April 23, 2018, at 4:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

a)               Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 of this Report having to do with the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative, particularly as it relates to subsection a)iii) regarding the South Leg of the project in the area of Wellington Street, between Horton and the Thames River, and Wellington Road between the Thames River to Bond Street, by indicating that her family owns adjoining property.

b)               Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 of this Report having to do with the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative, particularly as it relates to subsection a)iii) regarding the South Leg of the project in the area of Wellington Street, between Horton and the Thames River, and Wellington Road between the Thames River to Bond Street, by indicating that his family owns adjoining property.

c)               Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 of this Report having to do with the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative, particularly as it relates to subsection a)i) regarding the North leg of the project, as well as those portions of parts b), c), d), g) and h) pertaining to that portion of the project, by indicating that this leg of the project passes through the vicinity of his employer, Western University.

2.   Consent

None.

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   Public Participation Meeting - Not to be heard before 4:00 PM - Public Consultation - Proposed Expansion of a Gaming Site

2018-04-23 Staff Report - Public Consultation-Proposed Expansion Gaming Site

2018-04-23 Submission - Expanded Gaming - Western Fair(1)

2018-04-23 PPM

2018-04-23 Handout - OEVBIA

2018-04-23 Presentation - Addiction Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London:

a)            the staff report dated April 23, 2018 BE RECEIVED;

b)            the expansion of a gaming site to include entertainment options that would allow for up to 1,200 slots at a casino, and up to 50 live table games, within the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of London, BE ENDORSED; it being noted that The Corporation of the City of London prefers an expanded location at the Western Fair District;

c)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on how some or all of the incremental revenues from expanded gaming, paid to The Corporation of the City of London according to the contribution agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, could be allocated to prevent, reduce or mitigate harms in the Zone SW 4 bundle from problem gambling, including fostering a partnership between the local community and the gaming operator; and

d)                the Province of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario BE REQUESTED to flow the additional revenues from expanded gaming in London back into the community in a more significant way than the current funding arrangement, and that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage with relevant parties;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from J. Dales, Chair, Western Fair Association Board of Governors, with respect to this matter;

it being pointed out that the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London.

Voting Record:

Moved by H. Usher

Seconded by M. van Holst

Motion to approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London:

a)            the staff report dated April 23, 2018 BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from J. Dales, Chair, Western Fair Association Board of Governors, with respect to this matter;

it being pointed out that the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by P. Squire

Motion to approve that part b) commence with the words “the expansion of a gaming site to include entertainment options that would allow for up to 1,200 slots at a casino, and up to 50 live table games, within the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of London, BE ENDORSED;“

Motion Passed (7 to 5)

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by P. Squire

Motion to approve the addition of the words “it being noted that The Corporation of the City of London prefers an expanded location at the Western Fair District;” to the end of part b).

Motion Passed (11 to 1)

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by P. Hubert

Motion to approve the following part c)

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on how some or all of the incremental revenues from expanded gaming, paid to The Corporation of the City of London according to the contribution agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, could be allocated to prevent, reduce or mitigate harms in the Zone SW 4 bundle from problem gambling, including fostering a partnership between the local community and the gaming operator;

Motion Passed (11 to 1)

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by P. Squire

Motion to approve the following part d):

d)                the Province of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario BE REQUESTED to flow the additional revenues from expanded gaming in London back into the community in a more significant way than the current funding arrangement; and that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage with relevant parties;

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by M. van Holst

Seconded by B. Armstrong

Motion to approve that the Public Participation Meeting BE OPENED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by P. Hubert

Seconded by A. Hopkins

Motion to Approve that the Public Participation Meeting BE CLOSED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Bus Rapid Transit – Environmental Assessment Initiative

2018-04-23 Staff Report - Bus Rapid Transit

2018-04-23 Submission - BRT - van Holst(1)

2018-04-23 Submission - BRT - Butler(1)

2018-04-23 Presentation - BRT(1)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative:

a)               the staff report dated April 23, 2018, entitled “Bus Rapid Transit – Environmental Assessment Initiative”, together with the associated presentation made by the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation at the April 23, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as well as the communication dated April 12, 2018, from C. Butler, BE REFERRED to the May 7, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration and debate, in order to allow additional time for the public and the Council Members to review the information; and

b)               the communication dated April 15, 2018,  from Councillor M. van Holst, requesting that the Civic Administration assist in clarifying the Municipal Council’s priorities with respect to the Rapid Transit Project, BE RECEIVED.

Voting Record:

Moved by V. Ridley

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative:

a)               the staff report dated April 23, 2018, entitled “Bus Rapid Transit – Environmental Assessment Initiative”, together with the associated presentation made by the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation at the April 23, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as well as the communication dated April 12, 2018, from C. Butler, BE REFERRED to the May 7, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration and debate, in order to allow additional time for the public and the Council Members to review the information; and

Motion Passed (10 to 2)

Moved by P. Hubert

Seconded by H. Usher

That the following part b) be approved:

b)               the communication dated April 15, 2018,  from Councillor M. van Holst, requesting that the Civic Administration assist in clarifying the Municipal Council’s priorities with respect to the Rapid Transit Project, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by V. Ridley

Seconded by P. Squire

That the order of business BE CHANGED in order to permit Item 4.1 to be dealt with prior to Item 3.1.

Motion Failed (3 to 9)

4.2   Motion on Daytime Meetings

2018-04-23 Submission - Daytime Meetings

Moved by M. van Holst

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the communication dated April 15, 2018, from Councillor M. van Holst, requesting that Council and Standing Committee meetings be scheduled during the day, where possible, with arrangements made to accommodate public participation meetings at appropriate times, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:16 PM.