February 12, 2019, at 4:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in the following matters:

i)     item 3.1 (8.2-9) of the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee, having to do with community water fluoridation, by indicating that his employer, the Middlesex London Health Unit provided commentary regarding this matter;

ii)    part b) of item 2.1 (8.4-2) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with Merrymount Children’s Centre, by indicating that his spouse is an employee of Childreach;

iii)   item 4.4 (8.4-7)  of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with any matter specific to EarlyON funding, by indicating that his spouse is an employee of Childreach;

iv)   item 4.4 (8.4-7) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with any matter specific to the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU), by indicating that the MLHU is his employer; and

v)   item 1 (9.1) of the 5th Report of Council, In Closed Session and related Bill No. 84, having to do with the acquisition of the property known as 78 Wellington Road, by indicating that he owns property in close vicinity to the subject property.

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.4 (8.4-7) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with any matters related directly to the National Golf Course Owners Association, by indicating that his father is a member of the Association.

Councillor E. Peloza discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.4 (8.4-7) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with budget funding to the YMCA, by indicating that her partner is employed by Goodlife Fitness.

Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.4 (8.4-7) of the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with any matters related to child care funding, by indicating that his spouse operates a child care business.

2.   Recognitions

None.

3.   Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.   Council, In Closed Session

Motion made by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by E. Peloza

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

6.1       Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to interviews for Eldon House Board of Directors. (6.1/5/CSC)

6.2       Land Acquisition/Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.2/5/CSC)

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

The Council rises and goes into the Council, In Closed Session, at 4:09 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present.

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 4:28 PM and Council reconvenes at 4:31 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present.

5.   Confirmation and Signing of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

5.1   5th Meeting held on January 29, 2019.

2019-01-29 Council Minutes

Released in Public - Council January 29 - minute att 1

Released in Public - Council January 29 - minute att 2

Motion made by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by S. Lehman

That the Minutes of the 5th Meeting, held on January 29, 2018, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

6.   Communications and Petitions

6.1   London Hydro Invitation

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Lewis

That the communication from M. Mathur, London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the public Council Agenda.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

7.   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.   Reports

8.1   5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee

2019-02-05 CSC Report 5

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the 5th Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Item 5 (4.1).

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.1.5   (4.1) London Convention Centre Investment

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the request of London Convention Centre for financial support in the amount of $500,000, for the London Convention Centre 2nd Floor Renovation Project, BE APPROVED, with the source of funding being the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a verbal presentation and the attached information from L. Da Silva, General Manager and CEO of the London Convention Centre with respect to this matter.

Motion made by M. Cassidy

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That item 4.1 BE AMENDED, by deleting the words “Economic Development Reserve Fund”, and by replacing them with the words “Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund”.

Motion Passed (9 to 6)

Motion made by J. Morgan

Seconded by E. Peloza

That item 4.1, as amended BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 2)

Item 4.1, as amended, reads as follows:

That the request of London Convention Centre for financial support in the amount of $500,000, for the London Convention Centre 2nd Floor Renovation Project, BE APPROVED, with the source of funding being the Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a verbal presentation and the attached information from L. Da Silva, General Manager and CEO of the London Convention Centre with respect to this matter.

8.2   3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee

2019-02-05 CWC Report 3

Motion made by P. Squire

That the 3rd Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding items 7(4.2) and 9(3.1).

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.2.7   (4.2) Potential Transportation Projects

Motion made by P. Squire

That the following actions be taken with respect to ensuring  the $204 million allocated to London under the Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) and the $170 million Provincial funding commitment be fully utilized:

a)         Council RECOGNIZE that the scheduled Fall 2019 Federal election could lead to a significant delay in PTIS funding approval for those projects not submitted by London to the Province before March 31, 2019;

b)        Staff ASSEMBLE a list of transportation projects that are both likely to be eligible for PTIS funding and able to be delivered within the PTIS funding window ending in March of 2028;

c)        the list BE CONSIDERED at a special meeting of SPPC, including a Public Participation Meeting, to be held off site the week of March 18, 2019. (2019-T03)

Motion made by M. van Holst

Seconded by Mayor E. Holder

That part c) BE AMENDED by deleting the words, “the week of March 18, 2019” and by replacing them with the words, “on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 3 PM”.

Motion Passed (12 to 3)

Motion made by P. Squire

Seconded by S. Lehman

That item 4.2, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 3)

Item 4.2, as amended, reads as follows:

That the following actions be taken with respect to ensuring  the $204 million allocated to London under the Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) and the $170 million Provincial funding commitment be fully utilized:

a)         Council RECOGNIZE that the scheduled Fall 2019 Federal election could lead to a significant delay in PTIS funding approval for those projects not submitted by London to the Province before March 31, 2019;

b)        Staff ASSEMBLE a list of transportation projects that are both likely to be eligible for PTIS funding and able to be delivered within the PTIS funding window ending in March of 2028;

c)        the list BE CONSIDERED at a special meeting of SPPC, including a Public Participation Meeting, to be held off site on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:00 PM; and,

d)         that staff BE DIRECTED to report back, prior to the above-noted public participation meeting, with respect to a history related to work to-date on the BRT project.  (2019-T03)

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by M. Cassidy

The following new part d) BE ADDED:

d)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back, prior to the above-noted public participation meeting, with respect to a history related to work to-date on the Bus Rapid Transit project.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.2.9   (3.1) Community Water Fluoridation

Motion made by P. Squire

That the following actions be taken with respect to fluoridation in London drinking water:

a)    the following communications and delegations, BE RECEIVED:

-         a communication from K. Miller,Safe Water London

-         a communication from C. Gupta, Safe Water London

-         a communication from Dr. Mackie, Middlesex London Health Unit

-         a communication from R. Hudon, Safe Water Ottawa

-         a communication from K. Spencer

-         a communication from D. Mayne

-         a communication from C. Hibbs, Ontario Dental Assistants Association

-         a communication from A. Richard, Canadian Association of Public          Dentistry

-         a communication from M. Carter, Ontario Dental Hygienists Association

-         a communication from Dr. F. Rashid, Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry

-         a communication from O. Love, Canadian Dental Hygienists Association

-         a communication from , A. Sherban, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario

-         a communication Dr. H. Limeback, University of Toronto

-         communications from C. Massey

-         a communication from R. Dickson, Safe Water Calgary

-         a communication from M. Lucas

-         a communication from Dr. M. Gross, London and District Dental Association

-         communications from L. Cianchino

-         a communication from Saleem Family

-         a communication and delegation from P. Killen

-         a delegation from L. Timler, School of Health Sciences, Fanshawe College; and,

b)         the City Engineer, in consultation with the Middlesex London Health Unit, BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with respect to the potential to lower the fluoridation levels in the London drinking water to 0.6 mg/L.

Motion made by M. van Holst

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the communications and delegations, noted in part a) of item 3.1 BE RECEIVED and REFERRED to the February 20, 2019 meeting of the Civic Works Committee for further consideration as to how the matters raised in the communications and delegations relate to the Municipal Council’s duties under the Safe Water Drinking Act, 2002;

Motion Failed (5 to 9)

The Chair recognizes Councillor M. van Holst to continue speaking, pursuant to section 9 of the Council Procedure By-law.

Motion made by M. Cassidy

Shall the ruling of the Chair be upheld?

Motion Passed (8 to 6)

Motion made by M. van Holst

Seconded by S. Hillier

That part b) of item 3.1 BE AMENDED to read as follows:

“b)       the City Engineer, in consultation with the Middlesex London Health Unit BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee with respect to the potential to lower the fluoridation levels in the London drinking water to 0.6 mg/L or to eliminate fluoridation in the London drinking water including information with respect to potential cost savings from implementing such measures.”

Motion Failed (2 to 12)

Motion made by P. Squire

That part a) of item 3.1 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by P. Squire

That part b) of item 3.1 BE APPROVED.

Motion Failed (3 to 11)

Item 3.1, as amended, reads as follows:

The following communications and delegations with respect to fluoridation in London drinking water BE RECEIVED:

  •  a communication from K. Miller,Safe Water London

  • a communication from C. Gupta, Safe Water London

  • a communication from Dr. Mackie, Middlesex London Health Unit

  • a communication from R. Hudon, Safe Water Ottawa

  • a communication from K. Spencer

  • a communication from D. Mayne

  • a communication from C. Hibbs, Ontario Dental Assistants Association

  • a communication from A. Richard, Canadian Association of Public         Dentistry

  • a communication from M. Carter, Ontario Dental Hygienists Association

  • a communication from Dr. F. Rashid, Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry

  • a communication from O. Love, Canadian Dental Hygienists Association

  • a communication from , A. Sherban, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario

  • a communication Dr. H. Limeback, University of Toronto

  • communications from C. Massey

  • a communication from R. Dickson, Safe Water Calgary

  • a communication from M. Lucas

  • a communication from Dr. M. Gross, London and District Dental Association

  • communications from L. Cianchino

  • a communication from Saleem Family

  • a communication and delegation from P. Killen

  • a delegation from L. Timler, School of Health Sciences, Fanshawe College.

Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by S. Turner

That Council RECESS.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

The Council recesses at 6:57 PM and Council reconvenes at 7:58 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present.

8.3   4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

2019-02-04 PEC Report

2019-02-04 Public Comments 3.1

2019-02-04 Public Comments 3

2019-02-04 PS - C. Wiebe - 240 Oakland Avenue

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That the 4th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding items 4 (2.3), 8 (4.1) and 9 (4.2).

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.3.4   (2.3) Proposed New City of London Boulevard Tree Protection By-law

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the proposed new Boulevard Tree Protection By-law appended to the staff report dated February 4, 2019 BE REFERRED to a public participation meeting to be held at the Planning and Environment Committee on February 19, 2019 for the purpose of seeking public input on the proposed new by-law.   (2019-E18)

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.3.8   (4.1) 894 Adelaide Street North

Motion made by A. Hopkins

That clauses 8 and 9 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

8.     4.1 894 Adelaide Street North

That L. Kirkness, Kirkness Consulting Inc., BE GRANTED delegation status at the February 19, 2019 Planning and Environment Committee meeting with respect to the property located at 894 Adelaide Street North.   (2019-D13)

9.    4.2 131 King Street

That L. Kirkness, Kirkness Consulting Inc., BE GRANTED delegation status at the February 19, 2019 Planning and Environment Committee meeting with respect to the property located at 131 King Street.   (2019-D14)

8.4   5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Budget

2019-01-24 Budget - SPPC Report 5

8.4.2   (2.1) 2019 Annual Budget Update - Public Engagement

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual Budget Update - Public Engagement:

a)            that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated January 24, 2019 regarding public engagement for the 2019 Multi-Year Budget Update BE RECEIVED for information; and

b)            the verbal update from Councillor J. Morgan and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with respect to direction arising from the January 17, 2019 Public Participation Meeting related to the Merrymount Children’s Centre funding request, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion made by J. Morgan

That item 2.1 a) BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That item 2.1 b) BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.4.3   (3.1) Budget Overview

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the attached budget presentation from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4.4   (4.1) Review of Operating Budget Amendments (rounded to the closest $1,000)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual Budget Update – Operating:

a)       the following actions be taken with respect to the following Operating Budget Amendment Cases:

i)               Business Cases #1 (Adjustments to Reduce the Tax Levy) - Net Impact $(1,072), #3 (Confidential - Labour Relations) - Net Impact $(2,000), and #5 (Additional Land Ambulance Resources) - Net Impact $590, BE APPROVED;

ii)        Business Case #2 (Cancellation of Planned 2019 Minimum wage Increase) - Net Impact $(521), BE APPROVED;

iii)       Business Case #4 (Bicycle Lane Maintenance) - Net Impact $408, BE APPROVED;

iv)       Business Case #6 (Safeguard Program - London Police Service) - Net Impact $161, BE APPROVED;

v)       Business Case #7 (London Children’s Museum - Funding Request) - Net Impact $0, BE APPROVED, including the amended sources of financing for the Case ($1,500,000 – Economic Development Reserve Fund and $500,000 – Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund);

vi)       Business Case #13 (Subsidized Transit for Seniors) - Net Impact $285, BE APPROVED;

b)       the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area (BIA) BE GIVEN a grant in the amount of $50,000 for 2019 to assist the BIA in their activities; it being noted that this is a 4 km, low assessment area with a 4.9% levy totaling only $70,000; it being further noted that the grant would be funded from the Community Investment Reserve Fund; and,

c)       that $330,000 from Assessment Growth revenue BE ALLOCATED to the 2019 Budget in order to off-set the tax levy.

Motion made by J. Morgan

That part a)i) and v) of item 4.1 BE APPROVED:

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual Budget Update – Operating:

a)       the following actions be taken with respect to the following Operating Budget Amendment Cases:

i)               Business Cases #1 (Adjustments to Reduce the Tax Levy) - Net Impact $(1,072), #3 (Confidential - Labour Relations) - Net Impact $(2,000),  and #5 (Additional Land Ambulance Resources) - Net Impact $590, BE APPROVED;

v)       Business Case #7 (London Children’s Museum - Funding Request)  - Net Impact $0, BE APPROVED, including the amended sources of financing for the Case ($1,500,000 – Economic Development Reserve Fund and $500,000 – Tourism Infrastructure Reserve Fund);

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That parts a)iii), iv) and vi) of item 4.1 BE APPROVED:

iii)       Business Case #4 (Bicycle Lane Maintenance) - Net Impact $408, BE APPROVED;

iv)       Business Case #6 (Safeguard Program - London Police Service) - Net Impact $161, BE APPROVED;

vi)       Business Case #13 (Subsidized Transit for Seniors) - Net Impact $285, BE APPROVED;

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That part a)ii) of item 4.1 BE APPROVED:

ii)        Business Case #2 (Cancellation of Planned 2019 Minimum wage Increase) - Net Impact $(521), BE APPROVED;

Motion Passed (9 to 6)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That part b) of item 4.1 BE APPROVED:

b)       the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area (BIA) BE GIVEN a grant in the amount of $50,000 for 2019 to assist the BIA in their activities; it being noted that this is a 4 km, low assessment area with a 4.9% levy totaling only $70,000; it being further noted that the grant would be funded from the Community Investment Reserve Fund; and,

Motion Passed (11 to 4)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That part c) of item 4.1 BE APPROVED:

c)       that $330,000 from Assessment Growth revenue BE ALLOCATED to the 2019 Budget in order to off-set the tax levy.

Motion Passed (12 to 3)

8.4.5   (4.2) Review of Capital Budget Amendments (rounded to the closest $1,000)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Annual Budget Update - Capital, Amendment Cases #8 (London Convention Centre - Realign 10 Year Capital Plan) - Net Impact $1,857 (2019), $(2,489) (2020-2025), #9 (Covent Garden Market Garage Painting) - Net Impact $50 (2019), $52 (2020-2025),#10 (Masonville Transit Village Secondary Plan) - Net Impact $75 (2019), #11 (Project Estimate updates - Growth Transportation Capital Projects) - Net Impact $(1,325) (2019), $23,970 (2020-2025) and #12 (Realignment of Growth Transportation Capital Projects) - Net Impact $(6,833) (2019), $6,833 (2020-2025); it being noted that the financing can be accommodated within the capital plan without impacting the tax levy:

a)         changes to the 2019 capital budget, Cases #8 to #12, representing a decrease of $6.2 million BE APPROVED;

b)         changes to the 2020-2025 forecast period, Cases #8 to #12, representing an increase of $28.4 million BE APPROVED, in principle; and

c)         the following capital budget adjustments, only impacting the 2020-2025 forecast period, BE APPROVED, in principle; it being noted that the changes to the forecast represent an increase of $13.1 million:

i)  Information Technology Services Capital Plan Changes - Lifecycle Renewal - Net Impact $(1,060);

ii)  Victoria Bridge Replacement - Lifecycle Renewal - Net Impact $10,840; and,

iii)  Victoria Bridge Replacement - Active Transportation - Lifecycle Renewal - Net Impact $3,300.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4.6   (4.3) Reconciliation of the Tabled Budget

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the reconciliation of the tabled budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4.7   (4.4) Operating Budget

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the revised 2019 tax levy BE READOPTED in the gross amount of $960,381,425 and in the net amount of $606,536,348.

Motion made by J. Morgan

Seconded by Mayor E. Holder

That item 4.4 BE AMENDED by adding the following words at the end of the item:

“after recognizing $11,359,000 of increased taxation from assessment growth.”

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the revised 2019 tax levy related to golf BE READOPTED in the gross amount of $3,849,601 and in the net amount of $1,902.

Motion Passed (12 to 2)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the revised 2019 tax levy related to childcare BE READOPTED in the gross amount of $52,347,793 and in the net amount of $6,209,761.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the revised 2019 tax levy related to the Community Grant Program BE READOPTED in the gross amount of $2,797,000 and in the net amount of $2,797,000.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the revised 2019 tax levy funding for the Middlesex London Health Unit BE READOPTED in the gross amount of $6,095,059 and in the net amount of $6,095,059.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the revised 2019 tax levy BE READOPTED in the gross amount of $960,381,425 and in the net amount of $606,536,348.

Motion made by J. Morgan

Seconded by S. Hillier

That item 4.4, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 2)

Item 4.4, as amended, reads as follows:

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the revised 2019 tax levy BE READOPTED in the gross amount of $960,381,425 and in the net amount of $606,536,348 after recognizing $11,359,000 of increased taxation from assessment growth.

8.4.8   (4.5) Capital Budget

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the capital budget:

a) the revised 2019 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $205,382,000; and

b) the revised 2020-2025 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $1,523,527,000.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

8.4.9   (4.6) Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview, as outlined in the 2019 Tax Supported Budget document dated December 17, 2018, BE APPROVED; it being noted projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4.10   (4.7) By-laws regarding Operating and Capital Budgets

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the operating and capital budgets for introduction at Municipal Council on February 12, 2019.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4.11   (4.8) 2019 Tax Levy

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE INSTRUCTED to prepare the 2019 Tax Levy By-law for introduction and enactment by the Municipal Council at the appropriate time.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4.12   (4.9) Water – Review of 2019 Capital Budget Amendments – (rounded to the closest $1,000)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That items 1 and 12 to 22 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

1.         Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by: J. Morgan

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any matter specific to EarlyON funding by indicating that his spouse is an employee of Childreach. Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any matter specific to the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU), by indicating that the MLHU is his employer

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters related directly to the National Golf Course Owners Association, by indicating that his father is a member of the Association.

Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters associated with childcare funding, by indicating that his spouse operates a daycare business.

Councillor A. Hopkins discloses a pecuniary interest in matters that may specifically reference Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 107, by indicating that her son is a member of Local 107.

Councillor S. Lehman discloses a pecuniary interest the discussion specific to proposed new Business Improvement Area (BIA) funds, by indicating that he is a member of the Downtown BIA.

Motion Passed

12.       (4.9) Water – Review of 2019 Capital Budget Amendments – (rounded to the closest $1,000)

Motion made by: J. Morgan

That the following Capital Budget Amendments - Water, BE APPROVED:

Case #1 – Arva Huron Watermain Environmental Assessment - Net Impact $600 (2019)

Case #2 – New Watermain Pond Mills Road - Net Impact $585 (2019) Case #3 – Arva Pumping Station Upgrade - Net Impact $(332) (2019),$332 (2020-2025)

Case #4 – New Watermain Summercrest Southdale - Net Impact $(1,131) (2019), $1,131 (2020-2025);

it being noted that the financing can be accommodated within the capital plan without impacting the Water rates.

Motion Passed

8.4.13   (4.10) Reconciliation of the Tabled Water Budget

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the reconciliation of the tabled Water budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.4.14   (4.11) Water Operating Budget – Annual Rate Increase (to be confirmed)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Water Operating budget reflecting an annual rate increase of 3% for the 2019 period BE READOPTED with no net change.

Motion Passed

8.4.15   (4.12) Water Capital Budget

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the following actions be taken with respect to the Water Capital budget:

a)     the revised 2019 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $28,302,000; and

b)     the revised 2020-2025 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $231,001,000.

Motion Passed

8.4.16   (4.13) Water Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the Water Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview, as outlined in the 2019 Water and Wastewater & Treatment Budget document dated December 17, 2018, BE APPROVED; it being noted projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.

Motion Passed

8.4.17   (4.14) Wastewater & Treatment – Capital Budget Amendments (rounded to the closest $1,000)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the following Capital Wastewater & Treatment Capital Budget Amendments BE APPROVED:

Case #5 – Erosion Remediation in Open Watercourses Management and Reclamation - Net Impact $320 (2019)

Case #6 – Replacement of Equipment Wastewater Treatment Plants -Net Impact $690 (2019)

Case #7 – Dingman Creek and other Stream Remediation - Net Impact$(1,796) (2019), $1,796 (2020-2025)

Case #8 – Dingman Creek Main Channel Remediation Works - Net Impact $(2,300) (2019), $2,300 (2020-2025)

Case #9 – Dingman Creek  on-line SWM Facility #2 - Net Impact $(4,290) (2019), $4,290 (2020-2025)

Case #10 – Carling Creek Trunk Storm Sewer Phase IV - Net Impact $(1,350) (2019), $1450 (2020-2025)

Capital Budget Amendments – 2020-2025 – PDC’s Installed with Claimable Remediation Works – Net Impact $(100); and Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Proofing and Effluent Pumping Station – Net Impact $6,850;

it being noted that the financing can be accommodated within the capital plan without impacting Wastewater & Treatment rates.

Motion Passed

8.4.18   (4.15) Reconciliation of the Tabled Wastewater & Treatment Budget

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the reconciliation of the tabled Wastewater & Treatment budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.4.19   (4.16) Wastewater & Treatment Operating Budget - annual Rate Increase (to be confirmed)

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the Wastewater & Treatment Operating budget reflecting an annual rate increase of 3% for the 2019 period BE READOPTED with no net change.

Motion Passed

8.4.20   (4.17) Wastewater & Treatment Capital Budget

Motion made by J. Morgan

That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the Wastewater & Treatment Capital Budget:

a)     the revised 2019 capital forecast BE APPROVED in the amount of $43,542,000; and

b)     the revised 2020-2025 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $373,691,000.

Motion Passed

8.4.21   (4.18) Wastewater & Treatment Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the Wastewater & Treatment Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview, as outlined in the 2019 Water and Wastewater & Treatment Budget document dated December 17, 2018, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the projections are subject to annual review and adjustment.

Motion Passed

8.4.22   (5.1) City Budget 2019 - Recommendations

Motion made by J. Morgan

That the communication dated January 15, 2019, from the London Chamber of Commerce, with respect to 2019 Budget recommendations, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

9.   Added Reports

9.1   5th Report of Council in Closed Session

Released in Public for Council on Feb. 12

Motion made by E. Peloza

Seconded by M. van Holst

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to the property located at 78 Wellington Road, further described as Lot 6 and Part Lot 5, Plan 95 (4th) PIN 083570080, containing an area of approximately 6,964 square feet, as shown on the location map attached, for the purpose of future road improvements to accommodate the Bus Rapid Transit initiative, the following actions be taken:

a)         the offer submitted by Jill Lydia Ritchie, to sell the subject property to the   City, for the sum of $290,000.00 BE ACCEPTED, subject to the following conditions:

i)             the City having the right to view the property one (1) further time prior to closing;

ii)            the City agreeing to pay the Vendor’s reasonable appraisal costs, including fees, and applicable taxes up to an amount of $4,697.00 plus HST;

iii)           the transaction includes all the existing appliances;

iv)           the offer is conditional upon the City inspecting the property by March 1, 2019, and obtaining a report satisfactory to the City;

v)            the City will assume the existing tenancy; 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 (10 to 4)

10.   Deferred Matters

None.

11.   Enquiries

None.

12.   Emergent Motions

None.

13.   By-laws

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by P. Van Meerbergen

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 71 to 82 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 71 to 82 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 71 to 82 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by M. Cassidy

Seconded by S. Turner

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 83 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 2)

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Second Reading of Bill No. 83 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 2)

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Turner

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. Bill No. 83 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (13 to 2)

Motion made by M. Cassidy

Seconded by J. Helmer

That Introduction and First Reading of Added Bill No. 84 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 4)

Motion made by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That Second Reading of Added Bill No. 84 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 4)

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by E. Peloza

That Third Reading and Enactment of Added Bill No. 84 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (10 to 4)

The following are enacted as By-laws of The Corporation of the City of London:

Bill No. 71

By-law No. A.-7809-54

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 12th day of February, 2019. (City Clerk)

Bill No. 72

By-law No. A.-7810-55

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement for the transfer of Provincial Gas Tax Revenues. (2.2/5/CSC)

Bill No. 73

By-law No. C.P.-1284(ul)-56

A by-law to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 1989 relating to 440 Clarke Road. (3.2a/4/PEC)

Bill No. 74

By-law No. S.-5985-57

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Cedar Hollow Subdivision - Phase 3, Plan 33M-678) (City Engineer)

Bill No. 75

By-law No. S.-5986-58

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Andover Trails Subdivision - Phase 2, Stage 2, Plan 33M-602) (City Engineer)

Bill No. 76

By-law No. S.-5987-59

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Fox Hollow Subdivision - Phase 2, Stage 4, Plan 33M-622) (City Engineer)

Bill No. 77

By-law No. S.-5988-60

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Pack Road west of Bostwick Road) (City Surveyor - for the purpose of establishing Lands as public highway)

Bill No. 78

By-law No. S.-5989-61

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as part of Cedarpark Drive, south of Aukett Drive) (City Surveyor - for unobstructed legal access throughout the Subdivision)

Bill No. 79

By-law No. S.-5990-62

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Riverbend Road, south of Oxford Street West) (City Surveyor - road widening purposes on Riverbend Road registered as Instrument No. ER871559 (April 5, 2013) that require dedication at the present time as public highway)

Bill No. 80

By-law No. S.-5991-63

A by-law to repeal By-law No. S.-5978-34 entitled, “A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (as widening to Western Road, from Essex Street to Platt’s Lane).” (City Clerk)

Bill No. 81

By-law No. W.-5647-64

A by-law to authorize the new sportspark. (Project PD218117) (2.3/2/CPSC)

Bill No. 82

By-law No. Z.-1-192730

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 440 Clarke Road. (3.2b/4/PEC)

Bill No. 83

By-law No. A.-7811-65

A by-law respecting the 2016 – 2019 Multi-Year Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budget for The Corporation of the City of London. (4.7/5/SPPC)

Bill No. 84

By-law No. A.-7812-66

A by-law to authorize and approve an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of London and Jill Lydia Ritchie, for the acquisition of property located at 78 Wellington Road, in the City of London, for the Bus Rapid Transit Project and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement. (6.2/5/CSC)

14.   Adjournment

Motion made by M. Salih

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the meeting be adjourned.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.