January 30, 2018, at 4:06 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:03 P.M.

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

– 5725 White Oak Road

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

CLOSED SESSION

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

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

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SECOND MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2018

Moved by Councillor J. Helmer

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve the Minutes of the Second Meeting held on January 16, 2018.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

AND PETITIONS

1803299 Ontario Inc. – Lot 12, Plan 33M-415 – River Road Industrial Park

Forest Public School Located at 7 Annadale Drive

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Matters Update

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve clause 1 through 3:

Studies

Area Rating Policy Review

WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Approve clauses 1 through 8, 10 through 12 and 15 through 18, inclusive.

Chair

Implementation Working Group

City-Owned Land Abutting 740 Dundas Street

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 the City-owned land on Dundas Street, described as Part Lot 7, Block L, Plan 304 (3rd), Part 9, Reference Plan 33R-4443, containing an area of approximately 420 square feet (39 m2):   a)         the subject property BE DECLARED SURPLUS; and   b)         the subject property BE TRANSFERRED to Terrasan 744 Ltd. for nominal consideration.

Designation of the Latin Gastronomy Festival as a Municipally Significant Event

That the Latin Gastronomy Festival 2018, to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at Hassan Law, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

America - Canada Strong Cities Exchange Program and the United States of America Conference of Mayors 86th Winter Meeting - January 23 -27, 2018 - Washington

That the following actions be taken with respect to the United States of America - Canada Strong Cities Exchange Program and the United States of America Conference of Mayors 86th Winter Meeting being held January 23 - 27, 2018 in Washington, DC;   a)         the communication dated January 21, 2018, from Mayor M. Brown, advising of his attendance at the above-noted meeting, BE RECEIVED; and   b)         Mayor M. Brown BE REQUESTED to report back to the Corporate Services Committee, at the earliest possible date, with a summary of the meetings he attended in Washington, DC, from January 23 to 27, 2018, as part of the Canadian Strong Cities Exchange Program delegation.

List

That the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services & Chief Building Official BE DIRECTED to update the Deferred Matters List to remove any items that have been addressed by the Civic Administration.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Agricultural Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 17, 2018:   a)         the Chair of the Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC) BE REQUESTED to draft a letter to the Hon. J. Leal, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with respect to when Ontarians can expect consultation opportunities related to The Bees Act; it being noted that the letter will be provided for the March agenda of the AAC, for review;   b)         the revised 2018 Work Plan for the Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC) appended to the 1st Report of the AAC BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration;   c)         S. Franke BE APPOINTED to the Urban Agriculture Steering Committee as the Agriculture Advisory Committee representative, as per the terms of reference for the Urban Agriculture Steering Committee; and,   d)         the forwarding of the following comments of the Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC) with respect to the communication dated January 15, 2018 from J. Matthews, Dillon Consulting Limited appended to the 1st Report of the AAC regarding the Notice of Public Information Centre 3 related to Highway 401 and 4 (Colonel Talbot Road) Interchange Improvements and Highway 4 and Glanworth Drive Underpass Replacements, to Dillon Consulting Limited, BE APPROVED:   i)          the AAC is very concerned about safety with regards to any proposal that results in the closure of the Glanworth Drive Overpass; ii)         noting that Glanworth Drive is a major east/west route for farm equipment traversing the south end of the City; it being noted that the area if heavily cash cropped which requires larger than average equipment; and, iii)         the AAC would like to see any final proposal accepted by the Ministry of Transportation to include the continuing maintenance and use of the Glanworth Drive Overpass; and,   e)         clauses 1 to 5 BE RECEIVED.

Board of Management – Change to Membership

Contract to Demolish 280 York Street/340 Wellington Street

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken:   a)         the bid submitted by Schouten Excavating Inc., 8547 LaSalle Line, Watford, Ontario, N0M 2S0, at its tendered price of $349,500.00 excluding HST BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Schouten Excavating Inc. was the lowest bid received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;   b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, appended to the staff report dated January 23, 2018 as Appendix “A”;   c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;   d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the contractor for the work; and   e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.

Apology

Whereas on January 12, 2018 the Mayor of London publicly extended his apology for the actions of a previous Mayor and Council for discrimination, as ruled on by the Ontario Human Rights Commission, against the LGBTQ2 community over the 1995 proclamation of Gay Pride:   a)         the Mayor’s apology BE AFFIRMED by City Council, and an official apology BE EXTENDED on behalf of City Council; and   b)         all Londoners BE ADVISED that City Hall is open, for employment, for volunteer service on committees and boards, and for seeking positions on Council, for all Londoners regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity;     it being noted that S. Lewis appeared as a delegation to respond to any questions the Corporate Services Committee had with respect to his written submission.

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong

Approve that clause 14 be amended by adding the following new part c):   “c)       the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to review and report back with respect to the request that any previously provided confidential reports prepared by the City Solicitor’s Office between 1995 and 1998, in response to this matter, be publicly released;”

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins

Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer

Approve Clause 14, as amended.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

REPORTS

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve clauses 1, 2 and 5 through 11.

MATTERS

MOTIONS

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

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 55 to 77, the Added Bill No’s. 79 to 82, excluding Bill No.’s 59, 61, 63 and 64.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 55 to 77, the Added Bill No’s. 79 to 82, excluding Bill No.’s 59, 61, 63 and 64.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor M. Salih

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 55 to 77, the Added Bill No’s. 79 to 82, excluding Bill No.’s 59, 61, 63 and 64.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 59.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor S. Turner

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 59.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 59.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 61, 63 and 64.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 61, 63 and 64.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Moved by Councillor M. van Holst

Seconded by Councillor J. Morgan

Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 61, 63 and 64.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Votes

6 substantive votes at this meeting (6 contested, 0 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.

IV. COUNCIL, IN

CLOSED SESSION

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

V. CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SECOND MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2018

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (12): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

XIII. BY-LAWS

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (87): Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Harold Usher, Harold Usher

3. Property Disposition – Former Sherwood

Forest Public School Located at 7 Annadale Drive

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

4. 2019 Development Charges Study Policy

Matters Update

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher

Nay (1): Michael van Holst

14. LGBTQ2 Community

Apology

Motion Passed

✅ Motion Passed

View roll call

Yea (24): Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Harold Usher