Open Council

Planning and Environment Committee

Open Council

Planning and Environment Committee

October 9, 2018, at 4:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3.6 of this Report, having to do with the properties located at 147-149 Wellington Street and 253-257 Grey Street, by indicating that her family owns property within half a kilometer and this is on a rapid transit corridor.

2.   Consent

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That Items 2.1 to 2.7, inclusive, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1   Contract Renewal for Management of Environmentally Significant Areas

2018-10-09 SR - Contract Renewal for Management of ESA

2018-10-09 SR - Contract Renewal for Management of ESA - Appendix A

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the renewal of the five year Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the management of City-owned Environmentally Significant Areas in the City of London:

a)            approval BE GIVEN under Section 14.3 (c) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy to enter into an Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the management of Environmentally Significant Areas in the City of London as a “Sole Source” contract; and,

b)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 16, 2018, to approve an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the management of Environmentally Significant Areas in the City of London, substantially in the form of the by-law appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement;

it being noted that funding for this service is included within the base budget of Parks and Natural Areas Planning and Design.   (2018-E18)

Motion Passed

2.2   London Plan Status Update

2018-10-09 SR - London Plan Status Update

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated October 9, 2018 entitled “London Plan Status Update” BE RECEIVED for information.   (2018-D09)

Motion Passed

2.3   Passage of Heritage Designating By-law - 172 Central Avenue

2018-10-09 SR - Passage of Heritage Designating By-law for 172 Central Avenue

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the attached by-law to designate 172 Central Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 16, 2018; it being noted that this matter has been considered by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage and public notice has been completed with respect to the designation in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.  (2018-R01)

Motion Passed

2.4   Application - 2900 Tokala Trail (H-8892)

2018-10-09 SR - 2900 Tokala Trail

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Foxwood Development (London) Inc., relating to the property located at 2900 Tokala Trail, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 16, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R5 (h-h-71h-100*R5-7)) Zone TO a Residential R5 (R5-7) Zone to remove the h., h-71 and h-100 holding provisions.  (2018-D09)

Motion Passed

2.5   Application - 3804 South Winds Drive - Removal of Holding Provisions (h., h-161, h-162 and h-163) (H-8955)

2018-10-09 SR - 3804 South Winds Drive - Removal of Holding Provisions

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Mimadala Holdings Inc., relating to the property located at 3804 South Winds Drive, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 16, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 Special Provision (h-h-161h-162h-163R1-14(3)) Zone TO a Residential R1 Special Provision (R1-14 (3)) Zone to remove the h., h-161, h-162 and h-163 holding provisions.  (2018-D09)

Motion Passed

2.6   Application - Riverbend South Subdivision - Phase 2 (Formerly 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West) (H-8880)

2018-10-09 SR - Riverbend South Subdivision - Phase 2 - Forerly 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, on the recommendation of the Senior Planner, Development Services, based on the application by Sifton Properties Limited, relating to lands located within the Riverbend South Subdivision – Phase 2, (formerly 1826 and 1854 Oxford Street West), the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 16, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject lands FROM a Holding Residential R1 (h-R1-4 and h-R1-5) Zone TO a Residential R1 (R1-4 and R1-5) Zone to remove the holding (h) provision.   (2018-D12)

Motion Passed

2.7   Building Division Monthly Report for August 2018

2018-10-09 SR - Building Division Monthly Report for August

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That the Building Division Monthly Report for the month of August, 2018 BE RECEIVED for information.   (2018-D04)

Motion Passed

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   Delegation - S. Levin, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee - 10th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

2010-09-20 EEPAC Report 10

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 20, 2018:

a)            the Working Group comments appended to the 10th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee with respect to the application by MHBC Planning relating to the property located at 3080 Bostwick Road BE FORWARDED to S. Wise, Senior Planner, for consideration;

b)            the revised Working Group comments appended to the 10th Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee relating to the Southdale Road Environmental Assessment, from Pine Valley to Colonel Talbot Road BE FORWARDED to S. Shannon, Technologist II, City of London and S. Muscat, AECOM;

c)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee with respect to natural heritage and stormwater management on a system basis, particularly in the southwest area of the city and the Dingman watershed; and,

d)            clauses 1.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 6.1 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by M. Cassidy

Motion to add part c) which reads as follows:

“c)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee with respect to natural heritage and stormwater management on a system basis, particularly in the southwest area of the city and the Dingman watershed; and,“

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.2   Public Participation Meeting - Application - 3080 Bostwick Road (39T-18502/Z-8931)

2018-10-09 SR - 3080 Bostwick Road

2018-10-09 PPM Comments 3

Bostwick Master Plan (2018.10.02) (002)

2018-10-09 Pres - 3080 Bostwick Road - 2 1

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 31675 Ontario Ltd (York Developments Inc), relating to a portion of the property located at 3080 Bostwick Road:

a)         the comments received from the public during the Public Engagement process appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018 as Appendix “A” BE RECEIVED for information; and,

b)         a public participation meeting BE HELD at a future meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee;

it being noted that staff will continue to process the application and will consider the public, agency, and other feedback received during the review of the subject application as part of the staff evaluation of the subject application;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding these matters.   (2018-D09)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by T. Park

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by T. Park

Motion to close the public participation meeting

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.3   Public Participation Meeting - Application - 3080 Bostwick Road, Site 1 (OZ-8941)

2018-10-09 SR - 3080 Bostwick Road - Site 1

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 31675 Ontario Ltd (York Developments Inc), relating to a portion of the property located at 3080 Bostwick Road:

a)            the comments received from the public during the Public Engagement process appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that staff will continue to process the application and will consider the public, agency, and other feedback received during the review of the subject application as part of the staff evaluation of the subject application; and,

b)            a public participation meeting BE HELD at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated September 28, 2018 from A. Clarke, with respect to this matter;

it being further noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2018-D09)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by A. Hopkins

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.4   Public Participation Meeting - Application - 3080 Bostwick Road, Site 3 (Z-8942)

2018-10-09 SR - 3080 Bostwick Road - Site 3

Moved by T. Park

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 31675 Ontario Ltd (York Developments Inc), relating to a portion of the property located at 3080 Bostwick Road:

a)            the comments received from the public during the Public Engagement process appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)            a public participation meeting BE HELD at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting;

it being noted that staff will continue to process the application and will consider the public, agency, and other feedback received during the review of the subject application as part of the staff evaluation of the subject application;

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2018-D09)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.5   Public Participation Meeting - Application - 3080 Bostwick Road, Site 5 (OZ-8943) 

2018-10-09 SR - 3080 Bostwick Road - Site 5

2018-10-09 PPM Comments 3.5

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by J. Helmer

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by 31675 Ontario Ltd (York Developments Inc), relating to a portion of the property located at 3080 Bostwick Road:

a)            the comments received from the public during the Public Engagement process appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)            a public participation meeting BE HELD at a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting;

it being noted that staff will continue to process the application and will consider the public, agency, and other feedback received during the review of the subject application as part of the staff evaluation of the subject application;

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.   (2018-D09)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by M. Cassidy

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by T. Park

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.6   Public Participation Meeting - Application - 147-149 Wellington Street and 253-257 Grey Street (Z-8905)  

2018-10-09 SR - 147-149 Wellington Street and 253-257 Grey Street

2018-10-09 PPM Comments 3.6

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, with respect to the application of JAM Properties Inc., relating to the property located at 147-149 Wellington Street and 253-257 Grey Street:

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 16, 2018 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(8)) Zone and Business District Commercial Special Provision (BDC(4)) Zone TO a Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(8))*B() Zone and Business District Commercial Special Provision Bonus (BDC(4)*B() Zone;

the B(_) Zone shall be implemented through one or more agreements to provide for an apartment building with a maximum height of 18-storeys or 63 metres with an increased density of up to 560 units per hectare in return for the provision of the following facilities, services, and matters:

i)             a high quality development which substantially implements the site plan and elevations and rendering as appended in Schedule “1” to the amending by-law:

Podium

A)           a four storey podium along both the Wellington and Grey street frontages;

B)           brick as the primary material on the street facing elevations;

C)           ground floor units along the Wellington Street frontage designed to be convertible between residential and commercial;

D)           individual unit entrances with front door access for all ground floor units;

E)           ground floor units with direct access to the City sidewalk for all street facing units; and,

F)           a prominent principle entrance into the apartment building, at the intersection of Wellington and Grey Streets, that is easily identifiable by including some or all of the following: a change of massing, a higher level of clear glazing, and/or the incorporation of canopies;

Mid-Rise Portions

A)           a step back of the mid-rise portions of the building above the podium;

B)           a step back of the mid-rise portion from the southerly and westerly extents of the podium;

C)           a material and colour palette that provides for a cohesive design between all elements of the building including the podium, the mid-rise portions and the tower. This includes the use of brick and or alternative materials with similar texture and colour to the brick cladding on the podium; and,

D)           a high proportion of glass materials and a relatively low proportion of exposed concrete or similar materials, including floor to ceiling window walls.  Use of clear glass balcony barriers.

Tower

A)           the tower portion located on top of the north east corner of the podium;

B)           a step back of the tower above the podium;

C)           a material and colour palette that provides for a cohesive design between all elements of the building including the podium, the mid-rise portions and the tower. This could include the inclusion of brick and or a similar colour to the brick cladding on the podium;

D)           a high proportion of glass materials and a relatively low proportion of exposed concrete or similar materials, including floor to ceiling window walls.  Use of clear glass balcony barriers; and,

E)           the design of the top of the towers that provides interest to the skyline and is well integrated with the design language of the overall building;

ii)            Transit Station

the financial contribution of funding to the future Transit Station at Wellington Street and Grey Street in the amount of $200,000, for the provision of public art or other station enhancements to be provided at the time of site plan approval or construction of the station, whichever occurs first;

iii)             Provision of Affordable Housing

the provision of 10 affordable housing units, established by agreement at 95% of average market rent for a period of 20 years.  An agreement shall be entered into with the Corporation of the City of London, to secure those units for this 20 year term;

iv)           2 levels of underground parking

the construction of a civic space provided at the main pedestrian entrance to the building and enhanced landscaping along Wellington Street, consistent with the conceptual site plan and renderings shown in Schedule 1 of the amending by-law;

b)            Staff BE DIRECTED to initiate an amendment to The London Plan for the properties located at 147-149 Wellington Street and 253-257 Grey Street to ADD a new policy to the Specific Policies for the Rapid Transit and Urban Corridor Place Type to allow for a maximum height of 18-storeys subject to a bonus zone;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received a communication dated September 21, 2018, from H. Froussios, Senior Associate, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., with respect to these matters;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, 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 PPS 2014;

-              the recommended amendment is consistent with the City of London Official Plan policies and Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type policies of the London Plan;

-              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 affordable housing and quality design standard; and,

-              the proposed development includes the provision of affordable housing which will be mixed throughout the development.   (2018-D09)

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by A. Hopkins

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.7   Public Participation Meeting - Amendments to Section 4.10 (Home Occupations) (Z-8946) 

2018-10-09 SR - City-wide Amendment to 4.10 - Home Occupations

2018-10-09 SR - City-wide Amendment to 4.10 - Home Occupations - Appendix A

2018-10-09 SR - City-wide Amendment to 4.10 - Home Occupations - Appendix B

2018-10-09 SR - City-wide Amendment to 4.10 - Home Occupations - Appendix C

2018-10-09 PPM Comments 3.7

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

That the application by The Corporation of the City of London, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law for Home Occupations to add day sitting for dogs and domestic cats as a permitted use BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration, providing direction on issues raised at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting, including, but not limited to:

a)            the issues may be better addressed through the Business Licensing By-law;

b)            the matter of not allowing overnight pet sitting may not stand up in court; and,

c)            the matter of receiving written consent from a tenant by the landlord;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral  submission regarding these matters.     (2018-P01)

Motion Passed (4 to 1)

Additional Votes:

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by J. Helmer

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by Mayor M. Brown

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.8   Public Participation Meeting - Application - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4213 Wellington Road South (SPA17-109, SPA17-111, SPA17-117) 

2018-10-09 SR - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South

2018-10-09 SR - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South - Appendix A

2018-10-09 SR - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South - Appendix B

2018-10-09 SR - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South - Appendix C

2018-10-09 SR - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South - Appendix D

2018-10-09 SR - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South - Appendix E

2018-10-09 PPM Comments 3.8

2018-10-09 Pres - 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South1

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, on the recommendation of the Manager, Development Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of PenEquity / Goal Ventures Inc., relating to the properties located at 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and 4313 Wellington Road South:

a)          the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that no issues were raised at the public meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of approximately 73,000m2 of commercial space; and,

b)          the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council does not have any issues with respect to the Site Plan Application;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with these matters, the individual indicated on the public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding these matters;

it being further noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons:

-           the proposed Site Plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, which directs development to designated growth areas and that development be adjacent to existing development;

-           the proposed Site Plan conforms to the policies of the Shopping Area Place Type and all other applicable policies of The London Plan;

-           the proposed Site Plan is in conformity with the policies of the New Format Regional Commercial Node designation of the Official Plan (1989) and will implement an appropriate range of commercial uses in accordance with the Official Plan policies;

-           the proposed Site Plan Control application integrates conforms to the Policies of the Southwest Area Secondary Plan; and,

-              the proposed Site Plan meets the requirements of the Site Plan Control By-law.    (2018-D09)

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Additional Votes:

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by M. Cassidy

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by J. Helmer

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Neighbourhood School Strategy - Evaluation and Acquisition of Surplus School Sites (17 CLO)

2018-10-09 SR - Neighbourhood School Strategy - Evaluation and Acquisition of Surplus School Sites

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken to describe the City’s approach to the evaluation and acquisition of school sites identified as surplus to School Boards’ needs:

a)            the proposed by-law appended to the revised staff report dated October 8, 2018 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 16, 2018, to adopt the Council Policy for the Evaluation and Acquisition of Surplus School Sites; and,

b)            the Administrative Policy for the Evaluation and Acquisition of Surplus School Sites appended to the staff report dated October 9, 2018 as Appendix “B” BE RECEIVED for information.   (2018-L07)

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

4.2   Hyde Parks Business Association Board of Management By-laws

2018-10-09 PS - D

Moved by Mayor M. Brown

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of Municipal Council a by-law to incorporate the proposed amendments to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area By-law as requested by the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area Board of Management as outlined in the communication dated October 9, 2018 from D. Szpakowski

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.3   Argyle Business Improvement Area Board of Management By-laws  

2018-10-09 PS - S. McConnell - Argyle BIA Board of Management By-laws

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward to a future meeting of Municipal Council a by-law to incorporate the proposed amendments to the Argyle Business Improvement Area By-law as requested by the Argyle Business Improvement Area Board of Management as outlined in the communication dated October 9, 2018 from S. McConnell.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1   (ADDED) 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment

2018-10-03 ACE Report

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting held on October 3, 2018:

a)            clause 5.1 BE REFERRED to the 2019 Budget process for consideration; it being noted that clause 5.1 reads as follows:

“Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider additional funding for the 2019 Forestry Operations budget to allow for further maintenance and watering of existing trees in the City of London; it being noted that the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) received a presentation from A. Beaton, Manager, Forestry Operations with respect to the practices related to the watering of London trees at a past meeting of the ACE; it being further noted that the ACE feels that increased maintenance and watering of existing trees will extend the average tree life expectancy of mature trees in London and potentially achieve London’s 34% canopy target;” and,

b)            clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 5.2 to 5.4, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

5.2   (ADDED) 9th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee

2018-09-26 TFAC Report

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 9th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 26, 2018:

a)          the following action be taken with respect to the Boulevard Tree Protection By-law:

i)             the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to have the opportunity to review street tree species that are listed in the Design and Specification Manual prior to final decision, to prevent fruit trees from being planted on boulevards;

it being noted that the presentation appended to the 9th Report of the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee from S. Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner, with respect to Boulevard Tree Protection By-Law, was received; and,

b) clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 5.1 to 5.4 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

6.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.