October 17, 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 S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of the 13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee and related Bill No.s 611 and 612, having do with proposed amendments to the Business Licensing By-law, by indicating that his employer is responsible for inspecting some of businesses that are subject to the Business Licensing By-law.

II.   RECOGNITIONS

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

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

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 3, 2017

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve the Minutes of the Twenty-Fourth meeting held on October 3, 2017.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve that Council convene as the Approving Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.26, as amended, for the purpose of considering Communication No. 1 from the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to the expropriation of the lands for the project known as the Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road Improvements Project (TS-144616) at the intersection of Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.   Establishment of Indigenous Relations

Working Group

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve that part b) of clause 2 be amended to read as follows:

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clause 2, as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   Standing Committee Appointments

4.   Resignation from the Rapid Transit

Implementation Working Group

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

VIII.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1 to 13, excluding clause 10.

5.   Support of Hosting Request – International

Plowing Match

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

6.   East Community

Centre - Tender 17-67 - Project P015-RC2756

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the following actions be taken with respect to the East Community Centre, Tender 17-67, Project P015-RC2756:   a)         the bid submitted by Jasper Construction Corp., 344 North Rivermede Road, Concord, Ontario, L4K 3N2, at its tendered price of $21,444,000.00 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted was the lowest bid received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;   b)         the existing contract with MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. (MJMA) BE INCREASED by $127,000.00 to an upset limit of $1,089,200.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) 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 as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017;   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 with the contractor for the work; 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-R05B)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

7.   Adults 18 and Over

Income-Related Subsidized  Public Transit Program Council By-Law, Agreement and Administration Process (Relates to Bill No.’s 600 and 613)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the income related subsidized transit program:   a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 17, 2017 to:   i)          approve an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Transit Commission for the establishment of a Low Income Bus Pass and to authorize a grant to the London Transit Commission; and, ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;   b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on October 17, 2017, to repeal sections 1, 2 and 3 of By-law L.T.C.-52-13, being a by-law to provide for entering into an arrangement with the London Transit Commission with respect to reduced bus fares for elderly persons, passed on December 16, 1991; and,   c)         any 2018 costs in excess of the funding already identified with respect to the enhanced income-related subsidy program, BE FUNDED first from any potential 2018 Property Tax Supported Operating Budget Surplus and then, if required, through a drawdown from contingency reserves; it being noted that program uptake will be assessed in 2018 to determine the ongoing funding requirements for the program and Civic Administration will bring forward a 2019 Budget Amendment to provide for permanent, ongoing program funding. (2017-T03)

8.   Automatic Aid

Agreement with Central Elgin (Relates to Bill No. 601)

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief and the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017, to:   a)         approve the Automatic Aid Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin regarding the provision of certain fire protection services by Central Elgin to specified areas within London; and,   b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2017-P03)

9.   London’s Homeless

Prevention System - Contract Award Request For Proposal 17-39 - London Homeless Prevention Allowance Program

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the contract for London Homeless Prevention Allowance Program (RFP 17-39):   a)         the contract BE AWARDED to each of the following five organizations, in accordance with Appendix “A” as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017: London CAReS, Regional HIV/AIDS Connection; Street Level Women at Risk, Addiction Services of Thames Valley; Rotholme Women’s and Family Shelter, Mission Services of London; Project Home, St. Leonard’s Society of London; and, Housing First Program, Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex for a combined total funding amount of up to $400,000 in 2017 and $500,000 in 2018 and 2019 to provide London Homeless Prevention Allowances; it being noted that the proposals submitted by all proponents meet the City’s requirements and are in compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or designate, BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project;   c)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into a Purchase of Service Agreement with Regional HIV/AIDS Connection; Addiction Services of Thames Valley; Mission Services of London, Rotholme Women’s and Family Shelter; St. Leonard’s Society of London; and, Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex; and,   d)         the annual funding approval noted in part a) above, is SUBJECT TO the availability of funding through the City of London, and/or other funding sources. (2017-S14)

11.   By-Law Amendments

to Dog Licensing & Control By-law, Animal Control By-law, Pit Bull Dog Licensing By-law, and Public Pound By-law (Relates to Bill No.’s 614, 615, 616 and 617)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the four proposed by-laws, appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2017, to:   a)         amend By-law No. PH-3, entitled “A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping of animals in the City of London” to amend fees and charges related to cat registration fees within Schedule “A”, appended to the by-law, and for minor housekeeping amendments;   b)         amend By-law No. PH-4, entitled “A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping and running at large of dogs in the City of London” to amend fees and charges related to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule “A”, appended to the by-law, and for minor housekeeping amendments;   c)         amend By-law No. PH-5, entitled “A by-law to provide for the Appointment of a Poundkeeper and to regulate the Public Pound” to amend fees and charges related to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule “A”, appended to the by-law, and for minor housekeeping amendments; and,   d)         amend By-law No. PH-12, entitled “A by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of the keeping of Pit Bull Dogs in the City of London” to amend fees and charges related to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule “A”, appended to the by-law;   it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, there were no submissions made. (2017-P14)

12.   Request for

Information - London Police Services Cost - August 26, 2017 and September 23, 2017 Protests

That no action BE TAKEN with respect to the communication from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to a request for information from London Police Services related to the costs of policing the protests on August 26, 2017 and September 23, 2017 at London City Hall. (2017-P16)

13.   8th and 9th Reports

of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th and 9th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) from its meetings held on September 7, 2017 and October 5, 2017:   a)         on the recommendation of the AWAC, clause 4 of the 8th Report, from the meeting held on September 7, 2017, BE RESCINDED; it being noted that the AWAC has referred the matter of proposed amendments to the Animal Control By-law to the AWAC sub-committee for re-evaluation;   b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 7, 2017:   i)          the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) supports and endorses the attached communication with respect to the recommendations for the Business Licensing By-law list of Permitted Animals for Sale in Pet Stores, with the removal of the reference to bees (under Invertebrates) as this removal aligns with the Urban Agriculture Strategy position with respect to bees; and, ii)          clauses 1 to 3, 6 and 7 BE RECEIVED;   c)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 5, 2017:   i)          the Director, Water and Wastewater BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee with respect to One River – Creating a Master Plan, as it relates to animal welfare and urban wildlife; and, ii)          clauses 1, 2, 4 and 5 BE RECEIVED.

10.   9th Report of the

Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 28, 2017:   a)         that the following actions be taken with respect to the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee Report from the meeting held on July 4, 2017:   i)                      the Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) BE APPROVED to officially promote and respond to media inquiries for the Accessibility Open Houses on behalf of the ACCAC as a whole; it being noted that the ACCAC supports designation of a delegate from the committee to speak on behalf of the ACCAC, on matters related to the Accessibility Open Houses as needed; ii)         that it BE NOTED that funds identified in the 2017 Work Plan, for the purpose of “translation” may be used for alternate format production of ACCAC documents, as required; and, iii)         the remainder of the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee Report, BE RECEIVED;   b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee Reports from the meetings held on July 10, 2017 and September 11, 2017:   i)          a representative of the Development and Compliance Services area BE REQUESTED to formally present the site-plan review checklist format and usage to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) with the anticipation of the ACCAC’s endorsement for use by City staff as a resource tool with respect to the ACCAC’s AODA review process requirements; ii)         the Community and Protective Services Committee BE REQUESTED to give delegate status to a representative of the ACCAC to present/discuss concerns with respect to the City’s implementation of inclusive designs, policies and/or best practices specifically related, but not limited, to the Community Gardens Program; iii)         the Sub-Committee review of the current Draft Conservation Master Plan Phase II for the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA (south), as appended to the above-noted report, BE FORWARDED to L. McDougall, Ecologist Planner and the City of London Trail Advisory Group for their consideration; iv)        the Sub-Committee review of the Annual Status Update (current draft v3) of the City of London Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, as appended to the above-noted report, BE FORWARDED to C. Da Silva, Specialist I, Municipal Policy (AODA), for consideration; v)         a representative of the London Transit Commission BE INVITED to a future meeting of the ACCAC to provide information regarding the status of accessible and specialized transit within the City of London, with particular focus on:   A)        strategies and approaches designed to improve service for persons with disabilities; and, B)        the anticipated outcomes of BRT and its impact on persons with disabilities; and, vi)        the remainder of the Sub-Committee reports BE RECEIVED;     c)         that the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy Sub-Committee report from the meeting held on July 4, 2017:   i)          Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to read a statement, in the spirit of the following, prior to each Council and Standing Committee meeting:   “The City of London is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive community wherein all members of the public have equitable access to Municipal Council and its activities. To facilitate this environment, the City of London offers supportive devices, communications supports and adaptive technologies to those in attendance and those off-site. If you require assistance, please contact the City Clerk.”;   ii)         the Division Manager, Roadway Lighting and Traffic Control BE REQUESTED to provide information to the Accessibility Advisory Committee with respect to “Deaf/Blind Child Area” signage, specifically:   A)       how placement is determined; B)       application/request process; C)       duration of review periods; and, D)       other similar signage available or under consideration (e.g. related to Autism); and,   iii)         the remainder of the Policy Sub-Committee Report BE RECEIVED;   d)         that J. Ramsay, Project Manager, Rapid Transit, BE ADVISED that Kash Husain will represent the Accessibility Advisory Committee on the Municipal Advisory Group related to Rapid Transit;   e)         that no action BE TAKEN with respect to the request for support from The Forward Movement to adopt the Dynamic Symbol of Access (DSA) as alternative to the currently used International Symbol of Access (ISA); and,   f)          clauses 1, 2, 6 to 15, 17 to 19, 21 and 22, BE RECEIVED.

14.   9th Report of the

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 14, 2017:   a)         a representative from the Advisory Committee on the Environment BE REQUESTED to make a presentation with respect to the Resilient Cities Conference at the next meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC); it being noted that the DIAAC deferred consideration of the request for financial support for the event to the next meeting; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 9 and 11 to 16, BE RECEIVED.

15.   5th Report of the

Community Safety & Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 28, 2017:   a)         the following actions be taken with respect to clause 6 of the 4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee:   i)          pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of July 25, 2017, related to the adoption of clause 6 of the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, concerning the 2017 Community Safety Week BE RECONSIDERED; and,   ii)         clause 6 BE AMENDED by deleting part a) in its entirety and replacing it with the following:   “a) Councillors A. Hopkins, P. Hubert and V. Ridley and other City representatives deemed appropriate BE REQUESTED to meet with L. Steel (Chair), J. Bennett (Co-Chair) and L. Norman (Co-Chair) to discuss the 2017 Community Safety Week;”;   b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Safety Surveys:   i)          the Community Safety Surveys BE REFERRED to the Community Safety Week Working Group to review and to report back at a future meeting; and, ii)         Corporate Communications BE REQUESTED to issue a Media Release asking the public to fill out the Community Safety and Crime Prevention online survey;   c)         the attached 2017 Work Plan for the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee BE  APPROVED;   d)         J. Ramsay, Project Manager, Rapid Transit, BE ADVISED that G. Lowe will represent the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) on the Municipal Advisory Group related to Rapid Transit, subject to the meeting schedule and his availability; it being noted that M. Sherritt will act as an alternate representative for the CSCP on the Advisory Group;   e)         a representative from the London Police Services and Municipal By-law Enforcement BE REQUESTED to attend a future Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee meeting to discuss traffic calming measures in school zones, specifically relating to education and enforcement; and,   f)          clauses 1 to 3, 6, 7, 10 and 11, BE RECEIVED.

16.   Deferred Matters

List

That the September 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

17.   Youth and Low

Income Bus Passes

That the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services BE DIRECTED to bring forward a proposal for a youth bus pass to be considered during budget deliberations with the following general guidelines:   a)         the pass will provide for a reduced rate bus pass for all youth aged 13-17 with consideration given to the same monthly pass rate as the low income bus pass being $52.00 per month;   b)         that the pass be available for a two year pilot only, during which time staff will monitor the success of the pass in terms of both sales revenue and cost. At the end of the pilot period council shall consider the continuation of the pass on a permanent basis;   c)         staff will work with the London Transit Commission to ensure that the Commission does not suffer a loss in revenue from pass sales and ticket sales for current youth passengers. Staff will also work with the commission to ensure that the commission is compensated for any additional costs attributable to the pass. Provided, however that the commission will not be compensated for all youth bus passes sold during the pilot period;   d)         staff will continue to work with the London District Catholic School Board and the Thames Valley District School Board to encourage their support for and participation in this pilot project; and,   e)         this proposal shall be referred to the budget deliberations for 2018 as a proposed business case which shall include alternative proposals, costs and sources of funding. (2017-T03)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

Moved by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve clauses 1, 3 and 4.

XI.   ENQUIRIES

Councillor B. Armstrong enquires as to the status of the City of London’s bid to host the 2019 Juno Awards noting that he saw an article in the media indicating that the Juno organization has approached the City of Hamilton with respect to a bid to host the same Awards.  Councillor B. Armstrong asked if Tourism London could provide a report providing an update with respect to the City of London bid.  Councillor P. Hubert, as a member of Tourism London Board, indicates that this matter was discussed at the Tourism London Board meeting held today and that it is an open bid process and that London continues to be very much in the running to host the Awards.

Councillor M. Cassidy enquires as to the applicability of the warranted sidewalk program where existing sidewalks may not meet accessibility requirements and noted that this is an issue in her ward and questions if there is a more consolidated approach to addressing these out-of-standard sidewalks.  The City Engineer outlines the approach during construction projects and that staff are looking at the potential for a future program to address this issue, which will be brought forward for consideration during the discussion of a future multi-year budget.

XII.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve that pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law reconsideration of clause 5 of the 17th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee be permitted.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIII.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 596 to 621, the revised Bill No. 622 and Added Bill No.’s 623 to 626, excluding Bill No.’s 611 and 612.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 596 to 621, the revised Bill No. 622 and Added Bill No.’s 623 to 626, excluding Bill No.’s 611 and 612.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment Bill No.’s 596 to 621, the revised Bill No. 622 and Added Bill No.’s 623 to 626, excluding Bill No.’s 611 and 612.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 611 and 612.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 611 and 612.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor T. Park

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 611 and 612.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT