Bill No. 205)

Approve clause 13, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

15. 5th Report for

Cycling Advisory Committee

Approve amend part b) of clause 13 to read as follows:   b)         the attached 2017 Work Plan for the Cycling Advisory Committee BE APPROVED.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)

15. 5th Report for

Cycling Advisory Committee

Approve clause 15, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (13-0)