June 13, 2017, at 4:04 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:04 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment committee, having to do proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law with respect to shipping containers and trailers, and the related Bill No. 262, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that owns a shipping container.   Councillor J. Helmer advises that he has been in contact with the Integrity Commissioner with respect to clause 5 of the 13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with respect to appointments to the London Public Library Board as one of the applicants is his contract assistant, and has been advised that no pecuniary interest exists in this circumstance.

II.   RECOGNITIONS

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed as follows:   a)         to permit consideration of clause 12 of the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, having to do with a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law with respect to amplified music and dancing on patios and clause 5 of the 7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, having to do with proposed amendments to the Noise By-law with respect to outdoor patios, as the first and second matters to be considered immediately following Council, In Closed Session; and,   b)         to permit the 11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee to be considered immediately following the conclusion of the matters noted in a), above.

Motion Passed


IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

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

Motion Passed


V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEVENTEENTH MEETING HELD ON MAY 30, 2017

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve the Minutes of the seventeenth meeting held on May 30, 2017.

Motion Passed


VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor J. Zaifman

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

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

Motion Passed


VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee Councillor T. Park presents.

12.   Deleting Section

4.18.5 of Zoning By-law Z-1 to permit Amplified Music, Dancing on Patios City Wide (Z-8763) (Relates to Bill No. 265)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London, relating to entertainment permitted on outdoor patios associated with a restaurant or tavern in the City of London:   a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 6, 2017, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to delete Section 4.18 5) and renumber the following subsections of the General Provisions Section of Zoning By-law Z-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to permit amplified music, dancing or other forms of entertainment; it being noted that Noise By-law (PW-12) regulates noise levels and hours of operation and can provide regulations therein to address specific locations and situations; and,   b)            replacement pages 66 and 67, together with the other edits the Municipal Council requested to the Music, Entertainment and Culture District Feasibility Study, BE PRESENTED at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC), to document comprehensively the City’s Music, Entertainment and Culture District strategy; it being noted that pages 63 to 65 have already been referred by the SPPC;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:   -                    a communication from M. Wayne, Brewmaster, Refined Fool Brewing Co.; -                    a communication dated May 16, 2017, from T. Holden and The Law of Averages; -                    a communication dated May 29, 2017, from J. Pastorius, Old East Village BIA Manager; -                    a communication from F. Smith, Roots Music Director; and, -                    a communication from S. Franke, by e-mail;   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:   -                     outdoor patios on private property established after July 1993 are not permitted to have amplified music or dancing; it being noted that this prohibition does not apply to outdoor patios on private property established before adoption of Zoning By-law Z-1, thus zoning permissions for private outdoor patios regarding amplified music and dancing are inconsistent across the city; and, -                     the proposed zoning by-law amendment creates zoning consistency in this particular regulation, which would be applicable to all property owners who operate patios associated with a restaurant or tavern in the City of London; it being noted that this action would implement one part of the strategy [“Permitted Activities on Private Patios”] in the Music, Entertainment and Culture District Feasibility Study approved by Council on March 21, 2017.     (2017-D09)

Motion Passed


5.   Noise By-law -

Amendment - Temporary Noise Permits - Outdoor Patios (Relates to Bill No. 260)

That the following actions be taken with respect to amendments to By-law No. PW-12:   a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 5, 2017, to amend By-law No. PW-12 BE REVISED to include a revised name, to replace the word “noise” with the word “sound”, where applicable, with the By-law to be named and referenced as “a By-law to provide for the Regulation and Prohibition of Sound”; and,   b)         the attached revised proposed by-law, including the revision noted in part a) above, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 13, 2017, to allow temporary sound permits for outdoor patios, with certain conditions;   it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this matter;   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 submissions in connection therewith.

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve that clause 5 be amended by adding the following words at the end of part b):   “it being noted that a sign will be placed at properties where an application for a permit has been submitted advising the public of the application and providing contact information as to where the public may provide comment with respect to the application;”

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. Salih

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Clause 5, as amended.

Motion Passed


11th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee (continued) Councillor T. Park presents.

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve Clauses 1 to 10, excluding 8.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   5th Report of the

Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) from its meeting held on May 18, 2017:   a)         the Working Group comments dated April 25, 2017 appended to the 5th Report of the EEPAC, related to the Eagle Ridge Phase 2 Environmental Impact Statement, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration;   b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) Work Plan:   i)          it BE NOTED that the EEPAC held a general discussion with respect to its 2017 Work Plan, including the potential of using meta-analysis to determine if constructed wetlands successfully replicate habitat for flora and fauna, as well as the fact that the EEPAC rarely gets reports on how applicants have fulfilled conditions of development related to natural heritage; and, ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the EEPAC to provide information with respect to:   A)        the reconstructed wetland located at 905 Sarnia Road; and, B)        the potential for the EEPAC to have a site visit to the reconstructed wetland located at 905 Sarnia Road;   c)         a Working Group, consisting of S. Levin (lead), A. Regehr and I. Whiteside, BE ESTABLISHED to review the application by Thames Village Joint Venture Corporation, relating to the properties located at 1738, 1742, 1752 and 1756 Hamilton Road and to report back at the next Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee meeting; it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed and received a Notice dated May 17, 2017, from L. Mottram, Senior Planner, with respect to this matter; and,   d)         clauses 1 to 5 and 8, BE RECEIVED.

3.   6th  Report of the

Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 25, 2017:   a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back with respect to construction concerns surrounding mature trees and proposed actions to manage and reduce construction concerns; it being noted that the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee received a verbal presentation and a communication dated April 24, 2017 from C. Morningstar with respect to this matter; and,   b)         clauses 1 and 3 to 11, BE RECEIVED.

4.   Planning Services

18-24 Month Work Program

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Planning Services 18-24 month work program:   a)         the Planning Services 18-24 month work program,  BE RECEIVED; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to add a project to their 2 year work program to work with relevant community stakeholders, including the Hyde Park Business Association, to consider and identify any additional planning tools that may be applied to achieve the community’s goals for the Hyde Park area and to report back at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee; and,   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated May 14, 2017, from D. Szpakowski, Executive Director, Hyde Park Business Association, with respect to the addition of a Hyde Park Area Community Improvement Plan to the Planning Services work program.   (2017-A23)

5.   Cedar Hollow

Subdivision - Portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard (39T-03518)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a subdivision agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Cedar Hollow Developments Inc., for the subdivision of land over a portion of 1800 Cedarhollow Boulevard, (south of Fanshawe Park Road East and east of Cedarhollow Boulevard):   a)         the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Cedar Hollow Developments Inc., for the Cedar Hollow Subdivision, Phase 4, (39T-03518) appended to the staff report dated June 6, 2017 as Schedule “A”,  BE APPROVED;   b)         the applicant BE ADVISED that the Director, Development Finance, has summarized the claims and revenues as appended to the staff report dated June 6, 2017, as Schedule “B”; and   c)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute this Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfill its conditions.   (2017-P12)

6.   Property located at

3040 Pomeroy Lane (SP16-004)

That, in response to an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board dated March 14, 2017, submitted by Ferreira Law, on behalf of Old Oak Properties Inc., in response to a non-decision by the City of London Approval Authority after 30 days from acceptance of a Site Plan application for lands located at 3040 Pomeroy Lane the following actions be taken:   a)         the Approval Authority and the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not support the site plan application as it does not conform to Official Plan (Southwest Area Secondary Plan) policy 20.5.3.9(iii)(g), which stated, as of the date of the appeal, in part, that “for all office and apartment building development, parking shall be located underground in a structure integrated into the building”; and,   b)         the City Solicitor, the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, BE DIRECTED to provide legal and planning representation at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to support the position of the Approval Authority.   (2017-L01)

7.   Building Division

Monthly Report - April 2017

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

9.   Property located at

905 Adelaide Street North (Z-8743) (Relates to Bill No. 263)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, based on the application of Shahzia Khan Medicine Professional Corp., relating to the property located at 905 Adelaide Street North, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 6, 2017, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 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 R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R2/Office Conversion Special Provision (R2-2/OC5(_)) Zone;   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 amendment is consistent with the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement which encourages intensification and redevelopment through the adaptive reuse of existing building stock; and promotes an appropriate range and a mix of land uses to support active modes of transportation and transit; -           the recommended amendment conforms to Official Plan polices for office conversions. The proposed office conversion is compatible with adjacent land uses and will retain the general form and character of the existing residential building to be converted; -           the recommended amendment is a reasonable interim step until comprehensive redevelopment is possible along Adelaide Street North in accordance with the London Plan. The recommended amendment will not affect the ability of the subject property to redevelop in accordance with The London Plan; -           the recommended amendment will facilitate the conversion of the existing single detached residential building to office uses in an area that is experiencing residential intensification and/or conversion to non-residential uses along Adelaide Street North; and, -           the recommended amendment will permit an office conversion in an existing built form and at an intensity that is consistent and compatible with the abutting single detached dwellings and the established low-rise, low-density residential neighbourhoods located on the east and the west side of Adelaide Street North; and, -           the proposed conversion is not expected to cause any serious adverse impacts for surrounding land uses.      (2017-P09)

10.   Property located at

510 Central Avenue (SPA17-021)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services and  Planning Liaison, the following actions be taken with respect to the site plan approval application by 2353034 Ontario Ltd. (Don de Jong), relating to the property located at 510 Central Avenue:    a)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that, at the public participation meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee held with respect to the application for Site Plan approval to permit the construction of a three storey, multiple dwelling, with a total of five (5) residential units at 510 Central Avenue and the offsite provision of one accessible parking spot provided on the adjacent 609 William Street, issues were raised with respect to the continual amendments to the proposed building design; it being noted that the public expressed support for the drawings provided at the June 6, 2017 Planning and Environment Committee meeting; and,   b)         the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan application to permit the construction of a three storey, multiple dwelling, with a total of five (5) residential units at 510 Central Avenue and the offsite provision of one accessible parking spot provided on the adjacent 609 William Street;   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.  (2017-D11)

Motion Passed


8.   Amendments to the

Z-1 Zoning By-law - Shipping Containers and Trailers - City Wide (Z-8623) (Relates to Bill No. 262)

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the City initiated application relating to shipping containers and trailers:   a)         the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to amend Sections 2 and 4 of  Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to regulate the use of shipping containers and trailers as permanent and temporary uses, except for agricultural uses which are not subject to site plan control; and,   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to monitor the impacts the above-noted proposed by-law will have on the use of shipping containers and trailers over the next twelve months to determine if any changes to the regulations are required;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters;   it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application as the proposed amendments address the City’s and Industries’ needs as it relates to the use of shipping containers and trailers as temporary and permanent uses.    (2017-D09)

Motion Passed


11.   Properties located

at 3350 and 3460 Morgan Avenue (Z-8738)  (Relates to Bill No. 164)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Revera Inc., relating to the properties located at 3350 and 3460 Morgan Avenue:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 6, 2017, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 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 Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h-h-11-h-63-h-82-h-95-h-100-h-105-h-135-CSA5(3)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R7 (h-h-11-h-21-h-63-h-82-h-95-h-100-h-105-h-135-R7-D27 -H8) Zone; and,   b)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following design issues through the site plan process:   i)          locate parking in the rear and/or side yards of the Continuum-of-Care Facility, and screen any parking areas that are visible from the public street; ii)         the design of the amenity space (in front of the building) should respond to the curved street. Consider developing the landscape treatment, including any fencing or landscaped wall, to enhance the street edge; iii)         include articulated building facades and rooflines, and use a coordinated, high quality material palette; iv)        ensure windows are proportional to the facades they are on, and minimize large blank walls; v)         ensure a strong pedestrian connection between the main building entrance and the public sidewalk on Morgan Avenue; and, vi)        the development of the site be generally in keeping with the revised site plan appended to the staff report dated June 6, 2017, as Appendix “B”;   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 2014 Provincial Policy Statement which encourages a range and mix of land uses, and directs municipalities to permit all forms of housing required to meet the needs of current and future residents, including special need requirements; -                     the recommended amendment is consistent with the policy direction in the London Plan that envisions Shopping Areas becoming mixed-use areas. The proposed development is in keeping with the planned form and intensity of Shopping Areas; -                     the recommended amendment conforms to the 1989 Official Plan, and will implement the Community Commercial Node policies. Community facilities, such as the proposed Continuum-of-Care Facility, are permitted through Zoning By-law Amendments; -                     the Southwest Area Secondary Plan does not provide specific policy direction or guidance for lands in the Commercial designation in the Central Longwoods Residential Neigbourhood that would supersede the Community Commercial Node policies in the Official Plan. The proposed development is consistent with the Urban Design policies in the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; and, -                     the subject site is an appropriate size and configuration to accommodate the proposed use in keeping with the standard Residential R7 Zone regulations.    (2017-D09)

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that clause 11 be amended to have part a) read as follows:   “a)       the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 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 Community Shopping Area Special Provision (h-h-11-h-63-h-82-h-95-h-100-h-105-h-135-CSA5(3)) Zone TO a Holding Residential R7 (h-h-11-h-21-h-63-h-82-h-95-h-100-h-105-h-135-R7-D27 -H8) Zone; and,”

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clause 11, as amended.

Motion Passed


13.   Wonderland Road

Community Enterprise Corridor Land Use Designation in the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (O-8731) (Relates to Bill No. 158)

That, based on the application of the Corporation of the City of London, relating to the lands that are currently within the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor designation in the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, the attached, revised, proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017, to amend the Southwest Area Secondary Plan policies for the Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor to implement the policy direction of The London Plan by revising the policies to reflect the direction of the Shopping Area Place Type; it being noted that specific changes that are recommended include:   a)         reducing maximum and minimum permitted residential intensity;   b)         reducing the maximum office floor area per building; and,   c)         re-formatting the policies to be structured by use, intensity and form;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated June 4, 2017, from J. Harbell and M. Bassani, Stikeman Elliott, with respect to this matter;   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:   -           reducing residential intensities will encourage high density residential development in strategic locations elsewhere in the city that support rapid transit, while still permitting a sufficient level of intensity along Wonderland Road to achieve the vision of an urban neighbourhood within a suburban context; -           reducing the maximum office floor area per-building to permit up to medium scale office uses along Wonderland Road while supporting The London Plan policies that encourage large scale office uses to locate Downtown; and, -           restructuring the policies to clearly address use, intensity, and form aligns with the format of The London Plan and is better suited to facilitate the mixed use development patterns that are desirable along Wonderland Road.    (2017-D09)

At 4:56 PM, His Worship the Mayor places Councillor P. Hubert in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve that clause 13 be amended by adding the following new part d):     “d)       increasing the maximum commercial floor area from 100,000 m2 to 140,000 m2 with the Civic Administration reporting back in two (2) years as to the impact of the increased permitted commercial floor area;”


At 5:53 PM the presiding officer Councillor P. Hubert places Councillor J. Morgan in the Chair and takes a seat at the Council Board.

At 5:58 PM Councillor P. Hubert resumes the Chair and Councillor J. Morgan takes his seat at the Council Board.

At 6:01 PM the His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

Motion Failed


Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Approve that  clause 13 be amended by adding the following wording:   “Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Planning and Environment Committee with recommendations to allow for an orderly and efficient development pattern in Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor, including the potential of increasing or eliminating the cap on permitted commercial floor area in the corridor.”

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor T. Park

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clause 13, as amended.

Motion Passed


11th Report of the Civic Works Committee Councillor M. van Holst presents.

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve clauses 1 to 24, excluding clauses 3, 18, 19 and 22.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Amendments to the

Traffic and Parking By-law (Relates to Bill No. 259)

That the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-113); it being noted that Section 5 – Lower Speed Limits of the proposed by-law was amended by removing reference to Cameron Street from Egerton Street West to end of Cameron Street.  (2017-T02)

4.   Blackfriars Bridge

Project Status Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Blackfriars Bridge Rehabilitation:   a)            the staff report dated June 7, 2017, providing a project status update, BE RECEIVED for information in coordination with the public meeting identified herein; and,   b)         the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE DIRECTED to authorize the exemption from the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (under Clause 15.3.1) to enable the retention and continued use of the existing lattice in the pedestrian railing; it being noted that the lattice railing is a significant heritage feature of the bridge.  (2017-T04)

5.   Memorandum of the

Understanding with Bio-Techfar Inc. as part of the London Waste to Resources Innovation Centre (Relates to Bill No. 252)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to:   a)         authorize and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the City of London and Bio-Techfar Inc., with respect to advancing our joint waste to resources (waste management, diversion and/or conversion into products with beneficial uses) objectives with the mutual understanding that the combined expertise, influence and commitment are better applied together to support common goals attached as Schedule ‘A’ to the by-law; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding authorized and approved in a), above.  (2017-E07)

6.   Memorandum of

Understanding With Hawthorne Green Key Group Inc. as Part of the London Waste To Resources Innovation Centre (Relates to Bill No. 253)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to:   a)         authorize and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the City of London and Hawthorne Green Key Group Inc., with respect to advancing our joint waste to resources (waste management, diversion and/or conversion into products with beneficial uses) objectives with the mutual understanding that the combined expertise, influence and commitment are better applied together to support common goals attached as Schedule ‘A’ to the by-law; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding authorized and approved in a), above.  (2017-E07)

7.   Memorandum of

Understanding With Try Recycling Inc. as Part of the London Waste To Resources Innovation Centre (Relates to Bill No. 254)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to:   a)         authorize and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the City of London and Try Recycling Inc., with respect to advancing our joint waste to resources (waste management, diversion and/or conversion into products with beneficial uses) objectives with the mutual understanding that the combined expertise, influence and commitment are better applied together to support common goals attached as Schedule ‘A’ to the by-law; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding authorized and approved in a), above.  (2017-E07)

8.   Permission for GE

Water and Process Technologies to Pilot Test at the Oxford Wastewater Treatment Plant (Relates to Bill No. 255)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of June 13, 2017 to:   a)            approve an Agreement between the Corporation of The City of London and  GE Water, to conduct research at the Oxford plant; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the above-noted Agreement.  (2017-E13)

9.   Clean Water and

Wastewater Fund - Single Source Purchase of Inlet Screens for the Adelaide and Pottersburg Wastewater Treatment Plants

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Single Source purchase of inlet screens for the Adelaide and Pottersburg Wastewater Treatment Plants under Sections 7.4 and 14.4 e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy:   a)         the price submitted by Claroglobal of $985,820.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., for the supply of four (4) inlet screens and ancillary equipment  BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is a single source purchase in accordance with Sections 7.4 and  14.4 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report as Appendix ‘A’;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all 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 or Purchase Order; 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)

10.   Clean Water and

Wastewater Fund - Single Source Purchase of Odour Control, Air Handling and Heat Recovery Units for  Wastewater Facilities

Purchase of new HVAC and odour control units

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Single Source purchase of odour control, heat recovery and air handling units for various wastewater facilities:   a)         the price submitted by Applied Energy Systems of $1,977,580.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., for the supply of three (3) integrated odour control systems and five (5) standalone odour control units, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this is a single source purchase in accordance with Sections 7.4 and 14.4 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the financing for these acquisitions BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   d)         the approval hereby BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to this approval; 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)

11.   Clean Water and

Wastewater Fund - Purchase of Major Organic Rankine Cycle System Components for Power Generation at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to purchase of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System Power Unit and Heat Exchanger:   a)         ORC System Power Unit;   i)          the proposal submitted by Turboden, S.r.l., for the purchase of an ORC Power Unit at a quoted price of $2,800,000.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., BE APPROVED in accordance with Sections 12.2 b) and 12.4 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   ii)         the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   iii)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation negotiating prices, terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and,   iv)        the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,   b)         ORC System Heat Exchanger;   i)              the price submitted by Arvos Schmidtsche Schack LLC for the single source purchase of an ORC system Heat Exchanger and ancillary components at a total price of $1,100,000.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., BE APPROVED in accordance with sections 7.4 and 14.4 e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   ii)         the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   iii)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and,   iv)        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)

12.   Mud Creek

Subwatershed Schedule B - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Mud Creek Subwatershed Municipal Class Environmental Assessment:   a)         the preferred servicing Alternative 4.2 BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process requirements;   b)         a Notice of Completion BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and,   c)         the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule B project file for the Mud Creek Subwatershed BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period;   it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received the attached presentation from S. Chambers, Division Manager, Stormwater Engineering, with respect to this matter.  (2017-E05)

13.   Clean Water and Wastewater

Fund -  Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the 2017 Projects for Stormwater Engineering

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 consulting engineers for the 2017 Clean Water and Wastewater Fund projects related to stormwater management:   a)         Ecosystem Recovery Inc. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to carry out services for the Urban Waterways Study, in the total amount of $200,000.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         Aquafor Beech Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to carry out the functional design of the Dingman Creek Stream Naturalization and Corridor Enhancement Works, in the total amount of $200,000.00, including contingency and excluding H.S.T., in accordance with the estimate on file, which is based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, 2015, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers,  and in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work;   e)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the works; 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-A05)

14.   2016 Renew London

Infrastractructure Post Construction Overview Report

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated June 7, 2017, with respect to the 2016 Renew London Infrastructure Post Construction Program, BE RECEIVED for information. (2017-T04)

15.   Clean Water and

Wastewater Fund  -  Irregular Result   -  Arva Pumping Station Optimization and Energy Efficiency Study

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Arva Pumping Station Optimization and Energy Efficiency Study:   a)         the bid submitted by AECOM Canada Ltd in the amount of $179,468.00, excluding H.S.T.,  BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 19.4(c) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and,   d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-E03)

16.   Infrastructure

Canada – Phase One Investments -  Clean Water and Wastewater Fund – Approved Projects (Relates to Bill No. 256)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Planning and Policy, the following actions be taken with respect to the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) (Ontario):   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to:             i)          authorize and approve the Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) (Ontario) between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London, substantially in the form attached as Schedule A to the by-law and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; it being noted that the Province of Ontario is currently finalizing the Agreement;             ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Transfer Payment Agreement authorized and approved in a) i), above; and,   iii)        authorize the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, or designate, to execute any financial reports required as a condition of the Transfer Payment Agreement authorized and approved in a) i) above;   b)         the list of projects approved for funding under the CWWF program, appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘B’, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the City of London was approved for $38,300,000.00 worth of projects, with funding of $18,700,000.00 from the Federal government, $9,350,000.00 from the Province of Ontario, $9,350,000.00 from the City of London and $900,000.00 from the Independent Electricity System Operators (IESO); and,   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to increase the Ten Year Capital Plan (2016-2025) by $400,000.00 for Water and by $7,300,000.00 for Wastewater and Treatment, in order to reflect projects that have been approved by the Federal Government under CWWF; it being noted that there is a reduced reliance/drawdown on Water and Wastewater and Treatment reserve funds of $20,400,000.00 as a result of recognizing CWWF funding.  (2017-E08)

17.   Clean Water and

Wastewater Fund Contract Award -   2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program -  Frances Street, Margaret Street and Ethel Street Reconstruction

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services & City Engineer, the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the award of contracts for the 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program, Frances Street, Margaret Street and Ethel Street Reconstruction Project:   a)         the bid submitted by 2376378 Ontario Corp (CH Excavating (2013)) at its tendered price of $3,479,489.16, excluding HST, for the 2017 Infrastructure Renewal Program Contract 18, Frances Street, Margaret Street and Ethel Street Reconstruction Project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by CH Excavating (2013), was the lowest of three bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;   b)         Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Limited (AGM), BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $280,245.00 excluding HST, 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, noting that this firm completed the engineering design for this project;   c)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”;   d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   e)         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 17-52); and   f)         the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-E07)

20.   Veresen District

Energy Partnership - Municipal Access Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 257)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated June 7, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to approve the Municipal Access Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Veresen District Energy Partnership, substantially in the form appended to the staff report and to the satisfactory of the City Solicitor and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Municipal Access Agreement on behalf of the municipality.  (2017-L04A)

21.   6th Report of the

Cycling Advisory Committee

23.   Deferred Matters

List

24.   Councillor

Submission - V. Ridley - Vision Zero

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with an overview of cities who have adopted Vision Zero and what their best practices are in terms of speeding on local streets.

Motion Passed


3.   Traffic on

Aldersbrook Gate

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated June 7, 2017, with respect to traffic and road safety concerns on Aldersbrook Gate BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Civic Works Committee received communications dated June 1, 2017 and June 4, 2017, respectively, from A. Mercer, 1819 Aldersbrook Gate and a communication from A. Tucker, 1807 Aldersbrook Gate, with respect to this matter.  (2017-T08)

Motion Passed


Motion Passed

VIII.   REPORTS (Continued)

9th Report of the Civic Works Committee (continued) Councillor M. van Holst presents.

18.   Overnight  Parking

2016/2017 Experience

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to overnight parking:   a)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue the existing overnight parking program which commenced in September 2016; and,   b)            the staff report dated June 7, 2017, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED.  (2017-T02)

Motion Passed


19.   Staff Resourcing to

Meet the Demands of the Clean Water and Waste Water Fund Program

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 staff resources for workload increases due to the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund program:   a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to initiate the increases in the staff complement in 2017 in accordance with this report; it being noted that temporary funding can be accommodated within existing operating and capital budgets;   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include in the 2018 Annual Budget Update amendments resulting from the proposed staffing increases;   c)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary to give effect to these recommendations; and,   d)            the City Manager or delegate BE DIRECTED to begin consultation with City of London Unions and Management, and to report back to the appropriate committee with respect to opportunities to create more flexible work arrangements, including opportunities for employees to primarily work at home, with shared space available on an as needed basis.  (2017-E08)

Motion Passed


22.   A. Stratton, Chair,

TAC - 6th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by to Approve

the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 23, 2017:   a)         the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Terms of Reference BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to review and report back to the Civic Works Committee with respect to a review of the overlapping of Advisory Committee mandates of the Cycling Advisory Committee and the Transportation Advisory Committee;   b)         the attached 2017 Transportation Advisory Committee work plan BE APPROVED; and,   c)         clauses 1 through 5 and clauses 8 through 11, BE RECEIVED;   it being noted that the Civic Works Committee heard a delegation from A. Stratton, Chair, TAC, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed


7th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (continued) Councillor H.L. Usher presents.

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clauses 1 to 8, excluding clause 5.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Safer Communities -

1000 Officers Partnership Program (Relates to Bill No. 250)

That, on the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 13, 2017, to:   a)         approve the agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board as it relates to the provision of funding under the Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted agreement.

3.   Community Policing

Partnership Program (Relates to Bill No. 251)

That, on the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 13, 2017, to:   a)         approve the agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board as it relates to the provision of funding under the Community Policing Partnerships Program to maintain a front-line presence; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted agreement.

4.   Homeless Prevention

and Housing Orientation

That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to:   a)         petition the Federal Government, including local representatives, to receive a timeline for the receipt of previously announced housing funding as it applies to the proposed National Housing Strategy; and,   b)         advise the Federal Government as to the crisis situation currently being experienced in London with respect to this matter;   it being noted that a presentation, as appended to the Community and Protective Services agenda, from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, was received.

6.   6th Report of the

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 18, 2017:   a)            that the following actions be taken with respect to the report of the Awards and Recognitions Sub-Committee:   i)          the amount of $1,600.00 BE APPROVED to cover expenditures for the Diversity, Inclusion and Race Relations Awards; it being noted that the DIAAC has sufficient funds in their 2017 Budget for these expenses, ii)         the Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament BE INVITED to the Diversity, Inclusion and Race Relations Awards Recognition and BE REQUESTED to post promotional posters for the Diversity, Inclusion and Race Relations Awards; and, iii)         the minutes of the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee, from its meeting held on May 1, 2017, BE RECEIVED; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 7 and 9 to 13, BE RECEIVED.

7.   Deferred Matters

List

That June 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) BE RECEIVED; it being noted that items from the May 24, 2017 CPSC meeting will be added.

8.   5th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 25, 2017:   a)         that Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to support Disabilities Mentoring Day on October 25, 2017 and encourage all City service areas to participate; it being noted that the Accessibility Advisory Committee received the attached communication from L. Livingstone, March of Dimes Canada;   b)         that Civic Administration BE ADVISED that K. Husain will attend the stakeholder workshop for the City of London Complete Streets Design Manual Project, on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee; and,   c)         clauses 1, 3 to 6, 8 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed


20th Report of the Corporate Services Committee Councillor J. Helmer presents.

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clauses 1 to 7, excluding clause 4.


1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   City Initiated

Assessment Appeals

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Taxation staff BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with appeals under the Assessment Act for the properties as set out in Schedule “A” to the staff report dated June 7, 2017.

3.   Tax Adjustment

Agenda

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda and the added Tax Adjustment Applications Amendments dated June 7, 2017 related to the property located at 70 Alayne Crescent BE APPROVED; 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 the Tax Adjustment Agenda.

5.   Confirmation of

Appointment to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That Gary Lowe BE APPOINTED as a Voting Representative on the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, representing Neighbourhood Watch London, for the term ending February 28, 2019.

6.   Standing Committees

and Forums - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Councillor T. Park

That Councillor T. Park BE ENDORSED to apply for appointment to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Standing Committees and Forums for the 2017/2018 term and her associated eligible costs to attend the meetings, if appointed, BE APPROVED for payment outside her annual expense allocation; it being noted that the meeting dates include:   -           Board of Directors Meeting-September 12-15, 2017 - Wood Buffalo, AB -           Board of Directors Meeting-November 21-24, 2017 - Ottawa, ON -           Board of Directors Meeting-March 6-9, 2018 - Laval, QC -           Annual Conference & AGM-May 31 - June 3, 2018 - Halifax, NS

7.   Standing Committees

and Forums - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Councillor J. Helmer

That Councillor J. Helmer BE ENDORSED to apply for appointment to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Standing Committees and Forums for the 2017/2018 term and his associated eligible costs to attend the meetings, if appointed, BE APPROVED for payment outside his annual expense allocation; it being noted that the meeting dates include:   -           Board of Directors Meeting-September 12-15, 2017 - Wood Buffalo, AB -           Board of Directors Meeting-November 21-24, 2017 - Ottawa, ON -           Board of Directors Meeting-March 6-9, 2018 - Laval, QC -           Annual Conference & AGM-May 31 - June 3, 2018 - Halifax, NS

Motion Passed


4.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to Environmental and Ecological Planning the Advisory Committee as Voting Members-at-Large for the term ending February 28, 2019:   Carol Dyck Berta Krichker Edward Krynak Christian Therrien Subashini Sivakumar   it being noted that the above individuals were appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that the matter of appointing individuals to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee in order to consider all applicants.

Motion Passed


IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

13th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

3.   London & Middlesex Housing Corporation – 2016

Annual Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that clause 3 be amended in part b) to read as follows:   b)         on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to:   i)          ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law; and,   ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clause 3, as amended.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve clauses 1, 2 and 4 to 9.


1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.   2018 Budget Schedule

4.   Housing Development Corporation, London – 2016 Annual

Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

5.   Consideration for Appointment to the London Public

Library Board

6.   Consideration of Additional Interviewees for

Appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors

7.   2nd Report of the Governance Working Group

8.   Rapid

Transit Implementation Working Group

9.   Ranked

Ballot - Discussion

Motion Passed

Motion Passed


17th Public Report of the Council In Closed Session Councillor P. Hubert presents.

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that progress be noted on the matters discussed in the Council in Closed Session.

Motion Passed


X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XI.   ENQUIRIES

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 249 to 261, 263 to 265, the Added Bill No.’s 267 to 306, and the revised Bill No. 266.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 249 to 261, 263 to 265, the Added Bill No.’s 267 to 306, and the revised Bill No. 266.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 249 to 261, 263 to 265, the Added Bill No.’s 267 to 306, and the revised Bill No. 266.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 262.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 262.

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 262.

Motion Passed


XIV.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion Passed


Votes

19 substantive votes at this meeting (5 contested, 14 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

3#2. Traffic on

Aldersbrook Gate

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated June 7, 2017, with respect to traffic and road safety concerns on Aldersbrook Gate BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Civic Works Commit…

✅ Motion Passed

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

Nay (1): Josh Morgan

3#5. London & Middlesex Housing Corporation – 2016

Annual Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

Approve that clause 3 be amended in part b) to read as follows:   b)         on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to:   i)          ratify and confirm the Annual Resolut…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

3#5. London & Middlesex Housing Corporation – 2016

Annual Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

Approve clause 3, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

4#4. Consideration of

Appointment to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

Approve that the matter of appointing individuals to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee in order to consider all applicants.

✅ Motion Passed 🔥

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Yea (6): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert

Nay (5): Josh Morgan, Jesse Helmer, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher

7#4. Standing Committees

and Forums - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Councillor J. Helmer

That Councillor J. Helmer BE ENDORSED to apply for appointment to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Standing Committees and Forums for the 2017/2018 term and his associated eligible costs to attend the meetings, if appointed, BE APPROVED for payment outside his annual expense all…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

8#3. 5th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 25, 2017:   a)         that Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to support Disabilities Mentoring Day on October 25, 2017 and encourage all City service areas…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

9#3. Ranked

Ballot - Discussion

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

V. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEVENTEENTH MEETING HELD ON MAY 30, 2017

Approve the Minutes of the seventeenth meeting held on May 30, 2017.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

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

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

5. Noise By-law -

Amendment - Temporary Noise Permits - Outdoor Patios (Relates to Bill No. 260)

Approve that clause 5 be amended by adding the following words at the end of part b):   “it being noted that a sign will be placed at properties where an application for a permit has been submitted advising the public of the application and providing contact information as to where the pu…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

5. Noise By-law -

Amendment - Temporary Noise Permits - Outdoor Patios (Relates to Bill No. 260)

Approve Clause 5, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

11. Properties located

at 3350 and 3460 Morgan Avenue (Z-8738)  (Relates to Bill No. 164)

Approve that clause 11 be amended to have part a) read as follows:   “a)       the proposed attached revised by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 13, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of t…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

11. Properties located

at 3350 and 3460 Morgan Avenue (Z-8738)  (Relates to Bill No. 164)

Approve clause 11, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

12. Deleting Section

4.18.5 of Zoning By-law Z-1 to permit Amplified Music, Dancing on Patios City Wide (Z-8763) (Relates to Bill No. 265)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of the City of London, relating to entertainment permitted on outdoor patios associated with a restaurant or tavern in the City of London:   a)  …

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (14-0)

13. Wonderland Road

Community Enterprise Corridor Land Use Designation in the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (O-8731) (Relates to Bill No. 158)

At 6:01 PM the His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor P. Hubert takes his seat at the Council Board.

❌ Motion Failed

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Yea (4): Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown

Nay (10): Josh Morgan, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman

13. Wonderland Road

Community Enterprise Corridor Land Use Designation in the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (O-8731) (Relates to Bill No. 158)

Approve that  clause 13 be amended by adding the following wording:   “Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Planning and Environment Committee with recommendations to allow for an orderly and efficient development pattern in Wonderland Road Community Enterprise Corridor, inc…

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Jared Zaifman

Nay (4): Mo Salih, Phil Squire, Harold Usher, Tanya Park

13. Wonderland Road

Community Enterprise Corridor Land Use Designation in the Southwest Area Secondary Plan (O-8731) (Relates to Bill No. 158)

Approve clause 13, as amended.

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Jared Zaifman

Nay (2): Mo Salih, Tanya Park

19. Staff Resourcing to

Meet the Demands of the Clean Water and Waste Water Fund Program

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 staff resources for workload increases due to the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund progra…

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (11-0)

24. Councillor

Submission - V. Ridley - Vision Zero

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee with an overview of cities who have adopted Vision Zero and what their best practices are in terms of speeding on local streets.

✅ Motion Passed

Unanimous (12-0)