October 30, 2017, at 5:27 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 5:27 PM.

I.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

II.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   (ADDED) Emergent

Motion – Expense Request – National Zero Waste Council – November 1, 2017 and Annual General Meeting November 2, 2017

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that pursuant to section 20.2 of the Council Procedure By-law, leave be given for the introduction of an emergent motion to consider the request from Councillor H.L. Usher for approval of reimbursement of costs related to travel and hotel expenses to attend the National Zero Waste Council Conference and Annual General Meeting to be held on November 1, 2017 and November 2, 2017, respectively, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve that the request from Councillor H.L. Usher for the reimbursement of costs in the amount of approximately $2,200.00, for travel and hotel expenses related to attendance at the National Zero Waste Council Conference and Annual General Meeting to be held on November 1, 2017 and November 2, 2017, respectively in Vancouver, British Columbia BE APPROVED; it being noted that Councillor H.L. Usher was appointed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities as of their two representatives on the National Zero Waste Council.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

2.   Proposed Election

Sign By-law (Relates to Bill No.632)

That the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017 to repeal By-law No. E-180-305, being the “Election Campaign Sign By-law” and to replace it with a new Election Sign By-law which reflects the direction of the Municipal Council; it being noted that the revised by-law includes an extension to the sign removal period from 72 hours to 96 hours.

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Clause 2, related to the Election Campaign Sign By-law, BE REFERRED back to the Corporate Services Committee for additional consideration.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

III.   REVIEW OF

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve that pursuant to section 6.4 of the Council Procedure By-law, the order of business be changed to permit consideration of clause 11 of the 20th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee at this time.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VIII.   REPORTS, continued

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Approve clauses 1 to 29, excluding clauses 6, 9 and 15.

11.   Phase 1

Implementation Of Cityworks CMMS Solution For Water, Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – Cityworks - Esri Canada Ltd. to support operational activities, including field work in the City of London:   a)         the funding for Phase 1 Implementation of Cityworks CMMS Solution for Water, Sanitary and Stormwater Infrastructure, at an estimated price of $1,985,400.00, excluding H.S.T., BE APPROVED, it being noted that:   i)          $1,244,400.00 is for capital costs as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated October 24, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’; and,   ii)         $741,000.00 ($247,000.00 per year) is for software licenses over three (3) years which is funded from the Operating Budget;   b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with Phase 1 of the CMMS project, in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the purchase and implementation of the Phase 1 of the CMMS project;   d)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, service agreement(s) or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,   e)         the outcome of the Discovery Phase BE RECEIVED for information, and the Strategic Plan Dashboard BE UPDATED accordingly.  (2017-E03)

IV.   COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following matters, including the added matter g) arising from the 18th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy:

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

V.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 2017

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve the Minutes of the Twenty-Fifth meeting held on October 17, 2017.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VI.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

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

3.   Tax Adjustment

Agenda

That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated October 24, 2017 BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak before the Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax Adjustment Agenda.

The motion to Approve all applications except Application No. 2016-123 is put.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

The motion to Approve Application No. 2016-123 is put.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

VII.   MOTIONS OF

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

4.   Tribunal -

Development Charge Complaint - 1030 Elias Street

That, after convening as a tribunal under section 27 of Part IV of By-law C.P.-1496-244 to hear a complaint under section 20 of the Development Charges Act, by Junction Climbing Centre Inc., the operator of a portion of the building situated at 1030 Elias Street, regarding the development charges imposed by The Corporation of the City of London in connection with development on the land known as 1030 Elias Street, as detailed in the attached Record of Proceeding, the complaint BE DISMISSED on the basis that the Tribunal finds that the calculation of the applicable development charges was made in accordance with the Development Charges By-law and the complainant has not demonstrated that the complaint meets the grounds articulated in Section 28 of the Development Charges By-law.

5.   Council Policy -

Use of Corporate Resources During a Municipal Election Year (Relates to Bill No.631)

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the revised by-law appended to the memorandum dated September 27, 2017, from the City Clerk, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017 to implement a Council Policy regarding the use of City of London resources for Municipal Election purposes.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

7.   Corporate Services

Committee Deferred Matters List

That the revised Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List, as of October 11, 2017, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Item 1.3 was removed as the Governance Working Group is also looking at this matter.

8.   Property located at

a portion of 2350 Dundas Street (H-8823) (Relates to Bill No. 637)

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application of 2298342 Ontario Inc., relating to the property located on a portion of 2350 Dundas Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning FROM a Holding Highway Service Commercial/Restricted Service Commercial (h-11*HS1/HS4/ RSC2/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone TO a Highway Service Commercial/Restricted Service Commercial (HS1/HS4/RSC2/RSC3/RSC4/RSC5) Zone to remove the “h-11” holding provision.   (2019-D09)

10.   Property located at

4100 Glanworth Drive - Request for Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, with respect to the request for the demolition of a heritage listed property located at 4100 Glanworth Drive, the following actions be taken:   a)         4100 Glanworth Drive BE REMOVED from the Inventory of Heritage Resources (the Register); and,   b)         the Chief Building Official BE ADVISED that Municipal Council consents to the requested demolition on this property;   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.   (2017-R01)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

12.   Properties located

at 661-667 Talbot Street (Z-8659) (Relates to Bill No. 638)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Drewlo Holdings Inc., relating to the properties located at 661 and 667 Talbot Street:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the Planning and Environment Committee Added Agenda dated October 23, 2017 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/Residential R10/Office Conversion (R3-1/R10-3H30/OC4) Zone TO a Residential R3/Residential R10 Bonus (R3-1/R10-3H30*B(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone;   it being noted that the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through a development agreement to facilitate the development of a high quality, multi-storey residential apartment building, with an increased building height of up to sixteen (16) storeys (49.5m) and a maximum of 236 dwelling units (403 units per hectare), which substantively implements the Site Plan, Elevations, and Renderings attached as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the provision of the following services, facilities and matters:   i)          Exceptional Building Design               specifically the building design shown in the various illustrations contained in Schedule “1” of the amending by-law, is being bonused for features which serve to support the City’s objectives of promoting a high standard of design for buildings;   ii)         Overall Design               a contemporary architectural design that uses a coordinated palette of high quality materials to be further refined through the site plan approval process, including the use of brick along the Talbot Street frontage of the building for the first 3-storeys to ensure the building is in keeping with the character of the area;   iii)         Podium Base Design   A)        a podium base up to 3-storeys in height to provide a pedestrian-friendly scale at ground-level and a continuous street-wall façade along the easterly (Talbot Street) façade; B)        a stepback after the first 3-storeys along Talbot Street providing a pedestrian scale that is in keeping with the character of the buildings to the south and east.   iv)        Tower Design               a building design that breaks up the massing of the building by providing multiple height variations and architectural details to respond to the surrounding community; and,   v)         Parking Strategy   the provision of two levels of underground parking;   b)         the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the implementation of the facilities, services and matters described in clause a) above through the site plan approval process, as well as ensuring that the proposal provides for an adequate amenity area that is appropriately shaped, configured and located to provide respite for the occupants;   c)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 23, 2017  as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at a future Council meeting, to amend The London Plan by ADDING new policies to the Neighbourhoods Place Type and ADDING the subject lands to Map 7 – Specific Policy Areas – of The London Plan and that three readings of the by-law enacting The London Plan amendments BE WITHHELD until such time as The London Plan is in force and effect; and,   d)            pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as determined by the Municipal Council, no further notice BE GIVEN in respect of the proposed by-law as the regulation for building height:   i)              is minor in nature, and; ii)             continues to implement a building design that is consistent with the development design circulated with the Notices of Application and Public Meeting;   it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the following communications with respect to this matter:   -                     a communication dated October 20, 2017 from AM. Valastro, 1-133 John Street; including a petition signed by approximately 268 individuals; -                     a communication dated August 29, 2016 from R. Heacock, 169 John Street; and, -                     a communication dated August 29, 2016 from T. and H Chapman, 152 Albert 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;   it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:   -                     the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014; -                     the recommended amendment is consistent with the City of London Official Plan policies; -                     the recommended amendment facilitates the redevelopment of an underutilized site and encourages an appropriate form of development; -                     the bonusing of the subject site ensures the building form and design will fit within the surrounding area and provide for an enhanced design standard; and, -                     the proposed use is contemplated through the London Plan with a minor variation in height being required.   (2017-D09)

Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor S. Turner

Approve clause 12 a) be amended to read as follows:   “a)       the proposed attached revised by-law  BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R3/Residential R10/Office Conversion (R3-1/R10-3H30/OC4) Zone TO a Residential R3/Residential R10 Bonus (R3-1/R10-3H30*B(_)) Zone and an Open Space (OS4) Zone;   it being noted that the Bonus Zone shall be implemented through a development agreement to facilitate the development of a high quality, multi-storey residential apartment building, with an increased building height of up to sixteen (16) storeys (49.5m) and a maximum of 236 dwelling units (403 units per hectare), which substantively implements the Site Plan, Elevations, and Renderings attached as Schedule “1” to the amending by-law in return for the provision of the following services, facilities and matters:   i)         Exceptional Building Design              specifically the building design shown in the various illustrations contained in Schedule “1” of the amending by-law, is being bonused for features which serve to support the City’s objectives of promoting a high standard of design for buildings;   ii)        Overall Design              a contemporary architectural design that uses a coordinated palette of high quality materials to be further refined through the site plan approval process, including the use of brick along the Talbot Street frontage of the building for the first 3-storeys to ensure the building is in keeping with the character of the area;   iii)       Podium Base Design   A)        a podium base up to 3-storeys in height to provide a pedestrian-friendly scale at ground-level and a continuous street-wall façade along the easterly (Talbot Street) façade; B)        a stepback after the first 3-storeys along Talbot Street providing a pedestrian scale that is in keeping with the character of the buildings to the south and east.   iv)       Tower Design              a building design that breaks up the massing of the building by providing multiple height variations and architectural details to respond to the surrounding community; and,   v)       Parking Strategy              the provision of two levels of underground parking;”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1, 4, 6 and 7.

13.   Guiding Principles

– Resource Recovery and Residual Waste Disposal Strategies

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Waste Management Working Group, the following Guiding Principles for the development of London’s long-term Resource Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste Disposal Strategy BE APPROVED:   -           Be Socially Responsible; -           Ensure Financial Sustainability; -           Ensure Impacts of Residual Waste Disposal are Minimized; -           Ensure Responsibility for Waste Management; -           Implement more Resource Recovery Solutions; -           Make the Future System Transparent; -           Make Waste Reduction the First Priority; -           Prioritize our Community’s Health and Environment; -           Support Development of Business (contractual) Partnerships; -           Support Development of Community Partnerships; and, -           Work to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts.  (2017-E07)

14.   Residual Waste

Disposal Strategy Scope of Work as Part of the Environmental Assessment Process

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the support of the Waste Management Working Group, the following parameters that define the scope of work for the Residual Waste Disposal Strategy, including the proposed expansion to the W12A Landfill, as part of the Environmental Assessment process BE APPROVED:   a)         the study period for the Residual Waste Disposal Strategy will be 25 years beyond the current approved capacity of the W12A Landfill of 2025, ending in 2050;   b)         the maximum annual amount of waste that will be allowed to be landfilled will be reduced from the currently approved amount of 650,000 tonnes per year to 500,000 tonnes per year;   c)         the service area will include the City of London, Elgin County, Huron County, Lambton County, Middlesex County, Perth County and local First Nation Communities; it being noted that the City of London Municipal Council will have the authority to determine which, if any, municipalities or businesses outside of London are allowed to use any City residual waste disposal facility or facilities in the future; and,   d)         the W12A Landfill expansion be sized assuming the residential waste diversion rate is 60% by 2022; it being noted that this does not prevent increasing London’s residential waste diversion rate above 60% between 2022 and 2050.   (2017-E07)

16.   Landfill Gas

Utilization – Update on Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program Application for a 500kw Landfill Gas Power Plant & Request for Authorization to Execute Feed in Tariff (FIT) Contract

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, on the advice of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following actions be taken with respect to the development of a 500 kilowatt (kW) Power Plant at the W12A Landfill:   a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 24, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held October 30, 2017 to:   i)          authorize and approve the standard Feed-In Tariff Contract (FIT Contract) substantially in the form of as approved by the City Solicitor;   ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement on the City’s behalf once the official offer notice is received from the Independent Electricity System Operator; and,   iii)         delegate authority to the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, or their written designate, to execute all documents as required as part of obtaining a Renewable Energy Approval and a Connection Agreement with the local power distribution company (London Hydro);   b)         the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste BE AUTHORIZED to issue a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the Design, Build and Operation of a 500 kW Power Plant at the W12A Landfill Site; it being noted that the revenue over the life of the Power Plant will cover all costs (e.g., technical consultant, City project manager, capital costs, operating costs) and generate a surplus;

  c)         the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE AUTHORIZED to allocate $75,000.00 per year for four years to partially offset the cost of a senior contract employee to manage the development, approval and implementation of the 500 kW Power Plant and related capital projects;    d)         the financing for the work identified in c), above, BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated October 24, 2017 as Appendix ‘B’; and,   e)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this work.  (2017-E17)

17.   Appointment of

Consulting Engineer - Mornington Area Storm Drainage Servicing Environmental Assessment

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consulting engineer for the Mornington Area Storm Drainage Servicing Environmental Assessment project:   a)         Stantec Consulting BE APPOINTED consulting engineers in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $129,467.00, including 10% contingency, excluding H.S.T., based upon the Fee Guideline for Professional Engineering Services, recommended by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; and in accordance with Section 15.2 (d) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;   b)         the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated October 24, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’; c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract; and,   e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2017-E03)

18.   Vauxhall Wastewater

Treatment Plant Flood Protection Construction Tender Award

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the tender award for the construction of the Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Flood Protection;

  a)         the price submitted by H.I.R.A. Limited, of $4,315,844.00, excluding H.S.T., to construct the Vauxhall Wastewater Treatment Plant flood protection measures and effluent pumping station BE ACCEPTED;   b)         the financing for these acquisitions BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated October 24, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the work to be done with respect to this project; 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-E03)

19.   Basement Flooding

Grant Program By-Law Amendment (Relates to Bill No. 630)

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 October 24, 2017 as Appendix ‘A’ BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on October 30, 2017 to amend the Basement Flooding Grant Program By-law (By-law A.-7562-160), by deleting Schedule ‘A’ and replacing it with the updated Schedule ‘A’.  (2017-D03/F11A)

20.   Emergency Work -

Birchwood Drive & Meadowvale Drive - Sanitary Sewer and Private Drain Connection Failures

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the sanitary sewer and private drain connection failures on Birchwood Drive and Meadowvale Drive:   a)         the staff report dated October 24, 2017, with respect to emergency work on the sanitary sewer and private drain connection on Birchwood Drive and Meadowvale Drive, BE RECEIVED for information; and,   b)         the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE DIRECTED to reimburse those property owners on Birchwood Drive and Meadowvale Drive who have incurred costs to date related to the inspection of their private drain connection or the replacement of their private drain connection through the City’s subsidy program.  (2017-E12)

21.   7th Report of the

Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group

That the 7th Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, from its meeting held on October 12, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

22.   National Zero Waste

Council

That the following actions be taken in connection with the National Zero Waste Council (NZWC):   a)         the NZWC BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the City of London’s participation in the work of the NZWC as the Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles and Strategic Directions of NZWC are consistent with the programs, policies and actions being undertaken in the City of London with respect to waste reduction, resource recovery and minimizing final disposal of waste; and,   b)         the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste BE DIRECTED to submit a copy of the Municipal Council resolution noted in a), above, together with an overview of how the City of London demonstrates a commitment to waste prevention and reduction, to the NZWC, in order to fulfill the requirements for the City of London’s participation in the work of the NZWC.

23.   Motion to Lift

Watering Restrictions

That it BE NOTED that a motion to direct staff to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with a proposed amendment to By-law W-8 “Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London” to remove limitations on the external use of water during the months of June, July and August failed.  (2017-P01)

24.   8th Report of the

Transportation Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) from its meeting held September 26, 2017:   a)         that support in the amount of $150.00 from the 2017 TAC budget for the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) Resilient Cities Conference BE APPROVED; it being noted that the communication dated September 14, 2017 from S. Ratz, Chair of the ACE, was received; and,   b)         clauses 1 to 5 and 7 to 14, BE RECEIVED.

25.   3rd Report of the

Waste Management Working Group

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Waste Management Working Group (WMWG) from its meeting held September 28, 2017:   a)         that, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following Guiding Principles for the development of London’s Resource Recovery Strategy and Residual Waste Disposal Strategy BE SUPPORTED:   i)              Be Socially Responsible; ii)             Ensure Financial Sustainability; iii)            Ensure Impacts of Residual Waste Disposal are Minimized; iv)           Ensure Responsibility for Waste Management; v)            Implement More Resource Recovery Solutions; vi)           Make the Future System Transparent; vii)          Make Waste Reduction the First Priority; viii)         Prioritize our Community’s Health and Environment; ix)           Support Development of Business (contractual) Partnerships; x)            Support Development of Community Partnerships; and, xi)           Work to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts;   it being noted that the attached presentation from the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, was received;   b)         that, on the recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, the following key parameters that define the scope of work for the Residual Waste Disposal Strategy as part of the Environmental Assessment process BE SUPPORTED:   i)              the study period for the Residual Waste Disposal Strategy will be 25 years beyond the current approved capacity of the W12A Landfill of2025, ending in 2050; ii)             the maximum annual amount of waste that will be allowed to be landfilled be reduced from the currently approved amount of 650,000 tonnes per year to 500,000 tonnes per year; iii)            the service area include the City of London, Elgin County, Huron County, Lambton County, Middlesex County, Perth County and local First Nation Communities; it being noted that the City of London Council will have the authority to determine which, if any, municipalities or businesses outside of London are allowed to use any City residual waste disposal facility or facilities in the future; iv)           the W12A Landfill expansion be sized assuming the residential waste diversion rate is 60% by 2022 noting this does not prevent increasing London’s residential waste diversion rate above 60% between 2022 and 2050; it being noted that the attached presentation from the Director, Environment, Fleet and Solid Waste, was received.; and,   c)         clauses 1 and 4 to 8, BE RECEIVED.

26.   9th Report of the

Cycling Advisory Committee

That the 9th Report of the Cycling Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 20, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

27.   Deferred Matters

List

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Civic Works Committee (CWC) Deferred Matters List, as at October 3, 2017:   a)         Item 2 BE REMOVED; it being noted that this Item was dealt with at the Planning and Environment Committee held September 25, 2017;   b)         Item 7 BE REMOVED; it being noted that this Item was dealt with at the Civic Works Committee held September 26, 2017;   c)        Items 3, 9 and 15 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 1st Quarter of 2018;   d)         Items 7, 8, 10, and 11 BE AMENDED to reflect the expected reply date of the 2nd Quarter of 2018; and,   e)         the Deferred Matters List, as amended above, BE RECEIVED.

28.   Springbank Dam:

Status of Funding and Legal Settlement Money

That the communication dated October 23, 2017 from the Director, Water and Wastewater, with respect to Springbank Dam and the status of funding and legal settlement money, BE RECEIVED. (2017-F11/E21)

29.   Damage to

Irrigation Systems

That it BE NOTED that Councillor V. Ridley enquired about the process for providing notice to homeowners for construction, tree planting, etc. in order to avoid future damage to irrigation systems.  The Director of Roads and Transportation advised that they will review current practices and make an effort to be more consistent in the written notice process.

6.   London I Heart Beer

Holiday Festival - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event

That the London I Heart Beer Holiday Festival, to be held on November 25, 2017 at the London Convention Centre from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

9.   Building Division

Monthly Report for August 2017

That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of August, 2017 BE RECEIVED.

15.   Municipal

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Challenge Fund Proposed Applications

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Challenge Fund:   a)         the information about the Province of Ontario’s Municipal GHG Challenge Fund BE RECEIVED;   b)         the applications for the following five projects BE ENDORSED for submission to the Municipal GHG Challenge Fund:   i)          the renewable natural gas (RNG) production from the landfill gas collection system at the W12A landfill; ii)         the Vehicle fleet greening, specifically refueling and vehicle maintenance facility infrastructure required to support future compressed natural gas waste fleet vehicles; iii)         the building energy retrofits and asset renewal, including building automation and lighting retrofits; iv)        the wastewater treatment plant process upgrades, including waste heat recovery for power generation, sludge thickening to reduce transportation fuel use, and aeration blower replacement; v)         the bike share system for London, including capital costs for bicycles, bike share stations, and program marketing and promotion; and,   c)         the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee on the outcome of the Municipal GHG Challenge Fund applications including, where applicable, final business cases or other financial or environmental benefit details prior to final approval of the projects.  (2017-F11)

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor T. Park

Approve clauses 1 to 5, and clauses 8 and 9.

IX.   ADDED

REPORTS

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve clauses 1 and 2.                           1.         Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest   That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to Ontario Works.                           2.         Tabling of the 2018 Budget (Tax Supported, Water and Waste Water Treatment)   That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2018 Annual Update of the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget:   a)         the attached overview presentation by the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE RECEIVED;   b)         the draft Tax-Supported Operating, Capital, Water and Wastewater Treatment Budgets, as well as the related Business Cases, BE REFERRED to the 2018 Annual Update process for the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget; and   c)         the City Manager BE REQUESTED to report back with potential adjustments to the City of London’s Strategic Initiatives, as well as any other potential adjustments, that might offset the 2018 Budget.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 2 and 3.                           2.         Offer to Purchase Industrial Lands – 10401471 Canada Inc. – Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 3, London/Westminster and being a Portion of Pin 08200-0079(LT) and Part of Lot 8, Concession 3, London/Westminster and being a Portion of Pin 082000-0081(LT)   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, with concurrence 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 side of Wilton Grove Road, containing an area of approximately 79.2 acres, being comprised of Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 3, London/Westminster and being a portion of PIN 08200-0079(LT), municipally known as 1577 Wilton Grove Road; and Part of Lot 8, Concession 3, London/ Westminster, and being a portion of PIN 08200-0081(LT), municipally known at 1687 Wilton Grove Road, together as outlined on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “A”, the offer submitted by 10401471 Canada Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the subject property from the City, at a purchase price of $3,801,600.00 (reflecting a sale price of $48,000.00 per acre), BE ACCEPTED.                           3.         Glengowan Dam and Reservoir Project Update   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, the following actions be taken with respect to respect to the Glengowan Dam and Reservoir Project and the transfer of the properties located at 1536 Hamilton Road, SoHo lands, and 13 King Street:   a)         the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), attached as Schedule A, that sets the terms and understanding between the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and the City of London for the termination of the Glengowan Project BE APPROVED;   b)         the offer submitted by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (the “Vendor”) to sell to the City lands municipally known as 1536 Hamilton Road (Property 1), located on the east side of Hamilton Road and south of River Road, further described as, Part of Lot 3 and 4, Concession A; Lots 4 and 5, south side of Patrick Street; Part of Lot 5, north side of Patrick Street, Plan 38; and Part of Lot 2, Concession A, as in 309575, 319852 and 320269, Geographic Township of London, City of London, County of Middlesex, being all of PIN 08132-0039 containing an area of approximately 120 acres, attached as Schedule “B”, for the sum of $1,800,000.00, BE ACCEPTED;              

c)         the offer submitted by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (the “Vendor”) to sell to the City land known as the SoHo lands (Property 2),  located on the east side of Wellington Street, west of Waterloo Street and north of the Thames River, further described as Part of Lot 3, northeast of Nelson Street, as in LC176553; Part of Lot 2, northeast of Nelson Street designated as Part 1 on 32R-75 & as in LC186768 and 563726; Part of Lot 2, northeast of Nelson Street and Part of Lot 2, southeast of South Street designated as Part 1, Plan 33R-1289; and Part of Lot 1, northeast of Nelson Street as in LC187359, 416462 and 478620, City of London, County of Middlesex, being all of PIN 08330-0016, containing an area of approximately 0.97 acres, attached as Schedule C, for the sum of $44,000.00, BE ACCEPTED;   d)         the offer submitted by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (the “Vendor”) to sell to the City land municipally known as 13 King Street (Property 3),  located on the south side of King Street, north side of York Street and east of Thames Street, further described as Part of Lot 25, southwest of King street as in 581543; and Part of Lot 25, northwest of York Street as in LC178598, LC180523, LC185430, 413673 and 581543, City of London, County of Middlesex, being all of PIN 08322-0020, containing an area of approximately 0.94 acres, attached as Schedule D, for the sum of $47,000.00, BE ACCEPTED; and   e)         the financing for the acquisitions BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report  attached hereto as Appendix “A.”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clause 1.                            1.         Property Acquisition – 28 Wellington Road South –  Shift Rapid Transit Project   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, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Director, Roads and Transportation and the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the property located at 28 Wellington Road, further described as Part Lot 19, Plan 11, designated as Part 1, Reference Plan 33R-16388, having a lot size of approximately 33.33’ x 133’, as shown on the location maps attached, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate SHIFT:   a)         the offer submitted by Cameron Alexander McCallum to sell the subject property to the City, for the sum of $185,000.00, BE ACCEPTED subject to the following conditions:   i)          the City having the right to view the property two further times prior to closing;   ii)         the City assuming the rental contracts for the furnace, air conditioner and hot water tank;   iii)         the City assuming the existing tenancies;   iv)        the transaction including all of the existing appliances; and   b)         the financing for this acquisition BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report attached hereto as Appendix “A”.

Motion Passed

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 H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 627 to 637, excluding Bill No.’s 631 and 632, and the Added Bill No.’s 640 to 645, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 627 to 637, excluding Bill No.’s 631 and 632, and the Added Bill No.’s 640 to 645, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 627 to 637, excluding Bill No.’s 631 and 632, and the Added Bill No.’s 640 to 645, inclusive.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 631.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 631.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 631.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Introduction and First Reading of the revised Bill No. 638.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Second Reading of the revised Bill No. 638.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Amend Third Reading and Enactment of the revised Bill No. 638.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 639.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 639.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor M. Cassidy

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 639.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

XIV.   ADJOURNMENT