June 26, 2017, at 4:02 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:02 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-4 of the Confidential Appendix to the 21st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, including Added Bill No. 321, having to do with a matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency which has a purchase of service agreement which includes employees of CUPE Local 101.   Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses C-5 and C-6 of the Confidential Appendix to the 21st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, including Added Bill Nos. 322 and 323, having to do with a matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation, by indicating that the Service Employees International Union is a client of his business.   Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-4 of the Confidential Appendix to the 21st Report of the Corporate Services Committee, including Added Bill No. 321, having to do with a matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s unions and advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation, by indicating that he manages employees of CUPE Local 101.

II.   RECOGNITIONS (continued)

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit Stage XI Enquiries to be considered prior to Stage IV Council, In Closed Session.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XI.   ENQUIRIES

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE EIGHTEENTH MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 2017

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve the Minutes of the Eighteenth Meeting held on June 13, 2017.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve clauses 1 to 3.

2.   His Worship the

Mayor recognizes Gina Barber as the recipient for Ontario’s Senior of the Year Award.

3.   London Downtown

Closed Circuit Television Program for the Year Ending December 31, 2016

That the KPMG Report on Specified Auditing Procedures for the London Downtown Closed Circuit Television Program for the year ending December 31, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

4.   Electronic

Procurement Solution for Solicitation of Bids for City Procurement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the selection of an electronic procurement solution for the City of London:   a)         the submission from eSolutions BE ACCEPTED as the new electronic procurement solution for the solicitation of bids for the City’s procurement requirements;   b)         the contract period for a three (3) year period, with two (2) one (1) year extension options available, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this will be at no cost to the City;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and,   d)         approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having an agreement relating to the subject matter of this approval.

5.   Federation of

Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund Study - Municipal Tools for Catalyzing Net-Zero Energy Development (Relates to Bill No.310)

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Community & Economic Innovation as well as the Director of Business Liaison, Development and Compliance, the following actions be taken with respect to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund Study:   a)         the proposed by-law appended as Appendix A to the staff report dated June 20, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on June 26, 2017 to approve the Agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund, for the purpose of funding activities in support of the feasibility study for municipal tools for catalyzing net-zero energy development; and,   b)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement noted in a), above.

6.   Industrial Land

Development Strategy - Annual Monitoring and Pricing Report - City of London

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services with respect to the City of London’s Industrial Land Development Strategy, as it relates to the annual monitoring of City-owned industrial lands, the following actions be taken:   a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN at this time to adjust the current pricing of City owned industrial land from the following prices that were established April 1, 2016:   Pricing for serviced industrial land in Innovation Park, Skyway Industrial Park, River Road Industrial Park, and Cuddy Blvd Parcels:  

  • Lots up to 3.99 acres $75,000.00 per acre
  • 4.00 acres and up $65,000.00 per acre   Pricing for serviced industrial land in Trafalgar Industrial Park:  
  • All lot sizes - $55,000.00 per acre; and   b)         the staff report entitled “Industrial Land Development Strategy Annual Monitoring and Pricing Report City of London” BE RECEIVED for information.

7.   City of London /

Western Fair Association Lease Agreement - WFA Intention to Demolish Building at 316 Rectory Street

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and pursuant to sections 4.01 (b) (i) (ii) and (d) of the Lease Agreement dated January 1, 2016 between The Corporation of the City of London and the Western Fair Association, the staff report dated June 20, 2017 entitled “City of London/Western Fair Association Lease Agreement WFA Intention to Demolish Building at 316 Rectory” outlining the Western Fair Association’s intention to demolish the building located at 316 Rectory Street, BE RECEIVED for information.

9.   Business Licensing

By-law Review - Adult Entertainment Establishments

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, adult entertainment establishments BE INCLUDED in the updated Business Licensing By-law; it being noted that upon completion of all public participation meetings related to the review of the Business Licensing By-law, a further public participation meeting will be scheduled to repeal and replace the current Business Licensing by-law as per the direction of Municipal Council on December 19, 2016; it being further 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. (2017-P09)

8.   Approval to

Demolish City-Owned Properties - 5615 Wellington Road South, 6712 James Street and 5861 White Oak Road

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the City-owned properties located at 5615 Wellington Road South, 6712 James Street, 5861 White Oaks Road, as shown on Schedule “A” appended to the staff report dated June 20, 2017:   a)         the following properties BE APPROVED for demolition:                                     i)          5615 Wellington Road South             ii)         6712 James Street             iii)         5861 White Oaks Road; and,     b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to demolish the buildings on the properties noted in a) above, including completing a request for quotation for work to be completed, obtaining a demolition permit, and any other activities to facilitate demolition of subject buildings;   it being noted that existing capital accounts and operating accounts will be drawn upon as a source of financing to carry out the subject demolitions.

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services, City Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer, the 2016 Investment Report, providing a summary of the performance of the City of London’s investment portfolio, BE RECEIVED for information.

10.   Lorne Avenue Public

School Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to Lorne Avenue Public School:   a)        the staff report dated June 20, 2017 entitled “Lorne Avenue Public School Update 723 Lorne Avenue”, BE RECEIVED for information;   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue with the demolition of the Lorne Avenue Public School building; and,   c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to return any future unsolicited proposals regarding the subject property, unopened to interested parties to allow for the demolition process to move forward unimpeded;   it being noted that funding for the demolition has been identified through 2016 year-end surplus as approved by Municipal Council on April 18, 2017;   it being further noted that the Committee took no action with respect to the request for delegation from William Komer, Executive Director, Campus Creative.

11.   Grape Leaf Wine

& Beer Gardens - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Grape Leaf Wine & Beer Garden, to be held on July 6, 2017 to July 9, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, as part of TD Sunfest at Victoria Park,  BE DESIGNATED as a municipally significant event in the City of London.

13.   Anderson Craft Ales

  • Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Anderson Craft Ales 1st Anniversary Celebration, to be held on August 19, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at 1030 Elias Street parking lot, London, ON, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance.

That Anne Marie DeCicco-Best representing Fanshawe College and Landon Tulk representing Western University Students’ Council BE APPOINTED as Voting Members to the Town and Gown Committee for the term ending February 28, 2019.

14.   6th Report of the

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the 6th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 1, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

12.   Pride London

Festival - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Pride London Festival, to be held on July 28, 2017 to July 30, 2017, in Victoria Park, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

16.   Committee Meals

When Attending Afternoon Meetings

That the communication dated June 11, 2017, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to waste of food at Standing Committee meetings BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

15.   Council Expense

Policy

That the communication dated June 12, 2017 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to his request that the Governance Working Group be directed to consider the possibility of changing the Council expense policy from a white list, where only certain expenses are expressly allowed, to a black list where only certain expenses are expressly prohibited BE RECEIVED.

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that the matter of a review of the Council Expense Policy be referred to the Governance Working Group.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

17.   Consideration of

Appointment to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

The following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, for the term ending February 28, 2019 in accordance with the attached ranked ballot:   Mirindi Eric Dusenge Carol Dyck Berta Krichker Edward Krynak Subashini Sivakumar Christian Therrien

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 3.

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve:   1.             That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City owned industrial land located on the south-east end of Swiftsure Court in Trafalgar Industrial Park, Phase III, containing an area of approximately 3.5 acres, being composed of Part of Lot 3, Plan 33M-239, except Part 1, Plan 33R-9640, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “A”, the following actions be taken:   a)            the offer submitted by 2499771 Ontario Corporation (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $192,500.00 (reflecting a sale price of $55,000.00 per acre), as outlined on the location map attached, BE APPROVED; and   b)         the Purchaser agreeing to an approximate 0.30 acre service easement to run from Swiftsure Court to the southerly abutting parcel to accommodate a future purchaser, BE ACCEPTED.   2.            That, as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the City owned industrial land located on the south-east end of Swiftsure Court in Trafalgar Industrial Park, Phase III, containing an area of approximately 1.0 acres, being composed of Part of Lot 3, Plan 33M-239, except Part 1 on Plan 33R-9640, as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “A”, the following actions be taken:   a)         the offer submitted by the Corporation of the County of Middlesex (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $55,000.00 (reflecting a sale price of $55,000.00 per acre), as outlined on the location map attached, BE APPROVED;   b)         an initial building coverage of 5.7% in place of the required 15%, BE ACCEPTED;   c)         the Purchaser satisfy itself, within 75 days from the date of acceptance, to examine title at its own expense;   d)         the Purchaser satisfy itself, within 60 days from the date of acceptance, with the results of its own due diligence with respect to the property;   e)         the Purchaser satisfy itself, within 60 days from the date of acceptance, that there is no reasonable objection from the Crumlin Homeowners Association for its proposed use of the Property by the Purchaser; and   f)          the City granting the Purchaser the service easement, at a nominal consideration, over part of the abutting City lands, for a service connection for the ambulance station.   3.            That as a procedural matter pursuant to Section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following recommendation be forwarded to Council for deliberation and a vote in public session:   That on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken:   a)         the proposed confidentiality screens proposed by external legal counsel BE ENDORSED and the City Manager BE AUTHORIZED to take all actions necessary for their implementation; and,   b)         the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to develop administrative guidelines and procedures regarding the management of client conflicts for newly hired solicitors.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

X.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill Nos. 307 to 317 and Added Bill No. 319.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill Nos. 307 to 317 and Added Bill No. 319.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill Nos. 307 to 317 and Added Bill No. 319.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 318.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 318.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 318.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 320.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 320.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 320.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 321.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 321.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 321.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 322 and 323.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 322 and 323.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 322 and 323.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor V. Ridley

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 324 and 325.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 324 and 325.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor B. Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor V. Ridley

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 324 and 325.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT